tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post4261599370353651195..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: Obama’s False BipartisanshipAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-72614604837469732492010-02-11T14:20:36.233-05:002010-02-11T14:20:36.233-05:00wahsatchmo, Excellent observation! I agree entirel...wahsatchmo, Excellent observation! I agree entirely. First, I don't think Obama is a particularly bright or interested man. His political skills seem to be largely repeating what he's been told to repeat. If I had to answer what I felt he personally believed, I'm not sure I could answer that. . . or that he could either.<br /><br />I think it's clear that Obama has little ability to influence others or to change his own course, and he has no desire to listen. And that will likely doom him and his party at the next election, as those are the three most important skills needed in politics.<br /><br />And in terms of policy makers, I agree that it seems that his entire team consists of only a handful of people who really don't know what they're doing. Again, as you note, coming from a one-party, corrupt place like Illinois means that they haven't had to deal with true multi-party democracy in the past, nor have they had to worry about a watchful public, since everything was done in backrooms.<br /><br />That's clearly handicapped them once they hit the national stage. It's also, I would argue, left them with too few "thinkers" to deal with much at once. That's why they seems to be just tossing out big ideas and they letting the Congress run with them -- which is a recipe for disaster.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-16782048443933282982010-02-11T13:33:55.231-05:002010-02-11T13:33:55.231-05:00Neo-neocon had a great analysis of Obama’s inner c...<a href="http://neoneocon.com/2010/02/10/obama-and-his-inner-circle-the-alter-egos/" rel="nofollow">Neo-neocon had a great analysis of Obama’s inner circle</a> that gives superb insight into this kind of behavior by Obama. Basically, her point was that Emmanuel, Gibbs, Jarrett, and Axelrod are all facets of Obama himself, and he listens to them to the exclusion of all others. All the “smart” and “fresh” voices appointed by the Obama administration are ignored in favor of these four, and these four have no clue how to deal with politics on a national level, nor run a country for that matter.<br /><br />Personally, I think Obama lacks the intellectual experience to develop any perspective on his own without it being fed to him from a trusted source. Which is why criticisms of his policies fall upon deaf ears - they’re not really his policies in the first place. He has to wait for one of these four to tell him how to defend against any criticisms because he really doesn’t understand (nor care to understand) the implications of any of these policies he claims to espouse as his own.<br /><br />All of the intellectual credentials bestowed upon him during the campaign were those more properly credited to Bill Ayers, who told him what to write and how to write it in his “auto”biographies.<br /><br />His trusted advisors are part of the Chicago machine, who cut their teeth in a single party environment where corruption is king. Thankfully, this is not quite the federal government, yet. But it does mean that they are wholly unequipped to take ultimate responsibility for their policies, nor do they appreciate that there is no other state or federal government to steal from, now that they’re outside of city government.wahsatchmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990668466361072408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-8397922066405771362010-02-11T13:10:34.162-05:002010-02-11T13:10:34.162-05:00Patti, glad to hear you're better!Patti, glad to hear you're better!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-85149720605040671562010-02-11T12:03:42.384-05:002010-02-11T12:03:42.384-05:00bev: the eyes are complicated, but i can see today...bev: the eyes are complicated, but i can see today! thanks for askin'...pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-15143996426333187542010-02-11T11:25:39.317-05:002010-02-11T11:25:39.317-05:00Stan, A very wise man indeed, I think it was Rush ...Stan, A very wise man indeed, I think it was Rush wasn't it?<br /><br />I agree, they should never play Obama's game -- they need to make him play their game. And if they can get him to sign off on some good things, fine, but there is no reason to agree to anything the public doesn't want just for the sake of bipartisanship.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-14388980556267359312010-02-11T11:24:13.914-05:002010-02-11T11:24:13.914-05:00Primer, So true, always look to where a man came f...Primer, So true, always look to where a man came from to get a sense of where he's going!<br /><br />Some kind of record! LOL! Very true. They had one of the most overpowering majorities of all time and they began falling apart almost from day one -- talk about incompetent!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-74372351645919649072010-02-11T10:26:32.910-05:002010-02-11T10:26:32.910-05:00Great overview Andrew! Barry’s a rigid ideologue, ...Great overview Andrew! Barry’s a rigid ideologue, he only knows what he’s read in a book, or what his mentors have told him, Wright, Ayers, etc. The Republicans need to rename him Typhoid Barry, and keep away, let him twist in the wind. If you reach out to this guy, (bipartisanship) …you will become his whipping boy. <br /><br />The wise man once said: “If your opponent is committing suicide, get out of the way!”StanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395708786509590321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-60241254061100496452010-02-11T01:38:42.515-05:002010-02-11T01:38:42.515-05:00Obama and Bipartisanship go together like Illinois...Obama and Bipartisanship go together like Illinois and an honest Governor. It just doesn't work. <br />I not really sure why most Obama voter's are suprised by his lack of willingness to work with the other side. All the facts where right there for everyone to see. All they had to do was look at his Illinois voting record, his Senate voting record and his own personal life.....Bwahahaha......Who am I kiddin'! An Obama voter that researched there canidate. That's a laugh.<br />Democrats had there chance to run the big show and they blew it in a little over a year. That's gotta be some kind of record...<br />Now let's hear the Obama cheer..I inherited it, I inherited it, Bush Bush Bush...Primerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426473400552011132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-2503964412428040552010-02-10T22:51:34.901-05:002010-02-10T22:51:34.901-05:00Lawhawk, I agree and I think that without the alte...Lawhawk, I agree and I think that without the alternative media, he would be having a much easier time getting away with it all. In this instance, I'm really amazed how obvious he is being that he doesn't want to reach any sort of deal.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-91734016603438692072010-02-10T22:32:21.366-05:002010-02-10T22:32:21.366-05:00Andrew: The blogs and Fox have done an admirable ...Andrew: The blogs and Fox have done an admirable job of pointing out the vast difference between Obama's words and his deeds. The country is catching on, and is starting to pay attention to his lies, inconsistencies, and obfuscations and comparing them to what he really does. The moderate frosting is sliding off the socialist cake.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-30252807863677063422010-02-10T21:53:00.400-05:002010-02-10T21:53:00.400-05:00Bev, I think the problem is threefold: (1) they e...Bev, I think the problem is threefold: (1) they exist in a vaccum chamber, with everyone they know telling them that everything is fine, (2) they honestly believe that if they can just force their agenda on us, we will calm down and accept it, and (3) his base absolutely will not let him give an inch. Bad combination.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-573310014455571532010-02-10T21:51:12.178-05:002010-02-10T21:51:12.178-05:00Patti, He's gotten himself into a serious trap...Patti, He's gotten himself into a serious trap -- to make the public happy, he needs to abandon his supporters. . . can't satisfy both!<br /><br />Like you, I doubt he can change. Clinton did it, but Obama's far too rigid to pull off the kind of change Clinton made.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-30425750616707896632010-02-10T21:49:48.811-05:002010-02-10T21:49:48.811-05:00Tam, Great point! The people finally woke up and ...Tam, Great point! The people finally woke up and the Republicans are listening. . . the Democrats aren't. This is going to be an interesting election cycle. I'm very hopeful for November!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-24472792389830197082010-02-10T21:32:26.329-05:002010-02-10T21:32:26.329-05:00Hey patti! How're the eyes?
Finally the Rep...Hey patti! How're the eyes? <br /><br />Finally the Repubs are showing they "get it" and they're listening. And it's obvious that Obama doesn't "get it" and I just don't know why. I just do not understand how he and his advisors are so bad at politicking. Politics is compromise.BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-20696000330564199152010-02-10T19:55:02.145-05:002010-02-10T19:55:02.145-05:00i don't think many are fooled anymore, quite f...i don't think many are fooled anymore, quite frankly. even some of his ardent supporters are calling foul on his empty promises.<br /><br />the only way to save his sinking numbers is to become something he isn't: honest and ethics-filled. ain't gonna happen.pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-22708739452031969872010-02-10T19:48:03.529-05:002010-02-10T19:48:03.529-05:00I think the "backbone" the republicans h...I think the "backbone" the republicans have finally found is us, as in We the People. You can only ignore the Backbone of the country/constitution for so long. I am looking forward to November, and I enjoy all the battles leading up to election day! Fight on, I say!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892551860593187175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-50110999064800536892010-02-10T19:13:13.867-05:002010-02-10T19:13:13.867-05:00Thanks Writer X! I agree completely. I think the...Thanks Writer X! I agree completely. I think the Republicans are finally finding a backbone and they're making it work. Plus, the fact that they are offering areas where they are willing to work with Obama will make it harder for the media to claim that they just blew off his offer. This gives me a lot of hope for the future!<br /><br />As for Obama, I don't think he learned anything at Harvard except that he doesn't like people telling him no. He doesn't seem to have any idea how to deal with people -- this is no way to get people on your side!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-87616516447527613172010-02-10T19:10:44.596-05:002010-02-10T19:10:44.596-05:00President Obama's idea of bipartisanship means...President Obama's idea of bipartisanship means that the opposing side must agree with everything he proposes. Did he learn that technique at Harvard?<br /><br />I can honestly say that I've been more impressed with the Republican party these last few days more so than I have been the last few years. John Boehner, in particular, has been particularly effective and impressive. I hope it continues. <br /><br />Great post, Andrew!Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-40352720995225178652010-02-10T19:10:12.141-05:002010-02-10T19:10:12.141-05:00Thanks Mega. Obviously, I have the same thought. ...Thanks Mega. Obviously, I have the same thought. Someone who wants to be bipartisan isn't going to go out and blast the other side. They also aren't going to ignore areas of agreement. Those are what you use to start the negotiations. Clearly, Obama isn't interested in working anything out -- he just wants a scapegoat.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-1163978720483423862010-02-10T19:08:02.479-05:002010-02-10T19:08:02.479-05:00Good points. I think it's clear Obama isn'...Good points. I think it's clear Obama isn't being bipartisan. He just wants to blame the Republicans.MegaTrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234420338804013858noreply@blogger.com