According to Don Imus, it's the late-1970s all over again, and not in a good way.
Imus appeared on the Fox News Channel's Nov. 24 "Hannity" program and had some disparaging words for the current administration's economic policy. He told viewers that Obama's associations with Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers weren't the problem (h/t Erick Erickson at RedState.com).
"You had me convinced - yes, he was. But you had me convinced that Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers and some of these people are all going to be in the Cabinet. We'd be better off if they were," Imus said.
The real problem associations according to Imus are his current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and former Treasury Secretary and Citigroup executive Robert Rubin.
"We got Geithner and that crook Bob Rubin and these other people they're ruing this country," Imus said.
According to Imus, Obama took a different tack during his presidential campaign on changing the dynamic of Wall Street. But as it turned out, he's following in the line of former President Jimmy Carter.
"I think the big story is that he promised all of these things that he was going to do and you should read Matt Taibbi's current issue - in the current issue of Rolling Stone talking about how - about what a bait and switch scam this was," Imus said. "Particularly regarding Wall Street and the economy, where you have all of these people on his campaign who were - they were going to call Wall Street to task. They were going to take these people to task. They were going to change the way we conducted our economy. And the second he was elected, he sent those people to Siberia and he got on a phone to Bob Rubin and Geithner and the rest of - and Larry Summers and these other crooks, and it's business as usual. He's Jimmy Carter stupid, in the words of [Imus Show producer] Bernard McGuirk."
And Imus reiterated his point about Obama's associates - not the radicals like Van Jones or John Holdren often talked about by mainstream conservative pundits, but those who influence economic and fiscal policy in the White House.
"I think - I mean, I don't know - I think he's so - I think he's a decent guy. And, OK, let me finish. And I think he's fine. But I think he's so happy to be president, and just the way he acts. And that little snapping his fingers and bopping around behind the podium when he reads the teleprompter about whatever he wants to do. I mean he's really thrilled to death to be president. And that's fine." Imus said. "But I don't think he has a clue. And I think all along - I think he was - I don't think he was - I don't think he was hanging with Bill Ayers. I think he was hanging with Bob Rubin. And Larry Summers. And all those people. And Geithner. I think he's more enamored of those people than he would ever in a million years be of Jeremiah Wright or Bill Ayers."
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Dumb and Dumber
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:12 ET by ptsonImus and Obama! A clueless president scolded by a cluess celebatard! Add Olberman as DUMBEST and you got it covered.
I think Obama is much smarter than Carter.
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:16 ET by ekslibBut Obama's brain is useless, because he is burning the candle at both ends.
He needs to get more sleep.
Smarter?
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:57 ET by ParagrouperWhatever could you use for a basis to determine Obama's intelligence? School records? Testing? Performance?
I've heard all of the hype, but where's the beef?
"Beware the fury of the patient man." - John Dryden
I think what Don Imus says
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:19 ET by SmartypantsI think what Don Imus says is completely irrelevant; this guy is a moron.
The most successful war America has ever waged is quickly becoming President Obama's war on capitalism.
→ But why
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:23 ET by Cool ArrowI'm interested as to why you think Obama is a moron.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I didn't call Obama a moron,
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:31 ET by SmartypantsI didn't call Obama a moron, at least not in this post. What are you talking about?
The most successful war America has ever waged is quickly becoming President Obama's war on capitalism.
→ Benefit of doubt
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:36 ET by Cool ArrowActually, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt. Your choice of demonstrative adjectives seemed to indicate a change of subject to either Obama or yourself.
I can go along with either.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Punctuation Police
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:27 ET by miss911ninjaSmartypants also improperly used a colon when he should have used a period. "This guy is a moron" should have been a new sentence.
miss911---
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:38 ET by matthewdeanI mean no disrespect, but the punctuation mark in question was a semicolon; not a colon:
If you truly are a ninja, please accept my apology for pointing out such a minor item.
If you are not a ninja, please accept my apology anyway, as I know it was just an oversight.
Cheers.
MD
"There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress."
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
EMBARASSMENT!
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:48 ET by miss911ninjaThat was a brain fart because of course I knew it was a semi! Even ninjas aren't immune to brain farts. But I'm embarrassed big time!
P.S. Between you and me, I'm really just a ninja wannabe!
miss--
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:55 ET by matthewdeanBeen there, done that.
Hell, I probably invented brain farts.
Can't remember.
My respects to you, wanna be or not.
MD
"There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress."
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Sticks her nose in....
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:34 ET by motherbeltCool, I think smartypants meant Imus is a moron; that's why he's irrelevant ;-)
→ Ohhhh!
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:39 ET by Cool ArrowNow I get it. I'm reminded of a want-ad.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I see your point now,
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:35 ET by SmartypantsI see your point now, although I believe my phrasing and punctuation can be interpreted either way in this instance. Then again, if we're talking about Imus or Obama, I don't think I can be wrong in using the term moron in a vague manner.
The most successful war America has ever waged is quickly becoming President Obama's war on capitalism.
Wrong
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:31 ET by miss911ninjaNo matter what the interpretation, smartypants, your punctuation was incorrect. See my post above on the subject.
Why Obana is not too Bright
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:42 ET by AvitarOne exmple here.
The first Obama address to Congress included a punchline That the nation that invented the automoblie would never abandon the automoble. Abou half of the top ten percent of the population would know what is wrong with that statrment but nobody in the whole whitehouse caught it.
For those who have been out of school more than five years Herr Benz invented the automoble in Germany.
Imus was never a deep
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:24 ET by Gat New YorkImus was never a deep thinker. Obama was hanging out with sociaists because that is his upbringing. And the person her left out was George Soros.
GNY... Soros is omitted
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:46 ET by bigtimerGNY...
Soros is omitted far too often.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Imus may be closer-
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 11:33 ET by JIMMY1660to the truth than he knows.
potus is killing the economy-jobs-the military
for what purpose
BHO- intellectual buffoon
Let's be honest
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:03 ET by FranksamJeremiah and Bill are at least honest about what they think. I don't agree with them, but the deceitful people in charge now pretend to love America. Van Jones could not have done more harm than Geithner had he stayed all four years. Let's pray that four years is all there will be.
He's worse
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:13 ET by fitzfongHe's President Jimmy Carter stupid and former President Jimmy Carter arrogant.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
Well ain't that the truth!
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:40 ET by msh1973Well ain't that the truth! Carter is unbelievable, he will go to his grave thinking he never made one mistake as President. I have a liberal co-worker who sings Carter's praises every chance she gets. The word "insane" comes to mind.
Pot meet the kettle
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:17 ET by CCsteelcityDamn, now Imus calling Obama "Jimmy Carter stupid", is like saying Imus is oh, er, "Keith Olbermann stupid".
Damn man, get a frikin life. Yeah i hate this administration, but come on, Imus you bumbling idiot, just shut up.
While I agree with Imus
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:18 ET by jdhawkWhile I agree with Imus that bambi, the first stupid, bowing, clueless president of any century, is also Jimmy Carter stupid, what the H*LL was Fox thinking putting Imus on the Fox Business channel?
If they are trying to compete with CNBC and Bloomberg TV, they got it wrong. Get him off there. Don't be Jimmy Carter stupid, too.
What is with the Ad Hominems?
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:23 ET by JWFI don't listen to Imus so I can't speak to the man. I can speak to his message here today.
Yes. He is correct. PBO is Carter stupid. He is giving us a new dimension in stupid.
Also. We told you so before the election. How is that vote for Obama working out for ya? Happy now? You didn't pay attention to a word he said or anything anyone with any knowledge was saying about him. How is that vote working out for ya there?
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
Lucky he didn't use some
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:26 ET by mattmLucky he didn't use some racially insensitive phrase....
Saw a few mins
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 12:50 ET by StarAZHe was telling us how nice he is. Er...boring comes to mind.
Re Imus
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 13:01 ET by slickwillie2001So Imus stumbled into the truth this time, let's not knight him just yet. The fact that he sees the Matt Taibbi prescription as what we need demonstrates that this is a stumble. Taibbi is a brilliant writer, but unfortunately he has a far-left view of the world that severely tilts anything he does. He wrote an otherwise well-written analysis of what caused the financial meltdown last winter and couldn't manage to mention the odious CRA. The only Taibbi writing I look forward to are his reviews of Tom Friedman's books.
Re the Bamster, 'Jimmy Carter-stupid' is not a bad description, but not only with respect to our economy, but also in foreign affairs. In fact Jimmy Carter looks strong and decisive compared to this fool. All things considered I would say that Carter was a releatively intellligent man with terrible politics, but the Bamster is a very stupid man.
A stupid man can't learn from his mistakes; he can't change his politics when he finds plan A didn't work. There's really no hope for the Bamster and for that reason he is capable of far more damage than Carter.
Only one thing about Taibbi will stick in my mind
Thu, 11/26/2009 - 01:37 ET by Dave DWhen he was on Imus right after the Republican convention and it looked like Barry might lose. Matt was so upset that he was on the border of breaking down. You could hear it in his voice, he was barely holding it together and at any moment could have cracked and started openly sobbing about Barry losing. Yes, he's literally that biased.
The Fickle American Mind
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 13:18 ET by WavyGravyToday we are "seeing" and hearing much about the negatives of Obama. Imus, at his clueless best, is adding to the debate. One must rememeber that the American mind has the attention span of a fruit fly. About a year from now, people will have settled into some kind of comfort zone and begin to blame to others for their inflation, etc. content to trust government and embrace the Democrats again for solutions. The GOP has no leadership, only anger. They have no clue about where to direct the anger of the electorate, and they certainly have no understanding of conservatism. Like those who insist America is a democracy rather than a republic, they wonder around with their heads up their rectum seeking light at the other end of the tunnel. America has given over itself to delusional thinking not knowing or understanding what is best for us.
Lighten up Francis.
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:53 ET by JWFhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrllCZw8jiM
Promise
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:39 ET by miss911ninjaSpeak for yourself, Wavy. There are plenty of Americans who understand exactly what's best for us, and we're going to be working toward it. That's a promise.
The GOP has no
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:53 ET by Jack BauerSure. Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Michael Steel, those are really eye-poppin' angry dudes. Why it takes me at least 30 seconds of their frenzied somnambulism before I'm all fired up, ready to go.
Buy Me Buy Me!
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:32 ET by slickwillie2001Fantastic t-shirt, very well done:
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I love it! 'Doubling down
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:42 ET by bigtimerI love it!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
SW
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:47 ET by DoktorFrankenLucianne.com has this on their Home page today. Great shirt!!!
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Running
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:13 ET by miss911ninjaAnother good caption on that t-shirt would be:
THESE COLORS DO RUN
Brits Turn on Bamster
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:43 ET by slickwillie2001Now the British turning on the Bamster:
Bob Ainsworth Criticizes Barack Obama Over Afghanistan: http://www.telegraph.co.uk
To the British, and our other allies in Afghanistan, I have to ask, how is Mr. Hopey Changey working out for you? For the Europeans who have lost the plan for missile protection from the nutball muslims, how's that working out for you? To Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic states on the Russian lunch menu, how's the 'new tone' working out for you?
"The British are going...
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:52 ET by Jack Bauer"The British are going... the British are going..." Paul Reverse, Noonday Ride
Clock Idiot
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:44 ET by DoktorFrankenTo me, Imus is one of those ''Clock Idiots''. They're correct on occasion - usually through no intelligent intentions on their own.
But that's JMHO, you understand.
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