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1. Saved the collapse of the American automotive industry by making GM restructure before bailing them out, and putting incentive money to help the industry
Congrats he did a common sense thing and didn't let millions lose their jobs. How the hell is this doing a good job. I could give a six year old this and they would do it as well.
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2. Shifted the focus of the war from Iraq to Afghanistan, and putting the emphasis on reducing terrorism where it should have been all along
Funny how he said we would leave August 2010. Focus hasn't shifted.
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3. Relaxed Anti-American tensions throughout the world
Give me an example.
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4. Signed order to close the prisoner “torture camp” at Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo is still open, one more promise he did not keep. Why? Because he realized there are people there who are criminals.
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5. Has made the environment a national priority, and a primary source for job creation
Once again, give me an example for both of these statements.
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6. Has made education a national priority by putting emphasis and money behind new ideas like charter schools, but speaking directly to school children in telling them they have to do their part.
Don't know where you live, but California schools are definitely not getting any better. This is nothing new.
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7. Won the Nobel Peace Prize
This again... really? He won it after being in office for a year. Why? "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" This is a ridiculous reason. One year in office.
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8. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
I hate this. This stimulus was poorly designed and designated to expand government jobs only. You will tell me it helped, I will say yes, but it could have done much more. There is a reason no one ever celebrates the stimulus.
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9. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
I swear you are just listing everything aren't you. How does this help us as a nation in anyway? Great more diversity, who the hell cares. I just want someone in charge who will get the job done, regardless of his/her skin color, religion, etc...
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10. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
This was already in progress. It was just further increased.
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11. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
Once again, congrats he authorizes something for veterans. How does this help us as a whole, it does not. It is great, but it has no large impact.
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12. Renewed dialogue with NATO and other allies and partners on strategic issues.
Okay, I will say good job for him.
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13. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force… this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
Yes, because we were not researching military technology before he came to office.
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14. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
Once again, good job. May I have your source by the way?
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15. “Cash for clunkers” program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulates auto sales
A decent program, started early on.
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16. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
You already mentioned focusing attention on Afghanistan.
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17. Closed offshore tax safe havens
He's closed many, but there are still many loopholes.
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18. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
You have now mentioned focusing on Afghanistan 3 times.
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19. Ended media “blackout” on war casualties; reporting full information
LOL you actually believe this. There is definitely events and casualties still hidden.
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20. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
Okay.
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21. . Ended media blackout on war casualties and the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB.
Literally, almost a copy of #19
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22. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
The government still has an almost $4 trillion budget. There is a lot to cut.
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23. Ended previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
This is debatable. Also, millions? Let's do the math on that one. Let's say 500 mill. Thats .05% of the budget spent.
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24. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
Give me an example of this being beneficiary.
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25. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created 2.1 million jobs (as of 12/31/09).
You just mentioned the stimulus again. This is overall your fourth repeat.
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26. Ended previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
I'll say good job
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27. Ended previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
Another repeat. You have repeated yourself 5 times now.
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28. Ended previous policy on torture; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
Repeat of Guantanamo Bay, which is still operational.
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29. . Launched Recovery.gov to track spending from the Recovery Act, an unprecedented step to provide transparency and accountability through technology.
Way to take accountability. Didn't think this actually should be thanked.
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30. Ended previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
Yes this should have been dealt with a while ago. People still should have been aware though.
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31. Ended previous “stop-loss” policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
Yes they will return. But as long as your contract is active they can bring you back.
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32. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
This would be a example of him "going green"
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33. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
Because making them efficient yourself is too difficult.
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34. Established a new cyber security office
All honesty never heard of this. I will take a shot and say he signed it, but didn't propose it.
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77. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
Cannot be stated "positive" as this is opinionated.
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78. . Helped reverse a downward spiral of the stock market. On January 19, 2009, the last day of President Bush’s presidency, the Dow closed at 8,218.22. In February 2010, the Dow closed at 10,309.24
Are you serious? If you look at the stock market he extended the downfall. He damaged banking and scared the hell out of the private sector. Don't even try to give him credit for this.
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80. Restarted the nuclear non-proliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
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82. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
So I should thank him for not using tax payer money to refurbish the White House.
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83. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
The other parts of the world please.
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84. Unveiled a program on Earth Day 2009 to develop the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents. These regulations will enable, for the first time ever, the nation to tap into our ocean’s vast sustainable resources to generate clean energy in an environmentally sound and safe manner.
Water does not generate enough energy. Wind produces a descent amount. This is nothing but a political move.
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85. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
This does not help our nation. These programs have been in play for a long time. In fact, there are numerous amounts of them out currently.
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86. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
No idea what you are trying to say.
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87. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
Once again ancient. My mother is an accountant. This has been in play for a very long time.
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88. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
Nothing to do with him... in the least.
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89. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
I'm guessing your speaking of E-Cigs, and this had nothing to do with him.
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90. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date.
Stop mentioning the same things over and over to make it look like there are more reasons please.
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91. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
1.4 billion is equal to 0.1% cut, and the cut if in our military defense budget.
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92. 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
This is very old.
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93. The “secret detention” facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
Because there are definitely not more that aren't being closed.
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94. US financial and banking rescue plan
He only almost crashed the banks in the process. The banks had to reform and then were forced to declare bankruptcy under certain conditions.
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95. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
What does the Navy have to do with Obama?
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96. . Signed the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act to stop fraud and wasteful spending in the defense procurement and contracting system.
Yes he signed a bill someone else put in front of him.
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97. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
Yes, but you did not state how this was beneficiary. This means nothing without something positive coming from it. Otherwise I could say, "He visited the least" and it be also good.
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98. Improved relations with Iran
Funny I thought that the leader saying if anything happens to the nuclear facilities the US will face a war "without boundaries" was a bad thing.
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99. Improved U.S. policy on climate change
You said this already as well.
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100. Set timetable for exiting Iraq (already started removing troops)
Give me a break. He originally said 2010. You already said this.
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101. Improved relations with Russia
Once again, without an example any point is useless.
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102. Improved relations with the Islamic World
Once again, how so? If you are referring to us taking part in revolutions time will tell on that one.
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104. Economic stimulus plan has created jobs. (Unemployment rate decreasing)
You have now mentioned the stimulus 3 times. Congrats if I gave 787 billion out I better see some result. It could have been built much better. The US population is around 308 mill. I could give 31 million people, 24 million each. You think this was setup so well now?
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106. Saved Wall Street
Once again, ARE YOU KIDDING ME. He did anything but. They tried to reform the private sector. He disliked the private sector.
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108. HEALTHCARE REFORM
Obamacare is terrible and inefficient. We cannot afford it and it goes against basic rights. More than 50% of the US did not want this bill to pass.
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Would you like to see a birth certificate to?
Ignorant shit.
Would like to thank you for this flame. After all, in a debate why would you provide info, or hear other opinions. Instead, let's group everyone together. BTW the birth certificate incident was ridiculous.