Obamateurism of the Day
posted at 8:05 am on September 25, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Last week, Chris Wallace told Bill O’Reilly that the current White House was “the biggest bunch of crybabies” he’d seen in his 30-year career. At the time, some dismissed that as sour grapes, after Barack Obama snubbed Fox News Channel for his “full Ginsburg” last Sunday. However, CNN discovered much the same thing after they booked author Christopher Andersen to discuss his new book about the Obamas, “Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage” (via Cubachi and The Right Scoop):
A White House senior adviser was scheduled to appear on CNN’s “American Morning” this week, but the White House rescinded the offer after the network booked author Christopher Andersen. Andersen’s new book “Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage,” is out today. …
During her interview with Anderson this morning, CNN’s Kiran Chetry said, “We reached out to the White House for a response to the book. They declined comment and made it known that they weren’t happy. In fact, they pulled an interview they had with a senior adviser once they learned you were on the show.”
How petty can they get? This is something one would expect to see in wars between talk-show hosts, not the leader of the Free World. Someone send a waaaaaaaahmbulance to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, please.
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thin-skinned
cmsinaz on September 25, 2009 at 8:08 AM
The embed is not working for me… is there suppose to be a video here?
ninjapirate on September 25, 2009 at 8:08 AM
There is nothing funny about Obama, you have been warned.
Mord on September 25, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Obama: where’s my binky?
cmsinaz on September 25, 2009 at 8:09 AM
He’s more petty than Richard Petty.
SouthernGent on September 25, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Imagine how Obama is going to act when Russia, Iran and North Korea start snubbing him? What is he doing to do, not sit down without preconditions with them?
He must be used to playing good cop/bad cop. And Michelle Obama must take over for him when things don’t go his way.
texasconserv on September 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Just wait until the Loser in Chief appoints a “Book Subject” czar and a “Talkshow Guest” czar. That will teach the public that they can’t just go around spewing the truth about his royal loserness. What a freakin’ crybaby. The administration and everyone associated with them are a bunch of kindergarten crybabies.
DuctTapeMyBrain on September 25, 2009 at 8:14 AM
OT: I can’t believe HotAir didn’t cover Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. speech. What gives?
BigD on September 25, 2009 at 8:14 AM
The only superpower Obama believes in is his ego.
wildcat84 on September 25, 2009 at 8:15 AM
How will CNN handle the improved programming that will ensue from having no White House tools?
TXUS on September 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM
You have exceeded your broadband credits and have been blocked by the new net neutrality clause implimented by your government—please do not adjust your settings.
Rovin on September 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Presidenting is hard. It must be hard to be a golden child, given everything by affirmative action and suddenly finding yourself in a situation where you cannot fake competence. It almost makes me feel sorry for him, almost. He sucks and he is a putz.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM
If there is anything that could turn State Media against the One, it would be denying them access like this.
forest on September 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM
I could understand if the administration were feeling pretty beaten up by the media and wanted to use one thing to show their displeasure. But this administration has been getting french kissed by the media in coverage and the media is blocking stories that they know would hurt the administration. This was a silly move.
myrenovations on September 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM
I’m going to send a giant wheel of cheese to 1600 Pennsylvania avenue, to go along with all their whine.
rbj on September 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Parents: Raise your kids to be spoiled, egotistical, me,me,me little b’ards and you might create a horrible Obama monster too
Jeff from WI on September 25, 2009 at 8:18 AM
I love it. CNN sucks up constantly and he still snubs them. Like a battered wife, they’ll still keep covering for him, making excuses even after this and more.
What a spoiled, entitled little b!tch O is. I continue to be embarrassed for and by him on a daily basis.
Monica on September 25, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Hee hee..
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Somebody should see if Obama has calouses on his thumb from sucking it too much.
boomer on September 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Uh, we did. In fact, I posted the whole thing yesterday afternoon.
Ed Morrissey on September 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM
I haven’t read the book (and won’t), but apparently it says, based on an interview with a neighbor who wished to remain anonymous), that the Obamas and Bill Ayers were good enough friends that when Obama got a second contract to write “Dreams of My Father” (having failed to fulfill the first by producing a manuscript), Michelle suggested he give all his notes and interview tapes to Ayers to get his help. This may be what his the White House knickers in a knot.
There is no way to know whether this is true or not, but if the book is as complementary as Anderson and the review he cites say, then it would be difficult to reconcile with Obama’s oft-repeated claim that he barely new Ayers, or perhaps even that he himself wrote “Dreams of My Father”.
ProfessorMiao on September 25, 2009 at 8:21 AM
blah
blatantblue on September 25, 2009 at 8:21 AM
He was busy watching Battlefield Earth
Give him a break!
blatantblue on September 25, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Bibi’s speech to worthless POS UN
Monica on September 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Well, so you did. Somehow I missed it and it’s down at the bottom of the heap this morning. Sorry, Ed.
BigD on September 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM
I suppose when you live your life wrapped in lies and deception, paranoia takes over and becomes the norm.
sherry on September 25, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Obama and administration need their bottle and pacifire. This is so ridiculous and egotistical. Makes you think the author is telling the truth on all accounts.
cubachi on September 25, 2009 at 8:24 AM
At least CNN ratted him out for being a crybaby.
anniekc on September 25, 2009 at 8:24 AM
I don’t know about that. The fact that they made it the White House snit over their interview of Anderson suggests that maybe, just maybe, CNN isn’t quite as willing to be manipulated to COA as they have been doing.
ProfessorMiao on September 25, 2009 at 8:24 AM
No, SHE was busy doing other things and simply missed it. I said I was sorry.
p.s. I have never watched Battlefield Earth so if there was a joke in there I missed that, too.
BigD on September 25, 2009 at 8:24 AM
It is not petty, it is their plan from the beginning…you punish the people who do not walk with you lock step.
It is not about being “thin skinned”, it is about control.
They have found that Obama is so popular, that the MSM (except for Fox) will do whatever they want, or Obama won’t give them the ratings…and seeing as their ratings are based on supporting Obama, they have painted themselves into the classic corner.
They can’t be independent…check mate for Obama.
It helps Fox for Obama to ignore Fox, and it hurts CNN for Obama to ignore them, since that is their base.
right2bright on September 25, 2009 at 8:25 AM
OT: Obama’s appears to be having his Cuban-Missile-Crisis moment.
BuckeyeSam on September 25, 2009 at 8:26 AM
The “cry baby” talk and the pulling of the WH official from the CNN interview makes me think that the FLOTUS is behind this. We’re all pretty certain that The One has a thin skin, but you don’t really hear much from his wife on stuff. She seems like a woman prone to letting folks know what she thinks and why—and this book stuff is probably really hitting close to home, if you know what I mean.
ted c on September 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM
I don’t know about that. The fact that they made
itpublic the White House snit over their interview with Anderson suggests that maybe, just maybe, CNN isn’t quite as willing to be manipulated to COA as they have been doing.FIFM. Need more coffee.
ProfessorMiao on September 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM
I doubt Obama cares much about many of these things, he’s probably pretty darn busy keeping Geppetto’s strings unraveled so he can go out and get jiggy with his teleprompter.
ted c on September 25, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Any criticism of Odamna is, by definition, racist. It must be because He is the One, chosen by many to lead us into the socialist paradise we have been longing for. What we do not see happens behind closed doors… “Why do they hate me, Michelle?” with stomping feet and crocodile tears. The One has never had to actually DO anything and is completely unaware of how personal accomplishments occur. But, he’s your man if you want to put together a demonstration. Once he’s past the organizing, he hasn’t got a clue. I, for one, am looking forward to the public meltdown.
Crusader Rabbit on September 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Yeah. I’m betting that he doesn’t measure up. What’s he going to do? Refuse to talk to Iran after begging to?
ProfessorMiao on September 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Looks like CNN got themselves a good FOXing.
TXUS on September 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM
OT: Obama’s appears to be having his Cuban-Missile-Crisis moment.
BuckeyeSam on September 25, 2009 at 8:26 AM
So, what’s he going to do? Stomp up and down and hold his breath until he turns blue unless the dismantle the nuclear plants? What a girly-man.
kingsjester on September 25, 2009 at 8:32 AM
mankai on September 25, 2009 at 8:38 AM
The OOTD thread is always my first stop. It’s because of posts like these.
You always make me laugh, BB.
ladyingray on September 25, 2009 at 8:43 AM
oboobi says; its my way or the highway.
best admin evahhhhh.
SHARPTOOTH on September 25, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Kiran is so lovely…
D2Boston on September 25, 2009 at 8:44 AM
New White House Policy: All request for interviews must include a “mmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmmmm” to be considered legitimate.
Rovin on September 25, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Looks like Plugs was right, but just off by a couple of months.
VelvetElvis on September 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Now now, you know were not suppose to talk about certain other crazy bloggers anymore.
doriangrey on September 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Heh heh heh, yes she is, a crazy leftist commie moonbat, but very easy on the eyes.
doriangrey on September 25, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Not to worry, CNN will make it up to Barry and Michelle by having a full day special on how wonderful the Obamas are, with exclusive live interviews, gardening tips with Michelle and how to get toned upper arms like the First Lady.
albill on September 25, 2009 at 8:52 AM
understood, but I still believe he is thin-skinned because it cannot handle any critiques(sp)/observations of himself that would put him in a bad light and apox on your house if you dare address it
cmsinaz on September 25, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Who doesn’t, apparently, believe in freedom. This guy wears kneepads when he deals with thugs like Castro, Chavez, Dinner Jacket and the Russians, etc.,
Fact is, Barry wishes he had the kind of power they have.
He can’t get his way by stamping his little feet and he hates us for it.
NoDonkey on September 25, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Cough cough, not to imply anything here, but outlaw motorcycle gangs always employ at least one member whom they call “The Gardener” they plant “things” for the club. Getting gardening advice from a Chicago Gangster like Michelle might include tips you might not want to know…
doriangrey on September 25, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Obama needs a time out and needs to be put back in his crib for awhile.
Beaglemom on September 25, 2009 at 8:57 AM
I think this is exactly right. The media needs to wake up, and maybe this and more of the same will eventually do it. I think they all probably thought it was pretty funny that Fox News & Chris Wallace were left off of Obama’s merry-go-round, but when it happens to some of the rest of them, they might look at it differently–although I’m probably giving them too much credit.
This is all about controlling the media. For the love of God, when are they going to see that?
labwriter on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM
No longer Proud to be an American?
TimBuk3 on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM
While it was encouraging to see Sarcozy and Brown up on the podium with Obama admonishing the Iranians, this could hardly be called a 3 am moment. When Iran fires off a missle towards one of our allies, then we can call it a “crisis”. But, while I do agree that Iran’s defiance is quickly reaching a “boiling point”, this is not yet a comparison to JFK’s stand-off with Russia.
Rovin on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 AM
I’m not sure I’d call this pettiness. It seems more nefarious than that when interviews are granted based on performance of the network.
highhopes on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 AM
I wonder how long Bill Ayers is going to be willing to hold his tongue. When Dreams from My Father received rave critical reviews, was Ayers irked that he wasn’t able to claim the credit rightly due him, or was he so pleased by his creation (the “brilliant writer” Barry Obama) that he didn’t even care that all the credit for his literary work was going to someone else?
For anybody who hasn’t read Cashill’s analyses of Ayers’ authorship of Dreams, you may want to take a look (http://www.americanthinker.com/jack_cashill/). It’s very interesting reading.
AZCoyote on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM
He’s not the leader of the Free World. He abdicated that position with his first apology tour.
He’s the fundamental transformer of the USA.
Daggett on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Little Sean was way hostile to this guy on radio yesterday in his shopworn “gotcha” fashion. This guy agreed, as if it’s common knowledge, that Ayres helped Obooba write one of his books. That’s prolly the true ground of offense here.
Akzed on September 25, 2009 at 9:10 AM
It’s the sequel to “Mean Girls”, “Mean Boys”.
Apparently, they haven’t matured since high school, maybe junior high.
Common Sense on September 25, 2009 at 9:18 AM
I’d settle for a moving van.
Oldnuke on September 25, 2009 at 9:24 AM
It was powerful. Netanyahu’s a big person. Unlike the current bunch in the WH who get their week ruined by a little writer.
RepubChica on September 25, 2009 at 9:35 AM
I think it’s about both. Remember, he is very sensitive about his grotesquely ginormous ears.
Puddleglum on September 25, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Obama’s haiku for CNN:
Talking to authors
Who tell the truth about me
Will get you black-balled
kooly on September 25, 2009 at 9:44 AM
HERE’S WHY THEY PULLED OUT: THE BOOK MENTIONS OBAMA’S AFFAIR WITH VERA BAKER.
I HAVE POSTED ON OBAMA’S AFFAIR WITH VERA BAKER.
I HAVE GOTTEN 5000 HITS ON THIS THE LAST DAY OR SO.
reliapundit on September 25, 2009 at 9:47 AM
The Whine of Revenge is best served chilled.
unclesmrgol on September 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Nothing new if you live in/near Chicago; the dems regularly pull the media strings in this town and the media “dance” as told — won’t work with Fox; may work with CNN.
rebuzz on September 25, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Reminds me of the Carter administration. There was a political cartoon with famous presidents and quotes: Lincoln: “A house divided against itself cannot stand”, Teddy Roosevelt: “Speak softly and carry a big stick”, FDR: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”, and a wimpy-looking Jimmah: “I’ll be in my room”.
We have an “I’ll be in my room” president now.
AZfederalist on September 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM
He’s punishing people now by revoking interviews. Can’t wait to see what he does when he has his civilian police corps.
Haunches on September 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
What else would you expect from liberals? Something about a liberal mindset stunts the advancement of maturity. They all still think there’s ‘free healthcare’ coming!
Griz on September 25, 2009 at 10:03 AM
hahahaha, pantywaist indeed. Comes with the territory, champ. Oh yea, I guess that’s a complete surprise to you, seeing as how you have no executive experience.
It was up yesterday.
scalleywag on September 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM
How do I love O? Let me count the ways.
I love O to the depth and breadth and height
My network can reach…
And if not, you get harassed or even worse, the cold shoulder treatment.
Loxodonta on September 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM
No, we have a president who doesn’t like the hard task of leading. He likes the perqs of office, the attention, the media glare. What he doesn’t like is the work involved with the job- interferes with the ice cream runs, golf outings, weekends at Camp David or the $500K trips to see a play in NYC. He also doesn’t multi-task and his whole agenda is at a standstill because his campaign to seize the healthcare industry didn’t pass in August with minimal debate. God help us if the filthy liar should have to deal with a national crisis in the middle of one of these infomericals for the radical left.
highhopes on September 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Obama, Emanuel, Axlerod were all panty wipes when they were kids. You know the ones. We’ve all seen them growing up. The ones who had temper tantrums at 5 yrs of age on the grocery store floor. The ones who needed their butts wiped until they were 6 yrs old. The ones who stuck their hand out to mommy and daddy looking for some greenbacks before going on a date as a teen.
None have worked an honest day’s pay. They’ve been hemmed and hawed over their whole lives.
jbh45 on September 25, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Narcissists can’t take personal criticism: it’s always somebody elses fault.
They get very defensive.
Why is a narcissist in the White House?!?!?!?!
Badger40 on September 25, 2009 at 10:17 AM
When he is out of the room, he is walking around with a stick up his….
jbh45 on September 25, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Oh, boo hoo!
mizflame98 on September 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Who is Vera Baker and why is she in Martinique ;)
Dr Evil on September 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM
DING DING DING DING DING We have a winner!
Why is this ‘administration?’ constantly reminding me of “Bug’s Life” with Obooboo playing Hopper and we are the ants waiting for some circus bugs to save us?
Blacksmith8 on September 25, 2009 at 11:40 AM
..by inviting them up to the White House for a “Beer Summit”?
VoyskaPVO on September 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Here’s a BIG Obamateurism, and Gargantuan distortion. Rahm Emanuel said on the Charlie Rose show that:
1. Iran is freer because the Iranian people listened to the Cairo speech and, thus, protested. Not once did Charlie dispute such garbage by asking the primadonna why it was that the Obama admin. didn’t back the protesters to the fake vote.
2. Rahm claimed that relations with North Korea are now better off due to Obama. Not once did Charlie ask the dancer how many rockets were fired from N. Korea since he moved to the WH.
3. Rahm claimed that things are way better in Pokeehstan. Right! Yes, was not challenged on that one either.
Where the heck are the media? Oh, I know, otherwise locked.
Schadenfreude on September 25, 2009 at 12:44 PM
maybe not so much petty as an object lesson to the media outlet
do something we dont like and we pull your access to WH talking heads…
ginaswo on September 25, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Washington is similar to the Forbidden City under the Manchu dynasty. The media are the eunuchs who flatter the King. They have neutered themselves after Dear Leader’s inauguration and they will keep singing lalalallalala to soothe their Child Emperor’s ego.
nyx on September 25, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Clinton did the exact same thing: if you didn’t give a friendly enough interview, your access was pulled.
Don’t have the time to look for a link, but I remember one or two incidents where access was pulled due to negative reporting.
tom on September 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM
I’ll predict that this Muslim, Communist, Racist,Liar, Tinhorn, Punk, Wannabe Dictator won’t be able to get on the air in six months even if he tries to buy the air time! The Truth is beginning to gush out about this Imposter-in Chief! He and most of his fellow Communists will become radioactive shortly!When the self-serving media turn on him, it will not be a pleasant experience for this affirmative action Fraud! The sooner, the better for America! Step up whistle blowers and add your secrets to the story! CIA, FBI,Govt Officials,Reporters,Secret Service, IRS, probably have much more to contribute! A traitor this evil bound to have left lots of tracks somewhere!
Marco on September 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Maybe a rock solid marriage doesn’t poll well in the welfare vote.
darktood on September 25, 2009 at 3:37 PM
If there is anything that could turn State Media against the One, it would be denying them access like this.
forest on September 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM
state media is bought and paid for ,they’ll never turn. The only ? is, how many times we’ll have to buy them ?
huckelberry on September 25, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Not on point at all, but I really miss Kiran from Fox AM! Don’t watch it much since she left. Hope her baby is good and she is happy.
LifeTrek on September 25, 2009 at 6:07 PM
She wasn’t when she was on FnF — she could be a Pitbull!
Guess that tells you all you need to know about the editorial policy of CNN.
(note, I haven’t seen here on CNN)
LifeTrek on September 25, 2009 at 6:11 PM
No, it’s not about being thin-skinned, it is about the book. There are now 2 serious independent sources for the claim that Ayers wrote Dreams From My Father. If true, it means the president lied to millions of voters about this toxic relationship at a crucial point in the campaign. It’s unlikely that a buddy-of-a-terrorist would have been elected.
His claim that he was a kid when Ayers was blowing things up was true but not relevant to the persisting relationship question. He was not pressed on this, and the rest is history.
virgo on September 25, 2009 at 6:42 PM
This yet another characteristic of a true narcissist.
jukin on September 25, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I thought it was not working here, either. But 5 minutes later, I get the opening page (and I’ve got 10 M Cable).
When will the MSM (the main offenders) learn to cut their videos down to size and send resolution and content appropriate for the Internet…instead of server-clogging Hi-def-quality video which can’t really be used.
YouTube needs to cut their bandwidth down to an appropriate size also. If people are saving this stuff to a DVD and viewing it on a high-resolution TV, they should get it through another channel. When this stuff is watched on a normal computer monitor, it’s just dysfunctionally s-l-o-w and painful to watch!!!
landlines on September 25, 2009 at 8:40 PM
A SUGGESTION:
Instead of having us try to identify an “Obamateurism of the Week” (very hard to pick from a list of hundreds), how about a “treasure hunt”: trying to find something which is NOT an “Obamateurism” (may be very hard to find).
You could entitle the series “There’s got to be a pony in here somewhere!!!”
landlines on September 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM