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...but there is no support for continuing decades of government incompetence and waste. American citizens did not create our foreign policy and economic debacles–our elected leaders did. Their policies are not the cure, they are the disease.

You have my support on this one, Mr. President.

Here is what to write on YOUR placard to picket your local banks that received fed monies:

It is simple.

"Lend It or Lose It"

I think banks should have to loan/lend every penny, keep track of every penny they loan, and if it isn't loaned by Dec 31, 2009, return it to the Treasury.

Funny the Republicans are looking out for Joe the Plummer... They took the limits for tax cuts LOWER!! 75,000 single down to 70,000 and the 150,000 for married down to 140,000.. now who is helping who? .Which that is fine with me just saying ya know? I think Republicans need to start putting in some support for the Americans. THey are still holding out like they have done over the last 8 years!!!

President Obama is clearly the leader this county needs at this time in history. I strongly support his decisive action on this stimulus he proposes and has boldly taken ownership of. His leadership provides a glaring contrast to the inferior minds and characters so glaringly exposed by the shrill, empty rhetoric of the conservative stalwarts. He has our support. The citizens of the USA will reward those who have joined him in his efforts, and fire those who have obstructed the process.

Vinnyb:

Those who disagree haven't been listening to AM talk radio, you mean?

Of course you mental midgets love Reagan! Who doesn't like someone who is throwing free money out of the savings coffers for a cheap political stunt?

Several news shows reported this morning that things are not near as bad as the recession in the 70's and the one in the 80's. The unemployment was sky high then compared to now. Also, Bush didn't creat outsourcing. That started back in the 70's. Thos who worked for Hewlett Packard then can attest to that one. Obama is playing his game acting like a fear monger, not a president. He conned people into voting for him with his smooth talk (just like Clinton) and now they are seeing the real Obama.

It appears we can't move fast enough to put this stimulus package through, but they just announced that there will be a 6 month comment period for the alternative energy initiative for off shore drilling that the Bush administration started. Can't move fast enough on the one hand, but better slow down on the other.
The action causing the biggest waste of money that our government regularly does is to reverse something that's already started and partially or totally paid for! It's especially frivolous if the reason is because the 'other side' initiated it!
I believe in a balanced budget, and I believe that no stimulus package, no matter how great, is going to fix our economic problems. Anybody who's studied economics understands that, if left alone, the markets will correct themselves. Instead of rushing in and committing the U.S. taxpayers to trillions of dollars in debt, that will eventually need to be repaid....sometimes it's best to sit back and do nothing. Often doing nothing is better than doing something that makes the problem worse! Let's all sit back, take a deep breath, and think about what we're trying to do and the consequences of our actions. Then, before we act, let's think it over again.
I don't want my children's children to be indentured servants to our creditors down the road.

What is good? Invest in America or Invest in Iraq?

Once again he is right. It is so nice to have a Presidnet who cares about the people for a change.

George W Bush thought govenment was the problem at set out to prove it.

Obama believes government can help and it setting out to prove it

Jimmy carters economy was reeaaal great wasnt it. 20% interest rates. The fact is Reagans across the board drop in tax rates creates the longest stretch or propserity EVER.

Those who disagree simply dont know the FACTS.

People: if this bill was really about stimulating the economy and helping 'workers' (isn't everyone who earns a paycheck a worker?), then why so much pork? That is nothing more than politics as usual! You are in Obamadenial or too Obamablind to see it!

Take c close look at this 'stimulus package.' It contains way too much money for groups and interests that supported the Obama campaign. You might live in la-la land, but please don't try to tell me that is bi-partisanship. And don't even get me started on what this will cost our children and grandchildren.

The problem with sheep is that they blindly follow each other into the slaughter house.....

Why would he say that? I hands down oppose this bill. Obama hasnt even said where this money is coming from?

Funny that the economy only tanked after Dems controlled congress. The economy was doing well until the last 2 years, hmmm.

I agree with Sen. Leahy to investigate the Bush Administration now!!!America deserves some answers!!!

I don' t care if you're Republican or Democrat. We're all American. And THIS package isn't going to be good for any of us. Borrowing almost $1 trillion for a package that the President admitted won't fix everything, is insane.

Easy way to fix it: The American people are smarter than most of our elected officials (after all, we can all remember to pay our taxes, right?) So let's divide that $800 billion among the 300 million US citizens. That's $2600 for every man, woman and child. In my household of four, that's over $10,000. I'd be spending it tomorrow, buying appliances, a new car (all made in the USA). Every person spending that money HERE will stimulate the economy and create jobs.

That's "change I can believe in".

The Obama bashers on here are either paid liars, paid idiots, or genuine dummies who are too stupid to realize they are ONCE AGAIN being propagandized into (basically) voting agains their own interests.

All you short-bus-riders have are lies, and SWEEPING half-truth-generalities while NEVER addressing the UNAVOIDABLE fact that REPUBLICANS drove the economy into the ground. IF THE BUSH TAX CUTS WERE SO GREAT.... WHY IS EVERYONE BEING LAID OFF?

I support President Obama all the way.

I read, listen, and think for myself. This plan may not be the "perfect" plan, but it is a start in an effort to restore our economy and the lives of our citizens.

Unhappy talk show hosts and radio "negative" personalities do not think, speak, or make decisions for me.

I make and drink my own kool aid, no one else's.

I suggest the "followers" of Hannity, Limbaugh, voter fraud Coulter, etc, actually read the stimulus bill for themselves and not rely on the "wannabe celebrities" bunch. Remember, they get paid well to lie, distort, and agitate. Jim Jones had that kind of control over his sheeples also. We all know what happened there.

Hannity, Limbaugh, Coulter = Jim Jones remix, in triplicate.

You know it takes a special kind of person (Republican) to spout the same ideas that were used to get us in thins mess as the answer to the mess. All of the conservatives on this bog need to be as responsible as Obama was and admitt the wrong that the Republican party has caused this nation. Regan, Bush1 and Bush 2 all left the economy in worse condition than they got it. The Republican philosophy has never worked and yet the best they can give us now in the time of great crisis is more of the same, except now they want to rewrite history and blame the Democrats for the mess that was the last eight years. Come on now Republicans, there is something so freeing in just admitting that you were all wrong then as you are now.

I believe this plan is very wrong for the country. Too much wasteful spending at a time we are in a real mess. Mr. O doesn't have a clue!!!

WRONG,,,,,,,,,,,,WISHFUL,,,,,,,,,,,THINKING,,,,,,,,,,,,

Obama just became a 1 term president. (Stop dancing Hillary).

I'm not for it, not for it at all!! To much junk attached, to call it a stimulus, for the growth of small business, big business, where's the incentives for putting people in jobs? Where is in it that the government, get's smaller, spending less themselves?

Where is the incentive to bring our jobs back from overseas? Building and manufacturing products here in the US like we used to. We've given ourselves away, and this joke of a stimulus is not the answer! Let the market correct itself, enhance our own country with the goods we used to produce.

That's my comment!!

LIES LIKE A RUG... LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES.

We are not that stupid. The public is against this overwhelmingly. The new government is stealing not only our money but our kids and grandkids money. We will see some of the new world slavery but our grandkids will be the real slaves. Sad but true.

Wake up America – our government doesn't give a rats ___ about you... big bankers and elite own the media and they buy any outsider when necessary. Obama isn't CHANGE – I knew it last year and I know it now. Tried to tell you but you all thought he was for you. He's for the new world govt. order – educate yourself if you want to at least slow their agenda. CNN is in on it too – they are pawns like the rest of us... just get paid more that most of us.

Obambi boy is an arrogant creep.. look at all his photos – doesn't he give you the creeps? Come on... you have to admit it – he looks evil and self serving.

Sometimes you gotta go with your gut – in this case your gut should go with what's real.

Yes the public support is strong – it's the rich republicans that don't give a hoot.
Shame on them!

It is strong....most of us want, even desperately need, this to work. We are well aware that the tax cuts offered by the opposition did not work, have not worked and will not work in the future. Republican tax cuts help those that least need help and ignore those that need it most. As usual, though, negative stories bring more viewers than positive stories.

The Democrats in congress did not cause this problem....it was caused by republican deregulation.

When did helping out our "neighbors" start to be labeled "socialist" rather than the "right thing to do"?

N S Huntsville get your facts straight! You apparently have no idea and have not seen all the 700+ pages in this stimulus spending package. I think you are one of many that lets the media lead you. Do some research before you post a comment.

Is this from some polls from the White House, kind of like bringing the census into the White House so you can manipulate those numbers and results.

Of course Obama thinks America wants this plan... he describes himself as African-American too.

It's easy to ignore the other 50% when it doesn't help you, eh Barack??

This guy is as clueless as ever.

February 10th, 2009 2:27 pm ET

Just like a Republican to only read what they want. The poll released yesterday said that 51% believe the Economic Stimulus is critical but another 29% said it was important, so unless my math is wrong 80% feel the stimulus is important.

JC
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Thank you JC for setting the record straight.

Reps: You had 8 years and look what you did to us!! You can't come out and say you NOW know what's good for America. You got your chance, now let Dems pick up after you. Sheesh, these people!!

And what has he been smoking this time?

Everyone in our home is backing President Obama completely! Good luck cleaning up the horrific mess the Republicans have left us with!

Unbelievable...the Mother of All Pork/Earmarks and because Obama favors it the voters want it. When, not if, this current version of governance spirals into the dirt and takes all of us along for the ride it will be catastrophic. "Yes We Can" cuts both ways, and there will be enough blame to go to both parites, but it just won't matter anymore.

The prom's (innaguration) is over. Now we're parked in Obama's car, in the parking lot of the local grade school. He wants to go 'all the way' with us, but we're just not sure. He says if we love him we'll do it. We don't want to (well, the smart ones of us don't), because we know he's just some poser who only looks out for himself. He then tells us that if we don't do it with him he won't love us any more.

In the end he screws us, cause that's what he wants. And you koolaid drinking kooks will just say, "Thank Barrak may I have another."

Hopefully we can hold out for 2 years, then REAL change and recovery can happen.

NO YOU COULDN'T!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharon, you don't seem like a very nice person, calling your fellow Americans "dumb" just because they have a different opinion than you.

WOW someone slipped up – no smiling President picture. Must be his 51 % "mandate" is slipping. Or no beer today!

I support the stimulus.

Obama is not wasting time Greg of Pottstown, Pa he is trying to get Republican idiots to understand that while they have homes, the best health insurance money can buy, and a secure retirement and job. 3 million Americans are out of work, no health insurance, some have no homes and unemployment compensation is tapped out. Obama wants the republicans stupid a$$e$$ to understand real people, real AMERICANS need some f_ _ _ing help!!!!!!!!!

Rachel in Nebraska- why do you think throwing money to schools is going to solve your problems??? I worked with a non profit group in some innercity schools in Cinn OH... let me tell you that no amount of cash will help students who have no respect for authority, and no desire to learn. No sum of money will produce a superior work force when they have been taught they are owed anyhting in life that they need therefore thay take no responsibility for their lives...
throwing money at the gashing wound in our nation will not solve the problem.... There are valad needs a "good" stimulous package can help, but the bulk of what is on the 700+ bill doesn't have any of this. We are not against stimulous we are against special interest groups who have their hands in the pockets of senators and govenors and rep's who use their power and influence in future elections to hold the very men and women who went there to represent us hostage....This package is filled with so much special interest garbage it isn't funny.

Kick out the lobbiers and special interest groups, enact term limits keeping the politicians honest and then we will get somewhere.

DEMOC-RATS- in congress caused this problem to begin with!

Wasn't it the Democ-rats- that have been making these decisions in Congress, NOT THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!
Wake up people and learn your facts before you speak. The first to complain are the ones who want everything handed to them. Hold onto your hat, it will be all you have left after this.
Unbelievable how many people do not understand the facts of this spending package. Tax and spend some more.

I might listen or even go along with Obama on this if he'd said something like "I know support is mixed" or something, but for him to come out making it sound like this bill is a hit with a majority of the public, well, that's another chunk out of Obama's credibilty armor (and a chunk out of our paychecks) BTW increasing the deficit this way is going to all but erase the gains the dollar has made this year.

DEMOC-RATS- in congress caused this problem to begin with!

Are most Americans so ignorant to believe this problem was caused by the republicans. Wasn't it the Democ-rats- that have been making these decisions in Congress, NOT THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!
Wake up people and learn your facts before you speak. The first to complain are the ones who want everything handed to them. Hold onto your hat, it will be all you have left after this.
Unbelievable how many people do not understand the facts of this spending package. Tax and spend some more.

If Americans Support this bill then why is he out trying to sell it. If America is already in support of this bill then Pres. Obama is just wasting time effort and money.

one "persons" wrong is another "persons" right!!

looks like we have a better than 50/50 chance of this thing actually working! despite all the peanut gallery and the chatter.

Good luck Mr. President – I'm hoping for the best and preparing mentally for the worst.

That way I can't really lose – none of us take it with us and we might as well support each other while we are here – its not all about "winning" its how we play the game – right?

To bad they took out the millions for condoms; the taxpayers will need a little "protection" after the screwing we're going to get with the stimulus package the President and Congress is proposing!!!

If obama says this then he is lying.........as usual.

This fool can only play the part of a president but he has no idea what he's doing. What a joke he is.

I want to add i scrolled through the porkulous senate version last night and the part i mentioned is just the tip of the iceberg....Don't let yourself be led to the salughter sheeples...start thinking for yourself and stop letting someone do it for you. You have a right and a responsibility to be informed and it is not wrong to disagree with even the president of the US...His postion requires our respect to a point, but never blind allegiance, he is not God and not free of errors, the rest of Washington definately isn't...Time to stop the Dems vs Repubs thing, cause when it comes down to it all are corrupt and all are wrong and need a swift kick in the butt!!!

To all those complaining about the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment plan, you don't even know what's in it. You're just a bunch of minions who choose to believe only certain things you hear on TV or on the radio - especially when it is not substantiated by data or FACTS. Folks like yourselves are the very reason why our country is in these dire straits. You are too LAZY to do the research and find out for yourselves what is really going on - you choose to remain ignorant and uninformed.

Strong support I think would be more than 51%. If you win a game by 1 point, that is called a close win. Win by 20 points, that is a strong win. But what do I expect from what is becoming a corrupt adminstration.

Hold on boys we are going for a ride.......................

Obama, you easily are the most empty and vacuous vessel that uh, uh, uh I have ever heard as you so struggle to find your binkyprompter when speaking what SOMEONE else wrote for you.

I was willing to give you a chance as I was one of the MILLIONS that thought you were full of it, and you have proven me right already.

NO EARMARKS or PORK, really Barry, you are a LIAR and if I had a beer with you, you would wear it.

Bipartisanship, really Barry, three idiot Republicans and telling the rest that you WON, fine, we LOSE.

One and done Barry.

01/22/2013

any of you who say you support it even read through all 700+ pages...my guess is not and that you are allowing the news media to lead you along....Let me see one of the many allocations $650,000,000 for coupons for the analogue to digital box. Please someone tell me how printing millions of $40 coupons for a converter box is going to help stimulate the economy...then add all the money they propose to give to the MEDIA for comercials and programs to educate the community that this is going to happen and that they need a box...Man if you don't know this all ready, you don't need to know and we definately don't need billions more spent..... Stimulous nothing sheeples....start thinking for yourself and acting for yourself and turn your radio and TV off and get out and become informed about what Washington is doing to sink our great nation!!!

Those who do not learn the lessons of history are bound to repeat it. The same arguments that being put forth against the stimulus plan are the same ones that brought on the great depression. Many of you are here because your parents and grandparents were helped by the Democratic new deal that pulled this country out of a crisis we hadn't seen before or since, until now.

Add this fiscal conservative to the support column for President Obama's plan. And by the way, to those Repulican members of Congress who practice this shamless obstructionism, the next election cannot come soon enough. Get ready to pack, gentlemen!

To Definitions:

Delusional: GOP
Dishonest: GOP
Dumb: GOP supporters

1. How are we as citizens going to repay the debt this proposed package will create?
2. How many of those polled live in the south or central states? (I do and I haven't been able to find a single supporter of the current stimulus package.)
3. If the Democrats are to be the saviors of the U.S. why didn't they act sooner? They have had control of both houses of congress for years, did nothing to avoid this problem and now want us to believe that all will be well if we only borrow enough money from the Chinese.

Hey Rachel in Neb.. Why are you so critical of republicans? YOu know all you ever done is trash Bush.. Get off the Obama love train and don't believe evreything he says.. Oh by the way, all states lose jobs because companies can't find qualified applicants.. here those unqualifed applicants are called Obama supporters..you know, robots who will believe anything.

And it will stay strong as long as the repubs STOP threatning others in thier own party ! is a shame now they have resorted to eating thier own ! now they want televised meetings of the house bill, so they can further threaten any/all repubs who ARE trying to co operate and help we, the people !

Last night I watched our new President hold a great news conference. For almost a hour he lied with clarity, civility, and confidence about the economic crisis. Talk about a breath of fresh bull!

I'm backing the President 100%

Polls don't matter..., at least not as much as Obama's supporters, they're the most important, and guarrenteed the biggest pieces of our grandchildren's pie. So smile, and ask for a kiss, you deserve it.

only half believe Obamas "Fear Factor" performance.. He says Americas behind him. Just keep him away from your wallet.

Absolutely incorrect. The public support for this bill is very, very low.

I'm a democrat and I do not support this bill. This is just another way for the politcians to get thier scrubby hands on the tax payers money, which of we don't have and can't afford.I voted for Obama, but his one time $1000.00 tax credit for the people, is a big joke. The times are tought for so many that $1000.00 tax credit will do nothing for the people, plus we have to pay taxes on any of these tax credits. Do they think we are all stupid. Where are they getting the money to pay for all there pet pork and how will this be paid back. We will never see a dime of this money. So much for a NEW WORLD ORDER, IT"S COMING.

JT

I wouldn't trust a poll on this. Just last week they were saying only 37% supported the package. This is just one more way of spinning the data the way he wants it. Anyone who has read the potential impact of all this spending and still agrees with it should be ashamed of thmselves for what will happen to future generations.

I wasn't polled.....my response....go to it Obama! I'm tired of the people who do not do their homework.....they listen to the ignorant and self -righteous Republicans and the conservative "alter the facts" media who got you in this mess in the first place. I'm tired of the "Pee in my face and tell me it's rain and I'll buy it" mentality. It's time to get out of the "stupidity era."

its hard to find any reason to support this pork bill since when does health care community building {acorn} condoms etc become urgent stimulis spending this is a goody bag for dem suppoters with our kids money and you support these crooks he lied about the great depression the japan econmic troubles of the 90s and that tax cuts for business and real taxpayers does not create economic wealth.. the prez lied about a lot of things including our current problems the dems arent looking out for you quys who support them but are doing this to ensure their own power** good grief ***wake up obama said we are the greatest country on earth but i want to change it i hope he utterlys fails along with the other looney left.

you people are morons!!!!!!

anyone who does not support this President is an idiot!!!

it does not matter if you are conservative or liberal or swith party you belong to

what matters is that we are all Americans and our country is in huge trouble

stop with the power struggle

everyone just work together for the same goals....

would that be to adult like, or do you want to continue to act like children

You are a liar Barack.. Your own party has a problem with all the spending. Barney Frank came out today against your new 350 billion tarp fund. He also criticized 50 billion for mortgages.

Stop spending money. Those who failed, failed on their own. Let the market correct itself.

He' hearing those voices again.

We elected him President – now let him work! Economist ALL agree this is a necessary evil! Let's just get it done, already! Why does the Republican Party oppose EVERY idea, yet has nothing new to offer............tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts!! IF TAX CUTS ARE SO GREAT, HOW DID WE GET INTO THIS MESS IN THE FIRST PLACE!

Jen February 10th, 2009 2:00 pm ET

Yeah, keep telling yourself that Mr. President. Just like "you won" so what you say goes. Nevermind the 50 million plus voters that do NOT support your policies or those of Nancy Pelosi and crew. Why else do you think the PRESIDENT resorted to stumping to the American public? Not because he cares, but because that is the only place where people are still 'mesmerized' by him. He's all talk, and now he's dug a $1 trillion hole. (AND before you say it, so what if Bush did it too. How is Obama different? You think paying for museums in Indiana is going to help me in PA? Why do Obama supporters think two wrongs make a right? Even if it is 'less wrong' it's still WRONG).

I don't know what news you've been watching for the past 8 years Jen, but last anyone has checked, we've been in the largest recession since WWII before Obama became the president.

Maybe you should do a little bit of history checking and you'll find out that Republicans were also in power when the economy tanked during the depression, it took a Democrat to fix the mess.

Another lie from the new TV talk show host!

Thank You Mr. President. Your little impromptu message to the Americans was once again filled with doom and gloom. The fact that past history has shown that increased government spending does nothing for the economy, you still shove this "stimulus" bill down our throats. Let's call it what it is.... a "spending" bill. The fact that 51% of Americans approve of this bill is not "overwhelming" support. The reason we are in this economic duress is because the Dem's in the Clinton era made "affordable housing" a God given right. Not everyone deserves to own a home. And now, you are filling the White House with these same people who were part of the legislation that got us in this mess. God Bless America! We need it!!!

I feel very sorry for the negative and angry people on this board who criticize President Obama. Neither you, or your Republicans offer any positive suggestions. You only offer no spending or tax cuts. Based on history and REAL FACTS, neither of those things work.
Why are you against the bill? Do you have an economic background?? Do you really understand what a stimulus bill is? I am guessing you don't. And neither do many of the Republicans......
Please try to be more positive! Have hope and some faith and educate yourself more about what has worked or hasn't worked in the past. I know I am wasting my breath with many Republicans. They just don't get it-I don't know if it is anger , being stobburn or a lack of education, but it is simply pathetic that they don't know history!!!
THANK GOD for an Obama administration that wants to put more money into schools. In Arizona, great companies LEFT because they could not find qualified people to hire! Now that is scary....

Just like a Republican to only read what they want. The poll released yesterday said that 51% believe the Economic Stimulus is critical but another 29% said it was important, so unless my math is wrong 80% feel the stimulus is important.

JC

I find it ironic that a lot of people do not know the issues they are speaking to. I am a 64 year old white man born and raised in Florida and i support or president because the republicans have not been honest.

Last night I also watched our new President hold a great news conference and I also agree that f or almost a hour he spoke with clarity, civility, and confidence about the economic crisis. Talk about a breath of fresh air! You Bet!!

Keep up the great work President Obama! You and your administration speak for the average American.

I also believe we can make it thru this crisis if we work together

Thanks Tyronne in Washington. I am a proud Obamacrat in NC.

Keep thinking that BO. We know this is really thank you to the far left to keep them supporting you and your socialist agenda!

Obama didn't say how many people were in that 50%. It could have only been 2 thousand polled.

Give the man a chance! He just got into office and having to "clean" the oval office from the stench of bush and cheny, the 2 most deadly, sicko politicians that ever existed. He inherited this mess from the republicans. At least let him fix it.....since the repubs put us into this mess along with Wall Street!

Republicans = closed fist! Democrats = positive change!

These republicans are now trying to redefine everything. and are trying to hold the democrats to a much higher standard than they were. give me a break we the people know what brought us to this place. and now they are even resorting to lying.

Whatever you say President Pelosi, Sorry I mean Obama. McCain was right about this you are too much a coward to go against your own party.

Whatever you say President Pelosi, Sorry I mean Obama. Grow a spine you wimp. McCain was right about this you are too much a coward to go against your own party.

If you let the market work this mess out, we will be in a great depression for the next decade... you conservatives have lost it, haven't you?

Tax cuts won't work either- the consumer will not spend what you give them... rendering tax cuts useless.

I AM A TAX PAYER................AN AMERICAN TAX PAYER, I SUPPORT IT, I DON;T SUPPORT TAX CUTS THAT GO TO THE SAME PEOPLE THAT WE ARE BAILING OUT...... I SUPPORT SOMETHING TO HELP THIS ECONOMY TO GET MOVING..............NOT JUST COMPLAINING BY REPUBS.............

Whatever you say President Pelosi, Sorry I mean Obama. Grow a spine you wimp. McCain was right about this you are too much a coward to go against your own party.

I am a taxpayer and I support this plan.

Tyrone Brown February 10th, 2009 1:36 pm ET

Last night I watched our new President hold a great news conference. For almost a hour he spoke with clarity, civility, and confidence about the economic crisis.
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Confidence???? He has been doom and gloom the whole time

Barack, watch the stock market. You are wrong!

President Obama once again has proven why the American voters chose him and his positive image over the negative, deceitful Republicans! His message in regards to the stimulus package is clear, strong and consistent! Where was this kind of conversing when the former President W. inacted his recovery plan? Oh thats right he decided to keep his plan cloaked in secrecy!

OBAMA IS TRYING TO USE ALL HIS GULLIBLE OBAMA SUPPORTERS TO HELP HIM WITH HIS PELOSI SPENDING BILL!!!!!

HEY OBAMA SUPPORTERS BEFORE YOU JUMP ON OBAMAS BAND WAGON AGAIN YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ WHAT IS IN THIS SO CALLED STIMULUS BILL.

HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR YOU TO SEE THE LIGHT??????

Republicans are becoming extinct....and they're doing it to themselves.

Yeah, keep telling yourself that Mr. President. Just like "you won" so what you say goes. Nevermind the 50 million plus voters that do NOT support your policies or those of Nancy Pelosi and crew. Why else do you think the PRESIDENT resorted to stumping to the American public? Not because he cares, but because that is the only place where people are still 'mesmerized' by him. He's all talk, and now he's dug a $1 trillion hole. (AND before you say it, so what if Bush did it too. How is Obama different? You think paying for museums in Indiana is going to help me in PA? Why do Obama supporters think two wrongs make a right? Even if it is 'less wrong' it's still WRONG).

Keep marginalizing the country, Mr. Obama. You have also convinced yourself that 50% plus 1 is "strong support" or a "mandate." It doesn't take much to sway the other way. REmember that. Remember that 50 million people did NOT support you. Remember that 50% of Americans do NOT support this bill. Remember that "my way or the high way" policies are what got us into this mess, and you sir, are doing the same exact thing. Because you are the ALmighty Barack Obama doesn't make it less vile or arrogant. Meet GWB – Liberal version.

Obama's approval rating not withstanding, I, personally, am non-plussed about his picks of treasury and HHS secretaries. Both (inadvertently!) evaded income taxes. Also, it may do us good if he is a tiny bit more bipartisan than confrontational. The GOPs are looking for a reason to launch scathing and vitriolic vituperations

Yeah, keep telling yourself that Mr. President. Just like "you won" so what you say goes. Nevermind the 50 million plus voters that do NOT support your policies or those of Nancy Pelosi and crew. Why else do you think the PRESIDENT resorted to stumping to the American public? Not because he cares, but because that is the only place where people are still 'mesmerized' by him. He's all talk, and now he's dug a $1 trillion hole. (AND before you say it, so what if Bush did it too. How is Obama different? You think paying for museums in Indiana is going to help me in PA? Why do Obama supporters think two wrongs make a right? Even if it is 'less wrong' it's still WRONG).

If support for the stimu-LESS plan was so strong why would Obama have to travel the country trying to sell the idea to everyone?

I'm more fearful of Republicans than Al Qaeda.

Yes, public support for stimulus is strong. But it's not for what they loaded up in this bill. I'd rather change a loaded diaper than support the stuff that's coming out of either house in DC.

He must be getting that opinion from the ghettos.

Hispanic in Dallas you've had billions jammed down your throat for eight years going to Iraq and aking care of the state of the economy here in the United States except for putting the economy where it is now a disaster.How stupid are you to think that doing nothing which is pretty much what the republicans think is better than anything or something that could give people jobs? It may be fine for you to say no to it and your a taxpayer ..well hello.... millions out of jobs are also hard working taxpayers so don't speak for them your not the only one paying taxes and neither are others that reject this package.If you have a job just thank God that your not one of the less fortunate ones that wish they did

Researcher: Well, it appears the survey/poll shows support for the bill.
GOP: No it doesn't.
Researcher: Yes it does...look at this data.
GOP: No it doesn't.
Researcher: It's simple math...you can't argue with numbers.
GOP: Yes I can....watch..."socialism socialism socialism!!!"
GOPer Minion: Math who?
Researcher: Can I borrow some of that rope Obama gave you, so I can hang myself too?

I agree that stimulus pacakage is critical to this economy . We dont expect it to do magic overnight , but atleast its one step forward. ANyways Republicans have no right to vote aginst this , because they are the ones who caused this situation. IF they are so against it lets ask them to come up witha plan ... which they could not in last 8 years ..

Delusional: when someone believes what they want to believe regardless of the truth staring them in the face.

Dishonest: when someone says the american public doesn't need convincing and then sets out to do just that with last minute town hall meetings to push their agenda.

Dumb: when someone thinks people are stupid and won't realize you had to buy the 3 republican senators to get them to join the bandwagon...millions to specter's pet project brought him on board; not concern for the hurting.

I am a taxpayer and I do support some of this plan which is far more supportive than I have been for the bank Welfare program and the Bad Car welfare program. Throw in the bad idea War and yes our country is going down financially but we may as well have food along the way since the Republicans have determined this pat a long time ago.

Remember Reagan and prosperity on Daddy's credit card, blame him

For all you libs telling us conservatives to leave the country, are you going to print money for ever?????We seem to be the only one paying taxes. How would a liberal country operate when many of you have never worked a day in your life.

Put a 100 liberals on an island check back in a 100 years my guess they would all be gone. Put 100 conservatives on an island and check back I bet you have a thriving society

He is out of touch.

Last night I watched our new President hold a great news conference. For almost a hour he spoke with clarity, civility, and confidence about the economic crisis. Talk about a breath of fresh air!

Keep up the great work President Obama! You and your administration speak for the average American.

YES WE CAN make it through this economic crisis!

Tyrone Brown
Proud Obamacrat
Seattle, WA

YES, PUBlic support for stimulus is strong.
PUBLIC OUTCRIES AGAINST LACK OF SUPPORT OF MIDDLE AMERICANS BY REPUBLICANS IS STRONGER.
BYE BYE REPUGS. YOUR SWAN SONG IS IN TUNE AND PLAYING LOUDLY.

He lies. We don't support the crap that's in it. We support SOMETHING, but not that worthless, spending bill they're proposing now.

HOPE this bill works, and if not, we will

CHANGE who will be in power in 2010 and 2012

Obama says, "Sleepy, sleepy, you are getting so sleepy..."

It's time for us all to either lead, follow or get the you know what out of the way. Progress is coming through whether you like it or not. Got a better idea, call President Obama.

THE 2010 AND 2012 CAMPAIGN HAS JUST BEGUN. FOR ALL YOU REPUBLICANS OUT THERE I SAY TO YOU TODAY YOUR SLIM HOPE IS FADING FAST FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE WATCHING AND LISTENING AND THEY WOULD ACT AGAIN JUST LIKE THEY DID IN NOVEMBER2008. DAYS OF "MORE OF THE SAME " ARE DONE LIKE DINNER.

YES WE ARE Mr. President.. 100%. Those who oppose, need to stick to the Bush old polices and leave the country immediately because we cannot have another 8 years of absolutely NOTHING.

Anyone with half a brain would know we need help and Obama seems to be the only one intelligent enough to recognize that. By the way, where are all those people who asked during the campaign "who is Barack Obama?" and complained about him not having enough experience to lead? Most of Washington is still screaming the tired, old song that got us here. Who is he? He is Mr. President!

It's only strong among the weak minded, those the Force can control...

We do support you Mr. President, and we are willing to work with you and ALL who want to get the economy back on track. The complainers and obstructionists should be voted out next election!

Yes, public support for a stimulus bill is strong but public support for the Obama pork-bill is not.

Obama has gone "all in" on this horrendous bill and the chips will fall where they may.

Thank you, Mr. President, for keeping your word to be a voice for working people in this country. Michelle is truly a great First Lady. Does she have a sister?

Obama's right about people wanting a stimulus but they don't want the proposed social welfare expansion posing as a stimulus.

......... Pants on fire?

SAYS WHO! The more people step back from the kool-aid and examine this bill, the more they realize it's nothing but PORK and pay-backs. This will just be more waste of our tax dollars going down the drain and in 6 months we will have nothing to show for it except the need for yet another stimulus scam and more promises of recovery and jobs.

I wish that both parties would stop their petty bickering and actually WANT to work together on a solution!!!! Just having big tax cuts have not worked — that's been tired over and over again without success. I'm not sure what the correct answer is and I doubt anyone does since we've never been in this economic situation before. Our nation is starting '09 with a trillion dollar deficit and fighting two wars in a global economic meltdown. But I do know doing nothing will be won't make anything better. No matter what happens there are going to be people who will be upset.
God Bless President Obama for trying to help the average American!

liar...

President Obama is trying his best to get the people back to work. One of his plans is to hire millions of Americans to rebuild the roads/parks, etc. This is a great idea and kills two birds with one stone. The rethuglicans are pathetic!

I think we are going to fast. Some of whats in the plan is pork. Get the pork out and maybe I will support it.

Where is Obama's change. Still pork and more pork.

The proposed stimuli plan looks like another disaster.
Some one has to come up with a plan to get the jobs back to america.
America can not survive all these imports.
The more jobs moved to Mexico, the more illegals coming to the USA.
Can not stand any more wishy washy politicians stating less than the truth.

Part of the difficulty of bipartisanship these days is that nearly all of the moderate Republicans have lost their seats and their right wing is doing their best to extend those losses. So all we have left is guys like DeMint and Inhofe who are so far to the right that they don't even accept the basic premise that there IS a problem much less what to do about it. Bipartisanship may end up having to be between the Democratic left wing and the Blue Dogs with literally a handful of moderate GOP legislators still hanging on to their seats.

He doesn't have a clue! I am not sure who they are polling but it not around me. How can they do anything to put people to work. What are they going to do pay our home loans? This guy just talks and tells the public what they want to hear and then tells you its the Republicans fault he can't get anything done when Dem. really started this mess. Low Income housing or welfare home loans. Obama and the rest of the Government knew they couldn't pay and we are going to do it again.

No its not!!! This is pork barrel spending. Its insane.Ohh by the way and I voted for you. I hope this is not your demise. You have looked like a goon Mr President doing the fear mongering Bush did. Where is hte hope and change? So much for change having that weasel of Rahm and Geithner pulling out these moves. Worthless both of them. I"m so disgruntled.

Mr. President ,public support is running 99 to 1 against your bill from people calling in to there Congressman.The polls say it's 65%of the average people on Main St. are against this bad bill,please step back and listen instead of stepping forward and telling.

Of course the public wants the economy stimulated. However, I just looked at the list of stimulus items that got "trimmed' and those that got "eliminated"....looks like the feds are lining their pet projects and cutting children's/education projects. So NOT cool. Federal & FBI construction will only benefit government contractors while school construction projects would benefit many local private sector economies. Who the heck is deciding on what gets cut...that person needs to be fired!

Yes, I think public support IS strong that we need a stimulus package, but what we need is a SMART stimulus. I'd hesitate to say that the support is that strong for the specific packages we've seen, both the House and Senate. President Obama needs to do some behind-the-scenes manuvering to rein in Pelosi and Reid, or they will shoot the Dems down. Strip a lot of the contraversial stuff out of the package (it only amounts to less than 7%, anyway), and concentrate on help for homeowners and job creation. Leave the other stuff for later.

Obama LIES.

The Neutral Rasmussen poll states that only 37% of Americans support this bailout in its current form.

A poll of Amaericans states that they want a mix of 2/3 tax cuts and 1/3 spending.

This bill is the REVERSE, it is 1/3 tax cuts and 2/3 spending.

Tax cuts are the quickest way to get the money in the hands of the American people.

Obama also LIED when he said that there were NO ear marks in this bill. This bill is FULL of ear marks, they just didn't attach their names to them.

Public support is strong because the dollar is weak. Unless you are a Republican in denial.

Obama's approval is high — but the stimulus isn't as popular
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This is what CNN reported yesterday. 54% doesn't equal strong support and is not a mandate! It's the majority but far from strong. This is from the people and not expert economists!

Well, he's WRONG!

I'm a tax payer and I DO NOT support this plan!

It does nothing in the short term and give government too much intervention. Government cannot jump start the economy. A free market can only do that.

Stop jamming this package down the throats of the American people and stop using all these scare tactics for a Dem wish list!

I do not agree with Obama. He talks about wasteful spending on the national, political, corporate levels...which I understand. I watched his news conference last night and really hope he can reach his goal of 4 million new jobs. But what I don't get is why this stimulus is filled with purely spending options. $200 million for condoms? Buying new office furniture for the Department of Homeland Security? I'm sure some of the spending measures are good ones, but get serious Obama.

You yourself have the audacity to attack Corporate CEOs for the spending they do and the bonuses they receive....then you fly to Indiana and Florida on the tax-payers dime simply to give speeches. How much did your trip to Elkhart, IN cost the American taxpayer? You want corporations to be held accountable for their expenses...why can't you abide by the same principles? The bottom line is you can talk the talk, but you sure as hell can't walk the walk.

You know, for the record, states like New York or big cities like Los Angeles have a bigger population than say small states like Rhode Island. Plus, if I recall, mayors, some state governors, etc all have written to Congress to do something, and let me guess...cities don't care?? For the record, they also have feelings too, not just Conservatives...so in essence, you will see a bigger approval among some states, even the Mayor from Indiana had to come out and gave his trust. Like I said, each one is differ, each state is different and so on AND if people don't wanna pay attention to cities like those or don't care about moderates practices like stop smoking in cities like Chicago or New York City...hello, I live in these and I know good friends as well who live! And not to mention where my boy is now, Fort Myers, Florida. And like you said, a Republican stronghold BUT it is probably one of the few states in the country, that has this effect.

Each one is differ and my opinion to everybody, don't alienate people who don't you like because one girl may be stupid enough to get pregnant and does that give you a right to question it?? No!! Mind your own business, is what we say...if you don't care, then for real, I will write to my boy personally to just forget about it. He doesn't need you guys, let alone he cares but he doesn't need you. You just want a voice so you can say something you haven't said these last 8 years...

Be...nice!!!!

I am with you Sir. If you want to spend a Trillion ... what the hell go for it ....... I am sure every Rep. will have a heart attack .... jajaaaa so we won't have to take care of so many out of work folks. ;op

Most people agree that something needs to be done. Even the most staunch Republican opponents to this bill will concede that. The problem with this bill is that it s bloated, more than a third will not address the current economic problems. It may be that these additional measures are needed, but they should be addressed elsewhere. Please don't tack them on needlessly to such critically needed legislation.

I think there's more public support than most of the people in D.C. realize ....That's why Obama is in Florida , & Elkhart & etc...

And what planet is he living on!!!! Basically NO ONE wants this package–I know I darn sure don't. Get real BARACK-go back to the White House and get busy reducing this thing to actually stimulate our economy and quit pushing the government as the ONLY ones who can create jobs-WE DON'T LIVE IN A SOCIALIST SOCIETY!!!

Just a note before we hear a bunch of "well I don't support it!"s:

Republicans, remember when Bush won the vote with 49% in 2004 and called it a mandate?

Well what does that mean now when 54% of Americans support the stimulus?

Is that like a double secret probation mandate?

I guess if you can call 53% of the election vote a "landslide"
..and huge Republican push-back "bipartisan"
.. all with a straight face,

then you can call 51% critical in the poll "strong".

Question Authority! We didn't question Bush enough – let's not make that mistake again.

I hope this person read this ..

chat February 10th, 2009 11:39 am ET

I started to watch SEAN HANNITY SHOW after the STIMULUS PACK released. I like his show because he convinced me with facts not words. I watch his show every night now. Too bad President Obama, I LOVE HIS SHOW NOW though I voted for you. You are good at campaigning but not good at governing. Look at your harsh words towards those who disagreed with you. I could not remember any prez.. had such low EQ.

I regret I voted for you. No more next time.
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I am in awe! of what you posted ..... you can not remember any prez .... had such low EQ? ..... WHA...?! ... QUE!!! HUH?! .....

EQ? .... or IQ? .......................... and you have not remember a prez with low IQ ... then sweetie you must have been in a coma for 8 yrs!

And I really REALLY doubt you voted for Pres. Obama.

To Heck with the Republicans – we're gonna get rid of a few more of them next year anyway.

Save our country any way that you can. Push that bill thru.

Barry, you sign this bill into law knowing full well that doing so will start the next American Revolution.

No American will stand for slavery, economic or otherwise.

Obama forgot to mention that although a majority want some kind of stimulus, the majority also want all the pork out of this one.

Apparently half need convincing.

Apparently, Math is above his pay grade, too.