"I wasn't at the press conference last night, and I also don't have all the facts, but I think it's fair to say that Obama handled that question -- oh, what's the word I'm looking for -- stupidly?"
So quite surpisingly said Comedy Central's Jon Stewart on Thursday's "Daily Show" in reference to the President's statement at Wednesday's press conference that the police officers involved in Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates's arrest "acted stupidly."
I kid you not.
In a fabulous display of bipartisan comedy -- Stewart deliciously lambasted Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, CNN, Brian Williams, healthcare reform, and, yes, the President -- Stewart ended the segment criticizing Obama's answer to Lynn Sweet's question about what the Gates incident says about race relations in America (video embedded below the fold, relevant section at 6:12, vulgarity warning, h/t NBer balboa):
Great stuff.
Of course, it leads one to wonder: if an admittedly left-leaning comedian can see the folly in Obama's answer, why can't everybody in the media?
That asked, readers are encouraged to watch the entire segment as Stewart marvelously lampooned -- well, just about everybody involved in the current healthcare debate.
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Obama is "stupidly."
July 24, 2009 - 12:10 ET by DJEddleCould Obama have handled the situation in any other way? His entire so-called "presidency" has been handled "stupidly."
I'm still waiting for him to do something "smartly." Apparently, it's going to be a while.
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OBAMA STEPS IN IT AGAIN
July 24, 2009 - 12:30 ET by reelman46OBAMA: STEPS IN IT AGAIN
Will he ever learn to avoid preaching on issues without ALL the facts?
Now Obama takes the low road and comments on a low level semi-racial issue…
Some FACTS are:
This took place in ultra-liberal Cambridge…within the state of Teddy, Frank and Kerry.
A neighbor called to report potential burglars when she saw 2 men trying to get into a house.
A white and a black cop showed up in response to the call.
(The 16 year vet white cop was chosen by his black boss to head up the “racial profiling” for the dept)
The Afro-Am Studies prof was asked for proof he lived there.
The Harvard prof mouthed off from the start, never let up and was NOT engaged by the cops.
As the cops left into the yard the prof continued loudly mouthing off abusively.
The rant IS on tape…they are debating releasing it. (I hope they do)
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But “the uniter, the racial healer” Obama could not resist a lecture…and condemning without the facts.
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish)
Are We Certain?
July 24, 2009 - 12:13 ET by CaringwhiteguyAre we certain the President was unprepared or unaware Lynn Sweet's question was coming? After all, what's a Presidential presser other than an Obama Town Hall Meeting?
I wonder about that
July 24, 2009 - 12:47 ET by nwahsI had the news conference on, but wasn't listening very carefully. There seems to have been a mix up in the two questions prior to the Gates question. Apparently, one reporter went out of turn and Obama's answer to his question seemed to be crafted around his upcoming visit to the Cleveland Clinic. Well then it turns out the wrong reporter stood up so he took the question of the reporter he meant to call on. Well the question from that reporter was about the Cleveland Clinic."Ohoh"
Well since Obama has just went through the Cleveland Clinic in his previous answer, he was fairly brief so, in his words, he could get to Lynn Sweets question.
As I said, I wasn't listening closely, but if thats what happened, he knew the questions ahead of time (including the Gates question), with the Cleveland Clinic answer crafted beforehand.
Why not Jeb Bush?
Lebron Hussein Obama?
July 24, 2009 - 12:16 ET by slickwillie2001Could a Republican call the Bamster 'Lebron Hussein Obama' and get away with it?
You're right, slick,
July 24, 2009 - 13:02 ET by Indiana JoePersonally, even with the double-standard you point out, I was thrilled to hear Stewart use the "H" word!
Maybe the honeymoon is finally starting to wear thin, even on Obama's most ardent liberal apologists?
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."-John Adams
Scary that it takes sending
July 24, 2009 - 15:18 ET by GregEScary that it takes sending our great nation into an abyss to get the Left to start to blink.
honeymoon apparently over
July 24, 2009 - 12:18 ET by AJBWow... the press honeymoon MIGHT just be coming to an end. That's TWO liberal State Run Media stars who have questioned Obonzo the Simp's judgement.
Give him credit
July 24, 2009 - 12:20 ET by KC MulvilleSo far, Stewart is the only one who's gone after Obama at all. Granted, he doesn't go after him with the same frequency (or with the same contempt) as he attacked Bush, but give him credit. At least he's doing it. The rest of the comedians wouldn't dare.
Score one for Stewart. Isn't anyone else going to compete with him?
yet
July 24, 2009 - 13:24 ET by 24enakStewart hasn't gone after the president withe the same frequency yet, he has only been president for a couple of months. He has ridiculed the president before on sticking with don't ask don't tell policy.
He has always been critical of the media, all media. Is he more critical of FNC and republicans yeah but they have been in political power for the last 8 years.
I love it when Stewart uses my line...
July 24, 2009 - 12:20 ET by Gary HallHey - the more people who speak the obvious, the better.. I'd say. My note to several, the past few days..
(;~> gary
Small quibble,
July 24, 2009 - 13:03 ET by Indiana JoeHas Obama ever really "practiced" law?
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."-John Adams
No, he hasn't practised law.
July 24, 2009 - 13:08 ET by Jack BauerNo, he hasn't practised law. But he is a practised liar!
Jack
July 24, 2009 - 14:07 ET by Gary HallWell, at least he's good at something. LOL
(;~> gary
gary -- true. But folks are
July 24, 2009 - 14:18 ET by Jack Bauergary -- true. But folks are even beginning to see through that as well.
Hilarious!
July 24, 2009 - 12:20 ET by onewiseguyI have to say that this segment by Jon Stewart was positively hilarious!
Calling it stupid is missing
July 24, 2009 - 12:21 ET by mattmCalling it stupid is missing the point. Unless you mean he was stupid in revealing himself to be an unreasoned race-mongering bigot.
Funny stuff
July 24, 2009 - 12:34 ET by nwahsThat was pretty good. It was ridiculous thing for Obama to do. I don't think he could contain the community organizer in him:)
Why not Jeb Bush?
Don't celebrate one night
July 24, 2009 - 12:35 ET by NonArabOmarDon't celebrate one night of "bipartisan" comedy. He's still a partisan hack. It's not an election year. Come next year, he will be doing propaganda for the liberals.
True, but ...
July 24, 2009 - 12:36 ET by KC MulvilleAt this point, we'll take anything we can get.
True dat KC
July 24, 2009 - 18:34 ET by RukusThese occasional pieces "against" Barry are still far and few in between. Yes, we will take what we can get. Hopefully they will start happening more and more until the sheeple will start seeing what we have. I won't hold my breath, yet.
Gary
Hey, Jimmah Che Obama! I want my country back!
very telling
July 24, 2009 - 12:42 ET by AJBAbout 7:15 into the clip, we see what has been the modus operandi for the State Run Media -- trying to save the President. I have a feeling that's how all of them are feeling about now.... NNNNOOOOOO---I've tried to save you but I FAILED
My take
July 24, 2009 - 13:06 ET by Indiana JoeI thought Stewart was lampooning the fawning media coverage that Obama has gotten... even from Stewart himself. Anyone that can make fun of themselves gets some respect from me.
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."-John Adams
Unbelievable,
July 24, 2009 - 13:12 ET by Indiana Joe... as Noel says. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole clip. I don't think I've EVER watched 8+ minutes of Stewart before. I simply couldn't stand it.
(Note to balboa: don't bother telling me I've missed some "great stuff." I haven't missed it at all. And "great" is purely subjective.)
BTW, was the "vulgarity alert" due to the word "dildo?" Seems a bit lame to qualify, but that's just me, I guess.
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."-John Adams
Press Conferece Take Two
July 24, 2009 - 13:39 ET by UtherpendPEBO is already trying to cover his ass by talking around what he said. Now it was simply everyone misunderstanding what he said and by what happened.
"For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security."
Don't believe it
July 24, 2009 - 13:40 ET by eugeneromeroHe's just throwing you a bone. I've seen Chris Matthews do this as well. He'll bash and bash conservatives and then one day, he says something negative about Obama just to make you say, "Hmm, maybe he isn't as far left as I thought he was. Maybe I'll watch him again tomorrow. Then tomorrow the conservative bashing picks up right where it left off and you just got duped. Don't fall for it. All the liberals do it.
Jon, go away. These
July 24, 2009 - 14:00 ET by RR GOPJon, go away.
These creatures are well aware of the polls and merely capitalize on them. Deep down inside both he and his audience still like the guy and have faith in him so will never be too harsh on him.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).
Two thumbs up for Jon
July 24, 2009 - 18:21 ET by mostlymoderateTwo thumbs up for Jon Stewart on this particular occasion.
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Thank you balboa
July 25, 2009 - 21:05 ET by well99Glad you watched because that was boring.Jon thought Obama said something stupid.Well good for him.I give him credit for it but the dude is lame as comedians go.Glad someone likes him.