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Obama must think Jen Psaki has done such a bang-up job… — 23 Comments

1. You almost appear to be as confused as me.

2. “….without flinching or cringing….”

   Or breaking out in hysterical laughter.

   Yes, Psaki’s a keeper, alright.

3. Psaki, harf, messiah form the early 21st century’s most dangerous 3 stooges.

4. Always being the smartest person in the room requires Obama to pick his rooms and peers very, very carefully.

5. Always being the smartest person in the room requires Obama to pick his rooms and peers very, very carefully.

   And the adminstration has gotten dumber and dumber as it goes along…

6. Every time I see Psaki, I am reminded of Clea Lewis, and every time I hear her talk, I am reminded of Lewis’ character on Ellen.

7. “drive the right to a contemptuous frenzy”
   Contemptuous yes, frenzy no. I watch in amazement and laugh like crazy.

8. Political spokespeople can be a riot. Here’s a great example of political spin.

   A woman researching her family’s genealogy found out that she and a former Prime Minster had an ancestor in common. On the back of a photo of this ancestor was written:

   “Remus Rudd horse thief, sent to Melbourne Jail 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Melbourne-Geelong train six times.

   Caught by Victoria Police Force, convicted and hanged in 1889.”

   She wrote to the former PM asking for more information and his staff wrote back.

   This was their reply:

   “Remus Rudd was famous in Victoria during the mid to late 1800s. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Melbourne-Geelong Railroad.

   Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad.

   In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the Victoria Police Force. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.”

9. A propos of nothing, you had a post on how Obama lied about some Katrina legislation circa 2007 maybe. I can’t find it and the issue has come up a few times. Could you post it here?

   Thanks!

10. Obama may think that Psaki has done a fine job or it just may be the “Peter Principle” at work… 😉

    Plus, most two term Presidents have to settle for the ‘b’ team once they pass the half way mark of their second term.

    This job’s primary qualification is clearly, how well can they lie with a strait face?

11. And I found it. Your search engine is better than using Google’s!
    http://neoneocon.com/2012/10/03/the-potential-significance-of-the-2007-obama-hampton-video/

12. PS. You need to take the plunge and get out on Twitter. We need you.

13. If anyone else is on Twitter, I am “@theshoebart”

14. holmes:

    See this and this.

    By the way, I found the articles almost immediately by using the blog search engine in the right sidebar. Just typed in the word “Katrina” and that led almost immediately to one, in which there was a link to the other.

15. holmes:

    I just saw that you had found it yourself.

    As for Twitter, I already spend WAY too much time online. I don’t want to increase my immersion in this, plus I don’t think I like wading through a lot of really short jabs. Twitter is kind of funny and cute sometimes, but my style is to jabber on.

16. Seriously, how can anyone not think of Psaki and Harf as SNL characters? I have to believe that old hands at the State Dept. are mortified. So it’s not just conservatives Obama’s taking aim at here.

17. “When you have jets being flown up the English Channel, when you have submarines in the North Sea, it looks to me like it’s warming up” -Fallon

    We plan to buy a batch of warplanes [MiG-29 fighter jets] that would be used only for defence purposes, not for air strikes — General Adolfo Zepeda Nicaragua

    Russia, Nicaragua sign agreement to allow Russian warships at ports

    Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also accepted an invitation for Russian warships to visit ports in Venezuela

    Russian Tu-160s landed in Caracas

    War Clouds on the Horizon? Victor David Hanson

    and

    Our Dangerous Historical Moment
    Obama and European leaders are repeating the mistakes of their 1930s predecessors. Victor David Hanson

    Defense Department Claims 70 Percent of Youth are Unfit for Military

    Russian bomber patrols to reach Gulf of Mexico

    Russian bombers penetrated U.S. airspace at least 16 times in past 10 days

    Russian nuclear-capable bombers intercepted off California coast

    RAF scrambles jets after Russian bombers spotted near Cornwall coast

    The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov CCB-175 arrives in cuba

    Russian Intel Ship Spying on US Missile Submarines

    Will Russia’s Sub-Building Boom Matter?

    Will Russia’s Armata Tank Actually Be a “Drone”?

    feb 16 / the Department has been cutting modernization programs and end strength. The Army, for example, is scheduled to shrink to pre-WWII levels

    Admiral warns against further UK military spending cuts

    Putin Spending Big On Military Modernization Despite Russia’s Economic Woes

    The military budget, meanwhile, rose by 33 percent to about 3.3 trillion rubles (some $50 billion). The buildup reflects President Vladimir Putin’s apparent readiness to raise the ante in a showdown with the West

    Russia’s nuclear strategy raises concerns in NATO
    Russian military planners may be lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons in any conflict, alliance diplomats say

    Russian “Bear” nuclear-capable bombers that flew over the English Channel

    Russia’s use of hybrid warfare in Ukraine, combining elements such as unmarked soldiers, disinformation and cyber attacks, has led NATO’s military planners to review their strategies

    Russia a threat to Baltic states after Ukraine conflict

    UK defense chief says Russia poses threat to Baltics

    The new rifles – the AK-12 and the AK-103-4, manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern…

    Russia launches ‘wartime government’ HQ in major military upgrade

    Russia’s military funding has jumped a whopping 92 percent since 2010. Over the next three years, Moscow plans to nearly double its defense spending

    Russia’s promise to deliver 24 new submarines by 2020 is both impressive and unnerving [bringing russia to 85 subs vs US 71]

    Russia has its finger on the button with an estimated 8,420 nuclear warheads – nearly 1,000 more than the U.S.

    Russia’s Military Will Get Bigger and Better in 2015 – moscow times

    China’s defense spending will reach $159.6 billion

    Russian military has 4,000 exercises of various types and sizes planned for next year – 1,000 more than in 2014

    the Armata tank has been billed by its maker as superior to all analogues in Russia and abroad

    Yars missiles are reported to be an answer to U.S. plans to deploy missile shields..Yars are reported to have 10 independently targeting nuclear warheads

    the Black Sea Fleet will receive a new Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate, two new super-silent improved Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines, and a handful of small Project 21631 missile corvettes. six new Grigorovich-class frigates and six improved Kilo-class submarines

    new units include bulk orders of Su-30 multirole fighters, MiG-29s, Su-34s and Su-35s.

    30 virtual simulators on order to outfit new training centers for Russian pilots.

    Russia’s next-generation Sukhoi T-50 (also known as the PAK FA), which is still in testing.

    the new S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. The S-400 is billed as one of the world’s best air-defense systems, with the ability to engage up to 36 targets with 72 missiles simultaneously. It is particularly targeted at countering the U.S. F-35 fighters and is said to have the ability to intercept ballistic missiles.

    the Russians “may have lowered the threshold” for using nuclear weapons British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon

    Fear of Vladimir Putin grows in EU capitals amid spectre of ‘total war’ – UL guardian

    the list above is just a few quotes and some headlines. to actually discuss any of it would have it neutered for length at the least…

    this does not include what china is doing, where russia is putting nuclear boats and planes in south america etc.

    even victor david hansen is starting to talk about the lineup… our kids cant serve, and are way too unhealthy in body if not also in mind… we have let go our most experienced people in the miltary, and bringing it to pre WWII levels… tons and tons of stuff we are and have been ignoring…

    i guess its easier to analyse a conflict after its over and years have passed so you discuss the academics views with skews… doesnt seem to help much in looking at whats in front of you in terms of conflict.

    even hanson says russia is grabbingt land like hitler did, and everyone is afraid they will grab the baltics. this either mobilizes NATO, or shows that NATO is now defunct.

    meanwhile…
    we return to this thread in session…

18. Peter Principle on Steroids, I see. Remember that term from the prehistoric 70s? Or, was it from the ancient 80s? Something like: Higher and higher levels of incompetence. Obama is the ultimate Poster Child. Jen Psaki is the zillionth example we’ve seen in 6-years.

    As a Florida friend often says: Are we not Blessed?

19. Actually, maybe the State Dept. did get the message across to Obama about the embarrassment caused them by these two women, since it appears Marie Harf will not be stepping into Psaki’s position and Psaki is moving out of the State Dept. and into the White House. That may look like a promotion to us, but not to State.

20. Psaki and Josn Earnest both make me think of Squealer from Animal Farm.

21. Artfldgr Says:
    February 19th, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    “When you have jets being flown up the English Channel, when you have submarines in the North Sea, it looks to me like it’s warming up” -Fallon

    Artfldgr, very good list. I emailed it to my buddies.
    It’ll make the rounds.
    This:
    Moderns are so conditioned to believing that the Narrative can be substituted for the facts that they don’t care about the facts any more. Consequently they occupy themselves with trivial pursuit, whispering to themselves in the manner of the courtiers at Versailles over whether Monsieur Giuliani addressed the Sun King in the proper style or whether Monsieur Gowdy has a worthy haircut. It’s all about fashion trends and coolness. Yolo, dude.

    And so they make clever conversation with each other, judging each other by the polished turn of phrase. All the while the shadow comes closer. And nobody gives a hoot. The catastrophe in Eastern Europe demonstrates the folly of folly. The White House is preparing great cauldrons of Kool-Aid right now, and there are appears to be no shortage of thirsty takers ready to imbibe.

    Just remember this: on the day, run.

    http://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2015/02/20/sleepwalking-to-disaster/

22. Obama seems to like surrounding himself with women who are incompetent but arrogant. Hillary, Sebelius, Janet Napolitano, Susan Rice. Peter’s principle in action.

23. Maybe too late – check out National Review Lucy and Ethyl take Foogy Bottom:
    http://www.nationalreview.com/article/413940/lucy-and-ethel-take-foggy-bottom-ian-tuttle

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