Obama: "Who me?"

Obama’s list of shortcomings just gets longer and longer and more serious. The rash of scandals in the last few days highlights the seriousness of his gaps in presidential skills.  Apparently Obama believes he has simplified the presidential duties down to only one item; give at least one speech every day.   Managing the responsibilities of the various Cabinet members is not in his definition of responsibilities.  Besides, his speech making schedule doesn’t leave any time for that.

Barack’s reaction to the scandals is amazing, even for him.  “Who me?  I don’t know a thing about any of that. Jay Carney will tell you the same thing.”  Barack is astonished that we hold him responsible for what some lowly employees down the chain may be doing.  Not his problem.   Of course, the cynics among us want to be assured that the lowly guy isn’t simply responding to pressure from the top.

All of this would be a big hoot if it weren’t for the importance of a vacated U.S. Presidency.

Obama unmasked

First and foremost, Obama’s gargantuan ego overwhelms all his other personal characteristics.  In his mind, he needs defer to no one.  His ego constantly reminds him that he is the smartest guy in the room.  This causes the surprise Obama reaction to opponents, “how can you possibly disagree with me?”

Barack’s major talent, perhaps his only one, is he can talk non-stop to anyone who will listen.   Apparently the sound of his voice is almost orgasmic.  This causes him to give at least one speech a day to any audience within the range of Air Force One.   Washington D.C. has long been known for producing “talkers” but this guy sets a completely new standard for vocal cord perseverance.

It does not bother Barack that his words in today’s speech have no relevance to words he has previously spoken.  He simply reacts to his latest reading of the political winds and spews yet more words to match.  In doing so, Obama’s words never infringe on the concept of integrity.

Apparently he spends so much time talking there is no time left for taking any action. His famous “Lead from Behind” approach seems to be the standard for his lack of action on all issues.  The full extent of Obama’s action orientation is to list the actions he is considering.

Obama comes off as more of a Chicago ward organizer that the President of the United States.   He is sadly reminiscent of cheap Chicago politics.  He criticizes opponents by name, and degrades anyone with a differing opinion.  

Summarizing, we have a President who can talk the ears off of any other human being.   Yet, he is all talk.  He always finds an excuse for his lack of action on any issue.  As the Texans would say “he is all hat but no cattle.”  Then, he tops it off by showing zero presidential class while performing like a cheap Chicago politician.  

Steel yourself.  We have three more years of the same.

Obama slapped down on gun control

Oh my! His Imminence is upset.  In fact, he is borderline furious, lashing out at the NRA, Congress, and anybody else who may have contributed to defeat of his “so called” gun control bill.  Never known for displaying presidential class, he publicly called the NRA “liars.”  The entire episode showed that Obama expects us to do what he says.  After all, he is sure he is so much smarter than we are.

I find this defeat even more satisfying because Obama gave the gun bill his full court press.  Just like a cheap politician, he gathered kids and parents from Newtown as backdrop for his daily speeches.  He even allowed one parent to deliver his weekly radio address.  Gabby Giffords was so prevalent in the background I thought she must be a cardboard cutout. 

It seems the populace is smarter than Barack assumed, realizing that the proposed legislation was simply more government interference with no impact on gun violence.  Nonetheless, Obama is stunned.  How on earth can the smartest guy in the room be so rudely rebuked, he asks? 

A celebrity crazed White House

(This is another in the series exploring the personal characteristics of the current residents of the White House.  How do they behave?  What are their values? What’s important to them?) 

It is no secret that Barack and Michelle adore celebrities.  Michelle is notably “celebrity struck.”  Her beaming Oscar appearance was proof of that.    

The White House cancelled all visitor tours to the White House blaming the need to save money because of the budget sequester.  However, the First Couple’s series of personal White House concerts managed to survive the budget squeeze.  Barack and Michelle will host a star-studded roster of music legends April 9 for another glitzy installment in the “In Performance at the White House” concert series.

The series reflects the huge egos of the W.H occupants by billing the event as “the nation’s highest honor for popular song.”   In other words, there is no greater honor than being allowed to sing privately for Barack and Michelle.

Another example was the White House social event held to honor the principals in the new film, “42,” celebrating the career of Jackie Robinson.  The Weekly Standard noted Michelle’s comments to that audience. Michelle opened her little talk by saying, “this is your house, too.”  Those in the audience must have been thinking:  “My dear, this is our house.  You are being allowed to stay here temporarily.”  But, to Michelle only celebrity guests like those in this assembly (the White House calls it a workshop) are invited to “her house.”   It’s the school kids from Iowa who must be kept out.  After all, they are not celebrities.

Then, an obviously excited Michelle commented to the celebrity group:

“I want to thank Harrison Ford — I’ve wanted to say that for a while.  (Laughter.)  Harrison Ford.  So you think you trip because I’m here?  I’m tripping out — (laughter) — because he’s here.  And look at this stage — Mr. Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman — he’s as cute as he was in the movie.  (Laughter.)  Just admit it.  (Applause.)  Outstanding — as well as Brian Helgeland, who is here as well.  You’re going to hear from them,” she said. “

Sadly, those are the thoughts and words of the First Lady of the United States?  Harrison Ford must have been totally embarrassed by such slobbering adoration more likely to come from mindless teenagers swooning over Justin Bieber. 

In my opinion, praise for Hollywood celebrities should go no further than acknowledging their level of professional skill.   Beyond that, they are no more important or noteworthy than the Iowa school kids denied a White House visit. 

What a pair we have allowed to stay in our White House!   I suppose there is no hope of a White House “Workshop” on Syria, North Korea, Iran, the deficit, unemployment, or the economy?    Celebrity contact accompanied by adolescent praise take precedent over those issues. 

Completely disgusting!

Yet another thing he can't do

Did you see that our boy Barack tried to show off his athletic prowess to kids attending the White House Easter Egg Roll?  He made 2 free throws out of 22 shots. No surprise here. I'd say that is about average for Obama in all of his presidential activities be they economic, foreign affairs, or domestic policies.  And remember, he was shooting from the free throw line without being guarded by Putin, Ahmadinejad, or even Kim Jung-Il.

But, we need to remember his real talent rests in talking and talking and talking.   In that arena he has no close rivals. It would be 22 out of 22 for sure.

The Dem's 2016 Dream Team

Did you read that the Democrats are salivating over a 2016 presidential ticket featuring Hillary and Michelle?  You can see how liberals can get all worked up over such a possibility.  The female rights groups will make our lives miserable by continually pointing out that we finally have an all-female ticket.  It will be touted as an accomplishment equal to freeing of the slaves. 

If elected, the most serious White House problem will be the need to drastically expand the fleet of Air Force One and Two planes.  Hillary racked up record frequent flyer miles as Secretary of State.  Although it is not easy to do, she traveled to every corner of the world over and over and over. At each stop she expressed “great concern” for whatever problem happened to be floating around that day.  Even more remarkable, none of this activity resulted in a single notable accomplishment.   

The entire Obama family craves vacations like a dog loves bones.  Michelle goes for high end travel to places like London, Paris, Aspen, and Hawaii.  She is schooling her daughters to follow in her footsteps.  You have to be impressed that this teen age duo managed to visit the Bahamas and Aspen in one single Spring Break week.  Impressive!

On the positive side, surely Hillary as President will find a hair dresser with the talent to disguise her pudgy, moon-faced, stringy hair look.  No wonder Bill never ever visits.

As a sideline plus, Michelle can indulge her celebrity craze with abandon.  Just imagine, White House parties every week featuring endless Hollywood stars.   It is likely she will join the TV series “Dancing with the Stars” to gain extra personal exposure.  Hosting the next Oscar awards is not out of the question.

It isn’t clear what will be done with Barack in this scenario.  After all, we know he would simply expire within days unless he can make a speech to someone, somewhere, anyone, anywhere.  Perhaps the “Dream Team” can assign him a corner in Times Square for his daily non-stop babbling.  Providing such an outlet for the former “First Mouth” could be considered a humane gesture.

The cabinet possibilities drawn from the liberal establishment are endless.  For example, how about  Sean Penn as Secretary of State.  Tom Freidman would be ideal for Secretary of the Treasury.  Tough guy Brad Pitt as Secretary of Defense.   Health & Human Services would be a natural for Nancy Pelosi.  Based on his movie experience,  Ben Affleck should definitely head up the C.I.A. 

The President of the Sierra Club would be a natural for the E.P.A. job as would Ron Gettlefinger, the Head of the U.A.W. for Labor Secretary.   There are other celebrities that should be considered.  Beyonce, Dennis Rodman, Snoop Dogg, and Barbra Streisand come to mind.   The common feature of this group is a belief that because they can sing and act they can also “think.”   I briefly considered Oprah for a post but realized she is too capable to fit in with this group.

If you think this “Dream Team” doesn't excite you, consider the other option on the Dem table:  Joe Biden as President.  Why not go all the way for comedy and include Jim Carrey as a running mate for old “Joe Gaffe.”    At least, that way we could laugh at the Presidential speeches instead of using the mute button as we do now.

Taken collectively, you have to admit our Democrat friends certainly present a formidable group,