This president refused to even acknowledge the failed policies of the last two years in an interview with Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly. He is in denial that his policies are redistributive of income in nature. He is in denial as to what the American people really want. He believes that the American people want what he wants for America: a government-controlled socialistic America!
With all due respect, Mr. President, your assessment is wrong.
Intelligent and informed thinkers are reclaiming America! We out-number the stupid people.
You'll see in November 2012.
The Hermanator (Herman Cain) tells us why business people won't follow Obama off the cliff. In the speech he gave to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on February 7, 2011 (see below), Barack Obama said the following (starting at 5:24) "But combined with a brutal and devastating recession, these forces have also shaken the faith of the American people -- in the institutions of business and government." Sorry, Mr. President, I think the shaken faith is in the government, and you with your socialist agenda. As Herman explains, the President is in denial of his failed policies. He should not expect businesses to duplicate the government's deficit spending idiocy. Companies are not going to start spending their investors' cash irresponsibly. That isn't the way to "get in the game," but a good way to face bankruptcy along with "3 million-plus businesses that filed for bankruptcy in the last two years."
February 7, 2011: The President speaks about his plan to win the future by helping businesses innovate and create new American jobs:
Video provided by whitehouse ~ February 07, 2011 (34:29)
After I published my 2005 book, "They Think You're Stupid," I thought I should have titled it "They Think We Are All Stupid All the Time" because it appeared that pure politicians, especially liberals, didn't think any of us were capable of seeing through their denial, deceptions and lack of leadership.
Based on President Obama's latest speeches and comments from other prominent liberals like Howard Dean, the latter title would have been more appropriate. They continue to try to convince the public that their failed policies are working, that they need more time and that more federal spending – plus bigger government – is the answers to our problems.
In a speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week, the president urged U.S. business leaders to "get in the game" in support of their country by spending more cash. He wants businesses to follow the government's lead: Namely, ignore the real state of the economy and spend irresponsibly for the good of the country.
That would not be good for the country! The last thing we need is more bankrupt companies on top of the 3 million-plus businesses that filed for bankruptcy in the last two years. That would only add to the already staggering level of unemployment.
The business people in the audience listened respectfully, but they are not about to spend their investors' cash irresponsibly. They are not about to invest heavily during a stalled economy, and they are not about to hire people they do not need.
Successful business people are not stupid. That's why they are successful!
By Peter Wehner
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I have argued before that the tone and manner in which one practices politics are undervalued commodities, especially at a presidential level. The public looks for leaders who are large-minded rather than petty and peevish, who engage in public arguments rather than in personal attacks, who want to solve problems rather than settle scores. Tone and approach are important not simply for the aesthetics of politics but also because of what they reveal about a person's predisposition and attitude, temperament and spirit.
That is but one reason why President Obama's war on Fox News -- being carried out by him and his top aides -- is so unwise. One of the attractions of Obama during the election -- one of his attractions to me, who wrote favorably about him several times -- was his tone and countenance, his apparent interest in a serious engagement with issues, and his professed allergy to politics practiced by those who are bitter and brittle. We should, he said, "resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long." He went on to say, "I will listen to you, especially when we disagree." All impressive and high-minded sentiments. And all, apparently, a ruse.
We have seen from this White House Nixonian tendencies and, it would appear, a burning anger and resentment toward its critics. Whether it's Fox News, the Chamber of Commerce, or companies that sponsor reports that take issue with the administration's assessments, there seems to be a cast of mind that views critics as enemies, as individuals and institutions that need to be ridiculed, delegitimized, or ruined. Given the administration's brazen public statements, one can only imagine what is being said privately, behind closed doors, as strategies are plotted and put into effect.
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