The Obama speech: “Many hours before he had uttered a word”

By Michelle Malkin  •  February 24, 2009 07:31 PM

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AP Obama water-carrier Jennifer Loven takes a slap at Republicans for criticizing President Obama’s 9pm Eastern address tonight to a joint session of Congress:

“Comments on Obama’s address came in early from Republicans, many hours before he had uttered a word.”

Loven filed her 826-word article on Obama’s speech at 3:22pm Eastern — “many hours before he had uttered a word.”

Standing before a nation on an economic precipice, President Barack Obama aimed to balance candor with can-do Tuesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress. Millions more anxious Americans were tuning in on TV.

Obama was arguing that his still-unfolding economic revival plan has room for—even demands—a broader agenda including dramatic increases in health care coverage and wiser, “greener” fuel use. He was addressing an ebullient Democratic congressional majority and an embattled but reinvigorated GOP minority as well as worried viewers at home.

Just five weeks after his inauguration, Obama wasn’t charged with producing a formal State of the Union status report. But for all intents and purposes, that’s what it was: a night for the president to sketch out his priorities in a setting unmatched the rest of the year.

He enters the chamber to lawmakers of both parties hanging into the aisle for a chance to shake his hand or exchange a word. The gallery is filled, including a special section hosted by first lady Michelle Obama in which guests are selected to serve as living symbols of the president’s goals. Cramming the floor are the leaders of the federal government: Supreme Court justices, all but one Cabinet member—held away in case disaster strikes—and nearly every member of Congress.

(Hat tip: Abe Greenwald)

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Here are some advance Obama speech excerpts.

Shorter Obama: Economy sucks. It’s all Bush’s fault. Don’t worry, be happy. Hope more. Spend more. Goodnight.

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Update: Matthews Declares Obama Speech ‘Churchillian’—Before It’s Delivered

Update: 9:00pm Eastern. Botox buddies Biden and Pelosi open up the joint session. My forehead hurts just looking at them both.

Obama is late. Enters at around 9:06pm Eastern. Taking his sweet, sweet time hugging every living being in the room.

Whoops. He stepped on Pelosi’s intro.

Up. Down. Up. Down. Applause.

“We’ll rebuild. We will recover. And America will emerge stronger than before.”

Up. Down. Applause. Up. down.

Blames lenders for preying on poor foreclosure victims.

Gag: Doesn’t believe in bigger government.

Update 9:34pm Eastern: More foreclosure victim talk. Obligatory private jet-bashing. Galling line about the “mountain of debt” future generations will inherit.

Update 10:00pm Eastern. Obama salutes the troops. Longest Democrats have ever applauded our troops in the last 8 years.

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  1. #501
    On February 25th, 2009 at 3:40 pm, undresiege said:

    So, tell us all, what are we teaching those poor children?

    Well if you lead by example:

    1.Laugh it off, and or ignore if a conservative wishes death on a liberal politician. However, if a liberal refuses to wish Michelle Malkin a happy holiday, never let it go.

    2. Never, ever admit when you’re wrong.

    “Well, the economy is crashing”. Real nice.

  2. #502
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    U,

    1. I did not laugh it off.
    2. Your quote is not accurate (not that it matters).
    3. You apologized for reading my comment as a joke when it was not (convenient memory?)
    4. The comment was a sarcastic comment with little chance of their “wish” coming true.
    5. My final comment was: “Everyone has a right to say something stupid”.
    6. I do not let go the hypocrisy of bashing Michelle while never being courteous enough to at the very least wish her a happy birthday.
    7. For someone who has paid so much attention to my comments, all you have to do is ask if I have not admitted to lgm and chap if I have not made errors when commenting about their posts.
    8. You need to get your facts straight.
    9. For someone who cries about TOS, you sure wore that limit on your prior post. Nothing but attacks.
    10. We do lead by example. If you have ever taken the time to find out what that example is – you would be embarrassed.
    11. You should take your #2 to heart.
    12. I am sad for you.

  3. #503
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm, undresiege said:

    emjemOakley:

    I’m “mocking” now.

    You are a dog. You jumped on the board and started trying to point out what all the liberals were doing wrong in their postings. YOU IGNORED THE 3 SHOT POLITICIANS POSTS UNTIL I CALLED YOU ON IT. I mocked you as the female guard dog of the blog. Now if the word dog offends you because of some old high school demons in which the fellas “mocked” your looks, well that’s not my concern.

    I remember reading this blog leading up to the election,and that nyk chick was receiving all types of racial taunts. Conservatives like AlohaGuy called the taunters to the carpet. What did you do? You defended the racial taunts, “though not agreeing with them”.

    You’re always on this blog trying to point out the supposed “problems” in the posts of liberals. When I joined here, I figured “this stupid beast better not start up with me on a personal level”.

    Low and behold, you come up with “underwear”. That’s fine. Unoriginal and juvenile, but that’s fine “mocking”. I in turn mock your dog qualities. Obviously, the whole “dog” thing hits you on a certain level. I didn’t expect a whole meme out of it, but so it goes. Don’t play that, but I’m a lady crap. I believe in equality of the sexes, and you miss are a dog.

    You can talk about your projection and other psychobabble and I smile. You’re no Dr. Phil, but that won’t stop you from stroking your on false sense of superiority. It doesn’t matter. You don’t matter. Again, the “mocking” can go on as long as you like. I’ll be underwear, and you can be the filthy dog.
    Redneck to redneck, I’ll never show you any respect. I will ignore you, if you ignore me. If you wanna play the “mocking” game, I’ll make you my dog all day.

  4. #504
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:12 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On February 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On February 13th, 2009 at 5:13 pm, undresiege said:
    Sorry soapbox, I guess I mistook this as a lame attempt at humor.

    Apology accepted.

    Rememebr this?

    Now, would you kindly leave me alone as you have nada I want to hear.

  5. #505
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:27 pm, John Deaux said:

    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm, undresiege said:

    I sincerely hope you don’t expect anybody here to respect you or your opinion when you have shown yourself to be nothing more than a loser who thinks he’s big stuff because he attacks popular posters.

    You are a petty, small little man and you have some serious issues with your treatment of women.

    Please go back under your rock.

  6. #506
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:46 pm, wighttrasch said:

    JDeaux–I think, but maybe it’s just me, that undresiege is female.

  7. #507
    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm, undresiege said:

    Rememebr this?

    Now, would you kindly leave me alone as you have nada I want to hear.

    Sigh,

    On February 13th, 2009 at 5:13 pm, undresiege said:
    Sorry soapbox, I guess I mistook this as a lame attempt at humor.

    That was my sarcastic response while calling you on your spit.

    Apology accepted

    That was your sarcastic response.

    4. The comment was a sarcastic comment with little chance of their “wish” coming true.

    Sarcastic comment/lame joke, why play the semantics game with you? My bad, you’re playing games.

    You didn’t give a crap about the airplane crash stuff until things started getting a little “hot”, and other conservatives started condemning it. Then you made your weak little, “everybody has a right to be stupid”. You only lead the charge when it’s LGM and one of his posts, or god forbid he refuses to wish MM a happy frickin holiday.

    Look, catdaddy, I forgot about that whole deal until you raised the issue again, by talking about “prayer for crash/death” stuff being deleted without the whole dang context. You started up today with me dude.

    I’m in my 30s, and it looks like you’re in your 50s. This looks stupid in print. I think you’re a disingenuous little coward, and you think I’m a general, crude jerk, and whatever else. I’m fine with all that.

    For someone who cries about TOS,

    See what I mean. I don’t care too much about the TOS. If I’m booted I’m booted, whatever. You know I’m mocking the others who cry about TOS.

    Wahhhhhhhhhh. Get it?

    Nevermind.

    Oh yeah I’m a day late but,

    Happy Mardi Gras Michelle. :roll:

  8. #508
    On February 25th, 2009 at 5:01 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    That was my sarcastic response while calling you on your spit.

    What is it with you and spit?

    Apology accepted

    That was your sarcastic response.

    Good lord. No, I was being sincere.

    I’m in my 30s, and it looks like you’re in your 50s. This looks stupid in print. I think you’re a disingenuous little coward, and you think I’m a general, crude jerk, and whatever else.

    WOW, get a life. Now I am the one calling you names? Where? Because I thought “skidmark” was funny? It is funny like when I am called “suds” and I have been and laughed.

    Are you sure you are in your 30′s because you come off like you are 12.

    Yes, you are a day late and a dollar short.

    I still feel bad for you. This is the best you have to offer. WOW.

    Coward – LOL! New one for me to wear. Right up there with racist and bigot.

    Come on, you can do better than coward.

  9. #509
    On February 25th, 2009 at 5:07 pm, sonofdy said:

    JDeaux–I think, but maybe it’s just me, that undresiege is female.

    And? Women can be downright dirty in a fight.

  10. #510
    On February 25th, 2009 at 5:17 pm, wighttrasch said:

    sonofdy–that’s my point.

  11. #511
    On February 25th, 2009 at 5:30 pm, undresiege said:

    509 and 510:

    I’m not opposed to women, uggcoghermmm, going at it, but sorry fellasorladies?, it ain’t that kind of party.

    Em brings out the verbal Axel Rose or Chris Brown in me.

  12. #512
    On February 25th, 2009 at 5:31 pm, undresiege said:

    if we’re calling typing “verbal”.

    Screw it.

  13. #513
    On February 25th, 2009 at 6:30 pm, John Deaux said:

    On February 25th, 2009 at 4:46 pm, wighttrasch said:
    JDeaux–I think, but maybe it’s just me, that undresiege is female.

    Oooooooh. I see.
    So not only is she jealous of Soap for his good deeds, but is also jealous of Emjem because she is outspoken.

    undresiege, why don’t you try playing nice and you’ll find that people will actually appreciate your contributions. Besides, positive attention is much better than negative attention.

  14. #514
    On February 26th, 2009 at 10:38 pm, emjem24 said:

    undresiege said #503:

    emjemOakley:

    I’m “mocking” now.

    Not the best way to start an apology but I’m not surprised. Reign in the rage! Is that mocking enough for you?

    You are a dog good person. You jumped on the board and started trying to point out what all the liberals were doing wrong in their postings challenged me about my point of view and I couldn’t handle it. YOU IGNORED didn’t defend or support THE 3 SHOT POLITICIANS POSTS UNTIL I CALLED YOU ON IT used it as a convenient excuse to bully you. I mocked insulted you as the female guard dog of the blog. Now if the word dog offends debases you because of some old high school demons in which the fellas “mocked” your looks, well that’s not my concern I’m confident in my ignorance.

    I know that is what you really wanted to say to me. Really!

    I remember reading this blog leading up to the election,and that nyk chick was receiving all types of racial taunts. Conservatives like AlohaGuy called the taunters to the carpet. What did you do? You defended the racial taunts, “though not agreeing with them”.

    Please find some proof that I defended or supported such taunts. It is one thing to defend freedom of speech yet another to support racial taunts. Since I have no control over others’ opinons there’s not much I can do about it. You might want to take a look at what nyk and her best buddy mistressjustice (is that you?) have said to other posters.

    You’re always on this blog trying to point out the supposed “problems” in the posts of liberals. When I joined here, I figured “this stupid beast better not start up with me on a personal level”.

    And it’s a 24/7 pursuit let me tell ya. :roll: Yet, you think that you can come on a conservative blog and never be challenged, right? I wish conservatives felt the same kind of treatment on Kos Kids and Huff n’ Puff like you envision for yourself. And how did I start up with you on a personal level? Ohhhhh…. it’s the underwear comment because now you have some personal attachment to your username, right? Nice touch with the whole “stupid beast” comment. I’m sure Michelle Malkin would approve.

    Low and behold, you come up with “underwear”. That’s fine. Unoriginal and juvenile, but that’s fine “mocking”. I in turn mock your dog qualities. Obviously, the whole “dog” thing hits you on a certain level. I didn’t expect a whole meme out of it, but so it goes. Don’t play that, but I’m a lady crap. I believe in equality of the sexes, and you miss are a dog.

    I don’t think mocking your username is the same as calling a poster a “female dog.” Again, please point out why I would expect to be called a “female dog” by anyone. I think when someone calls any woman a “female dog” they should be called out for it. And not even an internet bully like yourself will get away with it.

    You can talk about your projection and other psychobabble and I smile. You’re no Dr. Phil, but that won’t stop you from stroking your on false sense of superiority. It doesn’t matter. You don’t matter. Again, the “mocking” can go on as long as you like. I’ll be underwear, and you can be the filthy dog.

    What you said was the most transparent bit of projection and psychobabble I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen it with Rusty). So don’t give me that crap. I’m not the sort who feels superior in calling someone a “female dog” so I can only deduct that, again, you’re projecting. For such a tolerant liberal, you really do indulge your hate on a blog in which you think you shouldn’t be challenged like conservatives are on liberal blogs.

    Redneck to redneck, I’ll never show you any respect. I will ignore you, if you ignore me. If you wanna play the “mocking” game, I’ll make you my dog all day.

    I think this is the weakest bit I’ve ever heard…. the whole personal identification thing. You’re a “fine” piece of work who doesn’t belong, not only on this blog, but in civilized company. I will not ignore you until you apologize, which isn’t likely to happen before you’re eventually booted. I’m not a “redneck” and I’m not your dog. I am my own person and I will not tolerate you demeaning me or my reputation.

    I did not do anything to deserve this which leads me to believe the following:

    1. You are a formerly booted liberal trying to get his kicks off of internet bullying.

    2. I (or another unfortunate conservative) somehow have personally “wronged” you in real life which I can’t imagine since my friends and I air our grievances pretty readily.

    3. A new resident liberal taking one for the “team” by dehumizing a conservative until they’re no longer even a person.

    The level of personal venom you display is just way over the top. It actually borders on “unhinged” behavior… not the type of behavior that will last long on a blog like Michelle’s. You could have engaged me in a way that didn’t include calling me a “female dog” or other wonderful names and you know it. You think you can get away with it.

  15. #515
    On February 26th, 2009 at 10:57 pm, emjem24 said:

    Soap, John Deax, Sonofdy, Wightrasch and anyone else I may have forgotten:

    Thanks for watching my back. I appreciate it. :smile:

  16. #516
    On February 26th, 2009 at 11:57 pm, emjem24 said:

    undresiege said:

    I’m in my 30s, and it looks like you’re in your 50s. This looks stupid in print. I think you’re a disingenuous little coward, and you think I’m a general, crude jerk, and whatever else. I’m fine with all that.

    Said by the same person who hides behind his computer and who attacks/threatens a female poster for the crime of “mocking”/challenging you and your opinions. I guess I’m not really surprised you’re comfortable with being a jerk.

    I’ve met both in the online and real world, men in their 30′s who were gentlemen, and they never would call a woman a “female dog.” Ever. So what is your excuse?

    Is it because you feel “safe” behind your computer? Do you feel like any woman who challenges you deserves the kind of treatment you gave me? You believe in equaliy of the sexes as long as conservative women (or is that women in general) know their place and don’t challenge you.

    You’re living in never never land if you think that such behavior would fly both in the online and real world. Have fun convincing yourself that you’re not the same hypocrite you accuse me and others of being.

    Stay classy.

  17. #517
    On February 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am, wighttrasch said:

    emjem; I can’t believe undresiege won’t pop in for the last word. It’ll go something like this:

    blah blah blah must’ve been beaten up as a teenager blah blah blah and if you act like a pig I’ll call you a pig blah blah really? yada yada meth-cooking blah blah did I touch a nerve? blah yada that’s just sillywhatever yada blah yada I’m outta here

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