Comments on: Obama Insults the Dignity of Special-Needs Americans

By: Uma Richie

Uma Richie — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:52:02 +0000

Arnold defended him by accusing everyone of saying dumb things. Well we’re not all the president, and I for one, don’t say dumb things about the Special Olympics. (shaking my head)

At least Tim Shriver slapped O’s hand.

By: noufa

noufa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:01:34 +0000

Even Arnold’s defending him:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aEY45N6mhnQ0&refer=us

By: noufa

noufa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:58:41 +0000

Regarding the “racist” ad, was it the fact that Obama’s image was contrasted with the image of a couple of white women? The old Mandingo canard. Nevermind that Obama is a happily married father. Nevermind that he is a Harvard-educated US Senator being shown in a suit & tie. Nevermind that the ad was completely void of sexual imagery. Nevermind that Paris Hilton/Britney Spears are never compared to the slavish fans. Instead, like Obama, they are objects of idiot adoration.

Sure, 90% of people fail to react to these obviously “racist” cues. No harm was done or even intended. But thank heavens the MSM calls out Republicans on this kind of thing. Now a majority of racial minorities feel victimized.

Let’s be frank: some white people voted against the black candidate for racist reasons. But I’d wager that just as many racists voted FOR Obama. There are black supremacists like Calypso Louie. More numerous are white racists who supported Obama as a means of inoculating themselves against future charges of racism.

“I voted for Obama!”

is the new

“Some of my best friends are black!”

The racists who support Obama aren’t going to give that trump card. Not over a poor taste joke about Special Olympics.

By: Uma Richie

Uma Richie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:47:06 +0000

Obama and the Kennedy family? After all, the Special Olympics is Eunice’s baby.

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:45:10 +0000

By: $peciallist

$peciallist — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:35:18 +0000

5555

By: ciscoguy

ciscoguy — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:01:04 +0000

I’ve also done some work with the Special Olympics. This was really low for anybody, but for the President of the USA? You might expect this kind of crack from some derelict uncle or cousin, but welcome to USA 2009, where even the President is a dirt bag. Seriously, what’s the difference between what he said and saying, “I bowl like a retard”. And, where’s the media backlash? Can you imagine if President Bush said something like this?

The thing is – Bush would have never said this because whether or not you agree with his policies, he has never belittles anyone, much less disadvantaged people.

Obama will say publicly that he cares about special needs people, but who else here thinks Trig Palin would be alive if he had been conceived in Michelle Obama’s womb? Does anyone think that someone who champions the destruction of human embryos and voted multiple times against legal protections for survivors of botched abortions gives a damn about an unborn downs baby, even if it’s were his own?

We need to take down Barry the Baby Killer in 2012 and keep working to defeat this pervasive culture of death which has overrun what used to be a respectable opposition.

By: nivlem

nivlem — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:42:27 +0000

Peas in a pod – scarry….

By: sloeride

sloeride — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:22:47 +0000

Barry flatters himself. He is not in the same class as Special Olympians. I had the privilege of marshalling a a Special Olympics bike race here in Connecticut (yes, I did so grudgingly, but was glad I did). Those competitors are something else. Freakin’ bring tears to my eyes. And one Special Olympian would never dump on another Special Olympian…or another person. Too much class. Seeing the support they give each other to try, is very cool. They are just freakin awesome people. And I am smiling thinking about them now.

Barry, from now on, maybe stick to the jokes TOTUS gives you. Special Olympians aren’t going to care about your apology….we are the ones who should apologize to YOU. We are sorry that your personal growth is so stunted. In fact, one could say that your growth is, well, retarded.

By: Tbone

Tbone — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:47:34 +0000

he thought he was articulate. Barry puts his foot in his mouth so far he leaves a footprint when he sits down.

However, what is really disturbing is how the MSM will pass this up.

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:41:48 +0000

II share your prayer that one day, Barry will wake up and start listening to ALL Americans, not just to his Chicago tugs. After all, he will be our President for the next 4 years. And our safety as a people and as a country is in his hands.

And besides, that’s the real essence of “EPU”. he he he.

Thanks again, bro.

By: $peciallist

$peciallist — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:31:25 +0000

he’s the one who’s uncomfortable around someone disabled….

he’s the one who starts talk…i…n…g s..l..o..w..

he’s the one that won’t come within 4 feet of a wheelchair..

And to everyone who says we need to stop pointing out EVERYTHING that Barry does wrong…..

WTF???

If we don’t do it…who else will??

Bring EVERY gaffe…bring EVERY misspeak…bring EVERY insult…

Make a List…….i love lists

By: azaeroprof

azaeroprof — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:16:35 +0000

Obama, flippantly or not, goes on Leno without his binkie, and insults disabled Americans. Sarah Palin chooses to bear and raise lovingly a Down’s Syndrome baby (despite the fact that 90% of mothers abort their Down’s babies).

I would love to see the Special Olympics bowling champion challenge Obama to a bowling match at the White House (on second thought, it should happen at a neutral site. I can envision David Axelcrook hiding behind the pins sneakily knocking them over for the messiah!)

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:12:19 +0000

I can say what I say, knowing this tool ain’t going to be swayed by my advice.

And we have YET to fully exploit Joe the Dumber and his crack about employees at convenience stores needing to have a slight Indian accent. This stuff issues from the same kind of heart – elitist, smug, and uninterested in the feelings of others.

By: momac

momac — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:03:34 +0000

As we all know, any slip of the tongue only slips because it’s something you’re accustomed to joking about. In this case I can definitely imagine he and his wife having a laugh, probably about Sarah Palin’s kid, as did most of the compassionate left this last campaign. Openly.

Another note and I know people have seen this so I didn’t discover it, but it took a 237 to win any Special Olympic gold, so Barry’s totally outclassed there. He’s a tool in any setting.

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:52 +0000

I thank you for sharing that with me (and us).

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:59:43 +0000

Thanks, EPU. BUT I STRONGLY DISAGREE.

LET THE GAFFEISTIC BARRY BE HIMSELF....

....... .as free as a Birdie!

....... as gaffeistic as a TOTUS can be!

.... just like his VP, JOE THE DUMBER!

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:53:44 +0000

Thank you for sharing that.

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:51:34 +0000

I had to get a catnap before coming into work this morning…

By: mailloux

mailloux — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:03:49 +0000

I am still livid about his comment for personal reasons. Obama’s “joke” infuriated me. You see, I worked with that population in my younger days . . . including helping one fellow train for the Special Olympics.

The vulgarity of Obama’s “joke” should be announced from the roof tops. It reveals much about the character of this man as you so well demonstrate in your post. This should not be forgotten.

RedState was rather therapeutic last night. Normally at 10:00pm, sleep is predominantly on my mind. But last night? I had to share the story of my old friend, the Special Olympian . . . it’s here for those interested in hearing about Eddy (http://www.redstate.com/mailloux/2009/03/19/the-audacity-of-a-dope/).

Take Care, mailloux