Worst-Case Scenario With Barack Obama

The White House says it's prepared for a worst-case scenario with the Deepwater Horizon spill as the president laid out his case in his weekly address today:

"Now, over the last few days BP has placed a cap over the well, and it appears they’re making progress in trying to pump oil to the surface to keep it from leaking into the water.  But as has been the case since the beginning of this crisis, we are prepared for the worst, even as we hope that BP’s efforts bring better news than we’ve received before.  We also know that regardless of the outcome of this attempt, there will still to be some spillage until the relief wells are completed.  And there will continue to be a massive cleanup ahead of us."

Umm...no offense there, big guy...but "some spillage" if this doesn't work is gonna be more like "triple what's coming out now."



I don't think it's fair to be dogpiling on the President for something he just doesn't have the superpowers to fix.  But lowballing the reality of what all of us are facing here is not going to win him over any supporters, either.  There's a reason why most Americans are upset with the President's response to this.  It's not a matter of anger, or emotive capability or empathy or ability.  It's about leveling with us.

Tell us the truth.  That's something you do have full control over.