Finally: Obama and Evil Clown grip and grin
posted at 7:55 pm on April 17, 2009 by Allahpundit
You wanted it, America, you got it. Via Tapper, the long-awaited meeting between the “destructive force” and the “ignoramus” hath come to pass. There are already a few photos of the encounter at Yahoo News but you have to go to Facebook for the best one. Check out that thousand-watt grin. Funding FARC, imprisoning dissidents, staging wargames with Russia, and of course consolidating dictatorial power — none of it’s enough to ruin a photo op for The One. I hope this at least convinces El Presidente not to throw that Cuba-themed tantrum at the summit that he’s been planning. We deserve something in return for the free propaganda Barry just handed him.
Here’s the video of Chavez calling Bush the devil at the UN two years ago. There’s some common ground for starting a dialogue, I guess.
Update: The Evil Clown wants to be “friends.”
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Actually, I don’t know about a caption, but upon looking at this image further, I’d say someone needs to check Chavez’s
pantiesextremely macho-man underwear…Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
You know, it’s one thing keeping you around for laughs, but this is serious stuff. Your snip and paste talking points regarding the economy were juvenile, yet amusing, like watching a baby crawl into the cat box to play. But, commenting about foreign butchers is for the adults, you go out and play now, I think I hear your mommy calling.
“Getalife” what an appropriate name…oh, and when are you planning on getting one exactly.
Joe Pyne on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM
It’s the secret commie handshake.
Disturb the Universe on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM
BZ shipmate! Always good to find old salts.
Oldnuke on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM
total disgrace
rob verdi on April 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM
You forgot one Allah…
The charming and delightful host of Hezbolla and the IRGC [I understand he's even given them a whole island to play with...].
The truth will out…
CPT. Charles on April 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM
You realize that is Ted Striker from Airplane,correct?
HadithHarry on April 17,2009 at 8:59PM.
HadithHarry:In the movie,loved the part where Striker,
says,
” It will be twenty years this week that I lost
my entire squadron over Macho Grande”!
Macho Grande,gad that was funny!:)
canopfor on April 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Oldnuke on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM
ditto.
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Oldnuke on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM
sorry should read; ditto shipmate!
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM
You’re still in America. English.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM
The master meets his pupil.
rbj on April 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM
It was clever…the english version is quite NSFW. Give the man some props.
AUINSC on April 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Sorry, I’m having flashbacks of my childhood. My mom and grandmother used to speak in Spanish when they didn’t want me to hear their conversation. I used to always say ‘English’!
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:32 PM
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM
heh. not for too much longer gringo. wait til the dear leader pushes through amnesty and i’ll be the one telling you which language to publish in. :-)
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Per my Spanish-to-English translator widget:
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Si, es verdad!
hawkdriver on April 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
LOL!
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Yeah, military veterans are the real threat.
Anyone on facebook needs to sign on as a “fan” so they can comment on the photo, then remove yourself from being a fan, and your comment will remain until someone flags the remark. Keep it clean and they will leave it.
Absolutely unbelievable.
JeffinOrlando on April 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
apundit,
you left out that Chavez invited Bashir of Sudan to visit him.
rob verdi on April 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
No need to apologize…just explaining the why’s.
AUINSC on April 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Wonder what kind of official gift Obama will give Chavez when they have that first official state visit?
Florida, maybe?
Chavez won’t be getting a cheap I-pod, or a set of non-compatible DVD’s, that for certain.i
coldwarrior on April 17, 2009 at 9:36 PM
This photo is begging for a caption.
Urban Infidel on April 17,2009 at 9:15PM.
Urban Infidel:
Hopey: “Ya,and I told Michelle,she looks as good as the Oval
Office in those new drapes,and….
Chavez:”Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah,you didn’t say that,did you,you
did,tell me,are you now sleeping in the Linclon
Bedroom…..hehe.
canopfor on April 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Here are some highlights from the State Department report on Venzelua released while at the beginning of the Obama admin.
The government or its agents did not commit any politically motivated killings; however, security forces committed unlawful killings, including summary executions of criminal suspects. In the 12 months through September, the human rights nongovernmental organization (NGO) Venezuelan Program of Action and Education in Human Rights (PROVEA) reported 39 deaths resulting from mistreatment while in custody.
* PROVEA documented 247 unlawful killings by government security forces from October 2007 through September.
* PROVEA recorded four victims of killings allegedly involving police forces in the 12 months through September.
* According to PROVEA, on July 4, 19-year-old Roger Oscar Avila was shot and killed by unknown members of the Caracas Metropolitan Police. Avila, who, according to police officials planned to steal a car at gunpoint, was brought to the Perez Carreno Hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. Avila’s family members denied police allegations of attempted auto theft, stating that Avila did not know how to drive a car, let alone steal one.
* On July 27, 33-year-old Miguel Baba Barroyeta was placed in custody and sent to the El Rodeo jail. He was shot and killed while in the custody of the National Guard after allegedly insulting a guard.
* On October 23, nine Lara state police officers and two National Guardsmen allegedly kidnapped six persons in Lara State and later tortured and killed them execution style in neighboring Portuguesa State. Five of the victims were minors. The killings reportedly were linked to drug turf battles. At year’s end the Ministry of Interior and Justice had suspended the nine police officers pending further investigations. Formal charges were brought against the 11 suspects on December 18.
rob verdi on April 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Yeah, I got all the cuss words…that is about the extent of yo habla.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM
coldwarrior on April 17, 2009 at 9:36 PM
whats up Cold warrior? long time no talk brother.
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Hey, I’m half. So, half of me will be in like Flynn.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM
So elduende, you’re a Spanish Alien-type blogger?
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Attended a dinner at the local mosque with a few friends. Got back a little while ago. That covers tonite.
Been hanging around being a cranky old bastard for the most part.
coldwarrior on April 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM
just teasing bro! laughing at the comments and causing trouble. haven’t been following or participating in the comments for about 8 months…
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I was hoping we could offer him Queen Nan (trick him into thinking she was American royalty) and then he could take out all of his hate on whitey on her…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Like I said, I picked up the cuss words, thought you were cursing at us. BTW, I’m a female.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM
El Fist Bumpo.
portlandon on April 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM
I have to doubt the authenticity of the photo because oscama isn’t bowing.
cjk on April 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM
I thought I smelled sulfur.
Erich66 on April 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Would President TelePrompter greet our Veterans so warmly?
I’m thinking No, since he dissed our Hero’s at the Red White & Blue Ball, something no other president has ever done. He wanted our Veterans to pay for their combat wounds with their own money. His Gal-Pal DHS Napotanlo calls them terrorist.
Obama embraces dictators, Disses our Veterans….
Change Sucks.
TN Mom on April 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM
No wonder us guys have this strange attraction to you. I thought I was going to have to support Gay marriage! I’m Stung….. )
portlandon on April 17, 2009 at 9:47 PM
“Take the ribbon from my hair….shake it loose and let it fall…”
Asher on April 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM
not off the hook yet Hornetsting. you strike the dear leader like the extremist type…so I’m thinking your collectivism cred bought by your half latino status ain’t gonna cut it.
coldwarrior on April 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
good to see you still have your humor. last we chatted we were discussing the finer points of Javelins and Stingers going to the Georgians holding back Russian armor.
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
lol. yea i’m one them brown ones that speak all funny. seriously my parents are originally from Colombia but I’m 100% military veteran, lawyer, and gringo right wing extremist…
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
:)
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Ya know, Gov. Palin in her speech last night said to not be afraid to criticize the President. I know she was referring to his Pro-Abortion stance, but I think this could be applied to other areas of policy as well. So here goes.
President Obama, nothing personal sir, but you’re starting to suck.
There I said it. Feel much better.
unwashed minion on April 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM
sorry Hornetsting! did not realize you were the fairer sex. my sincere apologies.
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I’d rather chew off my own arm than cheer dear leader, so half or not, I’m a right wing extremist.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Yeah,U.S.S. Bainbridge..
Oldnuke on April 17,2009 at 9:14PM.
Oldnuke:
On the U.S.S Bainbridge,the http://www.cargolaw has a geart site
on piracy,and a list of all ships to date!
Historical tidbit:
The last American flagged ship,ran aground,206 years ago.
It was the U.S.S. Philedelphia,captured by Tripolian pirates,and that Captian was William Bainbridge,name
sake of the U.S.S. Bainbridge!
And the U.S.S. Bainbridge was the first US Warship on
the scene!
William Bainbridge’s Revenge!!:)
canopfor on April 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Yup, Allah…………….
……………. just don’t expect lubrication or a reach around.
Seven Percent Solution on April 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Wow.
This so much more than a grip & grin. The buddy-buddy image it presents is appalling and dangerous. Every bit as bad as holding hands with the Saudis and worse than the did-he-bow-or-not? crap.
This picture will imply to the world that Obama and Chavez are amigo buds of the first order. I believe it will also be recieved as a slap in the face to Colombia. Dude cant even do a normal head of state handshake.
Silver lining: Half the country and millions more around the world will correctly see this as Obama buddying up to unstable crazies with a proven track record of hating America. That means he’s either a clueless rookie or Obama misses Rev. Wright and just wants to hear some friendly talk again. I wonder if the two exchanged Bush jokes.
Mike D. on April 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM
lol!
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Is Obama the King of Camels? I like that.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
thomasaur on April 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM
i before e except after c.
Mike D. on April 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Crap,sorry Oldnuke,try http://www.cargolaw.com.:)
canopfor on April 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Unless Michelle is half camel, I was referring to the man that he got all wobbly for…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Nah, he’s just an f ing hump.
thomasaur on April 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Let,s see now he bows to the saudi king he tells the world that america is the main one to blame for the financial problems.he has the name of Jesus coverd before he will make a speech at georgetown and now this meeting with Chavez.This is no longer funny.this is scarie
thmcbb on April 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM
I think she’s full camel, but hey. I’m going to call omama the king of camels, if that is ok with you, upstater85.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM
A better picture of the meeting:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/17/obama-and-hugo-chavez-sha_n_188515.html
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Absolutely disgusting.
CP on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
The good, the bad, AND the ugly, then.
I’m just ugly.
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
I don’t know about that but I do think he just put his second term into the longshot category. His arrogant risk-taking will not pay off as he continues to throw it all against the wall.
sherry on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Oh, and Sting, be careful… Janet and Janeane may be watching your extremist language… Actually, it’s probably Janet Napolitano, Janet Reno, and Garofalo all getting together for popcorn and a blog-a-surf…
Wonder who gets to spoon whom…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:57 PM
That’s quite the catalog of horrors. Remember when liberals used to excoriate Reagan for doing business with brutal dictators, just because they were anti-Communist? The liberals certainly don’t.
One of the least appealing aspects of the Obama administration is the way they endlessly spit upon Bush, slipping nasty little asides into speeches, and getting their followers worked up by dragging him out for a beating as a warm-up act. Other, wiser men who held the office before Obama understood the three big reasons you didn’t harp on your predecessor after he was gone: it’s needlessly divisive, because the predecessor’s supporters will see it as unfair and mean-spirited; it’s rude, and the presidency is supposed to be a classy operation; and most of all, it’s provocative to America’s opponents and demoralizing to her allies.
Chavez isn’t just some buffoon who’s been known to make an impolitic remark now and then. He’s a brutal strongman who stands against everything America represents: free enterprise, political liberty, and the rule of law. He leveled childish insults at the American president while he stood on American soil, for the amusement of the same United Nations that America supports with blood and treasure. The proper attitude towards a piece of garbage like Chavez is terse diplomatic contact administered by low-level functionaries, and vigorous assistance to Chavez’ opponents whenever possible. He should be tolerated at best, not embraced. By grinning like an idiot and warmly pumping his hand, Obama delivers America’s submission – “it was cool and funny the way you called my predecessor the devil, and I’m certainly not offended or angry about it.” It’s like a dumbass kid hanging around and laughing with a punk who slashed his old man’s tires, trying to score cool points for himself without realizing what he’s doing to his family’s honor.
Message to Chavez and his allies: a president like Obama is a godsend to you, well worth having at any price. Lucky for you, he’s been known to disable the security software on his campaign web site. If Chavez and his people were among the many shady contributors who pumped all that illegal loot into Obama’s campaign coffers, they got value for their money… and in a high-tech society that prides itself on being open and accessible, and has problems coming to terms with counter-espionage or accusing people of sedition, that is not a good message to be sending to America’s enemies. Some of those enemies might like Barack Obama, but none of them like America any better, just because he’s sitting in the White House for a few years.
Doctor Zero on April 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Anything you do is fine by me… but it may be more appropriate to call him the Prince of the Camels ;)
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Mi brownshirts es su brownshirts.
First a friendly shake for the King of Saud and now a loving embrace for the oil minister of Venezuela.
Cap and trade kickbacks? Anyone?
Speakup on April 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Oh so you’re an attorney too huh? LOL! Yeah the whole package!
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I’m surprised Ariana didn’t photoshop herself in…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I hear that he’s scheduled to play croquet with the Castro brothers tomorrow, and then next month it’s off to the Strait of Hormuz for a fishing trip with Ahmadinejad. I can just see ‘em in matching speedos and member’s only jackets.
RightWinged on April 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM
The problem is, the asshats taht voted for him think this is what he should be doing. They don’t see Chavez as a tyrant because he hated Bush just as much as they did. The GOP candidate is going to have to make some sense and take him to task so that the educated, intelligent people of this country will realize what he is trying to do to this fine country.
BTW, anyone read ‘Spy’ by Ted Bell? It talks about the jihadists training in central/south America and then moving on in. If the king of camels give amnesty, we might as well hang it up. They have the voting bloc and the terrorists have the open border. Game Set Match.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hell, I have a DHS Agent sitting next to me on the sofa. He’s threatened me…..but as of yet, he still would rather be fed and taken care of.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM
HA! Her first blog was calling for the resignation of President Clinton.
She hates the Clintons but her blog is really good. Sam Stein is a good reporter.
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
First of all, you’re insulting our collective intelligence by linking to Lisa Douglas’ web site, and second, you’re not telling yout brothers and sisters that the photo you link to was taken by Hugo’s propaganda people.
I get allergic smelling hay too. by the way.
It is so nice to finally have a President who doesn’t act like a paranoid cowboy jock all the time. I’m not sure why people think that a handshake and a smile – you know, being civil – makes us weak or whatever other pathetic excuse the right gives for always wanting to be a bunch of international pricks. No amount of diplomacy causes our military to somehow shrink or become ineffective. Why not be nice AND strong? Obama isn’t perfect, but what a breathe of fresh air to see him treat the other leaders of this world with decency and respect. Maybe we’ll finally get some in return…
Del Dolemonte on April 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Do you realize who she used to be married to? If that doesn’t bleed of hypocritical, then I don’t know what does…
Yeah, great “news” blog… I thought it was part of ET
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:06 PM
;)
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:06 PM
If you’re an idiot. You should stay over there.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Our moron president. Obama — the O is really a “zero”.
jdflorida on April 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I think she is divorced because he was gay.
You can never be informed just reading RW bias.
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Did you vote for Clinton?
Del Dolemonte on April 17, 2009 at 10:10 PM
That’s a homie hand shake, I’m guessing they threw up a few gang signs after that and then leaned in for a photo op in a buffalo stance.
Alden Pyle on April 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
That’s Ok Canop :-) Try this one.
If you read down to the part where we averaged 29.2 knots what they don’t tell you is that we did that with the forward reactor plant only capable of about 2/3 power. One of our reactor coolant pumps had seized up. We still managed to limp along fast enough to average 29.2 knots. The story is always in what they don’t tell you.
Oldnuke on April 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I am everywhere.
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 10:12 PM
And he was a gay Democrat, right?
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Oh wait…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Here in Texas, we call those “shit-eatin-grins!” Little immature boys.
apco on April 17, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Not sure.
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Unacceptable. Standby for a hand shake such as this one demonstrated with Fidel and Raul Castro, then Mahmouhd Ahmenajad.
mindhacker on April 17, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Well, this can’t be a coincidence. I just got an email that the tampons that I am sending to the WH have shipped. They should be arriving around the time the p*ssy gets back home. Hee Hee.
Secret Service to my door in …..5….4…..3…..2…..1…
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM
WOW! Too bad we probably will never know what was said between these two. I wonder who will be next on his list to talk to.
Brat4life on April 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Who is leading? And is Barry going to try to cut in?
Oldnuke on April 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM
OK, then here’s your Wiki link (can’t be less credible than HuffPo, can it?)
The couple were married in 1986 at a wedding paid for by Getty, who had declared that she needed to find Arianna a husband. They moved to Washington, D.C., when he was appointed to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Negotiations Policy. They later established residency in Santa Barbara, California, in order for him to run in 1992 as a Republican for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, which he won by a significant margin. He was a political conservative on most issues. Arianna campaigned for her husband, courting religious conservatives, arguing for smaller government and a reduction in welfare. In 1994 he narrowly lost the race for the U.S. Senate seat from California to incumbent Dianne Feinstein.[3] Arianna and Michael have two daughters: Christina and Isabella.
/wiki/Arianna_Huffington”>The couple divorced in 1997, and in 1998 Michael Huffington revealed that he was bisexual.[4] A 1999 magazine article claimed that Arianna Huffington “entered the marriage… with full knowledge of Michael Huffington’s sexual interests in men”.[5] The financial terms of their divorce agreement remain undisclosed, but Huffington gained most of her wealth from her husband. Arianna Huffington chose to retain her former husband’s surname, although she had been known as Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington during the period of her marriage.
Hey, what changed? Did she really want smaller gov’t? Hmmm…
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Hahaha +100
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I consider it freedom of speech. I do it with feminine products, the prince of camels does it with tyrants.
HornetSting on April 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
What would be great is if they sent them on down to Hillary (you know to be environmentally correct)… Hillary would look at them and go “Huh?”
Upstater85 on April 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM
U R Hawt!
AUINSC on April 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM
How do you sign on as fan at facebook? I would really like to comment on that photo.
Terrye on April 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I’m way late to the thread, but just wanted to give this one a bump. A perfect caption.
Missy on April 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Nah. I’m an ugly American rightwing extremist air breather. I do aspire to make $249,999/yr someday, though.
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Treason.
LibTired on April 17, 2009 at 10:25 PM
CO2 Producer on April 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I know i was kidding hah! Careful what you wish for…soon making $249,999/yr will make you one of the new breed of economic serfs sitting on the dear leaders preserve…
elduende on April 17, 2009 at 10:29 PM
That’s all fine and good that Chavez and Obama got face time….how did Chavez’s Parrot receive Obama? The people’s bird doesn’t hang around just any socialist neck.
Dr Evil on April 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Birds of a feather flock together.
Chavez might actually be better than our clown.
notagool on April 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Ya, Gov Perry is awful.
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artist on April 17, 2009 at 10:44 PM
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