It’s on: Obama takes shot at tea parties; Update: Video added
posted at 1:11 pm on April 29, 2009 by Allahpundit
If, as ABC claimed, he was “unaware” of the parties before, he’s not anymore.
Asked about fiscal discipline and entitlements reform, Obama seemed to be repressing a smile as he jabbed critics of his spending plans.
“Those of you who are watching certain news channels on which I’m not very popular, and you see folks waving tea bags around, Obama said, “let me just remind them that I am happy to have a serious conversation about how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”
“But,” Obama continued, “let’s not play games and pretend that the reason [for the deficit] is because of the Recovery Act.”
He’s right. It’s not the stimulus that’s going to cripple the economy. As Jay Cost noted yesterday, it’s the stimulus and the bank bailouts and the Big Three rescue and health care and increased education spending and an energy overhaul and the rest of whatever he’s got planned for Great Society II, all at the same time. Even so, emphasizing Fox News’s sponsorship of the parties is a shrewd move on Obama’s part. CK MacLeod warned us the day before the protests how that could backfire; the more corporate and partisan Obama can make the parties seem, the easier they are to discredit.
Here’s a dynamite YouTube demonstration making the rounds this morning that’ll illustrate just how serious The One is about that “serious conversation” he mentions. “I won”: Conversation over.
Update: The clip. Let’s reform government intelligently, not with … teabags.
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what a douche.
Ampersand on April 29, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Hubris has brought down far far greater leaders.
coldwarrior on April 29, 2009 at 1:15 PM
He knew about the Tea Parties all along, and clearly, they got under his skin.
capitalist piglet on April 29, 2009 at 1:15 PM
His disdain for normal Americans is surpassed only by his master Soros.
ZJPolitical on April 29, 2009 at 1:15 PM
did Bush ever take swipes at any of the protests against him? or make comments against MSNBC? This dude has some thin skin.
Ampersand on April 29, 2009 at 1:16 PM
I’d be glad to have that conversation with you Obama. . . so long as you aren’t intent on demonizing everyone who disagrees with you. So long as you are willing to appreciate the role that insurance companies play in keeping the costs of health care down.
So long as your rhetoric doesn’t equate ‘health care’ with ‘health insurance’. So long as your rhetoric includes the understanding that anyone who is sick in this country (legal or illegal) can go to the emergency room and be cared for.
We don’t have a crisis in health care in this country. It costs too much. But government control will not keep COSTS down. As long as the debate is about COSTS of health care, I’ll be happily on your team to determine what can be done to make the distribution of health care in this country more efficient.
ThackerAgency on April 29, 2009 at 1:16 PM
The President do protest too much
tdavisjr on April 29, 2009 at 1:16 PM
It means we’re under his skin.
Keep burrowing, friends.
This man can is showing his weakness.
jeff_from_mpls on April 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM
TOTUS is really gonna have something to snarl about when 4 July comes around…assuming we’re all not dead or quarantined from the catastrophic effects of swine flu.
Fletch54 on April 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM
And after you lay out your plan, he will smile that smile that he does when he wants you to eat sh*t and he will tell you, “I won.”
…..In other news, at least we won’t have to see the illegal aliens march in the streets on May 1st to demand their ‘rights’. This “Southern Pork Contingency” will save us from that.
HornetSting on April 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM
You know, the constant shots at Fox are getting to be ridiculous. “They “don’t like him”. Boo hoo. The rest of the media has an orgasm over everything you do, but that isn’t good enough. The man’s hubris knows no bounds.
changer1701 on April 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM
And you just know that bothers him more than he cares to admit.
jennifernaz on April 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM
I’d never thought I’d miss Bubba so much.
lavell12 on April 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
He is fundamentally anti-American.
WisCon on April 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Wonderful video but it will never convince the Cult of Obama. Does it surprise anyone that Obama is annoyed by the tea party crowd? Look at the way he is annoyed by questions – real questions from the media (when they are not screened in advance). He gets angry when anyone questions him. This is why the dems want to close down Fox and have a news media similar to Obama’s hero Hugo.
Agent of the Cross on April 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Yeah, sure. Just as long as you end up agreeing with Him.
drjohn on April 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Brilliant illustration.
pugwriter on April 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Obama hates strawmen , he’s fighting them all the time.
the_nile on April 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM
The only tea bag I see flapping around is POTUS after his TOTUS pwns him.
I hope he enjoys his feminine hygeine products. What a p*ssy! Buy a backbone, obama!
HornetSting on April 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Oh, so NOW he’s aware of them when he wants to attack them?
It took Team Barry that long to come up with an attack on those he perceives as a threat to his era of Hope-n-Change? And the best they could do is…to bash Fox News?
Who writes his material – Susan Rosegen?
We’ll have to remind him again on July 4. Maybe he’ll pay attention this time.
Good Lt on April 29, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Dude. That YouTube video is great. Two great videos today!
Matticus Finch on April 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
TOTUS version of a serious conversation: “Here’s my plan, don’t bother reading it, just shut up and vote it through”.
Rebar on April 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
9-12-09
TexasDan on April 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
As the leader of a nation facing multiple crises at the moment, Obama is focusing on the queerest things. Like his media coverage, show trials for his political opponents, etc.
I think the guy is erratic, and that’s something you usually don’t see until the declining days of a dictator.
Keep an eye on this clown.
jeff_from_mpls on April 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
This is a grave miscalculation on Obama’s part.
forest on April 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
The implied remark is that “the other news channels love me”
So he’s enjoying the bias. If it only were uniform and complete.
True true.
lorien1973 on April 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Very good video.
mindhacker on April 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
That’s his Achilles Heal, so to speak… BHO cannot stand the fact that there are those that do not bow before him… hubris indeed. He will pursue anything to be sure all in the land love him, to his significant failure. Sort of like lining every wall in the White House with mirrors to reflect the goodness of the one; Napolean Complex magnified by an order of magnitude.
IntheNet on April 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
There’s nothing really statesman-like about that statement. Once again its more whining about Fox not showering him with adulation, then a very much dismissive tone toward those who disagree with his spending. The ego, the idea that he can’t be questioned, its really striking.
changer1701 on April 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Obama the Paranoid.
faraway on April 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
But you moron, that’s exactly what the tea party protests were mostly about. Man, talk about not having a clue!!
docdave on April 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM
He’s just mad because he didn’t organize the protests…….
Seven Percent Solution on April 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Obama has shown himself to have a very fragile ego. His anger at the press corps for daring to ask him a tough question, his attacks on Fox News and Rush Limbaugh, .etc and now these attacks on the tea parties.
johnt on April 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Why do Leftists seem fixated on teabagging?
faraway on April 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Did TOTUS tell him to say this?
qestout on April 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Terrific video!
smfoushee on April 29, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Bag ‘em and tag ‘em…
pain train on April 29, 2009 at 1:25 PM
There is a penny on the floor!!! What does that penny represent? I will not be able to understand this metaphor without this knowledge.
DWSC on April 29, 2009 at 1:25 PM
That video is MONEY, to use the vernacular. Great job there.
Dash on April 29, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Wait until 1,000,000 baggers come knock knock knocking on your door Barry O
izoneguy on April 29, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Awwww poor wittle Bawhack. Did dose itty bitty tea bagging red necks upset you?
Well tough noogies! Deal with it. They won’t end!!!
Ed, only a partisan, like Obama, can make the tea parties, partisan. It’s weak, and he should be ashamed, as President. It’s clear what he expects from the citizens. We are all to adore him, and never say a word against him. He’s a tool, and the sooner he grows some, the better off he’ll be.
capejasmine on April 29, 2009 at 1:26 PM
I walked by a California Young Democrats event at the convention center last week. I was, of course, assaulted by literature and attempts to sell me on ideas or candidates. All the usual suspects were there; even the LaRouche kooks came out, which was fun. Equal opportunity offenders they are. Some Gavin Newsom supporters were blocking the crosswalk signs, which was sorta funny.
At any rate, I overheard a lot of hushed chatter about the tea parties. They were actually scared. There was talk about tax rebellion and violence. Truly bizarre. Obviously they hadn’t seen the event, but I really can’t take our lefty trolls seriously when they talk about how hilariously outrageously hysterical they find the “teabaggers.”
TheUnrepentantGeek on April 29, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Bitters and Clinger’s who like tea!
This reminds me of Clinton’s bragging about hiring
100,000 new police officers during his term!
And yet,the Liberal’s couldn’t prove it!!
The MSM won’t fact check this,as per usual,and
Hopey will get a free pass!!
canopfor on April 29, 2009 at 1:27 PM
“certain news channels on which I’m not very popular”. Make that singular, “news channel”, and distinguish that from the 95% of news channels that threw the election for you and wipe your ass with their sleeves after you take a dump.
You want to have a “serious conversation”? Start by turning off your teleprompter, no-talent schmuck.
Crusty on April 29, 2009 at 1:27 PM
9-12-09
My DC hotel is booked and done – driving in from Florida & my NON-reading, non-political hubby is coming with (he is also…..gasp, reading Levin’s Liberty & Tyranny….he has not read a book since high school 20 years ago) – This is a true indicator of how piss poor o’douche soetoro is doing.
Ris4victory on April 29, 2009 at 1:28 PM
I know there are people not worshipping him. Dissent I guess is no longer patriotic.
Exit question: I wonder if the President has the same view of the team party protesters as his bestie Jeanne Garafolo does?
Illinidiva on April 29, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Talk about Narcissus in love with his own reflection……..
Seven Percent Solution on April 29, 2009 at 1:28 PM
What a thin-skinned douche. It’s on. 4th of July. DC. Then, Election Day 2010 and 2012, Barry.
Babino on April 29, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Might have been true 10-15 days ago if he had made an issue of it. Bringing it up now, when both the public and the media have moved on to swine flu and new auto company bailout plans, it’s like complaining that the refs should have rule Kurt Warner’s fumble at the end of the Super Bowl as an incompletion — an argument too far after the fact for all but the most partisan supporters to care about (Obama’s comments today could be considered a preemptive strike against the July 4 tax protests, but trying to push that 70 days out and keep it in the public eye is something even Team Obama can’t pull off).
jon1979 on April 29, 2009 at 1:28 PM
That was so stupid, attendence will be be doubled now. Very thin skinned is our new leader.
Cindy Munford on April 29, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Blaming Fox is the new blame Boooosh.
gwelf on April 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM
From the movie “300.”
CurtZHP on April 29, 2009 at 1:31 PM
He can KMA. He has surrounded himself with a bunch of sh!theels, and then he mock Americans who are sick being robbed blind by his banker buddies, and his Democrats who used a so-called “stimulus” to pay off the politically-connected and other special interest.
Rae on April 29, 2009 at 1:31 PM
It’s one thing to demonize other pols or public figures, quite something else when the target is viewers of popular news channels and other constituents.
I attended a non-political class with about 25 total strangers this week and there was laughter over individuals being proud rightwing extremists. Now the scorn I’m hearing from friends who are generally non-political is about the terrorization of NYC By Air Force 1. Grassroots scorn is a dangerous thing for pols, but pols need to be adults to earn respect.
Personally, I hope that he allows his contempt for his constituents to show openly and frequently.
obladioblada on April 29, 2009 at 1:32 PM
you mean that the most popular news source in the nation doesn’t like you? We see right through your tax and spend strategy, or is this a “reparations” strategy? moron, go back to chicago where they apprieciate this crap
UNREPENTANT CONSERVATIVE CAPITOLIST on April 29, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Yeah, the news channel that is beating everybody else in the ratings by large margins, that news channel.
Seems to me, that the news channel on which he isn’t very popular is very popular as far as viewership goes…
What a tool.
RedbonePro on April 29, 2009 at 1:32 PM
A movie needs to be made,with the history,of the Boston
Tea Party,and have it done like an American Carol!
With scenes of Liberals freaking out over the mere appear
ance of a tea bag!!
Oh da horror!!
canopfor on April 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
I know Cheney made an Olbermann joke at one of those press dinners where you’re supposed to be self-deprecating.
YYZ on April 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
The words I would like to use to describe my feelings about this narcissistic, egomanical, Marxist thug would no doubt result in me being banned from this site. Suffice it to say that this is quickly becoming personal and so long as I can pay my bills and feed my family, I will take personal satisfaction in watching this man….this monster’s downfall so long as he does not take the rest of us with him.
TheAdmiral on April 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Since Fox has more viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined, perhaps he should listen more attentively to what these partygoers are saying.
Tommy_G on April 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
I will never worship The One. Off with my head!
Seriously, good video. I’m afraid that partial penny is what our income will be after The One’s tax plans are enacted.
NebCon on April 29, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Obama – “I am happy to have a serious conversation about how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”
Euthanasia
Irenaeus on April 29, 2009 at 1:34 PM
This will make the July 4th Tea Parties even sweeter.
BardMan on April 29, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Great video.
LastRick on April 29, 2009 at 1:34 PM
As Rush said, when a liberal steps in it, they step in it big time.
However, wasn’t it an Alinsky rule for radicals to demonize the subject as much as you can do others will follow suit? He’s demonizing the tea parties and Fox news, but I think it’ll backfire…BIG TIME.
jencab on April 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
What a moronic CHILD.
Mommypundit on April 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Party like it’s 1981.
faraway on April 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
We know that “The One” has everything scripted for him, so why is he goading us on? What do Rahm Emanuel and Axelrod have cooked up? It looks to me like they want massive demonstrations on July 4. Why?
huckleberryfriend on April 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
That video is fantastic.
DaveS on April 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
I thought he was unaware of them?
hawksruleva on April 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Maybe he’ll read my letter this week.
ctmom on April 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Ah yes, the news channel whose sister network channel won’t air your ode to yourself tonight. Instead, in a wonderful bit of serendipity, Fox will show “Lie to Me.”
I wonder if he’ll put a whiny reference to this snub in the teleprompter speech that he’ll give first to take up time so he doesn’t have to answer many questions.
Wethal on April 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Will that conversation be after you’ve had one with Sean Hannity?
Great video. It shows that we’re all doomed.
moonsbreath on April 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM
The next parties must be larger, louder and even more directed. this guy has paper thick skin and little or no tolerance for opposing views. Go get him.
rplat on April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
I had no idea it was up to a government official to be popular with the news media.
Looks like somebody’s slip is showing.
CurtZHP on April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
um…whats the deal with equating the tea protests with the current health care rape? I mean, not too many people were incensed about that (openly) then…they were mad about his grotesque spending and subsequent lies about it. Over and over again. But, believe me, HEALTH CARE IS NOW PART OF IT.
Mommypundit on April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
They have no idea what they’re dealing with here…
ZJPolitical on April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
That video is Twitter-worthy, so get cracking folks…
*Sets to “ReTweet”*
bluelightbrigade on April 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
hilarious.
Mommypundit on April 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Heck, I’d criticize the validty of that position. Fox News breaks in whenever he speaks, even this morning when he was blathering on about welcoming SPECTRE to his cause. O’Reilly defends Obama every night, and Fox has plenty of guests on who defend him as well.
hawksruleva on April 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
The TOTUS sure does have a huge ego.
moonsbreath on April 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
The Obama lies are becoming more frequent that he is almost as bad as Biden. I’m sure he was upset that someone would use Air Force One without his permission. Since it was used to terrorize the citizens of New York, or should I say man-made chaos, then I am sure someone will be held accountable.
volsense on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
And we were worried about Hillary.
We got punk’d.
omnipotent on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
calm down and stop listening to Coast to Coast. :o)
Mommypundit on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
I noticed that irony as well…made me chuckle.
gwelf on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Pardonme but it seems to be more clear all the time that Soros, Podesta and Obama have a clear picture of what they want to do. Look back in history and you will see that people have been energized to revolt and rise up. Now look at today with increasing foreclosures, unemployment, bank problems and the UAW taking 39% ownership in GM while the common person is being squeezed to the point that something has to give. We even see gun stores running out of inventory by those arming themselves; again we see the possibility of revolt and worse. We see the government under Obama setting up its forces to make this into a real fight using ACORN, the unions and perhaps even the military through rumored special forces being set up to “defend” within the country. The boarders don’t close during the flu scare but people are told to close the schools???? Air Force One scares the wits out of people and the government knew it would???? More businesses are being taken over and staffed by the government???? What’s next????
Pardonme on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Any of you guys responsible for this YouTube comment?
Hilarious.
LastRick on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
The next parties must be larger, louder and even more directed. this guy has paper thick skin and little or no tolerance for opposing views. Go get him.
rplat on April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
YES!
NebCon on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Folks, this is where Staff becomes policy.
With all his flying around the country, he is rely’n on his staff to keep him informed of what is going on in this country…
But if you look at his staff, they are all Leftys, and THEIR staff is all leftys as well.
No WAY he has any clue as to what is going on out here in Real America… his information is being sifted through about three layers of LEFT leaning folks (MSM, then his Staff’s Staff, then HIS Staff)…
Romeo13 on April 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM
I didn’t. And, most the people who voted for him are still lovers, not haters and are completely unhinged and unable to listen to reason. THEY. DON’T. CARE.
Mommypundit on April 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Arrogant assumptions as usual Mr.Precedent.
canditaylor68 on April 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Sounds like Rush is pushing the Republican brand again by citing the generic Rasmussen poll. No matter how much they disappoint, their point man is always ready to bring the sheeple back into the fold.
True_King on April 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM
That’s a big ol’ F-U to all those who didn’t vote for him.
Yea, he’s full of something, but it’s not hope, it’s not change. He’s confidant that he can do this as 99% of the media are in the tank for him and are attacking FOX at every opportunity.
“He won, sit down and shut up already.”
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Jvette on April 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM
OT:
All the network channels will be airing “Lie to Me” tonight. (some with different stars)
faraway on April 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Thats not hard to do, since the buffoon is on TV everyday.
I wonder if Boy Kings snark at Fox is because they’re not running his big presser tonight? Or is he not happy with the latest numbers showing Fox beating the crap out of the Obama networks?
Knucklehead on April 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM
i have had it with this motherf_____ fraud! oh, it’s on now! July 4th is just the tip of the iceberg.
Ghoul aid on April 29, 2009 at 1:42 PM
I’m sure we (as taxpayers) pay for someone to shred those letters so he won’t be discouraged by them.
Daggett on April 29, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Just a side note. That penny is worth more as copper than it is as currency. The next painfull pandemic coming is inflation.
seven on April 29, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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