Obama to check Sox scores during meetings with Putin. Run for your lives!

by The Wizard on Jan 26, 2009 8:38 PM CST

Obviously, the security concerns inherent in using any type of computer messaging are worrisome. Aides have said security will be enhanced on Obama's BlackBerry, and only a few trusted counselors will have access to it. But no computer is completely safe, and any communication sent from one could potentially be intercepted. Also, if the BlackBerry were to be lost or stolen, the messages stored on it would be of high interest to terrorist organizations.

But of greater concern to the country than security issues should be Obama's apparent dependence on the device. When asked in November if he would willingly give up his BlackBerry, Obama reportedly replied, "They'll have to pry it from my hands." This statement, coupled with the reports from the campaign trail, paint a picture of a man so attached to his BlackBerry that he finds it extremely difficult to be away from it -- the very definition of an addiction. Is it really a good thing for the President of the United States -- a man who routinely makes decisions our lives may hinge upon -- to be addicted to anything?

Obama emphasized his tech-savvy during the campaign, and it's part of what won him the election. Obviously, it's important for a president to be comfortable around technology. But there is such a thing as becoming too dependent upon technology, and putting the country in danger by sending sensitive e-mails or becoming fixated on a time-wasting device may be crossing the line. In the middle of a tense showdown with Putin or Ahmenajad, do we really want Obama to be distracted by friends updating him on the latest Chicago sports teams' scores?

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yawn... 12:30am, early work tomorrow

and i just mistakenly read the article of some dumb chick. what a waste of time.

by LT_sox_fan on Jan 27, 2009 12:26 AM CST reply actions

This article made my head asplode

White Sox '09 Slogan: Maybe we can?

by vince_ on Jan 27, 2009 12:42 AM CST reply actions

“But there is such a thing as becoming too dependent upon technology, and putting the country in danger by sending sensitive e-mails or becoming fixated on a time-wasting device may be crossing the line.”

Maybe he’ll become so incensed at a bad call (Dadgummit!!!) that he’ll invade a country in retribution.

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 27, 2009 8:51 AM CST reply actions

Or bomb Libya

if the wife cuts him off, like Clinton.

I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 27, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

I was keeping it Sox-related.

And I don’t mean Chelsea’s cat.

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 27, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'm free-associating,

and it fits (bombing because of personal frustration). So there.

I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 27, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions

I doubt setting up appointments with buddies

to shoot hoops will be a matter of national security.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 27, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions

Kenny-Barack

Asked about his relationship with Obama, Williams attempted to clear up a few things with some humor.

“People have written about that as though I’m this guy’s best friend,” Williams said. “He’s an acquaintance. He’s a casual acquaintance. I’ve been to a few barbecues with him. He stops by when he comes through, the ballpark, and that’s about it. I didn’t even get a good ticket at the inauguration.”

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/01/29/sports/BBA-White-Sox-Williams.php

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 28, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions