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Title: Solargate Update: Will Scandal Drive Obama Off the 2012 Ticket?
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American Thinker
URL Source: http://www.americanthinker.com/2011 ... obama_off_the_2012_ticket.html
Published: Sep 21, 2011
Author: Monty Pelerin
Post Date: 2011-09-21 19:09:21 by Happy Quanzaa
Keywords: Obama-doma-ding-dong, Obamatuer Hour
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(See also: Solving the Democrats' Obama Problem) President Obama will not run in 2012. That prediction seems reasonable in light of the following: Every time Obama speaks, he shows himself as more out of touch with the country, its people, and their needs. He is an obvious embarrassment to many. He has alienated independents and even some liberals. He now appears to have adopted a strategy to appeal to the most radical in his party. Either he is trying to avoid a shut-out in the coming election by locking up some small number of votes or he is delusional. Seasoned Democrats are dumbfounded by his performance, seeming to believe the delusional possibility. Radicals have already rejected him and threaten to run a candidate in the primaries. Despite everything above, Obama intends to run in 2012. None of this fazes the Narcissist-In-Chief. He needs the spotlight like most of us need oxygen. The "messiah," or the self-proclaimed "One," does not see these problems. If he does, they are mere details, trivialities, nothing that cannot be silver-tongued away. The reality is that Obama is spent. His false magic is no longer. He has become a cartoon figure to many Americans and more foreigners. Familiarity has produced contempt. He is a fraud, a man who never was anything other than a carefully scripted and wonderfully executed marketing campaign. The product, however, doesn't work. Marketing made the first sale, but success is repeated only if the product performs. Snake oil is never purchased a second time. Instead of the brilliant problem-solving uniter much of the nation believed they were buying, they got an incompetent, small, and not likeable mountebank. Mr. Obama lives in his own world, surrounded by sycophants. They undoubtedly know his run is over and that he no longer fools most of the people. Yet they are afraid to tell him. We are witnessing a modern-day political tragedy, not unlike the one that occurred with Richard Nixon. Obama sees none of this. It probably has never entered his mind that he is a failure or will not run. His supporters, namely the Democrat Party and the mainstream media, will intervene. Their survival and credibility demands it. There will come a "meeting with Nixon" moment. If that fails, and it is very likely, Obama will be destroyed by one or both of these two groups. Interests of the Democratic Party The political environment is horrible for Democrats. Obama's policies, ineptitude, and unpopularity are responsible for much of this. Many elected Democrats are afraid for their political careers. Obama is increasingly seen as an albatross in the coming election. Previously unthinkable election "upsets" have occurred -- the loss of the "Kennedy Seat" in Massachusetts was the first. The 2010 election was a rout. Subsequent special elections affirmed that the trend continues. Jonah Goldberg commented on the most recent result: the seat that once belonged to Geraldine Ferraro, Chuck Schumer, and Anthony Weiner went to Republican Bob Turner -- the first time it has gone Republican since 1923. The idea of Obama resigning for the good of the party has been raised. Steve Chapman of the Chicago Tribune said: About a year ago I predicted political cannibalism: We are about to witness politics at its ugliest. It will be Republicans against Democrats of course. But that will be less intriguing than the Democrats against Obama. Political survival trumps loyalty. If Obama is as ineffectual as I believe he will be, he will be devoured by angry Democrats anxious to avenge the political deaths of their comrades. We have reached this point. Democrats have the motive to get rid of Obama, but do they have the means? The Solyndra Affair Solyndra, the "green energy" failure, is an example of how Obama could be leveraged out of office. Chicago-style politics suggests that there may be other "Solyndras" in the closet. Reuters described Solyndra as follows: Even after getting the loan, Solyndra spent $187,000 on lobbying efforts, according to Bloomberg, including trying to get the White House to push government agencies to install its panels on the rooftops of federal buildings and extend "buy American" rules that favor U.S. companies. Instead of revenue-seeking, Solyndra was "rent-seeking," which means trying to make money by manipulating government. Andrew C. McCarthy described Solyndra as criminal fraud: The magnitude of the Solyndra loss needs investigation. The mood of the country demands it. Taxpayers are furious about Washington wasting their money and indebting their children. This company represents one half-billion wasted, under questionable circumstances. How many other similar "deals" might be heading for the same fate? Political chicanery of this magnitude and in these times will not be ignored. The FBI jumped in early. According to Politico other investigations are underway: It is likely that Solyndra contains enough incriminating information for Congress to force Obama from office (see Zerohedge, especially the slide show). Potentially there are other Solyndras out there. Congressional Investigations Congressional investigations are typically held for little more than Washington tourists. When a president is suspected of extreme stupidity or a crime, it is conventional for his party to do everything possible to thwart the investigation. Bill Clinton was an example of that. Democrats would like to rid themselves of Albatross Obama. Under normal circumstances it might not be possible without risking the alienation of key constituencies. A criminal investigation, however, provides the opportunity for modern-day regicide. The Solyndra investigation(s) will be different, because congressional Democrats view their situation as worse if they protect the man than if he is dumped. So Solyndra or a counterpart will be a bipartisan investigative effort. Democrats might have incentives to be even more aggressive in pursuit of the truth than Republicans. None of this will be... Click for Full Text!
1. His presidency is in shambles, shriveling up before our eyes.
2. His political poll numbers continue to weaken. 3. Unemployment remains stubbornly high for a period of time not seen since the Great Depression.
4. The economy is listless, consumer sentiment is in the sewer, foreclosures are ratcheting up, and the next financial crisis appears near.
5. No economic variable has improved; some continue to worsen.
6. The nation risks sovereign bankruptcy as a result of Obama's out-of-control spending.
7. Obama is out of ideas and obviously well beyond his depth.Obama might do his party a big favor. In hard times, voters have a powerful urge to punish incumbents. He could slake this thirst by stepping aside and taking the blame. Then someone less reviled could replace him at the top of the ticket.
The next two years will be hard on Obama. As much as he is hated by freedom-lovers in the country, it is likely that he will be hated more by his remaining Democrats. The Party is in tatters. It is in danger of disappearing as a political entity as a result of following this false prophet. This Pied Piper, instead of getting the American people to follow, led Democrat politicians to their political death. The survivors will not forget, nor will they continue to march to the tune of this false savior.
The bankruptcy of solar-panel maker Solyndra neatly encapsulates the economic, political and intellectual bankruptcy of Barack Obama's Big Idea. It was the president's intention back in 2009 to begin centrally reorganizing the U.S. economy around the supposed climate-change crisis.
The Solyndra debacle is not just Obama-style crony socialism as usual. It is a criminal fraud. That is the theory that would be guiding any competent prosecutor's office in the investigation of a scheme that cost victims - in this case, American taxpayers - a fortune.
There are at least four investigations running on the legal, political and financial ties between the Obama administration and the California solar company that filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
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#1. To: Happy Quanzaa (#0)
I doubt it will...but I think its going to kill any remaining hope of his being reelected. The bottom line isn't polls, or even these growing scandals that dooms Owe-bama. Its the economy. You can't spin it and win it, given unemployment is over 9%. Thats 'game over' for any POTUS, doesn't matter which party.
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
If Obama was white, he would definitely have a credible primary challenger in the same way that Carter did (with fat boy Teddy). Given that Obama is black, no one will challenge him in the primary because they know that the Democrat Party would erupt into a race war. Obama will be the Democrat nominee, and the electorate will treat him in the same way that they treated the last seriously loony leftist -- George McGovern. This is why even Chuck Schumer has run away from Obama's so-called "jobs plan". Even Chuck Schumer has told Obams to take a hike!!!!! Obama is going to get thrown out on his social rear end. I just wish it could be a year sooner.
I agree with you, but there's one caveat: Obama may be persuaded to step down "for the good of the Party" (I know, it's unlikely but if you think of the democrat party as the Mob, you may envision a scenario) I remember - during the last days of Watergate - that a group of republican Senators (Goldwater among them) paid a visit to Nixon and told him he was toast. A group of Dim senators trekking to 1600 Penn. might have a similar effect. They might be able to appeal to Obama's patriotism (to Party, not country, of course.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ That is a really a great point that I completely forgot about. Thank you for bringing it up. It's something to seriously think about. You are right, it is very possible for a big group of elected Democrat politicians to try to convince Obama to quit so that Hillary can run. But, given that Obama is black I just don't see any Democrat politician having the cajones to do this. Maybe I am wrong. We'll see. Thanks for bringing up a largely forgotten piece of history. Your assessment is 100% on target. I wish that the left had the historical knowledge that you do. If they did, we might actually have a good conversation on this board.
The Solyndra investigation(s) will be different, because congressional Democrats view their situation as worse if they protect the man than if he is dumped. So Solyndra or a counterpart will be a bipartisan investigative effort. Democrats might have incentives to be even more aggressive in pursuit of the truth than Republicans. Within 2 days of the bankruptcy announcement the FBI went in and confiscated all of Solyndras files.... So is the FBI investigation "actually" trying to find out the truth or will it just be a cover up to protect certain politicians??? Senior management at Solyndra went from saying they would aid the investigation in anyway possible to saying they will take the 5th..... hhmmmm...... Sounds like it will be a cover up!!!!!!!
When asked by a Liberal what I bought my Granddaughter for her 1st birthday I replied, "MORE AMMUNITION"!!!! -----------------------------"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
#2. To: Happy Quanzaa (#0)
(Edited)
Solargate Update: Will Scandal Drive Obama Off the 2012 Ticket?
If you build a 30-foot wall from El Paso to Brownsville, the 35-foot ladder business gets real good -- Rick Perry
#3. To: jwpegler (#2)
ABC NEWS: [Ron Paul] added that the United States is in 130 countries and has 900 bases around the world, and added that “we’re broke.”. He was booed at a Tea-Party debate.
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Statist and all ships at sea. Your demonization of the Tea Party has worked - you need no longer fear it! Carry on!!
#4. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#3)
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I remember - during the last days of Watergate - that a group of republican Senators (Goldwater among them) paid a visit to Nixon and told him he was toast.
If you build a 30-foot wall from El Paso to Brownsville, the 35-foot ladder business gets real good -- Rick Perry
#5. To: Happy Quanzaa (#0)
Political chicanery of this magnitude and in these times will not be ignored. The FBI jumped in early. According to Politico other investigations are underway:
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