What should President Obama Do After He Gets Into Office? How will you contrib?

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by SummerChild

Ok, Greekchatters,
Now we get to have our say in response to that question posed during the debates: what should President Obama do first once he gets into office?

Work on the economy, health care, education, foreign relations, anything else?

Personally, I hope that he will work on immediately taking steps to create incentives to bring jobs back to the U.S. and to create jobs that can ONLY be done in the U.S. (e.g., building infrastructure). I think that the most essential of all things is simply folk being able to make a living. I think that health care can be paid for more readily, for example, if folk have jobs. I am always annoyed when I have to call half way around the world to simply book a flight to a city 2-3 hours drive from me. Americans can use those jobs...and others. Computer Science jobs are going to India like 40 going north (ok, that's a midwestern phrase for those who don't know - I think it relates to the Great Migration) so now CS majors don't even have jobs. This is getting crazy. Law firm work is going oversees. It's ridiculous.

What do you think he should work on?

I'm not sure how I can contribute to that. Still working on that one.

SC

An economic plan has to trump all else, becuase everything else takes ....money.

I think you'll see the Administration come fairly quickly with an economic stimululs plan, not just roads, bridges (which are sorely needed) but to address the nation's energy concerns, (a new energy delivery grid) as well. In many locales these plans are already in place, just awaiting $ to put them in place. The infusion of jobs will help stimulate the economy.

(Can I just speculate that "economic stimulus" has already come to every MLK Boulevard in America becase the Obama gear is moving at a brisk pace!! lol)


Longer term, (16 months to 2 years) ending the Iraq and Afganistan wars and reestablishing a multi-dimensional sense of international diplomacy and leadership are very much needed.

I also think some advances can hopefully be made in the area of health care as well.

Locally, some of the brothers of my chapter have already begun discussions on continuing the education/involvement of the black community, to keep it engaged after the hype of the Obama election worn off.

Politics is won by people who "stay in the game," educate themselves and organize effectively in their own self interest.

[RedefinedDiva]

The first order of business should be the economy! We need to get back on track.

Secondly, I think he needs to start working on the universal health care initiative. Even if it doesn't work or if it needs some tweaking, something needs to be done immediately. I also think that a lot more force needs to be placed on preventative care. That will help to take care of some of the major health care issues that need to be battled down the line.

I also agree with SC when she stated that we need to get more jobs BACK to the U.S. I am so tired of having to take care of business, i.e., book flights, speak to credit card companies, etc., and reaching someone that hasn't a clue of what I'm saying! Trust me, it's ridiculous!

Lastly, we need to work on foreign policy. I think that we may be able to make inroads with leaders of other countries. I'm not saying we can all be "friends," but I'm sure if we can improve relations, we'd all be better off.

I too will get more involved in the "process." I've always been interested in politics on a surface level, but I am ready to take a more active role. I am also trying to encourage others to step their game up, so to speak. No more EXCUSES for lackluster behavior/performance.