Obama wanted the entire Federal govt to be a hammer and the American people to be nails
Yes, 0bama also said that he would punish his enemies and reward his friends. His enemies were those with capability and who had productive jobs. His friends were those who did not work or government employees.
Look at how 0bamaxare was set up. For low or no income people the insurance premiums were subsidized and the huge deductibles were subsidized so they got basically free health care. Those who had jobs had health insurance premium double and deductibles increase by 10-20 times. 0kept his promise.