The first of just three questions asked of Barack Obama at his December 17 press conference [audio available here]:
CYNTHIA BOWERS, CBS News Chicago correspondent: I have a question. You ran on a platform of transparency. How difficult is all this having to wait to release your inquiry business when the American people expect transparency?
Yes, you read that correctly. Bowers prompts Obama for an answer wherein he can lament having to wait to answer questions about the nature of his interaction with indicted Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-Ill.).
Perhaps the lap dog media are cowering in the corner after Obama yesterday swatted Chicago Tribune's John McCormick on the proverbial nose for his Blagojevich question. Bowers has covered Chicago for CBS News since 1999 and hence seen the president-elect rise from relative obscurity to the highest office in the land.
A better question might have been:
Sir, you ran on a platform of transparency but for the past few press conferences you've taken only three questions. How does this fit with your promise to be transparent when the American people see you answering so few questions from the media?
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President- elect Obama....
December 17, 2008 - 12:48 ET by superconAs we all know you are doing everything you can to investigate this Blagovich connection.Do you have any advice for the faithful press corp who are angry at people who unfairly demand that you answer these ridiculous question....?
Wow. I hope she at least got
December 17, 2008 - 12:49 ET by SickofLibsWow. I hope she at least got a milkbone.
transparency
December 17, 2008 - 12:53 ET by katainkentlike mayonaisse in the hot sun.
"part of what I'm hoping to introduce as the next president is a new ethic of [government enforced] responsibility" - B. Obama
→ Smackdown
December 17, 2008 - 13:04 ET by Cool ArrowWhat he really was saying:
Typical progressive cover
December 17, 2008 - 13:05 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsTypical progressive cover for the poor pitiful downtrodden minority:
Someone (the man) is holding you back, it's clearly not your fault, and not letting you be all you can be, how does that feel?
It's not like Obama could ever be President with all the racism and oppression, you know.
D
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No need for a puppy.
December 17, 2008 - 13:17 ET by oilcanThe Obamas don't need a puppy, they already have the White House Puppy Corps.
I guess Obama's of negative reinforcement worked yesterday, so they're beginning to fall in line with these softball questions. He hit it out of the park fer shur today.
Obama's reply: "Aw, it
December 17, 2008 - 13:51 ET by HockeyKidObama's reply: "Aw, it ain't all dat. Say, beotch, wanna take yo junk up in my crib latah--knowudah'm sayin'? Um, er, uh, uh, uh, did I say that out loud?"
Press corps: "Oh, Mr. President (elect), you have the most wonderful sense of humor ever to grace these halls!"
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
These so-called pressers
December 17, 2008 - 13:56 ET by bigtimerThese so-called pressers have been a farce...just like the man conducting them is.
I wrote more about this on OT...I may put it here later.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
What You Didn't See...
December 17, 2008 - 14:10 ET by considerthisHere's what went on before the question:
Obama Rep- "Now we will have a question from Cynthia Bowers from CBS News Chicago. Please go ahead Cynthia."
Cynthia- "Mmmm mwa munnn meeeiind ommnnaaa mrrrrnnt."
Obama Rep- "I'm sorry Cynthia, you actually need to remove your lips from President-Elect Obama's backside before asking the question."
A loud, wet vaccuum-release 'POP' is heard throughout the room.
Cynthia- "Oh, please forgive me. I just didn't want to loose my spot..."
OMG!
December 17, 2008 - 14:31 ET by choselife3x(laughing too hard for further comment)
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Salazar
December 17, 2008 - 15:24 ET by GoodieDid anyone notice today at the intro of new Dept of Interior head>Salazar, the moron did not have the common sense to remove his hat standing indoors in front of the American Flag(s),.What a disgrace to Americans and the Flag....
Obamas Last Day 1-20-2013
Hussein Stalling for XMAS obfuscation or a Clinton Solution
December 17, 2008 - 15:30 ET by Redrowan2000President elect Hussein is stalling to release all info in this mess when the majority of the American people will be wrapped up in the Christmas holiday. Or he's going to send over his nominated Secretary of State to speak to Rod and ask him if he remembers a guy named Vince Foster. I'm telling you , don't be surprised if ol Hot Rod doesn't make it till his 52 nd birthday or even New Years.
Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Red
Hey Obama is from Chicago
December 17, 2008 - 15:45 ET by clubchamp6Hey Obama is from Chicago so he demands 16" Softballs pitched his way.
Cynthia Bow Wowers is a " good little lapdog "
16" Softballs
December 17, 2008 - 16:01 ET by vrwc13Hey I am from Chicago (suburbs), and had all but forgotten about the old 16" ers.
Bet (pun intended Blago) most in the country don't have a clue about them.
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President Elect Obama: To
December 17, 2008 - 16:49 ET by AizlynnePresident Elect Obama:
To follow up on the conversation you had yesterday with John McCormick about transparency, do you think Rahm Emanuel dresses as fine as you do?
You see, all the female journalists in the room voted -- and we think YOUR a hottie.
President Elect Obama: To
December 17, 2008 - 16:49 ET by AizlynnePresident Elect Obama:
To follow up on the conversation you had yesterday with John McCormick about transparency, do you think Rahm Emanuel dresses as fine as you do?
You see, all the female journalists in the room voted -- and we think YOU'RE a hottie.
Yes nothing like playing
December 17, 2008 - 17:01 ET by clubchamp6Yes nothing like playing softball without a mitt.
I lived in Naperville 1970-99
Glenview 1951-1974... v
December 17, 2008 - 18:27 ET by vrwc13Glenview 1951-1974...
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