To the those in the President's fold, namely the Mainstream News Media and other Kool-Aide drinkers in the Democrat party, the rejection of Chicago has to be seen as a rejection of Obama himself. In the aftermath, so many of the pundits could only say "no one expected this." And who could blame them? Both Obama's AND Oprah (did she really think she could make the Olympic Committee another extension of her book club)? How could they lose?
To most in the President's place, this experience would serve a wake up call. I don't think it will.
We all laugh at teachers who lead children in hymns of praise to the President, we mock those who voted for Obama because he would solve their every problem or even pay their mortgages.
The larger concern for me, is that I really think Obama believes the hype. Obama really believes that if he merely "wills" it, it will happen.
Think of his pronouncements over the summer that the health care bill had to be passed before the summer Congressional break. Think of how many big speeches he has given. It seems to be his answer to everything. He has weighed in on virtually every issue. And honestly, how many "big" speeches can a guy give?
The complete lack of influence that arose form his joint-sessional healthcare speech to Congress notwithstanding, Obama's trip to the IOC demonstrates the arrogance and pride of the man. It also shows how completely overstated his popularity is. Despite falling poll numbers and near universal rejection of his radical ideals, the MSM and his minions just can't come to grips with the fact that Obama is not nearly as popular as they believe. And even less popular are his positions.
There will likely always be those who believe Obama can walk on water.
Here's to hoping that Obama is not one of them.
