>Why? Because I'm not an indoctrinated Republican who does not have any sense of reality? The US sliding into the status of a 3rd world country... except the citizens don't know it yet.
- Very true. Of course, Obama is helping to speed this up so no wonder he's so popular outside of US.

>The power is with the corporations, not the government. The corporations have only one interest... making money and don't give a *sh*t* about the welfare of its citizen.
- Last time I heard that in a democratic and capitalistic society, you are who you are. If you are doing well you'll get rich and if you're not doing well you can stand up and strive to do better. Obama is expanding the US government so it can take care of the welfare of its citizens. Obama is changing the US into a welfare nation so he can be popular outside of the US.

>You've been indoctrinated for decades by those corporations so its beyond your capability to see the current state of affairs. (to what do you compare?) Now at least there is a president who is willing to stand up from the couch where all joe sixpacks are living in their own little world and actually do something to change course and now you want to continue the devistating 8 years of GWB?
- In a democratic and capitalistic society you are allowed to enjoy/reap the rewards of your work. If you're successful, Obama is going to take away your money so he can take care of the welfare of those that are not doing anything so he will be popular outside of the US.

>The US cannot afford that. It might already be too late. The dollar hegomony is standing on its last legs, so the US slowly loses its capability to export inflation and debt.
- Very true. As I write this reply, Obama is preparing a mini-stimulus package that will give $250 dollars to those getting SS. Since there is no money, Obama's just putting this number $18B (?) in the Liability side of the budget. Again, Obama is taking care of the welfare of its citizens so he will be popular outside of the US.

>Well anyways... history will tell. We'll see in a few years.
- Yep. It will be 20/20 clarity then.

In the meantime, I urge you to drink the koolaid and enjoy listening to this clip:
http://miamipress.net/2009/09/25/mmm-mmm-mmm-barack-hussein-obama/