Steelers star to Obama: How come you only invite us to the White House when we win the Super Bowl?
posted at 2:08 pm on May 19, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Yeah, how come Obama never dials up Mike Tomlin out of the blue to say, “Hey, why don’t you bring the Steelers over for awhile? Just to hang out.” It’s almost like he’s doing it out of obligation or something.
Believe it or not, this has become a national story. And I honestly can’t decide if it’s really stupid or really awesome. Quote:
“I’m surprised they’re making a big deal about it, ‘Oh my James Harrison isn’t going to the White House, he must be a devil worshipper.’
“Really, I could care less about the reaction. That’s my decision and I’m sticking with it.”
He skipped the White House meeting with Bush too after they won the Super Bowl a few years ago. Verdict: Awesome.
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I respect his right to make himself look like an idiot.
Dave Rywall on May 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM
As we respect yours.
thomasaur on May 19, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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WOW NAILED IT
You win the internet.
Dave Rywall on May 19, 2009 at 3:37 PM
CynicalOptimist on May 19, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Now I know that all of the Pittsburgh Steelers except Mr. Harrison,and the ESPN anchors are just as shallow as I thought they were. Hope all of you suck-ups have a wonderful time and I hope it’s the LAST SB you ever win. I’ve Hated PGH since the 70s, just because you’re jerks.
Mr. Grump on May 19, 2009 at 3:41 PM
He may not be all that bright, but at least he’s consistent. Anyone remember hearing about this when Bush invited the team?
This is only news because we have a very popular black president. No one in the media can even comprehend that someone might not want to meet him.
Esthier on May 19, 2009 at 3:44 PM
I meant that the ESPN anchors are shallow too. Did you see the look on that JO’s face when Harrison made a stand on principle. And the idiot off camera, “I’m with you” What a schmuck.
Mr. Grump on May 19, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Badger, if you HADN’T paid them, you could be holding a spot in the Cabinet right now! (or at least a Czarship)
TugboatPhil on May 19, 2009 at 3:55 PM
It’s news because his explanation was ridiculous.
YYZ on May 19, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Don’t sell her short now. She’s told plenty of blacks that they’re racist against their own race. Just because she isn’t black, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t know more about being black than they do.
Esthier on May 19, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Dave Rywall the Alleged Canadian is here…
so, Dave, you watch American football as well as your alleged country’s teams? Or are you going to admit your juvenile ploy and admit to being a garden-variety American leftist moron who lied to make his Troll Self stand out?
Why don’t you EVER mention Canadian affairs, or compare events in the USA and Up North?
sad little one-liner troll…………
Janos Hunyadi on May 19, 2009 at 4:14 PM
So you were upset that he didn’t invite you before the super bowl.
WAA WAA dude, unless you win the super bowl, you simply aren’t that important.
sonofdy on May 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/video?id=4173857
Kaptain Amerika on May 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM
With Obama’s track record on showering the incompetent with photo-ops and other favors, shouldn’t it be the Detroit Lions who’re insulted?
Blacksmith on May 19, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Dan Rooney will probably trade Harrison to the Lions for not going to the White House.
Percy_Peabody on May 19, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Obama will demand Tomlin average 42 yards per carry by 2016.
2Tru2Tru on May 19, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Oops… Harrison.
2Tru2Tru on May 19, 2009 at 4:36 PM
He’s got to wash his hair that day.
danking70 on May 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM
I think people are hanging on the soundbite too much, he isn’t a polished politician so don’t expect a polished answer, and if he had other reasons theres alot of incentives not to say them since it would hurt his marketability. Take for example if he thought all politicians are corrupt and evil, especially at the top levels, why would you open yourself to being harrassed by the IRS or other predatory agencies? Maybe he took a philosophy course in school, or read Neoconservative influenced and figured he should just play Machiavelli’s fool. A video with a short soundbite isn’t enough to establish a true motive, especially in this case.
LevStrauss on May 19, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Ding, ding, ding. You got it in one. I’m putting you in for the award of the “Goodonya” with barbed wire clusters
E9RET on May 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM
What do you need to do to get an audience with Obama?
1) Work at McDonalds, cry when he calls on you, worship Obama and do obeisance.
or
2) Tell him that you want his enemies to have kidney failure and do obeisance.
or
3) Tell your fellow Republicans that you voted for him, and do obeisance.
or
4) Tell your fellow Republicans that they need to expel Cheney and Limbaugh and do obeisance.
or
5) Don’t pay your taxes and do obeisance. (He’ll even appoint you to his cabinet for this.)
or
6) Win the Super Bowl and do obeisance.
Christian Conservative on May 19, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Dave Rywall the Alleged Canadian is here…
so, Dave, you watch American football as well as your alleged country’s teams? Or are you going to admit your juvenile ploy and admit to being a garden-variety American leftist moron who lied to make his Troll Self stand out?
Why don’t you EVER mention Canadian affairs, or compare events in the USA and Up North?
sad little one-liner troll…………
Janos Hunyadi on May 19, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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What the f**k are you smoking? b
Because it sure seems awesome.
This story is about a stupid athlete saying something stupid.
If you want to make it more than that, go nuts.
I’m not Canadian. I’m Swedish.
Dave Rywall on May 19, 2009 at 4:51 PM
But if you’re the king of Saudi Arabia, he will do obeisance to you!
Christian Conservative on May 19, 2009 at 4:51 PM
No, wait, I’m Hungarian.
Dave Rywall on May 19, 2009 at 4:52 PM
First off, I hate the Steelers, with a passion, being the Ravens fan I am…
second… Harrison is now my new favorite football player. This is just AWESOME.
Razgriez on May 19, 2009 at 4:54 PM
And I respect your right to BE an idiot
txdoc on May 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Further proof that what you say is best going through one ear & right out of the other.
Badger40 on May 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM
James “Silverback” Harrison (not my nickname…his teamates picked it and he likes it) is the most antisocial player in the NFL. He terrified his position coach to such a degree his rookie year that the coach begged The Chin to cut him. The coach was literally in fear for his life due to Harrisons hostility and anger. After being cut 3 times by the Steelers and again by the Ravens, Harrison made the Steelers as a special teams monster..he tore people limb from limb in 05, and has one on to be a Pro Bowl player and Super Bowl star.
You don’t like James Harrison snubbing Bush and Obama….tough. He could give a rat’s patoot. And if you push it, he’ll go upside your head.
DrW on May 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM
In case you were wondering about the Goodonya awards. It’s one of the Medals handed out by Murphy for deeds of outstanding mediocrity and self-preservation. I don’t remember the exact order of the awards but they were:
Goodenuf. Awarded for acts of average that kept the recipient out of the line of everything, including Senior NCOs looking for volunteers.
Goodonya, Awarded for recognition when the recipient make a reasonable but completely obvious statement that comes to the notice of anyone in the chain of command of the recipient.
Goodenufhere. Awarded when the recipient, aware that any motion, however small, will attract fire decides to stay put in a firefight
Goodgodnshite. Awarded when the recipient fails to qualify for the Goodenufhere
Goodhereenit. special award usually reserved for Special Operators types who love mud, misery and cold.
Goodnlow. Awarded usually in combination with the Goodenufhere; Special Operators almost never qualify
Purple Whatzat. Almost always awarded to Special Operators who can’t keep their heads down.
E9RET on May 19, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Am unfamiliar with that highlight. I only know that Big Ben still hasn’t gotten that ball over the goal line and Locklear never held the DT who was offsides. But don’t take my word for it.
Mallard T. Drake on May 19, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I remember when Harrison declined the trip with Bush in the White House. At that time, the local Pittsburgh media readily accepted Harrison’s decision and suggested that Bush was the problem.
Now that Harrison has refused to join the Obama trip, the same media is focusing exclusively on Harrison’s judgment.
jay12 on May 19, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Hmmmm…. maybe we SHOULD arrange a meeting between this guy and Hussein and let him vent some of that anger!
Wouldn’t it be fun to watch some big dude like Harrison rough up that puny little metrosexual?
UltimateBob on May 19, 2009 at 6:27 PM
At least he’s consistent!
threeCents on May 19, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Did he imply that the big O could kiss his big ass? I think yes.
RalphyBoy on May 19, 2009 at 8:00 PM
I wouldn’t think its a big deal to see this president, myself, quite frankly.
I’ve seen all I ever care to see of him, on TV or otherwise
ToddonCapeCod on May 19, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I suspect he is afraid of Michelle. She scares me and I don’t have to actually see her up close and in person.
Stickeehands on May 19, 2009 at 10:12 PM
But, but but….Obambi got big campaign donations from the Rooneys!!!!! Maybe Grandpa Rooney will flip-flop his rear end and make him go /snort
I remember after I cheered, hugged, jumped all over the place for that incredible victory, the-most-embarrassing thing Mr. Rooney said??? “THANK YOU, PRESIDENT OBAMA” or something like that. My jaw then dropped. WTF?? What Obama had to do with winning the Super Bowl?
ProudPalinFan on May 20, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Before I forget, Allah, can you PLEASE even out the blog articles so you get MORE COMMENTS? Can’t you place another “The Blog” headline below the articles on the left side of the column so I don’t have to scroll down THAT much/I mean, I used to have a website, I could do that! If it is a WordPress thing, then I understand…
I just believe you’d get + comments from evening out the site. Talk it over with your boss, or trick Ed play a joke on him. Heh he might like it!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM WRITTEN BY PPF
ProudPalinFan on May 20, 2009 at 7:09 AM
Heh, thanks! Yep, 5 Superbowls 5 wins, no other team can say the same. However the most heart-breaking thing about the 49ers was after their back-to-back Superbowl wins (SB XXIII and XXIV) they had a chance to “three-peat” but with just over a minute left and the game seemingly in the bag Roger Craig fumbled the ball on a run the clock down running play at the 49ers 25 yard line, Giants recovered and scored, killing what should have been a 49er three-peat (something no team as done) and would have given the 49ers 6 Lombardi’s as well…I’ll never forgive Roger Craig for it, not ever!
I grew up in the East Bay, everyone wonders why I’m not a Raider fan, I answer with two words, Al Davis! Although I am an Oakland A’s fan!
*sigh* I just wish the 49ers would get back to their winning ways, nothing at all to get excited about in a long time, however unlike other football fans I have remained loyal to my team even in the face of such on-going humiliation!
Liberty or Death on May 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Slip on grease, douchebag.
leetpriest on May 20, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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