In a recent article, the inimitable Charles Krauthammer shared his thoughts about the “bystander” presidency of Barack Hussein Obama II: [emphasis added]
Barack Obama is not just late to discover the most elementary workings of government. With alarming regularity, he professes obliviousness to the workings of his own government. …
Hence the odd spectacle of a president expressing surprise and disappointment in the federal government — as if he’s not the one running it.