When I first heard about Obama and his candidacy, I couldn't take him seriously, because of his lack of experience. 140 something days as a senator, and he thinks he's ready to be president? I didn't think anyone would take him seriously. But I was wrong. The MSM anointed him as the Chosen One, when they should have scrutinized him more. Now we are seeing all the things they failed to scrutinize. Lately, it's his ineptness as a public speaker when he's unscripted. From Neal Boortz:
THE MESSIAH IN TRAINING
Several Democrat political consultants say that Barack Obama spent part of his vacation in Hawaii working on weaning himself off his heavy dependence on teleprompters. Apparently, even at events that are considered "town hall" events, Obama's remarks are scripted or in bullet points that scroll on the teleprompter. One political consultant said, "He just locks down and can't get the words out ... For such a fine speaker, it's really quite remarkable that he's had issues."
I guess the homework didn't pay off as well as Democrats would like, considering the fallout from the Saddleback Forum.
Don't worry ... if he ever has to confront Putin or some mad mullahs we'll make sure a teleprompter is handy.
I've been amazed at how often I've heard clips of Obama speaking on the radio, where suddenly he stops in mid sentence, and I'm listening to dead air, wondering if the radio has gone off the air, until he eventually continues.
Most politicians think about what they are going to say before they start speaking. I can only wonder if he keeps pausing because he realizes he can't say what he really wants to say?
At best, he's not a very good public speaker when he's not scripted. I can sympathize, I'm not sure I'd be very good at it either, but then I'm not running for president.
Even if one were to believe that Obama's unscripted speaking skills aren't important, there are plenty of other things to be concerned about, such as his plans for taxation and the economy, versus McCain's:
We Can't Tax Our Way Out of the Entitlement Crisis
I remember the Jimmy Carter years, even if the young Obama supporters don't. Listening to Obama's plans gives me Carter flashback. Let's not go there.
Foot and Mouth Disease added to the Dem Ticket
So now Obama's picked Senator Joe "Foot-in-the-Mouth" Biden as his Veep? Great! No doubt there is going to be some great entertainment ahead for the next few months. Be sure and see Pat's post:
Biden: "Teleprompter? What teleprompter?"
