No. It would appear that he has continued to campaign after winning the election. It would be nice if he would start to be the President (and do what is best for our free Nation IE keep us safe and free) 100% of the time instead of thinking about his posturing. And what is with all the zars? Who are they and what is there background. This admin scares me. Democrat or Republican makes no difference they are both the same. Since the Republicans have gotten so left leaning...What is the difference? Both seem to want Big Government which in my opinion needs to be smaller not bigger. Iris

After reading the postings (not opinions, but the disparagement on all sides as evidence) here - can anyone tell us how we been brought together ....? Change.....change....change.....change of fools (Aretha Franklin).

After reading comments here (not opinions, but with the disparagement as evidence) can anyone say we have been brought together. Change.....change....change.....change of fools (Aretha Franklin). Campaign slogan sold to America.

I'm really tired of the "OMG Obama bowed down to a middle eastern guy!!!11" speeches. That's how they greet each other there. Get over it. Not everyone in the world gives hand shakes and high fives. I was in a class about Indian culture over the summer, and we bowed to our professor. I wasn't bowing to him as an idol. It was the Indian "namaste," their greeting and sign of respect. I certainly appreciate the fact that our president knows how to show respect to other world leaders, even if he isn't perfect.

Get overt the open ended campaign slogans. McCain's Slogan was "country first" if he was president right now I doubt people would be holding him to his campaign slogans. Lets try looking at the facts. Many things have turned around, USA world Standing, most major economic indicators, many things have stayed sh*tty, war, unemployment, gov, waste, big corporate lobby etc.. but then again the guy hasn't been in office very long and he had 8 years of garbage to sift through. Maybe only a fool would focus on campaign slogans NonFool?

After reading comments here (not opinions, but with the disparagement as evidence) can anyone say we have been brought together. Change.....change....change.....change of fools (Aretha Franklin). Campaign slogan sold to America.

Beautiful dream and ugly reality do not match, always.

So, do not expect him to honor most (let alone all) the blank checks signed when he was apparently drowned by the sweet dream of change.

Anyway, the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment -- that is life.

DrewCaeng - My question was "After reading comments here (regardless of opinions, but with the disparagement as evidence) can anyone say we have been brought together" .... can you ??? This was a big selling point with people I knew who supported Obama. We're divided as ever.

We need new leadership, some one thats into health care reform not cash for clunkers

Has Obama being keeping his promises?
Not all and not yet. In 365 days in office he has merely paddle enough to barely keep the economy afloat...still in the process.... but what is holding him back?
The answer was given by sarinabgood in a post below: one thing he hasnt accomplished is uniting both parties for a common goal.
Let me point the obvious.... it cannot be achieved with only one side willing to unite or conveniently choosing to unite when the press is around.
Our society has chosen to basicaly take sides and blindly follow the leader instead of uniting and arguing for what's worth arguing and fighting for and leaving the rest behind.
We have chosen to talk but not walk the talk.
It most be frustarating for any administration, to listen to whining and complaining all day long but at the time to cast the vote which truly benefits the american people...at the time to take actions... crickets, crickets...you can hear the silence....
Shame on each and everyone of us who has such a big mouth....but in reality don't do the walk.
We all knew, as soon as we were shaken by the Wall street debacle, that the road ahead was not going to be easy....understood. But a US divided is a weak US... and unfortunately that's were we stand right now.
You want the perfect example? Read some postings below where they try to point out who did this and who did that and who's to blame...yea yea the blame game.

Factsearcher - (good idea for people to search out the facts). How can we unite with issues if we disagree with the proposed solutions. Obama can't unite his own party e.g. Blue Dogs. I'v heard Blue Dogs criticized by Air America & other Dems. These Blues represent mostly the desires/opinions of their voters (as it should be in representative gov't).

It appears the health care package has a chance with the House - despite much of congress not having even read what's in the nearly 2000 page monster. As it has been repeatedly pointed out, it is disturbing that waste, fraud and incompetence haven't been remotely addressed. Also, if the bill is passed, Obama's desire to have government single-payer insurance will eventually come to fruition. People should fear single payer for many reasons, including government control. Also, France and Canada are in trouble with it, with Canada trying to get insurers back into the system. When the insurers here are phased out through attrition, Obama will both have his way and won't have to take the blame for the insurance companies demise. Obama's claim that you can keep the insurance you have is correct for the moment, which is all he needs to get it passed. However everyone will eventually be phased into the government plan, which will naturally put the insurers out of business. If the insurers aren't there, you can't "keep what you have", but once again that won't matter once the bill is passed.

And by the way, Obama and some leading democrats have stated their position on single payer and how they plan to get there all along:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAyan1fXCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3BS4C9el98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7wTDK-LwqE&feature=related

I believe our greatest asset as a nation is to pray for those in authority. I beleive the President is doing the best he can. Whether that is the best to be done is another question. But if the heart of the king is in the hands of the Lord we have a responsiblilty to Pray for Wisdon Knowledge and Revelation so God can direct his path. The Spite between liberals and conservatives alike is simply ridiculous every one enjoys pointing the finger it seems. We are dealing with people, individuals, GOds Children and somewhow I believe we have lost site of that. I ask that everyone seriously examine themselves and do everything within there scope of influence to make this Country and their Community a safehaven of hope and prosperity. Never neglect the facts but strive to make the truth prevelant and evident in this country. Lets do our part and this country will indeed be restored!!!!! The Truth of God's Word through Christ will set this country Free, Again!!!!! To all God Bless!!!

Good idea to respect others, work and hope for a better world. However not all of us are religious, so putting faith in God may not get us there (Church/State must remain separate). Thanks for you blessing, though.

THE CODE OF 2009
This is the best thing to do not only for the US President of 2009, but also for the American Nation - CODE OF 2009 - :
"OH, YOU SAY THANKS."
** Can you decode it? Let go !
** We will decode it on next week.
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