Posted on 03/19/2009 7:06:51 PM PDT by cdchik123
The first appearance by a sitting president on "The Tonight Show" may well end up being the last.
President Obama, in his taping with Jay Leno Thursday afternoon, attempted to yuk it up with the funnyman, and ended up insulting the disabled.
Towards the end of his approximately 40-minute appearance, the president talked about how he's gotten better at bowling and has been practicing in the White House bowling alley.
He bowled a 129, the president said.
"That's very good, Mr. President," Leno said sarcastically.
It's "like the Special Olympics or something," the president said.
When asked about the remark, the White House said the president did not intend to offend.
"The president made an off-hand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics," White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton said. "He thinks the Special Olympics is a wonderful program that gives an opportunity for people with disabilities from around the world."
Facing tough questions about the performance of his Treasury Secretary, $165 million in bonuses for AIG officials and anticipating a fight over his $3.55 trillion budget, the president has not had a particularly good week, and it's unlikely this will help matters.
- jpt
Way to go America! You have elected the biggest Jackass of them all!
Of course much of the blame is at the feet of the devil’s mouthpiece the MSM for NOT reporting the truth about this unqualified incorrigible commie sycophant!
((((Yelle))))
Blessings to you and your family, dear Yelle.
Many FReepers have even traveled to another place - with our child being taken into the Everlasting Arms.
There should be no ‘joking’ about children (with disabilities or illness) - either in private or on national TV.
I can’t help thinking that if he doesn’t know enough not to make a statement like that on Leno, what’s he going to say to the Russians or Chinese when he DOESN’T know the customs?
Spread the Word to End the Word
Special Olympics - March 31, 2009
http://www.specialolympics.org/03-31-09_Spread_the_Word.aspx
I wonder what the Kennedy family thinks about this fool they helped elect?
I have to admit, they’re very amusing when they’re angry LOLOL! also a lot more moderates seem to be posting there, so they’re upset about that also and the moderates not liking Obama.
I am glad she is coming. I wanted to meet with her. Can you keep her there long enough for us to say hi? I get into town by noon.
Stockyards sounds like fun! I don’t think I’ve ever been there. :D
Looking forward to seein’ ya again! It’s time!
His contribution to cheapening the value of Human Life as a hallmark of his Administration will insure that the “imperfect” children will not be a burden on our Narcissistic Society.
So it is written, so it is done.
I am just being honest — I know some guys in private company might make such a tasteless joke. Just like people will say, “What are you, BLIND?” It’s not right but people will make thoughtless jokes like that ALONE in private friendship company.
To have our POTUS say it in front of the world is really wrong.
Oh my dear L-rd, yes, some people have survived their children. No one should ever have to. So so so sad.
I bet privately they are NOT impressed. Could never admit it though.
Ah.....the ant bed is being stirred up good! LOL!
They will have to send out for more pizza!
Aren’t they going to take out the white house bowling alley and replace it with a basketball court?
See ya in 2 weeks, BB!
Gotta go now!
No worries...we’ll all be together on sat for the Stockyards. I drove thru there last week...looks like a fun place! Saw a really cool place with cactus to take pics of!
Maybe I can hi-jack her fer a dinner get-together on Fri night...
G’nite LS...sleep well!
I understand, I really do. And, you are right - the POTUS should be sensitive to the hearts and needs of the people whom he is ‘representing’.
This POTUS does not appear to be ‘representing’ the people of the Country he presides over, though. (In MANY ways).
I wonder how many fish are going to be killed by the tea-bags............../s
I might have found his remark funny...when I was in elementary (MAYBE junior high) but only b/c that was before I matured.
Seriously, how old is he?
Act your age, Mr. “President.”
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