“Dear President Obama”: The President Reads 10 Letters a Day from the Public, With Policy Ramifications

President Obama’s massive mortgage-bailout plan is nothing more than a thinly disguised entitlement program that redistributes income from the responsible 92 percent of home-owning mortgage holders who pay their bills on time to the irresponsible defaulters who bought more than they could ever afford.
This is Obama’s spread-the-wealth program on steroids.

I’m really a cynic now but what is the purpose of putting this information out? Mr. President, I’m glad you’re human enough to be moved by people’s plight…now can we do something to really help them? Jake, don’t let them sucker you in…you are way smarter than that.

Yes a folder full of “Oh Mr. President” all aobut how bad the country is. Wonder how many letters they get that say “stop this” or “I don’t agree” with this.
He won’t see those, nor will he want too….
How about some balance, 10 negative letters, 10 positive letters

This seems another distraction. I was ok w/ it and thinking, ok, so he’s a nice guy, but then he put in that they pass out copies to Air Force One staffers? Huh? What are they going to do? Right..back to the drawing board.

Sry, my bad. I thought he was passing it out to the staff of Air Force One, not the staff on Air Force One…still, another distraction though but I’m glad to see that he’s reading the 10 in a purple folder. I’m really trying to give him a chance but the more that comes out, the harder it is..It’s so tailored and w/ the photo-op. It screams fake to me.

Thankfully, he doesn’t read the comment section on Tapper’s blog.

Dear President Obama,
Thank you for the middle class tax cut which reduces the withholding tax on my paycheck. This gives me a little more money each payday but how does this reduce my taxes I owe at the end of the year? I was hoping for a tax cut but since it appears that this is only a reduction in the taxes withheld each month, I am going to save this money so I will have enough money to pay my income taxes at the end of the year…
Thanks….. I think. Sigmonde

I wish he would READ my Letter I sent. :)
But, if he read mine, it would be to say that we should sensor peoples freedom of speech. That people have NO right to disagree with him.

Wow! we’re taking over 40% of citigroup…so his plan is bits & pieces? How many more from tax payers? What happened to learning a lesson?

Reading this article bring tears to my eyes. We have a compasionate President who is working hard to remain connected to “WE THE PEOPLE”. I could not ask for anymore. Thank you Mr. President for being a President.
Peace and Love to you and your beautiful, beautiful family!

Given Obama’s extremely thin skin and huge ego–if the letter isn’t some adoring supporter in need it probably gets ignored.
Whenever BO reaches out to the opposition or the critics it is for his own publicity.
Come to think of it–it’s always about him.

Reading this article bring tears to my eyes. We have a compasionate President who is working hard to remain connected to “WE THE PEOPLE”. I could not ask for anymore. Thank you Mr. President for being a President.
Peace and Love to you and your beautiful, beautiful family!
Posted by: Teresa Rogers | Feb 23, 2009 9:15:52 AM
yes i know its true teresa. its interesting too (and sad ) ,that the republicans see such empathy and substance of character as less than
genuine and some kind of ploy or act.
nope republicans ,there are actually some compassionate human beings left who really DO care about whats happening to their friends and neighbors. i am very proud of mr obama and his grandmother can rest easy and proud ; her grandson is proving daily to be a fine ,upstanding ethical man who i personally am very proud of and am very glad to have running this great country.

Teresa, I’ll keep an eye out for you when BHO invites you to the WH to gush all over him and take lots of pix. Be ready to smile, don’t forget the tears..they make for better publicity. :)

Do these guys think we are stupid? They pass a 75 billion dollar mortgage rescue plan but can’t say for sure who will benefit from it or how exactly they will benefit. Who is going to oversee 9 million homes that are estimated to be going into foreclosure? This is just another example of the “no experience” problem that faces this president.

ajax, alot of people got into their homes when they were artificially high (not really worth what they were told). Now that the house isn’t worth that amount, they can’t get the house renegotiated. Is that fair? I’ll grant you the notion of not bailing out the speculative investors and the ones that “reached too far”, but in the end if they go down, so do we all. It seems that we should aid those who really do need it, and “tell” the banks to renegotiate the others. Seems the banks haven’t adjusted the books to reflect the actual worth of these “toxic” assets and feel they’ll “loose” money. Guess what guys! You already have.

I hope President Obama reads this blog: Where are the stimulus checks that was talked about when the first $700 billion was given out. How come that is being put on the back burner. If we are going to keep paying taxes, then why not give the American people a $20,000 or $30,000 check to stimulate the economy. You keep saying it needs to be done from the bottom up, but keep giving our tax paying money to these banks and car companies, who will not lend to people w/bad credit or who keeps making cars w/high price tags. Giving to them is not stimulating the economy. Unless the American people get a slice of the billion dollar pie, I will keep going exempt on my federal taxes and pay in pieces here and there until your new govt. decides to give back to the American people. I am sorry but $13 a weeks does not even cover gas for a week. As a matter of fact it is a slap in the face and an embarrassment for you to even think that the American people would be happy with that. We want a stimulus check or the economy will not bounce back, more stores will close, no cars bought, no vacations, no nothing until we get our share of the pie, and not no funky $600 or $1000 check which could barely pay 1 or 2 bills. Send us something besides throwing the American people a bone, while the big companies get away with just spending our money and having the nerve to come back and ask for more. Well I am asking for more, let see if I and other American tax payers will get it.

cdd, John Kerry explains why whe stimulus shouldn’t be in the hands of taxpayers:
****If you put a tax cut into the hands of a business or family, there’s no guarantee that they’re going to invest that or invest it in America.***

Posted by: cali | Feb 23, 2009 9:21:05 AM….I am so with you Cali. We have worked hard for our nice life and I do not feel a bit guilty for it. We give lots of money to freinds and family in need but that will have to be cut way back because we are having less and less to live off of. Did you know the stimulus contains 4 trillion incentive money for states who increase welfare dependency? Is this enough to make you sick or what??

Odd, isn’t it? No mention of the letters he gets that are negative as well as intelligent. I write questions into his white house website every day, and every day they are trashed, I’m sure. I’m looking for transparency and accountability, he’s looking for a media opportunity and an attaboy.

Posted by: Chris | Feb 23, 2009 9:58:14 AM…This is so true Chris, we waited to buy until we could put a nice chunk down and even though our home is worth a lot less now, we actually still have more equity then owed. Why should we have to pay for people that were irresponsible. This is so unfair and is really dividing our country. I don’t know about you but when you count property, state, city, and sales tax we are close to 60% of income goes to taxes, how much more can they take from us? We live in Balti, Md. where only 25% of residents pay taxes and 75% consume taxes, OH and the entire city is run by??? You guessed it Democrats

If a retired teacher can figure out that the best stimulus to the economy would be to simply rein in the credit card interest rates, you would think that the “big brains” could. If the banks could charge no more than 10% interest (a fair amount), folks could pay down the debts and would begin to purchase again. Duh. Many people have credit card payments in excess of 300 – 500 dollars a month without reducing their debt and struggle to keep up.

Mr. President, take the money & give it to the Americans who need it. Shoot, maybe I’d start my own business, & NOT overextend myself! No one bails US out, do they? The bank doesn’t say, ok, skip a month on your car payment, that’s ok. If you split the $ among all Americans over 18, regardless of tax, employment, or marital status, that’s about $3300 each!! That beats $13. While you’re at it, make the driving age 21 federally. Too much money is wated via insurance, court costs, & car repairs, it is insane. Encourage college education instead. Teach kids how to drive, not tool around a parking lot.

Question: Has anyone here actually read the stimulus Bill or mortgage plan? If not, please stop repeating the same noise that is being spread by others that haven’t read anything. Please!

jake,
thx for the story. Very touched watching it and hope that the president will continue to hear the voices of Americans.

Mags…
So now Obama is a dictator? Enlighten me please!

Do his minders choose letters that disagree with him? As long as there is someone choosing what he reads, he isn’t really staying in touch with “the people”.
Governing via anecdote is no way to make decisions. There are, tragically, always sad stories. He is the government of the whole country, and needs to make long term decisions, not govern the many by focusing on the saddest, most compelling stories.

Posted by: CG345 | Feb 23, 2009 10:24:58 AM. yes I am

Nine of the ten letters must come from ACORN.
They got $4 billion.
He obviously reads none of my letters, which ask why, in spite of my paying my mortgage and conducting myself responsibily that I am entitled to absolutely no break of any kind. I lost 40% of my retirement portfolio but Obama uses me only as a piggybank.
When is he going to read my letter?

I am very optimistic that we as a country will get out of this mess. I am just tired of the nonsense and the constant blaming and fear mongering. It just doesn’t help.
You will all like the visual which gives the best understanding of how we got into this mess.

Posted by: drjohn | Feb 23, 2009 10:30:12 AM…Well John, we have thought the same thing, we have lost almost half of our savings as well, of course we have never lived beyond our means so I guess you could call me a “fruitcake”

i am wrighting a letter to you in regaurds to getting the economy going. i am a small buisiness owner and belive in green but dont stop the drilling in america untill we find other ways. give the drilling contractors tax brakes to build newer type rigs.that will put more jobs then we have people. if you sit down and think what it does to our economy it helps all. AMERICA has all the oil here if your worried about the green put a environmentalists on every sit creating another job it will work drill and save these wells for later. it creates more jobs then any other in the world thanks for your time .a american that cares danny

Steve…
You need to quit that nonsense. Indulging in that fear mongering nonsense.

Mutt, you can boycott al you want…that seems to be the BHO mantra—bully or boycott! Guess what, your credit will just get hurt, doesn’t that bother you? Oh right! BHO is going to bail you out w/ my money. P.S. TO THOSE WHO KEEP SAYING THAT WE SHOULD READ IT AND NOT REPEAT TALKING POINTS–NEWS FLASH: I DID AND YES THERE ARE SOME GOOD POINTS TO IT BUT—HUGE BUT, TOO NEGATIVE CANCELS THE POSITIVE IN THIS CASE. PLS LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU READ IT..OH AND I SHOULD PUT MY DISCLAIMER, I READ WHAT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND WAS NOT PRIVY TO WHAT IS COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT TO THE INSIDERS OF HIS PRIVILEGED ADMINISTRATION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN BE WORTHY OF ALL THE TRUTHFUL FACTS.

I don’t exzpect President Obama to accomplish miracles. Sometimes he’ll succeed, and sometimes he won’t. I do know this: He actually CARES about all of us…and there’s no frat-boy smirk to be seen, which makes me profoundly grateful.

$13.00/week?
Thanks,
The Middle Class

Posted by: MizLiz | Feb 23, 2009 10:44:50 AM Can I get you something other then Kool-Aid to drink? If he cared he would not try to keep folks dependent on the government. He has included $4 billion in the stimulus to incourage states to increase their welfare load!!!

To all the people upset at the idea of helping people who are in trouble with their mortgages, how much are you personally willing to pay to extract your justice on the people who got in over their head?
When your two or three people in your neighborhood default on their mortgages your property value will immediately take a hit. The bank isn’t going to put a lot of money into upkeep while it tries to unload it. When the grass starts growing and neighborhood kids break out a window or two, your property value takes another hit. and then, when it finally comes up for auction and some crack dealer buys it for a song, forget about it.
Oh and think the drop in property values is at least going to help you with your property taxes? Wrong. The county’s getting less revenue so its going to have to raise rates.
Somehow in this country, we let the Republicans convince us that if you earn less than 500k a year, making a bad personal finance decision is a sin, a grave moral transgrssion worthy of punishment. Well its not. Its a just a mistake. For many of the people who made them, the mistake was perfectly rational at the time. For the others, their real mistake was thinking that their lender wouldn’t be lending them money the lender didn’t think it could get back and that their real estate agent had their interests at heart. The former was rational if you didn’t know they could pack it into a poke with a bunch of other pigs, slice it up into a dozen pieces so small that no one could tell what they were, and then sell all the pieces to rubes on Wall Street. The latter was rational–they were paying the agent to look out for them. Unfortunately, the agent’s commission depended upon the size of the purchase price.
The economic bind we’re in is what it is, anger isn’t going to fix it and punishing the wicked people who made bad calls will only make it worse for everyone. Period. So the question is whether you’re willing to cut off your own nose to see these people get what you think is their just desserts, whether, that is, you’re willing to see your personal wealth diminish to see them punished or whether you’ll help them out and, in the process, preserve some of your own equity.
And it if makes you feel any better, trust me: regardless of whether they get bailed out, the people facing foreclosure have and they will suffer plenty.

I wonder if Obama has even read his housing bailout plan.
From the Questions and Answers for Borrowers about the
Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan:
“Eligible loans will now include those where the new first mortgage (including any refinancing costs) will not exceed 105% of the current market value of the property. For example, if your property is worth $200,000 but you owe $210,000 or less you may qualify.”
Since most house prices have dropped 20, 30, 40, 50% and are still falling none qualify for this program.

@Teresa – You have 4 taxpaying workers in your family?
It is not §13 per person per household, it is §13 per person with a job having taxes withheld from the paycheck.

Teresa,
If you can sit back and be thankful for 52/month bone they threw us while the continue to help big business take bonuses and vacations, your a better person than I..

“From were I am standing $13.00 additional week equals $52.00 a month.”……
Reducing your withholding doesn’t lessen the amount of taxes you will owe when you file. Better save it to help pay your taxes when you file. Net gain of zero.

Samantha H:
I guess you forget that it was Obama and Chris Dodd who each received over $100,000 from Fannie/Freddie employees (the most of an elected officials) in 2005 so those companies could continue raping the American people on mortgages. And of course you don’t know that Bush submitted a plan to work on the foreclosure problem in 2005 but Chris Dodd said don’t bother Bush i will filibuster it. Do you even know who Chris Dodd is? You are the perfect sheep for obama… ignorance is bliss isn’t it.

I was one of they lay off victim’s also. I was laid off Jan of 2008. It’s been a long year for my family. I work here, there and everywhere to make a buck. I had my savings (6,000.00) dwindle in the deed of keeping up. It’s now $50 buck. I call my lender after hearing of programs made to help homeowner’s redo their contract’s. I was told I had to be behind in order to qualify. I told him that because I have cut everything back including food budgets to be able to make my house payment(because thats the last thing I’d ever want to lose) I don’t qualify? He said that’s right. If I sat on the couch and said the hell with my mortgage they’d help me. I then asked if they were part of the banks that got the infusion of money from they bailout. He said yes. I asked him where he thought he got that money… us the tax payers. He said he was sorry and if they helped everyone that called they’d be broke in a day. I said must be nice to have a safety net like the government.. where’s my safety net?

You have more than one mortgage on your house? Or a home improvement loan on the house or…
Sorry—-This plan only covers the first mortgage on the house.
Bottom line on over 75% of these troubled mortgages is the only way the people could stay in the house is for the govt. to make their monthly payments.
If one has no job it does not matter how low the mortgage rate goes, one can not pay it.
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Instead of this Obama should be making jobs – lowering taxes for businesses that higher people, subsidizing wages for the newly hired.

@Wallis Warfield Simpson
And following your logic Wallis, then WWII was a welfare program to hand out money to the Germans and Japanese.
LOL.

A reply to Chris, Cali and others, who are of the believe that those facing foreclosure, brought it on themselves by over extending their income. Granted, some have and banks were stupid for lending the money, but remember, GREED rules business.
However, you seem to forget about those who have lost because of major illnesses or major surgeries, which made them fall behind, or about the need for a 2 income family who lost a job.
I will agree with you on the fact that Obama’s stimulus will never help the common person – only big business and Unions, which if you read anything today, then you have to wonder if he is turning us into a NATIONALIZED Nation with his taking over banks and the multi-billions he gave to the auto industry.
But then, what do yo expect from someone who has TAX EVADERS as Secretaries of his Cabinet?

sickGOP said:Wake up Repubs!!!!!
If you don’t you’re going down with all of us.
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We realize that, which is why it is so important we at least try to have some input into decisions being made. Just because Obama has an idea and he’s popular, it doesn’t mean his plan will work. Debate is a good thing.

steve: I can’t believe somebody is still out there misquoting Barack Obama. Give it up honey, it’s unbecoming.

“I said must be nice to have a safety net like the government.. where’s my safety net?”
Your story is a good example of why the government should not be in the business of bailing out homeowners if they can’t pay their mortgage. No government in the world rescues homeowners by paying their mortgage. Yes, you are having difficulty but your difficulty stems from your being laid off and the difficulty of making your payments. Safety nets are buying income continuation insurance in event you lose your job, your savings, and budgeting for potential tough times.

If that’s the case it should be that way across the board… Business or not.. But no you and I are paying for their(Big Business)mistakes.. Why aren’t you feelings the same about them and their practices? If they’re getting some relief off of our dollars, I’d like some relief off of our dollars.. Good for the Goose is Good for the….

don’t you think that by reading these letters, he is making an attempt to understand what is going on with people, and not just living in a goldfish bowl.

Peolpe have saved their money.. And they’ve run through it. This is going too long and the estimated 6 to 12 moths of savings for things like that isn’t enough. Remember this recession went on 6 mths prior to the last year without the government acknowledging a recession.. The are good people out there that were prepared who are unable to sustain now because of the length and depth… Must be nice to be in your position because it seems as if you fairing well.. but rest assured without helping people in the boat your refering to, you too maybe be there soon without even knowing it today… I hope you aren’t.. Not all of these people were unresponsible as they are made out to be…

Correction: A few minutes ago, the headlines and A short article here on the ABC seeMed to indicate Biden, rather than Devaney.
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It’s a sticky keyboard problem with fingers racing too fast.

“If I sat on the couch and said the hell with my mortgage they’d help me.” Posted by: Heath T.
You’re right. That’s the type of behavior this bill helps. It’s not aimed at those who help themselves and play by the rules, it’s aimed at those who continue overspending while not paying their mortgage – this is the New America.
I don’t know where you live, but in most metropolitan areas, there are companies that are set up to show homeowners how to milk the system – they’re popping up all over the country (as they always do in response to most gov. programs) – most are telling homeowners to stop paying their mortgage and save the money . They’ll still lose their home (they probably would have anyway), but they’ll live mortgage-free in their house for anywhere for 4 months to a year in the meantime and could walk away with cash.
IN this new America, there’s no point to playing by the rules. Get what you can and move on.

Don’t you think the welfare load is going to be increased anyway?
Posted by: Wallis Warfield Simpson | Feb 23, 2009 11:09:15 AM…Yes, I’m sure it will but why should Obama incourage it which he is doing. Please go to the National Black Republicans Assoc. site NBRA, and read what the democrats agenda has been for years, they are truly the racist party. Please do yourself a favor and read our side of the story.

IN this new America, there’s no point to playing by the rules. Get what you can and move on.
Posted by: Editor Mel | Feb 23, 2009 11:51:45 AM…Mel you are so correct in what you said, but my husband and I just can’t bring ourselves to do something like that, we joke about it all the time but would we do it??? That’s what Obama’s people are counting on, they are also building a security force to deal with civil unreast in case people do revolt, watch Glenn Beck and go to his site, it will scare the heck out of you, but then of course Obama has been trying to do that to get his way ever since he has been in office.

Like him or not, I think he is a highly disciplined man. I respect him greatly. He is not perfect and no one is, but he is not lazy. And I think he is sincere about the job….which is more than I can say for many other Presidents.
The pressure is on him. If he fails, another African American president wont stand a chance for a generation. He must work hard. What a great thing for us.

Obama can read all the letters here on ABCnews instead of those ridiculous paper letters he gets. It looks like a lame photo-op if you ask me.

Mags – I know. This bill is a slap in the face to those of us who played by the old rules, but what can ya do when your leaders won’t listen? My advice to you Mags is to play by the new rules. These days, what do you have to gain by doing things right? If your business prospers, you pay your bills and mortgage on time, you save for bad times, somehow, in the end, you’ll be perceived as the bad guy while your neighbor, who probably vacations in the Bahamas, doesn’t pay his mortgage on time, has zero work ethic, gets the “help” he needs.
All markets go through cycles – you take the good with the bad and when times are good, you save and prepare for the bad times. Trouble is, most people just don’t save anymore so they panic during the bad times.
Funny thing is, even though everyone is complaining that the economy is horrible – people are losing their jobs, houses, etc., we went out to eat Friday night and there was a 45 minute wait because the restaurant was so crowded. Despite these dire economic times, every week, restaurants are crowded.
You have to stop and wonder, how many of these people flocking to Olive Garden or Red Lobster are waiting for the government to save their home.
And I do listen do Beck sometimes! Not all the time, and I listen to Rachel Maddow too, but I do listen, and yes, it’s scary!

It’s good that Obama reads letters from citizens but I’m sure those letters are the most sanitary of the sanitized. While I have no problem with his people putting the hate mail into File 13, I wonder how many dissenting viewpoints end up on Obama’s desk, especially considering the wealth of tear-jerker mail that makes for good “he cares about the people” headlines.

ARE THE PEOPLE ON SSI OF SS GETTING A CHECK I HEARD WE WHERE GETTING A CHECK PLEASE LET ME KNOW WE WHERE GOING TO BE GEETING A CHECK FOR 250 IS THAT TRUE

stimulus for SOME ~ folks who are too poor to pay their student loans, taxes, etc etc. will find that the government is more than happy to help themselves to that stimulus check to ‘offset’ the nasty accumulation of interest on those loans..*(-I am on disability and make $600 mos- guess where my BIG $300 stimulus check ended up? ON my table? Paying a bill? Perhaps I bought some badly needed glasses…NOPE! Gov. kept it – didnt even cover the interest $400 I accrued on my student loan last year- )

The world is not black and white. In this case, helping out those who can no longer pay their mortgages, although deemed unfair for those who did follow the rules, is the more proudent choice given the current situation. Yes, I understand the personal argument of “this isn’t fair to ME” and “I pay MY mortgages on time, why do they deserve aid if I didn’t get any?”. However, if we ignore the plight that THEY are in right now, it drags down the whole system; a system that YOU are a part of. It’s not enough to observe direct effects. Often, the strategic responses actually play a greater role.

You all forget, this is JUST about the people who went and go mortages they couldn’t afford. I so got caught, but not because I bought a house with fake papers referring to my paycheck etc.
My husband and I have been homeowners for 30 years. 18 months ago his dad died and we bought the house from the estate, fixed ours up and put it on the market, then the shoe dropped, then the other……….then before you knew it we had 2 houses and one we could not sell. We’ve tried selling, we tried renting, we’re trying rent to own. We are NOT deadbeats, we’ve always paid our bills and, paid them on time. Problem is, now our old house is worth less than what we owe, because of the market, (not through anything we did wrong or bad) but now we’re trying to do a short sale, or possibley a deed in lieu of foreclosure. I was absolutely heartsick, depressed, lost a lot of weight, had trouble eating and sleeping because of the situation. But in the end, I had to face up, I can’t keep paying 2 mortgages, and I can’t sell it. My husand and I are very lucky to still have our jobs, and I work a second job so we’re not LAZY, WELFARE people.
These were circumstances that are beyond our control. I don’t control the market and the economy. I’m not a bad person and I pay my bills, but I cannot keep doing 2 mortgages indefinitely. Don’t lump everyone together.
Also, tho you may be angry at those that took mortgages they couldn’t afford, and at wall street for being so greedy. Thing is, we are in this situation, that is now affecting ALL of us, and if we want to get out, we all have to pay our dues.
Trust me when I tell you, there are lots out there that were like me, paying bills, paying them on time…but we had no clue this depression was coming..and though I really hate to politizie the subject but If Bush, just told us the truth 18 months ago, things MAY have ended up different.

Why have you let yourselves get wrapped up in this two party system? there is no black vs. white, good vs. bad, us vs. them. they’re all self-serving upperclass politicians. at least our current president is working hard at fixing our problems. they may not be the best solutions but when everyone else sits on the side lines and bitches about what he hasn’t done it might as well be.
when was the last time you thought about conserving energy, slashing your food budget, or donating extra to a charity. what have you done lately!?

In response to Anon:
Just wanted to clear up a misconception. President Obama wanted to put a cap on the execs salary at $500,000 but the Repubs wouldn’t go along with it. What happened though was that (I think it was either Dobbs or Durkin) a clause was slipped in that put restrictions on their bonuses. I believe they don’t get any more bonuses until they pay back the stimulus loan to the government which is a great incentive to them to pay it back to the taxpayers. As you recall, they paid themselves $18.5 million dollars in bonuses recently.

I don’t recall ever seeing the president wear a sweater before the pictures accompanying Jake’s post.

Thanks a lot Bush!

Matt, I’m conservative. I ALWAYS THINK OF SAVING, to pay off my student loans quicker, give more to charity, save more for my retirement. That’s usually how the conservatives work. Very fiscally conservative.

I am still confused on how the Gov. of the states are gong to turn down the unemployment aspect of the new stimulus packagedue to it will cost the states more money in the long run. WAKE UP MAYORS WHAT IS IS GOING TO COST YOU IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT, WHEN YOUR STATES WHEN THE PEOPLE WHO CANNOT GET THERE UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENDED AND HAVE TO GO ON YOUR STATE WELFARE. Where is the savings for that? There are people who have lost there jobs almost a year ago and need that extention to survive.. The funny thing is most of the state Gov. that are turning it down the stimulus are republicans? Is it just politics as usual. Not to mention any names Sony P… Why is it the people that have lost nothing and will continue to loose nothing ( like our elected officials) go home to there warm homes and live off the taxpayers money do not really care about the American people. They are using there budgets as an excuse when it is playing politics as usual. I do believe President Obama is trying and does care. If our Congress, senate and other elected officals don’t we are in big trouble working class America. IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP AND SMELL THE BS

rockychance, I’m an academic, and I don’t know ANY college professors who are making “way beyond” $500,000 a year. There are some medical/scientific institute research directors at universities who make that much or more, but the average college professor makes well under $100,000 a year, despite the high level of education and expertise our professors have. What fantasy world are you living in?

To all the people who are sick of this bailout for homeowners…If your ‘delinquent, irresponsible neighbour’ defaults on their mortgage and faces foreclosure, YOUR HOUSE VALUE DROPS. Why are you being selfish to yourselves?
I’m pretty sure that Obama reads the SENSIBLE negative letters sent to him. Writing stupidness about his nationality and him being a socialist wont be a blip on his radar.

Handing out money like the government is doing is like feeding the bears at Yellstone National Park. You can’t feed them all and you won’t have enough food for one or two. Sonner or later you will run out of food and then they will eat you.

I am republican that leans lots towards issues such as yeah help the poor and bad off people here whom really need help and be lovely to help isreal more ( am greek by heritage by the way) and stop abortions and divorce and crooks in US from stealin our people as if they r blind<< I also think unlike many all should pray and ask god to affect obama more and I want him to win and this country to make it good man like we used to be!!!
We need to do something bout this mexican issue and see it started with greedy businessmen not thinking in end this will displace our own people<< Make the actuall thugs who gave away bad loans and stole from jewish charities ( such as MAddoff) pay dearly> We need to grow in christ together and see only god can help us and it starts with only a prayer and hey look out for your brother not judge or tell him the stockmarket or money is more important than god!!! Check out Perrystone & FHU on the net<< We need to pray that our world and country comes closer to the one true god jehovah and know christ is the only answer !!!! God bless us all and this great country

I went to purchase a modest house long before things hit the fan, and was aghast at the bank asking what would be my “stated” income upon which my credit worthiness would be. Indignant at what I thought was an irresponsible lending practice, I went to another bank only to find it was the norm. Fortunately, I exercised self-discipline and borrowed what (I think) I can repay. Obviously many wrer not so self controlled. How to aportion the blame is a relevant question for determining the future of our banking system. As for me, I put much of it on Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac for ill-conceived mission of “democraticizing home ownership” (their words). This led other lenders into the practices I cite. yet those banks, and those to whom they lent, must share some of the ppain, for all should have known better. Friedman is much maligned these days, but his principles would have precluded this, for if the bankers were operating in a free market, uncorrupted by the FM twins free-lending ways, I doubt the bad loans would have occurred. I hope we can all remember this in the near future when we all will be sharing the pain.

Jim the Appraiser – Many governors are uneasy about accepting additonal money for Medicaid and UI because the money involves nearly 87 billion dollars given to the states for the next two years. After those two years are done, the Medicaid and UI funds go back to their original pre-stimulus package levels. This leaves the states in a tuff position because now they have hundreds of thousands of more people on the Medicaid or UI dole, but with pre-stimulus funding. Which means what?…You guessed it…exploding tax rates to cover the new people who are now on Medicaid and UI. And these governors also have a responsibilty to the people of their state. And one of those responsibilities is not to burden the producing population of their states with skyrocketing taxes. Think more intelligently and use the brain God gave you. Always beware of the government when it wants to “increase spending.” There is always a catch.

Becky ****Some of these people have been laid off in masses of thousands from their company and have “done the right thing” for years and find themselves looking for work amid those other thousands in the same town.*****
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Many of these people won’t be helped under the plan if they don’t have sufficient income to meet the requirements.

LOL at mags

When Bush read letters, it was a photo-op. When Obama reads letters, it’s sincere. Go figure.

Floretta – no one was forced or tricked into lying about their income on any mortgage application – that’s a myth. Yes, some lenders were too lenient and didn’t verify and some may have even suggested that borrowers lie, but in the end, it was the borrower who knowingly supplied false information and signed a legal, binding contract, who is responsible. Most did it with risky modified loans thinking they would own their home for six months and sell for a huge profit and no one would ever know they lied.
And if someone is losing their home because of a job loss – because they didn’t save enough money to cover expenses for a year or so – well, that’s the way it works. Obama’s plan isn’t going to help them anyway – and it shouldn’t.
Bottom line is, if you can’t afford your home, you have no right being in it. Move on and let someone who can afford it buy it. There’s no shame in renting or downsizing until you can afford something better!

Mr. President,
After I read the E-mails from the American working people, there is only one conclusion. The change and help is needed in all respects and on all fields in the U.S.A. today. America has become totally devastated by Bush.
I think you are doing everything as you has promised before you became president.
I wish I could give the courage to continue this very difficult and unpleasant path of your presidency.
Please be safe. You are somebody we all need in this once very prosperous
and humanitarian country!
Thank you very much,
Alicia

Tom Beebe – A loan or mortgage application asks for your “stated” income because not all your income has to be considered when applying for a loan. That protects the borrower. For example, if you are a single mother with a good income and you have two kids for which you receive child support, you wouldn’t want to include the child support in your “stated” income – it should be separate because if you default, all of your “stated” income can be used against you if the bank takes legal action against you for defaulting. YOu wouldn’t want the bank coming after your child support money would you? You also probably wouldn’t want them coming after whatever dividends you earn on your investments. When you apply for a loan, your stated income should be your wages and little else.

Really Mr. President.
Lets restore the constitution and bill of rights and actually defend it as sworn in to do instead of continuing to destroy it….. If you want to lead a country with a different constitution and bill of rights feel free to go back to Kenya, being born there you qualify completely. However this is our country, and I swore in to defend the constitution and will do exactly that. Its time to start removing people from office on a rapid basis , simply based on the fact that they either supported voted yes or wrote a bill that either changes or eliminates any part of the constitution. Because that is simply illegal. You swore in to protect it as it was not how you would like to see it. Im starting here in AZ and not stopping till we hit DC. Who knows though maybe a president who stands behind us will consider reading a letter from you…..
Peace
Justin

Responding to lobbyist comments,(yes, Mags et al you’re not fooling everybody), is a waste of time. There have been many good points made by both sides, however, it’s obvious that the facts have been skewed in some cases. The new mortgage plan doesn’t go into effect until March 4. So those of you who have previously talked to your lender, you need to go back and check after the new program and new rules are in place. The previous information you got was under Bush’s TARP where there was no regulation and no rules. If you check your facts, you may be please with the results of further inquiry. That being said, I believe that Obama is accomplishing that for which he was elected. The majority wanted change and continue to support the change that’s being offered. The rest of you will just need to stifle, as we did when Bush was in office. And, we stifled because it’s important to support our Country, our People, (not just the one’s serving in Iraq), and our Leaders. Give things a chance – it’s only the beginning of change. Change takes time. For those of you who don’t want change (and some people don’t deal well with change of any kind), that’s okay too. You lost the election and change is what we voted for. Keep up the good work Mr. President.

I’m not surprised. He’s an awesome President, husband & Daddy. I pray for he & his family every day. He is wonderful for this country. Good work, Mr. President. No matter what, we need MORE positive people and LESS of the negative people.

Some republicans are still bitter over the election. And what they realize is that the Republican party has no leader, no direction, and no authority. This has caused them to be bitter and angry.. Another synopses that our GREAT President was correct about. He said there would be opposition, he said some would not agree with him, and he said, “Progress is pushing forward anyway”. So all you bitter people, please MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!!! The Barack Obama Prgoress train is coming… Either get on board or call Rush Limbaugh as he is the one directing the GOP right now… Hehehe..

If Mr.Obama was interested in what
people were saying, he should scroll
thru the news websites and see the
comments. I would suppose he gets the
letters that are the most
sanitized, mesmerized and infatuated with this modern day version of Jim
Jones. Stop drinking the Kool-aide
and think for yourselves people. He is
an effectual and charasmatic figure.
He is smiling and leading us down the
wrong path.Just because he won the
election does not mean he can’t be wrong
on some of these things. The arrogance
of this administration is unbelievable.
Every time they open their mouths, the
stock market takes another hit. The
really scary thing is that he has only
been in office for 31 days. He has done
some major damage already.

There is nothing wonderful about this man because he is hiding so much that one day he is going to have the truth.
I sure he only gets the letters that makes him feel as though he walks on water but he doesn’t and that is a fact.
He is trying to take away out freedoms that so many lives were lost in the persuit of our freedoms and he little by little bit is taking away.
Everyone wake up and smell the roses.
My husband and I are both of work with no possibilits of getting a job because of our ages and we don’t speak Spanish because in this area of Florida we are looked as though we have three (3) ears and two (2) noses. Oh I forgot he wants everyone to speak Spanish just like he does so he wouldn’t care about us at all.

Since when was it government’s job to protect people against bad decisions and/or bad luck?
CNN conducted a nationwide poll and a huge majority of Americans believe the housing bill is unfair and that the country is moving in the wrong direction.

I won’t pretend to fully understand everything that the president is doing to make the country better. But I think that his having this folder, reading these letters sent to him by everyday people…that’s the best step thus far. He’s making time out of his day to hear the people on a more personal level, and I don’t recall Bush having that sort of open door thing going on. I think it’s incredible that our president is hearing these stories and taking them to heart.

Posted by: ray | Feb 23, 2009 1:32:12 PM……I know Ray, I’m such a funny gal, glad you appreciate me here’s some more food for thought:It is clear that–in both the House and Senate stimulus bills–the original goal of helping families move to employment and self-sufficiency and off long-term dependence on government assistance has instead been replaced with the perverse incentive of adding more families to the welfare rolls. The House bill provides $4 billion per year to reward states to increase their TANF caseloads; the Senate bill follows the same policy but allocates less money. Change you can be dependent on!

I’m about to enter college, and I get steamed-up whenever I hear a Republican say this about the national debt and its increase due to the stimulus: “Are you willing to let your childeren (and obviously me) pay that debt?” I am furious that THEY say that enven though “we” weren’t consulted about the massive cost of the Iraq war. And how about you ask US if we are willing to pay the debt. All I ask is that there is plan to pay it off, I don’t mind really what it takes, so long as their is a plan. Kudos to Obama for at least trying to listen to Americans, how did Bush NOT know about Katrina before it landed, it was on regular news, local and national, for over a week!

ROSE BERNARD-CARRUTH – When you lost your job in 1999 and your home was foreclosed on, I’m sure that somehow, some way it was Bill Clinton’s fault, just like those who are losing their homes now have only G. Bush (not themselves) to blame).
But when the government didn’t pick you up from that fall, didn’t pay for your house or intercede with the bank, in the end, wouldn’t you say you became stronger from that experience? Even if you lost your home? What followed the 1999 recession was a period of growth – most people prospered throughout much of the period of 2000 through 2007 – so many so that most thought there would be no end. they were buying and selling so many houses with no regard to the future, taking out risky loans to finance their agenda.

As a community organizer, our president was aware of what was going on with the people he served and tried to help. The reason( I believe ) so many bloggers on this site have a problem with him is they find it hard to beleive that people can want to do something to help others. Our president is optimistic and realistic. So many people that disagree with him are narcissistic and pessimistic. There is real hurt and there are real stories of people struggling to keep their homes, jobs and feed their families. Bravo Mr. President for hearing their stories! It is encouraging to know that you want to stay aware of what is going on with the citizens of this country. You are a follower of Christ’s teachings and it shows.Continue your efforts.

Posted by: Brenda | Feb 23, 2009 1:31:20 PM “I have news for you. The only black people that belong to anything Republicans are blacks that have plenty of money and they have learned the game of how to keep it! (lower taxes for the rich). If you watched the RNC you could count the black people on one hand. As the old saying goes: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” Brenda you are a total fool to make such a statement, you have no idea who I am or how much money I have. If I am what you consider rich (I am far from rich) it is because I worked very hard to get where I am and never took a dime from the government, you obviously are bitter because you choose to do less with your life but want what others have. Also I hate to tell you but there are a lot of black republicans in all levels of income, we just don’t make ourselves known because of the horrible treatment we get from both black, and non-black Libs because we don’t conform to what people like you think we should. Maybe you should write Obama and ask him for some smarts.

Bravo Mr. President!

I can’t begin to express how impressed I am by this simple gesture. Bravo Mr. President!!

Where does it say that you have to sell your house for more than you bought it?
Is there some law somewhere that says it?
If your current house price is lower than you paid for it, then live in it longer.
In the 1980s, a friend in California bought a home for $125,000. Ten years later the Air Base closed and her house was now selling for $64,000. Did the govt. bail her out? No, they lived in it and sold it 15 years later for just under $100,000.
Did she whine for help? Nope, that is the breaks she said. And after all she lived in the house for 25 years and once you count the cost of the house plus mortgage payments minus the selling price she figured it cost her about $500 a month to live in the house. Cheaper than renting apartments were in the area.
Again I ask the question:
Where does it say that you have to sell your house for more than you bought it?

How many of those letters do you suppose fit into what he already thinks he should be doing? Hundred percent, maybe?

The eleventh was from a cancer-surviving, homeless orphan unicorn boy.
This is a result, not an infliction.

I wonder how many letters he is presented that appose his massive spending spree,or is it all sad stories that he can use as propoganda at his “town hall meetings”.When Obama went to Denver and Phoenix to sell his spending bill,there were many protestors saying “NO” to the “stimulus” and the media ignored it.All the American people were shown were Obama’s followers,cheering with glee as he prepared to pass the largest spending measure in American history.I would like to hear from americans like myself,who are not concerned wealthy by the presidents standards,will receive a measly $13 a week in tax benfits,drive two cars over 12 years old,pay by mortgage and bills on time and am responsible with my finances.Our government is NOT RESPONSIBLE to bail out those who have bought houses they cannot afford and we should not give any bail out money to Fanny and Freddie who helped cause this mess to begin with.Obama,Pelosi and Reid are rewarding the idiots who wasted our money in the first place.

It all sound good. He’s a good salesman but I don’t buy it. Advertisement that’s all it is. B.S.

I certainly feel for the people who are in a bind these days, there always some when things go south and the sotries are the same. Yet he seems to be ignoring a much larger pecentage of the country who rent in order to save a tiny minority who are in over their head.
Dear Mr. President,
I see where you are considering a housing plan that would allow homeowners to stay in their over priced, ill financed homes, by allowing them to rent the home from the bank and hopefully buy the home back from the bank at some point in the future. I can certainly see and respect the motivations of your plan.
However, I am troubled by any plan which keeps homes off the market and delays or worse yet, forestalls any amelioration in home prices. As I am sure you have been told by your economic advisors, the disparity between personal incomes and home prices are at or near all time highs. So is the disparity between costs of renting and home ownership. Home price appreciation is vastly ahead of historical trends. I believe that it is essential to a healthy economy for these costs and prices to adhere to historical trends and be in relative equilibrium with respect to affordability. Past housing booms have been ended by a return to pre-boom pricing levels, adjusted for inflation. If these homes are not returned to the market there will be no end to the bubble and I, along with millions of others who did not make the mistake of taking a bad loan on an over priced home will forever be denied the American dream.
All of that said, I believe that your intentions are altruistic and I would understand if you felt it was essential to forsake the American dream of millions of savers who did not buy an over priced home with flim flam style loan, in order to save millions of people who made a bad investment on a home during the latter part of the bubble cycle. The only things I would ask for are these … First, an acknowledgement that renters like myself are being told to take one for the team. Second, since I watched you on TV, take an oath to uphold the Constitution, I would like an explanation as to why someone else’s pursuit of happiness is worth more to you than mine and that of other renters in this country.
Sincerely,
A Taxpayer

I keep hearing people complain about this bill the President just signed. Why complain about this bill because either way the government is spending money either they help people stay in their homes and keep their jobs or they are subsidizing their living in section 8 homes and giving them money through the ADC programs, Unemployment, food stamp and other programs for those without. So to me it would be better to use my tax dollars to help those who want to work keep their jobs and those who can pay for their homes with a little help right noe then to end up using my tax dollars taking care of in those programs.

Don’t blame President O, the greedy got too greedy and now everybody is whining. Well, it’s gonna get even worse than the Great Depression. Greed eventually leads to downfall, and that’s exactly what is happening. If it haven’t affected you yet, it will.

The naysayers on this board are an interesting bunch. As far as you are all concerned, everything Obama does is wrong. Fine. Your comments just show that you are to be ignored. You can all just keep whining, while the rest of us keep plodding forward with all best (but not perfect) efforts.

Two ideas to ponder for the next stimulus plan
1) Give each household a full tax credit equal to the filer’s previous year mortage interest or rent expense. You can spin it as a tax cut, you can spin it as putting money into the pockets of middle america. It comes out to about $20K per household.
This will help people who have a mortgage whether they are delinquent or current buy down their mortgage by a sizeable amount. It allows renters to have extra cash for the down payment on a home. And it infuses cash into the economy, as people will either pay down their mortgage or put it in the bank or spend it
2) Allow everyone to reset the mortage on their primary residence at the lower of their current rate or 5% by infusing cash into fannie and freddy so they can refinance these mortgages. This takes all the risky mortgages off the market and into the government’s hands and allows the banks balance their portfolio

No, often nowadays the houses sit derelict and become havens for drug dealers who terrorize the neighbors and drive down their property values.
Posted by: not me |
Thanks to the government meddling. If the economy were to rebound naturally, it would spur investing. It always does.
Of course there are lots of abandoned properties all over the country, and yes, they have become havens for the homeless and for the drug dealers – but that’s when neighbors need to unite and find creative solutions to solving these problems (not wait for the government to step in and solve the problem). I live in a Phoenix suburb that was left with hundreds of half built homes when the builder went out of business and our neighborhood took steps (by working with police, Community Watch, etc.) to make sure drug dealers didn’t take over the neighborhood – all it takes is neighbors who care.
Few things are ever really solved when we wait for the government to come to the rescue. What we end up with is just a band-aid – and that’s all this housing bill is – a band-aid.

I just bet he reads 10 letters a day, 10 letters that his aides have screened! Sure don’t want him to hear what we really think of his bail outs and stimulus bills! Or how many of us feel like we & our country are totally screwed because of this man!

So to all the nay sayers on here we should just all give up, stop TRYING to stop the corruption on wall street and everywhere else and let it be THE END OF THE WORLD?
If we don’t try, don’t have any patriotic belief, don’t support each other, our neighbors AND OUR TROOPS then there is no point in living anymore much less in the USA.
Don’t like it here, don’t believe in the USA, don’t think it can be fixed, don’t feel patriotic then move somewhere else.

Glenn,
Inflating the money by another 700 billion dollars isn’t a “detail”, it’s a massive continuation of the same mistakes that Bush made, and that FDR and Hoover made back in the 1930s.
We are going through the crash that invariably follows an inflationary bubble. Inflation is not a solution to the problems caused by inflation. If it were possible to “stimulate” an economy this way, we’d be hailing Robert Mugabe as a genius, and Zimbabwe would be the richest country on earth.
-jcr

I appreciate that Obama reads mail. Of course it is screened-he cannot read all the letters. I want him to start getting Medieval, get GodFather tough on the ‘evildoers’ that were in the Bush WH and also those that wrecked the economy. Send out the US marshals, throw those criminals into secret dungeons, let their attorneys try to find them. Cushy Jailtime is too good for them considering the damage they did to our nation, and for which they have yet to answer.
It is only a few individuals who made this disaster we are experiencing. Let’s arrest them, get rid of them and confiscate the enormous wealth they amassed. It belongs to the U.S. Treasury. Take away their millions and billions, let their kids attend public schools and scrimp to buy clothes at WalMart.

First of all allow me to commend President Obama for attempting to clean up a mess he inherited. In response to Charity..Let me ask how much time did you give President Bush to create this mess? 8 years if recall correctly. You can not clean up a eight year old mess in one month. Secondly how many measly dollars did you receive a week in tax benefits during the Bush Adminsitration?
Zero if I recall correctly. I do not agree with bailing out all of these Homeowners who went on spending sprees and now want the tax payers to bail them out. Question/Statement for Presidnet Obama, how about enacting a law especailly in the State of California who was 42B in the hole and
pays more rent then any other State in the Country. There are Certain cities in California which have Rent Control and some do not all cities need to have Rent Control and a freeze on raising rent during this recession/difficult times. The renters in this state need to be given some condireation not just the homeowners.

I wonder how many letters President Obama reads that are from poor oppressed CNBC media pundits ranting about having to pay for the LOSERS who send Obama those letters about going into foreclosure because they lost their jobs or because of the unexpected medical costs of a serious illness. The plight of the punditocracy is indeed heartbreaking.

WAnda–”First of all allow me to commend President Obama for attempting to clean up a mess he inherited. In response to Charity..Let me ask how much time did you give President Bush to create this mess? 8 years if recall correctly. You can not clean up a eight year old mess in one month. “– Ley me ask YOU something.. How did bush create this mess?? Congress in 1998 removed teh restrictions on mortgages, Clinton signed it.. in 2004 republicans blew teh whistle about the looming crisis to Barney Frank who was the chair of the commerse committee that was charged with keeping an eye on the mortgage industry.. He, alone with Dodd, and Waters all slammed the republicans for sounding the alarm.. (google “Barney Frank denies” and watch the 2004 Cspan video of the congressional hearings if your don’t believe me). This was not a problem created by the bush administration.. It was created by democrats who forced lenders to push sub prime (bad) loans on people who should never have been approved.. all int he name of “housing opportunities” for lower income and minority families..
Now we have a president who has increased the deficit in 2 months by almost as much as bush increased it in 8 years.. all on “stimulus” spending that will NOT stimulate the economy… wake up.. We are headed for disaster that was created by democrats trying to build a power base among those dependent on the government and now we have a president who is extending that process by increasing the welfare stae on the backs of taxpayers, our children and grandchildren…

Sondra, allowing home buyers to just tack on six months of mortgage payments at the end of their 30-year loan goes against every rule of responsible homeownership. Home buyers are taught to do the opposite – pay extra every month to avoid trouble and pay off a loan sooner, not later. homeowners who can’t do that don’t deserve to be in their homes. Banks are businesses – they have employees and investors and bills of their own – they’re not charities.

Dear Mr. President,
Please help me. I do not own a home, I buy cars used for cash and do not carry a credit card balance. I have worked a majority of my life and forgone many pleasure by choosing not to go into debt.
Over the past 8 years I worked hard and saved my money. I didn’t go to college, never studied economics, but due to COMMON SENSE I knew that the realtors, mortgage brokers and politicians were clueless about this now evident bubble. I thought “If I behave responsibly and prepare for when the correction takes place I can by a house too”
Well apparently I was wrong. I should have purchased that house for an inflated price and now be belly aching about the payments, calling ACORN to help me stay in my home illegally. Supporting a stimulus plan for me, me, me. This is America, it is not about me it is about us, but not your socialist us, or I pay for you us, it is about brotherly love and helping your neighbor by choice.
Frankly Sir, this is the portion of the United Stated that is too big to fail. Who is going to pay all these new taxes and fees due to the stimulus? How is this sustainable for a future generation? How will I be able to buy a home if you and the FED continue to artificially keep the prices inflated and interest rates low? All the while helping the people who were too greedy or too stupid to make a rational decision? This does not make sense.
I admit that I did not vote for you, but you promised that you would make a believer out of me. You said you were going to reach across the isle and unit our country. Now all I hear about is ammo running out and people are scarred as to how you are reshaping America. I am uncomfortable with your plan to reward greed and stupidity but I guess it is all part of the plan.
I beg of you, prove me wrong. Show the American people that you are looking out for the long term best interest of the Country. Show the Democrats that you are compassionate with there cries to assist the less fortunate and the Republicans that you are not going to shove government down their throats. Mr. Obama, show me that you care about this great country and the people who live within its borders. Show me by allowing the same freedom my family has enjoyed since we fought to free ourselves from the British and stand on our own feet.
Sent to President Obama 2/23/09. I hope I am one of the 10.

what667 said “I wonder what the “diva” Sarah Palin would have done if she were president of the United States, trying to clean up Bush’s economic mess. ”
You do realize, don’t you, that Sarah Palin was NOT running for President? I really hope you didn’t think that and if you did, I hope you didn’t vote. It scares me how many uninformed people voted.

Response to Another Point of View,
First of all you must be a Republican, let me ask you a question, who was the President of the Unitd States prior
to January 20,2009 for the past eight years?(President Bush) and where all eyes closed while this mess with the
ecomony was becoming a widespread problem for the Nation. As far as the Clintion Administration goes we did not have a deficit, nor were we at War and people were not losing their homes and jobs at an alarming rate. Apperantly someone took their eyes off the ball as you say, however, it was not the Obama Administration. e-mail me back in eight years!
How are your going back to the Clintion

Dear President Obama
Keep up the Good work so far so Good and God Bless you For the Mess you Inherited from Bush and the Republicans.

Mr President:
Living in SW VA is not an easy task, especially having ‘no choice’ ballots, and not be truly REPRESENTED in the House of Congress. Not having a voice, not being heard, and being ignored by your Representative in the House, truly Jars my preserves!
Congressman Bob Goodlatte, ignores Constitutents, and force feeds them on his agenda and Rhetoric in any plea you render to him regarding his hard nose approach in representing his Party and his ideologues. I have been disconnected by his staff, if my dissent is not in concurance with his way of voting and his approach to what concerns me as a Citizen, with the RIGHT to disagree with his stance on a law.
Sir, as someone who knows and loves what my Country used to be, I know it is my DUTY to disagree and complain with those whom I believe has lead our Country on the road to distruction. To not be heard, to not be represented, to not be listened to, rankles my last years of life in my country. At 73, I should be respected as a Senior Citizen, as a one who knows what my country is capable of, and I resent being disrespected by an insipid Congressman.
Goodlatte has NEVER gotten my vote, and like his counterpart Virgil Goode, he will be voted out of office, because of his dogma and insurection and obstructive views.
YES, this one voted for that one, and PROUD OF IT! THEY HAVE GOT TO GO!
P. S. Tell the First Lady, to get rid of the YELLOW BRICK ROAD RUG, that the Wizard of Oz, left in the Oval Office, it has bad Kharma, and needs to be removed from your presence, because you have PRESENCE sufficient to suffice.
RECYCLE THE RUG!

William, please enlighten me – how does a bank, its employees or its investors benefit when a homeowner decides to change the terms of its signed contract and pay in 31 years instead of 30? When buying a house, a borrower signs a contract agreeing to pay a certain amount every month. Paying on time is an obligation. If the homeowner is not required to fulfill their obligations to the bank, why should the bank fulfill its obligation to the homeowner?

mad,
It sure looks like bottled water to me. How many years in a landfill? Very sad, the example he is setting.

Another Point of View, you sound quite naive. Do you really think that only the homeowners will take a hit in this economy? You can’t get blood from a turnip, and ANY bank (and its shareholders) would rather it get SOME $$ than no money at all. Forget people taking on loans they KNEW UPFRONT that they couldn’t afford (lied about their income – lazy/minority Democrats, as so many Repubs assume); forget further, the flip side of that coin, those duped by predatory lenders to buy more than they could afford, as if either group *necesarily* made up the *majority* of those foreclosing. Assume everything was above board on both sides – homeowner and lender, just for a moment. ALL of these loans are predicated on a certain mount of income to be able to pay, which can’t be done if job is lost and any replacement job is at less income. Your post is like a child condemning a deceased parent for breaking a promise to always take care of them, when they’re suddenly killed. It’s ludricous to expect nothing to change as far as honoring the commitments of a loan, if income circumstances change BEYOND ONE’S CONTROL. And, those lucky enough to be currently still able to make payments/still employed the same as before will see their equity go, as other homes foreclose in their neighborhoods. Develop compassion for those whose situations you do not know…

Rider1A, if you think Obama is a “Marxist” president, the you dont have the faintest idea what “Marxist” means. Most people who have claimed that he is a “socialist” president don’t know what “socialist” means either.
We’re dealing with a nation of undereducated, underinformed men and women who haven’t the faintest idea of how to define “Marxist” or “socialist”; they don’t even recognize that their own Social Security and Medicare benefits are all ABOUT the same sort of “soft socialism” that Europeans enjoy. I find myself utterly dispirited and disheartened by the sheer ignorance and stupidity of my own, fellow Americans. How unbelievably dumb and badly informed can you all be?
I like to think that most Americans graduate from high school these days; but perhaps most of my fellow citizens are all 8th-grade dropouts? And are therefore too ignorant to have any idea what the obsolete “Marxism” once meant and what “socialism” means now? Are you all REALLY that moronic?
Because let me assure you: the “conservative” pundits are VERY highly educated, and they are using you, the people who DIDN’T attend Harvard, Yale, Penn, and Dartmouth. You are their fodder, their audience. They are enjoying taking advantage of your lack of education and your ignorance. That’s their job.
Haven’t you figured this out yet?

=====It’s ludricous to expect nothing to change as====
That is exactly what I thought when the projected surplus that Clinton left depended on nothing changing.

===When Bush read letters, it was a photo-op. When Obama reads letters, it’s sincere. Go figure.====
Can you tell me where to look to find the photo-ops of Bush reading letters? I don’t remember them and would be curious to see what was said at the time.

“I find myself utterly dispirited and disheartened by the sheer ignorance and stupidity of my own, fellow Americans.”
The answer is obvious: you should emigrate to Europe immediately.

Obama could cure Cancer, and the trolls here will still castrate him for it.
oh my god, he’s reading letters from the people, how terrible of him.

Sir;
I somehow turned out to be a “Republican for Obama”, which so far still feels like the right thing to have done. But I do have some small suggestions;
1. If the pouting Republicans don’t want to join the revolution, take a page from FDR and JFK, communicate directly with the people. God knows you have the technology, and no news outlet is going to dare turn you down. If half of the government wants to sit on their duffs licking their wounds, let them. Let’s move on !!!
2. I and my familly wholeheartedly agree with the need for massive govertnment intervention into our financial institutions and key Industries, but I would like to see you folks setting the parameters and nationalizing the banks, and those favored Industries until we are back on track as a nation. This has been done repeatedly in Europe and around the world when necessary and it has worked well as long as the politicians have not retained control beyond the time that was necessary to revitalize the economy. And however it’s done, we need regulations and safeguards to protect the people from Corporate and Political GREED!!! And this time they need to be REAL.
3. And last but definitely not least, before I die I would really like to see a national health care program in this country that measures up to the power and wealth of this nation. It’s truely embarrassing that all of the G-7 Countries and our Canadian allies to the north can find the resources to provide minimal health care for their citizens, but all we can do is build more Stealth Bombers and Trident subs.
If you ever see this I hope you aren’t depressed; but I live in a state where fat, greedy, sleazey politicians couldn’t pass a budget until one honest man ( a Republican from Monterey County) swam against the tide.
Maldonado and Arnold S. are two people I would vote for no matter which ticket they ran on.

Wow, quite moving! Seems he really does care about the Sheople!
RT
http://www.anonymity.eu.tc

Quote: “I hope someone tells that businessman that when he lays people off, he should start with Obama voters.”
Chester White, what I find amazing is that you are apparently so blinded by your love of the Republican party to realize that the issues that the country is going through TODAY were put in place by the last 8 years of cronyism and incompetence at the highest levels of both business and government. Being angry at those who voted for Obama is like being angry at the rain for getting your shoes wet — given the situation, it was bound to happen. I realize that conservatism is all about maintaining the status quo, but when the status quo is leading millions of people to ruination, change is guaranteed to happen.

Dear President Obama,
Are you aware of what the insurance companies in this country are doing? They kick you when you are down. Due to my son’s credit score they are increasing his home owner’s insurance even though they received their money every year. This increase will push him over and may now lose his home because he just can’t afford it. He works hard and has struggled to keep his home and now lets increase his mortgage payment due to a credit score that the insurance company does not like. This also has happened to me as well. Due to my low credit score they have increased my auto insurance by $50 more a month and I have a very good driving record and always made my payments. What does a credit score have to do with your driving record and making your payments? I have just learned that my mortgage payment too will increase because of my credit score so now I am in the same boat as my son. Does this seem right to you?

reading and actually doing something about it is something else. another feel good, doesn’t do anything act by the almighty. I am neither Rep or Dem. You are both corrupt. And I will defend myself from the Obamaite Cult. No man is correct all the time, except Obama(if you listen to his followers) The press is as corrupt as the govt. The press treats Obama as if he were king. We have no kings….Obama won, an election, that’s about all, unify? all I see is people with Obama brown noses, or people who dislike him, no in-between. This cannot end well for any of us.

Glenda Molloy says:
“Due to my low credit score they have increased my auto insurance by $50 more a month and I have a very good driving record and always made my payments. What does a credit score have to do with your driving record and making your payments? I have just learned that my mortgage payment too will increase because of my credit score so now I am in the same boat as my son.”
Perhaps you and your son should have been wiser in your financial choices. Owning a home is not for everybody. Perhaps you both should not have purchased a house with a payment that consumed so much of your incomes. Perhaps you should have been saving money in an emergency fund. If you were unable to save, then you obviously spent too much on your home. Perhaps you lost your job and are in a rough spot. Unemployment lasts for a year now, if that is not long enough to get back on your feet, then I say you are either not trying or too proud to take a lesser job. Maybe you got a lower paying job and can’t keep up with your payments. Maybe you should rent out a room in your house to make up the difference? Maybe you should get a second job, or sell some of your stuff. Maybe you should ask your son or other relatives to move in with you. You have options, explore them.
Call your insurance company and talk to them. Raise your deductible. Lower your coverage amounts. Try a new insurance provider.
Call your mortgage holder and ask for help. Perhaps they can work with you (not likely, but you never know until you try).
When you have done all this and still cannot meet your financial obligations, go back to your mortgage contract and look at the bottom. There you will find the signature of who got you into this mess. You.

In the past, a mortgage was a loan of money directly invested in a bank. If a mortgage holder had trouble with payments, the bank was *very likely* to work with them and extended the mortgage or adjust the terms.
Now, a mortgage is almost always a loan of money from a Mutual Fund or Investment account. The bank does not have the option of changing the terms, because they would have to contact all the investors in the Fund and ask them to approve it. This would often require contacting hundreds of thousands of people.
The problem is that the government deregulated the separation of Consumer banks and Investment banks. This lead to the “bundling” of mortgages into single giant Funds. This also hid the apparent risk because it was assumed that the risk was mitigated by grouping many loans together. This led banks to lower their lending requirements and issue ever more risky loans.
The investors, fund managers, banks, and consumers ALL made mistakes. What we need to do now is pass a law giving the banks the power to modify troubled loans, either by extending the length of the loan or by lowering the interest rate, without having to contact all the investors. This would give the banks the chance to help the consumers, to turn troubled loans into reasonable loans. The bank would rather have lower payments than no payments at all. They would have much smaller losses overall, lending would resume again, and the economy would have a chance to recover.

not all people took out a loan they could not afford. they just like you people put money down on the home and made their payments. things happen, and you can not refinance. quit hating. in my case my payment adjusted up when good old wells fargo so thoughfully gave me a modification. it’s funny how we can bail out the banks but they fight us tooth and nail to help us keep our homes. in my case we both make good money and have been working at the same jobs steadily for over 20 years. what a double standard

To “American Loyalist Citizen”
I find it staggering that someone who supported Bush, whose leadership has propelled us into this mess, criticizes someone who voted for Obama. How dare you call the people who voted for Obama “stupid.” Where does that leave everyone who voted for Bush?

“Lin ann, if people do not have enough savings to continue paying their mortgage for a few months following a job loss, then those people DID in fact take out a loan they couldn’t afford. If they run through their savings and still don’t have another job, well, if they can’t make their payments, they can’t afford their house.
The reality is that most people CAN afford to save their money so that they can survive a job loss and still make their mortgage paymens – they just chose not to, they’d rather spend it instead.”
This is a perfect example. What planet do you live on, “welcome?” It’s like you opened bank pamphlet for how to survive tough times. I think poeple just say crap on here just to annoy people with good sense.

Hey let’s not forget what W established in the early stages of his failed presidency.
Remember, 9/11 wasn’t W’s fault. So by that logic, anything bad happening between now and September 2009, not Obama’s fault.
Never forget…president on 9/11 = W

“In fact, just stop reading the sob stories altogether. That’s a waste of time.
Posted by: Chris Bennett | Feb 24, 2009 11:37:33 AM”
Wow. I can’t believe I’m reading this.
The American People’s Voice is a waste of time?

Fantastic! Obama is truly a king in the PR realm.
I am happy to hear that Obama tries to listen to ordinary people. Listening is the basis of public relations.
But I will be happier if Obama can listen to “ORDINARY” people who have not been ‘intentionally’ screened by his officers. Understanding the “public” not “selected people” is the most important component of public relations.
I will be much happier if Obama can make policies to best meet the publics’ needs. This is why I believe the President, a PR person, listens to people.
By the way, Mr. President, the photo on this post looks too artificial. I mean that I can smell perfumes of a PR person in your office. As a PR practitioner, if I can write a letter, I will say “the best PR is PR that goes unnoticed.”
Let’s keep in touch. We all hope that we can make ‘long-term’ relationship.
Jake, we hope that this post is not just a PR story. Please keep us informed that the President is really LISTENING to us.

“It’s like you opened bank pamphlet for how to survive tough times. I think poeple just say crap on here just to annoy people with good sense.” Posted by: Mike Z
Saving for tough times is what people are supposed to do when they buy a house! It’s common sense. Maybe you can see into the future and know with certainty that you’ll never hit hard times, but not me, so I’d rather be prepared! It’s what we counsel all homeowners to do and if more people did it, and if banks required it, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation right now. And yes, most people CAN save their money, but they choose to spend it. Spending an hour or two in Target or Wal-Mart and looking at what people actually buy shows how true that is!
And if I sound like a bank pamphlet, there’s actually a very good reason for that.

To Natalie:
Sorry to hear of your problems and I wish you well in battling cancer.
I would venture that you HAD the option of continuing your former employer’s health care with COBRA (if they employee more than 20 people, they are required to offer it–if they did not, I suggest you contact a lawyer).
But your situation is the exception, not the norm. Most people losing their homes did not have a catastrophic medical situation. Most people simply GAMBLED that the housing market would continue to increase and bet that they could buy and sell for a profit. They mortgaged beyond their means, trying to make a larger profit. The banks certainly gambled and took advantage, also looking to make a profit (from loan fees).
Many people could see that it would not last forever, I sold my house near the peak and have been renting since. I plan to purchase this summer during the low and outright own a house.
Many people see owning a home as a status symbol, as a statement that you are successful. This was because banks used to only give loans to financially stable, successful people with a significant deposit. It used to be impossible to get a loan without a 20% deposit. A 20% deposit proved that you had the ability to be responsible with money. That 20% was the safety net for the bank.
I have no empathy for those that took out 90-103% loans from a bank and now find themselves near foreclosure. I have no empathy for banks that loaned to people without a safety net.
I do have empathy for your situation Natalie, is there a charity or fund setup to help you?

until companies understand that the US has to do more than consume products – they need to manufacture them – we are all in trouble. the plant where i work building computers is closing soon after several layoffs. this continues to happen putting more money in the pockets of the “investors” (CEO’s) so until shareholders turn on the boards nothing will change.

Dear President Obama,
I am the grandmother of the most beautiful Autistic little girl that you will ever meet. Julianna was diagnosed with Autism around her second birthday. It was one of the darkest if not the most darkest day of my life. My daughter was on the verge of a nervous breakdown from being heartbroken. But God Bless her, she pulled it together and worked every day in getting the help that Julianna needs. She takes horse back riding lessons, swimming lessons and dance lessons. I help her out all I can. Mr. President al of the tihings that Julianna does is theraputic for her muscles. The Autism families need financial help to pay for all of this. My daughter, son in law and the sister of Julianna sacrafice everyday to give her the needs she should and needs to have. How many autistic children are siting in a corner because the parents do not know where to turn. They have no money, no support, nowhere to turn. Please give these parents the tax break that they need to put a little more money in their pockets to help these unfortunate children. My heart is broken. I pray every waken hour for her to have a good day. This is truly one day at a time.
You are truly the hope that we have not had in a long time. Please help the Autism families that need you.
God Bless you.
Nancy Delaney

Hard times or Reality?
Does the government know that this is not new! The “economic hard times” have been affecting people for years.
What about the single mother who is an expert at “stretching a dollar” because she’s always had to? The mother who works two jobs, to keep a roof over her family’s head, food in their mouth and clothes on their backs. This is the expert of frugal spending. She’s doing it alone, and barely getting by. Supporting her family, being a mother, and often forgets about herself. What about them?
What about the kids who don’t have to give up the “finer things” or sacrifice certain luxuries because they don’t even know what they are? These are the kids who have appreciated every piece of food because some nights they don’t have anything to eat. The same athletes who miss basketball practice because there are holes in their shoes and those are the only shoes that they have. What about them?
What about the wounded war veteran, or the elderly people who are unable to work, and have only enough government assistance to pay their bills. Who’s been worried about the helpless?
What about the college student who was only able to attend school with the assistance of government funding? The student who is trying to get an education and be the first in his or her family to do so. The one whose family is unable to assist in the funding of their education. This student has had it hard for a while. What about the student?
Now the more fortunate people are aware of how some have had to live for years.
I don’t feel that the recession is completely negative. It is making the world aware that not everyone has it easy. Not everyone has luxuries to give up. Not everyone is able to have a job to get laid off from. For some hard times aren’t something new, but have become a way of life. It only is important now that things are being “taken away” from people. What about those that were never fortunate enough to have them?
What attention is being brought to the fact that there are people who have been barely getting by for years? None.
-Cynamon
February 25, 2009

Regarding the message Posted by: Della Creighton | Feb 25, 2009 1:03:09 PM
Della,
You are not the president. You are not a senator. You cannot even spell. Please, do not be critical of things you do not understand..our President has done better in the last month than the prior president did in 8 years! I know we are living in very tough times. I am a prime example..I’ve been unemployed since Aug./2007..my retirement savings are down 45-50%..Try living on the unemployment amounts!! But I still have faith in President Obama. He is working hard and he is sincerely trying his best to get things back to normal for America and its people. May God bless him and lead him.

I was so excited to put in my thoughts. Please forgive the mistakes.

My letter was mixed up some one elses name was put on my letter. What is that? I am a disabled vet I have been homeless. But know that Im on my feet the Gov is trying to take it away. I can no longer work but I sold every thing I had to start a small business. And try an help other people work. You are making it hard for me. I feel you are cruel and inhumane by all the things you are doing. Would you please stop. Im ready for the lord to come and take us and I am sorry for you and your ilk. Those type of people that think they can fix the world. I feel really sorry for you. But More I feel sorry for those you are duping.
Creighton

In answer to Charlotte
I am sorry for your plite. I have been unemployed sence 1990. I am a dissabled vet and no one will hire me. My field is finance lol. But because I canot spell as you pointed out dose not mean I do not understand what is going on. And the The Senators and the President works for us and what he is doing as you will see in the future is destroying us. He is no different then any other President we have ever had. he is not doing anything differnt the Bush did and you think that is change . Just because you can spell dosen’t make you an expert. I have a job for you I have a small business I sold every thing I owned to get it and The Gov is going to distroy it and The employees that have a job because of it.
So do not lecture me. I didn’t write to you any way. Get over your self look at your self. Petty

I do not mean to be so hard but you are making me do it. This is just ludicrise to deal with the fed when we cannot even see what they are doing. I do not like it . Why do they not have to pay taxes . Why can we not find out what they really do? I listen the senat hearing and they are just not saying anything. What is there real function When did they come into exitance. What is their real function? How can the Pres put earmarks into a buget and to cover it up just take his name off of it or the vice pres even isn’t that a conflict of interest. And isn’t against the law to pay back suporters of your election with earmarks and tarp funds from tax payers money or is this common plase in the Gov. Or do you have to prove that is what you are doing. Looks Like A Duck.
One of those ordinary People
Asking Why are you ruining Our lives

Got nothing to say any more. Well I do I beleive that OB is un American and trying to do all this on our backs when we are having such a hard time. You are blunting progress. You are delaying the fall of these co. and delaying the pain and recontruction. If you are using our money to help every one on the planet then pretty soon we won’t have any one paying the bills and then what. you will have more of a problem then you had when you let these co. go down in the first place. Let these co. go and new ones will spring up. But you are just taking more and more money out of our pockets to pay for every thing. These things are unsastanable Its been tried and failed. Why do you think you can do this?

What are you doing?
This is clear insanity. This is not helpfull. Stop screwing with the eccomomy. Leave us alone. stop This is chinese water torture. This is cruel and inhumane treatment stop trying to fix things. Gov cannot do it and never has. You are no differnt. Your arrogance astounds me. haven’t you done enough yet. Dose anyone see this turning around I can’t even see how it can with what he is doing. The Bridge to no where in florida. Did you read any of that stuff you are signing. Are you just P.R. Are you working for some other Gov to bring us America Down. What did we do to you?

Susigal Do you work for Obama?

The dispersment of money was backwards. Instead of giving money to the corp. that caused the problems the money should have been given to the people to pay off all their bills. Payoff home, credit cards, cars or buy a new car. This would have cleared the mortgage problems around the world, stimulated the purchase of new homes. Bailed out the auto corp. if people were told they must buy an American made car with the money. People could also pay their medical bills. The whole country would be in better shape. But things have changed in the USA. The constitution should read “For the Corperations by the Government” “For the People” no longer applies.

Parent/Teacher Conferences were better attended because of President Obama!
I’m a secretary at Sam Adams Elementary School in Cassopolis, MI in SW lower MI.
I’m the receiptionest/secretary at the front desk. I’m 62 years old and very proud to be a Cassopolis graduate myself. I grew up in the wonderful area and so did 4 generations before me.
The pride for my school and community is never ending. We have lots of history here and we are home of the underground railroad also.
Our parent/teacher conferences were Feb. 26th & 27th and were better attended than usual.
I actually noticed the difference in scheduling appointments the day after President Obama’s speech.
Parents also told me at my desk that they were inspired by the President to be more active in their child’s educational process.
I want to thank President Obama for his influence on our parents, our community and my life. I’m so proud of him and I know he will make a difference in all areas.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kathy Ruple
Sam Adams Elementary School
Cassopolis Public Schools
Cassopolis, MI

Dear President Obama,
I live in Victorville, the California High Desert and we have a Hugh problem within our surrounding cities, our community is underdeveloped. While in the media Autism is a topic of interest due to the alarming number of diagnosed children. Meanwhile, the High Desert is approximately 10yrs behind in program development, medical care and education for our children with autism. Primarily because we have no medical specialist for children, the nearest children’s hospital or trauma unit is 60 miles away. I have desperately looked around for help for my 12yr. old daughter with Autism and Tourettes. When you live in an underdeveloped area that lacks help, programs for autism, especially for an older autistic child, what do you do? My daughter Crystal, was not diagnosed until age 8, at the LA diagnostic Center. I had to go out of my area to receive a proper diagnosis for her, the Diagnostic center said, “Crystal was one of the many children from the High desert that fell through the cracks.” Crystal received no early interventions, no ABA therapy, or other types of services that may have benefited her. I have done many hours of research to search for help. Most autism groups would tell me if what you’re looking for is not listed on our website than programs around your area just haven’t been developed. So, how do I develop programs? How do I bring qualified educators, the medical professionals to the High Desert?
I’m afraid for the future of my child, as well as for other families with children with disabilities in my community. If help does not arrive, children will suffer. Without qualified professionals children are late diagnosed and do not receive early intervention. When children are late diagnosed the world around them may crumbles, regress and develop severe overlapping medical problems, I know, that is what happened to my child.
Government, City Officials and School Districts need to be less concerned about the cost of autism development and everyone needs to realize what will happen in the future if children are not helped today. State and Federal Government will have to financially care and pay for the cost of autistic children who will one day become adults and will not be able to function independently. I am concerned for tomorrow by what we don’t take care of today.
Can you help?
Thank you,
April M

So where is the link to write President Obama a letter???

Dear President Obama: I think you have lots of work to do in our country Im a Salvadorean born became a American citizen about 7 years ago and very proud of it, this is my country and I love it. Now to my problem, as a American unemployed looking for a job desperaly and not finding one im very sad to say that my condo is in forclosure since April 10 and can’t do nothing about it cause the new programs don’t apply to me as a person without a job Contrywide has told me that the only way to get a loan modification is with having a job and at the moment I don’t have one, Im a bit dissapontied cause as an American paying taxes all the years I lived here I get no help I heard many people getting help in my case I don’t know what to do or where to go to get help I really don’t want to lose my place that to tap it all when we had lots of rain I had about 3 inches of water in my condo do to it I have a large electric bill due and they say the only way they could help me is if I get a disconection notice and then it will take 5 to 6 weeks to get help im very sad that now that I really need help I can’t get it my condo will be lose, I know im not the only one with this problem and that President Obama has a lot on his shoulders I pray that if there a way to help pleople like me please do it. God Bless President Obama and God Bless America.

Dear Barack Obama,
I see you have a lot on your plate, many issues to resolve and hundreds and thousands to make happy. I have only one question for you. What can I do to help?

This is a first for me, I am 65 years old & I probably do not understand your policies.I worked part time for H & R Block the first quarter of 2009, but noe they tell me I can not receive unemployment. I have had to have surgery but I will try again to get a job because my widow’s survivors benefit’s does not cover my bills. I am blessed to have children to help me.I fall short getting food aid. I just doI haven’t been able to work in the last year & a half. My children have been helping be fin.ancially, which makes me so sad. I want to take care of my self. My husband worked in the coast guard for 23 years but dies early of cancer at 53 sadly. I wish you the best & pray for yiy daily. I just need help & do not know where to turn. can you help me? love shirley

Dear President Obama,
When will the Presidential Limousine be switched to a 39 mpg vehicle? A good leader would set the example, don’t you agree? Maybe a hybrid Mine-Cooper; this is the type of vehicle the rest of us will be driving.

Dear President Obama,
I live in Waimanalo in your home state of Hawaii. I have been employed for the Sate of Hawaii, Judiciary for over 21 years. Due to the budget crunch and the current economy our Governor is proposing that (1) All state employees take 36 furlough days this coming fiscal year 2009-2010. Our medical has gone up which reduces my income by $6,723.84(self plan). In all in fiscal year of 2009-2010 alone, I will be taking a pay cut of 22%.That does not factor in what she will do in fiscal year 2010-2011. I realize that everyone needs to sacrifice due to the situation but 22%. Working for the government for 22yrs. and to get slapped in the face like that is just not right. People seem to forget that Government employees pay their fair share of taxes too. Just think of the hardship on those with families. The biggest cuts in her great plan will come from the Department of Education(Our Keiki). Sad days for Hawaii. I think it is great of all the ways you are trying to help our nation through this crisis not only economically but through out the world. Can you give Governor Lingle a call and set her straight! Alohaaa from Hawaii, mahalo for your time.
Kent

Lets come right out with what I am going to say. I am a 15 year old male in Michigan. I am extremely Conservative and I don’t like you, at all…
Setting that aside I also respect you for a president, and you are sometimes ironic… Because I don’t like you I am often called a racist or a Nazi. I find this very offensive and I wish someone would step up and say something for me.
I have very good grades and I have nothing on my criminal recorded. Up till about 3 months ago I wanted drug users to shrivel up and die, but then I heard something, I cant remember what, and I started to change. I never would smoke pot, or for that matter anything illegal. I admit if marijuana was legilized I might try it in Tea form (I am a big tea nut) but I would never ever smoke it.
My father was kicked out of school 1 week before graduation for skipping school to smoke cigarettes with his friends. About 20 or so years later here he is. He was going to attend a music school, and become a teacher, but he hung out with the wrong people.
I have similar dreams of becoming a musician. In fact soon I will be attending Interlochen’s All State program. My life is to important to wast on drugs. I stand now more democratic than Conservative on the issue of drug laws.
We are locking up heroin users with crazy rapists and murderers. I would like you to look me in the face and say that is not wrong.
The reason I think marijuana is illegal is because we can’t tax it. If that is truly the reason then there is a problem. If we can tax CO2 emissions then we can tax anything. I am bringing this up because I am disgusted by this notion. There is no such thing as global warming, and there is a lot of hard evidence to support this. I would like you to watch a movie called The Global Warming Swindle.
I also call for more funding towards NASA. NASA planes to have a human back on the moon by 2020, that’s just about 10 years, I believe we can cut that number in half with more funding to NASA. If you think about it, space is our future. I sometimes just lie down and think about the future. I imagine us using warp drive to bringing us to the nearest stars, and government is replaced by a star fleet.
I know that you rely are not reading this letter, but to the person who does, I want you to open your eyes to other possibilities. I also want you to think about marijuana law reform, but not complete legilization, I don’t want a high surgen operating on me.
I know all of America wants you to change us, and so far you haven’t. I truly hope that with the next three years you will change this country.

Dear Mr. President,
I am so heart broken. A million of our Iraqi children are dead due to the war. 4,000 of our US children, our US soldiers, have been killed. Over 300,000 have brain injuries and over 300,000 of our children have PTSD or severe depression. These children, our troops, have experienced first hand such unspeakable acts that there is no way to express in human terms what they have experienced. 18 of our US troops, our children whom we love and cherish, not any less then when they were babes in our arms, commit suicide per day. More of our US troops, our children, have died due to suicide than have died in the war itself. My heart is broken. I cry every night for our children. We stand helpless in a pool of blood. I am but a simple teacher. There is no summer school this summer for our most at risk children and teachers are being laid off due to budget cuts. There has been a trillion dollars spent on the war. I predict that we will need billions more to build prisons for our children who are not receiving the most basic of needs. For those veterans whose claims are denied by the VA, they may wait as long as 4 years for their claim to be re-processed, if they can survive that long. If we are going to agree to such atrocities as war, we also need to agree to fully support and to care for our troops, our children, and their families. This, too, will take millions to trillions of dollars. We cannot turn our backs on our children when we have sent them like lambs to the slaughter. I beg of you to bring our children home. To save our children. Their fate, and the fate of the worlds children are now in your hands, Mr. President. I pray that God will find it in your heart, and in your soul, to care for and to protect our children as you would your very own.
God Speed ~

Dear Mr. President Obama,
Hello, My name is Yessenia Ramirez, I live in Louisiana, and now I to be a mother of two since i have one and am expecting. I wish I could go back to school to be more higherable material since i studied 2 careers and never even worked in any field. I want to be able to provide a better future for my family but am unable to since i have defaulted student loans which are being garnished from my most recently tax of this year for the 2007 year which was $500 i did late this year 2009. when i did not recieve it i lost hope since we were short in flow. the bite of income goes to pay bills,rent,and the baby’s personal needs such as diapers etc. I am currently on foods stamps and wic since i am not working and what my husband gets is to little. He is not legal here and tries to earn some income by standing at home depot so our family can survive. I live in constant fear cause of his status. I have a daughter who has a problem on her kidney. she has an abnormal kidney with 2 utters (a duplicate collecting system) whom since she was born I rush to the hospital always cause of the infections she gets and fevers praying that the nightmsre be over.she currently had a small surgery to pop the balloon (urita cel) but continue with fevers and infections she is on medication all the time for infections prevention. I have ask for help and an opportunity to my debtors which they knew my situation but they never helped me and niether did they care. I wish my husband could get legally here to stay since we his family depend on him and I wish I had the opportunity to go to school for a better future. I am a permanent resident and my daughters are us citizens but consider myself a us citizens since i went o school here all my life this yis the only country i know. I know it’s history,it’s people,it’s culture,it’s food,it’s music,it’s language, and much more.I never went back to where i was born so I don’t know anything about over there only about here cause i been here since i was 2 or 3 years old. Please give me the opportunity to go school and work study to be able to pay school and help my family towards a better and brighter future cause i dont want to depend on food stamps and wic all my life. please. i wish my husband was legal here cause we his family need him and depend on him. he’s been here since he was 14 years old always sent money to try to get fix to be legal but never was fixed to be legaly here. i don’t want to live in fear. I would like to thank you for reading about my case and situation. I pray God Bless you always Mr. President Obama.

Dear President Obama,
I am writing to you with the hope that you will be able to help out my community.
We are scared and having a gang war in our town. Maywood, Il. is where I have been residing since I was 5. I am now 35 and married with 2 children an 18 year old and a 10 year old. We need help. As of today 07/23/2009 the wars on the street in our town are out of control. We are worst that the westside of Chicago and our children are killing one another ever hour. President this is a plea of help. I am so sad since I have so much family in Maywood and the little children are constantly dodging bullets going to school. The officals in our town have taken away our center for the children and we have nothing I mean nothing for them to do. President even if you can’t do something is it at all possible that you could send some officals to help the police take back over the streets. This is so scary that we are worst that Englewood IL. Please Please help!!!!!!!!

Dear President Obama: First, thank you for bringing new hope to the American people. I wish to make this brief comment regarding the mortgae crisis. My wife and I fall into the category of many Americans. We have good credit, we are employed and have not missed or been late on any payments. We have made the same foolish mistake as many others, during a brief time, a time my wife was off work and bed ridden due to surgery we made the decision to get an adjustable mortage thinking we would be able to refinance in a few short years. Now our home has lost value and we are sitting ducks waiting to be slaughtered when the loan resets in March.
My comment is not about this common struggle but about our lender American Home Mortgage Services Inc. AHMSI. I write because I believe they use Your honerable name dishonestly. Let me explain as briefly as I can:
The HOPE counciler instructs us go contact AHMSI as a first step – This is the difficulty. If you go to the website to fill out forms you will be cut off just before you finish the process. We tried three times. If you try to follow up on the phone you will get the option of entering 10 digit information to connect. You are CUT OFF upon entering the ninth digit for all three options. We tried many times overs several weeks. All of this discouraging pretense to help is preceded by the message of helping in your good name Mr. President Obama. Thought you might want to know your name is being used to PRETEND to help when I truly believe you Mr. Obama do not wish for AHMIS to pretend in your honerable name. It is sad for us. We have made our payments and only increased our income. We wish to keep our home. We are in our 50s. It is difficult to start over.

Dear President Obama,
This is just a short note to say I wouldn’t want your job for any amount of money. The next thing I want to say is I NEED some job. I hope and pray I can find a job soon. I would be willing to train for any position. My two degrees haven’t help me find a job. Being aged 60 doesn’t help. However, I absolutely must find work because I’ve been unemployed for 17 months. I worked hard to help you get your job. I hope someone will help me find work. Thank you.
God bless.
Connie

Dear President Obama,
I have a request for you to look into something I find troubling. The credit reporting agencies. I don’t agree that an employer should use these as a decision to hire someone. I do believe in the drug testing and criminal background checks. These credit reporting agencies are under not supervision of how they operate by any government mandate. They allow things on but never address how long they stay on or take off. Yes I had financial difficulty in the past but I have always worked. I made more money per hour in 1980 and 1990 then I do now. (it doesn’t relate but it seems the hourly workers wages are falling each year)As it becomes harder and harder to find work a person’s credit report should not be allowed to be used by employers. Employees should have and need some employee rights. Would you see if any type of legistration could cover this issued. As I said I think a lot of Americans fall into this employment hole. Thank you and as you are our president I’m proud to be an American

Hello Mr. President;
I am writing you in regard to my health care needs.I am a diadbetic who does not have insurance one because I cannot afford it and the place my husband works does not give any real Insurance coverage.I went to Dhs to apply for food stamps and medical because I need help having the proper foods for my diet and medical for dr. and perscriptions.They turned me down on both counts.I am pawning everything just to get meds and the needles.I am a diabetic who is insulin dependant.I am looking now that I have refills on meds and needles.But have to pay for refills.Ican pawn the last of my mothers personal things to get med’s but will have to reuse my own needles.This is not safe.I am just starting the refile on my SSi but they tell me this will take a while and there is no promise then.They denied me once.My lawyer tried to help.But I still have to refile.I cannot work.My husband is the only one working.I am looking that I may have to try and hold a job if antone will hire me in this condition.I am very weak,Tired,cannot walk well,cannot be in the heat,I bounce in and out of the hospital with this because with no Insurance cannot see dr.like need to.
Please mr. President help me and those like myself quickly.I am for your health care plan.Write back.
God Bless

Dear Presdient Obama, Like many Americans I am seeking a purpose inlife. I am 60 female and wondering if you will create a “cash for clunkers for used granma and mothers”. I have been a successful real estate power broker, designer of “at Risk youths” grant program, facilitator of a college community partnership program and am now living out of my car, or in a house partially owned by my son. I have ost bother houses this year and am faced with a 1099c totally $900,000 in unearned income taxes. I have not earned more than $3000. this year and total of $4,500 last year. I just qualified for emergency food stamps in Riverside county CA. I have applied to the FDIC, and state for jobs. I have also applied for unemplyment , disabilty and mental benefits. Last week I was turned away from receiving mental (emotional therrapy) from the iNio mental clinic,becasue the state is not taking on New patients. Si I guess I better not have a nervous breakdown. I have taken my plight to a heavenly prayer and sent a email off to Ophra. ( I think she might be more powerful than you are.) I am not asking for a handout. I just want to be part of a solution to help. If you can give an Ethopian part of our $650 billion budget,then can I be on her team to help the non-profits. I volunteer at domestic violence centers teaching art as therapy for children, at camp erin in Big Bear through the Moyer foundation and Mourning Star. I am not complaining, I just want to help others so I have a purpose and feel like I matter again. I have a BA in Business Admin and am a novice in Spanish and French. I do have good people skills, I ama good team player or I can be a leader. Although I am white, I did grow up on the wrong side of the tracks…I just do not want to go back there.

Hello,Mr.President. I need to let you know that as being a ex-felon,No one wants to give us a chance in life. I was sentenced to prison for drugs & trafficting in stolen property in 1998. I did 6.5 years. In june 2007 I was acussed of a crime,then my attorney got my case thrown out because the lady lied. She acussed her Lawyer,Bishop,Her best friends and Doctor for stealing from her.Because I was an ex-felon,they wanted to stick it to me. The lady who acussed me,Her best friends paid for attorney for me,for they knew she was lying. Now that is on my record as well. Why can’t we have a life? I’am not a drug addict or a thief anymore, I did my time,Please let me find a real job.So I can support my family.For we are about to be homeless, My Fiance is not well,she is on oxygen. So thank you Mr. President for at least looking into this for me.

Dear Mr. President,
I am pleased that you are working to clean up the mortgage lending mess that was created by lenders who relaxed their lending criteria. People got into homes that they just could not afford. There is, however, another incidious problem of credit. I’m talking about the reporting of credit.
I appreciate the attempt by Darlene Hooley with FACTA. But it did not go far enough and frankly does not have much enforcement. The three major reporting agencies still have trouble reporting correctly. The socalled clearing house EOSCAR does not address the inhouse coding system that is still retained by the three credit reporting agencies. Thus when you order individual reports from all three agencies, the information can be wildley differnt. The credit information comes from the creditor to the agencies in a single format. How do the agencies continue to get it wrong? Example: How does the tradeline for J C Penny go from current with Equifax, to 60 days delinquent with Experian, to a collections account with Transunion? This has got to stop. This kind of reporting is ruining people’s lives. The credit reporting agencies must be held more accountable for confusing Sr. with Jr., missed key strokes, and transposition errors. I would cringe when I heard mothers excited about naming their sons Jr. because inevitalby the sins of the father could be visited upon the son, or the sins of the son could be visited upong the father.

Pres. Obama: you said all through your campaign that you would bring change to the way our government operates. I am disappointed that this has not been happening so far in your term. Yours and my hopes for fairness for all people are being sacrificed for a notion of conciliation with the republicans. Please return to type of government you promised in your Chicago park speech after the election

I believe in the words of President Kennedy’ “ Is not what your country can do for you, is what you can do for your country”
Right now, the country is asking to put all of our different apart and help restore this great nation. Not matter the color of your skin, your ethnic background, your religious believe or your political views. This is not the time to see what can we get from America, it is the time to see what can we do for America. It is time to look for America’s interest and not our personal interest. Lets all work together to bring America to be one of the greatest country in the world.
I do love this country and want to se America working again. I want to see our politicians working for the American people and their needs. Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, etc.
It is time to do what you guys are supposed to do…… YES WE CAN

Dear President: Obama,
I’m writing you in regards to my step son Michael Curtis Warren, in hopes that you could look over his case. I’ve raised him since he was six years old. When he was 17 years of age on September 23rd, 1996 he was involved in a car accident. His lawyer at the time (a public defender) told us everything will be fine. Well he was sentenced four years to the California department of corrections. He started out on felony Probation for 3 years. He did most of the 3 years but ended up violating his felony probation. When he was released he ran to SC. because he had no family left their in California, because I went to work with Lear Sigler Corp. down in Charleston South Carolina at the Navel weapon station for the preposition ships for the Army. And so my wife and I moved to Columbia SC. My son did fine for awhile in South Carolina. In 2004 he went back to California to visit his ex wife and kids. He was arrested and sent to jail in Monterey county jail. He was given his 4 years of prison sentence. This was suspended. After a 14 month sentence he was released. He stayed in Avenal Ca. for about 6 months till he left because of a violation. Just to state, he never committed another crime. All his violations where minor simple violations. He had transferred his parole after his next violation to South Carolina. He had violated his parole in SC. for failure to pay and failure to follow instructions. He went back and was released this year. He had left California because he has no support in California. All he’s trying to do is work and support his family. He had just had a new baby girl whose name is Joslynn, and a step daughter Jennha. Right now his parole wants him to return to CA. and he has no place to stay or live when he gets there, they can’t do nothing for him in regards to his living, so that he could finish his last 5 months of his parole. And his parole sad that, that is not their problem. We are concerned that he might end up having to sleep on the streets. We ourselves don’t have the means to take care of his living situation. And finding a job is very hard for a convent In CA, so all we are asking is that you look at his case and see if you can help. He is willing to finish his last 4 month of parole. With him in South Carolina, he can work and care for his family. He’s not a carrier criminal. He has made his mistakes in his life. He is a caring father to 4 kids. And all he had was a car accident, I do appreciate your time and help. Thank you and God Bless for all the work you have done. And our prayers go out to you and your staff.
Sincerely Yours:
Mr. Thomas E. S

Dear Barack Obama, dear Mr. President:
The history of social security is one of compromise.Landmark legislation that it was, it passed as compromise legislation. More radical proposals were proposed. Many citizens today are happy it did.
To go down in history for such remarkable landmark equal coverage for all, it has to be Single Payer. Too few even know what it is. But you Mr. President could eloquently, very briefly and simply say something about the clear,simple, all encompassing 75 page bill. We’ll do the rest.
Never before, in my lifetime, have I seen so much hope. I come from the age group that votes, seniors. Give us this clarity. Give us this leadership. Give the people this information and this bill then has a chance at law.
With the people behind you on this, you will get even more folks voting again, and be more than assured of a second term. Glory!
And you don’t have to move from your own position. Please just add information to the health care debate. Very few people are learning exactly what single payer is. Confusion and hatred abound.
Get more of the public involved. What percentage of people actually vote? Give us the clarity that single payer will be self funded like social security, and cover everyone from birth for everything medically necessary.
This is the single most significant human right of our time, needing your clarity.
Phyllis Rosner

To My Wonderful President;
You are a gift to this nation. I watch you talk about your plans for health care last night. You are such a Wonderful,Caring President. To you I say Thank You for standing up for the people of this country to have a better choice that can fit our budgets for health care. I am praying for you Sir. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. God Bless and Keep you Safe:)
With all my respect Sylvia Flores; San Antonio, Texas

Dear President Honorable Barack Obama:
I am here to reside the fact of you decision on taking down the missle protection system and why it needs to stay.
North Korea and Most Countries that are against us have weapons aimed ready to launch at our priceless Country and end up losing many if that protection is taken down, I have researched my thoughts and have come to a conclusion that the thoughts of destroying the missle system will not save you money, it will end up losing lives cause we will become vulnerable to attacks, and it will be 9/11 x 11,000,000 cause it will be catistrophic in so many ways.
I am a Single man in the military joined January 27, 2009 in the efforts to serve my country as my Father has once done as a Naval Sailor he was in for a good time of 17 years and had to quit to take care of My Little Brother and I from harm as my Mother was thrown in Prison and I am going to serve my time as well.
Well take these thoughts from not just me but the People of the Military and People from the Country.
As i took this time from you, i respect the decisions you will put forth but just keep in mind the thoughts of what the people have to say.
Thank you for your time
PV2 Colasacco Joshua

Dear Mr. President;
There is help out there for people, in foreclosure. At least in the area of Oregon where I live and it’s growing. Thanks to a dream my boss had one night.I am blessed to work for a wonderful man who truley cares about others. As he watched family after family, neighbor after neighbor, stranger after stranger loosing everything they owned. He began doing everything he could to help. He contacted local banks, local tv stations, family counselors, and many others seeking ones that would donate their time to help those in crises right now. He saw how many of these organizations that were constantly advertizing to help these people, yet always for a price. A very high price at a time these individuals were desperate and needing to trust or take a chance any chance they would, only to be taken and receive nothing.
My boss, Pete Cislo, has now started an organization called “HOPE”. Which has went from the Medford, OR. to other surrounding areas. This organization which he puts many of his own hours into to just to help someone, is really helping many individuals. They provide counseling for individuals in or with the possibility of foreclosue free of charge. They provide free counseling with real estate matters and personal matters. Providing them with the knowledge not to get taken, to assist them in a time when they need the assistance and to stay together hopefully as a family when that becomes very difficult.
I just wish you could take a look at this program. Maybe through the heart of one man we can help many others.
Thank you Kathy

Dear Mr. President: I am a physician working as a P.C.P. in almost a rural area in Texas. To follow part of your recommendations I opened my practice with electronic equipment in June/09. For that reason I bought an EMR, called PRAXIS in advanced, April/09. Now we are in October/09 and still I can not use my electronic medical records. It is a common complaint in the medical community. Too many vendors with no quality control. Is it something you have in plan to be fixed?
Many Thanks, from a frustated Dr.

To Mr. President, I have been unemployed for 9 months with a masters degree in health care and can not find a job. I am a single mother of twins and coming close to losing everything I have because I can not get a offer after numereous interviews and can not figure out why. But the real reason for my letter is my anger with all the scam letters I receive each week from Nigeria. At least 10 letters a week and several from actual government officials that I have googled their name and sure enough they were. They are sending me a letter to commit a crime and steal money from their country. For ex: extra money for bids to complete work they want to take the money themselves. Or a blind woman claiming her husband died and he has money but it is in secret and she needs help getting it out of the country and invested in out stock market. Again I looked her up and she indeed is a government official and her husband is her guide and driver. I am outraged with all these letters that I feel we need to totally stop all business to and from this country, as well as stop all food, medicine and money being sent to this country from he United States. Of course it is not just officials, I just got another one this week from a Professor and former govt official. Then you have your regular lottery winning emails. I am so tired of receiving them that if I change my email, they win and they will find me again. Please investigate these government officials. Investigate how many Americans are being scammed out of money from people in Nigeria. Zero tolerance should be our moto with this country and stop all aide and business relations to this country. They need to be punished. It is worse that Americans are being taking for money when America is helping them. I am ashamed to admit I have been a victim by simply trying to sell a wedding ring on craigslist and recieved a fake letter from alertpay. Please stop all business and aid to this country. They don’t deserve our help when their own government officials are fore front in commiting these crimes. Brenda Pagano

Foreclosure Farce
Now here is one better. I received a notice (last week) from Green point (who used to have my first) that the Colorado house will go to sale on March 23. I also received a notice a month before this that Countrywide took over the loan. I called Countrywide, since Greenpoint has a recording that states they are no longer is business, and talked with them. I offered to do a deed in lieu in order to protect the house from weather and being vacant( pipes bursting etc). Countrywide states that it is their POLICY that they will not take the house back unless I have it listed for 90 days on the market at fair market value. I explained that I did have it listed up until 4 days ago, but my agent quit. My agent quit because I would not sign an offer unless Greenpoint and Countrywide would sign off on a deficiency judgment. And since Greenpoint isn’t in business they will not sign anything (yet they can still foreclose?) countrywide states that they are not foreclosing and I have to relist find another agent since they now have the house and not Greenpoint. I explained that no agent will list the property since it is scheduled to go to sale on the 23rd of March. So here it is, no one wants the house. I can’t even do a deed in lieu. I think the lenders are scamming the government. They are getting bail out money, setting up their tax loss books and the homeowners will have tax penalties if the short sale. Bottom line is that now Countrywide is out of business and doing the same thing that Greenpoint is doing; Loss carry forward, just on my house alone. Can you imagine how many other homeowners are getting hurt by these lenders? The lenders are getting their bail out money, controlling the market price of their loss inventory and still not putting any money out to care for the property. I think they are all scamming the public!
Why else would Countrywide try and force me to list the property on the market for 90 days before they would take a deed in lieu?
Update: This year, 2009 I have lost both houses, totally $900,000 (in Colorado and California). I am now on food stamps. (Now mind you, I have a Bachelors in Business Administration and Management and have worked over 49 years. I am 60 years old and was a self made millionaire). I am lucky and loving the fact that I can sleep in a clean bed. Although I no longer have my own home or furniture…I consider myself very lucky to be able to have a house to sleep in, when available. I am unable to pay rent or utilities, but I do have food. I am not sure if I will ever get lucky enough to get a job. I do not get unemployment, because I have waited so long to apply. I have no more savings and do not have medical insurance. I can not even get mental health therapy, since it is no longer free. Besides, I am not mental crazy, just over stressed at times. I would love to just be helpful and useful.
Bottom line….Oh yeah that’s me!
Lynn Puckett in LaQuinta

Being the mother of a veteran who served in Iraq 2 tours I am very disapointed in the government. My son a disabled vet at 100% as of a year ago making this 2 years now approved in April of receiving disability checks. Has received 0 as of today Oct. 23th 2009. He lost his house in Colorado which could have been saved with the money. He lives at home on SS with his parents who now try to keep bills paid and supporting him too. What should take the Va so long to get out money to the Vet.He is put on depression pills even tried killing himself who wouldn’t be depressed. After the war are they forgotten.
Concerned Mother in Florida

Dear president Obama
I’m writing you in regards to a issure concerning Americans. I have been in the used car business all my life..repairing etc..why do we or have to ship over vehicles to other countries with the clunker program that has created a inventory shortage we now are facing other countries buying our vehicles and selling for double..we need to keep the American citizen working…please help us…

Dear Mr. President:
I am writing this letter in concern of the county that I live in. As, you know the H1N1 has effected many people in the USA and in thw county on Saginaw, Michigan we have not yet be giving or shots. I am woundering why not? Others around have recieved it int there counties are much smaller that ours. I am concernd for the children, if one child gets sick then it is like a chain, all of them get sick. Is there any thing you can do to help our county and our children. Thank you,
Amberly H.

DEAR Mr President Obama, I believe that
we should interview and evaluate each person who is on SSI.!!..because i believe that some Citizens who are collecting SSI.!!..Are able to work..!!
and there are some Citizens who really
do qualify..we would save Millions.!!!
I have talked to several people who are
collecting SSI and i think that they have a drug problem..!!Not a Disability.

dear president me matthew cunningham hope one day i could put smiles on others facings u just hang in there do wat right

idea or just go on vacation and enjoy yourself while in the White house and we will take care of everything but Dont make the same mistake as President Bush with Katrina. Just picture the some states are struggling more than others and those states are really ran by others that would not care about anyone but themselves and there family and closest friends and aquiantences which we would call the good old boys club and just to fair would really have younger people running the country or business is the cause of this economy because lack of experience and up bringing of lack of respect to elders is a growing trend in corporate america. what education could not train ignorace takes over and bad decisions are made. Career training can help but debt will take over when a person cant get hired because its not a degree. I have been unemployed and i dont recieve unemployment or disability,or food stamps I have lost all of my possessions car, home, everything, I have over 60,000 plus in debt, i had bill collectors call me and i answered the phone and tell them that i have applied for there company for a job and they have not even called me back for an interview, yes i said that right i applied for job at bank and a collection agency and no job response, and the bank i applied for had my car loan there you would think that to hire someone that has the loan with them so you really know that the money would be invested back into the bank and not spent somewhere else while investing in the person to keep the loan current,its just not logical these days everything is done so wrong when it comes to common sense.

DEAR MR. OBAMA,
HI HOW ARE U DOING? I HAD WANTED TO KNOW WHY WHEN YOU GET ARRESTED AND THE CHARGES HAS BEEN DROP, THE CHARGE STILL COME UP ON YOUR BACKGROUND WHEN ITZ BEEN DROP.

Dear Mr. Obama,
I am sending you a letter in the mail. I would really like to know whether or not you are going to read it. It’s a very important issue that I would like you to take the time to read. Thank you so much. Despite other peoples’ remarks, you are one of my heroes. You overcame the odds. Thank you for the service you have done and continue to do every day for our nation.
Sincerely,
Erin Ford, 10th Grade

Mr. President,Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year with your family and close associates. I would like to remind you of the returning veterans who have experienced the sting of battle and the damage that has been done to their psyche. I am a retired firefighter with the city of Austin, Texas and am a volunteer driver for Disabled American Veterans, and am a veteran of the vietnam era. Many of the horrors that these men and women have experienced take on a surreal quality and sometimes it is dificult for them to adjust to the daily experience of living in a relatively peaceful society. Their brains have been scarred by what they have had to do and I hope that an evaluation of their mental as well as physical health is being addressed in a routine way. Every one of them should be aware of the warning signs of depression and anger resulting from their military service. I transport many veterans every week to local hospitals for care and virtually all of them are grateful for the care they receive from the Veterans Administration. Please ensure that these honorable men and women are cared for and take a proactive role in their return to narmalcy. God love you and keep you and your family. Sincerely, Richard Dale Bailey.

Dear President Obama,
Please order our Embassies worldwide to immediately stop issuing multiple entry Visas. Also, all Visa applicants must be investigated and checked very, very thoroughly before the Visa is granted.
Thank you for your attention and consideration to these suggestions

I AGREE WITH NUMEROUS COMMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ABOVE. I AM A VETERAN THAT SERVED 21 YEARS IN THE MILITARY. WHEN I WENT IN THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE FREE MEDICAL CARE WHEN I RETIRED SO THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS TO STAY IN AS WELL AS WANTING TO ASSURE THAT MY COUNTRY STAYS FREE. NOW HERE I AM HAVING TO PAY FOR MY MEDICAL AS WELL AS HAVING TO PAY FOR MY CARE FROM MY DISABILITY FROM WHEN I WAS IN THE MILITARY. I CALLED AND SAID THAT I WOULD BE GLAD TO COME BACK IN THE MILITARY AFTER 9/11. THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ME BECAUSE I WAS OVERWEIGHT. I REALLY THINK THAT THE VETERANS ASSOCIATIONS NEED TO GET MORE ATTENTION TO GIVE THE SOLDIERS THE CARE THAT THEY NEED AS WELL AS WHAT THEY HAVE DESERVED KEEPING THIS COUNTRY FREE. RIGHT NOW I AM HAVING TO FIGHT TO KEEP MY DISABILITY WHICH HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE I HAVE RETIRED. WHY DO I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR SOMETHING THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN GRANTED TO ME? PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I AM SUPPOSE TO FACE THIS PROBLEM AND TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY AS WELL SINCE THE GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN THE LARGE COMPANIES TAX BREAKS FOR HAVING THEIR PRODUCTS MADE OVERSEAS AND THEN BROUGHT INTO THE UNITED STATES. I LOST A JOB TO THIS WHEN I WORKING AT QUANTUM. PLEASE BRING OUR JOBS BACK AND GIVE US THE HEALTH CARE THAT YOU PROMISED DURING ALL THOSE SPEACHES. I AM 59 YEARS OLD NOW AND IT IS VERY VERY HARD TO FIND A JOB. BUT MY GRANDCHILDREN NEED TO BE ABLE TO FIND ONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Dear President Obama,
Well, where to start?? The banks, the credit card companies,the health reform issues, or just plain Social Security? There are no more “golden years” AARP suggested a credit card company, and I believed and trusted in AARP, so I opened one, well within a year they have more than tripled my % rate, I always pay my bill before the due date and more than just the interest, just the same, now I can’t pay them at all!! I live on Social Security and this year there will be no cost of living, or should I say no cost of dying raise, oh well that $20 a month would have helped with my prescriptions for Mulitple Sclerosis that I can’t pay for either! So I really don’t know what to do? I helped elect you, I thought maybe, just maybe this is the guy to understand what’s happening and maybe he’ll really make that change, I am still hoping that will be true! I would just check out but I can’t my remaining family couldn’t afford to have me cremated right now, they are in foreclosure and bankruptcy and I really wouldn’t want them to feel bad, and I can’t afford it either, so I’ll have to try to live a little longer, even though I can’t afford to live I can’t afford to die??I am just a drop in the bucket,where do we turn Mr. President??

Dear President Obama,
It has been quite a week, with Haiti and the election of Scott Brown to Teddy’s senate seat. (I would say we Democrats were caught napping on that one.)
I am very, very concerned about this latest decision by the Supreme Court to let companies and unions spend as money as they want for political campaignes. You must fight this, do not let this slide.
On health care, offer the republicans one more chance to help craft a sensible bill, if they refuse, then you can go after them they way they have been going after the democrats. No more Mr. Nice guy. But do not lie like they do!

Thank you Mr. President for the wonderful address to the union tonight.
It was disgusting to see Senator McCain, pouting because he lost the race to presidency. His president bashing camera times are showing how difficult he is and will be in supporting your efforts at all.
I am ready to take the steps necessary to change. Even though change can be difficult and scary for some, change is good. I applaude your efforts thus far and wish the republicans would just stop trying to protect their investments and money stashes and start becoming part of the solution instead of the problem.
I hope all involved in helping America to move forward will keep their fears to themselves as well as, their rude and wavering commits to themselves.
I feel it shows how difficult they are and that they do not care for the middle class workers or the poor at all.
You have many great idea’s and I like the way you serve it to those responsible for today’s current situation. I am sorry that you became president after an alcoholic ran the country right down into the hole he creates and has driven America down like all other businesses he has ever been involved in. I know today’s problems were not caused because you took over Presidency. It is unfortunate, that you have to come in behind that disfunction and try to clean it up with a bunch of old timers who are stubborn, self preservating and unruley. I pray that the parties will put aside their differences and quit trying to be better then the other and realize if they don’t get on board with getting your idea’s accepted they will not be there after the next election because no one is going to want those who stood in your way for change to be re-elected. I agree with getting rid of lobbist, they really make a mess out of good reforms by making what they want about how much money can I pad my pocket with. No regard to what it will do when the ripple begins. You are right about the American people losing faith in their Government. Right now we see them eating, bickering, enjoying their suite rooms etc.. while they twiddle their thumbs and running from what they should be facing head on and changing for the poor and the lower class people, but especially the middle class who suffers daily with when is it my turn to hit the streets.
Here in Arizona they complain about being bankrupt with no money to assist our schools and our poor. Yet cave creek homeowner’s do not pay one red penny of property taxes on their multimillion dollar homes or their 20 acre lots. It is unfair that because they own the most prestige homes and land that they pay nothing in property taxes. I pay mine, they should have to pay theirs! In sun city, Arizona the government allowed the eldery their to no longer have to pay taxes that support schools, this too is wrong! Elderly who can not afford to live in Sun City, Arizona still pay taxes to support near by school and are not exempt because they are elderly it’s only where you live. Well, this is what I feel needs to happen.
Cavecreek homeowner’s and any other area’s that are not paying property taxes or school taxes because they live in prestige area’s must pay the same taxes everyone else is paying. This will generate the money that Arizona desperately needs to correct their problems. We do not need to increase a 3% tax on foods or goods that are already to difficult for the working class poor to afford. We need the people with the money to pay their fair share just like we have to.
The elderly in Sun City may not have schools in their area, or kids who attend schools any longer, but they did a one time attend schools paid by property owners and so did their children. So they should pay property taxes that also include school taxes to help out the schools in Arizona.
Republicans too often protect the wealthy or the extremely rich and do nothing to protect the hard working Americans. Even our state is a right to work state so again the rich control our lives and we have no say in the matter. Do we want jobs you bet, do we want to be slaves and under paid not at all. What would these companies do if we all just stopped working for them. Hire oversea’s, oh well they are already doing that because the sanctions were lifted so they could leave america and import their goods at a high cost and make them at a very low cost and low quality. I do not blame job losses on you Mr. President, I blame the loss of jobs on the Republicans and any Democrates who feel trying your idea’s are inappropriate and wish not to support you or respect your position. The grid lock they have created with their petti differences is causing America the beautiful to become another 3rd world country and their very own children and grand children and so on and so fourth will be the one’s to pay for their rebelious behaviors with their very own lives.
Creating clean energy is a must for our world to survive and for us to survive in it. Off shore drilling is not a great thing because it kills our ocean’s and the plants and animal, mammal’s, sea creatures in it. Nucleour is not the right way to go either, please let us not forget the nucleour plant that caused acid rain from russia to pollute our world.
Wind, water and sunlight are given freely let us harness these natural resources that will last forever when we start to respect them and use them to power our world.
Thank you again for you address to the union and I stand with you and believe in your dream for change and hope to see it soon. I will vote for you again even if you don’t get anywhere during this 4 year term, because I believe in your idea’s they make a lot of sense and it is what the hard working American Families need and want from our government!

Dear.MrObama what does it mean that china will hit us U.S peaople does that mean their comming to bom us agian
are we going to die we need to do some thing or we done for ever so i want the aanswer cuase i am wored about that can we do any thing about it?

Dear President,
I pray you actually read my comment, and if you do read this thank you for your time sir. Ever since i have been eighteen years old I have always wanted to be a soldier in the united states army, But because of my stupid mistakes that i comitted as a young man now i cant become a soldier. But God knows that I would give everything in my life for the blessing and opportunity to fight for my country i would make it a career. I would do anything i mean anything to become a united states soldier to fix my past mistakes and be proof that people can change. I remember something you said the first week you were president can now i am calling you on it sir. I mean no disrespect; but you said “I am going to show that America is still the land of dreams that a simple man can become anything if given the opportunity. So thank you again sir and God-bless you.

dear mr. president
we are smokers in calforia everybody is trying to stop us from smoking they have no right . its in the conts. if then stop we will not be feedom in the united states.
the bill of rights say we are free to do as we like so please dont take my feedom away. thank for your time Mr.president

Its a job that encompasses more than any human could possibly due without feeling tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. Presidency defines your utmost character. Being a young family man adds to this job. Know you are heading in the right direction with health care reform and public option. Take care of ourselves first and then we can be healthy enough to take care of those outside our nucleus. I support your efforts and your causes. I am lucky enough in Alaska to benefit from Alaska Native Health Care along with my teacher retirement insurance.

Dear Mr President Obama
I lived in illinois since 1998 i am irish and was happy to come to this great place.I worked amoung the irish in construction for a few years.I got married to a wonderful woman in 2001.I started my own construction company in 2003.What i am asking you is my inlaws here has build homes here for forthy years.They worked hard gave alot of people work over the years.The banks has moved in and taken almost everything they have.The same bank that there with from the start they have made this bank so much money over the years.What i am saying is why can this bank do what it can is there no law out there to help people like this?I have a line of credit with this bankand i just got a letter from the bank saying that i fell behind on my loan payment that has gone by twenty five days and have til 24 of this month to pay $2,700 are they will take my home.You see i do be very sick and i have a young family and work has been slow.But i do have alot of work when the weather breaks.But this bank dont want to hear that.I am sorry for going on and on its just makes me mad.Just want you to know god bless you and protect you always.

I am writing to you about retiree health care coverage concerns. I have worked for the same corporation for 31 years, Honeywell, Int’l. and I have always been eligible for employee health care coverage upon retirement, now however I understand that this benefit is soon to go away. However, I will not be eligible for retirement before it ends. Many employees have pre-existing conditions, these illnesses came about after they worked for the company and they really counted on this coverage especially knowing that they have pre-existing conditions.
I know that one of the possible laws of the new health care bill is that employers with more than so many employees should cover their employees health care premiums,is it possible to extend that law to cover employees once they have retired and that have worked for the same company for over 20 or 25 years. I believe that it should be protected just like pensions are today. It was a benefit that we counted on, now we will be forced to work until we are 65+ instead of giving our jobs to younger people, obviously it could solve some of the unemployment issues as well.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Sandy

Dear Mr. President, I am writing asking why can’t the members of the government higher up take a pay cut? I’m sure they have plenty. We work really hard to pay them. Its the least they can do to return the favor. I work for Bland county & we really cant afford a cut as well as the rest of the educators in the US. It’s very sad that education is being sacrificed considering the children hold the future. It’s very sad that I myself cannot afford a new mattress for myself. The one I sleep on is used. But yet I am blessed to have one at all. I know there are far more less fortunate americans than me but it’s very hard for me to understand. With the small amount of money I make now is still not enough. I will probably owe taxes this year even with me claiming zero. How much more can any one on the lower level take? Please help us little guys, the big guys have plenty. If it werent for us they would not have nothing. But it seems they just want more. Thank you for your time
Sincerely
Sue Austin

Dear Mr OBAMA I am an unempolyed worker and I Like what you have done for the people who are drawing unempolyment it is a big help for us and I WAS wondering address so I can get a grant we love what are doing keep up the good work. And MR.OBAMA I REALLY NEED SOME HELP ON FINDING A FOR ME AND MY KIDS IAN A SINGAL PARENT AND I REALLY NEED YOU TO SEND ME A LETTER MY ADDRESS IS
PLEASE HELP I TRULEY WOULD THANK YOU

MR. PRESIDENT I AM SENDING THIS EMAIL TO YOU I WILL BE SENDING ONE EVERY WEEK UNTIL I RECEIVE AN ANSWER.I SENT YOU AN EMAIL LAST WEEK ABOUT A PLAN THAT WOULD HELP PEOPLE FROM LOSEING THERE HOME ARE CAR AND OTFER EXPENSE THAY MAY HAVE.IT IS VERY SIMPLE LET EVERONE THAT HAS A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT WITHDRAW UP TO $10,000.00 OUT OF THERE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT TAX FREE AND PENALTY FREE. AFTER ALL IT IS OUR MONEY WE PUT IT IN THERE WHY CAN’T WE GET TO IT IN THESE HARD TIMES. YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT YOU CAN PASS THIS INTO LAW TO HELP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT STRUGGLE EVERDAY PLUS THIS WOULD PUT MONEY BACK IN THE ECONOMY PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE TWO EMAILS I HAVE SENT YOU THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY BUT I THINK THIS WOULD ALSO HELP.THANKS GREG

Dear President Obama -
I have been a citizen of the state of Colorado since 1964 when I moved here at the age of 21 and became a registered Democrat. I have seen a lot of senators come and go in that time, some Republican and some Democrat, as well as a lot of governors and presidents, for that matter. I have remained a good and active Dem. In 2008, I stumped for you, talking to hundreds of voters about how someone could succeed with your approach, running a person-to-person grassroots campaign, encouraging people to give what they could, even if only $1! I stood in line for 2 1/2 hours to claim my seat (a volunteer perk!) to see and hear you accept the nomination at the Pepsi Center. My husband and I worked the crowd at the Denver Civic Center before making our way to the front to wait for you to speak at that rally and shake your hand. We were and remain today supportive of what you are trying to accomplish. I have argued to countless people that your ideals are high, but you are learning that one can’t rely on a bipartisan approach to getting things done. I continue to argue that the important thing in the health care controversy is to pass something and yes, we know it will be amended and changed over and over again for many years (Read the history of the Social Security Act!). I have argued to the doubters that 2010-2011 will be very different, much for the better.
The one thing that I cannot support is your insistence on getting involved in the Colorado race for the US Senate! In all my years in Colorado, I cannot recall a sitting president becoming involved before the Primary election. I could go into a lot of detail of the mistake that Governor Ritter made in appointing Michael Bennet, rather than Andrew Romanoff, who happened to enjoy huge popularity and success in the Colorado legislature and was, unfortunately for the citizens of Colorado, term-limited. Through direction from your administration or some other avenue, he appointed Bennet and hung Andrew Romanoff, the obvious choice of active Dems, “out to dry!” Now
that it is clear that Andrew is still the people’s choice – he (like you in 2008) is relying on small and not-so-small contributions from individuals, not corporations like WalMart and Pfizer. The fact that the Supreme Court has given its blessing to unlimited giving to campaigns does not make it right – Unfortunately, the “smell” will be with us for a long time.
I urge you and members of your administration to stay out of Colorado politics until after the Primary in August. I will continue to do everything I can to help Andrew win that race and the election in November, which he will do handily against whichever Republican opponent wins that Primary election (He is already polling better than Bennet again either one!).
Katherine Steinberg

MR. PRESIDENT I AM SENDING YOU THIS EMAIL AGAIN I WILL BE SENDING ONE A WEEK UNTIL I GET AN ANSWER.I KNOW YOU HAVE JUST PASSED THE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL BUT WHAT WILL IT TO FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY HAVE INSURANCE.MY INSURANCE GOES UP EACH YEAR BE I NEVER GET A RAISE IN PAY HOW WILL THIS HELP I HAVE HAD INSURANCE FOR 35 YEARS AND ALL THEY WANT IS THERE $1,200.00 DEDUCTIABLE FIRST AND THEN THE INSURANCE WILL START PAYING.PLEASE DON’T FORGET MY PLAN ABOUT HELPING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LET EVERYONE THAT HAS A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT GET UP TO $10,000.00 OUT OF THERE ACCOUNT TAX FREE PENALTY FREE AND THIS WOULD ALSO PUT MONEY BACK IN THE ECONOMY.REMEMBER THIS IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAS NO EXTRA MONEY THIS COULD SAVE SOMEONE HOME FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.AFTER ALL IT IS OUR MONEY WHY CAN’T WE GET TO IT IN THESE HARD TIMES PLEASE THKE TIME TO READ THIS LETTER AND PLEASE GIVE ME AN ANSWER.THANKS GREG MCMAHAN

CRITICAL TIMES HARD TO DEAL WITH…
Mr. President,
It is disgusting how Veteran Affairs treat some Viet Nam veterans who were exposed to the poison agent orange. My son was born with severe lower extremities of his right leg and foot. he has been treated with casts, and surgery at age 4 months. His father (the veteran)has underlying problems that only a professional would be able to reveal. We did not have medical insurance when the son was born in 1983. The orthopaedic surgeon offered his service free for the weekly office visits and the surgery. The veteran apparently did not know to apply for benefits or was to proud hearted to help his son. I applied for benefits for my son and later my son also filed a claim. About three claims have been denied. VA has a law stating that only female veterans who served in Viet Nam would qualify for benefits because certain birth defects only occur in the female’s birth canal. WELL LAUDY DEE…Someone does not know what God’s word say that through one man, God made all nation of men and also after Jehovah created the woman, Adam exclaimed..At last, this is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh. What else needs to be said. The woman comes from the man. The Viet Nam war still lives on and scars the veteran and his family – children and grandchildrens.

Why don’t you look at our Guys that have child support thaat wa back when times were good. Our CSF make up their owr laws . Takes 6 months or more for a court date ( I know some that have been waiting for 4 years ) just to make a change. If they can’t get a job , they go to jail . If they get a job and child support takes their check , then they have not money to go to work. If they have a job and get behind ( they go to jail ). Is this starting to feel like we are going in circles . People need someone to help them get back on track not just worry on how they are going to pay for yur Health Plan . Thank You for at least maybe your time .

If you’re going to address the president, please make an effort to write legibly and correctly.

Dear Mr. President,
My Name Is Richard Alvarez, A Navy veteran and ex-security manager for a German held company in California, My wife and I were “Victims” of the economic meltdown and have lost everything in late 2008, we managed to stay afloat with UI benefits that have recently been exausted (I’m a 99′r), I just fail to grasp the importance of the priority of “Illegal Immigration” and thier “Rights” compared to my homeless status that continues today. I have but one question, WHY?
Sincerely, Richard Alvarez

Please, please, please Mr. President, I know that you recieve thousands of letters every day but please take the time and read mine. I am a 47 year old African American woman. I have gone to college but have not been able to complete because of financial issues due to a bad marriage. Over the years I have been trying to find a decent job to pay off my old debts but have been able to. I have been told that due to bad credit I could not obtain employment with certian companies. To me I think this is unfair. My credit issues were not total caused by my myself and not purposely created. I should not be denied decent employment because of it. Please pass a bill that will encourage companies to hire people with credit issues. I am not a bad person or a criminal. I just have some credit problems because of things that have happened to me in my past and it has been following me every since. How can I make enough money to pay off old debts when now one will hire me on a job paying enough to pay off my debts and therefore causing me to go further in debt. I have gone to college have not been able to finish because of a student loan I cannot pay back. All I need is a decent job. I Recently got engaged and my fiance had a stroke a month ago here in miami florida. When we got his hospital bill back it was $109,000 which is another debt that i have encured. How are we going to pay that bill. Please pass the bill that allow busines owners to hire people with bad credit as long as they are not a criminal. All I need is a chance to prove myself and a chance to pay off my debts. As long as people in debt are denied good jobs they are going to continue to go into debt which is bad on the economy.

Mr. President Obama,
First I’d like to share the above video with you. It is the most feasible and safe way to get the oil out of the Gulf without harming any anaimals or plant life. We The People are sick of hearing how no solution has been reached at all in this matter.
Furthermore, I’d like to know where your administration gets their percentages when surveying the current unemployment matter. I find it not only offensive, but also remarkably false. We are NOT the upper class of greed, where jobs are not an issue. We do not have the time or money to be able to call a pleasant luncheon whenever we feel like it. We are the middle to lower class, who work and have worked really hard to make our economy what it used to be. Sadly and truthfully, the majority who have become the lower class, were the very ones who were a part of the middle class. Running once successful businesses, which was not handed to us on a silver platter, but worked for and grown from a ground up. Then the falling economy caused those very grounds to shake and crumble w/o warning. The aftershock following such a decline, were lost jobs, barely making ends meat and feeding our families, to foreclosures that lead to our now new tent communities.
Now this new Health Care Bill you forced to pass (<that's how I look at it personally) has shook our worlds upside down in the worst way! It was not bad enough we found ourselves layed off from a job we sacrificed many years on, or brought small businesses that provided employment to many communities in many states across our great country, and eventually out of work and a roof over our families heads. No. Now even those people are facing the fact they cannot afford something more. Your Health Care. How in Hades do you expect the homeless, and anyone else who are barely making the bills and a loaf of bread to ration out among their children to afford this HC you made law? How? There is hope among chaos, where Hope WILL win out. In the meantime, you must know these people deserve so much more than this. Your HC bill and w/e else you have up your sleeve does not work for the people at all. We need a bailout too.
Moreover, how do you sleep at night knowing so many may die because they cannot afford all of this mess, after all was already stripped from them before your bill was ever presented to the masses? What if this were your children in such a situation? What if they could no longer enjoy eating nice Rhubarb pies with their families at a nice family dinner table, let alone a piece of bread to eat?
I just thought I'd liberate my mind for myself, as well as advocate for the rest of the many Americans I see homeless, or barely making it under the same sky we all live under. You are the President of our Nation. And I hope you do the right thing. I really hope you do more than sleep on this and many more issues currently at hand.
Without The People, there is no Nation to govern/rule. Please remember that next time you hear of someone's child/grandparents found dead from heat exhaustion this summer.
In closing I'd just like to let you know, you're forgiven. We are rooting for you though. We are hoping you are the one who helps the People of this Great Nation you now have the burden of. Hope is NOT gone.
Thank you,
J.P.

my daughter and i need to go to orthorehab design to get fitted for special leg braceses,the place is in los vegas navada and we live in ky.we are required to stay onw week to be fitted,and we will be abel to walk outside,and go in public just walk without the fear of falling.we are on fixed income and the braceses are eleven thousand a pair we both need them.we are very low income we have c.m.t you can go to ortho rehac design and watch the before and after video od the girl who has the same problem we do and you will see why we need help getting them.we mailed mr, warner a video of us walking and he said he could help us,as you can see on the web site he has already helped a lot of people is there funds avalible to help us,he has to have the cash before he will began..hope to hesr a reply soon thank you angela

Dear Mr. President
Why have our political leaders missed a golden opportunity to create a healthcare system that works for all parties involved, the American people, the healthcare providers and last and rightly least insurance companies. Our country continues to dance to the tune of the almighty dollar. Let us dumb the system down, let the insurance companies’ battle with each other for our business. Case and point the Medicare prescription drug plan. Let’s do away with the “part D” and include prescription drugs in the Part B plan benefits. Make it and 80/20 payout, increase the Part B premium a little as the average Part D premium is roughly $30.00 a month. Lose the “donut hole” or coverage gap and force the insurance companies to bid for the contracts and offer reasonable coverage to our seniors and disabled as we currently do with the Part A and Part B contractors on a state by state basis. Medigap policies could then “reform” themselves and include as part of one of the many plans available the option of offering coverage for the 20% not covered under the Part B plan. The absolute last people on earth that should be struggling are our seniors our disabled and our children. Providers are walking away from the Medicare program due to reimbursement rates, seniors opt out of prescription and in some cases Part B coverage due to cost. Insurance companies that have either been contracted by Medicare to process claims or have been approved to provide prescription drug coverage have been some of the biggest contributors to the fraud and exploitation of the system and have gotten away with millions of taxpayers’ dollars and have left senior in the lurch with nightmare premium and coverage issues.
If we are designing a healthcare system that is truly affordable and accessible, then move the insurance lobbyist aside and let them beg for our Business, we are consumers, taxpayers and voters. Your heart is in the right place, but where do you get your information from? Simplify. I could say more, but enough is enough. Wow, you have a lot on your plate and I admire the fact that you do not rant and rave, nor place blame. I continue to believe you have our best interest at heart, keep the faith! It might be that you will never read this but it’s nice to have the opportunity to voice an opinion. Thanks.

Dear:Obama
my name is Piper.
I adore you so much your like my
hero remember YES WE CAN .

Dear President Obama,
I would like to inform you that I am sad about my current position.I want to Marry an American man and need your help.As I cant adjust with an Asian man. Your speech was great about the oil spill and in the gulf coast.
Its lovely to know you support the
natural habitat.Do help me in my appeal to writing for the Oshkosh Northwestern
and I am unhappy about this whole situation.And need help from the American Government to get me married to an American man.Do write me about your thoughts.
Thanks for being the President Of The United States,
Farah

I am a black man living in Huntsville, AL. I want to say I am happy with the work you are doing. I think that the police and public officials are taking you being president as a slap in the face in the south, and you should let them know it want be tolerated.We will always fight for you. Please come and fight for us.CHANGE!!!!!

Dear Mr. President Obama I write this letter hoping it will hit home, all the problems in the world you have a diffucult job, as a hard working american i dont understand why we do not have every dam body that is able to dive and clean up oil why are they not there 60 plus days now i am embarressed the effect this will have on our nations future and the worlds future is catostrofic this should be a world crissis and we as americans need to take charge with a proactive resolution not sitting on our hands! My father always taught me to dig in and get the job done he was taught that by his father and so on why are we not getting the job done you have control do something with it!P.S. YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT not a celebrety when you become president you have moreless sacraficed your life to the american people for the life of your term this is not a 10hr a day job it is 24-7 and i hope you realize this forget what all the poloticians say lead from your heart and the lord will bless you and the american people! This is the land of the free and we intend on keeping it that way!

Dear Pres Obam,
I have an idea to merge HUD with KW Cares/Pepsi .org. Using monies from KW Cares, Pepsi refresh.or and your fudning sources, why can’t we help displaced families move into forelcosed proeprties and subsidize theri utilieis, while they revitalize the house andneighborhood. Results would be monitored and evaluated. A rating scale could determine if that family ( or single person) would remain inthe program. This saves the displaced persons from going to a shelter and being on welfare. It is a working employement idea; an improvement; a win win for many people, neighborhoods,feddie and fannie HUD REO/s. The banks could play as well in this game, usingt heir vast inventory.

Dear Mr. President,
My husband recently retired at age 66 after years of working as a dentist. We have had a good life but not a life I would characterize as full of riches (of the monetary kind). I worked in the office as well often 10 hours a day to get all that we needed done.
Our concern is that we are now hearing that our health care benefits will be decreased because we have saved and planned for our retirement years. For that we should be punished? My health insurance plan which costs me about $9,600 a year for me alone (my husband is on Medicare and a supplemental plan with Blue Cross), is not a “cadillac” plan. I have a $3,000 deductible and wind up paying most everything myself because I do not reach the deductible amount. But I don’t consider going without insurance because of my age and health problems. We have always had to carry our own health insurance because of being self-employed. It has always been in my opinion “good only if you were dying because otherwise you would never reach the deductible”.
We do not feel we should be taxed additional money for my “cadillac” (your term–not mine and certainly not the reality) plan.
We cannot fathom why you want to hurt people who have worked hard all their lives. We, neither one, started on easy street and have worked hard all our lives–does that make us the bad guys?
It is a sad day when you punish those who have worked hard because others have been unable to make it. Where is the justice in that?
I know it is hard to try to find all the answers but I just hope you look at both sides of the issues before making decisions that adversely affect those who are not large problems now but could become so if they are taxed out of being okay.
Sincerely, Dianne Christensen

America , I can understand all the anger and frustration directed at BP, but for the life of me I can’t wrap my mind around this anger towards the President. We are dealing with a disaster of the magnitude of which no other administration has ever had to deal with . BP had no contingency plan for the dept of such a disaster. We all know that deep water or offshore drilling has been going on for decades with no real significant problem. To add this unprecedented disaster to the plate of this President at a time when he’s dealing with two wars, an economic situation that is starting to show real signs of stabilizing but still is up and down, Crisis developing between Israel and Palestine’s, Iran , Korea, Terrorist and a never ending attack from those who’s total desire is to cripple this President and his administration . I say President Obama is handling himself very well. We elected a President who’s calm and steady demeanour was what we were looking for, not someone who flies off the handle and make irrational decisions without thinking. I for one am very comfortable with this President’s level of calmness, for me, it is reassuring and comforting. President Obama stated and I quote” I can’t go down and plug the hole up myself, and I can’t take a straw and suck all of the oil out ” I conquer. He can’t snap his fingers or wave a magic wand and stop this oil leak no more than those who are criticizing him can do anything except flap their gums. The job of the President is to weigh all of the facts and suggestions from a whole host of experts in this matter, and come up or reach a conclusion that will best rectify the situation. His job is not to allow the nay Sayers and all of the negative talk deter him from his focus to get the job done right. Everything that can possibly be done I’m sure is or will be done to stop this leak sooner rather than later. America, instead of complaining and criticizing, try localizing a cleanup coalition in your states and get on a bus , plane, train, bicycle or scouter and assist in the cleanup . Put all of that energy to good use, put up or shut up!, I want to end this by saying that even though this president is feeling a little stress right now, he is still a thousand time better in a Crisis on his worst day, than his predecessor was on his best day. I’m just saying!.

Lets get real!
America! Do you really expect this President and his Administration to correct all of the Crap ! the previous administration did in just Two short years!? Are you serious!!?. The state this country is in, took over a decade or so, of Tax cuts for the wealthiest 3% of Americans to the detriment of the middle and lower class; not to mention the poorest of the poor! I mean com on!! Did we forget that when President Obama took office , his predecessor had taken this Country from a Robus surplus too the worst deficit since the great depression!!? Lets examine all of President Obama accomplishments shall we!. With the passage of the stimulus package the economy has started to turn around slowly but surely. After decades of trying and failing, to get comprehensive health care legislation passed , he did. after numerous blockage of regulatory reform attempts, he has just pass the largest over hall of our regulatory system in history. Despite all of the negative, and dare I say hatred towards him , This President has achieved in two short years , more than any other President in our Countries history, and yet he’s not satisfied nor are his supporters. Despite making history from the onset of his presidency til date! The polls are what everyone is harping on! The Party of no has no answers as to how they will or can do any better however, all I here from them, is a whole lot of who shot john!! If it was up to them, we would still be hemorrhaging economically and emotionally. I know that the job growth is not where this Administration wants it to be, but is is growing which is more than I can say about it before this administration took office. I’d like to know if the American people realize that once again the party of no! the Republicans have recently blocked the passage of extending unemployment benefits to all of those people who are still suffering , and looking for work. Can any body explain too me why? In fact they have fought this administration from the beginning with a little history making of their own ‘Filibustering’!!! all in an attempt to cripple this administration. I think when Americans really look at where we are as appose to where we where! they really will have a choice to make. Whether they want to revert back too the Bush error or continue on the path towards making us competitive, by strengthening our position in the world. I think the latter is the obvious choice. Come November, we really will have a choice, don’t let it be the wrong choice. I’m Just saying.
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Mr. President, Let me start out by saying that I and my family are behind you & this Administration 100%. The Accomplishments you have achieved in less than 2 years are, well lets just say cannot be compared to any other President in our countries history. For that I say Bravo! The opposition are always trying to put you in a box but, You being an original , really gets their goat. Because they have no one to compair you too, it is there lifes work in my opinion , for them to try and cripple you & this Administration. You continue to be the strong African warrior that you are, and just know that all of your supporters are in the trenches fighting with you. I can’t wait until the next history feat emmerges. you make me proud to be a American but most of all an African American. God bless you , your family & this Administration. and God bless the United States of America

DEAR MR. PRESIDENT OBAMA,
GREETINGS TO YOU. WHY IS YOUR ADMINISTRATION NOT SUPPORTING ISRAEL? WHY IS YOUR ADMINISTRATION ASKING TELLING ISRAEL TO STOP BUILDING IN JERUSALEM? JERUSALEM IS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL, NOT A SETTLEMENT.WHY IS ISRAEL BEING SINGLED OUT? WHY DID YOU LEAVE ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER Binyamin Netanyahu TO HAVE DINNER WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND REFUSING PHOTOGRAPHS? THIS IS A DIRECT MESSAGE TO AMERICAN AND ISRAELI ENEMIES THAT WE ARE NO LONGER WITH ISRAEL.THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN OUR NATIONS HISTORY.

DearMr.PresidentObama Hi i just want to
say that you are a very nice guy and
that you are doing a great job .But
there is a problem that is not right
and nobody is saying nothing about it
and the police think they can put
the immigrants in their place .Well i
think that it is not rigt that they can
do that .Dosen’t it say in the statue of
liberity bring me your weak and young and old.
But it seems that things are differnt
don’t we see that they are poor and
are without money and that’s why they
come to work here so they can have a
better life here but everytime i here
the new’s it’s alway’s about the
immigrants and that they need to go back
home where they came from .Well if that
will be true that means every one who
comes from different country’s will have
to go back then like the german’s and so
on .I ask that you take into
consideration that we need to change
for the better and not the worst .
Thank you for your time .
MISS Nora Gonzalez (Petersburg, Texas)

Dear President Obama,
I am sure that my comment won’t reach you, but have to give it a try anyway. I am a singe mother with a 16 year old son. I lost 2 jobs due to plant closings and recently exausted all of my unemployment benefits. I have been job hunting for 2 years and can’t find anything, have even applied for jobs that I didn’t even want, but trying to make ends meet. Now there is no money to go job hunting on, not that there was much left even on unemployment, we did without some things just so I would have gas to hunt a job. Something has to give soon or we will lose everything and will be living in our car. I have always worked and don’t know what else to do. I never dreamed that we would be in the shape we are today. Would dig ditches even at my age if job was available. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest anyway. Yours Sincerely, Kim

Dear Obama
i need $6000 to pay debt. i am a pakistani christian. my name is mana snober d/o james george. i m in financial crises. i have to pay my debt. i need $ 6000 to pay my debts. please help me. u can help that’s why i am telling u.

Dear Mr. President Obama
I am writing this letter to say good job Mr. President you are doing your very best. I believe you really have genuine concern for this wonderful country. and I pray that god give you strength to carry out all of your good plans for this country.I am sorry to say us American do not appreciate everything we have in this wonderful country only complain. We are so use to things given to us that we have forgotten what is the meaning of word United, means in United Stated of America? Instead of everyone working hard and taking responsibility for there action looking at government for free hand out. I pray people open their eyes and see that they are in a wonderful land and all need to do is to work hard and believe.my name is Maleeha I cam to this wonderful country from Pakistan in 1989 with my parents and 4 sibling due to difficult times in Pakistan for Ahmadi Muslims. My family was barely making ends meet because of our religion. And our life was threatened everyday. But come to us we all have work very hard and are stable can practice our religion and live free. When we came to use we lived in one bed Room studio for few months someone complained in the city that too many people living in this house this is a fire hazard. City of Fitchburg officials came to our home and offered us welfare and better housing, but my parents refused they instead asked if you can help us find a job. I was so proud of my family since then all of us have never asked for anything and always tried to stand on our feet with our hard work. Mr. President I Know you have so much on your shoulders my Ahmadi brothers in Pakistan are suffering and recent booming the mosque in Lahore left 100 families without loved ones. And now with flood people who deserve aid not getting it all foreign aid is being eaten buy government and in some case as I am told by friends, flood victims have to purchase their aid that was suppose to be given to them for free. I don’t know if there are laws that can make sure aid get to people not government since we haven’t had and good government for as long as I can remember. Most politicians that has held any government seat in Pakistan, only made it worst for the country and made Pakistanis look bad around the world. We are very gullible but loving people. Sorry took so much of your busy time. Hopefully you can do something about rights for Ahmadis in Pakistan.

help me

Dear President Obama,
Thousands if not millions of poeple having the same problem like me,graduated from the school with more than $50,000 student loan and need to start paying it back, even if you can’t pay your bills and get the food for the kids.
Dear President,
I hope you help us with this problem so we can make sure we can keep the food on the table for our kids.
Best Regards,
Ahmad A

dear president Obama, my name is sharonda. Iam very proud to say you are my pres. thankyou for you hard work of trying to undo the things that you have inherited.the unbelief is you are being blamed for things that is beyond your control. I only wish you would stop being so nice.But the reason i am writting is i’ve always had a weight problam and tried everything under the sun to help myself I am diabled and some has to do with my size.Now the medical insurance i recieve will not allow lap band surgery.Will the new medical proposal that you have proposed going to help us that are struggling in this way? PLEASE HELP US.
SINCERLY
Sharonda Watson

I was wondering why we do not have a memorial for all of our soldiers who have died as a direct result from a conflict.For example,I lost my dad 2 years ago from cancer to which he contracted from agent orange while he was in viet nam.My father was a terrific man,I would not be who i am today if not for him.He bestowed morals and values into my life and taught me responsibility as well as respect.He was my Hero,and I miss him dearly.Last year Me and my wife and stepmother,and my children visited our nations Capitol,and visited THE WALL,something he has always wanted to do.We had him with us in thought and i believe in spirit as well.But as We looked over those names carved in stone,i couldnt help but think his shouldve been up there as well.I mean he didnt loose his life over there so to speak,and he did make it home to us,but he did lose his life because of that place.His name was Calvin Ray Dowell,and I loved him very much and just wanted to share these thoughts with whomever wishes to read this.Thank you,sincerely,Roger T Dowell.

Dear Mr. President,
I am writing to express my great displeasure at your wishy-washy position on extending Bush era tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans (annual income $250 thousand plus) . We cannot begin to address our deficit problems (even if we cut spending to the bone) without a tax increase and what better class of governmental beneficiaries than those who have benefited most from the opportunities our nation fosters.
Don’t let us down, Mr. President. The time has come to fulfill your 2008 campaign promises in this regard. It is hard to imagine anything that could hurt your chances for reelection more, as many of your most ardent and affectionate supporters, including my wife and I, will feel unable to continue our support if you do not do all in your power to get the job done and get us headed back on the road to a future that holds promise for all of us. Help us help you. We know you can do it.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Stan F

Dear Mr. President I write you today nearly in tears that you could not stand with the american people on the tax cuts.Dissapointment does not began to discribe how I feel.The american people are stronger than you give us credit for.You promised to listen to the people but you do not.The republicans played a game of poker with you and won.The lyrics to the gambler describes perfectly how you got played.This is a sad day for hard working americans.Even if it meant no tax cuts we would take it ,stand on principle.

Dear President Obama:
This letter is about a 64 year old young lady, who has stage 4 cancer
To-date The social security admin. and other state & local authority.
Her husband is 70 year and consider blind.
The reason for her denial by the entities above is:
The house hold income is $1,100.00
and Mr. & Mrs. Long earn $90.00 more than the poverty level.
Mr. President, I’m submitting this e-mail on behalf of Mrs. Jerry Long
who was send back home to die since her cancer had spread and the treating
doctor told her: Mrs. Long you have about 2 month to live.
Mr. President; Do you want her to die?
This lady served all her life and she had been for those who have not .. Now she cry: Lord take me Home.
Respectfully yours
Sam Batter, combat medic.

Dear Mr. President,
I thought when you signed the bill to extend unemployment benefits for the unemployed, that it was for all unemployed people. I just received an email from my state employment agency saying once I have ended the 86 weeks of unemployment benefits, that I would not receive any of the unemployment benefits that you have just signed into law. This is grossly misleading and unfair. My unemployment benefits are about to end and there continue to be people losing jobs in this city considered the air capital of the world. The aircraft industry is the back bone of this city and it has crumbled terribly. How can people like myself continue to pay bills, insurance, and buy food without the help of the unemployment benefits? Why did everyone mislead people into thinking we would get an additional 13 months of unemployment, when it is not true? I really thought you had come through for us, but I have only been disappointed once again. Maybe you can send me $363 a week out of your pay so I don’t go under. Sincerely, Kathy Barber from Kansas.

Dear, Mr. President Obama
Why the short sale is impossible to do ?
The bank is responding very slow,so the buyers walked away from the contracts.We got 3 buyers and we didn’t finish the transactions ,because they didn’t want wait so long with not knowing that we can get bank approval for short sale,or people who been approval for the mortgage,didn’t get the mortgage.What is going on? You gave us the way to avoid foreclosure ,but the banks didn’t want to let people finish those short sales.When we start new sales contract (the house prices going down),but the bank wants more money from us to bring on the closing.How this is working, if we have to start selling the house again and again and the price have to be lower ,then before.It is not our fault that the prices going down and we don’t have money(10000-20000) to bring on the closing.It is impossible to DO THIS SHORT SALE!!!!!!It has to be something done,so we really can do it what You gave to us to help us -not the bank!
Do we have to do foreclosure instead of short sale?
PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP MR. PRESIDENT!!!!!
Sincerely, short sale person from Florida

Dear ,Mr. President!
Can You give the people some tax break when they buy a house,so they start buying houses and we don’t have to go for foreclosure!!!!!!Do something for people who wants to do short sale to avoid the foreclosure.THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lets us reflect!
In lite of the the most resent tragedies, once again we as a people are depending on, and looking towards the Government for answers. This is the same Government that people for lack of a better term, has deemed intrusive, overbearing and down right out of control. Oh! what a difference a tragedy makes!! This week the new congress begins it’s operation “revert “. First on their agenda is a feeble attempt to re pill the history making health care legislation, and to stop the progression of the last two years on a whole host of issues , some of which people are just beginning to see affect their lives. There are signs that the financial crisis although stabilized, still remains fragile. The slight decrease in the unemployment rates coupled with the growth of small businesses starting to hire , are all signs that we are headed in the right direction. People are still hurting I see it everyday. I myself wittiness the pain of my family member a vibrate proud woman having to go to the local Health and Human services office for assistance in restoring her electric. Which was disconnected on her 77Th birthday! I might add. If this congress gets its way these programs and many more like them will be among those that will be slated for cuts in an attempt to balance the budget and decrease the deficit, while at the same time giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest 3% of Americans disguised as job creating opportunities. I ask you America If these tactics where so effective, then how did we get in the mess to begin with!!? We all know that we need to decrease the deficit, but not at the expense of the poorest of the poor. You can not on the one hand say we must reduce spending, and on the other hand give huge tax breaks to the upper 3% of money earners, which are not paid for but will be past on to us! and expect a decrease in deficit spending. America ! lets hope, no lets demand that this year it is not politics as usual, but that both side will come together as a unit that has been charge to do the bidding for all of Americans not special interest, and not just lip service. America deserves better! I’m just saying.

Mr.OB, I,m coming to you sayiny just this IT’s starts @ home!! I’m a United States Postal Letter Carrier, my title is a TE, I have been a TE for 3 plus years with NO HEALTH INSURANCE, I delivered the MAIL today in St. Louis in 8 inches of snow!! Had I fell or got KILLED going to work for the United States Post Office my only SON CHASE, would have nothing as far as benfits from his mom!! I voted for you Mr. OB, because I’m so sure you can make a diff. PLEASE, start @ home with the low man or woman in the US GOVERMENT!!

Dear Sir,
I a have watched your State of the Union. However Sir, I get mixed feeling and emotons from who you have sit directly behind you. It frankly appears they do not give a crap what you are saying. Sir, I voted for you and respect and believe in you. I have to say that those that sit behind you, do not believe in your ideals and/or beliefs… WHY??? Help me understand Sir, Please….You are the one thst they shoulg be ptomoting, not you promoting them. I know you can be there for us and help us go forward with your dream and ideals. I BELIEVE IN YOU SIR.
Thank you Our Preaident of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
Thank You,
Beverly Hall
Marion, NY

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
“We do big things”
America last night I was re energized after hearing the President’s call to arms in regards to making this country what we as a people want the it to be in the age of a new Millennium. We have always been in the forefront of new technology and innovation., and when the odds are against us , that’s when we tend to shine. Imagination and thinking outside of the box has always been the catalyst to new discoveries in science and technology breakthroughs. But we cannot stifle that process by eliminating primary and secondary education funding in an attempt to decrease the deficit. While it is true that spending is through the roof, it was necessary in lite of the state this Country was in. The opposition likes to point to the last two years , as an example when trying to make their point. Needless to say that, but for the vision of this Administration under the leadership of this President, we would not have continual growth in the jobs market, stabilization in the financial markets, continual decrease in the unemployment rates, an increase in building of new homes, closing of the doughnut holes in health care and so on. America!, if the other side really wants to do things that will help decrease the deficit, I say let them start by setting and example such as freezing their own salaries for two years! most of them are well off anyway, and this will show the rest of America that not only must we do and make hard choices but, that they are willing to feel the crunch too . Instead of the people who are already struggling bareing the brunt of the cuts. People wouldn’t mind so much the tightening of the belts if the people who were so willing to give huge Tax breaks to the upper 2% of money earners, somehow got the ca hones to turn that same desire towards themselves first. Why is it every time there needs to be a sacrifice it starts with those who are hurting the most!!? America I am willing to do my part to help get this country where it needs to be, but we as a people need to call upon the House and the Senate to lead by example. They can start by compromising and working together to solve the problems rather than playing politics. As the President said “We do big things” The biggest thing that can be done to show that everybody is on board with reining in the deficit is to Freeze their own salaries for two years! at the very least it will show that we are all in this together. I’m just saying!!. You go Mr. President!.

Mr. President, I believe in everything you an your administration is doing. I and my family are behind you 100% Tuesday, February 1, 2011
America What’s More Important!
Let me just start out by saying I own a car , by law I am required to have Insurance on that car before I can get a registration and /or Inspection. It is a requirement in most, if not in every State in this Country. Americans are on board with this, and to my knowledge, their has been no lawsuits, protests, or any backlash too this mandatory requirement. I own a dog, if you are a dog owner and you just happen to own a certain breed of dog , say a Pit bull! you are required by law to have Insurance on that dog. There is however punishments if you are caught driving without the mandatory insurance coverage and if you don’t have the necessary coverage on your Pit bull.. Most States are currently suffering a budget shortfall due to the rising cost of goods and services , payroll, maintenance etc. Hospitals are having to do more with less due to the astronomical increases in operating cost, mainly due to hundreds of thousands of patients throughout the country who when getting sick, have to go through the emergency room, most of them without insurance. The only consequence too this situation is and increase in the cost of the services which is passed on too the America people. The question then becomes why is everything so costly?! America! why is it acceptable to be required to have coverage on a car and a dog, but somehow requiring Humans to have coverage on themselves and their love ones invokes outrage and suddenly becomes unconstitutional!!? Whats wrong with this picture!!? Have we descended into such a uncaring and heartless nation that we put more value in things rather than each other!? All people at some point in their lives will get sick and need to see a health care provider, it is inevitable. I personally feel better knowing that when that situation arises I have coverage for myself and my love ones. There are those who feel that they don’t need are want health insurance, I say!” they don’t until they do”! Some Americans feel that it is not the Governments place to tell them what to do, you have that right, but on that same note, we have the right to not have to suffer the increases in the cost of everything across the board as a result of all of those who’s chooses not to have coverage. I’m just saying!.

Mr. President, let me first commend you on your efforts to quit smoking. I too was a smoker , I started when I was 13 years old, I am now 51. Lord knows that I tried and managed to stop twice once during Marine corp basic, and then again during Navy training, each time I started back. Despite everyone telling me that I needed to stop, it wasn’t until I decided too, and then I ask God to remove that taste out of my mouth and I am proud to say that I have not had a cigarette since. that was almost 4 years ago.I must tell you I don’t miss it at all especially since here in Dallas they cost on average about 7-8 dollars a pack. I did not have any withdrawals or irritability associated with quitting., and I must say that I find the habit offensive now but I am not one of those ex smokers who harp on others too stop. Everybody’s journey is different. I say to you Bravo. In these trying times their must be triggers 24 seven however I’m sure you will handle them with the same tenacity and vigor that you approach the Presidency. God bless you , your family and your administration. and Gog bless the USA. Please always remember and never forget that I and my family are behind you 100%. You make me proud to be an American.

Mr. President, my question to you is why do you refuse to fight back against the Republican Regime. They are taking everything away from the poor and continually giving to the rich.Can we not ask the congress to give up some of their pay and benefits? The upper 2% of our nation hold over forty trillion dollars and yet they never pay their fair share. If you were to propose a law that would require all of the American taxpayers monies to be spent on USA made products, would that not fire up industries in this country. Instead of giving other countries money we have to borrow, give them USA made goods and then the people of those countries would benefit instead of their leadership robbing them blind. We need your help Mr. President and we need you to give the Democratic party and the rest of the middle class and lower income of this country the strength and encouragement to FIGHT BACK. My grandfather used to tell me either lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. What are you going to do? Who can the American people count on to lead us back to prosperity? God bless you Mr. President.

Dear Mr, President Obamma
let me intoduce my self to you my name is shandel autor male 25 years old and i am from the philippines and i have an american friend from new jersey and i want to visit his father who is 87 years old and his step mother and also his oldest brother and cousin and hopefully to get together this christmas. my american friend visit me in the philippines and enjoy his visit here. i really want to visit his family and the purpose of my visit is to meet them for a short period of time and come back to the philippines after my visit sir.i want to visit america and i want to experience american holidays like christmas and new years and thanksgiving and also i want to eat turkey. i want to see beautiful places in america like niagara falls, universal studios in orlando florida and other historical sites during my visit. i have a applied for 2 times in united states embassy in manila but i was not being successful on getting a tourist visa but i do understand. i have a have a documents that will support my visit and will bring me back after my visit. hope you can help me mr, president i want to see america in real and to meet my friends family in united states. hope you can help me and i can hear from you.
Godbless america
shandel autor

Mr.President,when the banks fell on hard times you decided to use the peoples money to bail them out which is ok, but when the people fall on hard times then banks like Bank Of America says o well tough.and this heap program should be looked at because they are not helping the people,and with you cutting retirement left and right more people are going to need help.i just want to know when do you step in

Iknow how this Country can avoid melt downs at our nuclear generating plants i had the opportunity to work at millstone 1 several years ago so i am somewhat informed. Reply on white house stationary. I dont want to put my address in this comments I know if you want to contact me you have your ways

We can do this!
America, watching the Celebrity Apprentice, I saw two groups of celebrities, raise over 1.6 million dollars for charity in just a two hour show. A magnificent feat!. It lead me to this question! suppose we the American people in our own States were to put together a statewide fund raiser to help get the States budget in order! kinda make you go hum! right.?. I know that in my state of Texas we are experiencing a budget shortfall and our Teachers , Public Workers as well as our children’s education are at stake. Teachers are being offered up to $10,000 dollars to retire now. At a time when the unemployment rates has dropped to a promising level, now is not in my opinion the time to add several thousand people too that number. While I don’t mean to equate a charity with the financial woes of our country, I do however see a dire need for change , especially when our children are at risk of falling even further behind in education. I mean think about it! We live in a country that allows Athlete’s, Artist, Actors as well as many other professions to make more money than they could possible spend in two lifetimes, but when it comes to our Teachers, Educators, and our children education, well lets just say it is pathetic. somethings not right! I love the foundations and non-profits that continue to help people all over the world, American is known for that , but it seems to me, that every time there is a need for sacrifices to be made, it starts with the poor working class people first. I’ve said before and I’ll say it again , people wouldn’t mind tightening the belts if it included everybody!!!. A wise man once said ” A man can never reach new horizon’s unless he first looses sight of the shores” I don’t know if this fundraiser thing is possible but, I just wanted to put it out there in hopes that some one will organize and /or initiate the process , because our children deserves better! This would save our children, keep our teachers and public workers employed and balance the budget! its a win win ! I’m just saying! Mr President I and my family are behind you 100%.

Dear Mr. President,
During your presidential campaign you have stressed the ideals of “hope” and “change we can believe in.” It is certainly no secret that our country is in need of a change in many areas, most importantly economics, and are domestic and foreign policies. I greatly admire your intense desire to improve the quality of life in this country and I know that the damage to our economy can’t be fixed over night. However, I must admit that I disagree with the way in which you are going about it.
I am in disagreement with your health care reform for many reasons. First of all, the government run health plan will cause many Americans to lose their current insurance. You argue that a public option will increase competition, but if the federal government controls the rules of the private plans, then many private insurance companies will soon be out of business. There is also fear that the government will choose our health care plan for us in order to decrease costs. Also this health care plan will be costly, especially for the richer Americans who will be forced to pay more taxes to help cover the poor.
I am not saying that everyone should not have medical coverage. However, you must allow those who can afford private insurance to still be able to have it. Our great country was built on capitalism and freedom in enterprises, but your health care reform threatens these principles.
I also want to talk about your approach about the future during one of your speeches. You are talking about fast speed trains and more things to make us better in the future. This is a great idea but this is only to help enrich few corporations.
If you really care for the common people, the only way to do it is through investing in construction. Instead of making more trains and feeding few engineering companies and corporations, why not invest in mid income residences in various cities.
This will help small architectural companies, common workers, local providers of services and materials, and help reactivate the economy at the very bottom of the chain instead of from the top down by focusing of feeding overpriced greedy corporations.
Please, Mr. President if you really want to make an immediate impact on this country you should invest in few smaller projects that will generate more jobs impacting more families and small businesses. You should also change the health care reform to where it fits well for are economy.
Thank you for your time and good luck.
Sincerely, Scott Budd.

Your comments arent going to be read by the president on this site. You need to write a real letter and send it to the White House.

Dear Mr Persident Obama
Aim just your avarage American that is worried about there country and where it is heading to .I want to help are country ! My I please come to the White House and speek with you ? I have great ideas from people all around are country what want are country to stay great ! You can ask me for and info you want from me for back ground cks to anything is fine by me .Sometimes a answer to many things can be easy but we make it harder then it realy is.Thanks
Thomas S FL

In my opinion this is a non-issue! this feeble attempt to distract from the real problems this administration is facing, are from those who lack the skills and/or knowledge to put fourth there on ideals to solving the financial,economical and Foreign affairs issues this country faces. I say to them this is not a reality show this is real! either get serious about solving real issue are shut up Mr. President, I and my family are behind you 100%. Please always remember and never forget, small minds think small. America knows! stay on course, god bless.

Mr President, let me first congratulate you on cracking the face of the Donald! That was brilliant!!, Once again you have set the bar so high that I don’t think any one can touch it. There is no end to your history making feats, and I thought that your inauguration was the proudest moment of my life , until last evening!! my hearth was weeping with a combination of joy, admiration and being a US veteran; a real since of pride. Continue to stand firmly on your principals, and never allow yourself to stoop down to the oppositions level. You make me so proud to be an American , but most of all you make me prouder to be Afro-American. Bravo Mr. President.

YOU ARE THE BEST PRISITENT EVER

EXCELENCY MR PRESIDENT OF USA
I WISH TO CONGRATULATE YOU AND YOUR STAFF FOR CHOOSING MRS ANNE PATTERSON AS AMBASSADOR OF USA IN EGYPT
WE FEEL SURE THAT BY THE VALUABLE EXPERIENCE OF MRS ANNE PATTERSON SUCCESFULLY REPRESENTED DIPLOMATICLY THE GREAT NATION OF USA IN VARIOUS ASIAN COUNTRIES, WILL HELP TO KEEP PEACEFULL STABILITY IN THE REGION OF MIDDLE EAST
ONCE MORE CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR CHOICE
BEST REGARDS
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Dear Mr. President
Please find the fortitude and courage to do whatever is in your power to support the working class of America. The greatest threat to our democracy is the growing disparity between the wealth of the richest 5% and the rest of us. There are many steps that can be taken but they are strongly opposed by the monied interests out of sheer greed. I know that its difficult and the fear of not being reelected is very real. Sometimes you need to do wwhat is not in your own self interests si ply because it’s the right thing to do. Have the courage of FDR and save our country from the path its heading toward.
Thank you for your consideration.

Dear Mr. President,
I am in need of your help. This health care system sucks in the United States. My brother is near death, suffering from heart problems, dietbetes, high blood pressure,arthiritics, Depression, hearing lost, Slur Speech, Unable to stand for long period of time. Can’t follow directions, Unable to make decisions & unable to work. He is currently in the hospital and they are refusing to give him emergency medical or SSI presumption disability. He has been a tax payer for years. I don’t know what more I can do. They are releasing him from the hospital after 5 days of treatment. I can’t work due to the fact that I must take care of him. I was told by Social Worker in order to get the medical or medicare right away, u must be near death. The house we are renting currently, is about to be sold at auction this week. We are in desperate need of your help. I worked on your campaign when you were running for president. So, I’m hoping that you can help me save my brother life.
Sincerely,
Deborah

Mr. President:
I have asked for help getting my partner to the USA from Vietnam for his safety. But The embassy refuses to give him a visa due to fear that he may not return to Vietnam after his visa is over. How ever we can tell the Embassy that he is seeking asylum once here. Others who have asked for refugee status at the Embassy have disappeared and never made it here. That the Embassy staff who conducts the interviews were given all proper documentation and I submitted papers that were approved but since he is poor was turned down. I have ask ti get him an exit visa to the states, but no one with in the government is willing to help an American asking for help to save a life of my chosen life time partner.
Both parties who took oaths ton uphold the Constitution refuse to follow it and discriminate and hold some Americans as second class citizens. I thought Civil right were suppose to be protected by the government not refused. What does it take to get the government to help in a time when a life is at risk. The politicians like speaker of house and McCain waste money on fighting unconstitutional laws, discriminate because there religious views.
I give the Republicans who passes same sex marriage credit. They spoke that there religion had no place in the running of the government and there oath of office did not allow them to prohibit civil rights that are granted to all Americans under the law.
Yet Republicans who said they were out to protect the USA and follow the Constitution are doing everything in there power to not follow it making them liars and should be thrown out of office for committing fraud when taking there oath of office.

Mr. President, I appeal to you to stay strong ! your convictions as well as your focus on the matters facing all Americans not just a select few has and will continue to takes us in the right direction. Do Not allow yourself to be bullied into compromising your core beliefs, even if it means letting the chips fall where they may! I live on $1167 dollars a month and part of that is taken before I get my hands on it , to cover things I owe, leaving me with $956 to live on. If I have to make sacrifices so too should the upper 2% of money earners as well as the oil companies. Just know that anything worthwhile is worth fighting for, I and my family as well as millions of Americans stand with you and we are willing to go the distance. God bless you ,your family and Administration and God bless the USA. We believe in you.!

Stay strong Barack!! You ae the right man!!!! Its no doubt Bush really screwd this country up with his 8 trillion dollar deficit!!!! He passed on to you. Democrat Clinton had us in a 238 billion dollar surplus when he left office. Its totally uncharacteristic of anorher beckeye like Boener, speaker of the house to try and disrespect you!!!! Hes a friggin redneck racist as I’m from Ohio. Born and raised, yet never, never in my life did i see him as a bigger redneck trying to blame you for trying to fix the problem. E-mail me if you need a 5 time heavyweight champ (UFC/MMA) Prizefight Titleholder to use my celebrity to work for you. I mean it!!! E-mail me if I can Help your re-election as I got a good mind, and really want to help. Thanks. Deno

Dear Mister President, humanity is at a tragic and extremely fragile junction.
The terrible reality is that people know that almighty Dollar is the universal, all powerful god… they see the conscience of public officials buckle under its lure, they see corruption everywhere, and they know not what to do. We feel powerless.
I pray that you are the man, the hero who dares to remain adamant and uncorruptible no matter the cost. Do not give in. Do what is right at any cost. Uphold justice and equality and history will crown you as the man who dared sacrifice it all for the Amarican pople and the world. May God give you clarity of vision and formidable strength. Thank you for standing straight and lead bravely.

Sunday, July 10, 2011
Mr> President
America, What’s really going on!
” Here we go again, same on song again” In a political environment with elections looming, both sides are jocking for and/or posturing to their own base to appear to be standing strong on their convictions!, and in the mean time the proverbial #### is about to hit the fan!. We all know the state this Country is in, both Financially and Economically! and their is enough blame to go around. I don’t really give a flying fish about who’s more or less at fault!, what I and most Americans care about is Fixing it!!. Plain and Simple.!! Now I am not an Economist, nor do I profess to be any kind of expert on these issues, but I am aware of all the Educational Programs, Teacher Layoffs, cuts to Goods and Services that help a large majority of needy people, and other very necessary programs that have been cut or that is on the cutting boards. I am also aware of the massive increase in profit gains that large Cooperation’s as well as big Oil and Gas companies are enjoying; while most Americans are having to tighten their belts. I personally am living on a Fixed income, part of which is garnished for overpayment and other debts, leaving me with what most people would consider very little ! I have lost my home and now reside with my family in the family home! Sound familiar!? Most Americans like myself have not seen an Increase in their income over the past two years, but the cost of everything continue to go up.! So the question remains; Why are the republican base so determined to put the squeeze on 98% of the people in order to continue to give large tax breaks to the upper 2% of money earners and Cooperate Jet owners?!! 98% of the republican party voted for the Ryan Plan! according to the experts, this plan would add 6 Trillion dollars to the deficit over ten years! Which we all know they would then have to raise the debt ceiling in order to pay for it! The republican leaders including the speaker, alone with Mitch,John and Eric together voted 19 times collectively to raise the debt ceiling during the bush years! In fact since JFK was in office the debit ceiling has been raised 70 times. I ask you is this really about the deficit or is it a feeble attempt to insure that President Obama is a one time President! All of the experts in this matter continue to express a need to have everything on the table, and both sides needs to Stop the Madness! and get the job done!! This is THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, The greatest country in the free world, Not raising the debt ceiling, for any reason is Unsatisfactory, and would weaken and/or completely destroy our standing through out the Political and Financial communities! I for one did not serve 7yrs. in the Military for this!. I appeal to to everyone! get angry and let your voices be herd.! We can not default on our obligations to our Military or our People!, We are better than that! ‘I’m Just saying!.’

Mr. President,
First thing. I love the United States.
This is a wonderful place. Any where you go, it beautiful (Even Oklahoma). Now with that said. I’m truly sad by the fact that “Our Congress” acts like they are all 2 years old. They fight, sometimes they look like they will flip over backwards. Just set a 2 year old in front of you, then look at the Congress. They need to remember they work for us. The people of the United States. Don’t sell us short, PLEASE! Bring jobs back to the United States, stop fighting and work together if you can. I do respect our Congress, I respect you Mr. President. I love these United States. I love our Freedom. Please figure something out.

Dear Mr. President ,
My husband is deployed on the USS Bataan LHD5. Though, I am aware that I signed up to support my husband and his military duties, but not for a deployment that was endless. Since my husbands ship left 3 months early you have yet to set a return date. He has now been gone for over 3 months and it’s harder and harder to go on. On top of the stress of the deployment ,you decided to down size the military and my husband is at risk of being forced out upon his
return. Please stand up, support the military and set a return date !!!!

Please stop the talking and stop the spending,
Is there not enough purity in the hearts of our leadership to make the decisions that are needed to change the ‘way things are done in Washington’?
Please stop the spending. Just say no and try some humility.
The system is badly broken and needs some ‘integrity’to do the job. I ask myself, are there any real leaders in our leadership.
The way I’m thinking now is I’d rather take a chance of thing ‘falling apart’, at least we could then begin to FIX IT.
Please stop the spending !!!!!!!

Dear President Obama,
I don;t see how the world can expect the idiots around you to solve the drbt problem they created in the first place. We need new intelligent people to accomplish that.
That is the first task.
Cutting old age benifits isnt the answer, they have paid for what they get, don’t do it.
Saving money can be accomplished by cutting politicians pay and letting them build their own 401k’s and paying for their own medical plan like everyone else.
Hope this helps,
And Oh ! by the way please end all the wars, that should save a lot also.

President Obama,
How could you do something so heartless as to put Social Security on the table. Millions of people depend on that money…money that they earned. Its wrong to take that money. Its stealing from the American people. Take money from Congress. They should not continue to receive a paycheck after they have left office. How much is spent on that? I think we need to clean house in all our government and start over. I voted for you Obama but I am beginning to regret that. You dont show any gumption at all. This country is disappointed in you!!!

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT, PRES. OBAMA – DON’T LET THE TEA PARTY AND GOP DO ANY MORE DAMAGE TO OUR COUNTRY! TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO AND BE SPECIFIC! YOU ARE OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF AND WE STILL LOVE YOU AND TRUST YOU I LIKE YOUR JOBS FOR VETS, NOW TELL US ABOUT THE PUBLIC SECTOR. ALSO, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE END THE WARS-PROTECT OUR BORDERS! THANKS AGAIN. MARY TESSELL

Dear President Obama – you need to reach out to the black community or they won’t vote at all! Unemployment is 20% in some areas of the cities for African Americans! Come on, President Obama put these poor people to work! Not that it’s your fault – I am addressing this to both congressional D’s and R’s.
PLEASE HELP! MARY

Dear Mr. President
I hope you really take the time to read this, My name is Tabitha I have to beauiful kids and My husband was

Dear President Obama,
Thank you for paying attention to all of us who are in the path of Hurricane Irene. I know you are in touch with FEMA all the time, and I know that you will do all that you can do provide us with the necessary assistance that we will need. Not only am I sure you will help keep us safe – you will for sure be able to create many jobs for people!
Thank you!
Mary T

Hello mr president. I have a question you may have no answer for. The home In detroit I lived in was damaged by fire 1/12/11. We are insured by Allstate and have not got any help in the form of living expenses or recovery of clothing an valuables is there any way to expedite the process so we can get back to a normal way of life. Much love to you an yours.

Dear Mr. President,
I personally invite you to come to boise, idaho and see the beautiful town. I would personally show you how beautiful this state and town is. I am a 31yr old unemployed man that is struggling. I have a beautiful 3yr old little girl and even though I am struggling to find a job after I was let go a year ago and working for the company for 11yrs I still maintain a positive attitude. My unemployment is running out in a couple of months and I have alot of resumes and applications in, but either I am over qualified or they already filled the position. I wish and wish that the airforce one would land here and I would greet you and be able to spend the day with you and sit down and talk and show you how beautiful this town really is!! As long as I have been alive I think one president has been to this state and I really dont think people really know how beautiful this town is and how great the people are!! I can only dream that in my lifetime I will every meet the strongest president we have had. I would love to sit and talk about things that I think would be great with the country and but I would also like to just know you. I know I would also for you to love to meet my daughter. She would be really excited to meet you. Well have a great day and I really hope that you read this.

Dear President Obama: Please remember – to stay strong for the people and please remember you cannot work with the Tea Party. Good luck, President Obama. I will say a prayer for you.

Dear Mr. President,
I have trouble reading small print, but I would like to say something, hopefully it is posted.
As you know the United States was established with rights for the people. One being the right to wordship the way a person wishes to. That is stated in the on our currency.
Those few people who want to take God out of people lives, have no right. Even thou they state that they do not believe in anything, they do. All people believe in something, even if only them self. That is part of being human. People believe in God, no matter what they might call him. The basic is that the larger amount of the people believe in One God. That he send down his only son and that is why we call Christmas, Christmas, for if you take Christ out of Christmas you have a mas, or a mess. He is the the who told us that it is better to give then receive.
I myself say “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” I also tell people”don’t to drink too much Sparketly Cider on New Year Eve”
For the greater amount of people, who believe in God and like you, PLEASE stop saying “Happy Holidays” and Start saying “Merry Christmas”. Never mine those few who say they do not believe in God. For you say that you are a Christian, now is the time to show it and prove the rest of the people who say that you are not, that you are.
Just put any of the non-believers in a fox hold in the battle field and see how fast they change their minds.
May the Great Father in Heaven guild you and yours and also keep you safe in the palm of his hand, safe and healthly.