Last night's CBS 2 Chicago's newscast led off with a segment on Barack Obama's visit to Kuwait. The station's Web site includes a written report headlined "Soldiers Overjoyed To Meet Obama In Kuwait." The accompanying video is titled "Troops In Kuwait Thrilled By Obama Visit." Obama was "applauded thunderously" by "excited soldiers," according to reporter Susan Carlson. How the media determined the troops were both overjoyed and thrilled isn't detailed. President Bush and others have been greeted by our troops with similar enthusiasm, but I doubt that overjoyed or thrilled were used in describing it.
This typifies the caliber of detached, objective reporting we've come to expect when Mr. Wonderful is the subject at hand. The mainstream media will be tossing bouquets - and probably their undies - in the direction of Obama.
Carlson did mention on her video report that Obama's campaign hopes his overseas trip will "overcome criticism that he lacks experience in world affairs." He needs major help in that area. As noted on CNN.com earlier this year:
At a campaign stop in November, Obama told an Iowa audience that "probably the strongest experience I have in foreign relations is the fact that I spent four years living overseas when I was a child in Southeast Asia."
Can you imagine? Four whole years as a grammar school student provide him, by his own admission, with his strongest experience in foreign relations. I'm certain his supporters are overjoyed and thrilled by it all. As well as the mainstream media, of course.
It's going to be a very long week.
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I saw the pope once but I
July 20, 2008 - 01:43 ET by cocodrieI saw the pope once but I don't believe that qualifies me to be an archbishop and head of a diocese.
His Holiness
July 20, 2008 - 01:49 ET by Michael M. BatesThe Pope's problem is he doesn't represent change you can believe in. That's why he doesn't have people fainting while he gives teleprompter.
Gives
July 20, 2008 - 06:21 ET by motherbeltGives teleprompter??????
Come on, I had just taken my first sip of coffee!!!!!
Now have to clean my monitor!!!
ROFL!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Saw t
July 20, 2008 - 01:45 ET by Warner Todd HustonMike, I saw that silly "report," too.
What struck me is that the headline had that the troops were "overjoyed" leaving the feeling that lots of troops were happy about Obama, but the report said "a group" of troops were on hand to see Obama. The term "a group" makes the gathering seem small. So, if it was a small group, how does "troops overjoyed" fit the reality? Seems to me more like that small group was happy to see him but the headline almost reads as if ALL the "troops" were "overjoyed."
Round ball
July 20, 2008 - 01:53 ET by Michael M. BatesI liked how she said that BO "impressed them with his basketball strategy," which consisted apparently of making a long shot that undoubtedly will henceforth be known as the shot heard 'round the world.
→ Basketball strategy
July 20, 2008 - 02:05 ET by Cool ArrowWell, if the guy's got "basketball strategy" McCain has got no chance. And Buddha help Al Qaeda.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE
Buddha
July 20, 2008 - 02:11 ET by Michael M. BatesI think his monks are still tired from helping Al Gore, so I don't know that they can muster the strength to help Al Qaeda.
A Group Of Overjoyed Troop Gathering
July 20, 2008 - 05:09 ET by DoktorFrankenWTH - Let's review. 98% of blacks that voted in the Democrat's primaries voted for The Itinerant Junior Idjit from Illinois. The military crowd that met Obama were comprised of almost 75% blacks, which is not the average percentage of blacks in the military, BTW.
March 2006 (CBS/AP) Defense Department statistics show that the number of black active-duty enlisted personnel has declined 14 percent since 2000.
The decrease is particularly acute for the services doing most of the
fighting in Iraq: The number of black enlisted soldiers has dropped by
19 percent and the number of black enlisted Marines has fallen by 26
percent in the same period.
So, just how balanced was the crowd in Kuwait? Was the scale tipped a bit? I've seen no one reporting this conundrum regarding the adoring throng that rushed to greet the Presumptuous One. I would be 'overjoyed' if it were so.
And let's consider this:
July 20, 2008 - 06:26 ET by motherbeltAnd let's consider this: Isn't having mostly black troops on hand to greet the Obama a bit, shall we say, racist?
Let's give the black soldiers a chance to meet "their" guy?
When President Bush went to Baghdad for Thanksgiving, the troops stood and clapped hooted and hollered and shouted and roared...and I don't recall anyone describing them as "overjoyed' when on that occasion they actually were.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Not Racist - Just Kinda Expected
July 20, 2008 - 08:35 ET by DoktorFrankenMB,
I'll be open minded enough to admit that there were probably enough (20 or so?) extremely fervent Obama backers in Kuwait that actually wanted to greet their Messiah. Not unlike the vast majority of the military that would hoot and holler for W.
Just MHO.
Not just Black, but female
July 20, 2008 - 08:38 ET by WingletDriverIf you watch the video again, the crowd is also predominantly female despite that particular demographic making up less than 20% of the Air Force (Kuwait is an AF operation). Overall, Blacks make up less than 15% of the Air Force. Source: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/library/airforcepersonnelstatistics.asp
Kate O'Beirne wrote a great book called "Women Who Make the World Worse" in which she demonstrates how libs have turned the DoD into the worlds largest daycare center for unmarried mothers (an obvious Democrat stronghold). What in this video would make you not believe that this is the constituency BHO was talking to? (Before you get on your high horse and claim racism/sexism, please read O'Beirn's book and realize that demographics, like nature, is a bitch).
The video also said that Kuwait was the largest base in the Middle East (I think it's actually Al Uedid in Qatar), which makes me wonder why anybody would claim that a small pep rally qualifies as an unmitigated hit.
I too saw footage of this
July 20, 2008 - 11:11 ET by Captain RepusI too saw footage of this major event on the news last night. The footage I saw looked more like a cross section of NAACP and the black division of NOW in composition, both of which voted for Obammy at a rate of 92%+. I suspect they asked the other 8%, most of which were probably wearing turbans, to step outside during the filming.
To think this is just the FIRST event of his 1 week crusade I can't imagin what we are going to see later. Maybe they can get some shots of him riding in a tank.
I saw some photos of those
July 20, 2008 - 08:28 ET by amberI saw some photos of those troops and I would not call them "overjoyed" annoyed and disgusted was more the reality.
"Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." --despair.com
Annoyed and disgusted
July 20, 2008 - 09:42 ET by Michael M. BatesI saw some photos of those troops and I would not call them "overjoyed" annoyed and disgusted was more the reality.
One of the skill sets required for those in the MSM is the ability to read minds. If they say the troops are overjoyed it must be so.
Sunday Morning Barack Study
July 20, 2008 - 11:07 ET by acumenOne of the skill sets required for those in the MSM is the ability to read minds.
Read minds...Isn't that code for read talking points? Regardless, I've heard this phychic abilility can result in a gushing, tingling feeling when divining the Changesen One.
Let's talk legs
July 20, 2008 - 11:45 ET by Michael M. BatesRegardless, I've heard this phychic abilility can result in a gushing, tingling feeling when divining the Changesen One.
Be still, my trembling leg.
- Chrissy Matthews
So, let's see if I have
July 20, 2008 - 02:01 ET by jdhawkSo, let's see if I have this right. A junion first-term senator, that by the way, may not actually be able to find his own senate seat he has been there so little during this term, when upon a couple of day visit to a war zone - the same war zone that if he was in charge we would have already turned tail on - and suddenly he is qualified to be commander in chief? I guess if I was the drive by media and had a suspension of disbelief, that would be true, but I am not.
This is the guy who said that he was going to get the Joint Chiefs of Staff together after he was sworn in as president and order them to begin withdrawal of our forces in Iraq. The only problem is that the Joint Chiefs of Staff are not in the chain of command. That would be the Secretary of Defense and the Commding General of CENTCOM.
After one of his "military" advisors gets him up to speed on rendering honors to the flag when the National Anthem is being played, they'll get around to the structure and chain of command of our armed forces.
A junior senator
July 20, 2008 - 02:08 ET by Michael M. BatesYour reference to him finding his own senate seat reminded me of a Nov. 4, 2004 Chicago Sun-Times article that quoted him:
Guess he's figured his way to the bathroom by now.
Military and Washroom Experience
July 20, 2008 - 04:55 ET by DoktorFrankenjdhawk (I had a friend whose name was, no kidding, Jack Daniels and his nickname was Hawkeye), you are so correct in Obama's vast, and weighty military knowledge and/or experience. He's almost got enough savvy to build a Lego tank.
MMB - Great quip! Except you're probably not aware that Barry's feces does not stink so no one can tell if he's been there yet or not.
Barack's bathroom habits
July 20, 2008 - 09:39 ET by Michael M. BatesOn that I'll have to defer to you. After all, you're the Doktor!
...Carlson did mention on
July 20, 2008 - 02:39 ET by marvl...Carlson did mention on her video report that Obama's campaign hopes his
overseas trip will "overcome criticism that he lacks experience in
world affairs..."
Hmmm... Ya mean if I can scrape together enough money to visit 10 countries in 2 days I can claim a mature foreign policy experience sufficient to run for president? I've been balancing my checkbook for years, so that should qualify me in economic matters. And I've seen "Full Metal Jacket" 3 times, so I'm qualified to be CinC.
What a bozo. The only people more stupid than Obama are the ones who fawn over him, like New Kids On The Block groupies screaming their lungs out while they grab their crotches.
Obama's checkbook
July 20, 2008 - 09:46 ET by Michael M. BatesI've been balancing my checkbook for years. . .
That discounted mortgage he got at Northern Trust sure helped.
What else would one expect
July 20, 2008 - 08:03 ET by BobAnthonyFrom a station owned by CBS in lowly-rated WBBM-TV? From people I've chatted on the web who have lived in the Chicagoland area, WBBM-TV was the top news station in Chicago. And with people like Bill Curtis and Walter Jacobsen anchoring in the 1970's and into the 80's, nothing could stop channel 2. Except of course the corporate beancounters at CBS and the movement of ABC-owned WLS-TV.
And if I may make a sarcastic play on the WBBM calls, which officially mean We Broadcast Better Music, Here's MY take:
We're
Barack's
Broadcasting
Mecca!
World Affairs Expert???
July 20, 2008 - 08:32 ET by somedaysLast week Obamamesiah could not spell "Expert"; this week he IS one. Gimme a break!
Maybe
July 20, 2008 - 09:09 ET by BlondeHe stayed at the Holiday Inn.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
The Holiday Inn, Blonde
July 20, 2008 - 12:20 ET by Michael M. BatesHe stayed at the Holiday Inn.
Probably not. Only bitter people cling to places like that.
In their tax bracket, BO and the lovely Missus dropped Holiday Inns faster than they did Jeremiah Wright.
So does this mean it's OK
July 20, 2008 - 09:01 ET by Hero SquadSo does this mean it's OK once again for high-ranking public officials to play games of sport during wartime?
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
They would have gotten a better turnout
July 20, 2008 - 11:32 ET by IamTinmanif they had Jessica Simpson or Kobe Bryant instead of some hack politician. Even with the fawning of the MSM, this was a little too obviously just a photo op.
Jessica Simpson
July 20, 2008 - 11:49 ET by Michael M. Batesif they had Jessica Simpson or Kobe Bryant instead of some hack politician. Even with the fawning of the MSM, this was a little too obviously just a photo op.
I dunno. . . . Does Jessica offer change we can believe in?
As "overjoyed" as they were seeing this guy?
July 20, 2008 - 11:44 ET by richflanjhttp://benofmesopotamia.blogspot.com/2006/12/schaudenfraude-or-john-kerry-visits.html
It took, what 2 days......
July 20, 2008 - 13:08 ET by BEGRUNTand surprise surprise....."Troops surge to Obama"....."Troops excited over Obama"......didn't we all predict this a day or two ago? I'll tell you, the MSM never lets us down, they're as predictable as the sun rises and sets. Well it looks like Dr. Hopeychangy's travelling medicine show is off to a good start.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
Barack Hussein saw some
July 20, 2008 - 13:51 ET by cocodrieBarack Hussein saw some soldiers and that makes him qualified to be commander in chief. I spent a year in the seminary and saw many priests. Soon I will be elected pope.
His Holiness
July 20, 2008 - 13:55 ET by Michael M. BatesSoon I will be elected pope.
Don't count on it. I was an altar boy and once belonged to the Holy Name Society. I think I'm next.
A little old, but?
July 20, 2008 - 18:09 ET by kilrodA little old but, on topic-
Friends.....this came to us from Dale's Sister in Iowa.....need to pass it on....IF we, as Christians don't speak up............
Just in case you happened to see the ABC News piece(if you watch ABC News) with interviews of 5 military folks in Iraq - 3 planned to vote for Obama and 2 for Hillary; no mention of any McCain supporters. Well, here's the 'Rest of the Story.'
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This from Major General (ret) Buckman
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My niece, Katelyn, stationed at Baluud, Iraq was assigned, with others of her detachment, to be escort/guard/watcher for Martha Raddatz of ABC News as she covered John McCain's recent trip to Iraq . Katelyn and her Captain stood directly behind Raddatz as she queried GIs walking past. They kept count of the GIs and you should remember these numbers. She asked 60 GIs who they planned to vote for in November. 54 said John McCain, 4 for Obama and 2 for Hillary.
Katelyn called home and told her Mom and Dad to watch ABC news the next night because she was standing directly behind Raddatz and maybe they'd see her on TV. Mom and Dad of course, called and emailed all the kinfolk to watch the newscast and maybe see Katelyn. Well, of course, we all watched and what we saw wasn't a glimpse of Katelyn, but got a hell'uva view of skewed news. After a dissertation on McCain's trip and speech, ABC showed 5 GIs being asked by Raddatz how they were going to vote in November; 3 for Obama and 2 for Clinton. No mention of the 54 for McCain.
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Martha Raddatz interview
July 20, 2008 - 18:24 ET by Michael M. BatesThis has been covered on Snopes.com, for whatever it's worth.
I think I saw
July 20, 2008 - 20:04 ET by I.am.DILLIGAFthe same news stuff as all of you and was wondering if it was me or where there only 2 maybe 3 white soldiers there and the rest were black. Even they didnt look to happy being there. I wonder how BOs handlers did that and are all the blacks in the same outfit?????
Just sayin
Guns and Violence are not the answer but they are one solution to the problem== SARG
IamD... Yeah I put the
July 20, 2008 - 20:21 ET by bigtimerIamD...
Yeah I put the link on here yesterday...I too noticed what you said...
Photo-Op Specials...
Obama...he's amazing isn't he?
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