Comments on: President Obama: Media Critic

By: james

james — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:45:57 +0000

Inspite of opposition from the “RRR” ( Rich, Republicans, and Racists) God has ordered the steps of our president. Everyone who works in a bank, a science lab, Military, School system, or a auto dealership, should be storming the White House in support of our President. Mr. Obama has made more positive accomplishments in two years than all of our passed 20 presidents.
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Re-engaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Re-engaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disaster.
Take care and God bless

By: moderate

moderate — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:34:52 +0000

jhw, were you alive and paying attention during the Reagan administration? The press spent most of those years implying Reagan was a crazy cowboy about to start WWIII and treating him like a crazy uncle. THe camera mighthave loved him, and he mayhave loved the camera, but the press were not fans. Trust me– I was an adult back then.

By: OMG

OMG — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:56:53 +0000

“They think that the free market can solve the problem”
That speaks volumes about where He’s coming from.
How about no government interference so that we can have back our system where businesses that are too expensive and poorly run go out of business or adapt?
No. Because they know that in millions of households there are folks sitting in their underwear watching TV all day who don’t want to work and therefore need the government to support their sorry ‘disadvantaged’ behinds.

By: yo

yo — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:09:53 +0000

There are very few reporters who have the command of facts and history to really engage in an in depth conversation on the issues.
Most in the media, nowadays are into the ‘gotcha’ questions, and simplistic ‘OMG, you changed your mind on an issue’, not even going to get into the fringe rants of both ‘left’ and ‘right’.
News today operates in an historical vacuum, no perspective to show how and why things happen in today’s world.

By: tchanta

tchanta — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:23:20 +0000

The media in this country is overpaid and lives in the bubble like the Wall Street and the Republican aristocrats. When somebody is paid 8 millions to read the news or 75K to speak at an event, you can’t expect him to feel the pain of ordinary people. It’s OK for him to repeat the slogans of the “Party of No”.
Obama should stay on the road and keep educating American people.

By: John Walsh

John Walsh — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:14:55 +0000

Suzie: Daddy, what does “prostrate” mean?
Daddy: It means to be stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission.
Suzie: Do you mean like the TV reporters act when president Obama talks?

By: sigh

sigh — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:10:52 +0000

I’d be happy just to see Obama’s college transcripts.

By: tjp612

tjp612 — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:10:22 +0000

MARIO,
“Posted by: tjp612 | May 14, 2009 3:56:22 PM
IF ELECTED IN 2006, THE DEMS DIDN’T TAKE THEIR SEATS UNTIL JAN 2007, PLS STOP TWISTING THE TRUTH MY GOODNESS U ARE NTO GOOD AT IT,”
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So, you would rather argue about the timing of “when” the Dems actually took over power (when in reality there is no difference between November and January given little/no legislation takes place after the elections and prior to swearing in)?
I could see why you would – After all, you surely cannot defend Obama’s plans to DOUBLE the NATIONAL DEBT of ALL 43 administrations prior to his arrival within 5 years and DOUBLE AGAIN WITHIN 10 YEARS.

By: tjp612

tjp612 — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:04:08 +0000

jhw,
“tjp612:”Mr. Obama has received not only MORE PRESS but also BETTER PRESS than his immediate predecessors.”
Cute how you conveniently omit Reagan, who the cameras loved and who also had a penchant for prime time press conferences.
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I did not “conveniently” omit Reagan, the study conducted by James Madison University did not include Reagan.

By: MARIO

MARIO — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:55:51 +0000

Posted by: tjp612 | May 14, 2009 3:56:22 PM
IF ELECTED IN 2006, THE DEMS DIDN’T TAKE THEIR SEATS UNTIL JAN 2007, PLS STOP TWISTING THE TRUTH MY GOODNESS U ARE NTO GOOD AT IT,
ADDITIONALLY, THE MAJORITY THE DEMS NOW HAVE IS FORM THE COMBINATION OF 2006 ELECTIONS AND 2008 ELECTIONS GET IS. SO NO THE RNC DID LOOSE ITS OVERPOWERING MAJORITY IN 2006 ELECTIONS, BUT THEY STILL HAVE THE PRESIDENT AND OVERALL POWER IN HOUSE N SENATE.