Has Obama-mania reached its limit?

[ducks]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl277

[baseline bum]

Apparently Republican butt-hurt sentiment hasn't.

[George Gervin's Afro]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl277

what obama mania? That people like guy?

[Extra Stout]

The honeymoon period is bound to end.

[Bukefal]

I dont think it will end soon. But people will start to see that he is just an ordinary president, who cannot make everything happen what he promised them before.

[Oh, Gee!!]

I overheard a blogger typing that Obama is just peachy.

[xrayzebra]

The honeymoon period is bound to end.

ES, Dear Leader is set for life. I am just wondering when he pulls
the Hugo thing and appoints himself President for life. (of course with
elections, under terms he sits)

It is coming, bet on it. His ratings haven't even started to tank.

[clambake]

alzheimer's?

[LnGrrrR]

ES, Dear Leader is set for life. I am just wondering when he pulls
the Hugo thing and appoints himself President for life. (of course with
elections, under terms he sits)

It is coming, bet on it. His ratings haven't even started to tank.

XRay, do you check your curtains each time you come into your house for spies?

No, no I know, you put a small piece of debris by the door, then check it when you get home to see if someone's already inside the house, right?

[clambake]

ray's pretty old. he may have trouble finding the right house.

[SpuronyourFace]

I voted for Obama, but he hasn't lived up to my expectations so far. Waaaay too much spending...

[Don Quixote]

Well, his numbers are still, somehow, high. I'm not entirely sure why. It would be an interesting discussion.

In New Orleans, anyway, most people don't even care about what he does or thinks. They don't even follow it. They are just into him. He is their leader. So, to that extent, no, I don't think we'll see the end of at least the black community completely absorbed with this guy. And the hard left will stick with him no matter what. He's their man. (I warned moderates who he was, they didn't listen!)

The media? Well ... it WAS gratifying to finally see them turn on the Clintons after 16 years. Someone newer came along. Will they ever do this to Obama? I think that because some of them have a vested interest (jobs in his administration, perhaps some federal $$) in keeping his program afloat we won't see the end of the soft handling. At least not from the MSM.

But will the "middle" stick with him that long? Enough to get him re-elected (and believe me, they're already working that)? That's the question.

[clambake]

fear tactics work pretty good.

[LockBeard]

In 2012 he won't get to run on "different Politician/Washington" since he has already proven he is just as bad if not worse than past scum in D.C. He also won't get to run against Bush but he will be running against dumbass Palin or some other Republican scrub so that is a wash.

I can wait to see how Obama and the media will trick the americans 4 yrs from now.

[Don Quixote]

You don't think he'll recycle the Hope and Change mantra that worked so well? I envision him doing pretty much the same thing -- run as a moderate, give great speeches, produce lots of messianic imagery, and get re-elected.

I mean, we're taking baby-steps toward tyranny ... but the people love him.

[LnGrrrR]

You don't think he'll recycle the Hope and Change mantra that worked so well? I envision him doing pretty much the same thing -- run as a moderate, give great speeches, produce lots of messianic imagery, and get re-elected.

I mean, we're taking baby-steps toward tyranny ... but the people love him.

Baby steps toward tyranny? How so, dotell?

[jack sommerset]

In 2012 he won't get to run on "different Politician/Washington" since he has already proven he is just as bad if not worse than past scum in D.C. He also won't get to run against Bush but he will be running against dumbass Palin or some other Republican scrub so that is a wash.

I can wait to see how Obama and the media will trick the americans 4 yrs from now.

I doubt Palin will win the republican nomination to be President. I mean she will never win. As far as 2012 Obama does not have a chance to be re-elected. This election was about beating down Bush (McCain felt that beat down) and getting a Democrat in office. I am still shaking my head what the hell people were thinking when they voted for Obama over Hillary. She would have been a much better choice. Obama is our President. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA the dude has zero expierence and is a socialist.

[clambake]

I doubt Palin will win the republican nomination to be President. I mean she will never win. As far as 2012 Obama does not have a chance to be re-elected. This election was about beating down Bush (McCain felt that beat down) and getting a Democrat in office. I am still shaking my head what the hell people were thinking when they voted for Obama over Hillary. She would have been a much better choice. Obama is our President. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA the dude has zero expierence and is a socialist.

.....and acorn...brown shirts......

[sook]

http://henryjenkins.org/obama%20spock%202.jpg

[Crookshanks]

Baby steps toward tyranny? How so, dotell?
Read Mark Levin's new book, Liberty and Tyranny, and he'll enlighten you! Of course, you might have trouble finding the book since it's the #1 book in the nation right now and they can't keep it on the shelves. :toast

It's us conservatives doing our part to stimulate the economy!

[clambake]

:lmao mark levin.

[MannyIsGod]

This thread is full of win.

[Don Quixote]

Look ... the guy is a brilliant campaigner. He's still in campaign mode! Even if the first wave of Obamania wears off, you can be sure that he'll be back at in 2012, probably early 2011.

Unless Americans get educated about the Constitution, the role of govt, and basic economics, they're going to keep electing big-gummint types like him (and Bush, and Clinton), over and over. Democracy depends upon a well-informed electorate. Without it, it's glorified mob rule.

[xrayzebra]

XRay, do you check your curtains each time you come into your house for spies?

No, no I know, you put a small piece of debris by the door, then check it when you get home to see if someone's already inside the house, right?


What has your statement got to do with Obama's popularity? Maybe
you are the one who has the problem.:lol

[Crookshanks]

Look ... the guy is a brilliant campaigner. He's still in campaign mode! Even if the first wave of Obamania wears off, you can be sure that he'll be back at in 2012, probably early 2011.

Unless Americans get educated about the Constitution, the role of govt, and basic economics, they're going to keep electing big-gummint types like him (and Bush, and Clinton), over and over. Democracy depends upon a well-informed electorate. Without it, it's glorified mob rule.

Conservatives are getting more and more concerned and looking for ways to combat the insanity in D.C. That's why ratings are up for the big talk show hosts like Rush, Sean, Mark Levin and Laura Ingraham. In fact, they're adding new stations. The ratings are also up for the Fox News Channel, while MSNBC is sinking.

Liberty and Tyranny - as of yesterday - was the #1 book in the nation, across all categories and including hardcover and paperback. I believe they've sold over 750,000 copies already. Mark had two book signings and 17,000 people showed up. The first one was on Long Island, and the 2nd one was just outside of D.C. People drove from Florida and Chicago and Atlanta just to meet Mark and get his book. One man called into his show who lives in Mexico, where he has a small business, and he drove all the way to Arizona to get a book!

Now add in all the Tea Parties happening across America - and it looks like the 2010 elections could be VERY interesting! :ihit to Libs and RINOs!

[ChumpDumper]

Have fun teabagging each other.

[Blake]

Conservatives are getting more and more concerned and looking for ways to combat the insanity in D.C. That's why ratings are up for the big talk show hosts like Rush, Sean, Mark Levin and Laura Ingraham. In fact, they're adding new stations. The ratings are also up for the Fox News Channel, while MSNBC is sinking.

Rush had his own TV show for a while in the early 90s. I clearly remember his bulletin board in the back with every day that Clinton was in office that said "America held hostage, day 50 (etc)".....

yet Clinton got re-elected rather easily.....

Ratings are up beause people like to hear opinions on what politicians in power are doing wrong..........even if they aren't really doing anything wrong.....

[AFBlue]

He's still a celebrity for sure, but I wonder how the G20 economic summit will hurt his standing from a world-view. Word is, he already took support for increased numbers in Afghanistan out of the picture b/c it wouldn't have garnered enough support...

I think his celebrity is fading abroad and I wonder how much longer he has here before his popularity numbers come back down to earth. At this point he's way too popular for having accomplished next to nothing.

[ChumpDumper]

As long as he's not Bush, he'll probably remain popular overseas.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

He shall be known as Media Man

[Don Quixote]

He's still a celebrity for sure, but I wonder how the G20 economic summit will hurt his standing from a world-view. Word is, he already took support for increased numbers in Afghanistan out of the picture b/c it wouldn't have garnered enough support...

I think his celebrity is fading abroad and I wonder how much longer he has here before his popularity numbers come back down to earth. At this point he's way too popular for having accomplished next to nothing.

No, I don't think G20 will hurt his Q-rating one bit. No matter how it actually goes, we have to remember that (1) the agreements have already been agreed upon, weeks or months in advance. This is just PR; they're going to schmooze, sign a few documents, and that's that. This is standard diplomacy, all presidents do this. And Obama would NEVER show up with his entourage and teleprompter if there were even a small chance of failure.

and (2) the news stories summing up G20 have already been written. "The G20 was an enormous success, Obama has restored American credibility," yadayada.

[Winehole23]

No, I don't think G20 will hurt his Q-rating one bit. No matter how it actually goes, we have to remember that (1) the agreements have already been agreed upon, weeks or months in advance. This is just PR; they're going to schmooze, sign a few documents, and that's that. This is standard diplomacy, all presidents do this. And Obama would NEVER show up with his entourage and teleprompter if there were even a small chance of failure.If it were only so. WH23's PFA G-20 prediction is plenty of earnest throat clearing followed by few substantive results. Promises to hang together will be made. And they will fall apart.


and (2) the news stories summing up G20 have already been written. "The G20 was an enormous success, Obama has restored American credibility," yadayadSanguine. You seem to think the story has already been written and that it is a story of success; WH23 expects unscripted failures.

[ducks]

As long as he's not Bush, he'll probably remain popular overseas.

yeah chump thinks he can do no wrong he can nuke china and remain popular according to you

[ChumpDumper]

Obama can do plenty wrong -- I'm just saying Bush already did plenty wrong and Obama would do well to avoid Bush's mistakes.

[RandomGuy]

Obama can do plenty wrong -- I'm just saying Bush already did plenty wrong and Obama would do well to avoid Bush's mistakes.

It took Bush and company six years to find their asses when it came to foreign policy. Towards the end they were doing a few things right, as long as they weren't letting Cheney dictate policy stances.

Most of the stink on the shit was produced pretty much from Cheney.

Hopefully this time around, the administration won't have such a flat learning curve, and be so shackled by outmoded, ossified thinking.

I fully expect a few mistakes here and there, though. So far I haven't seen anything truly moronic or self-defeating.

If the worst thing that happens is giving the Queen of England an iPod, I will be enormously happy.

[JoeChalupa]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/kos102/2009/London/obama-center-stage-2.jpg

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/04/world/bush600.jpg

[ratm1221]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/04/world/bush600.jpg

"I wonder if they've got good peach cobbler...."