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And I thought Obama was going to be inclusive! Republicans won't be able to use it! I know, its a socialist communist plot to keep secrets from the Republican congress! Probably doesn't matter. They wouldn't bother reading it anyway.

Isn't it just pure refreshment having Obama as our Pres, I've waited all my life for this man and his perfect mate.

@Erin
"We're looking forward to hearing from our fans, friends and followers." Sounds like this president thinks he's a celebrity, not a national leader. I don't think I have ever heard a politician refer to his constituents (you know, the people he represents) as fans, friends, and followers.
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Erin, "fans, friends, and followers" are the terms used on sites like FACEBOOK and TWITTER. Anyone, not just celebs, can have "fans" and a "followers" on those websites

Memo To Obama Administration:

Please, the Obama administration should speak clearly to knock down this vilification of immigrants as the source of the H1N1 flu outbreak.
The Conservative has a very cynical agenda by this rhetoric .
Their hate is destroying the foundation of this country.
Somebody should speak out before all the wackos out there start their hate on this immigrants.

This new page is a great way for people to actually get involved with our government and have a say in what happens. I just hope it doesn't get bogged down with flaming and people getting off topic all the time.

well I love those comments . Most of them are remarquable by the way they reach out to the presidency.
My biggest concern is about the Republicans. They seem to be so out of touch. No we do not bow to other dignitaries we are so ignorant about other culture , no we do not apologize to other country we american do not make mistakes, no we do not talk to our enemy we american waterboard them. And when it is yes. it becomes then suddenly . Yes we will bankrupt the country. Does anybody from that group use their brain to analyse where ideology has taken us to.

How about fixing White House 1.0!

Don't blame the rethugs on this blog for posting so negativly, they aren't used to a government for the people and transparency. They have to get used to, it's really not their fault after the last 8 disastrous, horrific years.

The Pres. is taking this to another level. The next cat in the White house had better hit the ground running. If he doesn't he's going to look like a bum. Kinda like W.

Perfect!

Our National Security Agency is under attack from internation cyber-espionage... and Obama wants to open up 5 more electronic entry points into the White House databases.

Who's making these decisions? Mylie Cyrus?

Does this have the same Obama camapign/ "Office of thePresident-Elect"/ White House website stipulation that if you register, they can do whatever they want with your personal information?

No Incumbents 2010 "Tell Mrs. Obama we love the $540 tennis shoes. They are the envy of all the jobless Americans out there."

Don't get me started on Cindy McCain's $200K outfit she wore the night John was nomintated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anyone actually checked to see if any input or opinions actually go anywhere?

Do you actually think every idiot that types on the "blogs" is actually talking to the president?

Tell me America is smarter than that. I love the increased awareness and the SMALL chance of giving feedback back to the government, but let's not make this Messiah 2.0 as well. He doesn't listen to everyone.

Rudy, you are truly a brain washed individual.

@MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz May 1st, 2009 5:35 pm ET
Doesn't do much good to communicate with Obama he doesn't listen to anyone. He just goes about willy nilly making speeches, smiling **************************************************************************
Try turning that anger into a SMILE......Now that's BETTER!!!!

This is a just a d*** good idea. Period. People need to get over it. This administration has game...and not on the basketball court. As an American, I am proud of these type things. I would have been proud if Bush had come up with it. But he didn't. That's my biggest disappointment with the Republicans. Republicans never give credit when credit is due. Republicans are truly and opposition party. And Spector...like so many others..(I think over a quarter million moderate Republicans crossed over and voted for Obama)...Spector like so many other modrate Republicans had enough. He just had exhausted all of energy on trying to stay alive politically with a party out of touch, and ANGRY. Republicans are a party in the wilderness and trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together. "Kelly" got it right, the bar is high and going up. Republicans need to climb up or they will be pushed from the ladder. God Bless President Obama and Vice President Biden.

dustbunny May 1st, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Just keep in mind people, who is paying for all this modern technologies. It is the tax payer,that is if you pay taxes.

Oh, puh-lease! If you're outraged over the $15 an hour over 2 days it took for someone to put up a website, then maybe you should start complaining about the cost of a B2 bomber, worth three times its weight in gold and USELESS because it's an air-to-air craft.

Mary Jo, Obama could exempt everyone living in Surprise, Arizona, from paying any federal taxes and you'd still find something wrong about that. Congratulations, you're a well trained member and shining example for the "NO" party. And you wonder why the "NO" party is becoming more of a footnote in U.S. history.

it's the future baby.

Say one thing, do another.

Just keep in mind people, who is paying for all this modern technologies. It is the tax payer,that is if you pay taxes.

This isn't just for Democrats it's for Republicans, Independents and all and I just love this. Your children can participate in their Government and this is a big stride for all Americans to participate. Thank you President Obama.

Mary Jo: You sound so despondent and bitter that I feel sorry for you. And the word is L O B B Y I S T not "lobbist". Goood luck with that.

I am very impressed with how our new president has improved communication technology. Can we go back now and improve the transparency and integrity of the communication our government? That part needs to stay "old fasioned".

I wonder if Palin is following Obama on Twitter hehehe.

It's really great to have a President with a sense of humor and so personable. Everyone just loves his personality. I don't always agree with his policies but he is the kind of President you feel you can have an intelligent disagreement, without it becoming personal. Republicans are too angry. They could learn a few things about "how to conduct yourself properly" and "how to conduct yourself when in disagreement" from President Obama. I have thought about that alot since polls have proven President Obama is more popular than his policies. Some polls prove what I just stated.
Anyway, God speed Justice Souter. God Bless President Obama and Vice President Biden.

I love it!
Didn't Obama say it's all about "We the People?"
His administration is alo making "We the People" accountable for the decissions made. That's not Republican, Democratic, left, right, Liberal or Conservative. It's the United States of America of the Future, but it is NOW!

"We're looking forward to hearing from our fans, friends and followers." Sounds like this president thinks he's a celebrity, not a national leader. I don't think I have ever heard a politician refer to his constituents (you know, the people he represents) as fans, friends, and followers.

The varieties of outreach displayed by the Obama administration leaves me speechless.

You left off their Hulu channel.

Doesn't do much good to communicate with Obama he doesn't listen to anyone. He just goes about willy nilly making speeches, smiling ,
bowing, shaking hands. No real substance. Many of us have had lots of ways to cut the gigantic government spending stimulis package and never does a thing. Hummm! must be the lobbist he said throughout his campain he said he would not be spending alot of time with. Or maybe was it that he would read every line of every document that came across his desk. Like all the crap on the stimulis that was on it. Really!

I think President Obama has now set the bar a bit higher for future presidents to meet in regards to communication with the public. It will be very difficult for an "old school" person to become president again if they do not embrace technology. This will leave out of the loop many of the "old guard". Like it or not America has just made a huge step.....leap into a different political future.

Awesome! I love that this adminstration is living in the real world in real time! Go Obama and team!!!

Setting aside the sarcasm of other posts, this is a phenomenal move.

The days when people could interact with their president one on one are way past us. Television put up a wall between citizens and their officials. 60 years ago you could get a meeting with the president as a citizen, now try and get a metting with your senator or congressman.

Point being, television has put a wall between us and our officials where they speak, we listen, and it ends there.

With internet leveling the playing field and internet 2.0 actually putting interactivity on that field, we have a real opportunity to interact with our leaders again ... as long as it stays open and free.

Tell Mrs. Obama we love the $540 tennis shoes. They are the envy of all the jobless Americans out there.

Now there is something WE can ALL be proud off..THIRD MILLENIUM nation! DO AWAY with the ARCHAIC and ISOLATIONIST DOCTRINES of the BUSH ERA!

OMG - Something else to send the Sybils in a tailspin! They just copied the email expertise of the administration. They're trying their darnest to Twitter, and now this! The 21st Century is taking its toll on them....Heavens to betsy, what will they do? Lovin it.....