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Even Bill Maher Knows Obama is 'Overexposed,' Too Much of a Celebrity
By Dave Pierre (Bio | Archive)
June 13, 2009 - 13:24 ET
"Remember during the campaign when John McCain attacked [Barack] Obama for acting like a celebrity and we all laughed at the grumpy old shellshocked fool? Well, it turns out he was right ... It's getting to where you can't turn on your TV without seeing Obama."
That's not a Republican talking. It's Obama supporter Bill Maher in an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, "Enough With the Obamathon." Maher - like most clear-thinking individuals - has pretty much seen enough of the never-ending adulation and exposure being heaped on President Obama. (I must admit: I never thought I'd use the words "clear-thinking" and "Maher" in the same sentence. But Maher's op-ed proves the old adage that even a broken clock is right twice a day.)
From Maher's article:
President Obama should just join the cast of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" It's not that farfetched; he's been on everything else.
I'm still a fan, but there's a fine line between being transparent and being overexposed. Every time you turn on the TV, there's Obama. He's getting a puppy! He's eating a cheeseburger with Joe Biden! He's taking the wife to Broadway and Paris -- this is the best season of "The Bachelor" yet!
I get it: You love being on TV. I love my bong, but I take it out of my mouth every once in a while. The other day, I caught myself saying to a friend, "Don't tell me if he's fixed the economy yet, I'm Tivo-ing it."
Also:
I mean, selling the personal part to stay popular, I'm all for it, but you got us already. We like you, we really like you! You're skinny and in a hurry and in love with a nice lady. But so's Lindsay Lohan. And like Lohan, we see your name in the paper a lot, but we're kind of wondering when you're actually going to do something.
Near the end of the article, Maher can't resist the proverbial cheap shots at President George W. Bush. But, for the most part, Maher's overall "Obamathon" premise is correct: Obama is too much "celebrity" and not enough "President."
I'm glad that Obama is president, but the "Audacity of Hope" part is over. Right now, I'm hoping for a little more audacity.
Enough with the Obamathon
The president is on TV more than the ShamWow guy, but I want to see a little more action.
Originally posted by OldThinker
You have to appreciate Bill's point here...right?
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by OldThinker
You have to appreciate Bill's point here...right?
Bill is agreeing with what a lot of folks on this site are saying...let's have a little less sizzle, and a little more steak. But Maher is not hoping Obama fails.
But I digress...let the Maher slagging begin, oh predictable wing of the right.
Originally posted by jibeho
20/20 hindsight is a cruel reality when it comes to our nation, our rights and the egomaniac that was elected/positioned into office.
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by jibeho
20/20 hindsight is a cruel reality when it comes to our nation, our rights and the egomaniac that was elected/positioned into office.
Starboard, Dude...we're talking about the new guy...not the last one!
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by jibeho
20/20 hindsight is a cruel reality when it comes to our nation, our rights and the egomaniac that was elected/positioned into office.
Starboard, Dude...we're talking about the new guy...not the last one!
Originally posted by jibeho
I wouldn't be surprised if he films himself in bed with his wife just so he can watch later. Although, it is rather tough to get a teleprompter positioned just right in the bedroom. Perhaps he sports the earbud instead.
Originally posted by jibeho Barry Soetoro is the egomaniac I was referring to... I wouldn't be surprised if he films himself in bed with his wife just so he can watch later. Although, it is rather tough to get a teleprompter positioned just right in the bedroom. Perhaps he sports the earbud instead. The man can't perform in front of a camera without a little coaching.
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by jibeho
20/20 hindsight is a cruel reality when it comes to our nation, our rights and the egomaniac that was elected/positioned into office.
Starboard, Dude...we're talking about the new guy...not the last one!
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by jibeho Barry Soetoro is the egomaniac I was referring to... I wouldn't be surprised if he films himself in bed with his wife just so he can watch later. Although, it is rather tough to get a teleprompter positioned just right in the bedroom. Perhaps he sports the earbud instead. The man can't perform in front of a camera without a little coaching.
I'm not sure that this is the forum, or the thread in which to indulge your little fantasies.
You might want to take them somewhere else.
Originally posted by jibeho
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
I'm not sure that this is the forum, or the thread in which to indulge your little fantasies. You might want to take them somewhere else.
Sorry to offend you Mr. Canuck. Perhaps I overestimated your potential sense of humor. Anyone who sports a Michael Palin avatar should be able to fluff off a joke or two.
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by jibeho
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
I'm not sure that this is the forum, or the thread in which to indulge your little fantasies. You might want to take them somewhere else.
Sorry to offend you Mr. Canuck. Perhaps I overestimated your potential sense of humor. Anyone who sports a Michael Palin avatar should be able to fluff off a joke or two.
Glad you picked up on the lumberjack...but I just think that in fairness, there are limits to the shots that a politician can reasonably be expected to take.
And as a yachtsman, I know you are above all that.
Self edit to say that I concur...Bill Maher wouldn't be above stealing your joke, but he can be an arse as well, as big a fan as I am...
He is evidently no yachtsman.
[edit on 18-6-2009 by JohnnyCanuck]