Open For Questions

Bo Knows

2010-01-29T05:04:00.000-08:00

"Mr President, Do you agree or disagree, that you will have success (including bipartisan support) only by governing from the "center right"? Please explain, why or why not? How comfortable are you governing from the "center right" going forward?"

Bo, San Jose

Hey, I'm a Democrat, aren't I?

Boy cries 'wolf,' has a few laughs--I forget how it ended.

2010-01-28T11:25:00.000-08:00

"On 9/12/60 JFK gave a speech. 'I Believe in an America that is neither Catholic, Protestant nor Jewish... where no public official either requests or accepts instructions on policy from the Pope... or any other ecclesiastical source.' What happened?"

Orwells Ghost, IN

He won the election, landed Marilyn Monroe on the moon and had sex with Neil Armstrong.

Six Crises

2010-01-28T11:22:00.001-08:00

"Have you ever read the book "Capital" by Karl Marx, and do you think it has any relevance in understanding the current political crisis?"

Caleb T. Maupin, Cleveland, OH

If you understand the current political crisis, Caleb, you might have an inkling as to why the president will never answer your question.

Dream Team: or, Arch Rivals

2010-01-28T11:19:00.000-08:00

"With our country so divided, would you ever consider assembling a true Team of Rivals, such as President Lincoln did? True rivals, in key positions."

brodiepollard, park city, utah

I read that Doris Kearns Goodwin book too, but come on. Do you think I want to get shot?

I Can't Tell You Why

2010-01-28T11:16:00.000-08:00

"Why is it that I feel my tax dollars are wasted? The $60 BILLION dollar Medicare fraud featured on 60-minutes and is case in point."

FocusRon, Las Vegas, NV

60 Minutes? It's because you are old.

Pledging My Love

2010-01-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

"Why is it that the man has to pay the woman in well over 98% of divorce cases? And when a mother won't let the father see his kids, why does the man still have to pay child support for the kids he doesn't get to see? Don't you think this is unfair?"

Johnny Ace, Cerritos, California

Sorry you and Mrs. Ace couldn't work things out. Oh, and by the way: I thought you were dead.

Sen. Pervert (D-NY)

2010-01-28T09:56:00.000-08:00

Ask-the-President is back.

"Mr. President, removing political party tags on television would allow the viewer to listen to the persons opinion rather then judge it strictly based on their political party. Do you think this could be a small step in bringing the counrty together?"

Mike M, Arkansas

I'd be happy if they could just get the tags right.

Wherever you go, there you are

2009-04-02T21:29:00.000-07:00

"If the auto industry carried their own loans, they would not have financial problems."
Brett, Phoenix

Oh, I see what you did there

2009-04-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

"What are you gonna do a couple of months down the road when they ask for more money?"
obama bin laden, america's greatest threat

Also, why all the pot questions?

2009-04-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

"Who selected the topics for the questions? What about taxation, national security, corruption in Congress, campaign reform, etc...? Why isn't there even an "Other" topic?"
Robert, Texas

Everybody Say HOA

2009-04-02T18:24:00.000-07:00

"One of the fast growing sectors in its ability to create jobs is solar panels. What is not known is that most Home Owner Associations prohibit solar panels. Why is there a federal law allowing "tv dishes" in HOAs, but not one for solar panels?"
Beachtrader, McKinney, TX

Maybe the solar panel companies should create some jobs in the lobbying and bribery industries.

Jam Heavy

2009-04-02T17:53:00.000-07:00

"The Current economy is like a sick patient who needs to be nursed back to health before doing a rigorious 5k daily run. How can you jam heavy spending on health care, energy, & education into the budget before nursing the economy back to health 1st?"
sean sanchez, fresno, ca

Great metaphor. Do you know about Couch-to-5k?

You've got the POWER!

2009-04-02T14:47:00.000-07:00

"We don't want a hand out just a hand up Get it !!! You have the Power WE GAVE IT TO YOU!! Please Stop wasting our Money, Give us back our MONEY."
MikeAnthony, Maine

If government was game show

2009-04-01T11:45:00.001-07:00

"Why is the government spending MY hard-earned money to bail out US automakers? Bailing out the US Auto Industry assumes that Americans will buy their products. After they've taken my money to ... shouldn't they GIVE me a FREE car?"
smurfy, arlington, va

Trolled for LULZ

2009-04-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

"Hello, I am a smallpox patient and I suffer. I would like to know if you will help bail out my car industry I made with my friends. We drive go-karts and if you lend us 1.3 Billion dollars, we will bloom into a great industry with cool karts. Thanks."
polio kid, santa clause ,indiana

I ride my bike to work

2009-03-31T22:27:00.000-07:00

""President Obama, would you consider a national competition for creating or designing a vehicle that can run on 100% renewable energy by the end of 2010?"
tonykarr, Dana Point

He said Hummers

2009-03-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

"If a high school drop out can modify a Hummer to run on vegtable oil and get 60mpg, how come the tax system sets up barriers against this technology?"
Fred L, Arlington MA

To keep kids in school, duh.

I'll take that job for $80 an hour

2009-03-30T12:04:00.001-07:00

"Executive excess and it's contribution to the financial crisis gets alot of ink these days, but what about the excess of the regular employee? For a forklift operator to get $82/hr plus benefits, a pension, and a 401k seems slightly excessive to me."
tdoyle, Burlington, VT

If that seems excessive, how about looking at real wages and benefits instead of made-up ones?

Friends like Paco Picopiedra

2009-03-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

"Mr President,if you gave us (new york) money from the incentive plan,then why is it,that the MTA is raising the bus fare? i mean this is an outraged. Now,if we (taxpayer) gave money to the automakers how come they still have the car prices so high?"
PicaPiedra, Brooklyn, NY

Cruel to be kind

2009-03-30T11:48:00.000-07:00

"My brother is gay and was recently laid off from his job in Detroit. What is the government going to do about helping the gay community during the recession?"
smukatelli, o

Trying desperately to keep them from blowing their savings on lavish weddings.

Let me see your papers

2009-03-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

"Why won't you release your actual birth certificate, instead of spending millions of dollars to keep it hidden?"
Dantes, Montana

Obama's birth-certificate hiding industry is too big to fail.

Concerning Kellog's

2009-03-30T11:29:00.002-07:00

"Will ethanol production really help our extreme dependency on oil? Will my favorite cereal's price become inflated as well?"
Kreston Thomas, Fayetteville, NC

Corn Pops? Yes. Post's Quinoa, Groats and Bark? Hard to say.

Apollo for all!

2009-03-30T11:29:00.001-07:00

"Back on July 31, 1971, we sent to the Moon a clean, cost effective form of transportation using tech paid with tax payer's money supporting the efforts of NASA. It is time to give this technology back to the people. YWC"
Hernan Sepulveda, Miami

Will America 2.0 have rounded corners?

2009-03-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

"Cars are not being purchased today because they still use gas and oil. Oil is the greatest toxic asset on the planet. Can you start to approve the stimulus money to inventors, like me, who have a new innovative Electric car to put on the roadways?"
America 2.0, Santa Cruz, CA

Hmm… Declining real incomes, a credit freeze that has left folks with fewer financing options, uncertainty regarding the future, a decline in fleet purchases…

No, the real reason is that cars use gas and oil.

Small bills, please

2009-03-30T10:28:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President I would like my share of the bail out money to use as I see fit. To buy a car, house or pay off debt. I pledge to use it responsible. If i buy a car it will put people to work. building a house that will take alot of people too"
Terry, Midland Mi.

As would hiring a squad of cheerleaders to dig a pleasure bunker. Aim higher, Terry!

Norse snore

2009-03-30T10:26:00.000-07:00

"Mr President, Norway is leading right now with the Hydrogen fuel cell car tech. They have a created a high way the length of Kansas. Please make sure we do not stay behind when we know that water is Aboundant on earth. Fuel cell is safe!"
Isack Returns, Nyc

Yeah, but have you ever been to Kansas?

Reified beans

2009-03-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

"Will you please go back to the challenge of a true green car in 10 years just like the challenge to put man on the moon in the 60's? If you make it real, it will become reality."
Scott W, Atlanta, GA

Every fact wrong

2009-03-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

"whatobama & Co. have not told the public ; the unions are largely responsible for our economy crashing.$72.00 ph wages; bloated pensions and health costs.aig and wall street pale in comparison. why are they silent about this 200 lb gorilla"
hhwest, new york ny

Just because Obama has family in Kenya doesn't mean he's an expert on underweight gorillas.

Reagan's revenge

2009-03-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

"I am tired of paying for irresponsible people to live like Kings and Queens while I am at work. Why shouldn't people on Welfare and other Government Assistance have to take a drug test and/or be on birth control?"
Jesse Dryer, Grand Junction Colorado

But without Welfare Queens, who will buy our Cadillacs, Jesse?

Supertrain

2009-03-29T18:29:00.000-07:00

"Please evaluate for an international highway & train routes between the US / Canada & Siberia and Hokkaido Japan. These routes would open a new world of travel & jobs for N. Americans, Russians & Europeans. Economic & fraternal benefits would abound."
Richard, Everett, WA

I'm on board.

Good, yet also bad, question

2009-03-29T12:24:00.000-07:00

"Is it true that if the American Auto makers are forced to make cars people dont want but the goverment mandates as they no doubt will, they will sink deeper and deeper until finally they close altogether? How would the money be paid back then?"
Jambla, Edmond Oklahoma

There's wrong in every bite!

2009-03-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

"In less than 30 years we invented space flight and went to the moon. Our wars and foreign policy problems seem to be increasingly energy-centric and we have had no significant innovation to the internal combustion engine since it was invented. Why?"
SynePDX, Portland, OR

I believe you meant "What?"

It keeps going and going and going

2009-03-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

"Dear Mr. President, My company has a lithium hybrid battery that will go a minimum of 100 miles a charge cost effectively and is available for use in 2009. We are asking for contacts outside of corrupt mega corporations to create jobs in the U.S."
Eliz H, Romeo, MI

Union blues

2009-03-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

"With all of the Auto Industry companies getting bailouts shouldn't Union contracts be voided because not all Americans believe that we should pay for something that we do not get to use? Not every worker is guaranteed a certain wage with benefits."
Travis, Gibbon, NE

Oh, man, I can't wait to take my ride in Airforce 1. What? I paid for it.

It's not

2009-03-29T11:53:00.000-07:00

"In the early 80s I read in a local newspaper that a young man had invented a system that had a big 8 cylinder american auto travel 400 miles on one gallon of gasoline,G.M. paid him off and he died,they bought patent and locked it away, How is that?"
brains53, lincoln park,mi.

Sure, one gallon of gas, and three gallons of orphan blood. The real culprit is the Orphan Plasma Exporting Countries cartel.

Respect Due

2009-03-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

"Why is it okay to privatize profit and socialize debt? (Credit to Noam Chomsky, I believe.)"
Ama Mansa, Boston

Loose Screw

2009-03-26T19:55:00.000-07:00

"The A: "CORK-SCREW BULB" Voulchers! The Q: Can't U EMPOWER us 2 save energy, by issue 1 yr. voulchers to replace OLD fashion bulbs w/C.S.Bulbs?But, we MUST redeem as many old ones w/ new ones! Making them, one day, as extinct as transister radioes!"
Ms. Coop Da' Scoop, Troy, MI

What are we going to do with all the old light bulbs?

Rocket Man

2009-03-26T19:30:00.000-07:00

"Sir, Is Nuclear energy safe? If we don’t want the Nuclear waste on our planet could we put it on a rocket and send it to an area of the universe that will take 400 million light-years to reach?"
Isaac, Camp Lejeune

We can do it, but it's going to take a while.

Fungible assets

2009-03-26T19:08:00.001-07:00

"In April, my 2008 taxes will be due. I will struggle to pay somewhere around $3000 -- only a tiny fraction of the amount of tax dollars that will be paid out in bonuses to the executives of failed banks. Given that fact, why should I pay my taxes?"
Hugh D'Apostrophe, San Francisco, CA

Well, do you work at one of the failed banks?

Dig them bones

2009-03-26T19:04:00.000-07:00

"Also, when will manufacturing jobs be brought back to the U.S.?? I want AMERICAN made!! I am not a loyalist to China; but most of the consumer products in my house would suggest such a theory to future archaeologists."
Snt RICO, Texas

I'll give him this much: archaeologist is hard to spell.

Sanford and Son

2009-03-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

"Why don't more people know that Joe Biden's brother and son marketed funds through Allan Sanford (mini-Madoff)? Heaven forbid it was Dick Cheney's brother and son...there would be a federal hearing the next day"
koaj, nj

Well, it probably wouldn't be the next day--Cheney's schedule is full up with war-crimes hearings.

Mariobama (has somebody made a Mariobama t-shirt yet?)

2009-03-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

"My 7 year old son wants to know, "Do you like Super Mario on the Nintendo DS system?""
adadogensco, Cincinnati,OH

"President Obama, have you played the new Grand Theft Auto for the Nintendo DS yet?"
Joey, Chicago, IL

The President is very busy, boys, so let me field these: Mario 64 is an amazing port and one of the best launch titles ever. Still, it's an N64 game. New Super Mario Bros is good-but-not-great, Mario Kart DS is overrated and borderline-broken (snaking!), but it's probably the best multiplayer DS game. There are a bunch of DS Mario games I'm forgetting, but they're not worth mentioning anyway. And Chinatown Wars, honestly? A nice technical achievement that raises the franchise's tired flaws and selfsame missions, and the limitations of the DS hardware, in stark relief. I'd rather play Dopewars.

The only war we can win

2009-03-26T09:11:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President,Marijuana Prohibition has done nothing but cause violence and And create a black market. People are dying and we are shoveling money to keep fighting this faild war on a inanimate object .Dont you think its time to Legalize and Tax it?"
Logan, Nobelsville Indiana

Heart spark dollar sign

2009-03-26T08:58:00.000-07:00

"I have little money, but a lot of heart. What can I do to help us out of this crisis?"
Jim A, Fort Wayne, In

Help form Captain Planet.

The reversal!

2009-03-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

"We are expected to have fiscal responsibility. Why isn't congress and the White House not doing the same thing?"
Metallic, La Marque, TX

Toxic Avenger

2009-03-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

"Will there be an opportunity for individuals with only a small amount of money to invest in your toxic bailout plan? Could the government set up an investment fund for such people to participate? Then all could benefit from this opportunity."
b, Sun Valley, ID

What part of "toxic" did you not get?

Game of Life

2009-03-26T08:27:00.000-07:00

"You say that kids need to turn off their video games and start studying. How are you going to do this?"
Harut, West Nyack, NY

Hey, I'm a grown man with a Harvard Law degree. I'll play video games all goddamn day if I want to.

Needy

2009-03-26T08:25:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President, put money in the hands of the wel-fare, VA, SSI and social security recipients, and homeless instead of rich and middle class people who used it for porn twice with the last president. Poor people need things, rich people don't."
moon9, Louisiana

Rich people have plenty of porn already!

I want a power chair

2009-03-26T08:09:00.000-07:00

"Does it make any sence when MediCare can't replace my batteries in my power chair but they can get me a new power Chair?"
Pete, Albuquerque, NM

Buy low, buy high

2009-03-25T21:51:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President, Does the fact that our economy is an 85% service industry explain our damaged economy? Isn't it a natural tendency to think that the only way to make MORE money is to SELL something instead of only buying things?"
Nathan Grey, Omaha, NE

To the tune of La Cucaracha

2009-03-25T21:45:00.000-07:00

"Mr. Obama I pray very hard for this country's future, I do hope you can turn the economy around. I am doing my part working hard and paying my taxes, my question to you is this; Are you going to sing an immigration reform bill? I hope you will soon."
Oscar Chagoya, Bay Point CA

And put a guitar solo in the middle.

They got the wobble when they walk

2009-03-25T21:42:00.001-07:00

"How are you going to stabilize our fixed income people?"
jacknec, Apple Valley, Utah

Tripods, mostly.

Seen Sean?

2009-03-25T21:31:00.000-07:00

"BRING SEAN HOME"
scottw, roanoke

I'm sorry, we really do need that in the form of a question.

American idle

2009-03-25T21:27:00.000-07:00

"In Connecticut someone can vote for a pop singer, while someone in Wyoming can vote for their favorite dancing celebs; When will it be possible to directly vote on issues that matter to the American people?"
Patrick Divine, Riverside, CA

When will American Idol and Dancing with the Stars finally allow nationwide balloting instead of requiring folks to live in Connecticut or Wyoming?

Ducks ducked

2009-03-25T21:15:00.000-07:00

"Have you thought about making more jobs out here in oregon? The job rate here is not at all stable. We need more jobs."
MIkeR, Portland, OR

Well, what do you know? We have jobs planned for every state but Oregon.

Even less!

2009-03-25T20:42:00.000-07:00

"Why are teachers being paid EVEN less than celebrities and professional athletes? Our students live by the example our country has shown them; you don't need school to make it when making it is just about making money, not a difference."
Cat M, Monterey, CA

They can't even vote!

2009-03-25T20:36:00.000-07:00

"If you, President Obama, are a Christian, do you not realize that Christians are discriminated against in the US?"
Captainron, USA

Bringing Things to Life

2009-03-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President, perpetual-motion is possible. NETL, and doe have blocked me for years because GE demands ownership and the status quo. A magnet powered engine the size of a minivan can produce 37,000 ft.lbs. tourqe=$3mil. of electricity per month.sos"
J. D., Canton, Ms.

Next time, save 'perpetual motion' for last. Something like that, you've got to ease into it.

Sustainability through demolition

2009-03-25T19:52:00.000-07:00

"don't you think that where auto companies were once thriving would be a good place to encourage sustainable living practices and encourage green products to be manufactured there?"
westbeach, oak harbor ,WA

Look, I'm as organic and crunchy granola as the next girl, but Detroit's urban blight and poverty is not going to be cured by compost, recycling, and a poo pot plant.

Go, Speed Racer

2009-03-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

"There's a fellow who raced a homemade electric drag car at Portland Speedway. It blew away every gasoline car he raced. Innovation and invention like that are memorable. Why bailout big 3 auto when you could give the money to someone like him?"
Mr. B, Seabeck, WA

Look, can we deal with gay marriage before we address the drag issue? Because that would be great.

Make an Offer

2009-03-25T19:49:00.000-07:00

"Mr. President, Will you watch the Disney movie "Wall-E" before sigining any envionmenta or heath care reform bill?"
JDJ, Florida

You know what Obama's favorite movie is? 'The Godfather.'

Breaking News: Rush Limbaugh Buys Clear Channel

2009-03-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

"Before passage of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, a media company could not own more than 40 radio channels. Rush Limbaugh’s Clear Channel now owns over 1000. No car can escape him. Will you repeal this bill?"
Bret, NC

Drive faster, Bret. Drive faster.

Need some clarification re: Employee Free Choice Act w/r/t secret ballots

2009-03-25T19:45:00.000-07:00

"There is so much confusion about the Employee Free Choice Act, especially as it relates to secret ballots. Could you please clarify this matter for the public. Thank you."
Sandy, Lock Haven, PA

Srsly. Pls clarify thx.

Peace, Love and Understanding

2009-03-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

"After hearing your speech last night ( 3/24) I understand that you will no longer allow any american to deduct their house mortgage interest on their income tax any longer. Is this true?"
Minnie, South Carolina

"After hearing your speech last night ( 3/24) I understood that you plan on taking away all Veterans services and that all US veterans will have to pay for their own care from now on. Is this true?"
Minnie, South Carolina

"After hearing your speech last night ( 3/24), it is my understanding that all banks in american will be placed under federal control. Is this true?"
Minnie, South Carolina

What the hell speech was she listening to?

Maybe if it was a gmail address.

2009-03-25T19:35:00.000-07:00

"America you want a better solution its 200 billion compared to 3.6 trillion it creates 2 million jobs in 1 year and causes a buy able solution for the housing SNAFU. if you want the details email me [redacted]@hotmail.com allow 24 hours for a responce"
Rydic, Lets Say Ohio

Life Support

2009-03-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

"Mr President, I have been unemployed for 14 months now. I am unable to find work at 24 years old which results in me putting my life on life support.I'm sick of hearing excuses and unfulfilled promises, I want actions and results before its too late."
ShaunMichael80, Jupiter,FL

So does your old man.

As Used in the smart fortwo

2009-03-25T19:24:00.000-07:00

"In '93 electric fork lifts ran 24/7.They went 10mph and weighed over 5k #. & carried 5k # of freight thru a 500,000 sq ft warehouse, these units ran for 8+ hrs and were recharged when necessary.why hasnt this technology been trans. to cars"
Hank, Largo, Florida

It's easier to just put turn signals and a seatbelt on the forklift.

Death to GM

2009-03-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

"Let these companies fail and file for bankruptcy so new resources can take over from there. Did anyone complain about the job losses in the Horse & Carriage industry when Henry Ford revolutionized transportation? One door closes, another one opens.."
Matt S, Huntsville, AL

Someone's forgetting the great Horse and Carriage Union strike of aught-three. Oh, the stories my grandpa told.

Instant school buses!

2009-03-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

"Have you had your staff look to expanding the Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Bus program? Unlike cars, we could be mass producing these nearly overnight and the benefits are large -- from reduced cancers in youth to cutting US oil demand."
A Siegel, McLean, VA

An excellent public safety plan: Mass produce school buses literally overnight!

Game Over

2009-03-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

"There are many of us who feel that with the bailouts being paid for by our children and our grandchildren to come that the economic situation is not being taken seriously, like it's some sort of game. Have you just lost the game, Mr President?"
Joe, San Fran

It's a regular mini-trend.

Lab techs, nurses, linen service, oh my

2009-03-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

"Why aren't you talking about the JOBS it would create by reforming health care? If more people had access to health care it would create MILLIONS of jobs. In a small town a hospital is one of the largest employers. Lab techs, nurses, linen serv, etc"
Rita, Whites Creek, TN

Health care jobs for everyone! Made a C in high school English? Hey, come be phlebotomist!

No more AIDS waste

2009-03-25T19:12:00.001-07:00

"Cannabis can help relieve pain, eliminate waste from AIDS, alleviate neuropathy, and more. With the current rekindling in science, why are we not letting researchers grow and study marijuana so we can finally end this ignorant prohibition?"
Cameron S, New York, NY

Next, grizzly bear knife fights.

2009-03-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

"How is babby formed? How is babby formed? How girl get pragnent?"
kavya, Interwebs

"How is babby formed? How girl get pragnant?"
Alex, Jax, FL

Whoa, meta.

Health care rights for Congress -- now!

2009-03-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

"Congress and all government employees should have the same healthcare as the average worker. Please make sure any changes to the system applies to ALL Americans."
Diane T, Lancaster, PA

This post does not contain a joke about Barney Frank and prostate exams.

1-800-Vicodin

2009-03-25T19:03:00.001-07:00

"Has your administration considered ending direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising on TV? Pharmaceutical companies are profiting enormously from television advertising. Meanwhile, prescription costs skyrocket."
Libby, Seattle

Psst, Libby.... It's not "direct to consumer" if you have to go through a doctor.

Planetary Citizen

2009-03-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

"Please stop saying education is the answer for everything. I like fresh water in my house, trash hauled away, hallways mopped. We can't all be Lawyers, Doctors. Astronauts or President. Lets talk about a living wage, healthcare, decent housing."
George Thornton, Lakewood, OH, USA, Earth, Sol, Milky-Way

Lakewood is in Dennis Kucinich's district.

America: Only country in the world with cancer of the childhood

2009-03-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

"Childhood cancer destroys the financial security of many families. This only happens in America! In other countries this care is provided 100% free and leave families intact. What is being done to stop this madness here in America?"

Matthew F, New Jersey

Actually, several NGOs are coordinating their efforts in an attempt to convince the Administration to finally sign on to the Worldwide Anti-Juvenile-Cancer Treaty, which was so publicly shunned by the Bush Administration. Adoption of this measure would ensure that the US is no longer the only nation on earth beholden to the Childhood Cancer interests. Check back later for more.

Trillions and Trillions

2009-03-25T18:56:00.002-07:00

"Will you explain exactly how much money $3.5 trillion is. If you had a stack of $1000 bills 3.5 trillion high the stack would be inside the orbit of the international space station!"
Flyer, Houston Texas

Sounds like you've got a pretty good grasp on it, F.

You and me both

2009-03-25T18:56:00.001-07:00

"Mr. President, This isn't a question. After reading so many of these questions it has left me depressed. I do NOT envy your job. May God be the One guiding you. Your in my daily prayers."
Ginner, Jacksonville

Cooperate, and no one gets hurt

2009-03-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

"We need socialized healthcare, this keeps cooperations from profit, and keeps people healthy. What can you do to keep cooperations from profiting and provide health care for every citizen in the United States?"

MountainLady, Chattanooga, TN

The answer is obvious -- we must all work AGAINST each other for better health.

If only Nike had plants here

2009-03-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

"i'am 14 years old and i know theres a child labor law but i think that if a "teen" wants to work then the law should promit them to work because everywhere we cant work.My peers and I do want to work but there are no jobs avalible."
Montez94, Kansas City, MO

Enjoy it while it lasts, kid.

QED

2009-03-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

"Dear Mr Honorable President Obama. Sir, RE: Style of... If I may be so long winded as to go on in a fashion to where I can address some questions as a integrated cross section of America's need to answers. Q. 1. Management being bullies and TQM"
Bruce Attfield, Birmingham

Only Wednesdays?

2009-03-25T18:39:00.001-07:00

"Many Americans are eating "beans and 'taters" due to job loss. Do you think it is appropriate to continue asking them to pay for your $100 steaks and very expensive parties every Wednesday?"
Don, Al

Are these hardcore or softcore taters?

One leg at a time

2009-03-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

"Growing up, my father had 2 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. He worked vigorously to become a doctor. How do you justify raising taxes on upper-class professionals, like my father, who have worked non-stop their entire lives to achieve prosperity?"
Bill D, Fairway, KS

Well, to be fair, he apparently only needs two pairs of pants and two shirts.

Conspiracy theories aside

2009-03-25T18:29:00.000-07:00

"UFO's or not, SOMEthing seems to be going on worldwide. Other world governments appear to be, recently, more open to acknowledging an awareness and even releasing documentation of these anomalous events. Conspiracy theories aside, what IS going on?"
Trouble, Terra

Um, never?

2009-03-25T18:27:00.001-07:00

"When will the Obama administration be willing to admit that 9-11 tradegy was an inside job performed by our own United States Government? Also Thermite was proven to be involved, we know terrorists did not have access to that material."
Johanson, Washington State

Conspiracy?

2009-03-25T18:12:00.000-07:00

"CHEM TRAILS - sky pollution -- US gov planes - aerosol spraying program of white grid lines that become white haze - not from commercial jets! Barium and aluminium being sprayed -why? Affects solar panels, water. See YouTube 'Toxic Sky"-NBC-TV,LA."
Julie, Sonoma

It could go viral

2009-03-25T18:05:00.000-07:00

"IF SOME ONE WOULD HELP ME SET UP www.obamaspiggybank.org, OR DO IT FOR ME. IT WOULD GO VIRAL THRU YOUTUBE AND TWITTER. WE COULD PAY OFF 13 TRILLION DOLLARS OF DEBT AND HAVE A SURPLUS OF 10 TRILLION BEFORE NOV. 2009 2010 THE WORLD WILL DONATE"
freeman43, PORTLAND OREGON

Also, you have a dumb haircut

2009-03-25T18:02:00.000-07:00

"FUCK YOU and your fake "change". You're the EXACT SAME SHIT as the asswipe who just left office. Go ahead and try to artificially prop-up home prices, I don't give a shit because the next home I buy will be IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. ASSHOLE."
DoomedNation, United Socialist States of Amerika

Are you, huh?

2009-03-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

"Why is it taking so long to get the troops out of Iran, 30 days max is all it should take. it's simple, hey guys, pack up, we're leaving. Question, are you such a huge pussy that you can't get it done any faster than what you have proposed?"
DenverDavid, Denver, CO

Extreme drowning

2009-03-25T17:50:00.000-07:00

"Can I have a job? I have a B.S. in engineering physics and an M.S. in Physics. I am currently a 1L in law school. Author of two books. Have laptop, cell phone and sense of humor. Cannot swim, love Mountain Dew (tm or r thing). Thanks guy. ;P"
J.D., Deltona

I'm sorry, J.D., but we only have Slice and all government jobs involve swimming.

Abstinence only Alabama

2009-03-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

"Alabama recently lost a government contract to make condoms. The contract has gone to China. Who puts date rape drugs in our toys, and poison in our pet food. In today's suffering economy, why make any choices that will cost even 300 jobs?"
Stephen Long, Cold Spring, NY

Monkeys are made, not born

2009-03-25T17:41:00.000-07:00

"MR.President thank you for taking time to answer some questions.I would like to see the gas prices to freeze. They could stay at $1.50 and still make monkey. It is hard to plan,on a trip when the price changes daily,hourly. Thank you ,and good luck."
Anthony B, Des,Moines IA

Who Speaks For Wolf?

2009-03-25T17:26:00.000-07:00

"In the spirit of the book, "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss, why aren't we making natural gas, oil, and especially biodiesel, and undercutting our Latin American neighbors?"
GabeTaijeron, Hampton, VA

Admittedly, it's been a while since I read 'The Lorax,' but I don't remember anything in there about undercutting Latin American biodiesel.

Who Screens These?

2009-03-25T17:23:00.000-07:00

"I work for the Army and order parts through the supply system. I got the $4.00 pipe adapter I ordered but the word CHINA is stamped on the adapter. Why can't the USA reopen the factories that used to make products that say "Made in the USA"?"
Gene S., Anchorage Alaska

Four bucks for a pipe adapter? Just unscrew a faucet.

MY BRAIN HURTS

2009-03-25T16:59:00.000-07:00

"WHEN I WAS DISCHARGED IN 89 ANOTHER MARINE WAS GIVEN FULL RETIREMENT FOR HAVING A FOOT OF BOWL REMOVED HE GOT A JOB IN THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY I COULD HARDLY WALK ONLY GOT 10% AND THE VA SAYS MY INJURIES AREN'T SERVICE RELATED,"
lilreddakota, Eugene,Oregon

Can ya ask her? Can ya?

2009-03-25T16:58:00.001-07:00

"I am endlessly proud of our veterans. Is Michelle? Is she proud of America today?"
PatRiot, Boylston, MA

Lovelock

2009-03-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

"Do you Go for Gaia?"
Bill, Cornwall UK

Dude, I'm married.

Yes, and?

2009-03-25T16:52:00.000-07:00

"Isn't it ture that Military presonnel work for the UNITED STATED OF AMERICA."
debbie, houma

Draft hobbyhorses

2009-03-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

"You've mentioned concern about gender discrimination. Are you comfortable with keeping a male only draft registration that obligates families with sons to risk being used as slaves to keep other families daughters up on their pedestals?"
Elscotto, Florida