And… Obama didn’t take a “selfie,” it wasn’t his phone. What a right-wing media stooge. Dana Milbank had a good column on this — Obama’s “selfie” was nothing compared to Ted Cruz’s ostentatious stalking out when Castro spoke. “See? I can be a dick even at Nelson Mandela’s funeral!”
One wonders how many commentators know why Rome burned in the first place. Who it was that sacked the city and left it open to attack from the northern European tribes.It was not simply the emperors’’ behaviors.One also wonders how many critics heard the interview of the photographer who took that picture of Obama AND the leaders of England and Denmark in that ‘selfie’.Mr. Obama has failed to keep many promises and has shown he is a political novice in many ways, but he is only one of a large cast of politicians and bureaucrats who have failed to advance the US in a better way since the errors that led up to 2009. A selfie didn’t burn down Rome.Selfishness did.A lot of selfishness.respectfully,C.
I agree that Mr. Obama deserves much of the criticism he receives, NFL, but you make my other point… those you call Obamabots point elsewhere, but so do those who hate Obama’s policies. There are too few amongst us willing to criticize “their side” as well as those whose policies they don’t like.This tendency to cling to a side makes us fail to work towards finding candidates who might are able to use their committee and subcommittee positions to talk to REAL professionals in the fields those committees oversee. Instead, the leaders of those committess stack the witness box with people who will ONLY say what that committee majority wants to hear, not what it NEEDS to hear. A committee on religious liberty run by a Democrat might be stacked with Atheists who are highly separation of state bound, while a committee on women’s health matters run by a republican might well be stacked with witnesses who are all male with a religious point of view.For gov’t to work, all voices MUST be represented, or there is only the illusion of Taxation with Representation. I voted FOR Mr. Obama in 2008. I voted AGAINST Romney in 2012. I hope 2016 will give us someone to vote for. Perhaps you can help too. Find out how to be part of your state caucuses when it’s time to pick candidates. Every election cycle, I get letters inviting me to the Dem and the Repub meetings to pick candidates. I’m hoping to attend them next time. Wish me wisdom and luck.Respectfully,C.
Probably most of you think that Obama was sharing a light-hearted moment with some other world leaders at a celebration of world leaders. But you underestimate Mr. Obama. He was actually looking for some useful information from the Danish prime minister for running the country. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, which evaluated 71 nations in terms of entrepreneurship and performance, Denmark finished first, followed by Canada and then the U.S. in third place. So the ever conscientious Mr. Obama in looking for ways to elevate his country’s status and raise the business standards for all Americans, chose to cozy up to the personable and photogenic prime minister of Denmark, which makes much more sense than doing a selfie with the prime minister of Canada, Steven Harper.
“…..and your post about what Obama was actually doing gets “Spin of the Year….”.You really have to lighten up. You’re taking yourself far too seriously.
The economy expanded during the Bush years.We are into Obamas second termThe economy is shrinking and has been since 2006 when Reid and Pelosi took over the senate and congress.Or you could go look at the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.Better yet, you could sign up for their newsletter & get ongoing reports about GDP growth, employment & inflation. Then you would know that what you said is utterly, completely wrong. The economy started improving almost as soon as Obama took office. It stalled when the GOP took the House.
Gypsy8 over 10 years ago
The president is the most popular branch of government.
Gypsy8 over 10 years ago
Pretty much all of them.
ARodney over 10 years ago
And… Obama didn’t take a “selfie,” it wasn’t his phone. What a right-wing media stooge. Dana Milbank had a good column on this — Obama’s “selfie” was nothing compared to Ted Cruz’s ostentatious stalking out when Castro spoke. “See? I can be a dick even at Nelson Mandela’s funeral!”
Captain Colorado over 10 years ago
Obama’s biggest fan is … Obama!
chazandru over 10 years ago
One wonders how many commentators know why Rome burned in the first place. Who it was that sacked the city and left it open to attack from the northern European tribes.It was not simply the emperors’’ behaviors.One also wonders how many critics heard the interview of the photographer who took that picture of Obama AND the leaders of England and Denmark in that ‘selfie’.Mr. Obama has failed to keep many promises and has shown he is a political novice in many ways, but he is only one of a large cast of politicians and bureaucrats who have failed to advance the US in a better way since the errors that led up to 2009. A selfie didn’t burn down Rome.Selfishness did.A lot of selfishness.respectfully,C.
Tysoriginals over 10 years ago
Ramirez is such a drama queen….what a Cassandra. Aren’t you people even a little embarrassed when the sky doesn’t fall for about the thousandth time….
chazandru over 10 years ago
I agree that Mr. Obama deserves much of the criticism he receives, NFL, but you make my other point… those you call Obamabots point elsewhere, but so do those who hate Obama’s policies. There are too few amongst us willing to criticize “their side” as well as those whose policies they don’t like.This tendency to cling to a side makes us fail to work towards finding candidates who might are able to use their committee and subcommittee positions to talk to REAL professionals in the fields those committees oversee. Instead, the leaders of those committess stack the witness box with people who will ONLY say what that committee majority wants to hear, not what it NEEDS to hear. A committee on religious liberty run by a Democrat might be stacked with Atheists who are highly separation of state bound, while a committee on women’s health matters run by a republican might well be stacked with witnesses who are all male with a religious point of view.For gov’t to work, all voices MUST be represented, or there is only the illusion of Taxation with Representation. I voted FOR Mr. Obama in 2008. I voted AGAINST Romney in 2012. I hope 2016 will give us someone to vote for. Perhaps you can help too. Find out how to be part of your state caucuses when it’s time to pick candidates. Every election cycle, I get letters inviting me to the Dem and the Repub meetings to pick candidates. I’m hoping to attend them next time. Wish me wisdom and luck.Respectfully,C.
oneoldhat over 10 years ago
yes bad wrench it is all bush fault
Gypsy8 over 10 years ago
Probably most of you think that Obama was sharing a light-hearted moment with some other world leaders at a celebration of world leaders. But you underestimate Mr. Obama. He was actually looking for some useful information from the Danish prime minister for running the country. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, which evaluated 71 nations in terms of entrepreneurship and performance, Denmark finished first, followed by Canada and then the U.S. in third place. So the ever conscientious Mr. Obama in looking for ways to elevate his country’s status and raise the business standards for all Americans, chose to cozy up to the personable and photogenic prime minister of Denmark, which makes much more sense than doing a selfie with the prime minister of Canada, Steven Harper.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Most egregious “selfie” ever from a President, and totally in keeping with the theme and personality of the ’toon: “Mission Accomplished”.
ConserveGov over 10 years ago
Toon of the Year!
oneoldhat over 10 years ago
dear broken wrench i just translatedTheTrustedMechanic said, about 10 hours ago
It is no surprise that ramirez is only telling half the story. Missing are the republicans who wrecked the place
Gypsy8 over 10 years ago
“…..and your post about what Obama was actually doing gets “Spin of the Year….”.You really have to lighten up. You’re taking yourself far too seriously.
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 10 years ago
The economy expanded during the Bush years.We are into Obamas second termThe economy is shrinking and has been since 2006 when Reid and Pelosi took over the senate and congress.Or you could go look at the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.Better yet, you could sign up for their newsletter & get ongoing reports about GDP growth, employment & inflation. Then you would know that what you said is utterly, completely wrong. The economy started improving almost as soon as Obama took office. It stalled when the GOP took the House.
AndGar over 10 years ago
He should be holding a Danish!