In 2009, Politifact.com reported "Obama made 510 promises when he was running for president" and analysis found that Obaba "made more than twice as many promises as George W. Bush and Bill Clinton."
George W. Bush made 122 promises and Clinton made 204. Even theirs combined don't come near Obama's.
Did he believe that all he had to do is make the promises? What about the people that counted on the promises? Where is the examination of Obama and his so-called promises? Did Obama bite off more than he could chew?
Obama seems to be dabbling in the business of other countries, focusing on helping them, and telling them what to do. However, back at home, this country is falling apart and desperately needs help. Who should he help first: the USA or other countries?
The unemployment rate seems to be making it in the news everyday, but what about plans and promises to fix it? One of Obama’s promises was to lower the unemployment rate. He and his party continually speak of the rate decreasing under the ‘Obama’s watch’ by using November and December unemployment rates. Of course those months would be higher due to the demand that the holidays put on businesses and seasonal employment. However, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over the same people are back in the unemployment lines and sending off their resumes looking for new work.
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The unemployment rate now at 9.8% which means around 13.2 million people are out of work.
Another promise Obama made was that he would create “5 million ‘green’ jobs as a part of a more energy efficient economy,” according to PolitiFact.
If Obama created this it would bring the unemployment rate down to 8.2 million out of work.
Washington Post article states Obama promised to “create or save 1 million jobs with a $25 billion investment in infrastructure projects.”
This creation would bring the numbers to 7.2 million unemployed Americans, which was about the average in the 1990’s.
Another promise: to create secure borders.
How can one create secure boarders when you have cities that are safe for illegals to come and reside in? How can you create a health care bill that allows illegals to be granted health care which is ultimately being paid by the American citizens?
How can one create secure boarders when you have cities that are safe for illegals to come and reside in? How can you create a health care bill that allows illegals to be granted health care which is ultimately being paid by the American citizens?
To me it seems like you are asking for illegals to come into this country. So, another promise can be tossed in the garage.
Yet another interesting promise: Obama based his campaign on ending the war.
CBS News quoted Obama stating “I’m not opposed to all wars, I’m opposed to dumb wars” when asked about Bush’s administration-approved invasion of Iraq. Obama planned on having all most of the troops home by now, yet when Obama took office he sent even more troops overseas.
Does that make sense, for someone to feel so strongly about ending a ‘dumb war’ to send more troops to fight for something that he disagrees with? I think not.
When Bush was President, the news constantly hounded him about his short comings and his mistakes. News stories filled the airways and presses with complaints about him, people not liking his stand on the war and sending troops off to the unknown. On the other hand Obama’s news stories are filled with his family’s vacations, Obama and his secrets for staying in shape. Does he want to be a reality TV star or a President of this great country?
When Obama was trying to become elected, he made promises; all politicians make promises they can’t keep and (sometimes) admit to them. However, Obama made promises that were way out of his league, and way too many to complete in a 4 year span.
“I do hope that we can put all politics aside and do the American people’s business right now”- Obama
Question: When will this happen?
Some experts say his promises were based on a two term election, who is to say that he will be elected again.
All I have to say is ‘Don’t make promises you can’t keep!’
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