Confirmed: Queen’s iPod includes Obama’s speeches
posted at 7:37 pm on April 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
Hey, you never know when Hopenchange fee-vah might strike. She could be sitting there, listening to show tunes, and suddenly think, “You know what I’m in the mood for? Obama’s 2004 convention speech.” Only a quick menu-scroll away.
And to think, you guys thought this gift wasn’t special.
Uploaded onto the iPod:
* Photos from the Queen’s 2007 White House State Visit
* Photos from the Queen’s 2007 Jamestown, Va., Visit
* Photos from the Queen’s 2007 Richmond, Va., Visit
* Video from the Queen’s 1957 Jamestown Visit
* Video from the Queen’s 2007 Jamestown Visit
* Video from the Queen’s 2007 Richmond Visit
* Photos from President Obama’s Inauguration
* Audio of then-state senator Obama’s speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and
* Audio of President Obama 2009 Inauguration Address
Here’s the songlist. Believe it or not, Jake Tapper’s eating crap from the left for blogging this story even though, had Bush pulled something like this, (a) it would be in constant rotation on MSNBC and likely have been the top story on “Countdown,” and (b) the same nutroots morons who are hassling JT would have wet themselves with glee over the hay they could make from it. Exit question: How’d Team Barry forget to pre-load that ass-covering speech on race he gave last year — which, I believe, was the last time he dared to utter a syllable on the subject? Isn’t that supposed to be the greatest work of American literature since “Huckleberry Finn” or something? Way to cheap out on the Queen!
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The Queen may have been being sarcastic with the Ogabe crowd and they failed to grasp it….
British Sarcasm:priceless….
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM
I’m talking about the IPod, nimrod. Of course you know that. I’m sure the book will make a nice addition to the Royal Library. That said, defend the inclusion of Dear Leader’s speech on the Apple. Doesn’t that seem a bit narcissistic even to you?
genso on April 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM
That google thing , does it mention Browns love of DVDs?
the_nile on April 1, 2009 at 8:04 PM
President Pinnochio is a Post Turtle.
A turtle that found himself a top a fence post with:
No idea how he got there.
Doesn’t know what to do now that he’s up there.
Doesn’t have a clue how to get down.
Seriously he needs help getting down.
dhunter on April 1, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I don’t unserstand the rabid defense of this guy and his gift giving. You have the president you want. With all of the spending, there will never again be tax cuts. Most of his voters will vote for him a second, third and fourth time, so why not just let us have our fun with the dude?
myrenovations on April 1, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Hahahaha. It says he loves regent 1 DVDs to boot! :)
Pasalubong on April 1, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Thankfully, that’s not one of Rahm’s responsibilities.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 1, 2009 at 8:05 PM
So did he AT LEAST get her the $399.00 iPod Touch or did he get her a Nano? /snark
jbtripp on April 1, 2009 at 8:06 PM
How about some of those famous ribs and hot links from Leon’s on the south side of Chicago? (they really are good if you’re not afraid to go to the hood.)
Knucklehead on April 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Obama is going to Turkey tomorrow. He will be giving President Abdullah Gul a Midnight Express DVD and carton of Camel cigarettes.
Mark1971 on April 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM
The Queen should be given 2 iPods so that she can watch both the left and right of the speech of the teleprompters’.
OneConservative on April 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Holy crap. This guy has ahold of it with both hands. Completely astonishing. He’s a legend in his own mind.
mr.blacksheep on April 1, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Maybe its a re-gift from Larry Sinclair.
ex-Democrat on April 1, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Why didn’t the One just get her a life size cut of himself for the place and a pack of Nathan’s all beef Hot Dogs.
Kjeil on April 1, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Is it just me or has April fools day inverted this year…like the earths poles switching positions…there’s so much stuff happening that should be joke…that turns out to be real.
AUINSC on April 1, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Reggie Mantle in the Archie Comics wasn’t this self-centered.
itsspideyman on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
This has to be a joke right? We are being played…right?
tlclark on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
To quote Barack’s Teleprompter’s Blog:
We are being roasted over here for our gift, but I don’t see anyone pissing on the crappy gift the Queen gave Big Guy. A picture of herself? So what if it’s a “tradition.” Lady M was looking at the gift in the car, and thinks the frame is real sterling silver. She says she will either melt it down and have it made into something cool, like a paperweight in the shape of an African fertility god, or use the at-home gold-plating kit Oprah gave her to make it look a lot classier and re-gift it to the Browns next year for Kwanza.
Pasalubong on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Like maybe Auntie Em with the visa problem or 1/2 Brother from the hut in Kenya?
dhunter on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
The signed book is fine, and an appropriate gift. (As would be the Alaskan ear muffs.)
Electronics, however, are not an appropriate gift, and that would include ipods and DVD’s. (Especially not for old leaders, or those losing their eyesight, as in the case of Brown.)
The ipod or other electronic gift could pass, though, if it were ONLY to contain something meaningful. In this case, the songs, to accompany the book, was the idea.
Kind of iffy, but it could slide, and would certainly be received with the giver’s intention in mind – to further illustrate the book.
Not, though, if you ruin it by putting your own speeches on the thing!
Are you sure this is true? And if so, who’s running the White House? Adolescents?
Alana on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Nice backtracking. Too bad. I had that money all ready to go to SarahPAC. I was hoping they could use it to buy a copy of Outlook since they have such a hard time keeping her schedule straight.
SnarkVader on April 1, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Judging by that photo over at Tapper’s site I’m wondering whether FLOTUS should be in London or at the USC Pro Day running D-lineman drills.
JammieWearingFool on April 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM
No, she’d probably give a lot of smoked wild-caught salmon, Inuit artwork, preferably something very meaningful made as a gift of the Inuit people and the people of Alaska. In other words, a product of where she comes from that is meaningful, delicious (a delicacy), handmade, and commissioned from American artists—in other words, something APPROPRIATE!
Sekhmet on April 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM
I’m wondering if the teleprompters that Mr. Teleprompter brought on the trip………..
…………… will return home with a British accent?
Seven Percent Solution on April 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM
This really is embarrasing
Theworldisnotenough on April 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Amazing.
But didn’t Dear Leader expressly forbid torture?
av8tr on April 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
What, no audio from Obama’s Inaugural Address? Do you suppose The One somehow got the clue that he misspoke when he stated he was the 44th man/person to take the Oath of Office?
- from Ed Morrisey. Obamateurism of the Day, Hot Air, April 1
marybel on April 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Umm, yeah?
mr.blacksheep on April 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Maybe Obama should of brought the Girl Guides along for the
Queen visit,that way,the Girl Guide Leader,could of said,
Mr.President,we know,your not all refined,and schooled on
etiquette,your lacking manners and protocol,but rest assure,
just follow our lead,relax,smile alot,and for the love of
gawd,please..please..Mr.President,don’t speak,and you’ll
ace this,
just follow our lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Sarc).
canopfor on April 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
That’s hilarious…Allah’s snark on this post is pretty good, too…funny funny this evening.
RepubChica on April 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Bush would have been roasted like a chestnut if he had dared sink to such a low level of tackiness.
Since Osama Obama does it, it is of course a gift of unparalleled significance. Imagine: the Queen can hear his political speeches! Each, of course, made with the help of the Teleprompter-in-Chief.
Just think how thrilled she would have been if he’d loaded in a couple of his “ummm….errrrrr….wait…uhhh…I can’t hear myself talk!” specials….
MrScribbler on April 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Wrong.
Kindergarteners
blatantblue on April 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
I think whoever he meets next is going to get the Obama Fathead.
JammieWearingFool on April 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
I can just see it now. “Here, your Majesty, have a fish. Todd caught it before we left and threw it in the cooler next to the Rolling Rock. Makes a real good stew, you betcha!”
SnarkVader on April 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM
What next for a breaking news story? Obama forgets to wash hands after eating?
athensboy on April 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM
No backtracking. In fact, I don’t think you have the $1000 to send. At least, you won’t for much longer as you advocate for the destruction of capital. Or are you on one of the “favored pigs” lists that makes you immune to the redistribution policy?
genso on April 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM
By the looks of the Gifts, I’d say we already have one. Who but the government could screw up gift giving this bad?!
Bicyea on April 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM
From Tapper’s twitter:
INC on April 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM
What a rip off…$90 and it doesn’t even come with it’s own alter.
AUINSC on April 1, 2009 at 8:15 PM
“Uhhh….ummmmm….bloody…ehhhh….hell…..uhhh…governor.”
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 1, 2009 at 8:15 PM
How embarrassing.
t.ferg on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
We do. His name? Joe Biden.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Both the Queen and Palin are accomplished outdoors women. I’m sure she would pick something more than appropriate and that the Queen would actually enjoy.
Blake on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
OMG! Who does Obama think he is, the Cultural Minister? He’s the president for Allah’s sake! Show some class!
thebrokenrattle on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
LoL! Fatheads are kewl, but not this particular one.
RepubChica on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
and no prompter on either….
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 PM
And now they tell us that the Queen requested it. WTF…they called her? Why didn’t they just give her some cash so she could pick it out for herself?
genso on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Another example of how his over-inflated ego will contribute greatly towards his imminent downward spiral. Most egomaniacs are not grounded in reality which should make watching him try to play CEO to GM quite entertaining.
sherry on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Wouldn’t it be funny if the Queen found out the songs were downloaded from Limewire!
Bicyea on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 PM
You can attempt to explain it, Sekhmet, and you did a good job. But obviously, it is pearls before swine.
Alana on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 PM
No, Biden’s been promoted to Senior Gaffe Czar…according to Ben Smith @ Politico
RepubChica on April 1, 2009 at 8:18 PM
ahahahahaha!
Alana on April 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Show tunes? Wow. Obama really is on the down low.
Blake on April 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
So Obama should have given her a .38 with the serial number filed off, an ACORN pamphlet, a license plate personally pressed by Tony Rezko and some coupons for pizza??
BigWyo on April 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
This is what’s priceless about The Palinatti. Anyone who dares to question or not show reverence to The Precious is automatically an Obama supporter. What happened to the rest of the Republican party? Were they eaten by wolves?
The offer still stands: find the book on Amazon and The Precious gets $1000.
SnarkVader on April 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
What? No iTunes gift card?!! How cheap!!!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
*
Id say that Obama basically did take a dump on the Queens shoes with his “gifts”(piles of shite).
canditaylor68 on April 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Yep, and now the Queen’s computers will have Conficker and other such wonderful virii.
Sekhmet on April 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM
What? No OutKast? No will.I.am?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Will it Blend?
scenebooster on April 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Not a Palin defender. Not a Palin trasher either. Know before you speak.
genso on April 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Best April Fool’s joke ever….
…right?
ElectricPhase on April 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM
these people can’t help themselves.
Nothing can stop this stuff from happening.
And just think, the real scandals haven’t even hit yet.
manofaiki on April 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Agreed! Just wait until the 22nd Amendment gets repealed!
capitulus on April 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Wow, important stuff.
Nevermind a deal with Russia to cut nukes and a trip to Russia to further ties.
Or the trip to China in the summer.
Ah, lets talk about silly distractions like an ipod.
Geez.
getalife on April 1, 2009 at 8:23 PM
won’t be repealed he’ll just run…..
“change”
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Obama Fatheads? Do they make them? I kind of want one.
myrenovations on April 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM
No Young Jeezy even!
canditaylor68 on April 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM
“trust but verify”….
by the way I hope you get overtime for the few days you are up before 0945 and hang out until 2245….
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Oh, I am quite sure members of the 0bama Administration have had very long-standing ties with Russia.
Sekhmet on April 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM
FIFY
thomasaur on April 1, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Yes. And of course a copy of the great documentary, Nailin Paylin. After all, President Sarkozy liked it so much he called her!
capitulus on April 1, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I’m glad they included the song that should have been his inaguration theme song “Send in the Clowns.”
njpat on April 1, 2009 at 8:26 PM
That was a stirring defense of meglomania, Perry Mason.
Pasalubong on April 1, 2009 at 8:27 PM
so I’m wondering Mexopolis or Canada as the rally point….
Ogabe will combine the legendary Mexican lack of corruption with the also legendary Canadian public spending….
“Hope you can escape”
sven
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:27 PM
That’s right. A deal that only benefits the Russians. Might want to get a sense of what the Poles and Ukrainians think about that. And, the One first wanted to use that as a leverage to get the Russians to help with Iran. They laughed at him and now he’s going to give up the3 nukes for nothing. That’s some kinda negotiating, right there.
genso on April 1, 2009 at 8:28 PM
well Barry could’ve given Worf’s reporduction flick but I hear National Geographic is pretty harsh on copyright….
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Wonder what he gave the Russians?
Probably just our nukes, specs to star wars defense shield and promises of a few goodies from Michelles garden.
dhunter on April 1, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Sure hope she abides by the new “garden bill” and has the government approval first. This is abhorrent it boggles even my simple Southern mind. Yeah the book of Rodgers work is good but an IPOD with speeches for the Queen?
It’s just a gift, and a gift is from the heart. Here shows the heart of our President and to me, it shows much.
seesalrun on April 1, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Alrighty,I can’t take anymore what-ifs of SarahCuda!
Look if Governor Sarah Palin met the Queen,I`ll tell you the
gift she`d bring,a real live Moose!
SarahCuda and the Queen would part from formalities,and both
would be on route to the Queens Hunting Castle,then Sarah,
and Queen would be suiting up,for hunting!
Then,the Queen would take out the Moose,and the Queen would
help SarahCuda field dress said Moose,and after Sarah Palin
whipped up her favorite Moose dish,
the Queen and Sarah,would be kicking back,in front of a nice
fireplace drinking the Queens favourite adult beverage,takin
g in the days memories!!!!!!!!!!
Thats how Sarah would do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Snark)
canopfor on April 1, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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thomasaur on April 1, 2009 at 8:30 PM
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Do you work? Do you do perform any physical activity at all? Your parents are going to kick you out one of these days, dork-boy.
capitulus on April 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Obama to Queen Elizabeth. “Im glad I didnt fall asleep at our first meeting
William Amos on April 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
You’re recycling your morning wisecracks–get new material, hoss.
RepubChica on April 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
An iPod? Puhleeze.
You’re supposed to give something unique to such an eminent head of state.
Barry: next time, give something rare. Something unusual. Something mere mortals would never consider.
Give a Zune.
sulla on April 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Your mom was great in it! It was amazing how they taped up her boobs so they didn’t hang down her pass waist.
Blake on April 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
RICHARD RODGERS CLASSICS PIANO SOLO SONGBOOK $9.40
RICHARD RODGERS OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN ARTIST SONGBOOK $11.40
The Richard Rodgers SONGBOOK $9.00
ETC. ETC…
TheBigOldDog on April 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
hahaha, did you not read the post? If so, and you don’t think it’s worthy, go find one that suits you. Hillary getting pwned by the Taliban would be a good start.
scalleywag on April 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
It’s silly but at least he did not sneak up behind her and start messaging her shoulders.
Merkal thought that was creepy.
getalife on April 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Thanks for the tip, klassy lady.
capitulus on April 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
such concern Crappy…I have enough money to laugh at your inane and daylong attempts at watching Ogabe’s back…
keep on trucking….
sven10077 on April 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Nice name!
Orbis non sufficit
thebrokenrattle on April 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Please be sure to post your $1,000 receipt there Snark. We’re all dying to see it…
TheBigOldDog on April 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Ooooo!! Kettle meet Pot. Or have you achieved full on Punk Assed Dork Boy Pot Licker status??
And do you wear it proudly at the drive up window??
BigWyo on April 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM
LOL! Didn’t you love the scene with Barney Frank and capitulus? Don’t know how Cap can sit in a chair these days after that…
RepubChica on April 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Michelle Obama breaks British Protocol during meeting with Queen.
William Amos on April 1, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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