Originally posted by Kryties


Oh my god, has the world gone completely mad? Wait, stupid question...

Your economy is failing, you are living in a police state and you are losing your houses and jobs one by one and THIS is somehow important? Dear god American's (not all of you, just the ones complaining) , go out and get a reality check.

1. Who cares.
2. Who cares.
3. If all else fails, refer to points 1 and 2.

U.S. population to Krysties:

We don't care one iota about this.

In fact, I'll bet most of us have never even heard of this so-called "issue".

Most likely invented by the MSM and perpetuated by bloggers with too much time on their hands.

Originally posted by soldiermom
It's comforting to know that at least one of his supporters has a measure of skepticism.

It's a lot more than me. Here's what I think is happening and why it appears that Obama supporters "think he can do no wrong".

The Messiah Syndrome:

Many of us feel that Obama and his supporters are under such a constant barrage of really mean insults, criticisms and plain hatred, that - even when we don't agree with everything Obama does or says - we spend our time defending ourselves and our views of his policies and his decisions.

It's rare that I take the time to criticize what he does or says (although I have done it several times) because so many people here are already doing that. I spend my energies "defending" the insane, irrational and constant assaults. I do it because I enjoy it. But I'm not at all hesitant to disagree with him. And I have had communications (U2U) with other supporters here who do the same thing. Why should we spend our energies criticizing him when it's being done so expertly all around us? And, so, because most of my posts about him are in his defense or positive about him, people jump to the conclusion that I "worship" him or something. That's their mistake.

I bet if your sister-in-law was perfectly honest with you and didn't feel on the defensive, she'd probably admit that she has concerns, too. We should be skeptical of our government, regardless who's in there. But honestly, after the past 20-30 years of government we've been through... to some of us, Obama looks pretty damn great. That doesn't mean he's perfect or can do no wrong.

Centurion, a star for you. This has bloggers written all over it.

Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic

Originally posted by soldiermom
It's comforting to know that at least one of his supporters has a measure of skepticism.

It's a lot more than me. Here's what I think is happening and why it appears that Obama supporters "think he can do no wrong".

The Messiah Syndrome:

Many of us feel that Obama and his supporters are under such a constant barrage of really mean insults, criticisms and plain hatred, that - even when we don't agree with everything Obama does or says - we spend our time defending ourselves and our views of his policies and his decisions.

It's rare that I take the time to criticize what he does or says (although I have done it several times) because so many people here are already doing that. I spend my energies "defending" the insane, irrational and constant assaults. I do it because I enjoy it. But I'm not at all hesitant to disagree with him. And I have had communications (U2U) with other supporters here who do the same thing. Why should we spend our energies criticizing him when it's being done so expertly all around us? And, so, because most of my posts about him are in his defense or positive about him, people jump to the conclusion that I "worship" him or something. That's their mistake.

I bet if your sister-in-law was perfectly honest with you and didn't feel on the defensive, she'd probably admit that she has concerns, too. We should be skeptical of our government, regardless who's in there. But honestly, after the past 20-30 years of government we've been through... to some of us, Obama looks pretty damn great. That doesn't mean he's perfect or can do no wrong.

Centurion, a star for you. This has bloggers written all over it.

There's never been any need for her to be on the defensive as she's the one that brings him up first. I've never gone out of my way to criticize him in front of her because that would open up a can of worms best left closed. She's never mentioned any concerns about him at all. That's what's scary. I know she's not the only one out there with this stance.

So. in the words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."

We've gone a little off topic.

Originally posted by Agit8dChop

Obama is the most admired man in America.
He's going to be the most powerful man in the world, leading the strongest nation on Earth.

You'd think someone like that wouldnt be '' bumped '' from staying in a hotel that is used by president elects before they are innagurated.

Yes he's a pretty important guy alright, but his position as a celebrity, and I use that word pointedly, should not afford him perks like kicking a guy out of the place he's renting. I find it plain odd that the people tasked with the job of securing Blair house for the president elect failed to do so, and someone else jumped in their first. It's their mistake and they should take the rap for it, not John Howard.

Still Obama has said nothing to my knowledge, he isn't complaining. What disturbs me is the pedestal that the American people and media put their presidents up on. Not only does this sort of idolatry blind them from the flaws and mistakes of their presidents, but it's a height to fall from. We like to build them up and we like to see them fall.

would someone tell me again how these elected officials are supposed to be in touch with the people of this country, the people that elected them, the people who are losing homes, cant find work, going hungry, cant afford required medications and healthcare, cant get their kids a decent education, etc, etc, while it is considered a disgrace that the POTUS is relegated to having to stay in a $5k per night luxury hotel while waited on hand and foot? excuse me, i have to go throw up...