Obama in 2009: The Last Thing You Want is to Raise Taxes in the Middle of a Recession

By Doug Powers  •  July 11, 2011 10:29 AM

**Written by Doug Powers

President Obama is holding a press conference today before resuming budget negotiations with John Boehner and the Republicans. At the press conference, Obama will to “use the bully pulpit” to push his “deficit reduction plan” that includes massive tax increases.

During the subsequent meeting, Republicans might want to remind Obama what he said in 2009.

The Weekly Standard features an article about President Obama’s 2009 interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd during which Obama warned against raising taxes on anybody — even the rich — during a recession. I found the transcript on MSNBC’s website:

Todd: Let me jump to another topic, Scott Ferguson, he’s upset about taxes, he says: “Explain how raising taxes on anyone during a deep recession is going to help with the economy.” And he actually wants to you look at historical markers where this has been — you say, you know, where this has been a helpful thing coming out of a recession.

Obama: Well, first of all, he is right. Normally, you don’t raise taxes in a recession, which is why we haven’t and why we have instead cut taxes. So I guess what I would say to Scott is his economics are right, you don’t raise taxes in a recession. We haven’t raised taxes in a recession. We don’t have a…

Todd: But you might for health care. You might for the highest — for some of the wealthiest.

Obama: The — we have not proposed a tax hike for the wealthy that would take effect in the middle of a recession. Even the proposals that have come out of Congress, which, by the way, were different from the proposals I put forward, still wouldn’t kick in until after the recession was over.

So he is absolutely right, the last thing you want to do is to raise taxes in the middle of a recession because that would just suck up — take more demand out of the economy and put businesses in a further hole.

And since there’s no telling how long this recession/depression might go on, talking tax increases is a bad idea according to 2009 Obama — just as 2006 Obama considered raising the debt ceiling to be a failure of leadership. 2011 Obama disagrees with both of them.

Update: Gateway Pundit has the video.

Debt negotiations update: All he is saying is give peas a chance.

**Written by Doug Powers

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  1. #201
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:37 pm, NiteOwl said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:32 pm, Pasadena Phil said:
    So how about Teh Won giving a shout out to Whirled Peas? “Time to eat our peas.” Whodathunkit?

    Hope he meant that in a sexual context… cannibalism is worse – in my opinion. Opinion’s may very ask you doctor to be sure.

  2. #202
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:38 pm, NiteOwl said:

    d’Oh.. vary… note to self ***USE PREVIEW***

  3. #203
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:39 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Wow, Rogue. You got the propeller job…I’m impressed. You should be on Hangfire’s list.

  4. #204
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:40 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Hangfire said:

    Hangfire drives a ’77 LTD Brougham, a F U L L Size car. The link is for a LTD II.

    Damn, I had one too! In sky blue. I think it was 26′ in length and any time my brother was in the car he’d signal making a left by saying “Hard to Port!”

    Sure miss it. We only took it the drive-in movie for the kids in summer.

  5. #205
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:40 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:34 pm, John Deaux said:

    Nothing to forgive, mate.

    Either is too big for the parking spaces here in Hawaii.

    A BMW Isetta is considered mid-size here.

  6. #206
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:40 pm, jrgdds said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 3:54 pm, yaymm said:

    …It’s truly astounding how Obama can speak out of both sides of his mouth with a straight face. He sounds rational on the one hand, and then totally contradicts his past utterances.

    Remember, Barky’s genius virtually overflows out of his cup. The only problem for him at this point is that he either needs more lipstick or a smaller pig.

  7. #207
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:48 pm, Hangfire said:
  8. #208
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:53 pm, BB said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 2:11 pm, stillontheroad said:

    And things are getting worse and worse in the Obama Depression and this is what this is – THE OBAMA DEPRESSION!!

    I consider it to be the The Great Oppression!

    This is not an accident, it is deliberate, it has a purpose. While depressing both in sentiment and economics, it is an attack on Freedom, an Oppression of Liberty and the American Spirit.

    The Great Oppression must be thwarted!

  9. #209
    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:53 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:40 pm, Hangfire said:
    A BMW Isetta is considered mid-size here.

    LMAO! Let me guess, this is considered a family sedan….

  10. #210
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:01 pm, Truesoldier said:

    yaymm said:

    He’s sounding more and more like a basket case. I’m no shrink, but this guy has problems nobody (outside of his circle) could have recognized before he attained the power he has now.

    I don’t think it is that he is looney tunes, he is just narcissistic. In his own mind he can do no wrong, everything he does is supposed to work and if it does not it is becuase someone else meddled in his perfection. A narcissistic person tends to surround themselves with “yes” men which only perpetuatues the illusion of not being able to do wrong.

  11. #211
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Wow, look at that – Truesoldier actually sounds smart in her post #210 – she articulates a coherent depiction of narcissism.

    Her depiction really sounds much more like George Bush and Condi Rice than Obama.

    But I can look past that and give credit where it’s due.

  12. #212
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:09 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 4:53 pm, Truesoldier said:
    LMAO! Let me guess, this is considered a family sedan….

    Don’t laugh. Those are great little cars.

    I keep one in the trunk for emergencies.

  13. #213
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:11 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, IlovethelittlebunnyrabbitsGeorge said:

    But I can look past that and give credit where it’s due.

    Giving credit is what got the country into the mess it’s in.

    Thanks for your benevolence.

  14. #214
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:14 pm, jrgdds said:

    Yep. No one could be as Narcissistic as Old GWB. Certainly not Barky.

  15. #215
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:15 pm, orlandocajun said:

    “And since there’s no telling how long this recession/depression might go on”

    Yes there is…it will go on until Congress and the White House is populated with conservatives…not necessarily Republicans. It WILL go on until then. When the sheep in this country stop electing Liberals, we can move ahead.

  16. #216
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:16 pm, Agent of Chaos said:

    Haven’t you ever heard, “Do as I say, not as I do”?

  17. #217
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:17 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work

    From Publishers Weekly
    Psychopaths are described as incapable of empathy, guilt, or loyalty to anyone but themselves; still, spotting a psychopath isn’t easy. Babiak, an industrial and organizational psychologist, and Hare (Without Conscience), creator of the standard tool for diagnosing psychopathology, present a study of the psychopath in the corporate landscape. A common description of psychopathology states that subjects “know the words but not the music;” Babiak and Hare state that “a clever psychopath can present such a well-rounded picture of a perfect job candidate that even seasoned interviewers” can be fooled. In between a disposable series of narrative acts that follow a psychopath’s progress (“Act I, Scene I – Grand Entrance;” “Act III, Scene II – An Honest Mistake?” “Act V, Scene I – Circle the wagons”), thorough research and anecdotes from a number of sources-current literature, news media, and showbiz among them-to illuminate the power of the psychopath to manipulate those around him, as well as what strategies can be used to identify and disarm him.

    Sound familiar?

  18. #218
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:20 pm, Agent of Chaos said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:16 pm, Agent of Chaos said:

    Haven’t you ever heard, “Do as I say, not as I do”?

    Oops, let me rephrase that.
    Do as I say NOW and not what I said 2 years ago.
    Besides, what I said in the past has no bearing on now or in the future.

  19. #219
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:20 pm, NiteOwl said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, Ilovemycountry said: But I can look past that and give credit where it’s due.

    Jane you, ignorant Sl*t(where is Cheddar when you need ‘em), only the men that leave the quarters on your nightstand would want credit from you anyway.

  20. #220
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:24 pm, Gator J said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Wow, look at that – Truesoldier actually sounds smart in her post #210 – she articulates a coherent depiction of narcissism.

    Her depiction really sounds much more like George Bush and Condi Rice than Obama.

    But I can look past that and give credit where it’s due.

    Way to stick to the thread, champ. What incredible insight once again!!

    Newsflash: Bush ain’t the president any more!

  21. #221
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:25 pm, NiteOwl said:

    Darn… now I have to apologize again for insulting anyone (other than ILOVEMY******).

    If anyone (other than the intended target)feels belittled or degraded, I am sorry you feel that way.

  22. #222
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:32 pm, jrgdds said:

    Diagnostic criteria of the World Health Organization:

    …Narcissists rarely enter treatment and, once in treatment, progress very slowly. We’re talking about two or more years of frequent sessions before the narcissist can acknowledge even that the therapist is sometimes helpful…

    Looks Like Barky is in for at least a couple more years of budget negotiations…

  23. #223
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:32 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Her depiction really sounds much more like George Bush and Condi Rice than Obama.

    If you had half a brain ILMC you would know Truesoldier also gave a spot on depiction of Andrew Johnson and William Seward.

    They are equally relevant to your point.

    You have not been kicked off this site yet? WOW……

  24. #224
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:34 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:25 pm, NiteOwl said:

    Darn… now I have to apologize again for insulting anyone (other than ILOVEMY******).

    You’ll have to ask Jane Curtin.

    Otherwise, insult ILMC to your heart’s content.

    She’s gone, anyway. She strafes the room and then returns to home base, probably SOROS field.

  25. #225
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:35 pm, Major O said:

    And to think, the Left went nuts on George W. Bush for standing in front of a banner that said “Mission Accomplished.” They have continued to go off on him because of the supposed inconsistency of saying that the major actions of the War were over and what happened later (“He lied!”).

    And yet, Obama absolutely, directly, and unequivocally contradicts himself in the space of 2 years and I doubt we’ll hear a peep from the resident Leftists that come here, much less from the MSM. That’s when you can tell the partisans from those interested in the truth and doing the right thing. Partisans are typically silent when their guy is “busted” and truth-seekers are willing to ackowledge failings even of those that carry their banner.

    Then there are those like ILMC, who makes posts which are literally undecipherable and have NOTHING to do with the topic at hand. It’s almost as if he/she feels that as long as they say something–ANYTHING–that sounds in some vague way like a crack at conservatives, they’ve dealt with the issue.

  26. #226
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:36 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, Ilovemygenderconfusion said:
    Wow, look at that – Truesoldier actually sounds smart in her post #210 – she articulates a coherent depiction of narcissism.

    Gee, seems to me like someone needs to project their gender inequalities onto me. Let me guess, your mother either smothered you when you were young or did not love you enough so now whenever you feel the need to lash out you have to assume that it is a woman that is speaking. This would also explain your lashing out at Bush. My guess is that your own father either was not around or you felt did not protect you as a child. Now the thought of a stronger masculine male figure ticks you off to no end as that is what was missing in your life. This would also explain your rabid acceptance of the metrosexual type president which currently resides in the WH.

    No worries, with a bunch of therapy I am sure you can overcome these feelings of inadequacy to go on and finally live a fulfilling life.

  27. #227
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:39 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:09 pm, Hangfire said:
    Don’t laugh. Those are great little cars.

    I keep one in the trunk for emergencies.

    Sure would beat the little doughnuts they call spares nowadays.

  28. #228
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:43 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    jrgdds said:
    Yep. No one could be as Narcissistic as Old GWB. Certainly not Barky.

    Good link, Zero ref’s to himself just under 1,200 times in what, 41 speeches? Nothing ‘wrong’ w/ that? For all the in-tank accolades, no objective person can possibly conclude otherwise.

  29. #229
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:51 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Truesoldier said:

    This would also explain your rabid acceptance of the metrosexual type president which currently resides in the WH.

    I’m going w/ that! The more you look at Barky’s Breakdown, I swear the more he looks like the Lizard King. Jim Morrison warped into a self-deluded, fame starved closet misogynist that constantly promoted himself as “above it all” too.

  30. #230
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:51 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:36 pm, Truesoldier said:
    This would also explain your rabid acceptance of the metrosexual type president which currently resides in the WH.

    Isn’t that a prostitute on the subway?

  31. #231
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:52 pm, Truesoldier said:

    Actually when it comes to GWB, I would not be surprised to find that throughout his life he strived to try to fill his father’s shoes. These shoes were huge to fill when you consider his father’s achievements of heading the CIA and becoming President just to name a few (this may not seem like much to some, but to a younger GWB it very well may have). This probably led to bouts of depression throughout his life. Many times I wonder if he compromised his own principles while making deals so as to try to acomplish as much as he could; therefore gaining a greater respect from his father (whether those feelings were right or wrong is irrelevant to the persons reality).

  32. #232
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:53 pm, ChapBix said:

    #208. On July 11th, 2011 at 4:53 pm, BB said:

    I think I’m becoming depressed.

  33. #233
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:55 pm, Hangfire said:

    If something goes wrong, and Barry DOES manage to get himself re-elected, then I believe instead of playing “Hail to the Chief,” the Marine Corps band should play…..

    “Send in the Clowns”

  34. #234
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:58 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:55 pm, Hangfire said:
    If something goes wrong, and Barry DOES manage to get himself re-elected, then I believe instead of playing “Hail to the Chief,” the Marine Corps band should play…..

    “Send in the Clowns”

    Or perhaps Taps……

  35. #235
    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:58 pm, ChapBix said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:20 pm, Agent of Chaos said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:16 pm, Agent of Chaos said:

    Haven’t you ever heard, “Do as I say, not as I do”?

    Oops, let me rephrase that.
    Do as I say NOW and not what I said 2 years ago.
    Besides, what I said in the past hour) has no bearing on now or in the future.

    More like it. One could always replace “hour” with “one minute” or “thirty seconds”.

  36. #236
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:00 pm, NiteOwl said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:55 pm, Hangfire said:
    the Marine Corps band should play…..

    You mean Marine Corpse don’t you?

  37. #237
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:09 pm, Hangfire said:

    There’s only one way for Barry to bring up his poll numbers.

    I guess Muammar Gaddafi is toast.

  38. #238
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:10 pm, ChapBix said:

    #227. On July 11th, 2011 at 5:39 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:09 pm, Hangfire said:
    Don’t laugh. Those are great little cars.

    I keep one in the trunk for emergencies.

    Sure would beat the little doughnuts they call spares nowadays.

    I’ve seen doughnuts larger than those so-called spare tires.

  39. #239
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:18 pm, jrgdds said:

    Obama: I Absolutely Vow I Will Raise Taxes In 2013, After My Re-Election Video Here

    In other words:

    “Re-elect me to get massive job killing tax hikes when I’m a lame duck and you can’t do a thing about it.”

    That right there is a sure-fire winner of a message. If you want to morph into Jimmy Carter circa 1980.

  40. #240
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:38 pm, T-Bone said:

    Come on Obama, you don’t need those Republicans. Just print more money and blame Bush.

  41. #241
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:43 pm, frontierguy said:

    And since there’s no telling how long this recession/depression might go on,

    I know exactly how long the depression will go on. It will continue until King Hussein is off his throne.

  42. #242
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:48 pm, Truesoldier said:

    More from the deficit talks….

    Congressional leaders will need Democratic votes not only in the Senate but the House as well. “You’ve got the (Michele) Bachmann Caucus that has made it clear they won’t vote for anything,” one Democratic official said.

    Boehner said at one point that “it’s clear to all of us how big this spending problem is. Congress keeps voting for programs we can’t pay for. But look, entitlement cuts aren’t easy for us to vote for either. Our guys aren’t cheerleading about cutting entitlements.”

    “Your guys already voted for them,” the president said, referring to the budget offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisc.

    “Excuse us for trying to lead,” Boehner said.

    The president today continued to make the case for a big deal, arguing that if they’re going to draw heat for the deal, they should at least do more than make a down payment on the deficit – they should get the country on sounder financial footing and begin to seriously bend the deficit cost curve.

    During another exchange, Republicans were going through proposed tax increases as bad for jobs.

    “C’mon, man!” Vice President Biden exclaimed, “let’s get real!”

    The Vice President argued that their opposition isn’t economic, it’s ideological, that no real economist thinks they’re “job killers.”

  43. #243
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:50 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Suddenly I’ve got a powerful hankerin’ for a bowl of buttered peas.

  44. #244
    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:57 pm, cabrerski said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 3:33 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:
    Ripley: Did IQs just drop sharply while I was away?

    While I wouldn’t say the Washington Democrat crowd is slow, but on average it takes them about an hour and a half to watch 60 minutes.

  45. #245
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:02 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 5:07 pm, Ilovemystd’s said:
    something stupid again.

    They’re still looking for a replacement for that dead guy on Jack@ss.

  46. #246
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:04 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    I think where many are missing the point (topic) is that Obama believes 2 things:

    a) You don’t raise taxes in a recession.

    b) In all of his grandeur he fixed the economy so it’s time to raise taxes. He is that great, just ask him.

  47. #247
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:12 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:04 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    b) In all of his grandeur he fixed the economy so it’s time to raise taxes. He is that great, just ask him.

    see post #210

  48. #248
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:17 pm, passingruffian said:

    Ilovemytyranny said

    Hey ma!! Can I have $5 for dinner with my Master and Plugs?

    (h/t RC)

  49. #249
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:17 pm, cabrerski said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:04 pm, OK_Loyalist said:
    I think where many are missing the point (topic) is that Obama believes 2 things:

    Actually, three things:
    3) His own fecal matter is pleasant to smell and has the medicinal properties to cure cancer

  50. #250
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:18 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 12:35 pm, Truesoldier said:
    The wife had surgery Friday…


    Best wishes to your wife for a speedy recovery.
    Thanks for your service.

  51. #251
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:23 pm, T-Bone said:

    Boehner said at one point that “it’s clear to all of us how big this spending problem is. Congress keeps voting for programs we can’t pay for. But look, entitlement cuts aren’t easy for us to vote for either. Our guys aren’t cheerleading about cutting entitlements.”

    “Your guys already voted for them,” the president said, referring to the budget offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisc.

    “Excuse us for trying to lead,” Boehner said.

    The president today continued to make the case for a big deal, arguing that if they’re going to draw heat for the deal, they should at least do more than make a down payment on the deficit – they should get the country on sounder financial footing and begin to seriously bend the deficit cost curve.

    During another exchange, Republicans were going through proposed tax increases as bad for jobs.

    “C’mon, man!” Vice President Biden exclaimed, “let’s get real!”

    The Vice President argued that their opposition isn’t economic, it’s ideological, that no real economist thinks they’re “job killers.”

    Is this how they talk to each other? Man, are they missing some important real life stuff.

    Wimpy said it wasn’t easy to vote for entitlement cuts and no one is cheerleading that effort meaning they don’t want to do it but must. Obama said you guys voted for it.

    No kidding Sherlock. Wimpy didn’t say they wouldn’t vote for it. He said it was hard.

    No real economist thinks taxes are job killers said Biden. Really? Really? Biden just pulls that from his butt and acts like thats real science. Totally devoid of reality but yet doing major economic negotiations for our country.

    And who cares if their position was ideological. Obamas certainly are.

  52. #252
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:25 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    Obama’s Marxist Immersion Shows in Presser

    In this morning’s press conference, Barry let slip a telling expression. To give context to this quote, Barry earlier made multiple mentions of the fact that he was a “best-selling author” and was personally wealthy due to income from “his” books. It would seem that Jack Cashill’s work has gotten under the Usurper’s skin. Here is Barry clearly paraphrasing Marx:

    http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/07/obamas_marxist_immersion_shows_in_presser.html

  53. #253
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:26 pm, cabrerski said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:17 pm, passingruffian said:
    Ilovemytyranny said

    LOL. At first glance, I thought you wrote ilovemytranny

    And since I don’t think auto mechanics is a hobby of ILMC, then he probably vacations in San Fran…a lot.

    Better get my eyewear checked.

  54. #254
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:28 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 6:18 pm, jrgdds said:
    That right there is a sure-fire winner of a message. If you want to morph into Jimmy Carter circa 1980.

    Impossible! Barry is taller than Jimmy.

  55. #255
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:35 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:25 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    Obama’s Marxist Immersion Shows in Presser

    Barry’s aped Marx before, but the LSM won’t call him on it due to the fact that Barry’s goals and the goals of the press are identical.

  56. #256
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:38 pm, cabrerski said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:35 pm, Hangfire said:
    Barry’s aped Marx before

    You used Obozo and ape in the same paragraph…racist!!!
    /sarc off

  57. #257
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:52 pm, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:38 pm, cabrerski said:
    You used Obozo and ape in the same paragraph…racist!!!

    It was a Freudian petticoat. Honestly. I didn’t mean it.
    It will never happen again.

    Nor will I ever mention Barry and ******* again in the same sentence.

  58. #258
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:54 pm, cabrerski said:

    That’s ok, Hangfire. I understand how frustrating commenting on Obozo is…want a banana?

  59. #259
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:57 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:35 pm, Hangfire said:
    Barry’s aped Marx before

    I know, check this out from a friend of mine…comparing our marxists…

    >>our Marxist-in-chief in Australia is going down the same road….

    Sad. Australia was prosperous until Kevin Rudd became Prime Minister and was then stabbed in the back by Juliar-the Marxist – Gillard (Dullard).

    The same thing is happening here and on a big scale. Pork, pork pork and useless taxes that will do nothing for the climate or the air that we breathe out.

  60. #260
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:58 pm, T-Bone said:

    Why not, we don’t live in a banana republic so they are in short supply.

  61. #261
    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:03 pm, jrgdds said:

    We’re one Cardigan sweater,one relative hawking beer, and one embassy take over away from Barky going “Full Carter”.

  62. #262
    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:09 pm, mondamay said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:03 pm, jrgdds said:

    We’re one Cardigan sweater,one relative hawking beer, and one embassy take over away from Barky going “Full Carter”.

    Nah, at least Carter had raised peanuts and worked on “nookier” submarines. Obama’s never been useful in his life.

  63. #263
    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:34 pm, cabrerski said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:09 pm, mondamay said:
    Obama’s never been useful in his life.

    Maybe not now…but I believe he will be number one with a bullet when historians publish their worst 10 U.S. presidents, ever.

  64. #264
    On July 11th, 2011 at 9:37 pm, rightisright said:

    this whole thing about big giverment and and the shortage is not complicated. It boils down to liberal thinking being led by a Marxist, it’s that easy. By the way, get rid of Cantor what POS he is, still holding final judgement on Boehner until he folds or shows he has a back bone.

  65. #265
    On July 11th, 2011 at 9:39 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:34 pm, cabrerski said:
    Maybe not now…but I believe he will be number one with a bullet when historians publish their worst 10 U.S. presidents, ever.

    Well you got part of it right…he will be numbers 1 through 10.

  66. #266
    On July 11th, 2011 at 9:39 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:34 pm, cabrerski said:
    Maybe not now…but I believe he will be number one with a bullet when historians publish their worst 10 U.S. presidents, ever.

    Well you got part of it right…he will be numbers 1 through 10.

  67. #267
    On July 11th, 2011 at 11:25 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Sick of Obama, Biden and the rest of them.

    They need to be dragged out of the white house in restraints and jailed.

  68. #268
    On July 11th, 2011 at 11:47 pm, jrgdds said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 9:39 pm, Truesoldier said:

    Well you got part of it right…he will be numbers 1 through 10.

    But at least they are celebrating in Plains, Georgia

  69. #269
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:45 am, Hangfire said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 8:34 pm, cabrerski said:
    Maybe not now…but I believe he will be number one with a bullet when historians publish their worst 10 U.S. presidents, ever.

    Welcome to the Secret Service watch list.

  70. #270
    On July 12th, 2011 at 7:09 am, cabrerski said:

    Dear Secret Service Agent assigned to my case,

    The phrase “number one with a bullet” comes from a Billboard Magazine (record sales) charting system. Here let the Urban Dictionary explain it:

    Billboard Music Charts places a bullet next to any song or album that has gotten a higher rating since the last chart came out. Regardless of how long it took the song/album to achieve this rating, if its number has gone up, it gets a bullet.

    Just ask Casey Kasem…this has been a long distance dedication.

  71. #271
    On July 12th, 2011 at 8:09 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:17 pm, cabrerski said:
    On July 11th, 2011 at 7:04 pm, OK_Loyalist said:
    I think where many are missing the point (topic) is that Obama believes 2 things:
    Actually, three things:
    3) His own fecal matter is pleasant to smell and has the medicinal properties to cure cancer

    Dr. John Harvey Kellogg: My own stools, Sir, are gigantic and have no more odor than a hot biscuit.

  72. #272
    On July 12th, 2011 at 8:55 am, Mick Gold Coast Australia said:

    Please bear with me but, from 12,000 miles distant, it seems your Boy King politely (sort of) arks the opposition party (Republicans) to agree that he can have lots more money than he said he wanted last time, to spend on otherwise unemployable public servant salaries, family holidays, golf days and other such vital things.

    The Big Tough Republicans announce publicly for weeks on end “Tell him he’s dreamin’!” and then, at the last moment, send one of their top blokes in – the one who makes a point of blubbering every time he gets to do something important – to bat all alone against His Mighty Intellect and get bowled middle stump. By the biggest sheila of a bowler I have ever seen.

    Correct me if I’m wrong – hasn’t this played out the same way a couple of times already in the past 6 or 8 months? Last time I recall Your Prince cocked His head, jutted His jaw and said “I had to stay up all night!” and he got exactly what they told him he wasn’t going to have, ever ever.

    What’s Boner going to do this time that’s so different? Pluck up the courage to ask for His Eloquent Autograph before he gets booted out via the servants’ entrance?

    Why are they so frightened of Him? Are they, grown men and all, incapable of telling Him to “Pith off!” and make do with what he scammed off them last time?

  73. #273
    On July 12th, 2011 at 9:58 am, spaceycakes said:

    ilovemyprepuce said:

    hey ma! why does my hermit crab stink?

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