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A survey by the Pew Research Center for People & the Press asked Americans one simple question: what word would you use to describe Barack Obama?
What a difference a few months make! In September 2008, the top word was “inexperienced.” Today, the top word is “intelligent.”
First 100 Days wants to know, what word would you use to describe Barack Obama?
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tareq
17 February 2009 at 02:06 EST
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he means peace between races in united states mainly between white and black he will bring peace between them
astromurthy
17 February 2009 at 03:53 EST
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President Obama got his post under trobled waters. Islamic Terrorists crossed the borders and made in famous proxy war. The previous Presinents have done thrir duty under given conditions. It actually done wonders. Otherwise the terrorists would not felt the pinch. The downtrend is entirely due the terrorist. The pity is these terrorists hijached Islamic religion. That is why the common Muslims have no say in the matters. President Obama is now consirered world presinent. The whole world is counting on him. Unfortunatly president Obama has no clear cut projects. He is still guessing what to do.
pastor isaac wale
17 February 2009 at 04:02 EST
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The comming of president Obama on the stage has a prophetic implication his leadership will bring a change to the world order at the end of the day.watchout for the emmergency of another powerful nation very soon. the world is rounding off wether they belive it or not it dosent matter.Sooner or latter the present policeman of the world will hand-off to face their economic problem which will lead to a new world oder.this is prohetic
Graham
17 February 2009 at 04:22 EST
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Not qualified to even run for POTUS. He needs to prove that he was born on American soil, release his vaulted birth certificate, release his school records, release his passport details. He can end all the controversy surrounding his birth place by releasing these documents, but he rufuses. He is a FRAUD.
Edson
17 February 2009 at 06:00 EST
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A wolf in a sheep’s clothes.
adama
17 February 2009 at 06:56 EST
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Obama is versatile.
Jeff
17 February 2009 at 18:42 EST
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I think there are valid doubts about whether the stimulus package will help. Of course, you can argue what will happen if there is no stimulus. But with this stimulus the federal deficit is likely to go even higher. I saw an interesting article, I think, on
http://www.recessioninfocenter.com
kalaiselvi
18 February 2009 at 03:53 EST
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No word to describe about Obama.His confidential speech reflects about his confident.Surely it can change the world.
Shortly he is an integrity…
P. K. VYAS
18 February 2009 at 19:32 EST
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P. K. VYAS,
‘AMBICA’ BUNGALOW, GULBAI’S TEKRA, AMBAWADI VISTAR P.O.,
AHMEDABAD-380 015. GUJARAT. INDIA.
I MUST CONGRATULATE OBAMA, BECAUSE HE THINKS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS AND POOR PEOPLE. THE WAY IN WHICH HE IS TAKING ACTIONS ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALARIES OF BANKERS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, IS SENSIBLE. THE INEQUALITY IN INCOME GAP IN AMERICA (IN THE WORLD TOO)SHOULD BE NARROWED DOWN.
ONE OF OUR GREAT PHILOSPOHER SRI AURBINDO HAS SAID: “LOGIC IS THE WORST ENEMY OF TRUTH AS SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE WORST ENEMY OF VIRTUE; FOR THE ONE CANNOT SEE IT OWN ERROR AND OTHER ITS OWN PERFECTION.
I HOPE AMERICA STOP ITS POLICY OF SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND DICTATING IT TO THE WORLD.
OUR MAHATMA GANDHI HAS KEY TO SOLVING ECONOMICAL PROBLEM ALSO
OUR FIRST PRIME MINISTER JAWARHARLAL NEHRU HAS TAUGHT THE WORLD, HOW PUBLIC SECTORS AND PRIVATE SECTORS CAN CO-EXSIST AND PLAY VITAL ROLE IN NATIONAL ECONOMY, AND BUILDING A NATION.
INDIRA GANDHI HAS LIBERATED THE BANKS IN INDIA, FROM THE CLUTCHES OF CAPITALIST AND HANDED OVER THE OWNERSHIP OF IT TO THE PEOPLE (GOVT.)OF THIS COUNTRY.
UPTILL NOW WE INDIA HAS LESS EFFECT OF WORLD RECESSION, NOT BECAUSE WE HAVE 70% OF OUR POPULATION IS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE, BUT BECAUSE OUR BANKS ARE NATIONALISED. AND NATIONALISED BANKS LEND DEPOSITORS MONEY PRUDENTLY AND ARE ANSWERABLE TO 110O MILLON PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY FOR ALL THEIR ACTIONS.
IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT WE IN INDIA IS ALSO FAR AWAY FROM MAHTMA GANDHI, NEHRU AND INDIRA GANDHI.
I AM SURE OBAMA WILL SATISFY THE ASPIRATIONS OF MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF POOR AND MIDDLE CLASS PEOPLE (NOT ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE IN MAJORITY BUT BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT THING TO DO SO) OF AMERICA. HE HAS MADE GOOD BEGINING IN THAT DIRECTION . I WISH HIM SUCESS AND LOOKING FORWARD IN WATCHING HIM. MAY GOD BLESS HIM.
WITH REGARDS TO ALL THE READERS
P. K. VYAS
Maria Aquamarrin
19 February 2009 at 12:39 EST
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His book “The audacity of hope” inspired me to believe in myself! He is the man of a strong will and I m confident he will lead the world to a common good!
Abiodun
20 February 2009 at 00:44 EST
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A double-headed Sword! When properly used, it pays off and enriches the lot but if wrongly applied it will destroy. I sincerely wish him, americans and the world at large all the best.
Abiodun
20 February 2009 at 00:55 EST
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At the end of the day BARACK OBAMA will either turn out to be a JESUS or a SATAN.
gijane
20 February 2009 at 18:59 EST
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n00b
Manoj k.Mullapudi
21 February 2009 at 01:56 EST
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Do describe Barack Obama , I am very certain that he would make this world an UTOPIA by the time he completes his second term.
Michael
23 February 2009 at 10:50 EST
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As our enemies have found we can reason like men, so now let us show them we can fight like men also.
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.
Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.
Thomas Jefferson
Michael -New Zealand
Carl
23 February 2009 at 17:52 EST
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Inspirational.
It takes a man of great faith to try and move a country forward, in a time when there is so much trying to hold it back.
Home Projector
Melchezedec
24 February 2009 at 09:26 EST
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“The Trojan Horse”
To bring your enemy into your country and home is not a smart idea when they are taught to smile and kill you soon after!
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson
The checks and Balances are put into place so that the different branches of government hold each other accountable for what they do. This is most important in these economic times!
Never spend your money before you have earned it.
Thomas Jefferson
Jim
24 February 2009 at 10:14 EST
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2 words…Blue Gums
Debra
24 February 2009 at 17:08 EST
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“one nation, under God”
because I believe he is trying to bring the world back as “God” would have it to be,
“one nation”.
pat govender
24 February 2009 at 22:25 EST
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I feel honoured to write this :Mr Barrack Obama you are an inspiration to me and the world.I read two of your books. Dreams from my father and audacity of hope. I just could not put the book down.I had to complete reading it from cover to cover.It was most inspiring. Mr Obama thank you for rising to the challenge of becoming the most powerful person on this planet. You gave me and the world
hope. You taught us that anything is possible> Thank You sincerely
(pat govender AUSTRALIA)
John
25 February 2009 at 05:18 EST
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Overwhlemed.
amy
27 February 2009 at 17:33 EST
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Do you think the stimulus and the housing plan will work? I wonder. The deficit is going up and inflation may be just around the corner. I saw a good article on this on
http://www.recessioninfocenter.com
Persipidus
5 March 2009 at 08:54 EST
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I must say that after 100 days in office President Obama is doing well. I am a republican and did not vote for President Obama and I was skeptical at the change that had to come. I have changed my opinion and I am now very excited about going forward with our new president.
Thank you President Obama!
http://www.persipidus.com
mahendra
8 March 2009 at 04:27 EDT
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Everything is a part of the system.No one can change overnight the whole system.Most of the time ,compromises are made and one repeats doing the same thing.Yes there may be slight deviations,but things will remain as usual as time is the only factor not the man himself alone.It is the Office alone that one holds not the person behind ,who decides things,and every decision is influenced by many normal inputs which used to exist before too.
Joshua
10 March 2009 at 09:01 EDT
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Inspiring
Monica
11 March 2009 at 11:14 EDT
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Exceptional
realestate
13 March 2009 at 05:26 EDT
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Very nice.
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JLwebmaster
14 March 2009 at 12:42 EDT
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Miraculous
Avadhesh Kr. Singh
15 March 2009 at 07:01 EDT
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Well, one word won’t be enough. So, I’m using two.
Destiny’s Child.!!………..Aplomb.!!
parveen india
15 March 2009 at 11:30 EDT
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fast and furious —–
as he immeditely take decisions without waiting 4 respose from other he knows what to do and people realise this when he is performing
Susanne Weber
16 March 2009 at 09:30 EDT
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two words: fresh ideas
Stella
16 March 2009 at 13:57 EDT
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He is the best we got right now, compared to Bush dude who cant spell , Reagan boy who cant remember where he left his underwear, and Clinton who doesnt even know how to wash a dress in the white house washing machine… Hurry up buddy and invade the Afghans, get rid of those pests before they bite us again.
And unlike a lot of dudes he has a working brain!
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Joe Sosa
17 March 2009 at 06:39 EDT
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PUPPET YOU IDIOTS, PUPPET!…
Concept Cars
18 March 2009 at 23:45 EDT
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Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th and current President of United States Senator. He will definitely starts revolution in the country. http://www.localcarsnow.com
Gloria
19 March 2009 at 20:22 EDT
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Determined
Deryk
23 March 2009 at 09:58 EDT
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intelligent was the first word that came to mind. however i would go with ’skillful’ now. Obama is very skillful in getting the job done.
I’m also amazed at the polarization of the comments. one says blessed while another says judas. incredible. This says less about Barack Obama and a whole lot more about the sad state of American politics.
Wake up people. Barack Obama is neither a saint nor a devil. Wait a little bit, and pass judgement on his actions, not whether he is democrat or republican.
Open your eyes.
jersey girl
23 March 2009 at 13:02 EDT
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what part of “in one word” don’t you people understand?
madsow
24 March 2009 at 01:00 EDT
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I think Obama is a breath of fresh air!
After the last 8 years, it’s nice to see some changes being made.
http://www.engineeradebtfreelife.com
Joseph McKoon
26 March 2009 at 11:22 EDT
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First of all, God Bless President Obama for undertaking I would think is the toughest post in U.S. Government.
My personal opinion is: He’ a very smart man, no doubt, yet he has turned 180% from campaign promisis, and leading us down the road to Socialism. I am scared to death of the past adminastrations since I was old enough to vote back in 1971.
I am a registered Democrat and I see clearly the issues is focused on big business bailouts and big Government. An unknown Hitler rose to power and a Unknown Obama rose to power. See the sims? Everything is falling into place for a one world government.
He has put criminals in cabinets which he said he wouldn’t do. He has lobbest in his cabinet which he said he wouldn’t do. Its all wrong.
Is President Obama listning to his economic advisors? My CPA is also afraid of what is to come next.
I sincerely feel a revelution is quickly brewing and another war is about to break out because We The People have armed ourselves aginst a tyrant who’s only objective is to enslave us all. It happend twice, it’ll happen again because we are being backed into a corner, and like any wild animal someone usually gets hurt. I’m not for a revelution, I’m not even for war, but as an American, if we are pushed to hard we will push back.
ravi kumar
2 April 2009 at 00:58 EDT
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Mr.Obama is a clever and intelligent politician.Outstanding and Rightful to lead!!!! That’s Obama.
http://www.acaiberry-diet.org
Andrea
16 April 2009 at 20:58 EDT
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Confident
Home theatre projectors
Ibiso Akingbade
28 April 2009 at 06:07 EDT
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Inspirational
humble
loving
patient
matured
strong willed
warm
friendly
Jackie
28 April 2009 at 06:09 EDT
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compromising and brilliant
Mortgage Guy
29 May 2009 at 13:42 EDT
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Mr. Obama is really doing some good job and I hope he will be able to bring our economy back on track. http://www.mortgageloaninformation.org/
jiel
Location: USA
9 June 2009 at 21:48 EDT
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President Barack Obama is doing good so far because he is helping a lot of people. Aside from him, First Lady Michelle Obama is doing great for promoting organic food. I believe this couple really love the people and the country.
Regards,
Jiel
http://www.universityloveconnection.com
Prem Nizar Hameed
Location: Saudi Arabia
10 June 2009 at 13:28 EDT
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Optimism is the essence in him,
Broadminded views of democracy
And true spirit of humanitarian ethics
Merge in his unquestionable diplomacy;
A wind of change emanates from him
(First letters of each line make “OBAMA” in acrostic style)
Sports Flooring
Location: australia
14 June 2009 at 20:13 EDT
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fresh
GarykPatton
Location: USA
15 June 2009 at 22:42 EDT
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Hi! I like your srticle and I would like very much to read some more information on this issue. Will you post some more?
David Miller
Location: London
16 June 2009 at 06:53 EDT
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Well that certainly was a big change from becoming inexperienced to intelligent and I do agree to that as we have seen that Mr.Obama’s policies are quite different from his predecessors and that has what I think has been welcomed nationally and internationally. Mr.Obama’s popularity has rose significantly in these previous months and I hope that he continues to make decisions that are whole heartedly accepted by the majority. I also hope that he relaxes the laws of Company Formation like some states as Delaware. I wish him the best of luck for successly running the the most powerful seat of the U.S government.
Red Ring of Death
Location: http://thexboxfix.com/
3 September 2009 at 06:00 EDT
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The previous Presinents have done thrir duty under given conditions. It actually done wonders. Otherwise the terrorists would not felt the pinch. The downtrend is entirely due the terrorist.