After all the propaganda that paying no attention to terrorism was “strategy”, “the system worked”, two bestest speeches on terrorism – “we are OK”, “we are a disaster” and especially “we will not rest”, (h/t The Confluence)
No fair! After running on “I am not Bush” platform, people seem to expect more from Obama than they did from Jr?
Politico is sharing with us the Obama frustration that Jr had a better time politically during similar incompetence
But it was six days before President George W. Bush, then on vacation, made any public remarks about the so-called “shoe bomber,” Richard Reid, and there were virtually no complaints from the press or any opposition Democrats that his response was sluggish or inadequate.
Oh, those wacky Democrats!
And isn’t it interesting how Politico (Obama administration) chooses the shoe bomber incident rather than 9.11 to demonstrate free rides…
Let’s face it, 9.11 not only didn’t cost W any political standing – except in the first few days until the propaganda machine was revved up – but led to historical approval rates and gushing promises of allegiance from all democrats including electoral robbed Al Gore (“he’s my Commander in Chief”).
Not even revelations of crass negligence by the 9.11 commission did anything to diminish our fearless leader’s status.
After all – he started two wars for us!
As for Jr.jr – he had a relatively free ride after Fort Hood – gushing for a bestest speech and all. Just see how tabloids rework the 9.11 cover into FEDS KNEW (instead of OBAMA KNEW)
And they were doing pretty good explaining W’s indolence as strategy to make Obama look OK for doing the same
The President is walking a fine line. Responding immediately could perhaps increase the value of such attacks – even those that are unsuccessful – and encourage other would-be terrorists. President George W. Bush also waited to respond publicly after Richard Reid, the “shoe bomber,” attempted to attack a plane by hiding explosives in his shoes in December of 2001.
Just as he did for torture – legitimizing as an acceptable political choice, Obama is now making W’s legendary incompetence look like wisdom.
So, the fact that his political opposition is a bit noisier that W’s was? Not such a big price for it
6 comments
December 30, 2009 at 8:10 am
jangles
I wonder if we will get the Michael Moore movie version of what a f@##up those other guys (definitely not me) elected?
December 30, 2009 at 8:12 am
jangles
Have they thought about the fact that we have now had more than 8 years of this poop for president and so it doesn’t take so much to get us stirred up.
December 30, 2009 at 8:41 am
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December 30, 2009 at 8:47 am
Pips
Just like you point out Edge, it also goes for (much of) the European media that when it comes to decisions (or lack thereof) by the US Government, “Good things”=Thanks to Obama. “Bad things”=The fault of the Administration/The Feds/The White House …
December 30, 2009 at 9:06 am
edgeoforever
I remember this from the past – contrasting the coverage of Clinton to W, Obama and other republicans
December 31, 2009 at 11:24 am
twandx
Yup, it’s always those devils from the former admin that made me do it and that’s because they didn’t stop all this before I got into office. Poor BO – “It’s Not my fault” – anthem is wearing thin.