Obamateurism of the Day
posted at 8:05 am on July 6, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
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Normally, I’m glad to link to those who refer Obamateurisms to me, but for this one, I’m stumped. How does one link Vice President Joe Biden, who was kind enough on yesterday’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos to admit that Barack Obama and his team misdiagnosed the economic crisis? Unfortunately, Biden and Obama haven’t learned their lesson:
Vice President Joe Biden said the Obama administration “misread how bad the economy was” but stands by its stimulus package and believes the plan will create more jobs as the pace of its spending picks up.
Biden, in an interview airing Sunday on ABC’s “This Week”, said the nation’s 9.5 percent unemployment rate is “much too high.”
“The figures we worked off of in January were the consensus figures and most of the blue chip indexes out there,” Biden said.
“We misread how bad the economy was, but we are now only about 120 days into the recovery package,” Biden added. More jobs will be created in coming months, he said.
It didn’t take a genius to figure that out, of course. We’ve been tracking the effect of the stimulus package against unemployment numbers for the last few months, because the Obama administration explicitly said that they needed to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to keep unemployment from getting as high as 8.8%. They got the money, and unemployment shot higher — because capital has taken flight, thanks to the big-spending policies of the Obama administration and the threats to hike taxes on businesses.
Nice to see the Veep getting in on the Obamateurism game. If he only had a blog, I could give him proper credit for pointing out the amateurish fiscal policies of Barack Obama. I’ll settle for a link to William Amos for pointing it out.
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Maybe you could get his blog’s number?
Phoenician on July 6, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Ask and you shall receive!
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Great. Now Dear Leader will say that the economy is so bad that He needs even more power.
rbj on July 6, 2009 at 8:10 AM
What really riles me up about this “our bad” admission that they completely and totally fouled up was the way we were assured by the filthy liar in the White House that he had consulted with the brightest minds in the world and massive spending was the only option to quickly get us out of recession. Biden and the bastard in the White House should not be able to get away with this kind of admission without it coming back to haunt them and their filthy party for generations to come.
Sadly, America is populated by morons and a propagandistic press so this will not even be adequately reported out for what it is.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:11 AM
What’s he going to say when it hits 25%???
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Fortunately this will be the only mistake they make…I mean misreading the economy doesn’t mean that they would pass the “wrong” bill to correct an economy they thought was happening, but wasn’t happening…
This is tantamount to a General making invasion plans, and then landing on the wrong island…that general would be relieved of duty.
They had the wrong plan, for the wrong island…they had nothing “right”.
But give them credit for admitting they were stupid…
right2bright on July 6, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Seems we’d better start getting used to the whole “misread” theme.
tree hugging sister on July 6, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Booosh!
[That question was way too easy.]
Loxodonta on July 6, 2009 at 8:14 AM
These people sure do misread and misspeak way too much to say they are so smart!
SouthernGent on July 6, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Will the left start to call them liars now?
According to all sources, the Bush administration used the best available data in their reasoning for the
Iraqi war, yet they are now called liars for their conclusions.
Maybe Cindy Sheehan will start to protest Obama now..
She hates those she perceives to be liars.
cozmo on July 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM
i wish that boosh song was still online. the guy who made it yanked it pretty quickly as soon as he realized how unintentionally funny it was.
eh on July 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM
They’re lucky our economy is so resillient or things would be even worse.
BadgerHawk on July 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Why won’t the other socialist nations help us with an aid package? Russia has enormous energy wealth, same with Venez. China has too much money. If we’re gonna have new friends, show me the $. If Obama comes home from Russia without a promise of aid for our unemployed proleteriat, his visit was a failure.
JiangxiDad on July 6, 2009 at 8:23 AM
So when Obama said this was the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and that if we didn’t pass the porkulus bill immediately, we may never recover, are we to infer from Biden’s remarks that they were being overly optimistic?
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 8:23 AM
maybe she will. she’s a paulnut now. that’s why the left seems to have forgotten that she was once their “mother sheehan”. it’s actually astonishing how completely and suddenly she was unpersoned. ask a lefty about her. they’ll be all like, “nobody cares what that crazy bitch thinks…”.
eh on July 6, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Whatever it is, it will have to be very loud because 25% of Americans out of work will result in huge calls for impeachment.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:24 AM
http://pajamasmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2009/07/03/storm-clouds-on-the-fourth-of-july/
Read the entire article; pretty much sums up the mess we’re in.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 8:26 AM
No it won’t, American’s are far to fat lazy stupid and narcissistic to ever get off their
assescouches and do anything that serious. They’ll just whine and complain and find scapegoats to blame for their problems.doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Hey, Mr. Biden, I have another clue for you. When you hike our taxes we’ll have less disposable income and it’s gonna get worse so, brace yourself.
boomer on July 6, 2009 at 8:30 AM
They “misread” nothing! They said we have to do this fast. They said we have a crisis. They said this is worse than the great depression. Hurry. Hurry. HURRY! America burned up the phone lines yelling “NO!!!” They passed it anyway. 2 TRILLION DOLLARS! Obama promised to create 2.5 million jobs. Obama promised unemployment wouldn’t exceed 8%. Now we know most of that money is going to pay off Obama contributors. They have revised the job creation number to 600,000 (oh goodie well make up for January). And, unemployment is at 9.5% (not counting people who have given up or fallen off the unemployment roles) This was a scam from the beginning. I’m mad as hell! They are not going to get away with this “oops” crap.
txhsmom on July 6, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Look at the arms on my new puppy! Who wants ice cream?
trubble on July 6, 2009 at 8:33 AM
If Obama comes back at all, I’ll consider the trip a failure.
AZCoyote on July 6, 2009 at 8:34 AM
They already have. And really, you aren’t going to do a damned thing about it. No really you are not.
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM
I don’t know about you folks but I’m actually seeing more cars with Kerry/Edwards stickers still on them than people willing to admit that they were unindicted co-conspirators in destroying this nation.
That being said, Obama is far from finished. Like a wounded animal, the Chicago street thug will become even more evil if he senses that his agenda is failing.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM
I would never call them incoherent , they misreads everything.
the_nile on July 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Translation: “Our latest excuse for making things worse.”
franksalterego on July 6, 2009 at 8:36 AM
No, the translation is… Nothing to see here, move along.
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Ya know, for a notorious “exaggerator” and known plagiarist, Biden actually represents the most honest voice coming out of this cesspool of an administration.
David2.0 on July 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Obama lied, the economy died.
Steven on July 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Between Biden and now Gen. Powell’s statement that the administrations spending practices are out of control, (”We can’t pay for it all”), this whole financial fiasco is an Obamateurism searching for a toilet.
Rovin on July 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Sometimes, it’s almost as if Joe is trying to undermine his Partner in Crime.
bluelightbrigade on July 6, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Boehner told Hoyer on Fox News Sunday that “You guys are like the child who never brings his homework in and tells the teacher that the dog ate it everyday.” He went on to tell him that this was their economy now and they should take ownership for it. The Democrats will be blaming Bush for the rest of Obama’s term.
kingsjester on July 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Honestly, back in January the Obamaites in my area were walking around the streets of Bozeman thumping their chests chanting something like “now we’ll show you bushies how to govern.”
Fast forward to July, and you see no Obamaites walking the streets chanting anything; no bumper stickers, no yard signs. These creatures have gone into hiding, embarrassed and fearful of a future that will bring harm to their very own. Fearful of retaliation by crowds that are starting to look for them.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 8:44 AM
It’s a political thing, he knows it’s never going to happen, but just in case he is saying what he needs to so that he doesn’t end up against the wall with Obama.
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM
They are all back under their bridges
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Hey – give Obama and Biden a break.
They did save 5.6 Billion Jobs didn’t they?
CrazyFool on July 6, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Well, ya know…according to that great economist, Steny Hoyer…you can’t really blame “Barry the Infallible” for misreading the economy after a mere 120 days in office. It’s still ALL George Bush’s fault. Everything wrong with this country will always be Bush’s fault.
Wow! That Bush guy must really have some powerful mojo working for him.
Barb Dwyer on July 6, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Some of the Obamaphiles I know are absoultely appalled at the massive spending and incompetence of this corrupt adminstration. They tend to give the bastard the benefit of the doubt (I want him to fail) but they certainly aren’t the arrogant crowd they were a few months ago.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:50 AM
yes!
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Just stop with the fantasies already. They are in no danger, they are not afraid, and the United States is no longer a republic. There will be no really big changes, life will go on much like before, just like it did in the 1950’s Soviet Union, which is what the US has become.
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Excuse me, this team that “misread” the economy, would they be the same one that were so incredibly brilliant that we had to ignore all those pesky ethics problems? My guess is we better follow the money, there are people benefiting from this mess. And it isn’t us.
Cindy Munford on July 6, 2009 at 8:51 AM
General Powell needs to learn when to keep his freakin’ mouth shut and when to speak up like a man. Letting the Bush administration swing in the wind after one of his own leaked Valerie Plame’s name to the press was when the bastard should have spoken up. When he is defending this corrupt and evil administration in any way is when he should just STFU.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Damn, I wish that were true… These creatures are teaching our kids from K-12 on through college. These creatures reside on the bench of court rooms throughout our nation. These creatures have access to our children more hours a day then we do.
Disgusting…
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
And Jake Tapper’d better stay away from buses…
He lays it out dollar by dollar, instead of butterflys and fairy dust.
tree hugging sister on July 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Yeah…he’s some kinda magic man or something…
ladyingray on July 6, 2009 at 8:55 AM
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:51 AM
I feel your frustration. Living it myself.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM
How do I know it’s over, that we have lost our Republic? Did ya see the news coverage of all those Fourth of July Tea Parties…. That’s right… No you did not. Dont you get it…. Game over man…
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:57 AM
I’m looking at the future, and ahead of me it all fades to black and white and mostly gray, like a scene stolen from 1984.
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Fret not
Their influence will shrink even further than it already has
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM
This was my feeling as well; Very subdued activities this year. I think a lot of people pinned their last “hopes” on all that “change” Barry was going to bring, and they’re, (maybe) a little embarrassed that he’s turned out, (we knew it all along) to be such a loser.
Sidenote- I had an opportunity to catch up on a big stack of magazines this past week-end and I was greatly amused to notice how many articles there were on, “To avoid stress and anxiety, don’t pay attention to the news, turn off your TV, focus on your family, etc. etc.” Yeah. Lets have more people oblivious to the reality of what this dolt is doing to America. I understand the need for “balance” in our lives, but at the rate Obama is cramming new laws down our throats, you can’t afford to look away for even a minute!
anniekc on July 6, 2009 at 9:02 AM
What’s he going to say when it hits 25%???
doriangrey on July 6, 2009
He’ll be hiding from the armed mob in that bunker he told everyone about.
SKYFOX on July 6, 2009 at 9:03 AM
doriangrey on July 6, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Amen friend… In my home, we’re back to taking life one day at a time in an effort to maintain our hope and sanity. The future is to bleak to allow my mind to travel there for very long, therefore I must stay in the moment in order to keep my spirit up and focus on the fact that I have a family to feed and shelter; somehow…
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:04 AM
The economy will improve tomorrow.
Free beer tomorrow, too.
The economy and the unemployment rate won’t improve until Obama and Biden lose their jobs.
Although Pelosi and Reid losing their jobs wouldn’t hurt, either.
NoDonkey on July 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Things will get better
Really — I sincerely believe that
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 9:06 AM
So,the Liberal talkin points, is that GaffeBiden
is hinting at another bailout maybe!
And does this mean,its back to 1929,worst depression
ever!
Sounds like another ‘Lefty Crisis’,is on the brink!!
canopfor on July 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Thanks for that. Having lived through the Carter years, having watched the country survive the Carter years, I do have some stored hope in my reserves. The scary thing for me right now, is this administration is doing things that I have never seen before, things that stink of purposeful destruction. Carter was just a typical ultra liberal, blinded by liberal ideology. This Obama man truly stinks of the enemy within.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM
I think you might be a tad off on that one.I believe that 99.99% of Black America believes, (no actually lies) and says what a great job he’s doing. The lefty media can see the incredible job he’s doing into transforming the America we know into their socialist utopia.I’m sure Chris Mathews leg is still quivering. What’s a little economic bad news when you’re doing a major remodeling job comrades.
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:14 AM
I always try to keep in mind a few things
1) Americans don’t have the same mindset as Europeans, and will reject the coming misery brought forth by Obarfio’s policies
2) The Democrats ALWAYS — ALWAYS screw things up for themselves. They have a gnarly habit of shooting their own feet
3) The fact is, Obarfy is going to have to make good on all the promises. We know he won’t. That is going to be a problem in ‘12. Sure, people will still vote for him, but the enthusiasm is going to not be the same. It’s going to be totally different. A sea change of disaffection will wash over the left, and people will be reduced to Kerry-esque excitement
He’s promised them the sun, moon, and all the stars. The people won’t get them, and when they see that, yea, they’ll vote for Obarfio again, but not in the same numbers we’ve seen, and not with the same blinded, uber-emotional enthusiasm we saw last fall.
Things will turn around
blatantblue on July 6, 2009 at 9:20 AM
So let me get this straight, this thread is about Biden admitting something he thought was wrong??!! This is the guy who things the crippled can walk and still hangs out and talks to constituents in a diner that’s been closed for 20 years. We might suspect that Biden might not always be right.
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:14 AM
I speak only from a standpoint of what I’m watching in front of me here in my area. I have college kids in my home most every weekend, 99% of which bought into the Obama “hope-n-change” thing hook line and sinker.. Not one of these kids now support Obama and what they are watching him do. Several of these kids are talking about taking a year off from school in order to help their parents out at home.
I have not a good feel for the national mood, but I can tell you that the support for Obama and his policies have fallen to great lows here in my area.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:26 AM
We had to pass the stimulus…we had to. The fate of our economy depended on the rapid passage of this “stimulus.”
That is what we were told time and time again.
Yet…now, that the “stimulus” has not performed as promised, we are told that we need to believe the same “experts” when they now say they underestimated the recession?
Perhaps they should take a closer look at the FDR programs and be honest…they did not work. They actually prolonged the Depression. Were it not for the attack on Pearl Harbor the Depression would have lasted until the late 1940’s, or until FDR could be replaced and common sense permitted to rule.
Common sense? Today, from this Administration, a very uncommon virtue.
coldwarrior on July 6, 2009 at 9:29 AM
I bet that when Rahm heard about what Joe said, the room filled up with curse words.
myrenovations on July 6, 2009 at 9:32 AM
What, you allowed Democrats in your home!!?? I would of ran them off immediately. Once a group of Democrats take up residence in a house, you will begin to see spray painted gang signs on the walls, you’ll be ankle deep in trash, your windows will start to be covered with plywood, your property values will drop by 90% and your livingroom will be filled with useless, lazy drug addicts and some ladies of the evening.
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM
‘Gangster Government’
Rep.(R)Michelle Bachman,Minnesota,6th District.
Another edition to SarahCuda’s Army!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyhKXUP7PM
canopfor on July 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aTKrn1jUJwdE
Good reading material…
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM
What area are you in? I hope it’s a blue one. Down here in Texas, the vast majority of folks can’t stand Obama or any of the Dems, but that’s meaningless come election time since we’re about as reliable a red state as can be.
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 9:37 AM
not one commentator on any financial news channel nor any “brainiac” on any right wing blog can figure out how more jobs can be “created” without those jobs being govt. jobs.
kelley in virginia on July 6, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Jus’kiddin’
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:44 AM
“Hey, guys, remember what Ayers wanted to do to y’all? Count yer lucky stars!”
Merovign on July 6, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Barry says this, Joe says that. Barry says one thing and Hillary counters it. It’s lookin’ like some folks in the administration didn’t read the “Messiah Memo”. When supporters like Colin start criticizing you know there’s trouble brewing.
It seems to me there’s enough strife going on in high places that we should be able to sit back, pop some more corn and wait for the implosion.
Barb Dwyer on July 6, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Bozeman, Montana…
Bozeman is a college town, and was fully engaged in Obama mania for several months. Not any more!
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Jeff from WI on July 6, 2009 at 9:44 AM
I know that Jeff.. We all need some good humor right about now.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Here’s what was really puzzling about Biden’s remark: The stimulus was absolutely rushed through without much thought because the situation was so dire.
So what’s the deal? Surely they aren’t thinking of asking for more money.
AnninCA on July 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Right. When the teachers all go back to work Obama will treat that as jobs created. Of course, he may supplement that with a stimulus package to underwrite the hiring of an army of useless teachers’ aides who will then be on the public payroll receiving a living wage and gold-plated medical benefits in return for serving in a capacity in which they’re unqualified to serve. In effect, they’ll be much like mafia-style no-show jobs in construction projects.
BuckeyeSam on July 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM
“…asking for more money.” ??? They don’t, and won’t ask. They have enough votes to ram it through. If you recall, NOBODY reads these bills, not the first Porkulus bill and not Crap ‘n Raid.
Son of Porkulus will be crammed down out throats and up our patooties. Plan on it.
Barb Dwyer on July 6, 2009 at 10:14 AM
That sounds promising. I’m curious what the college kids are saying right now. I guess the prospect of no jobs waiting for them after graduation is sobering.
The real challenge will be getting them all to admit that Obama and Congress is to blame and not the boogeyman they call Bush.
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Basically, what the young people here are saying is simply that Obama has not held up to his promises of a transparent government, no lobbyist, reduction of the national dept, and open to the public government.
Really, I’m not making that crap up. These young people are calling it pretty close to the mark. Another hot topic for discussion is Obama’s arrogance and narcissist behavior.
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Maybe a little off-topic, but did anybody catch the latest OTHER Gird-Your-Loins moment from Say It Ain’t So, Joe?
Where he said that the United States would not try to prevent Israel from taking military action against Iran if they developed a nuke? To paraphrase a famous former governor of Alaska, You Betcha.
Seems like all those pro-Mousavi people might have gone to Joe’s head, even if they haven’t gotten the attention of
The Twelfth ImamHussein Obama yet.Steve Z on July 6, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Even God was smart enough to flood the world and get rid of all the “oops!” This “my bad” philosophy is costing so much money. I really love to drive around and watch people with razor blades scraping their OBAMA bumper stickers off of their cars. They are very meticulous to make sure all of it is removed, even the paint!
Conservican on July 6, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I’m in Bozeman, too. The few remaining cars that I see with hope-and-change bumper stickers all seem to be in the parking lots at MSU or in the teachers’ lot at BHS.
Then there was the Green Coalition of Gay Loggers for Jesus that marched Saturday to protest the Tea Party march. (Heh.) Seemed as though most of the 50 (at best) or so that showed up were old hippies.
jix on July 6, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Actually, Joe said the Obama administration is 100% in favor of Iran building nukes and wiping out Israel with them.
Okay, that’s not what he said but Gibbs says that’s what he meant to say.
Daggett on July 6, 2009 at 11:02 AM
jix on July 6, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Dead on target jix… I’m actually east of you, in between Reed point and Columbus. My son attends MSU and lives off Main St… I spend quite a bit of time in your hood. Bozeman is a world class beautiful city!
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Maybe there is hope after all. The real kind, not what Obama was selling.
Doughboy on July 6, 2009 at 11:23 AM
How many mulligans does this administration of amateurs get?
stonemeister on July 6, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Yeah, my family and I are east coast transplants (about 15 years ago), and we think Bozeman is pretty special. I’m just slightly familiar with your neck of the woods, but that’s some beautiful country, too.
One kid is in college and the other’s a senior, so I get to hear what the young people think about Obama, too.
I can confirm what you have said. I’d estimate about 60-65% of the ones I know are starting to question his policies contrasted with about 75-80% who favored accepting them without reservation just after the election.
jix on July 6, 2009 at 11:50 AM
jix on July 6, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Exactly my situation also; one in college, one a senior at Reed Point High. We are west coast transplants, having made the move in 2005. Absolutely love the slower pace of life here, as well as the family oriented people of Montana.
Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping… Love it here!
Keemo on July 6, 2009 at 11:56 AM
How many mulligans does the electorate get? What if the Presidency comes with a probation period like every other job in America and, at the six-month review, America calls Obama into its figurative office and tells him that it just isn’t working out and Friday will be his last day. Wouldn’t that be sweet.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM
A bit late for a response, but…
…I agree. Joe may have a disconnect between his brain and his mouth, but he’s basically like Rain Man when it comes to playing the Obama Admin. game.
bluelightbrigade on July 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Only in this one case.
If it were in place say…over the last 8 years, we’d have been voting every 6 months just to make the crybaby America haters on the left STFU.
bluelightbrigade on July 6, 2009 at 12:01 PM
How many mulligans does the electorate get? What if the Presidency comes with a probation period like every other job in America and, at the six-month review, America calls Obama into its figurative office and tells him that it just isn’t working out and Friday will be his last day. Wouldn’t that be sweet.
highhopes on July 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM
BetseyRoss on July 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM
The Obama message seems to be:
1. We’re going to
createsaveslow down the loss of jobs.2. If you’re a business, you’re going to pay more for energy, health care, taxes, and penalties for being successful or paying your employees too much. And if you’re in the “wrong” business, we’re going to kill you.
3. This should make you want to hire more people.
landlines on July 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Powerful mojo is an understatement!
Did you know his grandfather financed the Entire WW2 Nazis with 1 share of stock valued at $124.00 deposited in the bank he worked at in 1924!
DSchoen on July 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Obama’s plan for America can be summed up in a few short phrases:
If it moves, tax it.
If it keeps moving, regulate it.
And
if it stops moving, subsidize it.
DSchoen on July 6, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Not related to today’s Obamateurism, but I really got a kick seeing him giving his big announcement about appointing somebody to update all of the light bulbs in the White House, and behind his head was a really nice chandelier which won’t look so nice with those curley light bulbs.
darwin-t on July 6, 2009 at 7:02 PM
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