Bueller…, Bueller…, Bueller…..

    Well look who decided to stop in today…  As hurricane Sandy began to make landfall along the north-east coast of the United States the Obama re-election campaign announced they would be canceling the scheduled campaign rally in Orlando FL. so the president could monitor the situation as the storm progressed.  I find it fascinating that they felt it was necessary to make a national announcement that he would actually be going to work today; then again after the past 1,350+ days he’s been on the job, the American public has come to expect he’d be a no show at the office.  Much like the teacher of the happy, go lucky teenager in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” we’ve been left standing without answer as we called out, Obama…, Obama…, Obama…, silence the only reply.

    The job of President of the United States is one of the most critical jobs in the world, decisions made by the person holding the office easily could impact every person on the earth.  That being said, the President has to be continually informed on a vast number of subjects.  The President needs to keep up with ever changing situations and formulate contingency paths to address these situations.  To assist him, daily briefings are held that inform him of a varied number of situations, options and proposed courses of actions.  These briefings are probably one of the best tools a president could have, he would be able to question and discuss options with some of the best minds available.

That is if the briefings were attended…

    Over the past 4 years Mr. Obama has attended less than 45% of the daily briefings and in the past year it has dropped to below 35%.  Un-Employment has been a major concern in the U.S. over the past 4 years and for all of the speeches he’s given touting how hard he’s working to put America back to work, he has never met with his Jobs Council.  Even during times of crises he chose to pass on attending critical briefings of national importance opting to get his information from talking point papers.  During and after the murder of Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi Libya instead of taking a moment to do the job he was hire to do he ran away to Las Vegas for a political fund raiser.   Myself, I’m not all that surprised he avoids the briefings.  In his mind his opinions are the only ones that count.  The only viable courses of actions would be ones that benefited him politically.  Besides it would most likely crush his fragile ego once others figured out “He’s NOT the smartest person in the room”.  How do you hide your incompetence from someone… never meet with them or talk to them.    

    It seems the only time we can count on Mr. Obama showing up is for political fund raisers (he’s never missed one in his career).  If he’s missing, check the local golf course or basketball court.  If you want him to show up say Jay-Z, Beyonce or Clooney will be there.  He won’t stop-in to speak with the White House Press Corps but Letterman, The View, The Pimp with a Limp… He’s There!   Now all of the sudden, 6 days before his contract is up, he’s going to buckle-down and show-up for work.  Thanks, but no thanks; I think the Governors of the eastern costal states can manage… After all they’ve been doing it without you (or is it, in spite of you?).  Mr. Obama just go do whatever it is you do…  By the way you may need this 1-800-GO-UHAUL, one way D.C to Chicago.

The TOMCAT

    He could have learned a thing or two from these troops.  They stand and do their job when times are good… They stand and do their job when times are bad… They show up to work 365 days a year.