Huckabee to conservatives: Stop whining about Obama’s Nobel
posted at 6:43 pm on October 9, 2009 by Allahpundit
Tactical move to keep Democrats on the defensive here? Or a cheap way to purchase some “moderate” cred with centrists ahead of 2012?
This should play super well with the grassroots Obama-haters he needs in the primaries.
There will be an outcry from those on the right who will say that Obama’s nomination, made two weeks into his Presidency, is impossible to justify but I think such an outcry will sound like right-wing whining. The better response is simply to allow those on the left to explain what he did in his first two weeks as President that merited such recognition.
Mellow out, champ. So impossible to justify is today’s news that it’s managed to accomplish something that only the Iranian uprising in June had achieved thus far this year — it’s brought the blogosphere together. (Except for a certain “true conservative” Obama mega-shill, natch.) In fact, it’s even better that. So impossible to justify is a Nobel for The One that, at this very moment, photoshops mocking his lack of qualifications are viewable at … Time magazine. Yeah. Not Fark or Something Awful, but America’s most famous newsweekly. Even they want in on this action. See now why I think this “award” is such a headache for him?
Exit question: When will the inevitable congratulatory communique from Sarahcuda drop on Facebook? I’m guessing around 11-ish tonight.
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exit answer: i’d be surprised if she takes even that long.
homesickamerican on October 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM
shouldn’t he be at Wendy’s making love to a triple cheeseburger???
Ghoul aid on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
GO AWAY HUCKADOODLE
BuckNutty on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee: Go back to your TV show.
Enoxo on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Oh, he’s a likable goofball…just needs to stay out of politics.
AUINSC on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Conservative to the Huckster: ESAD.
Fletch54 on October 9, 2009 at 6:47 PM
So tired of this fool.
sandee on October 9, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Huckabee has taken the mantle from McCain in Bizarro World tactics.
“We have them on the run!!!!…….RETREAT!!!!!!”- Huckabee
portlandon on October 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Huck, quit whining about our mocking. We are not whining, we are mocking. It’s political humor.
rbj on October 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Given the left’s inclination to dissemble, I’m sure they’ll be happy to accommodate you, Huck. Aided by the MSM.
Anyway, the Nobel Committee giving Obama the peace prize is like a monkey in a zoo throwing a turd at an unsuspecting tourist. Splat!
jaime on October 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Even Time magazine. Wow. And the P-shops are pretty good, too!
Ace was right: LOLTUS!
RushBaby on October 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
The Huckster needs a nice cup of STFU. He’s always reminded me of Mr. Haney from Green Acres.
pdigaudio on October 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
2012 NYT Headline: New York Times Endorses Mike Huckabee
portlandon on October 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Like Huck has a snowball’s chance in hell of winning the nomination. Let him yack about being civil.
Doughboy on October 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Huck. Baby. You’re never going to be President. Find some way to be useful.
ronsfi on October 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Oh, he’s a likable goofball…just needs to stay out of politics.
AUINSC on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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Yeah,I don’t know what it is about him.I just can’t picture him as the pres.Then when he comes out with comments like this,too much civility for me.
ohiobabe on October 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Obama,
Every Christian is praying fervently that you will live up to your peace prize and not attack iran.Do the right thing and make peace.
Peace IS possible. Don’t listen to your handlers.
MaximusConfessor on October 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM
We’re not whining, we’re laughing our a$$es off.
rmgraha on October 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM
The problem is, according to his speech today, Obama has decided that it tastes pretty good and has resolved to eat it. He should have just brushed it off.
jaime on October 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM
That was just wrong…but I lol’d at that
nyx on October 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Suckabee
Kensington on October 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Tone deaf response from the Huckster.
aengus on October 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM
exit answer: i’d be surprised if she takes even that long.
homesickamerican on October 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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Hope she doesn’t pull a pawlenty and congrats him.
ohiobabe on October 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM
2012 NYT Headline: ………..
donkichi on October 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Why can’t those Right Wingers leave Our President alone??!!
“I like Barack Obama as much as the next liberal, but this is a farce.” – Perter Beinart
“This is ridiculous — embarrassing, even.” – Ruth Marcus
“Nonetheless, the president seemed humbled by the news and the Norwegian committee packed for its trip to the United States, where it will appear on Dancing with the Stars.” – Richard Cohen
“It is undeserved. It is a bit ridiculous.” – Ezra Klein
“When I saw this morning’s top New York Times headline — “Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize” — I had the same immediate reaction which I’m certain many others had: this was some kind of bizarre Onion gag that got accidentally transposed onto the wrong website, that it was just some sort of strange joke someone was playing.” – Glen Greenwald
mesquito on October 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM
I don’t need to be lectured to by this guy.
kam582 on October 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Conservative right wing terrorist gun hugger to Huck
Pi$$ off,I haven’t laughed this hard for moths.
katy the mean old lady on October 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM
That’s why Mark Levin calls him Huckaphony. By the way, Levin is dissing Huckabee and Pawlenty, who is turning out to be Romney (flip-flop). Awesome!
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM
If they aren’t questioned about it, why would they explain it?
How about prayer that Iran purge itself of wrath? Then you won’t have to worry how we react to Iran.
Chris_Balsz on October 9, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Huck Just DQ’ed himself.
Game over.
Chaz706 on October 9, 2009 at 6:57 PM
As soon as she is finished listing all of his accomplishments to date to deserve it…..
… This is going to take some time.
:O)
Seven Percent Solution on October 9, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee: PISS OFF!
VoyskaPVO on October 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
She should congratulate him on recognizing that he doesn’t deserve it.
Weight of Glory on October 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Huckster is a nice nick for him. I can’t get Elmer Gantry our of my head when I see him grinnin’ and spinnin’ and spreading his magic around to his followers. Gives me the willies when I happen to catch him on Sat. nights picking up his guitar and pretending to play with the has-beens.
Right now, I don’t want any politician telling me how I ought to feel about Obama’s abominating Nobel peace prize. I can make up my own mind – and frankly, Doctor Zero’s analogy today is the very best out there. Great insight.
24K lady on October 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
oops, months
Damn those pesky moths!
katy the mean old lady on October 9, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Huck you Huckabee!
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
OK, now that’s just insane.
flyfishingdad on October 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
The Peace prize is now officially the Special Olympics of the Nobel Prizes.
pedestrian on October 9, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Well, AP…you’ve managed to pour a tasty cup of hate.
Just look at what’s in the cup!
Al-Ozarka on October 9, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Don’t worry Huck, if had been awarded one we’d be just as ticked off.
That is what this is all about isn’t it, the Nobel board ignored you, again.
Speakup on October 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Stop paying attention to Huckabee, it only encourages him to keep talking.
jhffmn on October 9, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Who’s whining?
We’re laughing.
bridgetown on October 9, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Nice clean outlet for your anti-semitism, SaintOlaf, but I see what you did there.
MadisonConservative on October 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM
More likely is that she’ll call it his “Mission Accomplished” moment.
Ronnie on October 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM
And umm, also, make iran stop being so mean and stuff. Or not, whatever.
WitchDoctor on October 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Once again, the mantra is lets let the democrats define the terms of the debate. Ugh . . .
KickandSwimMom on October 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Best one I have seen so far today
Del Dolemonte on October 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM
People in Arkansas are incredulous that anyone would take the Huckster seriously.
Dhuka on October 9, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Huck just don’t get it, mockery is the perfect weapon to use on a narcissist. He needs to go back to cooking squirrels and possums and STFU.
farright on October 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM
No Whining Just Laughter there Hucky
CWforFreedom on October 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I respect you Gov, but it will be a cold day in hell when I accept that Odumbo was worthy of such an award.
rjoco1 on October 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Did you forget to take your meds again?
MaximusConfessor on October 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Time Photoshop: A Pulitzer for writing Dreams from My Future.
LMAO
kagai on October 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM
From the Wires:
NCAA selection committee gives Obama all 64 slots; rest of teams to NIT.
Horatius on October 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I feel I must re-post this because I honestly think this is what happened:
alohapundit on October 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Hey Huck, stick a sock in it. Nobody asked for your opinion on the matter. Why is it that conservatives have to be scolded at various times by self-appointed leaders? We’re always being told what we can or cannot say.
exceller on October 9, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Huckabee is an idiot. Ignore him and hopefully he will go away. He needs to go back to Arkansas and his super ugly wife. He’s no prize himself.
suzyk on October 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM
So Huckabee’s big plan is to run in 2012 as an Obama Republican? Good luck with that, champ.
Fabozz on October 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM
LOL. Mad called you SaintOlaf. Heh.
portlandon on October 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Huck: STFU
Dingbat63 on October 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM
The guy looks like a gay pedophile. Would you let your kids near this idiot?
Maxpower on October 9, 2009 at 7:12 PM
We’re gigling between guffaws, no whining here.
thomasaur on October 9, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Huck is the unrivaled king of cornography. It’s painful to watch when someone so blatantly corny doesn’t get the joke.
anXdem on October 9, 2009 at 7:12 PM
This guy is a populist tool. And not a very perceptive populist at that. Even liberals are shaking their collective heads–and some even whining a bit, perhaps for different reasons than the right’s “whining”–about this one.
JoelD on October 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Whoa. Rein in the vitriol folks. I happen to think Huck’s point is valid. The burden of proof on this absolute comedy lies squarely on the shoulders of the fools who tout this boob as the greatest man on earth. Does this not tarnish the whole image of Nobel? Why do we even need to say anything? Let the awarding scream its own politically charged irrelevance from the mountaintops of the world.
Nobel peace prize? For 11 days in office?
Seriously. How can you get mad at that? It’s HILARIOUS.
somewhatconcerned on October 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM
You want to create more atheists AP? Keep quoting Huck.
Maxpower on October 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM
What rhymes with Huck?
Shut the _____ up.
RarestRX on October 9, 2009 at 7:14 PM
A little OT, but have you seen who “The One” beat out for his prize? Ace has a few of the “losers” posted.
The Huckster can stick it. People who should have been recognized for risking their lives for their countryman’s liberty and freedom get beat out by a shyster. I think we can “whine” about it all we want.
kam582 on October 9, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Whining? I thought we were laughing…guess I didn’t get the memo.
Bob's Kid on October 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee: Go back to your TV show.
Enoxo on October 9, 2009 at 6:46 PM
….that no one is watching!
cableguy615 on October 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee:Shut up, no one cares what you think, go away, take Mitt with you loser.
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Huck, seriously, get off it.
Daemonocracy on October 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Everybody to Huckabee: Please. Go. Away.
ElectricPhase on October 9, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Nobel Prizer now in every box of Lucky Charms…they’re magically disgusting.
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
This is what whining looks like, Huck:
“For those of us for whom summer is not a verb, for those of us who didn’t go to fancy boarding schools on the east coast, for those of us who didn’t grow up with a silver spoon, who were lucky to have a spoon — ask those folks and they’ll tell you the economy is not doing well for them,”…
Oh wait! You said that!
Buy Danish on October 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Jeff from WI, normally I agree with you, but why is it ok for you to tell him to shut up but it is not ok for him to tell us to shut up?
Big tent, all invited and all that jazz rah rah rah
Oh, nevermind
STFU Huck, seriously!
alohapundit on October 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee: Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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Dude why would you say something like that? I’m not a fan of Huck but he seems to be a good and decent person. There’s no hint of scandal. What a wretched sentiment. That you would think it is one thing. That you would embarrass yourself publicly by posting it is stupid.
ronsfi on October 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I am not sure that people are whining. I think they’re laughing. And I’m not even sure they’re laughing at Pres. Obama (though it made a lot of people chuckle when he announced he would accept it in humility). I think everyone…not just conservatives…is laughing at the Nobel Committee.
This award is so transparent in its political intent that everyone, on all sides, sees though it. There are those who will try to spin this as deserved (I am convinced that most of these shills will be doing so because it’s their job…they have to spin it). In this case, because it so completely outs Obama and his sychophants, the President is more to be pitied than to be laughed at.
I think that this has been a tremendous, though inadvertent, gift to conservatives by the Nobel Committee.
Blaise on October 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Watch the MCainesque establishment annoint this guy as our next nominee because it is his turn.
Funny how most of the RINO McCain supporters ended up over at LGF.
Valiant on October 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Conservatives to Huckabee: Ahh..your brother drives a pickle wagon
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Mc Cain=Stealth Democrat
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Don’t like Huckabee – too smooth, too smarmy – and when he comes out with support for something like this and tells fellow Repubs to lay low re criticism; well, that’s just gotta tell you something is amiss, and questions have to be asked.
As for Sarah P – I guess I don’t quite get the dig about her explaining on f/b at 11pm – would that be the same time the White House releases all the stuff it doesn’t want the voting public to see?
I wonder;
and further,
who, at 11pm would I believe. . . .
karra on October 9, 2009 at 7:22 PM
We’re not whining you stupid twit. We would only whine if we thought that Nobel prize actually meant something. We’re laughing. A big difference.
PackerBronco on October 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
2011 May. NYT Headline: New York Times Endorses Mike Huckabee
2012 March. NYT Headline: Huckabee wins Republican presidential nomination.
2012 April. NYT Headline: Breaking NEWS ! :Newly discovered ties to Huckabee and the Arkansas chapter of KKK.
FIFY
portlandon on October 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM
cableguy615 on October 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Mc Cain, Huckabee, & Mitt…The Detroit Lions of Politics
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Huckabee…Mr. Excitement zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Excellent. These Norwegian socialists have made a mockery of themselves and Obama. This is going to be an albatross around the Obama’s neck, its going to backfire spectacularly for him.
elduende on October 9, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Mc Cain, Huckabee, & Mitt…The Detroit
Lionskittens of PoliticsJeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
cableguy615 on October 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Mc Cain, Huckabee, & Mitt…The Detroit Lions kittens of Politics
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
cableguy615 on October 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM
LOL
Jeff from WI on October 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
What I would like to ask Mr. Huckabee is why didn’t Barack Obama get the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and the Nobel Prize for Physics as he did every bit as much to earn those as he did to earn the Nobel Prize for Peace. If Mr. Huckabee thinks it was proper for Barack Obama to get the Nobel Prize for Peace then he should be denouncing the Nobel Committee for not giving him the prize for Chemistry and Physics too. Maybe it is a racist thing. Maybe the committee and Mr. Huckabee don’t think someone who is any Black can do chemistry or physics. I think Mr. Huckabee should reflect on that.
MB4 on October 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Dude why would you say something like that? I’m not a fan of Huck but he seems to be a good and decent person. There’s no hint of scandal. What a wretched sentiment. That you would think it is one thing. That you would embarrass yourself publicly by posting it is stupid.
First, I didn’t say it, I typed it. Second, Maxpower is not my real name, so I didn’t “embarrass” myself publicly, I did it anonymously. Lastly, you know what they say : If you can’t take a joke….
Maxpower on October 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Hey, when did this turn into the all Jeff from WI, all the time channel?
ElectricPhase on October 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Huckabee just became HuckaWon’t
ExpressoBold on October 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
C’mon, guys, don’t hound this huckleberry.
Knotts got an LOL fevah!
Knott Buyinit on October 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
My guess is that Sarah doesn’t even acknowledge this on Facebook. If anything, in her next post about Afghanistan, she’ll get a sly dig in at the newly minted Laureate, but she’s not going to devote an entire post to his Nobel Peace Prize.
yogi41 on October 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I have it on good authority that Osama Obama will be named 2010 Queen of the Tournament of Roses here in SoCal.
Shuckabee can be one of the Princesses if he likes….
MrScribbler on October 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM
They’re creepy and they’re greedy,
Mormon thumping and spooky,
They’re all together sicky,
The Huckabee Family
Their back yard is a dead dog museum
Where people come to see ‘em
They really will a scream
The Huckabee Family
(They’re not Neat)
(They’re not Sweet)
(And they’re sure not Petite!!!)
So get a gift givers shawl on
A collection plate you can bring contributions on
We’re gonna pay a call on
The Huckabee Family
MB4 on October 9, 2009 at 7:31 PM
He is just trying to inoculate himself:
In his dreams, he sees himself being elected President and winning a Grammy for playing his guitar during his State of the Nation addresses.
LegendHasIt on October 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM
+7%…
Seven Percent Solution on October 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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