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Obama: I'm 'Proud,' But 'Not Content'

By John Johnson| Posted Apr 29, 09 7:01 PM CDT|

(Newser) – President Obama this evening joined in on the 100-day assessment of his presidency, saying that he's "proud" of his progress so far but "not content," Politico reports. In remarks before his primetime news conference, Obama also trotted out a new phrase—calling for a "New Foundation" that ties economic recovery to new investments in education, renewable energy, and health care.

“We must lay a New Foundation for growth—a foundation that will strengthen our economy and help us compete in the 21st century. And that’s exactly what this budget begins to do,” said Obama. "You can expect an unrelenting, unyielding effort from this administration to strengthen our prosperity and our security—in the second hundred days, and the third hundred days, and all the days after."

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President Obama speaks during a town hall meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Fox Senior High School in Arnold, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

President Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009, as he returns from a trip to Missouri. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Obama makes an opening statement during a primetime news conference. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

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woody66
Apr 29, 09 8:14 PM CDT

Extremely intelligent. A detailed command of policy issues both domestic and foreign. Focused heavily on making legislative progress with Congress. A balanced, diplomatic approach to foreign policy.Doggedly refusing to enter into ideological sparring. Open to compromise where possible. Carefully thought through ethical positions on the issues at hand. Making incremental and in many cases substantial progress on many fronts in 100 days. Deserving of his 70% approval rating. Reply

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Rob
Apr 29, 09 8:30 PM CDT

You are making this up so fast. I'm impressed.

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 6:06 AM CDT

Jealous Rob? Don't worry, nobody will ever touch Dubya's record of "Worst President Ever" so you always have that little milestone to keep you warm at night.

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 11:41 AM CDT

What a clever insult, zaius. And just how do you know what president I like? Oh yes. If I disagree with you then you are free to assume anything. I think one of us is a pompous ass and it ain't me.

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 12:21 PM CDT

So tell me Rob, my hunch is you voted for Bush twice, am I wrong?

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 1:25 PM CDT

You have asked this before and I have answered before. Why don’t you tell us who you voted for this time since you can't seem to do anything else besides repeat your questions. I do find it funny that you perceive that we disagree so you jab with a poorly considered insult. But do tell us who you voted for in the last three presidential elections.

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 2:13 PM CDT

I have never asked you that question as I recall.

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 3:13 PM CDT

Who did you vote for?

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 6:20 PM CDT

I voted for Gore and Kerry and America would have been better off with either. Now your turn.

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Doctor_Zaius
May 2, 09 11:45 AM CDT

As I suspected, no answer. Your silence speaks volumes.

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DeniseVB
Apr 29, 09 8:28 PM CDT

70% approval ? Reply

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woody66
Apr 29, 09 10:53 PM CDT

I knew you'd like that Rob. Any cogent rebuttal or just one liners ?

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 5:59 AM CDT

Why rebut a diatribe of party notes? There is no substance in what you said and to honor it with logic is a waste of time. Instead if you demanding me to refute your nebulous and adoring opinions, why don't you back them up with examples, since you are the one that said them?

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Ryan
Apr 29, 09 9:11 PM CDT

I am really getting tried of the sycophantic media giggling at his little quips about writing down what enchanted him the most about his first 100 days. give us all a break who cares we are all struggling to stay afloat and these days alive as well and they want to giggle about how awful he is off his precious big screen teleprompter. What's genuinely sad is even when they rehearsed the questions and had them approved by his staff he couldn't produce a decent answer. Finally why is he still running for president? Maybe it's that "70% approval rating"... Reply

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 6:01 AM CDT

Better watch out. If you don't genuflect the left wing whacks here will burn you at the stake.

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 6:12 AM CDT

I really got tired of that barely coherent moron "W" smirking and pontificating big words he didn't know the meaning of while he ruined our country with his indifference, sloth and horrible, backward ass policies based on failed, outdated philosophies. George Bush couldn't produce a decent answer if you tattooed it on the inside of his eyelids. As to Obama's high approval rating, get used to it. It will only be magnified when lined up next to the pathetic performance of the oval offices previous occupant.

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 11:45 AM CDT

Yes, zaius, of course Bush was not the smartest man to sit in the Oval Office. But there is no connection between the intelligence of these two men. However bad Bush was has nothing to do with however good or bad Obama will be. Why is that so difficult to admit?

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 30, 09 7:20 PM CDT

You wish in one hand and crap in the other, see what piles up first.

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Doctor_Zaius
May 2, 09 11:50 AM CDT

Rob, after rereading your above statement I just had to type another response. That has to be some of the stupidest crap I have ever read in my life. There is no correlation between intelligence and the ability to govern? WTF dude. You had to be totally high when you typed that one. Here's a clue for you. Bush was a brain-dead moron and had a horrible presidency. Obama is an intelligent man and will have a successful presidency in spite of the shrinking pool of naysayers who would seek to obstruct the progress in repairing the damage the Republicans and Bush administration caused.

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ezrider
Apr 30, 09 10:44 AM CDT

You guys stay off Rob,he keeps his webster dictionary by his side Reply

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Rob
Apr 30, 09 11:43 AM CDT

Not sure I understand that except perhaps you have a vocabulary issue? Try reading more. The words will come.

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serfinWI
Apr 30, 09 1:56 PM CDT

I wish there was a continent left we could immigrate to to avoid the tyranny of a repressive, large government (practically a monarchy), taxation without representation, regain freedom of speech, right to bear arms, and religion. We are turning this place into a 3rd world Europe. Just what HM Obama wants, you serfs. He loves to see all the us serfs running around like freaked out lemmings when his nobles and knights march thru the village declaring one 'crisis' after another. We need your help, Obama!!! You're our savior and totally dependent on you!! Bend over and grab your ankles while the king's men rape and pillage. His way or no way. Heil Hitler. Reply

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woody66
Apr 30, 09 6:20 PM CDT

I love it when some people refer to President Obama as Hitler while others claim him to be a socialist. Hitler was anything but a socialist. Obama can't be both. 2) I'm sure we all have different ideas of what a socialist is in fact. It's a broad term, so its dangerous to use it in a non-specific reference IMO. 3) We have taxation WITH representation here...government of the people, for the people, by the people. I hope you voted. You'll get another chance in 2 years. 4) We have the most freedom of religion of any country in the world...but we're a secular nation under the Constitution (1st Amendment) 5) Freedom of speech ?.........Anyone who feels they cannot speak their mind please chime in (oxymoron) ! 6) Guns ? Any shortage of guns ?..the guy on 60 minutes 2 weeks ago bought enough with $500 in a couple of hours to fill his car. Wanna buy an Uzi ? Yours truly, serf Woody.

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serfinWI
Apr 30, 09 7:11 PM CDT

Didin't say that we don't have freedoms now, but after HM (his Majesty) is done with us we won't. Sorry I confused you with past, present, and future. I don't think I mentioned socialism, just a monarchy (refering to the origins of this country and needing a new continent), and maybe at the end a dictator. Hopefully he won't have time. What has destroyed liberty and the rights of men in every government that has ever existed under the sun? The generalizing and concentrating of all cares and powers into one body. Thomas Jefferson Reply

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Doctor_Zaius
May 1, 09 5:51 AM CDT

What planet were you living on when Bush wiped his butt with the constitution?

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woody66
Apr 30, 09 8:41 PM CDT

My reference to socialist was refering to the statements of other comments on this site and contrasting these to your comparing our President to Hitler. On what basis ? Isn't that rather extreme ? What would TJ have thought of that ? As much as he disliked Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists, he didn't make him out to be evil. We've witnessed a ballot box rebellion against Mr. Bush and the Republicans. "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical".......TJ. Reply

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serfinWI
May 1, 09 8:23 AM CDT

Didn't say that Hitler was evil in his first 100 days. He was very popular and people loved his policies. He was a crafty speech writer. Burr and Hamilton sure didn't agree. I hope there is a 'little' rebellion now. We've all been asleep for 25 yrs. A rebellion will be necessary if we want to maintain free enterprise, capitalism and basic freedoms. This grand experiment with a democratic republic is starting to go down the tubes. The Vandals, Huns and Visigoths are creeping in. Reply

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Doctor_Zaius
May 1, 09 11:00 AM CDT

Sorry, we threw out the Barbarians November 2008.

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serfinWI
May 1, 09 2:25 PM CDT

No, we haven't. Congress is still all there. So are all the PAC's and lobbyists. Reply

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