https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2013/02/18/distractions-defeating-obama-with-aikido/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:40:55 -0400<![CDATA[Barack Obama is a master of distraction. It is perhaps the single thing he does best. Indeed, with the help of his loyal media claque, the president is almost as good with distraction as Roger Federer with a tennis racquet or Mickey Mantle with a baseball bat.]]>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:04:18 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2013/02/18/distractions-defeating-obama-with-aikido-n218199