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Avlon On GMA: Obama's Hot Mic Rap 'Heightens His Reputation For Leadership'
NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

Posted on 04/16/2011 5:43:40 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest

Call me a cynic, but I've been dubious about just how accidental were President Obama's supposedly "hot mic" remarks about his budget negotations with the Republicans.

Does a president who has been frequently criticized for a lack of toughness really mind being "caught" sounding muy macho?

My skepticism was sharpened by GMA's report on the matter this morning. The graphic referred to Obama's "tough talk." And for good measure, John Avlon of the lefty Daily Beast was imported to declare that the president's supposedly candid performance "heightens his reputation for leadership." I know what you're thinking: what reputation?

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1 posted on 04/16/2011 5:43:47 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: netmilsmom; Behind Liberal Lines; Miss Marple; an amused spectator; Diogenesis; MEG33; PGalt; ...

GMA guest analyst claims Obama’s hot mic remarks on budget negotiations with Republicans “heightens his reputation for leadership.” What reputation? Ping to Today show list.


2 posted on 04/16/2011 5:44:54 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (FReepmail or ping me to be put on my ping list for criticism of liberal media)
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3 posted on 04/16/2011 5:47:17 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Napolean fries the idea powder.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

That’s one leftie’s opinion. I heard an angry, anti-American rant. That’s not “leadership”. That means somebody needs a diaper change or needs get the hell out of this country and maybe move to North Korea or Havana.


4 posted on 04/16/2011 5:48:01 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The "Rich" is not obligated to provide anyone with a BIG nanny state government.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
It's pretty clear that after Cheney called Clymer and a-hole off mic and people loved it, it has become a new strategy for Dems. You know the fake tough guy act “caught off mic”. Remember Kerry's?
5 posted on 04/16/2011 5:56:27 AM PDT by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I’ve suspected from the beginning that this so called “mic slip” was choreographed. It was all too convenient


6 posted on 04/16/2011 6:01:32 AM PDT by traderrob6
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

The timing of this couldn’t be more fortuitous- just after endless criticism of his lack of leadership in the budget negotiations and the illegal Libyan war.


7 posted on 04/16/2011 6:04:32 AM PDT by PghBaldy (Like the Ft Hood Killer, James Earl Ray was just stressed when he killed MLK Jr.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Since when is talking tough behind someone’s back considered leadership?


8 posted on 04/16/2011 6:06:48 AM PDT by capt. norm (Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never run out of material. c)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Someone thinks we are;
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_041511/content/01125107.guest.html
“....but it certainly could be asked of you: “Do you think we’re stupid...”


9 posted on 04/16/2011 6:08:47 AM PDT by Son House (Finally, People Lie, Because They Feel If They Tell The Truth, They Won't Get What They Want.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Avlon is a regular guest on the John Bachelor program.

John just allows this liar to spew vile rhetoric without any comment.


10 posted on 04/16/2011 6:10:42 AM PDT by Carley ( TYPICAL STREET THUG, NASTY BULLY, THAT'S OUR PRESIDENT.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

“sounding muy macho?”

Bahahahahah! Hey Finkelstein, you lefty jackass. There is no way on this earth that the Girly-Man, President Erkel, could ever sound macho. Maybe his wife, but not him! Thanks for the good laugh this morning though.


11 posted on 04/16/2011 6:27:09 AM PDT by Batman11
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

That bite only proves he is what we Know he is,Marxist and Not what he pretends to be, An American


12 posted on 04/16/2011 6:34:00 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

He’s a fraud.


13 posted on 04/16/2011 6:35:20 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Thanks governsleastgovernsbest.
John Avlon of the lefty Daily Beast
Avlon would say that if Zero accidentally electrocuted himself in the bathtub.


14 posted on 04/16/2011 6:40:32 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Thanks Cincinna for this link -- http://www.friendsofitamar.org)
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I’ve suspected from the beginning that this so called “mic slip” was choreographed.

(((((

My first thought on hearing that the “whistle-blowing” reporter was Mark Knoeller was — he would never publicize those entire “captured” comments without permission from the Obama team.


15 posted on 04/16/2011 6:48:52 AM PDT by maica ( It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.)
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“Hey Finkelstein, you lefty jackass.”

Finkelstein = me, governsleast, and the comment was made facetiously, as the Spanish language version was intended to imply. Reading the entire post I think you’ll see it was quite critical of the president.


16 posted on 04/16/2011 6:52:56 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (FReepmail or ping me to be put on my ping list for criticism of liberal media)
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Priceless, wasn’t it?.....Obie criticizing pubbies for attaching riders to spending bills, which is how the dems operate every day.


17 posted on 04/16/2011 7:07:21 AM PDT by chiller ( EVERY Democrat on EVERY level must go)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I’m so sorry! I was referring to Avlon when I wrote that. I knew I had messed up the minute I posted it. My apologize. Thanks for posting the article and for your good work.


18 posted on 04/16/2011 7:27:10 AM PDT by Batman11
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To: capt. norm

He sounds more like an asshole than a leader.


19 posted on 04/16/2011 7:49:09 AM PDT by Roklok
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...the “whistle-blowing” reporter was Mark Knoeller ...

Very enlightening. You're right, Knoeller is a totally domesticated lapdog of the administration. He wouldn't have disclosed this unless he was told to by the White House.

20 posted on 04/16/2011 8:13:48 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Napolean fries the idea powder.)
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