Obama's strategy is obvious

[myboynoah]

Just keep talking, filling the space with his voice. Bore the press to death and take up their time.

[DrumNFeather]

I'm enjoying listening to him make his point, argue against it, and then come to a conclusion of some kind. Not that I disagree with some of his points perse, its just interesting to watch.

[RobinFinderson]

Obama is doing well. This is Obama the educator, taking the time to explain complex ideas to a country that is ready to participate in a dialogue. What a welcome approach.

[myboynoah]

C'mon, telling us that someone with 0 down shouldn't be buying a house they can't afford is all that complex?

His use of Japan as an example was very poor. Japan tried and tried and tried to spend its way of its recession. It was only after significant regulatory and financial reform that the economy started to recover. The country was (is still?) dotted with big budget projects that no one used. Total wastes. But I guess he sounds like he knows what he is talking about, so that's good enough.

The mayor of Shrievport LA was on the TV the other day talking about getting his share of this package so he can build a water park, among other things.

[il Padrino Ute]

Obama is doing well. This is Obama the educator, taking the time to explain complex ideas to a country that is ready to participate in a dialogue. What a welcome approach.

Please.

This is what happens when a guy with absolutely no experience suddenly realizes that he's in over his head and that he now has to find a way for those who didn't kiss his ass to have trust in him.

Being a communicator got him elected. It's not going to help him one bit to actually do the job.

[RobinFinderson]

First, it would be foolish not to look at our situation compared to the economic collapse of Asian markets. That is the nearest precedent we have to anything of this scale.

Second, why didn't Bush tell people to stop buying houses they would not be able to afford? At a time when consumer debt was at a record high, Bush asked the nation to go shopping to help float the economy. Maybe having an adult in charge of the country, someone willing to say the obvious things, is more necessary than you would think.

Third, IPU, your point isn't a point at all. It is summary judgment that reflects your belief with no supporting evidence.

The press conference gives Americans a better sense of Obama's style of leadership. From the way he is respectful of the media, treating them as professionals (no nicknames), to the way he explains issues, states that he isn't ready to answer questions yet rather than obfuscate (demonstrated in the question about fallen soldiers), and his focus on persusasion -- these are all demonstrations of a style of leadership that I find very refreshing. This is going to be a hard year, he says. I appreciate the honesty.

The strangest moment was when he had to deal with Biden opening is big stupid mouth again and trying to pin a percent-chance of failure on the plans. I'm not sure Obama was entirely honest when he said that he wasn't sure what Biden was talking about, but I am quickly beginning to thing that Clinton would have been a better pick than Biden.

[Babs]

Just keep talking, filling the space with his voice. Bore the press to death and take up their time.

Don't be surprised if as soon as anyone starts asking tough questions, the presidential puppy shows up to steal the spotlight. He promised the girls a puppy, but the puppy hasn't appeared yet. I'm guessing Obama's saving it for when he needs a convenient distraction.

[myboynoah]

Second, why didn't Bush tell people to stop buying houses they would not be able to afford?

So this is what it comes down to, we judge Presidents by whether or not they tell us the obvious? Did Obama tell us to brush our teeth tonight? No? Bad president, Obama, bad president.

[myboynoah]

Don't be surprised if as soon as anyone starts asking tough questions, the presidential puppy shows up to steal the spotlight. He promised the girls a puppy, but the puppy hasn't appeared yet. I'm guessing Obama's saving it for when he needs a convenient distraction.

If asked, he would turn that into an 8-minute answer.

[Babs]

If asked, he would turn that into an 8-minute answer.

Actually, he already did. Something about hypoallergenic breeds and pet overpopulation and the skyrocketing price of puppy chow.

[il Padrino Ute]

Third, IPU, your point isn't a point at all. It is summary judgment that reflects your belief with no supporting evidence.

It's my opinion, yes. No evidence needed to express my opinion.

[Babs]

So this is what it comes down to, we judge Presidents by whether or not they tell us the obvious? Did Obama tell us to brush our teeth tonight? No? Bad president, Obama, bad president.

Well, what does he expect?! If I'd wanted to take responsibility to brush my own teeth I'd have voted Republican.

[il Padrino Ute]

Second, why didn't Bush tell people to stop buying houses they would not be able to afford? At a time when consumer debt was at a record high, Bush asked the nation to go shopping to help float the economy. Maybe having an adult in charge of the country, someone willing to say the obvious things, is more necessary than you would think.

First off, why did banks give loans to people who couldn't afford to pay the loans back?

You're right about Bush, but isn't Obama telling us that we have to spend our way out of this recession too?

On a side note, how many people took that first stimulus check and bought something and how many used it to help pay off existing debt? I'd be curious to know.

[myboynoah]

Actually, he already did. Something about hypoallergenic breeds and pet overpopulation and the skyrocketing price of puppy chow.

He should take a look at stimulus again. If he buys puppy chow, that is stimulus.

Remember to brush your teeth tonight.

[Hallelujah]

Just keep talking, filling the space with his voice. Bore the press to death and take up their time.

Two questions I would have asked:

1) Who is going to pay for this?
2) How will you measure "jobs saved".

BTW, I think Elkhart is the heart of RV manufacturing. All those rich folks who now don't buy huge RV's.