O’s ‘blank screen’. NYP. The self-described Obama notion that people have projected their own political views and desires upon him, which was subsequently appealing enough to catapult his executively-challenged experienced resume to the White House. And now, the disappointing reality behind the elitist’s performance and associations thus far.
The cool and reasonable candidate who gave hope to his voters, who promised to rise above the ugly politics and big money of Washington, is turning out to be as conventional a politician as any other. Indeed, as he runs a permanent campaign from the White House, he is proving to be more committed to protecting the vested interests of his party than standing up for actual change.
Some might say there is a permanent interest in maintaining power, but not necessarily the responsibility that goes with wielding it.
In contrast, President Obama’s praise for the free market and individual liberty just doesn’t ring true — because his record does not reflect his rhetoric. His actions show a fundamental disconnect with American values — a disconnect that won’t be dispelled with captivating speeches, no matter how masterfully delivered.
’09 budget deficit tripled to $1.4 trillion - “Biggest gap since 1945.” Washington Times.
Joe Biden: the worrying rise of Barack Obama’s Mr Wrong. Telegraph. The very public wavering decision-maker Mr. Obama on the Afghanistan war, as his Vice President provides his effluent talking and friendly skills as previous chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. Never mind Mr. Biden’s important global-affecting decisions “being on the wrong side of history” so far. Likewise, his current differing counter-terrosim plus proposal on Afghanistan, from that of General Stanley McChrystal’s counter-insurgency doctrine.
The real difficulty with Mr Biden, however, is his judgement.
And of course, all those associates Mr. Obama has chosen. Ship of Fools: Obama’s Intimates and Advisors. AT.
…three dominant themes of the Obama Administration emerge – fanatically uncompromising anti-capitalism, dangerous and blatant anti-Semitism, and the societal inculcation of dogmatic Leftist, Socialist “faith” through indoctrination of American school children beginning with the earliest ages – a practice instituted by Lenin in Communist Russia and now pounding its way into the American academic mainstream through the prolific efforts and influence of self-proclaimed Communist, Obama friend, and likely “autobiography” ghost writer, William Ayers, as well as Obama appointees like Charles Freeman and Kevin Jennings.
Make no mistake. These people are about Socialism, and they are about power. Their power.
U.S. troop funds diverted to pet projects. “Study finds $2.6 billion taken from guns and ammunition” from U.troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Washington Times.
An Olympic Ego Trip. WP.
Both Obamas gave heartfelt speeches about . . . themselves. …narcissism has suddenly become an Olympic sport.
In the 41 sentences of her remarks, Michelle Obama used some form of the personal pronouns ”I” or “me” 44 times. Her husband was, comparatively, a shrinking violet, using those pronouns only 26 times in 48 sentences. Still, 70 times in 89 sentences conveyed the message that somehow their fascinating selves were what made, or should have made, Chicago’s case compelling.
Narcissism. The White House pushing its own “personal” agenda.
“Arugula. It’s pricier at Whole Foods. That’s a store, you ignorant hicks.”
Image courtesy of http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/15/introducing-barack-arugula-obama/.
“Ego.”
Image courtesy of http://nobamablog.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/egobama/.
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