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The story behind my Obama question
The Chicago Sun-Times ^ | July 24, 2009 | Lynn Sweet

Posted on 07/25/2009 8:16:17 AM PDT by lex33

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To: ProtectOurFreedom
Thinking this over, I wonder if “the question” was not indeed intentional and “pre-planted”. The hubris of the honorable Commie Obami and his ultra left-wing sycophants makes it totally believable that this was meant to be the “last word” that night, to divert attention from the issue on the table, healthcare reform, by having BO voice the Black Liberation Theology dogma of the racist left (i.e., All cops lie and are bad racists and All Black folks are good, noble victims). I really believe that they thought BO’s remarks on Gates would produce affirmative head-nods and acceptance from the majority of viewers, and further alienate blacks from whites. Their dogmatic world-view question resulted in mixing fire on gasoline and the unintended consequences for the “press-administration” conspirators. The public’s reaction foreshadows a one-term president and the return of true conservatism (not McCain conservatism) in the upcoming elections.
61 posted on 07/25/2009 9:08:53 AM PDT by dtrpscout (A bad dog is better than most good people.)
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To: truthkeeper

The tanking of obama’s poll numbers “unfortunately” coincided with his planned “news” conference.

Sweet probably fantasizes that “The One” would be eternally grateful to her giving him the opportunity to address our thriving “race problems” in America.

It’s racist white America at fault, not the fact that obama is completely unqualified to be President of the United States. And Sweet is a useful idiot.


62 posted on 07/25/2009 9:32:38 AM PDT by Bluebird Singing
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To: Sacajaweau
I'm with you on this. It doesn't matter if Sweet is a FOO, some other FOO may have asked the question. What is beautiful is that it once again exposed Obama as an idiot, and I think it contributed to a drop in his poll numbers to below 50% approval. It exposed Gates as a loud mouthed race jackass, and as a bonus, it showed that it he is another typical Obama friend. A lot of GOOD things came out of this question. Sweet did a good thing.

Maybe more than a few members of the House of Representatives can safely distance themselves from Obama now and not cooperate with his destructive agenda, because he is fast becoming radioactive.

63 posted on 07/25/2009 9:36:30 AM PDT by Enterprise (When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first.)
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To: lex33

Lynn won’t be invited back.


64 posted on 07/25/2009 9:37:58 AM PDT by bgill (The evidence simply does not support the official position of the Obama administration)
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To: RegulatorCountry

Remember that Obama throws like a girl, and probably plays like one. Sweet lobbed a softball, Obama swung and missed and smacked himself in the face.


65 posted on 07/25/2009 9:38:40 AM PDT by Enterprise (When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first.)
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To: lex33

African-American studies professor = Racist pimp


66 posted on 07/25/2009 9:41:08 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (I AM JIM THOMPSON!)
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To: IMissPresidentReagan
He said, and I quote, “Okay? All right. I tried to make that short so that Lynn Sweet would get her — the last question in.” He felt it important she get “her” question in, and I have to believe he knew what it was in advance.

Of course she was a plant. Didn't she just admit they called her to make sure she'd be there. What they didn't plan on was the public's reaction. Though how they couldn't is beyond me but I suppose when all you know and insulate yourself with is Ayers/White/Jackson etc...

67 posted on 07/25/2009 9:44:40 AM PDT by bgill (The evidence simply does not support the official position of the Obama administration)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I assume Gates could demand a jury trial if he was sued for defamation and figure that a jury in Cambridge with hyperliberal PBS-watching whites and maybe some minorities is never going to find him guilty. Anyway after having a beer at the White House with the President and the professor, I doubt Sgt. Crowley will bring a lawsuit. (Of course the visit to the White House may never materialize—Obama accomplished his goal by simply talking about doing it.)


68 posted on 07/25/2009 9:48:12 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: lex33

In the past I most likely would have taken Lynn Sweet at her word that this was not planned. After witnessing the Orwellian press/media performances of the past year I will never believe ANYTHING they say again.

Lynn Sweet, I don’t believe you. You have nothing of value to offer me. Good day.


69 posted on 07/25/2009 9:50:41 AM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: nhwingut
A Black Celebrity Professor tried to destroy the life and career of a well respected white cop. The black mayor of Cambridge joined in. The black governor of Massachusetts tried as well. And then the black president of the United States went in for the kill. Unfortauntely a little thing like the truth got in the way. This really is a “teachable moment.” These black leaders are the racists...

These racemongers have long hid behind their own definition of "racist" as "being possible only when you have the power." With Zero, they "have the power". Let's see how they excuse themselves now.

70 posted on 07/25/2009 9:57:31 AM PDT by Zman516 (socialists & muslims -- satan's useful idiots.)
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To: Smokeyblue
Ms Sweet must deny that Zero knew the question in advance. Admitting Zero's foreknowledge would fatally undermine the entire methodology of the Media/RAT incest-fest.
71 posted on 07/25/2009 10:07:34 AM PDT by Zman516 (socialists & muslims -- satan's useful idiots.)
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To: F15Eagle

Actually, although inflamed, her question gave us a window to the soul of Obama. He would have gotten this question sooner or later, and being the hardcore racist he is, would have answered it in a way to illuminate his true feelings.


72 posted on 07/25/2009 10:11:09 AM PDT by Republic of Texas (Socialism Always Fails)
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To: F15Eagle
Didn’t work out as he hoped. As it shouldn’t have.

Pretty much sums up his presidency.

74 posted on 07/25/2009 10:16:01 AM PDT by Republic of Texas (Socialism Always Fails)
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To: theymakemesick

“I call bull... she asked the question as if she knew zero was aware of the incident - as if there were no question he was familiar with it.”

Excellent point! Oh my... talk about a finale! “What? Skip got arrested? What for??” But he didn’t respond that way. In fact, it sounded like a canned answer when he worked in the “Latinos” reference IMO.

The whole thing stinks really. Lynn Sweet was ready to go earlier, but Obama wanted her question last.

- Obama called on Steve Koff (sp) from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- Someone stands up and asks a question.
- Obama responds to the question and when finished, says firmly, “Lynn Sweet”, as someone else says loudly “last question”.
- She stands with mic and is about to ask it when someone can be overheard telling Obama that the previous fellow wasn’t Steve Koff. (Confusion for a few seconds...)
- Lynn Sweet is still standing ready to ask, but Obama tells Koff to “get in there real quick” so Lynn Sweet has to sit back down and the other fellow can stand up. (Koff had to turn around and grab a mic.)
- He answers Koff’s question quickly and admits that he hurried the answer so he could get to Lynn Sweet.
- Finally. The surprising last question that he didn’t know was coming... and he sure didn’t hurry the answer!


75 posted on 07/25/2009 10:22:54 AM PDT by cpanter
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To: Enterprise

Because of what Obama said, I also believe that either Gates called Obama or visa versa....BEFORE THE QUESTION WAS ASKED. I don’t think that answer was as “off the cuff” as we think....simply because he continued with “White boys are known for this”....


76 posted on 07/25/2009 10:39:06 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Sacajaweau
“White boys are known for this”....

I totally missed THAT comment!

77 posted on 07/25/2009 11:07:24 AM PDT by Enterprise (When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first.)
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To: lex33

Oh well, back to scripted questions.

They had him so well schooled on the anticipated subject matter, they did not see him getting off message.


78 posted on 07/25/2009 11:14:03 AM PDT by depressed in 06 (Idiotcracy had arrived 400 years early.)
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To: theDentist

I had not written or blogged....She read the question off a piece of paper!!!


79 posted on 07/25/2009 11:14:33 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Enterprise

Not exactly those words....but same thing...Go back and read his entire response...”Stupidly” is the least of his response.


80 posted on 07/25/2009 11:16:39 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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