Friday, August 30, 2013

Why is the media going through this exercise? Why is Speaker Boner and his Right Wing likely to oppose this measure by the President?

Because low Presidential Approval Ratings lead to better outcomes for the GOP in off year elections? 

Anytime there are more GOP in Congress the better the play ground for Wall Street, everyone knows that.

Sunday, 11 Aug 2013 05:26 PM
By Greg Richter 

Facing a series of scandals (click here) involving everything from the IRS to the NSA – in addition to the growing unpopularity of his signature healthcare law -- President Barack Obama's job approval ratings are at near record lows, sinking to levels last seen more than a year and a half ago.
Gallup's daily tracking survey on Saturday showed the president at 41 percent approval, a 7-point drop from just a day earlier. His disapproval rating was at 50 percent on Saturday. His approval rating rose 1 percent on Sunday to 42 percent.
Real Clear Politics' average of recent polls put Obama's approval at 43.6 percent and his disapproval at 51.1....

President Obama needs to decide what is decisive action in Syria. He needs to find his footing with facts and a clear understanding from the international community this is best course for the Syrian people and the region. He needs to decide that based on allies and stability of nations. 

I trust him to do the right thing. But, this media hype it is all about the politics and what impact the President's decision will have on 2014. 

I wish the FCC really should do something about this mess. I mean Nationalism?  

29% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction (click here)

I forget where I am sometimes, too. 

56% Say Their Family Displays Flag on Most National Holidays (click here) 

Most polls have President Obama's Job Approval rating somewhere between 44% and 46%. The only other Presidents with worse were that of George H. W. Bush and Richard M. Nixon. Go figure. 

Given Bush was about the same as Obama's low end of 44%, it is safe to say any resemblance will guarantee this approval rating will at least remain there.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a "Timeline of Chemical Weapons Attacks" (click here)