In response to those who claim he has not achieved much during his nine months in office, President Barack Obama defended himself on Thursday, stating that he is just getting started. Critics from both liberal and conservative perspectives have voiced their dissatisfaction with Obama's actions, with some accusing him of being slow to make decisions, such as sending additional troops to Afghanistan. A recent comedy skit on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" highlighted this criticism, with an actor portraying Obama joking that he has accomplished nothing so far. Critics have been vocal about the lack of significant progress in Obama's first year as president, especially following his controversial Nobel Peace Prize win. Despite facing challenges, Obama remains optimistic about his administration's achievements in improving the economy and healthcare system. He acknowledged the difficulty of his job and dismissed unrealistic expectations from some reporters. He asked why everyone had not done it yet, pointing out that nine months had passed since he mentioned it. He acknowledged that he never claimed it would be easy and reminded the crowd of what he had said during the campaign. I mentioned that change is difficult, and significant change is even more challenging. Obama criticized Republicans for opposing Democratic healthcare proposals, accusing them of hindering progress. He stated that he is determined to continue making changes, despite facing criticism. The town-hall meeting highlighted the political divide in America, with some attendees booing when Democratic Obama introduced Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. However, Obama praised Jindal as a dedicated politician. At the end of the event, a young boy named Terence Scott asked Obama why people hated him, to which Obama responded by pointing out that he was elected president and received many votes. Obama mentioned that recently, it appears that people are constantly getting angry while watching TV. He attributed this to political tensions and Americans' worries about job security and healthcare. Obama acknowledged that when times are difficult, some blame will fall on him as part of his job, but he considers himself to be resilient.