(Written by: Brett Smith, Courtesy of the Warcry November 2011)
President Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America and in January of 2009, was one of the most eagerly awaited presidents of all time.
Obama spent the majority of his campaign critiquing and criticizing failed Bush policies and making empty promises that Americans soon found out were empty.
However, in 2008, citizens of America could not wait to see the “hope” and “change,” that he had promised throughout his fight for The White House.
The chants of “Yes we can,” had shifted to “Yes we did,” and it seemed as though America would finally recover from what many called “The George W. Bush recession.”
Since that time in 2009, President Obama has been nothing but a failure, and America cannot afford four more years of his crazy policies.
In 2008, the poverty rate in America was 13.2%, which were approximately 38.9 million people. As of 2010, just two years after Obama took office, the change he promised years before was finally fulfilled, but not in a positive way.
Poverty rose to 14.3% which is approximately 43.6 million people. It was in the great year of 2008, in which we elected the greatest president ever, and by “greatest” I am using an antonym. He truly ranks with Jimmy Carter as one of the worst presidents ever.
Nevertheless, in that year, the average time span for an individual to be unemployed was approximately 19.9 weeks. That number has now risen to about 40.3 weeks, doubling in simply 3 years.
While on the road to The White House, Obama constantly mentioned how, under President Bush’s 8 years in office, the family median income went down by about $2,000.
However, under President Obama, in just three years, median income has gone from $52,029 to about $49,445, a difference of $2,584. The longer Obama is in office, the better the Bush years are looking.
Another interesting fact about President Obama’s administration is that under it, in 2009, the average family healthcare plan cost $12,680. Since then, it has risen to $15,073.
Sure, some of that may have to do with inflation, but that never halted Obama’s criticism of President Bush. Also, the number of private sector jobs available in our country in 2009, 142,201,000, has shrunk to nearly 139,627,000 in August of 2011.
Inflation has gone from 0.03% in 2009, to 3.77% in August 2011, meaning the value of the dollar has decreased substantially.
Staying on the subject of inflation, one of Obama’s many campaign “promises,” was not to allow inflation above 2%. Well, we see how that is going, the same as the rest of his empty promises, unfulfilled.
President Obama is, as GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich likes to call him, “the food stamp president,” and that is a pretty fair title. Under Obama, the number of people who use food stamps has gone up from 31.9 million in 2009, to 45.2 million in 2011.
That is obviously not the only thing increasing. Gas prices have also gone up. In the month Obama was elected, gas was a mere $1.82 a gallon. Since then, that number has risen to $3.40 a gallon.
While on the campaign trail in 2007, then Senator Obama stated that “By the end of my first term in office, I will have cut the deficit in half.”
Would you be surprised to hear that the deficit has doubled since then? In 2008 it was $428 billion; it is now $1.28 trillion. Our national debt has gone from $10.6 trillion in 2009, to $14.7 trillion in 2011.
So, the only question that remains is, what will these numbers look like if we re-elect this man in 2012. Let us not find out.
There are many seniors…and juniors…and even some underclassmen that are old enough to vote.
Do so. Get this hypocritical, empty promising, tax hiking, debt raising, liberal out of office, and replace him with a Republican who can turn our country around and get America working again.
Excellent article. Maybe the future of our country IS in good hands with young people like this.
Ms. William you would agree to anything just to hear yourself.
Amen!!! Great job Brett. I did not vote for him the first time and WILL NOT vote for him this time. We need someone that can go in and clean house. Unfortunately because of all that Obama has done, it will take the new President 4 years just to straighten things out. The United States has lost all credibility as one of the strongest nations out there due to peoples lack of confidence in our leaders and President. But as strong as we are, given a good President and leaders, we will come back from this stronger!
I am a LIBERTARIAN voter because ALL other choices are the same. They are about THEIR MONEY and not WE THE PEOPLE!!! Study history and you will understand what is HAPPENING! Brett is seeing the affects and it is time for ALL of us to STOP SAYING THEY WILL FIX IT and REALIZE WE NEED TO GET OFF OUR CHAIRS and UNITE to fix AMERICA!!! Got anything MADE IN USA??? I do! MY CHILD!!!!!! red
Vote Ron Paul!
I guess all of the facts that were pointed out in the article would make sense if these numbers were not present before this administration took office. And as an adult with a credit score and deficit, it is easier to create one than it is to correct one. I did not here the comments on how the administration had to fight every decision of campaign with the opposing party rejecting every plan presented. I did not see the numbers on how this has been the most disrepected president in the history of this country. I did not hear the talks about what did work. When you focus on what works for you, you will always see the bad. When you choose a side before you write the article, it will always be bias. This article is an opinion like many comments after it. This is my opinion. Get all of the facts, present an article with both sides of the story and call it the future.
The more I read your comments, the more I ask myself, “Did you even read the article?”
you said “I did not here the comments on how the administration had to fight every decision of campaign with the opposing party rejecting every plan presented.”
He had his first 2 years in office to pass anything he could to deal with the “mess” he inherited, it was a philobuster proof congress! He did not have to fight anyone! The Republicans were upset by his proposals, but it did not matter, they were such a minority in congress, that it was irrelevant…
Also, the more I read your comments, the more I realize what an uneducated and ill-informed person you are…Do yourself a favor, and do some research…
And to further comment on what Obama “messed” up, it was this way before he took office or were any of you aware of that…….
He has had 3 years to fix it…
it is time for him, and you, to stop blaming Bush, grow up a little, and realise that he has had 3 YEARS!! No results. He even had a Democratic Majority in the House and Senate… He could have gotten something done.. and do not try to say otherwise. you must get your news from MSNBC… if you call that news…
He has had three years to “fix” what took more than three to create…… and in the process fight with the other parties on every decision he was working on. Tell me how that is productive to us as Americans. We someone wins, do we continue to fight during their tenure or should we pull together to work through some solutions. I am sorry that his magic wand has been broken and he was not able to “fix” what America (Republican, Democratic, and otherwise) broke. This is not a new concept and he truly does not have total power over anything. Anyone in that political arena is trained and following what is expected of them. With this being said, let us not make ignorant comments about what people are drinking because no matter what your preference drink is, it has very little to do with your intellect…..
Gas prices are not regulated by the government…..
Actually average gas price in that year was $3.08…..
Please state facts when you campaign for something. I am not for or against any of the politicians because they ALL make promises they don’t keep. If you don’t believe it, go back and listen to the campaign of the presidents before Obama. The only difference I see is the opposing party did not fight these presidents as hard on anything, yet the economy did not get better.
I’ll stick with Obama. I’ve been following the Republicans because this is my first year voting and I’d like to see both sides of the picture. However, I have not found any of the Republicans worth voting for, with the exception of Huntsman and he’ll never get the nomination. I’m not saying Obama is the best guy for the job, but he sure beats the RepubliCANTS that are running.
Part of the problem is people laying down and taking whatever the government gives and says. The Preamble to the Constitution says, “We the People of the United States” not we the government and I for one am tried of them lying and saying that they are going to one thing just to get into office and do something completely different. The writer of this article makes me see a brighter future. I agree that it was not good when Bush was in office but it has gotten a lot worse since Obama got in there and he is the one that did it! He is actually worse than Carter in my opinion.
One man cannot do it as you learned as well as I that no one person has that much power in our country. Please respond with facts instead of opinions. I doubt if you know much about the Carter administration as you are not old enough to. But let’s point out facts when stating the whys and why nots. Worse compared to…….. Things are about the same. No jobs, no improvements, and fighting against your own people…… Who is the blame for this? What all parties should have been doing is working together to improve not fighting to prove I can stop you from doing.
One does not have to be alive during a time period to know the said time period. Example in this case, Jimmy Carter, no I was not alive during his presidency, but I am not stupid, I can read and have read articles about him. Just because I was not alive during Hitler’s reign, does not mean that I can’t understand and comprehend that he was a very bad man. Your arguements are so void and faulty, I need not argue them further, they are stupid enough by themselves.
For all you obama lovers all I can say is keep drinking the Kool-Aid! It will happen soon enough you guys are going to get all you wish and your hearts desire! But ya’ll just remember one old dumb rednecks word when you are all behind a 12 foot fence with razor wire and or waiting in line for your little bowl of slop “boy I wish I would have educated myself a little better, got informed and decided to get involved in the political process and not listened to my Government controlled teachers and media personalities and accepted their propaganda!” Right wrong or in different I dont care for Newt or Romney either one but its a far dog gone cry from BARACK HUSSAIN OBAMA which is just a puppet in my little opinion for someone or some people very evil. Lets face it do you really think he is that smart himself????? We may not always get it right but this world is a much better place because of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and I will not say I am sorry to any brutal little fascist dictator anywhere! I am a Honey Badger and I dont give a S*^#!!!!!
Hey “heardcountyidiot”you have a very appropriate screen name!
This might be one of the most ridiculous things I have ever read and how this ended up on an “online newspaper” is beyond me. You obviously know nothing of politics and are so wrapped up in your media “numbers” that you can’t get your head around what is really going on. Obama has not done anything good or bad because HE CAN’T. Congress is split right now so no one can get anything accomplished. It doesn’t matter who is in the white house right now, things would be the same. I am white, in my mid twenties, and have lived in HC my whole life. But I refuse to hate this man just because he is black. Our type of economy goes through ups and downs. The price of gas has nothing to do with politics. This is completely ludicrous and nothing but straight propaganda. Mr. Smith depending on which magazines and news shows you are watching, your numbers can be flawed in completely different directions. Try again next time.
This was actually shared from the high school newspaper.The Heard Citizen welcomes all viewpoints including yours please feel free to submit a rebuttal article on this topic to editor@heardcitizen.com at any time.
First of all, it made it on a news site because A. it is completely accurate, B. it is an editorial, which, I feel that you do not understand, is an opinion article, C. It is simply my views, I am not asking you to share my views.
Secondly, what an idiotic statement.. “I refuse to hate this man just because he is black.” Never once in my artcile or in real life, have I met or heard of anyone asking others to hate another person, especially based on their skin color.
In an effort to make me sound stupid, you in turn made a fool of yourself. If you would not mind, I’d love to know the extent of your education…I assume it doesnt go much further than a High School Diploma…if that. You, sir, win the “Most ridiculous thing I have ever read,” award. Congrats!
Also, I clearly know more of politics than you. I have met not only Newt Gingrich twice but also Democratic National Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz. A powerful Republican and a powerful Democrat. Also, if you knew anything at all, you would know that Obama could have gotten many things done his first TWO years in office, when the congress was NOT spilt, and the MAJORITY of both the House AND Senate were Democrats, and philobuster proof, he could have gotten anything in the world passed. So, do not give me a speech on how I know nothing of politics, because chances are, I know more than you! Do some research before you make an off the wall claim…
Mr. Smith, I rank a lot higher in this community than you would think. Indeed, you did not mention skin color, you were not the only person I was referring to. In consensus, most of the people I have conversations with about Obama cannot get passed the fact that he is black. There is no way whatsoever that you cannot agree with this. Especially here in rural Georgia. I currently attend a university so your guesses to my educational standpoint are not correct. I was trying to get the point across to you that most of the things you were mentioning have nothing to do with the president; for instance, the price of gas. I do not feel Obama was done a great job, I also do not feel he has done a bad job. After many years of a flourishing economy (90′s), we were bound to take a fall. What made this fall much worse was the wars we entered while we were heading for a recession. Traditionally, while democrats are in office, there is less government spending. We had 8 years of President Bush, I don’t see how you can expect Obama to turn this around in only 4 years. A friend of mine, who is completely against Obama admitted the other day that Obama has done more for him than Bush ever did. And also, I have met several, several musicians . . . that doesn’t mean I will be playing at the Grammys are will pretend I know things. As a young individual that is obviously interested in politics, my advice to you is to keep an open mind. Bashing the current president in office is not helping anything.
Bashing our president will not help anything, true, but supporting him and keeping him office won’t either. And not to be critical, but I am not buying you being “high ranking’ in our community. Even if you are, what a small population you rank over. You should also take your own advice and be more open minded to the fact that I used accurate facts to back up my opinions.Stop being ignorant to the facts…
I would like to know who you are “WOW”…? Can you tell us?…
You contradicted yourself in the rebuttal. First, it was your opinion, then it was factual…. It can’t be both. You talk a lot of steam about what you have read but you missed a lot of key facts when it comes to an administration that accomplished nothing. What exactly did Bush accomplish during his tenure…….debt, gas prices rose, 9/11 disaster, Hurricane Katrina disaster…..the list can go on and on. No, you don’t have to grow up during a time period to read the biased facts of someone. I bet you can find just as many great acheivement articles on Jimmy Carter as well as negative…. You choose which ones you believe or read. Because of freedom of speech and press, you are allowed that right. Finish high school, read more than articles aimed to agree with your opinion and weigh out the facts. And how did you formulate your “opinion” that you know more politics than the person who responded? If you did, you would not assume one man can change an economy, country, or anything else that has been going down hill for over 15 years in four…… If you did, you would realize there is a due process to all changes in this country.
My name is Brett Smith, I comment as “Brett Smith,” and I am not ashamed of my opinions and views. If you or “WOW,” would like to share your name, I would be more than happy to meet with either, or both of you, to have a civil discussion about politics. You hiding behind your pseudonym and constantly arguing back and forth with me is clearly getting you no where. Chances are, you are a grown man, and fact is I am a teenager. If you have nothing better to do with your time than critique a teenagers article, how sad. I suggest you rather spend said time by giving attention to your spouse/ significant other, or doing community service, that way everybody wins. If you want the facts, re-read my article.
Do you think meeting a few politicians makes you more knowledgeable on the process? That is like saying I know all about television because I watch it all the time. They gave you their opinions not facts. No one has that much power to “get passed” what they want to in this country. A good course in American Government may help you with this.
I would like to know how you can attribute a natural disaster, a terrorist attack, and minuscule rises in gas prices in comparison to that of Obama? As for the television comment, I was not saying that because I have in fact met some of the country’s most powerful political figures I am authorized to speak on the matter, just that since I have it obvious shows my love of politics. I am also curious as to how you credit yourself to be so knowledgeable of politics, yet you simply cannot understand how Obama’s ideas are so ludicrous that he could not even get a majority of Congress to pass his laws, even though they were mostly Democratic.
Also, my editorial is an opinion, yes, but my opinions are based off of factual evidence, many of which i mentioned in my article. A literacy test may help you with your inability to comprehend what you read…
Yes, you will make a GREAT politician. Insult anyone who disagrees with you and stick to the “facts” that fit what you believe in. And, what are you basing your opinion that the president didn’t accomplish anything on. Your insults show your maturity level. Debate sensibly without the insult and then maybe you have a ground to stand on.
Just as your insults on me and my article show your maturity…it’s a two way street.
Point out my insults. You formulated an opinion yet when someone else does, you insult them. Very political. I am allowed to disagree with you. What is your point?
And I don’t have to defend my literacy level to you as you don’t comprehend what others are saying to you simply because you don’t agree. What did Bush do in these times of disaster to make it better? You mention gas prices originally so know what you are writing before you bash someone for commenting on it.
I comprehwnd what you are saying, but what you are saying makes absolutely no sense. And maybe you should know what you are commenting on and about before you actually comment.
And an opinion based on “facts” is still an opinion, sir.
SG these are facts not opinion!
Barack Hussein Obama is no fool. He is not incompetent. To the contrary, he is brilliant. He knows exactly what he’s doing. He is purposely overwhelming the U.S. Economy to create systemic failure, economic crisis and social chaos – Thereby destroying capitalism and our country from within.
Barack Hussien Obama was my college classmate.
( Columbia University, class of ’83).
He is a devout Muslim; do not be fooled. Look at his Czars… Anti-business. Anti-American. As Glenn Beck correctly predicted from day one, Barack Hussien Obama is following the plan of Cloward & Piven, two professors at Columbia University … They outlined a plan to socialize America by overwhelming the system with government spending and entitlement demands.
Add up the clues below. Taken individually they’re alarming. Taken as a whole, it is a brilliant, Machiavellian game plan to turn the United States into a socialist/Marxist state with a permanent majority that desperately needs government for survival… And can be counted on to always vote for even bigger government.
Why not? They have no responsibility to pay for it.
Universal health care! The health care bill had very little to do with health care. It had everything to do with unionizing millions of hospital and health care workers, As well as adding 15,000 to 20,000 new IRS agents (who will join government employee unions). Obama doesn’t care that giving free health care to 30 million Americans will add trillions to the national debt. What he does care about is that it cements the dependence of those 30 million voters to Democrats and big government. Who but a socialist revolutionary would pass this reckless spending bill in the middle of a depression?
Cap and trade! Like health care legislation having nothing to do with health care, cap and trade has nothing to do with global warming. It has everything to do with redistribution of income, government control of the economy and a criminal payoff to Obama’s biggest contributors. Those powerful and wealthy unions and contributors (like GE, which owns NBC, MSNBC and CNBC) can then be counted on to support everything Obama wants. They will kick-back hundreds of millions of dollars in contributions to Obama and the Democratic Party to keep them in power. The bonus is that all the new taxes on Americans with bigger cars, bigger homes and businesses helps Obama “spread the wealth around.”
Make Puerto Rico a state. Why? Who’s asking for a 51st state? Who’s asking for millions of new welfare recipients and government entitlement addicts in the middle of a depression? Certainly not American taxpayers! But this has been Barack Hussien Obama’s plan all along. His goal is to add two new Democrat senators, five Democrat congressmen and a million loyal Democratic voters who are dependent on big government.
(This will tip the balance of those living off the government to more than those who must pay for it; and we’re done for)
Legalize 12 million illegal Mexican immigrants. Just giving these 12 million potential new citizens free health care alone could overwhelm the system and bankrupt America . But it adds 12 million reliable new Democrat voters who can be counted on to support big government. Add another few trillion dollars in welfare, aid to dependent children, food stamps, free medical, education, tax credits for the poor, and eventually Social Security…
(see note above re: Puerto Rico)
Stimulus and bailouts. Where did all that money go? It went to Democrat contributors, organizations (ACORN), and unions — including billions of dollars to save or create jobs of government employees across the country. It went to save GM and Chrysler so that their employees could keep paying union dues. It went to AIG so that Goldman Sachs could be bailed out (after giving Obama almost $1 million in contributions). A staggering $125 billion went to teachers (thereby protecting their union dues). All those public employees will vote loyally Democrat to protect their bloated salaries and pensions that are bankrupting America … The country goes broke, future generations face a bleak future, but Obama, the Democrat Party, government, and the unions grow more powerful.
The ends justify the means. Raise taxes on small business owners, high-income earners, and job creators. Put the entire burden on only the top 20 percent of taxpayers, redistribute the income, punish success, and reward those who did nothing to deserve it (except vote for Obama). Reagan wanted to dramatically cut taxes in order to starve the government. Barack Obama wants to dramatically raise taxes to starve his political opposition.
With the acts outlined above, Barack Hussien Obama and his regime have created a vast and rapidly expanding constituency of voters dependent on big government; a vast privileged class of public employees who work for big government; and a government dedicated to destroying capitalism and installing themselves as socialist rulers by overwhelming the system.
Add it up and you’ve got the perfect Marxist scheme – all devised by my Columbia University college classmate Barack Hussien Obama using the Cloward and Piven Plan.
Last point: Think about what this designed ‘rule of the rabble’ will do to anyone successful and everyone receiving this is. What will your lives be like under communism? The time to fight this abomination is now.