Video: Obama whines about Fox News, kills fly
posted at 6:59 pm on June 16, 2009 by Allahpundit
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In which The One celebrates getting his very own health-care infomercial in primetime on broadcast TV by arguing that Fox News’s criticism proves the media isn’t biased in his favor. “I’ve got one television station that is entirely devoted to attacking my administration,” he says, neglecting to mention that he’s also got one entirely devoted to praising it and a bunch of others perpetually softballing him in the guise of objectivity.
The Fox News whinge happened in the same interview as his Jedi-like fly-swat but they’re in two separate clips. I’m posting the more substantive of the two below. You can watch the other here.
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PETA should be protesting this abuse.
lonestar1 on June 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
its not that bambi is such a whining sissy baby, its more that his wife is such a he-man.
oops, AP, have i gone too far?
kelley in virginia on June 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Since when should any “news” station being doing a “positive” story about any President. They should report what the President does not spin it positive or negative. There in lies Fox’s sin in the eyes of the great Obama.
petunia on June 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
What a wuss. Most people in his place would ignore it, but he’s such a self-absorbed, creepy little candy-assed pansy that he knows the press will tolerate such nonsense.
Tomorrow the media will claim that they are thrilled to have a president who is willing to take aggressive action when necessary and only when necessary.
Cody1991 on June 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Really? REALLY?
She was the ONLY journalist that actually tried to get to know who the newcomer on the national stage was. She WENT to Alaska and interviewed people that knew Gov. Palin.
Everyone else repeated what they read on blogs.
Up must be down nowadays.
BPD on June 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Nice! I love the feeling of satisfaction when I get that annoying fly that’s been bugging (no pun intended) me!
On another note, why does he cross his legs like a lady?
rogue780 on June 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM
My GOD, don’t you wingnuts GET IT???
The ONE takes a swat at FOX and then swats a fly!
Merely a trifle; an inconveience easily dealt with.
It’s called a METAPHOR, people!
/sarc
sawbuck on June 16, 2009 at 8:59 PM
flies are always attracted to it
bluegrass on June 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM
OMG! Nicole Wallace of the Couric promoting interview of Palin fame is on Hannity AGAIN, and speaking about this interview of Obama! Her buds feelings are going to be hurt! Why does this woman show up on Hannity all the time?
freeus on June 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
beside Hannity, what other shows on Fox are rabidly anti Obama? I can’t think of any. They definitely go out of their way to get the conservative view out in front, but what is so bad about that that the president has to whine about it so often? This guy is the biggest baby. He is loved by the press like nobody else in history. He OWNS the press, and he’s crying about Hannity? good grief man grow a pair.
exceller on June 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
President Pantywaist has his knickers in a bunch about Fox News again? Yawn…
Lizza, you’re not very bright are you?
JAM on June 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM
I thought Dana Perino was supposed to be a new contributor but I have only seen her once or twice and then she disappeared. Anyhow, I liked what Nicole Wallace said. She had some good points.
sherry on June 16, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I never knew that a news network job was to do positive stories on the Pres..I always thought there job was to report the news.
thmcbb on June 16, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Amen to that.
And, unless he proceeded to eat said fly, I’m not impressed.
uncivilized on June 16, 2009 at 9:18 PM
And you say he’s a pantywaist.
He killed one with one blow!
shick on June 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Best post of the Day.
Starlink on June 16, 2009 at 9:23 PM
You guys complain about ABC doing this infomercial. You’re just jealous. Those reporters are having the time of their lives! Imagine! Just imagine if we were there. We too could enjoy his presence.
I want to be a journalist! I could be closer to him. Maybe then I could just touch the hem of his coat.
shick on June 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM
exceller on June 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Bill O is in love with the guy, yeah, Glenn takes him on, but he bashes the whole frakkin’ lot of them… This guy really does act like a big baby with his whining. The only problem is, this baby has a whooolllleeee lot of power…
bikermailman on June 16, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I wonder if the new “V” series will have to reshoot some of their interviews with the friendly aliens because the interviews are too eriely similar.
shick on June 16, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I was rooting for the fly… wish it would have smacked Big O.
deedtrader on June 16, 2009 at 9:33 PM
This man can’t tolerate reasonable opposition. I wonder what he would do if Hollywood put out a movie ridiculing him, as they did to Bush? I expect that in 2010 the voters will overwhelming reject Obama and his policies.
SC.Charlie on June 16, 2009 at 9:35 PM
That reminds me of the 1938 Disney short “Brave Little Tailor”.
You couldn’t get a more Mickey Mouse outfit that the 0bama administration.
Wolftech on June 16, 2009 at 9:36 PM
He’s saving it. It’s a gift. For date night.
winfield on June 16, 2009 at 9:37 PM
There is something very disturbing about a president who tries to intimidate the free press. It is entirely unamerican to do so. The press is allowed to criticize the government but the reverse is off limits, as well it should be.
The sickest part is that 90% of the media is in the tank for the A-Hole and he still complains.
Hey Liberals, do you guys have any SHAME at all?
Geochelone on June 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM
It isn’t enough for President TelePrompter to have NYT/ABC/CNN/NBC/CBS fawning over him? Is this a first, for a sitting president to attack (on a regular basis) a cable network?
FNC ratings beat the other cable shows combined. That’s alot of viewers…
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 9:53 PM
That’s the most impressive thing I’ve seen Obama do.
And he did it all on his own, without any help from the Fly-Swatting Czar.
Is that really a question?
PoodleSkirt on June 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM
No chopsticks. Bah!
rogersnowden on June 16, 2009 at 9:58 PM
My twenty-four year old son told me last night, he was blinded by the Hope & Change and fell for obama. He is very upset to find out Obama is just a shrewed politian with an army of media as his PR firm. The firing of the Inspector General was the final straw for my son; I doubt he will ever vote for another Democrat. True story.
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM
+10 I miss Leno
Reality Check on June 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Haa haa ha! “What do you think of that Gibbs?!” He was so proud of himself.
Egads, and he didn’t even wipe his hands off after he smashed that dirty fly.
4shoes on June 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM
What happened to Hussein’s no fly zone?
I mean Barry’s, not Saddam’s.
Geochelone on June 16, 2009 at 10:07 PM
How is that serious journalism? Interviewing her friends and family? Is that the information voters are going to want in an upcoming election?
Please. That’s PR work on Palin’s behalf. She never once challenged Palin on any serious issue. She never mentioned any critical points of view.
Greta narrated two separate “Fox News Specials”. One was called “Barack Obama; The Ties That Bind?” and the other was “Sarah Palin: An American Woman”.
Gee, there isn’t any bias in that at all. No way. Christ, she was sucking on Palin’s ass even as she named the special.
Lizza on June 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
That is a big problem: I suggest as President, you tell everyone in your administration to avoid any/all favortism toward the other networks. YOU set the tone of your own administration. While you’re at it, send a letter to all networks demanding they ask you/your administration tough, fair, critical questions. For the good of the country. As President, you do want what is best for the country, right?
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 10:09 PM
You know what they say: You can attract more flies with Obama than with vinegar. Or honey.
Daggett on June 16, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Carter killed a rabbit. Obama killed a fly.
Iranian students must be cheering.
JellyToast on June 16, 2009 at 10:11 PM
If Obama can enchant Chris Matthews into a mindless stupor, what chance does as mere fly have?
hepcat on June 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Is the fly for sale on Ebay yet?
hepcat on June 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM
That fly landed on The One twice. In a large room. And what sort of materal do flies like to land on?
I’m waiting for the MSM to report this important fact.
IlikedAUH2O on June 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM
did the fly work for FoxNews?
Wasn’t Obama dickering with a fly last week in some interview?
Could this be a sign of things to come?
Where is the mercy….?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Breaking News from TV’s Andy Levy
Lance Murdock on June 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
“A stupendous catch” CBS News
“That fly didn’t stand a chance against a god” Newsweek
“Obama’s hands are the most beautiful in the world” MSNBC
“Parents across the USA proclaim Fly swatting THE new sport” NBC
“Even the Seagulls looked on in admiration” ABC News
“Unemployment expected to reach 10% this year” Fox News
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM
was hitting the fly consistent with our values?
Should the US really be “meddling” in fly affairs?
Did he apologize for past US horrors of such nasty history likely fly paper, fly swatters and bug zappers…?
Did he address the fly with a statement that began, “I reject the false premise that….”
did he snicker and say “there’s some social justice!” after the fly hit the floor….
did he read the fly his rights…?
Shouldn’t flies have a right to a home…
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:26 PM
after the fly pulled up lame with a broken wing did he proclaim, “get up and fly” and he was healed?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:27 PM
did the flies friends actually tear a hole in the roof of the White House and lower him down to the One, only to be subjected to a backhanded display of equality–just as is shown to other flies in our land….
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Is Hallmark cards throwing out it’s batch of Obama greeting cards aimed at converting conservatives over to the dark side?
those cards read–”Don’t be afraid of voting for obama, he wouldn’t hurt
a flyted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Was that fly a GM or Chrysler bondholder?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Had that fly attended a Tea Party recently?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Did that fly fail to get his analog-to-digital TV convertor coupon?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Had that fly ever seen Obama trying to eat a waffle?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Was that fly taunting Obama by counting his “Ummmms?”
1….2…3….4…ha ah dipstick….5….6.
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM
The Iranian mullahs must be thinking:
“Well, now we know at least he would hurt a fly.”
profitsbeard on June 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Was Chris Rock’s voice overheard during that interview reminding him “bash Foxnews boss, BASH FoxNews!”
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I wanna go back to my planet?
Branch Rickey on June 16, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Was the fly attracted to the mesmerizing glow of…..TOTUS…?
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Did TOTUS slip a line in there to…
“SWAT FLY…..NOW!”
–then–
“GOOD SHOT BOSS”
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM
No cojones.
ExcessivelyDiverted on June 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM
sin cajones
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
no bolas
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:44 PM
“Cue the drugged fly” – Axelrod
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 10:47 PM
As opposed to every other channel repeating rumors from blogs about book banning, Trig’s real mother, bridge to nowhere “lies” (even though Newsweek credited her with it in 2007), blah blah blah? Yeah, I’d say interviewing people that ACTUALLY KNOW the person (whom most of America had never heard of) would constitute serious journalism.
One person actually tries to get to know who a person is, and SHE is the person who is not practicing serious journalism? That’s the same bass-ackward logic that Obama is using when he claims the media is hard on him because of ONE network.
Take your strawman arguments and the rest of your bullshit elsewhere.
BPD on June 16, 2009 at 10:48 PM
was the fly carrying a note from Rahm that said, “don’t forget to bash Fox!”
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 10:58 PM
“I’m tired of swatting at flies.”
-Former President George W. Bush, referring to prior adminstrations’ tepid response to repeated terror attacks on the United States.
“That was pretty impressive, wasn’t it.”
President Barrack Obama, after successfully killing a fly.
Now do you see the difference?
We’ve fallen.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM
And that is why he fears FOX…singles them out for ridicule and whines every change he gets hoping to marginalize them. It isn’t working. He is a child.
JAM on June 16, 2009 at 11:00 PM
When he singled out Rush–Rush’s ratings went through the roof…. this could be a good thing. There’ll be many liberals who’ll be wondering, what’s going on over at Fox?? and go watch. They’ll realize that OReilly is balanced, the MSM bias is on notice and that the crap CNN et al. has been feeding them ain’t that great anymore…
Fox–keep it clean, keep it principled, and keep it truthful
ted c on June 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM
It’s the ACORN method.
TN Mom on June 16, 2009 at 11:10 PM
So even the flies in this White House are slow.
profitsbeard on June 16, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Funny, Allah. I got a good chuckle out of that.
UltimateBob on June 16, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Dude – O’Reilly? Balanced? Every time I watch him, he can’t say enough nice things about Obama. He has become a real suck-a$$ lately.
I’m not saying that he should devote his entire show to trashing Obama, but he seems to give him a pass too often. I’d rather watch Beck or Cavuto. Their analysis of this administration and its policies is more in depth and honest.
UltimateBob on June 16, 2009 at 11:30 PM
as apposed to the MSM tossing Barack’s salad every day hence?
DaveC on June 16, 2009 at 11:30 PM
That video is disghusting. I nearly lost my lunch watching this. I’m so ashamed that we have a POtuS who cares so little about life that he is not only comfortable with this blatant act of the taking of an innocent life, but that he goes further by pointing to the death and carnage laying in a heap on the plush carpet.
gatorboy on June 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM
I don’t see that as bias at all. Palin IS an American woman, a true success story. We don’t know for sure WHERE Obama was born. What we do know about him are his ties to every crooked politician in Chicago, a couple of known terrorists, and ACORN.
Both programs were appropriately named by any objective measure.
UltimateBob on June 16, 2009 at 11:39 PM
But more importantly: what is his favorite ice cream flavor?
Metro on June 17, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Dude – O’Reilly? Balanced? Every time I watch him, he can’t
Dude–yes, balanced. If he wasn’t balanced, how else would he be saying nice things about Obama. Bill was brought up to respect others, treat them as he would be treated and to give the benefit of the doubt when appropriate. He is slightly more deferential of the President, probably because of his office, however, Bill will call wrong when wrong needs to be called particularly on issues of violence against children and outright corruption. When Obama has moved wrong on certain issues, Bill has called him on it. I distinctly remember the words “The president is wrong” uttered by Bill during a TP memo a few weeks back. Can’t recall the issue, but I watch his analysis closely. It is slightly off of mine, but Bill’s analysis helps me realize the bias I bring to issues, and it helps me back myself down a bit. I admit, I’m outright partisan and have to fight against my own bias to actually “see” fair and balanced when it is in front of me.
ted c on June 17, 2009 at 12:10 AM
At least they didn’t place “(R)” after the word “fly”.
Shy Guy on June 17, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Lizza = Another TROLL
hamradio on June 17, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Lizza = Another TROLL
hamradio on June 17, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Surprise! White House Health Reform Communications Director is Former ABC News Correspondent
nor on June 17, 2009 at 12:55 AM
If you weren’t so obtuse, you’d know that Greta is a liberal, married to a very fat cat donor to yours, Hillary.
Schadenfreude on June 17, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Friendly interview for Palin? BAAAAAAAD.
Friendly interview (after interview, after interview…) for Obama? GOOOOOD!!
Yeah, we get it. It only bothers you if a Republican gets good press.
capitalist piglet on June 17, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Lizza’s a newbie troll. She’s just trying to earn her payoffs from Daddy Soros, that’s all. It’s tough to break the welfare/perpetual student habit, y’know?
either orr on June 17, 2009 at 1:41 AM
Dear Leader can kill a fly.
I feel so safe now.
atheling on June 17, 2009 at 1:52 AM
OMG!!! I forgot about that! How crazy, huh?
atheling on June 17, 2009 at 1:59 AM
SNAPS!
atheling on June 17, 2009 at 2:04 AM
I bet Obama whimpered inside when he killed the fly. He hit his hand pretty hard.
atheling on June 17, 2009 at 2:06 AM
He got elected by the press. I nevzer used to believe in the power of the press to get someone elected. I do now.
Hope on June 17, 2009 at 4:40 AM
The media is now kissing his ass over killing a fly?
Is there nothing he can do wrong?
He could pull an Ozzy Osbourne moment and bite the head off something and they’d still go, “Ooooo! Very good Mr. President”
As for ABC, they sicken me now.
Shame on them for officially being the spokesmouths for the Obama Soviet-Care.
ABC should change it’s name to “PRAVDA” which was the Soviet Union’s official newspaper.
rednebulastudios32 on June 17, 2009 at 5:52 AM
Man up Barack. I think the best thing to do is allow an interview with Fox news. Take that beast head on. What do say? I nominate Meagan Kelley for the interviewer. Come on B you can handle a woman right? Let’s get this Fox news crew some action. Fox wants to ask you nothing other than your thoughts on the current events. The only hang up for you will be the follow up questions to your remarks. That’s right, this news service won’t let you get away with strawman arguments, historical revisonism and what ever else you descide to spew forth. That right, we need some more um’s, uh’s & let me clears from you. Stand up Barry and be a man. You can even have your wife sit next to you to give that moral support while Michelle can scowl at Meagan. I’m ready to see that happen. How about a TOWNHALL meeting with Fox complete line up of stars less Shep & Jerry Rivers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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BTW, TOTUS won’t be a part of your visual aids for this exchange.
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Barrina & Mitch what a couple & wouldn’t that be a presentation.
Americannodash on June 17, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Hmmmm… was the fly killing a coincidence??? I don’t think so! The more I learn about Obama, the more he creeps me out.
Logic on June 17, 2009 at 7:30 AM
He could have had that thing he’s married to just grab it with her tongue for a quick snack.
LtE126 on June 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Those blacks are just so physically superior to us dorky white guys huh?
Bush or Clinton or Bush or Reagan or Carter or Ford or…and so on, could never have done that.
What, he’s a f’n ninja now?
LtE126 on June 17, 2009 at 7:43 AM
You know in retaliation for Obama’s attack on them Fox News should pick a slow news day and do every storey and news piece about Obama in the most ass kissing, sycophantic manner possible to highlight just how biased the MSM has become, especially when it comes to Obama.
Either that or they could offer Sarah Palin the same coverage ABC is giving Obama next week on the same day at the same time. Or alternatively they could have a on air Fox news Tea Party at the same time as ABC’s coverage from the white house as a sort of rebuttal to ABC’s Barack Obama propaganda hour.
Dreadnought223 on June 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Someone must not be scoopin’ up the Bo poopin’
Brat on June 17, 2009 at 8:08 AM
“Brat on June 17, 2009 at 8:08 AM”
Okay…what’s with the arms thing?
She’s built like a typical southside Sheniqua.
LtE126 on June 17, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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