Politics aside, do you think the Obamas have been good role models for America these past 8 years? Why or why not? They seem like a close family, going on vacations together, etc.

My mom always told me that if I have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.

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I think he came to office at a tough time. In general I believe him to be a good president for the American people. I have heard people talking about how bad he was but lets face it I have seen a number of US presidents and I remember the same thing about all of them. When Bush the father left the office, when Clinton left the office, when Bush the son left the office, and now wheb Obama is leaving the same is going on. I think time will prove that he wasn't that bad after all.

However, I think he made life very difficult for us Iranians. He might keep saying the sanctions he forced upon us only put the government under pressure and did not impact the people, but he is lying. I am living in Iran and I can say Obama destroyed lots of families in Iran. He was the reason for the death of lots of people in Iran who did not have access to necessary medicine because of his cruel sanctions. As an Iranian I really hate him for ruining my youth, but in general I believe he was a good president for the people of America.

All I've seen him do is make speeches about everything but never does anything. ISIS ? Big speech, no action, Syria ? Big speech no action. Then goes on vacation. Not a bad President but not one to take any action either. So, the terrorist acts will continue and Putin will keep biting up chunks of the old U.S.S.R. Knowing that we won't back NATO countries. Made us pretty much a laughing stock of the world. Great job ! NOT !

Absolutely Positively Yes. Absolutely Positively Yes and given the numerous obstacles, criticism, hate and a non cooperative Congress, House and a foolish speaker. Omg the Obama Administration has performed a tremendous jobs for Americans and America.

Affordable Health Care Act. The only President in history to do so. It has helped tens of millions to have quality healthcare and millions to visit a doctor. Some for the first time in years or their lives. Good job Mr. Obama and staff.

He commuted hundreds of non violent first-time minor drug offenders, most serving life sentences?. 

He open the "Door" back to Cuba, which has been closed for over 50 years.

He kept working when The Republicans(?) deliberately shut-down our Government for 2 weeks, causing millions of families to not get paid.

He and his family were entitled to their vacations, just as the other 43 former presidents and their families enjoyed their vacations.

President Mr. Barack Obama, Job well done. Thank you