A majority of Americans say Obama’s presidency is a ‘failure’

Floridatexan wrote:

"...Now, we shouldn't read too much into these numbers. The question is a binary one, in which people are asked to choose between "success" or "failure," with no third option offered (though people were allowed to volunteer one). If the question was "failure or not" rather than "failure or success," you'd likely see fewer people choosing the f-word..."

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

gatorfan wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

Pretty sad isn't it? Where in a country with the saying anyone can grow up to be President a candidacy is hijacked by corporate donors and big party influence.

I don't see a worthwhile candidate in either major party.

Wordslinger wrote:

gatorfan wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

Pretty sad isn't it? Where in a country with the saying anyone can grow up to be President a candidacy is hijacked by corporate donors and big party influence.

I don't see a worthwhile candidate in either major party.

I agree.  However, if Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren decide to run, they'll have my vote.  Anyone out there you like?

gatorfan wrote:

Not so far, hopefully someone will come along so I don't have to vote against someone instead of for someone like the last two elections.

Sal wrote:

gatorfan wrote:

Not so far, hopefully someone will come along so I don't have to vote against someone instead of for someone like the last two elections.

You're off the coal whore?

Good fer you!

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

That is a lie.  Where is your Nazi train signature?

Floridatexan wrote:
Just another in a long list of hit pieces...because elections are coming up fast. The author even added a weasel clause...weak journalism...and biased political propaganda.

PACEDOG#1 wrote:by Floridatexan Today at 6:08 pm

Just another in a long list of hit pieces...because elections are coming up fast. The author even added a weasel clause...weak journalism...and biased political propaganda.

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PACEDOG#1 wrote:Your opinion is always invalid.

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

That is a lie.  Where is your Nazi train signature?

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:To judge Obama's effectiveness, one has to ask the following questions:  Is the economy markedly improved?  Has the gap between the ultra rich and the rest of us narrowed or expanded?  Have limitations to tax evasion by bloodsucking corporations been enacted and enforced?  Has any improvement or change been effected to immigration?  Are we less threatened by Islamic terrorism today, or more threatened?  Has anything effective been done to confront global warming?  Are minority/white relations improved?  Are we more or less likely to confront global nuclear warfare?

The answer to most of those questions is "no."

On the other hand, to the average American -- including republicans -- the republican candidates put forward thus far have offered zero solutions.

Reality.

That is a lie.  Where is your Nazi train signature?

No, you're the one who's lying.  Cutting off healthcare, social security, getting rid of the minimum wage, and stopping welfare while dramatically cutting taxes for huge bloodsucking corporations amount to ZERO solutions.  And my signature is Screw Amerika Inc.  Your signature involves a train and swastika.  

Considering the fact my father's family was exterminated by Hitler's forces in the Ukraine, why would anyone believe I'm pro Nazi, the way you are?