Will wonders ever cease? First, a NBC network airs its Chicago Mercantile Exchange floor reporter making a call to action against all the populism that has inundated the political dialogue over the past six months. Now, the same reporter, Rick Santelli, has been invited by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to the White House.
On CNBC's "Street Signs" Feb. 20, Santelli told viewers he would accept Gibbs' invitation. And, although his critics thought he was over-the-top, he said he still felt good about his impassioned plea.
"Well, I tell you what Melissa Lee," Santelli said. "It's been a wild afternoon, but I do want to point out - I do believe I was invited to the White House by Mr. Gibbs and I want to let him know, I would love to. I would love to accept and the decaf sounds good, but I prefer tea, but thank you for bring this into the forefront. This is an issue that means a lot to everybody and I'm glad it's getting a high degree of introspection, debate and I think that's essential. I feel really good about that."
Gibbs in his Feb. 20 White House press briefing had urged Santelli to become familiar with the plan before he started criticizing it, and even went as far as saying Santelli didn't know "what he's talking about." Gibbs said he would be happy to Santelli over to the White House to read the plan.
Santelli said he would be happy to come, but he hinted the last major piece of legislation that involved the public's tax money - the $787 billion stimulus plan - was forced through Congress without anyone reading it.
"Listen, I'd be more than happy to read any plan," Santelli said. "You know, I know that many congressmen didn't read the three-quarter of a trillion dollar, 1100-page plan. But, I'd love to show up. I want a dialogue. Enlighten me, enlighten America. Make us see the light. We want to be participating. We want this to work. We just want to all feel we're being treated fairly and equally."
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July Tea Party
February 20, 2009 - 15:50 ET by BluegillDon't let Obama talk you out of the revolution. He won't listen to you, only try to sway you to see things his way because as we all know, he won.
He won...
February 20, 2009 - 15:55 ET by AgentAmerican...and his party is about to be crashed!
Rick "Patrick Henry" Santelli is not stupid.
2010: A GOP Hill
Bluegill
February 21, 2009 - 10:23 ET by DoktorFrankenA lady named Eowyn on Giovanni's World suggested to mail tea-bags to Congress. (Yup - Tea-Bag Congress.) If they get a few million - say 40 to 50 million - tea bags do you think they might get a clue? Or will they still give ACORN Billions of dollars for their Leftist agenda? Will they still try to grab our guns through prohibitive legislation? Will they still attempt to take away our Freedom of Speech by silencing Talk Radio?
I say we do like Hussein told his people to do - ''Get in their FACES''.
LAY OFF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT!
Santell, never to be
February 20, 2009 - 15:56 ET by kgSantell, never to be seen again.
Gibbs: "He accepted a lucrative overseas assignment"
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
seriously
February 20, 2009 - 16:11 ET by katainkenthe might look into a subdermal gps tracker before he visits :P
don't eat or drink anything while you're there Rick!
a walk in Ft Marcy Park...?
February 20, 2009 - 16:23 ET by wizardjrGoing to Barry's White House on an invitation seems a lot like taking an invitation from Shrillary for a walk in Ft Marcy park.
Hey when Santelli goes to
February 20, 2009 - 16:01 ET by bigtimerHey when Santelli goes to Washington DC...let there be transparency as O says he wants...we the people have a right to hear the back and forth, after-all he is the new leader for millions of us out here.
Gibbs is an idiot...how dumb does he think we all are...NOBODY, including O had time to read all the commie crap that was inserted in the Strangulation Bill....NOBODY!
Rick should make sure all
February 20, 2009 - 16:03 ET by Clear thinkerRick should make sure all of his Legal papers are in order prior to his visit. I understand CNBC is looking for a correspondent to cover Yak Milk commodities in Siberia.
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Santelli - spell it out!
February 20, 2009 - 16:04 ET by Gary HallWell.. here's hoping Santelli has the presence of mind to remind them, that without a doubt, most voters would agree with what he had to say.
this voter and her husband certainly agree!!
February 20, 2009 - 21:46 ET by Cape ConservativeTell 'em like it is, Rick! You were magnificent! I hope it is on YouTube and is over 1,000,000 views already! I'll go look right now ;-)
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Rick - they will pat you
February 20, 2009 - 16:13 ET by SickofLibsRick - they will pat you down, but Clemenza will tape a bug up behind that old-fashioned pulldown toilet tank.
Just say you have to go to the mens room.
~SoL
February 20, 2009 - 16:15 ET by Sefton{thumbs up} I like that one.
The White House Gift Shop
February 20, 2009 - 16:24 ET by BondPlainBondIt doesn't have a Chicago-style cement shoe section now, does it?
Rick Santelli Calls MSNBC's Contessa Brewer RUDE!
February 20, 2009 - 16:32 ET by Rush FanRick Santelli was on MSNBC today with Contessa Brewer and another male host. As Santelli was discussing his previous remarks about Obama's mortgage bailout plan he turned to the trader next to him and used that trader in an example.
Contessa Brewer than asked an asinine question to Rick about the trader standing next to him. Her question was something to the effect that did this trader feel like a star when he goes home now since he had been standing next to Rick Santelli yesterday during Santelli's initial comments.
It was a dumb and rude question and Rick Santelli handled it as just that. He turned to the trader and said something like "she is just trying to be rude".
Needless to say, Contessa Brewer got bent out of shape at Santelli's comment. They quickly cut off the interview with Santelli and went to a commercial.
Since I can't stand Contessa Brewer or anyone else at MSNBC I really enjoyed Rick Santelli's comment.
You can leave a comment at CNBC as I did here. I wrote that Rick Santelli spoke for me and millions of other homeowners who pay their mortgages on time. I added that I usually don't watch CNBC since it is associated with liberal and Democrat-supporters NBC/MSNBC. To top it off I threw in how I despised Olbermann and Matthews.
I really feel much better now that I did that!
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Don't do it Rick. They want
February 20, 2009 - 16:38 ET by eugeneromeroDon't do it Rick. They want to dumb you down, say we explained everything to Mr. Santelli, and now he is no longer "confused" and we're all in agreement that the majority of the country wants this. Don't do it Rick! Run to the nearest underground bunker! I've got a place in Texas they'll never find you at.
Next will come a ride on AF 1 - and he'll come out
February 20, 2009 - 21:50 ET by Cape Conservativelike Kathleen Parker - I just heard Hannity say what her comments were - STOOPPIDDDD! "They'd find a smiling buddha in his belly if they cut him open??????????????????? How wonderful they were all so skinny!" (guess she missed Michelle's 'back'
Just confirms my decision to NEVER read another KP column after her repeated vicious attacks on Sarah Palin.
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
RF... I'm gald he more or
February 20, 2009 - 17:36 ET by bigtimerRF...
I'm gald he more or less made the fool out of Contessa that she is.
I'll tell you something, as mad as I would get at Imus politically over the years, he had her pegged long ago on his show when he was made to have her on during segments of his show on msnbc...and said so on the air, to her face, in the way that he does, if you know what I mean.
I hope Santelli does not back down...not one iota.
be careful Rick
February 20, 2009 - 16:45 ET by SweetnessMight give us insight into the administration's rendition policy.
Gibbs press briefing comment
February 20, 2009 - 16:50 ET by mom_roxMy conclusion: One can only criticize the Obama Administration if
1. one is not successful and/or does not live in a nice house, or
2. no one is allowed to criticize the Obama Administration
Which is it, Mr. Gibbs?
I took that odd phrase to
February 20, 2009 - 18:43 ET by stratmanI took that odd phrase to mean something much more ominous, that Gibbs was spurring Lefty whacko's to find out where Santelli lives and then use that information to subvert and cower Santelli.
Whether this comment was planted by someone else in the administration or a spur of the moment thought, what difference does Gibbs' deflective comment have to do with what Santelli said? This was Saul Alinksy's method for changing the subject and demonizing the enemy in order to not have to answer questions and redirect the public's attention off one's self.
Do not underestimate the viciousness that Obama is willing to unleash on anyone that gets in his way. He is even videoed gleefully saying he is most effective as a counter-puncher. The joy it brings Obama chopping someone down was obvious in the interview. Then there is Rahm Emannuel, a poster boy of gangster politics, Longshanks of Chicago. Gibbs may be babyfaced but there is an anger that is slowly building within.
strat... That is the
February 20, 2009 - 18:52 ET by bigtimerstrat...
That is the exact first thing that entered my mind also...intimidation...bait and switch.
Saul Alinsky indeed.
Btw..if anybody thinks for one second that Gibbs is nothing but a political machine that is deadly in his own right for the O team, they didn't watch him much during the unending primaries/election season..they would be wrong.
He is doing his job well...along with the lemming lovin' O lovers in the msm.
Nixonian
February 20, 2009 - 19:21 ET by slickwillie2001Larry Kudlow is in a rant tonight over Gibbs's attack on Santelli. He had Santelli on his show to respond to Gibbs, and called Obammy's attack on Santelli ominous and 'Nixonian'. That's gonna leave a mark.
slick... Wow, thanks for
February 20, 2009 - 19:29 ET by bigtimerslick...
Wow, thanks for the heads up about this...wished I would have heard this...another reason why I love NBs...what we don't catch others do...and fill us other polical junkies up with the latest.
Let me add to slickwillie2001's comments
February 20, 2009 - 19:59 ET by Rush FanLarry Kudlow asked Rick Santelli if he had read the Whitehouse info paper on the mortgage bailout plan that White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs suggested that Santelli "print out and read before making any comments." Rick Santelli held the paper up, said he had read it, went over a key point in the plan ( the plan permits a judge to lower the rate on a mortgage without the consent of the bank), and then proceeded to tear up the paper into little pieces and throw it over his head.
I'm with you bigtimer. I hope Santelli is not bullied into toning down his comments either by the network or Obama's people.
Weeks ago I said that Obama
February 21, 2009 - 00:43 ET by stratmanWeeks ago I said that Obama will be the Dems' "Nixon". The One will prove corrupt in governance and ideology.
Whatever occurs with Santelli, the White House and Obama will be spun by the feculent MSM as winner by magnanimity.
The MSM is still in the pocket of Glorious Comrade Leader, as is half the country, but the Obama body politic is beginning to stink of rot. Just a wee bit, but, it is beginning to be noticed.
If Obama continues on his ideological compass course, we will begin to see rats jumping from the "progressively" leftward listing ship. Eventually the inertia of realization of what has happened to our democratic republic will turn a once supplicate populace against the immaculately elected despot in diapers.
At least that's the "change" I'm "hoping" for.
stratman
February 21, 2009 - 01:25 ET by Rush FanWell said. Your hope is my hope.
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Have Gibbs taste your tea first...
February 20, 2009 - 17:00 ET by sdanand then make sure they don't have any pods around.
Gape flavor.
February 20, 2009 - 21:16 ET by jdlybrandnewsisblues
He better make darn sure it's not Kool-Aid.
"Hey Mikey... He likes it"
Taking a Shower/Bath?
February 20, 2009 - 19:37 ET by CaringwhiteguySantelli had better be aware of Sol Alinsky's Rules for Radicals #11, rules which appear to be in place at the Obama White House. Rule #11 says "Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, polarize it. Don’t try to attack abstract corporations or bureaucracies. Identify a responsible individual. Ignore attempts to shift or spread the blame." (this is basically how they are dealing with Rush Limbaugh). Now Santelli is being attacked as a "Derivatives Trader". Gosh that must be something sinister.
They're hitting him from all sides. His own network, the White House Press Secretary, other news outlets such as CNN, other White House correspondents. And it's personal. It all falls right under Alinsky's rule #11.
Didn't Santelli say something yesterday about not wanting to spend time in
Washington because he didn't want to have to take a shower or bath
every hour?
Rick had better make sure the cab that takes him to meet with Gibbs doesn't go past Ft. Marcy Park!
Do you own any horses Mr. Santelli?
February 20, 2009 - 17:41 ET by Banana RepublicanFor your sake, I certainly hope not. I'd hate to think what you might wake up to in the Lincoln bedroom courtesy of this most caring and sympathetic of administrations.
Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.
He's done it before
February 20, 2009 - 18:24 ET by slickwillie2001Look how easy it was for the 'Bamster to sweet-talk three Republican Senators into voting for his pile of donkey-doo. Let's not underestimate the guy's charms.
Just One Tiny Flaw
February 20, 2009 - 19:36 ET by CaringwhiteguyJust one tiny flaw in your reasoning Willie. The three Republican Senate Doofuses that voted for his pile of donkey-doo didn't need any sweet talking. They voted with the same side they did when Bush was president. The only difference is that because there are fewer Republicans in the Senate now, it's made the Reid's team (with Arlen and the Babes from Maine) filibuster proof.
Cwg... Exactly
February 20, 2009 - 19:44 ET by bigtimerCwg...
Exactly right....you beat me to it...and while we're at it, there were a couple more RINOs who usually joined the pack, with McC leading the way.
bt - I'm still enjoying the vision of McC
February 20, 2009 - 21:58 ET by Cape Conservativehaving to sit and watch some 'mavericks' in action. I hope it makes him realize how each and every one of us who held our noses and cast our votes for him felt! These three should be tossed out once and for all - I'm sure Specter will see a strong challenge next year! We have a while to toss the two Maine RINOs!
On another note, the Globe is in the midst of a 7-part Kennedy tribute in an apparent effort to encourage the governor to appoint his wife (or other relative) to the seat when he passes. Currently the manner of replacement is by special election, but we fear the legislature will just as easily reverse its vote of 2004 when they took that right from Romney in case Kerry won. Dopes! How on earth could they have been that stupid?!? Kerry win???????
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
they just invited him to the white house...
February 20, 2009 - 20:27 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...so they can cure him with a "laying on of hands"!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
ctmg... You have me
February 20, 2009 - 20:32 ET by bigtimerctmg...
You have me snickering here...that was a good one.
"a laying on of hands" - Chicago style, I presume ;-)
February 20, 2009 - 21:59 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
CC... So did I...thought
February 21, 2009 - 00:44 ET by bigtimerCC...
So did I...thought that was a given. ;-)
Don't do it Rick
February 20, 2009 - 23:47 ET by sccDon't do it Rick, you might end up in the re-education camps.
Gibbs in his Feb. 20
February 21, 2009 - 00:22 ET by TN MomGibbs in his Feb. 20 White House press briefing had urged Santelli to become familiar with the plan before he started criticizing it, and even went as far as saying Santelli didn't know "what he's talking about."
So Gibbs thinks he knows more than Santelli who is a Financial Reporter.
WH Press Sec Gibbs is a national embarrassment!
Gibbs
February 21, 2009 - 15:03 ET by Sergeant ROCKSo, Gibbs is the only one in D.C. thats read the stimulus bill from cover to cover? Why won't they share the details?
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And so the re-education of
February 21, 2009 - 14:58 ET byAnd so the re-education of Santelli, begins.
When he comes back he'll be married to someone else, have different children, be able to ice skate and tirelessly sing the praises of "Dear Leader".
Gibbs is an idiot
February 21, 2009 - 15:57 ET by Delsahe actually held up a piece of paper, with print on one side, said Mr Santelli did not know what he was talking about, and that he should read the SOBama plan.
YES, the plan which was (1) one piece of paper in length. He further said he'd send it to him or better yet, Santelli could go on their website and read it himself.
Let's see, The entire package is over 1,200 pages but the plan, is one page in length?
I don't get it.
Actually, Gibbs is the one who does not know what he is talking about and Santelli should NOT go to the White House!
Afternoon Delsa... I hope
February 21, 2009 - 16:12 ET by bigtimerAfternoon Delsa...
I hope he does go to the WH...
If...and I mean if...
He comes back on the stock floor and says...
"The information I learned with my visit to the WH was same old spin, I learned nothing, they didn't ask for my input, they aren't going to imitdate me...so,henceforth the Movement Goes Forward...are you with me everybody?!"...as the traders all whistle and shout 'YEAH baby Yeah!'
Now that would make my day!
Unfortunately, it is a dream I fear.
Well Big
February 21, 2009 - 16:23 ET by DelsaIF he goes and IF he returns to the floor, I hope your dream comes true.
Happy Saturday to you.
Hey Delsa... I know full
February 21, 2009 - 16:32 ET by bigtimerHey Delsa...
I know full well that will happen when pigs fly!
You have a great week-end yourself gal.
by the way Delsa...did you know when are directly replying to a poster, to just click reply under their posts and it will automatically come back indented, under their posts, know what I mean?
Hope I'm not confusing you. ;-)