I also think that Obama deserves a lot of credit for getting the ACA passed, imperfect as it is. No president before him was able to pass anything close to universal health insurance, even though the idea had been around for more than a century. The passage of the ACA I think and hope has fundamentally changed the conversation. If the Republicans want to get rid of it, they have to say what they would put in its place, and I don’t think the public will put up with Nothing. The task now is to find ways to improve the system, and that can be done.
For some reason, Mr Luckovich missed one of Obama’s greatest achievements: working with the Republican party, which is always trying to help, and against the Democrats who have been trying to obstruct everything Obama has tried to do, Obama got Fast Track for the new trade agreements that are designed to isolate China and ensure that no national laws can override corporate interests!
I love the quotation. One of the most important and hardest of realizations. The universe has no obligation to treat us fairly. It’s our job to make the best of what we’ve been given.
I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, ’wouldn’t it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them?’ So now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe. .Babylon 5: A Late Delivery from Avalon (#3.13)" (1996)
@echoravenPlease check the FACTS — Job growth under President Obama much higher than under President G. W. Bush. Also, please check the number of Federal employees under President Obama vs. under the previous White House occupant.
@echoravenThe unemployment rate in the U.S. increased during President G. W. Bush’s two terms. The unemployment rate decreased under President Obama. More private sector jobs have been added during President Obama’s terms in office than under both Bushes, combined
frodo1008 almost 9 years ago
Ah… and then there is the secret weapon of both president Obama and about to be president Hillary Clinton, the “Donald Trump Bomb”!!
dre7861 almost 9 years ago
Too true. Funny how as a “lame duck” that President Obama is able to accomplish more good than the entirety of Baby Bush’s presidency.
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 9 years ago
So there!
Kylop almost 9 years ago
I do have a problem that he didn’t start out this way and go the whole first term doing this.
lonecat almost 9 years ago
I also think that Obama deserves a lot of credit for getting the ACA passed, imperfect as it is. No president before him was able to pass anything close to universal health insurance, even though the idea had been around for more than a century. The passage of the ACA I think and hope has fundamentally changed the conversation. If the Republicans want to get rid of it, they have to say what they would put in its place, and I don’t think the public will put up with Nothing. The task now is to find ways to improve the system, and that can be done.
Mickey and Delia almost 9 years ago
For some reason, Mr Luckovich missed one of Obama’s greatest achievements: working with the Republican party, which is always trying to help, and against the Democrats who have been trying to obstruct everything Obama has tried to do, Obama got Fast Track for the new trade agreements that are designed to isolate China and ensure that no national laws can override corporate interests!
lonecat almost 9 years ago
I love the quotation. One of the most important and hardest of realizations. The universe has no obligation to treat us fairly. It’s our job to make the best of what we’ve been given.
Tarredandfeathered almost 9 years ago
I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, ’wouldn’t it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them?’ So now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe. .Babylon 5: A Late Delivery from Avalon (#3.13)" (1996)
DrDon1 almost 9 years ago
@echoravenPlease check the FACTS — Job growth under President Obama much higher than under President G. W. Bush. Also, please check the number of Federal employees under President Obama vs. under the previous White House occupant.
kaffekup almost 9 years ago
I’m sorry, did you ask a republican to check facts?They’re allergic to them!
echoraven almost 9 years ago
You forget my point. More people were working at the END OF BUSH’S TERM than today. According to the US Department of Labor.
DrDon1 almost 9 years ago
@echoravenThe unemployment rate in the U.S. increased during President G. W. Bush’s two terms. The unemployment rate decreased under President Obama. More private sector jobs have been added during President Obama’s terms in office than under both Bushes, combined
Note@tomFacts are neither Republican nor Democratic!