First, my background. In over 4 decades of voting for President, Obama is the first Democrat I've ever voted for. Main reason -- IMHO Bush brought our economic system to its knees and I would never vote for a ticket the likes of McCain/Palin. Up in the air for this year's election.
I realize that the majority of the posters on this website are hardcore Republicans and I have absolutely no problem with that. However, I have to ask the Obama-haters a question:
Which of Obama's policies have impacted YOU personally negatively in your daily life? In early 2009, the DJIA was under 7,000. Even after the problems in Europe, the DJIA today is around 12,400, well over a 75% increase. My 401k was DOA after the crash in 2008 and has increased dramatically since Obama took office. Luck??
Obama gave me a $2500 per year raise by lowering the Social Security tax by 2%. Directly into my pocket.
We are pretty much out of Iraq, a war started by Bush, and have a timetable for getting out of Afghanistan.
I can't think of anything Obama has done that has affected me personally negatively but I admit to not being a political savant.
I am not trying to push anyone towards voting for Obama but, for my own knowledge, I'd like to know how he has hurt you on an individual basis.
Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX
My personal economic situation is more or less unaffected by Obama, at least not in the short term. I think it's a mistake to make a voting decision based on personal circumstances. What's important is the big picture stuff. Obama is not fit for the presidency for a long list of reasons. Mainly, he's a socialist and his policies are taking us down the road to bankruptsy and, I believe, in the long run, tyranny.