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[fishbones]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Fishbones, I see your point I guess...

No deflection intended. I just wanted to see what people thought he would have done different. No reviosionist history here. But.. 'F!' D-! 'F'... just thinking outload what the other 'student' would have done differently...

RIJ: good points.
What was McCain's take on the Bush Bailout money? (NOT being critical of bush, I just can't remember!!) with the congress he would have been dealt, it would have been interesting to see what path he went down.

And yes, he has a history of being bi-partisan, but I'm unsure how successful he would have been passing legislation in this congress

RIROCKHOUND, I would give him a D. My grade is based on him inheriting huge problems and facing an uphill battle on many fronts. D may seem low, but I look at where the country is now as compared to where it was when he took over. If I was basing my grade only on accomplishments vs. what he said he was going to accomplish, he'd get an F. He made lots of promises and has not delivered much of anything. He has increased the size of the goverment while unemployment has gone up. His stimulus plan has not revived or even helped the economy. Transparency? What a joke. His Cash for Clunkers program, well let's just say it sucked. Don't even get me started on the Health Care clusterfunk. He's like a kid that has a bunch of puzzles or art projects and just goes from one to the next wthout competing anything because he has a short attention span. Also, I believe it's time for him to take responsibility. The blaming the last administration is getting real old.

[RIJIMMY]

A few thoughts - McCain would have reigned in spending. I know its a topic many disagree on, but I would have rather had a 800B tax cut than an 800B stimulus bill. Put the money in people's pockets, not the governments.
- Terrorists on trial - I dont think McCain would have provided foreign terrorists with the rights of US Citizens.
- McCain did have a proven history of bipartisan poolitics (most I didnt agree with) that may hace led to more unity in the country and potentially more progress. its a leap but I dont think Obama has united this country or congress at all.

[RIJIMMY]

although I am against most of Obama's agenda. I was hopeful that he would introduce some energy and youthfulness to our government, some new, out of the box ideas. So far, he has not done one single thing. And thats no ones fault but his own.

and I keep hearing what a great job Michelle is doing, ranking high in the polls, what the hell has she done? Anything??????

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

although I am against most of Obama's agenda. I was hopeful that he would introduce some energy and youthfulness to our government, some new, out of the box ideas. So far, he has not done one single thing. And thats no ones fault but his own.

What, bringing back Ben B isn;t out of the box???

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

and I keep hearing what a great job Michelle is doing, ranking high in the polls, what the hell has she done? Anything??????

she keeps him relaxed ???