Cue the B.B. King, baby. The thrill is gone.
Here was Pres. Obama speaking to his $30,000-a-couple fundraiser tonight in NYC:
"I hope that everybody here is willing to recapture that sense of excitement that comes from a big but achievable challenge, not a superficial excitement that comes from election day, but an excitement that comes from knowing we took on something that had to be taken on."
Those heady days of the Iowa primary victory are history. Ditto candidate Obama's nomination-clinching night speech. Who can forget his immortal words: "this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal"?
Looks like Pres. Obama has yet to learn F. Scott Fitzgerald's lesson: "there are no second acts in American lives."
Will the MSM take note of the president's poignant nostalgia?
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Obama's approval fell to 47%
October 20, 2009 - 20:20 ET by Free StinkerI hope that everybody here is willing to recapture that sense of excitement
Translation: Obama's approval fell to 47%.
I thought I had; then I
October 20, 2009 - 20:46 ET by motherbeltI thought I had; then I realized it was agita.
"this was the moment when
October 21, 2009 - 09:30 ET by notonmywatch"this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal"
I'd heard that hundreds of times, but I thought it was a joke. I didn't realize he actually said it
With 0, truth really is more insane than fiction.
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Ulllp!
October 20, 2009 - 20:24 ET by B-townGiantDamn, I just threw up in my mouth again.
Sorry, but I can't "recapture" something I never had
October 20, 2009 - 20:24 ET by R D HelmObama has always been about as exiting to me as belly-button lint.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Ah, the good old
October 20, 2009 - 20:36 ET by FeynmanFanAh, the good old days...
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Before he was elected
October 20, 2009 - 20:51 ET by general companyThose were the days, never having to worry about our liberty, just liberals
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Two Face
October 20, 2009 - 20:39 ET by SlyrrThis, while his thugs are laboring behind closed doors to destroy all opposition media. This while his thugs are working behind closed doors to take over the medical industry and use it as a weapon to bully people into being Demorats by withholding treatment. This while he's working behind closed doors, breaking bread with our enemies and leaving our allies to twist in the wind.
This president and his followers are rotten to the core.
Clean house in 2010!
Let's be hopeful
October 20, 2009 - 21:31 ET by FranksamThe ultimate irony may be visited upon the liberal blocs that elected Obama. Hopefully, and I mean this in a good way, they will be denied treatment in greater numbers than the rest of us. We know that they are less educated, less informed and more dependent upon the government to provide. I think that means that they will perish in greater numbers than the loyal opposition.
I'm not wishing bad things on any individuals. I'm just thinking in actuarial terms. They did ask for it, more or less.
Sorry it took so long to
October 20, 2009 - 20:40 ET by ThisnThatSorry it took so long to post my reply, but my computer screen blurred when the tears started to well up, and I was overcome with emotion. *sniff*
Can't you just feel the love? *sniff* *honk* *sniff*
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
This was the moment when
October 20, 2009 - 20:44 ET by motherbeltThis was the moment when people began to sense that the bloom was off the rose....
Who can forget these
October 20, 2009 - 20:45 ET by Dan DiegoWho can forget these immortal words:
“Did somebody faint? Do we have an EMT here?”
“Give him a little space..., this happened all the time during my political campaign.”
Did Obama officially recognize the Cops and Feds that busted the "man made disaster causers" to cover this political trip?
I've linked to several
October 20, 2009 - 20:49 ET by Mark FinkelsteinI've linked to several different versions, but now have up what I consider the quintessential Thrill Is Gone. Listen and groove.
Just reading some of the
October 20, 2009 - 21:05 ET by ThisnThatJust reading some of the text, here's what jumped out at me:
I'd love to know of any accomplishment -- unless he counts his 23 fundraisers in his first 9 months (compared to 6 for Bush); his great peace prize after two weeks in office; or his failed Olympics bid. Other than those, I can't recall a single accomplishment.
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
redefining accomplishment
October 20, 2009 - 21:35 ET by katainkentmaybe its in pure legislation tonnage.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
Just reading---
October 20, 2009 - 22:05 ET by matthewdeanTnT:
"We've already had one of the most productive first years of any administration in decades."
Look, I know this character is a Democratic Chicago Liberal Politician, and I know politicians lie; but politician or not, how can he say a one line piece of junk like that and not throw up on himself?
Must take a lot of practice.
If I told a whopper like that, my ass would fall off.
MD
"I may not agree with what your bumper sticker says, but I will defend to the death your right to stick it." (Unknown)
Don't forget
October 21, 2009 - 04:32 ET by ohiochilithe most extreme polarization of the nation since Vietnam, playing basketball while diddling over Afghanistan, waving off nukes in Iran and N Korea, willingness to work with the taliban, pushing to shut down opposition media...what else can we add to the list?
Asking us to get 'excited' again makes me think of re-marrying my ex-husband. ugh.
Pass the peptol.
Thrill?
October 20, 2009 - 21:08 ET by blazermaniacHow can there by a thrill of any kind with a $30,000 per couple dinner for Obama. This country is broke and Obama only cares about his "eliteist" friends. American's need to do their duty and vote out anyone that only cares about the elite. Of course, they care about us other folks only twice a year. April 15th & the first Tuesday in November. Obama isn't the only one doing this, but anyone else pulling this $10,000 per plate dinner for eliteists needs to be sent out of office.
I love B.B.King but I was
October 20, 2009 - 21:26 ET by ReaverI love B.B.King but I was reminded of a different song as I read that.
I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me. - Hunter S. Thompson
Sing it, BB!
October 20, 2009 - 21:33 ET by motherbeltYou done me wrong, and you'll be sorry some day....
I'm free from your spell.....
Oh, yeah!
definately
October 20, 2009 - 21:34 ET by katainkent*cranks it up*
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
My nomination for best song is...
October 20, 2009 - 22:04 ET by beauxdogTommy (the entire album) by the Who... just change the name to "Barry".
The part I hope to hear the most is:
We're not gonna take it
Never did and never will
We're not gonna take it
Gonna break it, gonna shake it,
let's forget it better still
Beauxdog
"Listening to you, I get the music. Gazing at you, I get the heat. Following you, I climb the mountains. I get excitement at your feet." Tommy - The Who (or is it the MSM?)
Going in, the entire media
October 20, 2009 - 21:26 ET by ConservativeRexGoing in, the entire media was spouting on how smart Obama was, on how he may very well be the smartest President we have had in generations. I beg to differ. He may be the lamebrainiest president ever. Every day it's something new with this joker. When are the rest of the people going to wake up and see this fella for what he is? Sense of excitement MA. Good Lord dude, just sit down for a couple of days and STHU!
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
When are the rest of the
October 20, 2009 - 23:37 ET by mattmWhen are the rest of the people going to wake up and see this fella for what he is?
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Obama's 'happiness' is like wetting his pants....
October 20, 2009 - 21:33 ET by SlyrrObama's 'happiness' is like wetting his pants.
Everyone can see it, but only HE feels the warmth.
Obamunism - all wee-weed up.
Purse lips, lift chin, look down nose
October 20, 2009 - 21:34 ET by carolina09It would be so great if there was a comedy channel who could do a real impersonation of Princess Obama.
Re impersonation
October 20, 2009 - 23:20 ET by slickwillie2001Yep, we desperately need an imitator like Steve Bridges' GWB. Fred Armisen on SNL doesn't seem to have his heart in it and has been phoning in his performances lately. I think Chris Rock looks a lot like him and could get the voice if he worked on it.
Talk amongst yourselves
October 20, 2009 - 21:47 ET by jon_torlinI am *verklempt*.
Please, talk amongst yourselves....
-Jon
Obama - "When the rise of the oceans began to slow.."
October 20, 2009 - 22:04 ET by Gary HallWell.. well well, Mr. 'I don't know any science facts jr president'..
I know - I know. Out here in Los Angeles, the MSM and the D's have got everyone puttin on their rubber boots; and it's easy to see why. Just take a little look at how fast the oceans are rising here:
That's 3 1/4 inches every 100 years, and it's clear - the rate of increase has not increased in the last 100 years. A better bet might be for wider beaches here.
(:~/ gary
Ocean rise
October 20, 2009 - 22:14 ET by matthewdeanHey Gary Hall, do me a favor---
When it does start rising, shovel fast so that salt water won't get over here to San Bernardino.
Thanks.
MD
"I may not agree with what your bumper sticker says, but I will defend to the death your right to stick it." (Unknown)
MD, I'll give you fair
October 20, 2009 - 22:41 ET by KJ_sezMD, I'll give you fair warning when it gets to Riverside.
OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America!
Ocean rise
October 20, 2009 - 23:06 ET by matthewdeanKJ:
I was replying to a post on a thread yesterday, and I mentioned a KJ_sez post that read as though it had come right out of my own head.
I mighta known you wuz a homeboy.
MD
"I might not agree with what your bumper sticker says, but I will defend to the death your right to stick it." (Unknown)
Yes comrade, we will.
October 20, 2009 - 22:04 ET by nadadhimmiAnd I again ask you to report to the thought compliance division any person that refuses to "recapture" our thrill. No fishy independant and unsocialist thought can or will be tolerated.
The way I see it, Obama and
October 20, 2009 - 22:05 ET by BeukeboomThe way I see it, Obama and his administration are on the verge of going into desperation mode if things don't improve for his Presidency. And if that happens, his popularity will plummet causing him to panic even more. I wonder if this maybe the Dem's version of Nixon. The enemies list seems to be there. The manipulation of the press with propaganda seems to be there. The Presidential disdain for the public is definitely there. Now Nixonian will this become?
Obama: 'I Hope That
October 20, 2009 - 22:29 ET by right of wayObama: 'I Hope That Everybody Is Willing To Recapture That Sense Of Excitement', do you mean like when reagan was in office? only in my dreams.
Ex-Happy Days fans said it best:
October 20, 2009 - 22:29 ET by Scout FinchObama has officially "Jumped The Shark".
Remember the good old days? When the press had tingles down their legs and obamisms over me? Can't we just go back to those days, my sweetheart? Can't we just recall that groove and love we shared back then? C'mon, baby! Just gimme a little love (and tax dollars) and show me how much you still love me, baby!
Yeah. I feel dirty just typing those words.
It's a multi-billion dollar Fonzi scheme
October 21, 2009 - 07:24 ET by SickofLibsAayy!
That "sense of excitement"
October 20, 2009 - 22:45 ET by KJ_sezThat "sense of excitement" - which consisted of me yelling at the TV because of all the clueless idiots scrawling their 'X' before casting a ballot - would force the ol' ticker to vapor lock. I'll pass.
OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America!
"I Hope That Everybody Is Willing To Recapture That Sense
October 20, 2009 - 23:03 ET by PoljunkOf Excitement" Does he mean that "tingle up our leg"???
What's his problem with
October 21, 2009 - 00:19 ET by fitzfongWhat's his problem with "superficial excitement"? He should be quite comfortable with fake, drummed-up enthusiasm. After all, everything about this shallow, arrogant Marxist is superficial.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
Troops
October 21, 2009 - 01:34 ET by azwildcatsGreat comment by someone on the FOX Nation:
If Obama showed as much fight against the Taliban as he did FOX News, they would be destroyed
Why are midwestern
October 21, 2009 - 02:20 ET by RR GOPWhy are midwestern Democrats such Liberal retards?
Guess they read The Grapes of Wrath one too many times...
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
I heard Chris Matthews has
October 21, 2009 - 05:30 ET by HockeyKidI heard Chris Matthews has been seen heading for the bathroom with 2008 campaign material in hand instead of today's paper.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Re Chrissie
October 21, 2009 - 11:33 ET by slickwillie2001You just know that Matthews is begging Gibbs for that poster-sized shot of the Bamster playing basketball that he showed yesterday.
Most likely better than playboy for him
October 21, 2009 - 14:05 ET by Dan The Man 2Know how to keep a Troll in suspense? Ill tell ya in the morning.
Demanding worship
October 21, 2009 - 06:44 ET by nadadhimmiNope Barack, demanding worship from your "subjects" will only get you more opposition in your communization of America. Actually, I hope YOU are prepared to accept derision of the American people without political and police persecution of citizens. Why do you think the Oathkeepers were formed?
i will
October 21, 2009 - 06:51 ET by ronbe able to re-capture my excitement when obom is out of office
"We are the ones we have been waiting for..."
October 21, 2009 - 07:27 ET by SickofLibs...the new motto of our troops currently in Afghanistan.
for Side B?
October 21, 2009 - 08:10 ET by mom_roxHow about "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"?
~~save your tea, dump congress~~
News Flash
October 21, 2009 - 08:57 ET by nadadhimmiThat is an order, mofo's. DO IT NOW, the "one" has spoken.
Sorry
October 21, 2009 - 11:57 ET by StarAZYou just can't get that excitement back in the tube.
I hope that
October 21, 2009 - 12:50 ET by chiefpayneeverybody here is willing to recapture that sense of excitement"
Translation:
It's ALL about me...don't forget that I am the Messiah!
"I hope that everybody here
October 21, 2009 - 18:11 ET by Dan Diego"I hope that everybody here is willing to recapture that sense of entitlement" is more like it.
Bring excitement back?
October 21, 2009 - 18:17 ET by cajun2We could have congress pass a "stimulus" bill!
I can't wait...
October 21, 2009 - 18:23 ET by MightyMouth...until this tricked out pony gets his walking papers in 2012. I do feel sorry for my kids and grandkids who have to pay for the Messiah's ego! Question: How much does an Obama ego cost? Answer: How much do you, yourkids and their kids got?
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"