He wines and dines, we know that, hopping the nearest jet plane to New York for a night on the town, grinning like that renowned cat. But did we know he also whines?
“Let’s just lay everything on the table,” [Sen. Charles] Grassley said. “A Democrat congressman last week told me after a conversation with the president that the president had trouble in the House of Representatives, and [Obamacare] wasn’t going to pass if there weren’t some changes made … and the president says, ‘You’re going to destroy my presidency.’ “
Illustrations:
Dat’s de cat.
Dat’s de grin.
Blithe Spirit 
Only one Independent’s opinion, but isn’t this the proverbial cheap shot? First, why can’t a president as well as any husband take his wife on a date? Being president isn’t a substitute for being in love. Besides, cheaper to go to Broadway than bring Broadway to the White House. Second, whether or not Obama said what Grassley reports is irrelevant. That’s because most oservers sense it could be true just as it was with Clinton.
I admit, each time I read insightful critiques of the administration, I learn something new. But I also remember something old. As old as Greek&Roman politics. The best way to defeat those in power is to somehow weave the mythology they are abusing that power at your expense.
Oh by the way Jim — I read in MONEY MAGAZINE that Oak Park is # 7 among American cities for “the young and single.” I love the place, but this ranking sorta leaves you and me out!
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Oh no, no dates. I’m against husband-wife dates, as is clear from my blog item.
And yes, we should be thankful for small favors, that he didn’t bring B’wy to the WH.
“somehow weave the mythology”? that a govt employee will be deciding what the doc does for us? That’s mythology?
Jack does not think O’s health care ideas are in trouble? He should tell us his sources.
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