Monday, November 28, 2011

A Critic’s Critique of Transformative Change. WTF. I’ve Got Tingles

 

bo shadow2Casting a long shadow in the setting sun

As Frank J. Fleming explains in his E-book “The Greatest President in the History of Everything”  our failure to see Big Guy’s awesomeness has nothing to do with his, ahem, Emperor’s robes and everything to do with our unworthiness:

Obama is operating on a whole other level here where we can’t even follow his logic, and that can be scary at times. It’s like if some sort of primitive person — a West Virginian, perhaps — saw a surgeon doing an operation. He’d think the surgeon was harming the sleeping man by cutting in to him, when in fact the surgeon was helping that man. And that’s who Obama is — a smiling man with a knife that we’re a little bit scared of. But don’t worry; he knows what he’s doing.

Obama in Charge

shoots o…he shoots!

 

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he scores!

And now, from one of Politico’s (of the take-down-conservative-candidates-through-unfounded-claims school) Journolists we have an insightful thought piece: “Obama’s Toughest Critic: Obama” that begins with the standard fairy tale opening:

President Barack Obama has plenty of critics — Republicans, liberals, the media — but the person hardest on the president, his administration and the Democratic Party is, at times, Barack Obama.

I think the operative term there is “at times.” At other times, he’s too busy blaming the real culprits to even entertain the thought of his culpability.

The audacity of “Nope” - not my fault. Next.

And as is often the case, Big Guy points out that the fault lies not with his message, butt with his team’s lack of effectiveness in packaging the message for sale:

“The area in my presidency where I think my management and understanding of the presidency evolved most, and where I think we made the most mistakes, was less on the policy front and more on the communications front.”

Obama-teleprompter-001Because if we package it right, we can sell anything. That’s already been established 

Big Guy acknowledges that he’s only accomplished 60% of what he set out to do – which is unfortunate because he planned on getting everything rammed through in 4 years so he could retire and be just like the Big Dawg: giving lucrative speeches and playing golf. Butt since the R-words have stood in his way, he’s now going to have to hang around for another term in order to complete his fundamental transformation of America.

Pop Quiz: who said My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you’ll join with me as we try to change it.” a) John McCain b) Barack Obama c) Mark Steyn

“So we know change is possible. It’s hard and it’s messy, and sometimes it’s frustrating, but we know it’s possible,” he said. “But here’s the thing. There are a lot of people who are still hurting and there’s still a lot more work to do. And so that other 40 percent that is not done, I’m going to need you because I need five more years. I need five more years to get it done.”

bo lightbringerBecause being the Lightbringer isn’t as easy as it looks

I wonder if this is the kind of transformation Big Guy had in mind:

Because if it is, he might still be able to wrap this thing up in 4 years if he’s lucky. And we have already established that he’s lucky.

And just for the record, now that I’ve finished reading the Politico article, I’m not convinced that Big Guy is his own biggest critic. I think for now Tingles has the inside edge on that claim.

Butt I think Big Guy can put the tingles back in his pants.

H/T Instapundit

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Post Turkey Day Weiners

Wrapping up an all around fun Turkey Day weekend, Big Guy got off a round of golf with Reggie on Friday. Then he shot a few hoops Saturday morning with the boys (Reggie’s not going to be around forever you know). That makes for a lot of stinky laundry to be dragging around.

bo's stinky shoesAnd those are some pretty big shoes to fill

And speaking of big shoes, Lady M’s aren’t going to be so easy to fill either.

full lookBlack stretchies (not jeggins) and standard issue Converse’s, undisclosed size

Here’s something that has me stymied though:  Everyone always reports Big Guy’s height at 6’1” and Lady M’s at 5’11” and yet when they stand side by side they look about the same. Unless Lady M is wearing heels, in which case she sometimes looks taller.

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So either Big Guy is shrinking,

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or Lady M is growing (and we don’t want to go there, after all that painful liposuction).

Anyway, in another Thanksgiving holiday tradition, Lady M, Big Guy, the Wee Wons and Granny R all went to watch brother Craig’s world famous basketball team, the Oregon Beavers, beat the Towson Tigers yesterday. You could tell it was a special event because Lady M let Big Guy eat a whole hot dog in peace.

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And good to know: in addition to the military, Lady M hearts the Oregon Beavers too.

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We had a few tense minutes during the game,

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Like when Big Guy got news via his BlackBarry that the last air strike he ordered on Pakistan didn’t work out so well, butt the Beavers managed to squeak out a victory, 66-46.

Not sure what happened on the way home though: we all seemed to be looking like the Grinch when we landed back at the Big White.

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Maybe they just found out that Little Bo ate all the left over turkey, and that all six of the varieties of Thanksgiving Day pies were gone too. Some times your luck just runs out, and there’s nothing left to be thankful for.

mobo lookoni up“…you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?”

We all know how it goes: some days just suck, no matter how good they start out.

Totally off topic, butt I thought you might be interested. Especially if you’re still wondering if any of the Presidential contenders are serial sexual predators. This doesn’t prove anything of course, butt it may raise your awareness of the lengths that some people will go to in order to take out their political opposition. Again, I have no way of determining the veracity of this report (nor, apparently, does Gloria Allred for her allegations – as we haven’t heard a peep out of her for weeks. I guess her work is done.) butt here’s a fascinating summary of L'affaire Dominique Strauss-Kahn that you might enjoy reading. As you may recall, he was head of the IMF and the leading right-of-center contender to take out President Sarkozy until he was arrested and accused of a “vicious sexual attack” by a woman who later was exposed as a liar and a serial, uh, “date” for visiting gentlemen of means at the Sofitel. It’s the stuff of political thrillers: potentially hacked Blackberries, mysteriously disabled and missing Blackberries, mysterious comings and goings of the alleged victim in both DSK’s room and the adjacent room occupied by an “unidentified” person. Hmmmmm.

Who knew – powerful political enemies may find ways to take you out! And even in the high tech age of espionage, the quickest and most effective take down artistry still involves allegations of sexual impropriety. So watch out! Things could  get interesting around here.

 

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Gratuitous Post Thanksgiving Weiner shot

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Black Friday You Can Believe In!

“Why brave the crowds when you can shop at the Obama 2012 store in your pajamas?" 

Shoppers jam Macy's flagship store in New York's Herald Square in the first minutes of Black Friday.Reflecting Black Friday shoppers at Macy’s

In a move intended to demonstrate his continuing commitment to spreading the wealth around, Big Guy authorized his team to hold the first ever official Presidential Black Friday sale – apparently without irony.

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A 10% TURKEY DAY special code? Seriously, I’m beginning to think these guys don’t even understand the meaning of the word “irony.”

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The official campaign site is so tone deaf it’s making it harder and harder to tell the difference between the official “Obama gear” site

merch_0001_grill_spatulaThe Obama “I liked the spatula so much, I bought the company” ($40)

and all the bogus sites that are selling contraband campaign gear.

obama-bunny-slippersObama Bunny Slippers

“Help support President Obama's initiative to reduce the national debt by purchasing all of your officially authorized Obama products here.” Where everything is Made in America (except for the shirt, slippers, sunglasses, and hat). Plus - no sales tax! – no wait, that’s only available from the bogus site. 

And who on your Winter Holiday list wouldn’t luv to find an official Obama birth certificate coffee mug  ($20, from the real site – do you see how confusing this is?) under their tree?

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…and speaking of trees:

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Check out the trunk on the official 2011 model! It’s huge!!

Just perfect to festoon with multi-colored baubles. The Big White will never look the same again.

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Yes, it’s going to be another glorious Winter Holiday season around here. We Can’t Wait!

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Available now, at an Obama shopping site near you. Actually I think you can get these at both the official and the unofficial sites.

Can you hear the jingle bells yet?

Linked By: Larwyn’s Linx on Doug Ross@Journal, and DeniceVB on the Crawdad Hole, Thanks!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Post Turkey Day Wrap Sheet

I know everyone was busy yesterday basting and tasting, so let me catch you up on some of the turkey news you may have missed, starting with a few excerpts from Big Guy’s annual Thanksgiving pep talk to the country.

"Like millions of Americans, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will spend the day eating great food, watching a little football, and reflecting on how truly lucky we truly are," [ed. Some might say “blessed” butt I guess “lucky” works too. And I have overheard people saying that Big Guy is the luckiest man on earth. Again, some might say  “blessed” or “smart” butt I won’t quibble with “Lucky” ]

We’re also grateful for the Americans who are taking time out of their holiday to serve in soup kitchens and shelters, making sure their neighbors have a hot meal and a place to stay.

                 mo at  food kitchenmeet and greet at the food bank

Lady M in her Miki Taylor hairdo and Big Guy pose as they help out at the local food bank…thankfully, no OWS protestors at this bank.

 

This sense of mutual responsibility – the idea that I am my brother’s keeper; that I am my sister’s keeper – has always been a part of what makes our country special. And it’s one of the reasons the Thanksgiving tradition has endured.

 

110511_2996Post-modern version of “sense of mutual responsibility”

photo H/T Powerline via Larwyn’s Linx

The very first Thanksgiving was a celebration of community during a time of great hardship, and we have followed that example ever since.

zuccotti-park-filth-occupy-wall-streetCelebrating at the community center in Zuccotti Park

Even when the fate of our union was far from certain – during a Civil War, two World Wars, a Great Depression – Americans drew strength from each other. They had faith that tomorrow would be better than today. 

All we need to make things better is to get this stinkin’ revolution off the ground

We’re grateful that they did. As we gather around the table, we pause to remember the pilgrims, pioneers, and patriots who helped make this country what it is. They faced impossible odds, and yet somehow, they persevered.

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Today, it’s our turn.

 

I know that for many of you, this Thanksgiving is more difficult than most. But no matter how tough things are right now, we still give thanks for that most American of blessings, the chance to determine our own destiny.

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The problems we face didn’t develop overnight, and we won’t solve them overnight. [ed. - happened under Bush’s watch] But we will solve them. All it takes is for each of us to do our part. [especially the 1%, who can afford to do 99% of the required part]

With all the partisanship and gridlock here in Washington, [Do-nothing Congress!] it’s easy to wonder if such unity is really possible.

Everything’s tougher when there’s a class war waging

But think about what’s happening at this very moment: Americans from all walks of life are coming together as one people, grateful for the blessings of family, community, and country.

If we keep that spirit alive, if we support each other, and look out for each other, and remember that we’re all in this together, then I know that we too will overcome the challenges of our time.

Of course, some will have to support more than others

So today, I’m thankful to serve as your President and Commander-and-Chief. I’m thankful that my daughters get to grow up in this great country of ours. And I’m thankful for the chance to do my part, as together, we make tomorrow better than today.

We don’t need no stinkin’ oil anyway

Thanks, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Some people seemed upset, or at least surprised, that Big Guy didn’t mention anything about God in relation to our annual Thanksgiving celebration. Really?

Anyhow, after having pardoned the big fat ugly white turkey that’s been occupying the W Hotel here in Washington -

Liberty the pardoned turkey

we had chef cook one for us to enjoy as part of our regular Thanksgiving menu:

2 kinds of meat: Turkey (the unforgiven), Ham
2 kinds of dressing: Cornbread Stuffing, Oyster Stuffing
5 Sides: Greens, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Mac and Cheese
2 kinds of Dinner Rolls: white and brown
6 (!) kinds of Pie: Apple, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Banana Cream, Cherry, Huckleberry

It’s no wonder we have a deficit, Big Guy has such trouble choosing between options.