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Let's grade Obama

Editor: As we reach President Obama's 100 days in office, allow me to grade his performance;

Signing the order to close Guantanamo Bay without a plan as to where to put the prisoners -- F

Welcoming British Prime Minister Gordon -- admittedly our closest ally, with a bag of DVDs that won't even play in Europe -- F

Going to Europe, and apologizing for our so-called "arrogance" without naming all the good things we've done for them, such as saving them twice in the world wars -- F

For refusing to visit the cemetery at Omaha Beach -- something every U.S. president has done -- F

For going to Turkey, and not acknowledging their role in the Armenian genocide, and again apologizing for our perceived faults -- F

Domestically, for signing a so called "stimulus" bill, which will not stimulate anything, except our deficit -- F

For signing the 2009 budget -- without anyone in Congress or the White House actually reading it -- F

After campaigning on a platform of "no earmarks" -- allowing over 9,000 of the them to pass with the 2009 budget -- F

For authorizing the Navy SEALS to take out the Somali pirates -- A

For having to go through 17 briefings before authorizing the above action -- F

For not vetting his nominees, and actually appointing tax cheats to his cabinet -- F

For taking over private companies and actually firing the CEO -- something that has never been done before -- F

For pledging a "post-partisan" administration, and locking the Republicans out of budget negotiations -- F

There a many more examples, but enough said!

Jerry P. Sojfer

Hanford

(May 1, 2009)

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The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the views of the Hanford Sentinel

Pete wrote on May 3, 2009 10:22 AM:

" I don't know if all these grades are accurate. That A grade about the pirates might be a C if he hesitated like it's been said. Other than that, the grades are perfect! "

SuziQ wrote on May 3, 2009 10:32 AM:

" That a terrible report card! I hope he gets some tutoring and tries to bring those grades up. "

Loanman wrote on May 3, 2009 10:34 AM:

" Msn, those grades are worse than I got in high school, and I didn't even try. "

Alihandero wrote on May 5, 2009 2:25 PM:

" I think what will bring down his GPA is his P.E. performance.

Did you see his bowling scores? "

Paul wrote on May 5, 2009 5:56 PM:

" I like Jerrys report card on Obama. Only problem is that most if not all those things can be applied to bush.

Remember the "I'm a uniter not a divider" man. For pledging a "post-partisan" administration, and locking the Republicans out of budget negotiations -- F They lost the election. I wouldn't invite them to anything.

We MUST go into Iraq because Saddam HAS WMD's. Over 4000 dead later and BILLIONS of dollars later, WHERE ARE THE WMD'S!!???

Domestically, for signing a so called "stimulus" bill, which will not stimulate anything, except our deficit -- F

For having to go through 17 briefings before authorizing the above action -- F How many briefings did george go thru and still got everything about the wars in afgan and Iraq WRONG.

History says that bush is one, if not, the worst president of all time. I side with MOST REAL AMERICANS on that issue. bush doesn't even deserve a grade. Cheney should get it. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 5, 2009 11:12 PM:

" Remember what your parents told you: "If it walks like a duck, it quacks like a duck, it is probably a duck". This report card reflects twelve F's, what would you do if your child brought these grades home? Think about it, responsible voters next time you feel inclined to elect someone of this caliber. Reflect back to today and remember what an awful job that has been done by Obama and his administration in the first one hundred days. This ladies and gentlemen is suppose to have been the Honeymoon period. What's next impeachment? "

Inside The Fire wrote on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM:

" Excellent job at grading what will be the worst president in the history of our great country. Please vote Rebupublican in 2010 so we can have some balance in our government. "

james kleinhammer jr wrote on May 6, 2009 7:10 AM:

" Your right, Obama is the worst. "

THEREALDOG wrote on May 6, 2009 1:48 PM:

" Those grades look good to me...And for the A I'm sure he lost sleep over it.....trying to make that call "

SJT wrote on May 6, 2009 4:34 PM:

" If Republicans were smart they'd devote more energy to their shrinkage problem before nay-saying a president with 65 percent approval. This letter certainly indicates that the GOP has no ideas - just empty rhetoric. "

kermit the frog wrote on May 6, 2009 4:53 PM:

" If you can do better, step right up! "

panzer wrote on May 7, 2009 10:56 AM:

" Excellent job and I agree with you! :) Thank you for posting this in a world of the Obama love fest! "

Paul wrote on May 7, 2009 11:04 AM:

" It's good to know that only three in Hanford give Obama a failing grade and the sentinal continues to not print those that give him a passing grade.

I think that the sentinal is more in line with rush and his type of thinking than in what REAL Americans think or feel.

Maybe you can take the lead and push the Tea Baggers agenda. "

B. wrote on May 7, 2009 1:16 PM:

" I agree with Pete.

Obama is the sorriest president we`ve had since Clinton. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 7, 2009 1:46 PM:

" Count them 12 F's, need I say more about my predictions of this man's worth and value as our uptmost leader. To be a leader you need to possess leadership skills. "

bluefalcon559 wrote on May 7, 2009 2:48 PM:

" I myself don't give PBO an "F" grade; I give him a "D"... he still has room for further failure!

And to Paul... you most have forgot all the "Pro" Liberal-Democrat articles the Sentinel posted prior to the election... oh how soon we forget.

Trust me Sir, the HS leans to the "Left". "

Pete wrote on May 7, 2009 3:31 PM:

" Paul always mentions the 4000 dead in the war, and I think one is too many. Wonder why he doesn't mention the 100,000 people murdered in our nation during the same time period. Could it be because 93% of convicted murderers are Democrats? "

Pete wrote on May 7, 2009 4:34 PM:

" The poor Dems are so embarrassed over Obama failing so quick all they can say is that the Republicans have nothing to offer. You think they will EVER be able to have an intelligent conversation about the issues? "

law dog wrote on May 7, 2009 6:09 PM:

" Jerry, you almost got it all right. Obama should also get a big fat red bold 72 font F for his failure to allow the US Navy Seals to execute the pirates immediately. He passed up several excellent opportunities to kill them but instead decided the Captain's life was not as important as "diplomacy". There are some reports Obama never did allow the pirates to be killed, he was simply over ruled by Navy officials on scene.

Never in US presidential history has a president in their first 100 days had to say "sorry" so many times due to repeated mistakes. Obama is a joke. When will all of those who voted for him own up to their mistakes.

Everyone i know who voted for Obama said they voted for him because he was all about change. They just didnt realize the change he was pushing was a socialist agenda that was going to destroy the US as we know it.

Lets not make any mistakes, Obama did not inherit
the current budget mess, he asked for it while in the senate. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM:

" To: SJT and Paul, please pay close attention: Why do you always fluff his approval precentage are you reading from right to left?

First SJT just in: the latest poll on President Obama with an interesting result:

"According to Gallup’s April survey, Americans have a lower approval of Mr. Obama at this point than all but one president since Gallup began tracking this in 1969. The only new president less popular was Bill Clinton, who got off to a notoriously bad start after trying to force homosexuals on the military and a federal raid in Waco, Texas, that killed 86. Mr. Obama’s current approval rating of 56 percent is only one tick higher than the 55-percent approval Mr. Clinton had during those crises"
.

Paul, could you possibly be referring to the Stimulus package Obama pressed George W.to enact prior to Obama's January take over????? This is your statement below.

"Domestically, for signing a so called "stimulus" bill, which will not stimulate anything, except our deficit -- F"

I think Obama has had his try at things and I think we should replace him. Just not with Biden. "

Skip wrote on May 8, 2009 8:36 AM:

" Just because someone says Clinton left a surplus doesn't make it true. In fact, Clinton DID NOT leave a surplus!! And there WERE wmd's in Iraq! I saw a new poll yesterday stating the FOX news audience is the most informed people of ANY other channel. Gee, if you Libs would watch FOX, we wouldn't have to spend time educating you. "

Paul wrote on May 8, 2009 11:27 AM:

" Watchdog Fred wrote on May 7, 2009 10:28 PM:

Obama’s current approval rating of 56 percent is only one tick higher than the 55-percent approval Mr. Clinton had during those crises"

Where do you get your info. wdf?? Every poll outside of hannity or rush has Obama at over 60%. 81 % of REAL Americans like the President. And like always the "ghost" of Billy is always brought into everyone of your comments. Sigh! So I really don't read anything you say because its soooo negative.

Didn't I say before that georgie didn't have a "BACKBONE." You proved it wdf with, " Obama pressed George W.to enact prior to Obama's January take over?????" PLEASE!

And wdf... it WASN"T my statement, "Domestically, for signing a so called "stimulus" bill, which will not stimulate anything, except our deficit -- F" If you read the article from where this came, its from "Jerry P. Sojfer." Again you prove that you read ONLY what you want to.

Next no child left behind comment. "

Paul wrote on May 8, 2009 12:38 PM:

" Watchdog Fred wrote on May 7, 2009 10:28 PM:

I think Obama has had his try at things and I think we should replace him. Just not with Biden. "

Like the way you were for replacing gray with arnold. Are you the type of person that doesn't learn the first time??? OBVIOUSLY!!

And sorry pete... I have a life and done have time to be reading about the murders that happen in the US. And where did you get that info?? Same place wdf got his 56% rating??

I'd rather think in a positive way about the US and her president. The same OLD agruments don't work with me and I can betcha' that most people in American think the same way.

Most of you remind me of the angry old men that now make up what remains of the republican party. I heard last night that even Joe the Plummber is "LEAVING" the party because of the spending republicans keep spending. Keep talking as rush says. Don't listen to Americans. Isn't that the main gripe of the Teabaggers, that nobody is LISTENING to them??? "

SJT wrote on May 8, 2009 12:53 PM:

" Straight from Gallup:
GALLUP POLL - OBAMA WEEKLY JOB APPROVAL TRACKER
For the week ending May 3, 2009
Approve Overall: 65%

http://www.gallup.com/poll/politics.aspx?CSTS=pollnav&to=POLL-Politics-News

Fred, is there another reputable poll you wish to cite? "

DENNIS49ER wrote on May 8, 2009 3:39 PM:

" spoken like a bunch of Republicans who still have their minds in the cloud. OBAMA has done more for this country in 100 days than bush did in 8 years. You can' look at things objectively and form an opinion. You just do the if he is a democrat it has to be bad. Go turn on RUSH...and move. "

SJT wrote on May 8, 2009 5:55 PM:

" Paul, we only need to look at the stats that indicate Kings County voters gave the Palin ticket 56% vs. 42 for the President. Given the newspaper industry is near death, it wouldn't make sense for the Sentinel to lean center-left; indeed, that would be fiscal suicide. We'd have no local newspaper, and the good folks who work at the Sentinel would be out of work (seriously kissin' up, huh?). I don't blame them at all. This is a largely Republican region, not unlike, say, Oklahoma, but drive any direction a couple hours and you're back in California. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 9, 2009 12:07 AM:

" O.K. to settle things here, let's take a serious look at Obama's record.

The fly by in Washington, D.C. an F- or Incomplete.

Joseph Biden's comment to derail the subways and bring down all air traffic. an Double F-

Foreign Affairs an F to the 10th power.

Domestic matters and the economy - fired or got rid of 2 CEO's in the Auto Industry, fired or got rid of one in Banking so far: Handed out all of this stimulus money to the banking industry and people still can't get car loans or houses financed. All the good interest rates, and stimulus monies are being eaten up by refinancing, not new purchase. His plan to save people who didn't think before they signed the dotted line and bail them out, ridiculous. So for a grade on these policies - can you give someone a Z? "

Skip wrote on May 9, 2009 10:29 AM:

" And all Libs think California is "the place to be" because you've run it into the dirt and that's were you feel comfortable! "

Pete wrote on May 9, 2009 10:33 AM:

" Sounds like Paul likes to complain about 4000 people dying in a foreign country but couldn't care less about 100,000 dying on our country. Sounds like he needs to drive a couple of hours so he can be with "his people". "

SuziQ wrote on May 9, 2009 10:40 AM:

" Pretty sad when a person doesn't have time to read. They would sure be more intelligent by checking things out. And they wouldn't make ignorant statements like there were no WMDs. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 11, 2009 7:57 AM:

" SJT, well yes as a matter of fact there is a poll I'd like to quote directly from Gallup itself: Barack Obama's Low Point:
59%

(several times;
most recent:
Apr 6-8, 2009)

Obama, does not run a consistent 65% as you elude to SJT. "

law dog wrote on May 11, 2009 5:36 PM:

" DENNI49ER, you are absolutely correct. Obama did so much more destruction to this country in his first 100 days than W did in 8 years. Seriously. He nearly tripled our national debt. What do you think that will do for our economy? As a country we have cut spending for years in an attempt to reduce the debt and suddenly Obama with his lack of credentials runs up a gigantc bill. He esentially reduced the value of the American dollar by 2/3 just like that. Yet sheep like you still sing his praises. Why? What examples can you give showing the wonderful things he has done. I hope you aren't thinking about the bailouts. That's just a socialists attempt at government controlled business. They used our tax dollars to buy a failing company. They will control it and we get nothing in return. Have you benefitted from this stimulus package? Not me. I might have to take a pay cut or worse. Where is all of this money going if you and I don't see it? NOBAMA 2012 "

SJT wrote on May 12, 2009 6:13 AM:

" Crack researcher you are, Fred. And I'm sure you'll continue to do (and say) all you can in attempts to bring our President down. "

Alihandero wrote on May 12, 2009 2:58 PM:

" Crack or no crack, "SJT," you just can't deal with the facts:

"The challenge for Obama is that only 25% of Americans say they would definitely vote for him, while the same number say they would definitely not vote for him."

(source: http://www.gallup.com/poll/118306/Obama-Approval-Picks-Up-May.aspx) "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 12, 2009 5:12 PM:

" To: SJT wrote on May 12, 2009 8:13 AM:

Just like you and dandre', dose' and many more tried to bring down George W. What you don't like it when we do it to you. But we put up with it for years from your cohearts and partners in crime. Shouldn't strike the match to light the stove if you can't stand the fire in the kitchen. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 12, 2009 5:32 PM:

" To: SJT wrote on May 12, 2009 8:13 AM:

Just to bring you up to speed the War in Iraq was authorized and ordered by the Senate and House of Representatives in an overwhelming vote.

Here is the brazen Prime Minister of Iraq responding to this decision: "In the first response from Iraq, Deputy Premier Tariq Aziz said Friday his country was ready to confront any attack against his country".

"I am not surprised by the resolution because America's decision is a decision of its president who can rally the Congress's support," Aziz, who is in Lebanon as part of a regional tour seeking support, said following a meeting with President Emile Lahoud".

"Asked if he expected imminent American military action against Iraq, Aziz, who arrived in Beirut Thursday, said: "I don't know. We do not set the timing, but we are prepared for it at all times, even if it came after one hour."

Does his comments sound like a nation/leader willing to comply with the United Nations Resolutions that were imposed upon them. UN in or out you decide. "

jeff wrote on May 13, 2009 8:19 AM:

" Let’s analyze your data there Alex. First you say that only 26% of Americans would vote for Obama upon re-election. This is somewhat misleading but I admit is technically true. What that graph says to me is that 26% say definitely and 27% say probably for a total of 54% of people most likely voting for. Only 12% say probably not so even some of them could giving him an even better margin with only 27% of registered voters saying definitely not. Sounds to me like his odds are pretty good - especially when you look at the bar graph that polls voter choices based on party affiliation – looks pretty much like a done deal with 75% of the vote. What I found to be the most interesting is that only 56% of Republicans said they would definitely not vote for him. I wonder how many Republicans will. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 13, 2009 3:22 PM:

" To all those who claim there were never any WMD's in Iraq, please explain what happened below?

"Saddam Hussein's cousin, Ali Hassan al-Majid - who is also known as "Chemical Ali" - has been sentenced to death for the crime of genocide over his role in the mass killing of Kurds in 1988".

"He was the architect of the campaign, ordering chemical gas strikes against civilian targets which killed around 180,000 Kurdish people".

"Two other high-ranking members of Saddam Hussein's regime have also been sentenced to death: former defence minister Sultan Hashim al-Tai and former deputy chief of operations for the armed forces, Hussein Rashid al-Tikriti".

"Farhan al-Juburi, a former military intelligence commander, and Sabir al-Duri, former director of military intelligence, were both sentenced to life in prison".

"The charges related to the Anfal (Spoils of War) campaign against the Kurds in the late 1980s when the Iran-Iraq war was at its peak".

"There was never any doubt that Iraq used chemical weapons against Iran. Iran reported in 2003 at least 100,000 known victims of the use of different types of chemical agents. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 13, 2009 8:00 PM:

" To: Alihandero wrote on May 12, 2009 4:58 PM:

Hurray, hurray for an honest opinion. Don't you just love the way dose, SJT, Paul, The Expatriate and many more can take an opinion poll and make it say what they want it to. They can reverse figures, add five or ten points here and there or subtract them in their favor. They can try and discredit everyone else's figures with their own because somehow their liberal network is more right on than our conservative one is, or some other c##k and bull story.

But I salute you for calling them at every turn, for demonstrating they are wrong, wrong and double wrong in most instances.

Paul, if you haven't noticed invents his polls in his own little mind network. When you call him on a source it can't be provided or is so far left, the world globe tips when you go to the URL.

I find many of Pauls comments so ridiculous you might get the feeling you are listening to Soupy Sails, Captain Kangaroo or Bozo the Clown re-runs. All three at the same time. "

Alihandero wrote on May 14, 2009 5:05 PM:

" Watchdog,

It's a long row to hoe, isn't it? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 20, 2009 8:52 PM:

" To: Alihandero wrote on May 14, 2009 5:05 PM:

" Watchdog,

It's a long row to hoe, isn't it? "

Yes, but did you hear today the row just got shortened in Cuba by popular vote of the Senate? In otherwords they are telling Obama he can't close Cuba or transfer detainees to american soil. Hurray for our side. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 21, 2009 12:38 AM:

" Toi: Alihandero wrote on May 14, 2009 5:05 PM:

Remember the movie Godfather, where the guy wakes up with a dead horse's head in his bed? His favorite racing horse, to boot. Well I keep having this vision of Obama waking up with the same scene playing out. While the horse is bleeding to death, Obama is trying to sing it praises and bring it back to life, only to have it bleed out. Somehow this dream reoccurs in Iran, North Korea, Somalia, almost every one we presently aren't at war with, you might say.

I project here and today that Obama will rush to pull out of Iraq way before they are ready or he said he would. He's on a mission to prove the former administration they didn't know what they were talking about.

The amazing part is Obama keeps reverting to George W's original plans and away from Obama's own ingenius solutions to foreign affairs. So tell me Republicans, who was really right all along, when he said stay the course, follow my lead, do as I do. Bush/McCain had it right, afterall. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 23, 2009 10:32 PM:

" To: Alihandero wrote on May 14, 2009 5:05 PM:

" Watchdog,

"It's a long row to hoe, isn't it"?

Yes, long row indeed, but it doesn't have to be. Working hand in hand to conquer some of today's most pessing issues we could turn this thing around in a number of months.

I would feel much better if President Obama was more intently involved in solving the economic problems with real solutions rather than shots in the dark with our grandchildren's futues. Bailing out the auto makers does little good, if it bankrupts the buying public in the end. First they want our money to bailout corporate america and then they want us to purchase from them with the little dabs of spendable income they leave us.
They speak of national coverage for health insurance and nationalizing healthcare when the Emergency lines continue to grow as it is. Can you imagine with everyone carrying a government insurance card the rush to judgement. Going to a doctor now, resembles a cattle call as it is, you want to increase the patient load and make it worse? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 23, 2009 10:48 PM:

" To: Alihandero,

I think one but notice that in a speach not long ago PBO said: I don't want to run Chrylers, I don't want to run the auto industry.

This from a man who is getting ready to send two of the big three to bankruptcy court. To wipe away debt to suppliers of parts in the industry who have provided supplies to assemble sold products nationwide. Now they must take it as a loss on their P&L's and smile and be happy about it.

GMC is getting 30 Billion in spending as well as 9.5 billion for GMAC financing. But companies loke moog and other national suppliers who have been in business for years, get one finger on one hand from PBO.

I have an idea, let's force the entire country into bankruptcy and start all over again with new elections in government. Let's fire the CEO of the land and replace him with someone with common sense in leadership. Someone who can do something besides rob taxpayers of their incomes, to support corporate america. Corporate America who was worth Billions before BPO came into the picture. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM:

" OBAMA GETS ANOTHER FAILING INCOMPLETE GRADE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

He said Iran had no missile or nuclear cooperation with North Korea, after Pyongyang conducted a second and far more powerful nuclear test. Former U.S. President George W. Bush branded both countries as part of an "axis of evil."

"In principle we oppose the production, expansion and the use of weapons of mass destruction," Ahmadinejad said.

Military experts say Iran's Shahab-3 missile is based on the North Korean Nodong missile. Tehran says Shahab-3 has a range of 2,000 km (1,200 miles), which defense analysts say would put Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf within reach.

Iran last week said it test-fired another missile -- Sejil 2 -- with a similar range.

How long are we gonna let this jerk get away with his crusade to rule the Middle East. Once he has a nuclear weapon, watch the pressure be put on all other Middle Eastern Countries to have the capability. Then what we sit back and watch one large 4th of July celebration, Muslim style?

Where is Hillary Clinton, Joseph Biden and all of Obama's so called foreign policy advisors? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on May 25, 2009 6:03 PM:

" OBAMA GETS ANOTHER FAILING INCOMPLETE GRADE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

Do you suppose when Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and PBO meet, our president will once again bow to the waist? I'm beginning to think Obama isn't on our side any longer. "

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