Obama's 8 Month Report Card

As a teacher, I have to give grades. Since I work with students who are severely disabled and who have no clue about the difference between an A and a F, it really doesn't matter. However, I feel I need to give President Obama a 8 month grade. Why? I don't know and it really doesn't make big difference. But hey, if the pundits on TV can make asses of themselves, why can't I?
On the economy: So far, the economy, it hasn't tanked completely. Prices are relatively stable and gas prices are reasonable. Those are good, but for the 16% of Americans who don't have jobs, that doesn't mean squat. This now Obama's economy and it really isn't getting any better despite what a few economists say.
Grade: D+
War On Terror: Obama hasn't screwed up Iraq. Afghanistan is in trouble and it may cause problems in the next 6 months, especially during the cold months. The Taliban are notorious fighters and they will fight forever. It will be up to Obama to see if he is a fighter or a quitter.
Grade: At this time C+
International Relations: He has thoroughly pissed off much of Europe. He gave some awfully weird presents. He pissed off Eastern Europeans with the missile defense shield. He has made good friends with Putin, Chavez, Castro and others on the left.
Grade D-
Domestic Policy: TARP, which was a gift, Cash for Clunkers, which was a failure because of the bureaucrat nightmare, take over of the auto and bank industry, health care reform in which he has not offered a bill but is depending on Congress to do his dirty work and his constant giving interviews (well over 140) and no one is listening, all have been failures.
Grade: F
Miscellaneous items: His public relations has been a nightmare (fly-by Statue of Liberty to name 1)he is polarizing the nation (like GWB), weird dinner dates with Michelle and the stupid dog picking are all failures. He has kept his base but lost many independents, he is still considered a God by a lot of people, especially those wear his face on t-shirts or other types of clothes. He has thrown people under the bus who needed to be thrown under the bus.
Grade C-
Overall grade: When you consider the most important thing is the economy and people afraid of the health care issue, Obama has been a failure. For those 84% who have full time jobs and then some, the economy is sound. But most people are scared of Obama and the health care issue and also afraid of the take over of private industry. The other stuff is small potatoes.
Overall Grade D+
That is actually a better grade I would have given to him if I had listen to pundits on the right and the left. Obama does have potential. He has potential to do this country grave harm or he can bring this country around. The biggest factor will be economy. As Bill Clinton says, "it's the economy, stupid."