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Fort Hood Tragedy Reveals Obama's Need for Sensitivity Training

As many of us awaited to hear Obama address the Fort Hood tragedy, we were soon astounded that our President immediately failed to address a crisis occurring at a military base .  As all major networks and cable news stations became focused on Obama and his address to the Tribal Conference, Obama seemed more intent on giving a "shout out" to a congressional medal of honor winner (who as it turns out...never received this high honor).

Americans were waiting for information. The horror of the breaking news had us waiting for any update from Fort Hood.  The White House said Obama was being kept abreast of the facts and would give us the latest update on the situation in Texas. Instead, we got another glimpse into this President's lack of sensitivity to what Americans were concerned about: the loss of life and the realization that more Americans had been the victims of jihad in their own country.

Of course we understand that the President did not want to presume anything about the facts of such a horrible massacre, but we did wish Obama to show a semblance of leadership by addressing the matter immediately.

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"Happy Shout-Out"

Obama's light-hearted manner was shockingly apparent as he made his opening remarks. In fact, his actions were nothing short of appalling.

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Obama: Punch-Drunk or Hysterical Laughter?

I know exactly what Barack Obama is suffering from. It is just plain ole' nerves. The kind of nervous pressure that finds a relief spout with laughing (just a little too much).  It's often seen in public, and at serious occasions. An example would be when my sisters and I would be in Church waiting for Mass to begin. It wouldn't take too much provocation to get either of us giggling...to the point we might have to excuse ourselves. I remember a case where one of my friends went to the doctor for a gynecological exam. She was a normal young lady. Yet when the doctor began to examine her, she started laughing uncontrollably. Was she mortified? Yes, but that didn't stop her from laughing like a hyena.

Why didn't Steve Croft help Obama out?  Even Croft asked the President if he was punch-drunk.  Perhaps CBS 60 Mins. should have edited the silly chuckling. If you just got laid-off, you don't want to see the President slapping his knee with laughter as he talks about the March numbers.

Obama should take a break from speeches and interviews until he regains control. This way, if Obama needs a good guffaw, he can do it in the privacy of his oval office. He can even ask his photographer to leave so there is no evidence of him leaning back in his chair,laughing his head off as new unemployment numbers come in.

Shriver: Hire One of Our Athletes to Work in White House

Seems Timothy Shriver has a great idea for Obama : 'Hire one of our athletes.'  CNN quotes Shriver saying “In so doing, he could help end misperceptions about the talents and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities, and demonstrate their dignity and value to the world," Timothy Shriver, the chairman of the Special Olympics, said in a statement released Friday morning.

With all the misconceptions and prejudices against people with intellectual challenges, we don't need comments such as the cute, but hurtful remarks Obama made on Jay Leno.  Shriver understands Obama's apology was sincere, but the damage has been done ...more or less.

Obama needs to get off the campaign trail and back to business. We all know how bad Obama is at bowling, and he shouldn't insult any athletic team by comparing himself to them. 

Obama gets into trouble when he trys to act cute, and in this particular case he was absolutely embarrassing. Obama supporters,mostly democrats, began to rush the blogs with outcries of the rediculousness of being politically correct. Politically correct?  How about just downright insulting to this large minority of American citizens?

Like anyone else, and Obama is no different.  Our words are an audio play of our thoughts. The President just got caught...that's all.

Stupid Is As Stupid Does

Obama: Now You Know the Rest of the Story

I lifted these recordings from April Winchell's Blog.  As she notes, the Bam made an audio recording; therefore, Obama did say these things. I can't help if they are taken out of context...TRedwine

The Bam Speaks:

  This shit's getting way too complicated for me [0:02m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup| Download

  Ignorant Motherfuckers [0:03m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

  That guy ain't shit. Sorry ass motherfucker [0:05m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup |Download

  Sure, you can have my number baby! [0:02m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup |Download

  You ain't my bitch, nigga. [0:03m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

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Obama Debut...Simply Tasteless

Obama apologizes to Nancy Reagan for 'careless' joke
President-elect Barack Obama called Nancy Reagan this afternoon to apologize for a joke about her having heald "séances" in the White House, an Obama aide said.

“President-elect Barack Obama called Nancy Reagan today to apologize for the careless and off handed remark he made during today’s press conference," said transition spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter. "The President-elect expressed his admiration and affection for Mrs. Reagan that so many Americans share and they had a warm conversation."

Obama was asked at his press conference today if he'd spoken to all the "living" presidents.

"I have spoken to all of them who are living," he responded. "I didn’t want to get into a Nancy Reagan thing about doing any séances."

He was apparently confusing stories about Reagan's consulting with an astrologer with those about other First Ladies -- from Mary Todd Lincoln to Hillary Clinton -- who tried to make contact with other figures from the past.