tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post3738259745675670435..comments2023-10-16T07:13:12.123-05:00Comments on A plain blog about politics: Not Good Enough Yet, Mr. PresidentJonathan Bernsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-80085505840989634362010-07-22T16:34:50.524-05:002010-07-22T16:34:50.524-05:00I think we may be reading too much into "the ...I think we may be reading too much into "the White House's response." The WH is responsible, because that's where the buck stops, but we may be making a mistake if we think that this involved very much deliberation at all on the part of the WH, and particularly Obama. He's got a big, scary agenda, and I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't even on it. Probably the first he heard of Sherrod was when Rahm passed him a memo or said something: Rahm; "Vilsack says he had to fire someone because she admitted, on tape, to discriminating against white people." Obama; "Damn." Thinks for a few seconds. "Okay"<br /><br />Now, you could argue that he should have spent more time considering whether to overrule his Ag Secretary. Maybe he should have - in hindsight he definitely should have. But, to read too much more into it than that may be overworking the limited evidence we have. <br /><br />That said, I'm totally on board with Obama making a speech saying that he's not going to be bullied. He still has a chance to come out of this looking better than Breitbart.Geoff Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117921607237662932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-1610617642620355482010-07-22T10:29:00.146-05:002010-07-22T10:29:00.146-05:00The whole episode is discouraging. The WH should ...The whole episode is discouraging. The WH should not be paying attention to half-wits like Beck, hate-mongers like Limbaugh, and illiterates like Palin. I'm shocked to learn that the WH cares what these worms have to say. <br /><br />They represent a small percentage of Americans, the vast majority, I am sure, doesn't not pay attention to their drivel, it is more interested in issues that affect their pocketbooks.<br /><br />I guess it is a given in Washington to believe that what entertainers like the above mentioned have any influence on the rest of the country. It's like empowering Jay Leno to influence our government.<br /><br />Shame on those in Obama's administration who reacted so recklessly in this matter.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-10316559667403190762010-07-22T10:11:17.213-05:002010-07-22T10:11:17.213-05:00That's a pretty good point...at the end of the...That's a pretty good point...at the end of the day, I think Obama should make things clear, but I think I'll agree with you about the timing. Waiting a week won't change anything.<br /><br />(And thanks for the typo watch).Jonathan Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-56119227234903945962010-07-22T10:02:58.085-05:002010-07-22T10:02:58.085-05:00Typo in 3rd para: "before they reserved cours...Typo in 3rd para: "before they reserved course."<br />=reversed (just to show I'm reading)<br /><br />I don't think I agree- or at least not yet. I think this one should simmer for a few more days.<br />Let him wait until Sherrod decides what to do about the job- if she takes new improved job in Washington, let Obama welcome her to town; if she declines then let's arrange some event.<br /><br />I think having the administration "beat up" from the right for leaping to conclusions is ironically perfect. They should be allowed to keep beating this drum, until the general lesson sinks into their audience. It will pay future dividends.Johnny canucknoreply@blogger.com