Obama's first year, by the numbers

[barryr]

Highlights of Obama's first year, by the numbers:
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7,949.09—Dow Jones Industrial Average close on Jan. 20, 2009.

10,609.65—Dow Jones Industrial Average close on Jan. 15, 2010.

13 million—Number of people 16 and older unemployed as of January 2009.

14.7 million—Number of people 16 and older unemployed as of December 2009

7.7 percent—Unemployment rate January 2009

10.0 percent—Unemployment rate December 2009

$787 billion—Cost of economic stimulus approved by Congress.

$10.6 trillion—Outstanding public debt Jan. 20, 2009.

$12.3 trillion—Outstanding public debt Jan. 14, 2009.

$296.4 billion—Federal spending from the financial crisis bailout fund before Jan. 20, 2009.

$173 billion—Federal spending from the financial crisis bailout fund after Jan. 20, 2009.

$165 billion—Amount of bailout funds repaid by banks and automakers.

139—Bank failures between Jan. 20, 2009, and Jan. 14, 2010.

274,399—Number of properties that received forclosure-related notices in January 2009.

349,519—Number of properties that received forclosure-related notices in December 2009.

34,400—U.S. troops in Afghanistan in January 2009.

70,000—U.S. troops in Afghanistan as of Jan. 12, 2010.

319—U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan from January 2009 through Jan. 15, 2010.

139,500—U.S. troops in Iraq in January 2009.

111,000—U.S. troops in Iraq as of Jan. 12, 2010.

152—U.S. military deaths in Iraq from January 2009 through Jan. 15, 2010.

539—Appointments to top federal policy positions submitted to the Senate

352—Appointments confirmed by the Senate.

180—Appointments in top policy positions carried over from the Bush administration.

12—Formal news conferences.

21—Foreign countries visited.

29—States visited.

10—Visits to Camp David.

2—Vacations.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

[Garcia Bronco]

We are counting 16 and older in unemployment numbers? No wonder the UE rate is reported so high

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

I'm stumped as to why right-wing rubes like barry and GB aren't pleased as punch about the job Obama is doing (because, assuming that everything in the OP is accurate, Obama is doing a heckuva job of extending their hero Dumbya's policies.)

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

I'm stumped as to why right-wing rubes like barry and GB aren't pleased as punch about the job Obama is doing (because, assuming that everything in the OP is accurate, Obama is doing a heckuva job of extending their hero Dumbya's policies.)

He's Bush lite. You could tell that before he got elected. Difference is rube...you voted for him.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Whereas the smart money says GB voted for McCheese and Bible Barbie.

[Rigs11]

you forgot to post how much of the stimulus has not been spent yet, and how much of that deficit came from bush

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

ABC News/Washington Post Poll: 53 Percent Approve of Obama's Job Performance

Ooops!

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

2010 as 1994? Relax, Democrats


Two Democratic senators and one governor announced their retirements earlier this month, and days later, the smart money has Ted Kennedy's Massachusetts Senate seat falling to the GOP for the first time in nearly 60 years. Suddenly, the Republicans are crowing and Democrats are trembling -- everyone says the Democratic Party is doomed in 2010. What is the source of this breathless hysteria? Memories of the 1994 Republican midterm landslide. But everyone should take a deep breath: The 2010 midterms will not be a repeat of 1994. Why? Because almost everything we think we know about the 1994 election is wrong. Newt Gingrich, soon to be speaker of the House and the putative architect of the rout, boasted, "We have a clear mandate, and we intend to be revolutionaries." Never mind that only 39% of voters showed up for the supposed referendum on the state of the nation. In fact, the [Contract with America] had almost no influence on the vote. What was most important about 1994 politically won't make or break the 2010 elections. Congress changed hands in 1994 because the Christian right recruited new voters and white Southerners shifted en masse to the GOP. Neither evangelicals nor white Southerners can swing this year's election, because they ARE the Republican Party. Tea-party activists are [evidently nothing] other than disaffected conservatives who have previously voted Republican. At this moment, the odds are better that they'll split the GOP than that they'll sweep the Democrats out of power. In 2010, Democrats will lose some seats, as have all but three incumbent parties in midterm elections since the New Deal. But the demographics are clear: 1994 won't repeat itself. It's time to calm down.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

ABC News/Washington Post Poll: 53 Percent Approve of Obama's Job Performance

Ooops!

Down 25 percent from a year ago

[barryr]

It's not surprising liberals get all defensive eve nthough there were no comments or remarks made about the numbers from me. Just posting what was written in the article, but the defensive mechanism starts by liberals, so that tells you what they think deep down and that is things are not going well, but they can't admit it without making excuses of course like "Bush's fault." They still can't admit that it was the democrats who caused the housing mess, namely Dodd and Frank.

[Bronx33]

Case closed : Half the country are clueless rubes.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by barryr

It's not surprising liberals get all defensive eve nthough there were no comments or remarks made about the numbers from me. Just posting what was written in the article, but the defensive mechanism starts by liberals, so that tells you what they think deep down and that is things are not going well, but they can't admit it without making excuses of course like "Bush's fault." They still can't admit that it was the democrats who caused the housing mess, namely Dodd and Frank.

And Bill Clinton.

[Bronx33]

I really can't see how anybody can say obama has done a good job in his first year all i can point to is he gave to OK to dust those somoli pirates other that that hes been GWB lite with a dash of marksizm.

[barryr]

But, but, but europe likes us better. My medical insurance costs figure to go sky high since I don't live in Nebraska or belong to a union, but hey, someone else considered that fair for me to pay more.

[rastaman]

Originally Posted by Bronx33

I really can't see how anybody can say obama has done a good job in his first year all i can point to is he gave to OK to dust those somoli pirates other that that hes been GWB lite with a dash of marksizm.

Oh quit your biitching you loud mouth HOE! What makes you think the voters have forgotten all the screw ups, greed, and incompetencies of Republicans and the War Criminal GW Bush.

What has Brown really done in his years in the state senate that would you to believe he isn't a Republican that continues to only care about the richiest 2% in this country. Brown has done absolutely nothing significant main street voters in the state of Mass. Brownshirt is another run of the milee Republican Pimp who will and has sold his soul to ASS RAPE the middle class citizens of the state of Mass. Bronx, Brownshirt is no more a reformed Tea Bagg Repuplican than you are as someone that puts his party first vs his country.

Scotty Beam Me Up Brown Shirt is just the future Cheney-Romney Like Thug.

[rastaman]

Originally Posted by barryr

But, but, but europe likes us better. My medical insurance costs figure to go sky high since I don't live in Nebraska or belong to a union, but hey, someone else considered that fair for me to pay more.

F*@k you and your medical cost you selfish dumb ass Republican! It isn't about YOU, you idiot. HCR is needed so it doesn't bankrupt the nations GDP.

Its about whats good for the nations as a whole! Its not just about you, your ideology and your knuckle dragging Republican party.

Scott Brownshirt is just another Mitt Romney Opportunist. And this plays right into your Republican demented lack of character.

[Bronx33]

Originally Posted by rastaman

Oh quit your biitching you loud mouth HOE! What makes you think the voters have forgotten all the screw ups, greed, and incompetencies of Republicans and the War Criminal GW Bush.

What has Brown really done in his years in the state senate that would you to believe he isn't a Republican that continues to only care about the richiest 2% in this country. Brown has done absolutely nothing significant main street voters in the state of Mass. Brownshirt is another run of the milee Republican Pimp who will and has sold his soul to ASS RAPE the middle class citizens of the state of Mass. Bronx, Brownshirt is no more a reformed Tea Bagg Repuplican than you are as someone that puts his party first vs his country.

Scotty Beam Me Up Brown Shirt is just the future Cheney-Romney Like Thug.

Iam not a republican asswipe and this obsession you have with bush is not healthy and with the healthcare you want so bad you might not make it another 6 years.

[Tombstone RJ]

Oh snap!

[DBruleU]

Rasta is getting comical now.

I'm still trying to figure how W*gs got 30 days for what he said, yet Rasta has completely gone off the deep end lately with the personal insults that make TGN and LABF look like saints.

[Bronx33]

Originally Posted by DBruleU

Rasta is getting comical now.

I'm still trying to figure how W*gs got 30 days for what he said, yet Rasta has completely gone off the deep end lately with the personal insults that make TGN and LABF look like saints.

Taco has a soft spot for retards.

[Broncojef]

Originally Posted by rastaman

F*@k you and your medical cost you selfish dumb ass Republican! It isn't about YOU, you idiot. HCR is needed so it doesn't bankrupt the nations GDP.

Its about whats good for the nations as a whole! Its not just about you, your ideology and your knuckle dragging Republican party.

Scott Brownshirt is just another Mitt Romney Opportunist. And this plays right into your Republican demented lack of character.

If this bill is supposed to address serious issues why not have open debates and find answers in a rational manner instead of the sign the bill quick, cut a deal behind closed doors approach? I'm for reform if it addresses the real weaknesses such as torte reform but most Americans are happy with their coverage and breaking the system to appease a minority group is ridiculous. Everyone is somewhat selfish when voting, I vote for what I believe is best for me and my family and the country as a whole. This bill as is just doesn't cut it for most of us and we are tired of the ram it down our throat, we know better than you approach by the liberal Democrats in charge.

[ant1999e]

Originally Posted by DBruleU

Rasta is getting comical now.

I'm still trying to figure how W*gs got 30 days for what he said, yet Rasta has completely gone off the deep end lately with the personal insults that make TGN and LABF look like saints.

If you're part of the "He-Man McDouche Haters Club" you get a free pass.

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by rastaman

F*@k you and your medical cost you selfish dumb ass Republican! It isn't about YOU, you idiot. HCR is needed so it doesn't bankrupt the nations GDP.

Its about whats good for the nations as a whole! Its not just about you, your ideology and your knuckle dragging Republican party.

Scott Brownshirt is just another Mitt Romney Opportunist. And this plays right into your Republican demented lack of character.

seems someone is a little angry. I wonder why? You write the dribble and LABS will post those cute pictures with cut n paste articles. Such a great team you two.

[Bronx33]

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

seems someone is a little angry. I wonder why? You write the dribble and LABS will post those cute pictures with cut n past articles. Such a great team you two.

I say we name them the commie brothers.

[barryr]

Originally Posted by rastaman

F*@k you and your medical cost you selfish dumb ass Republican! It isn't about YOU, you idiot. HCR is needed so it doesn't bankrupt the nations GDP.

Its about whats good for the nations as a whole! Its not just about you, your ideology and your knuckle dragging Republican party.

Scott Brownshirt is just another Mitt Romney Opportunist. And this plays right into your Republican demented lack of character.

Oh, poor baby. Go to the corner and drink your milk. You LOST and you and your fellow libbies look to suffer more losses this year. This country has had enough money going to special interests and higher taxes for those that do the most work in this country, which is Obama and the democrats plan.