[yarddog]

I had rather visit the dentist than listen to Obama.

[hsalaw]

I had rather visit the dentist than listen to Obama.

Boehner looks like he would rather, too.

[Nevadan]

re: “I had rather visit the dentist than listen to Obama.”

I think you’ve hit a perfect thread topic yarddog. Almost reminds me of a Johnny Carson routine:

“I would rather ____________ than listen to Obama”

Let people fill in the blank with their own reply.

Mine is:

I would rather listen to Yoko Ono “sing” than listen to Obama.