Open thread: You know what America needs? More Barack Obama on television
posted at 7:31 pm on March 24, 2009 by Allahpundit
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8 p.m. ET across the dial, or try C-SPAN.org if you’re sans TV. Serious question: Why did The One call this presser? Half of it will be esoterica about Geithner’s rescue plan, the other half will be perfunctory outrageous outrage about the AIG bonuses. We can do without more of either. If you’re watching and anxious for annotation entertainment (anno-tainment?), though, there’s an embarrassment of liveblogging riches to choose from. The boss will have something going, as will Ace — with special guest star Iowahawk filling in for Obama’s teleprompter. And in what I think is a first, Greg Gutfeld will be spending his night off sharing his thoughts with Daily Gut readers. Don’t mention Canada in the comments!
While we wait, enjoy the near-epic failure of Organizing for America’s first foray into post-election canvassing. Or laugh along as CNBC cravely caves to leftist criticism by hiring Howard Dean as a contributor and inviting nutroots eminence Arianna Huffington to guest host their morning show. Good work, Jon Stewart.
Update: The TOTUS is ready, baby.
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You mean he should pay a fine.
CrusaderRabbit on March 24, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Are you channeling Alinsky? Obviously, you couldn’t have been watching the same thing we(at least those of us that could stomach it) were watching.
Nuts4koi on March 24, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I’m starting to wonder if getalife is not really AP, trying to give us a bone to pick.
HornetSting on March 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Nuts4koi on March 24, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Why did you go there? You should not ruin your evening with pathological narcissistic ciphers. It’s way more entertaining to watch getalife.
Entelechy on March 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM
The real Peggy Noonan, that is, since… quoting the sockpuppet would be like believing Obama projects those words onto the teleprompter with his mind. Oh.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Don’t ask. Just enjoy the evening with your son.
INC on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Old speculation, dear HS,
Entelechy on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Yeah, this came up last week, but I think we should give AP more credit than that.
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I ‘ve wondered the same thing for a while. G.A.L is too stupid to be real.
katy on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Those who missed the speech can always get the transcript:
http://www.amazon.com/Communist-Manifesto-Karl-Marx/dp/1599867524/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237947249&sr=1-2
Rodent on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Larry Fine could not be reached for comment.
Del Dolemonte on March 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Okay, tell that freaking cat to come and get me. I life at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington DC and I’m the tall, lanky guy that can’t stop laughing at those crazy people called “citizens” that think they know what’s good for ‘em.
mctowler on March 24, 2009 at 10:16 PM
64 days, no attacks, economy saved, agenda is set and he is on track to being one of the best.
Doom and gloom for the cons while the talking heads try to tear him down.
For the majority of American voters, finally, a leader.
getalife on March 24, 2009 at 10:16 PM
TOTUS screwed him up a little bit tonight, but later Rahm smirked in satisfaction at one of his answers. Glad Fox showed that.
PattyJ on March 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
You really need to wipe your chin.
Nuts4koi on March 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
No, there are a lot of people waiting on their welfare check so they can pay for the high speed internet and start trolling… I’ve heard they get an extra food stamp if they troll.
Plus, she’s confirmed her ACORN-payed-for-Bus-Trip to the AIG mansions…
Got to get out of the house, ya know?
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Thanks, after reading a few posts……….
……… looks like making life long memories with my son was the right choice.
Seven Percent Solution on March 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
But what about that big TEST that the bad guys would give him?
Plus, I suppose you don’t really consider North Korea testing missiles over Japan as a threat to the free world.
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM
I know, but he is really becoming unhinged and….
no one can be that dellusional, but this is the era of obama.
HornetSting on March 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM
No! We insist all our pets be conservatives! We did not accept any government help!
Although, I think we might have had a coupon for the neutering. But coupons are free market incentives…
But yeah, it fits the stereotype and is a true story!
petunia on March 24, 2009 at 10:21 PM
I love my Black President!
dcwvu on March 24, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Thank you Barack for such an informative and inspiring evening.
I am so happy we have a leader.
bush depression is over
/getalife
carbon_footprint on March 24, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Please, try to be less obvious.
Liberals obsessed with class, sex and race.
carbon_footprint on March 24, 2009 at 10:23 PM
You ned some psychological help. There are centers that can de-program cult memebrs…google it for your own good.
Oh yeah…how does the One’s ass taste? does it take several people to remove your head from his ass
jwp1964 on March 24, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I would say he has a few thousand more days to go, then.
Del Dolemonte on March 24, 2009 at 10:24 PM
…need…
When are we going to get an edit function…maybe I should learn to type?
jwp1964 on March 24, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I said when Obama called on Ann Compton and they did this “You look surprised I called on you. Oh, I am!” back and forth it sounded contrived. Well, Drudge is saying (no link):
SOURCE: Reporters were told In advance if they president was going to call on them…
KittyLowrey on March 24, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Wow, check out the pic on Drudge. Looks like Presidente Pinnochio’s coke is wearing off and he needs to crash for a day or two.
if he’s soo concerned with the homeless why doesn’t he send his hut cousin a couple hundred American dollars so’s he can be a movin on up too, or get his’n aunty em there in the projects a real visa and condo?
I don’t think he gives a rats ass about the homeless its the whoeless hes’ worried about.
dhunter on March 24, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Seriously, Peggy Noonan could not have said that!!!! Oh my gosh! Is she senile?
petunia on March 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
carbon_footprint on March 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Getalife could come from somewhere deep in hell
Or he could just be that scalawag AP peaking out from around the dell
Sending a knave out with a bone
So that your rhetorical skills you could hone
PercyB on March 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
…members…
That’s it…I need a drink and a nap. That speech was 57 minutes of my life I’ll never get back…I threw up in my mouth a little a couple times.
jwp1964 on March 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
F*ck obama. I want him to disappear.
ErinF on March 24, 2009 at 10:28 PM
*True Leader <3 * /getalife
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Wait till he is REALLY tested, not by his proposed budget that could destroy us in the next 4 or 5 years, but by a pending attack that could kill 10’s of thousands. I am afraid that when that damn red phone starts ringing at 3 in the morning this hack will freeze.
Since there is probably no teleprompter next to the phone he will have to depend on Tweets from Rham.
Of course the thinking of someone like getalife would be that the thousands of deaths would be deserved because they didn’t support the Dear One with the proper enthusiasm and understanding.
Yoop on March 24, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Summary: It was dull as dishwater; it smelled as enticing as a wet dishrag.
Biggest political error: Standing firm on no charitable or mortgage deductions for the “rich” who aren’t rich anymore.
Buy Danish on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
In getalife’s world of his own everything is nonsense. Nothing is what it is because everything is what it isn’t. And contrary-wise; what it is, it isn’t, and what it isn’t, it is. You see?
Cheshire Cat on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Thank you, percyb. That was nice.
HornetSting on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Happy days are here again.
Entelife
Entelechy on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Getalife could come from somewhere deep in hell
Or he could just be that scalawag AP peaking out from around the dell
Sending a knave out with a bone
So that your rhetorical skills you could hone
PercyB on March 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Getalife is everywhere.
So AP need not to care.
To engage with the cons no more.
So AP can engage with Meg and score.
getalife on March 24, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Yoop on March 24, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Didn’t “The One” say that tornado in Kansas or Oklahoma during the campaign killed thousands?
Must of run out of coke or TOTUS misfired.
Despicable liar and fool.
dhunter on March 24, 2009 at 10:39 PM
getaloaf couldn’t be here until after the speech was over. (S)he was busy with a teleprompter, either readin’ it or feedin’ it.
Seriously, (s)he has to be connected to the WH. No private citizen could be that stupid. Unless (s)he works for MSNBC. Mebbe it’s Oberman
darwin-t on March 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM
I think she was feelin’ the teleprompter
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM
I wonder what Michelle planted in that vegetable garden?
Thats just too rich. Does that arugla crap grow in a garden?
dhunter on March 24, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Yes!
INC on March 24, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Knowing how the Obama’s are (the changing accent), I wouldn’t doubt if she grew a big row of collard greens…
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I’m sure that Princess Meagan of the order of McCain would succumb for AP’s charm and prose
I’m sure she’d fall in love if he would cross her path
He would surely be successful at a pass
If his arms could only reach around her ass
PercyB on March 24, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Wow, did it really time out at 57 minutes? That’s scary.
Barry seems to be obsessed with that number-after all, he claims that there are 57 states.
Maybe he got his wires crossed with Mama T? After all, she inherited 57 varieties. And then threw it all away by marrying variety number 58. Did you know he served in Vietnam?
Del Dolemonte on March 24, 2009 at 10:56 PM
I’m sure that Princess Meagan of the order of McCain would succumb to AP’s charm and pose
I’m sure she’d fall in love if he would cross her path
La, yes, if she can overlook the warts upon his nose
And possibly persuade him he should take a bath
Then he would surely be successful at a pass
If his arms can only reach around her ass
PercyB on March 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM
There was a press conference today? When was it?
RealDemocrat on March 24, 2009 at 11:02 PM
You didn’t see the Shepherd spoon feeding his willing flock?
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I saw nothing. I heard nothing. I know nothing. I was not there. I have not even gotten up any morning since January 19th.
OberfeldwebelSchultz on March 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Yes, apparently the teleprompter had some things to say. Was obama there? I didn’t see it personally.
ErinF on March 24, 2009 at 11:07 PM
I know most of you think this troll is a dude but I don’t…I think she is a minority chick….
ladyingray on March 24, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Please—just about all of page 12 here is dedicated to knee-jerk reactions to getalife, aka suchabore. I know we have some brilliant commenters on this site, and I can’t get to them because of wading through suchabore’s lameness and the many replies to same. The entire conversation is so dumbed down when we respond to him.
How does he get a rise so easily from so many?? His act is so old, so blah, blah, blah, blecchh…
tigerlily on March 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Oh please! Your cat is worth so much more than the pay cut. Protect the cat!!!! Kibble on demand, please……
ladyingray on March 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Anyone notice how Obama never takes a position on his own? He always says “and that not just what I think” or “it’s not just my opinion”, or “that’s what blue chip experts say, not just me”.
That’s the kind of President we have. Someone who’s not not afraid to go it alone.
He also likes to talk about how hard everything is, and mention that he inherited this problem. Guess what, genius, being the President is ALWAYS hard. First President, he earned the job by leading his people through 8 years of war, and faced immediate squabbles and financial turmoil during his term in office.
hawksruleva on March 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM
comma much?
ladyingray on March 24, 2009 at 11:13 PM
we are Effed absolutely EFFED! This guy has no clue what he is doing and cannot even communicate to us.
ER UH ER UH ER UH….
Please someone help us……..
roux on March 24, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I think he/she is one or more people. They’re called astroturfers. They’re fake grass roots people paid for by whatever organization wants to criticize their enemies and drum up support for their cause.
Probably some dem (or group of dems) posting under that name and a few others.
Daggett on March 24, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I agree with you. Why do you think that?
Upstater85 on March 24, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Again on TOTUS video, all I get is a video of a narcoleptic daschund? WTF
Aggie85 on March 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Reflect this, you stupid moron. You’re plans will destroy this nation’s economy. Time to run this clown back to Chicago.
Rovin on March 24, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Thankfully we were at a ballgame during the Obama & co. theatre show…really isn’t is a play since it scripted?
Anyway just got a chance to watch as much as we could stand – and truthfully the begining was absolutely the worst job by the TOTUS. It was disturbing watching his eyes go back & forth reading the script in front of him. But it was as usual it was humorous when he lost his line.
Frankly I would have rather watched Hornetsting’s cat.
batterup on March 24, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Oh my gosh, a moron. I never realized the severity of your disability.
You’d get special help at the school where I teach.
Bob's Kid on March 24, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Washington led the war for independence and defined executive power. Then Jefferson created the concept of government by the people. Lincoln for his ideas on equality and the permanent union of the states. Roosevelt for the 20th c. role of the US in world affairs. Reagan ushered in the greatest economic peacetime expansion in America’s history.
Big shoes to fill for this stuttering prick, if you want to call him one of the best. No, he did not save us from a depression; he created a punishing debt. He did not make our country safer; he sent a signal to the world that our leader is weak. Before you start your crazy talk.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM
He was known for voting present. Now he is the present President. Responsibility just isn’t his bag.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 11:34 PM
My apathetic wife was irritated that he was on AGAIN in place of her American Idol.
I commented, yeah it’s funny how G.W. left us alone unless it was a REAL emergency or we were going to war. Obama has an incessant need to always be on the TV. Whether it be Leno, his daily barrage of speeches, his youtubes, his fake SOTU and more.
It’s really creepy. I told her to get used to it. In other tyrannical countries dear leader is on TV everyday reminding the people how to live.
James on March 24, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Yes. He found 57 different ways to remind us. He still keeps repeating like a cheap hotdog with relish.
Yoop on March 24, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Obama is a liar too. The GOP has alternative plans and budgets. They are now allowed to bring them or discuss them due to Chairman Pelosi.
Also, Obama thinks because of the 3T in debt added over the last 8 years that he can go into 9T more of debt the next 6 because we have to do some difficult things.
What a doofus. I can’t wait until this nightmare is over. Pelosi and Reid too.
James on March 24, 2009 at 11:48 PM
OMG, INC, conscripted proletariats…. hilarious!
jusgottabeme on March 24, 2009 at 11:57 PM
The outrage my wife and I feel right now is beyond words. Obama is going to wreck this country. He is arrogant, accountable to no one, and has a serious misunderstanding of how the economy functions.
jediwebdude on March 25, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I think he understands how the economy functions. He’s just setting it up to fail in order to justify a HUGE HUGE HUGE government power grab.
Daggett on March 25, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Something Obama needs to re-acquaint himself with:
Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime where of the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
echosyst on March 25, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Not to sound disrespectful, but where the hell have you been over the past year? Under a rock?
ErinF on March 25, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Another ongoing Obama Titanic disaster!
Hitting one political iceberg after
another!!!!!
canopfor on March 25, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Late to the thread, y’all.
Did wikipedia really delete the TOTUS entry?
Christien on March 25, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Geez…1,171 posts.
Lets just say I agree with 99.90% of your posts.
Trolls not included of course.
Not Over.
1GooDDaDDy on March 25, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Hah! Well played, bard.
Harpazo on March 25, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Did wikipedia…….
Chistien on Mar 25,2009 at 12:26AM.
Christien: Early this morning they had it flagged!
I had it saved on the favorites,just went
there,and its gone!
Hopey|Changey`s Temple Pillar Troopers must
of ceased it!:)
canopfor on March 25, 2009 at 12:33 AM
On a sad note my German Shepard died last night.
Johan Klaus on March 25, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Someone told me that the Prez said on tv that the stimulus package was giving money to some glass factory. Reckon they might be a Unionized company?
fullogas on March 25, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Just went slumming at DU. The teleprompter thing seems to be getting under their skin a bit. Very defensive. LOL
capitalist piglet on March 25, 2009 at 12:54 AM
On a sad note…
Johan Klaus on Mar 25,2009 at 12:36AM.
Johan Klaus: Now that is sad,I,m sorry for your loss,
our family lost our Border Collie a few
years ago,we now have a Lab,and three cats!
I hope you feel better soon!:)
canopfor on March 25, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Ummm, had there been an attack 64 days in, guess who’d you be blaming?? Yes, that’s right, starts with a B.
As for “saved the economy,” I must have missed something. Did the DOW go up 7000 today?
Erich66 on March 25, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Anybody who thinks Obama has ’saved’ the economy and that he’s shown ‘leadership’ the past 60 days doesn’t have the intellectual brainpower to discuss serious issues here.
It’s past your bedtime, getalife.
manofaiki on March 25, 2009 at 1:11 AM
I’m just waiting for the R.M.S. Obama to crash on the ocean floor. Should be soon at this rate.
ErinF on March 25, 2009 at 1:15 AM
For all of you who are planning a “Tea Party”………..
………. don’t forget your “TOTUS” signs.
Be creative…….
Seven Percent Solution on March 25, 2009 at 1:45 AM
Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, man would stay out and dogs would go in.
- Mark Twain
MB4 on March 25, 2009 at 3:04 AM
The evolution of the revolution is obviously more of a devolution.
trigon on March 25, 2009 at 3:34 AM
ABCNEWS: “Democrats in the Senate say the administration wants the proposal on taking over non-banks to move, … get it going more quickly.”
.
Now we know what all the phony AIG outrage in washington was all about. Remind me, in what country do we live? Do we have a constitution? ……And its only been 8 weeks.
JeffVader on March 25, 2009 at 4:04 AM
There’s one good thing about Obama being on TV so often:
You’ll never have to worry about not being able to sleep.
But that’s the only good thing about it.
Penguin on March 25, 2009 at 5:34 AM
I am so tired of Urkel Vision that I can live without TV for a while.
old trooper2 on March 25, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Dear Leader should have broken into song…perhaps the Internationale…it would have livened things up and we could start learning the words.
Dr. ZhivBlago on March 25, 2009 at 6:17 AM
http://csmt.uchicago.edu/glossary2004/Lalla_Icon/K_orthodox_icon.gif
Not unlike the picture used here at hotair
lizzee on March 25, 2009 at 7:15 AM
I knew I saved the last four hours of Battlestar Galactica on my DVR for a reason. Gods damn I’m going to miss that frakkin’ show!
rollthedice on March 25, 2009 at 7:35 AM
The Cylons may have had a plan, but Moore did not….
sven10077 on March 25, 2009 at 7:44 AM
I watched a couple Norm Abrams wanna-be’s on Public TV last night.
Anythings gotta be better than watching Obama.
Is he taking his TOTUS to this international summit next week?
cntrlfrk on March 25, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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