Early Obamist Blunders Have Talk Radio Switching Gears

DESPAIR TO GIDDINESS

Obama Off To Unexpectedly Weak Start, Hosts In Position







Just one day after the breathtaking excess, boorish behavior and sickening trashing of the Capitol by the Obamists, talk radio hosts couldn't possibly be more upbeat.

Just a few days ago, despair was the order of the day for many, but a clearer picture has changed that view. Instead of worrying about whether a viable opposition movement will emerge, it is now far more likely that the Barack-lash will be unlike anything previously seen in American history.

For answers as to how and why circumstances have shifted so quickly, let's examine the specifics:


In writing his own speech, Obama made a key tactical error. As a result, it came across as lackluster and disjointed (as Rush Limbaugh explains here) rather than polished and memorable. Not a strong way to kick off a new administration.


The overtly racist inaugural prayer by the Reverend Joseph Lowery and baffling, downright goofy poem from Elizabeth Alexander stole the show. At Washington's WMAL-AM, morning hosts spoofed it and came up with their own versions.

Beyond that, perhaps for the first time, it revealed the kooky nature of the Obamists to middle America. Obama's smile as Lowery insulted various ethnic groups has exacerbated the controversy.


The classless and downright boorish behavior of the Obamists as they jeered President Bush yesterday only underscored their childishness. Talk hosts and bloggers have since seized upon this disgusting display.


The sickening manner in which Obamists trashed the Capitol grounds is generating attention today, especially at the Drudge Report, where readers are submitting photos of the mess. Obama's supporters are certifiable slobs.


Already using official resources to attack Bush via the White House website over Hurricane Katrina, the Obamist Regime has already shown that it is willing to break protocol for the sake of petty, partisan politics. During today's Laura Ingraham Show, even longtime Democratic Party operative Lanny Davis denounced the move.


Talk hosts are finally waking up to the reality that they are now on the offensive. That brings tremendous benefits. As New England regional talker Howie Carr notes in today's Boston Herald, "the blame game is over for moonbats."


With the inaugural overkill finally behind us, it's now back to the nonstop parade of Democratic sex, bribery and tax evasion scandals. The latest: Portland (Oregon) Mayor Sam Adams, damaged by charges of predatory sex with a troubled young male.


The mainstream news media's shameless fawning over Obama has permanently destroyed its credibility and will be difficult to maintain as the regime begins to alienate some of its supporters (inevitable once it begins to take unpopular stances). Talk hosts and bloggers are now in position to go after Obama's most outrageous partisans, with Gwen Ifill and others topping the list.

Here, syndicated talker Mark Levin picks apart Tom Brokaw's particularly bigoted, divisive Inauguration Day antics. Brokaw's (who Levin calls Brokejaw, but has also been known as Drunkaw by others) parting shots against Dick Cheney and slurs against non-Obamists are particularly outrageous.


Hosts who previously thought undermining Obamism would be difficult in the face of fierce public support are now beginning to recognize that he's a quickly fading fad.


Initial crowd estimates appear to have been too large, with numbers reduced sharply. In November, four million were expected to attend the inauguration, but a new report places the actual number at about a million, which may not have even set a record. Further, several parties were actually cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

In addition, despite unprecedented hype, TV ratings fell far short of expectations. In fact, a surprisingly small minority of Americans tuned in for Tuesday's overkill. It beat Jimmy Carter's inauguration by just three million viewers. Considering how substantially the population has grown since then, this is less than impressive.


And in the brilliant piece by Juan Williams referenced above, the longtime Democratic activist / pundit has this cautionary advice for Obama's supporters: "let's not celebrate more ordinary speeches."


Just weeks ago, it appeared the Obamists would be formidable. Now, talkers and bloggers are delighted to discover that his regime is a mere anomaly on the continuing path of American greatness. And during this brief, Carter-like period, he will provide a daily helping of fodder that will allow the conservative movement to rebuild in a manner stronger than ever before.

Beyond that, the Obamists are clearly smaller in number than previously thought. A large number of Americans have refused to join the cult.

Over time, Americans will come to see that the Obamists bring false hope and empty promises. As their belief in him fades, a strong opposition will need to be in place to fill the leadership void.

Let the Barack-lash begin!



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