Toddsterpatriot
Diamond Member
I don’t think Obamas focus was economic growth. The democratic party who he represents is focused on social justice and equality. They fight to regulate big business and provide support to the needy and oppressed along with protections for workers and consumers. These efforts can often stall and hinder economic growth. But life isn’t always all about GDP and the stock market, there’s more to the equation. Obama did provide a huge stimulus, he bailed out the auto industry, signed A near Trillion dollars in tax cuts into law, had years of consecutive job growth, a consistent decline in unemployment, and brought troops home from overseas which saved a bunch of money...Why not?There are dozens of reason around all those actions. This conversation can go down many roads... Looking at the big picture, I don’t think Obama was an economic genius, he could have done many things much better. But he did produce a stable and growing economy during a time that the entire world was in disarray. Trump is keeping that train moving and has also done some good things to help it go faster. He isn’t responsible for this great boom as he likes to tout and Obama wasn’t as bad as all his opposers like to accuse. It’s crazy how far away from the substance all this political bias takes us from discussing actual problems and solutions. It always turns into a finger pointing or insult game. Our country, it’s leaders and we the people need to grow the fuck up!No they had to do something to fight out of the largest recession we’ve seen in our lifetimes.
Yes, they had to expand their balance sheet nearly 60%, more than three years after the recession ended.
Starting 2 months before the election.
After years of torturing the banks and wondering why they weren't lending more.
But he did produce a stable and growing economy
Through no fault of his own.
Think back on his eight years.
Now list the 5 things he did that were most helpful for economic growth.
Most of Obama’s other accomplishments weren’t focused on economic growth but on other areas so I won’t bother to bring them into our discussion.
I don’t think Obamas focus was economic growth.
At least not on helping it.
Like I said, through no fault of his own. Seems you agree.
These efforts can often stall and hinder economic growth.
Welcome to the party, pal.
Obama did provide a huge stimulus, he bailed out the auto industry,
Pretty sure that was under Bush.
signed A near Trillion dollars in tax cuts into law
You talking about the "stimulus"?