Do you approve of Obama's Job thus far

Saw a poll last night and I was surprised that 49% of the American people disapprove of Obama's perfomance thus far. Wanted to see how LIF compares. I personally disapprove of his policies he is trying to put forth. But thought since he was so popular, more Americans would approve of his perfomance.

Message edited 7/17/2009 7:02:56 AM.

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Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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I think his agenda of "fixing" things is starting to blow people's minds. He is making things worse and America is getting scared.

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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I really believe we are a instant gratification culture. He is going to change things and some will hate what he does and how he does it and some will like it or be ok with it.

Big picture here is that no matter who we have in office he will be screwed. This is a no win situation.

There are so many complex issues and for that reason they won't be resolved immediately.

I don't approve of all of the things he is doing but at least he is doing something. I think anyone coming into this job is behind the 8 ball. He probably won't ge re-elected because of the enormity of the problems we have and someone will take the blame.

His approval rating will ebb and flow. That's natural. Right now, people are jobless and struggling. Even the ones that aren't jobless are struggling. That is no indicator of what he is doing or not doing in office because it all can't be fixed immediately. That approval poll doesn't surprise me at all. People are scared.

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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i think he is taking on too much at once. its like lets bang out this policy before its really explored then move on to the next because "the people" expect me to fix everything asap.

Things are going to take YEARS maybe a decade (look at the 80s) to fix. People need to understand that. Not one president is going to make everything work. I just so frustrated that people expect instant gratification all the time in this country. It takes a long time to fix what had taken a short time to really f-up.

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Well, I'm wondering if people put unrealistic expectations on him, thinking he was going to do an abra cadabra and undo all of the previous mistakes that were made

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Just wait till 2010.

The economy will be much worse next year and unemployment will probably flirt with 12%

The foreclosure mess is just getting started

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i didn't vote for him, but I think he is doing the best that he can - it has only been 6 months. however, I am extremely worried about his health care proposal - that might make me change my mind.

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the size of government, the non transparancy he promised and the spending spending spending Im pretty disappointed!

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I approve and I don't evny his position.

I agree with what a pp said about being an instant gratification culture- the man isn't a miracle worker!!!

Message edited 7/18/2009 10:05:54 PM.

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Disapprove.

I really don't care what happened before his term began (which he'll use as his never-ending excuse foreverrrr), the choices he has made since he took office are atrocious. That ridiculous "stimulus" package filled to the brim with pork was out and out absurd. He was the main push for that bill to go through. Everything else aside, I just can't believe he even did that - forget trying to approve of his actions. I'm just in shock. I try not to think about it - that helps.

Don't even get me started on healthcare.

Message edited 7/17/2009 9:56:13 AM.

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I am glad he recognizes the healthcare crisis we are in and is addressing it. It seemed to be swept under the rug the last 8 years.

I don't know if I approve or not of him, its been 6 mos since he walked into the worst of the worst.

I know I can't wait for the day when my 8K hits my bank account I am still in disbelief that it is on its way!!

did it get people out there buying homes? sure did!

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To be honest- I don't even really know what he's DONE so far...

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Too early to tell, IMO. I think those that didn't like him in the first place will disapprove and those that liked him are giving him time to "do" his jobs, which take time.

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I trust that he is working very hard at mopping up the mess.

Give him some time.

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Posted by Janice

I am glad he recognizes the healthcare crisis we are in and is addressing it. It seemed to be swept under the rug the last 8 years.

I don't know if I approve or not of him, its been 6 mos since he walked into the worst of the worst.

I know I can't wait for the day when my 8K hits my bank account I am still in disbelief that it is on its way!!

did it get people out there buying homes? sure did!

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Posted by DaniRella

Disapprove.

I really don't care what happened before his term began (which he'll use as his never-ending excuse foreverrrr), the choices he has made since he took office are atrocious. That ridiculous "stimulus" package filled to the brim with pork was out and out absurd. He was the main push for that bill to go through. Everything else aside, I just can't believe he even did that - forget trying to approve of his actions. I'm just in shock. I try not to think about it - that helps.

Don't even get me started on healthcare.

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Posted by Peainapod

Posted by DaniRella

Disapprove.

I really don't care what happened before his term began (which he'll use as his never-ending excuse foreverrrr), the choices he has made since he took office are atrocious. That ridiculous "stimulus" package filled to the brim with pork was out and out absurd. He was the main push for that bill to go through. Everything else aside, I just can't believe he even did that - forget trying to approve of his actions. I'm just in shock. I try not to think about it - that helps.

Don't even get me started on healthcare.

ITA. I don't think anyone could have fixed the economy in 6 months and I am not looking for instant gratification. I just am scared of his policies in general.

yes..and dont forget the cap and trade bill aka energy bill which could stand to be the largest tax increase ever.

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news 12 reported that we are a trillion dollars in debt and that will double by september. Largest amount of debt ever.


Too much passed to soon.

I wish someone would just ltake a litle time to see what is going wrong and work to fix it instead of just spending excessively.

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It appears to me that he is not really helping the middle class as he suggested.
The 8,000 first time buyer stimulus is not for all there is an income cap. My sister in law missed it by 10,000. She is single and in no way rolling in the dough.

The healthcare plan is confusing. Is he only helping those without healthcare who don't work? What about the elderly who only have medicare and cannot afford to supplement it?
Or those who have cancer or other diseases which are very costly to treat, who max out on their insurance. If they worked all their lives and receive a moderate pension they are not eligible, but those who never or barely worked, get assistance. This is wrong!

What are we teaching our young adults? It seems we are telling them that if you work and do somewhat well or do very well, then you will be taxed greatly and are required to help others.

Who is he really helping?