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tomm2thumbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 03:52 PM
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Obama Crashes Press Briefing -'Tired of Gibbs Screwing This Thing Up'
 
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Enrique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:01 PM
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1. Obama's fairly young
he'll drop that juvenile trash-talking humor at some point. Especially unappealing coming from a boss to a subordinate.
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Pirate Smile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:02 PM
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2. He said he was kidding and that Robert does an excellent job.
Edited on Fri May-01-09 04:06 PM by Pirate Smile
Geez.
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theoldman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:04 PM
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5. Obama only kids intelligent people like Robert.
He would not do this with a dumb ass.
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theoldman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:02 PM
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3. Obama shows that he has a good sense of humor.
It appears that everyone had a good laugh except you.
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jennied Donating Member (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:05 PM
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6. It was cute and light hearted... Juvenile trash talk? Give me a break.
But then again, I'm even younger than Obama so what the hell do I know? *rolls eyes*
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Ninga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:05 PM
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7. To me the President sounded endearing and appreciative toward Gibbs. Everyone who works
in the WH has an incredible amount of stress and pressure...and most likely 60 to 70 hour work weeks.

The President has tremendous respect for his staff, and he also likes them.
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:12 PM
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9. "Trash Talk"?
wow..can't take anything lighthearted I guess. Are you human?
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NoSheep Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:24 PM
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12. I've never heard him talk trash. Can we get any video of that? He's got a great sense
of humor. He's relaxed, and a grown up, and pretty guileless as far as I can tell. I question a person's intelligence when they don't get a good sense of humor. Trash? You aren't worthy.
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:30 PM
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13. Yuk. How judgmental of you!
What is especially unappealing are those left without a sense of humor,
who take themselves so seriously to think that anyone cares what they
think of the humor of our President.
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Enrique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:35 PM
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16. it shows Obama's human
Biden no doubt went through a similar phase, he wasn't always as genial as his is now in his golden years. Obama is a very good soul, he will someday reach the grace of an older leader like Biden or Ted Kennedy or Robert Byrd.
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:08 PM
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21. I'm glad he's young, and has a great sense of humor...
In fact, I wouldn't have it any other way.
But I'll let those who believe they are superior
attempt to make pronouncements as to what they would order.

In otherwords, to each his own.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:31 PM
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14. That was funny .
:rofl:
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quickesst Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:23 PM
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24. "he'll drop that juvenile trash-talking humor at some point."
....Let's hope not. It's part of what sets him apart from other politicians. Many play at "being human". Obama is the genuine article. As for your statement, if you are Vulcan, then I understand completely. Live long and prosper. Thanks.
quickesst
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nichomachus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:39 PM
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26. Danger! Danger!

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Triana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:43 PM
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27. what? He was joking. I like a Prez with a sense of humor and who can have
fun with his staff.

Jeeze. I thought it was cool.
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NYC Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:55 PM
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28. Did you forget a sarcasm tag? It was a joke.
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Lerkfish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:41 PM
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30. wow. ouch. God called, he said you left your sense of humor behind.
sheesh
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Enrique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:52 PM
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32. I'm surprised no one had the same reaction
maybe I'm too sensitive, but that's what I thought when I saw it. I also thought it was rude for him to say "hey" when he interrupted Gibbs doing his job, rather than "excuse me." Even in jest I thought it was rude. Anyway, no big deal, just what I thought.
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kevinds13 Donating Member (176 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:46 PM
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31. Are you Gibbs mom or something?
That was funny and lighthearted.
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raystorm7 Donating Member (944 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:55 PM
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33. Appearantly someone didn't watch the video before commenting....Learn how to Post
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Enrique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 07:15 PM
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34. no, I saw the same thing you did
I saw it one way and you and apparently everyone else didn't see it that way. That happens sometimes, no hard feelings.
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Pluvious Donating Member (209 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 03:47 PM
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43. At least he...
... doesn't give him a nick-name like TURD Blossom
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Jim Lane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 08:50 PM
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35. Gibbs evidently wasn't upset and bantered right back
After Obama said he would do the job himself, someone off camera, presumably Gibbs, said, "See you guys later, have a great weekend" -- as if to say, all right, this guy says he's here to do my job, that means I can leave early and beat the Friday traffic.

You're right only to the extent that this kind of humor, especially from a boss to a subordinate, must be restricted to cases where you know the other person well enough to know that it won't be misunderstood. Obama is obviously confident that, after a long and grueling campaign, he has that kind of relationship with Gibbs. Gibbs's reaction is evidence that Obama is right.
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WorseBeforeBetter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 11:25 PM
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37. "It's way cooler than it seems."
Obviously Gibbs feels comfortable dishing it right back to his boss. That was a refreshing however-many-minutes to watch.
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WillYourVoteBCounted Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 12:28 AM
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38. riiiight - yes I'm sure he'll "learn his place" and "behave" accordingly
Edited on Sat May-02-09 12:29 AM by WillYourVoteBCounted
to suit you.
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bowens43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 01:54 AM
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39. Huh? Get a life. nt
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tomm2thumbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:03 PM
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4. We Don't Stop Playing Because We Grow Old - We Grow Old Because We Stop Playing...

I think he'll be just like he is 8 years from now - but we'll see.

I thought it was hilarious to see the looks on the faces of the reporters - talk about shaking up their usual Friday pattern.
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sammythecat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:40 PM
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18. I like that.
So true.
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stlsaxman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:15 PM
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23. Hear Hear!
Well put!
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lostnotforgotten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:09 PM
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8. I Thought It Was All Done In Good Spirit
eom
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Bankhead_ATL Donating Member (248 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:13 PM
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10. it was...some people on DU need to lighten up
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The Wielding Truth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:18 PM
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11. That was delightful,fresh and honest. Prez had an announcement.
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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:32 PM
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15. Both Gibbs & Obama are class acts
I am so proud that Obama is my President .... Humor, Leadership, and Class.
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winyanstaz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:35 PM
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17. And maybe he will appoint someone that will uphold the Constitution,,,
Wouldn't that be nice?
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angstlessk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:43 PM
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19. looks like that is the most fun the washington pundits have had with their clothes on
in a long time!
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mystieus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 04:48 PM
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20. ha haha
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knitter4democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:10 PM
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22. I love that last pleading, "Come back!"
She sounds so forlorn. :)
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Froward69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 05:39 PM
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25. me too.
come back?.?.?
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Lerkfish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:40 PM
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29. it should have been "Shane...come back!"
(obscure classic western reference)
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knitter4democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 08:16 AM
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40. *snarfgle* Totally.
My dad made me watch that movie when I was in high school. I'd bet Obama would've gotten the reference and laughed and laughed. He would've tipped his hat and kept walking, though. :)
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 10:06 PM
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36. Gibbs: "I have an announcement to make ..."
:rofl:
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OnceUponTimeOnTheNet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 08:25 AM
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41. I appreciate the fact that they all stood up when Obama strolled in.
I like seeing the respect displayed for him.
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 10:37 AM
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42. That was wonderful!
K & R :kick:
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-03-09 12:16 AM
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44. Classy....very, very classy
:thumbsup:
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