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Fiscal cliff, immigration, gun control: Obama faces tough decisions in second term

Globe and Mail -- President Barack Obama approaches his second term confronting tough and shifting challenges that will play big roles in shaping the rest of his presidency and his eventual place in U.S. history.
In the coming months, Mr. Obama will have to decide where to be ambitious, where to be cautious, and where to buy time.Some of the big issues awaiting the president’s decisions are familiar, long-simmering problems. They include immigration and the need for a tenable balance between taxes, spending and borrowing.
Another issue, gun control, jumped to the national agenda’s top tier this month following the massacre of small children and teachers in a Connecticut school. And the issue of climate change remains unresolved.

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:42:42 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse moms: thank you for posting. Regardless of the rudeness of others, there are some here who do appreciate you posting.
momsno1_taxi Champion Author Toronto Posts:35,724 Points:1,271,540 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 4:31:13 PM Ignore momsno1_taxi Report Abuse Even if some of you feel it is off topic, we are still at liberty to post relevant topics on Gas Buddy and I feel this is relevant to all. Whether you are man or woman this is a great news article that I thought should be shared with my fellow Americans. This is a Canadian viewpoint. Enjoy and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all.
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:534,735 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 10:59:42 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse No matter what he decides, it's going to be tougher on us than him!
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,559 Points:559,310 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 9:49:26 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse Yeah, off topic. Although I agree with much of the sentiment toward our blamer in chief.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,555 Points:749,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 9:11:40 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse nothing to do with fuel prices.
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:8,728 Points:1,640,035 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 6:58:40 AM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse The street thug will do everything legal or illegal to get his whimpy way.
MrLefty0706 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,449 Points:352,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 1:42:17 AM Ignore MrLefty0706 Report Abuse I agree with KAR120CSII,this is the wrong forum for this article.
KAR120CSII Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,182 Points:621,695 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 1:28:16 AM Ignore KAR120CSII Report Abuse Please put this political article in the correct forum and let the folks rant over there. Thanks and a Happy New Years.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,762 Points:1,853,345 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 12:48:42 AM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Tough decisions? Yeah.. right. Obama couldn't care less about these next 4 years, except to run up a deficit well over 22 trillion, get more sheeple reliant on food stamps and government, and finally remove our rights with more government takeover and regulations. You better hurry and buy a gun before he tramples on the 2nd amendment.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,754 Points:1,910,310 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:03:58 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Best decision he could make is to RESIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMMEDIATELY.
treeguy Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:267 Points:654,865 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 9:42:21 PM Ignore treeguy Report Abuse This article STILL hasn't been relocated to the proper forum?
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,986 Points:793,235 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 9:21:22 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Ok. Not really gas prices
MrLefty0706 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,449 Points:352,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 5:16:18 PM Ignore MrLefty0706 Report Abuse If only the house and Senate could due their jobs and do what is best for America. The president gets too much blame and not enough credit.
rjhaugh Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:9,061 Points:2,002,045 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:47:04 PM Ignore rjhaugh Report Abuse Kiss4afrog said - "It's hard to get anything done when you have supposed representatives of the people who will not come together to do the right thing." This goes for both Republicans and Democrats.
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,229 Points:1,354,685 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:58:03 PM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse Obama wanted the job and said he representated a change for the better - still haven't found anything better since he first took office 4 years ago. Suspect that the job he does in the upcoming four years will be another letdown and a vacuuming out of my wallet.
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:610,325 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:42:33 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse And this has what to do with any relevancy at GasBuddy? And what the heck have you been smoking, highdesertman. The "clear majority" of American voters is anything but. You, like Obama, fail to understand that the country is meant to be governed for ALL the people; instead, you look at a slim re-election victory (no different than Bush's re-election in 2004) as some sort of mandate to squelch debate and crush any and all opposition. Get a life!
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,331 Points:1,752,505 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:18:50 PM Ignore cssco Report Abuse Gee, this is the third fairy tale posted today. Must be Christmas.
teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,478 Points:502,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:02:27 PM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse Has the man accomplished anything that he promised to do when he first ran for President? What has happened to gas prices since he took office? According to a September 2012 article http://cnsnews.com/news/article/gasoline-prices-more-double-under-obama-184-385 "The average gasoline price is calculated by the Energy Information Agency, and shows that over the past 43 months of President Obama’s term retail gasoline prices have more than doubled, rising from an average of $1.84 per gallon to $3.85 per gallon." According to Wikipedia, Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_inauguration_of_Barack_Obama We double-checked gas prices. According to the Excel spreadsheet (full history) linked from http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/ on the spreadsheet tabbed "Data 3: Regular All Areas All Formulations", the price of gas in dollars per gallon on January 19, 2009 was $1.847. On September 10, 2012, four days before that article was written, the price of gas was $3.847 (rounded to $3.85). Of course, the average price per gallon has come down a bit since, but as of December 24, 2012, the price was still $3.257 per gallon -- not quite twice, but still a significant increase. Some say that the factors in the rise of gas prices are not Obama's alone and they are correct. Study the costs for yourself using the links above.
highdesertman Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,484 Points:1,718,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:00:13 PM Ignore highdesertman Report Abuse It's comforting to know that all the Obama-bashing commenters on here are still a minority in this country and that the clear majority of American voters are still capable of applying thought, reason, and common sense when they enter the voting booth.
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,809 Points:1,304,975 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:59:51 PM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Interesting to note the Republicans and "W" are still getting blamed for everything bad even after they have been gone for four years. No one seems to remember the financial and auto bail out were in the works before the election in '08. They did make plenty of mistakes and they sure paid for it last November. Even the new world order was first prominently mentioned under the administration of George "H.W.". Since then it has just been progressing like most progressives envisioned, through "H.W." Bill, "W" and now our present president. Just sayin the difference is not as much as some would like.
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,517 Points:537,750 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:58:57 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse There are plenty of problems to be solved but gun control is not one of them.
kymechanic All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:905 Points:574,090 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:57:02 PM Ignore kymechanic Report Abuse Looks like we have some dumbacrats still trying to blame it on the Republicans.
nerde Champion Author Florida Posts:6,425 Points:1,315,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:55:47 PM Ignore nerde Report Abuse Obama doesn't want to make tough decisions
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,366 Points:1,930,980 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:55:39 PM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse people should not post their political ideas on this web site. the election is over people, get used to it.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,342 Points:162,925 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:54:48 PM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse Just make the rich pay more taxes - do the rich really think their money will be worth anything after the whole country goes bankrupt?
Piper0072 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:906 Points:382,155 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:53:57 PM Ignore Piper0072 Report Abuse @Cuckamonga - this is round 2 of the destruction of America tour.
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,670 Points:1,196,910 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:56 PM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Cliff, border, barrel?
Piper0072 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:906 Points:382,155 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:40 PM Ignore Piper0072 Report Abuse Obama never would have won if it weren't for the masses afraid of losing their "Obama Phone" and other hand outs. It truly was a vote of the "takers vs. the makers".
mageetp Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,215 Points:627,685 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:21 PM Ignore mageetp Report Abuse This political stuff does not belong on this forum.
garyr86 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,998 Points:604,665 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:14 PM Ignore garyr86 Report Abuse MOst of the time bad guys shoot themelves when they they are confronted by armed people. When they are not confronted by armed police etc. they keep shooting. Gun control should be a steady aim when you shoot at the idiots that are killing innocent people. The psychologist and the school principal would be alive today if they had weapons or someone in the vicinity would have had a gun. Taking guns off the street only takes it away from the law abiding person. Criminals do not turn in their guns because of a law. We are not going to export immigrants because they vote Democratic. We wont really stop spending because that is how we buy votes. Promise them anything and tell them the next guy will pay.
Samo1961 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,900 Points:621,650 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:07 PM Ignore Samo1961 Report Abuse I don't expect it will be any different than the first term.
muquee Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,436 Points:523,320 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:52:06 PM Ignore muquee Report Abuse You Nobama lovers have your head in the sand.
trekmanKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,105 Points:360,185 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:51:55 PM Ignore trekmanKY Report Abuse Ohkay!
cucamongacurtis Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,044 Points:221,085 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:51:47 PM Ignore cucamongacurtis Report Abuse Round 2 of President Obama's on the job training.
mahkokhan All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:652 Points:108,895 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:51:45 PM Ignore mahkokhan Report Abuse in england and europe in general, the public has very limited access to guns, so only criminals, peace officers, farmers, etc have access. this highly regulated environment sees far less mayhem through gun use than elsewher, namely the united states of america!
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,184 Points:1,618,140 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:51:28 PM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse One more week and we fall into the Congressional Mightmare.
atdinut Champion Author California Posts:1,608 Points:353,985 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:50:31 PM Ignore atdinut Report Abuse Any President would have hhad to deal with these issues. Can you imgine how deep in debit this country would be if the Republican Party had the Presidency?
WRX1 Champion Author Providence Posts:9,885 Points:1,252,085 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:50:07 PM Ignore WRX1 Report Abuse I second the sentiment in wavery's post. Obama won and so far has proved that to be a good thing. Unless you're rich, of course.
sawdust1825 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:847 Points:437,630 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:50:06 PM Ignore sawdust1825 Report Abuse He will still blame Bush for all that's wrong.
kiss4afrog Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:421 Points:173,960 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:49:40 PM Ignore kiss4afrog Report Abuse It's hard to get anything done when you have supposed representatives of the people who will not come together to do the right thing.
NanookAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:7,259 Points:1,441,990 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:47:58 PM Ignore NanookAK Report Abuse The country faced tough decisions and still it elected him. We will suffer the consequences.
wavery Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:453 Points:260,275 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:47:03 PM Ignore wavery Report Abuse Evidently it IS what the voters wanted, since he won the election. It's funny to me how many people who aren't 'rich' are so worried about the people that are.
Bobmilan Champion Author Louisville Posts:1,200 Points:476,325 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:46:43 PM Ignore Bobmilan Report Abuse How much liberty can we give up? Obama will take till we become Greece.
skysteve1 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,147 Points:377,210 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:46:35 PM Ignore skysteve1 Report Abuse Are we going over the cliff
THEDodgeman Champion Author Denver Posts:8,002 Points:1,948,490 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:44:51 PM Ignore THEDodgeman Report Abuse Repuclicans are going to suffer HARD come election day
Lilybird1212 Veteran Author Idaho Posts:397 Points:69,140 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:44:06 PM Ignore Lilybird1212 Report Abuse Blessings to all.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,676 Points:1,585,440 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:42:10 PM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Instead he digs his feet in on taxing the rich, just like he dug his feet in on Obamacare during his first term. More of the same - just what the voters wanted. What a joke.
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:6,158 Points:1,276,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:42:05 PM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse Yes he does.
Kato51 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,270 Points:2,165,740 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:41:50 PM Ignore Kato51 Report Abuse He better start listening to the people on these issues.
F81M Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,504 Points:788,110 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:41:15 PM Ignore F81M Report Abuse His place in history should be as president of the Liars Club!!