Aw: Beloved crooner urges us to support Obama in anything he wants to do
posted at 6:05 pm on May 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
A mellow, soulful palate cleanser courtesy of CNS. I’m torn: On the one hand, this is the most mindless display of fawning obedience to The One since that creepy Demi Moore celebrity pledge video. On the other hand, the guy’s 82 and so soft-spoken that knocking him would almost feel like taking a swing at grandpa. Sure, I could make the obligatory “he left his heart in San Francisco, but where did he leave his brain?” joke — but what kind of man would that make me? I ask you.
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Laura Ingraham said it best:
SHUT UP AND SING!
Jenfidel on May 1, 2009 at 6:07 PM
I guess when Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, he left his brain there as well.
Ceroth on May 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Bennet is now dead to me … I thought he was already anyway.
darwin on May 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM
“Tony…….why you do this to me”
moxie_neanderthal on May 1, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Has Tony given taken his money all out of his bank account and given it the Federal Government?
WashJeff on May 1, 2009 at 6:09 PM
What is that “Son” on the label for???
ninjapirate on May 1, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Does every old and who cares about you person have to put their input into what is going on in our country? I didn’t listen to this guy when he was ‘the thing’.
L
letget on May 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM
In later years, one tends to mellow and turn a bit utopianist. Utopias are not real however……Obama and the rest of the left are Utopianists which is why the world seems so upside down when they are in charge. It’s a Quixotic Utopian charge against hard realities and common sense. Can’t wait for 2012 so the Utopianist’s ideas can be put back in a book where they belong…..
adamsmith on May 1, 2009 at 6:12 PM
It’s part of the word “Songwriter.” The screenshot only captured the first three letters.
eaglescout1998 on May 1, 2009 at 6:12 PM
He shows the same blind loyalty as he did to his mobster benefactors in launching his career. So he is quite accustomed to kissing a$$!
stonemeister on May 1, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Tony Bennett had a great voice and can still sing.
But when the crooning turns to crowing, turn it off.
maverick muse on May 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Dementia – too bad
katiejane on May 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Sure, I could make the obligatory “he left his heart in San Francisco, but where did he leave his brain?” joke — but what kind of man would that make me? I ask you.Same kind as me. Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Fransisco, but it looks like he got a brain transplant there.
rbj on May 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM
I wonder if Tony Bennett has any idea what Trillions of dollars of debt will have on his Grand Children, and Great Grand Children…………..?
Seven Percent Solution on May 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM
“Everything he wants to do”
What a powerful and horrific statement.
Esthier on May 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM
An honest man. :)
Canerican on May 1, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Really, genius? So if Obama wants to begin jailing large segments of the population we should simply support him? How about if he has an epiphany and becomes a conservative Republican tomorrow? Still on board, are you?
So, in other words, he’s a lemming who buys into rhetoric simply because it sounds good. You know, as someone who fought in WWII, you’d think Bennett wouldn’t simply love a guy because he speaks well.
As for laws of the land, I take it Bennett hasn’t seen Obama’s contemplation of letting Spanish laws prevail or releasing trained terrorists into the country in violation of federal immigration law.
amerpundit on May 1, 2009 at 6:14 PM
With the Ditzy Hicks as background senile Tony could dish out some Wagner for Obammy. The Pied Piper of Hamelin returns.
viking01 on May 1, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Musicians.
*shrugs*
TheUnrepentantGeek on May 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM
I love Tony’s work, but he definitely hung around Frisco too long…
packsoldier on May 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM
There is no reason to argue with an older person. Just smile and ignore him, he’s use to it.
Cindy Munford on May 1, 2009 at 6:17 PM
+100
Beat me to it…
This national obsession with taking political advice from entertainers simply has to stop.
But, Obama will appear on American Idol to announce the winner?
So, the chance of this national obsession abating in the near term is apparently nil.
coldwarrior on May 1, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Bulls___! he is stealing it from us!
allrsn on May 1, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Sinatra wannabe.
redrock on May 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM
It must be comfy in a delusional fog.
tru2tx on May 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM
By “us”, he means his liberal friends and that makes it an accurate statement. Sort of like that Pauline’s woman’s saying, “Nobody I knew voted for Nixon.”
promachus on May 1, 2009 at 6:19 PM
As long as Mr. Bennett leaves politics off the stage — and by stage, I mean performing before a paying audience — I could really care less what his opinions are.
eaglescout1998 on May 1, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I left my wallet… in San Francisco.
…
Where little cable cars… go by sleazy gay bars…
Realist on May 1, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Tony, Tony…how disappointing. You’re embarrassing yourself.
I listened to Tony Bennett long before he was “the thing,” and have always marveled at him as a singer (and I’m a singer.)
I’ve always thought the young Barbra Streisand was a genius, too, but Laura Ingraham (thanks, Jenfidel) got it right the first time.
warbaby on May 1, 2009 at 6:20 PM
I guess he really has enjoyed that 13 dollar a week check.
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Hey, with 13, you can buy a season of Matlock.
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:20 PM
American Idol Idiots elected Obama. Wait until He taxes them
out of their senses…They are senseless and tasteless anyway… Poor Dumb Bas**ards!
old trooper2 on May 1, 2009 at 6:21 PM
My thoughts exactly.
Otis B on May 1, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Do not assume that because one has ‘talent’, one is also ‘intelligent’. Some of the dumbest people I’ve ever met had MD, MS, and PhD after their names.
GarandFan on May 1, 2009 at 6:23 PM
The liberal geriatric — a strange creature
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM
For the life of me I cannot understand how these entertainers think their country was so bad before Obama. They have succeeded and prospered in the greatest country in the history of mankind. They appear to be too rich and have too much time on their hands. Well, Obama will take care of that soon.
BetseyRoss on May 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM
One who makes his readers laugh.
Spirit of 1776 on May 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Seeing someone who has sunk into senility is so depressing.
malclave on May 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM
You’d think a WWII vet who saw heavy combat would recognize a socialist dictator when he sees one.
Great voice
Great Patriot
Idiot
portlandon on May 1, 2009 at 6:26 PM
I used to like Tony Bennett. Sorry man, but you may still have your voice……but you’ve lost your mind.
afotia on May 1, 2009 at 6:26 PM
maybe he’s saying it to be hip?
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Maybe he left his brain, or maybe his heart, or both, in Italy – 1930′s Italy.
One who observers as well as sees?
One who is not hiding under his bed in fear of the fascist PC police?
Maybe the uomo pazzo anziano could croon this ode to his great leader Barackito Obamalini.
The audacity of hope was for his campaign
Fear and demonetization are for his reign
His candidacy was rather like that of a Henry Houdini
His presidency is shaping up to be much more like that of a Benito Mussolini
It may be slipped in under another guise
But to all this fascist action most foul we must still be wise
In spite of all the Houdini lies
Dancing in Obama’s Mussolini eyes
MB4 on May 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Along with his heart, Tony left his brain in San Francisco.
rplat on May 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Sure, when monkeys fly out my ass.
Shut up and sing, beotch!
HornetSting on May 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM
It’s the way you walk
It’s the way you talk
It’s the way smile
That makes it worthwhile
OOOOhhhhhh Baaaa Maaaa
OOOOOOhhhh Baaaaa Maaaa
You gave our county back
OOOOhhhh BAaaaa Maaa
OOOOOOhhh BAaaaa Maaa
My heart goes pitter pat
You’re so awfully smart
Not like that last old fart
And whatever you say
I say Okay!
OOOOOhhhh BAAA MMaaaaaaa …
….
Stokes my desire
……
Rod on May 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Hey, if I were 82 years old, I’d realize that Obama can spend like a madman and I’ll die before any of it affects me much.
That’s the main reason I plan on meeting a tragic untimely death.
innominatus on May 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Citizens should give him “all-out support, in anything he wants to do.”
Tony Bennett, my favorite singer – just a one-note thinker. It was terrible to see Barbra Streisand, an old favorite, become a one-note thinker, too.
But it has ruined Barbra’s stuff for me; I can’t help it. I can’t separate her from the music. Unfortunately, same with Tony. If I knew how to separate it, I would.
Alana on May 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Just another reason Sanatra is much better. :-)
therightwinger on May 1, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Guess who has signed on to help the RIAA and libs in congress gouge the radio broadcast industry?
Tony Bennett
Thug.
Fletch54 on May 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Must be something in the water.
ronsfi on May 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Isn’t that old bastard dead? Yet?
seejanemom on May 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM
OT: Liberal media brings up Carrie Prejean’s breast implants. On the front page of MSN.com, for crying out loud.
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=406799>1=28103
nickj116 on May 1, 2009 at 6:34 PM
If it makes ya’ll feel any better, that old bastard pitched SINGER (pun intended, apparently)SEWING MACHINES back in the early sixties.
SWEAR.
seejanemom on May 1, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Seriously, What does giving us our country back mean?
You gotta be a little punk to think that way.
tomas on May 1, 2009 at 6:34 PM
That is what Joesph Goebbels said to the German people about Adolf Hitler and as they say, “History usually does not repeat, but it often rhymes”. Tony Bennett is immondizia di fetore.
MB4 on May 1, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Statements like that make me twitch. Seriously, EVERYTHING? Makes me want to run for the hills when there is such blind loyalty to anyone.
mjk on May 1, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I agree with you, but with some exceptions. If the musician/singer has made their career out of political songs, it is to be expected that they will rant about politics onstage. Prime example of that is Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Gifted and Black. Also old protest singers like Joanie Baez.
I will happily go to their shows and listen to their bitching and moaning about the evil Bush, although seeing Baez screech for minutes on end was only doable once.
But if its a performer who’s never expressed their political views onstage and then suddenly starts to do so, that is crossing the line in my opinion. And I have been to several concerts over the past several years where the performers did exactly that. And in some cases, people got up and walked out.
Several years back, intellectual heavyweight Linda Ronstadt got her getalifes in a bunch onstage in Vegas and started ranting about how good Mikey Moore’s movie “F 9/11″ was. A sizable part of the crowd got up and left, and the casino fired her.
Del Dolemonte on May 1, 2009 at 6:37 PM
I thought he was dead, honestly. “Oh My God, the dead have risen and they’re voting Democrat. (and marching in perfect lockstep with Teleprompter Jesus)”
mjk on May 1, 2009 at 6:37 PM
It’s like worshipping marshmallows or something. How can so many people be so blindly devoted to something so devoid of substance?
Just mind-boggling.
Giving our country back to us? WTH does that even mean?
BardMan on May 1, 2009 at 6:41 PM
I’d give Obama a chance if he wasn’t an America hating communist, lawbreaker and traitor to the Constitution. In general he seems like a nice guy; I hear he’s good to his children, and, you know, he could break their necks anytime he wants, but he hasn’t yet.
Dusty on May 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Sweetie, they’ve been doin’ that for YEARS. Rules for Radicals, page ONE.
seejanemom on May 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM
You want to know what you are, Tony Bennett? Huh? Huh? You don’t, I do, everyone does… you’re the son of a thousand fathers, all fascist bastards like you.
Tuco on May 1, 2009 at 6:44 PM
why dont-ah you-ah go make-ah ah-pizza?
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Because of O, there’s a song in my heart
Because of O, my romance had its start
Because of O, the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say Obama is mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for Obama’s love and kiss
It’s paradise to be near Obama like this
Because of O, my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of O
Loxodonta on May 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Tony has enjoyed, experienced, owned or possessed the best that America has to offer. What the hell was he missing to “get back”?
Guardian on May 1, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Tony Bennett
silverfox on May 1, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Pelosi had to have a porthole installed in her stomach so this S-faced old fart could see where they were going.
Cybergeezer on May 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I honestly don’t think he knows.
The words just pour out like vomit — no control
blatantblue on May 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM
This is just another example of celebrities who agree with Obama getting as much air time as they want.
As for those who are cracking wise about Mr. Bennett being a Sinatra wannabe: Frank only played TONY BENNETT records when he had parties, so HE respected Tony’s musicianship.
I saw him 4 years ago and he was terrific.
But that don’t mean I have to feel the same love for an amateur as President as he does…..
originalpechanga on May 1, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Obama, oh oh
Obama, oh oh oh oh
Let’s fly way up to the clouds
Away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like bird of a feather, a rainbow together we’ll find
Oops! Wrong singer.
eaglescout1998 on May 1, 2009 at 6:49 PM
If Obama wants to have anal sex with Tony Bennett, I shall support him.
Blake on May 1, 2009 at 6:50 PM
An astute one?
just sayin…….;^}
vapig on May 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Nice rug, has-been.
D2Boston on May 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM
When all y’all start citing the great work and, ah, unfortunate political opinions of Bennett, Streisand, Ronstadt, et al….
Take a minute just for me and try to imagine what it’s been like to be a singer for the last 50 years. Talk about surrounded by idiots.
warbaby on May 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Say it ain’t so! Tony Bennett? Is nothing sacred? Slowly but surely, every musician and actor that I liked (and in some cases loved) is ruining it for me.
I grew up on Harry Belafonte, loved Springsteen, liked The Dixie Chicks, thought Ashley Judd was a fine actress and adorable, and so forth. Never did like Sean Penn though, so there’s no loss there…
Buy Danish on May 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM
I love Tony Bennett. I just saw him in concert a couple of years back.
That said, I didn’t realize he was such a moonbat. That’s unfortunate. But some people are worth overlooking it for, so overlook it, I will.
capitalist piglet on May 1, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I have often wondered what it was about people like this (Soros, Oprah, etc) who have made a killing because of the wonderful opportunities afforded them by this country only to see them support policies and people that would take those opportunities away from everyone else.
I would say they’re ingrates, but suspect something even darker.
vapig on May 1, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Back in 1994 I got to see Tony at Heinz Hall. I could barely afford my peanut gallery tickets and I was up so high that I actually got a nosebleed on the way up to my seats. But at one point he turned off his mike and just sang out and it sounded loud and strong up where I was. I thought he was amazing that night.
But on this, I beg of him to shut up. It’s great that he likes the president. But it’s pretty clear that a whole lot of other people do not. Some of those people buy cds and concert tickets.
myrenovations on May 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM
I like Tony, but he’s wrong. Obama is handing us over to terrorists, systematically destroying our economy, shredding the constitution, and leading us toward socialism/communism. And amazingly, taking up Bush’s policies in some form, or another, and expanding on them. Such as wire tapping.
The left, felt it was their duty, to protest, and speak out against that which they thought was wrong. We will speak out, against what we feel is wrong. That’s American. Not to many countries, with leaders, that Obama’s been pandering to, allow this.
God Bless America!!!
capejasmine on May 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Hmmm… Mr. Bennett is the same age as my mother. Which means he grew up during the Great Depression, as well as WWII. My grandmother thought FDR saved the U.S.–chances are Mr. Bennett’s parents felt the same way. So why wouldn’t he support the reincarnation of FDR now?
Financial security is the Holy Grail to many of this generation. (At Easter we all had to reassure our mother that we were not in imminent danger of foreclosure–even those of us who had not been laid off.)
March Hare on May 1, 2009 at 7:01 PM
The night is cool
The wind is high
I look for a wave of light
To break through the sky
I watch for the light
And wonder if
A fair wind will ever sweep
Me home again
I would be warm
If I were back there
In golden fields
And easy air
I close my eyes
And now and then
My weary heart
Looks for my unchained home again
PercyB on May 1, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Ever tried the famous New England culinary delicacy called “Marshmallow Fluff”? Invented in Massachusetts, of course.
Del Dolemonte on May 1, 2009 at 7:03 PM
The man fought in World War II. I’m not going to say an unkind word about him personally, but his sentiment here is so, so wrong, and this statement in particular:
…is bankrupt morally and intellectually as well as economically.
Kensington on May 1, 2009 at 7:06 PM
My only hope is that he was just taking extemporaneously and didn’t really think this through.
Kensington on May 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Perfectly stated.
Richard Romano on May 1, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Tony Bennett
silverfox on May 1, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Oh no, no, no, no. Tony may have left his heart in San Francisco, but rest assured, he’s left his money right where he wants it. And when his taxes are raised, he’s not going to pony up any more than what his accountants can’t get him out of paying. It’s the wealthy liberal entertainer way.
djm1992 on May 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM
During Bush’s presidency, I was always saying that the guy we really missed having around was Sinatra. He would’ve told all those anti-war Hollywood lefties where to stick it. Tony Bennett was Sinatra’s favorite singer. He would’ve said “Tony, I love when you sing, but stop talking like an idiot”.
ardenenoch on May 1, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I don’t give good ole Tony a pass just because he’s an octogenarian. My third wave Iwo Jima combatant father-in-law is 84. My “dad” lied about how old he was so he could enlist as a Marine to fight in WWII (yep, ome of those crazy kids did that!).
This old fella knows full well, and will tell you if you ask, that Obama is a threat to our freedom greater than those he fought…because Obama is the enemy WITHIN.
Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re STUPID…except in Tony Bennett’s case. God bless his ignorant heart and…help his limited capacity.
marybel on May 1, 2009 at 7:22 PM
There’s no fool like an old fool.
purgatory on May 1, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Like making “wealthy,” aging wannabes wait for medical treatment before others?
Branch Rickey on May 1, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Note to self: Archaic “Simpsons” references not good. Gotcha.
mjk on May 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Does this means that old people(me!)are going to be treated with kid gloves? How dull! I’d have to find another blog and masquerade as 40 something(if I could get away with it given my passe figures of speech and idioms).
There’s no fool like an old fool.
purgatory on May 1, 2009 at 7:28 PM
That’s the ticket! No quarter asked or given.
jeanie on May 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM
On some documentary about mobsters I saw an old video of Tony singing at some mafia wedding and I wondered if that was where they got the idea for the beginning of the Godfather.
I think Tony is just another partisan Democrat.
Terrye on May 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Tony Bennett is a national treasure.
He served in the infantry in WW2 and entertained the troops on many occasions.
He is a teacher of jazz voice and has held many music workshops over the years. Plus he’s a decent artist and all around great entertainer who really connects with his audiences who adore him.
At 82, he’s entitled to his opinion whether you agree with it or not.
Get hold of yourself folks. You’re sounding like the maniacs on the left with your intolerance of an opposing point of view.
Mr. Bennett is a true gentleman who deserves better and a whole lot of respect.
A class act.
Braindroppings on May 1, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Braindroppings on May 1, 2009 at 7:54 PM
There is some truth to what you say, but you must admit that the picture of him above does make him look out of it some. And, why is he being asked anyway? Most of the youngsters today would wonder who he is. And, among those of us in his generation, while we liked his performances, we do not regard him as a particularly political figure or arbiter.
jeanie on May 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Ya you animals…give the guy a break.
tomas on May 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
He’s a brain dead limo-liberal asshole that follows dear leader around like a puppy.
Fletch54 on May 1, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Unless you support traditional marriage, and want soemthing done to fix illegal immigration besides amnesty, and don’t like high taxes, and don’t like goverment bankrupting the country spending money like there is no tommorrow, and don’t want to support those who refuse to work for a living, and…
Hog Wild on May 1, 2009 at 8:39 PM
No doubt ‘Dawn’ agrees w/ Tony.
BHO Jonestown on May 1, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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