As long as Valerie Jarrett is even close to the bridge, I would suggest that there IS someone at the helm. Between her and Huma Abedin, the ship may very well be exactly on course and precisely on time (regardless of what part of the ship Obama is gracing with his radiant presence).
Mr. niteowl77
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2929658/posts
I just wrote this over the last week. It might amuse you.