What Is It With The Obama Haters?

I also dont understand the reason why there are so many people in America who hate Obama. I am from the Philippines and every week I see something in the news that has something to do with him. I think the main reason why a country will not progress is because they lack support for their leaders.

When America was the Greatest Democracy ever created, its citizens united behind their President, immediately he was elected - whither or not they had voted for him. Everyone fell in behind their new leader, and tried to make the country better. America grew and prospered, but as time went on America grew fat, lazy, and corrupt. Nobody wants to work, and everyone craves what others have. Corruption and greed in America of late, has almost brought the world to its knees. Only God knows what will become of America, and She is not telling!

I don't HATE Obama, but I don't like him either. I have no use for Liberals, "raise taxes" well, all that does is depress the economy and how does THAT help anything?

Right, lets get one thing stright, very few President ever have everyone liking them. He's the Pres. so the buck stops with him. When Americians get mad we tend to blame the gov ( and who's ever at the top ) His spending and lack of concern over the people of America cause great anger. Now before you blast me, let me explain. There was a big flood where a lot of people and business lost homes and money. He did not make a show and we were told to fend for ourselves. We have, but that lack of caring with make a difference when I vote. It really makes me mad when people say that if you don't like him its because he black. Don't take this the wrong way but why should I care what other countries think of our Pres. Until you live somewhere you can't always tell what's really going on.

One thing many forget is that he did not wreck the economy, it was already wrecked when he walked into office. Oh by George no other president even in two terms could fix the world. So why on earth are people Judging the man when he hasn't even completed one term. Ya got me.

The reason people do not like President Obama is because of his policies and how he has shoved his health care bill through that the American people wanted and how he is spending trillions of dollars to "fix" the economy, that didn't work at all and the fact that he's not really listening to what people want is why people don't like him.

a lot of people,it wouldn't matter who was in office or what race,but that change isn't happening fast enough for them.so they gripe. i don't know how they expect him to pick up the mess so quickly,but there it is. i wish he hadn't bailed out the companies,but what's done is done now. most of them like AIG spent it on crap like they really didn't need it.

of course there is alot of obama haters, but your more then likely to hear from the haters instead of the people who like him. also people are more then likely to say something if they don't like something in general especially when it comes to politics,lol(more then any other topic,really). Janey1966, in my opinion your better off being ignorant about American politics. i wish i was with all the nasty comments from people that goes along with it. also there is just so many diversions and distractions that politicians will do. some of them want even answer a question directly. i prefer the facts when it comes to topics any day. personally i like obama and voted for him as well. hes very rational from what i see so i think our country is on the right track with him in office.

I don't hate him, but I'm not too fond of him. I think most of the Obama hate comes from him making promises he hasn't been able to fulfill. He's done some good, but not as much good as he promised during his campaign. The people who hated him to begin with just hate him even more and the people who liked him aren't so sure anymore.

I am also from the outside looking in. Why? Because my whole family dwells in California. Now, my parents had been Bush supporters and had rooted for the McCain. I asked them before why won't they give Barack Obama a chance. They said they were in America, not Africa. Wooh!, I said, what has that got to do with the presidency? When Obama became president, he signed the Philippine Equity Bill right away. My dad and his fellow Filipino war veterans had been waiting for that for over half a century. There had been many white presidents since 1945, but it took a black one to understand our plight. Now my parents are bullish about Barack.

Hi Janey...I, too, can't understand why so many people seem to hate President Obama. Yes, he is part black, but he is part white, too. He got a health care bill through...other presidents have been trying to do that for 20 years, but I guess his success doesn't matter. Yes, he made a lot of promises during the election, and he appears to be working on them. He is not a miracle worker. He can't undo or change things that have been in place for years in the relatively short time he's been in office. People complain about all the bailout money...they don't seem to realize that much of it has already been paid back. And yes, some programs are being cut, but does anyone have a better solution? It takes more than a year or two to change a system that has been in place for dozens of years. He does not favor the rich, as some have suggested. Maybe those who protest so much are the ones who make over $250,000 a year and may have to pay a little more in taxes. People complain about the health care bill without understanding what it's about. Yes, health care will be manditory, but if you can't afford it, you will get help. Small business get tax breaks to help defray the cost they may incur by providing health care to their employees. I think we need to give it a chance and see if it helps people. I hear people say he doesn't listen to the people. I disagree completely. He is well aware of the needs of the people in America, and I really feel he is doing his best to meet those needs. I blame the media for most of this anti-Obama retoric. They are not accurate in their reporting, using the media for their own agendas, twisting items to their own point of view. I stand behind my troops, my country, and my president. Always.

hi Janey, we in Asia generally perceive Obama quite positively as we can see that he is doing his best to mend the american economy which was in tatters anyway during the Bush jr era. In view of the global economic reach of America, this is seen as a major milestone, constructive in all ways. Also, he seems to be a bridge to the middle east and the muslim countries because of his background. In other words, he is treading the middle ground and hopefully contributing towards a more peaceful world. There is definitely no Obama-mania at my end but glad that he seems to be doing alot in putting in place policies and controls especially during the early days of his presidency. But apparently his recent comments and the general populace's perception of him are wanting - thus the dip at the popularity polls.

Obama...i don't hate obama...but do not understand why there are so may haters...he seems to be a good man...he is dynamic...young..very active...has a good educational background...ofcourse sounds good...probably he got elected when the depression had almost set in America and he had to make some harsh decisions...but he did it for America

I think it all comes down to the need to turn a person's frustration on something that is tangible. Voters are upset, either because the did not vote for him and he won, or they voted for him and some policies that were promised are not being put into place. Some or all of these may not be a direct result of Obama's actions. There is a lot of stuff that goes on behind the scenes that many of use will probably never know of. But the human need to place our anger and frustration against something we can touch or see is probably a huge factor when it comes to people hating politicians. Politics is so overrated. They are all in it for themselves. This country is not as free as we think, regardless of who is in charge. The party system only divides us as Americans.

"Dare I say you don't like him because he's black?" Sure you can say it but it does not mean a thing. That is the usual cop out used by his supporters. They scream racist because they cannot defend his actions. I am Democrat, I have three bi-racial great-grandsons black father white mother just like Obama BUT I despise Obama for the way he is using his presidential rank to destroy our country. You cannot believe what the Media writes about Obama you have to live in our country to understand!

I think that many people expected miracles and they are disappointed that he hasn't performed any. No man can. Only God can!