Beware Condemning Barack Obama For a Low Bully Pulpit Profile

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A half-billion dollars worth of:
1a) Plouffe,
2a) Axelrod,
3a) Dunn.
In terms of Obama's inability to connect as a leader post-election, worthwhile opinion content, as published elsewhere:
The Speech Obama Hasn't Given
What are we doing in Libya? Americans deserve an explanation.
"The U.S. is reeling from spending and deficits, we're already in two wars, our military has been stretched to the limit, we're restive at home, and no one, really, sees President Obama as the kind of leader you'd follow over the top. "This way, men!" "No, I think I'll stay in my trench.""
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704604704576221142167651286.html
Obama has it water-off-a-duck's-back easy considering what FDR and Kennedy faced, most notably for many alive today, the Cuban missile crisis. And Obama still can't pull it off -- leadership.

dom youngross of OH 1:30AM March 25, 2011

I really enjoyed this column, very well written & insightful. I have noticed in this culture of anonymity, where anyone with any view can be seen, it is increasingly disturbing how some use forums for constant criticism, ridicule, hate speech and the like.
I'm watching a series on a public sharing network. Admittedly, many of the bloggers are adolescent. But so many of the comments have nothing to do with the videos, but rather as an outlet many frustrated souls use to condemn & vilify everyone and every thing.
John Kennedy was my favorite President. It's great to watch him with the media, as they always genuinely enjoyed his charm and wit. I don't agree with Obama on many things. I wish he had more of that fearless quality. But for me, it is hard to imagine that anyone would want the job of President, as it is so often thankless, no matter who is currently in office. I would have to say it must be hard as well to be a columnist.

Tim B of WA 9:30PM March 23, 2011