Obamateurism of the Day
posted at 8:05 am on September 16, 2011 by Ed Morrissey
We can’t let the week go without adding this to the OOTD canon:
Yes, it’s an ad-libbed response, but cheers of “We love you!” aren’t exactly unknown at Obama rallies. And it seems as though Obama was waiting for just this kind of outburst to tell the crowd, “I love you. But if you love me, you’ve got to help me pass this bill!” That’s a pretty lame argument for drumming up support for a public policy of any kind — or for that matter, any other kind of request. Anyone who has been in a bad relationship will have heard at least once, “If you love me, you’ll –” The request that follows is not only usually unpleasant, it’s almost always a bad idea.
Lots of people are in a bad relationship with Obama these days. Some of them just don’t quite realize it. Jim Treacher wonders if Obama isn’t one of those, too, saying “Wow. And to think, some people actually call this guy a malignant narcissist.”
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Yep. Heard it many times.
And that is why they are exes.
Let’s make Obama America’s next ex.
Badger40 on September 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM
I feel like I am being stalked.
Can’t shake this guy.
Electrongod on September 16, 2011 at 8:08 AM
“If you love me, you’ll –”
Immature. Manipulative. Yup.
publiuspen on September 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM
If you love us, you won’t run for a second term.
NeighborhoodCatLady on September 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM
What if we hate you, what are we supposed to do?
Bishop on September 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM
OT: I’ve had Morning Joe on in the background this morning. The full-out support of Obama’s jobs bill is hilarious. You’d think Obama truly was the Messiah. Their insistence on doing something–anything–is unbelievable.
Sowell had a recent article essentially asking, why doesn’t the federal government just do nothing.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Elvis was a little less demanding. If you loved him, all you had to do was to let him know. If you didn’t, he said to just let him go.
the good old days.
ted c on September 16, 2011 at 8:15 AM
No, Scooter, I don’t love you and I don’t need you and your wife sticking you noses in my everyday life. Keep your eyes off my fries!
kingsjester on September 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Amen, sister!
ladyingray on September 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM
tainted love
cmsinaz on September 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Cue Olivia Newton John…..
If you love me let me know
If you don’t then let me go
I can’t take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me let it be
If you don’t then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
gophergirl on September 16, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Reminds me of “If you love me, you won’t file charges” — the standard wife-beater line. In this metaphor, we the taxpayers are the abused spouse, continually going back for more beatings and abuse and refusing to hold the abuser accountable because he’s just so darn likeable.
AZCoyote on September 16, 2011 at 8:17 AM
You’ll keep my commandments, eh Barry?
rogerb on September 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM
its amazing, they are crying foul that boehner won’t compromise, but its dear leader who is not compromising but instead bashing this over their head and only using this as campaign fodder…
propping him up to the bitter end
cmsinaz on September 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM
From the movie, Megamind when he was addressing a crowd.
I love you MetroMan!
I love you Random Citizen!!
txmomof6 on September 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM
I think it reveals my age that I thought of Olivia Newton-John first rather than Elvis when I first heard this story. My second thought was the J. Geils Band and “Love Stinks.”
Ed Morrissey on September 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM
good tune Ed :)
cmsinaz on September 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Who wants to help me write alternative lyrics about disaffected Obama voters to Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You”.
allanbourdius on September 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM
I want bo to get so depressed he starts singing “take this job and shove it”.
tim c on September 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM
My first
darwin-t on September 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Love Stinks is excellent here as well.
Also the saying – if you love something set it free. I think if he loves the country as much as he claims to – he should set us free!
gophergirl on September 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Another excellent tune!
gophergirl on September 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM
As time goes on and things become desperate, Obama seems to be channeling his inner Mussolini: “Do what I want without debate and I will make the high speed trains run on time!”
scatbug on September 16, 2011 at 8:26 AM
“I love you back”?
What, is he in fifth grade??
psrch on September 16, 2011 at 8:26 AM
As a country music & bluegrass fan, I must be old bcs I actually know who they are. :P
Badger40 on September 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM
No song lyrics fit Obama more than these.
The Platters
The Great Pretender lyrics
Oh yes, I’m the great pretender
Pretending I’m doing well
My need is such
I pretend too much
I’m lonely but no one can tell
Oh yes, I’m the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I play the game but to my real shame
You’ve left me to dream all alone
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal
Oh yes, I’m the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I’m not you see
I’m wearing my heart like a crown
Too real when i feel what my heart can’t conceal
Oh yes, I’m the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I’m not you see
I’m wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you’re…
Pretending that you’re still around
meci on September 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM
He doesn’t love America and that is why he abuses it repeatedly.
darwin-t on September 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Well since the people who voted for him have the equivalent of 5th grade educations…
Badger40 on September 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Im younger than Ed, but I went with Elvis since Rush used Olivia NJ.
and, everyone loves Elvis…
ted c on September 16, 2011 at 8:30 AM
I hope the President’s ready to accept some “tough love” come next November when he receives his extended vacation…….
Rovin on September 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM
…not everyone…just sayin’…
ladyingray on September 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM
B.O. + M.E. = 4evr
Do you like me? Circle one: yes no
My love note will come next year and it will read: Dear Barack, I am breaking up with you. Can we still be friends?
RDE2010 on September 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM
As long as Obama’s handlers only let him speak to adoring audiences, he will continue to hear “I love you” and he will continue to luxuriate in the love. That’s why he’s out on the road selling this. He still believes that his presence and speech alone sways audiences. Totally delusional.
DrStock on September 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM
darwin-t on September 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Sowell had a recent article essentially asking, why doesn’t the federal government just do nothing.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM
The less they do the better off we are.
What, no Meatloaf fans?
Obama kept bragging about getting the keys to the car and “If you love me, you’ll…”
A little Paradise by the Dashboard Light regret?
…I started swearing to my God and on my mother’s grave
That I would love you to the end of time
I swore that I would love you to the end of time!
So now I’m prayin’ for the end of time
To hurry up and arrive
‘Cause if I gotta spend another minute with you
I don’t think that I can really survive…
Fallon on September 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Just don’t tell him “It’s not you, it’s me” because it’s him.
Cindy Munford on September 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM
I just hope he hangs onto “his handlers” for another 13 months Doc. They’re doing such a bang-up job……
Rovin on September 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Bet you $5.00 (dinner with Teh Won!) the “I love you Barack” was a screaming plant in the audience.
Well, it’s off to work. Millions on welfare are counting on me.
Ugh.
Key West Reader on September 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Barack Obama and the Democratic Party: America’s abusive husband.
Fallen Sparrow on September 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM
And he says it with such sincerity! Love that movie too.
conservative pilgrim on September 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Don’t make that bet. It’s hard to believe, but some people still *luuuuv* Barack. I saw an acquaintance the other day and he was wearing an Obama shirt. Funny thing is when we talked about the economy he agreed it’s “messed up”, but wouldn’t acknowledge Obama’s fault or horrible policies as the cause. Absolute disconnect.
conservative pilgrim on September 16, 2011 at 8:56 AM
I’ve been thinking of other signature “love” lines since I heard this cock and bull from Obama.
Telly Savalas: “Who loves you, baby.”
Jerry Maguire: “Hey, love you too.”
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Ok, the chorus came quick – working on verses:
I hate myself for loving you
Must break free from the things that you do
Said “Yes we can”, but we know that you can’t
That’s why I hate myself for loving you
allanbourdius on September 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM
I don’t love you…
golfmann on September 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Except for ‘bama, the cowboy exes all…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMNw_-yUm_0 ;-)
Yoop on September 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM
If you love me you’ll….Give me Money
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvnqcTfKos
.
philly_PA on September 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM
There’s something just so creepy about this. I’ve never been so much a fan of any president that I would utter those words. In fact, I can’t think of ANYone I would stand up and say that to in a crowded room except maybe Johnny Depp hahahaha.
scalleywag on September 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Never hearing that phrase may well be a solid sign of a healthy relationship.
Count to 10 on September 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM
I know Zero’s going to friendly confines here in a collegiate setting but at some point you’d think these children would put down the beer and bong and actually read this stinkin’ bill. They would see that it affects mom and dad really hard. Wait til they get that sheepskin and try to find a job.
Kissmygrits on September 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM
With all due respect to the great Meat Loaf…..the dems’ new theme song..
…..”he is a lemon and I want my money back!”
Heh, I guess I’m showing my age, too; I didn’t know Elvis sang that song, I though only O N-J did.
herm2416 on September 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Hollywood sitcom.
1st frame: BO sitting amongst his
politburocabinet members.2nd frame: BO is scribbling something on a small piece of paper.
3rd frame: Closeup of note reads, “Do you love me? Yes___ No___”.
4th frame: BO folds the paper into a polish football.
5th frame: BO kicks football to Valerie Jarrett, hits her in nose.
Cut in canned audience laughter.
Yep, we have a 5th grader for president.
jbh45 on September 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM
ROFL. Imagine millions of people going out and getting restraining orders on Obama. Keep away from me dude. I MEAN IT!!! LOL
capejasmine on September 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Stop using me, oby I don’t love you.
tinkerthinker on September 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM
LOL…I owned the 8 track :~P
IowaWoman on September 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I had no idea it was an Elvis song. Reminds me of when I told my mom that I liked that new song by Art Garfunkel, “I Only Have Eyes for You.” The song was written by Harry Warren and Al Dublin in 1934 for the movie Dames starring Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler.
Fallon on September 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM
If you love me, you’ll let me **** you.
Suckers.
petefrt on September 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Don’t rush him through.
Archie Noble on September 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Love Is Just A Four Letter Word
Archie Noble on September 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
What are the odds the guy who yelled “I love you!” was a plant, kind of like those women who kept fainting at Obama campaign rallies (always in the front row, you’ll remember)?
RebeccaH on September 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I wish to thank all of you tune-quoters for not mentioning Ray Charles.
Ooops!
OldEnglish on September 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Why can’t we just quit you…Broke Back America
Wyznowski on September 16, 2011 at 10:58 AM
How about “Love Hurts” by the Everly Brothers?
Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough or strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud holds a lot of rain
Love hurts, mmm, mmm, love hurts
I’m young I know but even so
I know a thing or two I learned from you
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a stove burns you when it’s hot
Love hurts, mmm, mmm, love hurts
Some fools think of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
But they’re not fooling me
I know it isn’t true, know it isn’t true
Love is just a lie made to make you blue
Love hurts, mmm, mmm, love hurts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5iJMfwwheY
GrannySunni on September 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM
@ meci on September 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Great one, Obama sure is the Pretender!!!
GrannySunni on September 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM
“If you love me, you’ll lean forward.”
mrt721 on September 16, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Everyone who matters.
SKYFOX on September 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Starship – Love Rusts
Left Coast Right Mind on September 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Schadenfreude on September 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Actually what he said was: “But if you love me, you gotta help me pass this bill – because God knows, it sure won’t pass on its merits.”
katablog.com on September 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Nah, it’s the same three letter word jobs is.
katablog.com on September 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM