Well, the N00b-in-Chief has a couple of weeks under his belt, and the track record ain’t good. Cabinet nominees are dropping faster than the approval rating for the economic “stimulus” package, despite their numeric disadvantage, the GOP in Congress is gaining momentum, and America’s Mother-in-Law is struggling with the concept of numbers. Could it be a conspiracy, or are the Dems just that dumb?
Fox News asks “Is Obama Being Punked?” Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? During the campaign, the Dems tried to deflect the accusations of “no experience” for Barry, and the nomination of Sarah Palin for GOP VP candidate actually made the point even plainer – a Governor from Alaska actually had more experience than a less-than-one-term U.S. Senator (“but..but… but – he’s run a big campaign!”)
Obama’s embarrassing lack of experience is popping up everywhere, from his lack of nominee vetting and subsequent dropouts to his bumbling comments that are already coming back to haunt him (what kind of idiot calls out Rush Limbaugh – did he really think he could counteract his influence? Rush can dissolve Obama like a tissue in a toilet.) Good grief, even Kos is annoyed with him. Can he even last a year before we find him hiding in the coat closet of the Oval Office, in a fetal position, sucking his thumb and crying for Rahm to take him back to Chicago?
The conclusion of the Fox article asks the key question:
Do you see a pattern here? It’s been suggested that one of Obama’s less desirable traits is arrogance. Will it be his undoing? In the broad sweep of history, such hubris has certainly undone lesser men.
And worse for the country, is it possible that the Obama presidency peaked on Inauguration Day? Far too early to say, but of this much I am sure: good looks, intelligence and perhaps even innate charm may accrue by birth–but experience is not hereditary.
No, experience is not hereditary. And it obviously doesn’t come from being a “community organizer” or a darned good campaigner. Unfortunately for us, he’s going to be getting OJT, and that may well be something that the US cannot afford.
Moe Lane
Steve Maley
Dan McLaughlin
Neil Stevens
Daniel Horowitz
"Is it possible that the Obama presidency peaked on Inauguration Day?"
bk (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 7:25AM EST (link)Dang it – I just spewed coffee all over my Mac keyboard!
It’s just amazing to watch what has happened so fast. During the campaign he claimed to have concrete solutions to all our problems. Then as soon as he’s elected he starts back-pedaling and has gone totally into whine mode.
“Ooh this job is so HARD!”
“I can’t come visit you reporters because you ask me QUESTIONS!”
“This place is like STRESSING me out – I’m gonna go read to some kids!”
“This is sooo not FAIR!”
I suppose I'm not the only one
itrytobenice (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 8:37AM EST (link)who wishes we could get a do-over on the last election thingy.
Proper grammar saves lives.
Let’s eat Grandma.
Let’s eat, Grandma.
Obama- Citizen of the World
Scope (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 10:08AM EST (link)With just a little more than 2 weeks into Obamas presidency, he has already gotten much negative foreign press. Seems that not everyone (except his dumb supporters in the US) think he will automatically provide the “hope” and “change” that will unite the world, and repair the damaged image of the US.
Russia and Afghanistan-
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,487944,00.html
India-
http://indianews.net/story/461570
Venezuela-
http://reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE50G2F420090117
Pakistan- “Irresponsible comments” while on thecampaign trail- I wonder what they think of him now-
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20104834/
Canada- “Protectionism”- Oberstar says he will not vote for the stimulus bill if it doesn’t keep the American Made language, and he will take alot of other D’s with him-
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/02/04/obama-protectionism.html?ref=rss
On campain trail, Clinton opposes free trade. She said her husband made a mistake with NAFTA. I wonder how she feels now as the Sec. of State-
http://www.infowars.com/obama-questions-clintons-opposition-to-free-trade-agreements/
China and Geithner- Has he made nice nice with China yet after a major faux pas? In the Canada linked article above, at the end it states that the “steel” purchases referred to in the stimulus bill were against Chinese steel. Hmmm-
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/geithner-obama-thinks-china-manipulating-currency/
EU- Warns US against “protectionist” language as it can start a trade war. Will the unions win out on the buy American language in the Stimulus bill? Seems like he’s in a rock and a hard place between the Unions, the Liberals in Congress and Free Trade, and, where will Clinton come down with all this?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article5655115.ece
It appears that Obama has been at odds with some of the very same people he has choosen to become a part of his administration. Some of those very same people have a level of arrogance that matches or exceeds his. I remember a David Gregory interview with Axelrod. David brought up the fact that Obama and Clinton have some very big differences, and asked how that would work out- Axelrod said that Obama is in charge, and she will take direction from him. This is going to be a very interesting, especially with the trade issues.
Is this going to be a reality check
woodsman (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 10:08AM EST (link)for those who voted for him? His insistence on pass this bill now smacks of desperation. Which is, something any bully can smell.
Two weeks into this and the situation is melting down faster than the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz!
His insistence on pass this bill now smacks of desperation
izoneguy (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 10:21AM EST (link)The more desperate he becomes the more the true Obama is shown. If you read about Obama’s father this sounds like a case of like father like son. Obama’s father was a fraud and became a senior economist in the Kenyan Ministry of Finance. He failed at that job and he would be proud that his son is following in his footsteps.
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.
Yep, the veneer is starting to crack
woodsman (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 10:29AM EST (link)and what surfaces may well surprise those on the left who find themselves stepping in something less than sunshine and tall clover.
If anything, I think people will be getting a real wake-up call on what they have foisted on the country. The Europeans are starting to turn on him already.
Our time is coming, we just have to act responsible and propose solid solutions. And… not be in a hurry to be bipartisan!
Wrong button clicked, darn
woodsman (Diary) Thursday, February 5th at 10:32AM EST (link)Fox has an article out now on the latest hysterics of push this bill now.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/02/05/obama-stresses-urgency-stimulus/
It’s getting bad to be in the White House now…
They are just that dumb !!!!!!!
Magic2171 Thursday, February 5th at 3:34PM EST (link)They are just that dumb !!!!!!! They media got a man elected without knowledge, intelligence, morals, or courage and now they wonder why its falling apart. Cristy Matthews is running around with a wet pant leg wondering where the rainbow and unicorn went.