Sunday, March 15, 2015

President Obama needles Republicans during Gridiron Club dinner.

Courtesy of AOL:  

Getting older changes a guy, President Barack Obama says, and he admits he's getting crankier. 

"Next week I'm signing an executive order to get off my lawn," Obama joked Saturday night at the Gridiron Club and Foundation's annual dinner. On top of that, the nation's graying chief executive says he's having trouble now with his morning cup of joe. "Coffee really disagrees with me these days," he says, "which is why John Boehner just invited coffee to address the joint House." 

Obama's standup routine drew laughs from the audience of more than 650 journalists, lawmakers, administration officials, military officials and others at the Gridiron's 130th gathering. By tradition, Washington insiders put aside their differences for an evening of laughter, schmoozing and charity fundraising. 

Obama targeted himself - "Just a few years ago I couldn't imagine being in my 50s. Given my approval ratings, I still can't" - as well as people in the government and the media that cover it. 

Noting that Walker remarked recently that he couldn't say whether Obama was a Christian, the president said his religion taught forgiveness and cracked, "So, Gov. Walker, salaam alaikum." 

Obama said he generally likes Boehner, the House speaker, and noted talk of unhappy House Republicans planning a coup - "or as Bill O'Reilly calls it, 'reporting from the war zone.'"

The Obama Diary has essentially the whole performance by the President, which includes these knee slappers:

Governors Walker and Perry are not the only possible 2016-ers here tonight. We also have Dr. Ben Carson. He wants to make it clear that being here was a choice. The fact is, Doctor, embracing homosexuality is not something you do because you go to prison. It’s something you do because your Vice President can’t keep a secret on “Meet the Press.” (Laughter.) 

And we can’t just focus on 2016, people. We just had an election. This new Congress is just getting started, which is why I want to acknowledge the leader of the House Republicans — as soon as I figure out who that is. (Laughter.)

And as much as I like to make fun of my friends in the GOP and the media, it’s not like this is an easy time to be a Democrat. They’re turning last year’s midterms into a movie; it’s called “50 Shades of Red.” 

But, as was noted, we are determined to bounce back. The Democratic Party recently analyzed the midterm elections, and concluded we have to spend more time focused on older white voters — which is why I’m here. (Laughter and applause.)

Ahh the Comedian-in-Chief strikes again. 

Hey you know maybe Jon Stewart can hang in there for another two years and Obama can take over the Daily Show when he finishes out his second term next year.

I mean it's not nearly as prestigious as becoming a Supreme Court Justice, but I know I'd watch.

26 comments:

  1. But but but, 20% of Americans waddled off to the polls and voted republican in November so the blah man-child Kenyan "not like rill 'murkins" in-over-his-head "inexperienced" mongrel "boy" is supposed to be mewling and sobbing and begging the republicans to please please don't impeach me, I know my place now and it isn't the White House.

    My God, it must gall them that this brilliant man, so superior to them in every way, including patriotism, is just laughing in their faces now. Especially over what they thought was their oh so brilliant letter.*

    *We need to keep an eye on that sociopath Cotton.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous10:09 AM

      80% voted Democratic.

      Delete
    2. Anonymous10:10 AM

      9:19 AM
      *We need to keep an eye on that sociopath Cotton*.
      -----------------------------
      That's for sure! Cotton is a crackpot who thinks he's smarter than everyone else.

      Delete
    3. Anonymous11:02 AM

      I hope Cotton has a huge security squad (he'd have to hire!) around him. He is not a safe man in America would be my take! What an imbecile!

      Delete
    4. Anonymous11:59 AM

      Cotton is not the ONLY sociopath on their side. They are drawn to the gop/TP like wasps to honey. They must know the democratic side would figure them out in short order, but with the "right" they find a home. Walker is not too bright, nor is Jebby. Everyone knows Perry is a dim bulb, and Christie is crooked as hell. After Dumbya was installed in the WH twice, every nut case with a low I.Q. figured if HE could make it, why not them? They do not have ONE single member fit to fill our President's shoes. They know it, that is what galls them. Was Meghan "Do you know who the F*ck I am?" McCain there, I wonder.

      Delete
  2. Anonymous9:36 AM

    President Obama at the Gridiron Club Dinner

    http://theobamadiary.com/2015/03/15/president-obama-at-the-gridiron-club-dinner/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous10:24 AM

      Our President is a LOL-funny man!

      Delete
    2. Anonymous10:59 AM

      President Obama is the best POTUS at delivering humorous remarks!

      There are so, so many things the man can, or could, do after his second term is completed. He's going to be fun to watch. He'll continue making 'his mark' where ever he goes or in what ever he does!

      Delete
  3. Anonymous9:48 AM

    I just adore that man.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous10:32 AM

    Michelle Obama dances to 'Uptown Funk' on the Ellen Show:

    https://youtu.be/2owBdq9J3YY

    ReplyDelete
  5. Smartest and wittiest President since John Kennedy. And, like JFK, able to so skillfully use self-deprecating humor.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anonymous10:57 AM

    President Obama is outstanding in every way! I've no doubt he'll go down in history as one of our best POTUS! Wouldn't it be fun having him on Mt. Rushmore as the first half-white and half-black POTUS? Love the idea!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Barack Obama self-identifies as Black. To label him "half-white half black" is, to me, both inaccurate and brings up a long and tragic history of oppressing humans due to "one drop" of Black blood. This may certainly not be your intention but this useage just makes me shake my head.

      Barack Obama is our first Black president.

      Delete
    2. Anonymous12:38 PM

      11:11 AM Relax for Christ's sake! President Obama IS half-white and half-black! FACT! 10:57 AM is not taking a thing away from the wonderful man!

      Delete
    3. Anonymous1:21 PM

      Liz loosen up that collar. He is half white half black.

      Delete
    4. Anonymous1:26 PM

      Just as the Palin spawn are half white-some % of Native. Which are they really? What do they proclaim?
      They conveniently forget their native roots whenever possible.

      Delete
    5. The issue is the target of the "half-whte" designation can't win: he or she is then denigrated by some as "not really Black" and at the same time is "only" half-white i.e "half-good."

      It's obviously your choice to use this language. I'm just pointing out how some of us view it as demeaning.

      And I have no collar. :-)

      Delete
    6. I hope you all understand that Barack Obama receives an allocation of hatred from White Supremacists which few actual African-Americans (i.e. slave decendants) ever would. He represents their very worst nightmare--he in fact exemplifies it, particularly in contrast to his predecessor in office.

      Delete
  7. Anonymous11:18 AM

    Obama Hilariously Calls Out Climate Deniers With ‘Climate Change Fantasy Tournament’ Bracket (IMAGES)
    http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/15/obama-hilariously-calls-out-climate-deniers-with-climate-change-fantasy-tournament-bracket-images/

    Hey fake engagement losers, while you are out there selling your snowmachines, Joey, and Dakota and Sarah wrongly targeting honest people with misinformation and gun logos, Bristol, the gorilla puppet doing anything for a rise... why don't you consider the lies you are trying to sell? Especially that you target so many young people that they don't need and education, health insurance, just more guns.

    Can't you Palin/Heath/Meyer morons stop killing the planet for one second?
    How about some truth and honesty from your dishonorable lips?

    ReplyDelete
  8. Anonymous11:55 AM

    The "get off my lawn executive order". Priceless!

    Sheesh

    ReplyDelete
  9. Anonymous12:49 PM

    I really didn't believe that it was possible to admire our President more then I already do.
    I do like his style. He continues raising the bar in all that he does.
    Not to mention cajones .

    ReplyDelete
  10. Anonymous1:05 PM

    And Pepe Le Pew wasn't invited.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous1:32 PM

      Pepe wasn't.
      She was invited once.....never again.

      Delete
  11. AKinPA2:16 PM

    "So, Gov. Walker, salaam alaikum" was the absolutely perfect response to that weasel, Walker (with apologies to weasels). It showed the idiocy of Walker's uncertainty and also showed, "What's wrong with being Muslim?" It showed how low and petty the GOP creeps can get and how above it all the President is. His 6 years in office has certainly proved that old adage, "sticks and stones..."

    Of course, Faux and the other RWNJ will take this out of context as proof of the President's rill religion in 3-2-1.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Anonymous4:33 PM

    Brains and a quick wit are two qualities that make our President stand out.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Obama not only has a sense of humor but he has excellent timing for delivering jokes. Whether he writes his own or not (some comedians don't) he can sure deliver a line to get laughs.

    Just one of the talents he brings to the Oval Office.

    And even though they were funny, there was enough truth in them to make the targets wince....Boehner, Walker, O'Reilly...

    ReplyDelete

Don't feed the trolls!
It just goes directly to their thighs.