Obama specializes in knocking down straw men. "I reject the view that says our problems will simply take care of themselves," he said, implying that's the view of Republicans. It's the view of almost no one.

Fred Barnes may refer to:
Fred Barnes (performer) (1885–1938) English music hall artist
Fred Barnes (journalist) American journalist and political commentator
Fred N. Barnes (died 1917) British songwriter. Barnes American gunsmith see.