A Picture is Worth a Thousand Grimaces
Any further comment would just be rubbing salt in the wound — so let’s do that.
We’ve discussed before one of the most difficult things about unseating an incumbent president: He just looks so darned presidential. He has Air Force One, he has a custom Cadillac limo, he even has a marching band at his disposal. This johnny-come-lately trying to unseat him has none of that.
But look at that photo again. Does that man look presidential to you? Does he look like the most powerful man in the world? He’s not even the most powerful man on that little stage, even though the johnny-come-lately came without the jumbo jet or the phalanx of Marines.
But Mitt Romney did show up ready to be President. Obama showed up with — as — the Empty Chair. He stared at his feet. He grimaced. Occasionally a smile would flash on his face, with all the spontaneity of Bush 41′s “Message: I Care.” He was whiny, he was defensive. Worst of all? Empty Chair’s body language didn’t just show contempt for Romney. He displayed contempt for the setting, for the requirement that he be there, and I think it even showed contempt for the office he (still) holds.
Barack Obama is tired of being President. I’m not sure he ever enjoyed it. That is what he brought to the debate last night, and that is why he lost.
Wow. Mr. Romney should be careful. If he does that well next time, Michelle looks like she will kick his a$$.
It seems like BHO likes the idea of being President, an aspirational President…so to speak…
though you must admit that crisp crease in obamas pants is darn presidential.
Bumbles is in for an butt-whoopin’ tonight. Just wait until the First Grifter gets his bony ass home.
Speaking of, is she even capable of grace? She looks like a WalMart shopper angry that the Summer Closeout Flip-Flop Bargain Bin is out of her favorite color.
Check out her hunched brow. She’s delivering her best Death Ray Glare to Romney, and he ignores her, laughing.
Except that she is too far forward and her gaze isn’t directed at Willard. You have to admit he did pretty well, but he still cannot tell the truth. He denied repeatedly that his “plan” won’t add five trillion to the deficit. There is still the matter of his being behind in the polls. He isn’t President yet. Thank non-existent God.
The 5 trillion assumes a static economy. The whole point of the cut would be to improve the economy and thus increase tax revenue. You see Timmy, tax policy has an effect on how people actually spend the money they have. What you want to do is give people a reason to spend their money on things that create wealth, which in turn creates jobs, which in turn increases tax revenue.
BHO likes the glit a glamour of being President but hates the job.
Quite right, and that’s the reason he got creamed last night. Romney had better command of the facts because he’s actually interested in them. Obama on the other hand, has spent the last 3 1/2 years trying to govern from geosynchronous orbit where he doesn’t have to deal with the details of the job. Since the press (bless their evil hearts) wasn’t requiring him to know those details either, he’s had no reason to learn them.
Happy anniversary, sweetie.
So, I work at one of the largest published newspapers here in NYC. I am surrounded by vile progs.
They will not shut up about the debate. Apparently, it’s entirely Jim Lehrer’s fault that Barry shat the bed.
It’s on days like this that I truly enjoy my work.
In a sense, it *was* Lehrer’s fault. His job was to make sure the debate was conducted in terms that are friendly to the left. He failed.
Plus, credit where credit is due. Lehrer failed because Romney was awesome last night. Watching, I knew it was going to be a blow-out when Romney refused to let Lehrer move on to a new topic after Obama misrepresented R’s tax plan. I never expected to see that.
Another debate performance like that, and Obama is finished.
He’ll come out swinging in the next debate (but we’ll have to see how bad Uncle Joe does, first), although I’m not sure it’ll be effective. Obama’s best bet in the Town Hall debate is to throw a crapload of Dem plants at Romney and field softball questions. But after last night’s debate, I’m not sure he’s up to even that task.
Romney in BEAST MODE ENGAGED. Obama’s in Echo Chamber Lost Stage.
The cause of Obama’s Big Implode?
Perhaps Denver’s altitude got him.
You’re kidding, of course. However, Algore proposed the same thing and was completely serious.
The First Klingon War-bride seems displeased. Wonder why? =^[.]^=
You missed the big story…It looks like Michelle is trying to decide which a$$ to kick. And she is leaning towards her hubby…She is REALLY Pi$$ed!
Gonzo, it might just be the camera angle, but to me it appears she’s subtly tilted away from Barry.
The “I don’t want to be associated with this loser” stance.
And yes, she does look pissed.
“He’s not even the most powerful man on that little stage,…”
He’s the third most powerful person on that stage from the looks of things.
Actually, I was thinking he’s fifth or sixth on that stage. The podiums, and maybe the backdrop, have him beat.
Frankly, the carpet looks more presidential and imposing than he does.
All that’s missing from the picture are the laser beams shooting from Michelle’s eyes! Dang she looks mad!
I think Michelle hits Barack.
“If you thought that beating was bad, wait ’til Michelle gets Barry home.”
“Any further comment would just be rubbing salt in the wound — so let’s do that.”
Laugh-out-loud funny!
“Barack Obama is tired of being President.”
Yeah, because it’s work, and he is shif’less. (racist, I know) Michelle, however, effing loves being First Lady!
I hope they had a nice anniversary day, because the evening was totally wrecked. Barry’s not getting any for awhile.
She’s looking like his mother.
Okay, another post… what is with Obama’s right foot? Who stands like that? “Mommy, hurry, I have to go potty!”
Ann Althouse had a piece where they showed him doing the girly stance during the debate, and now this. Is this a “tell” for when he is very uncomfortable; He puts his right foot in an awkward position?
I’ve seen my grandsons stand like that, usually when they know they’re in trouble. But then, they’re little boys.
Echoing Romney’s “five sons” there?
Amazing, I thought. Romney just called the President of the United States a lying little boy, and it was worth a million jeers of Bush=Hitler.
Something tells me Barack didn’t get any anniversary nookie last night.
Something tells me he didn’t want any.
We’re all assuming Obama WANTS to be re-elected. Is it possible he is just going through the motions, but would rather be in Hawaii writing books? He’s never finished anything in his life.
Barack may be the empty chair, but Willy is the empty soul.
Soul. I do beleive you’ve identified the winning issue of this campaign.
I wonder if he’s expecting to lose?
Forget the media polls. That’s just Minitru trying to keep the proles in the dark.
The Prog-in-Chief’s campaign has access to different numbers. I wonder if their own numbers are looking like a Carter or Mondale type turnout.
And if so, I wonder if Boy Wonder hasn’t just given up, and that’s why he looked like he was just going through the motions.
“Barack Obama is tired of being President. I’m not sure he ever enjoyed it.”
Ah, but the wife enjoys her private jets and her Antoinette tours.
If looks could kill!
I don’t think O’s mediocre performance will change the mind of the involved voter on either side. Where it’s got a chance to have an effect is on, to use Fox’s new demographic, the “WalMart Moms”.
They’ll recognize the petulant look on O’s face as the same one they’re used to getting from their 14-year-old daughter.
And they don’t like that look one bit.
“Barack Obama is tired of being President. I’m not sure he ever enjoyed it. That is what he brought to the debate last night, and that is why he lost.”
This.
There is no doubt he threw this intentionally. He’s not even throwing it gracefully either. The media is desperately trying to drag him along, portraying an image he just doesn’t have when challenged, but his mind is already on a Hawaiian beach. The half-hearted effort is just cover for the media to generate a legacy for him when he loses next month.
Notice that the anniversary couple coordinated in blue, his tie and her suit.
I just enjoy the look on Mitt’s face.
From Star Wars: “You don’t want to upset the Wookie…”
He never wanted to be President at all. He just wanted to be elected.