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
What a colossal jerk!! 4 years of this, making a joke of the presidency...:-(
Thanks, Victoria. I will look further at your handsome blog.
You’re welcome, LE.
That gives you no moral high-ground. Attitudes like Yours still make the world suck for my daughter. You’re not what people normally refer to as a “tard.”
If you offended me? Please....why not just put your intellectual honesty into first gear and admit that I AM offended and that you apologize? Nah. Becuase its alot easier to issue the disclaimer “I’m sorry” without expending any additional remorse.
Cute. You’re awfully proud of your ability to find and post clever graphics. By the way, I gave up carrying tissues when it comes to fighting for my daughter. These days I normally resort to a Louisville Slugger and a hefty bag. Tears yield nothing, but a good ass-kicking feel really good when I come across morally bankrupt attention whores like you.
That’s a real fancy post. what the heck does it mean ?
Now run along and finish your macaroni art, weasel, before you spill your Elmer's glue...again.
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