Video: SNL goofs on America’s new CEO-in-chief
posted at 11:48 am on April 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
In which the recession becomes an arena for gladitorial combat between struggling companies, with Emperor Hopenchange delivering thumbs up or thumbs down as appropriate. Not so much “funny ha-ha” as “funny this-isn’t-nearly-as-far-from-reality-as-it-should-be.”
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Well, for the light bulbs… GE owns NBC, so I’m not surprised they get to keep making light bulbs. I am a bit surprised they showed a picture of an incandescent bulb rather than a compact fluorescent.
The Monster on April 6, 2009 at 12:42 AM
not funny. stupid
unseen on April 6, 2009 at 1:41 AM
It says something about SNL that the funniest part of that skit was the horribly dated jab at Clinton.
CherokeeJack on April 6, 2009 at 5:31 AM
You got the narrow minded correct! But you refer to the wrong group of people. All of the posts citing loss of friendships and family relationships were due to the left leaners being out of control, not the neocons you call pathetic. Why is it that those on the left become rabid when discussing their views (this is not absolute, there are rabid “righties” too)? Two people with a differing opinion can have polite discourse over their beliefs, but sadly it seems to never happen that way. While relationships are important, not so much when the person who’s so blind that they can not see how their hatred towards a differing belief diminishes their capacity for compassion and understanding.
I have neither the time nor desire to nurture a relationship with someone who resorts to an abnormal anger bordering on irrationality simply because I disagree with them no matter the topic.
ladyhawke53 on April 6, 2009 at 6:13 AM
We have a tradition of public discourse over political matters. It goes back to long before we were independent of Britain. Sorry, but discussion of politics and religion in public is EXACTLY what the first amendment is about.
What has changed recently is political correctness. The inability to discuss politics or religion in public is part of the PC guidelines. The attitudes that everybody must think like you or they are bad is what is wrong. Maybe you need some lessons in both history and sociology to learn real facts instead of spewing your mantras.
Hawthorne on April 6, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Count the pejorative adjectives, with the obvious assumption that “neocon” is a pejorative, too:
pathetic
rabid
narrow-minded
simple-minded
Sounds like a great relationship, based on mutual respect and admiration.
It’s been my experience that in probably 95% of the cases where I have a political disagreement with someone, it has started because the other person has felt the need to inject politics into the discussion. And trust me, I end up biting my tongue just about every day, especially with my portside co-workers.
Mr. D on April 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM
still not a full-out mockery on Obama, and his Gaffs, cadence, and ums, uuuuhhhs, and teleprompter use….but it is a start
Dpet on April 6, 2009 at 8:02 AM
He is terrible…first no Umms and Ahhhs, and he needs to read from TOTUS.
He does his best to represent Obama as a caring guy carrying out a message…they just won’t “pull the trigger” on the real humor in Obama, his fumbling and bumbling.
right2bright on April 6, 2009 at 8:29 AM
The Steelers were bashed while the Cowboys and Giants were OK.
Rush is a big Steelers fan, nuff said.
sannhet on April 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Great piece but needed more hems and haws for reality.
More details for how the decision was made, Clinton performing research on Playboy, Hustler etc. is more illustrative than anything a simple yes or no can enlist.
MSGTAS on April 6, 2009 at 10:22 AM
He doesn’t really look much like The Obama.
It’s not very funny like the article says, but it is sad when even the liberals are making fun of him.
jeffn21 on April 6, 2009 at 2:10 PM
In (semi) related news, the playing of “Hail to the Chief” whenever Obama enters the room will now be changed to “Send in the Clowns.”
PJ Emeritus on April 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Tell the truth…how many of you went to toughbastard.org?
SuperManGreenLantern on April 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I feel like an idiot. It’s a real website.
SuperManGreenLantern on April 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
>>And trust me, I end up biting my tongue just about every day, especially with my portside co-workers.
Mr. D on April 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM
I can really relate to people having to hold and/or bite their tongue. 10 years ago, I was a lib, and worked with all conservatives in the Denver area. Now I am a conservative and work with all libs in Delaware. Can’t win! But I just don’t talk politics – and it is usually the libs who make comments as if their opinion is the only correct position. (Nor do I discuss religion! I dont know where that would end up! LOL!)
gxpgxp on April 6, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Notice the laugher got less and less…
sonofdy on April 8, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Barry a “tough bastard”? Now THAT’S funny!
T J Green on April 8, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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