Problem solved.

Something like 20 people had mild cases of the flu on Sunday, the government declares a state of emergency, and the President takes a 4 hour break. What’s he supposed to do? Sit by the phone and wait for news of the 21st flu victim? Of course this is serious, but after preparing for an onslaught of sick people, what can anyone do? And because top people may not be in place to direct policy doesn’t mean career civil servants (see, there is value to government service) can’t handle the situation and follow protocol.

If you’re going to pick on something, pick on something a bit more egregious.

Rediscover where the commander in chief was during that actual disaster, and what his focus was.

Now, check out Rick’s archives.

Pure diversion.

Obama Does Not Work Weekends.

After 100 days Obama has taken almost every weekend off to go to Chicago or wherever. You can be sure our enemies know this fact. Will it make a difference?

And likewise, repubs are playing whack- a- doodle politics by holding up the Sebellius appointment to appease their anti-abortion base. A dem who is pro choice isn’t exactly breaking news and they won the election. She’s also a twice elected Governor of a true red state that is one of the most anti-abortion.

And Obama playing golf on Sunday. The wingnuts were complaining he was doing too much, now he’s a slacker. Give me a break. And you have G. Beck going on about how fast Obama declared a state of emergency, to supposedly hatch some marxist plan to take advantage of the Flu outbreak. All of it nutso.
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And likewise, repubs are playing whack- a- doodle politics by holding up the Sebellius appointment to appease their anti-abortion base. A dem who is pro choice isn’t exactly breaking news and they won the election. She’s also a twice elected Governor of a true red state that is one of the most anti-abortion.

And Obama playing golf on Sunday. The wingnuts were complaining he was doing too much, now he’s a slacker. Give me a break. And you have G. Beck going on about how fast Obama declared a state of emergency, to supposedly hatch some marxist plan to take advantage of the Flu outbreak. All of it nutso.

It’ll go something like this:

“Mr. President. Some of your critics have said that your Health and Human Services Department might not be up to the job of handling a flu epidemic as it has no director. Tell us what you’re doing to make sure the country is spared the worst of this flu? And as a follow-up, tell us how Universal Health Care will ensure that epidemics like this are contained in the future.”

“Mr. President. Some of your more vocal critics such as Fox News suggested it was irresponsible for you to go golfing in the midst of this potential health crisis. Can you explain how you were in constant contact with your health department staff during that time and describe the lengthy and complete briefings you received?”

“Mr. President. As your administration reaches its first 100 days, what are you most proud of: the fact that you played hardball with the greedy auto companies, the fact that you told the greedy bankers they weren’t getting anymore greedy fat-cat bonuses, or the fact that other nations love us again because you’re the president?”

I’m pretty sure the non-political staffers at HHS, Treasury, and whatnot, have the experience and skills to “muddle” through. The question is, will any of their approaches be deemed “politically acceptable” and thus implemented.