Skate Bait Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 % of Americans that said they have a favorable opinion of President-elect Barack Obama. 68% or nearly seven in 10 adults, Percent of Americans that said they think the country will be better off four years from now. 65% "The reception he's getting is unlike anything we've seen in decades," says Andrew Kohut, director of the non-partisan Pew Research Center. "It's a very high set of expectations to live up to. On the upside, it means people are going to be pulling for him." A lower level of optimism greeted President Bush and former president Bill Clinton when they were first elected. In both cases, slightly more than 50% said they thought the country would be better off in four years. Percent of Americans that disapprove of Bush's performance - 68% will improve conditions for minorities and the poor 80% he'll increase respect for the United States abroad 76% be able to improve education and the environment. 70% will reduce unemployment, bring U.S. troops home from Iraq, improve the health care system, create a strong economic recovery and keep the U.S. safe from terrorism. 60% More than half said he will be able to bring troops home from Afghanistan, reduce U.S. oil dependence, heal political divisions and control federal spending. link Politics is like driving - it's "R" to go backwards, and "D" to go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Williams Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 More than half said he will be able to bring troops home from Afghanistan, reduce U.S. oil dependence, heal political divisions and control federal spending. This just proves that people are dumber now than they were 4 years ago. The dumbing down of America is on schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiedtight Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 This just proves that people are dumber now than they were 4 years ago. The dumbing down of America is on schedule. Now that's a very good observation. When did the dumbing down start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plugged Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 How many people were polled - only 52% of voters thought Obama was worthy of the presidency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Williams Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I think it started when Clinton won the election and has been an ongoing process since. Might have been slightly before. But the democrats kicked that program off as an answer to Reagan conservatism. Appealing to the dumbest half of the population only works if the dumbest half of the population is dumb enough. It takes work and maintenance but the democrats seem to have pushed it over the top now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Fishinger Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 How many people were polled - only 52% of voters thought Obama was worthy of the presidency Poll questions they forgot to ask: what percent are aware of Baracks lack of qualifications? what percent realize he's a liar? what percent voted for him just because he's black? what percent...and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 % of Americans that said they have a favorable opinion of President-elect Barack Obama. 68% or nearly seven in 10 adults, Percent of Americans that said they think the country will be better off four years from now. 65% "The reception he's getting is unlike anything we've seen in decades," says Andrew Kohut, director of the non-partisan Pew Research Center. "It's a very high set of expectations to live up to. On the upside, it means people are going to be pulling for him." A lower level of optimism greeted President Bush and former president Bill Clinton when they were first elected. In both cases, slightly more than 50% said they thought the country would be better off in four years. Percent of Americans that disapprove of Bush's performance - 68% will improve conditions for minorities and the poor 80% he'll increase respect for the United States abroad 76% be able to improve education and the environment. 70% will reduce unemployment, bring U.S. troops home from Iraq, improve the health care system, create a strong economic recovery and keep the U.S. safe from terrorism. 60% More than half said he will be able to bring troops home from Afghanistan, reduce U.S. oil dependence, heal political divisions and control federal spending. link how many understand the United States Constitution? "Ok, Eddy you were right" - minivin5 "Oddly enough, Eddy is right fairly often"- TimS "Eddy is correct" - TomT "Say what you will about Eh-ddy but he actually does know a few things." - The Commish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibn Ozn Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 ...to summarize the response from board conservatives: "they're dumb!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 This just proves that people are dumber now than they were 4 years ago. The dumbing down of America is on schedule. We just had the dumbest president in memory! [sIGPIC][sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skate Bait Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 All the nut cases are in their prime now! We went from the undisputed "Worse President Ever" to perhaps the smartest we have ever had, and it's eating you all up from the inside out!!! I love it! Politics is like driving - it's "R" to go backwards, and "D" to go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Williams Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Earth to Psycho.... Being able to read from a teleprompter isn't proof of an astromically high IQ. Maybe it was the complete lack of accomplishment and experience that you're going by when you call him the "smartest man" ever to set foot in the white house.... LOL. You lefties are killin' me, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldsk Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Earth to Psycho.... Being able to read from a teleprompter isn't proof of an astromically high IQ. Maybe it was the complete lack of accomplishment and experience that you're going by when you call him the "smartest man" ever to set foot in the white house.... LOL. You lefties are killin' me, here. the only thing to say to striper pyschos previous post is "wow" the man hasnt done anything yet and he is perhaps the smartest ever? again...WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikematt Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 will improve conditions for minorities and the poor [b">80%[/b] Of course he will, but on who's dime? These are his votes for 2012 that he is alreay pandering too. he'll increase respect for the United States abroad 76% By sucking up to which countrie(s)? be able to improve education and the environment. 70% By raising taxes on many and causing energy prices to climb. Throwing money at bad performing school districts has yet to work. will reduce unemployment, bring U.S. troops home from Iraq, improve the health care system, create a strong economic recovery and keep the U.S. safe from terrorism. 60% Ah yes, only a messiah could accomplish all this. No world peace? Maybe we should require IQ testing for all POTUS candidates since IQ seems to be the most important quality. Heck, cancel the election, highest IQ wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Maybe we should require IQ testing for all POTUS candidates since IQ seems to be the most important quality. Heck, cancel the election, highest IQ wins. Well.... thats a great suggestion, but a little elitist! Along those lines though, there should be a minimum IQ to save the country from the likes of..... you guessed it..... BUSH!!!!!!!! [sIGPIC][sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Complete lack of accomplishment...I love this one....a favorite wacko quote! You mean an accomplishment like coming from modest upbringing to being the first black president of the U.S.... Oh yeah, and all the dumb people voted him in.....no, the dumb crackers/rednecks voted for McCain. Just review the folks interviewed on tape at the McCain/Palin rallies courtesy of youtube...it's stupid SQUARED! Still hurting from the humiliating defeat huh? Sucks to be you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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