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1. #1
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm, sonofdy said:

   Well did you really expect him to answer an off the cuff question without a teleprompter?

   Get used to it because this guy isn’t going to answer any un-approved questions.

2. #2
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm, b-cat said:

   “Mr. President, I just wanted to say that one more time, Mr. President.”

   Probably one of the same idiots, when young, was crying, “Ringo stepped on this grass!”

3. #3
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm, feebiebabe said:

   Premier Obama, has arrived.

   I think there was something more noteworthy than the president’s brief flash of irkedness (is that a word? well, it is now) with the Politico reporter who asked him a substantive question.

   “Can’t I just eat my waffle?”

4. #4
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm, feebiebabe said:
   “Can’t I just eat my waffle?”

   …and drink my kool-aid…

5. #5
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm, sonofdy said:

   obama, you work for us not the other way arround. Dumbass.

6. #6
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm, JD in D.C. said:

   wOrhip

7. #7
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm, babiesgrandma said:

   Probably one of the same idiots, when young, was crying, “Ringo stepped on smoked this grass!”

   Fixed it.

8. #8
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   Well to be fair, he’s never been asked a substantive question by a reporter before.

9. #9
   On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm, verogolfer said:

   Alas, if we want the names of the Obama press worshipers, there will be more than one drooling idiot on the list.

10. #10
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 pm, Salt said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Well to be fair, he’s never been asked a substantive question by a reporter before.

    Only a plumber, and we’ve seen the treatment he gets from the left for simply asking a substantive question.

11. #11
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm, zorro said:

    I want to know the name and affiliation of that drooling idiot.

    I wonder if he realizes how foolish he looked/sounded in that video? What a disgrace to journalism.

12. #12
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm, Savage24 said:

    Obama will not answer anything without his tele-prompter. We have another one of these smartest people in the world in the White House again, so don’t ask him anything!

13. #13
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm, maine yankee said:

    Speaking directly to the ‘chosen one’ will get you tossed out of the royal court !

14. #14
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    It was the photographer at the end of the video who shouts to his Dear Leader before reaching to shake his Blessed Hand:

    “Mr. President, I just wanted to say that one more time, Mr. President.”

    …before he gets banned for taking unapproved pictures of His Highness.

15. #15
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    How do those photographers get the pictures of him anyway, with all those waving palm fronds?

16. #16
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm, babiesgrandma said:

    “Ahh, see,” he said, “I came down here to visit. See this is what happens. I can’t end up visiting with you guys and shaking hands if I’m going to get grilled every time I come down here.”

    How impudent the reporter is! HE is The One! Don’t question HIM.

17. #17
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    I’ll bet this guy will not get the chance to ask another question of BHO…ever.

18. #18
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:41 pm, Hangfire said:

    I understand that, for his first address of a joint session of congress, his mode of transportation from the White House to the Capitol is a donkey.

    “Palm Fronds, Get yer Palm Fronds right here, 2 for 10 Dollars………..

19. #19
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm, b-cat said:

    What does he need to talk to reporters for? They work for him. The press are a mere plaything for Our Glorious Leader.

20. #20
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm, RTater said:

    “hold on one second there sweetie” I’ll get around to not answering your question in a minute.

21. #21
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm, RobM1981 said:

    What’s fascinating is that it was a softball question – and President Mensa couldn’t field it. Just like Blagojovich was an easy situation, with an easy answer, Obama can’t wipe his nose without a script.

    What’s wrong with saying “The ban is a going-forward ban. They can’t be lobbyists now, not in their past…” ??

    Dead simple and good answer, beyond the capability of this intellectual giant to deliver.

    Get used to it. Intellectually this guy is a knuckle dragger…

22. #22
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm, RedDog said:

    This sock puppet administration will unravel bit by bit as time goes by. Obama is not up to the task. The little guy is in way over his head.

23. #23
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm, FamilyMan said:

    his Blessed Hand:

    http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/07/23/article-0-020D759F00000578-48_468×286.jpg

24. #24
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm, flmom said:

    Milwaukee Mike said:

    I’ll bet this guy will not get the chance to ask another question of BHO…ever.

    You may be right, read this http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/01/obamas_just_not_that_into_you.html

25. #25
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm, iamsaved said:

    Transparency? I think the first act of transparency should be for Obama to produce the vault copy of his birth certificate to show he’s a natural born citizen.

    When one spends 10’s, possibly 100’s, of thousands of dollars to prevent the public from seeing his birth certifate – something average Americans do on a daily basis for passports and other items that require proof of citizenship – one has to wonder. Especially when all it would cost is $15.00 to produce the document and put all the rumors to rest.

    It’s amazing to me that so many feel that this is just another “conspiracy” theory. When you act suspicious, people are going to be suspicious.

26. #26
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm, jsr said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    I’ll bet this guy will not get the chance to ask another question of BHO…ever.

    I disagree. Dear Leader, is both wise and forgiving. Minor infractions of protocol like this shall be overlooked for the time being. Also it is an opportunity to teach the masses to show compassion and understanding for their fellow citizens.

27. #27
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm, mngirl said:

    On that video much more than any (to use MM’s word) irkedness — I also noticed the fawning over the President by ALL media. Major Garret of FOX was in on it too — the whole thing was gag inducing to watch.

28. #28
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm, flmom said:

    mngirl said:

    I noticed that too, they were grinning like giddy schoolgirls meeting David Cassidy for the first time[showing my age there].

29. #29
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    So much for transparency.

    When you have your head so far up your rear that you can see the sun through your mouth, that IS transparent!

30. #30
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm, Hangfire said:

    David Cassidy or Bobby Sherman would probably make a better Commander-in-Chief than BHO.

    Showing my age, too. I remember when the Flintstones came on at NIGHT, after Ed and Topo Gigio.

31. #31
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm, fmfnavydoc said:

    The MSSM is now going to pay for their “loyalty” to Barry O…he’ll shut the door on them by “controlling” press events and who has “access” to him for interviews….

    They “ran with the devil” and are now paying for it…

    As for “transparency”…that’s a joke…look at his insistence on hanging on to his crackberry…transparency my pasty white @$$

32. #32
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm, right_on said:

    Since watching as much of the love fest as my stomach could stand the last few days, ONE word keeps popping in to my head…

    INEPT

    Am I wrong, or is everything presented by the new administration so far, nothing but window dressing? Appearances…how much has our prestige been elevated since January 20th? I see nothing but confusion, and weakness. I sure our enemies do too.

    Oh, wait! I forgot…with the ascension of The One, we no longer have reason to fear from enemies, for they are all now our friends.

33. #33
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm, Tom Blogical said:

    Just to be clear…is Easter optional this year (and every year forward now)? What will January 20th be named every year now that the name and 1st Easter holiday is taken?

34. #34
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm, lgm said:

    Obama press conferences are on youtube before they’re over.

    Can’t you find something a little less petty to complain about?

35. #35
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm, Tom Blogical said:

    Can’t you find something a little less petty to complain about?

    Pot, meet Kettle.

36. #36
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm, sonofdy said:

    LGM, call me crazy but I don’t think that the president only answering pre-approved questions is a good idea.

    I guess it works well for dictators, but for democracies? Not so much.

37. #37
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:10 pm, flmom said:

    Hangfire
    I believe it was Topol Gigio, and yes I too remember those days, kids shows from 4pm-6pm only, though I lived in England then.
    sonofdy
    Not only pre-approved questions, but apparently the reporters are notified before the briefings who will be called on by the One for question. Do you think this Presidency is being carefully choreographed or what? See my post#24

38. #38
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    I’ll give the White House the benefit of the doubt and allow them a little time to get adjusted. Not too much time, though.

    Most of the press pool seemed to be drooling in that video. Watch how they clustered around him. I wonder if they’ll still want to after a couple of years. Ahhh, honeymoons are wonderful times, aren’t they?

39. #39
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm, emjem24 said:

    lgm said:
    Obama press conferences are on youtube before they’re over.

    Can’t you find something a little less petty to complain about?

    Aren’t you the King of Petty, lgm? The same person who’s complained about everything under the sun regarding the Bush administration. Do you have a selective memory or what? When the shoe’s on the other foot it doesn’t feel so good, does it?

    Oh, and LGM, is your tenured Math position at the college/university that you work at safe? Apparently, many colleges and universities who’ve overcharged education for years as the numbers of students increased to price gouge in order to pay for unnecessary student services and academic/administration perks are having trouble economically surviving. So, LGM, how much “transparency” exists in your liberal bastion of groupthink? Have you volunteered to straighten out their books? Or do you think collecting your fat, tenured paychek will be enough until you’re as expendable as all the other college employees are starting to find out?

40. #40
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm, emjem24 said:

    Obummer: I don’t have to answer any stinkin’ questions now. I’m in power! Take that, GOP!

    Hmmmm…. hey guys, can you feel those bipartisanship vibes or what?

41. #41
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 3:49 pm, Uplander said:

    …his insistence on hanging on to his crackberry…

    Just wondering. Are his Blackberry communications to be part of this Administrations public record? Just wondering.

42. #42
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 3:56 pm, Uplander said:

    Can’t you find something a little less petty to complain about?

    lgm my sick brother. You guys were Total D%ckheads for 8 years towards a gentleman. Get used to it; what goes around comes around. We won’t be as juvenile as your minions and most of the conversation will be over your head, but stick around. Maybe be you’ll learn something.

43. #44
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 5:09 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm, iamsaved said:

    Transparency? I think the first act of transparency should be for Obama to produce the vault copy of his birth certificate to show he’s a natural born citizen.

    When one spends 10’s, possibly 100’s, of thousands of dollars to prevent the public from seeing his birth certifate – something average Americans do on a daily basis for passports and other items that require proof of citizenship – one has to wonder. Especially when all it would cost is $15.00 to produce the document and put all the rumors to rest.

    It’s amazing to me that so many feel that this is just another “conspiracy” theory. When you act suspicious, people are going to be suspicious.

    Exactly.

    Obama owes it to “We the People” to be a man of his word.

    President Obama has committed to making his administration the most open and transparent in history, and WhiteHouse.gov will play a major role in delivering on that promise.

    The most open and transparent in history? Really???

    Mr. President, authorize the State of Hawaii to release your original birth certificate.

    The inauguration may be done, but the quest for honesty, openness, transparency, and accountability, all in the quest to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, is most certainly not over.

    And Mr. President, if you are later found to be other than a natural born citizen, and therefore unqualified to hold the office of President, please leave office as gracefully as President George Walker Bush just did.

44. #45
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 pm, Member-VRWC said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm, emjem24 said:

    There’s a rumor going around that Obama is going to expand on Reich’s suggestion about how to dole out the construction work on the infrastructure and carry it over to education.

    Forthwith, white people will no longer be eligible to attend college. Instead higher education will focus on high school drop-outs (the educational equivalent of the long-term unemployed).

    With declining enrollments and the resultant action to cut staff, lgm might want to think about a new career.

    I’d suggest he learn the phrase “would you like fries with that”, but from what he’s shown here, he’s underqualified for the job.

45. #46
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 6:07 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Obama’s description of his Press Secretary (that he did a great job) doesn’t line up with this:

    Obama press aide gets bashed in debut

46. #47
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    “We, we will try to, uh, have a relationship that’s respectful, and, and, where you guys feel like you’re actually getting answers”

    That interaction was not respectful and did not answer a very relevant question.

    A reporter dared to ask a question. Imagine that!

    A reporter dared to hold Obama accountable to his promise to keep lobbyists out.

    Did Obama keep his promise about lobbyists?

    No.

    Did Obama keep his promise make his administration the most open and transparent in history?

    No.

47. #48
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 6:07 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Now that was downright laughable. It is going to be amusing watching the press and the Democraps finding out what they really elected. Of course, they’ll never understand that the conservatives saw it coming.

48. #49
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 9:51 pm, Dimsdale said:

    I simply try to imagine the rasher of $hit that would be served up to George Bush if he needed a “do over” after flubbing the oath of office.

    If the guy can’t even repeat after the Chief Justice, how in heck is he going to speak without teleprompter guidance from Axelrod?

49. #50
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    Three days in office:

    - His promice of transparency is a lie

    - He’s lied about keeping lobbyists out of his administration

    - He’s appointed a criminal so stupid he can’t use Turbo Tax as Secretary of the Treasury

    - He’s appointed a Secretary of State who’s accepted donations from overseas sources

    - He’s ordered the bombing of an ally and the murder of innocent women and children

    - He’s ordered US Tax Payers money over seas to pay for 3rd world abortions

    - He’s ordered 60+ terrorist maniac war criminals to be brought into this country dumped on our criminal justice system

    I think that about uses up all the slack I’ll be able to give “Baby Killer” Hussein Obama.

50. #51
    On January 23rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    Oh yeah – he’s also decided that he knows what’s best for the Republicans and told them they can’t listen to talk radio any more.

    A$$hat – my limit of charity has now been exceeded.

    It’s on you communist bastard!

51. #53
    On January 24th, 2009 at 1:31 am, RabbidSquirrel said:

    On January 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm, flmom said:

    I noticed that too, they were grinning like giddy schoolgirls meeting David Cassidy for the first time[showing my age there].

    Shawn Cassidy was much sexxxier…. Da Do Run Run Run , Da Do Run Run Run

52. #54
    On January 24th, 2009 at 2:38 am, mattm said:

    As long as it goes “Mr. President, I love you new plan for could you please repeat it” the question will be answered.

53. #58
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:16 am, Mrs. Happy Housewife said:

    You want them to properly update the website when they can’t even maintain email? Harsh. It’s like you think they’re working for the Messiah or something.

54. #61
    On January 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm, Misscheryl said:

    This is not the time to be questioning Obama! Under these extreme circumstances we must TRUST him totally and completely. It’s just not the time for a democracy when only an Obama dictatorship will do you stupid morons. Fall in line or it’s off to the re-edjumecation camps!!!