'Obama's innovative methods apparent after first 100 days' (Irish Times)

[Jackeens]

OPINION: The US president’s initial progress on economics, healthcare, conflict and the environment have won widespread support, writes DENIS STAUNTON

AS BARACK Obama approaches his 100th day in office tomorrow, White House aides publicly dismiss the anniversary as a “Hallmark holiday” – a phony anniversary that says little about the new administration’s progress or prospects.

Since 1933, however, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt unleashed a flood of New Deal legislation during his first weeks in office, Americans have watched their presidents’ first 100 days for signs of how the next four years will unfold.

By any measure, Obama has made an impressive and dramatic start, passing the biggest economic stimulus package in his country’s history, introducing a sweeping budget aimed at rebalancing the economy, and taking the first steps towards giving all Americans access to affordable healthcare.

Facing the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, the president has launched a complex and controversial initiative to bail out the banking system and introduced a tough plan to restructure the ailing American car industry. He has ordered the closure of the detention centre at Guantánamo Bay, banned CIA interrogators from using torture, set out a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and stepped up the US role in Afghanistan. During his visit to Europe and meetings with Latin American leaders, Obama has presented a new face of American leadership – emphasising multilateralism, respect for others and a readiness to engage directly with those who disagree with American policies.


Rest of article here: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0427/1224245443855.html

[Cha]

1. Such kind words for our President Obama..

"After George W Bush, one of the most unpopular presidents in US history, Obama was always going to receive a welcome both at home and abroad. His calm, cool demeanour reassures Americans at a time of crisis and his personal charm and gift for empathy helped to win over foreign leaders at the G20 in London and the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago."

[Drunken Irishman]

2. The Irish get it.

:D

[Jackeens]

3. Admit it Drunken Irishman, you wrote the article

:-)

[Drunken Irishman]

5. Shh! You'll blow my cover. ;)

[Jackeens]

8. (ok....it's our lickel secret)

[Historic NY]

10. Yes they do...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xkw8ip43Vk

[dalaigh lllama]

4. I see Rush O'Limpballs left a comment afterwards

"...Barack Hussein Obama, to give him the name he uses in Turkey."

[Drunken Irishman]

6. That person has a very distinct writing pattern.

[Jackeens]

7. Rush O'Limpballs.....I'm weepin' laughin'.....although a touch offended!

[dalaigh lllama]

9. I'm sorry Jackeens.

I doubt Rush has got a drop of Irish in him, but whoever left that comment had a drop of something I think. :D

[yawetag]

11. I love that they love Obama...

-- and feel sorry for anyone who doesn't!

(tee hee, don't you?)

[ClarkUSA]

12. lol!

:fistbump: