Romney got only 3,000,000 fewer popular votes than the opponent (not counting Florida), so the votes weren't that far apart. What were the main reasons you voted for Romney? Mine were:
1) Smaller government 2) Potential for a more conservative Supreme Court. 3) Better environment for business, especially small business. 4) Strong defense and military. 5) Potential for immigration reform. 6) Elimination of Obamacare. 7) Exploration of alternative energy source. 8) Less dependence on foreign oil. 9) Less regulation.
I totally agree Hugger. Plus he actually CREATED what was it, like 90,000 jobs for Staples etc. We all know Obama never did create any jobs, let alone even hold one.
Oregongold: I totally agree Hugger. Plus he actually CREATED what was it, like 90,000 jobs for Staples etc. We all know Obama never did create any jobs, let alone even hold one.
Wow! Were did you get that idea that Obama never created any jobs? Presidents do not operate in the private sector - they do not run corporations - they are leaders to ensure that the 3 balances of power in our republic work together - legislative, executive and judicial. When the government works together the private sector can freely go about their business. There are a lot of hands in the mix.
I thought the President's job was to create an atmosphere where free enterprise could create jobs. When he dealt with the car manufacturing - through government's abilities it was better for the industry.
JeanKimberley: Wow! Were did you get that idea that Obama never created any jobs? Presidents do not operate in the private sector - they do not run corporations - they are leaders to ensure that the 3 balances of power in our republic work together - legislative, executive and judicial. When the government works together the private sector can freely go about their business. There are a lot of hands in the mix.
I thought the President's job was to create an atmosphere where free enterprise could create jobs. When he dealt with the car manufacturing - through government's abilities it was better for the industry.
yep,better for the UAW,while Government Motors still owes the Taxpayer Billions!
JeanKimberley: Wow! Were did you get that idea that Obama never created any jobs? Presidents do not operate in the private sector - they do not run corporations - they are leaders to ensure that the 3 balances of power in our republic work together - legislative, executive and judicial. When the government works together the private sector can freely go about their business. There are a lot of hands in the mix.
I thought the President's job was to create an atmosphere where free enterprise could create jobs. When he dealt with the car manufacturing - through government's abilities it was better for the industry.
He actually has lost more jobs. Bigger Government is what hurts. BTW, how is that Keystone Pipeline doing? Oh that's right, Obama KILLED IT, just like all other jobs. The last 4 years, he destroyed jobs, and this term he cant blame ANYONE, for it is HIS mess. Seriously, show me ONE job that he created. He never HAD a job. Bail outs aren't creating or saving jobs. They are costing the US TAXPAYER BILLIONS. Obama, the greatest Job and economic disasters ever in the history of America.
Oregongold: He actually has lost more jobs. Bigger Government is what hurts. BTW, how is that Keystone Pipeline doing? Oh that's right, Obama KILLED IT, just like all other jobs. The last 4 years, he destroyed jobs, and this term he cant blame ANYONE, for it is HIS mess. Seriously, show me ONE job that he created. He never HAD a job. Bail outs aren't creating or saving jobs. They are costing the US TAXPAYER BILLIONS. Obama, the greatest Job and economic disasters ever in the history of America.
Everyone pulls our government in all directions - the environmental people say - that pipeline.... not so friendly to our planet..... big business says it's jobs and it really means more money in a greedy way.
Jobs are lost and gained all the time - the key is to increase the number gained to the number lost. Bush was a disaster - Obama has 4 additional years to work with the republicans on the deficit. You can gripe or you can accept the popular vote and figure out how to get ahead.
No debate will ever reach any kind of conclusion, or be productive in any way, unless it clearly addresses each individual point separately, not confusing them into one big blurry mess.
Romney understood that, which is why he was better in the debates.
I mention that now because we're making a whole lot of fuss for nothing in these political threads. However, if you do want to make something productive out of this, (a) be more organized, and (b) state disagreeing points as two opposing points of view until a solution is found for a particular point.
JeanKimberley: Everyone pulls our government in all directions - the environmental people say - that pipeline.... not so friendly to our planet..... big business says it's jobs and it really means more money in a greedy way.
Jobs are lost and gained all the time - the key is to increase the number gained to the number lost. Bush was a disaster - Obama has 4 additional years to work with the republicans on the deficit. You can gripe or you can accept the popular vote and figure out how to get ahead.
Just remember this the Environmentalists couldn't figure out that everything they have, use or eat deals with oil. BTW, Obama has broken a federal law, and that was TO HAVE A BUDGET! Still no budget, and what would happen if you ran your household the same way the government runs their budget?
sagap0: No debate will ever reach any kind of conclusion, or be productive in any way, unless it clearly addresses each individual point separately, not confusing them into one big blurry mess.
Romney understood that, which is why he was better in the debates.
I mention that now because we're making a whole lot of fuss for nothing in these political threads. However, if you do want to make something productive out of this, (a) be more organized, and (b) state disagreeing points as two opposing points of view until a solution is found for a particular point.
good point if we are debating - however we are commenting in an international singles forum.....
Oregongold: Just remember this the Environmentalists couldn't figure out that everything they have, use or eat deals with oil. BTW, Obama has broken a federal law, and that was TO HAVE A BUDGET! Still no budget, and what would happen if you ran your household the same way the government runs their budget?
I suspect those midwest papers wrap their news in such a anti-democratic flavor, that jumping to conclusions that everything government does is bad -
There are provisions in everything Obama has not broken the law - the republicans and the democrats must work together to get a budget - it is not a "my way or the highway" type of leadership - it is together. It will not be the first time that time has lapsed before the government runs out of funds or gets a balanced budget.
I don't run my household like that - cause I believe in a pay as you go - however there are lots of honest folks out there that budgeted to pay their mortgage and got underwater - or have credit debts to reduce - and job prospects are looking so good. It is a future of uncertainty that we will survive.
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1) Smaller government
2) Potential for a more conservative Supreme Court.
3) Better environment for business, especially small business.
4) Strong defense and military.
5) Potential for immigration reform.
6) Elimination of Obamacare.
7) Exploration of alternative energy source.
8) Less dependence on foreign oil.
9) Less regulation.