Obama Finishes Well – Also: Brangelina – Geithner
A different kind of State of The Union. President Obama was less intense, more personal and confrontation, but also self-deprecating. It is rare that Presidents offer critiques. They usually put platitudes on parade, and rarely cite their failures.
The key message: I feel your pain, which was an indication that he may have misread the public’s mood, at least until the public opinion polls surfaced. The President finally put the brand of urgency on the greatest threat to America, deficit-induced inflation. Recession and inflation could be big trouble.
For the most part, Republicans kept their seats warm, and Democrats seemed conflicted. But let’s face it. President Obama was speaking to the American people and his dramatic flourish at the end , a Reaganesque revival of American willpower, may have done the trick in getting back the independent voters who helped elect him.
BRANGELINA-
I’ve always respected Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for their kindness toward victims of poverty and disaster. But I get a bit concerned about the reports that the famed couple might split after some alleged adultery. The adultery is not surprising. But the couple has a total of 6 children. Has any one of them thought about what happens to them. I know that’s judgmental. But it is something to think about, isn’t it? Maybe I should stick to politics.
BANK ON THIS-
As we said before, Timothy Geithner, protector of banking interests and top-secret blank check for billions to the bonus babies at AIG, will be the first casualty of the Obama cabinet. Geithner’s departure will be a sign that the President is very serious about putting main street first. One critical point: Mr. Geithner has been lukewarm in pressuring banks to give loans to small business. His continued presence embarrasses the President.
NORTH KOREA-
The mini crisis in Korea should be worth your watching. North Korea’s shelling of the waters of South Korea must be answered more succinctly by the U.S. and its allies. Some people view the current provocation as a nuisance. That would be an unwise path for our government to take. North Korea is a nuclear nation. It must be dealt with directly.
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Mr. Kane I am sorry but I have found someone who gets me even more hot and bothered when he reads a teleprompter. He says wonderful things and says them so well, so intelligently. What a great speech. People will remember why they love Obama and will start to see the Republicans for the grumpy white obstructionist villains they are. He is going to tax the rich to pay for Bush’s give aways to the rich. Fair is fair. Unless the Republicans use vote 41 to stop that. Then we’ll see who wants to give your grandchildren’s money away to fat cats.
Slept in this morning. Bed here in the Lincoln Room is not very comfortable. Firm mattress must be for better boinking. I had the FBI run ultraviolet light over the sheets and blankets. They must have been replaced since the Clintons left. No stains visible.
I know Ed was asking about the attire for the SOU. Barack told us to wear purple. Purple symbolically being the combination of red and blue. Get it? I wore a purple tie. Michelle and Nancy wore purple dresses. I’m surprised that Barack was not wearing a purple suit like Michael Irvin or Shannon Sharpe or Deion Sanders would wear on NFL Live.
Everything last night was very carefully scripted from our attire to the speech to the poignant pauses to stares at the GOP to his nose pointed into the air. The air of arrogance with some faint self deprecating comments and a smattering of humility. All very carefully planned and rehearsed for maximum affect. Make no mistake this was the act of a lifetime. This was Oscar worthy. Best Actor. Best Director. Best Producer. Best Short Fictional Film. Oscars all.
I have to agree with Fish. I suspect I did look like a bobblehead doll nodding approvingly with each comment. What else was I suppose to do? Yell lier? Rest assured 12 months from now as I chair the impeachment proceedings I’ll be nodding with approval then as now.
Barack did his best to turn the tide of unrest and discontent. I suspect that those that did not believe him yesterday morning still don’t. Those that want to believe in him and his mission of change may give him a second chance. But he has set himself up to fail. It is all about jobs now. He can’t create jobs. Only US business can create jobs. They don’t trust him or his administration. It will be a mexican standoff. No jobs. No re-election.
Impeachment in 2010! Let’s start the jobs #1 movement by replacing this incompetent leader.
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Transcribed from previous post
Mr Potter called iit right on the speech and
Reaganesque tone and message, Larry seems to
have picked up on that too.
Larry graced us with a mid week missive and
for that we are greatful. He is correct about
everything he said today, however in the
Brangelina case he need to be more direct.
These Holltwood people are so pious and self
Rightouse they believe thieir values and lifestle
is superior and they know better how to raise
black children than their own familes. Madonna
actually snatched a black child who had a father
and didn’t understand he was giving him up.
If that child were not cute and healthy she
would not want anything to do with him.
Why didn’t she go up to Harlem and adopt one
with mental amd physical dissabilities who had
been sexually abused? That’s where these so
called celebrities could make a difference.
But no, that doesn’t fit with their true agenda.
These children have become fashion accessories.
Chiwawas in a purse is all these poor children
are to them, its sickening!
Larry I feel your pain. Reading between the lines I could tell you were not impressed by the Obama speech. I know you don’t like his criticizing manner, nor did he convey a real sense of urgency about the economy. In the end I suspect you gleaned a bit of optimism with his cheerleader like conclusion. I missed the end so I can only guess. Face it Larry, Obama is an empty suit who can read a teleprompter really really well. Where have I heard that before?
And Larry forget the Branjolina breakup. Rosey Odonnel dumped her wife a is now dating some stalker she met on line. I mean Rosey actually got married. Now she found another puff pad to wet her lips on.
what did i miss regarding korea ?
anyone who watched the state of the union address please help me.did obama really throw the supreme court under the bus ? and dismiss congress as well ?
Heh Larry, how did you miss liberal fav John Edwards in your Bragelina adultery bash? I would think he’s making bigger news these days. I guess he’s a protected species: liberals gone bad.
I can’t believe all of you cowards are fawning all over Obama today. Yes he can read a teleprompter. Does that undo 12 months of nonperformance?
By the way Larry, how did Brad and Angelina’s problems bubble to the top of your new flashes? It isn’t even in the top 10 on TMZ.
Obama reminded me of a white guy that suddenly finds himself alone in Harlem, mate. He tries to act tough and look confident so as to discourage bullies from kicking the shit out of him. Not so sure his tough guy act worked, mate. He appears to be a bit of a nancy boy, mate.
I’m not sure that the public, who was smitten with Tiger Woods won’t find themselves in the same situation with Obama. What you see is not real, it’s a projected list of traits and qualities that the public wants to see in that individual. In reality that man is quite different.
#11 is quite true, and insightful. Add to that race and we have a political powder keg. Obama will find he gets the
benefit of the doubt less than a white politician who makes the same amount of
mistakes and carrys himself with the same level of know it all arrogance.
Sir Larry of Laughalot, here is your next headline: Obama finished. Kaput.
Start writing it now, mate. Stick a fork in him.
What’s up with Chris Matthews’ man crush on Obama? Can anyone ever take him seriously as a journalist again?
What did mathews do now?
He dreams about the 2nd coming of JFK
and that’s what he wants for Obama. I
Think Larry is the same, JFK was so critical
in shaping their idealistic view of how the
world should be they are unable to shed that
myrh from their world view. It’s understandable
though. Those of us who came of age under Reagan
have been similarly affected, but in a far
Superior and righteous way. Obama would be
wise to emulate Reagan if he wants a second
term, because that is clearly what the country
wants right now.
From National Post:
“Chris Matthews at MSNBC seemed to like the speech, but communicated that fact in such an astonishingly ham-handed manner that his message — whatever that might have been — got lost. The New York Daily News dwells on Matthews claim that he was so impressed that he “forgot [Obama] was black.”
“Analyzing Obama’s State of the Union address, [Matthews] called the President “post-racial” before saying, “I forgot he was black tonight for an hour. He’s gone a long way to become a leader of this country and past so much history in just a year or two. I mean it’s something we don’t even think about.
“I was watching and I said, wait a minute, he’s an African-American guy in front of a bunch of other white people and there he is, President of the United States, and we’ve completely forgotten that tonight – completely forgotten it.”
Read more: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/01/28/obama-s-speech-was-so-good-i-forgot-he-was-black.aspx#ixzz0dzzlR2Bi
Thank you fact man. Imagine how that would
be construed if said by a conservative
commentator. Mathews believes Obama is the
second coming of Christ or JFK, it depends
on the day. Larry sees him as Moses or RFK,
but at least makes an effort to sometimes hide
his bias.
However, on Palin I can see why he takes shots.
It was painful and embarassing to listen to
her politcal observations after speech. She has
such an awkward way of speeking, always sounds
like she is answering a beauty pagent question.
I’m a brat.
Waiting for the 7:01. It was great to sleep in my own bed last night. Jill’s mini-snoring aside. She makes this gurgling noise. It’s really kind of disturbing. I think she’s gained about 10 lbs since the election. Anyway.
TGIF. Tomorrow is Saturday and is chock full of the things I like to do when I’m not sidekick for the most important man in the world. Breakfast at Maggies. Demo at Home Depot. Dinner out with the fam. I may even watch the Pro Bowl on Sunday. Jill asked me if we should have a party for the Pro Bowl. I explained to her parties are for the Super Bowl not the Pro Bowl. I don’t want the word to get out that I actually watched the Pro Bowl.
Sometimes it can be embarrassing to be from the Delaware Valley. This whole Chris Matthews thing is another episode. Not to the same degree as the MOVE group burning down North Philly or the Phillies of the 60′s but he has become such a tottie for Barack that it is crystal clear that he wants his support running for office. Good luck with that Chris. You couldn’t beat Shapiro.
Catered lunch from the Prime Rib today. I’ll get that prime rib hot faced sandwich I’ve been craving. Now that I’m working out 3 times a week I can afford the extra calories. I have an eliptical machine in my office building. I get down there from 10-11. Then lunch. Then a little nap if I schedule things right.
Barack thinks he’s back after his defiant speech the other night. I don’t think so though. Most people have already given up on him.
Impeachment in 2010! The right thing to do for the country.
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Speaking of defiant and Sam Alito. How about old Sam telling Barack he was wrong about the Supreme Court’s decision. Even though he sort of mouthed the words and never thought he’d be caught on camera. Good for Sam. I think I actually agree with Barack on this issue. I don’t think foreigners should be determining our elections with big cash contributions. Some of these jamokes are the same people funding Al Qaeda.
Impeachment in 2010! Shut down the Supreme Court in 2011!
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Lord Abott don’t you find it disturbing that Larry continually takes shots at conservative lightning rods like Palin, Limbaugh and Bush but refrains from any form of criticism of liberals?
No one would ever accuse Larry of being fair and balanced.
Impeachment in 2010! Shut down the Supreme Court in 2011! Elect Biden/Biden in 2012!
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Yea Joe, no doubt Larry is not even handed
with his views and goes out of his way to
slap Palin. He’d have more credibilty if he
had political courage to slap Edwards and other
bad Democrats in the same manner.
Chris Matthews is a likeable enough bloke. A bit puffy for my tastes, mates. He gets a bit ahead of himself sometimes. His thought pattern exceeds his ability to speak succinctly, mate. Did not know he was a scrapple eater. Where is the bloke from, mate?
Justice Alito has disgraced our once proud institution. He’s the first justice, man or woman, to have a petulant outburst during a State of the Union speech. And the Republicans were worried about Sonia Sotomayor’s judicial temperament. As if anyone on the Court ever had such a brat attack when Reagan or Bush attacked the Court by claiming it got Roe v. Wade wrong. My, my, my. You can take the boy out of New Jersey, but you can’t take the New Jersey out of the boy. Maybe he can be on that MTV show next year.
Seton Hall’s winning basketball coach is
named: Phyllis Mangina! The older guys here
might not see the humor. I almost want to go
to a game and have Bob Cameltoe, page Phillis
Mangina. Everyone under the age of 30 would
be falling out of their seats in hysterics.
I personally think that judge Alito was responding to that shrew Schumer. Schumer was sitting right behind Alito during Obama’s address. He was telling Alito that Judge Ginsberg wasn’t going to make it through Obama’s speech.
All do deference to Judge Ginsburg and her health status, I cannot believe she is still a Supreme Court Justice. Did you see that woman. She was drooling all over the place. Can a person that far gone with pancreatic cancer make proper decisions that affect our nation?
Is there someone in our government that can tell her she given all she can and now it’s time to enjoy the rest of your life in peace? Lifetime appointments do have some drawbacks.
Looks like the wheekchair bound Mr Potter was
dead wrong about what Obama speech would do for
markets. They got a brief sugar high, but reality
of the presidents lies and extreme liberalism
set in. He has lost credibilty so fasr and its
clear Republicans would be crazy to cooperate
with him until after November election.
One in four homeowners owe more than their
house is worth. This generation of homeowner
will walk even if they can afford to pay. Banks
need to go after the “techical defaulter” and
garnish their wages for deficiencies, that’s
the only way to stem this from becoming a tidal
Wave of defaults and destroyed neighborhoods.
Banks have been way too easy on borrowers, time
For a little Catholic discipline fron Bankers!
Obama needs to stop villifying the banks or he
will have a Great Depression that cannot be
blamed on Bush. His attacjk on Banks reminds
me of Smoot Hauley Tariff that exacerbated
Depression.
Cameltoe and Mangina will save the markets!
The President meeting with the leaders of the Republican party was an extreme gamble for Mr Obama(so I thought). Obama had an answer for all the stupid questions thrown at him by angry conservatives. What does that tell you? Are we in more trouble than we think? Or is Obama really that strong?
F’n Republicans don’t have any answers either.
Thanks for pointing out how wrong I got
it Abott, you pompous moron. It’s not funny that I’m in a wheelchair either, what’s the matter with you?
Obama has all the answers and his speech was a stemwinder. He’s so smart he can even lecture the Supreme Court. His insult to them was as offensive as the congressman who called him a liar. When is Obama going to apologize? The justices were invited guests and he choses to insult their wisdom, essentially telling them the highest court in the land doesnt know their stuff. Obama wants people who legislate his agenda from the bench. Thank God its Bader Ginsberg who’s drooling so that her replacemet will be a wash. God save us if he ever gets the chance to replace a legitimate justice.
The Republicans do have answers, their healthcare plan is much better and Eric Cantor can explain it. Larry either doesnt know who Canter is, or doesn’t like conservative Jews, because otherwise he would be singing his praises. After the November elections Cantor will be a very important Congessman that Larry will no longer be able to ignore.
LA, adolescents would laugh at that, not 30 somethings. That is Jr HS humor, mate.
MP, you too are a pompous a-hole like LA. In fact I believe you are LA, mate.
Ed, the Republicans haven’t had answers since Ronny Reagan. Lead by morons like W and McCain what would you expect, mate.
I’m not your mate Geco, you would’t be able
to handle me. Potter likes to imitate me, but
it’s the sincerest form of flattery, he’s
a decent bloke. Are you a bloke Geco?
Sleeping in today. Breakfast at Maggies. Demo on molding installation at Home Depot today. So many types of molding and so few feet in a house to install. I think it is better left for the carpenter’s assistant. I may go Lowes and see their demo on power generators. I want to see how to generate power if my electricity goes in an ice storm. Can you see me out in an ice storm trying to hook up a generator? Then to McDonalds for family dinner. Grandkids choice tonight. Initially they wanted to go to a Seton Hall basketball game and page Phyllis Mangina but I told them that was too far for a Saturday night. I am looking forward to getting that Big Mac wrap they have been advertising all week. I’m sure exchanging a wrap for a roll makes it 10 times more healthy. I’m lov’in it. I decided against the Pro Bowl tomorrow. I read where McNabb was playing. I’ve seen enough of that Jamoke. I’ll just wait for the Super Bowl.
I can’t stand Peyton Manning. He is the NFL’s poster child. They love him. He’s never turned down a commercial no matter how stupid. His little brother is just as bad. I hope Peyton throws 4 ints in the Super Bowl and the high and holy Colts get routed. Badly.
Barack is trying to hold on to his thin grasp of this government by appearing strong and pious. The problem is he is neither. Even the one of the greatest actors of our time Bill Clinton knew he had to show some contrition when the nation rebelled against his administration. Clinton knew he had pushed too hard and had to become more centrist and contrite to preserve his legacy. Barack thinks he can bluff and bully his way through this crisis. I have advised him differently. He resists any advice or criticism. He’ll do it his way. He’ll go down in flames. Will Chris Matthews go down in flames with him? Can he take John Kerry, Barney Frank and Robert Byrd down with him?
Impeachment in 2010! Transparency and bipartisan.
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LA, checkout my package on the next commercial. It’s quite substantial, mate.
I’m wondering how substantial you are, mate. You seem rather insecure and testy for an mogul with an 8 digit bankroll. Could you be overselling your lot in life, mate? Could you actually be working for a local HVAC company installing heat pumps?
No interest in checking your package
Gecko, I didn’t realize you were a homosexual.
Quite secure with my bankroll, although
it did take a pretty nice hit over last two
weeks. Got the Buderus fired up and very
cozy today. Going to the car show later,
maybe you’ll be there cruising?
I’m as straight as they come, mate. Parthenogentic, perhaps, but not homosexual by any stretch of the imagination, mate.
What use would I have for a car, mate? I’m 8″ tall. (Likely 3″ longer than you)I’d need a booster to see the window. Then my legs would not reach the pedals. I’m chauffered around. I’m a celebrity, mate. Cheerio.
Gecko,”likely three inches longer than me”
You sure nothing latent going on there with
you?
Its 2010, its okay to come out Gecko. You’ve donr a
nice job for Buffett, did you see the pop
In the class B shares post spit and when added to
S&P? Was it your idea to convince Warren to
to the deed to his shares? I Bought my A shares
in early 80s when they seemed downright reasonable,
but you were not alive back them. I do appreciate
what you do for Geico, way better campaign than
the cave men.
Does Warren treat you well? Does he like it when you put on
heels and a wig?
Larry I don’t want to rain on your parade but how does your Ticket To Ride show fit in at the Franklin Institute? It’s a science museum isn’t it? Besides I took my nieces there once and it was a total letdown. Hundreds of screaming kids tramping through the halls. Exhibits so worn out that some of them seemed to be there before electricity was even discovered. I don’t recommend the venue to any one. Sorry Larry. Maybe if you were there during the presentation you could attract people like Lord Abbot or maybe Leo. And $33.50 for a ticket, I could see Paul or Ringo for that much. Good Luck though, I’m sure you’re going to need it.
Ticket To Rain on Sir Larry of Laughalot’s Parade, mate. Ed, you can be so cruel. Let Sir Larry shall have his 15 minutes of shame, mate.
LA, please reserve your pissing matches and rapier-like wit for Ed. Get back to your Ameritrade daytrading program, mate. Cheerio.
You started with me Gecko, I mind my own
affairs unless confronted.
On the Beatles at the Franklin institute, maybe
the ticket price has to cover some royalites
for playing Beatles music? I heard Conana blew
$500k on one song. Franklin Institute is much
smaller audience, but Larry can’t be playing
their music for free, he’s no pirate.
The auto show was excellent, nice to see some
very high quality American cars-finally! Ford
quality now tops Toyaota, and the interior of
a Buuick or Cadillac feels almost as good as
higher priced German cars.
Our country was ruined by Bill Clinton. The bar for being president was lowered to accept neighborhood organizers as legitimate candidates. His pot filled womanizing past was embraced by the pot head womanizing generation that he grew up in. Our next president will probably be a star of Parking Lot Wars the way things are going.
Lord Abott I never baited you my man. You came at me like an angry old man when he attacks his grandchildren as they wake him up from his nap. Face it Lord Abott you are a fossil, an antiquated example of how people used to be. Your smug demeanor and uppity manner is fitting for the days way gone by. If you were rich you would know that.
What a bunch of snitty old ladys! Ed, Gecko, and Abott are having hissy fits with each other. There is something seriously wrong with you three, why don’t you get a life?
Potter, I don’t know what you’re trying to do here, but we all know you are Lord Abbot in puppet form.
Not the case Ed, not Abott, but I am some other puppets. I have been reading your tirades, so went back through the strings, and you seem to be an agressive angry man. Have you ever had court ordered anger managment?
Yeah, Mr Potter I’m a real angry man that posts his angry meanderings on the Larry Kane Blog. What a F’n idiot……..
Ed, you say your angry, then call me an F’nidiot. That’s the essence of crazy angry behavior. You have deep seated rage, and lash out at anyone who disagrees with you. Further, virtually all of your posts are negative criticisms, is there nothing good in your world?
First of all your is not you’re in my world. Try to get a grip on the English language Mr potter. As for being angry, I used a form of what we who have a half a brain is called satire. To be honest you must be an ignorant imbecile Mr Potter, try baiting people at another blog site.
You take the bait quite well here Ed, you’re my little blog bitch.
Lord Abbot this is not a discussion. It is a repudiation of your incessant infantile distractions upon this site. Go get a life my man.
Justice Alito has disgraced our once proud institution. He’s the first justice, man or woman, to have a petulant outburst during a State of the Union speech. And the Republicans were worried about Sonia Sotomayor’s judicial temperament. As if anyone on the Court ever had such a brat attack when Reagan or Bush attacked the Court by claiming it got Roe v. Wade wrong. My, my, my. You can take the boy out of New Jersey, but you can’t take New Jersey out of the boy. Maybe he can be on that MTV show next year. He might even get some.
I already have quite a nice life, thank you Ed. You help me realize just how good I have it! It’s also amusing that you think I’m Mr. Potter. I think Mr Potter is the more clever blogger, because he has figured out how to sound like me, which isn’t easy given my literary gifts.
Ed if you think your day was ruined yesterday look at mine. I had my day all lined up. Maggies. Lowes. McDonalds. Maybe a siesta in the afternoon. Then I get a 911 call from the White House. Be there by 11AM. No explanation. Casual dress. Will serve lunch. So I get picked up by the Secret Service at 9:45AM. Whisked down to DC. Show up at the White House and Barack informs me that we are getting out and going to see a basketball game. What? I messed up my carefully planned day for a basketball game. I’m figuring it must be some CYO or intercity game. Pretty close. Georgetown. You know I appreciate basketball as much as the next guy but. I use to be quite the player back in the day. Jump’in Joe. But really. Why Georgetown? Turns out Duke is visiting Georgetown. So we go over with our VIP seats. Front row. Styling for the press. Watching a college b-ball game. Personally I’d rather be watching the Blue Hens. Back to the White House for pizza night with the Obamas. Well the girls and Grandmom. Barack and Chelle went out to some disco to boogie. I’m babysitting.
Now I’m waking up in the Lincoln Room for the second time in one week. Everyone else is asleep here. I’m texting from my bedroom. Help! Save me!
I may have to revisit my plans to watch the Pro Bowl tonight. We watched some Disney animated movie called Shrek last night. Somehow they got the voices of Hollywood actors and actresses to play the parts of the characters. It is amazing what they can do today. I found out there is sequel to Shrek. I’ll have the Secret Service pick it up for the ride back to Delaware. I can watch in my DVD player. This trip isn’t so bad afterall. See Ed look for the silver lining.
Impeachment in 2010! Like Duke Barack is going down.
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Lord Abott no one has ever accused me of being a literary genius. Nor do I claim to be one but generally I spell most words correctly. Spelling is not one of your literary gifts.
Impeachment in 2010! Can we really wait until 2012 to see what happens?
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Definately not a good speller or typer Joe, spelling and typing are not my forte! Joe, you are quite verbose, an early riser, and a discipled daily blogger, perhaps they are your gifts. I read your work everyday, you don’t seem to be a big fan of your boss. I\You wife likes to be called Dr. Biden, does that bother you? It’s an education doctorate, not the hardest thing to achieve, especially at the University of Delaware. Most people only use the Dr title within the academic setting, unless they are medical doctors. What do you think about your wife using the prefix all the time?
I suspect her using the title is a form of insecurity. She did go to school at nights to get her doctorate. She worked very hard for it. She is proud of her accomplishment. She should be proud of that accomplishment in that I was never home. She raised my family. She worked full time and got the degree at night. That being said it does come across as petty and childish.
You would never see or hear the First VP from Scranton ever throwing out his title. No insecurity here.
Impeachment in 2010! You hade your chance Barack now leave the heavylifting to the pro!
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Obit changed blog topic
Nice call Filet