B. Hussein Obama's approval rating right now is at an impressive 62%. During his first week, he enjoyed a rating as high as 83% before taking somewhat of a dip. What's confusing about these numbers is that most Americans disagree with just about every policy decision he has made so far.
Want some examples? Let's look at some polls!
BO thinks that these scalding hot temperatures we're all experiencing right now (in the teens up here) are due to man's reckless abandon for dear Mother Earth. With this firm, yet moronic, belief he holds, he feels we must make huge sacrifices, such as not driving a cars that exceed 40 mph, in order to protect the planet. However, even if we were to concede the ridiculous idea that the world will warm 0.4 degrees some time over the next billion years, most people don't even think man is causing this tragedy. In fact, only 41% of people think it is man's fault at all. In 2006, 46% of people held this view, but that number is apparently improving for us sensible folks. It sure is a shame for Democrats when people get a little informed.
Since it is one of my all-time favorite issues, I'll also discuss how people disagree with his abortion policies. As anyone with the least bit of sense would expect, the number of people who support Obama's decision to fund abortions overseas is also extremely low. A Gallup poll done earlier this month shows that barely one-third of Americans support this policy. I'm assuming pollsters were able to get that high a number by asking someone if they are for the Mexico City Policy. That sounds like a good thing to support... right?
When it comes to his most important project so far, being the massive spending bill he is currently pushing, people again hold views that are in stark contrast to those held by the president. As of today, support for this piece of legislation is at a mere 37%. It seems that the more time people are given to learn about what is actually contained in the bill, the less they like it. Apparently, that's why he is now employing fear tactics as a means to push it through Congress before Americans are able to leatn what is going on. I'm sorry, Mr. President, but it won't be easy to convince people that their tax dollars are being spent wisely when you want to spend $650 million on digital TV coupons, $850 million on Amtrak, or $1.2 billion to provide youth Summer jobs,. Note: As it is used here, the term "youth" pertains to people up to the age of 24.
But the question remains, if people disagree with everything Obama does or wants to do, why does his approval rating remain so high? I'm actually pretty dumbfounded by this phenomenon. I guess it's just the magical way he talks about his policies, and not the results they would actually produce. Well, it could be the way the sun glistens off his chiseled pectorals. I wonder...
Fortunately, his celebrity status does seem to be diminishing somewhat as people are beginning to realize what he actually stands for. It's a good thing, too, because I'm tired of seeing him on every magazine cover at CVS. If he would just stop giving the media tingly feelings all the time, we might be able to learn even more about the outrageous thing he has planned for our great country.
4 comments:
Well said...
It does not fund overseas abortions. It gives money once again to places that care for women. It saves lives. But I guess people suffering doesn't matter to Republicans as long you can be holier than thou.
Oh man, Mama Beck's picture is gone. She must have threatened you within an inch of your life. You really shouldn't be making fun of your mother. She would never do that!
About global warming you said:
"In fact, only 41% of people think it is man's fault at all."
Who are there people? American? European? Scientists?
My guess falls on Americans ;)
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