Obama: Lost Without His Script

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During an address with the Prime Minister of Ireland yesterday, Barack Obama ended up thanking himself.

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen was just a few paragraphs into an address in Washington when he realised it all sounded a bit too familiar.

It was. He was repeating the speech President Barack Obama had just read from the same teleprompter.

Mr Cowen stopped, turned to the president and said: “That’s your speech.”

A laughing Mr Obama returned to the podium to take over but it seems the script had finally been switched and the US president ended up thanking himself for inviting everyone to the party.

(Hat tip: LGF readers.)

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361 comments
1 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:24:27am

Thanks, Bloodnok for making a thread out of this!

2 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:24:47am

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

3 Jetpilot1101  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:25:50am

What and F'ing doofus.

4 sandspur  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:25:50am

I can't stand it!
Oh Lord, give me strength to endure this cartoon administration!

5 JammieWearingFool  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:26:42am

What a dunce.

6 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:09am

re: #2 Sharmuta

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

I'd love to hack into it.

7 slterry40  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:12am

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S

Barack Obama is Ron Burgandy!

8 fish  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:21am

Maybe next time we will elect Alec Baldwin, he is just as qualified as BHO and he seems to be able to remember his lines.

9 JammieWearingFool  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:27am

Rush Limbaugh has challenged Obama's teleprompter to a debate.

Funny this is, the teleprompter is smarter than Obama.

10 VegasRick  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:29am

re: #5 JammieWearingFool

What a dunce.

Il dunce'

11 Oxnuts  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:36am

I could read from a teleprompter too.

12 prince of dorkness  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:37am

But, but at least he embarrassed himself eloquently not like Chimpy McBushitler!

/moonbat mode

13 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:37am

re: #2 Sharmuta

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

Does the teleprompter get a Secret Service code name? Is it protected more closely than the Vice President?

14 Jetpilot1101  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:40am

re: #6 MandyManners

I'd love to hack into it.

"Until next time, go f--- yourself America"

15 tfc3rid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:27:51am

Affirmative Action President...

16 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:07am

re: #1 Bloodnok

Thanks, Bloodnok for making a thread out of this!

oops. Thanks, Charles. Damned teleprompter.

17 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:10am

re: #6 MandyManners

I'd love to hack into it.

Why? They are providing ample comedy as is.

18 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:19am

I think that was Iowahawk's teleprompter -- distracted by a hot kinky IMac

19 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:36am

From the article:

Mr Obama is an accomplished orator but is becoming known in America as the "teleprompt president" over his reliance on the machine when he gives a speech.

Non sequitur: from the Latin, "it does not follow."

20 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:38am

Obviously the teleprompter won the election, and should be president instead of 0bama.
/do I need to?

21 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:28:46am

I'd hate to be on the teleprompter staff. Someone got an ass chewing for this.

22 tfc3rid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:05am

You just can't make this stuff up...

23 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:22am

re: #7 slterry40

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S

Barack Obama is Ron Burgandy!

Only Ron Burgundy had more class as well as something to offer. After all he was an Anchorman.Obama is just a douche.

24 Wild Knight  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:22am

what an ass-wipe! Hey media types! Isn't it about time you started ridiculing the Obummer for his stupidity? What's sauce for the bush is sauce for the Bam.

25 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:29am

As I said a few weeks ago ...

"the empty suit has no clothes"

26 Jetpilot1101  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:31am

re: #21 Sharmuta

I'd hate to be on the teleprompter staff. Someone got an ass chewing for this.

The teleprompter is obviously failing, maybe it needs a bailout.

27 JammieWearingFool  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:29:58am
Mr Obama is an accomplished orator ..

When will the media stop repeating this nonsense? Have they ever heard him improvise and become The Wizard of Uhhhs?

He's only 'accomplished' because he's reading someone else's material off a f---ing teleprompter.

28 Ojoe  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:02am

An authentic person speaks from the heart.

29 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:05am

Again I repeat......"Culture of Incompetence"

30 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:07am

re: #13 Bloodnok

Does the teleprompter get a Secret Service code name? Is it protected more closely than the Vice President?

The teleprompter's code name is: Security Blanket One

31 Muadib  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:15am

0bama is a hollow fool.

32 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:48am

re: #14 Jetpilot1101

"Until next time, go f--- yourself America"

Except I think 0bama could manage that line on his own.

33 Zimriel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:49am

re: #4 sandspur

I can't stand it!
Oh Lord, give me strength to endure this cartoon administration!

At least he's getting the best of advice.

34 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:51am

re: #2 Sharmuta

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

That's the plot line for next season's 24.

35 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:53am

"I am the Great and Powerful Obama! Pay no attention to the TelePrompTer® behind the curtain!"

36 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:30:58am

re: #30 Sharmuta

The teleprompter's code name is: Security Blanket One

LOL

37 Aye Pod  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:17am

Try as he might, I fear Obama will never have the same comedy value as Bush had.

38 crampa  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:22am

Can we buy teleprompters at the WH along with our Marine 1 toys? God help us, I've asked my grandkids all to give me handkerchiefs for my birthday I cry so much over this disgusting travesty.

39 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:31am

re: #32 Kosh's Shadow

Except I think 0bama could manage that line on his own.


He's been practicing that line for years.

40 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:32am

Biffed the Gordon Brown visit, now this. What was his gift this time, a sack of taters?

41 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:52am

re: #14 Jetpilot1101

"Until next time, go f--- yourself America"

Now you're talking!

42 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:52am

re: #30 Sharmuta

The teleprompter's code name is: Security Blanket One

LOL! I was trying to think of the perfect codename and came up empty. You nailed it.

43 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:31:59am

re: #30 Sharmuta

The teleprompter's code name is: Security Blanket One

I have images of the teleprompter tucking the girls into bed at night and "reading" them a story.

44 prince of dorkness  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:00am

Someone should check the country of origin of the teleprompter! It may not be constitutionally eligible for POTUS!

45 Edouard  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:01am

Is there any foreign leader so far that Obama & his cohorts HAVEN'T greeted like a bunch of bumbling twits?

46 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:04am

Whatever happened to the oratorical skills?

/duh, we don' need no f*ing oratory -- we gots technology!

47 Idle Drifter  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:29am

I'm curious has any other president used a teleprompter to this extent?

48 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:31am

re: #17 Creeping Eruption

Why? They are providing ample comedy as is.

As Jetpilot said in No. 14, there are all kinds of way to milk it.

49 Ojoe  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:36am

I think it was Iowahawk that did a hilarious spoof on the demands made by Obama's teleprompter machine... clean power it wanted and i macs for groupies or some such.

Perhaps a lizard can find it.

50 yma o hyd  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:32:40am

That gaffe made it into the TIMES/London:
Irish PM Brian Cowen left red faced after delivering Obama speech at White House

Well, in the first place, the Irish PM really ought not to ahve brought all this greenery, a.k.a Shamrocks, as a gift for PB0, that was asking for it!
:-)

And secondly, seeing it was St Patrick's Day - my bet is that some Leprechauns were having jolly good fun with that teleprompter, stuff like that is jsut what they love doing!
:-)


On a more serious note - thats the third gaffe in succession by the White House, when dealing with foreign countries.
The noise you're hearing is that of pennies dropping all round the World ...

51 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:03am

re: #43 Creeping Eruption

I have images of the teleprompter tucking the girls into bed at night and "reading" them a story.

Does it also whisper sweet nothings into WABS ear? Or does it draw the line somewhere?

52 That's Mr. President to you  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:03am

I think, uhhh, at this juncture, ummm, that it is important for me to, uhhhhh, state that this was not my fault.

It was the teleprompter's fault.

It is not the teleprompter that I knew.

53 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:04am

re: #39 soxfan4life

He's been practicing that line for years.

I think it was one of the lines that the congregation would chant at Rev. Wright's church. Well, not with the f-bomb, but something similar.
20 years of practice, and now he's in charge of the country he basically hates.

54 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:15am

So who is the President? Obama or the TelePrompTer? Right now, I'd say the latter, but I think the TelePrompTer is actually smarter than Obama. It at least knows how to make him look like a fool.

55 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:30am

re: #40 Sharmuta

Biffed the Gordon Brown visit, now this. What was his gift this time, a sack of taters?

no truth to the rumor that the prez presented his guest with an autographed photo of utah jazz forward carlos boozer.

56 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:32am

man would I like to hack into that teleprompter some day!

57 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:50am

re: #40 Sharmuta

Biffed the Gordon Brown visit, now this. What was his gift this time, a sack of taters?

Don't forget the dissing of the Brazillian president.

58 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:55am

Cripple this Congress that enables Obama--2010 is coming.

Throw the enablers & his teleprompters, out.

59 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:33:58am

re: #51 soxfan4life

Does it also whisper sweet nothings into WABS ear? Or does it draw the line somewhere?

If by "whisper," you mean it uses really, really small font . . .

60 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:12am

re: #40 Sharmuta

Biffed the Gordon Brown visit, now this. What was his gift this time, a sack of taters?

And a six-pack, in honor of St. Patrick's Barack's day.

61 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:15am

The Wikipedia article on teleprompters is illustrated with a picture of President Bush delivering a State of the Union speech. I think it's time for an update.

62 fish  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:21am

In all seriousness, He campaigned on "Regaining America's respect in the world" (or something like that). Has he meet with a single foreign leader yet that he hasn't embarrassed himself in front of? Or is that his definition of respect: "they are laughing at me they must like me"?

63 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:21am

re: #49 Ojoe

I think it was Iowahawk that did a hilarious spoof on the demands made by Obama's teleprompter machine... clean power it wanted and i macs for groupies or some such.

Perhaps a lizard can find it.

Probably can. Search for "a pair of hot kinky IMacs"
(not sure about the spelling of IMac)

64 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:25am

re: #47 Idle Drifter

I'm curious has any other president used a teleprompter to this extent?

No, I don't think so. Does Obama even use the TelePrompTer while in the bedroom with Michelle?

65 SurferDoc  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:25am

"It is reassuring to have an intelligent man in the White House again."~Moron on the Internet

66 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:34:53am

re: #45 Edouard

Is there any foreign leader so far that Obama & his cohorts HAVEN'T greeted like a bunch of bumbling twits?

No, but that is only because 0 hasn't met Ahaminejad.

67 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:09am

re: #53 Kosh's Shadow

I think it was one of the lines that the congregation would chant at Rev. Wright's church. Well, not with the f-bomb, but something similar.
20 years of practice, and now he's in charge of the country he basically hates.

Wait he never heard those types of sermons from Rev. Wright. Sure can't wait for the Obot Army to come out and try to sell me on his budget.

68 sandspur  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:10am

re: #33 Zimriel

At least he's getting the best of advice.

Gah! Couldn't you have warned me first?

69 Teacake!  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:13am

And people thought Bush was stupid because of his drawl and hilarious blunders. Which were really very creative actually. I sure miss him!

70 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:14am

SNL could have a blast with this. The jokes would write themselves.

71 Zimriel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:36am

re: #40 Sharmuta

Biffed the Gordon Brown visit, now this. What was his gift this time, a sack of taters?

"1001 Paddy Jokes"

72 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:36am

re: #38 crampa

Can we buy teleprompters at the WH along with our Marine 1 toys? God help us, I've asked my grandkids all to give me handkerchiefs for my birthday I cry so much over this disgusting travesty.

* * *
Ask you grandchildren to register to VOTE the bums out next year. There's no crying in communist countries.

73 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:51am

re: #52 That's Mr. President to you

I think, uhhh, at this juncture, ummm, that it is important for me to, uhhhhh, state that this was not my fault.

It was the teleprompter's fault.

It is not the teleprompter that I knew.

Just as long as you don't blame the Jooos.

74 scrubjay  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:53am

Hahahahahahahahaha!
Please make it stop.

75 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:35:56am

re: #64 Honorary Yooper

No, I don't think so. Does Obama even use the TelePrompTer while in the bedroom with Michelle?

OH, YOU DIDN'T!

76 yma o hyd  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:05am

Just to repeat what I said in the thread below:
see, PB0's security blanket, a.k.a teleprompter, can be fiddled with.
Might ahve been inadvertent yesterday - but I'm certain there are clever tech geeks out there who'd be able to do a proper job, being patriots, for the nation!

77 kawabunga  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:10am

How dare you put Comrade Obama in such a light! I smell a sinister Republican cabal at work. You will all be sent to the GULAG for re-education!

Signed,

Comrade Pelosi, Party Secretariat Gibb, Court Jester Biden

78 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:13am

re: #70 MandyManners

SNL could have a blast with this. The jokes would write themselves.

If they were so inclined to make fun of their Fearless Leader. Too bad SNL is infested with Obamanuts.

79 Guanxi88  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:22am

"...and the US president ended up thanking himself for inviting everyone to the party."

I daresay he'd thank himself for inviting us all to the party, regardless of what was or was not on the 'prompter. He's just that kinda guy.

80 lostlakehiker  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:27am

Now the media might try and find out who writes this stuff. There maybe aren't any authentic instances of Obama's very own unghosted writing lying around, but the people in his circle surely have magazine essays, newspaper letters to the editor and so forth down their back trail.

81 Ojoe  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:42am

Obama's teleprompter makes demands (Iowahawk)

82 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:46am

re: #35 doppelganglander

"I am the Great and Powerful Obama! Pay no attention to the TelePrompTer® behind the curtain!"

We could probably have a lot of fun matching up some of his cabinet members with other characters from the Wizard of Oz.

83 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:52am

re: #57 MandyManners

Don't forget the dissing of the Brazillian president.

* * *

Obama dissing a fellow socialist such as Brazil's Lula is not a crime in my book.

84 tfc3rid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:57am

re: #50 yma o hyd

Did Obama give the Irish PM a gift of beer in return, some Schlitz maybe? Since they are so classy...

85 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:36:59am

re: #47 Idle Drifter

I'm curious has any other president used a teleprompter to this extent?

I don't mind presidents looking down and reading from a prepared speech -they have all done it and I would not expect them to memorize them. The teleprompter as a device is fine, too. Bush used one, so did presidents before him. But it is the complete and utter reliance on the thing that is an embarrassment. If you can't think on your feet enough to thank a foreign dignitary or say a few cliched words to the American people or (GASP) talk to the press without it you are nothing but a hack.

President Flopsweat.

86 Lincolntf  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:03am

re: #77 kawabunga

Lincoln had a Team of Rivals, Obama has F Troop.

87 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:04am

if the repubs don't step up at a time like this, they have no right to bitch and moan.

mitt romney needs to do some interviews and help us understand this financial mess. that would be an act of leadership.

88 Idle Drifter  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:07am

This reminds me of the thrones for inept rulers with a small door installed on the back for the real power behind the thrown to feed the boy king what to say.

89 albusteve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:10am

re: #78 Honorary Yooper

If they were so inclined to make fun of their Fearless Leader. Too bad SNL is infested with Obamanuts.

the joke is on them too...

90 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:15am

re: #70 MandyManners

SNL could have a blast with this. The jokes would write themselves.

never happen.......SNL only makes fun of the right.

91 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:18am

re: #70 MandyManners

SNL could have a blast with this. The jokes would write themselves.

The day that happens is the day we will know the Obama administration is truly over.

92 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:21am

re: #75 MandyManners

OH, YOU DIDN'T!

Yes, I did. :-)

I think Obama even uses the TelePrompTer when talking out loud to himself.

93 Kragar  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:37:54am

re: #7 slterry40

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S

Barack Obama is Ron Burgandy!

He's done everything but come right out and say "Go fuck yourself America."

I can easily imagine Biden going around saying "I love Lamp"

94 Sheila Broflovski  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:04am

re: #27 JammieWearingFool

When will the media stop repeating this nonsense? Have they ever heard him improvise and become The Wizard of Uhhhs?

He's only 'accomplished' because he's reading someone else's material off a f---ing teleprompter.

He is "accomplished" enough to send chills and tingles up and down Chrissi Matthews' leg.

95 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:14am

re: #81 Ojoe

You have better search skills than I do!

96 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:17am

re: #82 turn

We could probably have a lot of fun matching up some of his cabinet members with other characters from the Wizard of Oz.

Timothy Geithner as the Cowardly Lion.

97 NYCHardhat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:24am

What would have happened if W did something like this? Do I need to ask?

98 albusteve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:28am

re: #91 doppelganglander

The day that happens is the day we will know the Obama administration is truly over.

yes SNL...heartbeat of the nation

99 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:31am
100 Steve Rogers  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:33am

It's a wonder Obama didn't stand up and simply say, "Present."

101 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:35am

re: #86 Lincolntf

Lincoln had a Team of Rivals, Obama has F Troop.


Nailed it......LOL......mind if I steal? From now on the Obama White House = F Troop

102 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:41am

re: #35 doppelganglander

The Wizard of Uhhhs, as Jammie said.

103 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:42am

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

104 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:38:42am

re: #70 MandyManners

Well, we already have the 'Not ready for prime time players' in the WH and admin.

105 Lincolntf  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:00am

re: #101 Big Steve

It's all yours.

106 brookly red  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:04am

Do you think the teleprompter gets along with the football?

107 FightingBack  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:08am

I've work with plenty of folks that have been promoted "above their pay grade."

108 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:15am

re: #78 Honorary Yooper

If they were so inclined to make fun of their Fearless Leader. Too bad SNL is infested with Obamanuts.

Hopefully The Onion will go there.

109 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:15am

What a Maroon, what an Ignoranamous.

Youtube Video

BTW, Maroon is the school color of the University of Chicago, and Obama as a former employee, but as a non-alumnus, is not entitled IMHO to appropriate the trappings of a school he and his wife have corrupted and thoroughly disgraced by their conduct.

110 tfc3rid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:18am

re: #97 NYCHardhat

What would have happened if W did something like this? Do I need to ask?

Top story on The Daily Show/Leno/Letterman and the national nightly news programs.

111 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:22am

re: #82 turn

We could probably have a lot of fun matching up some of his cabinet members with other characters from the Wizard of Oz.

Too many are scarecrows - they don't have brains.
The veterans' secretary has no heart, so he's the tin man.
Hillary is the wicked witch of the west.

112 Zimriel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:44am

re: #91 doppelganglander

The day that happens is the day we will know the Obama administration is truly over.

There are, I imagine, dozens of conservative cartoonists just waiting to write a cartoon of a talking teleprompter, like Doonesbury did with Reagan ("Ron Headrest"). But while O is still above 50% approval they can't risk a Sharpton picket.

113 Steve Rogers  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:55am

I've posted this previously in another thread, but since this is talking about Obama's lifeline (his teleprompter) here it is again for those who want it:

The Teleprompter President (With Title)

The Teleprompter President (Without Title for those who wish to add their own)

What Media Bias? The Deification of Obama (With Title)

What Media Bias? The Deification of Obama (Without Title for those who wish to add their own)

114 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:39:55am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

You forgot the large box of Lucky Charms.

115 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:01am

I'm wondering if there is a secret service man assigned to take a bullet for the teleprompter?

116 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:06am

I wonder if Michelle minds that teleprompter sitting beside the bed?

117 tfc3rid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:09am

re: #100 Steve Rogers

It's a wonder Obama didn't stand up and simply say, "Present."

Now THAT I would applaud...

118 FrogMarch  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:11am

Related

119 Teacake!  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:17am

And what will happen when he actually has to speak with leaders of other nations? Very scary to think of all that can go wrong in Blunderland.

120 Buck  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:21am

re: #90 Big Steve

never happen.......SNL only makes fun of the right.

I don't know... they made fun of Hillary.... Oh I guess she was right of Obama....

Never mind.

121 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:44am

re: #78 Honorary Yooper

If they were so inclined to make fun of their Fearless Leader. Too bad SNL is infested with Obamanuts.

*****

Jimmy Carter was SNL's then-star, Chevy Chase's idea of a great, or better than Pres. Jerry Ford, President.

How sick is that?

122 NYCHardhat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:44am

re: #116 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I wonder if Michelle minds that teleprompter sitting beside the bed?

You think he uses it for the pillowtalk?

123 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:47am

re: #111 Kosh's Shadow

Too many are scarecrows - they don't have brains.
The veterans' secretary has no heart, so he's the tin man.
Hillary Pelosi is the wicked witch of the west.

Sorry, I had no choice! The Teleprompter made me do it!

124 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:53am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

Two "House of Pain" cds.

125 albusteve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:40:55am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

autographed team picture of the Dead Rabbits

126 Idle Drifter  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:02am

re: #64 Honorary Yooper

No, I don't they've installed them yet. So Obama must sound like when the telepromters go out. So I'll go grab the brain bleach from the lab. Anyone else want some?

127 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:04am

re: #47 Idle Drifter

I'm curious has any other president used a teleprompter to this extent?

No.

128 2-Drink Minimum  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:06am

I sense the honeymoon is almost over!

129 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:09am

Why aren't you people at WORK? Thousands of slug a beds depend on you!
I was out till 3:30 am PDT on a job, so that's how come I'm here after 7am!

130 SummerSong  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:10am

New day, same dumbass Obama stuff....

131 rightside  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:12am

re: #87 _RememberTonyC


Why they are not out holding press conferences all day long, excoriating this administration for its fecklessness, is beyond me.

What possible reason for disarming pilots now is there? Is he afraid the pilots will get bored, leave the cockpit, and randomly shoot passengers? WTF?

They could go 8 hours a day, explaining why FCBBHO is ruining this country, and how conservative ideas will improve things.

ATTENTION GOP: REAL LEADERS NEEDED. APPLY WITHIN.

132 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:18am

re: #116 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I wonder if Michelle minds that teleprompter sitting beside the bed?

And I wonder who programs it ... heh

133 Zimriel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:21am

re: #93 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

He's done everything but come right out and say "Go fuck yourself America."

Shit, if he did that, I'd put on that O bumpersticker. The electorate needs leaders who can tell them, "quit asking for bailouts, you whiners, get back to work".

134 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:29am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

You forgot about the case of Irish Spring & Notre Dame ball cap.

135 redstateredneck  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:31am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness


DVD of "The Departed" would probably go over really well.

136 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:38am

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

137 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:45am

re: #112 Zimriel

There are, I imagine, dozens of conservative cartoonists just waiting to write a cartoon of a talking teleprompter, like Doonesbury did with Reagan ("Ron Headrest"). But while O is still above 50% approval they can't risk a Sharpton picket.

No good political cartoonist would give a rat's ass what Sharpton thinks. I wonder if anyone has thought of doing it but been shot down by their editor. Or maybe they just enjoy drawing those jug ears too much to change.

138 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:56am

re: #122 NYCHardhat

You think he uses it for the pillowtalk?

Now did I say THAT?!?!
*rolls eyes in utter innocence*

139 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:41:57am

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

140 Digital Display  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:04am

re: #99 buzzsawmonkey

WorldWide Waffling Federation!

TONIGHT!

Teleprompter versus Taliban!

Let's get ready to rhumba!


Somebody ought to take a picture of a man with a mask on holding an AK-47 to a Teleprompter.. Demanding Ransom for it's safe return.
/

141 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:07am

re: #96 doppelganglander

Timothy Geithner as the Cowardly Lion.

When you think about it there are aspects of just about every character in O, heartless, cowardly, rusty, etc.

142 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:25am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

You did, but I am restraining myself with an even worse response. LOL

143 slterry40  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:25am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness


Most likely gift - beautiful collection of Barack Obama collector plates

144 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:48am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

No, your TelePrompter did.

145 redstateredneck  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:51am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

You did. I read it twice!

146 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:42:54am

re: #87 _RememberTonyC

if the repubs don't step up at a time like this, they have no right to bitch and moan.

mitt romney needs to do some interviews and help us understand this financial mess. that would be an act of leadership.

* * * *

We are the ones we've been waiting for--to vote Pelosi's goons out in 2010.
The Republicans have a hard enough time getting their messages out through the Obama protection racket.

147 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:04am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

If you didn't, then I wasn't the one here who up-dinged it.

148 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:06am

re: #139 WriterMom

Yes! Damn funny too.

149 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:10am

Likewise- if I was a visiting head of state, I would bring the 0bama White House a bottle of Windex.

150 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:26am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

Yes, and it was awesome.

151 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:58am
152 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:43:58am

re: #149 Sharmuta

Damn! Coffee allover my desk!

153 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:02am

re: #111 Kosh's Shadow

Too many are scarecrows - they don't have brains.
The veterans' secretary has no heart, so he's the tin man.
Hillary is the wicked witch of the west.

I'm thinnking the best name for o's new dog would be Toto.

154 IgofAntioch  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:07am

re: #103 Sharmuta

Potential Gifts for the Irish Prime Minister from the 0bama White House:

Potted planter of American Clover
Bottle of American Whiskey
Sack of Idaho potatoes
Deluxe Edition DVD of The Quite Man
Six pack of pub can Guinness

How about the DVD of Braveheart?

155 Gang of One  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:07am

re: #2 Sharmuta

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

52% of the electorate elected a Teleprompter®.

156 Ojoe  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:26am

re: #136 WriterMom

To the top 10 it goes!

157 fish  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:47am

re: #44 prince of dorkness

Someone should check the country of origin of the teleprompter! It may not be constitutionally eligible for POTUS!

Do teleprompters have Nirth Certifikates?

158 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:44:47am

re: #142 Creeping Eruption

You did, but I am restraining myself with an even worse response. LOL

and I am still laughing!

159 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:03am

re: #141 turn

When you think about it there are aspects of just about every character in O, heartless, cowardly, rusty, etc.

True. Whoever came up with the idea of making veterans pay for their own healthcare gets the Tin Man award.

160 teloch  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:05am

If I could hack the O's teleprompter, I would insert random references to the "Zombie Threat" and then conclude the speech with "All glory to the Hypnotoad!"

161 Big Steve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:05am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.


so many responses......non of them appropriate!

162 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:10am

re: #135 redstateredneck

DVD of "The Departed" would probably go over really well.

Surprised he didn't have a staffer pick up a corned beef sandwich at some stripmall "authentic deli" in Potomac Maryland on the drive in to work.

163 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:18am

re: #157 fish

Da juice made the 'prompter!

164 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:45:55am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

Only it's like that little fingertip Trojan thing that gets advertised late night on Discovery.

165 Gang of One  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:07am

re: #20 Kosh's Shadow

Obviously the teleprompter won the election, and should be president instead of 0bama.
/do I need to?

I did not see your post, Kosh. You beat me to it ...

166 NYCHardhat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:11am

Can we do a mulligan? I mean.... I can't handle all of these funny events going by without the comedians jumping all over it.

167 SummerSong  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:16am

The official white house gift to the PM of Ireland

Image: mini-irish-shamrock-final.jpg

168 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:24am

re: #164 Kosh's Shadow

Only it's like that little fingertip Trojan thing that gets advertised late night on Discovery.

Endorsed by Chris Matthews?

169 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:46am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

Fitting that he needs that when he lacks the necessary equipment in foreign policy matters.

170 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:49am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

Yes, you did and I'm still laughing.

171 JohnnyReb  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:46:58am

O/T

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

You have to be friggin kidding me right?

172 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:47:00am

re: #159 doppelganglander

True. Whoever came up with the idea of making veterans pay for their own healthcare gets the Tin Man award.

See my 111. Maybe I got the wrong person.

173 yma o hyd  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:47:11am

re: #84 tfc3rid

Did Obama give the Irish PM a gift of beer in return, some Schlitz maybe? Since they are so classy...

Didn't say anything about that in the papers, but the Pirish were mightily pleased, according to this pice of adulation:
Upbeat Obama tells Cowen: Yes we can


(Keep a barf bag handy when reading this ...)

174 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:47:26am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

DING DING DING Rotating Title Nominee winner for the day.

175 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:47:34am

re: #139 WriterMom

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

And how!

176 golf and ski  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:00am

The "smartest guy in Washington DC" can't tie his shoes without a teleprompter telling him what to do. And they say Bush is an idiot?

177 NYCHardhat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:05am

back to work. gotta go lizards

178 bulwrk  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:10am

re: #2 Sharmuta

God help us if anyone should ever kidnap the teleprompter.

I wouldn't worry his teleprompter has its own secret service detail.

179 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:15am
180 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:18am

re: #174 lifeofthemind

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

DING DING DING Rotating Title Nominee winner for the day.

Noted and seconded!

181 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:27am

re: #160 teloch

If I could hack the O's teleprompter, I would insert random references to the "Zombie Threat" and then conclude the speech with "All glory to the Hypnotoad!"

"Zombie Threat" is just a bumper-sticker slogan. An invasion by the evil Mirror Universe is what we really need to worry about.

182 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:45am

The teleprompters code name could also be Crutch One.

183 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:48:53am

And I always thought of WriterMom as wholesome, innocent, clean and pure as the driven snow ...

/never again!

/*grin*

184 Aviator  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:01am

We need a mole to load a resignation speech for Obama to read.

185 brent  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:01am

Somewhere a village is missing its - that's too easy, too similar to the anti-W crowd.

Still, if it were Bush that did this, the media would have a field day. Too bad they'll never admit they helped elect an empty suit with no moral compass that's lost without a teleprompter. Who's dead set on trashing the country to make political inroads.

Besides that, he's probably good with animals and small children. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt there.

186 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:05am

re: #155 Gang of One

52% of the electorate elected a Teleprompter®. Communist American hating POS.

FTFY

187 lawhawk  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:10am

Those who set up the teleprompter have been sacked.

Those responsible for the sacking have themselves been sacked.

Those sacking the sackers have been sacked for not sacking the right sackers.

/apologies to Monty Python, but this whole situation is so ludicrous that it is begging for a Monty Python treatment. Or Iowahawk. Someone. Anyone.

188 Kenneth  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:11am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

Actually, I'm guessing Michelle wears the stap-on in that relationship.

189 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:24am

re: #162 lifeofthemind

Surprised he didn't have a staffer pick up a corned beef sandwich at some stripmall "authentic deli" in Potomac Maryland on the drive in to work.

Topped off with a Shamrock Shake from Mickey D's!

190 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:26am
191 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:31am

re: #128 2-Drink Minimum

I sense the honeymoon is almost over!

I agree, did you see this?

[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Even Dowd is dumping on him.

192 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:39am
193 Jetpilot1101  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:45am

re: #182 WriterMom

The teleprompters code name could also be Crutch One.

I would say "Schlong One" (as per your earlier reference) but Crutch One works just as well.

194 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:48am

STRAP ON ONE!

195 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:54am
196 Erik The Red  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:55am

Bwahahahahahaha 44 has no fucking clue.
My kids did not rely on their blankies as much as he has on his emotional/intellectual crutch.

197 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:56am

re: #133 Zimriel

Shit, if he did that, I'd put on that O bumpersticker. The electorate needs leaders who can tell them, "quit asking for bailouts, you whiners, get back to work".

* * * *

A leader motivates his electorate by encouraging them to achieve their individual potential, not by insulting them.


I'm sick of this Rodney Dangerfield, insult America President.

198 Elcid  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:49:57am

Believe the answer lies in the fact...Barack Obama is Kenyan for teleprompter.

199 Noam Sayin'  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:02am

Wait a minute...

Was this teleprompter properly vetted?

200 Kenneth  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:12am

re: #139 WriterMom

Yes, you did. Must be the crowd you work with rubbing off.

201 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:26am

re: #181 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

"Zombie Threat" is just a bumper-sticker slogan. An invasion by the evil Mirror Universe is what we really need to worry about.

I did like the bare midriffs. Wonder if we could arrange an exchange tour program.

202 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:32am

re: #182 WriterMom

The teleprompters code name could also be Crutch One.

Cod you elaborate upon that piece?

203 IgofAntioch  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:42am

SNL should have a 24 skit with Sutherland interrogating the teleprompter

204 WriterMom  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:47am

re: #200 Kenneth

Great Googly Moogly Kenneth. You're killing me.

205 doppelganglander  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:52am

re: #172 Kosh's Shadow

See my 111. Maybe I got the wrong person.

I thought the idea came from the Congressional Budget Office. Shinseki is the current Secretary of Veterans Affairs but I don't think this was his idea.

206 faraway  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:50:57am

TOTUS

207 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:51:01am

re: #199 Noam Sayin'

Wait a minute...

Was this teleprompter properly vetted?

Hardest working member of this administration and yet Teleprompter has never paid taxes!

208 hihoherman  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:51:09am

A long time ago, LBJ was addressing the nation. And, his teleprompter broke. So, he repeated himself, at least two lines worth. And, nobody made a deal of it. If you didn't see it, you wouldn't know it has already happened.

That there are glitches with electronics?

Hmm? Starts in high school. When a teacher thinks it's just easier to "run with a film" ... and the bulb's broke. (Most American kids learn to live with this stuff.) Some? Laugh. (The real lesson? If you'd hat this happening to you, don't run for the job.)

209 bulwrk  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:51:42am

re: #84 tfc3rid

Did Obama give the Irish PM a gift of beer in return, some Schlitz maybe? Since they are so classy...

He stopped and picked him up a shamrock shake from McDonald's .

210 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:51:43am

re: #188 Kenneth

Actually, I'm guessing Michelle wears the stap-on in that relationship.

Yes, and one of the small Trojan things that gets advertised on the Discovery channel late at night. It is the size of a fingertip, so she can say it reminds her of Barack's
.
.
.
brain.

211 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:51:44am

re: #191 turn

I agree, did you see this?

[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Even Dowd is dumping on him.

Maureen will be savaged on The Daily Show in 3, 2, 1,...

212 faraway  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:05am

My teleprompter can beat up your teleprompter.

213 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:13am

re: #182 WriterMom

The teleprompters code name could also be Crutch One.

Make that Crotch One, and I'll vote yea!

214 MandyManners  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:19am

re: #199 Noam Sayin'

Wait a minute...

Was this teleprompter properly vetted?

I wonder how much it owes in taxes.

215 Gella  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:24am

for some reason its really funny, but on the other hand its said, who we have for president
i dont think that any other president used that much of teleprompter as O, but i am sure u can even teach a monkey to read it

216 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:25am

Narcissus.

217 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:32am

re: #164 Kosh's Shadow

Their called 'finger cots'. Used to work in an electronics company and the girls had to wear finger condoms to keep oil off of the parts.

218 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:33am

re: #131 rightside

Why they are not out holding press conferences all day long, excoriating this administration for its fecklessness, is beyond me.

What possible reason for disarming pilots now is there? Is he afraid the pilots will get bored, leave the cockpit, and randomly shoot passengers? WTF?

They could go 8 hours a day, explaining why FCBBHO is ruining this country, and how conservative ideas will improve things.

ATTENTION GOP: REAL LEADERS NEEDED. APPLY WITHIN.

I think Eric Cantor (Minority whip from VA) is going to step up soon. This guy is impressive and he is a southerner who happens to be Jewish. Cantor has an interesting combination of assets

219 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:44am

re: #195 buzzsawmonkey

Err Force One.

Ooooooo!
THAT deserves a *rimshot* !

220 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:52:55am

re: #207 Sharmuta

Hardest working member of this administration and yet Teleprompter has never paid taxes!

Of course. It's what we've come to expect from the Obama administration. I think it's a requirement to be a tax cheat to work in his administration.

221 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:53:14am

re: #201 lifeofthemind

I did like the bare midriffs. Wonder if we could arrange an exchange tour program.

Their Obama sports a goatee & isn't a socialist twit.

222 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:53:25am

re: #217 pingjockey

Their called 'finger cots'. Used to work in an electronics company and the girls had to wear finger condoms to keep oil off of the parts.

Whose parts?

223 Kenneth  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:53:26am

It's the new American foreign policy posture isn't it?

Just call him Bend Over Barry.

224 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:53:57am

Secret video reveals White House script writers at work.

Youtube Video
225 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:54:04am

re: #179 Iron Fist

Damn, but you can't make this shit up. This is what happens when you vote for someone based on his skin color, rather than his fitness to hold office.

* * * *
Plenty of people voted for Obama because of his standard democrat talking points about becoming your Daddy. Free mortgages, free cable tv, free everything was what he promised, and enough greedy people wanted a "free" lunch.

226 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:54:24am

re: #222 Wishing

Heh!

227 Eowyn2  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:54:29am

re: #21 Sharmuta

I'd hate to be on the teleprompter staff. Someone got an ass chewing for this.

or they were made secretary of the inferior

228 albusteve  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:54:51am

re: #218 _RememberTonyC

I think Eric Cantor (Minority whip from VA) is going to step up soon. This guy is impressive and he is a southerner who happens to be Jewish. Cantor has an interesting combination of assets

but is he a creationist?

229 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:54:52am

I would hope the Secret Service name for the Teleprompter would be "Ass" as in 0bama couldn't find his with both hands, or handing his Ass to him.

230 Gella  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:55:00am

re: #227 Eowyn2

or they were made secretary of the inferior

hello Jim Carey movie

231 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:55:13am

re: #173 yma o hyd


Upbeat Obama tells Cowen: Yes we can

232 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:55:22am

re: #227 Eowyn2

or they were made secretary of the inferior

Almost mis-read that as Secretary of the Posterior, which, of course, would be Barney Frank's job.

233 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:55:53am

re: #174 lifeofthemind

DING DING DING Rotating Title Nominee winner for the day.

That's going to go straight to the top 10. He sure didn't come "equipped" for the job if you know what I mean.

234 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:56:01am

re: #229 Sharmuta

I would hope the Secret Service name for the Teleprompter would be "Ass" as in 0bama couldn't find his with both hands, or handing his Ass to him.

Or "reading his ass off".

235 Bloodnok  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:56:21am

re: #195 buzzsawmonkey

Err Force One.

Maroon One

236 Eowyn2  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:13am

re: #164 Kosh's Shadow

Only it's like that little fingertip Trojan thing that gets advertised late night on Discovery.

I got a poisoneous spider bite on the top of my finger and had to wear those little bitty condoms for weeks while my skin healed back up. They are awesome.

237 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:22am

re: #235 Bloodnok

Maroon One

Con Air.

238 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:23am

re: #179 Iron Fist

Wouldn't that be reverse discrimination IF? It's true.

239 soxfan4life  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:28am

re: #235 Bloodnok

Maroon One

Oh shit force one.

240 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:55am

re: #220 Honorary Yooper

Of course. It's what we've come to expect from the Obama administration. I think it's a requirement to be a tax cheat to work in his administration.

* * *

Democrats believe in taxing Other Peoples' Money--not coughing up their own.

It's the totalitarian mindset of what is yours is mine and what is mine is mine. They want it all, at no cost to themselves.

241 Kenneth  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:57:55am

re: #231 Creeping Eruption

Did you see what the filename of that webpage is?

([Link: www).independent.ie...]Bob%20the%20Builder-tells-cowen-yes-we-can-1676043.html

Somebody at the Independent has a sense of humour!

242 faraway  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:58:06am

TP One

243 SurferDoc  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:58:08am

re: #82 turn

We could probably have a lot of fun matching up some of his cabinet members with other characters from the Wizard of Oz.

Nancy Pelosi and her Flying Monkeys?

244 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:58:15am

Err Farce One

245 Chicago Blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:58:39am

re: #81 Ojoe

Obama's teleprompter makes demands (Iowahawk)

And isn't it telling that YouTube disabled comments...

246 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:58:44am

re: #173 yma o hyd


Upbeat Obama Bob the Builder tells Cowen: Yes we can

247 Eowyn2  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:59:27am

re: #237 Ward Cleaver

Con Air.

Err Farce The One

248 Mauser  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:59:35am

I haven't been reading Doonsbury. Has Trudeau hit upon the idea of caricaturing Obama as a Teleprompter screen yet, or is he just going with a Halo?

Oh, and because there's NEVER an open thread when you want one....

Youtube Video
249 opinionated  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:59:36am

Maybe his batteries need changing.

250 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:59:36am

re: #243 SurferDoc

Ah but did you see the sci-fi channel flic about Oz? The wicked witch was hot! And her tattoos turned into the flying monkeys!

251 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 8:59:51am

Well as much fun as this has been...and it certainly has, I must get to bed, have to work tonight.
WriterMom and buzz...you gave us all laughs right in the midst of some of the darkest days our nation has faced in decades...
Thank you!

252 yma o hyd  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:00:18am

re: #231 Creeping Eruption

That is such a sickening piece of reporting - but on the other hand, the Oirish must be delirious about how well treated their PM was, comapred to ours.

I only hope this picee of glory will be the only one allocated to them this week - and that they will get soundly trounced this Saturday by our lads at the Millenium Stadium.
One day of glory per week is quite sufficient for a small nation - we in Wales ahven't had any, so far ...
Our turn now!

253 kansas  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:00:41am

Last night Jay Leno was making fun of...........................George W. Bush.
Making fun of TJ (Teleprompter Jesus) is apparently off limits.

254 alegrias  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:00:42am

Is there anyone here whose liberal friends or children are beginning to doubt Obama's awesomeness yet?

Just curious as to whether you are seeing or hearing disillusionment amongst your own circles of liberals.

255 Chicago Blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:00:56am

re: #250 pingjockey

Saw that. Cracked up at the monkeys, enjoyed Alan Cumming as Glitch, or their version of the Scarecrow.

256 Diamond Bullet  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:10am

I'm afraid to ask, but...was the teleprompter naturally manufactured by U.S. citizens? 'cause if not I'm not sure it can be President.

257 Gella  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:15am

re: #253 kansas

Last night Jay Leno was making fun of...........................George W. Bush.
Making fun of TJ (Teleprompter Jesus) is apparently off limits.

he can't, its a liberal CA show

258 SurferDoc  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:20am

re: #250 pingjockey

Ah but did you see the sci-fi channel flic about Oz? The wicked witch was hot! And her tattoos turned into the flying monkeys!

Yeah, I did. I thought it was an interesting take on the story.


Three days to the BSG finale.

259 Chicago Blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:28am

re: #253 kansas

Last night Jay Leno was making fun of...........................George W. Bush.
Making fun of TJ (Teleprompter Jesus) is apparently off limits.

The HORSE IS DEAD, PEOPLE!

260 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:32am

re: #185 brent

You remember when Bush tried to walk out the wrong door? The MSM went bad shit crazy with that story for weeks it seemed. O does something similar and it barely gets covered by the MSM. If you get a chance read Goldberg's "Slobbering Love Affair", it's sickening how the MSM got this clown elected.

261 lifeofthemind  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:42am

re: #233 turn

That's going to go straight to the top 10. He sure didn't come "equipped" for the job if you know what I mean.

We had a saying in the Navy, Big Dogs Don't Bark.

262 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:49am

re: #253 kansas

Last night Jay Leno was making fun of...........................George W. Bush.
Making fun of TJ (Teleprompter Jesus) is apparently off limits.

TJ lololol

263 kansas  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:01:58am

re: #248 Mauser

I haven't been reading Doonsbury. Has Trudeau hit upon the idea of caricaturing Obama as a Teleprompter screen yet, or is he just going with a Halo?

Oh, and because there's NEVER an open thread when you want one....


[Video]

Gary Trudeau will never make fun of Obama. He'll probably re-run some Bush Roman hat series.

264 livefreeor die  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:02:25am

re: #47 Idle Drifter

I'm curious has any other president used a teleprompter to this extent?

Excellent question! I can't believe he can't even introduce someone without it. Next he'll need it to order dinner. And I'm certain he can't say the Pledge of Allegiance without it.

265 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:02:48am

re: #252 yma o hyd

That is such a sickening piece of reporting - but on the other hand, the Oirish must be delirious about how well treated their PM was, comapred to ours.

I only hope this picee of glory will be the only one allocated to them this week - and that they will get soundly trounced this Saturday by our lads at the Millenium Stadium.
One day of glory per week is quite sufficient for a small nation - we in Wales ahven't had any, so far ...
Our turn now!

I think that if Obama ever met with the head of Wales, he'd probably give him a Fudgie The Whale ice cream cake & a "Save The Whales" bumper sticker.

266 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:03:01am

re: #211 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Maureen will be savaged on The Daily Show in 3, 2, 1,...

Hey BDVM, are you going to watch O on Leno?

267 bulwrk  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:03:34am

Jay Leno should just interview Obama's teleprompter Thursday night.

268 Wishing  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:03:35am

re: #254 alegrias

Is there anyone here whose liberal friends or children are beginning to doubt Obama's awesomeness yet?

Just curious as to whether you are seeing or hearing disillusionment amongst your own circles of liberals.


I talked at length last night with a mighty Dem who has the bends from buyer's remorse.
I think he just can't believe that the King of Nothing is MORE laughable than our beloved W.

269 FrogMarch  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:04:04am

President Teleprompter to appear on hollywood talk show:

Critics accuse Obama of dumbing down the presidency and of blurring the line between politics and entertainment.

270 yma o hyd  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:05:18am

re: #265 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

I think that if Obama ever met with the head of Wales, he'd probably give him a Fudgie The Whale ice cream cake & a "Save The Whales" bumper sticker.

Aww - our First Minister is a raving LLL himself, Labour to the core, and as for having the gift of the gab, he's even worse than the Irish!
PB0 would hate him because he's untidy, unpunctual, and far better at socialism than PB0 is, unfortunately.
Mind, he does tell a good joke, now and then ... and is fond of Rugby ...

271 Mauser  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:05:37am

re: #45 Edouard

Is there any foreign leader so far that Obama & his cohorts HAVEN'T greeted like a bunch of bumbling twits?

He's saving the ten course state dinner for Osama bin Laden.

272 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:05:43am

re: #243 SurferDoc

Nancy Pelosi and her Flying Monkeys?

It's funny you should mention that, I was looking at a picture of her earlier today and was thinking "I wonder what would happen if you threw water on her" ... seriously

273 faraway  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:06:05am

Is Obama really LambChop?


Lamb Chop is a sock puppet sheep created by comedian and ventriloquist Shari Lewis.

Lamb Chop has been described as a "6-year-old girl, very intuitive and very feisty, a combination of obstinacy and vulnerability...you know how they say fools rush in where wise men fear to go? Well, Lamb Chop would rush in, then scream for help."

Youtube Video
274 Aye Pod  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:06:26am

Obama will need a lot more than these teleprompter shenanigans if he wants to dislodge Bush as the funniest President ever.

275 Chicago Blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:06:27am

re: #260 turn

Thanks for that, Turn. I Googled "slobbering love affair" and that book came right up on Amazon. Got something else to read now. Oh, and the comments from some people that called the book divisive were very funny - I thought dissent was patriotic!

276 Zimriel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:06:55am

re: #197 alegrias

* * * *

A leader motivates his electorate by encouraging them to achieve their individual potential, not by insulting them.

We have different understandings of how the government should work. You seem to want a yes-we-can President like Obama but with an "R" by his name.

I don't want a "leader" to "encourage me to raise my full potential". I wasn't put here to toil away For The Greater Glory.

277 SteveC  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:00am

New legislation introduced this morning - the Congenital Heart Futures Act.
The Act creates a national registry of those of us with a heart defect, supports and funds research, and supports and funds an educational program. Total cost: Estimated $16 million per year, according to the estimate I heard while in DC this February.

The bill was introduced in both the House and the Senate and has bipartisan support. One of the Senate sponsors is Dick Durbin (!) who had a daughter to pass away from a heart defect earlier this year.

I know Durbin is not an LGF favorite, but if you could overlook that long enough to support the Congenital Heart Futures Act, it would be very much appreciated!

278 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:10am

re: #261 lifeofthemind

We had a saying in the Navy, Big Dogs Don't Bark.

Hey that's so true ...

279 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:14am

re: #266 turn

Hey BDVM, are you going to watch O on Leno?

Sorry, I don't dig on guys making out with other guys. NTTATWHT.

280 Spartacus50  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:16am

Jenny Granholm, D-Governor of MI just identified TelePrompter technologies as a growth industry and applied for Federal Stimulus $$$ to fund it.

281 Only The Lurker Knows  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:41am

re: #137 doppelganglander

Well they went after his Blackcrackberry, so it is only a matter of time.

282 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:47am

Watching FNC. The one wants people to go out and knock on doors to support his budget. The man is not going to govern, it's gonna be 4+ years of perpetual campaigning. Some fool comes to my door talking about supporting this marxist SoB, they're liable to get tossed of the property onto their pointy heads!

283 Ben Hur  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:07:59am

Jump back!

Thank myself!

284 pingjockey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:08:49am

Limbaugh going off about this AIG shit and the msm.

285 the_flying_pig  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:08:51am

I look forward to Iowahawk's latest take on President Teleprompter!

286 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:10:21am

re: #275 Chicago Blonde

You're welcome. turn's MIL gave me that book on Valentines day. It's a short book but covers news events I didn't have a clue were so sided.

287 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:11:38am

re: #279 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Sorry, I don't dig on guys making out with other guys. NTTATWHT.

ok, u r gowing to hve to splain NTTATWHT ta turn

288 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:12:05am

re: #287 turn

ok, u r gowing to hve to splain NTTATWHT ta turn

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

289 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:12:38am
290 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:12:40am

re: #285 the_flying_pig

I look forward to Iowahawk's latest take on President Teleprompter!

Oh man, me too! That guy is so talented.

291 gman  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:13:28am
Mr Obama is an accomplished orator but is becoming known in America as the "teleprompt president" over his reliance on the machine when he gives a speech.

LMAO- even SkyNews is figuring it out.

292 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:13:38am

re: #288 Creeping Eruption

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Thanks CE, I learn something new here every day ... even silly little stuff like that.

293 seekeroftruth  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:14:06am

re: #274 Jimmah

Obama will need a lot more than these teleprompter shenanigans if he wants to dislodge Bush as the funniest President ever.

If the media reported Obama's bloopers and gaffe's, he'd have it hands down already ...... yea I know, hell will freeze over before the MSM and comics give up their worship of the O ...

294 Chicago Blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:14:26am

re: #286 turn

And some of the 1 star reviews on Amazon were hilarious. The media isn't biased, people made up their own minds, blah blah blah, whine whine whine. *snort*

OK, I'm gonna go lay down - not feeling 100% today - I'll see you Lizards later. I had to come in for a bit. Especially after that awesome Iowahawk video, and noticing YouTube killed the comments.

/No, no media bias, not a bit...

295 Aye Pod  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:15:31am

re: #287 turn

Not that there is anything wrong with that=NTTAWWT, not NTTATWHT.

296 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:16:22am

re: #287 turn

ok, u r gowing to hve to splain NTTATWHT ta turn

Not that there's anything wrong with that. From a Seinfeld episode when Jerry was "outed" even though he was never gay. He would end every comment about not being gay with "not that there's anything wrong with that", to prove he wasn't homophobic.

297 lobo91  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:17:19am

re: #282 pingjockey

Watching FNC. The one wants people to go out and knock on doors to support his budget. The man is not going to govern, it's gonna be 4+ years of perpetual campaigning. Some fool comes to my door talking about supporting this marxist SoB, they're liable to get tossed of the property onto their pointy heads!

One nice thing about living in Colorado Springs. I seriously doubt that anyone is going to knock on my door asking me to support Chairman Maobama.

I'm not a big Focus on the Family fan, but their headquarters is a couple of miles from my house, and it seems we're covered by their anti-moonbat forcefield.

298 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:17:31am

re: #289 Iron Fist

Thank you IF for so eloquently saying exactly what turn feels too. It was also the mission of the MSM to get the first black man elected president.

299 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:17:41am

If anyone is going to make fun of this, it has to be South Park.

300 jemima  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:17:47am

Our first affirmative action president. I've qvelling.

301 [deleted]  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:18:10am
302 LC LaWedgie  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:18:23am

re: #136 WriterMom

You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things...

303 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:18:26am

re: #294 Chicago Blonde

And some of the 1 star reviews on Amazon were hilarious. The media isn't biased, people made up their own minds, blah blah blah, whine whine whine. *snort*

OK, I'm gonna go lay down - not feeling 100% today - I'll see you Lizards later. I had to come in for a bit. Especially after that awesome Iowahawk video, and noticing YouTube killed the comments.


/No, no media bias, not a bit...


No kidding, I didn't look at reviews there. Have a good rest.

304 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:19:24am

re: #294 Chicago Blonde

Hey if you're still there do you have a link to the IH vid?

305 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:20:03am

re: #273 faraway

Is Obama really LambChop?

[Video]

He's the black sheep.
/did I say that?

306 turn  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:21:07am

re: #296 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Not that there's anything wrong with that. From a Seinfeld episode when Jerry was "outed" even though he was never gay. He would end every comment about not being gay with "not that there's anything wrong with that", to prove he wasn't homophobic.

Oh, I didn't know that. Personally I never found Seinfeld all that funny so I didn't bother to watch many episodes. On to the other thread (shit turn you friggin read too slow and get sidetracked too much)

307 funky chicken  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:28:16am

re: #83 alegrias

* * *

Obama dissing a fellow socialist such as Brazil's Lula is not a crime in my book.

I found it surprising that he would crap on an ideological match like that. I guess it wasn't malice with the Browns as much as it was stupidity.

308 filetandrelease  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:28:23am

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.


Ackkkk, that is damn funny, you are one crazy Mom.

309 Irenike  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:32:28am

President Teleprompter.

310 kansas  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:33:52am

re: #274 Jimmah

Obama will need a lot more than these the press to actually report these teleprompter shenanigans if he wants to dislodge Bush as the most maligned President in history..

311 funky chicken  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:36:32am

re: #253 kansas

Last night Jay Leno was making fun of...........................George W. Bush.
Making fun of TJ (Teleprompter Jesus) is apparently off limits.

Well, I wish I could start boycotting Leno's show, but I haven't watched it for many years. I don't think I bothered much after Carson retired.

312 Viking6  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:44:49am

re: #31 Muadib

0bama is a hollow fool tool.


fixed for you

313 cartoonboy  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:45:43am

More teleprama drama.

314 Frater Eosphoros  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:45:51am

Oh my G*d... As of 2011 the Teleprompter became self aware....

315 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:52:07am
Mr Obama is an accomplished orator but is becoming known in America as the "teleprompt president" over his reliance on the machine when he gives a speech.

The man is so reliant on a teleprompter to supply all of his "magnificent oratory". He is an ACTOR, reading words, and a bad one at that. Reagan had to work with a chimp and later became an accomplishment president.

316 Davida  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:54:09am

So, looks like he isn't even AWARE of what he is reading if he did this ...
I'm waiting for the day when some disillusioned staffer who knows they are going to get the can for some other thing writes something really crazed on the prompter and he reads it. I'm just waiting.
Can you IMAGINE the snark storm these kinds of things would have started were it President Bush?

I sent a personal handwritten note to the British MP by the way. An abject apology for our 'head of state'.

Sigh.

317 wiffersnapper  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:55:20am

He's a terrific speaker, eh?

318 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:55:28am

re: #289 Iron Fist

Too many of the people who voted for him did so based on his skin color ratherthan his resume.

Hard to vote for a resume when all he has accomplished is shaking down companies for cash and endlessly running political campaigns for higher office.

319 Lizard by the Bay  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:55:47am

re: #314 Frater Eosphoros

Oh my G*d... As of 2011 the Teleprompter became self aware....

Don't worry. Skynet couldn't do any worse.

320 Sharmuta  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:01:59am

Why does Teleprompter hate 0bama? Teleprompter needs to unclench that fist!

321 Land Shark  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:07:35am

The Teleprompter Presidency seems to be an emerging theme. I laugh when I hear people carry on about how articulate Obama is. Don't you mean his teleprompter is articulate?

I shudder to think about this idiot in a closed door meeting with Russia's Putin. The Russians hack The Big Zero's teleprompter. Before you know it, Obama agrees to scrap the US Armed Forces and gives Alaska back to the Russians in exchange for some nesting dolls. (sarcasm)

322 Lizard by the Bay  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:09:52am

Obama is exactly what Dems in 1980 claimed Ronald Reagan would be: The "Actor" President who was lost without his script.

I guess all of Obama's self-comparisons to Reagan make sense after all. Obama is modeling himself after the left's perception of Ronaldus.

323 chicago blonde  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:10:16am

re: #304 turn

Sort of here - can't sleep, not gonna post much, it's ojoe's post at #81.re: #81 Ojoe

Obama's teleprompter makes demands (Iowahawk)

324 mattm  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:10:29am

The teleprompter is smarter than the President.

325 Land Shark  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:12:55am

re: #297 lobo91

Chairman Maobama! Brilliant, I wish I had thought of that one.

The other day I was talking politics with my wife (a rapidly recovering liberal) and I had her in stiches with all my different nicknames for The Big Zero, now thanks to you I have another good one.

326 Noam Chumpski  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:19:38am

Sadness at reading this.

Who's writing the script for Obama?

327 anotherindyfilmguy  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:22:39am

Amazing the hilarity that ensues when Soros forgets to hit the "next speech" button on his laptop...

328 fpxr  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:22:44am

Read to the bottom of the article...
Obama also called the Irish a bunch of drunks...

"Mr Obama joked about the free-flowing bar and warned his guests not to wear lampshades on their heads in front of the cameras."

So, has anyone checked? Are the Irish rioting in the streets and looting electronics stores?

Are there any countries that he has NOT insulted yet?

329 Mr. Sandman  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:25:05am

Alright, but both of them got tripped-up by the malfunction. I suspect that if there's video of this it will look less embarrassing than how this article trumps it up.

330 kynna  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:43:16am

Who of the Lizard Army wouldn't LOOOOOOVE to get hold of the teleprompter input? I have so many things I would love to hear come out of Obama's mouth. ROFLMAO

331 oh_dude  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:44:47am

Somewhere in heaven, Pres. Gerald Ford is having a good laugh.

332 ladycatnip  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 10:45:28am

#329 Mr. Sandman

Alright, but both of them got tripped-up by the malfunction. I suspect that if there's video of this it will look less embarrassing than how this article trumps it up.

Your sensitivities are showing, Mr. Sandman. "...than how this article trumps it up."? Apparently you are completely ignorant of Obama's track record of teleprompter flubs, his mental miscues and of his obvious lack of oratory skills without his teleprompter.

Anyone can be a great orator by reading a script - truly great orators are those who don't need one.

333 sifty  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 11:00:45am

I'm ron burgundy?

334 Kaymad  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 11:44:12am

As I was reading through this thread I remembered that Reagan got a lot of grief for using the teleprompter, seems he was the first president to use one. Thing is, Reagan didn't use the teleprompter all the time and could ad lib, he was capable of introducing his nominees and visiting dignitary's without help. Comedians supposedly have been waiting for Obama to do something they can make fun of...we'll see if they were serious about that. I won't hold my breathe.

335 Ceemack  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:02:10pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House officials confirmed today that Secret Service agents narrowly averted an attempt to assassinate President Barack Obama's teleprompter.

Details remain sketchy at this time, but the White House stressed that the teleprompter sustained no damage and at no time was in imminent physical danger. "We caught him before he was actually able to get in the room with the President's teleprompter," said a source within the Secret Service.

The teleprompter is reportedly resting comfortably in the residence and is apparently unphased by its brush with destruction.

Had the President's teleprompter actually been destroyed or rendered incapacitated, Vice President Joe Biden's teleprompter would have assumed responsibility as the President's teleprompter. Had the Vice President's teleprompter also been assassinated, the teleprompter used by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would have been elevated to the White House.

"And God knows what would come up on those two," said a Capitol Hill source who did not wish to be identified.

336 VioletTiger  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:05:44pm

re: #13 Bloodnok

Does the teleprompter get a Secret Service code name? Is it protected more closely than the Vice President?


.

I am sure they already have one for it.

337 soccerdad  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:06:34pm

and of course, nothing about this in the MSM. If it had been Bush or ANY Republican, well we know what would happen.

338 grahamski  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:06:50pm

What michelle really wanted to say...
"For the first time in my life, I am embarrassed of my country"

339 Throbert McGee  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:16:56pm

re: #296 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Not that there's anything wrong with that. From a Seinfeld episode when Jerry was "outed" even though he was never gay. He would end every comment about not being gay with "not that there's anything wrong with that", to prove he wasn't homophobic.

Unless I'm misremembering, not only was the non-gay Jerry incorrectly "outed", but he was linked romantically with the also-not-gay George -- so they both ended up saying "NTTAWWT" throughout the episode.

340 Flashman_at_the_charge  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:31:12pm

I'm reminded of the scene from Anchorman. Stay classy America!

341 code red 21  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:44:03pm

Rush keeps saying he would like to debate Bo's teleprompter, my money is on Rush.

342 nyc redneck  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:45:22pm

of course the msm will either ignore this or say it was all in good fun.
some rubbish like that.
unlike how they would have mercilessly attacked and harangued pres. bush
had he done something so incredibly stupid.
we do not have an up to speed functioning potus.
he can't even speak a few words at a social gathering w/ out the 'promptor'.
he is handicapped by his inability to formulate any coherent thoughts on any given subject.
like ie a couple of sentences abt. st. paddy's day is even beyond his ability.

it is so obvious this man is a puppet in training. he can not think. he can only read what his handlers write.
how could anyone not stop short at thanking themselves, like this, except an imbecilic narcissist like o who just can't get enough attention and praise.
remarkable and pathetic.

343 code red 21  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:48:09pm

re: #330 kynna

Who of the Lizard Army wouldn't LOOOOOOVE to get hold of the teleprompter input? I have so many things I would love to hear come out of Obama's mouth. ROFLMAO

How about I hereby resign as POTUS for the good of the country and I'm moving to Kenya to be closer to my family. Now that is something I would like to hear.

344 mfarmer1  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 12:49:32pm

re: #7 slterry40

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S

Barack Obama is Ron Burgandy!

Youtube Video
345 hazzyday  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 1:04:05pm

Brack bumbles badly without a script. I have seen him in other clips just losing it without a script.

346 Eclectic Infidel  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 1:21:54pm

re: #136 WriterMom

The teleprompter is like a strap-on for the eunuch president.

Ohh. You go gf!

347 capitalist piglet  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 2:04:21pm

re: #81 Ojoe

Obama's teleprompter makes demands (Iowahawk)

That might be the funniest thing I have ever seen. ROTFLMAO

348 anubis_soundwave  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 2:54:43pm

re: #322 Lizard by the Bay

Obama is exactly what Dems in 1980 claimed Ronald Reagan would be: The "Actor" President who was lost without his script.

I guess all of Obama's self-comparisons to Reagan make sense after all. Obama is modeling himself after the left's perception of Ronaldus.

Dating myself as a Child of the 1980s, Reagan was that generation's Optimus Prime of Presidents.

Bush was closer to Rodimus, and McCain would have at least made the cut as Kup.

Obama doesn't even rate at Wheelie's level. There's less than meets the eye with this gent.

/transformers G1!

349 sarah  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 2:56:08pm

Am I the only one that read that there is a free flowing bar at the White House? YO Obama, where's my invite?

350 punkindrublic  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 3:16:46pm

It's like we're stuck in some Saturday morning Loony-Toon telethon. Hell, even reading MSM and blogs come across as the nutty front pages of tabloids down at the IGA.

"OBAMA DEVOURS $8 TRILLION PILE OF CASH (Burp...that was a mid-morning snacker-doodle)"; "BAWNY FWANK CAUGHT IN SPA WITH FANNIE!"

etc. etc. Will this hideous crap EVER end? Inquiring minds want to know.

351 kynna  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 3:42:53pm

re: #343 code red 21

How about I hereby resign as POTUS for the good of the country and I'm moving to Kenya to be closer to my family. Now that is something I would like to hear.

Then we would have President Biden. Sad to say it appears it might be an upgrade, but not much.

I'm thinking:

"I've decided to have the Justice Department investigate and prosecute all illegal activity by the ACORN organization and if I go back on this promise then I will give back every dime I pocketed from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."

Let's see what kind of convo that starts, shall we? ;D

352 onthow  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 4:01:21pm

The Great and Powerful Ozbama

This guy's sole talent is his ability to project a grand facade from words on a teleprompter.

353 RondinellaMamma  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 4:12:51pm

re: #352 onthow

Sadly, he only holds that power because the msm refuses to expose him for the talentless, narcissistic, socialist tool that he is.

354 screaming_eagle  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 4:36:41pm

I thought President Bush was the dunce...................

355 Lynn B.  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 5:12:14pm
Barack Obama ended up thanking himself.

He does that a lot ...

As the half-dozen senators -- including John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) -- headed to announce their plan, they met Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), who made a request common when Capitol Hill news conferences are in the offing: "Hey, guys, can I come along?" And when Obama went before the microphones, he was generous with his list of senators to congratulate -- a list that included himself.

"I want to cite Lindsey Graham, Sam Brownback, Mel Martinez, Ken Salazar, myself...

356 Mr Spiffy  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 7:02:07pm

re: #159 doppelganglander

True. Whoever came up with the idea of making veterans pay for their own healthcare gets the Tin Man award.

0bama did it

357 LeePro  Wed, Mar 18, 2009 11:43:42pm

Very late fly-by comment -- just couldn't help it.

From the article: "The fountains at the White House were dyed green for the day at the request of the First Lady and guests at the cocktail reception drank green sparkling wine leprechaun piss from a Californian vineyard."

358 Ledger1  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 3:10:11am

This is yet another blatant display of stupidity on the part of Obama.

359 Pupdawg  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:31am

re: #1 Bloodnok

Thanks, Bloodnok for making a thread out of this!

Yet again, Mr. T demonstrates that he is actually an idiot or as Dick Morris said, "maybe stupid." President Teleprompter time and time again is incapable of forming his own thoughts or opinions to a degree never seen with a sitting president. When he absolutely has to think on his feet the stammering, umms, ahhs, uhhhhs commence instantly and with great frequency. Obambi doesn't know what he knows and regularly shows what comes from his mouth does not come from his mother board. To add insult to injury he is not even aware of what he is reading in a cognitive sense.
If we believe he actually wrote the books that he has had published, we are idiots, too. No way! Mr. T is a stumbling, bumbling empty suit perpetually immersed in a teleprompter with ample room for panoramic view between his ears.

360 benzguy  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:21pm

Can you even imagine the medias response if Bush had done this.....

361 Mo2Do  Sun, Mar 22, 2009 10:33:24pm

WHERE'S THE VIDEO? Why is there NO VIDEO of Obama and the Irish Prime Minister and this teleprompter screw up?


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