Obama certainly revealed his priorities in those first few minutes praising the local pols and conference organizers etc.
This was his “Katrina” moment.
His first priority should be to the victims and their families, and those locked down at Fort Hood. He coudn’t even praise the police officer who laid down his life to stop the killer.
President Bush’s first priority on hearing about 9/11 attack was NOT TO SCARE THE CHILDREN!!!
Our First Commander in Chief must be rolling in his grave!!
I agree, I don’t think the “pet goat” comparison is fair at all. I recall seeing the video footage of an aide whispering into President Bush’s ear at that event on 9/11, and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen an expression of more fierce concentation and resolve than I saw on President Bush. Since he was in the midst of the book, it seemed to make more sense to not cause panic. I’ve always wondered what the Democrats thought he should have done— thrown up the book, screamed, “We’re all gonna die!” and run for the door?