Interesting blurb from Newsweek …
Obama said Saturday evening in remarks at a small Democratic fundraiser:
“Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we’re hardwired not to always think clearly when we’re scared.”
Obama Clings Again! Blames “Scared” Voters.
http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/kausfiles/2010/10/17/obama-clings-again-blames-scared-voters.html
Point 1: True. Every athlete knows that people perform worst when they’re in a state of panic. Every student who has taken a test knows that, too.
Point 2: Obama was clearly talking about the scared, dumb voters who haven’t seen the light and may — in their panic — pull the lever for a Repunlican in 2 weeks.
Question: Has the President looked in a mirror recently?
Maybe he doesn’t consider facts and science when he’s scared …
That would explain wacky moves like picking a fight with business, generally, and the US Chamber of Commerce. specifically.
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October 20, 2010 at 9:27 am |
Point #3 – He was elected almost 24 months ago and has been in office close to 21 months. If people are still scared he needs to own that; there’s been plenty of time for him to clam down the nation.