What do you think Obama will really do when he gets into office?

Question

We all know that campaign promises are BS. I think raise taxes for everyone, that's what liberal democrats do. Less money in the pocket, less money in the free-market economy........Depression number two. Just look at President Hoover's tax hike and you'll see that history will repeat itself. Now he says that he's gonna cut 95%. Don't believe it....it's not what democrats do. But you go and vote for him now because he is the answer to all of our problems.

Answer 1

Obama is no answer to any problem



Now here is something to think about!



If Barack Obama would apply for a job with the FBI or with the Secret Service, he would be disqualified because of his past association with William Ayers, a known terrorist.



If he is elected President he would not qualify to be his own body guard!



And the majority of the people don't care.

This is really what is so frightening!

They really don't care!



Mike



Note to BioRed below.

Clinton's economy surplus was due to to the Dot Com boom. That went bust in January 2000. Eleven months before the election of Bush

Answer 2

Actually, I don't agree that "all" campaign promises are BS. Most Presidents come in with an agenda, and they really do attempt to implement that agenda.



Bush came in on a promise in 2000 to "change the direction of America." He set about reversing almost every executive order Bill Clinton wrote. Some of his improved performance in the last two years has been in reinstating some of those orders.



Either candidate is going to have to be pragmatic. The government can not be all things to all people. l think Obama will have to cut back on some of his programs or delay them, but I do think he'll try to make good. I actually think McCain would try to make good on his promises, but would also have to face economic realities. The difference is the advisers and temperament of the two men.



I think Obama's calmness will serve us better than McCain's more fiery temperament.

Answer 3

Our budget is in the red; can you say deficit?



How do you expect to get out of the red if we don't pay taxes. Where is the money coming from? I am not a proponent of high taxes, however somebody has to have enough sense to know how to balance the budget. Apparently the current regime did not, and before you go there the democrats have only had the house and senate for two years. How do you account for the other 6 years worth of debt.

Answer 4

IF HE GETS IN OFFICE, LIKE EVERY PRESIDENT, REGARDLESS OF PARTY-EAT HIS WORD'S. Honestly, a tax cut means services will be lost--usually Medicare and Medicaid, schools, road repair gets hit the hardest.A tax increase really is better.The U.S. and the world is in the beginning of a DEPRESSION. What would it take to turn the U.S. around- a national incremental flat rate income tax-no loopholes-more businesses(and jobs) would then be created? Those on government assistance work for it at an hourly rate(FDR did this once), every able bodied person on government assistance go back to school/job training or expect to be cut off after two years(proposed by ex President Bill Clinton-voted down). Healthcare-charge a income based flat rate fee for doctor visits-covering everything-say $200.00(income adjusted).All large employers(say 100 employees or more), should be required to assist and fund part of their employee's retirement fund.Another way to go would be to charge enough income taxes for all this to be covered(this would probably be 40-50% of everyone's income).Next, Limit any politician's perks and their ability to give themselves thousands of dollars in raises(Congress), especially since they seem never to address important issues before going on recess. Last, but not least, government watchdogs so the government is not paying $600.00 for $5.00 toilet seats.If the government wants to borrow money, it should be to create businesses/jobs and fund education,not borrow from Peter tp pay Paul-that is how people end up in bankruptcy.



EVERYONE WAKE UP-WE ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF A DEPRESSION AS IS THE REST OF THE WORLD. TO TOP IT OFF,WE HAVE THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS(DEPENDS ON WHO LIES THE BEST) TO PICK FROM FOR PRESIDENT-MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON OUR SOULS-REALLY WE MAY BE EXPECTING THE SECOND COMING-THE MIDDLE EAST IN SHAMBLES, THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN SHAMBLES, NATURAL DISASTERS INCREASING IN QUANTITY AND MAGNITUDE-SOMETHING IS ASTIR-BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID



Oh, why even bother-think I will buy some $5.00 toilet seats and sell them to the government with an underbid-$599.99 a piece-A REAL STEAL-LOL!!

Answer 5

Cutting taxes for 95% of the American people is a huge lie. a large percentage of the people affected by Obamas tax cuts dont even pay income tax. Obama if elected will do his best to advance his socialist agenda.

Answer 6

Surak -



I agree with the idea that things aren't as bad as they seem but this is the start of something ugly if it's not stopped soon. Honestly I think Obama is just the lesser of two evils but I don't trust him 100% yet because I don't know how he will react to heavy corporate pressure to let them have their way with the country's economy for another 4 years. That will be his true test.

Answer 7

He will raise taxes because he said he wants the bush tax cuts to expire. So, his "tax breaks" are complete nonsense. Taxes on those 95% make up more dollars for the feds, than the 5% could muster in taxes...and Obama will need them to pay for his absurd gov't mandate healthcare socialist (no more choice) and other programs he feels he needs.

Answer 8

I'm sorry but Surak is wrong... Clinton DID raise taxes. He taxed businesses and made it extremely difficult for small businesses to open/operate/hire people. I'll spare you my rant :)



I'm a Clinton fan... but it's completely inaccurate to say that he "didn't have to raise taxes."



To answer the question, Obama has threatened to raise payroll taxes. Payroll is the money small businesses use to A) pay for Medicare/Social Security, and B) hire people & offer benefits. But Obama wants to tax payroll. So they can hire fewer people. So our employment rates continue to plunge. That's a great idea, Obama... He should tax incomes. At least then you're taxing people who have money. Taxing payroll prevents businesses from hiring people!

Answer 9

Obama is out of what's "left" of his mind! These Democrats who are following him like a bunch of love sick puppies, are going to go into shock once they realize he has snowballed them with his lies and empty promises. I pray he doesn't win the election. No president is magic, they can only do their best. But Obama is not a good person. He is playing on the black people who believe it's "time for a black President." And wanting to "give" our hard earned money to the poor people who won't get off their lazy a --es and work. We are not rich! But if Obama "is" elected, we will be in the gutter, and the people who don't "want" to work, will be living high on the hog! How sad. Obama will NEVER take my guns, never make me believe 9 month term babies should be terminated for experiments, or force me to believe he's "honest."

Answer 10

Whoever is elected will be confined in their abilities by the credit crunch. The ecomonic turmoil isn't going to go away over night. It's going to stay for a few more years.



Iraq? I think it's a safe bet that all US soldiers will be out in 4 years. That wouldn't happen under McCain.



The US will not challenge Russia.



Taxes will rise.



More jobs will be created for those on society's bottom shelf.



Healthcare will be made far cheaper.



He won't get into another war.



That's my honest oppinion.

Answer 11

You know, you as a tax payer are in trouble, when a politician is claiming to raise taxes, just for the sake of raising taxes.

Taxes were originally used to fund the government, when the tax was needed, nowadays liberals raise taxes just for the fun of it, or to keep you under control, so you don't enjoy to much freedom with all that extra money you have.

Answer 12

ur right all that stuff that the candidates are campaigning with right now is BS but obama will do good for this country he will get us out and mccain will just make worse

Answer 13

Clinton said he would never raise taxes either - first thing he did was to raise taxes. Redistribution of wealth is socialist at the least and near to communisim values.

He will never cut taxes. Does he plan to pay for all his programs out of his own pocket? I doubt it very much!

He just tells lies - he's very slick at it. And dodges the questions with things like "Let's talk about the issues".

Then he doesn't say HOW he's going to do it.

Answer 14

Keep in mind that Obama has never really won an election.



In every election his opponent was dragged thought the media mud and black mailed into leaving the race before the vote.

Answer 15

Hey jackass, FDR was a Democrat and he led us out of the Depression. Just like the one Bush has led us into.

Answer 16

so far in this campaign he has not kept his word to Hillary or to McCain



when he was running for his first government job he never kept his word and when the congress lady wanted to run for her seat he told her no and had her disqualified by lawyers



watch frontline documentary very enlightening all the people he climbed over to get where he is.



have you ever lived thru a depression



you loose your home because you cant pay the taxes on them ..because everyone is unemployed...lots and lots of people are on the streets starving and homeless

Answer 17

I will not vote for him. And if elected, I will start praying even harder than I do now. What I think he'll do when he gets into office. Do the same as me! PRAY!

Answer 18

If it was just to raise taxes, I might could deal with that. I see him gutting the military, killing as many jobs as possible, giving up all sovereignty to the UN and to most terriorest nations and placing the US into a mess that we will never come out of.

Answer 19

Raise taxes, be very pro-muslim in foreign affairs, weak of military, pro-social programs (hand-outs), pro-liberal agenda (gay marriage and federal tax money will support it) pro-abortion, anti-gun rights, and reduction on freedom (speech) political correctness police.

Answer 20

First, his lies are catching up to him at an alarming rate, so I do not think he is going to make it into the White House. Second,despite your question, you are going to automatically be insulted instead of answered. It's the new "high road" all the O-supporters are talking about. I hear it's all the rage.

Answer 21

replace the Stars and Stripes with a white flag of surrender.

Answer 22

Obama has already said that he is going to take half of your money and give to people it too lazy to work for it. He calls it "wealth distribution"

It would not surprise me, if he takes people out of their homes too. so he can give that way.

Answer 23

What Obama will really do is anybody's guess. He has lied so much, just to get votes

Answer 24

If I'm not mistaken, under Clinton (democrat) we had a national surplus of billions, under Bush (republican) we have the a 54 TRILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT. Are you that blind or that stupid? The economy is CURRENTLY, the worse its been since the depression. Who's in office now.....try to keep up........A REPUBLICAN!

Answer 25

the country will be really messed up. There will be more people out of jobs and we will all see that George Bush is not that bad of a guy.

Answer 26

It's already started, he will run our country further into the ground! Hopefully McCain will win!!!

Answer 27

He will suspend the 2nd amendment and then the 1st.

Answer 28

Have a party and invite his terrorist friends? Maybe Osama will come out of hiding to attend. ;-)

Answer 29

He hasn't accomplished anything as senator, why would being president be any different.

Answer 30

Obama will make a bad situation worse...that just about sums it up...

Answer 31

Be the president

Answer 32

Things are bad, but not as bad as they seem.

Remember the Clinton years?

Clinton didn't have to raise taxes to balance the budget, because of job growth.

The economy grew so well, it got rid of deficit spending and started paying down the debt!



We just need to do that again, but this time with jobs that won't have a 'bubble burst'[like the dotcoms did].

For starters, we need to maintain our infrastructure, and THAT will have to be an ongoing process from now on.

[This has been ignored on a national basis far too long]

We need to develop green technology, and green products and energy,a wide open field with incredible opportunity.

Also, paying teachers a decent wage will help stimulate the economy too, when they spend more and pay more taxes [just from the higher income]

This is just a couple of measures that will help, not the whole picture obviously, I have to save SOMETHING for when I run for president.



Obama is a true leader.

He has already said hundreds of times in his stump speech that "we need to turn off the TVs" when discussing education & child raising.

when elected, he will tell us we have to tighten our belts, not "go shopping' like his underqualified predicessor Bush did.



I am a white 51 year old veteran on disibility & an Obama Delegate, but I am not asking you to take my word for it.

Go to his website, see how he wants to make the world a better place.



I have been waiting 40 years for a candidate this exciting & origional.



I have been waiting 30 years for someone as concerned about the big picture as I've been [maintaining infrastructure, decent teacher pay & universal healthcare]



I have been waiting 20 years to believe that the younger people will get off their collective butts & try to make things better.



I have been waiting 10 years [ok 8] to put COMPETENCE back in the White House!



This truly is the most important election of your life.



VOTE FOR OBAMA/BIDEN ON NOVEMBER 4TH!



OBAMA

OBIDEN

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Answer 33

we will slide onto another depression.

Answer 34

Study Stalin, you have your answer.

Answer 35

yes, by all means.

Answer 36

Well he cant do any worse than Dubya!

Answer 37

fumigate it