Comments on: Obama’s Glass Ball

By: lorac

lorac — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:50:39 +0000

Like an actor who knows he is going to be booed by the audience will find it difficult to give his lines convincingly. In fact, it might be argued that he is not out of touch, but is actually getting in touch with reality and therefore finds it difficult to say the lines that were written for him with any conviction.

Good point, Rich!

I listened to part of his speech today, and at least in the part I heard, he was saying nothing of substance. He was merely “leading a rally”, throwing out one-liners for the crowd to cheer to. I think he’s most comfortable in that role, rousing the audience and feeling that people are adoring him, all superficial. He can’t get excited or into his role if it’s not a superficial, willing rally of bots he can cheerlead.

By: bamaLV

bamaLV — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:01:47 +0000

been around since FDR and dont ever remember a president losing so much of his popularity so early in their presidency. even to the point that many are already calling for his impeachment. it shows that americans caught on to this fake sooner rather than later. he has proven to be exactly the opposite of what he portrayed himself to be during the campaign .talk about “bait and switch”.. this is the epitomy of it.

By: Crackerjack -Obamastahn Rebel Resistance

Crackerjack -Obamastahn Rebel Resistance — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:54:29 +0000

I blam bush for his blaming bush

By: kenoshamarge

kenoshamarge — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:46:00 +0000

Funny thing about so many people being unemployed or underemployed, it leaves a lot more time to pay attention. That is not good news for any of the arrogant and condescending political class.

It is also not good news for the equally arrogant and condescending media types. Their bias and their bullshit become a lot more apparent when you have time to do more than just watch the local news before going to bed.

Bias is fine, in both directions with partisan voters, they really aren’t interested in a “level playing field or the truth”. However now that the only party that is “growing” is the Independent Party, bias and dishonesty are starting to get a bad name.

Biased pinheads like Katie Couric, Brian Williams and their ilk have credibility only with those that like bias and b.s. served up as “news”.

By: Sassy

Sassy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:35:00 +0000

The wise fortune teller answers BO:
The Magic Teleprompter will blackout,
The Midas Ledger will show insufficient funds,
Turbaned Arabs will hurl fire,
Elephants will trumpet through your dreams,
Then The One will have a permanent vacation!

By: FLDemFem

FLDemFem — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:11:50 +0000

And the Lincoln quote was also a Parker quote. Lincoln used it in the Gettysburg address, but Parker, a contemporary of Lincoln’s, was the origin. I don’t have the link to the story, but as I recall, it was in the WaPo story on the quotes and the rug.

By: getfitnow

getfitnow — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:21:25 +0000

Did anyone ever find a video/audio of it?

I would also love to see the debate between That One and Bobby Rush.

By: getfitnow

getfitnow — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:03:46 +0000

He’s been blaming Bush since the beginning. And those out there speaking fo him and the party remind me of Baghdad Bob –Oh no, what tsunami? The weather is fine, Recovery Summer! Don’t you remember?

These people make me sick.

By: getfitnow

getfitnow — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:56:27 +0000

A problem in his entire life has been he’s been so busy plotting his next move, he never developed real convictions.

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Getting Kitten Car Care Items | Cat Traps — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:04:21 +0000

[...] Obama’s Glass Ball : NO QUARTER [...]

By: TeakWoodKite

TeakWoodKite — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:13:18 +0000

Like my use of satire?…oops I mean Shakespeare?

BO will not accept responsibility for anything.

By: EllenD

EllenD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:54:50 +0000

Well, I’m confused. I’m not sure why Obama should have made a speech in which Hamlet was contemplating taking his own life.

By: EllenD

EllenD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:48:10 +0000

an eloquent Iraq war opponent

Ah, yes. The missing speech.

By: Guest

Guest — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:20:40 +0000

I agree the MSM failed to ask if Obama was a liberal, even though he had the most extreme voting record of any Senator. Unless by chance you consider yourself a member of America’s Ruling Class, it’s safe to say that the White House and the MSM have the same adverarial relationship with you – they care very little what any of us want.

The press is only concerned now because the future of the Democratic Party is in the balance.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:10:22 +0000

Very nice and creative cartoon. I am pleased you used this as it reminded me of all the people with their crystal balls who predicted that Obama would be a great president and the person they had been looking for. It was written in the stars that this was the time of hope over substance. Rhetoric over experience. Promises, over accomplishments. So why now is everyone so angry and disappointed in Obama?
For Obama, in the beginning it was fun giving those speeches and playing the rock star. No one ever really challenged anything he said and people so bought the cool aid that they would shoot the messenger who said anything that would even hint that there might be a possibility that he could not accomplish even a little of what he promised. Now even many of his Kool-Aid drinkers are starting to question what he says so it is more difficult to give those prepared speeches. Like an actor who knows he is going to be booed by the audience will find it difficult to give his lines convincingly. In fact, it might be argued that he is not out of touch, but is actually getting in touch with reality and therefore finds it difficult to say the lines that were written for him with any conviction. Maybe the truth is coming to the surface and the people are starting to look behind the curtain at who is really pulling the strings. Nancy Pelosi did not like it earlier in the year when it was said that the Democrats may lose control of the House, but some Democratic loyalists are admitting that is it very likely.
The truth is the hope that I can believe in. The American people waking up from their long sleep induced by false promises and free lunches and now that their eyes have been opened deciding to fix this country is the hope I can believe in.