7 ways America is doing better under Obama than Bush

[Billy000]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

 

[Billy000]

indicator of the economic growth under President Obama. In February of 2009 the annual deficit was -$1,400 Billion. But according to the numbers put out by the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit has dropped to -$426 Billion.

GDP Growth
The change in the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is yet another area where we can see the effects of Obama’s Hope and Change. In 2009 the GDP was at around -2.8% and now we are between 3.7% and 3.9%.

Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence is another thing that has drastically improved under Obama. In February of 2009 things looked economically bleak for most Americans. The Consumer Confidence Index was at a whopping 25.3. It is now at 97.6.

 

[Lumpy 1]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in January 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

 

[Billy000]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

Oh right Bush had nothing to do with that. Never mind that the Great Recession began in September of 2008. Did you notice how the recession ended and job growth began 6 months into Obama's presidency?

 

[Lumpy 1]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

Oh right Bush had nothing to do with that. Never mind that the Great Recession began in September of 2008. Did you notice how the recession ended and job growth began 6 months into Obama's presidency?

Yes, I also recall the Democrats being mostly responsible for the housing bubble/great recession also, good point.

National debt January 2007 ... 8.6 Trillion

National Debt est Jan. 2017 ...20 Trillion +

I recall Pelosi whining about 4.6 unemployment during the Bush years because enough jobs weren't high paying quality jobs and then shutting up when under her and the Democrat Socialist Party things got far far far far far x far worse.

 

[Billy000]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

Oh right Bush had nothing to do with that. Never mind that the Great Recession began in September of 2008. Did you notice how the recession ended and job growth began 6 months into Obama's presidency?

Yes, I also recall the Democrats being mostly responsible for the housing bubble/great recession also, good point.

National debt January 2007 ... 8.6 Trillion

National Debt est Jan. 2017 ...20 Trillion +

I recall Pelosi whining about 4.6 unemployment during the Bush years because they weren't high paying quality jobs and then shutting up when under her things got far far worse.

And yet the deficit that was destroyed by Bush has been improved by Obama. Of course any idiot would tell you that the primary reason the debt is so high is because of Bush's tax cuts that were later extended by Obama. Obama also increased defense spending. That, in terms of obama's policy, is why the debt is so high. You repubs should love Obama.

 

[Lumpy 1]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

Oh right Bush had nothing to do with that. Never mind that the Great Recession began in September of 2008. Did you notice how the recession ended and job growth began 6 months into Obama's presidency?

Yes, I also recall the Democrats being mostly responsible for the housing bubble/great recession also, good point.

National debt January 2007 ... 8.6 Trillion

National Debt est Jan. 2017 ...20 Trillion +

I recall Pelosi whining about 4.6 unemployment during the Bush years because they weren't high paying quality jobs and then shutting up when under her things got far far worse.

And yet the deficit that was destroyed by Bush has been improved by Obama. Of course any idiot would tell you that the primary reason the debt is so high is because of Bush's tax cuts that were later extended by Obama. Obama also increased defense spending. That, in terms of obama's policy, is why the debt is so high. You repubs should love Obama.

Did you know that Congress controls the purse strings and yes after Republicans took over the House deficit spending has been reduced but alas Obamacare remains and American taxpayers have been annually screwed over because of it.

 

[Mustang]

Did you notice that when Harry and Pelosi took over Congress in January 2007 that the economy has been screwed over ever since...?

Not to mention, ever since the movie, "Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End," came out. Coincidence? I think not!

 

[blackhawk]

The majority don't seem to think the country is doing all that great.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...H7Z2weKDQxjfqEm0g&sig2=gYkASZWXVGfIL_NAuEphiA

 

[Rotagilla]

indicator of the economic growth under President Obama. In February of 2009 the annual deficit was -$1,400 Billion. But according to the numbers put out by the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit has dropped to -$426 Billion.

GDP Growth
The change in the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is yet another area where we can see the effects of Obama’s Hope and Change. In 2009 the GDP was at around -2.8% and now we are between 3.7% and 3.9%.

Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence is another thing that has drastically improved under Obama. In February of 2009 things looked economically bleak for most Americans. The Consumer Confidence Index was at a whopping 25.3. It is now at 97.6.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a socialist front...go look at their mission statement...they have an agenda...

 

[Sun Devil 92]

Another Billy000 recycled failed thread.

He's drinking again.

 

[Sun Devil 92]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over.

My mother could have taken over and things would have gotten better.

The American people don't need Bush or Obama...they just need them out of the way.

 

[Billy000]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over.

My mother could have taken over and things would have gotten better.

The American people don't need Bush or Obama...they just need them out of the way.

In the tank? What?

 

[easyt65]

#8: America no longer has to go around the world to find and fight terrorists, like we did under Bush - Obama is IMPORTING them!

 

[Billy000]

#8: America no longer has to go around the world to gind and fight terrorists, like we did under Bush - Obama is IMPORTING them!

How typical you fail to address the actual content of my thread.

 

[easyt65]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over.

My mother could have taken over and things would have gotten better.

The American people don't need Bush or Obama...they just need them out of the way.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over thanks to 2 years of Congress & spending controlled by Democrats, who were 3 seats shy of having a Super Majority! The poor economy Obama cries about inheriting....was inherited from HIS OWN PARTY!

YOU JUST CAN'T FIX 'STUPID' (Democrats)...but it's a good idea to do it cause stupid people shouldn't BREED!

 

[Billy000]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over.

My mother could have taken over and things would have gotten better.

The American people don't need Bush or Obama...they just need them out of the way.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over thanks to 2 years of Congress & spending controlled by Democrats, who were 3 seats shy of having a Super Majority! The poor economy Obines cries about inheriting....was inherited from HIS OWN PARTY!

YOU JUST CAN'T FIX 'STUPID' (Democrats)...but it's a good idea to do it cause stupid people shouldn't BREED!

This is so stupid. The recession began 4 months before Obama became president and 6 months into his presidency, the recession ended and we have had JOB GROWTH EVER SINCE. 12 million private jobs. 3 million of the jobs are directly attributed to his stimulus package that reversed the recession.

 

[easyt65]

#8: America no longer has to go around the world to gind and fight terrorists, like we did under Bush - Obama is IMPORTING them!

How typical you fail to address the actual content of my thread.

I didn't 'fail to address' your 'content'. I IGNORED your B$!

 

[Billy000]

#8: America no longer has to go around the world to gind and fight terrorists, like we did under Bush - Obama is IMPORTING them!

How typical you fail to address the actual content of my thread.

I didn't 'fail to address' your 'content'. I IGNORED your B$!

It's not my fault you're too stupid to understand factual information.

 

[easyt65]

Republicans Say America Is Doing Terrible - 7 Reasons They Are Wrong!

In February of 2009, right after Obama took office, the uninsured rate was at 16.1%. It was no secret that our health care system was broken. And then came Obamacare. Now, it is true that Obamacare is not perfect….far from it actually. But many of the problems with Obamacare are a direct result of compromises made to appease the Republicans in an effort to make it a bipartisan bill. As we now know, Obamacare is nowhere near the single payer system that Liberals originally wanted. But even with all of the flaws that still need to be addressed, it is definitely better than the broken system that we had before. According to Forbes, for the first time EVER the rate of uninsured Americans is now below 10% (it’s currently at 9.0%).

The Unemployment Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate was 8.3% in February of 2009. But as you can see in this graph there has been a steady decline under President Obama. Last month the unemployment rate was down to 5.0%.

Beyond the official unemployment rate we have other rates which factor in things like discouraged workers and part time workers. One of those other rates is know as the U6 ratewhich adds on the workers who are working part-time purely for economic reasons. That figure the righties love to quote of nearly 10% is using the U6 numbers. But here’s the thing…even when you use the U6 figures there has been a vast improvement. In February of ’09 the U6 unemployment rate was 15.1%. It is now at 9.8%.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over.

My mother could have taken over and things would have gotten better.

The American people don't need Bush or Obama...they just need them out of the way.

The economy was in the tank when Obama took over thanks to 2 years of Congress & spending controlled by Democrats, who were 3 seats shy of having a Super Majority! The poor economy Obines cries about inheriting....was inherited from HIS OWN PARTY!

YOU JUST CAN'T FIX 'STUPID' (Democrats)...but it's a good idea to do it cause stupid people shouldn't BREED!

This is so stupid. The recession began 4 months before Obama became president and 6 months into his presidency, the recession ended and we have had JOB GROWTH EVER SINCE. 12 million private jobs. 3 million of the jobs are directly attributed to his stimulus package that reversed the recession.

You mean the FAILED almost $1 TRILLION Stimulus that contained over 7,000 pieces of DNC-ONLY self/party-serving tax-dollar-wasting PORK that ended up costing tax payers OVER $742,000 PER JOB Obama CLAIMED to have created?!