Ever since this past election, you have probably seen and heard about President Obama everywhere. Of course there is no mystery to why, considering the countless promises and problems on his agenda. This being his first term, and the fact that he has been given a “rockstar” appeal has left a major burden on the shoulders of our 44th president. The latest and most important issue on the President’s agenda has been the economy.
Day after day, we have all heard how the economy is in the shambles. It doesn’t matter if you’re 17 or 70; the economy is affecting teenagers and the elderly alike. Teenagers want to get jobs, make money, and spend that money on miscellaneous things such as gas and fast food. When the economy continues struggle, this common practice is hindered. On the other hand, it’s not just teens who are affected, but our grandparents too. How will they retire? Will social security be enough? Will Medicare take care of them? The problems pile on. So now that all heck has broken loose, who will figure out what to do?
As a result of all this chaos, President Obama proposed a bill regarding an economic stimulus. This bill was asking congress to give the president somewhere in the range of 789 billion dollars so he could help maneuver America out of this current economic meltdown. Although Obama promised bipartisanship politics throughout his presidency, this whole ideology came to a rocky start when only three Republicans throughout Congress voted for the stimulus package. Therefore, President Obama was allotted the hefty sum to begin his attempt of fixing our economy.
Even though the bill passed, something still bothered me. I fully understand that as an affiliate of your political party, you are to upheld the views and beliefs of the party you are representing. The reality is that voting for a stimulus bill is not voting for abortion or the approbation of gay marriage; issues that conservatives traditionally vote “No” on. This is simply a stimulus bill. It’s apparent that the amount of money allotted to the president is a large amount money. In my opinion, the amount wasn’t the only reason that only three Republicans voted for the bill. It is possible that the Republicans as a party resented Obama’s victory in the election. It could be possible that Republicans, individually, decided to vote against whatever bill Obama would propose, regardless, of what was being proposed. Of course Democrats and Republicans are two different parties with two opposite point of views. This fact can’t be denied. Nevertheless, partisan politics should not interfere in the future of this great country. With this stimulus package serving as a “crutch”, America’s economy should be back on its feet sooner or later.
–payam93