Obama group’s new strategy: Let’s get O-bots to spam right-wing radio with talking points
posted at 8:30 pm on February 25, 2010 by Allahpundit
Remember during the campaign how, after the election, Obama was going to turn his online organization into a fearsome juggernaut laying waste to the right?
The online tool presents users with a radio show discussing political topics, to which supporters can listen live, and the phone number for that station, for when health care comes up. It also offers tips for callers and talking points on the issue.
My quick sampling produced Christian radio, a local talk station in Buffalo, and the syndicated talk shows of Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Sean Hannity — who will no doubt be thrilled with their new, liberal callers.
Supporters are then encouraged to report back on their encounters.
Imagine the tremendous persuasive effect of listening to Obama cultists leadenly reading off a list of “Discussion Points” to, say, Mark Levin. Radio magic worthy of Paul Harvey, my friends.
The true value of this moronic scheme is that it gives me an excuse to post this bit from Beck’s radio show today. If you missed the health-care summit, don’t worry — this captures 90 percent of the Democrats’ argument. Thanks to the Right Scoop, as always, for clipping it.
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Lets see,Seminar callers!
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Hi Rush,I’m a long time listener,first time caller,
and my family has listened to you since 1776,and
our entire family,going all the way back to the
1600′s,before settling in America,listen to your
radio program,and we have voted Republican for
over 2000 years,anyhow,on this one issue Rush
I disagree……
and then, the Lib caller, slowly becomes unglued
into a stark raving moonbat lunatic,with a paper,
with nothing but talking points!!
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Rush Limbaugh: Seminar caller – Stop being critical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWn0tXJ-AL4
canopfor on February 25, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Ellie Lite gives up career in letter to editors; expands to radio.
TN Mom on February 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM
I like the way you think..
NoStoppingUs on February 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Glad y’all get some eye candy too. GOP’ers rock.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Dean Chemerinsky can make me really angry that I stood up for free speech a couple of years ago. It is interesting to listen to such wildly divergent views on the same case or law.
Cindy Munford on February 25, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Most hosts will put these people right to the front of the line. I can’t wait to hear them get eviscerated.
darwin-t on February 25, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Seminar callers. Obama DOES think the people on the right are stupid.
SilentWatcher on February 25, 2010 at 9:30 PM
I did this in the last few months, the favorites might be rearranged but, they are still there. ABP is great as far as killing ads. There are two websites I need IE for other than that Firefox 3.6 with auto-update is great. Much better. One thing though, even if you don’t use it you must upgrade IE with security updates when necessary.
From WIndowssecrets…
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Safer as well. Less virus threats, too. No ads, what could be better?
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Sorry, it was a little long, hope it helps.
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Yum! Yum! Fresh o-tards.
Captain America on February 25, 2010 at 9:32 PM
This is hilarious. I have tears coming out of my eyes laughing, listening to this.
YehuditTX on February 25, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Firefox is more efficient too so, pages boot more quickly.
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Axelrods people are starting to act out as if the 2nd amendment was repealed. They keep this shite up and they’re in for a rude asleepening.
ontherocks on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Oh gawd,after Cheney ate his heart and liver,
I LMAO,!!!
make them stop!!haha
canopfor on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Yeah, that sucks, but the Windows auto-updates take care of the patches for you.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Seven Percent Solution on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
That segment on Beck was PERFECT. So freaking hilarious and demonstrated the vapidity of the democrat argument.
daesleeper on February 25, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Linux is even better but, for most users; Firefox is very intuitive to use.
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Who does Obama think he is? Hugo Chavez? This is dangerous and stupid. These people need to be ridiculed from the debate.
daesleeper on February 25, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Just didn’t want him/her to avoid those particular updates. Keepin’ safe requires more than a condom these days… LOL
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Yeah, this should be fun. I hope some of them find Andrew Wilkow.
That Beck clip is comedy gold. I’ve been reserving judgment on the addition of Pat Gray to the show, but that clip seals the deal.
Pablo on February 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM
I do use Chrome when on really slow connections (although I’m not sure if it really makes a difference).
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM
It’s about time…you guys have Megyn Kelly, S.E. Cupp, and Michelle Bachman.
HornetSting on February 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Oh~and Michelle Malkin, Of course…goes without saying…smarts and beauty…she’s a pistol!
HornetSting on February 25, 2010 at 9:37 PM
The reverse is equally true; Who does
ObamaChavez think he is?Hugo ChavezObama?Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Me. Snerdly will be licking his chops.
Dingbat63 on February 25, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Tru dat. Sean is ALMOST as big an arse as BOR…..except when he gets Bob Beckel angry…
I say, starting with Shep, we have four hours of Tucker Carlson…..with guests spots by Eric Cantor and Eric Cantor.
HornetSting on February 25, 2010 at 9:19 PM
I told my Calvinist husband that if I had known some fine Jewish conservatives like Eric Cantor before I married the ex-I might have stayed Jewish.
LoL
annoyinglittletwerp on February 25, 2010 at 9:39 PM
The problem I have with Chrome is, it puts up your recent pages in large type on the screen, not good for the office. Mozilla is more discreet.
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:39 PM
You are a good brother, we need to keep the family safe.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:40 PM
We already have them. Any more and Hornet Sting goes on 24 hr. call.
katy the mean old lady on February 25, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Bringing a rubber knife to a gunfight.
njcommuter on February 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM
I tried, and deleted Chrome. Too clunky.
FireFox is best for the average user.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Rush can spot this a mile away.
It must be embarrassing for the libs. No one wants to listen to them so they have to use the outlets that conservatives have created to get their propaganda out. How sad.
29Victor on February 25, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Awww, makes us kinda’ nostalgic for Air America, eh? NOT
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:44 PM
We’ve already had many new kids on the block since the hostile takeover.
thomasaur on February 25, 2010 at 9:45 PM
If they think health care is tanking because Obama, the master of oratory and intelligence, can’t explain himself to the American people, why they hell would they think a bunch of unemployed liberals calling radio shows with scripts will succeed where Obama has failed?
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
This program should be so much of a success. Next Obama will be sending union thugs out to beat down tea partiers.
Oh wait, that has happened already…
daesleeper on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Too clunky? Only if clunky means fast. Chrome destroys all browsers in term or usage and memory footprint. Firefox is old news guys…get with the times.
ClassicCon on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Y’all also have Paul Ryan and me. ;)
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Besides, how much info about you does Google really need?
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 9:49 PM
Please. Ever heard of ‘call screeners’, you clueless libtards?
Every shout-radio schmuck has ‘em, and their job is to filter out everybody who doesn’t adhere to whatever groupthink their host broadcasts. If you don’t agree or aren’t otherwise deemed useful, you aren’t allowed on. I’ve called more than a few hosts, I know the formula. They select a few nuts to get on-air to get shot down in flames, or a few moderates who half-agree to make the host look less like a far-left/right fruitloop.
This endeavor will have as much success as a mass of angry emails…you’ll just get put on the ‘ignore’ list and get nowhere.
Dark-Star on February 25, 2010 at 9:49 PM
This
ClassicCon on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Lifehacker’s latest head-to-head browser speed test.
My main complaint with Chrome is the extensions on the Dev channel aren’t up to par with what is available for Firefox (esp. regarding adblocking)
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Considering their open partnership with the CIA, they want it all.
daesleeper on February 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM
I try and stay logged out of my google account(s) as much as possible.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Not a talk radio fan I take it?
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM
I luvs mah Gmail.
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Mr. Snerdly will be licking his chops.
Dingbat63 on February 25, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Must be a seminar caller and not a listener. Fool…
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 9:55 PM
What ever happened to the ‘civilian defense force’ that was supposed to be “just as well-funded as the military” ?
Lanceman on February 25, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Glenn Beck and Pat Grey rock! They crack me up when they are on together.
conservnut on February 25, 2010 at 9:57 PM
I do all my dirty dealings on gmail.
HornetSting on February 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Well, ACORN’s image got tarnished so he’ll wait to expand it…
darii on February 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Yeah, but you won’t remove that feather boa and allow us conservative women to see your goods, OC!
HornetSting on February 25, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Not generally, and even less of a fan of their filtering system. It encourages echo-chamberism except for the rare occasions where they ‘open the floodgates’ and let ANYONE* call in on a first-come, first-served basis.
*They still do some minimal checking to keep the true whackos off the air, especially those who are on the same side as the host but have really extreme views. I suspect some of those are just the phone version of trolls…but not all.
Dark-Star on February 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM
That would have been a secondary concern at best even if Team Obama had been able to make good on their big campaign promises.
Since they haven’t, the whole idea appears to have been left to die on the vine. And thank goodness for that! I wouldn’t want any president to have that kind of armed force at his personal beck and call.
Dark-Star on February 25, 2010 at 10:02 PM
I take it you’ve never heard Sean Hannity.
For me, sometimes, he’s absolutely un-listenable, what with him talking nice to liberals.
I hate, yes, I said I hate liberals. Especially when they’re talking.
Lanceman on February 25, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Eric Cantor on Greta now. Smart and prepared dude.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Hannity…not very recently, for sure. Got an Internet radio link?
Dark-Star on February 25, 2010 at 10:07 PM
http://www.talkstreamlive.com
http://www.thestreamcenter.com
daesleeper on February 25, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Allah citing Beck as a good source! Those new
overlords owners must be harsh taskmasters. Are they watching you now? Blink twice and I’ll send help.chicagojedi on February 25, 2010 at 10:09 PM
This reminds me of this (via Powerline):
Obama sounds very immature. I think he represents a lot of people who want someone to take care of them, while they spend their money on fun things.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2010/02/025686.php
r keller on February 25, 2010 at 10:11 PM
No, and I couldn’t link to save my life. But sometimes I catch myself yelling at the radio during the drive home when he has an especially irritating lib on. Then, in disgust, I turn to a music station.
And since around 9/11, with the sudden proliferation of talk shows, I rarely listen to music.
Lanceman on February 25, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Thank you, daesleeper.
Lanceman on February 25, 2010 at 10:13 PM
HA!
I declare a Thread winner!
darii on February 25, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Looks like Mr. Snerdley will be busier in the future.
technopeasant on February 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM
THIS (the youtube link) is what makes Becks’ program so enjoyable….
PappyD61 on February 25, 2010 at 10:17 PM
For me, it’s all about the monologues. Unless I want to hear a steady stream of arguing and I tune into John Gibson for some unsophisticated gladiatorial sport.
And Hannity is much better on TV than radio. His show is a drag and he holds all the most interesting guests until the last hour but keeps promoting them throughout the show so you keep hanging on.
On the other hand, I saw him live once and he was a lot of fun (Levin opened for him, wearing a “Clinton Happens” hat)
darii on February 25, 2010 at 10:18 PM
When I finally lose my job and income, and it’s coming, sooner or later as it will come to us all, I’m gonna stand at an intersection with a sign reading:
Dick Cheney stole my brain.
Need $$$ for transplant.
Please Help.
Lanceman on February 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Well, if they can even get through to Snerdley. I swear, you have to call at just the right time to not get a busy signal.
darii on February 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Are we sure Obama, and goons are adults, or are they teenagers trapped in adult bodies? Good lord. GROW UP!!!!!
capejasmine on February 25, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Laughed so hard it hurt. They are really wacko… but sure sound like they are having fun.
PhilipJames on February 25, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Remember the story Harkin told…about the farmer who said his farm business would go under, if he didn’t get decent health care? I heard on the news earlier, that the person who wrote to Harkin about this, happened to be the brother, of what I think was an aid, to Harkin. Talk about bogus from beginning to end. Lil tip to Harkin. If you’re going to use an email story, to use as leverage or ammo, you might want to change the name to protect the corrupt.
capejasmine on February 25, 2010 at 10:28 PM
THAT was a funny YouTube. Quite a rare thing.
Marcus on February 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Or have a little more time off. Didnt he supposedly get suspended for not playing nice with the drones?
TheVer on February 25, 2010 at 10:31 PM
That Beck radio clip was gold. “Elephatisis,,,Dick Cheney ate my heart and liver…Obamacare in a coloring book…” Gold.
It looks as if the “communications” arm of the ObaMao admin has gone downhill since Anita Dunn took a flyer. Heh!
Axelturfer has been active since the campaign days of the big O. This “new strategy” is nothing more than the continous campaign of ego-in-chief.
onlineanalyst on February 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Michael Savage says he’s ready for em.. heh heh
Should be entertaining tomorrow on radio…
Travis1 on February 25, 2010 at 10:36 PM
What’s funny to me here is the fact that I was listening to Beck this morning when they did this bit, and because of the sheer annoying quality of those “little kid” voices, I turned my radio off, and didn’t turn it on again until Rush came on.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional Yoda impression, as well as the Arlen Specter impression, but my GOD some of these other noises Beck and the other guys make, make me want to cringe, then strangle someone. It’s so “morning show’ish”.
Ugh.
tickleddragon on February 25, 2010 at 10:38 PM
As to the radio tool… Rush and Levin will eat them for breakfast.
But why they’re bothering with Mother Laura, I have no idea. It’s not like she has 20 million listeners or anything.
Now…Hannity, it may work on. :)
tickleddragon on February 25, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Lighten up, dude. Beck is awesome.
cntrlfrk on February 25, 2010 at 10:41 PM
So what are you saying? You want more bold colors and less pastels – or the other way around?
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Hey, Obama? That’s called Liability insurance. Full collision coverage on a beat-up old car is like ‘no pre-existing conditions’ for cheap health insurance… Oh, wait…
Jeff2161 on February 25, 2010 at 10:50 PM
“Hi Rush, thanks for taking my call…
Forgive me if you can’t understand me at times, I am wearing dentures that I had to pull from my dead sisters closed, clinched jaws due to the Republicans blocking Obowmacare.”
Seven Percent Solution on February 25, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Seven Percent Solution: I can see that happening,haha,you
Rock,SPS!!!——————–:)
canopfor on February 25, 2010 at 10:50 PM
That was a great bit! I LOL’d many times! We have a local guy that does the little liberal weanie voice sometimes too and it is great. I wish he would do more. And I love it when Rush does the breathless, lisping, young liberal voice.
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Hi Rush Thanks for taking my call:
Forgive me if I smell on the radio but because of the Party of NO, I’m using my dead sister’s used Depends… it’s a good thing she was a hoarder.
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2010 at 10:52 PM
We already have them. Any more and Hornet Sting goes on 24 hr. call.
katy the mean old lady on February 25, 2010 at 9:40 PM
katy the mean old lady: U-betcha,with a SarahCuda*Wink*!:)
canopfor on February 25, 2010 at 10:53 PM
FIFY
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Not if I get there first! I’m already out of work so all I need is the sign. So where did I put those magic markers?
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Oh PLEEEEEEEEEEAAAAASEE please please please!!! Not much in the world makes me happier than listening to Levin verbally castrate leftards.
CantCureStupid on February 25, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Those poor, poor Obamacare supporters. It’s so hard to get your message out when you have to rely on your cheerleaders and shameless carnival barkers at the New York Times, Washington Post, Salon, LA Times, the New Yorker, Boston Globe, Associated Press, CBS, NBC, ABC, MSNBC, CNN, The Daily Show, HuffPo, Kos, the Democratic Party, ACORN, SEIU, AFL-CIO, Big Pharma, Insurance Companies, the AMA, every meddling Euro-Leftist with a keyboard, the byzantine power empire of the of the D.C. Bureaucrats, the Devil, and the President of the United States.
Life’s rough.
Lehosh on February 25, 2010 at 11:02 PM
That’s not the only thing BOR is full of.
txleadfoot00 on February 25, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Actually, what’s the difference? Oh Yeah, Obowma’s got a job and a script.
2ipa on February 25, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Pat Gray used to be teamed up with Edd Hendee in Texas. They had some hilarious bits there, too. My favorite was when illegals would go through a drive through and ask for all kinds of benefits.
darwin-t on February 25, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Good times. Pat is clearly having a good time with GB…but Ed seems sort of lonely without Pat. I miss his silliness.
redwhiteblue on February 26, 2010 at 12:50 AM
Oooh, I want to hear them call Andrew Wilkow. Heh.
JediArashi on February 26, 2010 at 1:16 AM
These guys really think this will do anything except entertain conservatives? Sheesh, even Hannity (who is way more polite than they deserve) destroys concern trolls. Sean is very diplomatic about it (read “diplomacy: the art of telling someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip”)
Heck even Bill Handel will destroy teleprompter trolls.
Fighton03 on February 26, 2010 at 1:34 AM
Man, I’m going to be listening to Jon and Ken out here in Kali to see if we get a few of these….that’s jsut pure red meat. For those who don’t know, these two are hard core on the Kali fiscal stuff. They host a show at 5pm (rush hour) called “Tax revolt 20XX, Heads on a Stick”, and were really instrumental in getting our last donkeycrat/Ahhhhhhnuld tax initiatives killed.
Fighton03 on February 26, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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