I thank Obama because ... at least he is TRYING to do something with no help at all from congress! What do you want from this man? He is doing more than any other president I remember given all the problems that were dumped on his sholders. He is warm caring and personable. He has raised our position in the world with his demeanor and respect. I think some people just cannot accept a black president and they will do anything and everything to see him fail regardless of what failure will do to the country. By the way I am white and this man has my complete respect and admiration. He is fighting rednecks and wealthy self serving republicans who have done nothing at all.