2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumHello. I am here for one reason and one reason only. REELECT OBAMA 2012!!
Looking forward to a fun spring and summer as we thaw out literally and figuratively from the cold, dark winter of recession and the REAL Obama administration can begin in earnest.
Common Sense Party
(14,139 posts)I sure hope it doesn't mean what I think it means...
renie408
(9,854 posts)What I want to know is what the 'REAL' Obama administration is.
Common Sense Party
(14,139 posts)I just don't think they should worship him.
Which FDR administration was the REAL FDR administration?
Obama3_16
(157 posts)by GOP later on and is one reason the depression started to take hold again before WW2. Keynes tried to tell the president and others they weren't infusing the economy ENOUGH! But they did manage to accomplish some absolutely wonderful things during his 3 terms that stand as actual and figurative monuments even to this day (Hoover Dam, Social Security, TVA levee systems, FDIC and many more).
What I mean is I think once he isn't looking at reelection, he might be a bit more bold to follow through on some of his more groundbreaking policy proposals. Key in that will be restructuring tax code and continuing down the path of investment in public works in our country.
Would love to see us do better through industrial policy to increase overall exports.
Tunkamerica
(4,444 posts)That's almost def. it.
think
(11,641 posts)to discuss and organize for getting Obama re-elected.
Please don't forget all the congressional races as well!
Obama3_16
(157 posts)I just helped out with getting Suzanne Bonemici elected, and now we'll have to turn right around and do it again since her election was to replace Wu. Primary coming up then November. Should be an easy victory since she destroyed Cornilles.
I do believe if we can help Obama generate turnout--especially from the dorks who DIDN'T SHOW UP in 2008, we could see serious gains in the congress and hopefully the Senate.
csziggy
(34,137 posts)3_16 could stand for THREE branches of government in 2016!
As we've seen, having a Democratic President isn't enough without having a Democratic Congress. Having a Democratic Congress is not enough with a right wing Supreme Court.
Let's aim for all three branches of government by 2016!
Obama3_16
(157 posts)go for a third term in 2016. but I know that is just idealism talking.
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)Check out the Barack Obama Group: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1102
It's going to be a fun year ahead. Glad you've joined the discussion!
Julie
Obama3_16
(157 posts)I will see what everyone is doing so far. I have a baby boy on the way, so my wife and I will be occupied quite a bit in March/April, but by later spring and summer I really want to kick it in.
great white snark
(2,646 posts)4 more years!