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August 25, 2009
Finding Common Ground with the President
I've got to say, I can't disagree with President Obama on some of his pet peeves.
At meetings, the staff knows the do’s and don’ts. And the key to it all is being prepared and precise. Axelrod said Obama bristles when “people talk too much at meetings and prevent others from speaking.”Read the whole story for a list of Obama's pet peeves. I can especially relate to his feelings on meeting talkers and being late. This story resonated with me today because it was one of those days where it feels as though the world was trying to push all of my personal 'pet peeve' buttons.When it’s time to go around the table to talk about something, “You better make sure you have everything there to discuss the issue,” press secretary Robert Gibbs said.
So, in the spirit of that story, I have to present another list. It's so...cathartic...
1. Stupid pedestrians - Look, I'll make you dolts a deal. I won't drive on the sidewalk, and you won't walk in the middle of the street or cross when the light is green, okay?
2. Food scolds - Sorry, buddy, KFC is not trying to kill you. If they were, they would come to your house and force feed you the fried chicken/bacon sandwich. Personally, I think the sandwich looks mildly disgusting, but offering "healthier options" doesn't mean the chain should get rid of its less-healthy menu items.
3. Bad Service - I do not expect customer service to be perfect at all times. However, is it too much to ask that the store attempt to put someone behind each cash register, and when they're at that register they do more than just randomly punch buttons instead of helping customers?
4. Old Drivers - Yes, I know I'll someday be old. But that doesn't mean I need to love the octogenarian going 2 mph in front of me.
5. Disney's "FastPlay" - It isn't fast, and it plays the movie only after subjecting us to 10 minutes of commercials. Enough said.
Posted by slublog at August 25, 2009 10:47 PM
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Posted by: Peter's Dad at August 26, 2009 06:48 AM
When it’s time to go around the table to talk about something, “You better make sure you have everything there to discuss the issue,” press secretary Robert Gibbs said.
...snip..
If people aren’t prepared, if ideas are half-baked, he gets a little annoyed because he feels like he could be using his time better.”
That one made me laugh.
Everything he's done so far has left out most of the details and been half-baked.
Posted by: Veeshir at August 26, 2009 12:42 PM
Wasn't there a YouTube Video of Obama showing up late, literally over and over again during Senate Hearings? Word got out during the election and someone compiled a video of him coming in midway through and offering the same half-assed apology.
Posted by: shawka at August 26, 2009 03:42 PM