Politico has a very good column that characterizes our President as a scold.For a president who ran on uplifting themes like change and hope, Barack Obama spends an awful lot of time scolding Americans about how he hopes they'll change. He has advised parents to "replace that video game with a book and make sure that homework gets done." He has urged members of Congress not to read blogs or watch 24-hour cable news. And he's challenged lobbyists, lawmakers, bankers, journalists, insurance companies and other heads of state to do a better job. He's prodded people to get off the couch, eat healthier and exercise more. He's even suggested Americans buy stocks, U.S.-made cars and energy-efficient light bulbs, while cautioning them not to max out their credit cards. At times, having Obama in the Oval Office is like having a really powerful Dr. Phil around. Obama drew criticism for his unusual finger-wagging at Supreme Court justices as they sat in the House chamber during his...(Read Full Post)