Open thread: Elite gather in D.C. to celebrate their own importance
posted at 5:30 pm on May 9, 2009 by Allahpundit
Politicians, movie stars, media handmaidens, and a few subversives who can’t stand any of them (the boss went a few years ago): It’s the most obnoxious Beltway event of the year, and C-SPAN, bless its heart, will be covering all of it. Watch here starting at 6 p.m. ET to see the Illuminati make their red-carpet entrances — behold the guest list — or tune in at 8 as the actual dinner begins. The One will be speaking, of course, as will Wanda Sykes in the Colbert role. I trust she’s got some killer material lined up about how awesome Obama is.
How obnoxious is the self-importance on display here? Dude:
At Tammy Haddad’s brunch, Ann Curry yelled at the crowd: “You are the most powerful people in the world!” let’s hope not.
Journalists have dubbed this “nerdprom” in a naked attempt to lend an ironic dimension to the fact that they’re eager to hobnob with the same pols they’re supposed to be watchdogging. One redeeming virtue: Meghan McCain will be there and is promising to live-Tweet the whole thing, which should be as entertaining as it is surreal. You can follow her updates here; for gossip with a more professional flavor, Politico’s page is probably the best bet. Let the self-congratulation begin!
Update: Mary Katharine Ham’s there too and it looks like she’ll also be Tweeting up a storm.
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gotta make the extra cash somehow!
carbon tax on electricity used to power gear
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Why isn’t there a cap on what tv and movie personalities can earn?
Mojave Mark on May 9, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Hwy, if you folks want a Guitar Fest, check your local PBS station this weekend for the annual Austin City Limits song pull fest.
Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, and Guy Clark do the honors this year.
Del Dolemonte on May 9, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Question of this new era…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 10:59 PM
ARISTOCRACY: Snob rule.
Dr. Charles G. Waugh on May 9, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Back in the ’80s, one of my cats was in a John Hiatt video.
True story.
Just when I thought I had nothing further to contribute to this thread.
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:00 PM
You guys and gals are missing a smoking hot NASCAR race……….
Seven Percent Solution on May 9, 2009 at 11:01 PM
They’re a protected class, just like illegal aliens.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Here’s a novel idea: How about the topic of the posted thread?
Jenfidel on May 9, 2009 at 11:05 PM
*insert fat joke here*
Rusty Shackleford on May 9, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Oh wow you’re so good with sarcasm.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Miserable tricks like you get old so quickly, Jenfidel.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Hehe
Not needed.
Oh, MegMac!!!
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Since all you’ve had to say involves scolding other people, you’re not exactly leading by example, are you?
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Stay on topic ;)
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM
……………
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM
DUDE — YOU’RE KILLIN ME SMALLS, WITH THAT PICTURE!
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Like them cankles?
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Oh, wow, that was so uncalled for, lol!
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Oh, that was just plain cruel. Glad I finished my dinner before clicking that link.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM
FIRST THING i fcuking noticed, actually!
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I just want to simulate what it would be like to date Meggy
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION HOT AIR CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be advised,that this is an OPEN THREAD!
Be alert and vigil,it is posted!
Look alive,back to your post stations!
That is all!!(Snark!)
canopfor on May 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Yeah, hope you didn’t upchuck
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM
And I thought my seashore towns around here had good whaling.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:14 PM
And depending on your PBS station, this weekend’s “Soundstage” will be either BB King or Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Del Dolemonte on May 9, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Yes, sir!!! *New Obama Salute*
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Celebu-cankles
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Speaking of whales, I wonder if MegMac has a blow hole?
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Don’t usually watch Soundstage, but I did like the one with Jewel – Isn’t Jewel libertarian leaning ??? Eh, maybe not.
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Pfft, went to Ms. Media Republican du-jour’s Twit page and read “omfg…Wanda Sykes….” Dear Allah, ask your best buddy and Republican rep. to spell out “omfg” for us rubes. I think I get it, but, like , OMFG!
Marcus on May 9, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Dunno, but someone should plug her piehole.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I wonder if the WH had to break out some of that fancy butter to slide MegMac in…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM
In a perfect world, that someone would be Allah.
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Excuse me for interrupting with my next post.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Hawkdriver! Do be take good care of yourself. You and all those devoting themselves to defending America are not forgotten, but honored.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Just imagine if her Pa had won… She’d tweet from the Lincoln Bedroom everyday…
I don’t know which is worse. MegMac Twittering in the WH or Bo taking a sh*t in the oval office.
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
LOL, the Paul Revere of Hotair.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Hey, it’s an open thread. We don’t care.
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Just her mouth — lots of hot air emanates
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
OH MegaMac
Upstater on May 9,2009 at 11:10PM.
Upstater:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhh my freaggin
eyes,my eyes!
Upstater,you could of had the decency to warn me,I
would of worn my *Eye Muffs* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
canopfor on May 9, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Dude — don’t even say that.
We’re not going to Jenfidel you.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:20 PM
lol eye muffs
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Eye muffs… good one.
I think Obama needs nipple muffs ~ WS
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Don’t think that would shut her up for long enough.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Be careful… she may be lurking…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Did any of the beautiful people speak celebrate anything other than themselves and one another tonight?
You know, like those little people fighting for us over in Afghanistan, or the people who are suffering here because of the recession?
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Kind of reminds us of what the 30′s were like…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:23 PM
*Jaws theme music*
I’m sure she’s nice — just wound up like a cheap alarm clock because of everything the Dems are doing; which is fine. Just relax, and learn to have a little enjoyment, though.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:23 PM
I doubt they did. I’m not watching the orgy of self-aggrandizement.
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:24 PM
No need to hold back on my part. I’ve sparred before…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:24 PM
I left two responses to your request last night, here.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM
lol!
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Patriotism would infect their rotten souls with something good, they wouldn’t stand for that.
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Nice
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:27 PM
You guys notice there haven’t been a lot of trolls tonight. They are all probably pleasuring themselves to tonight’s coverage…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:29 PM
I think Obama needs nipple muffs~WS
Upstater85 on May 9,2009 at 11:21PM.
Upstater85:
I caught Wanda’s little joke about Obama’s nips,and
when she cracked about not seeing a portrait of Lincoln’s
nips!!Ugh!:):)
canopfor on May 9, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Not that I heard. I’m sure that kind of a buzz kill would not have been appreciated.
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM
lol tru
possible
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I’ve had enough fighting dragons today.
It’s very tiring, with the doubts, guilt, logic and emotional restraint required.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Well, I stayed out of this thread to avoid doing that to you. Though I do enjoy watching you make idiots of yourselves. I feel like I am not alone.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Which I guess I’ve just done. Sorry.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Well,I’m off to dreamland!:)
Hawkdriver sleep tight,be safe:)
canopfor on May 9, 2009 at 11:35 PM
lol lox
its kewl
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Didn’t watch the lame-show with the racist, lewd woman.
I watched did watch the 2006 WHCD of President Bush with the impersonator. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1921276117304287501
Ah. Good times.
Enoxo on May 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Loxodonta,be relaxative!:):):)
canopfor on May 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM
You’re a nice guy.
baldilocks on May 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Yeah, Wanda a harder hitting “journalist” then most there.
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
/sarc?
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:39 PM
No LOL.
baldilocks on May 9, 2009 at 11:40 PM
lol thanks then you arent too shabby either :p!!
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Thanks. Humor is always helpful.
Even when you’re recycling mine.
And recycling is good for the planet to.
So, Earth gives you a hearty har har.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:41 PM
And when Muhammad (peas be upon him) laughs, he goes
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Well, at least it got the thread off that boring “My guitar’s bigger than your guitar” talk for a few minutes!
I’m glad I play the piano.
And Wanda Sykes was just awful at the nerd prom–I still can’t believe what she said about Rush.
To their credit, the Leftoid crowd didn’t like it much.
Jenfidel on May 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Although I would never do it, baldilocks might give you a kitten’s stocking.
Think about it.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:44 PM
I’m sorry guitar isn’t refined enough for you!
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Lox . . . what they said above, plus thanks for reminding me to say a prayer for Hawkdriver & company tonight.
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:44 PM
This is actually pretty funny! LOL
Jenfidel on May 9, 2009 at 11:44 PM
hajjing-ol ~~~ hol
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:44 PM
What be that?
baldilocks on May 9, 2009 at 11:45 PM
See? we can be pals
blatantblue on May 9, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Heh.
baldilocks on May 9, 2009 at 11:46 PM
A sock on the puss.
Loxodonta on May 9, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Wanda’s routine was pretty tasteless overall. Did anyone see the look on MO’s face when she told her that you don’t slap the Queen on the back like she just slid into second? I’m pretty sure her laughter was less than genuine.
califcon on May 9, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Keyboard snob!
infidel4life on May 9, 2009 at 11:47 PM
It’s like Oprah laughing at an Oprah Joke…
Upstater85 on May 9, 2009 at 11:53 PM
laughing my allah off
Ronnie on May 9, 2009 at 11:56 PM
I hope you realize I’m going to need intensive therapy for years after watching that.
Loxodonta on May 10, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Happy now?
Loxodonta on May 10, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Hey, I’m just showing you the truth ;)
Upstater85 on May 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I prefer camera number 2.
Loxodonta on May 10, 2009 at 12:04 AM
That was funny!
califcon on May 10, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Can’t you imagine burka covered tweens in Saudi Arabia texting HOL?
Upstater85 on May 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM
And yet bound to be censored after Oprah is the head of the FCC (I think that’s the right acronym – so many)
Upstater85 on May 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM
NASCAR race just ended……….
………. epic.
So………
………… what did I miss?
Did Fredo bring his teleprompters to the dinner?
Seven Percent Solution on May 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Picturing MeggieMac in a glittering plus-size burka tweeting “OMFA!”
califcon on May 10, 2009 at 12:08 AM
If her Pa had won, there’d be a line of naval officers out the WH door vying for her (fat) hand…and she’d be too busy being the belle of the ball to Twitter.
That’s why she’s so bitter.
Jenfidel on May 10, 2009 at 12:08 AM
It’s an old WC Fields line.
I always keep a flask of Fields handy in case of snake bite.
Furthermore, I always keep a snake handy.
Loxodonta on May 10, 2009 at 12:12 AM
*snort*
One
Two
or three
Upstater85 on May 10, 2009 at 12:14 AM
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