What do you hope he will accomplish in the next four years that he hasn't in the past four?

Fuck! I'm on my phone and I can't find the popcorn meme.

Me:


America:

What about anti-Romney/Garry Johnson voters? Do we get to weigh in here?

^^ Well, I've noticed a lot of happiness in his re-election on the internet. I'm curious as to the reason why.... what do supporters expect he will do that warrants that response?

I think I know what Romney supporters think he will do.

I think people are just relieved that Romney isn't president. Instead of people pertying like the first time he got elected, the bars were ghost town on Tuesday night after the election.

Scumbag Roosh: says politics is biggest source of forum beef; starts inflammatory political thread.

Obama's administration will continue to whittle away at the unemployment rate and perhaps more importantly keep us out of war. Hilary will take over in 2016 and return the US to the glory days.

Well the Romney supporters can enjoy watching Obama bring in austerity. he will betray the poor who voted him in by going after their social safety net in the lame duck congress(consgressmen who have been voted out will be trying to get jobs for finacial industry so expect them to vote for austerity) in the fiscal cliff in the next couple months.

my guess is retirement age is going up and more cuts to medicare. people forget obamacare was written by the insurance companies(which stocks are rallying post election).

I'm curious about what will come of this.

...nevermind

I was hoping once the election was over the forum would move away from all the political shit back to more important topics, e.g. laying pipe in exotic lands, expanding cashflow, etc. Politics really brings out the worst in people.

I imagine we'll see him on the back of a pale horse before it's over with.

It's the lesser of two evils; he will at least fuck things up less than that other fool would have. That's all I got.

I expect that he'll add two new liberal judges to the supreme court, which is something I personally would like to see.

I also expect that he'll take a cue from President Clinton and try to work with the Republicans in the House. I think we'll see a more moderate Obama in this term. Like someone else in this thread stated, I believe the retirement age will probably get raised, and benefits for certain people will actually be cut. A budget will get passed and soon. We'll see a restructuring of Medicare and Social Security sometime in the next few years.

I'm also hoping that the tax system is cleaned up a bit. Lower the rates for corporations and businesses, while getting rid of deductions for them, as well as give them incentives to bring jobs home to Americans. I would like to see a slight increase in capital gains taxes.



And what I WISH would happen, but probably won't, would be the officially ending of the drug war.

Quote: (11-09-2012 03:04 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:  

I imagine we'll see him on the back of a pale horse before it's over with.

Probably not on the back a a pale horse, but preferable to the alternative? Absolutely.

-Fingers crossed he keeps us out of any wars
-CUT back on defense spending or close some military bases, its been needed for forever. Anyone who says we need to keep up spending is absolutely insane. We spend more than any other country in the world, its ridiculous. Problem-it will cut jobs and those contractors will FREAK the fuck out about possibly losing money-ESPECIALLY with so many in DC.
-Shifting our focus out of the middle east and oriented towards asia. Its already happening now, but now its time to get the hell out of dodge.
-Not sure about this one but-fix the tax code
-Fix Social Security and Medicare and Defense Spending-the 3 biggest problems to our debt, when Republicans cite welfare or "pork" at times which is complete horse shit.
-Work on the debt, which MUST include both cutting spending and raising taxes
-Keep our investments in clean/renewable energy as well as energy as a whole with a diverse portfolio. Is it economically feasible/cost effective now? Hell no. Does it make sense and create jobs for the long term, let alone ones other countries have already been putting money into? HELL YES.
-Increase partnerships with countries around the world instead of destroying them
-Keep putting focus on education
-Possibly make a cap and trade tax? I'd like to see it happen, but know a number of people and that its definitely not the most politically feasible thing to do.
-Fix immigration
-Fix the tax code and incentives for start ups and small business
-Fix the hole or any errors in the health care law that could be improved
-Nationally legalize the possession of marijuana
-Appoint new judges
-Give more reasons for minorities to stay with the Democratic party-This alone (at least politically to me) could be the most interesting thing. If Obama keeps a strong hold on the youth (which is more socially liberal and diverse than the older generations)-the Democrats could end up staying in power for the elections for a long time which could have several implications. This WILL happen if the Republicans don't get their shit together and barring any serious majority disasters/conflicts/catastrophes.
(Ill think of more later)

Quote: (11-09-2012 04:38 PM)IpsaScientiaPotestasEst Wrote:  

-Fingers crossed he keeps us out of any wars
-CUT back on defense spending or close some military bases, its been needed for forever. Anyone who says we need to keep up spending is absolutely insane. We spend more than any other country in the world, its ridiculous. Problem-it will cut jobs and those contractors will FREAK the fuck out about possibly losing money-ESPECIALLY with so many in DC.
-For the love of God please let unemployment go or cut it. I know people are hurting economically, but damnit I live in one of the most expensive places in the US and don't take a damn dime of government money. It sucks and Id love to (and PERFECTLY understand people have worse situations than me) but the amount of time people get unemployment is ridiculous.
-Shifting our focus out of the middle east and oriented towards asia. Its already happening now, but now its time to get the hell out of dodge.
-Not sure about this one but-fix the tax code
-Fix Social Security and Medicare and Defense Spending-the 3 biggest problems to our debt, when Republicans cite welfare or "pork" at times which is complete horse shit.
-Work on the debt, which MUST include both cutting spending and raising taxes
-Keep our investments in clean/renewable energy as well as energy as a whole with a diverse portfolio. Is it economically feasible/cost effective now? Hell no. Does it make sense and create jobs for the long term, let alone ones other countries have already been putting money into? HELL YES.

We now produce more oil than we use, as well (I believe at least) energy has become a matter of national security (I know people might disagree) however with oil being a global commodity-world events affect us but more so the economy of ours that runs on it. Plus with any major countries cutting off or effecting supplies, its a smart idea to plan on not needing it or at least cutting back the amount our country needs to run.

Furthermore, I think 'Going Green' is coming to come back in the next couple years. It was big in 08 but not much recently because the economy has gone in the shitter. If the economy gets back (which I believe it is STARTING to possibly do) I think this is something that start to get big again and people will really push for. Just a feelin' I have, but hey, I could be wrong.
-Increase partnerships with countries around the world instead of destroying them
-Keep putting focus on education
-Possibly make a cap and trade tax? I'd like to see it happen, but know a number of people and that its definitely not the most politically feasible thing to do.
-Fix immigration
-Fix the tax code and incentives for start ups and small business
-Fix the hole or any errors in the health care law that could be improved
-Nationally legalize the possession of marijuana
-Appoint new judges
-Give more reasons for minorities to stay with the Democratic party-This alone (at least politically to me) could be the most interesting thing. If Obama keeps a strong hold on the youth (which is more socially liberal and diverse than the older generations)-the Democrats could end up staying in power for the elections for a long time which could have several implications. This WILL happen if the Republicans don't get their shit together and barring any serious major disasters/conflicts/catastrophes.
(Ill think of more later)

Quote: (11-09-2012 12:20 PM)_GQ_ Wrote:  

Obama's administration will continue to whittle away at the unemployment rate and perhaps more importantly keep us out of war. Hilary will take over in 2016 and return the US to the glory days.

You think a woman president is going to improve the US?

Ha, hahahha , ha ha ha

and i thought my jokes were bad

I very interested to seeing if Obama can work with the Republicans now that he has a second term. I am hoping a lot of the stalemate was more waiting to see if he would get re-elected, and now that he has, they can start working together.

Taxes wise, I wanted Romney but have been doing some more research and now don't care if Obama raises taxes. Foreign trusts should be something you look into Roosh.

Quote: (11-09-2012 05:32 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:  

I very interested to seeing if Obama can work with the Republicans now that he has a second term. I am hoping a lot of the stalemate was more waiting to see if he would get re-elected, and now that he has, they can start working together.

Taxes wise, I wanted Romney but have been doing some more research and now don't care if Obama raises taxes. Foreign trusts should be something you look into Roosh.

Here's what I'm hoping for: Obama to call the Republicans' bluff and go over the 'fiscal cliff' together. The republicans will then panic and the US will have it's nice shiny stimulus package of trillions of dollars and the US electorate will no longer be held hostage by Wall Street.

Then again, expecting Obama to have balls is probably just wishful thinking given the last four years.

Considering Obama is from Hawaii, I really hope he does something for Native Hawaiians this time around.

Aloha!

Quote: (11-09-2012 05:37 PM)Ramon Zarate Wrote:  

Here's what I'm hoping for: Obama to call the Republicans' bluff and go over the 'fiscal cliff' together. The republicans will then panic and the US will have it's nice shiny stimulus package of trillions of dollars and the US electorate will no longer be held hostage by Wall Street.

Then again, expecting Obama to have balls is probably just wishful thinking given the last four years.

I think that is what will happen. I think all taxes will be raised. Obama continues to say he won't allow the tax cuts on people making over 200k to continue and Republicans say they won't allow tax cuts on everyone except the rich.

If they are going to raise taxes then hit everyone.

Either way you americans were going to get fucked by whoever was elected.

It's laughable that some of you think he will keep you guys out of more wars. He already started the Libya one that is turning into a disaster. Name me a President since Eisenhower that hasn't started a war or escalated one ? Carter kept you guys out of Iraq/Iran and afghanistan/USSR but you still sent billions in money and weapons. It isn't in any governments best interest to be at peace. How else do you distract the sheeple from what they are really doing ?

I give it 6 months before the US is in Syria on a " kinetic action " mission. Remember without Obama facing re-election now and I believe using more signing statements and executive orders than any other president, he pretty much will be tip toeing around congress.

Also, just to clarify I am not saying Canada is any better. In fact we don't even have freedom of speech. The last hope of a free society rests with the U.S. I just hope you all wake up before it is too late.