Posted on 03/02/2011 4:56:34 PM PST by Sub-Driver
James Taylor Hopes Americans Recognize Obama as ‘Remarkable Leader’ Wednesday, March 02, 2011 By Fred Lucas
Washington (CNSNews.com) – James Taylor, recognized at the White House on Wednesday for his musical achievement, told reporters that President Barack Obama has been too modest about his accomplishments.
In a White House ceremony, Obama presented Taylor and other artists, authors, poets and entertainers with the 2010 National Medal of Arts. The announcer of the ceremonies said, “His distinctive voice and masterful guitar playing are among the most recognized in popular music and his expansive catalog of songs has had a profound influence on songwriters and music lovers from all walks of life.”
Taylor said he supported Obama in the 2008 presidential race.
“We did work in Massachusetts but mostly in North Carolina, back down in my home state, and worked down there for a while,” Taylor said after stopping in the press briefing room after accepting the medal. “Obama carried the state by only 8,000 votes. So those of us who worked on the campaign down there got a sense that we made a difference.”
A reporter asked about Obama’s 2012 reelection.
“I think that the administration has been almost too modest in their accomplishments,” Taylor said. “And it’s remarkable to me that they get blamed for the problems that the people we elect actually haven’t caused. I’m hoping the American public understands who we got here, what we’ve got in this president, a remarkable leader. It just makes me feel wonderful to see him in this White House. I don’t mean to get too political.”
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Maybe as a Fearless Leader.
He’s remarkable all right. He reduced the deficit, created millions of jobs, tamed inflation, reduced our dependence on foreign oil, and last but not least, has finally brought peace to the Middle East - and Africa too, just for good measure. America shines a little more brightly in the eyes of everyone else, thanks to him.
I just wish he was a remarkable leader. We could use one right now and all we have is a zero.
*giggle*
Yes James, 10% chronic unemployment and yearly deficits of $1.6 trillion has just been a blast with the Middle East up in flames! How about you get with the “social justice” program and give your music away for free! Asshat!
Obviously James Taylor doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground.
I laughed today when I heard JT was getting an award. What for? Outstanding contributions to soft rock? Exemplary ability to entertain the penny-loafer crowd?
Who the hell is James Taylor?
/s...maybe
Shut up and (expletive delted) sing, James!
Obama is about as remarkable a leader as James Taylor is a musician.
Oh, Barry Soetero is remarkable all right.
More silly punditry from another washed up, not too bright, liberal entertainer.
Oh he is remarkable alright, and will go down in history as the prez who pissed the country down the drain!
Trying to turn a little musical talent into being King of the World.
If you have ever heard of the Natural Resources Defense Council and know how good they are at stealing money in the name of the environment, you have JT to thank for it.
JT IS the NRDC.
Well Sweet Baby did a lot of drugs back in the day. His brain may be beyond help.
James Taylor’s thinking is no better than his singing!
There is an email going around with photos captioned in such glowing words I swear it is sickening. But the worst part is the information is false - there is a claim that he has produced more jobs in 2 years than President Bush did in 8... yet his cult followers believe every word
So James, what have you written lately?
That was any good?
Idiot.
Ah, yes.
Who better than to lecture us on Mister Obama's "remarkable" leadership than a heroin addict, n'est ce pas?
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