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Always late. Busy with what? We all know that being a Senator is not like a real job, but they all like to feel important, and chronic lateness tends to be an effort to convey that message.�Whether or not you like Obama, this is entertaining:

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Damn that's funny. At work, we stop inviting those people to meetings.

#1 NJSoldier on 2008-10-30 13:21 (Reply)

Just another indication of his narcissistic megalomania as discussed in an earlier thread here. The meeting/s only assume importance upon his arrival. A very arrogant and disdainful mannerism.

#2 Luther McLeod on 2008-10-30 13:36 (Reply)

Yep - by the 2nd time I'd be peeved. About the 4th time I'd snap and tell him to shut his late mouth.

#2.1 NJSoldier on 2008-10-30 16:12 (Reply)

You're so right, Luther. "If I'm not there, the meeting isn't happening." Why are so many people suckered by Mr. O?

Marianne

#3 Marianne Matthews on 2008-10-30 14:31 (Reply)

Better to be an hour early than a minute late.
Being dependable is an important part of ones reputation.

Promptness= respect for others and their time.

What a boob, Obama...P.T. Barnum was right.

#4 ron on 2008-10-30 17:43 (Reply)

People that arrive late bother me . Luther describes their tardiness very well. I'll only add the word smug. I think it was in Band of Brothers, where the men had just received their jump medals. They were all given leave. One of the men missed his train from Atlanta? and arrived back late. He was stripped of his medal, and demoted to the infantry. I never will forget that story. Different time, different generation.

#5 jappy on 2008-10-30 17:48 (Reply)

I'm like you, Jappy. I've dumped friends who were chronically late. I don't think I've ever been late to anything in my life, and sitting around waiting for someone to show up drives me nuts. There is arrogance and smugness as with Obama, but the ones that bother me the most are those who don't even think about it. How disrespectful it is, and what are they thinking?

Also, it's indicative of a disorganized mind. Who needs that in a leader?
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#6 Meta on 2008-10-30 20:59 (Reply)

Meta, sounds like we had the same type of parents. It was drilled into me since kindergarten to never be late. When you arrive, arrive early. A disorganized mind is a great way to look at it. Hope all is well, una bella!

#6.1 jappy on 2008-10-30 21:17 (Reply)

Jappy - I just saw your comment on Tuesday morning links. I answered.

Disorganized mind much?? :)

Yep. As a military brat, being late was never an option, though by nature, I would never be late anyway.
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#6.1.1 Meta on 2008-10-30 22:08 (Reply)

And on the other end of the politeness spectrum, if you must leave early, leave quietly. Making a scene of bidding farewell to everyone in the room will only encourage others to leave as well.

#7 Pajak on 2008-10-31 08:32 (Reply)

That's exactly right. Other guests may think the one leaving early is a plant. (Plant is not the right word - but the one who is acting on behalf of the hosts.) Opposite that - the one who doesn't know when to leave. Clueless!
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#7.1 Meta on 2008-10-31 11:04 (Reply)

Opposite that - the one who doesn't know when to leave. That just about brings us full circle to the original subject of this thread, �bama. He has overstayed his welcome considerably.

#7.1.1 Pajak on 2008-10-31 17:04 (Reply)

Hahaha... and he's not even here yet!

#7.1.1.1 Luther McLeod on 2008-10-31 17:11 (Reply)

I think we need a politeness amendment. Presidential campaigns may not start before six months to election day, and they must end two weeks before the election. Any sneak ads and the one who approves this message gets shot.

I think they should take account of all the grocery carts stolen, half-filled with stolen TVs and beer, turned over cars, and busted windows after election day. That should convince the amendment amenders of the importance of not boring us senseless with the candidates and driving us mad with polls.
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#7.1.1.1.1 Meta on 2008-10-31 20:26 (Reply)

Um, you know that rating from National Journal that rates Obama "the most liberal?"

It couldn't rate McCain. McCain was absent from too many votes. McCain's voting record in the Senate this Congress was equal to one other senator who sat out several months due to a brain hemorrhage, and one other senator who died.

McCain was absent so often we can't even figure out where he stands, and you're complaining about Obama's being late to a committee meeting?

Did you never take civics in high school?

#8 Ed Darrell (Link) on 2008-11-01 23:36 (Reply)

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