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The Obama Administration Is One of the Most Accomplished in Our History

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Written by Richard Butrick   
Saturday, 30 November 2013 01:08

President Obama wrapped up his recent (11/26) three day West Coast fund raising tour at a private Democratic fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Obama claimed that under his leadership his administration had “ ... accomplished as much, if not more, than any time in our history.” He went on to list the accomplishments of his administration.

Under his leadership

(1) the economy was saved from a Great Depression.
This is especially creditworthy since his administration has presided over the worst recovery since the Great Depression. [1]

(2) the auto industry was revitalized.
Another great accomplishment since “ … the plan that was developed, implemented and then funded by the government was devised inside GM well before President Obama took office.” Further adding to the accomplishment is the fact that cash for clunkers was a clunker and UAW was illegally put ahead of bond holders. - a coup de maitre! [2],[3]

(3) our dependence on foreign oil was drastically reduced.
This is a credit to his administration since his administration has championed fracking which has made the US energy independent. [4]

(4) fuel efficiency standards were doubled.
True. His administration has mandated that MPG must be 54.5 by 2025. And we all know that a mandate from the Obama administration is as good as gold. Moreover, credit obviously belongs to those who mandate - not to those who strive through technological innovation to achieve the goal.

(5) our production of clean energy was doubled.
This is of great credit to Obama’s stewardship since billions of tax payer dollars been wasted on Solyndra and other green energy firms - which consumed fossil energy in the process and the ethanol mandate has resulted in an ecological disaster. [5],[6]

(6) the pace of our carbon emissions was reduced.
True. And again, this is because the Obama administration has championed fracking and increased use of natural gas. [7]

(7) the war in Iraq was ended.
Notwithstanding the fact that it was Bushes surge, opposed by Obama, Pelosi and Kerry, that stabilized Iraq and now Iraq is in worse condition than when he tool office, in the Obama administration it credit where credit is due. [8]

(8) the war in Afghanistan is about to end.
This is a great accomplishment because of the fact that over twice as many U.S. Soldiers have died in Afghanistan under Obama in 3 1/2 years than did under Bush in 8, yet the Taliban is more powerful than ever. [9]

(9) our fight against terrorism was reentered in a way that respects our values and our ideals.
To his great credit, the Obama reentry - smart diplomacy, leading from behind - has embolden our adversaries and weakened our relationship with historical allies and the result has been that US international standing is lower than when he took office.[10]

(10) access to college for children all across this country was expanded
The proof is in the pudding and the pudding is the fact that college graduates average +30k in debt. Thirty k in debt is enablement! [11]

(11) the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was ended.
True. Obama administration continues sissyfication of US military. [12]

If Obama really believes that his presidency is as accomplished as any in our history then fill in the blanks [______ ]. If he doesn’t believe it then fill in the blanks [______ ].

References

[1] http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterferrara/2012/01/12/the-worst-economic-recovery-since-the-great-depression/
[2] http://www.forbes.com/sites/danbigman/2013/10/30/how-general-motors-was-really-saved-the-untold-true-story-of-the-most-important-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/
[3] http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/22/fracking-industry-keeps-eye-on-obama/
[4] http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/22/fracking-industry-keeps-eye-on-obama/
[5] http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/18/president-obamas-taxpayer-backed-green-energy-failures/
[6] http://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2013/11/13/us_ethanol_policy_an_ecological_disaster_108353.html
[7] http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=10691
[8] http://www.thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/listening-to-obama-thinking-of-bush/?_r=0
[9] http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/04/over-twice-as-many-u-s-soldiers-have-died-in-afghanistan-under-obama-in-3-12-years-than-did-under-bush-in-8-years-yet-no-media-outrage/
[10] http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/18/president-obamas-taxpayer-backed-green-energy-failures/
[11] http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/17/pf/college/student-debt/index.html
[12] http://www.examiner.com/article/retired-military-commanders-say-obama-puposefully-weakening-us-military
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