and as far as being a 'liar' or 'incompetent' goes, his behavior is well within the standard of other recent presidents, including bush jr, clinton, carter, nixon, lbj . .

its the nature of politicians to promise more than they can - or even intend to - deliver

the problem is magnified somewhat this time because the press has imposed an embargo on criticizing obama, giving him the longest presidential honeymoon on record.

and this is their (the press's) nature too - to remain in denial about the failures of a politican they so ardently boosted during the campaign.

its human nature.