Accomplishments of President Obama

TheMercenary · 07-12-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisinhouston

We had a huge section of toll road built totally with the stimulus money, the link connects our area of NE Houston to Clearlake TX which is south of Houston half way to Galveston. Our Republican congressman, Ted Poe has been totally against any of the stimulus plan and has taken to the house floor to lambast it numerous times. He also showed up to have his picture taken at the ribbon cutting when the road was opened and spoke about how this new road would help his constituents and the communities.

My only question is how many people were actually helped and at what cost? Or is it just another land "bridge to no where"?

Lamplighter · 10-21-2011, 05:38 PM

Post No 1, Item No 4 on Radar's list will be crossed off soon...

CBS News
October 21, 2011 12:23 PM

Obama announces end of Iraq war, troops to return home by year end

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President Obama announced Friday that the United States will withdraw
nearly all troops from Iraq by the end of the year,
effectively bringing the long and polarizing war in Iraq to an end.

"After nearly 9 years, America's war in Iraq will be over," said Mr. Obama.

He said the last American troops will depart the country by January 1
"with their heads held high, proud of their success, and knowing
that the American people stand united in our support for our troops."
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TheMercenary · 10-21-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Obama announces end of Iraq war, troops to return home by year end

What a load of horse shit.... he it trying to say this was in his agenda from his campaign promises, Bullocks! The only reason we are pulling out is because they Iraqi Government and our minions could not agree on a Status of Forces Agreement that would not make US Troops subject to Iraqi Law. Otherwise we would still have a few thousand quick reaction forces there for the forceable future. At least 10 years IHMO.

Lamplighter · 10-21-2011, 06:31 PM

The status of the Status of Forces Agreement does seem to be the reason for the decision,
but I doubt their would be much happiness in Merc'ville if the decision were to be the other way.

IIRC, it was the Iraq's decision to tell Bush to get US troops out of Iraq.

But it matters not a twit... getting almost all troups out is the event
and it's happening on Obama's watch, so he gets the credit this time.

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10-21-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	The status of the Status of Forces Agreement does seem to be the reason for the decision, but I doubt their would be much happiness in Merc'ville if the decision were to be the other way. IIRC, it was the Iraq's decision to tell Bush to get US troops out of Iraq. But it matters not a twit... getting almost all troups out is the event and it's happening on Obama's watch, so he gets the credit this time.

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