Comments on: CBS News Poll: Americans Optimistic About Next Four Years

[centerfall93]

Of course America is more optimistic. There isn''t anyone that could possible do WORSE than GW Bush except perhaps McSame/Failin. It is like the end of a long, dark night, and we''re just at the beginning of the dawn.

It''s going to be a wonderful day.

[dzemog1]

This country is now worse off than ever. barry obama has no track record to show he can do anything for this country. He just spent 2 years and BILLIONS campaigning...think he is ready for the real world?


Posted by kevinkkloste at 02:32 PM : Nov 11, 2008
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Actually, yes I do think he''s ready, kevinkkloste. Barack Obama has done more in a week to show his commitment to the economy than Bush or McCain has done in 4 yrs. And since you asked, what exactly is John McCain''s proven track record on the economy? He voted with Bush, he was to be a giant "ditto" on all of Bush''s economic policies, and he''s a champion of deregulation, which is what led us into this enormous mess in the first place. Obama has the best and smartest people around him and he''s shown in the past week that he''s serious about moving us in the right direction. I''m more than optimistic, but if you want to wallow in self-pity the next 8 yrs, that''s up to you.

[thechooch1]

Where in the Hell does CBS get these polls. Posted by mr22587

The same place they got the polls that showed Barack Obama winning by about seven percentage points. Time to unite and do what is right for the USA!

[ddaryl1]

I know I am feeling a heluva alot better about our future.

that is the Obama factor... With bush Iknew he would screw us and he did. i knew this in 2000, and could not believe that this cuntry would vote for such a carless unqualified individual.

Now with Obama I definittely look forward with hope, not the horro I have had to endure for 8 years...

I just hope that the last 8 years truly represents the complete demise of the republican party. I''m pretty sure it is, because republicans can only lie and manipulate. the majority of citizens in this country definintley lean left, and as the republicans keep trying to force their idealogies down Ameircan throats its a pretty safe bet that more and more people will sour on conservative thinking.

SO I beg all of you conservatives / republicant''s to continue your hateful posts, and your deceitful rants, your making our job very easy

LOL!

[melpol1]

Individuality is a worthy accomplishment but it cannot be had in a place where no opportunity exists. Being born in the midst of a poverty stricken jungle tribe is no environment for personal growth. Many Americans have had the opportunity to develop individuality and become wealthy. But they owe something to the nation that gave them that opportunity. It is called community service.

Community service workers are needed in America. We all have an obligation to help others. It might be cleaning out some busy persons attic or teaching a recent immigrant how to read and write. Each American should be required to give at least 8 hours of their time. It is not morally right to only be concerned with your own needs. Giving back to the community is proof that you appreciate living in the greatest nation on Earth.

[element51]

mr22587....Every post you put up is nothing more than a hate post. You want so badly for Obama to fail that you have no care at all about where the country goes. If Obama makes a misstep you will be the first to say, "I told you so." Why don''t you try to be positive and hope for the best for our country? At a time when we all need to pull together you chose to stand up and say "to hell with the country, I only care about myself."

[be_real]

OBAMA will use other countries to estimulate the US economy. Sit an watch.

[docpeter1953]

From the above article, ''About seven in 10 were also optimistic about Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton -- before their first terms began. Six in 10 were optimistic in December 2000 about George W. Bush''
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Geeze, he didn''t have much approval from the start. I didn''t know that.

Here''s a reason to NOT be optimistic. As much as I believe as most others that Obama was a better choice than McCain, he has shown no indication of changing the fundamental problems with our country.
1. We will continue to spend 500 billion dollars on the military every year, 10 times the amount of the next biggest military spender. Most of that money should go towards education and infrastructure.
2. There is no end to warmongering and empire building. There is no indication that we''ll put an end to military bases in 130 countries that is draining our resources and generating enormous resentment. Will any American agree to a foreign military base in FL, CA, or TX? ..I thought so.
3. No end to reversing the national debt, the interest alone on it is eating up our resources.

Here''s a reason to NOT be optimistic. As much as I believe as most others that Obama was a better choice than McCain, he has shown no indication of changing the fundamental problems with our country.
1. We will continue to spend 500 billion dollars on the military every year, 10 times the amount of the next biggest military spender. Most of that money should go towards education and infrastructure.
2. There is no end to warmongering and empire building. There is no indication that we''ll put an end to military bases in 130 countries that is draining our resources and generating enormous resentment. Will any American agree to a foreign military base in FL, CA, or TX? ..I thought so.
3. No end to reversing the national debt, the interest alone on it is eating up our resources.

Here''s a reason to NOT be optimistic. As much as I believe as most others that Obama was a better choice than McCain, he has shown no indication of changing the fundamental problems with our country.
1. We will continue to spend 500 billion dollars on the military every year, 10 times the amount of the next biggest military spender. Most of that money should go towards education and infrastructure.
2. There is no end to warmongering and empire building. There is no indication that we''ll put an end to military bases in 130 countries that is draining our resources and generating enormous resentment. Will any American agree to a foreign military base in FL, CA, or TX? ..I thought so.
3. No end to reversing the national debt, the interest alone on it is eating up our resources.

[aldon61]

What''s not to be optimistic about? Bush will be gone and a new day will arise'' things WILL be better!

[publicgood-2009]

We have hope? I''m disappointed that they are so low. But then again, we are in real tough economic time, and this oil tanker called the world economy isn''t going to turn around with out a whole lot of tugs pushing and pulling in the right direction.