The first 100 days.

Today marks the first 100 days of presidency for Barrack Obama. The tradition of the "first 100 days" dates back to FDR and the "New Deal." Time Magazine earlier this year labeled the new administration's agenda as the "New, New Deal." A fitting title for another very progressive president.

Although, I think it is still a little to early to gauge how President Obama along with his policies will effect the nation--in the long run--I do feel that these first 100 days has shown us how he will govern. 

In celebration of his 100 days I figured I would point out a few things I agree with the president on, and a few I don't. Forgive me if the list isn't equal in line items.

Let's start this off on a positive note.

Things I agree with:

1. The decision to allow the Navy Seals to open fire on Somali pirates in order to save a fellow American. It was nice to see that we still have somewhat of a backbone, that when push comes to shove our Commander-in-Chief has the ability to muster up some courage.

2. A slower, less expedient withdrawal from Iraq. I figured it wouldn't be as easy as the phony promise of a 15 month withdrawal. As a veteran, I laughed every time I heard this on the campaign trail. 

3. The new Portuguese Water Dog. Great dog, hypo-allergenic(as close to it as you can get), and cute. 

Things I disagree with:

1. The massive amounts of spending. For a nominee who campaigned on spending cuts, no pork, and lower taxes, he has managed to spend more than any other president, and has done it in record time. His $3.6 trillion dollar budget was just approved (don't worry, they cut 100 million out), on top of the massive stimulus bill approved earlier in the year. In order to pay off the interest, yes just interest not principle, every American age 20 and younger will have to contribute more than $100 thousand dollars through the course of their lives. Thanks!

2. Getting involved with private businesses such as GM, and Freddie. Now the government is the chief stockholder in private corporations. We are a free market economy based on capitalist principles. Bad companies, that cannot manage their business should be allowed to fail.

3. His inability to function properly and eloquently without a Teleprompter. Um, uh, Enough said.

He has not convinced me that he can be a strong leader, and take this country in the direction it needs to go in order to secure long-term prosperity. Then again we are only at day 100!