In a clear sign liberal media elites are growing weary of the White House, comedian David Letterman went after President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel Tuesday evening.
During the "Top Ten" segment of the "Late Show," Letterman counted down the signs that Emanuel is nuts.
Before beginning the list, Letterman explained with shocking detail that this was precipitated by Rep. Eric Massa's (D-N.Y.) assertion that Emanuel once cornered him in the Congressional shower room wearing nothing but an evil grimace.
Maybe most surprising, Letterman managed to lampoon the COS without once referencing to Sarah Palin (video embedded below the fold with transcribed list, h/t Story Balloon):
10. Every morning takes a leak off the Truman balcony
9. President Obama smokes cigarettes; Rahm eats them
8. Spotted today at Toyota dealership
7. He's leaving Obama to become a special advisor to Richard Nixon
6. In a fit of rage, he snapped Dennis Kucinich in half
5. Changing his name to Rahm Emanuel Lewis
4. Refers to every cabinet official as "Clarkie"
3. Recently got into heated policy debate with his stapler
2. You mean, besides walking around D.C. naked?
1. Even Andy Dick is telling him to chill
Following "Saturday Night Live's" pointed attack on the Administration this weekend, it appears broadcast network comedians and their writers are finally beginning to feel comfortable going after this White House.
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One problem....Letterman
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 11:14 ET by motherbeltOne problem....Letterman said Rahm is p-o'd that Massa won't vote for the president's budget.
Other than that, funny stuff. And it's about time.
Give Rahm (Dead! Dead! Dead!) Emanuel the treatment they gave undeservedly to Dick Cheney.
Øne glaring ømission
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:21 ET by YephoraRahm's BØSS is not implicated for picking the scum. He was not even mentioned.
Well that was a start, Dave. Now be really bold and go after the søurce.
Fat chance.
no Sarah Palin.. amazing
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:42 ET by Gary Hall.. brilliantly spot on.
(;~>/ gary
Top Ten signs David Letterman is worried about his ratings.
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:55 ET by mattm10. His cackle is not as obnoxious as usual.
9. He took a leak in the public bathroom rather than his private potty.
8. "Sextortion" isn't as popular as he thought.
7. Bill Maher hasn't invited him on his show recently.
6. His most popular guest is his mom.
5. Paul Shaffer is getting bigger laughs.
4. Hiring a female writer still hasn't gotten him a date.
3. Biff Henderson finally got a raise.
2. Andy Dick hasn't been on lately.
And the number one sign David Letterman is worried about his ratings:
1. He hasn't cracked a sex joke about Sarah Palin's kids in weeks.
Typical
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 13:17 ET by StilesMaybe the rats are starting to leave the sinking ship...This particular rat will probably run up and down the rope for a while...
Missed the point
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 13:57 ET by bobbysI think you all missed the point here, Why is he on the top ten list?. Cause there getting ready to throw him under the bus, Connect the dots, Lettermen got the memo from BO his self.
What's news about this?
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:30 ET by j17ghsLetterman is as elite and vicious as Emanual (whose brother is big shot Hollywood agent). Letterman sucks up to Hollywood to compensate for his lack of talent. I find it hard to believe that anyone at NewsBusters would find this some "crack" in the Democrat-Marxist alliance. It's more like Trotsky criticizing Lenin and vice versa. The top-10 list on Emanuel is not all that funny, either. Taking a leak, heated debate with stapler, walking around naked? Huh!? This is the best his overpaid, sexually harassed staff can churn out? Please!
j17... Ditto. 'Doubling
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:36 ET by bigtimerj17...
Ditto.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Letterman
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:49 ET by okiehawk44Here comes Jay!
Bye-Bye
BTW -- I've just got to say your taste in young women to f*%k is as bad as Bill Clinton's.
BTW -- I've just got to
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:54 ET by balboaBTW -- I've just got to say your taste in young women to f*%k is as bad as Bill Clinton's.
What does that have to do with _anything_?
It could have been worse. Instead of "Dead Fish", it could...
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 16:51 ET by jawebster1have been a naked Nancy Pelosi jabbing her bony finger into Massa's naked chest. If you're reading this during your dinnertime, I apologize. Jim Webster
#10. Every morning takes a leak off the Truman balcony
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:27 ET by StewartIIIChickaBOOMer: #10. Every morning takes a leak off the Truman balcony
http://chickaboomer.blogspot.com/2010/03/10-every-morning-takes-leak-off-truman.html