It’s come to this: Media scolded for absurd Bush-bashing by … Obama
posted at 8:19 pm on June 22, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Yeah. The guy who got elected as the anti-Bush before adopting much — but not all — of Dubya’s foreign policy has to rein in Harry Smith for claiming that Bush described The One as “treacherous.” Which part of Bush’s criticism did you mean, Harry? The bit where he said he believes in the free market? Or the part where he said he opposes socialized medicine? I suppose any criticism of statism nowadays counts as an accusation of high treason against the left.
So ludicrous is this that Obama can’t keep a straight face in correcting him. Good work, CBS.
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It fits the ‘change’ and neutral narrative that they have given him. Once elected, he now is above criticizing Bush (or at least once criticism doesn’t have political power it used to because people are unemployed and Bush is nowhere near power.)
ThackerAgency on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
CBS SUCKS
RobCon on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Needs a teleprompter. He is still stuttering wothout his crutches.
seven on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I think it shows class that Obama defended Dubya. But of course most of you will somehow still use this to attack him. ODS at its best!
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
And I can’t believe the 7/4 parties are still on with the Iranians when they can’t possibly understand what 7/4 was about after beating their citizens.
ThackerAgency on June 22, 2009 at 8:23 PM
WAPO spins for the One
William Amos on June 22, 2009 at 8:23 PM
It used to be “Words are our tools”
Now it seems as if it’s “Words are used by tools”.
Shivas Irons on June 22, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Yeah… I guess it shows real class to defend him … just after attacking him… Hmmmm class = hypocrisy? Sure…
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Wow, William Amos, that’s a tornado!
SouthernGent on June 22, 2009 at 8:25 PM
And there’s your narrative. How many times has Obama been doing the blaming? This ONE TIME Obama defends Bush and now he’s classy for not doing what he’s done DAILY sometimes HOURLY for the past year.
ThackerAgency on June 22, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Give Barack Obama credit, he knows what goes around, comes around.
Mr. Joe on June 22, 2009 at 8:26 PM
He didn’t defend Bush, he said what Smith said was a problem in characterization of the original statement.
Jeff from WI on June 22, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I’m sure a spineless poll stroker like Obama is well aware his constant whining about Bush is wearing thin with the public.
And you’re still a tedious Obama-parroting automaton.
How’d I do?
Chuck Schick on June 22, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Groveling media is craming “the one’s” style.
RobCon on June 22, 2009 at 8:27 PM
OK guess… these need captions… Here’s mine, but you guys can do better…
Ah… There’s the 57th state
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24396_large.jpg
You got it Chris…
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24411_large.jpg
He does know where Iran is, right?
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24425_large.jpg
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Check out the docile nod on the bald dude.
What a knob.
RobCon on June 22, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Actually, I don’t think he realizes this. He pisses himself when Fox News talks badly about one of his Cabinet Appointees… I’m sure he expects to be placed on a coin after he’s done.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Well, he’s prostrated himself for every one else on the planet, why not Bush?
BigWyo on June 22, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Bush doesn’t have enough of a killer instinct to say anything like this, and the word Smith was really looking for was “treasonous”, which The Precedent clearly is.
So, now The Precedent even has straw men being offered up to him by the neo-Pravda media, as if the idiot messiah wasn’t good enough at creating them, himself.
progressoverpeace on June 22, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Just words…
Really sick when the media trys to spin words for the sake of ratings.
I bet Harry Smith felt like a real small weenie when that interview was over.
But I am sure Katie & bathtub boy will pick up the flaming torch from Harry and muster through until they have pleased Mr. Zero.
izoneguy on June 22, 2009 at 8:31 PM
He was practically biting himself… He couldn’t help it. Anyone else and he’d go into a torrent of Boooosh Bashing… But this is his master. Don’t speak until the ball gag is inserted…
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:31 PM
NO ONE and I mean NO ONE, is allowed to bash GWB except The One!
How many people are going to research GWB’s comments? How many are going to listen to the little snippet and base their opinion on that?
When The One comes out a states he bashed GWB unfairly & GWB’s policies, especially the ones adopted by The One, were worthwhile and GWB is owed a large debt of gratitude than I’ll acknowledge The One’s class…..until then NO F’IN WAY!
VikingGoneWild on June 22, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Is CBS bucking for the two hour car sale Obamamercial?
ABC= All Barack Channel
CBS= Continual Barack Station
Caper29 on June 22, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Oh… Oh… I know… Bush never beat in people’s heads on the streets…
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM
His likeness will end up on many slugs, no doubt. Perfectly apt.
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P.S. I don’t know if younger folks know what “slugs” are, anymore. They are fake coins for vending and pinball machines.
progressoverpeace on June 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Obama wasn’t defending Bush. He was defending himself of the charge of being charged with treason.
keep the change on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
I think Obama was laughing because it was so obvious that Harry Smith was baiting him to talk trash about Bush so Obama can make news on his program. The media is always wanting to start a cage fight.
terryannonline on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Man, are CBS, NBC, and ABC falling all over themselves trying to kiss this guys butt. And they wonder why FOX beats them day in and day out without even breaking a sweat.
I guess FOX has it figured, hey half of the country didn’t vote for this guy, if we call it the way it is, we will get half the country, and the other tools can divide up what’s left.
kam582 on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Good for you, Barack. It’s a fine example to set.
Bob's Kid on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Obama already has coins out – and they are as fake as he is.
http://coins.about.com/od/coinbuyingadvice/a/obama_coins.htm
izoneguy on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Thanks. Didn’t know. I’m sure his coins will be good at Chuckey-Cheese’s… They’ll probably name a Pizza after him.
/the adults are in charge.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Hahaha
And to think people were scared that the Paulians were minting their own gold coins. At least they were worth something.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Whenever dcwvu comments on a video, I know I can go back and watch it, and it will be the opposite of whatever smack dcwvu is talking. This was no exception.
The idiot interviewing Obama said Bush and Cheney accused Obama of treason. That was absurd, and maybe a fraction of the Democrat base is that stupid. Then to appear reasonable and mature, Obama laughed and chalked it up to policy and the best of intentions, emphasizing that he is right and the Bush administration is wrong.
It was, of course, patent BS, but it was also one of the softball, accommodating interviews Obama excels at with his faithful lapdog media propping him up. This was clearly the case in this clip.
alliebobbitt on June 22, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Exactly.
mikeyboss on June 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM
They still think that the decision about ABC as the national propaganda agency is not settled yet and that they still have a chance.
johnsteele on June 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM
I figure they’ll take Salmon chase off of the $10,000 bill and put Obama on it. That way, when you pull out five of them to pay for a cup of coffee, you can thank the One.
trubble on June 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Yeah… good luck to them… I think Fox will come out on top here.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Here are mine
Where the “F” is Iran????
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24396_large.jpg
What can I “F” up today?? Or Who can I crap on today??
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24411_large.jpg
Jesus, It hasn’t even been 6 months!!!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1818/slide_1818_24425_large.jpg
VikingGoneWild on June 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM
dcwvu
Defending? Hardly. You really are a piece of work.
bazil9 on June 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM
True true… but it must be Obamacafe… from ObamaBucks… Oh wait, that won’t go well. How can we have ObamaBucks replacing StarBucks when it’s suppose to be the name of our new currency… Eh… anything goes here.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Haha
Yeah, I wasn’t sure if we should go with 57th State, Where is Iran?, or Oh… that’s where they speak Austrian.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Anything slightly positive Obama stoops to say about Dubya is more than generous. Obama was throwing a crumb at Georgie…nothing more, nothing less. It’s more than that thing deserves.
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Now, now, stay classy. George isn’t that bad. Obey or Obama won’t let you lick the toe-jam tonight.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:40 PM
The media lapdogs hear, “heel”!
Cicero43 on June 22, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Ok tell me if I’m wrong but I watched the video again and when Obama was laughing, it kind of sounds like he mumbled “Come on.” That’s hilarious!
terryannonline on June 22, 2009 at 8:41 PM
They run to the corner and piss themselves… Then Barry comes over and says, “It’s OK, I just didn’t light up, yet. Comon’ let’s go for a walk and a smoke.”
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:41 PM
I think Obama’s laugh was less about correcting Harry’s absurd remark as much as it was about Obama not wanting to be associated with the word “treacherous”.
This was no defense of GWB.
It was clearly a defense of himself.
AP, you’re much too generous.
katy on June 22, 2009 at 8:42 PM
“Uh yes President Obama I didnt former President SHRUB criticize you then drop the N-bomb and smear a picture of you with his own feces?”
Dash on June 22, 2009 at 8:42 PM
NICE! Or “So that’s where the Gov’anator is from!”
VikingGoneWild on June 22, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Don’t really remember… and I don’t really feel like re-watching. Even if Ronald Reagan or George Washington were on TV as much as Barry, I would get annoyed and vomit all over myself.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Here’s another take on this one
Use the Farce, Axelrod. Use the Farce.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:44 PM
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I understand now!
Thanks little puppet.
bazil9 on June 22, 2009 at 8:46 PM
The first post you accuse everyone of ODS with an easily debunked falsehood.
The second post you meltdown into BDS.
You aren’t worthy of carrying getalife’s jock.
Chuck Schick on June 22, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Well, if that’s what you think, then have your affirmative action retard save his “generosity”. No one needs it. Let The Precedent stop trying to kill the US, instead … at least until his indictment for treason can be written up.
The Precedent was tossing feces, as he seems to enjoy doing.
Who ever asked for the Traitor-in-Chief to defend them – except for the Iranians with the signs in English, perhaps? NTW, how are those unconditional negotiation plans with Achmadinejad and the mad mullahs working out? Will the talks start soon? Maybe over Independence Day hot dogs?
Morons, misfits, and traitors. Liberals in all their glory.
progressoverpeace on June 22, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Well, good for Obama. I don’t think Bush’s comments were necessarily bashing Obama. Bush never said Obama’s name and he was stating what his beliefs are…like he did for 8 years.
Now Cheney…he could snap Obama into two if he wanted. And he just might wanna.
ramrants on June 22, 2009 at 8:47 PM
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:39 PM
We would prefer that you refer to the Kenyan child as “Borak”. Not “The Thing”, you racist, no-good cracker.
fronclynne on June 22, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Yes… isn’t it sad. Getalife was the “best” the left has… RIP getalife.
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Yes as evidenced by the government bailouts and giving a democrat the position of Secretary of Treasury and the assigning him unprecedented powers. That’s just two examples off the top of my head.
Yes as evidenced by his prescription drug plan the biggest government intervention in medicine since medicare.
And by reappointing Greenspan he was complicit in the housing bubble as well. Don’t go painting Bush as a free-marketeer, he wasn’t, he was a compassionate conservative, which is just a version of socialism, just slower. He didn’t even have the courage of his convictions to defend the one thing he did okay and that was the war on terror.
Ann NY on June 22, 2009 at 8:49 PM
think it shows class that Obama defended Dubya. But of course most of you will somehow still use this to attack him. ODS at its best!
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
what do you or oboobi know about class….
SHARPTOOTH on June 22, 2009 at 8:50 PM
WILL NOT WATCH THAT MAN…. EVER!
txag92 on June 22, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I am proud to be a traitor CBS and the Left.
Loxodonta on June 22, 2009 at 8:53 PM
I’m sure Bush doesn’t care. Every time Obama opens his mouth, Bush’s approval rating jumps up a point or two. Keep talking, Obama.
sherry on June 22, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Never thought I’d say this, but Obama displayed a little bit of honor there.
As for that pathetic media tool, he must have been sooooo dispirited: here he lobbed a nice soft one at his Messiah and BHO just snickered at him.
guntotinglibertarian on June 22, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Ok, here goes.
He wasn’t really defending Bush. He was defending himself from what people said about him. “No one calls me a traitor.” He certainly doesn’t want the idea floating around that someone of such significance sees him as trying to destroy the country or others will start to entertain that idea.
OR
He doesn’t want to have people replying with. “Obama’s a traitor? No, Bush and Cheney are the traitors. . . . . . . Barak, why aren’t you trying them for war crimes?”
- The Cat
P.S. And you thought your remark would keep us quite. Silly silly person.
MirCat on June 22, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Are all these talking heads on the State Run Media completely oblivious to how clownish they appear?
They seem to have no clue whatsoever as to how they come across. You’d think they would occasionally watch tapes of their own antics and cringe in embarrassment. Absolutely clueless.
cruadin on June 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I think that they are tired of kissing his butt and would like to take the relationship to the next level.
thomasaur on June 22, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Until I see differently, this is Ochimpy’s second attempt to evoke the name of a respected republican for his own image. He sees the writing on the wall that Bushes policies were working and he has to seem as if he is respectful of that for the sake of his political life.
I looked for a video link showing when Obama evoked Reagans name during the election, but couldn’t find it.
csdeven on June 22, 2009 at 9:02 PM
licking?
Upstater85 on June 22, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Obama is getting really sloppy with the makeup near his hairline — this is the second or third time it has been very visible. He looks like he is wearing a wax mask in this clip.
David
“In Iran the demand for democracy is strong and broad … The regime in Tehran must heed the democratic demands of the Iranian people, or lose its last claim to legitimacy.”
George Bush 2003
LifeTrek on June 22, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Now I ain’t one to gossip, so you didn’t hear that from me.
thomasaur on June 22, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Sic-em Barack. . . Sic-em.
Omama’s having the longest dang Honeymoon ever.
Texyank on June 22, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Hey, score one for Barry. I agree it was classy. I hope he keeps it up and continues to take the high road. Past performance makes me dubious, however. We’ll see
Fed45 on June 22, 2009 at 9:10 PM
That was no honor….
katy on June 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM
ODS..never heard of it, but BDS, everyone is aware of and it is still alive and well.
kahall on June 22, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Obama isn’t playing the victim when he cries about Fox, but Palin is when she defends her family.
All hail the Messiah.
V15J on June 22, 2009 at 9:13 PM
He didn’t defend Bush..he just smells his fall and senses people taking numbers to line up and punch him in the kock in a couple months. So now he’s trying to walk back with a sheepish grin and his dew rag in his hand.
Itchee Dryback on June 22, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Barry didn’t want himself attached to that remark when he knew it could be proved as bullshit. He learned something from the Rev Wright episode.
GarandFan on June 22, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Antother day and another example of the MSM destroying its own credabilty with the viewing public. Personaly I hope they keep it up because the way they’re going by the time 2012 rolls around big media outlets like CBS are going to have about as much credabilty with average people as the National Enquirer does.
Dreadnought223 on June 22, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Actually I trust them more already.
kahall on June 22, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Easy for him to throw a scrap to people every now and then when just about every policy speech consists of strawman characterizations of his opposition. Let’s not forget what his campaign did with John McCain on immigration and health insurance.
aikidoka on June 22, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I guess thats what they call tough love. But still love for their attention nonetheless.
FontanaConservative on June 22, 2009 at 9:21 PM
It is hard to attribute honor for this to a man who has Bush-bashed from the moment he stepped into office. His incessant “Bush did it don’t blame me” rhetoric and now this, shows he knows how to talk out of both sides of his mouth fluently. No honor for him from me until his actions match his words. I’m not holding my breath either.
Miss Molly on June 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Yes, they are practicing mouth to butt resuscitation because Barry’s poll numbers are cratering.
Rejoice Barry’s Poll numbers are cratering. The thin custard veneer
(spelling courtesy of wikipedia) has encrusted itself and is finally flaking away. Underneath is a Marxist.
Geochelone on June 22, 2009 at 9:26 PM
It’s nice to see Obama climbing up the ladder of “worst president ever” even while he chastises Harry the horrific.
Rovin on June 22, 2009 at 9:26 PM
What do you do if you’re Harry Smith?
You’re visually anonymous, despite decades on national television, due to your complete lack of distinction, brains or talent. And the man whom you’ve been holding up as a God just laughed at you in your stupidity, out loud and on camera, and then called you a liar.
Bad day.
Jaibones on June 22, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Btw, bdswvu – your lack of self-awareness has become the narrative of your time here.
Jaibones on June 22, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Gotta say the man deserves some credit there. He could’ve sat there and just accepted Smith’s characterization but didn’t; it was so ridiculous even the serial Bush-basher laughed. I’d hope CBS would be embarrassed, but they have no shame.
changer1701 on June 22, 2009 at 9:32 PM
They are so far in the tank, they are now embarrassing The One…good god.
AUINSC on June 22, 2009 at 9:35 PM
.
It is pretty sad; my wife works part time at a fabric store. One of the products they have now is ‘Obama fleece’ – so you can make your Obama; blankets, throws, pillows, sweatshirts, etc. How sad for America is that.
Dasher on June 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Harry is a communist. Next thing you know, Barry will be wanting to appear on FOX News to get away from the crazies!
Griz on June 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM
The hypocrisy of today’s “media” fawning over the President’s every action, (or lack of action) reeks of bias. Where were the stories of George W. on Father’s Day? Where was the national coverage of Laura Bush on Mother’s Day? Does this love affair the media is projecting come with a taxpayer funded bailout as these networks financial woes continue to plummet? While the mainstream media ignores record unemployment figures, a crippling national debt brought on by an uncontrolled government spending spree, and the rising unrest as the world’s dictators raise their ugly heads, our “journalist” insist on producing this Camelot-like adoration over a President that has done little to secure our financial stability while planning to spend trillions more of unfunded debt. The liberals screamed when the Patriot Act was passed to protect this nation from further attack. They made the false claim that our individual liberties were being invaded, (while no evidence of intrusion emerged). Today, no one seems to see the government policies being passed where the federal government will own every aspect of our lives, (an unelected Czar for every program). Instead, we get a media that is neither objective or impartial to a national debate on the direction the Democratic Party is taking this country. This is a dangerous path when our media simply echos and imatates any course of policy by embracing it, endorsing it, and praising it without providing objectivity. While I will not question Mr. Obama’s credentials for being a great father, it’s the media’s integrity and total lack of impartiality that threatens their own existance. Let them reap what they sow.
Rovin on June 22, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Yes, it does. I agree 100%
Now you need to admit that Obama was classless for attacking Bush about issues which Obama knew nothing about (especially since he has now adopted 80% of Bush’s policies).
blink on June 22, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Defense of Bush? Nope. A smug attempt to seem gracious. Nothing more.
ROCnPhilly on June 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I think it shows class that Obama defended Dubya. But of course most of you will somehow still use this to attack him. ODS at its best!
dcwvu on June 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Obo didn’t defend Bush, he laughed at the absurdity of the comment. This isn’t class; if you want to see class you shouldn’t be watching Demorats.
mad scientist on June 22, 2009 at 10:01 PM
LOL. He didn’t defend Bush. He was protecting himself from an accusation from a respected party that he was engaged in treachery. If Bush ever truly said such a thing, Barry would wet his pants.
JiangxiDad on June 22, 2009 at 10:06 PM
You are correct in stating that Obama showed class, although EVERYTHING has been this absurd, I don’t understand why he started now. You are wrong that thinking people will attack him for it. It is CBS, with the douche eagerly nodding his head, that deserves the shelling in this case. I’m sure the vast majority here will get it right.
Jungle31 on June 22, 2009 at 10:13 PM
LOL.
progressoverpeace on June 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Um, he wasn’t show much class on the campaign trail. When it actually mattered.
Speedwagon82 on June 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Credit where it is due. He was right to reject that characterization.
I’ve always said that Obama is a good and sincere man; it’s his policies that I can’t stand.
Richard Romano on June 22, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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