100 Days - Congratulations President Obama
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Desert Observer's Page - 100 Days - Congratulations President Obama. Palm Springs, California. Today marks the 100th day of President Barack Obama's time in office. It's one in which he's been required to cope with a staggeringly huge array of problems. The GOP has proved itself the disloyal opposition and has been highly critical of most every move he's made. The majority of the country sees things a bit differently, we have faith in our President and are taking comfort from the leadership he's shown in meeting the challenges his administration has and continues to face. |
The Obama administration's first 100 days of noteworthy achievements makes for a very long list. His extensively publicized successes include accomplishments in such areas as reinvigorating the economy with his Stimulus Package, huge tax cuts, wise cabinet appointments, a new approach to Foreign Relations, Guantanamo Bay closure plans, new Iraq and Afghanistan policies, elimination of government-sponsored torture, and elimination of the ban against stem cell research. Some of the most often overlooked programs need to be noted, as well. The administration's proud record includes overlooked accomplishments in such areas as Health Care electronic medical record system funding, extensive access to Presidential Communications (a more open White House), new highway Transportation project funding, Education tax credits, anti-gang and anti-gun task forces funding, funds for advanced automotive battery technology research, money for Pakistan to fight the Taliban and terrorism, active engagement with the Muslim world, significant additional federal wilderness protection, and a government tone that's clearly one of calm listening and respect for the American people.
Some are now taking time to grade the President's first 100 days - an exercise I find highly questionable. Since that seems to be today's rage, I'll offer my own assessment. I use the curve method for grading and on that basis, President Obama, as the one at the top of the class, receives the A grade, for it's one that's clearly deserved. Congratulations Mr. President, you are doing a marvelously competent job and have definitely restored my faith in the goodness that's possible from those in government who make decisions that affect us all. Like the majority of my fellow citizens I'm proud of you and send my best wishes for the next eight years and your continued success.
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