Hence, eventually, Obama edged past Hillary, and because he was/is ill-prepared it caught everyone off-guard. They know he isn't ready to be Presidential material. Obama knows it too, which explains why he acts grandiose and presumptuous. Acting high and mighty is a protection for those afflicted with fear and a low self-esteem. Obama is trying to talk himself into feeling like a leader. Everyone is saying he will be, so he thinks that by assuming the persona of the role now, he will be able to convince himself that he is what they are saying. You know...like when someone can't do something they act like the big-know-it-all who can.
But, as is obvious, Obama can't get prepared in a few short months to compete with politicians who have had years at practicing their dirty tricks and covering their lies and frauds. Obama's lies have surfaced fast and furious. He had not had the time to build a network of people who would protect him. Those people just came on board when he did, they have no skill at this game either.
As for his ability to speak intelligently in an extemporaneous manner, he has none. He is not at all aware of foreign diplomacy tactics, or the intricacies of the world situation and handling of other leaders and their egos. All this is becoming very obvious and Obama is slipping down that ladder he climbed in a few months like a greased pig. His oratorical skills are limited to words he can deliver like scripted theatrical performances. When confronted with a serious question for which he had not prepared, or no one had written the response down for him, he stutters with ahhhhs, and ummmms, and says stupid things like "that is above my pay grade" because he has no answers, no clear knowledge, and no real background in the issues.
Obama, behind close doors, is probably shaking in his empty suit. This is not what he thought it would be. Instead of training, he got sent to the front line, and he is ill-equipped for the real battle. He will go down, and Hillary will be pulled out of the shadows where the Dems put her for a while - while the heat against her cooled down. And, it has given the Clintons time to apply the pressure they are so capable of doing through their machine. I think Obama will acquiesce to Hillary, and has already probably been made aware of that need. That is why the Clintons have been selected to hold so many spotlights at the convention, and Hill's name is to be on the roster. No one wants to admit - on the surface and in open conversation - that Obama might fail, but they can't take the chance of loosing Hillary. So the powers-that-be have provided her with as much support as possible but just enough so as not to irritate the faction of America that still is enraptured with the idea of Obama in the White House. Obama feels and knows this, Michelle (who has been out of the scene lately) feels and knows this. Right now it is just a game of hanging on for appearances sake. At least, IMHO.
So will Barack come down with a sudden illness or what?
Very well said.
Not sure but believe it was you who previously floated the idea that Obama never expected to win the nomination and now he’s in uncharted waters that he’s unable to navigate.
Your comments today are spot on.
Almost a year ago, people thought BHO was only in it for the Vice-presidency.
Now, that is still one of the most likely outcomes.
Only everything in between
came as a surprise.