The official White house attire for a Tired President 'The Snuggie'
Posted on 03/07/2009 12:16:38 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Barack Obama's offhand approach to Gordon Brown's Washington visit last week came about because the president has facing exhaustion over America's economic crisis and is unable to focus on foreign affairs, the Sunday Telegraph has been told.
Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been "overwhelmed" by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest.
British officials, meanwhile, admit that the White House and US State Department staff were utterly bemused by complaints that the Prime Minister should have been granted full-blown press conference and a formal dinner, as has been customary. They concede that Obama aides seemed unfamiliar with the expectations that surround a major visit by a British prime minister.
But Washington figures with access to Mr Obama's inner circle explained the slight by saying that those high up in the administration have had little time to deal with international matters, let alone the diplomatic niceties of the special relationship.
Allies of Mr Obama say his weary appearance in the Oval Office with Mr Brown illustrates the strain he is now under, and the president's surprise at the sheer volume of business that crosses his desk.
A well-connected Washington figure, who is close to members of Mr Obama's inner circle, expressed concern that Mr Obama had failed so far to "even fake an interest in foreign policy".
A British official conceded that the furore surrounding the apparent snub to Mr Brown had come as a shock to the White House. "I think it's right to say that their focus is elsewhere, on domestic affairs. A number of our US interlocutors said they couldn't quite understand the British concerns and didn't get what that was all about."
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Um, what exactly did this man and his cadre of buffoons expect?
He’s the leader of the free world.
He can’t afford the luxury of being “overwhelmed”. This is further proof that he and his administration just had no clue what they were getting themselves into.
It’s not just enough to win a campaign, and you can’t run a country with speeches rife with rhetoric.
I guess I would be tired too if my goal was to demolish a 233 year old capitalistic democracy into a fully functioning socialist regime in a 5 week period.
Mr. Obama thought that running the government was going to be as smooth and easy as running his “well-oiled machine” of a campaign.
If he can’t even accomplish getting dinner and gifts right with another family, what the hell kind of faith should we have in his ability to hold the office?
We’re in trouble...
France and Germany your only allies???
You retard how many have they lost in support of YOUR initiative on the war on terror. I served in the Royal Marines in support of this Coalition and if True Americans were as you are I would have gladly served with the Taliban against you.
The French Government today raised its Terror alert from RUN to HIDE. The only two higher levels being, SURRENDER and COLLABORATE.Precautions being taken follow the complete destruction of the National WHITE FLAG PRODUCTION FACTORY outside Paris, thus effectively crippling Frances military Capability.
bttt
Gorden Brown is white isn’t he? wink wink
I believe we are viewing Obumo’s first-hand disdain for caucasians from any country. They must swoon and suck up his spit to be treated with some half ass faux respect.
America now has a truly racist tribal unit in the White House. I hope the POS, who voted for this disgrace are in the soup line for infinity.
Just The Facts,
NSNR
I believe the word (Incomptent) best describes obumo and his communist ilk occupying our White House.
A Matter Of Fact,
NSNR
I realize that some conservatives think it's pointless to whittle away at BO’s image, but it worked on Bush didn't it? Bush would have been impeached by now if he had all the baggage BO has.
We might not have the firepower of the left wing media, but every little bit helps. I accidentally got into an a debate with a democrat car repairman a few days ago. I don't pick fights with guys who fix my car, but it erupted anyway.
He was completely on the defensive when I mentioned how the only guys who want to raise taxes are the tax cheats. He fled to the ‘everybody does it’ defense. I mentioned the audit of Paula Jones and Linda Tripp. He shrugged that off as ‘they deserved it’. I mentioned the seven year audit of Jerry Falwell and his vindication. He said that Falwell made too many enemies.
OK, so it's the ‘everybody does it defense’ right? This is how you turn the tables on them. I told him that Hannity and Boortz deliberately overpay taxes to avoid audits. And I challenged him to mention one Republican who was caught cheating. Was Romney caught cheating on taxes, I asked. Name one. And name one example of a democrat being harassed by an audit. He had no answer. Sure, he did not capitulate on the spot — only liars do that. But you crack their defense mechanism.
[If he was informed, he could have mentioned that Nixon wanted to sic the IRS on his enemies, but never forget that Nixon was forced out by his own party. Republicans don't put up with tyrants while democrats elevate them.]
He thought it would always be a “Slappin Some Skin Session or just a Shuckin, Jivin and Guffawin Demonstration.”
Obumo will fail, due to his inablity to ever grasp the true meaning of what America stands for in life.
Duty, Honor and Country,
NSNR
Yes Obumo was good at instigating the minority communities about the evil caucasians in America, who cused them to fail in life.
Obumo Zero is nothing more than a mulatto trouble maker, who thrives off the uneducated/hate filled malcontents living on the gubmint tit.
One can dress an idiot in a suit, but he still remains an idiot.
I Know What Good Is,
NSNR
I believe the (Looterman) is better qualified than Ozero.
Sure Your Right,
NSNR
and what are we going to do about other than talk about it on here? I still haven;t seen the American public organize against the soft overthrow of the American government.
AMillion Man March is a start but seems to me conservatives do a lot of complaining and not much DOING.
and we know hes 48 yrs old b/c of his birth records correct ???
Yes, what are we the Conservative American People going to do about it?? We will use the legal channels of grievance and petition for a recall and or impeachment.
One good man or woman can make a difference in life. Secession is another form of expression for Americans in various conservative states to express our grief.
Perhaps we could all become (community organizers)for it seems to be a ticket to success.
P.S. what are you ideas my friend??????
Stomping The Lawn,
NSNR
We in the UK are like yourselves suffering from a very unpopular form of government, thrust upon us as you by those who wanted change just for changes sake. We also like you have the expression “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.
Unfortunately some people never heed what grandma says and rush in.
Obama will not like us in the UK as for what he believes we did to his kinfolk in days of yore. That alone should ring warning bells as as the most senior politician in the world he should be above petty grievances. As he seems not to be, can we expect the United States Navy to be smuggling waves of MAU MAU onto our remote beeches, will the same be shelling Hartlepool soon? and do we need to have another burning the white house down session? Mind you I think that if we did try and burn the White House down again, providing the Kenyan was at home,we would have to fight Americans to strike the match. So commiserations to you all but there must be comfort in those few words “ONLY FOUR YEARS” or IMPEACHMENT. Is binden related to BIN......LA......DEN, and why does Obama party for? I did not think Muslims drank alcohol
Gordon Brown’s first name is James. Maybe BO got confused & thought Brown was there for the Wednesday night party?
Come on, quit making excuses for this arrogant mealy-mouthed lying slime ball
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Come on, can’t you see Obama going on Oprah’s show with that Dr OZ guy discussing his Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? LMAO
The official White house attire for a Tired President 'The Snuggie'
LOL Overwhelmed!
Destroying the country is hard work.
And to admit before all of our enemies that the POTUS is overwhelmed?
That’s just asking for it.
Plenty of time for partying on Wednesdays though.
The lefty nutballs are going crazy over this.
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