Mature, Obama. Real mature.
Here's the issue. For the sake of argument, let's just say Barack Obama was correct in what he was saying. Was there any reason to be yelling at the elderly lady questioning you? Sure, maybe it ruffled his feathers. Sure, her tone was a little confrontational. So what? As President, many many people will be doing exactly that. Every time someone questions Obama or gets a little confrontational with him, is he going to lose his composure and yell at them, too?
I think the issue here is that Obama is seeing his perfect campaign, his image as the Anointed One, the feeling of inevitability, all of it -- he's seeing it slip away. And he doesn't know what to do. So that feeling of self-assuredness and confidence is gone, as is his charm and eloquence.
And you know, I wouldn't have a huge problem with Obama yelling at Hugo Chavez or Mahmoud Ahmedinejad. But when a voter asks you a tough question and you can't handle it, so you yell at her, there's a problem. And let's be real. Her question was not out of line. It's not against the rules to ask the Obamamessiah a tough question about national security, and to tell him you want specifics.
But clearly, Obama can't handle that.
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Comments (30)
Boy, that McCain just has t... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Falze | September 21, 2008 7:46 PM | Score: 12 (14 votes cast)
Boy, that McCain just has too strong a temper to be...uh...hold on...meme crumbling...
1. Posted by Falze | September 21, 2008 7:46 PM |
Score: 12 (14 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 19:46
2. Posted by Jo | September 21, 2008 7:50 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
When was this??
2. Posted by Jo | September 21, 2008 7:50 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 19:50
3. Posted by Codekeyguy![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://wizbangblog.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| September 21, 2008 8:01 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
Think foreign policy questions will throw him for a loop, too?? Lord, I hope so.
Hillary saw her inevitability melt away, but she handled it much more classily. (Is there such a word as classily?)
The Messiah, to The One, to The Zero!!!!
3. Posted by Codekeyguy![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://wizbangblog.com/nav-commenters.gif)
| September 21, 2008 8:01 PM |
Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:01
4. Posted by Margee | September 21, 2008 8:03 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
As best I can tell, this took place November of last year. See this NY Times article
4. Posted by Margee | September 21, 2008 8:03 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:03
5. Posted by SCSIwuzzy | September 21, 2008 8:06 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Yelling at old ladies... that flies well in Florida and Iowa.
5. Posted by SCSIwuzzy | September 21, 2008 8:06 PM |
Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:06
6. Posted by marc | September 21, 2008 8:11 PM | Score: -10 (14 votes cast)
"Yelling at old ladies... that flies well in Florida and Iowa."
While I would agree with that assessment given the age of it, it does appear to be from last year, it's much ado about nothing. Other than gather a few comments here it's a waste of time and space in the bigger picture.
6. Posted by marc | September 21, 2008 8:11 PM |
Score: -10 (14 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:11
7. Posted by Jim Treacher | September 21, 2008 8:13 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Although you can hardly blame him for not being used to it.
7. Posted by Jim Treacher | September 21, 2008 8:13 PM |
Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:13
8. Posted by KBDaBear | September 21, 2008 8:16 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
This shows his inability to handle tough questions and think on his feet. It's relevant no matter when it took place.
If the DemSM and the Obamabots are searching for dirt on Sarah Palin going back to her kindergarten days, I think this is fair.
8. Posted by KBDaBear | September 21, 2008 8:16 PM |
Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:16
9. Posted by KBDaBear | September 21, 2008 8:26 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
One other note;
If this was last November, he doesn't have "campaign fatigue" as an excuse.
9. Posted by KBDaBear | September 21, 2008 8:26 PM |
Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:26
10. Posted by GianiD | September 21, 2008 8:30 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
KB,
No worries, the uber left lib sheep, and the media covering for hi will come up with some excuse.
10. Posted by GianiD | September 21, 2008 8:30 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 20:30
11. Posted by LaMedusa | September 21, 2008 9:08 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
He sounded a bit flustered there, as well. Maybe on the defensive.
11. Posted by LaMedusa | September 21, 2008 9:08 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 21:08
12. Posted by Dave W | September 21, 2008 9:15 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
If Obama has "Campaign Fatigue", then whats going to be the next 4 years? "Presidential Fatigue"? I highly doubt that he's going to get a break once he's president.
I don't think this guy could run a worse campaign than he's running, and he couldn't have chosen a worse running mate. What shocks me is that there is a segment of the population that doesn't know this guy and plans on voting for him. Not to mention the racist attitude of blacks that they are going to vote for him ONLY because he is black. Ignorant...
12. Posted by Dave W | September 21, 2008 9:15 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 21:15
13. Posted by PookieJ | September 21, 2008 9:47 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Wow. No way to treat your grandmother.
13. Posted by PookieJ | September 21, 2008 9:47 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 21:47
14. Posted by DoubleU | September 21, 2008 10:03 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
DON'T question dear leader.
14. Posted by DoubleU | September 21, 2008 10:03 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 22:03
15. Posted by Tammy | September 21, 2008 10:08 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Barry seems to get upset pretty quickly, doesn't he? I mean, to be a middle-aged man, you would think he would have learned to roll with the punches by now. It's almost as if he's lived in a vacuum these years and he's encountering real people for the first time.
15. Posted by Tammy | September 21, 2008 10:08 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 22:08
16. Posted by John Austin Tx personal trainer | September 21, 2008 10:13 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
He sounding a little bit shrill
16. Posted by John Austin Tx personal trainer | September 21, 2008 10:13 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 22:13
17. Posted by julib | September 21, 2008 10:18 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Did I miss something here? I didn't hear her mention anybody or any place. She simply asked what he would do? Where did his answer come from?
17. Posted by julib | September 21, 2008 10:18 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 22:18
18. Posted by Tom C | September 21, 2008 11:17 PM | Score: -10 (12 votes cast)
This is old.
18. Posted by Tom C | September 21, 2008 11:17 PM |
Score: -10 (12 votes cast)
Posted on September 21, 2008 23:17
19. Posted by ed davis | September 22, 2008 12:31 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Yeah, Tom, Obama was thirteen or something?
Oh, and by the way, USA!
That"s just Ryder Cup rah rah, unless I should be ass hamed or something.
19. Posted by ed davis | September 22, 2008 12:31 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 00:31
20. Posted by ed davis | September 22, 2008 12:38 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
You know. For competing. And winning. And all that horrible shit. Pieces of crap they are, those scumbags... right, Tom? Those assholes that more than likely EMPLOY YOU!
20. Posted by ed davis | September 22, 2008 12:38 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 00:38
21. Posted by LaMedusa | September 22, 2008 1:08 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
"This is old."
Nothing about his demeanor has changed, Tom C.
21. Posted by LaMedusa | September 22, 2008 1:08 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 01:08
22. Posted by Paul Hooson | September 22, 2008 1:20 AM | Score: -9 (11 votes cast)
This is such a poor quality video and so edited that I can't get any sense from it, and that's with a good high speed Internet connection.
22. Posted by Paul Hooson | September 22, 2008 1:20 AM |
Score: -9 (11 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 01:20
23. Posted by ijosha | September 22, 2008 4:16 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Added to YouTube by one acslat87" on November 19, 2007. Some speculated back then that it was done by the Hillary campaign.
23. Posted by ijosha | September 22, 2008 4:16 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 04:16
24. Posted by Sean Leslie | September 22, 2008 4:44 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Obama was the overestimated candidate - McCain was the underestimated candidate.
Obama is not as competent as he appears; McCain is more competent than he appears.
Obama promised compassion but was glib; no one expected compassion from the Republicans
and found it in Mac.
Obama floated like a butterfly; McCain stings like a bee.
Obama talks about empathy; McCain's eyes well up with tears over a KIA.
Obama imitates Kennedy and sounds like a preacher; McCain is just himself, like Ike was Ike.
If it comes to a fight, Obama looks like he'll try and talk the guy out of it and he'll have
already lost. McCain will punch him in the nose and make sure he doesn't.
Obama is Precious Pup; McCain is Charlie Brown.
Obama is Road Runner; McCain is Wily Coyote.
Obama is Hollywood; McCain is Yankee Stadium.
Obama is chewing gum and joking on the poop deck; McCain is aiming the Cannons at Iwo Jima.
Obama is an easy Lay; McCain is the wife that sticks by you for no good reason.
Obama is Roger Rabbit; McCain is Jackie Gleason.
Obama is going to flatter you; McCain will give you the news.
Obama is like Infatuation; McCain is the one you'll marry.
24. Posted by Sean Leslie | September 22, 2008 4:44 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 04:44
25. Posted by ellinas | September 22, 2008 10:16 AM | Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
It is a bit frustrating to be yelled at by "a grandmother". She got the answer and tone she deserved.
25. Posted by ellinas | September 22, 2008 10:16 AM |
Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 10:16
26. Posted by Take | September 22, 2008 10:17 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Maybe this is an example of Obama's new "Get in Their Face" style of campaigning he's asking his followers to use. Leading by example.
26. Posted by Take | September 22, 2008 10:17 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 10:17
27. Posted by SAHMmy | September 22, 2008 10:46 AM | Score: -5 (5 votes cast)
I don't think he was yelling at her. I would not make too much of this at all.
27. Posted by SAHMmy | September 22, 2008 10:46 AM |
Score: -5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 10:46
28. Posted by Brad | September 22, 2008 3:50 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I think the guy is easily flustered and hope the debates bring it out some more. I saw a bit of him on 60 Minutes last night in between football, and he seemed overly testy there, too. Even if I could agree with him ideologically, which I never could, I don't think I'd like him as a person. He seems a snippy, petulant, arrogant guy who thinks he knows it all.
28. Posted by Brad | September 22, 2008 3:50 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 15:50
29. Posted by MF | September 22, 2008 7:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
One would think that someone running for the highest position in the US would be better prepared for question and answer sessions and be professional. Time and time again we have seen O is not what the US deserves. I am starting to wonder if O has decided he really doesnt want to win with his and his party's missteps. Just give them more rope and sit back, they are already looking pretty foolish.
29. Posted by MF | September 22, 2008 7:09 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 19:09
30. Posted by Some Dork | September 22, 2008 8:51 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
You're kidding right?
This is the best gaffe you can dig up? Obama talking a year ago in a town hall meeting? A clip where he was clearly NOT yelling at the lady?
Please. How about him admitting the surge succeeded beyond our wildest dreams or something?
30. Posted by Some Dork | September 22, 2008 8:51 PM |
Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on September 22, 2008 20:51