How Important IS Mandela's Funeral?

Nelson Mandela died a few days ago, and the world is in mourning. Of course, Mandela was an inspirational leader that only comes along once in a generation. And the proof of that is in the number of people lining up to be at his funeral. Normally, in this country, the Vice President goes to the funeral, leaving the presidnt at home to handle affairs of state. Sometimes, if the deceased is really big, a past-president or two might go. For Mandela's funeral, four, count 'em, four former presidents are heading to Johanesburg, as is the current president.

That leaves "Broadway Joe" Biden in charge. And it's really not a smart move on Obama's part. But then again, he hasn't been the most adept president at making decisions, has he? I guess, he's still bummd that Mandela was sick and couldn't meet him when he and Shelly were in South Africa last summer. I mean, George W. got to meet with him....Clinton got to meet with him...hell, Carter and George HW got to meet with him. So, Obama's going to go to his funeral come hell or high water.

Forget that this week coming up is the only week left in 2013 for a budget deal. Forget that Obamacare is still a laughing stock. Forget that the IRS is still in a shambles over their scandal and the fact they don't have a clue how to enforce Obamacare's mandates. Forget that Eric Holder is still walking the streets a free man, and that Kathleen Sebelius is going to need severe therapy when all is said and done. Forget Benghazi and the fact that Hillary is still going to need someone to run interference for her if she decides to run for the White House in 2016. Forget that there's a debt ceiling that is going to have to be raised in a couple of months. Forget that Obama hasn't achieved one successful thing during his presidency except giving the order to kill bin Laden....hell, a 2nd grader with no political experience could (and would) have done that!

Is it just me, or do you get the feeling that Obama just doesn't give a damn. He doesn't care about the facts of Obamacare. I really do believe when he lied to the American people over 35 times saying we could keep our policies and our doctors, he didn't know any better. I truly believe that. I don't think he gave a damn. I think he's more concerned about being the first president since FDR to expand social programs in this country. That is, after all, his legacy. Everything else that has happened to him has gotten in his way. He doesn't fire his own people when they get into hot water, because he doesn't care about them. He only cares about his legacy and himself. And there lies the rub.

IF he were a good president, Obama would have sent condolences (which he has), and Joe Biden, along with Carter, Bush, George W., and Clinton to the Mandela Funeral. He would have stayed behind to help solve the problems facing the country. He's not a good president.

Hell, he's not even a mediocre president. He hasn't negotiated in good faith with the GOP over anything in over a year. And he hasn't helped pass one law (even healthcare) since he got in office. Past presidents have negotiated, struggled, cajoled, and even written the laws themselves. Obama has done none of it. He's either bored or lazy and I'm not sure which. I guess that decides whether you think he's the most brilliant man on earth (wait....I thought Bill Clinton held that title!), or he's just biding his time until he gets out of office. Either way, he's not doing a very good job.

How important is Mandela's funeral? Important, but not at the expense of our coutnry. Barack Obama needs to stay here and do the work he was hired to do instead of running away. Time to grow a pair and get to work Barry!