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President Obama Jokes About Being a Bad Bowler: 'It's Like the Special Olympics'
ABC ^ | March 19, 2009 | Jake Tapper

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


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To: Army Air Corps

It was on last week...only caught part of it.


41 posted on 03/19/2009 7:22:03 PM PDT by floozy22 (El Presidente: "Ten pounds of sh*t in a five pound bag.")
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To: cdchik123

But don’t you dare talk about HIS ears...<p)
There are probably several sections on WebMD about his type sickness...


42 posted on 03/19/2009 7:22:35 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Barak Obama: Pontificator in and Poster Child for the Peter Principle)
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To: cdchik123
has been practicing in the White House bowling alley

Instead of working what a bum

43 posted on 03/19/2009 7:22:38 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: cdchik123
I have a disabled grand daughter.

I am not part of the “politically correct” crowd but there are limits.

This was over the line, you don't make jokes about the disabled.

This, not top of Biden telling a guy in a wheel chair to “stand up”?

This, after Obama gave a “gift” to the British PM, a man who is nearly blind, which consisted of CD’s of old movies, in the wrong format for England?

I think that Obama has NO class, and neither does his VP or his cabinet.

44 posted on 03/19/2009 7:22:39 PM PDT by Kansas58
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To: GatorGirl
"Isn't Tapper a raging leftist?

Yes. He is a raging leftist. He worked at on the Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence. He's worked at Slate and Mother Jones. But, for whatever reason, he seems to take his responsibilities as an independent journalist seriously. And sadly, he seems to be the only one that does.

45 posted on 03/19/2009 7:22:43 PM PDT by Big_Monkey
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To: cdchik123
Where's the prompter when you need it most?

Does anyone else suspect that our alleged president might not be as "S. M. A. R. T." as originally touted?

.

46 posted on 03/19/2009 7:23:03 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Onerom99

Smart ass being the key description. Pretty arrogant for an illegal.


47 posted on 03/19/2009 7:23:38 PM PDT by mortal19440
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To: cdchik123

Oh drat, I made a thread about the same topic.

Gotta move fast on this here freeper thing!


48 posted on 03/19/2009 7:23:44 PM PDT by bryan999
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To: cdchik123
I hate this M______F_____ more and more. Absolutely no clue what harm these remarks cause our wonderful population who know only love and kindness. His comment is at the bottom of the barrel right along with Gore's comment about the extra chromosome crowd.
49 posted on 03/19/2009 7:23:58 PM PDT by New Perspective (Proud father of a 5 year old son with Down Syndrome. He's a wonderful gift.)
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To: floozy22

Watch the whole thing; it is rather amusing. I have a weakness for “B grade” sci-fi/horror films.


50 posted on 03/19/2009 7:24:48 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Miss Didi

Don’t forget what happened to Trent Lott when he tried to humor his old pal Strom Thurmond at the old guy’s birthday party. The Dems wouldn’t let it go and, sad to say, the GOP obliged them by throwing Lott under the bus.

I didn’t care much for Lott, but the feigned outrage over his comment was sickening.


51 posted on 03/19/2009 7:25:14 PM PDT by freedom4me (Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Amos 5:15)
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To: cdchik123

You know you’ve had a bad week when even Joe Biden is embarrassed by what you say.

I hope Joe gets to stand next to The One with a condescending, disdainful look on his face and say, “You never know what’s going to come of this guy’s mouth”.


52 posted on 03/19/2009 7:25:18 PM PDT by keepitreal (Obama brings change: an international crisis (terrorism) within 6 months)
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To: cdchik123

I went bowling with my son and his little buddy who both have Down Syndrome, got my butt kicked by my son’s buddy who has participated in Special Olympics. Nothing comes easy to these kids, but they try and they learn, obama is a dumbass.


53 posted on 03/19/2009 7:25:33 PM PDT by psjones (u)
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To: freedom4me
Exactly!
They accused Rush, falsely, of making fun of M.J. Fox -— but Obama can do this?
54 posted on 03/19/2009 7:25:38 PM PDT by Kansas58
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To: Seaplaner
He appeared to be a turd in a punch bowl the first time I saw him.
55 posted on 03/19/2009 7:26:04 PM PDT by boomop1
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To: Kansas58
Notice the White House statement did not include and apology. HE NEEDS TO APOLOGIZE!

I am sick of this jerk and his thoughtlessness.

56 posted on 03/19/2009 7:27:32 PM PDT by KansasGirl
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To: Big_Monkey

ABC’s Jake Tapper <-——— NO SOUP FOR YOU!


57 posted on 03/19/2009 7:27:50 PM PDT by taxcutisapayraise
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To: gov_bean_ counter

NPD


58 posted on 03/19/2009 7:28:16 PM PDT by Kansas58
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To: cdchik123
Obama needs to wear a helmet and ride the short bus
59 posted on 03/19/2009 7:29:10 PM PDT by tophat9000 ( We are "O" so f---ed)
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To: Army Air Corps

Damned straight.


60 posted on 03/19/2009 7:29:18 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Obama dozed.....people froze.)
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