Cornel West: Obama 'Obsessed With Being On Mount Rushmore'

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Cornel West: Obama 'Obsessed With Being On Mount Rushmore'
Cornel West criticized President Barack Obama, saying he's "obsessed with being on Mount Rushmore" and is focusing too much on his "legacy."

“I think at this point he’s obsessed with being on Mount Rushmore, he wants to be a great figure in the pantheon of American presidents," West told the Financial Times. “If you’re thinking about Mount Rushmore, you’re thinking about your legacy, your legacy, your legacy. Puh-lease.”

Though he isn't totally pleased with the president, the Princeton professor said he felt Obama is being unfairly attacked by conservatives and those involved with the tea party movement.

"He’s not a Muslim, he's definitely not a socialist," West told the FT.

This isn't the first time West has criticized the president. In early May 2012, the famed civil rights activist and scholar told HuffPost he has a "very, very deep disagreement" with the foreign policy "Obama is promoting."

Agree with West or no?

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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Which part? Is he an egomaniac? I'd say yes. Does he deserve a statue? No.


    Is our economy in peril? Yes. Multi-trillions in debt is not sustainable.
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,113
    Our economy being in peril has plenty to do with his predecessor. W did double the deficit or are we ignoring that?

    I agree with what he's saying here.
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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 25,076
    i agree with west. how can you be concerned with your legacy in the middle of your first term? especially when you have not even accomplished your agenda....
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    destroying ameirca as we know it so he can build a welfare state is his agenda isn't it?

    he is doing a great job at that.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 25,076
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    destroying ameirca as we know it so he can build a welfare state is his agenda isn't it?

    he is doing a great job at that.
    :roll:

    :fp:
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,113
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    destroying ameirca as we know it so he can build a welfare state is his agenda isn't it?

    he is doing a great job at that.

    Explain this? How has he done this?
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Our economy being in peril has plenty to do with his predecessor. W did double the deficit or are we ignoring that?

    I agree with what he's saying here.


    It isn't just W, spending was already out of control. Obama has nearly outdone every president combined though. I'd hate to see how much debt he could rack up with another four years.
  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    ComeToTX wrote:
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    destroying ameirca as we know it so he can build a welfare state is his agenda isn't it?

    he is doing a great job at that.

    Explain this? How has he done this?

    a quick example would be how he endorses and promotes the entitlement mentality. incentives to work are being detroyed for the rich and the poor.

    our country is going to be poor as a result if we don't get him out before too much damage is done.

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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,113
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    ComeToTX wrote:
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    destroying ameirca as we know it so he can build a welfare state is his agenda isn't it?

    he is doing a great job at that.

    Explain this? How has he done this?

    a quick example would be how he endorses and promotes the entitlement mentality. incentives to work are being detroyed for the rich and the poor.

    our country is going to be poor as a result if we don't get him out before too much damage is done.

    Believe in America

    WOOT

    Incentives to work are being destroyed? People like living on welfare because that's such a plush life, right?
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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I think Obama is simply lacking in balls.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,435
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Incentives to work are being destroyed? People like living on welfare because that's such a plush life, right?
    It would be interesting to see how welfare benefits compare to working for minimum wage and getting taxed. I tried to do a google search, but I couldn't be sure if there were any unbiased website studies to trust.
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  • inmytree
    inmytree Posts: 4,741
    g under p wrote:
    Cornel West: Obama 'Obsessed With Being On Mount Rushmore'
    Cornel West criticized President Barack Obama, saying he's "obsessed with being on Mount Rushmore" and is focusing too much on his "legacy."

    “I think at this point he’s obsessed with being on Mount Rushmore, he wants to be a great figure in the pantheon of American presidents," West told the Financial Times. “If you’re thinking about Mount Rushmore, you’re thinking about your legacy, your legacy, your legacy. Puh-lease.”

    Though he isn't totally pleased with the president, the Princeton professor said he felt Obama is being unfairly attacked by conservatives and those involved with the tea party movement.

    "He’s not a Muslim, he's definitely not a socialist," West told the FT.

    This isn't the first time West has criticized the president. In early May 2012, the famed civil rights activist and scholar told HuffPost he has a "very, very deep disagreement" with the foreign policy "Obama is promoting."

    Agree with West or no?

    Peace


    Cornel who....?
  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Our economy being in peril has plenty to do with his predecessor. W did double the deficit or are we ignoring that?

    I agree with what he's saying here.


    Put your Democrat pom poms down for a moment and think about it. What did Obama do to the debt? He's added more to the debt in 4 years than Bush did in 8. Was Bush an idiot for increasing the debt? Yes. Was Obama? Yes.

    It's not mutually exclusive because they have a D or R next to their name.
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,113
    inlet13 wrote:
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Our economy being in peril has plenty to do with his predecessor. W did double the deficit or are we ignoring that?

    I agree with what he's saying here.


    Put your Democrat pom poms down for a moment and think about it. What did Obama do to the debt? He's added more to the debt in 4 years than Bush did in 8. Was Bush an idiot for increasing the debt? Yes. Was Obama? Yes.

    It's not mutually exclusive because they have a D or R next to their name.

    I agree it's not mutually exclusive. And I'm not a democrat but thanks.
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    I'm kinda looking forward to the day when Republicans decide that they actually stand for something and then.. like... stand for it.

    Because all I've gotten so far is..

    Obama has cooties.
    Obama is the most socialist president ever in American History and is only second to HITLER when it comes to Being socialistic.
    Obama hates America.
    Obama doesn't wash his hands after he goes number 2.
    Obama likes FRENCH MUSTARD!!!
    Obama wants his picture on the wall in every house.
    Obama is gay.
    Obama is a lesbian.
    Obama declared war on Apple Pie!!


    call me when you have something other than the bleating I'd expect from the girl who didn't make the cheerleader squad and decided instead to spread rumors about how "April has Herpes" and "Donna was born a boy" and "Britney wants to make it mandatory to have her picture in everyone's locker."
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  • mikepegg44
    mikepegg44 Posts: 3,353
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    I'm kinda looking forward to the day when Republicans decide that they actually stand for something and then.. like... stand for it.

    Because all I've gotten so far is..

    Obama has cooties.
    Obama is the most socialist president ever in American History and is only second to HITLER when it comes to Being socialistic.
    Obama hates America.
    Obama doesn't wash his hands after he goes number 2.
    Obama likes FRENCH MUSTARD!!!
    Obama wants his picture on the wall in every house.
    Obama is gay.
    Obama is a lesbian.
    Obama declared war on Apple Pie!!


    call me when you have something other than the bleating I'd expect from the girl who didn't make the cheerleader squad and decided instead to spread rumors about how "April has Herpes" and "Donna was born a boy" and "Britney wants to make it mandatory to have her picture in everyone's locker."


    maybe I missed something, but are you referring to cornel west in any of what you said?

    I think I have shown you that there are republicans who stand for something, and then you gave him a raving endorsement.

    Legacy or not, it doesn't seem to me that he cares much about legacy... show me a politician who isn't worried about their legacy and about their re-elections chances I would be shocked...I think we will see a president worried about his legacy when he is re-elected, but until then, that to me seems like his only worry
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,435
    Due to the EPA permitting process, even if he is reelected, he wouldn't have enough time to dance through all the red tape before he gives up office.

    8-)
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  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I think Obama is simply lacking in balls.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE7PFbK5L88&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLAF447CFA7520FCC0

    The link is of a 5min video clip of a speech given by Mr Ralph Nader at the design exchange in Toronto. (2008)

    I think Nader sums it up really well, (as he so often does)

    "Be prepared to be very disappointed with Obama"


    "Character is Destiny" (as he quotes Heraclitus) and add's "Personality is Decisive"..
  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    ComeToTX wrote:
    inlet13 wrote:
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Our economy being in peril has plenty to do with his predecessor. W did double the deficit or are we ignoring that?

    I agree with what he's saying here.


    Put your Democrat pom poms down for a moment and think about it. What did Obama do to the debt? He's added more to the debt in 4 years than Bush did in 8. Was Bush an idiot for increasing the debt? Yes. Was Obama? Yes.

    It's not mutually exclusive because they have a D or R next to their name.

    I agree it's not mutually exclusive. And I'm not a democrat but thanks.


    Uh huh.
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  • WaveCameCrashin
    WaveCameCrashin Posts: 2,929
    He's a narcissit and an Ego maniac.So this wouldn't suprise me one bit. There are already flags being flown at some DNC offices with his face replacing the 50 stars. He's got basketballs they play with at the whitehouse with his face on it. And the only Legacy he's going to leave is the mountains of debt that our children and grabdchildren are going to have to pay for.

    How in the hell any clearthinking person that is actually informed and not a DRONE could even think of voting for him again really needs to have their head examined.

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