Why wait?
posted at 2:12 pm on May 1, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Jim Geraghty discovers this amusing Obamadulation over at MS-NBC in the midst of their speculation on David Souter’s successor on the Supreme Court:
And some fun speculation: Had Clinton been president and Obama been in the Senate, would he be the favorite to fill the first SCOTUS opening? How about Clinton? Had she not been tapped for Secretary of State, would she be our focus right now? Who will be the first columnist to write: Could Barack Obama’s post-presidential career be on the Supreme Court?
That would not be entirely unprecedented. William Howard Taft made that move, finishing a long career in public service by becoming Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Of course, Taft actually worked as an attorney for more than a couple of years and served as an Ohio judge, US Solicitor General to the Supreme Court, and on the US Sixth District Court of Appeals, any and all of which gave him a lot more credibility and experience than Obama for a seat on the Supreme Court — or for that matter, a seat in the Oval Office.
However, I’d gladly accept all of that if Obama wanted to take the seat now. Well, except for one small detail:
President Joe Biden.
Jim objects to the legacy planning at this stage:
Really? It’s not enough that we’ve had 100 days of telling us Obama is the greatest president ever, that he’s the best qualities of FDR, JFK, RFK, Reagan, Clinton and Ataturk combined, that people are already arguing that two terms for him isn’t enough, but now we have to think about coronating him to his next extremely powerful position after this?
What next, figuring out some way to download his brain into a cybernetic body that won’t age, so that we can have his presence around forever?
I, for one, can’t resist speculating on what Obama will do with his life when he’s no longer President. I’m just hoping that day arrives in 2013 rather than 2017.
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Perhaps if the place of birth thing doesn’t work out Mr. Obama to the Supreme Court may be a solution to the dilemma.
Mason on May 1, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Yeah. Real fun.
Realist on May 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM
You won’t have to. Bcs it’ll probably never end after the declaration of martial law.
Badger40 on May 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM
I had the same thought.
I’m not sure its actually worse anymore. At least foreign dictators might actually have to worry about him doing something “crazy”. Mad dog defense, and all that.
Count to 10 on May 1, 2009 at 2:18 PM
If Obama is smart he appoints Biden. Gets a liberal and easy confirmation and gets rid of the worst VP since Spiro Agnew.
It’s a win all around for him.
Rocks on May 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Uncle Obammie is going to appoint Hillary Clinton to the Supreme Court of the United States… at some point.
Watch and see.
SilverStar830 on May 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM
I think it unfortunately more likely that, if he doesn’t end up retired, it will be the way of JFK — assassinated by a foreign power that didn’t quite get everything they wanted out of him.
Count to 10 on May 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM
I smell a photoshop opportunity here….
landshark on May 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM
I sure hope there’s an ocean at the bottom of the cliff, at least some of us might be able to swim away after all this.
kirkill on May 1, 2009 at 2:21 PM
No worries about Obama’s future. He’s going to make himself
PresidentKing for Life. Remember House Joint Resolution 5 submitted by Jose Serrano (Ham)?Dr.Cwac.Cwac on May 1, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Please, Obama is running to be the future Secretary-General of UN. Why be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when you can be dictator of the world.
Lance Murdock on May 1, 2009 at 2:22 PM
but wait, i thought his next job was as the messiah? … or is that his current role? i’m confused :)
thedude on May 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Bingo, put all the world regs and taxes into place as Prez then head for the UN.
Rocks on May 1, 2009 at 2:24 PM
will it be a step up or a step down?
DaveC on May 1, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Well, he does have a pattern of looking for his next job right after he gets his latest job.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on May 1, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Well, after 4 months, this -is- the longest he’s ever held a job. So it is about time to move on.
lorien1973 on May 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM
I think that the stellar use of their respective law degrees, in the battlegrounds of countless courtrooms and appeals, make both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama worthy of Co-Chief Justices of the Supreme Court.
OhEssYouCowboys on May 1, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Ugh. Don’t say 2017, Ed. We aren’t even going to make it to 2017 at this rate. Heck, we may struggle to reach 2013 the way things are going.
Red Cloud on May 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Even worse… President Pelosi.
Daggett on May 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Maybe he can join the Elders with Jimmy?
amkun on May 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Imagine the 5-3-Present decisions.
Christien on May 1, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Kerist, I hope not. As the Chrysler situation proves, he has zero respect for the rule of law. But maybe Hugo Chavez could use him in Venezuela.
Buy Danish on May 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM
So like, he might nominate himself and resign as president? Is that what they’re saying?
TexasDan on May 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
……President obama, Hugo Chavez on line one. He wants to go over your plan to eliminate presidential term limits.
HornetSting on May 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Well it was like Dean Barnett pretty much sums it up here:
So if you’d hired Barack Obama at the end of 2004, let’s say to be a United States senator, you would have been on notice: You were getting a wonderfully gifted individual, but one with a history of failing to focus for long on the task at hand. And that’s exactly how it worked out for Obama’s constituents in Illinois. Shortly after becoming a senator, Obama began writing his second book, and shortly after that he began running for president. His accomplishments in the Senate have been virtually nonexistent.
It’s damn shame Dean left us so early. He would have been a great observer of Obama’s narcissism.
Lance Murdock on May 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Well it was likeDean Barnett pretty much sums it up here:Lance Murdock on May 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Sell TelePrompters?
Branch Rickey on May 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Why can’t he do both? He has TOTUS to carry some of the workload.
rw on May 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
And before that “running for president” was his longest running gig.
jdpaz on May 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Janet Napolitano was Arizona’s Attorney General… She’d be less trouble over there, for Obama, not for us.
petunia on May 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
It’s in our power to make that happen; this man cannot be handed a second term – he’s his own man-caused disaster.
redfoxbluestate on May 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Akzed on May 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Any black, lesbian lawyers out there that would qualify?
Look for the position to be politically motivated.
Definitely will be a female.
carbon_footprint on May 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Obama clearly likes the trappings of the Presidency- more so than actually doing the job he was hired to do. He relishes being able to pre-empt American Idol to spew the latest round of propaganda fed to him by Rahm Emanual and his political strategists. That means the post-presidency of the filthy liar is going to be a humbling experience for a bastard whose arrogance has been allowed to run unchecked for years. My prediction is the filthy liar will spend his entire post-presidency trying to get the spotlight back on his pathetic life and undermining future Chief Executives by his out-of-school commentary on world events. It will be Jimmy Carter all over again but even more unhinged and damaging.
highhopes on May 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Some MSNBC moron writes:
“Who will be the first columnist to write: Could Barack Obama’s post-presidential career be on the Supreme Court?”
Uh, I think you just did, dufus.
KS Rex on May 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
I think it would be a fine switch.
Bama would easily be the dumbest judge on the court. He would have the closest thing to a real job in his life and would screw it up royally. And publicly.
And Biden has nowhere near the ability to get anything done that Bama does through persuasion. Another royal and very public screw up that the Congress could not support for fear of the “pitchforks”. Pelosi and Reid are running amok as it is, and will continue either way.
Good trade, methinks
Harry Schell on May 1, 2009 at 2:49 PM
“Imagine the 5-3-Present decisions.
Christien on May 1, 2009 at 2:35 PM”
Heh – good one!
KS Rex on May 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM
The first step in an Obama second term would be getting rid of the 22nd Amendment. They already tipped that hand as soon as he was elected the first time. Unfortunately this comes up periodically, recently in 2005 and 1988 off the top of my head. So it’s a bipartisan bad idea.
Beagle on May 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Make no mistake about it, Obama plans on being president for life…
DCJeff on May 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM
I’m strongly hoping he goes to live in one of those other countries that suit him better.
Alana on May 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Nah, I’m still going with my theory that Hillary finagled a deal to assume the VP spot when Biden has reached his foot-in-mouth limit and resigns “with dignity”. Right now she can sit back in State, relatively immune, and watch the Usurper screw things up royally.
Sounds farfetched, but Hillary could have really sunk the Democrats last year if she wanted. All she needed to do was drag out the nomination process and keep the party split long enough to deliver the election to McCain. My guess is that she knew this and worked out a deal with the future TOTUS.
In either case, she got what she wanted. Hillary never forgets people who crossed her, and now the person who did is surrounded by her team in the WH, and in control at State where they can continue to do the same kind of damage they did to Bush, because he refused to clean house after the philanderer-in-chief left.
TheMightyMonarch on May 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM
I’d rather have Biden. He may be as leftist as Obama, but he doesn’t have the charisma of Obama. Without the creepy Anti-Christ worship Obama evokes in his mindless minions would we be storming full speed to totalitarianism.
chicagojedi on May 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Least informative title + caption EVER.
DaveS on May 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Except he cancels the best life insurance policy any president ever had!
PaCadle on May 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I think that citizens of countries in the security council are prohibited from being Secretary General.
Count to 10 on May 1, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Funny, though.
Count to 10 on May 1, 2009 at 3:16 PM
This buffoon tells the truth for the first time in years and his own party attacks him. The dims think the truth will always come back to bite you. They believe never tell the truth when a lie is always easier. Obama may be more of an accomplished liar than Slick Willie and/or Hillary.
volsense on May 1, 2009 at 3:17 PM
“But what of his soul?” –The Brain that Wouldn’t Die
On second thought, with a prez that supports leaving live ‘unwanted’ newborns in a closet to die, his soul appears to be spoken for already, so no worries.
inviolet on May 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM
I always assumed he’d replace Paula Abdul as a judge on American Idol.
Mr. D on May 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM
He may not make it that long.
omnipotent on May 1, 2009 at 3:22 PM
I don’t it’s prohibited, but the reason why it hasn’t happen b/c the non-permanent members of the Security would think that one country would have to much power in the UN. But Obama is different, he borderline despises our country and the rest of the world loves him. So I think they would make an exception for him.
Lance Murdock on May 1, 2009 at 3:23 PM
At least Biden wouldn’t be the focus of fatuous hero-worship like Barack is. That alone would be almost worth it.
And Barack would fail miserably in the SCOTUS, as he’s dumb as a box of rocks (at least I haven’t seen any evidence yet that he’s at all smart).
Bob's Kid on May 1, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Heck, why not give him his S.Ct. seat now, in addition to president. Then downsize the other 8 justices. Dear Leader is so wonderful He could do both jobs at once!
/sarc
rbj on May 1, 2009 at 3:26 PM
How long until Cigarman gets looked at for the position? I guess that depends on Shrillary.
Biden couldn’t do worse than DaBama has done so far.
DannoJyd on May 1, 2009 at 3:33 PM
+1
…but that is after he emasculates our military and makes the USSA subservient to transnationalism and the America-hating thugs running the UN, effectively killing what sovereignty we thought we had left. And probably legitimizing sharia law in at least some parts of our once-great land. (Can you say Dearbornistan?)
It’s all part of Soros’ grand plan to install his sock-puppet-in-chief as King of the World, which is going swimmingly well so far, for him anyway.
ornery_independent on May 1, 2009 at 3:36 PM
President Joe Biden.
My head just spun around, but it didn’t explboom!
Ooooo, that smarts.
I R A Darth Aggie on May 1, 2009 at 3:40 PM
I completely agree with Chicago Jedi. Biden would be better… and safer. Joe Biden would kill this cockroach in its tracks. At some point, he’d self-implode whereas Obama is protected and lied about by the media. Hollywood Left and the crying Obots would never gather to worship Joe Biden. So Obama is the gift that keeps on giving… methinks his backers plan to push this mess into a Castro-Chavez lifetime situation.
The only salvation will be if his followers wake up and read some history… understand America. Understand we were not created for radical sheiks to crumple the Constitution, or to conform to a new world order. But I truly fear the power of trading votes for the comfort of welfare checks.
Vermont Neighbor on May 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Ya know, when Obama, and I assume most liberals believe the constitution should read , that redistribution, home ownership, and other such socialist ammenities are rights, within the constitution, and would interpret it, as such….I have a huge problem with that scenario.
Isn’t the job of any justice to abide by, and judiciate the laws as written, within the constitution? Not interpret it, or change it, to suit their personal ideologies. Bad idea. Bad Bad Bad!!!
capejasmine on May 1, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Every time I see that pic I want to flick a paper football into his head.
kirkill on May 1, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Exit comment of the year (so far).
bluelightbrigade on May 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM
A used teleprompter salesman?
BobMbx on May 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Also… wasn’t Valerie Jarrett supposedly in line for this type of appointment?
Vermont Neighbor on May 1, 2009 at 3:54 PM
How about 20-life?
bluelightbrigade on May 1, 2009 at 3:54 PM
8 months ago that was a punch line. Today, it would be a godsend.
BobMbx on May 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Are you kidding? Obamamania continues unabated and the 22nd Amendment will be but a faint memory in a couple years. he will be President-for-Life Idi Obama Dada.
If perhaps not, then he will soooo enjoy the ex-president afterlife…conga lines at taxpayer expense until oh, 2050 or so….smokin’ doobies with his own version of “Ray”…Two Bad Neighbors.
Either way we’ll never be rid of him. And you thought having the Clintons around forever would be bad.
curved space on May 1, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Obama will become the most despised president in history. The depth of the economic disaster that he is bringing will make his most ardent supporters turn on him.
Hoover lost all credibility in the 30′s even though history shows he did mostly the correct things. Obama’s credibility will be completely gone.
I hope they let him live. I don’t want him to be sainted as Kennedy was. Kennedy’s presidency was a disaster, but since he died at the hand of an assassin, the press beatified him.
They used the word great for the 1930′s depression. This one will require a modifier with even loftier(?) meaning.
Awilson on May 1, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Yes, Joe Biden would be an improvement — and easier to beat in 2012. Besides, he could not bemore of an embarrassment than Obama.
Right_of_Attila on May 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Methinks that Jim Geraghty speculated about the wrong Clinton. Would Obama put Bill Clinton on SCOTUS?
Depends on what the definition of “is” is.
Steve Z on May 1, 2009 at 4:08 PM
It’s all up to George Soros……..
…………. who’s his pick?
Seven Percent Solution on May 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Prime Minister of Kenya?
Steve Z on May 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM
No way “the One” would want to be one of nine.
Wander on May 1, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Hmmm…gazing into my crystal ball I see Habitat for Humanity, a Nobel Peace Prize, and peanuts in his future.
Onus on May 1, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Every time I see that pic I want to flick a paper football into his head.
kirkill on May 1, 2009 at 3:51 PM
I’m using it on my Facebook today, to commemorate finishing the last final of this semester.
qestout on May 1, 2009 at 4:14 PM
I agree with others. Obama is simply one amendment away from
PresidentEmperor for Life. I like what Rush Limbaugh said the other day. Nationalizing everything isn’t their solution, it’s their objective. Why go to all the trouble only to hand over the power in 4 or 8 years? Especially if we get another Reagan in their to monkey with their changes to government. It’s clear they can’t win if they play fair. That’s why they turned public schools into Hitler Youth Camps, took over the media and rig elections. Again, why go to all that trouble when you can just be in office for life? The scary thing is they have enough votes.chicagojedi on May 1, 2009 at 4:25 PM
He will fill the void left by Jimmy Carter’s eventual demise as Meddler in Chief.
Kevin71 on May 1, 2009 at 4:32 PM
uhhhmmm,aaah 2009 works for me.
NY Conservative on May 1, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Personally I think he’s already sort of campaigning for UN Sec Gen, or (dare I say it) President of the WORLD.
CLaFarge on May 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM
I wonder if we can get him to pick Fred Thompson.
- The Cat
P.S. We could tell Obama we’ll like him if he does. He really does care what people think about him. And he’s dumb enough to believe something like that. . . if say we say we’ll throw in Fox News supporting him and no more Tea Parties. (Of course We’ll go North Korea on him after)
MirCat on May 1, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Thanks for ruining my weekend.
Who does he nominate for VP then?
VekTor on May 1, 2009 at 7:37 PM
My hat’s off to the Secret Service. Imagine being charged with protecting that moron’s life with your own. I think I’d have to side step that one with a loud “Ole”
Ernest on May 2, 2009 at 2:52 PM
News Flash:
MSNBC has learned Obama in consultation with Chavez on how to get legislation passed that would allow him to be POTUS for more than one term since he is much more intelligent than FDR. He must line up some
Representativesstooges in House and someSenatorsslobberers to make it happen. Obama not sure that’s how it works.Herb on May 2, 2009 at 10:36 PM