Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, once again pinned the blame on President Obama for "worsening the recession." Romney criticized the President's techniques for banking regulations, as well as the healthcare and stimulus programs. However, not too long before these fresh attacks on President Obama, Mr. Romney seemed to curb his constant attacks on the economic policies, saying he "never blamed Mr. Obama for making the recession worse...but...that he made the recovery slower."
It seems like Mr. Romney is having a hard time swallowing the new policies as set up by Obama. He has set up his own health care plan in Massachusetts, which ironically was a model the White House used for its own. When asked if he would stop states from following his lead in "enacting a mandate...requiring all citizens to buy health insurance," Mr. Romney stated that he would not.
As you can see, this is just one of the many sides the nation has taken on President Obama's policies regarding healing our country after the recession. However, one thing none of us can deny about our economic state today: we are definitely improving. Slowly, yes, and maybe not as much as expected, but it's not like we're going backwards. I don't believe that the President "made things worse"; at least, it wasn't all his fault, or even mostly his fault. The blame, if any, should fall on all Americans, for surely we are all guilty of favoring our own pockets instead of that of the nation as a whole.
About Me
- Sarah Chema
- I am considered a "post-modern," as far as my political views are concerned. I feel the environment is important, and we need to do anything in our power to maintain it for future generations. Our economic situation right now is definitely a poor one; we should not continue to give to causes that are futile. Instead, we need to turn to our allies and work out a compromise and be paid back for all the help we have given them. Debt is a serious deal, and we are in over our heads. I support gay marriage, and I believe fully in equal opportunity for those willing to put forth the effort to obtain it. My stepfather influences a lot of my economic viewpoints, and my own sense of right and wrong does the rest. I realize how messy our government has become, and there is no easy fix. No one president can turn this country around in a single period in office. It takes years and years of dedication and sacrifice to make a difference. However, I believe every individual has the power to take baby steps toward the bigger goals.
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