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UPDATE: President Obama Visits Madison
UPDATE: The Dane Co. Sheriff's Office releases its estimated overtime cost for President Barack Obama's visit to Wright Middle School.
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Posted by: PlaneFan
Location: MATC Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Yes it was a C5 Galaxy, I saw it land yesterday, it was quite a sight seeing the 2nd largest airplane in the world land. Got to see AF1 take off today from hill on west side of airport today very good view of plane. Got some nice up close shots of the take off. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: James
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 05:08 PM
I'm very proud Obama came to Madison. What a honor and exciting day. And for all the comments from the nay sayers?? Please think a bit before you speak. You sound like fools. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 4, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I noticed that many of the people who posted anti-Obama comments can't spell... that says something [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:48 PM
It should be easy to clean up 8 years of mistakes in one year. Come Mr. President, you're just not trying. Let's pick it up a little. Hail to the Chief! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: SP
on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Idon't usually post comments, but this is rediculous. How can there be anything negative about the PRESIDENT of our counrty (wether you as adults support him) talking with children about how improtant school is. For once love you children and your country more than your ego. Yes, we are a free county, many men and women die protecting your right to say what you want, but this is the president. I absolutely did not supprot GW's policies, but when he was in the area that I lived I sat along the path of the motorcad for hours so my daughter could see the PRESIDENT. How great for those children to experience this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Beloit
on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Why should I respect the Position when NObama doesn't care about anybody but HIMSELF? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:57 PM
To Curious... They transport the limo's along with other support vehicles, equipment, etc. on a separate military transport aircraft. I believe it might be a C5 Galaxy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: DeForest
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:38 PM
"J" - I totally agree with you. It's a shame that people in society don't even respect the President of the United States anymore. Do I agree with everything he has done so far as President? No, but I still respect him for the position he holds. I would NEVER want his job. People expect way too much of Obama. One man is not going to change the world - it takes all of us to work for change, especially at the local level and congressional level of government. It truly is an honor that he visited Madison and gave hope to school kids that don't have a lot of positives in their lives. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Curious
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Do they carry the presidential limos aboard Air Force one as well? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sue
Location: Sun Prairie
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:03 PM
All this negativitiy?It is the President of the USA and the Kids were all so excited to see him. I think it is a Great thing and a really cool experience for them, so how can you people be so negative? What would it be like for just one day if everyone could think Positive once? Wouldn't that be a nice? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nicole
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:57 PM
J....I totally agree! Dawn in Beloit...give me a break, what does it matter if he's only HALF black, half white or whatever. Ignorant people like youself are the reason why change isn't occuring fast enough in this country. Like you so eloquently illustrated with your posts (sense the sarcism), education is a HUGE issue and it is an honor to have Pres. Obama speak at our schools. I don't recall Bush doing anything to improve the condition of our education system and from the many posts, education reform is desperately needed!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: frank
Location: madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:29 PM
the blaming bush thing is getting out of hand...when you going to start blaming obama...cause you know hes not going to do anything cept put us more in debt but ppl dont realize it cause hes better than bush rite [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Beloit
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:22 PM
To This is Absurd. No, Not everyone is an obama supporter. That does NOT mean it has anything to do with his color. He's not God for crying out loud. BTW, he's only HALF black. His mom was white. Although, NObama seems to forget he is half white. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: brad
Location: monroe
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:16 PM
this is absurd........why do you have to bring the race card in...even if it was bush coming i still would think its a big deal....and you say bush did nothing...i ask you what has obama done?....answer is nothing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:10 PM
sorry i dont hail to anyone...and i dont call him a leader yet...he hasnt done anything [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Proud American
on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:46 PM
The Leader of the greatest country in the world is coming to Madison, Wi. It's a proud day at Wright Middle School. Hail to the Chief. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:14 PM
why should we be proud that the president is coming to madison...its not that big of a deal... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: This is absurd
on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:14 PM
All of you posting negative comments aobut president Obama, I am sure you would all feel differently if he was white, but what because he is half black he gets no respect at all. Change is hard at least pres.Obama is trying and he can not get any credit or a chance, what did Clinton do in office...get his freak on the the office...what did Bush do nothing...and yet so many more people bash pres.Obama. Don't complain if you can't make a change. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:00 PM
wow, no matter what your political persuasion is, this is the President. Apparently many people forget that it is an honor to have them visit the city. Yes there is cost, but what an honor to have him here. My parents at least taught me to respect that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Awesome to have him here. Welcome Mr. President. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Estelle
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:51 AM
How exciting for everyone at JCW Middle School to meet the President and how wonderful for him to meet all of you. ENJOY!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Presidentofme
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Did I miss where it says Im not patriotic because I dont stand behing our legally chosen president?! I didnt realize that was a qualification for patriotism. Excuse me for questioning authority, excuse for me waiting to give my respect to someone until they earn it. Just because he was elected the president doesnt make him God, or a hero. It makes him a man just like you or I. A man with faults, and man who puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you. Start looking at him as an equal instead some some savior. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: obama
Location: bin laden
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM
This is a joke. Why would you not open it up to the public. Are you afraid of the tough questions that would be asked? You would think you would want as many people there for the photo opportunity. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Beloit
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Why is he going to a school with mostly minority students? He has done nothing for this country. Also, he won the Nobel Peace Prize? Good grief. Never thought I'd say this but, I miss George W. Bush!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Beloit
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:11 AM
This is pathetic. I heard someone was out at the airport picking weeds out of the cracks in the runway. What a joke. Who cares. A year ago today the people of this country made a big mistake. I DID NOT vote for this idiot. I hope he's only a one term deal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jane
Location: Cottage Grove
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I don't get it, he is the president of the United States and he is coming to Madison. Regardless of your preference on how and what he does, you should be proud that he selected Madison to come to visit one of our schools. This country is so caught up in right wing and left wing that they forget about what it is to have the President visit your city. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: B
Location: Madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:46 AM
I'm a parent thrilled that a historically important political person will be stopping by. Regardless of our personal opinions of previous and/or current administrations, the encouragement of our children to pay attention to and one day participate in political processes is paramount to our future health and wellness. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: aaron
Location: madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:27 AM
obama is overrated...wait till his term is up and he did nothing cept for put us more in debt then we already were [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: george
Location: madison
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:22 AM
who care about this seriously...dont have anything better to write about... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:02 AM
I can't believe how so many people are continuing to push the division in our country instead of standing behind our legally chosen representative. Shame on you for even thhinking of yourselves as patriotic in any respect. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: GWBush
Location: Texas
on Nov 4, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Who is going to pay for all of the cost associated with this blow hard phony coming to Madison? Does tricky Jim have enough budget problems. Oh that is right Obama is announce that he is appointing Doyle as the director of Education and saving Wisconsin from his stupidity [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:30 AM
This is nothing more than a photo opportunity for Osama. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Fed Up
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:33 AM
This comment thread is exactly why I try to stay out of politics as much as possible. Both sides are blind to each other; few if any in this thread (and beyond this website), look at the overall, big picture. Instead, they focus solely on finger pointing and name calling. So many people here and elsewhere need to grow-up...I've seen spoiled 2 year-olds play nicer. How about we work on some real solutions to TODAY's problems instead of bickering back and forth? If people used half the energy they use to find fault with the other party, we might not be in as big of a mess right now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: r
Location: madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:33 PM
I am so excited that Wright was chosen as the school for Obama to visit. Congratulations!! As for the substitute teacher...perhaps you should look into other work since it doesn't seem like you relate well to children! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thomas
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Will there be a way to possibly catch a glimpse of him if standing outside of this school? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Christina you are so wrong for blaming bush on everything like 911, it all goes back to CLINTON he had warning signs and chose to ignore them and push them under the table for the next guy to deal with. So in Essence Clinton is the one who caused the most damage to this countrey(9/11 opening the borders for the illegals etc) and bush just got stck tryin to clean his mess. So if you have to blame anyone blame CLINTON and NOT Bush, And i have personally to see yet Obama do anything besides overspend and shoot his big mouth off [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:20 PM
I'm sure I speak for everyone at JCW when I say that it is an honor to be selected for President Obabma's visit to Madison. Quite frankly, I believe that anyone over the age of 14 that posts negative things on this blog needs to find something better to do with their time. Maybe a job? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:05 PM
to lsoer/loser, maybe there is good reason you are a substitute teacher [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Christine Johnson
Location: Racine,WI
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:03 PM
I am so glad you let the students set their own agenda and concentrated on them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Glad to see he's visiting. I think the only time G.W. visited here was to campaign for his re-election. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: L
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Congratulations Wright Middle School! How exciting! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Christina
Location: Burbs
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:30 PM
How fast you Bush lovers all forget ! Bush was sitting in a school reading while we were attacked on 9/11. Bush is a disgrace to our country ! The fact that you still stand by him shows how brainwashed the right is ! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kevin
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Why is this not open to the public? Is OBAMA afraid of some tough questions!!! Not opening it to the public is like playing poker after putting aces in your hand [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ken
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:26 PM
I didn't know I was voting for Socializm last November. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Anon @ 05:58, when comments are made that a single president caused this mess, we attribute powers to a to the president beyond what is allowed by the constitution. You say Bush caused all this. While I don't like Bush, he did not cause this; only a king or congress has that power. Some say Obama will fix it, but he can't; only a king or congress has that power. So when I read people write of a president causing something, or being able to fix something, it strikes me as if we're giving them far too much power. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Student at Wright
Location: Wright
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:03 AM
We are all very excited that we were chosen by the White House. We cant wait, and we all are behaving are best. Its been dificult to have so many changes at school, but it is President Obama and we understand that. As for the subs, they dont teach us they just babysit us. A few bad students should not represent us all. We should all do our best. I dont think a sub should be saying bad things anywhere because you never know who might find it so what a great example you were. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: The Wonderful Students of James C Wright
Location: JCW
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:01 AM
You all should be ashamed for talking about James. C. Wright like that. We give everyone respect. If you don't do a good job, we know it. So thanks for the concern, but as long as we know who we are and what we do, you can't influence us. So you all need to show us a little respect. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Democrat
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Why does he need to waste the gas!!! Seems like he turned into a George W. since election... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Madison
on Nov 3, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Adam at 6:22, I cant agree with you more, every since he has taken his seat this country has gotten worse instead of better, and Isoer you are right on what you say also, and lets be real here shall we? We all know why he picked Wright School for his so called visit, if people dont know they need to open their eyes [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Racine WI.
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:33 PM
I feel like we should have this chance to meet with President Obama .We should be allow to ask him at least one question this might be our only chance to speaker with him. no one is promise tomorrow.I feel that he should at least stop and speaker with people that wait on the outside. May God bless our President Barrack Obama and the United State of America. One more thing Mr. President let god lead you and everything will be alright. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lsoer
Location: madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:39 PM
I just hope those kids at Wright behave! I have been a sub over there and everyone including the regulars treat their guests like dirt...and the kids get away with swearing and screaming at you and all the way down the hall and the parents act the same way. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Adam
Location: Madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:22 PM
It is funny that Obama is talking at a public school and is closing it to the public. Though I do understand that he and his cronies don't want the school to sound like Lambeau when Brett walked out in purple, in case you missed it is was filled with the sound of booing! That would be bad PR! As to those who blame Bush, perhaps you should study up on American Politics, the president has very little power, he has to go through congress (the same congress who approved wars in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 when it was popular then turned their back on our soldiers when it became unpopular to be for the war that they approved). What does that mean for Obama, he can't go around making promises about ending the wars, closing gitmo, and turning the economy around. I think that the speech should have been better planned and made available to the public, let him see what the true public thinks of him and hear our concerns! Whats the harm in that? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: Sun Prairie
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Anon 4:20 I don't know where you got the idea of treating someone like a king, but I have great respect for this President and it's a shame some people lost the American Spirit because of a bad experience. So, it's not just money that Bush had a part in ruining it's our Amerian respect for a President because of Bush's failures. Sorry you don't like Obama and that's your choice, but once again if you look at the voting results there's a lot more people who do like Obama verses people who don't. Once again take care.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C
Location: Madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:43 PM
I'm not excited, it's just a guest appearance. Country is still broken and with inflation a man can't work hard enough to earn his keep or his health here any longer. Oh, and BTW, taxes ARE going up. Haha. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Anon @ 01:11 and Anonymous @ 11:14, it didn't take 8 years, it took over 80. It's the culmination of many idiots voted into congress since the 20s. Bush didn't do anything that Congress didn't allow. Neither did Clinton. Neither will Obama. Stop hoping for a president to have the power of king, and start realizing it's congress that got us in a mess, and they've been digging the hole deeper since the 20s. You can dislike Bush as much as I dislike Obama, but the fact still remains that the position is President. Stop treating them as if they were kings. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: South Madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:13 PM
It's not fair! Why is it that a visit from the President of the United States is not open to the public when he is coming to South Madison? It can't be a matter of safety. Washington, DC is one of the most dangerous places to live and the President makes a lot of public appearances there! Whoever the "powers that be" who made that decision are just wrong! Those Americans that live here and WANT to see him may never have the chance to see President Obama in person, in Madison again. I want to know why we have been excluded from this opportunity? Tomorrow is promised to no one. Everyone who wants the chance to see him should be able to do so. After all,Meeting and seeing the President of the United States in person is part of the "pursuit of happiness" for many Americans. In all fairness, there should be a public appearance, even if it's just a few minutes! Please!? Reconsider! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Beth
Location: Madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Anon Sun Praire on Nov 2 1:11PM... I couldn't agree with you more!! Thank you for your well thought out words ;-) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TL
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:18 PM
To Dave - I'm not blind, but I refuse to turn a blind-eye to the situation the Prez inherited. It took years for us to get into this situation and 9/10th of it happened under the last watch. How can it be fixed with the change of a name plate?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: Sun Prairie
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Just remember for some of you on this comment board, WI was one of the biggest numbers to vote our President in. Remember times are going to change and it's not going to happen over night it takes time. What took 8 yrs to put us into a hole will take time to dig us out. I'm looking forward to our President coming to Madison. Take care, [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Monroe
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM
O.K. I see a lot of blame here on President Obama and he hasn't even been in long enough to try and fix the great disaster Bush made in his 8 years here! Give him a chance or do you feel that every problem needs to be solved just like that in one year, GET REAL PEOPLE! You're not going to find that everybody in the United States is going to like the president as there's no such thing as everyone voting for the same guy, however you should give him a little more space to operate in instead of this little cubby hole that you expect him to work from! To those that did nothing but say negative about him; I'd love to see you be in his shoes and change the world in less than a year and if you couldn't do that then feel the negativity from those that voted for you to change the world while you were president! I guarantee that you wouldn't feel so much to blame President Obama if the shoes were on the other feet! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Too many want to blame a past president for this mess, and give all credit to a current one. Trouble is, the mess has little to do with any administration. It is more because of our own apathy towards being a free people. No president or member of congress should have the power this nation gives them. And none of this will get better until we all start demanding the right to live our lives without this much governmental intrusion. While government has it's place, and certain laws are necessary, the government is now too powerful. One day we'll lose all the constitution holds dear if we aren't careful. We aren't the USA without the constitution. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Teacher
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:10 AM
I sure hope he's not coming to discuss the 'testining' initiative that Doyle wants to put into place. It's rediculous that they want to give extra pay to teachers/schools that can perform on one-shot deal tests! Definitely not a true test of how great education really is in our state! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: MP
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Digging out of the Bush hole? Are you blind? Obama has some of the best hole diggers on the planet in Reid and Polosi. When one finds themselves in a hole, the best thing they can do is stop digging. Obama and his ilk are digging with break neck speed. Good luck to us all, we're going to need it... And if you're looking for an H1N1 shot, try Gitmo, the terrorists there have been made a priority to receive the vaccine... Nice - for those that want a government run healthcare, this will provide a sneak peek at things to come. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TL
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Why is it that he's expected to deliver on everything he wants to do in less than year? The Bush family had more than eight years to help our economy... Don't you think this Prez deserves more than 9 months to create more jobs???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anon
Location: WI
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:10 AM
He should have been here for Freak Fest, oh wait, maybe he was.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ashley
Location: Madison
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:23 AM
To everyone who claims Obama has done nothing, wondering where these jobs are... it is going to take more than 10 months to turn around 8 years of destruction (aka Bush & Cheney)... ridiculous. Can you possibly think that it should be able to turn around on a dime? Be realistic people!! And Middle Man: WELL SAID! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:22 AM
I think the education system must be feeling if so many think that one person, even if he is the President, can really make so many jobs disappear and run the economy into the ground. That's a very simplistic view. As far as complaining about campaign promises not being met: NO President is able to keep all the promises made in a campaign. We think that we are electing the savior of the world, and within a few months a man who does not even write the laws or pass them (that's Congress' job) will be able to fix all that we feel is wrong with this country. Change does not happen overnight, or even in a single year. In terms of approval ratings, it's hard to compare the first year of the Bush and Obama administrations. The only reason that Bush didn't have the ratings Obama currently enjoys in his first year on the job was a little thing that happened in September of that year. I may not agree with all the policies that are put through, but I'd rather take that up with Congress. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Garbo
Location: Madison
on Nov 1, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Geez, closed to the public-open to the press pool....this sounds like GWB's forays. Is the President worried he won't receive a glorious welcome when he arrives in liberal Madison, given all his supporters who worked hard for his election??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Madison
on Oct 31, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I totally agree Anonymous at 8:01 pm on Oct 30, where are all these MILLIONS OF JOBS he promised? If anything we have LOST more jobs since he took over. And lets face it his so called Health Care Reform is in the toilet and wont happen. I think Him and Ole Diamond Jimbo both need to be impeached right now [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 30, 2009 at 08:01 PM
You are blind if you think Obama helped us and is going to turn "anything" around, he went and tried to create another bubble in the markets, and it is in the first stages of failing, and fail big it will, do not believe me, just wait a few more weeks, maybe less....3rd wave down buddy! The bicker is because smart people know what is coming what the sheep don't want to believe, and we are warning!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Middle Man
Location: USA!
on Oct 30, 2009 at 06:22 PM
I like how you all think that a runaway freight train (our economy) is going to be stopped in no time flat! HAHAHAHA! "He has done more damage in his short time than Bush did in 8 years"????? UMMMMMMMMM really? Haters are just that, HATERS. Did Obama give a time line for these jobs and for the stimulus would turn things around? As AMERICANS we need to BAND TOGETHER! Not to bicker or fight but to spend ur hard earned money on AMERICAN made products. Shop at your local mon-n-pops store not wal-mart. Don't be afraid to buy things from our country THE GREATEST COUNTRY there is. Yes, as one poster said, we are partly to blame here. We have MEN and WOMEN fighting for the freedoms of others so that they may too enjoy the freedoms that we have. Why can't we all just get along set political differences aside for the betterment of our nation and work on fixing our economy on our end? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JO
Location: Madison
on Oct 30, 2009 at 04:54 PM
@hmm - Please read my posts again. If it is disrespectful to call out people who are perpetuating lies and namecalling, then maybe I was unintentionally disrespectful. As to my willingness to accept your (or anyone else's) opinion, I do. I accept your opinion of the adminstration's policies. What do you propose as an alternative to his policy on education? Or economic growth? Please look again at my posts... nowhere did I say that I support or oppose any specific policy. I simply called out people who are spreading hatred and misinformation, and who won't add thoughtful comments to the discussion. Look at Just An American's post. He or she made a great point without, and expressed an opinion without resorting to personal attacks or misinformation. Thank you for being civil, hmm. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Democrat
Location: Madison
on Oct 30, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Obama is bringing a fat check for Barbara Lawton!!! :) A gift for not running... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Parent
on Oct 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM
So this "surprise" visit for the president... Hmm... with his approval rating falling, the mindset of the coutry against the president and what he told us he would do and hasn't done, and the increased risk for security issues.... I wonder if our these families will be notified ahead of time so they have the opportunity to keep thier child out of school that day for security? Probably not. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: hmm
on Oct 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM
JO, it seems in your posts from 10/28 that you did a bit of insulting yourself, if you don't mind my saying. And neither of your posts were respectful at all. Contrary to what you seem to be willing to accept, many of us do not like Obama's policies because they run against what we stand for. It has nothing to do with a radio station or a news outlet. It is pure and simple dislike of his policies. Sorry, Sir, but the honor I would have had for you because of your service, has just been destroyed because of your insulting and disrespectful manner. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 29, 2009 at 01:57 PM
AMEN! to what "just an american" said!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Just an American!
Location: Madison
on Oct 29, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Come on everyone! Quit the name-calling and blame games. We are all Americans! The problems we are complaining about have been going on a lot longer than either the Clinton, Bush, or Obama presidencys. It is NOT a Dem or Rep thing...it's a BIG GOVERNMENT thing. We are talking of ONE man in the white house while we have 535 people in DC "representing" us. Our government is overspending us into these problems. While we name-call and blame each other, the goofballs in DC are just merrily spending us into oblivion. The government is getting too intrusive into our lives. I believe most of us just want to live our lives, pursue our dreams, and we want the government to leave us alone! We need to unite as Americans and find our common ground and demand our ELECTED representatives actually listen to their constituents and vote accordingly! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Geesh JO, maybe a run for office would be feasible if your average income'd american could actually afford it. Politics has turned into a (very) rich man/woman's game. I could care less about republican or democrat and frankly party affiliation is pure B.S. How about some common sense governing? Golly what a concept! How about a campaign where the candidate actually says what they want to do (or will try to do) w/out being a timid little mouse because someon might get mad? Stop dancing around questions during your campaign and ANSWER them!! I've not seen it since Reagan's years. I was a teenager then and could've cared less about politics back then but that old duffer spoke his mind. He got my attention. That's all I want. A president that knows what needs repair and goes after it! I've not seen it yet out of "O". Maybe he will maybe he won't. I'm still waiting and trying to be patient. There's a lot here at home that needs repair. Yes, it's a mess. And no, I didn't like Bush either. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aaron
on Oct 28, 2009 at 05:51 PM
You fought in war, fine. But I bet that you never extended the same courtesy to, or at least did not criticize those that never extended the same courtesy to, President G.W. Bush. That carries precedential value. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JO
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Thanks Bob - once again you prove my point. BTW, I did serve. 20 years and 3 wars, in fact. You just don't get it, Bob, and you probably never will. Disagree with policy. I have no problem with that. Spread lies and disparage and belittle someone for trying to make a difference, I do have a problem with that. That's why I served. To defend the CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS of anyone who wants to make a difference, or live their life as they see fit without impacting the rights of anyone else. Like I said earlier, if you don't like it, act to change it. Run for elective office on your own ideas and ideals. I dare you! Don't ever question my patriotism or service to this country. The name-calling in your post is the biggest symptom that your brand of political hatred needs to end. Indeed, I doubt that you have taken any oath to support or defend this country. If you had, you would have been more respectful in your response. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 04:31 PM
What I love is when someone does not agree with Obama's agenda, we are accused of listening to Rush or Glenn. Ya, like we do not have minds of our own right Jo? Just because WE did not fall hook line and sinker into the LIES that Obama made during his campaign, we are mindless, cannot think for ourselves goober's huh? He is nothing more than your average politician. Just like another poster said, say what they want to hear and ignore it when in office! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
on Oct 28, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Hey JO, how dare you accuse someone that doesn't agree to bow before Obama of having no thoughts of their own! Because we don't feel Obama is the savior, we're somehow parroting a radio host? How dare you insult those of us who do not believe what he stands for. Somehow now we've lost the right to a dissenting opinion? How dare you insult those of us who have taken an oath to defend our constitution. There are many who have laid their lives on the line to secure your freedoms, who do not appreciate the direction this administration is going. Run for office? I'd never get your vote. You want a nanny to care for you, and I demand you care for yourself. Bunch of sick little toddlers is what you are. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: The Beautiful
Location: America
on Oct 28, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Do yourselves a favor and listen to Rush Limbaugh. His proganda will make you believe that World War II Germany is alive and well. However, it's best to believe the opposite of what he says. Be very cautious though, he has created a band of blind followers. They call themselves "Ditto Heads". I don't know if he shares his oxycotin with them or if they just don't have the ability to think on their own. Nonetheless, he has brainwashed much of the country and you too could fall victim. Remember, he almost made some of us think that Sarah Palin would make a good vice-president. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve-o
Location: Madison WI
on Oct 28, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Where are all the jobs? I thought the Stimulus package was the 'end all cure all' and it only caused more problems!! Democrats control both house and senate, and now where in the biggest mess ever!! This blaming Bush thing is really gettin old... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alex
on Oct 28, 2009 at 01:34 PM
"ya cant blame bush anymore" yes ya can. It is going to take a bit to fix the huge mess that W created. Can't wait to see when and where the president will be speaking. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Patrick
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Digging out of the Bush hole? How can anyone figure that, especially someone who calls themselves a republican. Since he took office his policies have lost over 3 million jobs with more being lost daily and no end in sight? Remember that he said his stimulus package would top unemployment out at 8%. We flew by that and are at 10% and climbing. Since he took office, he has complied with his spending a deficit of 1.4 trillion, OVER 3X that of any year that Bush was president. And he is forcasting a deficit of 1 trillion a year for the next 10, and this before health care!! "US Gov. Files for Bankruptcy" Since he took office, he has appointed HIS general for Afganistan and then when is asked for the resources to win, has dillydallied with providing the help! Since he took office he has been more enamoured with playing President, than actually being president. Sounds to me that he hasn't dug us out of the hole that Bush left, but has dug a much deeper one of his own. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rich
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Where can we show up to protest his policies????? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM
I think Obama needs to stay in the whitehouse and do his fricken job instead of riding all over the country at taxpayer expense. All he as done so far is OVERSPEND and flap his big mouth. If anything this country is in worse shape since he took over, Where are his so called Millions of jobs? if any there are less yet and ya might as well say his so called Health Reform is down the toilet. I hope to god he doesnt get a 2nd term, he has done more damage to us in his little time of being in office than Bush did in his entire 8 years, you people wanted him now you got him and ya cant blame bush anymore [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Anonymous @11:29 AM, This economic mess all started back in the Democratic Clinton years when he told them to stop regulating the stock markets and let them balloon. If you think we are now digging out of this mess, you've been hoodwinked again, we're getting ready in a few weeks to resume the stock market plunge. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 at 11:29 AM
The guy has been in office for LESS THAN 1 YEAR! YES, I may be disappointed at the results so for, BUT I AM HAPPY WE ARE DIGGING OUT OF THE BUSH HOLE! We want results now but we do have to patient. I was and still am a Republican. But even as a replublican I (and so should the rest of you) know that Bush put us in a bad spot. McCain? REALLY? We thought McCain was the answer? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JO
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Alright all of you Obama haters - Since you all are so much smarter and such better people than he is, put your real names on your posts and run for office yourself and change things. Put up or shut up! You want to protect and defend the US Constitution, take the oath and serve!! Also, don't be afraid to have an original thought enter your mind, instead of letting Rush and Glen tell you what you should think and how you should feel. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joel
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 09:47 AM
So the reason the financial downfall was because of the Citizens Ryan? Really? Do you actually READ or LISTEN to the news? It had NOTHING to do with bad mortgages or banks that invested in shady stocks from these mortgages right Ryan? Man, you really need to educate yourself before looking like a total fool (uneducated fool at that). Where are all the jobs he promised? I agree with GG totally! Obama needs to listen to what he promised during his campaign and follow through with at the very least half of them. And for the record, I am a Democrat. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Thomas, excellent post (said very sarcastically). Your post speaks volumes about the people who voted for Obama. Yes, majority, by all of 1%. That means that 49% of this country still needs a voice and deserves to be heard. I moved to Madison about 5 years ago and had heard of the political machine running here. Of all the places I've lived, I've never had political opinion shoved down my throat as I have here. I've never been exposed to things such as poeple's feelings of entitlement, privelge, racism, and downright backstabbing in any other place I've lived. I've lived in the deep south, out west, northeast, and all of those places seem to have more tollerance than Madison. I don't care if you don't like my ideas or political stance, but you HAVE to listen. Its what this country is founded on. Its not about democrats "taking the country back." Its not yours to take. We all live here and all deserve to have our opinions heard and acted upon. Get off your high horse. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: founding fathers fan
on Oct 28, 2009 at 08:42 AM
A government fearful of the people breeds a free society. A people fearful of government breeds tyranny. I do not support him. He may be this nation's president, but he doesn't have our best interests at heart. So far he has done nothing to uphold and defend our Constitution. And that's his primary responsibility! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: GG
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I agree, he needs to be staying in Washington rather than flying around on OUR dime. I think he was elected to run the country, not run Air Force One into the ground with his too many public appearances. We have troops being killed in the Middle East, top advisor's telling him "we need more troops" and our Commander In Chief (using that term loosely) basically turning a deaf ear to their requests. He lied so many times during his campaign that it's almost laughable. A transparent Governement? What happened to that? Putting bills on line for the public to view and respond to. What ever happened to that? Eliminating pork from bills. What ever happened to that? Listen folks, like every other President, he is a politician first and foremost. Will lie through his teeth to get what he wants. NOT the great saviour that everyone was counting on. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ryan
Location: Sun Prairie
on Oct 28, 2009 at 07:54 AM
I think all these Obama critics are a little too quick to place the blame on Obama as I'm willing to bet they're Republicans. But lets not forget who THE President of the USA was when the economy took this downward plunge!! Pathetic of George! you all can continue paying attention to what you think Obama is not doing, but I plaace all the financial blames on the U.S. citizens that are in these unfortunate situatioins. You are all pathetic for blaming you misfortunes on Obama and not taking repsonsibility for YOUR own Actions!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Yes he is our president Excited, that's why we as a country are waiting for him to do something. We need to call it how we see it. Be careful about blindly following someone. Just getting elected is not enough. He has not accomplished anything so far, republicans, democrats, and Saturday Night Live all agree. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Wendy
on Oct 28, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Who cares if this guy is coming!! CHANGE????? The only change this guy has done is made things worse. I really believe this guy doesn't have a clue to what he is doing!! He is just a guy in the white house taking advantage to all of the perks.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 at 06:27 AM
I thought you guys would pull the race card out to assail some of the comments, must of figured out that it doesn't work to good anymore. If Obama is so good, why has his popularity in the major polls, dropped percentage wise the most since any president took office in the last 50 years?..wow even more than Bush? And no, I didn't like Bush nor McCain either to answer the other blowhards with even more unintelligent comments. Obama is nothing but a fake and fraud who will never be able to keep even half of his campaign promises to all the suckers that voted for him. With the bailouts, all he was doing is paying back those who elected him into office, he has done little next to none to help out our economy or the people, everything he says or does is all smoke 'n mirrors, and a lot of half truths. This guy will be lucky to last another year in office if he isn't impeached or led out the door of office by good, angry Americans, that are fed up with him, his cronies, and his policies. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Henry
Location: Waunakee
on Oct 28, 2009 at 05:19 AM
History will be the true decider. Obama will be looked upon as one of the greatest presidents of all time when he gets this country through the mess that was already in place when he took office. He is the brightest leader we have had in politics in a very long time. I know there are many out there that want him to fail, but I happen to love this country enough that I want the President to succeed whether Democrat or Republican. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nancy
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:55 AM
I don't need $100 to tell this loser of a president how absolutely lazy he has been in fixing the major problems of yesterday, today, and the future. He is coming here to speak about the American education system?! Then he should know that the next major economic recession will be that of student debt. College graduates will not be able to stabilize the mortgage crisis when they already have mortgage payments for tuition debt. How does the price of education keep rising while income is decreasing? I honestly believe that this will be much worse than the current recession and is something that everyone should be considering!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C
Location: Madison
on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I was so excited to have Obama elected, and now he's just following the old conservative agenda on education. Assessing teachers based on students' scores on a few tests? How will we measure social gains? How will we measure developmental leaps made after a teacher has worked (those later "A-HA" moments)? What a waste of time & money. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Excited
Location: madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
anon@2:25 Did you forget that he is OUR PRESIDENT and it doesn't matter what you think because you are just NOTHING. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Everybody should send this jerk a pink slip for failing to produce jobs, even at the small business level. All that Chicago has ever produced is a bunch of crooks and liars! $100 to the person that stands up to this fraud at his visit, gives him a piece of their mind, and lets him know that he works for us and shouldn't be so knowingly self serving. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ryan
Location: Sun Prairie
on Oct 27, 2009 at 09:57 PM
To, Anonymous (Oct 27 @ 2:25pm)...obviously you care enough to read about this article. I'm willing to be you are 1 of those close minded republicans afraid of change. you don't like to see the fuel prices under $3/gallon-you are simply afraid! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A
on Oct 27, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Really...doesn't he have anything better to do? Someone should tell him that he won, he doesn't need to campaign anymore, but needs to actually run our country and make decisions! I don't want to see him in Madison, I want to see him at work! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brad
on Oct 27, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Hey anonymous, aren't you joe the plumber? Must be lonely being you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: george
Location: mad-town
on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Great the chosen one is coming to waste our time how much will we pay out in overtime to protect him from himself!!! ego/blow heart politician [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Ya got that right Anonymous at 2:25 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anon
Location: waunakee
on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:45 PM
AMEN to that!!! You watch how many idiots will be right there and just to say they saw or met the Commie! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
Location: Oxford
on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Give the guy a break. Im Not republican or democrat.These crooks have been doing this for a long time and it has to be stopped. The last people had no control they let it go to. Where were all the bank examiners and the accountants to say we were not making money.If this president and all the other idoits in goverment dont wake up we wont need another president because there wont be a country left. We need to stop being big shots and wake up.All the average people that work hard and just want to make a living are the ones loosing its time for a change.Every body is tooo gready keep it up and the other part of the world will control us.Everybody can make a difference its hard but we better start or it will be to to late.And lets control all the people that are comming here and taking jobs.Dont give me that bull that we dont want those jobs.Every one has the right to come and make a living but there is way to to many.the whole world hates us because what we do does anybody see that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: liz
Location: madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 07:40 PM
I say too,so what! all he does is talk a good talk and never does the walk,sooooooooooooooo sick of this guy, even if he is the President!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 07:24 PM
My concern is if this will affect the Dane County budget or not. I imagine there will be extra security at the airport, among other things. It would've been nice if he could travel to a county that doesn't have to ask their county employees to hand over their paychecks and search their sofa cushions in order to pay for the event. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ryan
on Oct 27, 2009 at 07:20 PM
I agree with the first post. Btw, how much will this trip cost Madison and the rest of America? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mia
on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:41 PM
To anon at 2:25pm: So the idiot puppet from Texas was someone to care about? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thomas
Location: McFarland
on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:19 PM
We all do, just because you and your McCain followers don't does not mean that no one cares. Its highly typical of McCain followers to think that everyone has the same views as one person, and then to force your opinion on everyone). Remember we are the majority now NOT you, we have reclaimed America which is rightfully ours... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jack
Location: Madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Please bring a large bag of large denomination bills - our county executive needs a bail out. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rush
Location: Reality
on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I must schedule a head examinination, to me he sounds extraordinarily bright and surprisingly personable and grounded, especially for someone affiliated with the University of Chicago and Harvard. Plus his golf swing doesn't look girly (sorry ladies)like the previous occupanty. What am I missing? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jeery
Location: briggsville
on Oct 27, 2009 at 05:47 PM
He'll be needing a new plane soon as often as it's in the air. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 at 05:12 PM
to anonymous 2:25....you MUST HAVE BEEN A PRESIDENT BUSH FAN!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: annon
Location: madison
on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:29 PM
what he should do is explain why he is ruining this country... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I agree, why does he need to come here? How much money is that going to cost? He needs to help the working people. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Who cares, this guy is nothing but a talking head and fraud just like the rest of the bureaucrats that come out of Chicago. [ Report Abuse ] |
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Again, I thought conservatives were looking to work with this president. That was a point of emphasis from Mr. Steele and the rest of the GOP earlier this year. Obama unveils the race to the top program here in Madison....looking to hold teachers accountable, improve standardized tests, close failing schools, provide federal grants. It would seem that this is an area where conservatives could work with the president if they really wanted to. But at this point, the GOP hasn't indicated any willingness to do so. I don't know what else they are looking for with regards to the program. They haven't said. It creates the impression that contrary to their statements, the GOP isn't looking to work with the President on anything.
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The sheeple think this guy is so great that not only can he do a sing, song, and dance, but he can walk on water too!
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Steve @ 09:16, he did not quadruple the deficit. It may have gone up, but the president does not have the power to create jobs, create wealth for others, levy taxes, or increase/decrease a federal deficit. While I do not like Obama, it's not fair to blame the deficit on a president, past or present. This is the work of an uncontrolled and virtually uncontrollable congress. As for the school visit, I bet those kids were incredibly excited, and I don't blame them. I can only imagine how they felt being able to have the president in their school. Congratulations to those kids for the opportunity!
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Is GOP against the program Obama announced yesterday? Against holding teachers accountable? Against improving standardized tests? Against closing down failing schools? Seems like an area both parties agree and could work together if the GOP truly wants to work with Obama like they claim they do.
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How come nobody seems to care that he quadrupled the deficit within the 1st 6 months....
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Of course it was a standing ovation.. It was by invite only.. duh.. like they were going to invite anybody that didn't like him... I don't see where the economy is picking up at all yet in business.
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Jesus loves Obama!!
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WHY DID DOYLE GET JOY RIDE ON AIR FORCE ONE? YET ANOTHER PERK OR WASTEFUL SPENDING???
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Really? parents are paid for something? Where can I get in on that? (to anonymous at 8:36pm)
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Yes the economy is bad, we all know that. It will take time to fix it, but that doesn't mean life stops. We still need to look into the future.
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to Anonymous at nov4 6:48pm, the stimulus bill that obama himself said that if passed the unemployment rate wouldnt go above 8%?, and 300k people STILL losing jobs a month.. whats it at now? and what will be friday when the numbers come out? that stimulus bill hasnt done jack & squat, just like obama..
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its sad the president has to tell 8 and 9 year olds that school is important. sorry i think that this is the biggest waste of money. thats what parents and school teachers are paid to do. i dont think the economy is bad right now cuz 8 and 9 year olds are not taking school serious. and were has it showed that economy has gone up? o wait.... there is more road construction going on this year than ever before. economy is going up... not
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It is a great honor for our president to visit. Anyone who thinks otherwise should be ashamed. And, for those of you concerned with the cost......President Bush flew over 200 times a year in his 8 year term.....almost 2000 flights in his 8 year term. I'm thinking that probably cost the American people money as well. To all you Republicans: could this man do anything to make you happy?
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cant wait til his term is up and he triples what bush spent.and still everyone is going to praise him..and iam talking just on the health care...and btw i think the kids should be excited to meet and talk to him but for us adults who arent going to get the chance quit saying its such an honor....
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His stimulus bill only stopped our country from falling into another great depression. He's working on reforming health care, and closer to that goal than anyone has been in decades. The race to the top program he talked about today looks to improve our countries public education...taking ideas that some conservatives have been advocating (i.e. basing teacher pay on student performance). Replaced a justice on the supreme court. Working on a new war plan for Afghanistan. But yeah...other than that... he hasn't done anything :P
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