How do you know when an extraordinarily liberal politician is failing badly?
When extraordinarily liberal journalists like Newsweek's Howard Fineman not only notice, but are willing to write about it AND get their critiques published.
Adding insult to injury, in Fineman's most recent column, he expressed concern that "[u]nless Obama learns to rely less on charm, rhetoric, and good intentions and more on picking his spots and winning in political combat, he's not going to be reelected."
Ouch. But there was much more in Fineman's, "The Limits of Charisma: Mr. President, Please Stay Off TV":
Despite his many words and television appearances, our elegant and eloquent president remains more an emblem of change than an agent of it. He's a man with an endless, worthy to-do list—health care, climate change, bank reform, global capital regulation, AfPak, the Middle East, you name it—but, as yet, no boxes checked "done." This is a problem that style will not fix. Unless Obama learns to rely less on charm, rhetoric, and good intentions and more on picking his spots and winning in political combat, he's not going to be reelected, let alone enshrined in South Dakota.
The president's problem isn't that he is too visible; it's the lack of content in what he says when he keeps showing up on the tube. Obama can seem a mite too impressed with his own aura, as if his presence on the stage is the Answer. There is, at times, a self-referential (even self-reverential) tone in his big speeches. They are heavily salted with the words "I" and "my." (He used the former 11 times in the first few paragraphs of his address to the U.N. last week.) Obama is a historic figure, but that is the beginning, not the end, of the story.
There is only so much political mileage that can still be had by his reminding the world that he is not George W. Bush. It was the winning theme of the 2008 campaign, but that race ended nearly a year ago. The ex-president is now more ex than ever, yet the current president, who vowed to look forward, is still reaching back to Bush as bogeyman.
Amazing.
To be sure, losing Howard Fineman is not anywhere near as serious for Obama as losing Walter Cronkite was for Lyndon Johnson.
However, with each passing week, more and more liberal journalists are realizing what those that didn't drink Obama's Kool Aid knew when he first threw his hat into the ring in 2007: this is a completely inexperienced politician with absolutely no track record of legislative success.
As Fineman noted, "Never much of a legislator (and not long a -senator), Obama underestimated the complexity of enacting a major "reform" bill."
Hey Howard: where were you when candidate Obama's detractors were pointing out his astounding lack of legislative accomplishments and just how green he was as a senator?
Oh, that's right -- you were aiding and abetting his White House run by not bothering to report such insignificant details.
Nice of you to tell your readers now almost eleven months AFTER Election Day; you and your editors should be so proud of your journalistic expertise.
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I,I, II
September 28, 2009 - 10:29 ET by QueenMumThis is the money quote in my book: "There is, at times, a self-referential (even self-reverential) tone in
his big speeches. They are heavily salted with the words "I" and "my."
Just further evidence of someone who doesn't understand his position under the U.S. Constitution. Arrogant fool.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
What an odd Monday so
September 28, 2009 - 10:54 ET by black47211What an odd Monday so far...is the world caught in some kind of Twilight Zone re-run? I never thought I'd see the day when a liberal journalist would critique the liberal King.
Is it possible this is where the worm turns, or is this just an anomaly, a moment of clarity perhaps? I hope it is not a one-time thing, but we have been burned before....
ps: Arrogant fool indeed. I can hear him say, "There is no 'I' in "team", but there is an 'M' and an 'E' and that spells "Me", so sit down and shut up, this is my show."
I thought Congress ran the Nation according to our needs, (not their whims and special interests), and the President was our Foreign Relations guy. Lately, (since I can remember), the position of President seems to have taken on a much bigger role than required.
An interesting point here you brought-up, QM: Just what is the job of the President, anyways? Thoughts?
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Just what is the job of the President, anyways?
September 28, 2009 - 12:09 ET by ReaverLet’s start with the basics, Article 2, section 2 of the Constitution. The president is the commander in chief of the armed forces and is empowered to negotiate treaties with the advice and consent of the senate.
I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me. - Hunter S. Thompson
Reaver, Yeah, I
September 28, 2009 - 13:19 ET by black47211Reaver,
Yeah, I decided it was time to really look at the Constitution and see for myself. I posted a Forum Topic on this, to include Article II, Sections 1-4.
I have been negligent in pursuing these truths and it's time to get back on track. In other words, sure I hate Obama's policies, but I hadn't taken the time to really compare his actions to what our Constitution says. My mistake in being so flippant.
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crimes against the people
September 28, 2009 - 13:51 ET by jon_torlinIt's one of the reasons why I've been saying that a lot of his actions, possibly all of them since his place of birth is still in question (I believe he's got a dual citizenship because of his father), are in violation of the Constitution. If anything, he IS a violation of the Constitution. And he wants to change it.
Given how much money has been spent on hiding his records, he can't be anything BUT a foreigner and even Khaddafi identified him as an African Kenyan, call The Nose a loon, but that's a very specific thing to call someone rather than African American.
If this sees the light of day in the US Court and he's thrown out of office, EVERYTHING Soetoro's signed and ordered should be rendered null and void and put Biden on a very short leash.
-Jon
QM I like your
September 28, 2009 - 10:59 ET by ww thumperQM I like your sig statement ;>) WW When you elect a communist for President... don't be surprised when Communisem breaks out!...
HEADLINE HEADACHES 4 DEMS
September 28, 2009 - 12:12 ET by reelman46HEADLINE
HEADACHES FOR DEMOCRATS
Iran conducts third round of missile tests…
‘Could reach Israel’…
Revolutionary Guards begin war games…
Venezuela exploring uranium deposits with Russia…
China to display upgraded missiles in parade…
India raises nuclear stakes; Can make high-yield weapons…
Modern history since Jimmah “Misery Index” Carter was elected tells
us loud and clear that the democrat party has two easily seen fatal
flaws…one is the economy…if you don’t know that you are in denial but
the other is actually as dangerous…its foreign policy.
(But then who ever pays attention to historical facts or patterns?)
The democrat nominees always pontificate about their policy to “word
charm and frown down” thug dictators and islamic hate states.
Its no coincidence so many global thugs have words of support for
democrat nominees. Look them up for yourself. Upon election the global
thugs have a huge party and start pushing America around. They know
history. They know the demo-socialists would rather cut our military
spending in half and buy votes expanding socialism with it. The pattern
never changes.
Here we go again, its J. Carter Obama, master pacifist pansy,
fiddling and apologizing weekly as the threats multiply.
Meanwhile, back in reality-land, the global kooks are ramping up the
dangers. No problem, Obama and Hillary will huff and puff the threats
away. Such is the approach of the modern liberal. They always trust the
untrustworthy. Reality is never an option.
The average voter has a persistent queasy feeling about the economy
but will have a foreign policy migraine by spring.
The democrat party sees no evil but us and believes all they do not
see. Do they read the same September headlines?
How does the demo-socialist party react?
Tea parties are domestic nazis or terrorists or mobs, the vast right
wing conspiracy baloney reappears as does those “do nothing demon”
Republicans. OBL is still a free man and islamic Americans are pushing
states and boards around while building islamic schools. You go figure.
How much blame-shifting, pandering, postponing and liberal rainbow
dust before the day of our horror?
Nuclear poker is not for the spineless. Perhaps Israel will save
themselves and postpone that day for America…perhaps.
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Reelman46
September 28, 2009 - 22:25 ET by ahusserI suspect that Israel will make a first strike against Iran at some point. Netanyahu (sp?) knows he has been thrown under the bus by the Obama neo-coms. Obama's and the dem's foreign policy of weakness has instantly destabilised the truculent neutrality world wide with special emphasis in the middle east. Armageddon could become a reality and I am not a religious man.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
QM that was my thought
September 28, 2009 - 13:51 ET by motherbeltQM that was my thought exactly...that is indeed the money quote!
I've said in many different places that Obama's main problem is that he believes his own press.
He really does think that all he has to do is appear and speak, and everyone will follow his lead.
Good for Fineman pointing out that the Emperor has no clothes. But it's a little late, Howard, and where the heck are the rest of your brethren???
When Obama Speaks, Americans Listen, motherbelt
September 28, 2009 - 15:00 ET by 007memoAgreeing with Fineman in order to support your premise is your deal with the devil. In actuallity, when Obama speaks, Americans listen, motherbelt.
Recent polling shows this to be true. In a WSJ/NBC Poll 63% of Americans thought they heard from the President about the right amount or not enough.
You clearly agree with the 34 percenters who have the opinion they see him too much, and also agree with the other "librul" pundits who pull their opinions from their nether regions, but facts remain facts.
You can argue that the majority's opinion is wrong, motherbelt, but you can't argue with the facts about what the majority of Americans think.
Also, check out the newest polling on Healthcare and see who's winning in the court of public opinion. The anti health care reformers are being trounced. The fact that Democratic and Republican politicians aren't supporting new legislation is completely contrary to the wishes of their constituents, including their Republican constituents. I wonder what millions of dollars in campaign contributions have to do with that fact?
Reality check
September 28, 2009 - 18:38 ET by UnsaneAlso, check out the newest polling on Healthcare and see who's winning in the court of public opinion. 41% in favor. Looks like to me 59% do NOT want to be babied like you do.
The fact that Democratic and Republican politicians aren't supporting new legislation is completely contrary to the wishes of their constituents, including their Republican constituents. Really? I realize you think that every American wants to follwo you in turning the United States of America from the world's #1 economy and superpower into a whiny,pathetic, coddling, babying European style Nanny State, but this isn't the case. If what you say is true, then you can explain why your God is having so much trouble with nationalizing 1/6th of the economy. He should be able to do that with NO problems. Who can stop this in Congress? I wonder what millions of dollars in campaign contributions have to do with that fact? Yet more of your extreme, total contempt for your fellow man, your elitism, your total snobbery. The reason why the government isn't becoming your personal babying nanny any time soon CAN'T be all those stupid peasants you SO BADLY want to put in their place. Of course not; it MUST be because of "millions of dollars" in campaign contributions.
Well, money, something that you as a hate-filled, extremely angry Statist/Socialist is completely obsessed with, cannot buy everything. Money can't buy championships in sports. Money cannot buy education, or else DC and NJ would churn out vast armies of Salks, Shakespeares, Baarnards and Mozarts every single spring instead of functional illiterates. Nor can money buy everything in politics. It helps; it isn't called the "mother's milk of politics" for nothing. But in the end, you better put forth agendas and ideas people agree with, and unfortunately for you, not everyone wants to be babied by the government. You can think it is stupid for the stupid peasants to think that all you want; I bet even now you are muttering "You idiots don't know what is good for you!" But the reality is, WE DON'T WANT IT.
If I can pay for my groceries on an as-I-need-them basis - and I need groceries every single day - I can pay for my doctor the same way.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
LEECH!
October 17, 2009 - 02:30 ET by R D Helm-Dave
QM--
September 28, 2009 - 16:56 ET by Kat Outta the BagI can recall at least two instances of him calling the White House "my house". That alone gives an example of his arrogance and lack of understanding how things really are.
Kat...so can I....glad you
September 28, 2009 - 17:02 ET by bigtimerKat...so can I....glad you brought this up...I saw red everytime I heard him phrase it that way myself.
He really doesn't understand it is NOT his House...
Arrogance indeed the Dear Leader has...he is going to land on his arse before all is said and done...bit time.
I'll be glad when 'HIS House' is repossessed by the American people.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I guess they were all
September 28, 2009 - 10:34 ET by FeynmanFanI guess they were all blinded by the light.*
*Thank you, Bruce Springsteen
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Accomplishments?
September 28, 2009 - 10:37 ET by ptsonMr. Obama made it from a back bench Illinois State Senator to President of the United States with NO obvious accomplishments, so why change now. He has "a gift" as he called it, to read a speach well but NO experience and NO "gift" for actually doing anything. The stimulus plan was written by Pelosi and there is no Obama health care reform plan. ALL of those are in Congress. His only ACCOMPLISHMENT IS VOTING "PRESENT." He has just done so again regarding the Afgan war and Iranian Nukes. That is good enough for an Illinois state senator but not for a President.
HEY!!!
September 28, 2009 - 11:33 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonHe voted PRESENT on every important issue he has been presented with.
What more can you ask of a fool of a figurehead?
http://gjresult.com
I think we may have
September 28, 2009 - 11:41 ET by vrwc13I think we may have misinterpreted his "present" vote. We have assumed it meant "here" while maybe he was meaning "gift" as in him!
v
...an error was made in 2008 ...it may be time to re-gift! Maybe Kenya looking for a new president?
Kinda makes you wonder which
September 28, 2009 - 12:08 ET by celatorKinda makes you wonder which person, group, special interest pushed and carried this loser all the way to the WH, doesn't it?
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
which person/group/special interest pushed & carried this loser
September 28, 2009 - 13:04 ET by vrwc13Perhaps these nice folks and/or him?
v
...an error was made in 2008
vrwc.. Yep. the CPUSA
September 28, 2009 - 13:10 ET by celatorvrwc.. Yep. the CPUSA website praised Obama all the way through the campaign. Goes all the way back to Frank Marshall Davis in Hawaii, no doubt.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Howie! Dude!
September 28, 2009 - 10:45 ET by StarAZHowie got a pair someplace--this is scaring me a little. If Howie finally sees this...we must be pretty far over into Wuss Land. Maybe that hangdog guy...Axelrod...can 'splain it all to us again.
The love story
September 28, 2009 - 10:54 ET by 10ksnookerOba-Mao loves Oba-Mao. Especially if it's "as seen on TV", because that must mean it's true. Don't be the last on your block to figure that out.
"it's the lack of content in what he says"
September 28, 2009 - 11:00 ET by sarainitalyGee, really? NO sh*t Fineman.
"However, with each passing week, more and more liberal journalists are realizing what those that didn't drink Obama's Kool Aid knew when he first threw his hat into the ring in 2007: this is a completely inexperienced politician with absolutely no track record of legislative success."
Doesn't it just tick you off?? I feel like these jerks just need to shut the hell up and deal with it. They buried their heads in the sand, and sold this guy to America. NOW they are disappointed? Tough! (Although, I enjoy reading about their new revelations and disappointment....)
It just makes me laugh because they were so frigging stupid two years ago, why the hell do we care what they whine about now?
Obama is the exact same empty suit he was during the primary, during the debates, and during two years of his lofty but meaningless speeches. They were dumb enough to fall for it....
lying on your resume
September 28, 2009 - 11:02 ET by sarainitalyThis is exactly why I was never one of those people who lied on their resume or faked my abilities/accomplishments. I didn't want to end up in a postition I was vastly unqualified for. I worked with plenty of people who did that, and they were nightmares.
Obama did it, and now he doesn't know what to do...except got on Letterman. It's going to be a long 4 years.
well, sara, they did lead
September 28, 2009 - 13:55 ET by motherbeltwell, sara, they did lead him to believe that experience was overrated; that all he needed was pretty words and a bucket load of charisma, and all would be fine!
Now they are finding out that "fixing our souls" as his wife called it, just ain't gonna get it done.
As the old Irish nun used to say: Well, that won't be buying any potatoes!
My Wish...
September 28, 2009 - 11:02 ET by Corny_McPooI want Obamessiah to CONTINUE running for President. At least that prevents him from actually governing, which would be catastrophic to our liberties. Keep talking, Sir.
Signed, Corny McPoo
good point
September 28, 2009 - 11:24 ET by SouthJersey1953I couldn't agree more. Every speech sounds like a campaign speech. As long as he keeps doing that, he will not get anything completed and our damages "may" be limited.
"Maybe if we keep our heads buried in the sand, this will blow over" - The Congressional Republicans
Unfortunately
September 28, 2009 - 11:38 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonOUR military cannot function without his 'leadership' by PROVIDING FOR THE NEEDS OF THE MILITARY COMMANDERS.
McChrystal asks for, and justifies the need for, additional troops and the retarded one wants to vote 'present'.
We need a PRESIDENT, not another FOOL of a democrat that has historically killed more troops that all the Republican PRESIDENTS combined.
http://gjresult.com
...he may become best known
September 28, 2009 - 11:44 ET by vrwc13...he may become best known as a one-termer based on his acts of "O"mission...
v
...an error was made in 2008
You're Right!
September 28, 2009 - 12:16 ET by Corny_McPooAnd as a 20-year USAF veteran, I am deeply troubled by Obamessiah's apparent disdain for the cousel his trained military leaders have provided. I guess the Libtards will be proved right in the Middle East after all is said and done: It's a quagmire not unlike Vietnam.
Signed, Corny McPoo
Willis, this is the piece
September 28, 2009 - 12:20 ET by celatorWillis, this is the piece that is troubling me a great deal. McChrystal has submitted a proposed strategy for Afghanistan. We have about 63,000 men and women in country there now, and the proposed strategy calls for more. Obama sits on the strategy, and refuses to approve or disapprove it. He does nothing. Meanwhile, the blood continues to flow.
McChrystal himself said, was it Sunday, that Obama has spoken to him once in the last 70 days. ONCE??????? He has spoken to his own top general in Afghanistan ONCE in the last 70 days????
Obama puts more time and energy trying to get the Olympic Committee to pick Chicago than he is on winning in Afghanistan.
He does not give a rat's bum for our military men and women. It is a complete disgrace.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
According to di fi, the moron from californicated...
September 28, 2009 - 14:22 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonobie is discussion the 'strategy' with other advisors and weighing all his options.
She also 'feels' that it is best to take it slow and get it right.... sorta like the healthcare thing di?
His 'other advisors' would be the 'csars' that he has placed above the cabinet members approved by the lackeys in the senut?
What are the agendas of these 'other advisors'?
WHO do they owe their allegiance to?
http://gjresult.com
Willis, and while Obama
September 28, 2009 - 14:35 ET by celatorWillis, and while Obama delays approval of a strategy, the Taliban/Al Qaeda step up their recruiting, stockpile arms, build more hiding places, refine their strategy, get stronger, build more IED's, get more support from China and Russia.
It's almost as though Obama was waiting them get stronger and more confident before he approves the strategy.
Yes, who IS Obama and his loopy staff working for?
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Willis
September 28, 2009 - 22:35 ET by ahusserUnfortunately this fool of a Prez will have to fail miserably to lose office in 2012. After all he will be an incumbent Prez. If he all of a sudden becomes presidential and does the right thing (very low odds) then he will be considered a success and will be re-elected. Things have to be bad and remain bad for us to get rid of the Dems and their phony Prez and that is the terrible truth of it.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
And he sure does like that
September 28, 2009 - 11:09 ET by d1carterAnd he sure does like that Air Force One perk. They can't seem to keep him off that thing! How much time has this guy actually spent in the Oval Office? This POTUS thing is hard!
Geez, if Howie feels like this after 8 months....
September 28, 2009 - 11:09 ET by Prester John...I can't wait to hear what he thinks in 2012.
In 2012, Obama will again
September 28, 2009 - 12:54 ET by MikeBIn 2012, Obama will again be god to Fineman...after all, Obama is a Commucrat (was going to say liberal Democrat, but there is nothing "liberal" about the left), and any Commucrat is better than a Republican, even a RINO like Maverick McCain. And, if the Republican is Sarah Palin or Bobby Jindal, or even Fred Thompson, the pandering stupidity by leftist pundits will be the definition of cognitive dissonance.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Persuasiveness
September 28, 2009 - 11:13 ET by KC MulvilleReality is the best source of persuasion, not a calm demeanor or a smooth smile.
Obama obviously can't understand why people aren't responding with enthusiasm. He takes it for granted that he has deduced what's in everyone's interest, and he can't understand why anyone would disagree. His first reaction is to assume that everyone else is wrong. He simply refuses to imagine that he's the one who's wrong. People know their self-interest better than he does.
KC. Yes. People operate on a
September 28, 2009 - 12:54 ET by celatorKC. Yes. People operate on a need fulfilling basis. When the Obamas of the world decide on their own what our "needs" are and govern accordingly, they lose touch with the citizenry.
But you said it better than I did. ;+}
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Obama can seem a mite too impressed with his own aura
September 28, 2009 - 11:28 ET by vrwc13Obama can seem a mite too impressed with his own aura, as if his presence on the stage is the Answer. There is, at times, a self-referential (even self-reverential) tone in his big speeches. They are heavily salted with the words "I" and "my." (He used the former 11 times in the first few paragraphs of his address to the U.N. last week.)
...answer? An NPD'r was elected to the position of POTUS. Like the previous demcratic presidents Carter and Clinton, they cannot get enough of themselves in front of us. Maybe that's why NPD is also called "the God complex." Maybe we need intervention from the one true God? ...before it's too late.
...not sure he suffers from NPD? Use this checklist:
...the man in the Whitehouse scores a perfect "10" (extra credit on #4)
v
...an error was made in 2008
One-Trick Pony
September 28, 2009 - 11:19 ET by slickwillie2001The Bamster is a one-trick pony and he knows it. ("Harry, I have a gift...")
He can't govern, he can't lead. His solution to any problem is to give a speech, to campaign. Even in his foreign policy, he seems totally confident that he can meet with Ahmadickwad and even he will feel the Bamster's love and the warmth of his smile, and give up their nuclear program overnight. Our enemies are laughing at us.
This is narcissism coupled with massive naivety, a dangerous combination.
I had a hunch that deep down inside
September 28, 2009 - 11:58 ET by OxyCon...Fineman was a racist! He's probably a teabagger too!
OMG HOWARD
September 28, 2009 - 11:58 ET by totsotvaitnWhat in the world is MSNBC and Keithy going to think if you write such articles as "Enough TV, Mr. President. How about governing?".
If you are not careful you might end up on Keithy's "Worst Person in the World" list or become the subject of his next rant and rave session.
What is really sad about your article is that it took you so long to wake up.
What?
September 28, 2009 - 12:04 ET by SpikerSo less than a year after the election and the wheels are flying off the bus. Nice of these jerks to finally point out what 48% of the country knew already.
At least this is a little encouraging. It shows how small of a chance we have for a second term with Dear Leader if his buddies in the news media are already turning on him.
All these liberals
September 28, 2009 - 12:27 ET by MidAmericaAll these liberals thought they were so smart to dump Hillary, a woman who knows what the job of President is, for a totally inexperienced man who is now blowing away the opportunity of a lifetime to enact liberal dream policies.
Too bad So sad
I sensed Bush left quite a mess
September 28, 2009 - 13:30 ET by StarAZBut I thought Hillary would come in, put her head down, work and clean it up, and not--like this president--stand around reading speeches that say, "I inherited this...I inherited that...Look at what I inherited."
Obama will never get rid of
September 28, 2009 - 14:07 ET by KarmaObama will never get rid of the inheritance tach's.
Hi. My name is John Q. Public, but some just call me racist.
too bad, so sad....?
September 28, 2009 - 14:24 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonpining for a hillary win?
Charles manson would have been a better choice, at least he can prove he's a Citizen.
http://gjresult.com
What if Obama attempts to actually govern?
September 28, 2009 - 12:32 ET by Gary HallSeems like wer're seeing more an more of this line of coaching (the idea is to help Obama, I suspect) from established members of the liberal media.
Is there a greater risk here that he listens and tries to govern?
(;~/ gary
Obama books more TV shows
September 28, 2009 - 12:33 ET by jefflebowskiI heard Obama is booked to be on Bassmasters and the hunting shows next week. I'm real interested in knowing what kind of arrows he uses! Obama is a rock star to libtards. He is a narcissist who has had his rear-end kissed his entire life. He is as confused as anyone why his ratings are in the toilet.
Angry White Dude
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All Obama - All the time
September 28, 2009 - 12:42 ET by QueenMumWhat? He's been ignored by WWE?
Edited to add: They got Sharpton.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Obama is the disaster that finally found a place to happen
September 28, 2009 - 12:38 ET by R D Helm-Dave
The election of 2010 will be our last chance to save our republic. -Neal Boortz
elegant and eloquent president?
September 28, 2009 - 12:41 ET by sic721Elegant and eloquent? So he can read. And afford nice clothes. Big deal. "The president's problem isn't that he is too visible; it's the lack of content in what he says when he keeps showing up on the tube." To quote a very, very old saying(which I just made up),
"You can put lipstick on a turd, but the corn still shows."
Ew! That's a visual I'll
September 28, 2009 - 12:44 ET by QueenMumEw! That's a visual I'll try not to ponder. Pithy yet gross.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Is Fineman a racist?
September 28, 2009 - 12:45 ET by mattmIs Fineman a racist?
"Is Fineman a
September 28, 2009 - 12:48 ET by QueenMum"Is Fineman a racist?"
Must be. It's the only thing that would make sense in Obamalot.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
"our elegant and eloquent
September 28, 2009 - 12:45 ET by G. May"our elegant and eloquent president"
Ok, this is just nitpicking, but when can we dispense with this nonsense? Obama has never once struck me as remarkably eloquent. First off, the words he reads are not his. Secondly, his mediocre skills in oration are way overhyped. Thirdly, a true test of eloquence is in impromptu remarks. Of course the President fails miserably here.
As far as "elegant"? I haven't the first clue where that one came from.
Um, Dear Mr. May, I, um,
September 28, 2009 - 13:06 ET by MikeBUm, Dear Mr. May,
I, um, recently, uh, read, you know, uh, on Newsbusters, um that I, uh, never umm, struck you as umm remarkably, uh, eloquent. I, uh, think that um statement, uh, is, uh, remarably um racist. Um, you, uh, can expect, um, uh, a visit, uh from uh, some uh, sensitivity trainers, um from the SEIU.
Sincerely
uh, Barak Insane Obama
POTUS, CinC, Governmental Overall Director (GOD)
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Fineman doesn't get it...none of them do...this guy
September 28, 2009 - 12:50 ET by jdripperWhat the liberals don't get is that Obama believes this is all there is to be a President of the United States. He said himself. The job is just about making decisions.
He is too lazy to be a good President. He knows nothing of the history of being a President. He is, as of now the worse President in the history of the Republic.
Jack
"If at age 20 you are a conservative then you have no heart. If at age 30 you are a liberal then you have no brains." Sir Winston Churchill
NPD? Messiah?
September 28, 2009 - 12:51 ET by cajun2We can spend all day diagnosing his various illnesses, desire for power, and simple incompetance, but let us not forget something. He has lackeys throughout the country, in positions in the Fringe Media, in CONGRESS, all willing to carry out his"fundamental transformation" of this country. He is not the only enemy of this country. I want more than the liberal media doing a little dance step every now and then because for me their credibility is still zero. I want them to be journalist, tell the country the truth or get the hell out of the way. All those Fringe Media idiots, I want them, when it is time, to stand up and apologize to the American people as they hand in their resignations.I am a member of the Angry mob, fear me, I vote.
Wait until the blacks start
September 28, 2009 - 13:00 ET by CooltomWait until the blacks start turning on Obama because he is not "authentically black." O is definately not from the Hood.
His non white half
September 28, 2009 - 14:38 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonIs made up of 3/4 ARAB and 1/4 African Negro.
Now, historically speaking, a lot of the Negros that managed to remain in Africa were helping the Arab slavers raid villages and capturing slaves to be sold worldwide, not just to the American colonies.
In short, his non-Caucasian ancestors CAPTURED AND SOLD SLAVES.
A good number of which became the forebearers of the (so-called) african Americans.
Anybody with open eyes can look at the man and see way more Arab lineage than Negro. But he hides that part of his makeup, because he needs the poorly educated minorities to help him get elected.
http://gjresult.com
All those Fringe Media
September 28, 2009 - 13:03 ET by black47211All those Fringe Media idiots, I want them, when it is time, to stand
up and apologize to the American people as they hand in their
resignations.
Vraiment, cajun2. I think that would be fantastic!
http://www.pelicanmarsh68.blogspot.com
Citizen Commentators Unite!
Obama Hasn't "Lost Fineman" By A Long Shot
September 28, 2009 - 13:39 ET by John Galt1776Fineman said
1. We love your programs and you have great intentions
2. We want those progams implemented before Gov Palin becomes POTUS in 2012,
3. Therefore you need to get your administrative faculties in gear and stop trying to be the black P.T. Barnum.
This Can Only Mean One Thing:
September 28, 2009 - 14:12 ET by BW222Howard Fineman is a racist.
BW222
Not impressed with Howard Fineman's column!
September 28, 2009 - 14:35 ET by PoljunkThe same Howard Finenan who did not know whom to praise during the Primary: Hillary Clinton or Obama, when it became somewhat obvious Obama had it in the bag, Finamen jumped on that band wagon; he has praised Obama unabashedly. Now he would have us believe he is critical.... I don't buy it, just another ploy to get his 5 minutes of "I can be critical of Obama" or worse yet, would Fineman suggest Obama should push his policies down our throat a lot faster and more forcefully... Can't believe I have become so cynical
"This is a problem that
September 28, 2009 - 15:09 ET by HeavyChevy"This is a problem that style will not fix. Unless Obama learns to rely
less on charm, rhetoric, and good intentions and more on picking his
spots and winning in political combat, he's not going to be reelected,
let alone enshrined in South Dakota."
Is he serious or just making a wild joke in his drunken stupor while he was typing this up? Obama can look forward to being enshrined in the "Hall of Shame" but never upon the rocks of Rushmore.
Poor Obama taken to task and failing miserably.
Obama brainwashing
September 28, 2009 - 17:10 ET by Mike76http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3NBqT3LBc
Mm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that all must lend a hand
To make this country strong again
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said red, yellow, black or white
All are equal in his sight
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
Yes!
Mmm, mmm, mm
Barack Hussein Obama
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Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all doth say "hooray!"
Hooray, Mr. President! You're number one!
The first black American to lead this great nation!
Hooray, Mr. President we honor your great plans
To make this country's economy number one again!
Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you!
And we stand for all Americans under the great Red, White, and Blue!
So continue ---- Mr. President we know you'll do the trick
So here's a hearty hip-hooray ----
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
He'll do the trick?
September 28, 2009 - 21:50 ET by km2002Then why am I the one who feels like he's getting screwed?! And if that's the case, where's my freakin' money!!?
He KNew Iran had this Nuke Facility last November
September 29, 2009 - 07:59 ET by ChattychitoBut it was kept under cover to use later. Remember all the hype about how the President would be tested by someone six months into his term. Well this is it. They are trying to use it as it were the Cuban missile crises of Obama but the truth is Bush knew about it last year and was asked to keep a cap on it for the time being.
this is the crisis they have been planning on creating as to distract the American people with the Health Care bill. you see we didn't protest the Stimulus Package and that went through with out a hitch. Had we protested then they would of pulled the Iran Nuke card earlier.
Even Obama admits to knowing about it before his administration officially started Jan 20th, 2009. No one seems to notice because the maimed stream media has everyone focus on right wing conspiracy and 70 year old pervert fugitive.
"The ultimate result of shielding men from the effect of folly is to fill the world with fools."
Herbert Spencer's "State Tamperings with Money Banks"