Quote of the day
posted at 10:30 pm on August 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
“As White House senior adviser David Axelrod puts it, the president dislikes it when ‘folks try to get him to wear baseball gear for teams other than the White Sox.’
Other issues are related to the schedule and scrutiny of living in presidential bubble. He doesn’t like to miss his daily workout, which usually takes place in the morning or before an evening event. ‘If there’s no workout time, he’ll get a little upset,’ said one senior aide who has worked with Obama for more than four years…
Obama also confessed recently that one of his biggest pet peeves is what he calls ‘the shine police’ — aides and makeup artists who powder his face before he does television. ‘You notice that even before this interview, they constantly want to powder my nose and forehead and it’s never enough — that I find quite irritating,’ Obama told The Associated Press…
Another senior aide agrees: ‘If people aren’t prepared, if ideas are half-baked, he gets a little annoyed because he feels like he could be using his time better.’ People who don’t communicate directly and speechwriters who give him ‘wishy-washy’ language also get a thumbs-down.”
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You know you haven’t accomplished much when all the BBC can say about you in a headline is that you were JFK’s brother.
Ronnie on August 26, 2009 at 3:04 AM
She will probably refer to him as the
Rotund RoyalistLiberal Lion.MB4 on August 26, 2009 at 3:04 AM
They changed the law in MA when they thought John Farsworth Magillicutty Kerry was a shoe-in for the WH and Mitt was Gov. Unless they changed it back, they have to do a special election.
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 3:06 AM
Ted supported obama over Hill. What do you think she will say in private?
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 3:09 AM
Woah, Kennedy died:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090826/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_ted_kennedy
May he rest in peace.
However, may he _not_ be an impetus towards the passage of the Health Care Bill.
Theophile on August 26, 2009 at 3:11 AM
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” What a load of crap.
Ted Kennedy, good riddance.
davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:12 AM
That’s good news. Should keep Dems away from 60 votes for a while.
El_Terrible on August 26, 2009 at 3:12 AM
yup. it was beautiful. and they were freaking out because “if only” it could be named the “ted kennedy bill”, then it would “pass… with MOMENTUM”
sorry, koskids — unless ted kennedy’s spirit is voting 10,000 times in conservative districts in arkansas or tennessee, the BLUE DOGS are going to pander to their angry constituents instead of voting purely “in teddy’s name”
battleoflepanto1571 on August 26, 2009 at 3:12 AM
no different than what she says every day: why the #$@! did i take this secretary of state job
battleoflepanto1571 on August 26, 2009 at 3:14 AM
“hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 3:06 AM”
indeed — the ma leg. was trying to figger out how to do just that as late as today — missed that deadline!
/popping popcorn in anticipation of whatever sleazy maneuver deval tries to undermine the will of his electorate …
Buckaroo on August 26, 2009 at 3:14 AM
could any republican (or anti-obamacare democrat) WIN the special electioN?
could mitt romney????
battleoflepanto1571 on August 26, 2009 at 3:16 AM
FYI – from CBS
Ronnie on August 26, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Now it’ll just have to be named the “Dead in the Water” bill.
Hey, at least it’s still “in memory of….”
misslizzi on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM
That #$@! Obama has screwed me more times in the last year than Bill did in a lifetime!
- Hillary
MB4 on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Special election is still the law in MA.
Teddie & Kerry sent a letter to Gov. Patrick on Saturday requesting that their own law be suspended so that a Dem. can just be appointed to save the seat.
As it stands right now their request appears to have been made a little too late…
racecar05 on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM
i facetiously pimped mitt for the spot about a page back — but, quite seriously, if anyone could pull it off there, it is prolly him — i can live with that!
Buckaroo on August 26, 2009 at 3:18 AM
Wanna make a bet?
atheling on August 26, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Teddie & Kerry sent a letter to Gov. Patrick on Saturday requesting that their own law be suspended so that a Dem. can just be appointed to save the seat.
As it stands right now their request appears to have been made a little too late…
racecar05 on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM
I don’t really think Ted was in any shape to write a massive letter to the gov. I smell polictal crap. someone else wrote that letter and placed Ted’s name on it IMO
unseen on August 26, 2009 at 3:21 AM
May Sarah could move to Mass. and run for the job. Worked for the &!+c# in new york.
davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:22 AM
And I doubt that that “political crap” ends with his death.
misslizzi on August 26, 2009 at 3:22 AM
I wonder who he gave his Senate seat to in his will.
Dollayo on August 26, 2009 at 3:24 AM
“davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:22 AM”
one is hard pressed to find a bigger ‘cuda fan than i, but … NO!
/she’s an executive, not a legislator!
Buckaroo on August 26, 2009 at 3:25 AM
I have one liberal “friend”; a fellow officer here. I am sure if I asked him about the ethics of that law and the two Senators recent request to change their own law, he would tell me it is just political gamesmenship and that Rethuglicans do it too. First, can anyone remember anything that our party tried to do even as remotely crass as this? And second, why do we even pass laws?
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 3:25 AM
“misslizzi on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM”
HEH
“MB4 on August 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM”
DOUBLE HEH
Buckaroo on August 26, 2009 at 3:26 AM
I am superstitiuos and it is bad luck to speak ill of the dead on the day they died. I will wait a few days then I will rip him a new one.
Geochelone on August 26, 2009 at 3:26 AM
Yes. My very first thought as well upon hearing the news. May God bless her and may she and all who loved her be at peace.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 3:28 AM
“Geochelone on August 26, 2009 at 3:26 AM”
jmo, but it’s not like it’s gonna affect him one way or the other …
Buckaroo on August 26, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Agreed.
davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:31 AM
*to the tune of “Oh Mandy”*
I hardly remember Ms. Kopenchke’s life,
Falling into that water cold as ice,
Swimming to the shore,
Face pressed to the window,
Went home that night,
The night goes into
Mourning, liberals everywhere are sad now
So they’ll try to pass HR3200 in your memory
Looking at the madness in their eyes
I see a sickness
That makes me realize
How awful you made things
Oh Teddy you came and you took and kept on taking
But dang it now you’ve gone away
Oh Teddy you weren’t ever as popular as your brothers
But that didn’t stop you from trying
Oh Teddy But now you’ve finally gone their way
Oh how you pissed me off and made me crazy,
So is it too vulgar to say good riddance oh yay?
(yeah maybe)
Oh Teddy
The Senate won’t be the same without you
But we still got Harry, Dick, Chuckie and Chris
But they won’t be there much longer
Only we’ll get rid of them the honest way
Not waiting for Mr. Reaper to come and take them away
Like he did for you
Oh Teddy, you took and you took and you took
But I guess I forgive you
Oh who am I kidding? I’m kinda glad you kicked the bucket you kook
Yeah, yeah, I know that’s an awful thing to say but admit it
You were thinking it too
But am I feeling misty eyed for that fat guy from Chappaquiddick…?
Naaaaaaaah.
Oh Teddy
Orange Doorhinge on August 26, 2009 at 3:32 AM
Your description of the current situation of the no longer filibuster proof Senate is probably the most suitable tribute to Sen. Kennedy. It was always about politics. R.I.P. Sen. Kennedy and may God comfort his family and friends.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 3:33 AM
Wait … wait … Bwaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh…. stop … Bwwaaaahhhhhh ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha …
stop you’re killing me … Bwaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh ha ha ha ha ha ha ha … oh that Obama, aint he a scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Pyne on August 26, 2009 at 3:34 AM
It is interesting isn’t it. I think most of us have accepted the double standard but when they say it doesn’t exist it sends me over the edge.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 3:37 AM
Reid: “The Kennedy family and the Senate family have together lost our patriarch.”
Pelosi: “Today, with the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the American people have lost a great patriot.”
davidk: “Good riddance.”
davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:39 AM
OMG it is bad luck to misspell “superstitious”. I am screwed.
Maybe if you misspell another werd it will cancel out the bad luck. Better now. I am golden.
Geochelone on August 26, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Although you are probably right, when Mr. Novack died Fox showed a clip of him appearing on their network a month earlier. I was amazed at how normal he appear considering his illness.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 3:40 AM
Yep, I remember the national attention Tom Delay got for trying to unscrew the jerrymandered districts in Texas and everyone cried foul. The media made a national story of it. Where is the story about the hypocrites from MA who change their laws as frequently as necessary to suit their current political situation?
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 3:44 AM
I just read the article for the QOTD, what a puff piece pushing the human god man.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 3:46 AM
Sarah Palin had a VERY nice statement. She was brief, but was also not overly complimentary. Basically just said that Kennedy was a man who fought for his convictions. I am sick of hearing these clowns calling this guy a GREAT american.
ousoonerfan15 on August 26, 2009 at 3:47 AM
This is one of the best push backs against Barry’s ceaseless narcissism that I have ever read.
Very good job, Hawkdriver!
I’m sorry that you have to be an adult serving under such a child, but I am thankful that you and so many others are being adults. We need you and are very grateful for your service.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 3:52 AM
He died on Tuesday. Go for it.
davidk on August 26, 2009 at 3:54 AM
While avoiding strenuously having anything to do with Twitter, especially when it comes to Mr. Pundit, I must confess that I was trapped by the saga of his kitty, and thrilled that she appears to be on the mend.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Ted Kennedy is dead?
A young girl and millions of aborted fetuses have been avenged.
May he not rest in peace.
Joe Pyne on August 26, 2009 at 3:59 AM
The “flip flopping” on the replacing of an unexpired term for a senator in MA has been almost funny. Just like the
fund raiser that was arrested today is being linked to the Clintons even though he managed to put a half a million in the coffers of The Won. The hypocrisy is almost funny. Almost.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 4:00 AM
They may act sad, but the Dems are rejoycing in Ted’s death. I mean, who, other than unAmerican terrorists, could vote against the Edward “Ted” Kennedy Memorial Act?
rosewaning on August 26, 2009 at 4:05 AM
As is often the case with me, I am absolutely clueless about what you just said. I haven’t been on Twitter for over a week, except to Tweet a couple of times for conservatives running for Congress. So, I take it that if I track some of his recent Tweets, I shall find out. I confess I care about AP a lot. God help me.
Now, did you get the good news I sent you via email?
AP offed another troll this morning.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:06 AM
Funny, like a government run in a Mel Brooks movie?
Yeah, not that it’s all that horrible, but it just occurs to me constantly what a stick in their cage effect a statement like that from George Bush would have had on the media elites while he “sends your sons and daughters off to fight a dirty war”. obama the annointed one gets a cutesy pass.
I, unlike some of the kids out in smaller FOBs, have a clean bed at night and easy access to keeping my uniforms clean. And we really do have a lot of Baby Wipes if he needs them.
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 4:10 AM
Thanks. So glad that tool got banned. From the sky Allah spake thus and smote him but good.
Geochelone on August 26, 2009 at 4:10 AM
The ironic history of the Mass law for filling US Senate vacancies is so thick it’s delicious.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:11 AM
I saw earlier mentions of the banning but couldn’t find the specifics. Thanks. What a despicable thing to say! I like AP also, especially since I found out he is the same age as my oldest, also a cat lover and although not quite as beta equally annoying.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 4:13 AM
M
The Edward “Ted” Kennedy Memorial Act conjures up images of a submarine automobile.
Geochelone on August 26, 2009 at 4:13 AM
This is really bad timing on the part of Uncle Teddy.
Zero needs a week to recuperate from his hectic town hall meetings. After he made it perfectly clear there were to be no press releases as he was on vacation and now teddy does this. I suppose he will have to make a statement before hitting the golf course.
dragondrop on August 26, 2009 at 4:17 AM
You really did email me. Sweet! Well folks I should probably try to get a bit more sleep after being awakened by FOX NEWS ALERT. Odd that it would wake me considering they do that crap for the people crossing the street safely.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Is that a hint that resources can be better used in other places? LOL!!! Duly noted.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 4:21 AM
This is way out of line.
Please stop trying to mimic my posting style.
It is uniquely mine.
And I want to keep it that way for a while.
If you want to try mimicking anyone, try 4BM.
His posts are so predictable, anyone can copy them.
Thanks.
You’re welcome.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:22 AM
I have never believed he was drunk at the time of the crash.
Slowburn on August 26, 2009 at 4:24 AM
Could it possibly be yet another?
“Talk” to everyone later.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 4:28 AM
I have no idea what you are talking about. You are such a woman!
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:29 AM
Me too Cindy, Nite.
hawkdriver on August 26, 2009 at 4:30 AM
On the Fox Teddy retrospective, a girl explained how she was part of a program that assigned Kennedy as her reading partner. She said that she’s going to college stating,
“I’ll be majoring at education.”
The Ted Kennedy legacy, in a nutshell.
progressoverpeace on August 26, 2009 at 4:31 AM
RIP Sen. Ted Kennedy. While I rarely, if ever, agreed with his policies, I respect him.
alohapundit on August 26, 2009 at 4:34 AM
I know it can be upsetting putting up with the Left’s hypocrisy. But try to give them credit for at least being consistent about it.
Laughter is a very powerful force. I hope you can keep it armed and ready.
And I apologize to anyone this offends, but I am very grateful for that you have better living conditions, even if temporarily. You deserve it.
So, please take good care of yourself, baby.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:46 AM
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FI4 Barry
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RalphyBoy on August 26, 2009 at 4:47 AM
Mary Jo Kopechne has company.
Ugly on August 26, 2009 at 4:54 AM
Please be wary of opening any emails from strangers. And I doubt you’ll ever come across anything stranger than me. So fair warning.
Loxodonta on August 26, 2009 at 4:54 AM
Sigh… I really miss the days when right-of-center blogs could be counted on to show more class, civility, maturity, and intelligence than Daily Kos or DU.
Ted Kennedy–hero to many, enemy to many, but an American icon to all–rest in peace, Champ. We’re still going to kill your beloved agenda, but you at least really believed in it, and that’s something.
DaveS on August 26, 2009 at 4:55 AM
At HuffPo, this is what one of their bloggers thought:
Odd.
progressoverpeace on August 26, 2009 at 4:57 AM
The NYT had seven pages of obit ready to go
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/us/politics/27kennedy.html?_r=1
Ugly on August 26, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Joe Sr., Joe Jr., Jack and Bobby can finally rest-in-peace because they finally stopped spinning in their graves…
phreshone on August 26, 2009 at 5:00 AM
We can all look forward to Obama taking a break from his vacation to make a televised push for healthcare reform in his name in the next day or two.
Ugly on August 26, 2009 at 5:02 AM
Oh God. Here comes a week of kissing Kennedy/”Camelot” ass
Ugly on August 26, 2009 at 5:05 AM
It is wednesday already, but in the meantime, how about another Dem-Gem….he is not dead so he is fair game…right?
http://brianakira.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/kkk-byrd.jpg
macncheez on August 26, 2009 at 5:28 AM
So, “The One” is actually a Hollywood actress who lives for the worship of her fans, but detests the things she must do to look good in front of them.
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Too bad Teddy is too ill to drive them around on a tour of the area.
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Obama needs to learn that those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
BuckeyeSam on August 26, 2009 at 5:37 AM
What was the original Drudge headline?
agmartin on August 26, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Wow…I missed the news completely!! Gotta get the cake and party favors ready!!
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Do it for Ted? Outside of Massachusetts, probably most of the NE, DC, and Manhattan, I’m not sure that Ted was all that highly regarded.
In truth, opponents of Obamacare should cite the care Kennedy has been receiving as the kind of care that no one outside of federal officials will see under Obamacare.
BuckeyeSam on August 26, 2009 at 5:42 AM
BTW: what’s appropriate attire for the Ted Kennedy week of morning? A commemorative white neck brace a la Ted shortly after Chappaquiddick?
BuckeyeSam on August 26, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Yes, exactly, but don’t forget to dump water on yourself for that wet look then drink a bottle of hooch for that drunk look too to complete the Ted look.
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 5:48 AM
The folks born in Hawaii don’t have those dislikes……….Hmmm?
Cinday Blackburn on August 26, 2009 at 6:10 AM
If they think he’s a whiny little prig right now, just wait another year.
manofaiki on August 26, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy
ArthurJ on August 26, 2009 at 6:25 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbenson2/2275499385/
What ?
macncheez on August 26, 2009 at 6:39 AM
One of my little first grade students from last year had a daddy in Afghanistan, hawkdiver. She was so proud of him, but missed him sooooo much. Our Commander in Chief might not like his jerseys or nose powder, but he gets to hug his kids more days than not.
Thank you for your brave service. I think of you and other honorable men and women in service daily.
Grace_is_sufficient on August 26, 2009 at 6:42 AM
BREAKING NEWS….
Embarassing Funeral “event” promoting Liberal causes in 3…..2…..1…..
PappyD61 on August 26, 2009 at 6:48 AM
“if ideas are half-baked”
He’s a leftist. All his ideas are half baked.
peacenprosperity on August 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM
This is off topic, but in a way it is relevant. Bernie Goldberg found this bit of information about George Bush:
These two men, Obama and Bush are such different people.
Terrye on August 26, 2009 at 6:54 AM
You are ridiculous. First, what you or anyone else says here reflects only on the commenter. HotAir is defined by it’s owners. Second, if imagined association with anyone here brings you discomfort, I think you know how to fix that. Your moral superiority is as unjust as it is undeserved. Try bringing something to the conversation other than condemnation of your fellow commenters. Have a great day.
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 6:58 AM
No wonder Dan Rather is hanging around the WH so much. He wants his treat after the trick
macncheez on August 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Why do you think it’s odd? Progressives are disappointed in Dems or that they would use the opportunity to push their agenda?
Cindy Munford on August 26, 2009 at 7:03 AM
I’ve got a call in for the half barrel, the food is coming, we’ll have a cake and decorations. I’ve been planning this party for forty years!
Finally…the Kennedy curse is broken!!!
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Poor Barack. It’s so tedious dealing with inferior life forms.
drjohn on August 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Obama doesn’t like wearing sports gear for political fakery?
That generates two thoughts: Hillary always was a Yankee Fan (hee hee) and; why does it embarass he of the fake halos and foam pillars to use sport’s gear as props? Well when you’re a messiah, it’s a step down, to being just a sport’s fan. Walking on water is even better than wearing Air Jordans.
Don L on August 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Aww, boo hoo hoo. What a little baby this guy is! He doesn’t think he has more important things to think about than baseball uniforms and workouts.
Frances on August 26, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Are the ummmm, uhmms and the ehhh, ehh, ehs wishy-washy or really smart uses of the English language?
Frances on August 26, 2009 at 7:25 AM
This is a good one:
http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2009/08/wake-up-mrs-petrowski.html
Jeff from WI on August 26, 2009 at 7:29 AM
I agree with Obama! Half-baked ideas, pomp, forced ideaology and changing my personal routine all annoy me.
But I’m just a commoner while he’s wiser and such wisdom entitles one to more. /sarcasm
shick on August 26, 2009 at 7:30 AM
He should bitch,he of the half baked ideas.
The writers are clearer as is TOTUS,man is EMPTIE and now we will have endless teddism all week, a pressing need to pass health reform. Tort reform and the release of the records from the pond might be more in order.
Does axelrod even read his stuff??
Another senior aide agrees: ‘If people aren’t prepared, if ideas are half-baked, he gets a little annoyed because he feels like he could be using his time better.’ People who don’t communicate directly and speechwriters who give him ‘wishy-washy’ language also get a thumbs-down.”
Col.John Wm. Reed on August 26, 2009 at 7:32 AM
A real victim of our culture. This guy needs a couch, not a throne.
I swear that I had an apolitical psychiatrist tell me about The One’s obvious mental health issues. The good doctor’s favorite magazine is The Economist, for goodness sake. I asked him to watch MSNBC for an evening so he could collect the other cases to have a real challenge in a fantasy therapy gtoup.
BYW they are claiming that people died during CIA interrogation. I learned this during the 3.5 minutes of Countdown I watched.
IlikedAUH2O on August 26, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Funny because I feel the same way when I listen to him.
So, does this means that even Barack Obama can’t stand himself?
xax on August 26, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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