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   queelahposted 13 years ago

   I went to see obama at the pnc center in nj it was great. I thingk the president is doing a hell of a job the world is just giving him a hard to because his black. I love the wy he speeks he's.

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      dutchman1951posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Speaches do not get it, results do, he can preach well, but he needs to perform, we will see as the results unfold, so far, average at best, a lot of false indicators being played up, and many temporary moves, we shall see what palys out...

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      TimTurnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      If speeches and motivating people was what being a good president was about, Obama wins with flying colors.  Unfortunately, he is all talk and no action.
      
      USA Today came out with a Congressional report today that says Obama has left the country vulnerable to bioterrorism:  http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington … reat_N.htm
      
      I think he needs to quit being a celebrity and quite giving useless speeches and get things done.
      
      If you're happy with that, then good for you.  But I'm not.  I want a president that makes me feel safe with world issues.  Obama doesn't.

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      TimTurnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      And the world is giving him a hard time cause he's black???
      
      Didn't he just the world-wide Nobel Peace prize??? hahaha
      
      He did NOTHING to deserve that.  You have it backwards.  The world gives him TOO MUCH credit because he's done nothing so far.

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         Madame Xposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It's called affirmative action

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         queelahposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It takes awhile to clean up the mess the last president left . Give man a chance.

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            A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            He is not a man he is the messiah!

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               Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               And that is why he can't change everything over night

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                  A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes, he can, thats what he told us during the campaign. It wasn't until he was the President that he decided things couldn't be done overnight!

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                  marinealways24posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Or over a century.

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            TimTurnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Believe me, he's creating his own mess with this healthcare nonesense (which is splitting his OWN party) and his international decisions that are questionable.
            
            And for how long will you keep using that excuse?  When you want to re-elect him for 4 more years, will you say "he needs 4 more years to clean up the mess of Bush?"
            
            Yes, you will

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      Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Be for real.
      Stop accusing people you don't even know of being racist.
      And check your spelling.  Anyone who's in college should spell better;  plus not troll a site just instigating crap.

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         jiberishposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         True, ZERO HUbs, and no spell check....hummm, hummm, hummm

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            Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yeah, I think it's TK

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               tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Wow. Do you associate me with poor spelling? I assure you there is only one me here. No 'cute' performance art, multiple identity preciousness for me.

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      swdutchboyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You know Queelah I agree with Brenda, stop the race card already. Anyone who has no argument can pull that out and say its about race, It could be said that the "It takes awhile to clean up the mess the last president left " comment you made is more repugnent and racist as the people you are condemming. And the news media thinks he's the messiah! pay attention the only news media that has negative discourse is FOX! and the White House has gone on the offensive, to bolster that. Well I was on this forum looking for food... now I think I'm going to be sick. Thank you for your time.Dutch

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         egivposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Stating that Bush left a mess is neither racist nor repugnant. I know two R's in a row sounded good, but I'm afraid that one doesn't make any sense and the other is simply not true.
         
         Here's a tip: turn off your TV. Legitimate news sources aren't calling him a messiah. Fox is a joke like MSNBC is a joke. The Wall Street Journal is very critical of Obama, yet not ignorant like Fox.

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            swdutchboyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry My comments may have seemed out there. What a lively debate. The original article I commented on was leading toward the fact that if you show criticism towards Obama you must be racist, so simply put to lay blame towards Bush's policy would you be called a racist or your decision based on race if it came from a person other than a white? And  the massiah refernce was to another blogger who called him that.

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      swdutchboyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      UKparent: in a way yes and no, congress has to do something, the Dems have control of the Congress now and THEY are devided on the health bill. From what I gather the full bill is not written yet. How can you vote on something that is so incomplete? He did tell us change was fast, change will happen, nothing has happened but to add a stagering amount of debt that will drive the dollar down, down, down. Where would we be then, how about all the other emerging nations that need the dollar? We will give him time, hell he was voted in. No other sitting president has lobbied so long for something before in our history, maybe he should back burner the issue and work on unemployment, blah, blah, blah.  I agree with TimTurner. Dutch

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         vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I agree that you can't pass a bill that is incomplete and I think it is ridiculous that they are trying too.  Unfortunately, we the people are demanding that this happens.  I agree also that it is always best not to drive the dollar down...but I would just like to see other solutions.  I don't necessarily agree with the one being presented but I would like to see something happen.  And that something typically takes time.  That is all I am saying give it some time.  I also think he is doing a good job sticking to his guns and not backing down from what he believes.  I wish I knew what he could do about unemployment but I don't know if there really is much.  But that is just my opinion.  There is always something that can be done but half the time people don't want to see that change or think that its the wrong thing to do.

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      STLienposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i think obama's great too, but those days of being in the limelight are over. seriously, we all have a lot of work to do.

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      sneakorocksolidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Rev. Sharpton said,"Blacks can't be racists because they don't have the power." Well they do now so it's time to do the eggshell walk like the rest of us. Leave race out of it lets see what he actually does then decide if he's great. The tendency to not see what is reality because we're blinded by color is not helping anyone.

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   Tamarii2posted 13 years ago

   I agree I wish the news media would give Him a chance.They keep saying negative things.He inherited a lot of stuff by taking that position.I just wish for once they would say good things about him.He's young at this kind of position.They treat him like he has been doing this type of work forever.

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      tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      If they gave him any more of a chance he'd need a bigger bed!

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   A Texanposted 13 years ago

   Isn't this the food forum?

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      Lady_Eposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Lol. Queelah would like to meet Obama at the pnc center. So, maybe he/she's thinking about lunch/dinner with Obama at the center.

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         queelahposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I already sow obama at pnc center did'nt say I wanted to meet him.

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      SimeyCposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      LOL it's obviously the 'food for thought' forum!

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      tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, well, some people will swallow anything...

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   Eaglekiwiposted 13 years ago

   Yea he hasnt invaded any countries lately ???
   Whats up with that America

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      TimTurnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What are you talking about?  How does this relate to his speeches?

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         Eaglekiwiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         About the same as your statements duhh

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   AEvansposted 13 years ago

   Why do you have this posted under food?

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   Mishaposted 13 years ago

   Umm, he should be tasty... Anybody tried Obama with A1 sauce?

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      C.J. Wrightposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      And heaping handfulls of BUTTER!!!!!

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   vkparentposted 13 years ago

   People keep talking about how he hasn't done anything yet...umm...doesn't he have to wait for CONGRESS to do something?  Unless I don't know my US Gov system the President is a figure head that ultimately signs off on the bills but he can't just go in there and say 'this needs to be done so make it happen'  He is talking about what he is trying to accomplish.  America has been come a nation of 'we need it now'  and 'if its not done right now then its to done right.'  Patience!!!  Do people forget about that essential part of life.  When you find out your are pregnant you don't just go in a get the baby out.  Or if you get a new job you don't just instantly move up the rank.  You really think that he was going to get into office and make things happen right away? That is naive.  Haven't we learned from the last President that if we push for things to happen to fast its going to turn around and bit us in the butt?  I mean come on first we went to Iraq because of WMD then it was because of terrorist and then when neither of those satisfied the American people they said 'it was to free the people from the tyrant Saddam.'  Results don't happen over night!  If they did Obama would have already passed his Health Care bill that so many people are against.  And then this place would be America!  Its not just the President that does the work its Congress: the Senate and the House all those people that really are behind it all.  I really don't get why people think that Obama should have already done stuff.  He is, after all, just the President. (as ironic as that sounds)
   
   Also, just to comment on the Nobel Peace Prize thing.  The definition points to people who have intent to do things.  So from what I heard that is why they gave it to him.  Also, the only place that is giving him a hard time is the States Obama has high ratings over seas!  I don't remember exactly but it was like less that 20% in the UK approved of Bush and more than 80% approve of Obama.  Not that that necessarily matters here...but I sometimes think that Europe has the right idea.
   
   Also, since this is a food chat I made Obama Martinis on Election Day!  Which were blueberry Martinis! Lol.

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      tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'm afraid you don't know your US Gov.

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         vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Care to explain it then?  Because from my understanding and seeing that I did very well in US Government on top of my work in international relations.  Congress is the law makers.  So I would happily be enlightened.  But simply just saying I don't know doesn't prove to me that you know either.

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            tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            You really think the president is just a "figure head"? You couldn't have done that well.

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               vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Still not explaining that much...and if you think that he has that much more power than that then its a shame you are misinformed.  He can veto, declare war and sign some bills...beyond that there is a number of hoops he has to jump through...and even when declaring war he is suppose to get Congresses approval.  But we have seen how Presidents can get around that. Obama is trying to do it the right way not the Bush way.

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                  tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Wow. I'm afraid you need more instruction than I have time to give you. No offense.
                  
                  Good luck.

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                     Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                       Blatantly offensive statement followed by no "offense".  Classy

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                        tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        I said "no offense" because I meant no offense. Sorry I didn't include a 'cute' picture 

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                     vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     I am not to worried about it.  Cause like you said you obviously can't give me any instruction you said so yourself...which is completely fine with me seeing that at least I was able to present my thoughts and you have simply given blank statements of disapproval...but thanks for the encouraging Good Luck.

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                        tksenseiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        Sorry, I get paid for that sort of thing and can't afford freebies.

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                  A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  You are correct that the President has limitations to what he can do, but whose agenda are the Democrats in power trying to push? Hint, it ain't GW Bush's!

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                     vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Oh I agree that the Dems are pushing Obama's agenda.  That is why the VP sits in the Senate to make sure the agenda gets pushed.  I will agree that Congress pushes always for what the Pres wants especially in a situation where the Pres is from the same party as the Congress.  I wouldn't disagree with that statement at all.  Still doesn't mean it will work out...just like a couple people pointed out dealing with Health care the Dems are divided...which, in my opinion, doesn't show very good support for their Dem Pres.  That is just me.
                     
                     Even though I believe Congress should do what is best regardless of who is Pres or who is Lobbying...but that is just idealistic at best to think that could ACTUALLY happen.

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                        A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        They are not supposed to show support for their Dem President! They are supposed to act on the behalf of their constituents! That seems to be the problem with most liberals in office, they forgot that!

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                           vkparentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           That is what I was saying...but I don't think its just liberals that have that problem with going for what the people want and only supporting what the Pres wants...GOP had a problem with that during Bush Admin seeing that he had one of the lowest approval rates and for some reason his bills kept getting passed.

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                           Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           Those constituents voted Obama in and rejected Bush Lite.

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      TimTurnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Obama's party has full control of Congress and still can't pass anything or get anything done.  His own party is split on the healthcare bill.
      
      Meanwhile, it's been about 3 weeks since Obama met with military leaders to decide on Afghanistan.  Our soldiers are dying there almost every day and he has yet to MAKE A DECISION.
      
      He just flies around the world, making speeches and being a celebrity.  His approval rating is falling here in the U.S. because everyone is finally figuring out he is all talk and no action.
      
      Europeans will find out soon.  Somehow, we voted for a celebrity as president with almost no political background or experience.

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   A Texanposted 13 years ago

   Really Ron? All of the people they represent voted for Obama? I wonder if the election were re-held how many of those people would stick to their obviously bad decision?

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It now takes 100% of the vote to win?  Please, tell me more.

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         A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         So the Representative only represents those of his political party? Not all those who voted for Obama are going to vote for him again, not many at all!

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, I'm sure they'll vote for Palin.

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               A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Palin wont be running, but they will vote for whoever is running against Obama. You don't like that do you?

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                  Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  No, I love reading fiction.

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                     A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     You think he will get another term?

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                        Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        I would be less certain if ANYONE the Republicans might run had a snowball's chance in Hell.  You don't win simply by being against something, you have to stand FOR something.  The Republican account is empty.  They used to have a semi-plausible stance as the party of limited government, foreign policy competence, and family values.
                        
                        They pissed all of that away over the past 15 years.

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   awareposted 13 years ago

   obama cant jive talk his way tru 8 years . i support him despite the fact i didn't vote for him .  so far he is biz as usual . he takes on issues and sets goals that ar'nt realistic thus fubar . i have high hopes for him because he has vision . but we need fruistion  . not just lofty speeches .

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    A Texanposted 13 years ago

    Fox news is not being "negative" toward Obama they are just not fawning all over him like the rest of the media does. They question his policies which is exactly what reporters are supposed to do.
    
    Fox commentators are critical towards Obama and they were just as critical of Bush. MSNBC commentators are critical of the GOP, whats the problem?

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       livelongerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       This was amusing.

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          A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          And true, but you have never seen Fox so how would you know?

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    jiberishposted 13 years ago

    I read this hub earlier, it's short, but the video is worth a million.  Anyone who is disheartened needs to watch it. 
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Congressman-Mike-Rogers

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    jiberishposted 13 years ago

    I read this hub earlier, it's short, but the video is worth a million.  Anyone who is disheartened needs to watch it. 
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Congressman-Mike-Rogers

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       Jeffrey Nealposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for pointing that out.  I'm afraid he was making too much sense in that video, though.

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    garynewposted 13 years ago

    I would take you seriously if you would learn to spell.

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    oldenuf2nobetterposted 13 years ago

    I've seen a few presidents come and go.Obama has not been in office long enough to rate his performance.His detracters are obviously Republicans who have yet to accept defeat.
    I don't think intelligent objective people take their comments seriously.

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       A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Really, how long will you give him before you or "intelligent objective people" see that the unemployment that he said would not rise above 8% is at 10%? When are the Millions of jobs promised going to materialize? I think your objectivity is more "its Bush's fault"! But it ain't, its Obummers fault!

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          Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          How long did it take Reagan to help turn the economy around?

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             A Texanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Obama ain't Ronald Reagan, hell he ain't even Ronald McDonald!

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       Friendlywordposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Welcome to HubPages!
       The problem is these are true believers on this hub.  So you are going to have to hold your temper, and your nose alot  while reading the Forums. Tip: Many of the Republicans on this hub are very educated regardless of how stupid some of their responses might sound to you. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR SPELLING BEFORE POSTING YOUR COMMENT. If they have no response to your comment they will attack your spelling.

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    Dr.Whyposted 13 years ago

    A fool never admit wrong!
    And a Lier never admit Truth!
    and Evil always shows hate!
    How can you say you'll better than those who hate America
    If you are one of the Above!

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