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The Obama Protection Racket, led by the Times, cuts both ways. It is a key reason he has defied political gravity for so long, and also why he is now in deep trouble. As watchdogs became lapdogs, the presidential bubble grew impenetrable, isolating him from ordinary Americans and the trickle-down pain of his policies.
From the broadcast networks to MSNBC and most large papers, Obama got the benefit of every doubt. The double standards were a daily disgrace so routine, they mostly provoked a shrug instead of outrage.
The mainstream media is acting only because the story is too big to ignore. Had it been mildly skeptical sooner, it could have exposed the law’s destructive rules and prevented the disaster.
The episode graphically illustrates how the Times has harmed the nation by reflexively protecting Obama, facts be damned.
Instead of just expressing its own liberal views, the editorial page serves as the propaganda arm of the administration, the Jay Carney of print media. Its daily drumbeat of shrill partisanship leaves it indistinguishable from Dem party hacks who spend their waking hours demonizing Republicans.
The ritual is distressingly clear. Any White House claim that a critic is “political” sends the Times to war.
badgerprints
The ultimate result will be that the ones who elected, supported and protected Obama will be the ones to put the nails in his coffin. Then they will champion somebody who is even worse.
Bassago
badgerprints
The ultimate result will be that the ones who elected, supported and protected Obama will be the ones to put the nails in his coffin. Then they will champion somebody who is even worse.
Maybe the O-bots will turn on him but you have to wonder. Admitting error doesn't seem to be a trait the progressives possess.
They're already setting up for the Hillary extravaganza anyway. Doubtful any of them will learn from these mistakes.
but now he'll be the unwritten excuse for only nominating wealthy white candidates from now on.
butcherguy
reply to post by badgerprints
but now he'll be the unwritten excuse for only nominating wealthy white candidates from now on.
Hmmm . Obama is white and wealthy.
If 50% makes him black, 50% makes him white too.edit on 10-11-2013 by butcherguy because: (no reason given)