Maybe he just doesn't know that there are people who disagree with his massive tax and spend agenda. That would explain a lot. Perhaps the network media's near silence on the "tea party" phenomenon has kept President Obama from realizing that hundreds of tax day protests will happen today?
"The White House says the president is unaware of the tea parties and will hold his own event today," ABC's Dan Harris said on "Good Morning America" on April 15.
Harris's story was the first ABC News report specifically about the tea parties since Rick Santelli's of CNBC's famous rant calling for a Chicago Tea Party back in February. CNBC's Joe Kernen referred to Santelli's impact on spurring the tea parties as a "cultural phenomenon."Santelli reacted on April 15 to the hundreds of protests scheduled for tax day around the country saying "I'm pretty proud of this."
NBC also addressed the tea parties in passing on April 15 "Today." Chuck Todd dismissed the protests as "so-called" tea parties and said "the idea hasn't really caught on."
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Bed Bugs?
April 15, 2009 - 10:20 ET by Flying_DutchmanI for one am disappointed in the news coverage of today’s tea parties. Mr. Beck, one of the more opinionated anchors on Fox “News,” announced recently that Fox would be providing “all-day coverage of the Fox tea parties.” Yet when I tuned in this morning for my morning taste of Faux Revolt, Fox was airing a story on bed bugs. Now I ask you, what do nasty, insidious blood-sucking mites have to do with the “more for me” teabag tossers? Oh, wait, I think I just answered my own question.
What?
April 15, 2009 - 10:28 ET by cvgbuckeye"Your "taste" of Faux Revolt"? Sir, you HAVE NO "TASTE" and I am quite sure that, that fact about you is even more painfully obvious to your family, if you have any, or your friends, which I doubt that you have.
Still, unless you live in a cave, which I suspect that you may, (hanging upside down with the other blood-suckers), some poor folks must be exposed to your ignorance and lack of grace. We, here at Newsbusters are fortunate that we must only detect your odor for a few minutes a day.
Your welcome!
"Now I ask you, what do
April 15, 2009 - 10:31 ET by Texasteacher"Now I ask you, what do nasty, insidious blood-sucking mites have to do with the “more for me” teabag tossers? "
Fox has reported that your overlords at acorn are trying to disrupt the protests. There's your insidious blood-sucking mites. By the way, how much do they pay you? Is it per-post, per-hour, or just a salary? Do you get a bonus for every heterophobic post you make?
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
Dying-Flutchman
April 15, 2009 - 10:32 ET by misterbillYou must be honored to see a piece about bed bugs on TV.
I wish your eslf-esteem was higher. I do not like you, (without ever having met you), but I do not, (YET) know you quite well enough , so I will not call you a nasty, insidious blood-sucking mite.
I am glad you are here. You illustrate to me how insane the lefties are. Today, instead of doing a hate job on Sarah Palin, why don't you write some things about Ms Nancy Pelosi. Should be fun, don't you think??
Let me explain it F_D
April 15, 2009 - 10:34 ET by BlondeI'll type r e a l l y slowly....so you'll understand. Try to read slowly too, to boost your comprehension. It's not a hard concept to grasp, even for a liberal.
Now I ask you, what do nasty, insidious blood-sucking mites have to do with the “more for me” teabag tossers?
We "more for me" teabag tossers are protesting against the insidious blood-sucking mites.....that would be YOU, and all people like you, who believe you have the right to our hard work, brains, and drive to succeed and thrive.
Do you understand now?
I hope he fails, too.
I don't think you got
April 15, 2009 - 11:12 ET by Scuba DudeI don't think you got through Blonde. Having a logical and coherent thought such as yours getting through 5 feet of concrete and rebar is quite difficult.
"The wrOng ONE was elected"
Snore....
April 15, 2009 - 16:58 ET by Lord ErondAfter being over in the liberal scum pit known as Think Progress, I just have to say that the libs here are just plain boring. Truthfully, nothing a lib says is truthful anymore. Think Progress has a whole section devoted to Sarah Palin filled with lies and myths that have been thoroughly debunked.
The real truth is that libs are sh---ing their pants over this today. Why else would they be expending so much energy and time hurling venom and invective if it didn't? I don't know about them, but I have better things to do.
Keep cowering libs. Scream so we know your fear.
"Please get your facts right, then you may distort them as you please" -Mark Twain
Now report back to PuffHo
April 15, 2009 - 17:14 ET by Worriedand tell them you were the first party pooper on NewsBusters. You obviously are one of the blood-sucking mites you speak so highly of and we aren't fond of blood-sucking mites like you so take a hike.
His posse is afraid to tell
April 15, 2009 - 10:21 ET by d1carterHis posse is afraid to tell him that many people don't agree with him.
Obama! Look out that window!!!!
April 15, 2009 - 10:23 ET by gordonThe tea party in DC has been switched to the park across the street from the White House. All that idiot has to do to be "aware" is look out the window. You know, the window you tried to use as a door.
Liberalism is nothing but aimless contrarianism in the raw pursuit of power.
Theoretically, the president
April 15, 2009 - 10:24 ET by CaligulaTheoretically, the president is briefed every day on a multitude of topics, from where we believe bin Laden just took a crap, to how much ammo is leaving store shelves in the United States. Trust me, he knows about this. And so does the MSM. Remember...just ignore it, and it will go away. Or give you some nasty blowback. One of those.
Or give you some nasty
April 15, 2009 - 10:59 ET by Dan The Man 2Or give you some nasty blowback. One of those.
Im sure Obama is always up for a little blow. Sorry couldnt resist.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Somewhere, in a dark room,
April 15, 2009 - 11:42 ET by TexasteacherSomewhere, in a dark room, chrissy matthews just let out a longing sigh.
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
"The White House says the
April 15, 2009 - 10:25 ET by motherbelt"The White House says the president is unaware of the tea parties...
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
What a pile of B as in B, S as in S.
Ther President doesn't know this is going on? Does he live in a bubble?
They are not necessarily looking to "disrupt" the tea parties. But they are laying the groundwork to label participants as some kind of kooky right wing "fringe group" who bear watching.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
"The White House says
April 15, 2009 - 10:28 ET by Texasteacher"The White House says the president is unaware of the tea parties..."
That's libtard speak for "the president is sitting in the oval office with his fingers in his (massive) ears and his eyes closed screaming "LA LA LA! I CAN'T HEAR YOU! THIS ISN'T HAPPENING!"
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
And the BIG question
April 15, 2009 - 11:10 ET by motherbeltAnd the BIG question is:
If he is "unaware" of the tea parties, why the need to hold his own event ?????
And just what IS this event that he is holding?
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Good morning MB
April 15, 2009 - 11:17 ET by cocodrieI understand he is taking the dog for a walk to pee on the Washington monument.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
I'm so glad we have
April 15, 2009 - 10:31 ET by CT PatriotI'm so glad we have liberals like Flying_Dutchman who come here to post and voice their opinions. He is really sticking it to us. I can only imagine the sense of self-importance FD must feel when he posts his liberal opinion and really shuts us down.
His acumen and intelligence speak volumes about the left, and I wonder how the right can survive against such a brilliantly-played hand.
Surely, his postings only signal the end of True America, and I suppose we should all just stop what we're doing and resign ourselves to having lost this battle.
The liberals, the securalists, and the statists have beaten us. Our ideals have fallen to theirs, and we should all just turn ourselves in to the nearest Democratic Headquarters and apologize for our dissention.
This is now Obama's Nation, and the Constitution, the ideals of our Founding Fathers, and our place in American history are being shown for what they really are. I guess I should have stopped fighting for America on January 20, 2009. Silly me.
Don't be so scared of the word Militia. One day, it just might save your life.
In this age of Kos and
April 15, 2009 - 11:24 ET by Chris NormanIn this age of Kos and Olbermann, the Left worships not wisdom, but smart ass-dom.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Hypocrisy
April 15, 2009 - 10:32 ET by slickwillie2001Some of the usual suspects from ACORN were on Fox News yesterday, saying that yes, they were planning some demonstrations today in support of the Bamster's spending plans, but they were not aware of anything called Tea Parties.
The hypocrisy in the Bamster administration and its supporters could fill the state of Texas, yet no one dare call him on it.
Unaware
April 15, 2009 - 15:08 ET by JDWYou are right about ACORN, MoveOn..., they are always so organized and well funded.
The Tea Party protesters was an underground Internet coordinated protest put together by regular people with a common cause. Streets are lined with SUVs, pick-ups, cars backed up for miles from the designated sites. No one single group owns a master plan, group organizers are responsible for their own events.
Considering the massive government funding of ACORN..., it is no wonder Obama is up to date with their every move. Even so, the idea that he is unaware of the tea parties is truly stupid.
JDW
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wow, bho is unaware of the tea parties?
April 15, 2009 - 10:32 ET by larry on LIand the white house spokesperson stated "he will hold his own event today" and that would be standing in the rose garden with his hands over his ears ,yelling very loudly LALALALALA!
wow, bho is unaware of the tea parties?
April 15, 2009 - 10:32 ET by larry on LIand the white house spokesperson stated "he will hold his own event today" and that would be standing in the rose garden with his hands over his ears ,yelling very loudly LALALALALA!
wow, bho is unaware of the tea parties?
April 15, 2009 - 10:33 ET by larry on LIand the white house spokesperson stated "he will hold his own event today" and that would be standing in the rose garden with his hands over his ears ,yelling very loudly LALALALALA!
wow, bho is unaware of the tea parties?
April 15, 2009 - 10:33 ET by larry on LIand the white house spokesperson stated "he will hold his own event today" and that would be standing in the rose garden with his hands over his ears ,yelling very loudly LALALALALA!
wow, bho is unaware of the tea parties?
April 15, 2009 - 10:33 ET by larry on LIand the white house spokesperson stated "he will hold his own event today" and that would be standing in the rose garden with his hands over his ears ,yelling very loudly LALALALALA!
Larry
April 15, 2009 - 10:36 ET by misterbill"with his hands over his ears "
Wow, he must have very large hands.........
I wonder when...
April 15, 2009 - 10:36 ET by cjbreischI wonder when Newsweek will release an issue with a picture on the cover of Obama in a bubble.
Nevermind, I think I know the answer. Never.
Obama Awareness Syndrome
April 15, 2009 - 10:39 ET by MAS1916Obama can't be responsible for that which he is unaware.
His Team - including ABC and NBC - are just continuing their shilling for liberalism. (That is why NBC and MSNBC are headed for the same dung heap that the Sun Times has found itself in.)
The Leader knows full well what Tea Parties are and is somewhat afraid that they will be successful. If He were unaware, He would not have released the ridiculous Homeland Security report on right wing groups. This was a clear and deliberate attempt to intimidate people from participating in the Tea Parties.
He is aware alright... ABC, NBC et.al are also very aware. They just choose to ignore the story to sheild their Leader.
Obama Awareness Syndrome
April 15, 2009 - 10:40 ET by MAS1916Obama can't be responsible for that which he is unaware.
His Team - including ABC and NBC - are just continuing their shilling for liberalism. (That is why NBC and MSNBC are headed for the same dung heap that the Sun Times has found itself in.)
The Leader knows full well what Tea Parties are and is somewhat afraid that they will be successful. If He were unaware, He would not have released the ridiculous Homeland Security report on right wing groups. This was a clear and deliberate attempt to intimidate people from participating in the Tea Parties.
He is aware alright... ABC, NBC et.al are also very aware. They just choose to ignore the story to shield their Leader.
Of course he knows what's
April 15, 2009 - 10:48 ET by TexasteacherOf course he knows what's going on. And he's scared s***-less. his fancy words haven't worked on normal people and he doesn't know what to do about it. he's nothing but a sick, twisted liberal coward that doesn't know how to do anything but talk at people. With a teleprompter.
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
Out of the mouth of babes
April 15, 2009 - 10:49 ET by BlondeOr in my case, my 86 year old mum. I read this quote to her:
To which she replied "Oh yeah, then why did he pick today"?
I'd really like to know who, at the White House, said the president was unaware of the tea parties.
Because that person needs to have "galactically stupid" tatooed on his/her forehead.
P.S. Obama didn't bow...that was your lyin' eyes, you right wing conservative terrorist!
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde, I don't know who
April 15, 2009 - 11:39 ET by Chris NormanBlonde,
I don't know who said it, but it was brazenly stupid enough to have been Presidential Press Doofus Robert Gibbs. If it wasn't him, it should have been.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
And the gaffes go on...
April 15, 2009 - 11:55 ET by BlondeAnd the gaffes go on....drums keep a'pounding the rhythm in my brain....la di da di di, la di da di da. (h/t Sonny & Cher).
I hope he fails, too.
Obama doesn't know about the tea parties my arse
April 15, 2009 - 10:49 ET by R D HelmOne of the first things taught in Totalitarinism 101 is that you always keep tabs on your opposition.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
TRUTH?
April 15, 2009 - 10:56 ET by DelsaSOBama is UNAWARE !! Period !!
End of Story !
At the conference of
April 15, 2009 - 11:00 ET by danboAt the conference of skeptics in New York. Klasse Haval indicated that after talking about the science not matching the hype of AGW, and the problems that would come from enacting the AGW agenda, he was approached by the leader of a large country. Havel indicated this leader told him he had never heard these views. The implication was it was Obama.
If it was Obama, he may be living in a plastic bubble. One that filters out anything he doesn't want to hear.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Hate to break it to you...
April 15, 2009 - 11:03 ET by moderncommentaries83...but there's a hell of a lot Obama "doesn't know."
The media should all just change their station/paper names from CBS/NBC/CNN to Pravda and have over with it.
Then they wonder, sadly, why in the world ratings and circulation continues a steady, downward spiral. Only part of it is the Internet and technology. Most is the unfettered, unabashed bias in the media.
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
The Prick in chief is on TV now
April 15, 2009 - 11:09 ET by Delsahis chin aloft, head going from side to side like a doll in the back of a car, as TOTUS tells him what to say.
When does he ever say anything not written for him?????
His most trusted staff member
April 15, 2009 - 11:20 ET by Paul Atreideshis chin aloft, head going from side to side like a doll in the back of a car, as TOTUS tells him what to say. When does he ever say anything not written for him?????
Obama's most trusted staff member is Telly Prompter.
I'm sure he's too busy
April 15, 2009 - 11:11 ET by Paul Atreidesplaying with the dog that bears his initials and making out a gift list of world leaders to give his speeches on an I-Pod.
Shock Poll
April 15, 2009 - 11:15 ET by slickwillie2001Related news: Majority of Those Who Pay No Income Taxes Believe the Tax System is Fair: http://theglitteringeye.com/?p=6596
good grief, this is our
April 15, 2009 - 11:27 ET by kangaroogood grief, this is our bloody president, and he doesn't know what the sam hill is going on in his own country, what a stupid comment to even admit that he doesn't have a clue, you just made him look like more of a bloody idiot than he already is, gee no wonder we are in flipping trouble around here sheeeeeeeeeeeeeesh ok take a deep breath, rant off, how often does he change the sand in the bucket that his head is in
Apparently, he doesn't look
April 15, 2009 - 11:30 ET by danboApparently, he doesn't look out the window.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Re Out of Touch
April 15, 2009 - 13:41 ET by slickwillie2001They said President George H.W. Bush was out of touch when he marveled at laser checkout systems in a store in 1991. The Bamster doesn't know what's going on outside his office window. He's either a liar or stupider than Princess Nan. Well wait a minute now, I guess he could be both.
That's because he doesn't
April 15, 2009 - 14:00 ET by EugeniaThat's because he doesn't know the window from the door.
If President Obama is
April 15, 2009 - 11:19 ET by jgarciaIf President Obama is unaware then he is out of touch with tax payers/his employers…. However, I would like to see if Obama’s blackberry is also unaware ……
Obama
April 15, 2009 - 11:37 ET by cocodrieObama is not president in the oval office, he is present there.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
So we're supposed to
April 15, 2009 - 11:38 ET by rowdygirlSo we're supposed to believe that he is the smartest, most well read president, with great tech savvy, and he knows nothing about the Tea Parties?
Is his Blackberry broken?
Pick a side and stay with it..... either he cares or he doesn't. Either he's with it or he isn't. You can't plead ignorance when you don't want to address something. Sorry.. I forgot we were talking about the government.
Oh Please! an internet
April 15, 2009 - 11:42 ET by JAJTOh Please! an internet savvy Obama is unaware of what is going on today all over the US.
another attempt to spin us as idiots, just like they tried to spin the BOW w/saudi king.
Today's
April 15, 2009 - 11:46 ET by danboToday's Rasmussen.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Well, he may not know of
April 15, 2009 - 11:49 ET by ConservativeRexWell, he may not know of the tea parties today, but he'll know in November of 2010, and once again in 2012.
If you ever wanted a study in a one term president, and you were lucky enough not to be around when Jimmy Carter stunk up the joint, then you've got a front row seat to one with obama.
One and done.
LOL
April 15, 2009 - 12:03 ET by katainkentObama watches the same networks as every other mis-informed American. He certainly can't rely on a competant staff.
I thought Obama always knows what’s going on?
April 15, 2009 - 12:30 ET by ConservativeMissourianSomeone thought it would be a good idea for Obama to plead ignorance here, but it just makes him seem completely unaware of what is going on in the country that he is supposed to be leading. Isn't Obama supposed to be tech-saavy? Or is that only when it earns him points, and when it is controversial he doesn't pay attention to any media or the internet... hmm. Does he think people are stupid enought to believe he is unaware of the Tea Parties?
ROFL
April 15, 2009 - 12:33 ET by Pr0ud_Amer1canForgive me if someone caught this before I did, but if you check out cnn.com's article "Nationwide 'tea party' protests blast bailout" you'll see this comment:
The White House has plans to counter the tea party message with an event to remind Americans that the president cut taxes in the stimulus package.
Oops! Someone at the White House and/or CNN forgot to remember that TOTUS is "unaware of" the tea parties. I thought that event of his had nothing to do with the tea parties. Hmmmmmmm!
Yeah,
April 15, 2009 - 20:00 ET by UpNorthand his main point in his event was to remind the folks who pay no taxes that BO is their man, and they better remember that he made sure they pay no taxes. As for the schmucks who do pay taxes, they're selfish and mean-spirited because they don't want to share with those who refuse to work to earn their way.
See no evil
April 15, 2009 - 12:43 ET by DontFeedTheTrolls"The White House says the president is unaware of the <insert name of event, crisis, attack here> and
will hold his own (irrelevant) event today," ABC's Dan Harris said on "Good Morning
America" on April 15.
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There's no way he's unaware
April 15, 2009 - 13:56 ET by EugeniaThere's no way he's unaware of it, not someone like B.O.zo who is so enthralled with himself, his image. He wants to know at all times what people think of him. If he didn't care, he'd leave the trusty teleprompters at home when delivering even the shortest of statements, but he can't; he has to APPEAR competent and in control at all times, lest anyone figure out he's wet-behind-the-ears way over his head. But it's too late, we've known all along this guy's incompetent.
I'm not the least bit surprised....
April 15, 2009 - 14:06 ET by Army BratHe is aware of very little it seems.
Islam is a lie and truth is killing it.
Unaware?
April 15, 2009 - 14:51 ET by RukusIt's not that Barry is unaware, it's that he is stupid!
Tele has more RAM that Barry has brain cells!
Tele: Barry, oh Baaarrry. HEY!
Barry: Uh, huh, what? Oh, hey Tele.
Tele: Barry, you're stupid! You know that right?
Barry: Well, uh, mmm, would like an apple pie with that?
Tele: Sigh...
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
More Lies from Obama
April 15, 2009 - 17:09 ET by WorriedCome on ABC, you are sounding lamer than usual, telling us the POTUS is unaware of any tea parties taking place today.
I went to one in Denver today in front of the state capitol. Man, was it great to be surrounded by Americans that think like me.
One of the speakers was a Republican legislator (the Dems rule here like they do our country) and he told us they could hear the cheering from the Senate floor. After that they closed the balcony to workers inside the capitol, remember Dems rule here.
So Jake Tapper and ABC, act as if nothing special is happening in the country today. It is and I was there to experience it.
I did NOT Inhale...
April 16, 2009 - 00:06 ET by AMR1960Like I said...I did NOT Inhale
I also did NOT Bow
In 19 Years of attending, I did NOT hear Rev. Wright make Racist comments
I did NOT know there were over 500 Tax protests across the nation today
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Long Live...THE REPUBLIC !
My wife was asking me what
April 15, 2009 - 19:18 ET by Free StinkerMy wife was asking me what Obama had to say about the Tea Parties.
When I showed her the report that "Obama was unaware" she asked me "Is he really that stupid?"
Of course I told her "Yes he is stupid, but he knows about the Tea Parties. He's just trying to pretend to ignore them."
"The White House says the
April 15, 2009 - 23:23 ET by TN Mom"The White House says the president is unaware.."
What did you expect from a half-term senator with zero experience?
"...will hold his own event today,"
President TelePrompter is helping Treasury Geithner and HHS nominee Kathleen Seiblus cheat on their tax returns...
Okay, that is just an
April 16, 2009 - 01:54 ET by RogerCfromSDOkay, that is just an incredibly asinine thing to say on Obama's part.
He isn't aware that tens of THOUSANDS of people are publically protesting?
Shouldn't he be aware of such things? I mean what else is the dumbass unaware of? Ignorance is not something a president should admit.
A nation cannot be free without a free, unbiased media. We are not free.
"The White House says the
April 16, 2009 - 09:29 ET by dscott"The White House says the president is unaware of the tea parties and
will hold his own event today," ABC's Dan Harris said on "Good Morning
America" on April 15.
Well Mr. Harris, if Obama has more friends like you, he won't need Gibbs to embarrass him further... You just admitted President Obama does not have the pulse of the country, i.e. he is out of touch with reality! So either Obama is clueless to what is going on around him due to his very narrow insular view of the world or you Mr. Harris are making childish unsubstantiated claims in a clownish attempt to dismiss the obvious (shades of Baghdad Bob)? Which is it?
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Oclueless is blind in many
April 16, 2009 - 13:11 ET by moovovaOclueless is blind in many ways...but, don't let him kid ya about the Tea Parties! He knew...for sure!
What a load of crap. Of
April 16, 2009 - 13:40 ET by rbosqueWhat a load of crap. Of course he knew. Dumbocrats rise and fall by the percieved voice of the people.