Post by Steady Micro Aggressor on May 3, 2012 16:34:22 GMT -5
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut
spending
MW. That worked out well, more debt and spending than ever.
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
MW. See #1
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
MW. Ineffective, lead story in USA Today last week about wage inequity for women.
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
MW. Not withdrawn, mission redefined. Instead of combat troops they're now referred to as
logistical support
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover
AFB
MW. Shouldn't be an issue, Broke promise to end all these wars
6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
MW See #5
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now
permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
MW. See #5
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
MW. Except with Fast And Furious
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
MW. See #8
10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
MW. Don't they all? Never has worked out
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
MW. See #10
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their
enlistment date
MW. Now Soldiers are double and triple deployed JUST in Afghanistan(The Infamous surge)
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t
even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
MW I'll give him semi credit for that. We need to prune the excessive Military complex
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
MW WE'll see
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
MW. IE Another govt program.
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
MW Spending money govt doesn't have.
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
MW More Regulations
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
MW If govt was a responsible steward of tax dollars, this wouldn't be necessary
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
MW. Flushing more money we don't have down the govt education toilet.
20. New funds for school construction
MW See #19
21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
MW Really?
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
MW. No, the Union rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
MW. Now that was really effective....wasn't it?
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
MW. IE Corporate Welfare and donor payoff plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed
in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
See #23
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
MW See # 24
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
MW How can we really be sure, they're secret.
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with
theGeneva Convention standards
MW Ever filled out a tax return? That's torture.
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
MW. Okay, I can deal with that.
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
MW I can deal with that too. See #13
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection
infrastructure/protocols
MW. Treaties are only as good as the word of the lying politician concerned. I'm not impressed.
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
MW See #31
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
MW. Global warming isn't science. See # 31
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six
months in office
MW Again, I'm not impressed
35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
MW Good Photo Op
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
MW We don't have the money for this anymore.
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
MW More social engineering via the tax code.
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars
for new cars; stimulated auto sales
MW Another taxpayer funded Union bailout
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
MW Triple the cost, reliability is very suspect.
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
MW Bigger govt for the sake of the children
41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
MW I'm cool with that
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
MW I survived just fine without these new regulations.
44. Expanding vaccination programs
MW. IE More Govt control over parental decisions
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
MW Puhleeeze. The Fed does nothing immediate or efficient.
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
MW Mitt Romney legally paid 15%
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax
evaders and criminals
MW Except Donors
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American
jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
MW Smoke and Mirrors. Using the tax code to manipulate ecomnomics never works
49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new
consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
MW IE Bigger Govt. which by paved the way for lenders to take advantage of very materialistic
Americans
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable
sources
MW Bad Policy. Technology isn't there
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
MW; IE Wealth redistribution for thye sake of the seniors. Drugs don't cost less, other Americans
are require to foot the bill
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers
for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
MW; So I guess health care reform isn't needed
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
MW; It's a nice concept but thanks to endless world cop ventures, we're broke
54. Improved housing for military personnel
MW See #53
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
MW See #53
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
MW; IE cleaning up the mess govt made
57 Increasing student loans
MW; Which is used to buy X Boxes and weed
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
MW; Another useless govt program that should be ended
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years;
reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
MW; That's worked out well hasn't it?
60. Established a new cyber security office
MW; Yet another bureaucracy?
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War
to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of
military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
MW; Not a bad idea, but badly applied as to be ineffective
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
MW; Now it's sealed bid which may be more corrupt
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
MW; Why the review? Everyone knows FEMA is incompetant
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money
and making federal operations more efficient
MW; Great, another Bureaucrat/Czar
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
MW; Great, lend'em more money they ain't gonna pay back
66. Improving benefits for veterans
MW; More like improving benefits for bureaucrats, they're the ones keeping most of the money
collected for such
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous
administration
MW; More chances to manilpulate idiots
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
MW; "Focus" That's an accomplishment?
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
MW Bad Policy
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
MW; The FDA should eliminated, responsible for more death than it could have ever prevented.
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental
rules, regulations, and reports
MW; That is inaccurate.
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure
the release of two Americans held in prisons
MW; Only problem with that is N Korea sent Klintooooon back.
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an
American held captive
MW; Who cares?
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
MW; They had have easy access to loans to pay the taxes and cost of reg compliance
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
MW; Great, more bureaucrats
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
MW; So?
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
MW; Trying convince yerselves? Already references.
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
MW; Those poor bastards
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
MW; Israel is more than capable of taking care of itself.
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
MW; That's ending these endless wars?
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
MW; See what I mean when I point out MR Bojangles is a Neo Con?
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
MW See#81
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
MW; Solyndra was a great thing.
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
MW; Wonder where that money went?
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
MW; Should have sent that money to the Children and made do with what he had. Got Sacrifice?
86. Held first Seder in White House
MW Who Cares?
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world
yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
MW Hopefully the Supreme Court will discourage that. Now it's back to 50 million.
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
MW; In other words, He's done nothing. LoL@"Put the ball in play".
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
MW; His version of energy reform is bad policy
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
MW; Probably written by the NAE. His version of Education reform(More Money) is bad policy.
spending
MW. That worked out well, more debt and spending than ever.
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
MW. See #1
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
MW. Ineffective, lead story in USA Today last week about wage inequity for women.
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
MW. Not withdrawn, mission redefined. Instead of combat troops they're now referred to as
logistical support
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover
AFB
MW. Shouldn't be an issue, Broke promise to end all these wars
6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
MW See #5
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now
permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
MW. See #5
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
MW. Except with Fast And Furious
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
MW. See #8
10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
MW. Don't they all? Never has worked out
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
MW. See #10
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their
enlistment date
MW. Now Soldiers are double and triple deployed JUST in Afghanistan(The Infamous surge)
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t
even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
MW I'll give him semi credit for that. We need to prune the excessive Military complex
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
MW WE'll see
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
MW. IE Another govt program.
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
MW Spending money govt doesn't have.
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
MW More Regulations
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
MW If govt was a responsible steward of tax dollars, this wouldn't be necessary
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
MW. Flushing more money we don't have down the govt education toilet.
20. New funds for school construction
MW See #19
21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
MW Really?
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
MW. No, the Union rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
MW. Now that was really effective....wasn't it?
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
MW. IE Corporate Welfare and donor payoff plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed
in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
See #23
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
MW See # 24
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
MW How can we really be sure, they're secret.
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with
theGeneva Convention standards
MW Ever filled out a tax return? That's torture.
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
MW. Okay, I can deal with that.
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
MW I can deal with that too. See #13
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection
infrastructure/protocols
MW. Treaties are only as good as the word of the lying politician concerned. I'm not impressed.
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
MW See #31
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
MW. Global warming isn't science. See # 31
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six
months in office
MW Again, I'm not impressed
35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
MW Good Photo Op
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
MW We don't have the money for this anymore.
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
MW More social engineering via the tax code.
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars
for new cars; stimulated auto sales
MW Another taxpayer funded Union bailout
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
MW Triple the cost, reliability is very suspect.
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
MW Bigger govt for the sake of the children
41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
MW I'm cool with that
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
MW I survived just fine without these new regulations.
44. Expanding vaccination programs
MW. IE More Govt control over parental decisions
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
MW Puhleeeze. The Fed does nothing immediate or efficient.
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
MW Mitt Romney legally paid 15%
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax
evaders and criminals
MW Except Donors
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American
jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
MW Smoke and Mirrors. Using the tax code to manipulate ecomnomics never works
49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new
consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
MW IE Bigger Govt. which by paved the way for lenders to take advantage of very materialistic
Americans
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable
sources
MW Bad Policy. Technology isn't there
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
MW; IE Wealth redistribution for thye sake of the seniors. Drugs don't cost less, other Americans
are require to foot the bill
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers
for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
MW; So I guess health care reform isn't needed
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
MW; It's a nice concept but thanks to endless world cop ventures, we're broke
54. Improved housing for military personnel
MW See #53
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
MW See #53
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
MW; IE cleaning up the mess govt made
57 Increasing student loans
MW; Which is used to buy X Boxes and weed
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
MW; Another useless govt program that should be ended
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years;
reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
MW; That's worked out well hasn't it?
60. Established a new cyber security office
MW; Yet another bureaucracy?
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War
to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of
military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
MW; Not a bad idea, but badly applied as to be ineffective
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
MW; Now it's sealed bid which may be more corrupt
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
MW; Why the review? Everyone knows FEMA is incompetant
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money
and making federal operations more efficient
MW; Great, another Bureaucrat/Czar
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
MW; Great, lend'em more money they ain't gonna pay back
66. Improving benefits for veterans
MW; More like improving benefits for bureaucrats, they're the ones keeping most of the money
collected for such
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous
administration
MW; More chances to manilpulate idiots
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
MW; "Focus" That's an accomplishment?
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
MW Bad Policy
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
MW; The FDA should eliminated, responsible for more death than it could have ever prevented.
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental
rules, regulations, and reports
MW; That is inaccurate.
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure
the release of two Americans held in prisons
MW; Only problem with that is N Korea sent Klintooooon back.
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an
American held captive
MW; Who cares?
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
MW; They had have easy access to loans to pay the taxes and cost of reg compliance
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
MW; Great, more bureaucrats
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
MW; So?
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
MW; Trying convince yerselves? Already references.
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
MW; Those poor bastards
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
MW; Israel is more than capable of taking care of itself.
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
MW; That's ending these endless wars?
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
MW; See what I mean when I point out MR Bojangles is a Neo Con?
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
MW See#81
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
MW; Solyndra was a great thing.
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
MW; Wonder where that money went?
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
MW; Should have sent that money to the Children and made do with what he had. Got Sacrifice?
86. Held first Seder in White House
MW Who Cares?
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world
yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
MW Hopefully the Supreme Court will discourage that. Now it's back to 50 million.
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
MW; In other words, He's done nothing. LoL@"Put the ball in play".
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
MW; His version of energy reform is bad policy
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
MW; Probably written by the NAE. His version of Education reform(More Money) is bad policy.