Posted on 02/20/2009 12:48:53 PM PST by Sub-Driver
CNBC's Santelli Invited to the White House By Jeff Poor Created 2009-02-20 15:45
Will wonders ever cease? First, a NBC network airs its Chicago Mercantile Exchange floor reporter making a call to action [1] against all the populism that has inundated the political dialogue over the past six months. Now, the same reporter, Rick Santelli, has been invited by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to the White House.
On CNBC's "Street Signs" Feb. 20, Santelli told viewers he would accept Gibbs invitation and although his critics thought he was over-the-top [2], he still felt good about his impassioned plea.
"Well, I tell you what Melissa Lee," Santelli said. "It's been a wild afternoon, but I do want to point out - I do believe I was invited to the White House by Mr. Gibbs and I want to let him know, I would love to. I would love to accept and the decaf sounds good, but I prefer tea, but thank you for bring this into the forefront. This is an issue that means a lot to everybody and I'm glad it's getting a high degree of introspection, debate and I think that's essential. I feel really good about that."
Gibbs in his Feb. 20 White House press briefing had urged Santelli to become familiar with the plan before he started criticizing it. Santelli said he would be happy to, but he hinted the last major piece of legislation that involved the public's tax money - the $787 billion stimulus plan - was forced through Congress without anyone reading it.
"Listen, I'd be more than happy to read any plan," Santelli said. "You know, I know that many congressmen didn't read the three-quarter of a trillion dollar, 1100-page plan. But, I'd love to show up. I want a dialogue. Enlighten me, enlighten America. Make us see the light. We want to be participating. We want this to work. We just want to all feel we're being treated fairly and equally."
He'd better not forget to leave a trail of breadcrumbs...
to see the WH press secretary?
this is like having an audience before the emperor’s eunach.
the press secretary for obama is a meaningless deception job office.
The point of this is to show Santelli is only a low level person. The have this in order to diminish the man by having him visit Obama’s eunach.
While you are there ask to take notes. Look befuddled patting the breast pockets of your suit and then ask to borrow a piece of paper.
Tell them “Any old piece of paper will do, even the back of a birth certificate would be fine”
He created a firestorm and the administration knows it. I have heard his comments everywhere since yesterday and the local shock jock radio guys where I live were giving him a “hell yeah” this morning. I am sure the administration wants to hear his concerns in an effort to try and make this floater (mortgage bailout) appeal to the people.
Santelli on the bailout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-1g0OZJIdk
As the dumbass hosts do everything they can to marginalize him...
It seems Obama and his minions are extending a parley to the opposition in hopes of squelching it before it gets too big. Only thing is that conservatives for the most part aren’t easily swayed sheep.
So now you think it’s funny ... like I’m a clown? I make you laugh, I’m here to amuse you?
Isn’t that what the spider said to the fly? (come into my house) Or was it the witch in Hansel and Gretel?
He can’t say no, but he should be prepared to hold his own. He has the country on his side, and the WH wouldn’t have invited him if they didn’t want to shut him down with kindness laced with ‘take a hint and shut up’.
(does the WH check to see if you are wired?)
If not, they pick them off one by one.
Vin fka
wegotsarah.com
Mr. Santelli, just keep repeating, once they pressure you, that while YOU understand and are enjoying their hospitality and all, most of the American people still do NOT understand that this plan helps them. Ask Obama to explain to America in more detail how this plan helps the hardworking, mortgage-paying, small business-owning American.
Because of course, Mr. Santelli, you get it now (at the WH lunch), but so many OTHERS do not...
What are they going to bribe him with?
ML/NJ
We may never see him again...
He needs to be on Glenn Beck, Hannity, etc.
Aw Santelli, how nice to meet you, so pleased you could over for a chat....Now Santelli, that name, is it Italian? you know my administration, has need for minorities from all corners of the globe, and it just so happens that a position in our public relations is open, and we think you are the person that can do the job,,,,Salary? you ask?...well, we in a generous mood, and we will double your current salary...Great! you like our proposal!... there is one unusual aspect to this position....you see this string? when you are at work, the string must be firmly attached to your person, when we want to speak, we will pull the string.....
"Big money" conservative traders hurt our Country
Fairness Doctrine For Investors
"Invest or lose your license," says White House
Days from now when you hear how after careful review
he now supports the plan....you’ll know they’ve
gotten to him.
White House press briefing had urged Santelli to become familiar with the plan before he started criticizing it.
Santelli said he would be happy to, but he hinted the last major piece of legislation that involved the public’s tax money - the $787 billion stimulus plan - was forced through Congress without anyone reading it.
I thought Bill Clinton was the first pop-culture/celebrity President, he was but this guy is worse!
He’s going to react to every youtube video?!
He’ll come around....they’ll simply make him a offer he can’t refuse. Before you know it, he’ll love the plan!
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