Posted on 03/08/2009 12:41:18 PM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
Perhaps it's just some Obama ally speaking out of school. But these are probably some of the most terrifying words to come from an unidentified source in some time:
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.
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".
The American source said: "Obama is overwhelmed. There is a zero sum tension between his ability to attend to the economic issues and his ability to be a proactive sculptor of the national security agenda.
"That was the gamble these guys made at the front end of this presidency and I think they're finding it a hard thing to do everything."
It's at moments like this I'm reminded of this assessment of Obama, back in 2007: "I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."
That assessment came from . . . Vice President Joe Biden.
What’s that song from Fleetwood Mac...”I’m Over My Head”??
Well, it is bright from a color perspective, not from a leadership view.
I expected some purple accents somewhere.
Oh puleeze. Dems never resign. They keep in office when criminalizing it. No , Obama will allow Michelle run the office till he is rested up. After all Edith Wilson helped out Woodrow when he had a stroke. And Eleanor had an office in the WH. Nope. No matter how disgustingly inefficient or weary or inexperienced the WH naif is, he will remain, battling on for socialist pacifism and will probably get another term where he will be exhausted doing the ‘people’s business.’!!!!!!!
You hit it right on the head..He was never more than a vehicle for their agenda...The Rising Star who came out of dirty Chicago politics to become a Senator...Black, but not too Black...Youthful and vibrant with a perfect family...Dangerously radical but appearing to be Center. They knew that he would appeal to a broad range of people across the country and that scares me more than anything.
Good one!!
Exactly what I was thinking.
I AM TIRED OF HUSSEIN OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
. . . twits touting tiaras
Poor little crybaby. Maybe a lot of the rest of us are not resting so well either because of what he is doing to our country. Hey Prez, you asked for this job so MAN up and quit whining!
Has Obama ever even had what the rest of us call a full-time job in his life? What a lightweight. This guy wasn't qualified to even work in the White House, much less live there.
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Good post potlatch -
I am stunned by the huge numbers of naive FReepers who keep posting “We must pray that Hussein II will wake up and.....”
“Maybe Hussein II will realize that.....”
With that mindset - those FReepers and other Americans should pray that they can sell their robes - and buy a sword (on eBay or Amazon) - to paraphrase the words of Jesus - who was never a blind naive wimp -
Jesus did not say “Just keep hoping and when you are in Heaven things will be cool and your children can do the same!”
Jesus gave specific instructions of how his disciples should be brave and fearless and go out and teach others - and most on Free Republic know that some of his followers met terrible ends -
I am not one to preach on FR threads - but the docile listless trusting attitude that Hussein II will suddenly “see the light” or experience a conversion from his Socialist/Commie agenda and path is laughable and childish -
Jesus changed the world -
Hussein II is changing it back and using a turbocharged steamroller to do it
Pleasant thoughts and wishes did not stop Hitler - and Hitler’s buddies never directly attacked the continental USA - and Adoph was defeated by the unstoppable pragmatic mindset of Ike and Patton
It is time to stop pushing Hillary’s “RESET” button and stop pretending loose coalitions of internet blogs, local groups, web newsites, letters to local newspapers, hand-wringing Centrists, and independents will turn back and crush Hussein II’s pagan hordes and millions of paid ACORN cultists
Let us recall that two (2) allegely Republican minority (pro-affirmitive action) persons that were Secretary of State - openly championed the grandeur of electing a racist - of their own background
Bob Grant often said that anyone who agreed 100% with all of his views, ideas, agendas - was insane
Rush would say the same
But Rush and Bob fought their way to the top and changed much of American politics and history
If you do not agree with Rush - call him up on his show - Call Sean - Call Mark
Bob Grant often called me (from WABC and WOR) to express an opinion or refute a leftie or relate some interesting information
It is your turn now
Sharpen your swords
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My spelling may be lousy tonight for several reasons that are quite unimportant in the “big scheme of stuff”
If that bothers you -
I am only interested in content and have no time for checking my writing or using Spell-Check tonight
[If you do not agree with Rush - call him up on his show -
- Sharpen your swords]
the Greek poet, Euripedes in 406 B.C. said, "The tongue was mightier than the blade"
“Obozo is not overwhelmed, he is a Lying Commie!”
Texas Fossil’s got it right.
ping
Alas, such a wise provision is missing from our Constitution.
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