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Obama’s “Learning Curve”: Incompatible with the Presidency?

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When Barack Obama first made known his lofty designs on the U.S. presidency, his qualifications were immediately challenged by those inclined to value substance over style.Among the questions posed by skeptics were theseolliWhat relevant experience in his background qualifies Obama to serve as the Chief Executive Officer and CommanderinChief of the worlds only superpowerliliHas he a background in managing people and complex bureaucracies Has he ever faced the rigors of meeting a payrollliliDoes he understand the importance of private enterprise to the American economy, and the need to minimize government interference via taxes and regulationliliDoes he realize that private enterprise, not government, creates jobsliliOther than being born in Kenya, what foreign experience does the silvertongued Junior Senator from Illinois bring to the fray SatireliliMoreover, what accomplishments and achievements were in Obamas backgroundliolAlas, an objective review of Obamas history revealed damn little real world experience that would help him function effectively as the most powerful man on earth.Yes, he was a very gifted orator capable of sending thrills up and down the legs of the dimmer bulbs in the mainstream media. Yes, his speeches were adorned with highsounding ideals and words of inspiration.Yet, after Barack Obama stopped speaking one was left with the gutwrenching question strongJust what did he saystrong It sounded great, but what was the bottom line message other than nebulous words about Hope and ChangeFor the mainstream American media, Barack Obamas eloquent speech was more than enough.After all, Barack ObamastrongWas not George W. Bush or anything like him., and was black and ultraliberal.strongThus, did the media create the metaphysical phenomenon known as ObamaMania, which swept across America, Europe, and eventually all across the globe.All the while, skeptical patriots warned the unwary that Barack Obama had neither the experience nor love of America and her values necessary to serve as U.S. President.Obama supporters dismissed naysaying skeptics by arguing that any shortfall in practical experience and patriotic fervor would be more than compensated for by Obamas skyhigh IQ.He was so damn smart, lefties said, that traditional measurements simply did not apply.Now, after Barack Obama has spent more than two years in office, all the while creating a dismal legacy of incompetence, dithering, and indecisiveness, his most ardent supporters are changing their tune to one that seeks sympathy.For example, Oprah Winfrey, one of the presidents most loyal cheer leaders and apologists, recently made headlines with her staunch defense of the Obama presidency.Indeed, Winfrey said the following on the MSNBC Morning Joe show last weekemI feel that everybody has a learning curve, and I feel that the reason why I was willing to step out for him was because I believed in his integrity and I believed in his heart,em the influential TV host said.Learning curveGood grief, the presidency is supposed to be a shovelready position that requires one to step up to the plate and lead strongIMMEDIATELYstrong.You are supposed to know what you are doing. That is one of the requirements for the job. There is no learning curve, no OntheJob Training.Besides, Barack Obama came into office thinking that he knew best about all and that his mission was to change strongeverythingstrong.How can any sort of learning occur when one is devoted to destroying existing policies and institutionsWinfrey also lamented the fact that President Obama does not receive what she perceives to be proper respect when she said that the presidency is a position that emholds a sense of authority and governance over us all, and that even if youre not in support of his policies, there needs to be a certain level of respect.emWinfrey and other progressives in mourning for the death of ObamaMania would do well to reflect on the hateful manner by which President George W. Bush was treated.strongHow much of a Learning Curve was Bush granted How much respect strong