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Candid Obama: ‘I Don’t Think There‘s A Sense That I’ve Been Successful’
- Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:53am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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In an interview with a Denver news station 9News, President Obama slipped into a moment of candidness and admitted that he may be failing the American people.
“No, I don‘t think there’s a sense that I’ve been successful. I think people feel that Washington still is dysfunctional,” he said. “I think people still feel that overall Washington is about a lot of politics and special interests and big money, but that ordinary people‘s voices too often aren’t represented and so my hope is that we are going to continue to work to rebuilding a sense of trust in government.”
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Comments (196)
Comeandtakeit
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:17pmMaybe if more community organizations pay the ransom, the Hostage takers will allow him to be the great Uniter once again.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:17pm“Rising above some of that” == “Circumvent”
Stop suing the American people and spending all this money on an agenda that is neither legal, nor anyone wants.
Go back to chicago and finish your work there you quitter. Inciting from the highest office in the land is unbecoming, treasonous and an impeachable offense.
90% of your winning votes did not vote for this agenda, this behavior, and especially a President Alinsky in the White house…
Report Post »Anawynn13
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:16pmNo kidding, you narcissistic Nazi.
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:14pmI always cringe at the “complete control” phrase.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:14pmObama: ‘I Don’t Think There‘s A Sense That I’ve Been Successful’ He must have pull his head out of his ass to take a breath
catndahat
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:13pmThe government is more dysfunctional than it has ever been–the disease, once hidden, has manifested across the corporate body so that the toxins are visible to all.
Report Post »DeltaHawk
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:12pmThis man is a FOOL!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:11pmMessage to President Obama: Read the U.S. Constitution and FOLLOW IT!
Report Post »S.A
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:10pmOBAMA,you will get a REAL~SENSE of REALITY in the 2012 ELECTIONS.WE the PEOPLE…(RE-JECT-U)……You will go down in HISTORY as a BIG~MISTAKE….so LIVE with it….Smiles*.
Report Post »Country
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:10pmKey words, “complete control.”
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:09pmummmm…. maybe because YOU’RE AN UTTER FAILURE???
Huh. Maybe he’s been getting my tweets, afterall…
Report Post »quixoticbats
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:08pmHey, you‘re catchin’ on boy. Good luck with that trust thing.
Report Post »TheJuniorFactor
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:08pmhmmm, and whose fault is it that no one trusts the government, Mr. Transparency?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:04pmNext we’ll be hearing from the people that say how we the people have faile Obama. That our expectations are too high. Obama needs to keep that index finger in his his pocket.
Report Post »beckfan101
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:04pmUmmm…1st thing he’s said without explicitives tumbling out of my mouth!
Report Post »mlakester
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:03pmSo exciting to actually agree with the president on something.
Now if only he realized the solution was him LEAVING Washington….
Report Post »Goohuman
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:03pmNo, Sir. You have, in fact, contributed to the corruption. Thank you for pointing out where you have “complete control”. That is absolute power, and we know what absolute power does.
Report Post »temple62
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:01pmThe only thing America has failed to acknowledge is Obama’s continued intensity of narcissism!
Report Post »ares338
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:01pmThere‘s more than just a sense that you haven’t been successful. You are a complete flop!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:14pmTrust and a “sense” of trust are not the same. Trust is confidence that our elected officials are working in a manner consistent with and compatible to the US constitution. A “sense” of trust is an opaque confidence- its not real, but is the illusion of confidence.
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:01pmI don’t agree with what Barry said.
He used the words “I don’t think.”
Indeed, that is his problem, but the the FACT is that HE HAS FAILED the American people.
Report Post »PROAMERICAN
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:00pmI threw up in my mouth a little bit…
Report Post »PROAMERICAN
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:36pmThis is the beginning of a ploy to get the hearts of the (uninformed) people back.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:58pm@PROAMERICA
Don’t you mean all the racists back?
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:10pm@Proamerican
He already has a fair amount of them. This is another smokescreen and mirrors diversion.
Report Post »randy
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:58amWOw! First thing he has said that I agree with
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:03pmDitto here from me.
Report Post »SGTMOMOF2
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:23pmI agree as well. It will most likely be the last time I agree with him, that is unless he is willing to give up the presidency and then I will gladly open those big white doors and tell him “Don’t let the door hit you, where the good Lord split you.” Nah, the door can hit him!
Report Post »JESUS-IS-LORD
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:30pmReally, Barry? Really???!!!
Report Post »LSX
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:58amMore Obammy “Blah -blah – blah”
Megalomaniac
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:57amHey Barry, we’re in agreement, certainly for the first time and maybe the last.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:19pmI would have to say his “idea” of success and mine are two totally different things … I don’t think he expected the people to rise up against him .. that said he has done a lot of harm in a short time!
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:55ammay be failing the American people????????????????????
Report Post »Clive
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 11:59amPeople don’t view him as successful, and people don’t think that washington works well. Seems to me like he made a pretty decent assessment.
Report Post »FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:00pmFunny how all of a sudden he now admits maybe things are not just wonderful and all…………watch the other hand…….VICTORY OR DEATH
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:03pmHe thinks people believe DC is still dysfunctional? UH, the word would be more like DELUSIONAL and DENIAL of REALITY!!! Honestly these wannabe kingmakers just fail to understand how serious the people of America want the nation back, and how much of a failure they really are.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:05pmWhen did Obama become the entire government apparatus in Washington?
And it’s strange, he says that he thinks he hasn’t been successful, so he‘ll continue to do what he’s been doing. Wait…what?
Report Post »dkhartman
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:10pm“so my hope is that we are going to continue to work to rebuilding a sense of trust in government.”
Sense of trust – that is what scares me.
I agree with another blazer, watch the other hand.
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:11pmIt’s what happens when people vote for skin color and not whats best for our Country. I seriously think Ron Paul was still the best choice for real change. However, I‘m pleased he’s in charge of the fed now and think thats a good place for him.
Barry, yes, you have failed in MANY different ways.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:28pmObama gets what he wants
President Obama’s Executive Order 13547 issued July 19, further extends federal power, embraces global governance, diminishes the rights and privileges of individuals, and brings the United States into compliance with Agenda 21, Chapter 17.6, which says:
“Each coastal State should consider establishing, or where necessary strengthening, appropriate coordinating mechanisms (such as a high-level policy planning body) for integrated management and sustainable development of coastal and marine areas….”
Report Post »http://www.worldviewweekend.com/worldview-times/article.php?articleid=6362
just how many executive orders has Barry Soetoro passed ?
Soldiers_Son
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:31pmActually, he is right. The American people do not think that he has been a success. But, step back a minute and take a look at what he has accomplished in his two years… scary.
The American people see him as a failure, because if you hold him up and compare what he has done against tradition, public opinion, and the rule of law he has been a huge failure. But, if you compare him to the Soros agenda and the ideals of Socialism and Revolution, he has been a huge success.
He has accomplished a lot, it is true, and most of it behind closed doors (so much for the promise of transparency). So, to call him a failure is to only look at one hand and not the other, or to be willfully blind. The problem, though, is that his ideas of what success looks like is diametrically opposed to what American people thinks success looks like.
It will take us a long time to reverse all the successes that he has had.
Report Post »marhee9
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:37pmI agree. They did a special on the ego of Obama at donsmithshow.com. The guy really thinks he is the messiah.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:42pmWait a minute! He’s not admitting he has failed. He is saying that Washington is still dysfunctional except for areas where he has had COMPLETE CONTROL. Scr*w this narcissist tyrant in the making.
Report Post »Psytoxic
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:53pmHe’s not admitting failure. He’s not saying Washington is dysfunctional. He is stating that the American people FEEL this way. He still doesn’t get it.
Report Post »The Libertarian Atheist
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:53pm“The people‘s voices aren’t heard?” ???? did you hear us this past November? perhaps not. but you are damn sure going to hear us in 2012…
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:56pm@Krypto
I noticed that too. So what is he trying to say, he needs even more control to fix what is dysfunctional? Anyone who thinks this president is not SUCCESSFULLY destroying the sovereignty of this country is delusional.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:57pmGosh, they are right! This guy is nothing short of being a genius! If he keeps this level of genius going he just might get into 2nd grade, maybe.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:00pmThe fundamental transformation of the United States into a socialist dictatorship will tend to do that to your successfulness!!! It’s okay Barack, or should I say Barry, Uncle George will have a place all picked out for you in his “New World Order”!!!
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:08pmMr. Obama recognizes the problem! The trouble is he doesn’t understand that he is the problem!
Report Post »http://commonsense21c.com/
snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:09pmThe one thing with Mr Obama that does make him so dangerous is his believing his own junk and rhetoric period. Most people just figure him for a fool, and while that may be, from a certain point of view true, a fool is still dangerous in the right situation with the right tools.
And right now, he is in a situation with the right tools to be very dangerous.
Report Post »what4
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:10pmObozo is only seen as successful to 20% of the nitwits in this country, last I checked….Thats not to good!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:21pmDamn! First honest thing I have ever heard the guy say! Now, I have to find my black sharpie, I am marking this one down!
Report Post »Redd
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:38pmsteve dunham soetoro obama has been totally successful. Nobody should be fooled by this commie usurper. He gots deathcare, two commie supreme courts, food stamps, welfare, stimulus, etc and is also about to gets START commie treaty, DADT crap, ******* dream, new taxbill stimulus with a future Moodys bond rating downgrade. All good for the commies and usurper Dunham.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:40pm“No, I don‘t think there’s a sense that I’ve been successful. I think people feel that Washington still is dysfunctional,”
At least he’s finally catching on, in a bass akwards way.
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »Mister President
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:41pmNot only is he failing the American People. He’s failing his most solemn, sworn duty – to Protect, Preserve, and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Mr. Obama is failing the American People because he is failing America.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:42pmHe took a BIG swing and hit the nail on the head..
Report Post »79USMC83
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:16pmThis is NOTHING but campaigning for President soundbites. It is ALL about strategy and NO substance, The “Speech Giver” can charm the pants off of Barney Franks. He is using the poor poor me thing and hoping to change some minds. OK what about ACTIONS he has ignored WE THE PEOPLE, called out the Tea Party,Fox News and has been down right MEAN and vile while giving speeches to anyone that objects to him. Just read the text again and for someone that uses I and My allot. It is all about Washington. The “speech Giver ” lives in a parallel universe. It is HIM we do not trust and came in and did the Washinton Politics same ole same ole ten fold. He is the one that did EVERYTHING behind closed doors and made the FREAKING deals. How sad and pathetic!!
Report Post »NoDaDAZone
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:19pmO-VOMIT makes me want to puke. How has this hypocrisy, tone-deafness and blatant lying been able to seep into our culture where democ-rats won’t call out the president for being a complete a**hole.
See the viral video : “DADA – The Enemy of Liberty”: http://www.marcrubin.com/dada2.ivnu
DOJ, DHS, FBI and other agencies have viewed truth telling expose.This video is the WIKILEAKS ON THE LEFT.
And for those who want the truth of ANCIENT history (8000 BCE until Mohammed) listen to the historic Israel National Radio of Marc Rubin: http://www.judean.eve.ivnu
THESE VIDEOS WILL GIVE YOU CLEAR VISION. YOU FILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO PUT YOUR FINGER ON HOW THE PROGRESSIVES INFILTRATED AND DEBASED AND DEMORALIZED OUR COUNTRY.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:24pmDuh…ya think?
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:27pmThe guy myst be slow on the uptake…He is just now figuring that out???
Ans I thought GB 42 was out of touch…
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:56pmOn the contrary, I think he has successfully been the most shameful, dangerous, evil, traitorous, embarassing, dishonest, disreputable, misleading, lying, backstabbing, destructive, idiotic, inexperienced, radical, Communist President we have ever had!!…….In fact, we will be lucky if the Republic survives his spectacular success…..
Report Post »stop spending
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 9:10pmI’m just replying to the headline of this story…….. “Hey Obama, Ya THINK? jackass”
Report Post »Dakotobol
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 10:25pmI do believe after the first of the year, many things that have been taboo to bring to light will be in full sunshine…he WILL have to produce his credentials to hold the office..Too much evidence and millions spent to cover his past…What did Mcain do when asked to produce his birth certificate? He whipped it out…What did Barry do? He spent millions of our dollars to cover it up..What’s the big deal? Show the damn B.C. and other records. But no! He’s WAS too messianic to be so mortal.. Sad but true.
Report Post »StonyBurk
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 7:24amJust my opine. But I believe the usurper in the White House and his Democratic Party has been very,very successful at pushing through his desire to destroy and punish America -Leaving us weaker for it.
Report Post »IMO american Government is not merely dysfunctional it is irretrievably broken. We are as Rome in our
decline even to the embracing of immorality as if sodomy and idolatry were the right thing to do.
Devotedpatriot
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:50amObama has been successful alright, for himself and his agenda, but not the agenda of the American People. There’s a big difference between those 2 things. He has virtually no idea what most Americans want or need and I don’t think he will ever work towards what the American People truly want. He will continue to help only himself because he is a puppet on a string doing what those higher up are compelling him to do. He isn’t really the one in control and he never will be.
Report Post »J.J.
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:30pmI wish he would just quit-no wait, that would put Biden in charge wouldn’t it? Boy are we screwed!
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