Drudge Retort: Red Meat for Yellow Dogs
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Toby Harnden: Remember that business about President Obama thanking himself for hosting last week's St. Patrick's Day event because the wrong speech was loaded on the machine? Remember how Rush Limbaugh brayed on about how Irish premier Joe Cowen started reading Obama's speech from a teleprompter, and how Obama then got up and started reading Cowen's speech from the teleprompter? Only one problem: It never happened.

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"It's rubbish, of course, to argue that Obama cannot speak without a teleprompter. On the campaign trail, Obama often spoke off the cuff and did so remarkably well. Anyone denying that is not living in the real world"

Like mosy of our dr conservatives.

Real world guys. I hope u find ur ways back

To paraphrase Rightain'tright...

Where da cons?

#2 In da prison wid all da udder cons?

Hey, what do you call an arrogant prison inmate coming down the stairs?

CONDESCENDING.

he cannot make a complete and flowing sentence without TOTUS. it is common knowledge throughout the world - the world is laughing at u.s.! FINALLY!

Hang in there Nanc! If you can keep your balance when the rug is pulled out from under you that's a victory, right?

Still is funny as hell .

Also nice that TOTUS Obama has a sense of humor.

"the world is laughing at u.s.! FINALLY!"

Is it odd you'd celebrate something like that, even if it's not true? You might want to see if you can locate a re-run of last night's press conference, but only if you're interested in gettning up to speed and only if you're capable of distinguishing smart (Obama) from stoopid (Bush).

"the world is laughing at u.s.! FINALLY!"

no nanc

the world is laughing at you and your "ilk"

#5 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

we've been preparing for this for several years. bursting bubbles. it was bound to happen.

preparing for what

looking like an idiot

you were born that way

but there is still time to change
you can never be too old.. you are close though

we've been preparing for this for several years. bursting bubbles. it was bound to happen.

#9 | Posted by nanc

Looks like you were more the burstee than the burster today.

Sorry your schadenfreude was so short lived.

Where da cons?

#2 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

So why would cons avoid this?

TOTUS covered his teleprompter gaffe with a funny?

High fives all around Whoville today !

hold up let me quote for you again nanc

in case you didn't read the article which i am tending more and more to believe.

"It's rubbish, of course, to argue that Obama cannot speak without a teleprompter. On the campaign trail, Obama often spoke off the cuff and did so remarkably well. Anyone denying that is not living in the real world"

anyone denying that is not living in the real world.

nanc, that means you.

"TOTUS covered his teleprompter gaffe with a funny? "

no Obama covered THE IRISH PREMIER's gaffe.

real world honey. come back to it.

TOTUS covered his teleprompter gaffe with a funny?

High fives all around Whoville today !

#12 | Posted by kerrin57

You REALLY should read the article dear.

sanant

looks like the cons are gaffing up a storm themselves today.

real world honey. come back to it.

#14 | Posted by klifferd

All Hail The OBAMA.

Yeah...real world...

All Hail The OBAMA.

Yeah...real world...

#17 | Posted by kerrin57

You REALLY should read the article.

Or does the egg improve your complexion?

"All Hail The OBAMA.

Yeah...real world..."

there you go looking like an idiot

i didn't say obama is the greatest

but putting false information on him makes you look like a complete moron.

which is not far from the truth

Most Women I know already know how to burst bubbles. When You ask them out they have a ready made excuse why they can't go out on a date bursting the Man's Bubble. Hell I think they give out a merit badge in Brownies for coming up with the best put down line.

Larry

Why is this a story? If you hate/dislike/are underwhelmed by the President, surely there are more substantive avenues to pursue, right?

we've been preparing for this for several years. bursting bubbles. it was bound to happen.
#9 | Posted by nanc

And that's why the school bus driver has you in on report.

"I'm surprised, by the way, that the White House isn't rebutting misleading stories such as the St Patrick's Day one."

Maybe they don't agree with you?

Why is this a story? If you hate/dislike/are underwhelmed by the President, surely there are more substantive avenues to pursue, right?

#21 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

Its a story because it once again exposes Rush and his minions and minionettes resorting to dishonesty in an effort to belittle Obama.

The righties here were MORE than willing to play this up when they thought it made Obama look bad. Turns out he was just trying to alleviate the discomfort of his guest.

"I'm surprised, by the way, that the White House isn't rebutting misleading stories such as the St Patrick's Day one."
Maybe they don't agree with you?
#23 | Posted by wisgod

Misdirection, gwis.

Keep your eye on the ball.

#24 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

I meant the original story reporting the "gaffe".

I meant the original story reporting the "gaffe".

#26 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

Again, because its part of a dishonest, ongoing effort on the part of Billorushannity. Sort of like the edited tape of Obama before the election trying to make it seem like every other word was "uh".

Again, because its part of a dishonest, ongoing effort on the part of Billorushannity. Sort of like the edited tape of Obama before the election trying to make it seem like every other word was "uh".
#27 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

So, insignificant smear campaign over substantive criticism? Jeeezuss! Limbaugh is playing his audience for fools. There are REAL things about Obama and his nacent presidency to be critical of. Why can't they focus on that?

Why is this a story? If you hate/dislike/are underwhelmed by the President, surely there are more substantive avenues to pursue, right?

#21 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

You were around for Bush's 2 terms, right? Suddenly this guy gets 10% of same treatment and and the Libbies are outraged? Funny stuff.

www.breitbart.tv

looks like plotus has a nasty case of astygmatism using this new big screen cheat sheet!

You were around for Bush's 2 terms, right? Suddenly this guy gets 10% of same treatment and and the Libbies are outraged? Funny stuff.
#29 | Posted by wisgod

I'll tell you what I've been telling Democrats for as long as I've been here... if you believe that it was wrong for them to engage in what you perceived to be "that" kind of behavior then, don't engage in it yourself now.

the mierda is way to freakin critical these days. focus on what's important, not this stupid crap. Like I said earlier, there's plenty to criticize him on, this stuff is just a waste of everybody's time when we can't really afford to be wasting it.

Wednesday - "looks like plotus has a nasty case of astygmatism using this new big screen cheat sheet!"

Thursday - Michell Obama's arms are too buff.

Friday - The kids' names sound foreign.

Saturday - Speaking of foreign, where's Obama's birth certificate?

Sunday - Day of rest (Gawd says so), but, still, is he wearing a US flag lapel pin (like one McCain didn't wear)?

Monday - Obama's a socialist. (No, I don't know what socialism is but he's definitely one of 'em.)

Tuesday - Why's there an ammo shortage at my local booze, cigareet, fast food, open air type Chinese condom shop?

Remove panties, unwad said garment, wash, rinse, repeat, dry, wriggle back into said garment, and start again.

I can't wait for the article that excuses DVDgate.

Just give the Obamaniacs enough time and they'll find a way to spin any obvious Obama fuck up. The best part is they spin it to make every gaffe turn in to some glowing praise of Obama.

"I'm surprised, by the way, that the White House isn't rebutting misleading stories such as the St Patrick's Day one."

Yeah, it's such a big story. I mean, what else could Obama possibly have on his plate but concern for the rapidity with which the fringe element leaps on something like this?

Like I said earlier, there's plenty to criticize him on, this stuff is just a waste of everybody's time when we can't really afford to be wasting it.

#31 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

Waste of who's time? Limbaugh, Hannity, DR Posters?
None of the above play a part of writing Federal Policy.

"Waste of who's time?"

America's

#32 Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Mornin' Doc. Saw your activities calendar above. Is that REALLY what you do all week? That pussy diet they have you on out there in the la-la left coast is really adversely affecting you. Get yerself some ribs, a case o' beer and watch some of the "March Madness" for therapy, man. Them "progressives" out there will have you sittin' down to pee if you don't grow some 'nads real soon.

#15 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue I did.

"no Obama covered THE IRISH PREMIER's gaffe."

No Kliffy he covered the teleprompter gaffe ...

A teleprompter he apparently needs to deliver a speech.

And y'all do not find that pathetic...the guy is a marionette.

#30 | Posted by nanc

LOL...and I was wondering why he was not doing the 45 degree rotation!

A teleprompter he apparently needs to deliver a speech.
And y'all do not find that pathetic...the guy is a marionette.
#39 | Posted by kerrin57

Use a teleprompter to be sure you're speaking well, versus going out there and winging it, mangling the english language like a previous president was wont to do?

You've got to be kidding me, Kerrin.

One of the few times he summoned raw emotion came after a reporter demanded to know why it took him so long to express outrage over the AIG executive bonuses.

"It took a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak."

Even better, he likes to have it up on the teleprompter.

Source: www.breitbart.com

Or does the egg improve your complexion?

#18 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

Cucumber juice, powdered milk, vitamin E and egg !

You've got to be kidding me, Kerrin.

#41 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

Not at all..."...the guy is a marionette."!

"Use a teleprompter to be sure you're speaking well, versus going out there and winging it, mangling the english language like a previous president was wont to do?"

Bush was a klutz when it came to speaking. Everyone will admit it. The whole thing about obama WAS, I say was...the admiration for his speaking ability. Now we learn he uses teleprompters everywhere. He's not really all that great when impromptu. Small point, but it is just another peek into the real Obama. As far as I'm concerned, there are certainly more important flaws in his leadership so far. We should all know, however, that Nancy is the one really calling the shots. hat woman really scares me.

"Is that REALLY what you do all week?"

No, but it is what I observe No-Nothing devotees doing week in, week out.

manbag
#36 | Posted by 101Chairborne

Don't worry, cupcake, your obsession faux tough guy obsessions are duly noted.

"The whole thing about obama WAS, I say was...the admiration for his speaking ability."

If you'd actually watched the oratorical highlights closely you'd know the role played by teleprompters. And not just for Obama. Check out every president since LBJ.

Oh, and Cockfish, cuteto see you share Airhorne's fixation on manbags. Happy chomping.

The Libs piss and moan about focusing on B.O.'s security blanket, but are nowhere to be found regarding another one of their own.

www.drudge.com

Don't worry, cupcake, your obsession faux tough guy obsessions are duly noted.

#47 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-03-25 09:27 AM | Reply

That makes about as much sense as claiming the Obama Admin didn't address the St Patty's Day "scandal" because they had more important things to do.

Again, if you haven't noticed, Gibbs loves to address the petty shit when he gets on the stage. And let's not pretend you aren't hanging on every word the admin utters.

Wave your pom-poms precious.

"If you'd actually watched the oratorical highlights closely you'd know the role played by teleprompters. And not just for Obama. Check out every president since LBJ."

Yeah, Doc. They all used teleprompters and they were all better speakers than Obama (except maybe Bush) when engaged in impromptu speaking. I think that knowledge came as a surprise to a lot of people and that's the source of all carrying on.
As I said before, I'm more concerned with scads of other issues. One good piece of news this morning came when I saw that our RINO, Specter, isn't going to vote for the card check bill. I was about to send him out there where you are so that you could absorb him into that effete society. Doesn't he know that a lot of the citizens of Pennsylvania drink beer and even hunt deer?

Starvis,
I forgot about that other serious thing Obama had on his plate...His NCAA Bracket.

But forget those facts, you've got smoke-screens to put up, you've got to spin, and surely there's an Andrew Sullivan article you have to post! Obama is relying on True Believers like you to kiss his "ring".

"That makes about as much sense as claiming the Obama Admin didn't address the St Patty's Day "scandal" because they had more important things to do."

(A) It's St. Paddy's Day (though they may celebrate a somewhat different version in your neck of the woods).

(B) It wasn't a "scandal," as you appear to admit by enclosing the term in quotation marks.

(C) They do have more important things to do.

So, in large part, you did comprehend the sentiment behind my comment, i.e. that the WH has far more important business on its plate that running around attempting to douse fires set by No-Nothing pyromaniacs who (a) aren't interested in the facts and (b) won't/can't alter their perception of reality in the face of contradictory information.

As for the pom-poms, I'll leave that to your more exprienced gesticulation, sweetie.

Obama is relying on True Believers like you to kiss his "ring".
#52 | Posted by 101Chairborne

Not true. But if I was so inclined I think I'd refer that to the butt-plugs you're whiffing.

"If you'd actually watched the oratorical highlights closely"

OMG...that is funny.

Not true. But if I was so inclined I think I'd refer that to the butt-plugs you're whiffing.

#54 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Take a mulligan for that post and tee off again.

A) It's St Patty's Day, as in St Patrick, not St Padrick
B) Yes, I admit this isn't a "scandal" worthy of attention from your average Presidential Admin, BUT...
C) They've adressed Rush priot to this. They personally addressed Kramer and the other CNBC hosts. Obama's done Leno, ESPN and his Brackets, etc

Pretending they are above addressing something like that is laughable, and you look like a total fucking Obamabot for even trying to defend your assinine statement.

The facts just aren't on your side, Starvis. Now go and see if Andrew Sullivan can help you out.

Not true. But if I was so inclined I think I'd refer that to the butt-plugs you're whiffing.

#54 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-03-25 09:45 AM | Reply

Sally Starvis,
I can't tell what one is more pathetic. That gem or the one in #47.

You're not good at the insults to begin with, but at least have the ones you lamely attempt make some kind of sense.

Think of whats going on right in front of us, which we won't see because we're obsessing over this?

Is Obama going to offer any insight into the NFL Draft?
Sincerely, Mel Kiper

Airhorne, you're sounding more and more like a rouge-faced character out of "Cabaret." And your voice is starting to squeak higher and higher, the more you try to make someting out of nothing: the horrendous, over-the-top, OMFG how can we survive L'Affaire de St. Paddy.

A little less Liza Minnelli, a little more Joel Grey.

cabaret fan? do you also walk with a lisp?
#64 | Posted by nanc

Previous remark addressed to the Tweedledee to which you play Tweedledum (or is it the other way around?). As for "Cabaret," no fan am I. But I do consider myself an observer of the comings and goings of the culture in which I happen to live. And at the moment the No-Nothing crowd is putting on quite an opera bouffe.

Let me see if I can lay this out in nice, simple, easily comprehended terms (using as many single- and double-syllable words as possible) so you may understand that what you assume people say is not always what they've said. Okay?

The WH picks and choses, to the extent it can, matters it will focus on. Sometimes these are matters of great import. Sometimes not. At the moment, the message is on the latter, not the former.

Tossing barbs at the Party of No-Nothing and making its "leadership" look like lackeys of Rush Limbaugh was an artful (and successful) attempt to highlight the weakness of their position (I mean their political position; their policy positions are simply a joke at this point). Job done, mission accomplished, fold up the tents and go home.

The ceaseless drumbeats about teleprompters is, on the other hand, an unartful (and therefore unsuccessful) attempt to undercut Obama. But it doesn't work in this instance (L'Affaire de St. Patrick). And why doesn't it work? Because it's inaccurate, not true, bullshit. Once it's exposed as such, those who harp on it as an indicator of something negative about Obama simply look foolish. Why should the WH engage at this point? There's nothing to engage about and nobody worth engaging.

You really do need to take a crash course on politics to get up to speed, unless your ignorance is merely feigned. In which case, you sound both uniformed and moronic. (Syllable count rising, sorry.)

"my fem friend"

Your drag queen act's getting old, kiddo. Unless you mean I'm a feminist. Which I am. Why, aren't you?

Take care, my butch acquaintance.

"At the moment, the [No-Nothing] message is on the latter, not the former."

That's a really lame spin Starvis. You claimed they had too much on their plate to address such a petty issue, which we know to be untrue.
They are more than willing to address petty isses as I have shown.

You can point to using Rush for political expediency, and I'd agree. You noticably failed to address Kramer and Sanori, because they obviously don't help your case.

No matter how you spin it, and no matter how you're lamely and blatantly trying to move the goalposts, you failed. You made a statement that was clearly not true and instead of admitting it or clarifying it, you decided to "go down" with the ship.

It's OK Starvis, it's not a real big deal. Obama and Roma may think less of you, but everyone else expected it.

"It's OK Starvis, it's not a real big deal."

Which explains why you obsess on it.

You don't like being corrected. It's OK, you're no different than most thin skinned fruitcakes.

Go see if there's another thread where you can transparently and lamely "defend" Obama from any and all criticism.
When Andrew Sullivan gets around to writing an article or Aroma shows up, you can hold their coats.

Talk about a dancing puppet.

Think of whats going on right in front of us, which we won't see because we're obsessing over this?

#59 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine

Funny you say that. I was thinking the same thing. In fact, it's almost as if the RIGHT wants all of these distractions. They could be having serious debates on Obama's financial decisions, the bailouts, etc... I'm starting to think that the leaders on the right are waiting for a pay out of some sort.

Funny you say that. I was thinking the same thing. In fact, it's almost as if the RIGHT wants all of these distractions.
Posted by LIVE_OR_DIE

What Network is giving them any air time other than FOX? They couldn't buy time on the Food Network if they were all 5 star chefs.

To paraphrase Rightain'tright...

Where da cons?

#2 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

Funny you mention that. There are plenty of conservative posters on this thread. Yet the only dem posting in the thread about Dodd's wife's connections to AIG is Larry with a deflection.

Talk about a dancing puppet.

#73 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-03-25 11:49 AM | Reply |

Why do you even try? That line doesn't make sense.

You tried to spin and deflect. You made an obviously ignorant statement about your beloved admin. I corrected you (which you don't seem to like) and provided examples as to why you were wrong.

Don't throw another hissy fit Starvis. Take your loss like a errrrrr...Just take the loss and move on Sally.

I'll leave the hissy fits to you, sunshine, as soonas you untangle the strings on your hands and feet, put your pantaloons out to dry, and crawl out of the sandbox. And---please---do try and grow up.

"That line doesn't make sense."

To you? You don't really think I care if you understand it or not, do you? Please, stop your juvenile and pathetic obsessions. Get over it, kiddo. I'm not writing to see if a you can parse a sentence. If I wanted to do that I'd get a copy of "Writing for the Wilfull Idiot."

"If you'd actually watched the oratorical highlights closely"

OMG...that is funny.

#55 | Posted by kerrin57

Truly funny!

Nanc: time to step off the reservation and actually LOOK at the world (no, not on Fox news).

No serious person could possibly say that Obama can't answer questions w/o the prompter - millions have seen him do it time and time again. To say otherwise is just f-ing stupid. But please do keep saying it, becasue anyonw who knows the truth will see you for what you are.

And to hear a bushie say that the world is laughing at us is NOW really priceless - too funny. Again, no serious person would agree with you - certainly no one who has ever traveled around the world during the bush years vs now.

I suspect that most polite serious people would simply lower their heads in embrassment at your unsubstantiated paranoic drivel.

Keep it up, though ... my students think it's hilarious.

As much as the Obamabots hate to admit it, the 'teleprompter' criticism does have some teeth to it.

Whatever happened to old-fashioned speeches?

You know, when the speaker has command of his topic material and utilizes nothing more than a few notecards, in outline form, to keep himself organized and on-topic?

Whatever happened to old-fashioned speeches?

You know, when the speaker has command of his topic material and utilizes nothing more than a few notecards, in outline form, to keep himself organized and on-topic?

#82 | Posted by JeffJ

I wonder when that stopped? I think going back to at least Reagan teleprompters have been pretty common.

I guess technology tends to usurp some of the old ways. Kind of like how we all type so much now that penmanship is barely taught anymore.

Rogue,

In general, no problem with using a teleprompter. It would just be refreshing, on occasion, that even the teleprompter was in outline form - bullet points and then speaking with a breadth of knowledge and command of the subject matter.

Regardless, it's early in his presidency and a bit unfair to bludgeon him with this. However, if almost every time he gives a speech he simply reads from a teleprompter?

Time will tell.

PS - I think some prankster should supplant a portion of his next speech with a few lines from "My Pet Goat". I think BOTH sides could get a laugh out of that.

Still no video?

"Stories are starting to appear blaming the whole thing on Irish PM Brian Cowen and insinuating that Obama thanked himself as a joke. That is not the tone of the original Sky News article and if that is the case why is the video still absent from the internet or cable news? It surely exists."

As the article states, there wasn't any video. But the author had an audio tape.

No one is "blaming" the Irish PM. The teleprompter was messed up, or the operator messed it up and the PM started reading the wrong speech. Obama made a joke to lighten the moment.

Quite simple.

Cockfish, cute to see you share Airhorne's fixation on manbags. Happy chomping.

(I don't have a comment - that just sounded so funny I was compelled to repeat it)

I guess technology tends to usurp some of the old ways. Kind of like how we all type so much now that penmanship is barely taught anymore

Thank God the local school system has been hammering handwriting and math facts. I'd go ballistic if my boys were handed a keyboard and a solar calculator and were told to get on with it.

Why not post the audio tape?

"Quite simple."

Thank God the local school system has been hammering handwriting and math facts. I'd go ballistic if my boys were handed a keyboard and a solar calculator and were told to get on with it.

#89 | Posted by JeffJ

That's good. I read someplace the other day that many schools are barely teaching cursive writing anymore, and some are considering dropping it altogether, except for teaching kids how to sign their names.

I can tell you that I write so little now, and use the computer so extensively, that my handwriting (never stellar) is barely legible, even to me.

It all reminds me of kids in stores and fast food places that can't make change anymore without electronic assistance!

Rogue,

Penmanship?

You just triggered a thought (Halleluiah! Jeff actually has a thought in lieu of a talking point!)

Generally speaking, history is a very muddled topic. Often, it is dependent upon a handful of handwritten accounts from individuals who carried their own personal biases and one-sided perspectives. Given that we are in the 'information age' does the historical accounts of what is going on now and in the recent past become more or less accurate? More muddled due to information overload? More biased, depending upon who is actually writing the historical account (cherry-picking the evidence), given the vastness of the information?

I'd like to believe that with the passage of time, the historical account of this era will be more accurate than of older eras. Having said that, I am not so sure.

Thoughts?

Why not post the audio tape?

"Quite simple."

#90 | Posted by tontonmacoute

Because they want to make sure the conspiracy loons have plenty of material for their spank banks.

I read someplace the other day that many schools are barely teaching cursive writing anymore, and some are considering dropping it altogether, except for teaching kids how to sign their names.

Well it is pretty outdated. Aside from 15 year old girls, who uses it anymore?

I would be fine with them dropping that. What's the purpose of keeping it?

Rogue,

My handwriting is and has always been attrocious. It's gotten worse now that I've become such a proficient typist - I am accustomed to expressing my thoughts very quickly.

My oldest is in 3rd grade and ALL of their writing is currently done in cursive.

My oldest is in 3rd grade and ALL of their writing is currently done in cursive.

Why?

I think it would be better to start teaching them to type now. It is sure a lot faster then writing in cursive.

I say we drop the cursive lessons and start teaching them the metric system instead.

What's the purpose of keeping it?

Because penmanship will never die altogether, just as print media will never die.

One can write more quickly in cursive than in print, thus it serves a useful purpose.

I'd like to believe that with the passage of time, the historical account of this era will be more accurate than of older eras. Having said that, I am not so sure.

Thoughts?

#92 | Posted by JeffJ

I think (hope) future generations will be able to get a more accurate picture of our times than ever before. In the past, as the old saying goes, history tended to be written by the victors. Now, with everything everybody says or does on video or audio, a fuller, more comprehensive picture should be able to be seen. But also a helluva lot more "stuff" to wade through to get there.

Many,

I would agree that typing skills have an ever-increasing importance and I would expect that they'd be emphasized and introduced earlier and more often than when I was in school. However, maybe I'm old-fashioned but I think it's important for a child to learn how to write first.

I think it would be better to start teaching them to type now. It is sure a lot faster then writing in cursive.

I say we drop the cursive lessons and start teaching them the metric system instead.

#96 | Posted by Manypaths

When I was a sophomore in high school (well over 100 years ago), my dad made me take a typing class. It was almost as embarrassing as taking something like HomeEc back then.

Turned out to be one of the best things I ever did.

If only BL2's dad had done that for him!

I think (hope) future generations will be able to get a more accurate picture of our times than ever before

Me too.

My concern is that personal and/or ideological bias will pollute future works of history. But, having said that, said biases were likely every bit as prevalent in the past.

I hear you Jeff.

But can anyone besides you read it?

I was an Architecture student and I lost my cursive ways years ago. My hand writing looks like block print. All caps.

my dad made me take a typing class.

I took it my senior year in High School. We had old manual typewriters to practice on - they type that had that little arm swing forward and slap the paper with each key-stroke. It was ultimately a great time investment.

#81 | Posted by midiman

i'll assume you are in special education?

Why not post the audio tape?

"Quite simple."

#90 | Posted by tontonmacoute

Because they want to make sure the conspiracy loons have plenty of material for their spank banks.

#93 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

Hey wanker...it might prove that his wealthy college pals don't have the education enough to admit error.

Many,

People can't read my cursive or print.

My handwriting has always been terrible. In fact, I've always sucked at ALL of those little manual dexterity skills - I can't cut, tear, tape or glue worth a shit. It's a miracle I made it out of Kindergarten. Thankfully, it was a liberal school district where no child is allowed to fail! ;-)

Things have gotten worse where I type more and write less - and I have even less patience now to work through the laborious process of writing legibly when I am accustomed to pressing keys at light-speed and conveying my message far more efficiently.

"It all reminds me of kids in stores and fast food places that can't make change anymore without electronic assistance!"

#91 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

I gave a girl at Chic-Fil-A a $10.00 & it was like $8.46 or something so I gave her a nickel & a penny after she'd already put it in the computer & hit the drawer. She looked at me like I asked her to translate the Rosetta Stone. I had to TELL he what change to take from her own register. Too funny & yet very, very sad.

I gave a girl at Chic-Fil-A a $10.00 & it was like $8.46 or something so I gave her a nickel & a penny after she'd already put it in the computer & hit the drawer. She looked at me like I asked her to translate the Rosetta Stone. I had to TELL he what change to take from her own register. Too funny & yet very, very sad.

#107 | Posted by HATEBIGGOV

I've seen that deer-in-the-headlights expression all too often also.

"why is the video still absent "

FTA..."the event was covered by a "print only" pool - meaning there were no media cameras present."

"Whatever happened to old-fashioned speeches?
You know, when the speaker has command of his topic material and utilizes nothing more than a few notecards, in outline form, to keep himself organized and on-topic?
#82 | Posted by JeffJ"

Dunno. I know Lincoln read the "Gettysburg Address" at the cemetery dedication.

On teleprompters, LBJ certainly used them. Whether JFK or any earlier ones did, not sure. But they go back to the 1950s. Before that, for television, cue cards. My guess is teleprompters became popular because image guys told presidents (and other pols) they'd look "more sincere" if they kept eye contact with the intended audience (or victims, depending on your perspective). Sounds straight out of Dale Carnegie.

For the uninformed:

Presidents always use prepared statements. Their words are carefully chosen. Before teleprompters they read verbatim off off typed, or earlier, hand written pages.

You think Lincoln just winged it at Gettysburg? Guess again.

dumb ass quota president cant speak without it

Because they want to make sure the conspiracy loons have plenty of material for their spank banks.

#93 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

I almost thought you said "sperm bank"? lol

Who really cares about the teleprompter?

Or the jumbo-tele?

And where is the video on this speech at the WH?

Just show it and be done with it.

Silliness knows no bounds in the Rush/FOXNEWS crowd.

And where is the video on this speech at the WH?

Just show it and be done with it.

#114 | Posted by MURPHY

Well, if you'd read either the article, or numerous posts on the thread you'd know there is no video, only written notes and audio.

Why do you WANT something to be embarrassing for the President SO badly?

I almost thought you said "sperm bank"? lol
#113 | Posted by MURPHY

Planning on making a withdrawal or a deposit?

Silliness knows no bounds in the Rush/FOXNEWS crowd.

Shouldn't you be looking for a poll showing Obama's numbers rising? Or at least give us an update on the stock market?

Why bother?

The right is hung up on teleprompters and birth certificates. Attention span of a gnat.

Why bother?

The right is hung up on teleprompters and birth certificates. Attention span of a gnat.

I am sure the fact that the market closed down today had nothing to with it either. Right AU?

I am sure the fact that the market closed down today had nothing to with it either. Right AU?

Posted by crispee_oc

I believe it closed up 90.

I am sure the fact that the market closed down today had nothing to with it either. Right AU?

Posted by crispee_oc

I believe it closed up 90.

Must have been a late rally. It was in the red last I looked. Sucks having to admit being lazy.

"I gave a girl at Chic-Fil-A a $10.00 & it was like $8.46 or something....

#107 | Posted by HATEBIGGOV at 2009-03-25 04:00 PM"

Jesus Christ! $8.46 at Chic-Fil-A? That's a lot of chicken! But, I guess you are a lot of woman....

Jesus Christ! $8.46 at Chic-Fil-A? That's a lot of chicken! But, I guess you are a lot of woman....

They are meager sandwiches.I am lucky to get out of there for less than $12.00.

LOL, Rushie was wrong?
O the shock!
The surprise!
The...the...the feeling of deja'vu...
Has Blovius Maximus Limpus ever been any kind of right other that right-wing?

"Sucks having to admit being lazy.

#123 | Posted by crispee_oc"

or just fucking wrong.

NOOOOOOOOO! IT'S NOT NOT TRUE! OBAMA CAN'T SPEAK WELL!

Correct. It's not true.

The right is hung up on teleprompters and birth certificates. Attention span of a gnat.

#120 | POSTED BY AMERICANUNITY AT 2009-03-25 06:34 PM | REPLY | FLAG:

Too funny, and too accurate! I just came across this post on one of the right-wing news blogs:

"A video would clear everything up, just like an original birth certificate"

Bush Teleprompter Moment

:-)

McCain TELEPROMPTER SHOCKER!

Palin Teleprompter SHOCKER!

(Would we rather have our Presidents spending hours memorizing remarks or working on pressing problems?)

Did the McCain Press Conference Teleprompter pic work? In case it didn't:

McCain Press Conference Teleprompter Shocker!

OMG! McCain with TWO Teleprompters!

OMG! Ronald Reagan didn't memorize his speeches!!!

Why Presidents SHOULD ALWAYS use a Teleprompter

Sorry to deflect from this important teleprompter issue, but AU, have you discovered factcheck dot org yet?

A MoveOn.org Political Action ad plays the partisan blame game with the economic crisis, charging that John McCain's friend and former economic adviser Phil Gramm "stripped safeguards that would have protected us." The claim is bogus. Gramm's legislation had broad bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Clinton. Moreover, the bill had nothing to do with causing the crisis, and economists not to mention President Clinton praise it for having softened the crisis.

www.factcheck.org

I agree that Obama is a great speaker without a teleprompter. He has a crisp mind not like he was "in the Special Olympics or something". His words have depth and breath unlike all those ashmatics who use "breathalyzers" to apparently monitor their blood alcohol levels instead of using an inhaler in an asthma attack.

Obama is very thoughtful. When presented with thoughtful precious gifts from the British Prime Minister, the Obama's provided him in return with 25 DVD's which saved the PM a trip to blockbuster and his children were given Air Force One toy planes from the White House gift shop.

Never doubt Barack Hussein Obama. He is bigger than Jesus!

UTA-
I'm sorry you couldn't have four more years of Bush, though it says volumes about your judgment.

You were around for Bush's 2 terms, right? Suddenly this guy gets 10% of same treatment and and the Libbies are outraged? Funny stuff.

#29 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-03-25 08:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

What are you talking about?

During the BushTurd years, he was usually wrong and now you're being proven wrong again. Funny stuff indeed.

Sliced thin and cooked until crispy, posts 135 through 170 can be quite delicious on a sandwich with fresh condiments and a little mayo.

Hey, Batshit, if you think this place is not good enough for you why don't you delete it from your bookmarks. Either that or STFU.

The first time I recall a President using a teleprompter, the President was Ronald Reagan.

Am I wrong? Did Jimmy, Ford, or Dick use one?

Am I wrong? Did Jimmy, Ford, or Dick use one?

#137 | Posted by BetelG

Yes. They go back to the 60's. But their use became more extensive as the technology was perfected and they got more sophisticated.

Sanantonio-
Thanks. I remember there being discussion of Reagan's masterful use of it, but didn't know it predated Reagan as a frequent tool.

The old original ones sort of looked like a Pong game compared to today's Wii.

The old original ones sort of looked like a Pong game compared to today's Wii.

I liked Pong. I actually programmed a version of it from scratch on my Radio Shack TRS-80 in '79 or '80. I can't imagine the code that is written for today's devices like the Wii.

Christ almighty!

Enough with the teleprompter already!

So Obama extensively employs the use of a telegprompter - big F-ing deal!

I hate American politics. So fixated on trivial and petty shit.

I hate American politics. So fixated on trivial and petty shit.

You are so full of shit. What could be more important to this country right now than the losing VP candidate's daughter's ex-boyfriend's mother?

Get your priorities in line, jeff!

Obama's inability to be coherent without a script is of momentous consequences.

In the 30s, someone, Abe Reles, squealing on the mob, I think it was Murder Inc., died when "falling" from a window at the Half Moon Hotel. The newspaper lead paragraph was a thing of beauty, "Abe Reles, the canary, he could sing, but he couldn't fly."

With Barack Obana, he can read, but he can't think. He's an actor, but he suffers from brain damage probably attributable to excessive drug use, and possibly also miswiring inherited from his ditzy mother, as is repeatedly illustrated by his inability to hold an extemperaneous interchange, and by the cadence of his presentation.

Obama's dysfunction indeed indicates serious problems in understanding and in judgment. His Leno appearance and his "Special Olympics" gaffe demonstrate his disconnect and impairment.

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