Why are so many people "Dissatisfied" with the Performance of President Obama?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:34:39 -0400

I'm a HUGE Admirer of our President! I Personally Love the job he has done! Especially with what he had to tell with when he took over the Office! Many people seem to Disregard that fact! Why? I don't know! However, many of you seem Dissatisfied! Why? He hasn't done anything for this Country in terms of Moving it Forward? The Country hasn't Progressed under him? What are your Thoughts!

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Sep 15 at 2015 7:00 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:00:07 -0400

I just happened to look that up today on what he has done while in office, and I think a person's opinion of him boils down to what issues matter to each individual.

Take Iraq for example. Some see it as a win for him because he finally got us out of there, while others see our departure as creating conditions that allowed ISIS to come into power.

Like I said, every person has their own vision of what is good for this country, so there are always going to be those who do not like our President, regardless of who is in office.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 15 at 2015 8:53 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:53:47 -0400

He over promised and under delivered. He was ill prepared for a difficult job.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 15 at 2015 9:39 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:39:30 -0400

SPC Andrew Griffin To me his biggest crime was gutting NASA. No other organization on the planet has delivered so much for the quality of life for people the world over...something they are much less capable of, now, because of him. Next, the circus he's made out of Special Forces. Parading them around on TV like it's his personal accomplishment. Politicizing it.

I could go on, but those are the big ones for me.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 12:29 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:29:02 -0400

During the Bush administration, things were actually doing fairly well until the democrats took congress in 2006. Most democrats refuse to look at that fact. Spending was sub-trillion until then. The US Constitution does not grant spending at the administrative level, it's given to the congress. Yes bush signed the laws, but they had to originate in the congress. Yes spending under the bush administration doubled the national public debt, but the left conveniently leaves out that BO is doing the exact same thing.

Debt is exponentially increasing and the left conveniently leaves out that little factoid. BO called bush unpatriotic for increasing the debt ceiling and raising public debt, but that is conveniently left out of the rhetoric from the left as BO does the exact same thing. It's also convenient that the stock market is increasing while they are borrowing money from the fed, making it easy for businesses to pad their wallets with low interest loans while the people will be footing the interest in the future. You can bet they fed may hold off on interest rate increases. As soon as they do, the fiat currency bubble will burst and it's going to be bad. And guess what it will be BOTH bush and BOs fault for not reigning in spending by vetoing those overly large spending bills.

BO complained about haliburton and no-bid contracts and one of the very first contracts up after BO was elected went to halliburton. BO said no lobbiests in his cabinet and who does he consult, lobbiests and big business, Jeff Immelt being his "big-business" czar who is the CEO for GE a company which paid no taxes several years running due to subsidies that benefit big-business. Let's not forget Warren Buffet who has a large stake ensuring that the Keystone Pipeline isn't created because it's his trains that are running that oil right now.

Government creates nothing, it's a consumer. It doesn't have factories, it's not providing B2B services, and it's damn sure not creating an environment that benefits everyone. It creates burdensome regulations, it taxes and it redistributes our money under the guise of the greater good to large businesses like GE, solindra, et.al.

And don't get me started on BO care, i know plenty of people who are paying much more out-of-pocket expenses, so much so that their nest eggs are depleting at an unsuitable rate, including my own. Him and his democrat congress with the RINOs are destroying the economy for us as well as future generations while some people sit around saying, "I got mine." I have to wonder, are you really paying attention?

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 8:10 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:10:54 -0400

SPC Griffin-I'll be frank; my primary disappointment in Mr. Obama relates to his apparent support for changes in our society I do not espouse based on my religious views. Taking that out of the equation however, I also see no great evidence of the improvements he is often credited with. His administration's most lauded achievement, the Affordable Healthcare Act, led directly to the loss of my favored insurance coverage in exchange for less effective coverage due to higher costs imposed on my employer. While this may have helped some (my sister seems to have gained temporary benefits she could not otherwise have), the personal accounts I've been told do not sound favorable. In terms of national defense, we are, following more than a decade of continued operations, watching Iraq burn and Afghanistan slide into corruption. ISIS is an unimaginable horror that "Hearts and Minds" (admittedly a "Bush-era" strategy) failed to prevent...the Obama administration has neither definitively moved to quell it, nor clarified a position of un-involvement. Finally, as a President with so much opportunity to unite us, Mr. Obama has presided over what may prove to be one of the most divisive periods of American history since before the Civil War. I believe you'd agree with me that a leader should speak "to" their people...not "above" them, and much of what the President has said seems to alienate, rather than re-assure. "Progress" is an ambiguous accolade if it isn't measured against what is being bull-dozed out of the way to make it possible. Perhaps what is needed in a nation as diverse and large as ours, is a leader who can inspire pride in what we've already done...as opposed to guilt for what we've failed to do.

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Sep 16 at 2015 10:25 AM

LTC Ed Ross — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:25:36 -0400

If I were a Hollywood producer casting an actor as the first African American President of the United States, I would hire Barack Obama. He's a telegenic and eloquent. As the real thing, he has been a national disaster. How you can love the job he's done baffles me! His failures are legion. It's President Obama not George Bush that has taken a torch to the Middle East. The percentage of people not participating in the work force is the highest in decades. Wages are stagnate. The middle class is in decline. African Americans and other minorities are worse off than they were before he took office. After seven tears you can't blame all this on President Bush. We hired Barack Obama to fix things, he only made them worse. And finally, President Obama is a leading member of those on the left that see America as the problem not the solution. His goal has been to cut America down to size by reducing the military and abdicating American leadership around the world. I believe he will go down as one of the most ineffectual presidents in American history. I can understand the pride African Americans have in the first black president after the history of race in America. Nevertheless, African Americans need to wake up and realize that Democrats in general have exploited them and not improved their lot in life.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 16 at 2015 10:40 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:40:04 -0400

I would ask what actions has he taken, using the Constitutional process to advance our society. If I were to rate him for redistribution of wealth and driving up the National Debt to a point that will eventually bankrupt us, He definitely would get a double thumbs up.
The future of our youth is at risk and I lay the primary responsibility of that at his and Democrats doorsteps. With a good share to the Republicans for not being able to counter the bypassing of Congress or using legitimate powers. I can understand how the current , "I want mine now attitude" is so prevalent and they don't care who pays for the government largesse', but the kids will rue the day he was elected at some point in the future. JMHO

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 10:45 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:45:48 -0400

You need to go back and read history, the sitting president has a long tradition of visceral being thrown in their faces.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Sep 16 at 2015 10:46 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:46:27 -0400

SPC Andrew Griffin - This topic has been addressed many times in RallyPoint and, every time, I respond in the same way. Obama is the most inept, immoral, corrupt, racist, and divisive President in the history of our country. People who do not see that have their heads up their butts.

In addition, people who say the level of disrespect for Obama is unprecedented have very short memories. The Democrats/liberals launched just as much against Bush as is being launched against Obama and his corrupt Administration.

Our country is much worse off in every way and in every area than it was when Obama took office.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Sep 16 at 2015 10:59 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:59:56 -0400

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Sep 16 at 2015 11:02 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:02:59 -0400

He betrayed us first, by turning his back to the American people. Worst president so far.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 11:10 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:10:40 -0400

We elected a politician that represented one of the most violent and disturbed cities in the nation to be our president. He has failed the energy industry, foreign policy is garbage, allowed civil unrest to reign over law and order, proposed and forced a failing and worthless socialized medical plan on the people, has done nothing but further strip rights from the American citizen, has authorized a reduction in our military to a crippling size, has lied repetetively about everything he has not done, supports the creation of minimum wage jobs vs sustainable income jobs, did I mention completely destabilized the middle east when he decided to not finish what was started, and sell his ethnic background as the reason for him doing a good job. It is a pathetic state of affairs when this is the best the absolute best the American people can do. He has no experience with the military or the intelligence community is a proponent of socialism. His mother and grandparents were socialists/communists. Seriously why do people not read? Pick up a history book or something....

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 11:18 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:18:41 -0400

Also, his hopes and dreams are about to gut the infantry branch you serve in bud.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 16 at 2015 11:41 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:41:21 -0400

I would say because Obama is not a strong leader. He never held any leadership roles in Academia, Business, Illinois Legislature, US Senate, & was ill served by his close advisors, Valerie Jarrett, Susan Rice, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama who told him what to do in critical situations i.e withdrawal from Iraq in 2011 that opened the door for ISIS...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Sep 16 at 2015 11:45 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:45:21 -0400

President Obama is easily the best president in the last 50 years.

Walt

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 16 at 2015 11:58 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:58:18 -0400

I think you're onto something with this, but the feelings against him are still strong. He could be the second coming of Jesus and still folks won't be satisfied. I believe he has done a lot of good for this country but no one will admit it, but as soon as something goes wrong, they're quick to point and wag the finger as if it's his fault. I've also noticed how he's vilified for things that previous presidents have done with no real fallout, BUT because he's Obama, he's wrong. Obama can't be black... he's biracial (that means he's STILL Black BTW) . He's not American, he's Kenyan. He's not Christian, yet his former pastor (Christian) was an Marine and Navy Corpsman who was part of a team that took care of Pres. Johnson. Wrights radical views came at a price and was eventually let go by Obama, but because of his name, he's instantly a Muslim. The stock market hit new highs, and gas hit historic lows, but it wasn't because of anything he did; can't be. It's Obama we're talking about. He wanted more jobs, but they're not the types people want, so he didn't do that either. He made the DREAM act. But before him, every president had some kind of amnesty program for illegals, but this is definitely Obama's fault and no one else. No one wants to go after big business and agriculture being that they are the main users of illegal workers...not the federal government; definitely not Obama. ISIS is Obama's fault. He pulled us out of Iraq to soon.... no one wants to admit the host country wanted us out also and that negotiations on us leaving were started before he took office. Obama holds Israel's feet to the fire. Most politicians are too scared to say anything negative about Israel for being called anti-Semitic. Iran is Obama's fault. Never mind there were other countries who signed the deal; never mind that before Obama took office Iran went from 0 to 5000 centrifuges. Because Obama won't allow Congress to do what it's been doing for the last 20 years (a whole lot of nothing), and he makes executive orders to do things, people get butthurt. And he hasn't even issued the most ex orders in history. He repealed a dated and useless DADT. Has anyone asked the sexual orientation of anyone in a foxhole, or hasty fighting position in the last 100 years? For some reason I doubt you gave a sh*t. He's all for allowing women a larger part in the military; in areas where before only men could go. Has Obama messed up? Ohh hells yeah he has, but no more and no less than any other president. The VA is messed up because of Obama. Now the VA has been around longer than he's been alive, and it's been screwed up since then. And it's Obama's fault? Name one president that has had to deal with the instant ramifications of social media, rapid internet access, the ability for news agencies to push views out on the same technological scale Obama has. Obama is NOT a bad president. He's is a productive President to the best of his abilities, with the tools given. He works or sorta works with THE laziest and most worthless congress in the history of mankind, and takes hits for the crap they won't do. And that's democrat and republican. So for anyone to sit and say he's a bad president now is very shortsighted. Carter was seen as a "bad" president, but it was some of the things he did in office that lasted the test of time that made him good. Same with those after him, and same with Obama.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 12:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:17:50 -0400

All presidents have been always been under scrutiny. Now, I do respect your opinion by I differ in what I think of him. He never had any real experience being at the helm of anything except for the community organizing stuff he did until he was practically elected senator. I took pains in reading both of his auto biographies and learned that he deeply is following his father footsteps. A communist that hates all western values.

Without any hesitation, he has pandered to the ignorant without any substantive message except hope and change. Now, with the first African American president of the United States, race tensions are at its worst. He sends WH officials to attend Michael Brown's funeral, knowingly and already proven that he was committing a crime while he got killed, nevertheless he still insists in police brutality, while when the first General Officer killed in action in a war Zone, he was completely absent. He calls an idiot, Sandra Fluke, because in a public event she is called, rightfully an idiot, but never calls Kathryn Steinle parents because it does not meet his criteria, after she was actually killed for not ENFORCING THE LAWS he swore to do TWICE.

I have contempt for him as he does not want to follow our laws, the CONSTITUTION every bit. In seven years not a single budget (his duty, mind you) has passed. Do you think we can keep control of this country by running it like a third world country bodega? The debt has already gone up 100% under his helm. Our enemies have gone bolder and more threatening. He has managed to cut our allies and now wants to kiss our enemies.

He let his DOJ, run an illegal weapons program and has used every single trick he can to obscure the process in finding justice, where there has been proven that he let criminals buy and sell firearms that have resulted in the deaths of countless US officers, civilians and foreign nationals. He put the taxpayer in the hook to pay for failed Billion dollar enterprises and has not had the decency to apologized for these spectacular failures.

He is the only president that I have known to publicly invite to the white house the parents of a deserter, and praise them.

Now, you may want to also look at his track record to what he did before entering the political arena. He started his first campaign in the house of a convicted felon, Bill Ayers, who hates the US, and has a few dead innocent under his belt. His area of community organizing, is the worst area for crime within Chicago, things went worse.

The worst part of all this, is that if you clearly state your facts, people won't answer with other facts, as they most likely have none, but rather attacking these with the usual "you are racist".

I am sorry if you don't agree, but you asked for an opinion. You got a very honest one that does not include the long list of perceived and real disagreements, specially for those of us that took the oath "to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against enemies foreign and domestic" seriously.

A 46 year who never held a full time position before, is not desirable to run such a complex office.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Sep 16 at 2015 2:13 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:13:02 -0400

At the moment, ideology trumps reason and hostility is considered a virtue. Also, we have enormous amounts of information at our fingertips but a lot of people lack the discernment and discipline to know when they're being lied to or do actual fact checking.

Response by 1stSgt Jeff Blovat made Sep 16 at 2015 3:06 PM

1stSgt Jeff Blovat — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:06:19 -0400

Why? No leadership ability. Being in the military for 25 years, I know he would have been hidden in a supply squadron somewhere.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 16 at 2015 3:44 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:44:03 -0400

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 5:58 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:58:06 -0400

My issue with him is how he presents himself here and abroad. If you do not say anything when a cop is shoot in a tension filled area until weeks later but invite a kid to the white house that made the news because a teacher thought his clock was a bomb the next day it sets a bad image. If you tell one country or religion they should not hold a celebration because it might offend their neighbor it looks bad. He has advisors that explain how best to interact with a country based on political and cultural ramifications. This country will think you are weak if you approach them this way. it will insult them if you present your feet. these kinds of things. he has chosen to ignore his advisors (or not get ride of them for so much bad advise) and insult our allies. he could have made a much bigger impact if he had chosen a agenda in his first term. Instead he has flailed all over the place like a Muppet. He says one thing and then does another down the road. The lack of focus makes it look like he is unsure what he is doing.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 6:24 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:24:37 -0400

Many people have regretted their decision to support BO, including the support given for a Nobel Peace prize which wasn't earned!

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/sep/16/nobel-panel-saw-obama-peace-prize-mistake-new-book/

Nobel panel saw Obama peace prize as ‘mistake,’ new book claims

The former director of Norway’s Nobel Institute revealed this week that he regrets the committee’s decision to give the 2009 Nobel Peace award to President Obama.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Sep 16 at 2015 7:05 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:05:58 -0400

I'm not a huge fan because of certain policies, but I don't feel he gets the credit he deserves for others.

And since my momma taught me "if you ain't got anything nice to say then shut the hell up" I'll focus on the good.

Sending SEALS into Pakistan without permission to nail Bin Laden took brass balls that come in dump trucks. When you think of the political risks of sending armed troops into another country... it well could have been considered an act of war, yet he sacked up and did it.

I'm not a fan of the Affordable Healthcare, I think it's the wrong way to help people who desperately need it... and is unnecessarily expensive, BUT he did SOMETHING... at least now we can talk about "how can we actually make this work" instead of "will it ever happen".

As for the economic recovery... the highest point of the NYSE was on 3/5/2013, so I don't think we can say that he "drove the economy into the ground" truthfully. National debt is the highest it's ever been, but the ONLY president that that isn't true of is William Jefferson Clinton, when he balanced the budget in 1996.

If you actually listen to his speeches about gun control they make sense (tougher for felons and the mentally ill to get guns), but I think he was the wrong person to give them, and gun sales soared.

Now there's plenty of inexcusable mistakes... Benghazi, saying foolish things on a global stage, etc, but they aren't mistakes that haven't been made by previous administrations (anyone remember Reagan saying "we bomb Russia in 10 minutes"? Don't get me started on Bush 43...), and there's the whole "Blackhawk Down" and "Operation Eagle Claw", but as a whole I don't think he is the "worst ever" that my uber conservative friends make him out to be.

Oh, and as someone who isn't convinced that either party has America's best interest in mind... I don't think he gets hated and raked over the coals as bad as some people think either. Probably because he isn't as bad at "sticking his foot in his mouth" as some of the previous administrations.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 7:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:22:52 -0400

While I personally do not agree with his decisions while in Office, nor with his actions regarding our foreign policies, he is still my Commander in Chief, and he has my backing. I will do what is necessary to defend him and my country, as I am sworn to do. Not because I have any respect for him as a man, but because of my respect for the office that he holds.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Sep 16 at 2015 7:29 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:29:35 -0400

THIS JUST IN:

Congress is on the verge of passing a law allowing former presidents WHO WERE ACTUALLY BORN IN KENYA to run for a THIRD TERM!

Would that it were so!

Walt

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made Sep 16 at 2015 11:35 PM

CPO Greg Frazho — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:35:23 -0400

I would counter-argue that he has been shown a level of deliberate ignorance, passive denial and sycophantic kowtowing that makes even the most hardened stomach turn. Or, to put it more simply, this is what happens when amateurs try to play in the big leagues.

But that's not your question. Your question is, Why are so many dissatisfied with his performance, correct?

Here's the short answer: Because we're losing our status as a superpower.

- We aren't feared by our adversaries, particularly Russia and China. We aren't respected or trusted by our allies, particularly in Europe.
- We're teetering toward $20 TRILLION in debt before his administration leaves office and we have little to show for any of it. And the dollar isn't worth the paper it's printed on.
- Unemployment and underemployment remain persistent problems, despite rosy-colored economic forecasts.
- Petrol still costs about $3.00 per gallon.
- Racial relations have never been worse, at least not in my lifetime.
- The so-called level playing field where everyone's a winner has wrought a childish society that reels between temper tantrums and delusions of grandeur as narcissism and the high octane of social media fuels rampant egocentrism.
- Politics are now an exercise in self-destruction. The art of the compromise is dead, or at least very dormant in our political spectrum, particularly with Capitol Hill vis-a-vis the White House and vice versa.
- Neo-isolationism has wrought no dividends. There is no clear end to the quagmire in Southwest Asia and no limit to the bad scenarios evolving in Southeast Asia.
- The military is probably at it's lowest ebb as far as morale is concerned in a generation, perhaps two generations. One of the reasons for it is that it's being cut to a level not seen since the days between WWI and WWII and it's being led by politicians and bureaucrats who don't have the first clue what it's like to make sacrifices and endure hardship.

Do I need to go on?

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Sep 17 at 2015 1:45 AM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 01:45:15 -0400

Get in a bunker, you have incoming.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Sep 17 at 2015 11:02 AM

LTC Trent Klug — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:02:39 -0400

I'm curious. What exactly do you feel are his accomplishments during his term(s) in office? Also, do you think the previous administration was respected overall?

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 17 at 2015 12:50 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:50:09 -0400

I am neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with President Obama's performance.
Yes he has done some good things as President and he has made many missteps which makes you wonder what is going on.
His getting involved in the Trayvon Martin matter seemed more about race than anything else, especially with his saying "if I had a son". On that matter in my opinion I think the DA wrecked his case because he concentrated more on race than the actual fact that George Zimmerman acted irresponsibly by ignoring the orders of the 911 dispatcher to stay back and wait for police to arrive.
Trading 5 Taliban for 1 deserter, no one can ever convince me that it was a good deal for anyone except the Taliban. Military minded or not, who trades 5 stars for 1 bench player?
Going to the funeral in South Carolina and instead of doing a proper eulogy for the Pastor he got on a soap box about gun control. Personally for me its very disrespectful to say anything at a funeral about anything except about the deceased.
His move on immigration, bypassing our lame duck (nicest word I can use here) House and Senate to attempt to grant legal status to what is the number 11 million illegal immigrants. Instead of closing the gap he only widened it.
When Michael Ferguson was killed in Ferguson, MO he sent White House representatives to attend the funeral, since then there have been several police officers killed by criminals, actually assassinated is a better term the most prolific being the 2 NYC officers ambushed by a black assailant while sitting in their patrol car, and has anyone from the White House gone to those funerals? Not that we have heard of and you know how social media reports even a fly being too long in a spot.
President Obama has made very snide remarks during the National Prayer Breakfast about Christianity, but quickly said its a subject for another day, it leaves people wondering what he was insinuating.
Comparing the Crusades to ISIS / ISIL in a speech, I mean your comparing religious fanatics who are at war today with religious fanatics who were at war how many hundreds of years ago against another group of religious fanatics, what is the point?
Iran Nuclear Deal, how do you make a deal with a county that has stabbed us in the back before? And even during talks their leader, the Sha, has said that Iran will do as it pretty much pleases and is not concerned with what anyone else thinks, Iran has dictated inspection criteria. How do you trust Iran, and don't give me crap about verification because we all know that the Iranian leadership is verifiable crazy.
On the good things, I do like the Health care, its long over due however we need to work out the bumps because nothing is perfect. We as a world leader need this and need to make our program an example for other countries to follow.
Giving the go ahead on the Osama bin Laden mission was a nice feather in his cap.
I think the job of President though is beyond difficult, you are forced to make decisions based on information provided by your closest advisors, good advisors means good advice and thus popular decisions where bad advisors means bad advice and thus unpopular decisions.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Sep 17 at 2015 1:56 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:56:21 -0400

I’ll say it 2 ways. ACADEMICALLY - the hegemonic class (White, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant (Particularly Calvinistic tradition) Christian, Straight, Married, Middle Income > Blue Collar Republican) CLEARLY BELIEVES the White American status-quo has been threaded (dare I say “given away”) to a minority Commander in Chief. PLAINLY IN ENGLISH – Bold faced bigotry and racism. Pure and simple.
The birthers conspiracy and Muslim name calling is NOT political dissent, it is racism. From Bachman to Trump that’s racism.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 3:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:43:33 -0400

This says it all for me. He has set back our military during trying times undoing what RR had done for the MILITARY following the Vietnam War.

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made Sep 17 at 2015 10:23 PM

Cpl Rc Layne — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:23:12 -0400

My personal thought is that he, and the rest of his crew are just to liberal for my taste.

Response by LTC Christopher Sands made Sep 17 at 2015 10:46 PM

LTC Christopher Sands — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:46:10 -0400

Did anyone write a book or make a movie in which he gets assassinated? I thought not.
Me, I just keep waiting for "Recovery Summer"!!!!!!!!

Response by LTC Christopher Sands made Sep 17 at 2015 10:57 PM

LTC Christopher Sands — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:57:59 -0400

Gentleman,
I did get the issue of the retired news from the Army. It said we were still under UMCJ.
Be careful!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 11:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:42:53 -0400

I think he's done a fine job. He's certainly better than a lot of others we've had. Most of the hate and vitriol is just motivated by partisanship, and in some cases, racism. There are things I think could been done better, or different, but that's typical of not just any politician or any leader, but any other person.

But for the most part, he inherited a pretty crummy hand and I think he's managed to do play well with what he's given, despite the attempts at sabotage.

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Sep 18 at 2015 9:30 AM

SPC Christopher Perrien — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:30:52 -0400

By asking that question, I take it you would not understand or accept answers different from you own POV.

Response by SFC Jason Porter made Sep 18 at 2015 10:34 AM

SFC Jason Porter — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:34:20 -0400

The same reason why everyone on the left hated Reagan and the Bush presidencies. Today's America there is zero tolerance for anther persons hero in the White House. SPC Griffin I wish it was not that way!

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Sep 18 at 2015 10:44 AM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:44:12 -0400

If you disagree with Obama policies. It is because he is black. When he is met with opposition. It because he is black. If you think that Obama is not qualified to be presed end. You are a racist and a biggit. I could go on. I'm amazed that he has not invited "Black lives matter", to the White House.

Response by SGT Christina Wilder made Sep 18 at 2015 11:24 AM

SGT Christina Wilder — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:24:07 -0400

This POTUS has created his own disrespect, betrayal, treachery, and sabotage of our nation.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Sep 18 at 2015 11:42 AM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:42:43 -0400

there are not any more people dissatisfied with obama as there were for any other president.

Response by MAJ James Hastings made Sep 18 at 2015 12:02 PM

MAJ James Hastings — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:02:00 -0400

It has nothing to do with the color of his skin; and everything to do with his policies! POTUS's policies are simply wrong; his social progressivism is the antithesis of our National Values and history!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 12:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:07:26 -0400

In my opinion, the Country has regressed, in regards to race relations and the treatment of the Law Enforcement Community.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 18 at 2015 12:24 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:24:59 -0400

I would like to Thank everyone for Responding! I have learned ALOT! Excellent Commentary! Boy! You all are Very Intelligent and have some Flamboyant Personalities! I enjoyed you all! Be Blessed!

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 18 at 2015 12:25 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:25:43 -0400

For those that I didn't VOTE UP! I ran out Today! I will Vote you up Tomorrow!

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Sep 18 at 2015 12:32 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:32:15 -0400

One more thing that I have to say...
(warm up your down vote clicker, a bunch of you ain't gonna like this)

On the subject of "unemployment and the job market"... shut the hell up. It was NEVER as bad as the media would have you believe.

I got laid off at the height of the recession, I took a job making less and never filed for unemployment. I worked there for six months or so and the seeds I planted (posing resume's on multiple sites) CONTINUE to bear fruit... I'm in talks about a job now. And it's been that way for almost 5 YEARS now. Every few weeks someone asks if I'm interested in a new opportunity. I've never met my boss face to face, never been into the office... they interviewed me over the phone and mailed me a computer, in short I could be working ANYWHERE.

"But Dave you got mad computer skillz, I don't have those."
Then go get you some. I never took a class, never got a degree. I learned it all the hard way, trying things until something worked, and then remembering what I did... I worked a ton of crap jobs for people I didn't like to get those skills.

I know people who say "I make more drawing unemployment than I can at any of the job offers I get." Yeah, I'll blame the President for that... there's a hook in that worm, unemployment isn't helping them.

If you're active duty, you owe your job to the POTIS for continuing the war... quit bitching.

If you're disabled... hey you're typing and reading right? Get your ass to work.

If you can't find a job... move to a different city, get some skills, do something... I know a lady that makes better than the national average CLEANING HOUSES... if you made it through basic training you can damn sure clean.

Rant over... back to work.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Sep 18 at 2015 12:37 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:37:17 -0400

I'm not a birther. I will admit that I did not know that only one of your parent had to be a citizen to be a naturalized citizen. I thought that you had to be born here or on a territory or Ia military installation. I knew that Kerry had sent lawyers to inquire if John Mc'Cain met those requirements. The birther movement was just to raise money by some fringe group. But Ted Cruz brought it up in an interview. Why he was eligible to run for president. But no one said this about Obama when people asked for his birth certificate.
I don't know if this is relevant to your question. But they use this to bash Rebublicans. I never heard the GOP leadership ask for it. Maybe some no name Congressman. Last I'm a partisan, I do not hate Obama. And even when Congress fast track his trade bill. He thanks them and with the other side of his mouth, in his next breath he belittled them. The tea party is not radicle. They don't shut down businesses, use the "n", word. But listening to Obama you would think they are the biggest group of racist. Do you remember the protest during the Bush adminisration. They had banners of President Bush as Hitler and as a Monkey. when I see or hear Obama his being black does not come to my mind. He's just another American. It's people in his party that keep bringing up his color.

Response by 1stSgt Jeff Blovat made Sep 18 at 2015 12:53 PM

1stSgt Jeff Blovat — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:53:07 -0400

Not sure who stated that Ben Carson cannot become President because he has never held an elected position. Does anyone remember the names, Eisenhower, Hoover and Taft? I don't they ever did..... and I think they did ok......... What does the Constutution state?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 1:46 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:46:18 -0400

SPC Andrew Griffin, not that I am dissatisfied with President Obama. I only feel that much much more could have been done. At some point you have to take responsibility for your own actions. A missed opportunity due to political rivalry? Really, can we start thinking like Americans again and whats best for America.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 5:21 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:21:53 -0400

I'm going to leave my opinion and politics out of this discussion.

The only thing I want to say is that the picture is wholly inaccurate and bias.

I heard worse, saw worse, and society accepted as normal far worse the criticism, disrespect, and mockery of President Bush.

Response by SSG Washington George made Sep 18 at 2015 8:40 PM

SSG Washington George — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:40:58 -0400

Ok, I'll bite. Iran ( the one who says they will wipe Israel and the US off the map ) will self-inspect their "progress" and tell us the truth? Hmmmmm. Uh, huh. Those ICBM's aren't for Israel. They can already hit them. Guess who they are for? F'n idiots.

Response by SSG John Jensen made Sep 19 at 2015 1:58 AM

SSG John Jensen — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 01:58:52 -0400

dissatisfied because he does the bidding of Wall Street

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Sep 19 at 2015 1:50 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:50:32 -0400

SPC Andrew Griffin i agree with the meme 100%

Response by CW4 Chad Balwanz made Sep 19 at 2015 3:11 PM

CW4 Chad Balwanz — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:11:52 -0400

If you like your Dr you can keep your Dr. If you like your health insurance you can keep your health insurance..this from the lips of the President. Fast and Furious, Benghazi, Syrian red line, IRS targeting conservative groups, accumulating mode debt than all other Presidents combined 18 Trillion and counting, changing the definition of marriage that has been established from the beginning of time, providing Iran with 15 billion and admitting some of that money will be used to fund terrorist organizations, defunding our military while increasing funds for those who enter our country illegally, supporting thuggery while degrading police officers, Veterans dying while awaiting an appointment at a VA hospital under this administration. Our country is weaker and and less respected than any time in the past century. Aborted babies being dismembered and body parts sold for produce. This should be enough to answer the question.

Response by CPT Russell Pitre made Sep 19 at 2015 11:18 PM

CPT Russell Pitre — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 23:18:49 -0400

I lean on the Dem side but the way Iraq went down was a failure. I will leave it at that. I don't think health care was all that bad. I makes sense but the ME is a mess and Hilary didn't help him at all either.

Response by Cpl Matthew Wall made Sep 19 at 2015 11:49 PM

Cpl Matthew Wall — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 23:49:51 -0400

I'll tell you a reason. Social Media! Imagine if other presidents would have had social media the way we have it now. Other Presidents weren't covered like this except for Bush. Before that social media wasn't as big or possibly even around like it is now. It is a lot easier to pull up facts and pull up stories to see what is going on in this world. Before you had to watch the news and read the paper. Now you can see how much BS is actually pushed by the news and the papers. Just a changing of the times. The next POTUS will go through this as well.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 20 at 2015 12:03 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:03:28 -0400

Very Well Stated Meme SPC Andrew Griffin

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 1:51 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:51:18 -0400

Becoming a president of our beautiful country is an honor that only leader of leaders can achieve. I might disagree with our CIC in my political opinions but as a sane, intelligent, and a leader myself, I give credit when it is due. Results speak louder than words. My 401K is much better than it was a decade ago, I see fewer houses getting foreclosed (I remember 2006-2007 when entire manufacturing belt was in bad shape), I see consumer confidence up. As a hiring manager and owner, I find difficulties getting enough resumes. We have had instances where before we could give offer to someone, that person already had offers. So in my humble opinion and real experience, I can say that job market is definitely better. Automobile Industry is doing better. I remember when we were looking shaky and countries like China were flexing their economic muscle... Today the landscape is much different, US is back to being the most stable and growing economy... China, Russia not so much. Yes, our CIC could use a better foresight when troops were withdrawn from Iraq. Affordable Care Act could have been better to stop the spiraling Medical costs, ER visits by uninsured, yes there are glitches but I think a start is better than no start. We are only super power in the world where some families could never afford seeing a physician and that I think is a shame to us. We are the beacon of what is right and that in my opinion was not so. So while blame our CIC, we need to take some time to research and explore before taking information from non reliable sources.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Sep 20 at 2015 7:05 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 07:05:21 -0400

I guess I need a disclaimer. I get so many nut job comments on my posts that I can't possibly get to them all, plus I find this site awkward to use.

Walt

Response by SSG Jerry Eidson made Sep 20 at 2015 1:45 PM

SSG Jerry Eidson — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:45:30 -0400

He has done nothing good for the military. Traded burgdal, how ever you spell it, Benghazi, Iraq power vacuum / Isis, force reduction, larger national debt the list can go on and on.

Response by Col Richard Roessler made Sep 20 at 2015 4:18 PM

Col Richard Roessler — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:18:11 -0400

I will invoke my Article 31 rights based on Article 88 of the UCMJ. Ask me my opinion after the next inauguration on 20 January 2017...

Response by SSG John Erny made Sep 20 at 2015 7:25 PM

SSG John Erny — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:25:55 -0400

I for one am not happy with any of them in the last 20 years or so. That includes the house, senate, ans the Scotus. Elections are now a choice of who do I think will screw things up the least.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Sep 20 at 2015 7:59 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:59:25 -0400

Because they are racist! In spite of the stock market over the past month or so we are much better off then when he took office!

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 9:26 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:26:54 -0400

Is all a matter of political vision and the difference of opinions each individual has based in some of the good and bad decisions he has made over his presidential tenure.

For me in an unbiased way of looking at it, it is obvious that the level of satisfaction has been greater than the opposite, as he won his second term re-election, and that speaks highly of this fact.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Sep 21 at 2015 9:59 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:59:59 -0400

I think every President deals with disrespect, treachery, betrayal and sabotage. Do some have to deal with more than others? I'm sure they do but to say one has had it more than others I think is an error in statement. For example, if you look back in history, President Lincoln, one of the few Presidents in our history that more approve of now than disapprove had to face a lot of treachery, betrayal and sabotage. He also did a lot of things or at least had knowledge of things that were less than Presidential to get things done. When he was working on getting the 13th Amendment passed, he did everything within his power to see it pass. Bribing politicians was common play back there. Some looked at Lincoln as an American version of Caesar ruling by fear. Yet, in the end, the bill was passed and the Bill of Rights forever changed.

Do I agree with everyone Obama did? No I do not. Nor do I agree with everything Bush did. Politics is much like war, you may not always have to agree with it but it is sometimes to only means to an end.

Response by CPT Richard Van Patten made Sep 21 at 2015 11:30 AM

CPT Richard Van Patten — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:30:11 -0400

Do you really need to ask this question? Seriously he's not, nor never would be my CinC

Response by SPC Luis Mendez made Sep 21 at 2015 9:24 PM

SPC Luis Mendez — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:24:47 -0400

I'm not dissatisfied neither disappointed at all because I never expected much from him. In 2008 I voted really not for him but AGAINST senile old McCain and his choice for VP, the little loony, Pseudo-pentecost lady from Alaska... err... what's her name? Don't want to remember so please don't even mention it!

He is a man of low moral values, not an example to be followed by blacks or any other Family man. He's become and made himself an accomplice of Deviants and Perverts. Not a true Christian but an Apostate and a Heretic who like in the words of the Apostle Paul, listens to, spirits of Error and Doctrines of Demons.

Thanks God almighty he's out in 14 months and maybe just maybe somebody a milligram better may be POTUS. The Obama care thing has not affected me much, except maybe for the increase in Premiums, that's 'cause I had good Insurance for decades before that.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2015 9:56 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:56:05 -0400

My Commander In Chief deserves all the respect he gets. I know that in that position, he is privy to information that would absolutely flabbergast most of us. It would change the way we look at our whole existence. To know what he knows and to have his calm composure, demeanor, and even a little 'swag' in the face of all his detractors, hecklers, and naysayers is amazing to me. I salute him.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Sep 22 at 2015 9:56 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:56:20 -0400

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Sep 22 at 2015 3:08 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:08:40 -0400

The president met with a prominent figure from Wall Street today.

Okay, I think is probably related to "talk Like a Pirate Day".

ARGH!

Response by COL Dan Fuhr made Sep 22 at 2015 3:46 PM

COL Dan Fuhr — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:46:00 -0400

SPC Griffin, my opinion is based on a pretty strict interpretation of the Constitution. Two points lead me to be dissatisfied with President Obama's performance.

First, President Obama's actions show that he wants to expand the role and scope of the federal government. This is contrary to the letter and spirit of the Constitution, specifically the 10th Amendment.

He has also made numerous remarks and actions that seek to circumvent the Constitutional limits on Executive power. This ties back to his Constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" - I believe that this duty is the same as that of a soldier executing an order: executing the orders (laws) he disagrees with as energetically those he does agree with.

Some specific examples of actions that lead me to my opinion:
- Demurring on fulfilling the requirements of the War Powers Resolution with respect to military action in Libya
- Making recess appointments to the NLRB and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when the Senate was not in recess
- Waiving statutory deadlines and terms of the Affordable Care Act without the authorization of Congress
- Unilaterally suspending execution of standing immigration law for entire classes of people
- Excusing himself for not complying with the law requiring him to notify Congress of his release of Guantanamo prisoners when exchanging the for PFC Bergdahl.

I accept that fact that many presidents (Republican, Democrat and Whig) before Obama also worked hard to expand the power of the federal government and the office of the President, but why should any of us accept that two wrongs make a right?

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Oct 7 at 2015 6:55 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:55:58 -0400

Because there is little fair media coverage of him, it all makes obvious slants for or against him and the negative is typically easier to believe

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Oct 7 at 2015 7:14 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:14:54 -0400

Lol, he's gotten everything he wanted. The only GOP opposition is in his own mind. The DNC keeps saying it is because he is black. They should look at there racist past. If they keep reappearing it those low information voters will believe it. Obama sure wasn't bothered when protesters carried Bush as Hiler signs. And the DNC had a commercial were Bused Morph into Hitler. I have not seen anyone morph Obama into the song of the south. Look at Obama after the Origin shooting. No mention that Christans were the target. Like he did for three Muslims that were shot in Colorado. An altercation over parking. He stands there and whines about the same thing. Oh it congress fault. And his minions say oh it's because he is Black. He had super majorities the first two years. And he waisted it to force Obama care on the American people.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 2:13 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:13:57 -0400

I'm not even reading the thread, just the meme. I'm not going to debate whether or not what he's done is good for the country or not, but the first sentence really got to me. I guess this meme is correct if you put aside things like the Southern States seceding from the union (that's pretty treacherous / directly sabotaging the founding of the nation), assassination attempts and success against Presidents, etc....

Here's a list of the respectful names given to our last POTUS (Found on Democratic Underground November 2005).....Baby Bush, Bogus Potus, Boy George, Bubbleboy, Bunnypants, Bush the Lesser, Bushie Boy, Bushitler, Bushollini, Bushturd, Caligula Jr., Campaigner in Chief, Captain Bunnypants, Captain Cowboy, Cheerleader in Chief , Cheney's Sock Puppet, Chim-Chim, Chim-Chim in Chief, Chimp, Chimpass, Chimp in Charge, Chimp in Chief, Chimp in Thief, Chimpoleon, Chimperor, Chimpolini, Chimpus Khan, Chimpy, Chimpy McBunnypants, Chimpy McClueless, Chimpy McCokespoon, Chimpy McDrunkard, Chimpy McFlightsuit, Chancellor Chimp, Commander-in-Chimp, Commander-in-Thief, Crawford Coward, Curious George, Dances with Monkeys, Darth Moron, Dictatortot, Dubya, Dumbya, Dumbyass, Drinky McCokeSpoon, Drunken Coke-Whore, DryDrunk, El Busho, El Shrubbo, Emperor Chimpatine, Fearful Leader, Flightsuit, Flightsuit Boy, Flubya, Fratboy, freakinchief, Furious George, George Oilwellian, George The 2nd, The Boy King, George Wrong Bush, Georgie , Georgie The Smirking Chimp, Giggling Murderer, Gutless Wonder Boy, Herr Bush, Hillbilly Hitler, His Accidency, His Chimperial Highness, His Chimperial Majesty, Idiot Bastard Son, Idiot-Boy, idiot-in-chief, Junior, King George, King George II, King George the Mad, King Gorge the Filth, King of the Dollhouse, Little Boots, Little Lord Pissypants, The Little Turd from Crawford, Miserable Failure, Monkey Boy, Moron-in-Chief, Mr. CuckooBananas, Mr. Potato Pants, Narcissist-in-Chief, Nero, Not My President, Oaf Of Office, OPEC Errand Boy, President BlowMonkey, President Bobblehead, President Coked-up Fratboy, pResident Evil, President Oops, Pretzel Boy, Pretzeldent, Pretzel-Dunce, Psychopath in Chief, Rhodes Squallor, Satan's Monkey, Short Bus President, Shrub, Shrubbo, Shrubby, Shrubya, SmarmySmirk, Smirk, Smirking Chimp, Smirky, Smirky McCokespoon , Smirko McCokestroke, Smirky McChimpster, Smirky McFlightsuit, Smirky McWarHardon, Sociopath in Chief, Son of a Bush, Spurious George Texass, The Boy Blunder, The Boy King, The Boy Wonder, The Callous Fratboy, The Chimpenator, The Cretin from Crawford, The Giggling Murderer, The Little Emperor, The Little Turd from Crawford, The Lone Star Executioner, The Maniac from Midland, The Most Hated Man On Earth, The Silverspoon Sociopath, The Trillion Dollar Man, Thief in Chief, Too Stupid to be President, Toxic Texan, Turdboy, Unelected Moron, Village Idiot, War Chimp, Weak and Stupid, Wing Commander, Witless Wonder, Worst President Ever....

So besides that, yeah, he's received the most disrespect, treachery, betrayal and sabotage ever.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Oct 15 at 2015 12:56 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:56:11 -0400

I will wait until he is out for me to spill the beans.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 12:57 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:57:33 -0400

How about you tell me what he has done specifically to make this country better and how those things have actually made this country better and American lives better?

Response by PO1 Kenneth Cardwell made Oct 15 at 2015 1:28 PM

PO1 Kenneth Cardwell — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:28:17 -0400

I agree disrespect for any President to me is Un-American. You can disagree, but disrespect, come on. I voted for Bush I and Bush II. I voted for Clinton and Obama, so I don't give a Damn Democrat or Republicans. I voted for who I think is the better Candidate. I like the Lakers and Cowboys and when they don't win, I don't hate on the Super bowl Winner or the NBA Champions. My point is too many hate on who they did not vote for!

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 16 at 2015 7:12 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:12:08 -0400

"Why are so many people "Dissatisfied" with the Performance of President Obama?"

On the advice of my Attorney, I respectfully refuse to answer on the grounds it might be used against me.

Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made Oct 16 at 2015 7:37 AM

Sgt Cody Dumont — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:37:41 -0400

I think this can be said very simply. President Obama is divisive with everything he does. He never seeks input from both sides. And has set the world stage for WWIII. I have never seen our country more divided.

Response by PO1 Kenneth Cardwell made Oct 16 at 2015 11:09 AM

PO1 Kenneth Cardwell — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:09:39 -0400

Because he was not the winner they voted for. He was not their Super Bowl winner. He was not their NBA champion. He was not their World Series winner. Name one President who was great and some will disagree with you. name one who wasn't Sh#@ and someone will disagree! No one man can anything without the Congress and Senate regardless of who he or she is! When people around me says Obama ain't Sh#$, I agree, but I also says Bush wasn't Sh&^ either, Clinton wasn't Sh$# and not one member of Congress is sh@#! People are humans and we all have our Opinion. I used to tell them just hold on a few years and maybe the person you want to be President will win!

Response by LTC Cecil V. Nance made Oct 16 at 2015 12:07 PM

LTC Cecil V. Nance — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:07:12 -0400

He is a professed Marxist seeking to transition a mature Capitalist State to a Socialist State. According to Karl Marx, it is the only transition to Socialism. Seven years in office has resulted in global turmoil which is the underlying "Change" he was put into office to instigate. I was in Eastern Europe starting up a new company, watching Russian TV when Colonel Gaddafi (Muammar Gaddafi) professed on international TV - "We have finally raised enough money to put one of our on into office as the President of the United States." Why do you think Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama singled him out and targeted him for assassination? Dead men tale no tales.

Consider this, as a business man, I know about profit and loss of companies. Pay your bills, remain solvent and you will succeed. The "CHANGE" occurred when POTUS instigated a global collapse of the economic system to divert power. Many of my business colleagues where well established and maintained solvent business practices. Yet, the lending institutions "Called in their loans". Why?
Consider this! How do you destabilize an economy? First, target solvent companies. Cause the economic infrastructure to collapse. Second, flood the systems with "Wards of the State" or better know as Welfare dependents. This has been accomplished. In addition, add to the populace additional welfare dependents such as illegally granting rights and benefits to ILLEGAL ALIENS. Granting illegal aliens the right to vote. Then add in the right to vote for convicted fellons. That is how you successfully collapse a once stable system. Then "Change" it, the system to align with socialist values and principles. Hell, it is clear that the pendulum is swinging towards total anarchy. Burney Sanders, Democratic Presidential Candidate and US Senator is a professed Socialist.

Frankilin D. Roosevelt and his cabinet where Anti-Semmitic. The White House chose to capture market shares as Nazi Germany and the Islamic World united to defeat Russia. FDR and his Secretary of State controlled by the Steel Barrons of America choose to supply steel to the war machine as he sat back and allowed 6.5 million jews to be slaughtered. Understand that the Axis Alliance (Germany/Italy) and Anti-Comintern Pact (Germany/Japan) concluded in 1936. Wake up and realize the Hindenburg arrived in the US in 1937 as a marketing campaign to gain further business allegiance with Nazi Germany. By 1938 the Jews were targeted for extinction. Then Hitler and Stalin decided how to divide Poland between the two powers. Sound familiar today.

When the US started providing steel to Russia also, Nazi Germany who was aligned with Japan is 1936, directed Japan to stop the flow of steel and ammunition to Russia by attacking the US. Sound familiar. Curious how the US evacuated all the great German minds, aligned with Sunni Arabs and poof---start of the Cold War.

Amazing how America is aligned with Sunni Arabs and Russia is aligning with Shia Muslims. Nazi Germany was also aligned with Sunni Arabs. Amazing how the turn of events occurred.

Follow the money trail.

My opinion, Obama deliberately created a vacuum in the Middle East to promote the rise of the Islamic State. It was working until Vladimir Puttin stepped in and decided to support the Shia Muslims including Iraq and Syria. The Balance of Power scale is tipping. Thanks to Barak Obama. Let us not forget that the US provided funding in Yemen to the leaders that revolted causing a new civil war. Just like Obama and Hillary targeted the leaders of Libya and Syria. The day the US SoS make a public announce that the leader of a country should be assassinated is the first day of the collapse of the United States of America.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 16 at 2015 2:14 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:14:53 -0400

For me its his foreign policy - Assad and Syria is just one example as these events are contained to his presidency. Obama is a victim of his own rhetoric when he drew a “red line”, vowing that any use of weapons of mass destruction by Bashar al-Assad would be unacceptable. What did we do when the line was crossed? A subversive regime change that is more or less on its last breath now that Russia has gotten involved. While not a WMD Assad is still using chlorine barrel bombs. He further complicated his options by stretching the interpretation of the executive’s war powers and brushing aside Congress in the campaign to topple Muammar el-Qaddafi in Libya in 2011. It's long been established that Obama failed to secure a congressional declaration of war and that he violated the War Powers Resolution. You have to remeber that Obama was a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago Law School - and was quoted saying "I was a constitutional law professor, which means unlike the current president I actually respect the Constitution." The result his decision is another destabilized Middle East country being consumed by extremist ideology. Islamist activity has been steadily growing there in the wake of Muammar Gaddafi’s exit. So what are Obama's options in Syria - ask congress to go to war after he skirted around them in 2011 and start another war. Get coalition support to start WWIII and attack Russian forces and go after Assad. He seems to really be struggling with his foreign policy. I think for the most part is that is because he really doesn't have one or never developed one forcing him to be reactive vs. proactive. You have to remember Obama was elected to a large degree on his promise to extricate the United States from Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a sad irony of his presidency that among his foremost foreign-policy legacies he will exit some 8 years latter leaving the office with military involvement in both countries. This will be the first and most complex challenge for the next president. Hillary and Biden are just as complicate in his foreign policy failures.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 4:46 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:46:58 -0400

If political savay, intelligence, and common sense were money and battleships were a dime a dozen, this non personae wouldn't have enough money to buy a used bath tub.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 5:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:50:03 -0400

One could only hope your analysis is true but the thing I wish for is for him to be more Christian friendly and I believe more caucasian friendly. The violence by police should warrant incarceration while good cops should be acknowledged. This would discourage such strong sentiments.

The Rebel Flag is going postal and the Governer of South Carolina has only pushed the issue to where white people (who are not KKK) are getting seriously pissed off. In Graham, NC, even there where a statue was being threatened by political activists. Fortunately this did not happen and local blacks said the statue is fine. Outsiders sticking their noses where they did not belong.

The dialogue of the future should not be political but tangible. Major issues (Jade Helm 15) should have been quelled and the situation in St. Louis. Too much violence at is and no sector is not without
culpability. That said, cops should feel safe and so does a potential suspect. Let's feed Africans who are starving making the efforts collaborative rather than political.

This is the source of all these problems and openess a talking point.

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Oct 16 at 2015 5:59 PM

PO1 Michael Fullmer — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:59:08 -0400

I believe this man, has done practically everything within his power from day 1 to embarrass and belittle this country. Subversion of the constitution, apologize to our enemies fro what we did to them, openly funded & armed our enemies, and made us the laughing stock of the world. He has been (operative word) caught spying on our friends & allies, traded our enemies for a traitor. He has done more to belittle and hurt our military than any president in my life time. He cares more for the lives & rights of foreigners than those within this country. He has, through executive action, created such a hostile environment through his immigration policies & set race relations back at least 2 generations. Don't even get me started on his actions/attitudes regarding the killing of cops... He is all for gun control, when he can get a sound bite in, but, you don't hear him mention anything, about Chicago, which is now the murder capital of the country, with numbers skyrocketing every day. I could go on, but...

Response by SSG Stephen Arnold made Oct 16 at 2015 8:33 PM

SSG Stephen Arnold — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:33:10 -0400

The meme is blatantly false and neglects to recognize the vehement hatred directed at George W. Bush.

Response by 1stSgt Bryan Meyer made Oct 16 at 2015 9:00 PM

1stSgt Bryan Meyer — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:00:34 -0400

he is incrediby stupid

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 16 at 2015 9:44 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:44:15 -0400

War and hate. War and hate. War and hate.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Oct 16 at 2015 10:25 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:25:40 -0400

Um, are you kidding?

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Oct 17 at 2015 12:52 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 00:52:02 -0400

He has betrayed America more than once. If you cannot see that then there's no hope for you.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 17 at 2015 4:28 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:28:15 -0400

"I'm a HUGE Admirer of our President! I Personally Love the job he has done! Especially with what he had to tell with when he took over the Office! Many people seem to Disregard that fact! Why? I don't know! However, many of you seem Dissatisfied! Why? He hasn't done anything for this Country in terms of Moving it Forward? The Country hasn't Progressed under him? What are your Thoughts"....SPC Griffin

SPC Andrew Griffin,

Why not ask yourself ...are you better off than you were seven years ago? And is our country better off than it was seven years ago? And look ahead to the next year will you and our nation be better off ?
You are only going to find a lot of partisan rhetoric to your question which I am sure you have seen before.
...
There's not much we can say or do that will change anything that Obama has done or will do .
Respectfully,
Thomas J. Cunnally

Response by Sgt William Barr made Oct 17 at 2015 9:17 AM

Sgt William Barr — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:17:57 -0400

If you do not support the Constitution of the USA then you are not doing your job.

Response by SN Jack Ouellette made Oct 17 at 2015 9:51 AM

SN Jack Ouellette — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:51:38 -0400

what planet do you live on,nothing from nothong leaves nothing.except $18.5TRILLION in debt

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2015 12:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:59:48 -0400

You and people like you are the reason this idiot is president. If you are this Blind than you will never understand! You might as well vote Hillary2016 with the rest of the Dumbasses!

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Oct 18 at 2015 10:05 AM

1SG Nick Baker — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:05:36 -0400

If we look compare how each president has been treated during their time in office, we would find all were disliked by a lot of people. Reagan is looked at by both parties as a great president, yet someone tried to kill him. After 9/11 all the rules changed. We as a nation will figure this out through our electoral process; it may take a couple election cycles. The Dem congress and Bush tried to save the economy. Funny both parties had total power and abused it and the people voted out the control congress. We will figure it out.
Teddy Roosevelt tried to get healthcare passed and other after. Social security was going to destroy the country, we are still here. Uneducated, Poverty and Inequality have nothing to do with race or any other category. Opportunity is the only thing that separates one from another.

Response by LTC Robert Eidsvoog made Oct 18 at 2015 12:22 PM

LTC Robert Eidsvoog — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:22:35 -0400

As one who has lived through nine Presidents I have never seen such an attack on American culture, its economy, its military (purging the war fighter generals). Obamma's alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood and Islamists around the world. The ability to overwhelm our system of government, Law enforcement, and allow the murder of blacks in the inner cities is appalling. Then to elevate homosexual sub culture to some sort of mainstream honorable level is another attack on American culture. Creating the highest financial deficits in world history that will leave our grandchildren with little hope of recovery. Creating the highest level of government dependency via closing industry such as coal mining, Keystone Pipeline, through allowing a non-elected government agency to write laws (The EPA). Increases in taxes via Obamma care. Forcing people to have to apply for food stamps, unemployment and other government aid like Medicade and Social Security disability because there are no jobs. Under his watch Food Stamp program recipients doubled. The sequester that is forcing government agencies such as the Department of Defense to cut their budgets while the Obamma's go on million dollar vacations to Europe. Committing outright fraud with Obamma care (you can keep your doctor, premiums will be cheaper, better medical care) then manipulating the Supreme Court to admit Obamma Care is a tax in order to get it to pass into law. Appointing openly gay jurists to the Supreme Court in order to get gay marriage allowed as law of the land. And you ask why people are angry about our President? And I wonder why people are so naïve when they vote for such a person who despises America our culture, our military, our Constitution, family, and leaving the country with No Hope.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2015 1:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:22:18 -0400

How many of you have had the opportunity to meet President Obama? It's easy to judge someone, it's not easy to stand in the shoes of a leader and to make decisions. A leader in any position makes the best decision he or she can given the information they have, the knowledge they have, the experience they have, and the advice they are receiving. It doesn't matter what side you are on you are not going to be happy with every decision made.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 18 at 2015 1:47 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:47:21 -0400

Iran is testing their ballistic missiles and laughing all the way to the bank with this Obama Order..

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/treasury-to-issue-iran-sanctions-waivers-under-obama-order/ar-AAfAY1G?ocid=spartandhp

Treasury to issue Iran sanctions waivers under Obama order

President Obama signed an order Sunday directing his administration to begin issuing waivers to Iran nuclear sanctions — but the waivers will only go into effect once Iran meets its obligations under the agreement limiting its nuclear program.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Oct 18 at 2015 1:56 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:56:26 -0400

SPC Andrew Griffin Politics on RallyPoint? A xompletely useless exercise!

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Oct 19 at 2015 9:21 AM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:21:15 -0400

talked about so many times almost not worth typing anything about it.
so all i am gonna say is i have my opinion and you have yours lets go get a beer

Response by Sgt William Barr made Oct 19 at 2015 12:52 PM

Sgt William Barr — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:52:23 -0400

he had the chance to be one of the greatest but he blew it.

Response by SSgt Ray Stone made Oct 19 at 2015 12:59 PM

SSgt Ray Stone — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:59:21 -0400

I have a few gripes with Obama's Presidency.

1. The TPP,which takes jobs from millions of Americans. I knew it was odd when it was reported that he and the Repubs came together to pass this bill.This is strange coming from a President that constantly touts job growth during his term, but passes this bill??????????

2. The continued sanctions against Zimbabwe

3. Chicago. The shooting are off the charts, being that he has roots in Chicago I feel as if he should address this more often

Other than that in my opion he has done a far better job than the previous knuckle headed Pres. I mean come on he inherited Bush's mess

Response by 1LT Aaron Barr made Oct 19 at 2015 3:17 PM

1LT Aaron Barr — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:17:42 -0400

Primarily because his policies have failed and done so catastrophically. His foreign policy has alienated our allies, emboldened our enemies and formented chaos in the Middle East. The fact that he seems to trust the Ayatollah of Iran with nuclear technology more than me with a handgun really adds to this... This is especially upsetting to me given that he pretty much threw away a victory in Iraq and pulled out on the basis of political considerations and those alone. I can't speak for any other OIF vet but that's my feeling on the matter.

Domestically, he's given us a stimulus policy that, by his own numbers, failed so poorly that we'd be better off today had it never been passed, not only in terms of GDP and job growth but also in terms of not having another $750 billion plus interest on the national debt. Obamacare is such a boondoggle that it's namesake has pushed back its implementation time and time again, now past his Presidency.

Lastly, I think he's been absolutely horrible in his divisiveness to the culture of this nation. The most notable examples are such cases as Michael Brown where he imposed himself into a situation he knew nothing about, made assumptions that were proven wrong and then acted like nothing happened as riots broke out. Ultimately, he has been a disaster for this nation and those negative effects will be felt for decades.

The only person who has any reason to be happy with the course of his Administration is Jimmy Carter who can now go to his final reward in the real belief that he wasn't the worst President of his own lifetime.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 19 at 2015 7:34 PM

SGT Richard H. — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:34:48 -0400

I absolutely love the liberal mantra of "Obama has been subjected to a level of disrespect, blah, blah, blah...."
Seriously?!?!? Do you not even REMEMBER the constant stream of venomous trash you people spewed about President Bush? Really???

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Oct 19 at 2015 10:19 PM

MAJ Matthew Arnold — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:19:47 -0400

Because he violates the constitution and has the temerity and hubris to rule as he thinks is best.

Response by SPC Doug Semple made Oct 31 at 2015 4:05 PM

SPC Doug Semple — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:05:46 -0400

Freedom's enemies are on the march in Syria and east Ukraine in large part because Barrack Obama is sleepwalking on foreign policy. Never have foreign despots felt so free to ignore a US president. Putin and Assad took Obama's measure and accurately assumed he would mumble instead of act. Bill Clinton showed up to lead when Serbia was butchering Muslims in the Balkans. Where is Obama? Putin has a plan and strategy to crush human rights in Syria and Ukraine. Where is Obama?

Response by SSgt Paul Esquibel made Nov 1 at 2015 2:42 PM

SSgt Paul Esquibel — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:42:23 -0500

There are Pro's and Con's to every President, know one is really ever content with a President and the views or acts of that President. While we all have personnel opinions, I seriously doubt that anyone here would not still do their job if called upon under President Obama or any president for that matter. I think it boils down to what us a people hold dearest to our hearts and how those views fall in line with or not with the current administration. The common Con that distinguishes between party lines is always the military. History has proven that when the Democratic party controls the office the military get's smaller, less incentives, etc vs. when the Republican party is in control it's the opposite. It's a good question but I don't think it's good for this type of site because like I said we can have personnel views but in the end he's our Commander in Chief and if he asks we act, so it really doesn't matter what we think we gave up those rights so others could make those choices, we are here to preserve that choice for others. However if your retired or separated you can say what you like you have regained that freedom to do so.

Response by CAPT Tom Bersson made Nov 1 at 2015 8:31 PM

CAPT Tom Bersson — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:31:07 -0500

I don't think that is the case. In fact many military that I know support President Obama.

Response by CH (LTC) Robert Leroe made Nov 1 at 2015 8:40 PM

CH (LTC) Robert Leroe — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:40:51 -0500

Policies, not performance, but I'm a social conservative.

Response by PO1 Todd Cousins made Nov 2 at 2015 12:02 AM

PO1 Todd Cousins — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:02:06 -0500

I think many folks here have mentioned most of the reasons I am not a fan of our sitting president. My question to you is why are you. What has he done to make a difference for Americans?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2015 12:53 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:53:45 -0500

Is this a joke.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Nov 2 at 2015 1:58 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:58:42 -0500

Because he set this in motion: http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2015/10/29/why-obamacare-co-ops-are-failing-at-a-rate-of-nearly-50/

Why Obamacare Co-Ops Are Failing At A Rate Of Nearly 50%

BY ED HAISLMAIER - The bottom line: Obamacare has made health insurance costlier and the business of offering it riskier. To survive in that new world, health insurers need to be cautious, or even pessimistic, and hope that their customers can continue to pay escalating premiums. It’s not a pretty picture.

Response by Sgt Tom Vaughn made Nov 2 at 2015 8:04 AM

Sgt Tom Vaughn — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:04:28 -0500

Totally disagree with you.
He has disrespected the constitution , helped the ENEMYS of our country.
Helped kill jobs , devised this country by race baiting
Sorry. But your wrong

Response by CPO David Sharp made Nov 2 at 2015 8:18 AM

CPO David Sharp — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:18:08 -0500

Mr. Griffin, I have observed many of your view points. It is in fact your right to voice your opinion and not be directly insulted or berated. I therefore offer, as objectively as possible, some retort. Barrack Obama has succeeded to divide our Nation on economic, social and Racial matters. He and Eric Holder have set race relations back 50 years. His watch has created so many "victims" there could never be any possibility for resolution or cure. He has destroyed the structure of our Military and made it a Social Experiment which is doomed to failure due to the very nature of a war-fighting arm of a government. Not as a beer summit which had no purpose but to shine a light on and enforce a narcissistic, egocentric personality. He has made more Americans dependent on the Government to run their lives, tripled the national debt. I think you would do well to read "The Manchurian Candidate", "Atlas Shrugged" and "1984" for starters. Another interesting book is "The Harbinger". Please educate yourself on opinions which are not "conventional wisdom", which is an oxymoron, or rooted in herd mentality. r, BUC Sharp

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2015 9:02 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:02:35 -0500

Mychal Massie wrote this a while back and I'll let him speak. Please read what Mychal wrote before passing judgement.

http://mychal-massie.com/premium/why-i-do-not-like-the-obamas/

Why I Do Not Like The Obamas

The other evening on my twitter, a person asked me why I didn't like the Obamas? Specifically I was asked: "I have to ask, why do you hate the Obamas. It seems

Response by CPL Kevin Carns made Nov 2 at 2015 10:12 AM

CPL Kevin Carns — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:12:46 -0500

Benghazi, Iran Nuke Deal, IRS targeting conservatives, Fast and Furious, Muslim colonists being brought in, $18 TRILLION in debt, race relations worse than any time in my life, police officers being gunned down while clock boy gets invited to the White House... I could keep going...

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 2 at 2015 10:25 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:25:20 -0500

While I disagreed with much of the Presidents positions when he came into office, I did have fairly high hopes that he would be about hope and change, but he has done nothing to fulfill those promises. While it is no surprise that a politician was not honest, I am disappointed that so many seem to ignore it with this administration.

My biggest disappointment was where he and his team knowingly lied to the American people about Benghazi. I was concerned about not sending support, telling the people there to stand down, and not seeming to have cared about the lack of security before hand, but I was willing to listen to the reasoning...there were no answers as of yet...BUT then they came out and lied. Repeatably lied and they knew the truth from the very beginning.

Some other things that have been troubling, Fast and Furious, the IRS scandal, the collapse of any Middle East policy, the rise of ISIS, and all of this being capped off with the Iran deal. I think he was under qualified when he took office, but he has either allowed incompetent or dishonest people around him make him look incompetent or dishonest, or he is incompetent or dishonest?

The place he was most suited to make real improvements, are some of the place I see him having the most negative effects? There is more division in our Nation now than there was when he took office? America and the World are less safe because of his actions and (lack of) policies.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 2 at 2015 10:56 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:56:30 -0500

I'm curious. How do you feel about the response to your comment? I can well imagine that the 35 "Likes" and those "points" that came with them must feel good. On the other hand, the vast array of comments disagreeing probably didn't. How did you react to them? Whereas you stated that your are a "HUGE Admirer of our President!" (with emphasis) without submitting any basis to substantiate your opinion, most of the dissenters provided observable facts that would seem to belie your opinion. How do you react to those? Dismiss them as unfounded? Prejudiced? Or have you found evidence that refutes their assertions? You have responded occasionally to a few of the comments as though you believe that the only foundation for their criticism of President Obama is hate. Is that simply your way of coping with the negativity? To deny that their is any basis for it? That it is motivated only by hatred, racial prejudice, pure animus? Do you think this hatred will extend beyond his term in office the way it has for President Bush? Will the next President use this hatred of President Obama to distract attention from his own failings? Seriously, I'd like to know...

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Nov 2 at 2015 11:05 AM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:05:42 -0500

I can think of 17 trillion reasons why Obama has failed this nation

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 2:39 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:39:01 -0500

"We" don't. 49% approve of his job performance and 49% disprove. While that doesn't sound particularly good... if you stop and compare it to the numbers for Congress or the approval rating of his predecessor it's not all that bad.

I also believe that there are some very valid reasons to disapprove of the Presidents performance. I disagree with the TPP and believe it will hurt American workers, I disagree with the use of drones to target accused terrorists. That doesn't mean I am disrespectful or not grateful that we don't have a Republican in office.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 10:43 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:43:48 -0500

I've been aware of politics long enough to remember 5 presidents now, including this one. It seems to me that disagreement with the current administration's policies is labeled as "disrespect" in a way it never was before. In the past it was seen for what it obviously is, political opposition. Just like the way the republican majorities in congress are labeled as "obstructionist" because they won't simply obey the executive branch. They are in the opposition, so of course they want to obstruct. That's the whole point. As far as people being "dissatisfied" with the president's performance, I'm not really sure what that means, because conservatives will naturally be dissatisfied with liberal policies, and vice-versa.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Nov 3 at 2015 5:59 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:59:45 -0500

I think it boils down to racism, pure and simple. The economy is much better than when he took office. More people are employed. The deficeit is smaller. All in spite of a brutally hostile GOP.

Response by Jay Devereaux made Nov 4 at 2015 1:11 PM

Jay Devereaux — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:11:04 -0500

Well, lets start with the complete failure of the VA and his lack of real action to correct it. Oh he has got on his soap box as he does with so many issues, but the fact of the matter is very little if anything has changed and what has changed has not improved anything. Rearranging the deck chairs is not reform.

How anyone who has ever worn a uniform can in any way support Mr Obama other than your oath to defend our nation is beyond me. He very clearly has no love for those who have served.

Response by SFC William “Derrell” Chandler made Nov 4 at 2015 3:36 PM

SFC William “Derrell” Chandler — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:36:25 -0500

HE IS A TERRIBLE PRESIDENT.I ONLY HOPE WE DON'T ELECT HILLARY OR CARSON

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 4 at 2015 7:25 PM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:25:38 -0500

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Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 5 at 2015 5:03 AM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:03:57 -0500

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Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Nov 5 at 2015 12:17 PM

SSG Todd Halverson — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:17:44 -0500

Obviously you are living in a different United States than most of Americans..... Let me name just a few things he has done.
1. Attempting make a nuclear treaty with a terrorist nation
2. Set back race relations about 100 years
3. First President to have our credit rating drop because he allowed us to default on loan payments
3. Increased terrorist attacks and attempts in this country
4. Disregards the Constitution
5. Has made the Military weaker
6. Forced health care on US which is not better off with most insurance costs increasing, parents medical insurance has doubled since last year.
7. Unknown why he has not been impeached and forced out of office. Nixon did far less and did the honorable thing and resiqned
8. He has no Honor.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 6 at 2015 7:34 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:34:51 -0500

I'll just leave this here.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 6 at 2015 10:32 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:32:22 -0500

"The nation's employers added 271,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 5 percent in a solid report on labor market conditions. Wages grew 2.5 percent over the past year, their strongest yearly performance since the recession officially ended in June 2009.

Today's report portrayed a very different job market than that seen in the September release, when payrolls were up a by only (a revised) 137,000. As I stressed last month ("a weak report, but does it represent a true downshift?"), this sort of volatility is to be expected in "high-frequency" data and it is a strong reminder not to over-weight any one month's data when forming your views of the job market.

Better to average monthly payroll gains as seen in my monthly smoother below. Over the past three months, payrolls were up 187,000 on average, compared to 235,000 over the past year. That suggests a mild deceleration of job growth, but I consider anything above 150K to be solid employment growth meaning enough jobs per month to put legitimate downward pressure on the jobless rate."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jared-bernstein/october-jobs-report_b_8489838.html

Solid Jobs Report Will Likely Lead the Fed to Raise Next Month... But What About After That?

The nation's employers added 271,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 5 percent in a solid report on labor market conditions. Wages grew 2.5 percent over the past year, their strongest yearly performance since the recession officially ended in June 2009.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 6 at 2015 10:33 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:33:07 -0500

Apparently the economy is good enough so people don't have to take crappy low paying jobs.

Response by 1SG Frank Rocha made Nov 6 at 2015 8:18 PM

1SG Frank Rocha — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:18:49 -0500

Amazingly gifted and eloquent speaker and well prepared to deliver the information that he believes we want to hear. However, much like a theatrical performance, when the script is done, the curtain goes down, the makeup and costume comes off and the cast and crew reverts to their true identity, only in this can true intentions be known.

Response by SFC Parrish Henderson made Nov 6 at 2015 10:22 PM

SFC Parrish Henderson — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:22:57 -0500

I hate to say this but if you can't see why he has been an utter failure as a POTUS, then you really need to start paying attention to the news and not the (gushing over him CNN crowd nor the Fox crowd). This guys Mickey Mouse foreign policy is a f$&@ing joke and his treatment of Israel is absolutely unexcuseable. We are a laughing stock of other world leaders, we are bowing down to Iran over this BS nuclear deal and don't even get me started on this Pacific Trade deal which actually has legislation weaseled into it that promotes illegal aliens in this country that your tax dollars are paying for....I could go on...but it wouldn't do any good.

Response by SFC Parrish Henderson made Nov 6 at 2015 10:27 PM

SFC Parrish Henderson — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:27:10 -0500

Response by LCpl Jerry Ring made Nov 9 at 2015 12:13 AM

LCpl Jerry Ring — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:13:22 -0500

He has shredded the Constitution in terms of his executive orders. He bypasses congress by implementing new regulation through govt. like the EPA. He has divided the nation racially more than any other President. He has fired top military commanders that disagree with him so that is why we now have people altering intelligence to make policy on ISIS look like it is working. He is destroying American jobs, the middle class and the coal industry for some fable called global warming, oh they changed the name because it came out that the data was false so now they call it climate change. His administration has given billions to alternative energy companies just to see them fail. He has opened his mouth about issues before all the evidence is in and has looked foolish because he was wrong. His TPP trade agreement is going destroy more jobs in America and threaten our sovereignty as a nation. He signed a nuclear treaty with Iran giving them billions of dollars to continue to support terror around the world, and lifting sanctions and did not get anything tangible back but a promise, in my opinion. Any deal with Iran that does not include getting our citizens back from captivity is a horrible deal and a wasted opportunity.
President Obama is the most unpresidential President in history and I thought there would never be anyone worse the Jimmy Carter, I was wrong.
Obama care is a disaster, during the supreme court hearing they change the penalty fee for not having insurance to a tax in order to get a decision in their favor, up to that point it was always meant to be a penalty fee. So now premiums are continuing to go up, so what he has done is forced Americans who work and pay taxes buy this insurance and pay higher and higher premiums to offset the premiums the poorer Americans pay so the insurance companies do not loose any money but the poor still receive the same level of care as the ones paying higher premiums.
All of his so called accomplishments are in reality disasters.

Response by CPO William Hughes made Nov 10 at 2015 8:29 AM

CPO William Hughes — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:29:35 -0500

I believe that a large portion of this 'dissatisfaction' is blatantly racist in nature, regardless of what the perpetrators say. They are simply repeating a lot of the 'hatemongering' being spewed out by 'so-called' Fox News and many, many members of the Republican Party in the U.S. Congress.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 8:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:54:30 -0500

because they are ignorant. (Republicans) I think he has done a lot for us and i wish he could stay for another term.

Response by CW3 Jim Norris made Nov 10 at 2015 1:23 PM

CW3 Jim Norris — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:23:12 -0500

Let me start with ObamaCare - If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor - lie. Cost will go down - lie. Red Line in Syria - lost of all credibility with enemies of this nation. Burgdahl - a traitor traded for 5 top Taliban 'heroes' - stupid. Unemployment much worse when measured against work force availability, and full time converted to part time. IRS directed to target conservative groups. Benghazi - lied to American people, let an Ambassador and 3 other brave men die, it was too 'dangerous' to try and save them, really? Fast and Furious, gun running to Mexican drug lords results in death of American law enforcement - illegal. Several incidences of 'going off half cocked' about police actions and then having the 'beer conference'. He has done more than Nixon ever thought about and does not have the sense of conscience to resign. Now, let me give the man credit - he told America that he was a Marxist and that Rules for Radicals was his guide post, God Damn America as his minister said and we didn't believe him.....he has done what he said he was going to do, either with a Democratic majority in both house and senate, or with a phone and a pen - the latter smack of tyranny.

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Nov 10 at 2015 3:17 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:17:40 -0500

It doesn't matter who occupies the position, they become the nation's whipping boy.

Response by TSgt Donnie Meaders made Nov 10 at 2015 4:58 PM

TSgt Donnie Meaders — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:58:23 -0500

He succeeds because no one in Washington has the guts to stand up to him and see him removed. For those who can't understand why, you are the problem. This man has taken us back decades in the division between the races and is doing everything he can to create the USSA while sheep sit back and blindly support the king. But remember, you can keep your doctor until you can't! Are you kidding me?

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Nov 10 at 2015 5:45 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:45:08 -0500

Obama treats our Constitution like toilet paper and he has totally demoralized what if left of the military. He does not seek any advice from Congress and acts like a dictator. Putin is much brighter and embarrasses Obama almost daily. He needs to go now!
Thanks,
Rick

Response by COL Charles Williams made Nov 11 at 2015 2:03 AM

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:03:09 -0500

I very much respect the office, but not the man; that man. He has done more to harm this country then help it, here and abroad. He had a left wing agenda when he was elected, and he has executed it much to the detriment of this great country. And, if you are white, which I am, and you don't love him, you are quickly considered racist. My disdain for his performance, and many many bad decisions have nothing to do with race, they have to do with his lack of leadership and his divisive desires.

Response by MSG John Wirts made Nov 11 at 2015 3:35 PM

MSG John Wirts — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:35:06 -0500

O'Dumbshit has thoroughly destroyed America, the Constitution is in shreds, race relations are non existent. Dr Martin Luther King's dream is destroyed, What is there to love? He hasn't done anything positive. He has established a socialist dictatorship with himself as the Fuhrer. He and Hitler have the same goal total destruction of democracy, Christianity, and the Jews. If you support those goals Seig Heil Mein Fuhrer!

Response by CPL Terry Whalen made Nov 11 at 2015 11:31 PM

CPL Terry Whalen — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:31:06 -0500

I am sorry but I don't see what you see. I see a person who has divided this country by pitting people against each other. I also see a person who uses the sacred office of the President of the United States to further his radical leftist agenda. Further more he demonstrates his contempt for the Armed Services and continues to support terrorist and terrorism where ever he can. If Congress and the Senate had the countries best interest at heart they would impeach him and try him for treason. I believe the man should in jail at the very least. A person will be known by his deeds and that is how I am judging our current president.

Response by SPC Matthew Mcnurlin made Nov 12 at 2015 9:48 AM

SPC Matthew Mcnurlin — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:48:10 -0500

You do know he is a Muslim set out to hurt our country. I sure didn't expect to see a supporter on here

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 12 at 2015 11:38 AM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:38:21 -0500

New ISIS manual shows US in crosshairs; FBI has 900 + ISIS-related investigations | Pamela Geller http://www.pamelageller.com/2015/11/new-isis-manual-shows-us-in-crosshairs-fbi-has-900-ongoing-isis-related-investigations.html/

New ISIS manual shows US in crosshairs; FBI has 900 ongoing ISIS-related investigations | Pamela...

“You should make sure to not look particularly attached to religion. A man who works on a secret operation should meddle in the general population. If you can avoid having a beard, wearing qamis (Islamic clothes), using miswak (a sort of toothbrush recommended in the hadiths), and have a booklet of dhikr (Islamic devotional booklet) with you, it’s better. Also, you shouldn’t be going to often to places like mosques, Islamic institutes or...

Response by CPO Jack De Merit made Nov 12 at 2015 3:24 PM

CPO Jack De Merit — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:24:20 -0500

Andrew, you are delusional. Obama has done nothing but bow down to the Arab countries. They come before the United States. The man has LIED about nearly everything in his life. No Republican could ever get away with ANY of the things he has done. He has ignored the Constitution and amassed enormous wealth at the hands of his conies and the Democratic party. He has presented three birth certificates and every one was counterfeit. WHY? Why does NOBODY ever remember him attending any of the colleges on his resume? Why did a man with mediocre grades get accepted at any college? Why has he NEVER worked at a real job his entire life? Why did he lie on his travel documents when he went to Pakistan? If you can honestly answer any of those questions and still defend him, you both should be either jailed or deported.

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 16 at 2015 10:29 AM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:29:06 -0500

Barack Obama, not so secret servant of the Muslim Brotherhood - http://www.coachisright.com/barack-obama-the-not-so-secret-servant-the-muslim-brotherhood/

Barack Obama, not so secret servant of the Muslim Brotherhood

By John Velisek USN (Ret), staff writer In 1953 during the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower, the Muslim Brotherhood began infiltrating the federal government. It is a scheme which has accelerated ra…

Response by CPO Jack De Merit made Nov 18 at 2015 8:37 PM

CPO Jack De Merit — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:37:20 -0500

"If Obama cannot rise to the challenge of leadership in this historic crisis, then, for the good of humanity, he should resign. Those are the only options and it is his duty to decide."