So this might turn into a really bad economy.
Economy is already really bad. This bill, and bills like it will have a negligible effect on overall US GDP. This is more about keeping the internet open, anonymous, and not crappy.
complaining about Obama - Obama seems like a great president
He is an improvement from the last president when considering character and personality. A lot of hate for Obama is misplaced and the majority don't hate him. However, most are disappointed by the waste in potential. He has tried too hard to negotiate with people who do not want to negotiate and hasn't just put his foot up their asses and gotten shit done. Getting out of our problems wasn't going to be easy and the people who thought he would save the day in 4 years are fucking twats. So far it has been rough to say the least, but at least he hasn't completely fucked things up like the last one, we'll see what happens.
what actually goes on in the US
My incomplete observation and analysis that is not necessarily the complete picture
In theory, the United States government draws its power from the people voting. The undeclared, but accepted, economic system is a mix of capitalism (capitalism meaning using capital as a means of production, so technically communists are also capitalists) and socialism. Specifically free market with social programs. However a majority are proud, maybe even blindly proud of labeling this country as strongly free market. In theory, the free market is touted as opportunity, the people who work hard will enjoy the fruits of their labor, people vote with their wallets, and high quality products come out on top, etc. This has definitely happened. A pessimistic view of our economic culture would be "make money". Specifically, in whatever way you can, subvert regulation, if you can't do that use assets to convince people in the right places (legislature) to change regulation, buy out people, buy out companies,
you are not obligated to follow moral standards. People with wealth can use wealth to attain even more wealth.
And the number one thing that is going on in the United States is money talks. It is what makes the world go round here, in science, industry, and politics. Washington D.C. is crawling with unelected lobbyists that use wealth to apply their influence. Corporation and people can use wealth to influence a system that was supposed to be by the people for the people (all people, not just the wealthy ones). In the process the supposed voice of the people wanes. This is the root of most problems here.
Is it this cut and dry? No. A large portion of the population is ignorant. Easily swayed by the empty promises of political candidates, easily convinced by the empty banter of many media outlets. They refuse or are unable to do their own research to see through the bullshit. They bicker about mediocre issues and ignore more important ones. A huge portion (if not all) of the problems here come from the people.
Choosing the lesser of evils is preferred.