Obama: Intelligent, but intellectually lazy?

Originally Posted by Sten

Howard you just quoted yourself dude.

Is that against the rules?

[GratefulCitizen]

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

Is that against the rules?

Your avatar should now display: e^i3π + 1 = 0

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

No-one identified this well-known pundit.

That would be Charles Krauthammer, or as I call him... Chucky.

[JimP]

Don't confuse education with intelligence. Color got this clown into schools we could not attempt. His performance was apparently sub-par (hence the sealed grades). I repeat - can anybody point to ANYTHING this clown has done that is indicative of intelligence??

[Richard]

I repeat - can anybody point to ANYTHING this clown has done that is indicative of intelligence??

Well - one could argue that he is the POTUS...and we're not...although approximately half the voters in this country would also use that as a counter argument based on their views of GWB...or of WJC...usw.

Richard's $.02

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

That would be Charles Krauthammer, or as I call him... Chucky.

I've never met him, however I imagine I would address him as Dr. Krauthammer.

[akv]

Originally Posted by JimP

I repeat - can anybody point to ANYTHING this clown has done that is indicative of intelligence??

As a POTUS and a leader the guy is a zero. His constant gaffes in conduct, common sense, and ignorance of history are embarrassing for one so educated. It's possible his sole talent is a knack for delivering speeches, he doesn't seem to recall what he even said. However, Obama or someone in his camp, unfortunately ran a magnificent campaign, outmanuevered a savvy experienced Hillary Clinton, and probably changed how technology is used in US elections going forward.

[JimP]

Axelrod and the dem establishment ID'd this guy years ago. It was NO coincidence that he gave the key note speech at the dem convention back when Lurch(?) was running. He has been groomed for the position as an icon. He has no substance. John Lott used to teach with him at Columbia and he has given a number of interviews of just what a lightweight the guy is. He is an affirmative action icon, that ironically will set back the progress of blacks for years.

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

I've never met him, however I imagine I would address him as Dr. Krauthammer.

Well, when I watch him speaking on tv, I tend to yell out, "Attaboy Chucky".

"Attaboy Dr. Krauthammer" just doesn't feel right for me.

[akv]

Originally Posted by Broadsword2004

I mean sure, okay so he's a Constitutional law professor, where does that mean he knows anything about foreign policy, economics, healthcare, education, etc...

Broadsword 2004,

I've read his swipe at the supreme court during the state of the union address was surprisingly ignorant for a constitutional law professor. I hear you on McCain, he made mistakes which make me wonder if he really wanted to win. Obama did however outmanuever the Clintons, who are both talented and more experienced politicians.

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

Well, when I watch him speaking on tv, I tend to yell out, "Attaboy Chucky".

"Attaboy Dr. Krauthammer" just doesn't feel right for me.

Mostly I yell, "why couldn't I say it like that?"

I know the answer, of course. Cause he is really smart.

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by akv

[The man who eventually became president] did however outmaneuver the Clintons, who are both talented and more experienced politicians.

FWIW, the New York Times ran a scathing analysis of Mrs. Clinton's crash and burn in June 2008. That article, available here, points more to the dysfunctions of and the division within the Clinton campaign than anything else.

MOO, much of the current president's successful political career can be chalked up to the sexual misadventures of his rivals.

• In 2004, he won his senate seat over GOP rising star Jack Ryan whose own sex scandal led to a vicious divorce. The details of which became public in the heat of the campaign. (Ryan evidently believed that sevenofnine was not just a character his wife, Jeri Ryan, played on Star Trek: Voyager but a position she should fill as a part of his living The Lifestyle.) <<RIMSHOT>>
• Bill Clinton's "bimbo eruptions" cast into doubt his wife's credibility. Her continued loyalty seemed to demonstrate that she placed her political ambitions ahead of her sense of self.
• The MSM's refusal to break the story of Senator Edwards's mistress meant that his supporters had no reason to re-evaluate their priorities when Edwards endorsed his rival from Illinois.

[Penn]

Can we agree that the President of the United States of America has not achieved (any of) his goals?

Can we all agree that foreign policy issues basically remain the same and have not had a major policy shifts. Same issues, same confrontations, etc?

Can we agree that no matter the party, the economic bailout would have been very much the same?

Can we agree that after the heavy handiness of the democrats, the American People will be very reluctant to ever again place that much control in the hands of one party again?

In some thread prior to the election, I stated that if elected, President Obama's Presidency, would resemble that of Mayor Dinkins reign as Mayor of NYC. I do not think, at least at this point, the comparison is unwarranted.

Also, the most interesting result of Dinkins stewardship of NYC has been the in last five election. The box office score for NYC is: Rudy 2, Bloomberg 3; conservative results in arugably, one of the most liberal city in the world.

And NO he never sent me my $500.00 Bucks back!!

Originally Posted by Penn

Can we agree that the President of the United States of America has not achieved (any of) his goals?

Yes

Originally Posted by Penn

Can we all agree that foreign policy issues basically remain the same and have not had a major policy shifts. Same issues, same confrontations, etc?

No. I believe we are in a far worse position. We are not feared diplomatically, not respected and subject to ridicule. Even Lech Walesa expressed his concern a day or so ago. Our only card is fear by force and that, I believe, is not sustainable.

Originally Posted by Penn

Can we agree that no matter the party, the economic bailout would have been very much the same?

Yes and no. I fear you are correct, but they both would be wrong.

Originally Posted by Penn

Can we agree that after the heavy handiness of the democrats, the American People will be very reluctant to ever again place that much control in the hands of one party again?

No. It takes less than a generation to forget. Obama is Carter redux.

Originally Posted by Penn

In some thread prior to the election, I stated that if elected, President Obama's Presidency, would resemble that of Mayor Dinkins reign as Mayor of NYC. I do not think, at least at this point, the comparison is unwarranted.

Also, the most interesting result of Dinkins stewardship of NYC has been the in last five election. The box office score for NYC is: Rudy 2, Bloomberg 3; conservative results in arugably, one of the most liberal city in the world.

And NO he never sent me my $500.00 Bucks back!!

I do not consider Bloomberg a conservative. He belongs to the Chavaz school or politics. "I'll change the rules so I can be Mayor for a third term." Palease!

I admire Rudy but believe he was a bully and tried to get things done extra-legally. In my opinion, an abuse of power.

[incarcerated]

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

I have said here and on other forums that I believe Barak Obama to be intelligent, but intellectually lazy.

Uh, no, intellectual laziness is not the problem...