I don't know what you are crying about here.... There is no gotcha moment. I just thought it was rude.

On second look, it appears as though he might be introducing the Russian President to American staff members, but it doesn't look as though he is making motions to introduce them.

The video jumped out at me because it was more blatent then the Saudi snubb video that I saw before it, so when I watched it there was a precedent set.

RealClearPolitics - Politics Nation - Obama Third Least Popular President Since World War II


I knew reality was pretty far removed from the hype, but I didn’t know it was quite this bad. No doubt the Administration will see this as a sign to push thru as much of Obama’s agenda as quickly as they can, never stopping to think that it’s just that rush to pass legislation without adequate debate that’s been a key factor in Obama’s steadily declining poll numbers.

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You guys are putting waaaaayyyyy too much emphasis on polls.

Is Obama aware of the polls? Sure.
Is his goal to appear high in the polls? No, at least not until reelection.
Is it anywhere near reelection time? No.

Its clear he's trying to get as much done as he can with a huge majority in both congressional houses. Popularity takes a backseat while he tries to push healthcare through. Healthcare was a hard enough crush on Clinton that he bailed out on the topic.

IMO the same way that we think of FDR with Social security, we will think of Obama with healthcare. Some people will hate it, and others will love it, but it will be a historical shift that will be remembered.

FDR isn’t remembered nearly as much for his reforms as he is for being the president during the greatest conflict in world history.

Obama is just as likely to be remembered Bush 43, jamming as much of his agenda as he can thru congress while his party holds a majority regardless of public opinion.

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wow the press conferance helped him....

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"A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers." -Ronald Reagan

Another interesting factor to consider is that voter turnout in 2008 as a percentage of the eligible population actually declined slightly, largely due to older white voters staying home (uninspired by either Obama or McCain). Couple this with a shift in independents and you could see a huge shift in 2010 and 2012

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COOL TURNS COLD: OBAMA 'BELOW 50%'

COOL TURNS COLD: OBAMA 'BELOW 50%'
Fri Jul 24 2009 08:24:16 ET

For First Time, Obama's Approval Rating Falls Below 50%

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance, RASMUSSEN will report later this morning.

This marks the first time his overall approval rating has ever fallen below 50% among Likely Voters nationwide. Fifty-one percent (51%) disapprove.

Eighty-three percent (83%) of Democrats continue to approve of the President'’s performance while 80% of Republicans disapprove. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 37% offer a positive assessment.

The President earns approval from 51% of women and 47% of men.

DRUDGE REPORT: COOL TURNS COLD: OBAMA 'BELOW 50%' 2009®

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"A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers." -Ronald Reagan

last presser sure helped. viewership tanking even more for that one. people are bored with him, rock star no more, just a kid in way over his head.

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Many people have learned the hard way you can't spend more than you make. I think people are waking up to the fact that our govt is acting irresponsibly. Congress is a big part of that but Obama giving up his campaign promises for Pelosi and Reid to handle and then admitting to be unaware of what they are doing has to weigh on public confidence in his abilities and brings into question his leadership skills.

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American by birth.
Conservative by the grace of God.

Still sore about the war of northern aggression.

.......his leadership skills

Sorry, I found that amusing.

Unfortunately for America, the results of this mans lack of leadership skills (and might I mention common sense ?) won't be an easy row to hoe for any of us, and it sure as hell isn't going to be amusing.

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Some good news for a change.

Its sorta sad, but funny that the Hype is starting to fade, and only now are people seeing THROUGH the MSM haze.

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"A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers." -Ronald Reagan

Lets pray unemployment continues to rise, and the situation in the 'stans continues to go south. Our chances in 2010 are looking better all the time.

What? That's not a good thing to pray for. I'm not sure about you guys, but I want the economy to recover as soon as possible (even though I highly doubt it will be before the time frame you mentioned).

right. I dont want to see millions more lose heir livihoods but they surely will.

its clear that prezbo had decided to let the ecomony recover on its own and hamstinging it as much as he could with pork.

sad but predictable.

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"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand