Obama: U.S. Economy ‘Poised For Progress’

[DonViejo]

Source: AP/TPM

DARLENE SUPERVILLE MAY 9, 2013, 3:05 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama says the American economy is, in his words, “poised for progress.”

Obama says those listening to the doom and gloom in Washington or watching cable news might think nothing is going right. But he says Americans have cleared away the debris from the worst fiscal crisis in their lifetime.

He says housing markets are improving, corporate profits are skyrocketing and the energy and auto industries are thriving. He says now the nation must budget smarter. He’s asking Americans to urge Congress to pass his proposals on jobs, education and raising the minimum wage.

Obama spoke at a technical high school near Austin, Texas. He’s kicking off a series of quick trips to highlight his proposals on jobs and the economy.

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[theaocp]

1. Personally, I'm all jazzed up

for corporations to keep bringing in them skyrocketing profits! That sure helps corporations! Good for the energy industries, too! I wonder if that includes KXL? They're poised for progress pretty soon, I think! I wonder what "budget smarter" means? Probably something about trimming the bloated defense budget! Yes!

[Demeter]

2. Dear God, I sure hope this isn't aimed at Progressives

[DCBob]

3. not if the gop has anything to do with it.

[Cha]

4. They were so excited to see him in Austin, Tx..

President Obama at Manor New Tech High School in Austin, Texas, May

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/09/and-next/

Tweets regarding PBO in Austin

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka

Pres. Obama: "I chose Austin because I just love Austin. But also because there's some terrific things going on right here." #ObamaATX

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka

Whatever. Wall-to-Wall local coverage. RT @reidepstein: It's something that not even MSNBC is carrying this Obama speech in Austin.

thanks DonViejo.. President Obama was speaking to anyone who lives in reality.

[blkmusclmachine]

5. Everybody who's anybody is getting wealthier. Excluding the "99%,"

those worthless, teat-sucking slackers. Get out of the way, and make room for the JOB CREATORS!!!

[John2]

8. I heard reports,

the Deficit is coming down. If so, why aren't the media pundits reporting this good news and giving Obama some credit instead of crying about Benghazi? And I suggest we go for more revenues from the top percent and raise taxes by closing all loopholes for corporations and the wealthy. We can do things on Foreign obligations too. Like cutting back on the welfare to moochers like Karzai. Let them fight their own Wars.

[Deep13]

6. uh-huh. nt

[forestpath]

7. I'm sure Social Security recipients he wants to screw over with Chained CPI are just thrilled.