When Will Obama Crack in Public?

Mychal Massie

When will Obama crack in public?

Posted: April 19, 2011
by Mychal Massie

At a time when many Americans can barely afford Burger King and a movie, Obama boasts of spending a billion dollars on his re-election campaign. Questioned at a recent appearance about the spiraling fuel costs, Obama said, "Get used to it" - and with an insouciant grin and chortle, he told another person at the event, who complained about the effect high fuel prices were having on his family, to "get a more fuel-efficient car."

The Obamas behave as if they were sharecroppers living in a trailer and hit the Powerball, but instead of getting new tires for their trailer and a new pickup truck, they moved to Washington . And instead of making possum pie, with goats and chickens in the front yard, they're spending and living large at taxpayer expense - opulent vacations, gala balls, resplendent dinners and exclusive command performances at the White House, grand date nights, golf, basketball, more golf, exclusive resorts and still more golf.

Expensive, ill-fitting and ill-chosen wigs and fashions hardly befit the first lady of the United States .. The Obamas have behaved in every way but presidential - which is why it's so offensive when we hear Obama say, in order "to restore fiscal responsibility, we all need to share in the sacrifice - but we don't have to sacrifice the America we believe in."

The American people have been sacrificing; it is he and his family who are behaving as if they've never had two nickels to rub together - and now, having hit the mother lode, they're going to spend away their feelings of inadequacy at the taxpayers' expense.

Obama continues to exhibit behavior that, at best, can be described as mobocratic and, at worst, reveals a deeply damaged individual. In a February 2010 column, I asked, "Is Obama unraveling?" I wrote that it was beginning to appear the growing mistrust of him and contempt for his policies was beginning to have a destabilizing effect on him.

At that time, I wrote that not having things go one's way can be a bitter pill, but reasonable people don't behave as he was behaving. He had insulted Republicans at their luncheon, where he had been an invited guest. I had speculated that was, in part, what had led him to falsely accuse Supreme Court justices before Congress, the nation and the world, during the 2010 State of the Union address.

It appeared, at that time, as if he were "fraying around the emotional edges." That behavior has not abated - it has become more pronounced. While addressing the nation, after being forced to explain the validity of his unilateral aggression with Libya , America witnessed a petulant individual scowling and scolding the public for daring to insist he explain his actions.

But during an afternoon speech to address the budget/debt, he took his scornful, unstable despotic behavior to depths that should give the nation cause for concern. Displaying a dark psychopathy more representative of an episode of "The Tudors" television series, he invited Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to sit in the front row during his speech and then proceeded to berate both Ryan and Ryan's budget-cutting plan. Even liberal Democrats were put off by the act. MSNBC's Joe Scarborough questioned the sanity of Obama's actions.

Today, criticism is coming from all sides. A senior Democrat lawmaker said, "I have been very disappointed in [Obama], to the point where I'm embarrassed that I endorsed him. It's so bad that some of us are thinking, is there some way we can replace him? How do you get rid of this guy?" ("Democrats' Disgust with Obama," The Daily Beast, April 15, 2011)

Steve McCann wrote: Obama's speech "was chock full of lies, deceit and crass fear-mongering. It must be said that [he] is the most dishonest, deceitful and mendacious person in a position of power I have ever witnessed" ("The Mendacity of Barack Obama,"AmericanThinker.com, April 15, 2011).

McCann continued: "[His] performance was the culmination of four years of outright lies and narcissism that have been largely ignored by the media, including some in the conservative press and political class who are loath to call [him] what he is in the bluntest of terms: a liar and a fraud. That he relies on his skin color to intimidate, either outright or by insinuation [against] those who oppose his radical agenda only add to his audacity. It is apparent that he has gotten away with his character flaws his entire life, aided and abetted by sycophants around him."

With these being among the kinder rebukes being directed at Obama, and with people becoming less intimidated by his willingness to use race as a bludgeon, with falling poll numbers in every meaningful category and an increasingly aggressive tea-party opposition - how much longer before he cracks completely?

The coming months of political life are not going to be pleasant for Obama. Possessed by a self-perceived palatine mindset, that in his mind places him above criticism, how long before he cracks in public? Can America risk a man with a documented track record of lying and misrepresenting truth as a basic way of life, who is becoming increasingly more contumelious?
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Mychal Massie is chairman of the National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives-Project 21 - a conservative black think tank located in Washington, D.C. He was recognized as the 2008 Conservative Man of the Year by the Conservative Party of Suffolk County , N.Y. He is a nationally recognized political activist, pundit and columnist. He has appeared on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, NBC, Comcast Cable and talk radio programming nationwide. A former self-employed business owner of more than 30 years, Massie can be followed at mychal-massie.com.

Patrick Henry

Of all the Founding Fathers Patrick Henry was the most ardent advocate for Liberty. He was born in Virginia and was a self educated lawyer and captivating orator. He became a 5 term governor of Virginia, owned a plantation and was a father of 18. He was considered a hero by many of his fellow countryman for challenging British authority to tax the American colonies, and in doing so, became the first Founding Father to defy the threat of death for treason.

It is felt that without Patrick Henry speaking up Americans would probably not have defeated the British and own independence.

He felt the Constitution would give the federal government too much power and threaten state sovereignty and individual liberties. He warned that the document set no limits on congressional taxing powers and gave the POTUS the authority to lead the nation into undeclared wars. He argued that the Constitution failed to protect individual rights and would let the federal government encroach upon every facet of an American's daily life.

He adamantly championed the passage of the Bill of Rights which guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, the right of trial by jury, and other individual liberties.

Give me Liberty or give me Death!

For more information on Patrick Henry check out the new biography Lion of Liberty: Patrick Henry and the Call to a New Nation by Harlow Giles Unger.

Independence Day

I am a litle behind in my newspaper reading but some interesting facts regarding the 4th:

2.5 million people lived in America in 1776 and today we have 311.7 million.

$190.7 million is the value of fireworks imported from China last year while we spent $197.3 on fireworks.

31 places have Liberty in their name, 35 have Eagle in their name, 11 have Independence, 9 have Freedom in their name, one place has Patriot, and 5 have America in their name.

More than 1 in 4 cookouts will have hot dogs or pork sausages. Most probably come from Iowa which has 19 million hogs and pigs. Half of the country's spuds come from Idaho for that tater salad and Florida leads the country in watermelon production (nearly 750 million pounds).

Cantaloupe

I have been on a cleaning spree perhaps because in 18 months I will retire and will look forward to doing all the crafts I have in the basement. Anyway I found this skein of yarn, who knows why I bought it, not really my style but anyway it is Sinfonia and I can make a basic pair of 6" cuff socks and they are great for wearing with my safety shoes. Doesn't it remind you of cantaloupe?

My latest addiction

I found these potholders and have to say they are very addictive. It is a great way to use your scraps. Go to delights-gems.blogspot.com and look for the fanciful flower potholder. Once you get past the first one you can easily memorize the pattern and get one done in about two hours. BTW some of you may be getting some of these as gifts, so be on the lookout.

June Rug

I wanted a June Rug for my front door and did not have any washcloths that spoke June to me so I found in my stash one of the large dishcloth skeins and crocheted half a poinsettia from a Drops pattern for my rug.

Camp Loopy Project 1

For the first project for The Loopy Ewe Camp Projects you had to knit a scarf or shawl in two colors. I chose Waves of Leaves Shawl in Loopy Ewe yarn in strawberry and ivory. On to Project 2 socks with cables.

Summer Mystery Shawl

Wendy knits is one of my fav blogs plus she does great patterns. She recently had a kint a long and we did this shawl. I used about 350 yards and would have loved a bigger shawl but it was fun and it is cute.

New Newtons

Have you tried the new Newton cookies. I have to say if you asked me for my fav cookie it would have to be a Fig Newton. Now newton has new cookies: The Fig and Honey are good, and the chocolate and raspberry are good as well. I have not tried the blueberry or the citrus one. They are kind of pricey at $3.50 a bag at Wal-Mart for 30 cookies, but hey they beat the price of Girl Scout cookies. They are 140 calories for 3 cookies with 5 g of fat, 21g of carbs, 2 g of fiber, and 2 g of protein. They are thin and not too sweet but they are so good. Go get yourself a bag with a cup of coffee and put your feet up and relax.

Headache for Satan

This morning on the news they were talking about apps, iphones, smartphones,etc. I have no idea what those things really are nor do I care. Many of the people they interviewed said before they even got out of bed they checked their apps. Really, WHY? I barely have enough time to get myself ready, feed all the animals, grab my lunch and get to work on time let alone check apps. I have better things to do with my time than that.

It got me to thinking about why do people live on their electronic devices, are they missing something in their lives, yes i do email and facebook only because it is my way of connecting with family and friends who don't live in my town. Otherwise i wouldn't care. I do search for craft stuff, recipes, etc but I would almost rather clean the litter box than spend all my free time on electronic devices.

I see so many people driving and they are on their cell checking who knows what, more apps? I like to spend my time singing at the top of my lungs and giving the devil a migraine. No my singing does not give the devil a migraine, my talk with God does. I go to work when it is still dark and there aren't that many people on the road. The sky is all colors and the clouds are swirling and make pictures and it is the perfect time for me to spend the 30 minutes talking to God. My aunt sent me this email:

Did you know that when you carry “the Bible”, Satan has a headache, when you open it, he collapses, when he sees you reading it, he loses his strength, AND when you stand on the Word of God, Satan can't hurt you!

I figure me talking to God for 30 minutes should give him a migraine. So i prefer the prayer app I guess, I dont have to turn anything on, I just talk and He listens. So devil I hope you enjoy those migraines I plan on giving you every day.

May Rug for Front Door

I used Reynolds Utopia for this rug (3 skeins). I chained 100 and did the shell stitch until I was happy with the size. I noticed I am off a half row becuase evidently I put it down without paying attention and started back down the row. But I am not re-doing it.

Je Suis Finis

Lily is finally done. Now all I need to do is block her and I can finally wear her. It is to be 38 Monday morning, thought I might have to wait til next winter to wear her, but who knows. It was a challenge, one I am glad I took on and yes I would do it again.

Now on the next project.

2012 Special Olympic Scarves

So we finally have the colors for next years scarves. Soft Navy and Cherry Red both by Red Heart. For those of you wanting to participate in this event please go to the website for more information: http://scarvesforspecialolympics.org/ It truly is worth your time to knit or crochet a few scarves for these participants. If you go to the 2011 website you can see they did a video with some of the scarves sent in. Hope you feel like helping out, I have started on my first one and will be posting pictures as I go.