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.
Oh, thank you for that post. I was looking for that excerpt, yesterday. This time, I’m going to save it.
Do you happen to have the name of the book and page number? I plan to use the quote.
He should have listened to Michelle: just give an intern 20 bucks and send 'em to the gift shop.
LOL
[Never let the enemys sword get close to your tongue]
Lol, I’m sure Rush is watching out for that!
I do believe in the power of prayer though.
I disagree that he would respond with force. He would rather try and negotiate with the mideast. He’s an appeaser, I fully believe he wants to divide society into his version of elites, government rulers and the rest of us. He’s a classic communist with no concern about the safety of the masses.
Exactly! What were people thinking?!
But, the MSM and others didn't think Sarah Palin was qualified!
Heck, I'm more qualified than Obama!!! At least, I have owned and managed successful businesses which is more than the community organizer can claim.
That Obama will be an appeaser in other foreign policy situations is probably likely.
We'll see.
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LOL!
Hussein II:
“I have more than enough to......”
The Peter Principle - Hussein II Version
I an underwhelmed!
Lazy little boy.
Nah, let him break. Let him run screaming.
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