President Obama hasn’t been much of a social media maven since he won the 2008 elections. But he recent went back to old habit to push his debt ceiling agenda. Here are a few of his highlights of what he said.

President Obama Is Called A “Dick” On Live TV

Thanks for contacting your legislators, and for sticking with us amid our tweeting today. We’re done now, we swear.
But keep contacting your legislators til we have a deal. You can find your member of Congress on Twitter here: http://t.co/fDRx5LF

President Obama Visits With Royals

Ouch, hard words from the president of the land of the free. I wonder how this will affect his term or his agenda? Do you think he should use social media for other reasons besides for running or asking for help to raise the debt ceiling? I personally would love to see some normal tweets from him.
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Time magazine senior political analyst Mark Halperin, editor-at-large, in a live television interview this morning on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ called President Obama ‘a dick’ for the way ‘he was posturing’ during his press conference

Time has suspended Halperin indefinitely in response for his opinion on an opinion-talk television show. Halperin has already apologized for the ‘gaffe.’

“Joking aside, this is an absolute apology. I shouldn’t have said it. I apologize to the president and the viewers who heard me say that,” Halperin said.

Later in the show, Halperin again apologized, saying, “I can’t explain why I did it. It’s inappropriate, disrespectful. I’ve already apologized, and I will again to the President. I’m sorry, I’m sorry to the viewers…It is disrespectful, what I said was disrespectful to the president and the office but it also lowers our discourse.”

He also tweeted to his followers, “I want to offer a heartfelt and profound apology to the President and the viewers of Morning Joe. My remark was not funny. I deeply regret it.”

‘Morning Joe’ co-host Joe Scarborough also apologized for the comment and for the network not bleeping it on the 7-second delay.

Halperin had asked Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski before he called the President ‘a dick’ if they had the 7-second delay. Both hosts said ‘yeah’ and encouraged Halperin to bring it on.

Was his statement true? Yes, perhaps! Was it disrespectful and should not have been said? Without a doubt, YES!

In an interview for The Today Show with Ann Curry, President Barack Obama addressed the “Weinergate” scandal and said Anthony Weiner should resign over the embarrassment he caused himself and his family, claiming his personal issues will not let him do a good job as a congressman.

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Obama said, “I can tell you that if it were me, I’d resign.”

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“Well, obviously what he did was highly inappropriate. I think he’s embarrassed himself, he’s acknowledged that, he’s embarrassed his wife and his family.”

“And when you get to the point where, because of various personal distractions, you can’t serve as effectively as you need to — at the time when people are worrying about jobs and their mortgages and paying the bills — then you should probably step back.”

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Obama was pretty clear – he wants Weiner to resign! Congressman Weiner is currently on a leave of absence after Democratic leaders asked for his resignation. Will Weiner do what President Obama thinks is the best for himself and the country?

Barack Obama & Michelle Obama made a recent visit with the royal family, including the newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton. This surprised many since the Obamas were snubbed by the royal family for the wedding, which is extremely rare for that to happen. However, it should also be noted that even some of Britons own were snubbed.

I wonder how well the visit went? I wonder if they felt welcomed by the royal family? I know the last time they visited it did not go so well. I hope that they can say that this one went much better for everybody. I think it would not be a good memory for the Obamas to be known as the unlucky visitors in England.

What do you think about their visit with the royal family? What would you do if you were to meet the Queen and her family? I think that everybody who does meet her, needs to study the protocols on how to act around her.

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President Barack Obama is in Ireland this week, visiting the hometown of his great-great-great grandfather and trying to fix the U.S. deficit by bringing home the pot o’ gold from the end of the rainbow.

Although the president has hit a few roadblocks during his stay, he has made sure that he and wife, Michelle, save plenty of time to drink up the local culture.  While in the town of Moneygall, the president and first lady stopped into a local pub to enjoy a pint of Guineness with a few locals.  According to TMZ, after a brief toast, Obama paid his bill in cash and told the bartender, ”I just want you to know that the President pays his bar tab … that’s how we do things.”

An Irish government worker, who watched the live TV coverage of Obama’s visit to the Emerald Isle, said,

The president actually killed his pint! He gets my vote…He’s the first president I’ve actually seen drink the black stuff like he’s not ashamed of something.

With the President’s approval rating rising to only around 60% after the death of Osama Bin Ladin, it looks like Obama is looking to snag that last 40% by appealing to the country’s most under-represented voters – the drunk.

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Reuters has released death scene photos from the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan that terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden was killed at on Sunday.  The photos were taken by a Pakistani security official who sold them to Reuters and wants to remain anonymous.

The photos, taken by a Pakistani security official who entered the compound after the early morning raid on Monday, show two men dressed in traditional Pakistani garb and one in a t-shirt, with blood streaming from their ears, noses and mouths.

The official, who wished to remain anonymous, sold the pictures to Reuters.

(WARNING GRAPHIC:) View the Photos HERE that Reuters Purchased

Based on the time-stamps on the pictures, the earliest one was dated May 2, 2:30 a.m., approximately an hour after the completion of the raid in which bin Laden was killed.

Other photos, taken hours later at between 5:21 a.m. and 6:43 a.m. show the outside of the trash-strewn compound and the wreckage of the helicopter the United States abandoned. The tail assembly is unusual, and could indicate some kind of previously unknown stealth capability.

The White House had just moments earlier announced that they would not be releasing death photos of Bin Laden.  Leon Panetta and others had stated before that they strongly believed the White House and President Obama would release death images of Bin Laden to prove his death.

Note: The Reuters link, story, and photos were off the Reuters site and deleted within 30 minutes of being posted by them. Something is going on or they got a message from a person very high up to pull them.

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President Obama called an urgent 10:30pm Sunday night news conference tonight to tell the United States and the world that terrorist Osama Bin Laden is dead!

Repeat, Osama Bin Laden is dead!

This on the heels of the 10th anniversary this fall of the deadly September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, orchestrated by Bin Laden, that killed thousands of Americans and citizens of the world in the World Trade Center Twin Towers.

Usama Bin Laden death was reported by multiple news outlets (Fox News, CNN) reported in advance of the President’s speech.

U.S. troops captured Bin Laden’s body after an exchange of fire.

Fox News is reporting that a U.S. bomb killed him last week and that his remains have confirmed via DNA testing that it was in fact Bin Laden.

President Obama confirmed that Bin Laden was killed outside of Abbottabad (Pakistan). The U.S. worked in cooperation with Pakistan to secure Bin Laden’s death.

A special thank you to the U.S. Armed Forces for their hard work every day since 9/11 and on the capture of OBL.

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The White House and President Obama have finally released his birth certificate, proving Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His mother, Ann Stanley Dunham, was only 18 years old when she gave birth to 44th President of the US (see birth certificate below).

Obama told in a news conference he decided to release the document in an effort to make people focus on the country’s truly important issue. He explained, “We’re not going to be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers.”

Donald Trump from The Apprentice took credit for the big revelation today, saying he was very proud of himself, and adding that we would still have to see if the birth certificate is actually real. What the heck? Trump, you better stick to your beauty pageants!

Trump said, “Today I’m very proud of myself, because I’ve accomplished something that nobody else has been able to accomplish. I want to look at it, but I hope it’s true, so that we can get on to much more important matters … he should have done it a long time ago.”

He continued, “I am really honored, frankly, to have played such a big role in hopefully, hopefully getting rid of this issue.” As for the actual document, Trump added, “We have to look at it, we have to see … is it real? Is it proper? What’s on it? But I hope it checks out beautifully.”

No. Trump must be extremely presumptuous to take credit for the President’s actions and then question the authenticity of a legal document. Isn’t America in a period of recession? Then, I don’t get why people aren’t worried about real issues. Of course, Trump has nothing better to do…

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In an article that appeared on CNN.com today, writer David Aldridge referred to this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game as ‘Black Thanksgiving.’

CNN then used the phrase ‘Black Thanksgiving,’ along with a photo of African-American basketball players Dwight Howard and Zach Randolph, as the main story/image on it’s website earlier today.  The story has since been removed from CNN’s homepage.

To be fair Aldridge, who is African-American, stole the term from ESPN’s ‘Around The Horn’ co-host Michael Wilbon as he attributes in the piece.

In the article, Aldridge tries to explain exactly what he means by ‘Black Thanksgiving’:

Warts and all, it celebrates the extended community –the incredible athletic, improvisational ability of the NBA’s best players; the incredible economic power of those stars, the sway they hold over the media and corporate America, a reality that would not have been thinkable 40 years ago.

The NBA All-Star Weekend (ASW) takes place in Los Angeles starting tonight and concludes on Sunday night with the NBA All-Star Game.  The game features the best and most talented basketball players in the world.  Also, some of the richest and most visible athletes/celebrities in America.

Considering that the culture of basketball in a predominantly black league like the NBA is so strongly connected to African American culture, the NBA All-Star weekend has turned into a celebration of African American culture by extension,” says Todd Boyd, professor of critical studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

While it might be called ‘Black Thanksgiving’ in some circles, attendance at the game will be predominately lily white with most of the NBA’s tickets for the game going to corporations, sponsors, and the white collar elite that can afford the pricey tickets.  That won’t ruin the party though with hundreds of ASW parties taking place all across Los Angeles.

Some of the parties will be lavish affairs and feature appearances by current or former NBA players.  However, other parties will simply celebrate the opportunity to congregate, and in large part, enjoy the progress that has been made among racial divides over the past half-century.

And as a society, if we are honest with each other, we can admit that some of that progress over the last 50 years has been made through our racially-blind love of sports.  Jackie Robinson gets his credit within the game of baseball for being the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, but he deserves credit it in more ways than just that.  The racists fans and players of the time beat Jackie up with their words, but Jackie – with his humility and talent – won over fans.

For many people, seeing black and whites playing a simple game on the court or field, showed hundreds of thousands of whites that we are all the same. That we can work together not only on the baseball field but in all professions and walks of life.  Integrated sports proved we are no different from our brother and that we could co-exist without segregation, separate water fountains, or having to feel superior by making someone different than ourselves feel inferior.

Jackie died a long time ago, but you can’t help but think he would be so extremely proud to see the celebration of talent on display this weekend being enjoyed not only by African-Americans but by all races.  The All-Star Game will be telecast in over 200 countries.

Most in the All-Star Game are African-American but not all.  Those blessed to attend ‘Black Thanksgiving’ from the other side of the tracks (and world) include Kevin Love, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Manu Ginobili, and Yao Ming.

The controversy of CNN running Aldridge’s story with the title ‘Black Thanksgiving’ and featuring so prominently is legit. It opens up the debate and opportunity for racial sparks to ignite.  I don’t fault Aldridge for using the phrase or title in his article.  CNN though should have used better judgement than publishing it so vividly on it’s website.

It should be noted that ‘Black Thanksgiving’ naturally falls in Black History Month. A month that gives us 28 (sometimes 29) days to really focus on the history, achievements, and contributions African-Americans have made to our country.

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FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly had the opportunity to ask President Barack Obama some questions about problems like health care and the situation in Egypt in a special interview before the 2011 Super Bowl XLV (Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers), which will be held at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday (February 6)- watch video below.

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O’Reilly, who had big expectations this would become the most watched interview in history, asked about Egypt President Hosni Mubarak’s much anticipated departure. Obama said, “Only he knows what he’s going to do… The Egyptian people want freedom, and free and fair elections, Bill.”

O’Reilly asked Obama the same question he asked his predecessor, George Bush: “Does it disturb you that so many people hate you?” President answered, “The people who dislike you. They don’t know you–they hate whatever fun-house mirror image of you that’s out there.”

As for the health care issue, “I listen to you,” Obama said, referring to O’Reilly’s TV and radio work, “and what I hear you saying is, ‘Don’t make me pay for [other people's] health care’… People shouldn’t have to go into debt [for their health care].” He said he denied “the notion that that’s a radical opinion.”

The interview ended with the classic question about who Obama will be rooting for. “Once my Bears lost, I don’t pick sides,” Obama said.

Bill O’Reilly Barack Obama Super Bowl Interview Video go on reading »

President Barack Obama addresses Congress to deliver another extremely long and uninspired State Of The Union speech presented in the House Of Representatives Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (January 25)- see video and read full transcript below.

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Barack Obama 2011 State Of The Union Speech Video + Transcript Below go on reading »

President Barack Obama is absolutely shocked by the “unspeakable tragedy” (see video above) in Tucson Arizona, which left a 40 year-old Democrat, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, fighting for her life with a gunshot wound to the head and killed District Judge John Roll along with other 12 injured and 5 dead American citizens.

Tucson Shooting: Gabrielle Giffords Shot, John Roll Killed

President Barack Obama said in a statement:

“This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded. We do not yet have all the answers. What we do know is that such a senseless and terrible act of violence has no place in a free society. I ask all Americans to join me and Michelle in keeping Representative Giffords, the victims of this tragedy, and their families in our prayers.”

Arizona Senator John McCain, who battled Obama in the last elections, released the following statement:

“I am horrified by the violent attack on Representative Gabrielle Giffords and many other innocent people by a wicked person who has no sense of justice or compassion. I pray for Gabby and the other victims, and for the repose of the souls of the dead and comfort for their families. I beg our loving Creator to spare the lives of those who are still alive, heal them in body and spirit, and return them to their loved ones. Whoever did this; whatever their reason, they are a disgrace to Arizona, this country and the human race, and they deserve and will receive the contempt of all decent people and the strongest punishment of the law.”