Name something Obama has done as POTUS, that you liked, without repeating another posters reply.

[ZombieHorde]

I will start: Stem cell research.

[NatBurner]

1. closing gitmo

(eventually)

[leveymg]

28. He hasn't done that yet. Please only name actions carried out, not proposed

e.g., if you liked the FY 2010 Budget or the Rose Garden swing set, you can name that.

[NYC_SKP]

29. Setting in motion the closing of Gitmo...

:eyes:

[leveymg]

33. The detainees are still there. Lots of things are in motion, but we don't know how they'll turn out

For instance, looks like the military tribunals will be kept in place - that's a bit different from what many thought they understood would happen.

[FrenchieCat]

55. I think we are on our way.

I think we are on our way.

Obama says 50 Guantanamo prisoners cleared for transfer to other countries
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 21, 2009
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/world/article/232627--obama-50-gitmo-prisoners-cleared-for-transfer

[Teaser]

76. hey chuckles, who says you get to make the rules?

.

[Eric J in MN]

2. Nuclear weapons policy - not to build new nuclear weapons...

...so the US can lead on non-proliferation.

[StrongBad]

3. My Contribution: Stimulus Package

A lot here might not agree with the policy, but the fact that he got this passed so early in his admin (given the size and scope of the project) gave me confidence in him. Additionally, I for the most part agree with the intent of the bill.

[FrenchieCat]

4. Released Memos on Torture unredacted!

[alsame]

5. Lily Ledbetter Act.

[lamp_shade]

31. That was the very first bill he signed as President.

[alsame]

37. Yep. I remember watching the signing ceremony and

pinching myself because I still couldn't believe he was the Prez. :)

[AnneD]

6. Gee...

this will drop like a rock...

let me help. He got a cute dog that was rescued......

[Lorax7844]

8. I like his energy Czar

[ZombieHorde]

13. I already got some nice replies, I know the list will not be super long,

but that is because he has been in office for only a short time.

[Lorax7844]

He already has a few

this list may be longer than you think

[T Wolf]

7. Lengthened the life of my remote control because I don't have to overwork it avoiding Shrub every

time his ugly face showed up on the screen. Now, I can leisurely change channels, even listen for a few seconds.

[Lorax7844]

11. lol

now you just have to kill your remote fast forwarding past Dick Cheney, ew.

Poor remote.

[AnneD]

44. I do have to add....

I no longer have to remove my shoes or any hard object from the coffee table. But I have taken to screaming and pulling my hair out.

I thought it was safe to take my copies of the Constitution, DOI, and the Bill of Rights and hang them back up, but that little thing he mentioned about indefinante detention pior to trial-out side the legal system had me putting them back in the closet. Some day those little heirloom antiques will be worth some money-maybe sooner than I thought.

If I seem harsh on Obama-I am....I expected better of him.

[Kerrytravelers]

9. Nominating Hilda Solis.

[Cant trust em]

10. The budget. NT

[villager]

12. announcement to change "war on drug" rhetoric

...and deal with problems of addiction, instead

I hope other actions back up this pronouncement...

[StrongBad]

16. Rats, I inadvertently copied you. Guess I ruined the thread.

[ZombieHorde]

20. You've been voted off the island. nt

[Cant trust em]

14. Sad that this is what it has come to on DU.

[ZombieHorde]

18. Sorry, but I like to balance my negative posts with positive posts. nt

[mkultra]

22. buy up of 30 year bonds to drop the 30 year mortgage rate.

[inna]

74. why??

this is a helpful thread and a totally valid question. what's "sad" about it??

[StrongBad]

15. My Second Contribution: Expressing intent to stop criminalization of minor drug offenses.

Also, not going after CA's medical marijuana dispensaries.

[ContinentalOp]

17. He signed into law the largest investment in green energy in U.S. history.

"1. Obama began the process of blocking the vast majority of new coal plants...
2. He began the process of dramatically increasing the efficiency of our vehicles, by ordering EPA to quickly give California and a dozen other states the right to put in place tough emissions requirements for tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases — and by ordering the Department of Transportation to quickly issue and phase-in tougher fuel economy standards to comply with the 2007 Energy Bill, the first overhaul of the nation’s fuel efficiency standards in over three decades.
5. He signed into law the tax credits needed to achieve his ambitious goal of 1 million plug-in hybrids by 2015
6. He signed into law a massive investment in mass transit and train travel -- and laid out an aggressive vision for a high-speed rail network....
7. He signed into law the tax credits needed meet his ambitious goal of doubling renewables in his first term
8. He signed into law the funding needed to jumpstart a 21st smart grid that is critical to enable the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and plug-in hybrid revolution.
9. He signed into law the single biggest investment in the deployment of energy-efficient technology in U.S. history, along with strong incentives for state governments to fix their inefficiency-promoting utility regulations.
10. For the first time in three decades, he more than doubled the annual budget for advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low carbon technology...
11. He put forward, the first sustainable budget in U.S. history, one that invests in clean energy, included cap-and-trade revenue, and seeks repeal of fossil industry subsidies."

from
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/009795.html

[Parker CA]

19. The fact that he has brought cultural/art/music events back to the WH.

[emulatorloo]

21. Returned Max Cleland to National Service with an appointment.

http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/05/21/max-cleland-to-receive-a-white-house-appointment/

[ZombieHorde]

25. Wow, I did not know there was a secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

From your link.

The appointment would mark a return to federal service for Cleland, a wounded Vietnam veteran who currently lives in Atlanta. He served as head of the Veterans Administration during the Carter administration, then was elected to a single term in the U.S. Senate in 1996.

From 2003 to 2007, he served on the board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Cleland, a triple amputee, was active in the 2004 Democratic presidential campaign of John Kerry, a fellow Vietnam veteran.

Interesting, I learned something new.

[lamp_shade]

23. Changed his mind about releasing the photos.

[ZombieHorde]

27. Controversial here on DU, but definitely a fair answer. nt

[lamp_shade]

43. I beg your pardon?

[ZombieHorde]

78. Perhaps you missed it, but the photo decision was controversial here on DU.

That is all.

[Terran]

24. Increased CAFE mileage standards

after years of Bush making sure this wouldn't happen.

[Terran]

26. Another one: chose a competent person to direct HUD

and loaded the stimulus package up with homeless prevention funds and pro-affordable housing funds.

[lamp_shade]

30. On day 4 he signed an executive order reversing Bush's ban that

prohibits funding to international family planning groups that provide abortions.

[Forkboy]

45. That was the first thing that popped into my head.

[Control-Z]

70. Yes. Reversing the Global Gag Rule

My first thought.

[Jackeens]

32. Attitudes to the U.S. (in Europe, at least) have improved dramatically...

...since he became President. Of course full judgement will be reserved until people see what happens in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, etc, but the change in that attitude is already remarkable. In my part of the world, at least, he is respected and admired, not least for his conciliatory tone towards erstwhile 'enemies' and for the absence of the arrogance and ignorance displayed by Bush. It's a beautiful change.

[movonne]

40. What you said

[Touchdown]

34. Ask me this later. I'm still pissed about EFCA being killed.

...not to mention single payer.

I'm sure there's plenty of good things I can find, but my mind isn't in that place right now.

[iamthebandfanman]

35. he doesnt steal the souls of children

at nite to keep cheney alive ?

[lamp_shade]

36. He signed SCHIP into law on 2/4.

[ZombieHorde]

80. I missed that, awesome. nt

[Buzz Clik]

38. Forcing out the loon who formerly was the head of NASA

[The River]

39. Saved My Life

with the Stimulus Bill.
I lost my job 3 weeks ago but was
able to afford and keep my health insurance
under COBRA because part of the stimulus money is
covering 65% of the monthly premium.

Yesterday I get a call from my Doctor; "you have cancer".
As devastating as that call was I could only think about all
the other people who will get that same call every day of
every year and who have no insurance.:(

Single Payer needs to be on this list by years end.

[lamp_shade]

42. My heart goes out to you and I wish you full recovery.

[Ilsa]

51. Oh my. He needs to know this. Your congresscritters and governor need to know this too.

I hope you can keep up your COBRA and healthcare for your treatment. I just hugged myself real tight with a wish and hope for your complete recovery.

[Muttocracy]

53. I agree with Ilsa - you need to write some letters!

and I hope you're in remission soon :hug:

[Number23]

59. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing that.

[Fire1]

65. I'm so sorry you received such dreadful news. May you have

a speedy recovery. Remember to to find laughter where and whenever you can. It's the best medicine.

[Beacool]

82. I'm sorry that you are going through this ordeal.

I wish you a full recovery. Hang in there!!!

:hug:

[Hanse]

41. Humiliated the enemies of the left.

and with class.

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

46. Appointed Hillary as SOS. n/t

[lamp_shade]

47. His best move yet.

[Beacool]

83. Hear, hear!!!

:applause:

[LiberalAndProud]

90. Yea. That's the one I was thinking.

[redqueen]

48. Signed the Fraud Enforcement & Recovery Act

[Drunken Irishman]

49. He took the oath.

:P

[unblock]

77. twice :)

[Ilsa]

50. He has Michelle Obama out there as an ambassador from the WH to the

rest of us and the world. And she is awesome.

[Muttocracy]

52. Science and law are back in the environmental agencies

with some last-minute rules from the Bush admin halted or under review, some policies changed, and many changes in tone of what's coming out of the agencies. I'm liking our EPA administrator more the more I hear from her.

[Sancho]

54. Kept his promise - bought a dawg

:thumbsup:

[wiggs]

56. WH Edible Garden. nt

[FrenchieCat]

58. Awe man.....I said that at the same time as you!

OH well,

here's another.....


Married a woman who's rights to bare arms has started a movement towards toned bicepts!
I know because my bicepts were not at all toned until I saw Michelle....and you should
see me now!

[verges]

85. But he didn't marry her as POTUS!!! nt

[FrenchieCat]

57. Married a woman that decided that an organic garden would have a place on the WH grounds.....

because although it seems trivial, it actually has increased vegetable gardening in this country like nothing else has!

Farms Race: The Obama's White House Garden Has Given Fire to an International Movement
When Michelle Obama broke ground for her 1,100-square-foot garden on the White House lawn, the shock waves were felt around the world.

On her recent trip overseas, most of the press focused on the first lady's fashion statements. But world leaders, she said upon her return, wanted to discuss the statement her garden was making.

"Every single person from Prince Charles on down, they were excited we were planting this garden," Obama told the fifth-grade students who helped her seed it.

Reactions at home have run the gamut, from elation in foodie circles to Big Ag's revulsion at the garden's organic status. Meanwhile, the first garden has spurred a race among the gardening faithful to plant flags on other high-profile plots and lay claim to various other gardening firsts, like so many first ascents up mountaintops.
http://www.alternet.org/environment/139206/farms_race:_the_obama's_white_house_garden_has_given_fire_to_an_international_movement/

[ZombieHorde]

79. Interesting. nt

[verges]

86. See post 85!! nt

[Hippo_Tron]

60. Ended the ridiculous Global Gag Rule

Which, btw, does not fund abortions overseas. It merely ends the practice of refusing to provide money to any organization that provides information about family planning.

[cherokeeprogressive]

61. ENDED warrantless wiretapping... STOPPED raiding Medical Marijuana dispensaries... n/t

[quiller4]

62. Appointed Sebelius to HHS and Gary Locke to Commerce n/t

[Fire1]

63. Transparency in government.

[Fire1]

64. Whitehouse.gov

[PurityOfEssence]

66. Cancelled the National Prayer Breakfast at the White House

His theocratic leanings and brazen use of religion for political gain have been MAJOR issues for me from day one, and his symbolic move here, especially his explanation of preferring to pray in private rather than in a public display, is a refreshing and unexpected move.

Still...

[joshcryer]

67. About to appoint Bolden as NASA admin.

:hi:

[HopeOverFear]

68. Made that wonderful video for Iran

[jillan]

69. Picked Huntsman to be Amb to China - not only is he qualified, it was a savvy political

[annabanana]

71. Helped the littlest egg roller on the White House lawn. .

[patriotvoice]

72. Seemingly changed his mind about renewing the AWB and repealing the Tiahrt Amendment.

See also: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=118x220421

[Tim4319]

73. His attention to Education

[uponit7771]

75. Reset the standard for presidential competency...

...eom

[Jim Lane]

81. Nominated Dawn Johnsen to head the Office of Legal Counsel

Read her bio .

[Boomerang Diddle]

84. Obama's Supreme Court nominee

Okay, I know he hasn't named one yet, but the fact he is getting the chance to name one is exciting!

[PopSixSquish]

87. Went to Notre Dame and Gave an Eloquent and Thoughtful Speech

which put the protesters to shame...

[DesertRat]

88. He gave an inspiring commencement speech

at my alma mater, Arizona State.

[Bluenorthwest]

89. Naming Van Jones as Green Jobs Adviser

Van is a good man, and talented, and committed. I have others but they've already been listed. But Van Jones is an appointment to be proud of for sure.

[Adelante]

91. Open Government Initiative

This is part of WhiteHouse.gov where constructive policy input by citizens is the goal. I hope DUers will become involved in this project.

PHASE ONE:
BRAINSTORM
Share your ideas recommendations on how to make government more open. Vote on proposed ideas or add your own.

PHASE TWO:
DISCUSS
Dig deeper on the ideas and challenges identified during the Brainstorm phase.

PHASE THREE:
DRAFT
Collaborate on crafting constructive proposals to address challenges from the Discussion phase.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/open/

[Honeycombe8]

92. Set aside TWO MILLION ACRES of land as federally protected preserve!

Woo Hooooooo! Two million acres without concrete or a Wal-Mart! Filled with creatures of all sorts, who will be allowed to contribute to the circle of life!

THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT!

:applause:

[OneBlueSky]

93. he got elected . . .

and in doing so changed forever the perception of young black men and women about the boundaries they face (or in some cases imagine) in their own lives . . .

I also like that he shoots hoops and listens to Stevie Wonder . . . :shrug:

[jefferson_dem]

94. Instilled renewed sense of public service and confidence in governing institutions.

...and rescued the soul of our nation from the cretins who had stolen it.

:patriot: