Obama Didn't Know?
If this is true, it's amazing. And I'm not ashamed to say, it makes me feel giddy. From the Daily Mail UK:
When President Barack Obama stepped off the stage in Denver last week the 60 million Americans watching the debate against Mitt Romney already knew it had been a disaster for him.
But what nobody knew, until now, was that Obama believed he had actually won.
In an extraordinary insight into the events leading up to the 90 minute showdown which changed the face of the election, a Democrat close to the Obama campaign today reveals that the President also did not take his debate preparation seriously, ignored the advice of senior aides and ignored one-liners that had been prepared to wound Romney.
He didn't know? I guess that's why the whole campaign turned quickly to this:
Although it took Obama more than 24 hours, the Democrat said, to concede that Romney had soundly beaten him, the President's aides realised immediately they had a major problem.
Almost immediately, the campaign's central message that Romney was a captive of the hard-Right wing of his party was shifted to portraying him as a flip-flopper.
At the same time, the campaign decided to accuse Romney of lying in the debate and also sought to highlight his comments about cutting public funding of the PBS network by making hay with the republican's quip that 'I love Big Bird'.
The Romney campaign believes that the result has been disjointed and reeks of panic.
It's the old story: A detached and clueless president. A rudderless campaign. A tin ear for politics and connecting with voters.
Wait a second. Who's the Republican and who's the Democrat, here? Am I wrong, or is this starting to be fun?
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May '12
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That is one thick bubble.
Jun '10
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Do we need more evidence that he's the most "detached and clueless president" in recent memory?
Apr '11
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Tabula: He is not detached. From the majestic dimensions in which his intellect roams it can be hard to perceive what occurs in lowly Mittgard. But it is only by fluttering in those very reaches of transcendental thought that he can best see the luminescent future to which he drives us. His harmonious words trickling down on us just glimmers of this um...promised land.
Jun '10
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Surely Americans hate capitalism and individualism as much as the normal progressive union activist. No?
Jul '10
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He's having delusions of adequacy.
May '10
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Of course I hope it doesn't happen Rob, but if the President is re-elected, I think there is potential for a new regular NR feature for you featuring obama's inner monologue from "Inside the Bubble."
Feb '12
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Open sesame.. the magical phrase in the story of Ali Obama and the 32 Czars. It opens the mouth of a cave in which the Czars have hidden the treasure of truth.. Only Ali Obama thought otherwise.. But what nobody knew, until now, was that Ali Obama believed he had actually won.
Jun '10
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Valiuth: You could be one of Obama's speechwriters. Does that come naturally, or did you cultivate that gift?
Oct '10
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Obama appears more Imperious as this unfolds. The next debate performance may reveal this. Perhaps being aloof and talking down to Romney will send a few chills to voters.
Aug '10
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First, a listless Obama was soundly defeated in the debate by an energized Romney. Then, the liberal media had a collective meltdown, exemplified by Chris Matthews' foaming at the mouth and Bill Maher's open regret at having contributed a million bucks to the campaign. Finally, the Obama brain trust hatched a plan to attack Mitt ("I Love Big Bird") Romney on the mean street of Sesame, casting him as a playa hater of giant fowl. It keeps getting better, and better, and better.
Feb '12
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Which should I believe is more likely?
1. The president realizes he lost the dabate
or
2. The president was convinced that the spin of his opponent was effective in decieving the people.
I think the second. I don't think the President is cabable of realizing his flaws.
Jul '10
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Apparently, Obamaheim is a vast, foggy, distant realm where Libya is a peaceful oasis and the Muslim Brotherhood are enlightened 21st Century Constitutional republicans, Clint Eastwood spoke to Romney in the empty chair, and Obama wins every debate.
On reflection, Obamaheim may actually be the Obama West Wing. The cosmic portal doubles as a teleprompter.
Edited on October 10, 2012 at 1:19amFeb '12
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Did anyone see the Obama campaign's commercial featuring Bernie Madoff and Big Bird? I couldn't believe it was the real thing.
Edited on October 10, 2012 at 1:19amDec '10
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As I recall, at the climax of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the Emperor is the last to know he's naked.
Apr '11
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tabula rasa
Valiuth: You could be one of Obama's speechwriters. Does that come naturally, or did you cultivate that gift? · 31 minutes ago
Hey! I don't think my writing is quite that bad, but if I perhaps applied myself less...
....
The secret to being a good con man is of course not to believe your own lies. Poor Obama like Narcissus has fallen for his own reflection. May the gods continue to insulate him from reality until Nov 6th.
Jul '10
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Has Chris Matthews had his tetanus shots? Just asking.
Jun '10
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From: Too Big Bird to fail
Jun '10
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Valiuth
tabula rasa
You could be one of Obama's speechwriters. Does that come naturally, or did you cultivate that gift? · 31 minutes ago
Hey! I don't think my writing is quite that bad, but if I perhaps applied myself less...
I think you found the key. Just lower your standards to those of mere mortals and you'll be just fine.
Nov '11
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It's getting to be *great* fun, Mr. Long! Ricochet is a wonderful front-and-center/right seat...
Oct '10
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Surprised? Think of the many, many times he's been absolutely out to lunch in his judgement, obvious to us but denied by the left and protected by the press. This time, though, it was just too obvious, embarrassing his followers. They don't like looking stupid for supporting stupid.
Edited on October 10, 2012 at 4:59am