July 12, 2010

Obama's ADHD Noted by Democratic Governors
— Gabriel Malor

In the aftermath of the Obama Administration -- actually, in the follow-on commentary in mid-November 2012 -- commentators are going to go on at length about "how it all went wrong." Some are going to blame racism. Some are going to say it was all about a bum economy that ("of course, of course") cannot be blamed on just the President.

But the truest observation will be that the Obama Administration had the classic symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The President's disinterest -- boredom, really -- in finishing what he's started is getting noticed.

Most recently, Democratic governors are wondering about his forgotten promise to do something about the economy:

"Universally the governors are saying, 'We've got to talk about jobs,'" Gov. Phil Bredesen of Tennessee, a Democrat, said in an interview. "And all of a sudden we have immigration going on."

He added, "It is such a toxic subject, such an important time for Democrats."

Constant motion, repeated inability to focus. The President, who already has a pretty full load given the horrendous economy his spendulus didn't even dent and an oil spill his Administration has made worse, can't seem to resist throwing something else on the pile.

Of note, on all three issues: the economy, immigration, and the oil spill, the President faces substantial public opposition from the American public. That hasn't stopped him from running back and forth from these issues to a dozen others -- for example, Israel, gays, ObamaCare, and carbon regulation -- most of which also put him on the wrong side of the public.

Posted by: Gabriel Malor at 05:24 AM | Comments (48)
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1 He is doing so poorly because him and his party's policies are opposed by the majority of Americans and yet the enact them anyway.

Posted by: mr pink at July 12, 2010 05:28 AM (vAkMV)

2 Barry can't be bothered with the economy or oil spills. He's got more important things to work on. Like his golf game or playing hoops. Something tells me Barry is still a teenager at heart

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 12, 2010 05:29 AM (1Jaio)

3 Obama may jumps from subject to subject looking for the golden child that will get the idiots who voted for him back on board so he can feel loved.

Posted by: Deathknyte at July 12, 2010 05:29 AM (2rSpT)

4 Could it be that McCain should have put more emphasis on O's lack of executive experience and poor performance in both the Illinois and federal Senates?

Not a day goes by when I don't see what a brilliant man O is and how he fooled so many Americans. It makes me wonder if he were a paid agent of a hostile nation what would he do differently?

Posted by: Dan M at July 12, 2010 05:33 AM (iwg7u)

5

Arrogant, socialist, statist jackassery, thy name is Obama.

http://tinyurl.com/2us9cxh

Instapundit

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at July 12, 2010 05:34 AM (RkRxq)

6

1) the economy will be "fixed" if the newsies have their way...jobless benefits extended and no long term reset needed to refire the engine

2) immigration policy to Chairman Ogabe is simply his inability to show restraint in reaching for the coke er uh um cookie.....

 

he is hot for that 12-30 million new voters he wants

 

3) the oil spill will be solved sooner or later and may have taken a big step today....when Jugears swoops in to take credit and you know he will suddenly it will be a "story again".....

never underestimate how low in the embarass youself catergory the newsies are willing to dive.

Posted by: sven10077 at July 12, 2010 05:37 AM (kq1lG)

7 Real leaders do what they think is correct, they are not beholden to "polls"

Posted by: W at July 12, 2010 05:39 AM (I+7Zv)

8

Whatever you do, don't look him in the eyes.  That laser like focus on jobs will kill you.

At least when he isn't golfing.

Or thinking about the catastrophic oil spill first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed.

Or when he's on vacation (third since the oil spill).

Or having radical leftists, communists and socialist radicals as guests in the whitehouse.

Or hosting concerts and other soirees with those oh so current events savey celebrities in the whitehouse.

You know, after that stuff.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at July 12, 2010 05:40 AM (RkRxq)

9 Hey, I said I was going to do a "hard pivot" on jobs. That sounds impressive, doesn't it? And that's what you voted for - a stupid incompetent shithead who says things that if you're a complete fucking idiot sound almost halfway impressive, but doesn't actually do anything.

Now watch this shank.

Posted by: President Sandtrap at July 12, 2010 05:45 AM (Vr0Zv)

10 I won't rest until I break 90. For nine holes.

Posted by: Sir Golfsalot at July 12, 2010 05:46 AM (554T5)

11 Worst president ever? Yes--at least in my lifetime. I really didn't think anyone could pass Carter in such a short time. Unprecedented, indeed.

Posted by: nikkolai at July 12, 2010 05:46 AM (nPrsy)

12 No, the three issues are my stance, backswing, and follow-through.

Posted by: Barry O'Balls at July 12, 2010 05:47 AM (FcR7P)

13
Want to do something about the economy, democrats?  Get out of our pockets.

Actually - just go the fuck away.


Posted by: Leftwinger chorus at July 12, 2010 05:50 AM (0fzsA)

14 I'm taking comfort in the Right track/Wrong track numbers.

"All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today?"

 6/24-27/10  Satisfied:  27%  Dissatisfied:  64%



Posted by: toby928 at July 12, 2010 05:51 AM (4WbTI)

15 Simon sez: STFD.

Posted by: maddogg at July 12, 2010 05:53 AM (OlN4e)

16 It's not ADHD, it's malignant narcissism. Obaka is bouncing around, trying to find issues and situations where he can still appear in front of cheering crowds, speak from the teleprompter, and be hailed as Teh Obamessiah, savior of all. Since his lack of experience and lack of devotion to the Constitution keeps him from successes in the long run, he always has to find new short-term successes. Therefore, we should not be surprised to see trail of unfinished projects, wasted victories, long-term failures, and misspent resources in the wake of our most erratic and unsuccessful president. 

Posted by: exdem13 at July 12, 2010 05:53 AM (beW+t)

17 The President's disinterest -- boredom, really -- in finishing what he's started is getting noticed.

Anyone who has studied handwriting analysis a bit, knows that Obama's writing exhibits all the classic characteristics of someone who has NO FOLLOW THROUGH AT ALL...

For people like Obama, to state it, is the same thing as making it happen.

1. Issue non-specific proclamation
2. ???
3. Bask in accomplishment & glory!

Posted by: Purple Avenger at July 12, 2010 05:54 AM (L4zp9)

18 Barry is a typical lawyer.  When you got nothing, throw as much shit as you can at the wall.  Hope something sticks.  Then claim credit.

Since when is an empty suit actually supposed to accomplish anything?

Posted by: GarandFan at July 12, 2010 05:59 AM (6mwMs)

19

I think he had a glamorized version of a leader as someone who sets the agenda and announces his plans to adoring fans.

Now, these events just keep happening to him, he lashes out and doesn't understand why the crowds aren't always cheering.

Supporting facts: the way his administration keeps acting like they are still campaigning.

"Remember when every word actually was greeted with cheers? I want more of that."

Posted by: Mama AJ at July 12, 2010 06:02 AM (XdlcF)

20 Barrack Obama, our first ADHD president.  It's unprecedented!

Posted by: CM at July 12, 2010 06:03 AM (f14vX)

21 Maybe President Obama can hunker down and focus on ... laying the groundwork for getting the 2056 Olympics in Honolulu ... and have a talk with that Mugabe fellow, swell guy, he'll listen ... Obama's predecessor was, he was bad, bad ... the moon and an alternative energy source, yeah ... throw a bunch of golf balls on the economy ... and get Congress to pass a law raising the club limit from 14 to 16 ...

Posted by: FireHorse at July 12, 2010 06:07 AM (cQyWA)

22 erp.

Posted by: Lemon Kitten at July 12, 2010 06:10 AM (0fzsA)

23 Puts him on the wrong side of the public?  He's just blazing away to overwhelm the system. It's not ADHD. It Cloward-Piven and we are all staring to notice.

Posted by: kansas at July 12, 2010 06:15 AM (mka2b)

24 ADHD is a side-effect from the DEET.  And the cocaine.  And Roofies. 

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 12, 2010 06:17 AM (3iMgs)

25 This would be a great time to repeal the 17th amendment, when the governors are so aware of how badly the feds are treating them.

Posted by: PJ at July 12, 2010 06:20 AM (Fyjeu)

26 Maybe President Obama can hunker down and focus on

If he'd just stay focused 100% on his golf game, shit might start to get better.

Posted by: Purple Avenger at July 12, 2010 06:20 AM (L4zp9)

27 And keep appointing self avowed communist and socialists to your administration, that will get your approval numbers up.

Posted by: mr pink at July 12, 2010 06:22 AM (vAkMV)

28 Has anyone seen the videos of Barry golfing on youtube? It looks like something out of an early Jerry Lewis movie

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 12, 2010 06:37 AM (1Jaio)

29 Israel, gays, ObamaCare, and carbon regulation -- most of which also put him on the wrong side of the public.

On which of these three is Obama and the public on the same side?

Posted by: John Galt at July 12, 2010 06:51 AM (F/4zf)

30 Heh, it's Monday and I can't count that high.

Posted by: John Galt at July 12, 2010 06:51 AM (F/4zf)

31 Has anyone seen the videos of Barry golfing on youtube? It looks like something out of an early Jerry Lewis movie

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 12, 2010 10:37 AM (1Jaio)

I've seen the one where his blackberry goes flying off his belt as he takes a swing.  I think the phone went farther than the ball.

Posted by: Tami at July 12, 2010 06:51 AM (VuLos)

32 Just do what I want, and everything will be all right. This country loves me and all I'm doing, and if not, well thats to damn bad I won and you lost. Now pardon me I have a few holes to fill. FORE.

Posted by: Baracky Obamie at July 12, 2010 06:58 AM (GnEO9)

33

Can we get him found insane (or just plain "nuts") and get rid of him?

Still taking bets for when he names the dog to a cabinet position...or has him run for senatorial seat.

Posted by: unknown jane at July 12, 2010 07:08 AM (5/yRG)

34 Wouldn't it be grand if the prick just quit and let Sheriff Joe have the job?

Posted by: torabora at July 12, 2010 07:09 AM (HCEUY)

35

I've seen the one where his blackberry goes flying off his belt as he takes a swing.  I think the phone went farther than the ball.

Posted by: Tami at July 12, 2010 10:51 AM (VuLos)

That's the one. And the guys are laughing at him in the background and one of them says, He sucks

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 12, 2010 07:10 AM (1Jaio)

36 26 ADHD is a side-effect from the DEET.  And the cocaine.  And Roofies. 

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 12, 2010 10:17 AM (3iMgs)

 

How does giving Roofies to Michelle so I can have a little fkn quiet time give me ADHD?

Posted by: President B.O. at July 12, 2010 07:16 AM (Qjmrs)

37 Man, I am glad the adults are in charge. It's such a good thing we hired this Obama fellow to fix all the problems of the Bush years.

What's that you say? Obama's going on vacation--again? And he's still blaming Bush?

Well, it's just that it's hard work cleaning up the problems of eight years of Bush and, of course, it going to have to take eight years.

Just as soon as Obama gets re-elected, he'll really, really focus on fixing America. Promise.

And racism: The only reason he looks like he's flopping around is Racism. He's really doing a good job. No other President has had such domestic and international difficulties to deal with and has yet been able to accomplish many of his campaign promises.

Posted by: MFM Journalist Dictate at July 12, 2010 07:16 AM (66ScL)

38

maddog @ 16 - great article. 

  I knew that electing this liar would be bad, but I just didn't realize how fast our country would decline and how bad it would actually get.

I'm just wondering if we can even take this another 6 months?

Posted by: Cheri at July 12, 2010 07:17 AM (G+Wff)

39

Cocaine, cocaine and more cocaine. It's as easy as that. What do you think Reggie is there for besides the Love?

Check out symptoms of cocaine abuse, he's got many. His weight loss is quite apparent. I've done videos on Zombie Obama hightlighting his nose wiping tic a classic symptom.

Posted by: Granny Jan at July 12, 2010 07:24 AM (LJYf2)

40 #4, you're making the gross assumption that McCain actually wanted to win.

Posted by: SGT Dan at July 12, 2010 07:37 AM (GgXZc)

41 Its almost as if he didn't have any experience running things before becoming president.

Posted by: Studebaker Hawk at July 12, 2010 07:49 AM (5YBKa)

42

I've never despised a United States Government like I do this one. If we get a Republican President in 2012, I want to see some treason trials and some serious jail time. These bastards have passed political infighting; they're seriously out to destroy the nation through bankrupting it.

Posted by: mac at July 12, 2010 08:01 AM (gSYTw)

43 Yeah, having lived through the carter years, I never would have thought there would be worse than that. This marxist prick we have now makes carter almost look normal.

Posted by: Berserker at July 12, 2010 08:15 AM (gWHrG)

44 Jobs...and private sector ones at that. Sigh. Democrats don't do those - no fun in deregulating, cutting red tape, cutting taxes to support private enterprise. Where are the new laws, the new rules, the power, and the goodies to hand out?

Posted by: sexypig at July 12, 2010 09:17 AM (0t7L8)

45

 The President's disinterest -- boredom, really -- in finishing what he's started is getting noticed.

It's a feature, not a bug.  He's trying to control the news cycle by announcing new initiatives.  New things knock old things off the table.  It's government by diversion.

Posted by: rdbrewer at July 12, 2010 12:02 PM (5LT3M)

46

Best President Ever.

For his (celebrity) friends. For the rest of us rubes, not so much.

Posted by: soulpile at July 12, 2010 12:24 PM (gH+Hj)

47 I've seen people who actually have ADHD struggling to retain focus, jump off on a tanget in the middle of a thought, panic when the realize what they've forgotten, depressed by how many distractions they've given into...

I haven't seen Obama do any of that. When I look at him, I see a spoiled little bitch who can't imagine not getting his way.

There is a difference.

Posted by: Merovign, Strong On His Mountain at July 12, 2010 05:00 PM (bxiXv)

48 Rush is correct Obama is going to destroy his own party, even DEM governors are getting impatient with him.

Posted by: Gary B at July 13, 2010 11:53 AM (1gWfF)

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