Pres. Obama told Harry Smith that "I would not want just a calm, passive dog. I want a dog with a little bit of spirit." Maybe so when picking a family pet. But when it comes to the media, PBO apparently prefers a lapdog. Witness Smith's tail-between-the-legs performance that won him a huge smile from the prez.
Over the course of two days, the Early Show aired clips of Smith's recent interview of the PBO. Kyle Drennen noted a real softball from yesterday's segment. Smith was back at it this morning. Toward the end of today's segment, Smith says: "People in the mainstream media have been accused of being afraid to speak truth to power. I've got some truth to power for you."
Was Smith building to a hard-hitting question on, say, PBO's firing of the inspector general who was too diligent in his duty of discovering corruption in AmeriCorps, PBO's pet project? Of course not. In a pathetic display of precisely the kind of MSM wimp-out Smith had described, Smith asked the president a question about . . . his dog.
HARRY SMITH: I've been observing. Your dog looks like he's out of control.BARACK OBAMA: Bo, Bo, you know, he's a teenager. He's a puppy still. And every once in awhile, he does get a little frisky. But I would not want just a calm, passive dog. I want a dog with a little bit of spirit, and he definitely has some spirit.
Note: No one can accuse PBO of an excess of modesty. Just before the canine question, the prez boasted to Smith: "Over the last five months, under some fairly extraordinary circumstances, we have, I think, been extraordinarily productive."
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Did Harry bow to Obama after the interview?
June 23, 2009 - 07:06 ET by averageschmoeDid Harry bow to Obama after the interview?
Obama learned to love in his
June 23, 2009 - 07:51 ET by nadadhimmiObama learned to love in his Madrassa in Indonesia as a boy. He learned to love Islam, the Mullahs. He learned to bow to his superiors like the murderous Saudi king. Like his superior Dinnerjacket. Oh yes, Obama loves him some dictators. He loves him some maniacal murderers too. But he doesn't seem to love the slain girl Neda. Nope.
I'm Just Wild About Harry
June 23, 2009 - 07:51 ET by allanfIs Lackey a good word for Smith?
More like Lickey.
June 23, 2009 - 08:20 ET by SickofLibsMore like Lickey.
A rose by any other name
June 23, 2009 - 11:55 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsI prefer 'lickspittle'.
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Keep the ILLEGALS out, join NumbersUSA to send free faxes to your reps.
Speaking of dogs, who's the
June 23, 2009 - 07:09 ET by gmaniac1Speaking of dogs, who's the bitch in this relationship?
When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called liberty!
Did Bo attempt to mount
June 23, 2009 - 07:19 ET by Tom PaineDid Bo attempt to mount Harry after the interview?
As long as Smith was Presenting, he may as well.
June 23, 2009 - 09:10 ET by jazboThese Obamites get randy when they're in heat.
Those who believe in nothing will believe anything.
Who knew Harry Smith had a
June 23, 2009 - 07:22 ET by motherbeltWho knew Harry Smith had a sense of humor AND satire!
Oh, and did Harry ask him exactly WHAT he had produced? The President would have had to say that he disn't actually produce; he took: his wife to a Broadway show, over GM, over some banks, a trip to Egypt.....
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
MSM Pornographic
June 23, 2009 - 07:46 ET by Six String SpiffI never thought the MSM school girls would actually ignore HUGE problems, and continue it's pornographic affection for Obama. Very dangerous times we live in.
Hey Obama, You can't vote present anymore!
Islamic Religious Services Will Be Held at the Firing Range At 0800 Daily.
correction
June 23, 2009 - 08:26 ET by AJBIt's no longer MSM... its SRM for State Run Media. We have finally crossed the line on that one. Harry is living proof!
Worship
June 23, 2009 - 08:20 ET by Blogger Guy00001The worship continues. That's why I don't watch CNNNBCCBSABC or read POSTTIMESGLOBE.
It's tough to be taken
June 23, 2009 - 08:23 ET by SickofLibsIt's tough to be taken seriously when you're sitting there with a tent in your lap, correct Harriet?
Only the Dog?
June 23, 2009 - 08:34 ET by rightwingidiotUh, come on, Harry, just the dog is out of control?
The economy is out of control - still
Unemployment is out of control - still
Government spending is out of control - forever under this dirtwad
Encroachment on liberty is out of control - under this dirtwad
Foreign policy is out of control - under this dirtwad
The pandering of the media to Obeyme is out of control - still
Obeyme's narcissism is way out of control
Please, please, would someone in the media ask this dirtwad a single tough question. If this is what we're going to get, then Harry should have just planted his lips directly on Obeyme's butt. It might actually be less embarassing.
Hey Harry, how about this?
June 23, 2009 - 08:52 ET by Jack 59http://hoguenews.com...
Oh, you mean
June 23, 2009 - 09:54 ET by SeftonObama: "Over the last five months, under some fairly extraordinary circumstances, we have, I think, been extraordinarily productive."
Translation: "Over the last five months, with some major backing from my media outlets, I think we're on our way to the marxist dream I've always envisioned for this country."
Great idea for a new Obama Celebrity show
June 23, 2009 - 09:57 ET by OxyConDavid Axlefraud can have the Dog Whisperer over to the White House to train Bo. This way Obama will get more votes from dog lovers and Hispanics. Plus he can get his face on television even more and he and Bo can probably pose for a dozen or so magazine covers.
Good one!
June 23, 2009 - 10:54 ET by StarAZMaybe Michelle could also give birth to a litter of babies instead of that cliched veggie garden thing. Then...ooo....Obama could start every show with "Where my gays at?" I am loving this...
Roll over and beg, MSM.
June 23, 2009 - 09:59 ET by KevroyRoll over and beg, MSM.
Smith
June 23, 2009 - 10:41 ET by jessieHjessieH Bad Dog! No Biscuit! Your tax dollars at work. I wonder how much Obam-bam paid Smith? He paid him under the table......He stuck it in his mouth............
No need to rise Mr President as I place my lips on your anus
June 23, 2009 - 14:06 ET by Jack BauerI guarantee that every conservative here will throw up their hands and say...
And yet... we'll all gather here, a mere 24 hours later, to read something even more hilariously bad. I cannot even get annoyed anymore... waste of emotion.