George Will on President Obama’s Record of Persuasion
- Posted on September 18, 2011 at 10:54pm by
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President Barack Obama was thought of by liberal commentators as “The Great Communicator” and “Communicator-in-Chief” during his 2008 campaign, as he pitched himself as the “post-partisan” politician.
“He believes he’s a game-changer, but I don’t believe the game has changed,” said Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole to the Washington Post in January 2008. “It’s captivating. It’s intoxicating, but it’s not going to last.”
On ABC’s This Week nearly four years later, George Will read the riot act in regards to President Obama’s “astonishing faith in his persuasive powers” refuted by repeated communication failures throughout his first term.
In addition to condensing the video, Mediate has transcribed Will’s intense rant:
“He went to Massachusetts to campaign against Scott Brown. Scott Brown is now a senator. He went to New Jersey to campaign against Chris Christie, who’s now the governor. He went to Virginia to campaign against Bob McDonnell, who’s now governor. He campaigned for the health care plan extensively, it became less popular. He campaigned in 2010 for the Democrats, they were shellacked. He began, in a sense, his presidency flying to Copenhagen to get Chicago the Olympics. Chicago was the first city eliminated. There is no evidence that the man has rhetorical powers he is relying on.”
Following Will‘s burn on Obama’s rhetorical powers, Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss said of the current President of the United States, commonly referred to as the leader of the free world, “I think it’s not in him to be a fighter.”
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Comments (53)
fizzycist
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:43amI had the distinct feeling that rest of Will’s co-workers were going thru the roof as they had to listen to George tell them the ‘reality’, the real facts about Barack Obama….especially Cokie Roberts….Her Darling is no where near what she thinks of him….Oh, these Damn Facts….go Cokie Baby…
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:00pmAin’t it awful when them nasty facts get in the way of dimocRat fantasy.
Report Post »t-jeff
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 9:43amIs there anybody out there who can track 40 years of history? This is just JIMMY CARTER redux. The only difference is that MSNBC(GE) is a captive house-girl instead of a steady date, like the rest of the MSM.
Report Post »Vital
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:43amOn Votes for Obama….look into your local libraries….under the disguise of teaching Hispanic children to speak better English…they are teaching the parents of these children to register to vote.
Report Post »“Just sign here please and vote for Obama” We will do the rest.sponsored by “United Way”
Ron_WA
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:22amI’m just amazed that so many still support him. It’s incredible he still has so many unemployed & impoverished who have not deserted him in droves.
The democrat party, union & race-baiting machines appear ready to follow him over the cliff … I just don’t get it …
Report Post »jim
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:02amHe‘s persuaded everyone that he’s the worst president in history. That’s quite an accomplishment.
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:07amJim..you are so right….however his past work predicted that, he hasn’t done anything his whole life except work the system for payoffs!
Report Post »fizzycist
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:40amIsnt it odd that all the characters who get into Politics, if they werent rich before they got there, always end up rich….It’s amazing to me that the Black Community heralds this man as their hero…especially when there are , indeed, so many accomplished Blacks such as Herman Cain for example…Amazing…Amazing…Amazing
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 2:17amI don’t know about George Will, but my guess is God’s Will is not for Obama to win the fight in 2012.
Report Post »Keep praying.
loriann12
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:25amDon’t be so sure…there will be a lot of dead people and illegal aliens voting, I’d bet my bottom dollar on it. They will pull all the stops out, and I wouldn’t put it past them to rig the voting machines. If he doesn’t win, there will be a nationwide recount. I go on record now as saying if he requests a recount, he’d better pay for it out of his own pocket, with some of that nobel peace prize money.
Report Post »Charlie Justice
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:52amPsalm 109:8 ~ “Let his days be few and brief; and let others step forward to replace him.”
Report Post »Steve
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 2:05am2012 cant get here soon enough.
As for Hillary. I thought the same thing but her health and the stains her husband has left (pun intended) will be a rough road. Obama is a narcissist. He‘s in a sound chamber believing all the marxist teachings he’s been taught since a young boy are truly what this country needs.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:50amI didn’t vote for Obama in 2008. I was appalled when “Joe the Plumber” was investigated back to his grade school level for merely getting an unscripted response from Obama. Remember “Spread the wealth”? Obama and his cronies always punish those who dare to disagree with his so-called “policies”, which are are enshrined in his “unprecedented”, historical, election as the first half-black President of the US.
I had issues with voting for someone who’s only qualification was that he was Black. Now that we have had the unprecedented historical moment, can we have a President that is actually qualified? I really don’t care what his or her race is, I would just like to have someone that understands the basic principals of Capitalism, and has been an Executive in either business or Government. Community Organizers that are steeped in Social Justice, need not apply.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 2:02amDiane, i like your reasonable, well thought out reponse.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 2:12amDiane, thank you for your reasoned, well thought out statement.
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:33amExcellent response!!
Report Post »sallyredneck
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 9:35amOnly if we could get the main stream media to start speading this news.
Report Post »Randyrocker
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:47amTo be absolutely blunt, the only thing Barack Hussein Obama’s going to leave behind is his feces.
Report Post »He hates the United States of America with a passion and delights in its failure. He’s as plain evil as they come and a complete fraud on top of that with a fake background and nothing to back him up.
Like an undertaker to a morgue in Hell who escaped to earth and was handed the keys to the White House. Try a $ Trillion and a half new taxes, on top of the $ Trillions upon $ Trillions, he‘s already stolen from America’s taxpayers. Anyone who would cast a vote for this freak should be charged with committing treason.
100 Million Patriots Standing
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:39amWould that apply to congressmen who assist in casting their votes for support of his agenda.
Report Post »fizzycist
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:49pmI’m appalled at how many still dont understand how SINISTER this man really is….and this includes very smart, conservative talk radio people….over and over I have to hear them say “oh, he really loves America..he’s just inept”….no, Ladies and Gentleman….this Man of Evil is not Inept….he knows exactly what he is doing and trying to accomplish….Read a good Psychology text it you dont get it….for example, “The Talent for Stupidity” written by a Psychiatrist…..Barack Obama started his Evil Plot many moons ago…He’s finally figured out how to put it into Action…
Report Post »ramburner
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:23pmWhat is wrong with charging Obummer with Treason? We can start with Apologies to everyone in the middle-east for America; Bowing to the muslim kings in Saudi-Arabia; on and on we go. This man has disdain for America and he SHOULD be tried with Treason! But Americans no longer have the balls to carry out such a charge or its consequences, hanging.
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:58amhe could rise to the level of a shinebox.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:26amwith george soros and all of the progressives on your side, anything is possible.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:50amanybody wanna guess we’ll be under martial law by 2012?
Report Post »Grannie4news
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 3:04amThat thought keeps gnawing at my brain. About the only way he could win. I wouldn’t put anything past him.
Report Post »badgolfer527
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:00amMan how could you guess that. My contention is there will be no election. After race riots.
Report Post »thegoodvoter
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:00pmThe 2nd Amendment might have a say about that.
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:34pmId say its better than 80% and thats generous.
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 6:23pmThat‘s why Obama is considered America’s most successful gun salesman. He sure made most of you get off your butts and go buy some heat, now didn’t he?
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:46amYou all realize we will have to look at that mug forever in text books and God ony knows what else after he leaves office in 2012………crap
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:21amBarrack Insane Obama sees himself as a great dictator, not a great communicator! He wants to be Emperor, but he’s the Charlatan in Chief!
Report Post »DeltaHawk
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:11amThe man is a complete and total fraud! No way in hell is or can be a citizen of the United Staes If in fact his father was Obama i personally doubt it . This man is nothing more than a puppet, willing to take the heat for the cause, he is stealing us blind !
Report Post »MARCH4HIM
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:09amI’m starting to watch the other hand…I’m seeing some kind of move with HILLARY CLINTON
Report Post »I‘m not sure what it is she’s up to ?.. Its to soon to tell…She is getting a lot of possiitive press lately…I would not be suprised if she threw her hat in ring for 2012′…not sure what that would do ? maybe take some support ( votes ) from both parties…? With the world heating up as it is .I’m praying we make it to 2012″ election….
abbygirl1994
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:25amJust what we don’t want.. another corrupt thieving Clinton in the WH!!
Report Post »100 Million Patriots Standing
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:41amVP – replacing Biden;
Report Post »team1blazer
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:45pmA zebra never changes it’s stripes..Obama is a communist / socialist who does not believe in free market capitalism…he thinks he is GOD, but he is just a pawn…sooooo far over his head… Anybody but Obama in 2012
Report Post »wood911
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:16amI’ve been looking for a bumper sticker that says“ Anybody but Obama 2012””. or maybe a short version “ABO 2012”. (;>)
Report Post »Anamah
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:05amBe aware!!! Hillary tesis was on Saul Alinsky Rules for Radicals… She is not what as the Media choose to show. Read about her history… She is the designed one by Soros to replace the president.
Report Post »likwidlizard
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:41pmYes the great communicator has totally persuaded me that he is a lieing rotten jive @ss pimp. A witch doctor could run against him and the doc would easily get my vote.
Report Post »TerryJ70
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:36pmOne thing he can take credit for. He is turning our country into a class warfare base society. Anyone notice how as soon as Apple Inc. became larger than Exxon, that they started to demean Apple more. He doesn’t want to see success in capitalism. So far, he is winning.
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 6:37pmClass warfare doesn’t work in America the way it does in the Third World or socialist Europe. Most of us don’t resent the rich, because we all have the opportunity to become successful. All you need is ambition, brains, and a little luck. In the rest of the world, there are built-in class barriers. If your grandfather was a dirt-poor ditch digger, then so was your father. And so are you. And your son will be one, too. But our wonderful Capitalist society just doesn’t work that way.
Report Post »READRIGHTHERE
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:35pmThis President brought no experience to the table, he was but a symbol, and as such represented different things to different people. And now he is nothing but a cymbal, a mere tinkling brass. Useless and even worse; destructive. A perfect example of an ideological zealot, no real ability (not even reading can be attributed to him as a talent, just ask a corps man), no real wisdom, experience, or knowledge, just a dogged adherance to a self-serving philosophy designed to appeal to the most self centered of our society. If only time really flew, it could be January 2013, and we could begin to put his politics on the ash pile of history were it most deservedly should remain.
Report Post »RedMage
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:40amLike!
Report Post »Cat
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:31pmDon’t forget, Barry Soetoro went to hell to campaign against America.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:23pmLOL George Will sounds like he has lost the adoration for his hero. This could get ugly.
Report Post »randy
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:22pmSeems like the rats are jumping ship
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:19pmBO the Narcissus!!!! He is ALL BUTT AIR!!!
Report Post »gobnait
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:01pm‘Following Will‘s burn on Obama’s rhetorical powers, Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss said of the current President of the United States, commonly referred to as the leader of the free world, “I think it’s not in him to be a fighter.”’
Mr. Beschloss’ comment suggests that if Obama were a fighter, he’d be more effective. Sorry Mr. B. The light is on but nobody’s home. He doesn’t have the skill set necessary for diplomacy or game changing.
Report Post »Scared for America
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:28pmTo be an effective “fighter” you have to have ideals and deep convictions of the heart and soul that you are willing to die for…
You are right – millions of us are on to him – Thank God – he lost his silver tongue and actually WOKE-UP us Americans to the fact that he and the Democratic Party are dangerous people.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 10:59pmoBAMA is a legend in his own mind.
Report Post »mrbuff1959
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 11:04pmIdid not know a teliprompter had a mind.
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