Media Parrot Obama's Claim of 'Most Productive' Congress in Generations
By Noel Sheppard | December 24, 2010 | 11:41
As Barack Obama took his legislative victory lap Tuesday, he boldly claimed this was "the most productive postelection period we've had in decades" and "the most productive two years that we've had in generations."
Not caring what "productive" means, media across the country dutifully parroted the President as the following video created by the folks at Breitbart TV marvelously demonstrates (video follows with commentary):
To give readers an idea just how parroted this concept was, a Google News search of "most productive Congress" yields over one thousand results.
Yet how does one define "productive?"
According to Dictionary.com, as it pertains to economics for example, productive means "producing or tending to produce goods and services having exchange value."
I reference an economics term because for most Americans after 2008's economic collapse, the most important issue facing the new president was solving a rising unemployment problem.
Has that occurred in the past two years?
Hardly, as Obama was sworn in with the unemployment rate at 7.4 percent and 11.4 million Americans out of work.
Today, as the President and his fellow Democrats pat themselves on the back - with the assistance of the media, of course! - unemployment stands at 9.8 percent with 15.1 million people jobless.
Is this really what so-called journalists see as "productive?"
That's kind of like grading a batter by how many times he's at the plate or how many pitches he sees rather than by his hits, average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, RBIs, and number of home runs.
But such analysis isn't important to today's media when reviewing the "accomplishments" of Democrats and the current White House resident.
Would the same be true if Republicans controlled everything the past two years?
Just imagine if Bush was president, John Boehner was House Speaker, and Mitch McConnell was Senate Majority Leader. If the exact same number of bills was passed with unemployment having risen as much during the same period, would the press be giving Republicans a standing ovation?
Hardly.
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Had the democrats been
Submitted by MidAmerica on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:54am.
Had the democrats been less productive they might still control the House.
"Parrot"? Are you serious? Bird House at the Zoo!
Submitted by StarAZ on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:06pm.
Encouraged and emboldened (like that one?) by Krautie, they can't get enough of saying what a genius thing this has been. How brilliantly, we gave away nukes. What a stroke of creativity--add a ton of weird studies to the govt's pay list, get rid of DADT, sort of, except for the buzzkill generals, gosh, everything but let irregularly-papered kids get a great education and citizenship if they enroll in Jr College. Now, the Russians are even sort of slowing on their end of the ratification--but hey, don't worry--the man's a stone genius! Oh, well, we get a break while he gets in some more golf.
If the Ruskies are not happy
Submitted by ricklail on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:15pm.
If the Ruskies are not happy with some of the resoultions the Senate tacked on will it have to come back and be ratified again? I don't think it will make it through the new Senate.
The new President can say the
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 10:14pm.
The new President can say the treaty is void using the procedure Bush the younger did.
The braying donkeys in the
Submitted by celator on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:55am.
The braying donkeys in the media and the lefty political class are all singing the very same tune, using same words with the same toothy grin when they sing these praises of the 111th Congress and the Emperor of Waffles. Apparently, the agitprop JournOlist media racketeers are alive and well.
Now local news anchors are using Dem talking points?
Submitted by Red Jeep on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:20pm.
Are scripts sent to them with video? Parrots all.
In the picture above is Barry that tall or standing on a box?
Same memo
Submitted by well99 on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:57am.
Talk about sticking to the Talking points.These folks are following it to the tee.
Some Say...Some Say...Some Say
Submitted by Firmworm on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:02pm.
I wonder why the MSM are never interested in what others say?
That is an EXCELLENT observation
Submitted by Blonde on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:17pm.
...and truly, it ought to be incorporated into the conservative reply to the nonsensical "some say".
Well played.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 138 (and Counting)
Many say, too.
Submitted by Red Jeep on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:23pm.
Many say, too.
People are saying.
Sources concur...
No more professional
Submitted by celator on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:33pm.
No more professional politicians. Term Limits for all, even the Dog Catcher!
The US Congress should gather for about 20 minutes on the first day of each session. They can get all their backslapping and bragging done in that time. After 20 minutes, the security guards should come in, handcuff each Senator and Representative and escort them off premises. Congress should then be adjourned for another year, when they can meet for 20 minutes again.
I'll drink to that.
Submitted by Red Jeep on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:52pm.
We don't need anymore laws. And we don't need to spend anymore than we are.
Wonder how many laws the U.S. has? Has to be in the thousands.
20 minutes is too long, give
Submitted by jkwtrading on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:35pm.
20 minutes is too long, give them but 2 minutes..
Slightly off...
Submitted by Tuari on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:05pm.
They were slightly off on the word... it should of been "Most Destructive Congress in Generations"
Still slightly off
Submitted by jon_torlin on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:15pm.
You're about halfway there.
It's "Most Destructive Congress EVER!"
No Congress has ever done anything like this one has in the last two years, you could combine the previous 110 Congresses and it wouldn't match up with what this one has done.
The 111th Congress has revealed far more eloquently than ever who the traitors to the Constitution and to the Country were.
The 112th has a very tough road ahead of them and I don't even see HOW it's even remotely possible for the country to recover. In the mean time, we still have the National Socialists in charge of the Senate albeit somewhat weakened, and we still have the bogus potus who needs to be impeached for his actions.
God help us.
-Jon
Accomplishments??
Submitted by iveseenitall on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:04pm.
Gays get their "rights" in the military -yes
The "dream" almost comes true for illegals -yes
Taxes are NOT cut -yes
The debt and deficit rise-yes
The few get their "due"-yes
Obama becomes "The Comeback Kid" for his pals ( including Fox) in the MSM
Meanwhile:
Our southern border is a murderous, drug infested mess
Our debt and deficits have risen
Taxes will rise monumentally in two years
The Afghan "war" drones on with no defined purpose or end in sight
Our educational system is in the sewer
Issues such as tort reform and tax reform aren't even discussed
The "healthcare" debacle looms
Millions of Americans search for work
On and on it goes---But both the left and the right in Congress and the media celebrate the "accomplishments" with gusto!
Hey, don't look behind that curtain Charles, Brian, Barry and the rest of you. WE THE PEOPLE are there and we are not as happy as you "elites". No matter how hard you try, you can't ignore the last election.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal" (progressive)
This has been the most destructive congress in American history
Submitted by Dave. on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:10pm.
...and I now believe the carnage it has wrought upon us is ultimately going to be fatal to our republic - sooner rather than later.
Thanks to the stupidity of the average American Idol viewer and People Magazine reader, my three nieces and my nephew will not be growing up into the same America that I did.
How gut-wrenchingly sad, because it didn't have to be his way.
-Dave
Meaning of words
Submitted by SouthernRoots on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:17pm.
This congress created a lot of bills, so what? Were they of good quality? Constitutional? Have they yet been read?
When doctors ask you about a cough, they ask if it was "productive". When a disease spreads throughout your body, the doctors say it is "progressing".
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. - J.B. Books (John Wayne)
I find it funny that the
Submitted by goon on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:25pm.
I find it funny that the democrats are bragging about their lame duck session, but the fact remains that the Dems had super majorities in both houses so there really isn't much of a way to stop them from ramming a bunch of crap throw the session...
And the opposite of Progress is...
Submitted by Firmworm on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 1:35pm.
CONGRESS!
Santa's MSM elves hard at work fixing their broken toy
Submitted by TerryWest on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 8:57pm.
The lame duck session was the most self serving voter driven panic seen sense the gold rush. We have the media in full chorus claiming all is well in the kingdom, the peasants are eating cake and enjoying a brisk recovery all in a month's time, it's a Christmas miracle! It is also being parroted that consumers have spent more this year ( 3%) then in years past, I have to ask if this isnt due to increased price's this year and the lack of deals as in years past (in spite of what the parrots repeated about those imaginary "deals" they were far and few) but food as well, I know we didnt buy anymore this year for Christmas gifts or dinner but we sure paid more for the same amount.I am so glad
Submitted by dmaley1714 on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 3:53pm.
this congress is finally done, what do you think they will call the next Congress that tries to undo all of this nonsense. the next Congress will be called most disfunctional or most mean spirited Congress since the 1980's
its time to put all of our so called government in jail
Submitted by igor1136 on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 4:03pm.
they think we are the problem. us damn americans just dont want your bullcrap socialism. and now i read on a canada news blog that our hss janet napolotono thinks any of us who belive in the constitution are terrorists. didnt she hold up her hand and take an oath to that constitution?
yes folks its time to lock these criminals up. they are out to destroy us and our way of life. this must stop now!
American Exceptionalism Causing Liberal Breakdowns
Submitted by Retired Geek on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 4:07pm.
Folks we have 758 Days left until Barack Obama is voted out of office and a NEW President is sworn in as President.
We cannot stop being vigilant or grow weary, because this Administration will never tire or cease trying to destroy America or Freedom.
America is the most 'Exceptional Nation' in the History of mankind and Barack Obama and his Liberal Progressive 'Cabal' of America haters will stop at Nothing in their attempt to destroy this Great Nation.
The Liberal Progressive hatred and intolerance becomes more visible at Christmas and on the 4th of July, because these two Days are the most depressing and hate filled Days of the Year for those dedicated to the destruction of our Liberty and Freedom.
The Birth of the Great Emancipator and the Birth of this Exceptional Nation that is based on His Message - Jesus Christ.
The link below is to one of the greatest and most uplifting Political videos I have ever seen and it gives me strength to continue the fight.
http://thpatriots.blogspot.com/2010/12/bill-whittle-what-conservatives-b...
Thousands have viewed this video from 81 Countries around the World - give yourself a Christmas Present and start the Day right and with new vigor - take a few minutes and watch.
Absolutely the most productive
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 7:05pm.
They produced more crap than the last 10 Congresses at least. I produce every morning after a cup of coffee as well, but I'm not bragging about it.
Post Offices and intersections!
Submitted by ajkrik on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 7:59pm.
Most of the "product" was just bureaucratic junk.
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/all
Not to mention (which they don't) the destructive "product".
They keep using that word.
Submitted by farstar99 on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 9:18pm.
"Most ethical."
"Most transparent."
"Most productive."
Insert "Princess Bride" line.
Closer to most reproductive
Submitted by Darasen on Sat, 12/25/2010 - 1:06am.
Closer to most reproductive as they screw the American public.