Posted on 03/25/2009 11:49:24 AM PDT by Matt Philbin
It’s official. With Monday’s press conference, the Obama Administration has become the longest running telethon in American history.
Just when you think the president couldn’t possibly go back on stage, there he is again, explaining all the wonderful things he can do with your money. In the best tradition of celebrity philanthropists, he’s giving his time, his face and his teleprompter skills to a cause that means a lot to him.
Oh, the cynics might say it’s what he does instead of governing, but the cynics don’t understand his sincerity. They don’t realize that he knows how blessed he is, and that he’s compelled to compel you to give back.
Press conferences, talk shows, town hall meetings – the president won’t rest until the poor little leviathan can get up and walk on its own. On “60 Minutes,” Steve Kroft had the audacity to ask if Obama was “punch drunk.” Well of course he’s punch drunk. Anybody who’d ever seen Jerry Lewis on Labor Day afternoon knows that telethons take it out of you. Don’t be surprised if he comes out for his next TV appearance (probably in a day or two) looking haggard but determined, with his bowtie undone and cigarette and glass of whisky in hand.
He’s out there, giving his all for “Barry’s kids.” “Ladies and gentlemen, I want to introduce you now to a very special you girl named Linda. All Linda wants is for someone to fill her gas tank and pay her mortgage. With your help, yes we can!”
Of course, there are a few big differences between this and traditional telethons. First, we’re going to pay up whether we change the channel or not. (“My friends Chris Matthew and Keith Olbermann are over there manning the phones, right now, taking your pledges.”)
LOL!! Funny stuff, Matt, especially the visual of Obama doing his best Jerry Lewis.
Oh Oh!....you’ve hit upon what’s next. Obama telethons!
I can see him standing there with a tote board behind him.
Taking phone calls from lazy people who want it all handed to them. ....”folks can you help? we’ve got this wonderful family down in Arkansas who needs your help. Remember, if you don’t pledge, I’ll just take it anyway!
“...I can see him standing there with a tote board behind him....”
Yep, tote board behind him. Teleprompter in front of him. And all is right with the world.....as far as Zer0 is concerned.
I think back to “Americathon”. Harvey Korman during the fundraiser pointing to his crotch with both hands screaming “Dignity? I Got Your Dignity”. Too funny, too appropriate.
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