Touring the oil spill impact zone in Pensacola with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, President Obama promised local business owners that BP would compensate them for losses traced to the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
Said the President: "I will be their fierce advocate to make sure they are getting the compensation they need to get through what is going to be a difficult season.''
Uh-oh.
they'd better watch out then. it's going to be a difficult season indeed lol
Posted by: Talarico | 15 June 2010 at 16:36
Oh god, Obama. Why in the hell would you use that phrase again? He better brace himself for the flying bricks.
Posted by: soulbrotha | 15 June 2010 at 16:58
Fierce Advocate: (2008) n. A president who makes empty promises for political gain while having no intention whatsoever of doing anything at all to follow through on them.
Posted by: SkepticalCicada | 15 June 2010 at 17:14
Low.
Posted by: Andy Niable | 15 June 2010 at 20:46
He said he would be a fierce advocate for gay rights and look were our asses are at. still discrimination at the work place, still not allowed in the military, still no civil unions. its just tiring hearing about him being a fierce advocate and yet nothing getting achieved.
Posted by: jacob | 16 June 2010 at 06:52
Oh dear... Obama to be a fierce advocate for Gulf residence... just like he was to be a fierce advocate for LGBT rights...
Posted by: Chaz | 16 June 2010 at 07:35
A fierce advocate, eh? Be afraid, Gulf residents. Be VERY afraid.
Posted by: W. Lotus | 16 June 2010 at 08:37
9x/10 you critics are not public servants, engaged politically, or work in policy. What do you say to people that want your help? It's just like working in bereavement therapy, you've got to say things to quell the emotions of the people.
I believe that Obama wants to help these people the best way he can. As the President, he does not always have that jurisdiction however. I am sure he is capable of delegating however he needs to to get the job done.
Now, you critics, please understand that it's not about your issue. It's about the nation. None of you know how to wait and things will change in due time. We are such a microwave generation as if there is nothing worth waiting for. Sickens me.
Posted by: Thomas | 16 June 2010 at 09:38
@Thomas
Obamabot fail and excuse #42,107,608.
Simply because legislation et. al. has not passed as of yet does not mean that Obama cannot be the fierce advocate for gay and lesbians that he said that he would be; indeed, his fierce advocacy will be needed in order for said legislation to pass.
Posted by: Chitown Kev | 16 June 2010 at 15:05