Has anyone heard that senior citizens like myself will not be getting enough money because there want be a cost of living raise for next year?  Does Obama care that my 10-time cancer ridden wife may not have the things she needs next year?  Hell, no!  The ahole came up with the funds to pay for new cars for people who don't deserve them
, yet he doesn't care that he's going to drive the used car people out of business because one of the stipulations to those dealers were that the trade-ins not be sold!  That's a fact!  I know because one of my friends has had a successful dealership for years.  Who's going to feed his wife and kids after the Obama car deal drives him out of business.  Obama?  Helll no!  Obama is an ass! Pure and simple!  Enough said!

As far as Nam is concerned if the government had kept their nose out of it, we'ld have stomped their  asian butts!  Instead a bunch of good men died for nothing!

all that stuffs been predicted before obama previous presidents didnt do nothin about it. the whole US is a mess that one person cant fix in a day, week, or year. Im only speaking from wats realistic. Hes our president for 3 more years just let it go and pray for this countries people to seek more intelligence and discipline for future sake.
my 2 cents

---- btw.. congess runs america not obama.

From what I've heard on the health care issue, The so-called health reform is not going to be much at all.  I guess eveyone has forgotten that the Clintons tried to do health reform while they were in the White House.  It's a fact that there will be be no cost of living increase because the government and Obama claim the prices are going down!  Where at?  The price of gas just went up again down here.  It's also a fact that the "Obama Car Deal" is going to drive my friend and others like him out of business!  I'm no racist  He's just a sorry president period with NO experience!IOOB_583 wrote on 11/20/9 at 5:34am:

You are wasting your time Andy. When the racist thing gets throw out they know they have lost and cannot talk like adults anymore.

He wasn't even senator long enough to get any experience at government, let alone the presidency.  Let's just face it.  George Bush did such a sorry job that America was willing to take anyone.CornCakes1 wrote on 11/21/9 at 4:19pm:

Here is my 2 cents Obama sucks

[xXx]LIMES wrote on 12/07/9 at 2:26pm:



I've voted in every presidential election since 1967, so I have a right to express my opinion.  That Obama is the sorriest president I've seen in my lifetime!!!!

[xXx]andy wrote on 11/18/9 at 1:43pm:


The regular poor people who work and shit won't get a pay raise... I say you prob get as much money a year as these people do working their asses off and still having to do without.

Andy..let me ask you this do you have a job currently? If not, then you have nothing to complain about at the age of 63. There are tons of people in the country that still work until they are in their 70's. And don't come back and say I don't know what I am talking about. I see this shit everyday. My mom has throat cancer but I don't bring that up. Yes, shit is expensive but its all about surviving. If I had to cut out my internet, cable, and cell phones I would. If I had to drop out of college and get a second job I would. I know 60 year olds who still have factory jobs just for the simple fact they will have insurance. So, if your not getting a cost of living raise next year then you might as well start figuring out a budget and putting back. I'm done with this silly convo but think of it from a whole countries point of view not just yours and it will make a whole lot more sense.

And the money for the cars wasn't for assholes who didn't deserve it, they were trying to cut down emissions and to jump start the economy.

Wow....Andy you worked longer than me. Good job for you. That still isn't the point I am getting to. Obama is doing the best he can. He was given a shit postion and  has done pretty well so far.  And I am too young to understand the aspect of like??? That is complete nonsence. These days young kids have no respect for their "elders" because most old people are assholes. I show respect when it is needed to be shown.  And you may be right andy, you are older than me. But I don't care. Being old means nothing except for you have been through more shit. An "old soul" is better than just being old.  And there is a big difference between the two.  And I  didn't bring it up my mom for any pity or remorse, I brought it up to show you other people have shit going on also.  Its all about your willingness to survive. That is the main point. He is doing as good as he can. All the "people" need to do is survive until things get better. Woot Woot.

I feel the need to chime in. For those that remember me, hello For these new faces I see, welcome.

What everybody must realize is that not every problem this country is facing right now is Obama's fault. Nor is it necessarily because of former President Bush. A capitalist economy goes through what are called speculative bubbles, and truthfully, nobody has a concrete answer why. This economic downturn was arguably caused by a housing crisis perpetuated by buyers and sellers alike who KNEW they were riding a price increase that was rising far above the intrinsic value for these homes. Who is at fault? Nobody. Everybody. Why would anybody spend money on a good whose value is so unstable? It goes against common sense, yet it happened. And when the price market for these homes collapsed, it triggered the economic crisis we face now.

Point being you can't blame a single man for failing to fix problems he didn't create. It hasn't even been a year since he took office, yet he is the poorest President in our history? That is a fallacy. You can make substantial arguments that men like James Buchanan hold that title. Presidencies are judged in hindsight. If things get better in these tough times (whether or not you can credit liberal economic stimulation policies) many will sing Obama's praise come 2012. If they are no better, there is no guessing his approval.

As for there being no Cost of Living Adjustment for those drawing Social Security, it isn't because Obama doesn't want you to have it. By law, the CoL Adjustments only results in an increase when the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows an increase in the CPI for Urban Workers, and since there was no increase, there is no COLA. (Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or !!
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So really, my point is that it isn't Obama's fault things are tough. This has been a long time coming, and not every issue we face as citizens can be blamed on the head of the Executive branch. Legislators do more to effect your everyday lives than a President ever could. So, contact your representative if you want the COLA laws changed, because it certainly isn't Obama's fault the Social Security administration followed the law set forth by Congress.

jslickmac,

You are quite welcome! But, thank my Economics 570 instructor and the many Political Science instructors I've suffered through these past few years haha!

I by no means wish to project myself as an expert, I just hope to help people realize that these problems were brewing many many years ago, and you can't blame them on one person. Most times you can't blame them on a group of people either.

And I agree completely that this housing crisis was less a crisis and more a natural correction caused by a capitalist market. Many people love being true blooded American capitalists, but fail to realize that with capitalism comes these inevitable speculative bubbles which causes these minor (and major) depressions. Though the housing market collapse was catalyzed by irresponsible lending, many bubbles that led to economic decline happened in the absence of substantial government interference. Somebody with a huge background in human psychology as well as economics would be better at explaining ANY reason for that than any attempt I could make.

EDIT: I should note that with regards to the COLA and Social Security, it is very unfortunate that there is no adjustment. Thousands of Americans who have paid into the system will not receive enough money this year to stay afloat. I believe there was also a Medicare adjustment that negatively effected those who rely on this program for health care, and that coupled with the lack of a Cost of Living Adjustment will make things very very difficult for many. It is a sad situation.

My only point in referencing the fact that the Social Security Administration was only following the law as set forth by Congress was to show that setting this problem at the feet of the President is quite misguided. Though the proposed health care bill is 1,000 pages long (my estimate, it is a large number!) and I admit, I haven't read it cover to cover, the concept is very clear: The Obama administration thinks that single payer health care overseen by the government is the most efficient way to ensure proper medical care for the many thousands of Americans who do not have it. This includes those on Medicare whose Medicare coverage does not adequately cover their expenses.

Whether or not you agree with this approach, you must see that the proposed health care reform is a clear indication that he sees the problem with not only a failing Medicare system, but the problems that things such as the lack of a COLA only serve to perpetuate the problem. It is an attempt at helping YOU, the individual who has worked their whole life to pay into the Social Security system, and now that system is failing you. Whether or not you think it will work, or it is the best approach, it is evident (to me at least) that this is the President's attempt to address the very issue that you quarrel with him about.

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