Gibbs: No worries, we’re not collecting names from Obama’s enemies list
posted at 5:08 pm on August 6, 2009 by Allahpundit
Oddly, I don’t feel reassured. I wonder why. Eight minutes here from today’s presser, with things getting good a little past the halfway mark as Major Garrett tries and fails to grasp why a media operation as sophisticated as The One’s needs public input to address myths about ObamaCare. I can’t remember where but I saw some lefty blog today scoffing at the very idea that there might be something untoward about a government tip line for “fishy” information. Combine that with the fact that we now have liberals complaining about protesters comparing them to Nazis and we’ve arrived in Bizarro World circa 2003.
Only one thing’s certain at this point: Today’s “Glenn Beck” should be a humdinger.
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Are his lips moving?
’nuff said
VibrioCocci on August 6, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Yeah, right.
“All of Barack Obama’s statements come with expiration dates. All of them.” (J. Geraghty)
Wethal on August 6, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Ok, I believe you Gibbs. Your record on honestly is impeccable.
/puke
javamartini on August 6, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Again, Jake Tapper is the only one who smuggles his balls into the media room. (Outside of Fox News that is.)
Enoxo on August 6, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Ok, I believe you Gibbs. Your record on
honestlyhonesty is impeccable.javamartini on August 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
“pay no attention to the man behind the curtain”
Ozprey on August 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Glenn Beck? Don’t mention Glenn Beck…Charles Johnson will go nuts!
DrW on August 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Herr Gibbles is at it again………..
rockmom on August 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
DC’s own Baghdad Bob.
Hening on August 6, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Who cares?
upinak on August 6, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Much B.S you talk!
christene on August 6, 2009 at 5:14 PM
I’ll have to remember that one. And don’t worry, I won’t collect your name.
Del Dolemonte on August 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Charles Johnson huh? I wonder what that guy is up to nowadays?
FontanaConservative on August 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Let me make this perfectly clear. You can trust us.
The Ministry of Propaganda
Love ‘ya, Barry
kingsjester on August 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM
He was too well dressed when he said that. Obviously insincere.
malclave on August 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Who is Charles, and why do you care about his Johnson and nuts?
Daggett on August 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Socialists, not keeping any eye on people? That’s precisely what Statism does.
OhEssYouCowboys on August 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Gibbs = The Left’s Scott McClellan
SmallGovtGuy on August 6, 2009 at 5:17 PM
These guys think that we all stupid…
“He don’t know me too well do he”…Bugs Bunny
d1carter on August 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Right… because the left believed Bush when he said that about collecting internet traffic for pattern analysis…
Skywise on August 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Oh… and Gibbs’s disclaimer sounded fishy to me. Reported to flag@whitehouse.gov.
malclave on August 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
A bonus!
Beck is talking about the flag@whitehouse.gov thing next on his show.
amerpundit on August 6, 2009 at 5:19 PM
I went ahead and turned myself in to flag@whitehouse.gov. Wanted to be proactive.
strosfan on August 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Johnson went from a clear headed person to something unrecognizable. Kinda like Obama.
Key West Reader on August 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM
No, Obama is just Biz-czar
SmallGovtGuy on August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
If they were truly interested in correcting misinformation, all of their resources would be hammering the DNC.
Vashta.Nerada on August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
I wonder if they are enjoying all the porn and spam I am sending to that website.
That maybe why they haven’t shut it down. BTW is that gibbs who is hitting the lavetria website so hard from a whitehouse ip address???
sonofdy on August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Like I’m gonna trust Mr. Snarky….
misslizzi on August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
And Ahmadinijad is the freely elected leader of Iran.
redshirt on August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
I just can’t take this cartoon character seriously. It’s like at any moment he’s going to rip off his underpants and scream for Lois to butter his bum.
/Peter Griffin should NOT be the SPOTUS. And good Lord, that ball-chinian.. That’s gotta go.
Key West Reader on August 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I emailed this post to flag@whitehouse.gov.
You’re all going down.
MadisonConservative on August 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM
The Pope’s not Catholic either….
CynicalOptimist on August 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I can’t tell the real news from The Onion anymore.
Sefton on August 6, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Just sent to flag@whitehouse.com “I will be on the watch for these jews who are against the great leader! Please send my official brown shirt as soon as you can. Sieg Heil!
jed58 on August 6, 2009 at 5:24 PM
This Administration has demonstrated that they are liars and deceitful. It is only prudent to assume the worst given the high stakes involved.
ronsfi on August 6, 2009 at 5:25 PM
I take this as confirmation they’ve done it.
Chris_Balsz on August 6, 2009 at 5:25 PM
He scratched his nose /Lie to Me
- The Cat
MirCat on August 6, 2009 at 5:25 PM
They should ask him what color the sky is, just for fun.
Sefton on August 6, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Well done, Comrade. Now, you have but to inform on your children and your wife, your family and your co-workers, and Dear Leader will take this into consideration.
Act for the State, Comrade. Act for the State.
OhEssYouCowboys on August 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Isn’t this the man that claims he can pick up a tird by the clean end?
seven on August 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
If it looks like bull s__t, smells like bull s__t, and feels like bull s__t it’s bull s__t.
sdd on August 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Guilty as Charged.
Go to Hell, Gibbs.
bluelightbrigade on August 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Maybe they don’t tell Gibbs anything.
Terrye on August 6, 2009 at 5:27 PM
OT – take a quick peek at http://www.theobamaforum.com — is this a true hate site?
Welcome to the Official Grassroots Forum For Supporters Of President Barack Obama.
( NO WHITES ALLOWED )
They are taking down whitey’s license plate numbers, etc. OMG -
Ris4victory on August 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
No, thats Joe Biden
SmallGovtGuy on August 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
It’s only been 8 months. What’s it gonna be like after years of these clowns?
Sefton on August 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I think I just got the cooties.
/is that raaaacisss?
Key West Reader on August 6, 2009 at 5:29 PM
DING DING DING DING!
- The Cat
P.S. Gibbs is controlled chaos.
MirCat on August 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Inspired by Animal House, I got a new nickname for Robert Gibbs: Flounder.
Pelayo on August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Is that website real or satire? It is so bizarre
Ris4victory on August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
I sent it to Drudge. If there’s anything there, he’ll find out.
amerpundit on August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
“When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”
the_nile on August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Gibby, Gibby, Gibby….you’re killing me
cmsinaz on August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Pelayo said:
“May I have 10,000 marbles, please?”
SmallGovtGuy on August 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM
I emailed them on the deal of skunky beer and bad cheese curds you are providing!
upinak on August 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM
ObamaLand!
Key West Reader on August 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM
It’s obvious parody. Read some of the threads.
lorien1973 on August 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Collecting personal data such as email addresses is illegal, this dates back to the Nixon administration and the ruling was made in the supreme court. These dudes are breaking the law.
workingforpigs on August 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I miss Baghdad Bob
faraway on August 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Jeez, I miss the days when Tony Snow stood at that podium.
Zardoz on August 6, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Amen!
SmallGovtGuy on August 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Another name, Beltway Bob!
Pelayo on August 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
I believe Gibbs on this about as much as I believe him on the not raising middle class taxes thingy.
myrenovations on August 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Didn’t he get run over by a tank?
upinak on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Why is it that it’s always Jake Tapper and Major Garrett asking questions of substance to this liar?
Red Cloud on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
“Johnson went from a clear headed person to something unrecognizable. Kinda like Obama.
Key West Reader on August 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM”
I made a snide comment in his forumns once. Something like “ooh gee, you get hate mail” (literally) It was outta line, though, and my login was revoked. Fair enough, it’s his blog. Then I tried to get back in about 30 seconds later to issue an apology (no kidding). My IP address was actually blacklisted from even viewing the site. wow. All that within 1 minute of the post. Plenty of ways around the block, it, but I just thought, at this point, what do I care what he has to say anymore.
WitchDoctor on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
The dude that asked the question stating that the White House by law MUST archive ALL e-mails to them is correct. Actually it’s a law that corporations (not sure if it’s just those with government contracts) have to save e-mails for like ten years or something.
- The Cat
MirCat on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Gibbs is simply a paid liar. His Regime is a simple lying Machine. He’s a simple man who needs killing for the good of humanity…
Fuzzlenutter on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
RIP
Great man, even better musician
—-
I am Robert Gibbs
I am a bad spokesmouth
I love eating much
blatantblue on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Bagdad Bob lives!
Laura in Maryland on August 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM
There are no American tanks in Baghdad!
OhEssYouCowboys on August 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
How ya doing, darlin’
Laura in Maryland on August 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
I never got into LGF
Hated the layout
Awful layout
Plus I’ve heard many bad things
Then after what he did to Robert Spencer, I wrote the guy off totally.
blatantblue on August 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
His constant nervouse laughter is telling.
My guess is he’s longing to spend more time with his family.
guntotinglibertarian on August 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Can’t you just see Gibbs sitting at a desk, throwing facts and the truth down the memory hole?
OhEssYouCowboys on August 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I owe you a coke.
Laura in Maryland on August 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Did I just put an “e” at the end of nervous?
Damn, I sure did.
guntotinglibertarian on August 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM
What was your name again? How do you spell it? Have you been audited lately?
Uniblogger on August 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I don’t recall any moose piss at the beer summit.
MadisonConservative on August 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Who care Gibby it’s STILL ILLEGAL!!!!!!!
xler8bmw on August 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
ugh!
Green Muse on August 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
I’m trying to remember which scoop put LGF on the map.
I know I bookmarked it and then when I went back a year or so later, I thought, WTF?
guntotinglibertarian on August 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
I’m great, sweetie
I’m just really excited. You know, these days, so many amazing things are happening. It’s hard to believe that so many great things are going to occur in AMERICA of all places, soon.
Think about it! Soon, we’re going to be covered under the best healthcare system ever. We’re going to all pay our “fair share” of taxes! Mm, the possibilities are endless.
What do I look forward to most? The total metamorphosis of, as the Great Michelle Obama put it, America’s “traditions and history.”
What an exciting time for America.
/big f*cking sarc
blatantblue on August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
He doesn’t decide those things , he’s just the official reader.
the_nile on August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Rathergate I believe.
- The Cat
MirCat on August 6, 2009 at 5:41 PM
That was fun. I enjoyed the “White Resettlement orientation program” post. Supposedly, they are going to send us to Alaska or something. Oh, and we will be required to wear dark clothing and bells to that we can’t hide in the snow.
Joe Caps on August 6, 2009 at 5:41 PM
they’re the only ones with cajones
cmsinaz on August 6, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Yeah, but the good news is we can all hang out together in the camps.
Laura in Maryland on August 6, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Translation: Gibbs: “We don’t know what we’re doing”.
GarandFan on August 6, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Sure thing Baghdad Bob Gibbs.
We believe you. Really. We do.
Honest.
We do.
SilverStar830 on August 6, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I wonder if they’ll let us roast marshmellows
oops, nevermind.
We’ll have to
GASP
burn a fire!!! for that
blatantblue on August 6, 2009 at 5:45 PM
I haven’t heard anyone bring up DHS’s list. Bruno Napolitano accused Christians, the Military, and other undesirables as potential terrorists. What are the chances that this is just a coincidence.
Laura in Maryland on August 6, 2009 at 5:45 PM
They don’t get emailed their questions the night before, like the others.
barnone on August 6, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Did we ever catch Baghdad Bob?
RobD on August 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Does that mean I should make other plans for the dates I suggested for reeducation camp when I performed my patriotic duty and turned myself in for disseminating fishy info?
ICBM on August 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM
shhhh you aren’t suppose to tell the readers about our “secret’ ingredient!
upinak on August 6, 2009 at 5:49 PM
OT – take a quick peek at http://www.theobamaforum.com — is this a true hate site?
Welcome to the Official Grassroots Forum For Supporters Of President Barack Obama.
( NO WHITES ALLOWED )
They are taking down whitey’s license plate numbers, etc. OMG -
Ris4victory on August 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
that website is way out there. at first I thought it was sarcasm, but after reading some of the comments, they are serious!it’s like I entered an alternate universe.
conservativegrandma on August 6, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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