Obama Takes Heat for His 'March Madness' Picks Amid World Crises

" I won't rest until we get unemployment down" Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Obama is out shooting hoop, golfing, having concerts, traveling, fund raising, when will his actions match his words?

If Obama fixed the whole economy, and we were at peace throughout the world, the right wingers would still complain about everything he does.

It is unfortunate that American politics has become so partisan that any issue, any issue at all, is seized on as a basis for criticism.

For those that are looking for ever more insane things to criticize, why not criticize President Obama for having two daughters, and not having a son? Or for spending time with his family when there are pressing matters of state?

Unjustified criticism never involves logical argument. For example, those who criticize the President for his social activities have no specific agenda for the alternative use of his time. Or an alternative health plan to the compromise that passed the House and Senate.

At a time when US Governments need a huge overhaul at City, County, State and Federal level, the US is still mired in idiocy, wading through the molasses of tradition, mis-reading the messages of history through the eyes of Belief.

Unjustified criticism of the President is simply another indication that partisan politicians are prepared to bring down the country in the effort to get elected. Look very carefully at the people who level these criticisms, and research what they have actually done to move the country forward during their tenure in business and politics. Consider their criticism in the light of their own achievements. Then, if they are simply flapping jaws, replace them with more effective management.

People way underestimate the economic impact of the NCAA series. Why just yesterday, the economy of East Lansing was boosted by beer sales directly attributable to the convergence of St. Patrick's day and a humiliating loss to UCLA, requiring more gallons of beer to drown one's sorrows. You go, Mister President: some of those kids have years to go before they move back into mom's basement in your jobless economy!

It takes, what, ten minutes to fill this out? Is that so shameful, to do something that MILLIONS of Americans do? Is he not allowed a few minutes to do something other than focus on Libya? Give me a break! Can't the Republicans focus on cooperation rather than carping and being obstructionists?

The problem is not that he filled out his NCAA bracket card or taped a interview it is that once again he is tone deaf to American politic. He demonstrates an aloof quality that does not serve him or us well. He has sat on the sidelines on Libya and in so doing has most likely blown the chance to dispose a muderous thug from power. Aloof or inept? Hard to tell the difference. And the more he demonstrates his condescension the more he shows himself to be inept as well.

Obama never seems to know what he talking about. In regard to basketball picks he is worse then ever. He should soley spend his time triying to beef up the ecomey, cut the budget defiit greatly and work extra card to improve our relationships with friendly countryes overseas

The real issue is that Obama seems detached from things and when he does things like this he gives the impression that he is above some things when he is not . Yes maybe it was only five minutes of his time to make these basketball picks , But with all the important and critical issues facing this nation and the world he just doesn't get it or he just doesn't care . He is that same guy who would vote present yet would not vote on just about anything . I get the impression that he is just lazy !

The presiden'ts behavior at critical times is disturbing. Sure, I think he deserves some leisure time, but come on, a crisis comes first. He was on the golf course as the tragedy in Japan unfolded. You say he was fully informed, maybe. But, I, as an American was embarrassed to think how little regard he has for humanity. We've got Americans in Japan too! I can't imagine what would have happened if George Bush had taken off for a much needed vacation or round of golf while 9/11 unfolded.

...Come on now. This is nit picking. There are far more serious issues we face as a nation. Unemployment, high taxes, deficit spending, balanced budget, proper health care reform, housing foreclosures as well as poverty and the homeless. Let him play with his sports braket thinggy.