The White House Cabinet videos: Comedy gold

By Michelle Malkin  •  January 26, 2010 02:13 PM

As part of the pre-State of the Union publicity blitz, the Obama White House had its cabinet members sit down for quickie videos to tell you how they all “got to work” and “took bold steps to rescue the country from a potential second Great Depression; to rebuild the economy for the long-term — so businesses can thrive, the middle class can grow and all our families can be more secure; and to restore America’s leadership in the world, as we wrestle with the global challenges of the 21st Century.”

I’m including a few of my favorites from corruptocrat Eric Holder, Janet Clownitano, and Turbo Tax Tim Geithner — all especially striking not for what they tell you, but for what they omit about their security-undermining, transparency-sabotaging tenures. It’s comedy gold. Well, bitter comedy gold.

You can watch all the videos here by scrolling your mouse over any individual in the group photo and clicking for the pop-up video (big hat tip: Mark S.).

Sadly, there is “no video available” for Rahm Emanuel. But I can tell you what message his video would convey if he had been allowed to make one: “$%^&!! F**king $&^@^!!!”

Other White House video series ideas I’d like to see implemented:

*Obama Czars: Our Year in Review
*Messages From Under the Bus: Withdrawn Nominees Speak!
*Michelle and Friends: How the First Lady and Her East Wing Cronies Spent Your Money

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  1. #1
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:17 pm, Misscheryl said:

    Do I hafta watch?

  2. #2
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm, Truesoldier said:

    Whatever you do dont send this videos to Wall St we might just see the market tank farther!

  3. #3
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm, stillontheroad said:

    I am not gonna watch, no way. Besides, I cannot afford to age 20 years by watching these.

  4. #4
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm, emjem24 said:

    How ’bout a gaff countdown with a related caption/graphic contest for the best ones?

    That is the only way most of us can digest this presidency and keep the blood from shooting out of our eyes when this idiot gives his State of the Union address.

    Or better yet… do a “Barry’s Best Buffoonery” countdown to gear up for The One’s State of the Union address. Laughter is better than tears. Or migraines.

  5. #5
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm, Al in St. Lou said:

    Nuh-uh, can’t make me click on any of that trash.

  6. #6
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Can I break out my old Looney Tunes Collector’s Edition instead?

    “Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home?”

    “I demand that you shoot me now!”

  7. #7
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm, T-Bone said:

    Well, we , uh, uh the economy would have been much worse, had we, uh, not stepped in and done the hard work.

    So lets see, the ecomomy would have been really bad. Don’t know how bad because we didn’t see the badness because Obama saved us.

    How many times has he saved us from this unknown doom & gloom? Jobs were saved. We were saved from a depression.

    Strawman he can set up and knock down all day. In the meantime people are losing their jobs and he is working on their healthcare.

    Cut taxes please.

  8. #8
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:31 pm, Flyoverman said:

    It is more appropriate that all of these people including the czars and White House staff appear on a deck of cards.

  9. #9
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:32 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Is Timmy’s video sponsored by Turbo Tax 2009?

  10. #10
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:34 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I am waiting for the collection of Obama’s “let me be clear” statements….

  11. #11
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:34 pm, Lindsay said:

    Can’t do it, as do not want to take anti-nausea medicine today, thanks anyway. I am sure the results would have been quite cathartic and boosted weight loss, howevah.

  12. #12
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:37 pm, Hangfire said:

    Why should I watch the SOTU speech if it is against the Geneva convention to force POWs to watch it?

  13. #13
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:38 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Since waterboarding is now forbidden, the CIA Interrogation Group could probably make effective use of these.

    Any prisoner seeing these three times will beg to be waterboarded instead.

    Okay, that’s enough from me….

  14. #14
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:38 pm, T-Bone said:

    Whos the lady in the green jacket? What has she done? I don’t recall reading about her.

  15. #15
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:40 pm, Cogs said:

    For some real fun, click on all three at the same time and listen to them babble! Now that’s what this White House really sounds like!

  16. #16
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm, WrshpMzshn said:

    When I was a portrait/wedding photograper, I always told the men not to stand in “Fig Leaf Position”. To my mind it makes them look insecure.

  17. #17
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, Misscheryl said:

    State of the Union = biggest infomercial EVA!

  18. #18
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm, Lindsay said:

    Cogs, that’s funny!

    The term “herding cats” comes to mind in looking at these clowns.

  19. #19
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm, Truesoldier said:

    The picture says it all….our tax dollars hard at work.

  20. #20
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:48 pm, PhredE said:

    Geez, what a joke!

    (from the vid above) -
    Napolitano: ‘We will implement stronger border security, (blah, blah, blah)….’Then, later in the drivel, ‘we will pursue comprehensive immigration reform’…
    Barf!

    Hey, Napolitano, in case nobody has told you, your job is to simply enforce the laws on the books, not try to change nor define them (that’s Congress’ job in case you were wondering).

    Also, most efforts at bolstering border security will fall short if not coupled with substantial interior enforcement.

    These policies as outlined (by Napolitano) will only GUARANTEE that our illegal immigration problem persists well into the future. Get a clue people.

  21. #21
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:48 pm, swede said:

    Rumor has it there will also be a group pick of Obama’s Czars. They will assemble at Fed-Ex Field.

  22. #22
    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm, RedDog said:

    I don’t blame Rahm for bailing. As a cabinet member I would consider it insulting to have to do an Obama propaganda piece to cover for his raging incompetence.

  23. #23
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:03 pm, Southpaw said:

    You can watch all the videos here by scrolling your mouse over any individual in the group photo and clicking for the pop-up video (big hat tip: Mark S.).

    Great gift idea for the queen of England. You don’t even have to give her the boxed set that won’t play in her DVD player, just e-mail her the link.

  24. #24
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:03 pm, drivingjack said:

    And Holder has the balls to actually say that they are following the DOJ “traditonal mission: security, accountability, transparency. It is what the American people deserve and what YOU can expect from YOUR DOJ” I had a piece of my sandwhich come flying out of my nose – it literally shocked me into laughter. No shame. What a liar.

  25. #25
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:06 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm, RedDog said:

    I don’t blame Rahm for bailing.

    Michelle was incorrect.

    Here is Rahm’s Video.

  26. #26
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:07 pm, cheapseat said:

    t-bone, hillary has been keeping busy trying to keep hound dog bill out of the ho-houses, and barry has her going to every crap hole in the world as punishment for running against him with that oh so accurate 3 a.m. wake up call ad. that’s why we can’t remember her.

  27. #27
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:07 pm, bloodhound said:

    Michelle ~

    Any chance for a transcript? I just can’t do it… can’t watch these idiots!

  28. #28
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:09 pm, tre said:

    I think I’d rather watch a complete set of Barney the Dinosaur videos.

  29. #29
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:10 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:17 pm, Misscheryl said:

    Do I hafta watch?

    I guess I’ll go to my corner now cause I absolutely refuse to watch even for the humor value..these people make me physically ill…

  30. #30
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:12 pm, Regulus said:

    Won’t watch. Life is too short to waste the present moments like that.

  31. #31
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:12 pm, stillontheroad said:

    Obama: Albatross! Albatross! Albatross!
    (Congress looks at him.)
    American Public: Do we not have free choice anymore?
    Obama: I haven’t got a choice or choc-ices. I only got the albatross. Albatross!
    American Public: What is in that Health Care Bill?
    Obama: What is in that Health Care Bill? It’s a bird, innit? It’s a bloody sea bird . .. it’s not about any choices Its about, Albatross!

  32. #32
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:18 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:09 pm, tre said:
    I think I’d rather watch a complete set of Barney the Dinosaur videos.

    that reminded me of the Winnie the Pooh approach to foreign policy….

  33. #33
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:18 pm, Hangfire said:

    And now for something completely different.

  34. #34
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:19 pm, Misscheryl said:

    OT but muslims are killing coptic Christians in Egypt…reminds me of something Obama said once: “I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.”

  35. #35
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm, The Ugly American said:

    Geithner looks like he’s gonna break out into a flop sweat at any second.

  36. #36
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:24 pm, Truesoldier said:

    For those of you who do not remember the Obama Adminsistrations plans for Winnie the Pooh diplomacy here you go.

  37. #37
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:27 pm, sassy745 said:

    I watched first 2. Did you know DHS was fighting H1N1, I had know idea that was part of their job. What was HHS doing? What a waste of time and money. I am going to have to start laughing at these buffoons or go stark raving mad!

  38. #38
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:29 pm, Hangfire said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm, The Ugly American said:
    Geithner looks like he’s gonna break out into a flop sweat at any second.

    The guy sweats like a whore in a Revival Tent.

  39. #39
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:34 pm, nail49 said:

    It is more appropriate that all of these people including the czars and White House staff appear on a deck of cards.

    Flyoverman: I was thinking a more appropriate place would be on the wall of the local Post Office, right there next to Ma Barker, Pretty Boy Floyd, OBL, etc.

  40. #40
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm, Little Ma said:

    Can’t watch until I get a refill of my migraine medicine.

  41. #41
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm, Cogs said:

    Geithner is so uptight I’ll bet if you stuck a lump of coal up his butt, in an hour you’d have a diamond!

  42. #42
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:38 pm, Hangfire said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm, Cogs said:
    Geithner is so uptight I’ll bet if you stuck a lump of coal up his butt, in an hour you’d have a diamond!

    When he farts, only dogs hear it! (Pardon my French.)

  43. #43
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:42 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    That Napalitano is one ugly dude!

  44. #44
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:44 pm, MTConservative said:

    The president’s cabinet is like a group that escaped from a circus. I can hardly believe it. It is as though he set out to assemble the world’s finest group of crooks and clowns.

  45. #45
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:44 pm, traveler49 said:

    These would be great videos to show our children in school!

    It would give them an idea of what government service is all about and a special insight into each cabinet position.

  46. #46
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:45 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm, Cogs said:
    Geithner is so uptight I’ll bet if you stuck a lump of coal up his butt, in an hour you’d have a diamond!

    LOL…Next time my wife asks for a new diamond ring I will give her that visual!

  47. #47
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:50 pm, Hangfire said:

    Is Napolitano Ted Kennedy’s and Bella Abzug’s love child?

  48. #48
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:53 pm, Truesoldier said:

    If you put Janet Napolitano, Janet Reno, and Bill Gates in a room together would you be able to tell who is who?

  49. #49
    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:58 pm, Lindsay said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:42 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:
    That Napalitano is one ugly dude!

    Mike, my husband makes of point of saying this every time he sees her. Had to laugh.

  50. #50
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:02 pm, md1964 said:

    Typical of the Obama Administration… they have to TELL you they are working and doing a good job… Instead of ACTUALLY working and doing a good job…relfected in Job growth, growing prosperity and a deeper feeling of Security, when you get on a plane or go to a major city.

  51. #51
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:08 pm, Kingfish said:

    Where are the Czars? Must need a Panoramic Lens for that one.

  52. #52
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:10 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    New TV series: “All In The Dysfunctional Family”.

    Which one is Meathead?

  53. #53
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:10 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Answer: All of them!

  54. #54
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:19 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    New TV Series” “West Wingnuts!”

    Get a free roll of duct tape when you pick up your latest issue of TV Guide.

  55. #55
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:23 pm, BucolicBuffalo said:

    If they have to tell you what a good job they are doing, then they aren’t doing a very good job.

  56. #56
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm, The Ugly American said:
    Geithner looks like he’s gonna break out into a flop sweat at any second.

    Kinda like Nathan Sturm.

  57. #57
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:44 pm, traveler49 said:

    These would be great videos to show our children in school!

    It would give them an idea of what government service is all about and a special insight into each cabinet position.

    That would be the equivalent of showing a film about the Sacking of Rome in 455 A.D. by the Vandals.

  58. #58
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:33 pm, nail49 said:

    These would be great videos to show our children in school!

    It would give them an idea of what government service is all about and a special insight into each cabinet position.

    They would actually learn more watching the 3-Stooges. Oh, that’s right, we do have “O, Harry and Squirrely!”

    http://townhall.com/cartoons/cartoonist/GlennFoden/2010/01/6

  59. #59
    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:49 pm, Hangfire said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, Flyoverman said:
    That would be the equivalent of showing a film about the Sacking of Rome in 455 A.D. by the Vandals.

    At least the Romans didn’t sack themselves.

  60. #60
    On January 26th, 2010 at 5:45 pm, okiedokie said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm, WrshpMzshn said:
    When I was a portrait/wedding photograper, I always told the men not to stand in “Fig Leaf Position”. To my mind it makes them look insecure.

    My acting teacher in college got us men to not stand like that by asking “Are you trying to hide it or play with it?”

  61. #61
    On January 26th, 2010 at 6:48 pm, SirKnob said:

    Gee, what a sack full of ‘Pelosi’ that group is http://wp.me/pLGBN-W :-)

  62. #62
    On January 26th, 2010 at 8:00 pm, sbw999 said:

    Sorry, my doctor told me I had to cut down on my daily intake of lies. Any videos of liberals lying more than 90% of the time could possibly trigger a cerebral accident.

  63. #63
    On January 26th, 2010 at 8:47 pm, simcoe said:

    OK, everybody up for the picture? That’s great. Everybody look into the camera, smile and hold it… hold it… hold it…

    Where’s that damn drone?

    Very good. One more second… one second… one second…

  64. #64
    On January 27th, 2010 at 12:36 am, Member-VRWC said:

    The last time a group of cabinet members came out with statements of support for the POTUS was during Clinton’s time when several went on the record to say they believed that he “did not have sex with that woman … Ms. Lewinsky.”

    Obama’s crapweasels are lying too.

    Oh wait, they’re progressives. That’s what they do.

  65. #65
    On January 27th, 2010 at 8:29 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    On January 26th, 2010 at 3:42 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:
    That Napalitano is one ugly dude!

    The Home Land Security Services-Dikes on Bikes-will be visiting Milwaukee Mike.

  66. #66
    On January 27th, 2010 at 9:11 am, Dimsdale said:

    All three lost me at “Hi”.

  67. #67
    On January 27th, 2010 at 11:57 am, tmitsss said:

    At least they look slightly more diverse that MSNBC

  68. #68
    On January 27th, 2010 at 4:47 pm, thegreatbeast said:

    Gawd damn! Energy secretary Chu actually talked about renewing nuclear energy! hearing
    lefties say such things is unbelievable.

  69. #69
    On January 30th, 2010 at 9:49 am, LOBOMAN said:

    A Ship of Fools!

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