Obama's 100 days in Office !

US President Barack Obama completes 100 eventful days in the oval office and while many say they are happy with his performance, some critics say his ways are arrogant and dangerous.

Between the slip-ups of January 20 and now, Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America has come a long way or so say the experts.

Allan Lichtman, Presidential Historian said, "It's been one of the most active and productive first hundred days in the history of the country. It is an extraordinary record of getting things done. You can judge his policies according to your values, but I don't think you can really make the argument any longer that he's not prepared for the job."

Well, with an economic crisis that is considered even bigger than the great depression of the 30's and political and human conflicts, Obama's tasks on hand were nothing short of a challenge. In the 100 days in office the President has announced a $787 billion stimulus package to rescue banks and automakers and $275 billion plan to halt home foreclosures. Also, he ordered closure of the Guantanamo Bay prison and revised US interrogation policies for terror suspects. Not only this, he also announced plans to end the combat mission in Iraq by 2010.

"Now is the time to act boldly and wisely, to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity," he said.

However, it's this same confidence that is considered arrogant and dangerous by some critics.

Gene Healy, Vice-President of CATO Institute, said, "I think it's dangerous when Barack Obama claims and embraces the idea that the president gets to act like a Roman dictator for economic affairs, restructuring the commanding heights of the economy."

Meanwhile, Obama is still a favourite amongst his fans and the US citizens, but whether he will continue to stay high on the popularity charts will depend on his actions and every step that this first-term Senator from Illinois takes will be seen with a critical eye.