Do you hate Obama? Will you vote for him in 2012?

To those who are annoyed by my numerous threads, please forgive me. Anyhow, I was in another thread and couldn't help but notice the numerous anti-Obama posts. It makes me wonder why people dislike him. Sometimes I read comments on YouTube in which people insult him for some of the stupidest reasons. For example, someone once ridiculed him for returning a salute to a Marine enlisted serviceman. Also, it seems that people are so profane and vulgar in their insults (on YouTube, not here). I don't even recall people insulting Bush in this manner. Anyhow, if you dislike Obama, please explain the reasons for your hatred. Also, please provide concrete examples for your hatred. Also, will you vote for him in 2012?

I dislike him because he's trying to please both sides. Clinton strong armed the GOP (and thanks to some stupid mistakes by gingrich) and got what he wanted. But he gets unnecessary bashing.

I dont hate him and I have to see who is running aginst him before I can decide who I am voting for. AutoPilotOn

I don't personally dislike the man, but disagree with him on a number of political areas. Unless the Republicans put Sarah Palin up for election in 2012, or someone equally as repulsive (Bachman, Gingrich, Trump) then I don't imagine myself not voting against him in 2012.

[QUOTE="AutoPilotOn"]I dont hate him and I have to see who is running aginst him before I can decide who I am voting for. sherman-tank1

nope, he's always been a nice guy his wife and kids are nice too, when he was running for senate in 2004 his wife went door to door to houses around my neighborhood passing out flyers for him, and he gave trees away to people that attended some rally or something of his.

Now, as for his policies that's a different story...

I hate him, but only because I hate all Washington politicians. These are men and women who put the interests of their party and campaign supporters ahead of the interests of regular Americans.ThePlothole

With the way the country is ran, they need the supporters of the political parties to get things done.

Its ridiculous the amount of hate obama gets in OT, kinda like rap music...wonder if there is a link lol

I'm from the UK and obama remains one of the US's only redeeming factor

Glad I don't live in America, for the past twenty years it's been the same thing. Elect a republican and he runs the country into the ground, then elect a democrat and they can't fix all of the problems that people were hoping for, vote in a republican. It really is a vicious cycle.

That being said, I don't hate Obama and would gladly vote for him if given the chance.

I don't hate him, but I will not vote for him, because I am Constitutionally unable to do so.

Obviously I do not dislike him as a person. I have not met him and actually he seems like a cool guy to hang with (as long as you dont accidentally bust his lip during a pick up game. :P) Anyway, I do disagree with many of his policies and views. Pretty sure I don't like the direction the health system is going in, his views on abortion strongly contrast with mine, and he hasn't exactly cut spending as much as he said he would.

No I don't. I also don't see why people would hate the man personally even if they (strongly) disagree with his policies. He seems like a good guy on the whole.chessmaster1989

I disagree with him in a lot of subjects, but yeah I don't hate the guy, Does seem like a good person

I don't like Obama and no I won't vote for him.

I love Obama. I want to be just like him.

Obama does very little, it seems like he doesn't take his job seriously and insteads tours the country. He has done no good to the country. I understand there were lots of problems before he got into office, can't blame any of those problems on him, but what serious attempts has he done to fix any of them?

Obama does very little, it seems like he doesn't take his job seriously and insteads tours the country. He has done no good to the country. I understand there were lots of problems before he got into office, can't blame any of those problems on him, but what serious attempts has he done to fix any of them?

Jelley0

Obama does very little, it seems like he doesn't take his job seriously and insteads tours the country. He has done no good to the country. I understand there were lots of problems before he got into office, can't blame any of those problems on him, but what serious attempts has he done to fix any of them?

Jelley0

I like listening to Glenn Beck too. Anyways, Obama has passed more legislation than any recent president at this point in the presidency.

My biggest gripe with Obama is his inability to effectively lead the US; Washington is still very hostile, and although that's not Obama's fault entirely, he's definitely not helping.

As for the state of the US, I blame the public. :x

Obama does very little, it seems like he doesn't take his job seriously and insteads tours the country. He has done no good to the country. I understand there were lots of problems before he got into office, can't blame any of those problems on him, but what serious attempts has he done to fix any of them?

Jelley0

Obama does very little, it seems like he doesn't take his job seriously and insteads tours the country. He has done no good to the country. I understand there were lots of problems before he got into office, can't blame any of those problems on him, but what serious attempts has he done to fix any of them?

Jelley0

You... do realize that the president cannot unilaterally pass laws, yes?

And that multiple laws have been passed to alleviate the problems too?

I will not vote for obama in 2012. His idea that we can expand social services and lower taxes is insane. I do not think he has been a bad president i just think we can do better.Nick3306

If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.Theokhoth

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.QiiXii

[QUOTE="Nick3306"]I will not vote for obama in 2012. His idea that we can expand social services and lower taxes is insane. I do not think he has been a bad president i just think we can do better.DroidPhysX

I view him as mediocre, but I will almost certainly vote for him in 2012.mattbbpl

I do too, but given the circumstances of his presidency and his accomplishments in that time, I'd say he's a bit more than mediocre. He's no Lincoln but still not a Ford.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.QiiXii

Don't hate him, and I won't be voting for him in 2012.

I don't hate him and I don't vote.

Lets see what obama has done. When bush left office we were like 1 trillion in dept now were 14 trillion in dept and the economy is getting worse. So no he does not have my vote.

I dislike him because he's trying to please both sides. Clinton strong armed the GOP (and thanks to some stupid mistakes by gingrich) and got what he wanted. But he gets unnecessary bashing.

DroidPhysX

Clinton didn't really strong arm the GOP as he went much too right wing to have strong armed them. I would call Lyndon Johnson a strong-armer, not Clinton. What Clinon was exploit their mistakes and paint himself as a centrist, sucessfully using them as a foil.

I think he's been a good President and I think he acts like much more of an adult than his detractors, but his administration, for some strange reason, does a mediocre job of communicating their agenda and what not. They let the Republicans get too much in the way of political points.

That being said, I'm fairly certain that I will be voting from him in 2012. Third parties don't interest me and I can't see myself voting for a Republican, considering how ridiculous they've gotten lately (and considering that I simply don't agree with their worldview).

Lets see what obama has done. When bush left office we were like 1 trillion in dept now were 14 trillion in dept and the economy is getting worse. So no he does not have my vote.

feared4power

Actually, Bush added 5 trillion dollars to the national debt, and left office with a 10.7 trillion dollar debt.

Nah, Pres Obama is cool, although he could do a better job of surrounding himself with people with good ideas. I'll vote for him again cause the repubs dont seem to have a candidate better and Obama is the kinda guy that ONCE you give him a selection of good possible solutions he will pick the best one.

As far as all the hate goes, people hate all the Presidents while they are in office. Bush and Obama just were the unfortunate to be pres during the age of the interwebs were everyone has something to say and people will say outlandish things just to grab your attention.Diablo-B

I also think he could surround himself with better people.

If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.Theokhoth

It's nice to see you're keeping an open mind to the possibilty of a good republican candidate. And of course it won't come down to him and a Republican, when has a presidential election come down to a Democrat and a Republican?

No, I don't hate him. No, I won't vote for him.

I don't even recall people insulting Bush in this manner. BluRayHiDef

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.scoots9

It's nice to see you're keeping an open mind to the possibilty of a good republican candidate. And of course it won't come down to him and a Republican, when has a presidential election come down to a Democrat and a Republican?

No, I don't hate him. No, I won't vote for him.

The past 150 years or so. You know, since third party candidates have no chance in hell.

[QUOTE="QiiXii"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.Theokhoth

As a matter of sheer curiosity, might I inquire as to why you used to vote Republican/conservative?

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]If it comes down to between him and a Republican, yes, I'll vote for him.scoots9

It's nice to see you're keeping an open mind to the possibilty of a good republican candidate. And of course it won't come down to him and a Republican, when has a presidential election come down to a Democrat and a Republican?

No, I don't hate him. No, I won't vote for him.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

[QUOTE="QiiXii"] Why? (just curious)coolbeans90

As a matter of sheer curiosity, might I inquire as to why you used to vote Republican/conservative?