Flashback: Obama in 2009, wishing he didn’t have to listen to people criticize him all the time
posted at 6:10 pm on September 14, 2011 by Tina Korbe
The creators of “AttackWatch.com” apparently missed the first part of these remarks by the president in 2009, when Obama said he’s “a big believer in openness when it comes to the flow of information” and “a big supporter of non-censorship.” According to the 2009 Obama, the openness to criticize makes democracy stronger and makes him “a better leader” because it forces him to hear opinions he doesn’t want to hear.
But, even two years ago, Obama hinted at just how much he’d appreciate an outreach like AttackWatch.com.
“Now, I should tell you, I should be honest. As President of the United States there are times where I wish information didn’t flow so freely then I wouldn’t have to listen to people criticizing me all the time,” he said.
AttackWatch.com is all too happy to oblige. As Ed said when he posted that classic AttackWatch ad, it’s hard to resist the separate urge to write about every little video that highlights the silliness of this site. As has already been established, it makes the president look petty, paranoid and small. I just want to tell him, “Waaah. Somebody call the waambulance.” It’s also hard to resist the urge to write to see just what it takes to be reported to AttackWatch anyway …
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Video link no worky….
But Obama has always wanted to be a dictator. Too bad for him that pesky Constitution thingy is in the way.
Vanceone on September 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Video not found.
JellyToast on September 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Funny comment on the the ATTACK WATCH you tube page…
“Michelle Obama sightings can be reported to SASQUAAAAAAAAAAAATCH”
katy on September 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Maybe he can commission that Canadian tourbus manufacturer to come up with a supersized wahmbulance for him.
Kataklysmic on September 14, 2011 at 6:14 PM
I posted this elsewhere, but here’s Attack Watch Watch. “Watching the Watchers Watching you. Now, Watch this.”
RadClown on September 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM
I am complainer number 12 about the video link not working!!!
Gonna report you AP.
carbon_footprint on September 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM
No.Video.
ladyingray on September 14, 2011 at 6:16 PM
I repete s’il vous plait: OMG! Now that IS funny! :)
sicoit on September 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Living Colour – Cult Of Personality
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0&feature=relmfu
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM
They have an new incentive up at AttackWatch.com:
Turn in 10 people who speak ill of Commander Obama, and get a Free Chevy Volt.
portlandon on September 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM
but…but he didn’t say ‘honestly’, so this is a lie?
He did say ‘honestly’, so this is the truth? This is what he really believes?
Skandia Recluse on September 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM
The problem with the AttackWatch.com concept is the heart and soul of America is freedom of thought, freedom of speech, freedom to criticize, freedom, freedom, freedom. Anything based on telling people to shut up will fail. Political Correctness has failed, except in certain closed enclaves like universities, advertising, and the public sector. And even there people know the criticism is PC BS, used to hit people over the head, or otherwise control them, or most like to suck money away from those who have it, by smearing them as racists or haters.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM
oooopsie…no video :)
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM
good tune C :)
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
I listened to him once, that’s all it took. Sorry.
betsyz on September 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
I posted this elsewhere, but here’s Attack Watch Watch. “Watching the Watchers Watching you. Now, Watch this.”
RadClown on September 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM
RedClown:Oy…WatcherMoonBats!:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM
BO: After exploring his thoughts on being President of China said on March 11, 2011, “No one is scrutinizing Hu Jintao’s words in Tahrir Square”.
The man is thin-skinned and never will be ready to lead anything more than the Annual LaGrange, IL Pet Parade.
jbh45 on September 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM
good tune C :)
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
cmsinaz:Hehe,ahem,Good Evening Lady CMS:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Maybe the 50 million or so of us who don’t share the love (or worship) of His Imperial Obamaness should go spam the AttackWatch site–they can’t follow all of us at once! Maybe the Ron Paul for President supporters should join the fun!
Maybe we should accuse Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck or Adolf Hitler of mounting “attacks” against the Anointed One, and then claim that the attackers were his former foreign campaign contributors…
Steve Z on September 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Hopey/Changey themearoo,er,make that the whole
Ratty Liberal/ProgTards/SocialistBats!!
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Russ Ballard – Voices (stereo)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NiZxwdNvAI
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Hey bub. “Chevy Volt” is not to be mentioned in the same paragraph as the Commandant. Or “Solyndra.”
The full list is in your inbox. Last warning.
TexasDan on September 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Now that’s funny! Especially since Tahrir Square is in Cairo! Probably easier for O’Bambi to pronounce a Muslim-named Square than Tianenman, huh?
honsy on September 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM
I think you can pick up the video if you go here.
tbrosz on September 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM
If he doesn’t like criticism, boy did he pick the wrong line of work. Americans have criticized every president since we became a nation! Some a lot more harshly than he’s been subjected to. And some former presidents are STILL being criticized. He has no problem criticizing them!
scalleywag on September 14, 2011 at 6:31 PM
It’s a good thing Tina is hot. :P
lorien1973 on September 14, 2011 at 6:31 PM
I think this is the video!
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President Obama Speaks to Chinese Students ABC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTVHF1kf5xY
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM
evenin’
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Er, HIM that should say.
scalleywag on September 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Why drop a post and leave? sheesh…Fix the link or dump the post!
katy on September 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM
‘he was a symbol of the shift in foreign affairs’…
no kidding- LEAD FROM BEHIND equals peace prize
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Nov 16, 2009 4:08am
ABC’s Spin
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President Obama Tells Chinese Students Unrestricted Internet Access Makes the U.S. Stronger,
Free Speech Makes Him a Better Leader
Nov 16 2009
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Seemingly making an attempt at humor that didn’t necessarily translate well into Mandarin, Mr. Obama said that “I should be honest, as President of the United States, there are times where I wish information didn’t flow so freely because then I wouldn’t have to listen to people criticizing me all the time.”
(More………)
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2009/11/president-obama-tells-chinese-students-unrestricted-internet-access-makes-the-us-stronger-free-speec/
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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‘he was a symbol of the shift in foreign affairs’…
no kidding- LEAD FROM BEHIND equals peace prize
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM
cmsinaz:Oh ya,NO MORE COWBOYING UP….”Superior Non-Firing
Smart Power”!:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM
evenin’
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM
cmsinaz:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM
The poor Whiner-in-Chief. Nobody loves him!
GarandFan on September 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM
epic fail
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM
The video must have already been turned on Attach Watch?
It would be scary if the Obama government could actually act that fast – nah doubt it…
wubu on September 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Ta Da,found it!
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Obama Talks Internet Freedom, China Censors
President Obama, not afraid to confront China on their territory and criticize their censorship of the Internet gave some reality to these young Chinese students.
Apparently all the doors were left unlocked also for some reason.
‘I am a big believer in technology and I’m a big believer in openness when it comes to the flow of information. I think that the more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes, because then citizens of countries around the world can hold their own governments accountable. They can begin to think for themselves. That generates new ideas. It encourages creativity. And so I’ve always been a strong supporter of open Internet use. I’m a big supporter of non-censorship. This is part of the tradition of the United States that I discussed before, and I recognize that different countries have different traditions. I can tell you that in the United States, the fact that we have free Internet — or unrestricted Internet access — is a source of strength, and I think should be encouraged.’
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http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3d4_1258437905&comments=1
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Interesting,even Live Leaky has been tampered with!
Looks like Team Liberal,and I’m guessing,is on a Sanitation
pre-2012 Video Purge Operation!!
Yup,Can not talk about Hopey,er President Failure in any
shape or form!!
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM
cripe…
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Cry Me A River
Mary in LA on September 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM
A six pack of Bud to the first HA pundit to get put on report!
My money is on Allahpundit (sorry Ed and Tina…you guys are just too nice)
BobMbx on September 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Tina, I can’t stand Obama and find the AttackWatch site as ridiculous as anybody — but please don’t overreach in implying that it’s an attempt at “censorship.” That just makes us look silly.
Alex_SF on September 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Yup,Can not talk about Hopey,er President Failure in any
shape or form!!
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM
cripe…
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM
cmsinaz:Tru dat,I’m gonna go to Fox News,see if its available,
un-molested!:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Cry Me A River
Mary in LA on September 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Mary in LA:Oh gawd,too funny,next tune,”Stand By Your Man”,haha!:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM
any luck?
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Glad you liked it! It’s great to see you back here, by the way. I missed you!
Mary in LA on September 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM
But, but, I thought that it was patriotic to criticise the president.
Oh wait, that idea stepped down with Dubya. Never mind!
Bigfoot on September 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM
any luck?
cmsinaz on September 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM
cmsinaz:Gett’n close:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Glad you liked it! It’s great to see you back here, by the way. I missed you!
Mary in LA on September 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Mary in LA:Thanks,I too,missed everyone:)
canopfor on September 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM
[portlandon on September 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM]
That was so funny, I just reported you with a link.
1 Down 9 to go, I hope.
Dusty on September 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Tina is hot compared to Ed and Allah.
Wait, I have no idea what Allah looks like.
Hell, Tina is a very attracted young lady regardless.
Okay, report me now to AttachWatch. I deserve it.
carbon_footprint on September 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Video? We don’ need no stinkin video! /sarc
Doesn’t anyone working for HotAir ever check out the responses? ;o)
DannoJyd on September 14, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Looks like AttackWatch was watching you and removed the video.
Shame on you for highlighting this video. Are you trying to make the DOTUS look bad? /s
AH_C on September 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM