Boehner to Emanuel: Hey, thanks for “rescuing” the economy
posted at 4:02 pm on July 22, 2009 by Allahpundit
Two vids, one from last night and the other from this morning, anticipating The One’s mind-boggling forthcoming assertion at tonight’s presser that Obamanomics is working. The second clip barely captures the extent of yesterday’s message discipline, actually: More than 100 House Republicans took to the floor to pose the question of the hour, leading to an uncharacteristic Steny Hoyer tantrum in response. The first clip is self-explanatory but reminds me why, in spite of everything, I can’t help liking Rahm Emanuel just a tiny bit. Imagine the elephant balls you’d need to blow $800 billion on a failed stimulus and then turn around and tell the New York Times you’re a big success. Unemployment at 9.5 percent and climbing, $23 trillion potentially spent to fix the economy, and this galactic tool has the stones to raise the “Mission Accomplished” banner over the U.S.S. Hopenchange. You’re welcome, America.
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See, this is why I patronize to Hot Air. Come for the news, stay for the snark.
amerpundit on July 22, 2009 at 4:04 PM
This is what a minority party is supposed to look like.
Teeth and claws, give ‘em hell attitude, dig in the heels and spit in their eyes.
Now, how do we get the RINOs in the Senate to catch it?
Mew
acat on July 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
I’d like Mr. Emanuel better if I had heft off shore accounts.
Cindy Munford on July 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Brat on July 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
If he goes forward with this message, he’s over. This is his his “Mission Accomplished” moment.
Enoxo on July 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
That’s a diagnosis if ever I’ve read one.
Stephen M on July 22, 2009 at 4:06 PM
What do you mean “where’s the jobs”?
I thought everyone was enjoying Funemployment?
/
dinkyjackson on July 22, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Yeah, toe shoes and a pink tutu will do that to an atheist.
BigD on July 22, 2009 at 4:07 PM
We need Thad McCotter to make some poster boards. He did pretty good a year or so ago with that.
WashJeff on July 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
You also like Meggie mac…nothing shocking here.
dinkyjackson on July 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Mind-boggling is the word for it.
Good lord, if walks out there tonight and actually makes a claim anywhere close to that I think we’ll have to start questioning his vertical hold.
Well, even more than we already have been….that is.
JoeinTX on July 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Said it before, I’ll say it again:
BOEHNER 2012
JetBoy on July 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Such a great day for watching the wheels come off the bus. I hope we’re not getting our hopes up for this thing getting stuffed down our throats next week.
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Omigosh…there’s that word again…
ladyingray on July 22, 2009 at 4:09 PM
“this galactic tool has the stones to raise the ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner over the U.S.S. Hopenchange.”
Love it!
Still, no matter brazen he is, I do NOT admire Rahm. He and the boys from Chicago are ruining the country.
NebCon on July 22, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Elephant balls but a short trunk…?
d1carter on July 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
God I ♥ Boehner. Is he reading from a teleprompter there? I do believe he can speak with out one. It’s like a … miracle or something.
FerfeLaBat on July 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
“Magic.”
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Surely Rahm, murderous little doily that he is, would have donkey balls?
Fortunata on July 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM
They took our jobs!
CMonster on July 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Boehner is holding the line. He is also counterattacking. He has to be supported, in words and voice. He needs to hear our support both in DC and at home. He needs to know he has a little wind at his back and political momentum.
note to self. call him
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM
They are going to “rescue” the economy to death.
crosspatch on July 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM
DeMint is on Hannity right now talking about Obama. I ♥ DeMint, too.
FerfeLaBat on July 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM
I was laid off 10 days ago…doing what I can to make Obama look bad.
TexasDan on July 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Boehner/DeMint 2012?
Fallen Sparrow on July 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Yes, he has elephant balls. Don’t know that they’re hanging between his legs though.
The guy looks like he has eyeliner on half the time.
John_Locke on July 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM
I’m liking that more and more, but when you’re in anyonebutobama mode, it’s hard to think clearly.
Laura in Maryland on July 22, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Boehner should demand the Stimulus be rescinded since the economy has recovered.
cntrlfrk on July 22, 2009 at 4:13 PM
He’s been on a roll lately… but come on… 15% approval rating isn’t going to get you into the White House.
BPD on July 22, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I don’t know what Boehner is talking about.
My dreamy black (racist!) knight in shining armor has rescued me from this mean old economy.
I feel soooooooo stimulated.
/s
VibrioCocci on July 22, 2009 at 4:13 PM
It is all about the O. Apologies though, my family just went through that for far longer than we’d like.
Any prospects?
John_Locke on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
You just like saying his name. :P
lorien1973 on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
If you haven’t read Jim Demint’s book–”Saving Freedom” get a copy. It is a great followon to “Liberty and Tyranny”
those are mandatory on the conservatives reading list.
“common sense” also.
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
The GOP Congressmen actually seem to be functioning as an opposition party, unlike the Senate GOP. Boehner isn’t perfect but IMHO he is doing very well leading the minority party under difficult circumstances. He would certainly have my vote and support if I lived in his district.
jwolf on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
I Heart Jobless Recoveries.
LastRick on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
I bet they pull the “rescue” line from the fool’s speech tonight. They have taken too much heat for it today. They have to know they are setting themselves up for ridicule – reverse-Alinsky style.
sherry on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Allah knows he nerves me to no end. From his Twitter, love for Meggy mac, RINO, Atheist, Noonan apologist, Palinite hatred.
But THAT is the best piece of word structure EVAH!
broker1 on July 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Well, we know Chrissy Matthews got “stimulated”.
Not sure about anyone else.
dinkyjackson on July 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Rescue my *ss! We are sinking and they are throwing us and anvil!
JAM on July 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Peter Roskam: “Listen with me an see if you can hear the sound of jobs.”
Awesome.
Fallen Sparrow on July 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
You only think that the libs went nuts with teabags, just think about what they can do with Boehner’s name.
John_Locke on July 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Rahm’s elephant balls inside of his pink leotards.. there’s a mental image for you
gatorboy on July 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Didn’t the congress turn hands in 06?
toenail on July 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I suspect a boatload of strawman arguments tonight–fundamentally mischaracterizing the opposition to the socialization of medicine. By disingenuously using the term “health care reform” the statist liberal fashions anyone who opposes his socialized plan as being against “reform.”
I take offense to those tactics and call bS on them.
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Big hairy elephant balls. We need more of them.
jimmy2shoes on July 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Elephant balls…that’s a new one, right up there with tutu balls.
HornetSting on July 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
egad
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Good work? Hope you find something else soon.
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Donkey balls!
farright on July 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Where are the Jobs?!?!
Washingto D.C.
jimbodeano67 on July 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Don’t diss the anvil. Do you know how much that retro piece of Americana cost us?
Laura in Maryland on July 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
A hearty chuckle Allah. I can’t top that one, and your right, huge stones.
Geronimo on July 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Thanks, and the answer is some. Interview last Friday, phone interview yesterday with follow up interview next week.
Texas isn’t quite dead, but commercial construction is on life support in Austin. Ongoing construction is happening but new projects in design phase are hard to come by.
TexasDan on July 22, 2009 at 4:19 PM
For President of the American Tanning Salon Iddustry?
I kid, I kid. I like Boehner, but he is best at what he does right now. Raising hell in the House. He would make an excellent Speaker of the House in 2010.
Norwegian on July 22, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Boehner would do well as speaker. I agree norwegian.
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Shhh. Shhhhh.
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Rep Rockam had me LMAO. “Shhh shh shh let’s listen for the sound of jobs.” Can’t stop laughing.
We need more of this. Ridicule the hell out of Bozo. He will eventually crack.
txag92 on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Oh my God! Fiscally responsible GOP conressmen/women?
This must be a dawning of a new day.
Rightwingguy on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
*giggle giggle*
Laura in Maryland on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Sean Hannity has some lawyer tool Democrat on right now..
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
USS Hope and Change.
I love it.
See you at the Obamaboarding tonight.
deadenders on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Rep
RockamRoskam had me LMAO. “Shhh shh shh let’s listen for the sound of jobs.” Can’t stop laughing.We need more of this. Ridicule the hell out of Bozo. He will eventually crack.
txag92 on July 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Laughing too hard to spell correctly.
txag92 on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Palin\Boehner 2012?
WashJeff on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
I loved Hoyer’s tantrum. He didn’t even try to defend the Democrats’ failures,
forest on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Outstanding sir, well played. ;)
David in ATL on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Ack! I understand that and – god help me – I laughed.
FerfeLaBat on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Who cares about jobs?
Michelle got a new hair cut…that’s what people wanna hear about!
/
dinkyjackson on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
OK, Ferfe… now that you have our attention, how do you create the little ♥ icon?
I just cut and pasted it, but I’d like to know how to do it “from scratch.” Thanks!
UltimateBob on July 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
At any given time, 7% of American men have a Palin boehner.
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM
acat:
I dunno, right now there is less of a chance of Obama getting his agenda through the Senate than the House.
Terrye on July 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Which would also been the last year of the previous Democrat controlled congress.
Who you mean “we”, blue boy?
Count to 10 on July 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. But you gotta play to the lost common denominator, so something like Hugh/Boehner or something would be more memorable.
lorien1973 on July 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Texas isn’t quite dead, but commercial construction is on life support in Austin. Ongoing construction is happening but new projects in design phase are hard to come by.
TexasDan on July 22, 2009 at 4:19 PM
I’m sorry to hear about your job situation. I’ve been enjoying “funemployment” for a while. Are you only interested in commercial construction? Are you on the construction or design side?
txag92 on July 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
So they will pull the lever for that ticket.
WashJeff on July 22, 2009 at 4:24 PM
lorien: LMAO
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:24 PM
did she say “boehner”??
ha
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
White House speechwriters frantically rewriting as we speak.
I won’t be watching the tripe but I look forward to the dissection after the car-wreck is over.
Bishop on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Not so much as the Times would be nibbling on them and telling Rahm how wonderful he was.
dthorny on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Well played.
BadgerHawk on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
O/T, but if you mispronounce his name, that statement takes on a whole new meaning…
But, ya…this guy is the real deal. &hearts him.
bluelightbrigade on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
You are so right. TV sucks.
Mojave Mark on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
When the name is pronounced correctly, it sounds nothing like “boner”. Bay’nier.
Dear gawd…:)
JetBoy on July 22, 2009 at 4:25 PM
I wonder if Newt’s behind this. It reminds me of ’93-’94.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on July 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM
FTW!
damn, that was funny as hell!
bluelightbrigade on July 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Hoyer is such a idiot he didn’t know he turned to the left during his tantrum and kick his entire party in the frank and beans region……consider who was in control of congress during the period of time referenced by Francis, I mean Hoyer.
David in ATL on July 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM
And NO! Not Palin/Boehner…
Boehner/Graham!!
JetBoy on July 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM
What’s so enjoyable about saying “bay-ner”?
Count to 10 on July 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM
It depends on what part of Germany you’re from.
bluelightbrigade on July 22, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Can we have a little decorum here, please?
BigD on July 22, 2009 at 4:27 PM
“Galactic Tool” is the best term ever used in reference to Rahm Emmanuel. Line of the year, so far.
JAW on July 22, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Wait a second…what the…there are Republican reps from Illinois and Michigan? I call bullshiite!
Bishop on July 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
A fly on the wall:
“Come on Favreau, can’t you put up a better strawman argument than THAT.”
“My ad hominem attack is better than your ad hominem attack.”
“Holy crap, it’s 4:30 and Rahms ordering seafood—whaddya think that means..?”
“Why is the president bringing in all of those ‘spiritual advisers’?”
“Did you see that guy on HotAir who said Obamacare is the first shovel-ready project we’ve put out? That hurts…”
ted c on July 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Hey, it doesn’t take that much courage for Rahm to tell this to the NYT!!!
Good grief–you think they’re going to challenge him?
INC on July 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Many on Capitol Hill should lose their jobs..
when America loses enough jobs, they will..
lasertex on July 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
I hope they don’t overplay this… if we get to 10.5% unemployment by fall… there may very well be a slight recovery in Spring 2010 dropping unemployment back closer to 9.5%… the Dems will claim full victory.
FDR got away with masking a HORRIBLE economy by showcasing small “victories” because the economy had essentially hit bottom. he didn’t get the US out of the Depression, he just claimed victory for ANYTHING good.
mankai on July 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
What a gay comment.
*takes cover in bunker*
Bishop on July 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
LiberalNeutered Balls.HornetSting on July 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Trial balloon gone by way of Hindenburg. What will they say tonight? Sure to include “Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
califdreamnred on July 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Now if we could only get the RNC to act like this when they’re in power. You think maybe they’ve learned something?
- The Cat
MirCat on July 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM
I wood.
dthorny on July 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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