Post Here If You Have Faith In President Obama To Select His Own Cabinet

[DemocratSinceBirth]

I do!

[yardwork]

1. Uh-huh.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. So do I.

[TwilightGardener]

3. Not anymore.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. What Did He Do To Disappoint You?

I think the vast majority of Americans like a non-idelogical problem solver...He's Clinton without the drama...

[TwilightGardener]

14. I don't have to agree with some of his choices, if that's OK with you.

I'm disappointed that he seems to be choosing his SoS based not on philosophy or knowledge or expertise or managerial competence, but for political reasons, and I was hoping not to have to watch the daily cable news reports of "what Bill and Hillary said today, and what is Obama going to do about them?"--the way it was during the election, when they were supposed to be supporting him and keeping a low profile. I think he's making a mistake here, taking that Team of Rivals shit a little too far. I hope he makes better selections for the other cabinet positions.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

16. Bill Clinton Is Arguably The Most Popular Politician In The World

This affection extends to his wife...

It's a great way to improve America's battered position in the world.

[TwilightGardener]

20. We don't need the Clintons for that. They are not our saviors.

And is Obama hiring Bill, or Hillary? This is why so many were confused during the primaries.

[CTyankee]

37. I think we can give Obama a little credit in thinking this thing through.

I voted for him because I trust his judgment. If I didn't trust it that wouldn't say much about my own judgment.

He has more information about how this thing will presumably work than we do. Let's give the guy the benefit of the doubt here...

[TwilightGardener]

40. He may have had a lapse of judgment. It happens with everyone. We'll have to see.

[cali]

44. uh, no. Barack Obama is undoubtedly the most popular politician in the world

at this time. And though I'm OK with Obama appointing Hillary, I think David Ignatious makes some valuable points about the downside of it.

[Phredicles]

4. I think by now he's shown he knows what he's doing.

[maddezmom]

5. considering it's his cabinet, yes

might not like all the choices but he's the one to make them. :hi:

[Autumn]

6. I firmly believe

President Obama will do what is best for our country. I have faith in his judgment. It's been right on so far.

[SIMPLYB1980]

8. Me to.

He's good at picking people that will help him get things done. That's why I voted for him.

[TheDoorbellRang]

9. yuppers

I was very anti-Hillary in the primaries, but no more. Whichever way Obama decides, I figure he knows more about what he requires than I do. That goes for ALL his cabinet choices.

[bunnies]

10. !

[Wolfies Revenge]

11. +1

[tigereye]

35. can I use your Palin pic?

that's excellent! :thumbsup:

[Deep13]

12. Well, I'm pretty confident he knows what he is doing.

I wouldn't call it "faith" though. :evilgrin:

[gristy]

13. I have no faith at all

oops... :evilgrin:

[lunatica]

15. I am giving him the benefit of the doubt

And hoping he knows best. More than just being intelligent I think he's also pretty wise. They aren't the same thing. Wisdom is about thinking two or three moves ahead and making sure the outcome is for the best.

[ashling]

17. No

He can't possibly do it without ME!

:woohoo:

[NC_Nurse]

18. All this speculation is just something for the 24 hour news channels to try

and drum up some drama with. I am so sick of their speculation on everything - they masquerade it as news. Why don't they go out and investigate some REAL news and quit guessing
about shit all day long? Maybe they would be actual journalists then....:eyes:

I'm sure Obama's picks will be adequate, if not brilliant. I'm sick of hearing about it.

[bagimin]

61. You, sir or madam,

are correct.

[Imperialism Inc.]

19. Sorry I don't do faith. Not in religion not in politics. I believe we live

in a democracy and that in a democracy people should make their concerns known and hold their leaders accountable no matter who is in charge. I have yet to join the Democratic version of the "ditto heads" and I don't have any plans to join just because we now have a President I actually like.

[WeDidIt]

21. After the Lieberman shit, I don't

I supported Obama for years.

I no longer have any faith in him.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

28. Lieberman Is A Clown

But not dumping him makes Obama look magnaminous...

[tigereye]

36. seems a little soon to lose faith, perhaps?

[Bread and Circus]

22. Me! Like Bill Maher alluded to, Obama is one smart MF'er who keeps on being proven to be right...

time after time.

[mondo joe]

32. Exactly. He knew exactly how to run his campaign. He is owed some benefit of the doubt

that he's the same smart guy he as a month ago.

[sellitman]

23. Without doubt.

Trust goes with Hope.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

Absolutely! Every Decision And Proposed Person Has Been Awesome So Far!

[mopinko]

24. he da man.

he can have whatever makes him happy.

[ProSense]

25. Yup, complete blind faith.

Let's just talk about how happy every decision Obama is going to make over the next eight years is going to please all of us.

In fact, let this stand as the last post on DU. We'll just add to it to reaffirm our faith in Obama.

Obama is the President-Elect. I support him. I trust him to make informed decisions. I don't expect to agree with everything he does. I didn't agree with his vote against Kerry-Feingold. He found his way to supporting a deadline for withdrawal. I didn't agree with his FISA vote, I accepted it. I hope he finds his way on that too, I believe he will.

[Ganja Ninja]

26. Yup.

Let the man do it his way.

[liberal N proud]

27. He selected great people to run his campaign...

I am sure he can do the same for his administration

[BootinUp]

29. Present. nt

[npincus]

30. I do!

I now pronounce us President-Elect and Grateful American!

[mondo joe]

31. Yes. He is owed at least some faith. NT

[Lyric]

33. Yep.

Indeed I do.

[WI_DEM]

34. Of course, he proved people wrong through-out the campaign who thought

he wasn't doing enough or what-not. Obama knows what he is doing--more than anybody on DU does.

[gblady]

38. well, beings that....

for the past 10 years, I've been living my life...
with my main focus on raising my kids, working my jobs,
going to grad school...
and following the politics when I have some spare time

and Barack has spent the past 10 years...
right in the thick of politics...

actually knows all the players being considered in real life...

has what I perceive (from reading his books and reading about his life)
a brilliant mind, a cooperative work ethic, and a viable vision for this country...

and after watching what he was able to create in his Presidential campaign...

I think I'm going to trust him to put together a workable cabinet.

[donheld]

39. Hell no! DU has to do it for him.

:sarcasm: of course I have faith in President Obama

[Laurab]

41. Present.

I've watched him long enough to be convinced he knows what he's doing - WAY more than I do. I'm no longer a big fan of the Clinton's, but if the rumor about SOS is true, I still have no doubt that Obama knows exactly what he's doing.

As Bill Maher said, he's always been two steps ahead of everyone else, and it's worked out pretty well so far. I'm pretty sure he knows exactly what he's doing, and why - although I'm not privy to his reasoning, I do trust the man.

[Jennicut]

42. Barack was head of the Harvard Law Review, I have a little BA in psychology from

Central CT State U. He is way smarter then me, I think he knows better then me.

[Lady-Damai]

43. I do! But, I feel some folks in DC are probably forcing him to pick Hillary Clinton. n/t

[Citizen_Penn]

45. Well, I certainly didn't expect to control his actions.

If I felt he wasn't capable - I wouldn't have voted for THAT ONE.

[Dhalgren]

46. I have faith that it won't matter one way or the other.

This country and all those allowed into power are owned by the corporations and the MIC. Nothing will take place that these entities don't approve of. So all this bullshit about this person or that person being appointed to this or that is just that and it won't matter in the long run. The US will continue to kill and maim brown people in the "developing" world, the only difference will be that more people on DU will cheer it on...

[JimWis]

47. I do, absolutely. That's why I voted for him. I think he will be a

great president. I am well aware that he is human, and may make some mistakes or missteps, but all in all, will do well. He has a big hill to climb. I was listening to C Span call in's this morning, and he is already being criticized for not making a difference, and he isn't even president yet, for god sakes. I am sure he will pick the best people for his cabinet positions. It seems a bit early to second guess everything he does.

[we can do it]

48. a little trust please people

[Daphne08]

49. I do, too.

[cliffordu]

50. Yep.

[JoePhilly]

51. Absolutely!!!

[IndependentDem]

52. anyone Obama picks will be MUCH better than anyone McCain would have picked.

I expect to agree with Obama 50-75% of the time, I would have agreed with McCain 0-10% of the time.

[CADEMOCRAT7]

53. Of course. There is so much more he knows of the bigger picture than any of us. n/t

[Waiting For Everyman]

54. Yep.

Anyway, this is a chess game not checkers.

[FrenchieCat]

55. I have faith.......

Always have!

[Uzybone]

56. I do

he have proved me wrong too many times to name. At this point Ive decided to have faith in his choices. If he does something I disagree with, I will let it be known. So far, so good IMO. The only major choices have been Rahm and Holder.

[Martin Eden]

57. Let's see ... um ... who has better political judgement ...

Typical member of DU or the president-elect who just pulled off perhaps the most stunning political victory in the history of American politics?

[Lilith Velkor]

58. I am certain that President Obama will select his own cabinet

Faith has nothing to do with it.

His choices so far don't surprise me one teeny bit.

[bklyncowgirl]

59. I'd LOVE left wing activists who'll do what I think should be done. I'll settle for competence.

Obama seems to be going for competence--that is not a bad thing even if not all of his appointees tickle my political erogenous zones.

[cbc5g]

60. I'm losing the faith

not liking these recent picks

[LynneSin]

62. You know if I'm not happy with Obama's cabinets then perhaps I should run for president

:crazy:

[Redstone]

63. Well, why the fuck WOULDN'T I? I'd not have fucking VOTED for him, otherwise. Jesus.

Redstone

[Undercurrent]

64. Obama will do just fine.

I don't understand all the carping. He's only made one cabinet level selection so far

[Metric System]

65. Yes, I do.

[ddeclue]

66. not anymore nt

[JuniperLea]

67. I do

I'm surprised at how many here actually think they are smarter than Obama!

:rofl:

[elkston]

68. I have supreme faith in Obama.

Too many super-progressive crybabies here. Wise UP, y'all. This is serious business now and Obama wants the smartest guys n' gals in the room.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

69. i believe that obama has not lied to us. i do think his followers were not paying attention

[DCBob]

70. Yes we can!!

[quiet.american]

71. Yes. -- And bottom line, Obama's worst choice would 1000x better than McCain/Palin's best.

So, I may not be feeling particularly inspired so far, but you know what, Nov. 4th gave me the enough inspiration to last a lifetime.

[DeepModem Mom]

72. Yes!

[treestar]

73. Yes

He's proven to be smart and knows how to deal with people. I'm not going to go along with all the purists who are whining about everything.

[GoneOffShore]

74. Absolutely - eom

[TheWraith]

75. Kicked and recommended!

To listen to DUers around here, you'd think that Obama was just some guy who we'd never heard of who showed up three days ago, and didn't have a record as long as your arm. I hope like hell he doesn't pick Hillary for SoS, but that doesn't change the fact that 95% of the criticism here, swirling around every rumor of anything, is wildly overamped paranoia and temper-tantrum material.

[IndianaGreen]

76. So far we are getting the people Hillary would have picked

had she been elected.

Where is the change?

Lieberman

Discuss

[silverweb]

77. Absolutely.

I have full faith in his character and his intelligence.

I also know he's got a rep as a pretty good poker player and I'm expecting to smile at a number of surprise moves.

:D

[obiwan]

78. I support Barack Obama.

We are in the same ballpark IQ-wise and so far he has used pragmatism,good judgment and sound logic. Don't agree re Joe Lieberman, but I think Obama knows something I don't about that situation.

[paregdem]

79. Kickin' for faith in Obama and his choices - I have it! n/t

[jillan]

80. I trust Obama to pick the people that he thinks will help him the most.

[Celeborn Skywalker]

81. Yes.

To be honest with you, I'd have preferred Richardson or Kerry in the SOS, but Hillary Clinton is certainly capable and qualified.