Obamateurism of the Day
posted at 8:05 am on October 20, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
I blame TOTUS for this fumble at Texas A&M:
I know you’re busy. I know that sometimes, even if you don’t like to admit it, service can feel a bit like a chore.
But if Mallory Myers can repeat last year’s success and get more than 12,000 students to perform more than 20 — a hundred — let me try that again — 1,200 — it’s so much that it boggles the mind — (laughter and applause) — Mallory, 12,000 students and 1,200 service activities in this community –- (applause) — if Mallory can do that, then surely you can round up a few friends to volunteer in your community too.
But just to be fair, let’s also give Obama some credit for what followed:
If President Bush could fly 58 combat missions when he was younger than many of you here today –- and keep on fighting even after he was shot down and nearly captured by the enemy –- then surely you can keep going when your service project gets a little tough. (Laughter.) Don’t you think? (Applause.)
Was TOTUS on a union break?
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Actually George Soros was busy crashing another country’s currency.
rbj on October 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Comparing military service to his Hitler Youth forced “volunteerism”? Now that’s a stretch, It’s also an insult to our (volunteer) military.
pdigaudio on October 20, 2009 at 8:10 AM
After trashing Bush for two years now, using his name to gain favor with a Texas audience is hardly reason to give him credit. It’s just Obama being opportunistic, once again.
sherry on October 20, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Obama. One of the thousand points of fright.
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Maybe after that sentence about Bush flying 58 combat missions, Obama should have asked if any in the audience would like to volunteer for their country by being in the military service. Sounds like a good request to me.
texasconserv on October 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM
As someone who talks a lot in front of people, what these sorts of stumbles tell me is that he doesn’t have a clue what he’s saying. He’s reading and not even thinking about what he’s saying. That’s how little he cares about the words he spouts and the audiences he dispenses his ‘wisdom’ to. Worse than pitiful.
ProfessorMiao on October 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM
I was told there’d be no math!
apostic on October 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Watching Oba-Mao is like watching a barn field airplane show. The guy says he can make it through the doors, but you know it’s not going to end well. But you watch anyway.
tarpon on October 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Comparing AmeriCorps to Hitle Yourth?Now that’s a stretch. And, were you not so eager to take offense, you’d note that, to the extent that there was a direct comparison, it was that military service in war was a vastly more challenging sacrifice than domestoc volunteerism.
Bleeds Blue on October 20, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Love it!
sherry on October 20, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Here’s the correct translation for this happy horse$hit…
doriangrey on October 20, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Anytime The Won talks about someone besides himself I will give him brownie points.
Cindy Munford on October 20, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Proper role of the president. Encouragement of young people. Good props to 41.
+1
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Typical Obama. Pander to whoever you’re speaking to. He is not the first politician to do that though.
Alfresco on October 20, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Da Won never ceases to amaze, astound and amuse.
TimBuk3 on October 20, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Really? So why then did the filthy lying coward fire the IG when he began investigating the administration’s behind-the-scenes involvement? What is there to hide?
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM
More like a million!
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:28 AM
One day I expect to hear: “I’m a big fan of a nice juicy steak. It’s really a pleasure to speak to the National Cattleman’s Convention.” “Pssst. Mr. President, this is the International Vegetarians’Association.” “Ohhhhh.ummm…errr…Meat is murder.”
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Heres the after-action report,
At about 0:22,Obama unexpectently slams into a number iceberg,
then at 0:22 to O:24,he’s grasping his thoughts,praying he regains his thoughts,
then,at 0:27 to O:29,he thinks,hes got the words,and then
he lost loses them once again,
then at 0:29 to 0:34, he realizes, thats not the words,
and finally at 0:34,he smirks,realizing that he screwed up,real good!! (Snark).
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Proper role of the President- not wasting the lives of troops serving in harm’s way. The filthy lying coward gets a F- for that job.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:29 AM
I miss Bush.
KillerKane on October 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM
OT, but why aren’t there any tea party rallies scheduled ahead of the votes on healthcare in the Senate and House? It seems to me the perfect time to have tea party rallies and candle light vigils is now to show our opposition to the statist agenda.
WordsMatter on October 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM
One day, I expect him to be hawking Sham Wows or
Snuggies. Not to mention the “Barrywear” line of neckties on QVC.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:31 AM
And when exactly would those votes be? Hard to schedule a rally for a moving target. I suspect the opposition will organize once it is clear what exactly is going on and when.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:32 AM
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:29 AM
agreed.
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:32 AM
I miss Reagan.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:33 AM
I miss statesmanship.
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:33 AM
I miss personal responsibility.
I miss books with authors who actually wrote them.
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Not to mention the Camelot II line of clothing, soon to be available at K-mart.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM
service can feel a bit like a chore.
and,Sacrifice,like the Olympic bid!
Are We Clear!(Sarc)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM
I miss my country. I want it back.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM
I miss my country. I want it back.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM
take it.
“Show me the face of my enemy and I shall cleave his skull to the teeth.”
–Conan the Barbarian
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Hey y’all. How many of you lefty-types out there know what the “M” stands for in “Texas A & M”????
Didn’t think so.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 8:39 AM
I miss Reagan.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 8:33 AM
highhopes:Of all the Presidents,Ronald Reagan,truly was,the
embodiment of,
LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:40 AM
I bet all of of his staffers thought it stood for “Mochaccino” or “moccasins” or “Mudrasslin” or something….
ted c on October 20, 2009 at 8:41 AM
The time for torches and pitchforks is coming sooner than this administration expects…
doriangrey on October 20, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Not to mention the Camelot II line of clothing, soon to be available at K-mart.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM
kingsjester: Camelot 2!lol, Sounds like a Horror flick!!:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM
TOTUS was taking a mandatory unpaid Furlough Day. God Bless Budget Overruns!
Nethicus on October 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I miss humility. Humble this Undocumented President. Demand his papers. All of them.
Basilsbest on October 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM
He was referencing Bush the Elder’s service in WWII, not Bush the Younger, who he routinely blames for everything wrong in the universe.
MarkTheGreat on October 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Obama is so fortunate to have even the totus take the blame for his sorry a$$.His arrogance on his face,in his speeches is astounding.
ohiobabe on October 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM
After these past nine months, to the day, hell, I even miss Clinton.
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Camelot II has been a horror flick so far. But, like Dorian said, I think we’re just about at the scene featuring the villagers with the torches and pitchforks.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Thanks for the clarification :) Still an opportunistic and transparent move. The man is never out of character.
sherry on October 20, 2009 at 8:47 AM
With Obama there, doesn’t it stand for “ME ME ME”?
trubble on October 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Hey y’all. How many of you lefty-types out there know what the “M” stands for in “Texas A & M”????
Didn’t think so.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 8:39 AM
BigAlSouth: Agricultural&Mechanical!!:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:49 AM
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:49 AM
No fair googling.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 8:52 AM
I live near to The Reagan Library and was just there the other day. Sure we can look to the past and miss a great leader like Reagan, but we need to move forward. We need to develop a conservative leader now for 2016. I figure 2010 and 2012 will be a inter-party battle for conservative values. 2016 will be when conservatives will gain control of the executive branch.
jbh45 on October 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Camelot II has been a horror flick so far. But, like Dorian said, I think we’re just about at the scene featuring the villagers with the torches and pitchforks.
kingsjester on October 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM
kingsjester: This won’t have a happy ending,the ending scene
on Frankensteins demise comes to mind!:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Will all the tops and dresses and winter coats be sleeveless?
AZCoyote on October 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM
He better hurry with his Texas speech, while it’s still part of the union.
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Well at least he didn’t say there were 57 states!
Tony737 on October 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Do the Feds give out the Mao outfits to the volunteers?
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Do the volunteers get assigned to ACORN or SEIU?
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 8:57 AM
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:49 AM
No fair googling.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 8:52 AM
BigAlSouth:I’m pleading the fifth,and fighting extradition,
hehe,guilty as charged!!
I was gonna tell you,I googled!!Ahem:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 8:58 AM
http://www.aggiecorps.org/about-the-corps/our-history.html
On Monday, October 2, 1876, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the first state-supported institution of higher learning, was officially opened for registration. The College was to be a technical college, which, among other things, specialized in the studies of mechanics, agriculture and military tactics.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 8:59 AM
“Comrade, we know you will happily volunteer for days of service for our Dear Leader. In doing so you will feel the joy of helping Dear Leader and you’ll assure yourself of a days ration of food”
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Obama thinks it stands for Alinsky & Mao.
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 9:01 AM
How many now what “Texas” refers to? Libs don’t do flyover country.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 9:02 AM
No it wont, but just as in the Shelly novel, it will end that way because Chairman Oba-Mao insists on having it this way.
doriangrey on October 20, 2009 at 9:04 AM
I presume you mean the first TEXAS state-supported institution for higher learning including Michigan State (1855) which was the pioneer among the land grant colleges.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Longhand for my nick. -_*
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Damn inadvertant posting…..
I presume you mean the first TEXAS state-supported institution for higher learning. There are older state-supported schools including Michigan State (1855) which was the pioneer among the land grant colleges and they weren’t even the first public universities.
highhopes on October 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM
He better hurry with his Texas speech, while it’s still part of the union.
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM
//
Best comment:)
ohiobabe on October 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Too bad Daddy didn’t invite jr to the party. He could have sat in the front row and grinned at the Won. We might have had more to post about.
Kissmygrits on October 20, 2009 at 9:12 AM
No it wont, but just as in the Shelly novel, it will end that way because Chairman Oba-Mao insists on having it this way.
doriangrey on October 20, 2009 at 9:04 AM
doriangrey: Thats common sense,and truthful,I`ll say it,
this way,they`re really asking for it!!:)
canopfor on October 20, 2009 at 9:13 AM
A ways down the road, at TU, it does.
bikermailman on October 20, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Obama teletubbie graphic with the whole gang.
deadenders on October 20, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Me too!
ladyingray on October 20, 2009 at 9:21 AM
I had to respond since most people get it wrong. Ever since TAMC became TAMU the M hasn’t stood for a thing. If you doubt click here.
txaggie on October 20, 2009 at 9:23 AM
..and it’s your barn.
thomasaur on October 20, 2009 at 9:25 AM
And I wonder if Obama had any idea about this when he agreed to speak there.
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 9:31 AM
+1000
mizflame98 on October 20, 2009 at 9:35 AM
I wonder how many bullet-holes in AF1 they had to patch up?
mr.blacksheep on October 20, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Twelve hundred. That’s pretty far away!
Shy Guy on October 20, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Lib Narrative Changes
Watch for it. Some of them were still knocking GHWB as late as 2007/2008. I had a date with one the other night who brought up the scary Bush dynasty. She is really out of touch.
A lib bought up TANG favortism As The One got strong in 2008. So I suggested that we talk about the service record of our Community Organizer. Subject dropped.
Shocker! This administration will morph to manipulate.
IlikedAUH2O on October 20, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Has Our Dear Leader stopped air raiding villages in Afghanistan yet?
IlikedAUH2O on October 20, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Was the second quote done with vitriol leaking from every word? If not, I can’t believe he actually said something laudatory about a Bush.
He’s trying to be post-partisan? It will be interesting to see what his underlings do in the next few days. Think they’ll stop Blaming Bush?
unclesmrgol on October 20, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Pandering jerk.
TinMan13 on October 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Obama seems to have trouble with numbers, like the number of states, the number of uninsured, “create or save”…
OxyCon on October 20, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Speeches like that and they have the gall to call Palin stupid.
Jeff from WI on October 20, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Obviously not one of Reagan’s “thousand sparks of genius.”
publiuspen on October 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Lifelong pot smokers have a problem with numbers. All those zeroes boggle the mind.
Brat on October 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Only if there are no civvies within a five mile radius and a Fed/Ex warning of the date and time of the bombing has been delivered to the locals.
BigAlSouth on October 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM
You would get alot more yes answers at A&M vs the Communist University of Texas.
cobrakai99 on October 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Im sure the American soldiers abandoned in Afghanistan think so too…//sarc
canditaylor68 on October 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM
“Duty, Honor, Country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn….”
- General Douglas MacArthur
publiuspen on October 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Bill Clinton would have been prepared and would have aced it, sans teleprompter, or with malfunctioning unit. This guy is all hot air, especially up there.
He can’t get this straight but we expect him to focus on a 1.4 trillion deficit? Get a clue, county!
The media in the meanwhile is destorting polls and is still holding on tight to his thingie.
Schadenfreude on October 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Not that my comment has anything to do with this speaking event, but I\’ve always thought that Mr. Obama spent those 20 years in Rev. Wright\’s Inculcation Camp learning how to \’mesmerize\’ an audience. There\’s a psychological game going on when it comes to the preachin\’ style of Rev. Wright and his audience … the same as that between the Pres and his devotees. Since most of the MSM and the President\’s other fans have never set foot in a church with a pastor \’on fire\’ like Rev. Wright, they don\’t recognize that formula at work when the Orator in Chief begins to bray.
Monkeybrains220 on October 20, 2009 at 11:23 AM
OK so he praised the good bush instead of vilifying the eviil bush.
Pandering!
todler on October 20, 2009 at 11:32 AM
I agree. And lately it seems he makes these little mistakes so as not to be ‘perfect’ all of the time…and he likes to see them get posted by Ed every day : )
Brat on October 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM
I just hate him more when he throws these teeny bones to conservatives thinking that by complimenting Bush on something that he’ll soften the conservatives hard views on his progressive fascism.
This scumbag will never earn my trust or my favor because there is only one way for him to do that now, he needs to admit what his progressive fascists are/were planning for this country, correctly admit that it’s WRONG, and turn his words AND actions around away from this progressive fascism.
Only after I see he’s done this and he’s begun to fight against the America hating liberal fascist progressives in government now will I soften my stance toward him. Until then, this pig can go to hell in a flaming shopping cart.
Spiritk9 on October 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM
My guess is no. My wife’s aunts from MA came down to visit for a week and I showed them around campus. They are very pro-Obama so I had to mind my manners while they were here, but they have the same outlook on the military as Obama. Which is violence never solves anything and we should just talk our problems out.
What amazed them the most was that both worked at the University of Massachusetts before they retired and couldn’t believe how pro-military the entire campus was. I showed them the Medal of Honor winners that are proudly displayed in Rudder Tower, the Corps of Cadets Museum that shows how Aggies have fought bravely for our country. I even told her one of my favorite Patton quotes:
Perhaps he might have seen the verse hanging on the side of the Tri-gon (Military headquarters here on campus) “Honor…the Guiding Star”. Or even better he might be introduced to the Aggie code of honor. You don’t need 1,405 pages to understand it. It is a simple sentence: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal no tolerates those who do”. The world would be a better place if there were more Aggie politicians
txaggie on October 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM
The guy who mainstreamed the concept of trillion dollar budget deficits has his mind boggled by the number 1200?
yikes
landshark on October 20, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I’m worried that soon I will miss Carter.
agmartin on October 20, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Oh gosh…
publiuspen on October 20, 2009 at 12:15 PM
I inherited these teleprompters from George Bush.
dthorny on October 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Why is this buffoon on the wrong side of everything that is good and on the side of evil?
Honduras? Iranian president falsely elected, we hear crickets, in Afghanistan, he trots out a team to protest the false ballot issue. WE CANNOT MEDDLE?
George Soros needs better writers for the teleprompters.
How can ANYONE believe anything this clown says?
When does he talk about the Malaise of America wearing a red sweater?
dthorny on October 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Hell, I’d be glad if we could find at least one of them in the White House or the Democratic Congressional leadership that could follow at least one of three tenets of the oath.
TXUS on October 20, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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