Does Obama make the future brighter for your business and the world?

Now that the new president elect is making himself comfortable in the White House, we would like to know how small business owners feel about the future under his leadership?

Will your business flourish under him or get hurt by new taxes? Will he end up making a positive impact on the nation and the world?

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Permalink Reply by Lori Denny on November 17, 2008 at 4:16pm: Wow David, I have seen several e-mails with this content and all were from different people! Are you the originator or just another copy cat?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Meyer on November 17, 2008 at 4:46pm: I'm hearing a lot of fear-based answers to this question. Obama has much to offer this country, and to the world. What about world peace? Did anyone mention environmental issues? Our country will be far better off with President-elect Obama than his running mates.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ray Thomas on November 17, 2008 at 5:07pm: I agree with Ms. Hunt...

Our president cannot and will not make the difference in your life or business.
It's up to you what happens over the next (4) years.

There's an unlimited amount of money and profits available to you...
if you have fresh ideas and approaches. Which is what Obama represents.

Something different. The status quo had their chance for years to display
and use their "experience and expertise", and look at the current state of our country!

It's a mess!

I'll pay more taxes with Obama, but so be it...
I'm creative enough to replace that money easily. This is America!

If you understand "the game" taxes should be the least of your concerns.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ray Thomas on November 17, 2008 at 5:27pm: The only businesses that will suffer are "stagnate" businesses.
Will things change? Surely!

If you sit on your rear end expecting things to work the way they always have...
Yes. You are going to suffer. If you can't adapt, you face certain extinction - as it is in Nature.

Only the strong will survive. And I think that's the way it should be!

You'll need new ideas, new products, new approaches to your marketing.
If you're not willing or able to do those things...

It's going to be a rough ride - no matter who the president is.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Linda Wyatt on November 17, 2008 at 5:26pm: No. Of course this hurts business and especially small business. He is already
hurting the country. It is really sad.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack Rubin on November 17, 2008 at 5:39pm: I personally think Obama is a fraud. He is a very goo speaker and he has said the right words to attract people to his corner. If the times were any different, he would never had won the position he now holds. If the real people would only look at what he is attempting to do, they would ask to void their vote in his favor. We are ALL going to regret this decision in the short run. His back ground is so full of lies and misconception. Where are we ( The U.S. government) going to get ALL this money to support his programs. We the taxpayer will have to provide the money. I don't know about you, but I have already run out of money. You can't get blood out of a turnip. ALL those illegal aliens who haven't paid a dime into our system, are going to benefit greater that I ever will. And that really upsets me, to no end. I believe in helping my neighbor only if he picks up his share. We are ALL in for a rude awakening.
Besides all that, Obama is still a Muslim and doesn't even acknowledge his support of OUR Constitution. God help us ALL. And worst of ALL. he isn't even a citizen of the United States Of America. So, how in the heck can he be our next President? Beats the heck out of me.

Have you read his wife's thesis from college. Do your homework and you will really be surprised. She is against whites and will do anything within her power to help the blacks.

Jack Rubin
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Permalink Reply by Ray Thomas on November 17, 2008 at 6:20pm: Jack...

If everything you said was true... (even though it's not)

You have to admit - the guy is GOOD! (smile)
You and I could learn a few moves from him.
The guy knows how to raise money, rally people of all races and kick ass!

Don't be a "Player Hater". Your guys screwed up!

You've had control of this country for centuries, you got old,
weak and didn't keep on top of your game. It's over!

You and your kind are fast becoming the "new" minority.
Not because of your numbers, but because of your mentality.

Keep this in mind though - he's not in office yet.
The mess you're in now - was created by "your guys".

If "this" is the result of the leadership of "your guys"...
You should seriously consider switching sides!

Let's assume ALL of our Leaders are corrupt crooks...
At least have sense enough to team up with a winner!
The man came up from nothing - and took over your country!

THAT in itself shows that the man has tremendous skills
and deserves respect! Even from you. Real men understand this.

It's done dude! The script got flipped.
Get with the program, clean up that funky attitude or suffer even more.

"You ain't seen nothin yet" (smile)
There's more where he came from - we got a million of em'.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Linda Wyatt on November 17, 2008 at 6:47pm: Oh my gawd. His "kind" what does that mean? Old? I see you have gray hair. I say you are old when you start downing people and calling other people old--wait let me get you that diaper grandpa! Age is a number and sometimes comes with EXPERIENCE!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ray Thomas on November 17, 2008 at 7:22pm: My Dear Linda,
Do you understand the concept of a "metaphor"?

I'm speaking of a Mentality. Ignorance is OLD and OUTDATED!

Jack was downing Mr. Obama with ignorance and lies?
I spoke to it. Jack knows he's out of order.

It's within his right to resent or even hate the man, but don't tell lies to
attempt to justify your position! That is so weak!

His "kind" again refers to his "mentality". You are on some other trip.

It's funny to me how you are so "shocked" by my post.
Yet totally ignored Jacks.

Especially since I wasn't even talking to you! (smile)
Are you two related? I think Jack can and will stand up for himself.

At least I hope so.

He knew he was wrong when he typed that crap. You do too.
But you'll never admit it. And THAT is exactly why Obama was able to win.

People in general are tired of racists and liars,
and I'm NOT calling anyone here those things.

But if the shoe fits...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Frank Tocco on November 17, 2008 at 5:42pm: Lessons From The Most Successful Social Media Campaign To Date

One of the most successful social media projects to date is the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. Using social media to create an online presence that captured over 1 million email addresses in less than 18 months and helped to raise over $250 Million in donations.

Look beyond the politics and let’s see how we can apply lessons learned from this campaign to promote, expand and grow our business online. This is a fantastic case study to learn how to leverage the power of social media and the multimedia to propel a message and engage a market to respond.

Let’s go now to a video interview with with Jascha Franklin-Hodge, co-founder and chief tech officer for Blue State Digital, who actually did the work for the Obama campaign. They created the websites that captured all those emails.

To discover the rest of the story click here...
http://shop4dreams.blogspot.com/2008/10/lessons-from-most-successfu...

Frank Tocco--MLM Mentoring; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by DennisBrown 50thbday-anniv Tribute on November 17, 2008 at 5:55pm: We think hes so keyed in to the younger generations, technology hes listening to us on many sites im on his pg I dont feel any connection like this to past presidents that they heard our calls emails letterswaste oftime to write a senator i see how that cant even find me a ticket to ignaguration barely email the wrong links tome that dont have tix this is redtape washington still has homeless in neworleans with empty trailers in a lot people in tents still yr later How disgusting humilating for mankind humans treat humans like they dont matter in some parts of United states .wakeup America Bush should go to jail and quatanamo bay hes aterrorist lives on fear to be pres. cant talk to neighbors justbe a bully i feel the war could stop with Obama. hope goes along way prop 8 is another riot i suspect needs his attention.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tammie Manis on November 17, 2008 at 6:09pm: Hello all. I was actually debating whether I was going to reply to this very topic, mainly because of the "debate". However I choose to reply because I would like my voice to be heard concerning this matter.

I personally (and pretty clear America also), have no problem with Obama being president. And yes I do believe with all my heart and soul..that things will change. However (not all of them) most of the things that "change", are things that have been needed for a very long time. And change is the one true constant in our lives.

What really , really bothers me is: ALL THE HATE! I thought we would be further away from the "n" words, among others by now. I will give you a couple of real quick examples, but if you read the negative posts I am certain you can see more.

My mother, of all people..keeps saying "You people will see"
And my son..claims that Obama is the Anti-Christ

I see, hear and read alot of FEAR coming through..and I gotta say that this is no time to be afraid of ..because now is a time to focus on what you want your world to look like. And love really is all there is ..in the entire universe.

Plus..he's (Obama) hasn't even taken office yet..let's wait until after that time, and comment then.

Thanks,

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