Presidential News Conference
The President spoke today about two issues: the rising price of gasoline, and the growing problems of Social Security.
His remarks were well organized and I understood the points he was trying to make, although I disagree with some of them. I was plesently suprised about the questions that the media asked of him. They didn't stick to oil and social security. There were questions about Russia's Vladimir Putin, Iraq, North Korea, education, proposed energy bill etc.
I coundn't fully pay attention to him when he would answer a question. He would first tell a short story then hedge around the question and sort-of give an answer, sort-of not. Someone asked if he would consider it a success for Congress to pass legislation to solve the long term problems of Social Security without including private accounts. It was a simple question. A yes or no would do. He goes on talking about how he believes strongly in private accounts and never answers the question.
I can't watch his face either. He starts off answering a question real slow but then once he get a great idea he has a face that conveys childish glee. A "Look what I've done Ma!" look. I'm going to nickname him Skippy. They should get him to do peanut butter commercials.
His remarks were well organized and I understood the points he was trying to make, although I disagree with some of them. I was plesently suprised about the questions that the media asked of him. They didn't stick to oil and social security. There were questions about Russia's Vladimir Putin, Iraq, North Korea, education, proposed energy bill etc.
I coundn't fully pay attention to him when he would answer a question. He would first tell a short story then hedge around the question and sort-of give an answer, sort-of not. Someone asked if he would consider it a success for Congress to pass legislation to solve the long term problems of Social Security without including private accounts. It was a simple question. A yes or no would do. He goes on talking about how he believes strongly in private accounts and never answers the question.
I can't watch his face either. He starts off answering a question real slow but then once he get a great idea he has a face that conveys childish glee. A "Look what I've done Ma!" look. I'm going to nickname him Skippy. They should get him to do peanut butter commercials.