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Obama's 12-Teleprompter Entourage Is Not Newsworthy, or Humor-worthy
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tom-blumer/2009/04/05/obamas-12-teleprompter-entourage-not-newsworthy-or-humor-worthy

- Stewartiii, Fort Washington, USA

I would like to see what slips out when he dosen't have a telepromter, I mean twelve of them, come on, Why not just memorize your speech? like Sarah who spoke from the heart many times when telepromters malfunctioned.

If I hear uh uhmm ahh. well, or hmm one more time i think my head may explode thatis all you hear from him with no telepromter.

- A. Ambrose, Ft. knox, KY

This man is so FULL of HIMSELF!
It would be soooo funny if EVERY TIME Obama starts to speak, his teleprompter would malfunction and in order for him to continue, he would HAVE to speak on his own!
I am STILL wondering about what went on when he was attending Harvard. We have NEVER heard! Reporters were certainly on-board when GWB was attending College.

- Barb Towns, Ellijay, Georgia

Obama uses the word uh more tha a 2yr old try to learn to talk.

- Rich Gonzales, Thornton co. usa

And in France this morning WITH his teleprompter he bumbled along, poor thing can't talk for himself....

- Jacque, Coushatta USA

12 telepromters and he still uses the word uh more times than my 12 year old son does when he is trying to make up the story.

- Rich Gonzales, Thornton co. usa

MY HUSBAND AND I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT IF SOMEONE WOULD SOMEHOW DISENGAGE OBAMA'S TELEPROMTERS AND SEE JUST WHAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH. HE IS NOTHING BUT A GOOD ACTOR READING HIS LINES. HOW ANYONE COULD BE FOOLED BY HIM IS BEYOND!

- Carol, Grand Rapids MI USA

I think it's rather pathetic that Obama can't speak WITHOUT a teleprompter!!! More proof that he doesn't have a clue about what is going on and so far has destroyed the foundation of the Constitution in America. Beware of his mission!!! He is ransacking America, piece by piece.

- Theresa, Norristown, PA

Obama seems to be on one great big power trip. Perhaps if his ideas held any sort of value whatsoever, the "entourage" wouldn't be quite so offensive. However, considering the economic condition this country, perhaps next time the chef could be left at home. There's just no need.

- Beth H., Concord, NH USA

I loved hearing this about his teleprompters. Some people I know stated they voted for this man because he talks nice and can put a sentence together and Bush just " um-ed" his way through. Well I wonder if these people now listen to him at his town meetings, this man "um's" more than anyone I know. He can only speak when he has his little screens telling him what to say. Just like he relies on Pelosi and Frank and Reid and others like Sorezes ( not sure if that is how it is spelled) to tell him what to do.

- Marie, Millsboro De

I thought we were in a financial crisis. All this government knows how to do is spend our money! How much did his entourage set back the American people? This is ridiculous! When will this nonsense end? When will the American people stand up and say "No more!"? I'm ready!

- Ssg Anthony Cruz, Lawton, Oklahoma

Possibly he is using the lessons learned from the previous administration, knowing that accurate and concise delivery of complex information is key to his political success and the success of his policy? Seems to me that GWB might have benefitted from the technology...

- Mark Rinker, Elk River, MN - USA

When will people recognize what a despot,and empty toga he is...He couldn't talk his way out of a wet paper bag if not for prompters, and getting talking points from his Ipod, ear piece or any other way getting answers from his puppeteer....

- Dorrie, Selden USA

I laugh when I think of all the telepromters....what do they say?

"Blah...blah blah, blah blah blah."

Because that is all I hear when I hear him blathering on and on and on.

Eeesh.

- Kristine Pederson, Hugo, Minnesota

Too bad, Obama should have brought some common sense with him at the same time!! Maybe the Brits should consider Obama running for PM next time around, we sure don't need him in this country. I understand Kenya would like him there as well.

- Robert J., Seattle , WA USA

With all this spending and other unfound heard of policies and putting our great grandchildren in debt, my question is when are we going to take actions and recallthis president and is there a way to do so in our constitution?

- Darlene Mariucci, San Mateo, California

I am so fed up with all the hype over the Obama's and their being so new and fresh and NOT BUSH crap, enough is enough!!! My question is this is there a way in our constitution that allows the American Public to RECALL THE PRESIDENT on the grounds that he is incompetent and leading us to HELL?

- Darlene Mariucci, San Mateo, California

Anyone realized how much this whole overseas trip is costing the taxpayers? I hope the people that voted for this maniac are happy now. Guess it won't smack them in the face until they get the carbon trade tax that's on it's way. $3100.00 per household per year. Then there's all the promises he's breaking (didn't I know this would happen).."absolutely no taxes for anyone making $250,000 and under"...what do you call the brand new tax on cigarettes? Smoker or not, it hits a lot of those people. Anyone know about the $23 million dollar earmark in the Omnibus bill for botox, plastic surgery etc. for members of Congress? All paid for by you taxpayer...It's time you pay attention, listen, read and be informed about what's going on. This president and his administration is sending our country into an abyss we'll never recover from. I still question his religion....WAKE UP!!

- Mary, Omaha, NE

If this was not such an extravagant expense it would be
a comedy of errors. So much for the Eur O Bamas 'carbon footprint ' .. lead by example oops.. or is it do as I say not as I do ???

- Medical-Disaster, TempleMtn USA

Bill Clinton ruled by focus groups and polls. Obama reads other people's words. The democrat party is an empty shell of emotion and hollow promises.

- Obamasteleprompter.Com, Washington D.C.

While many Americans can't even put food on their tables, gas in their cars, and the fact of losing their homes, this man is living it up on the backs of hard working tax payers. Is this guy for real. For those who voted for this, I sure hope you're happy. Twelve teleprompters?? Are you sure this isn't an April Fool's joke? And we thought Gore was bad.

- Tom, Burlington, United States

12 telepromters!!!!! What a clown this guy is. Can he not open his mouth without a teleprompter telling him what to say. So much for affirmative action at work.

- Michael Knowles, san antonio tx

He would only need 6 if stopped talking out of both sides of his face. Talk about a hypocrite! I'm scared for us all!

- Mike, Pittsburgh, PA

I hope they are solar powered telepromters.

- Paul In Ma, Boston MA

The Obamas are a laughing stock and a total embarrassment to our country. It's only been two months. God help us all

- Deb, Minot N.D USA

12 teleprompters cannot be good for the environment.

- Oz, Chattanooga, Tennessee

I personally think this was way over doing the visit- making him seems more like a rock super star. I take comfort though in knowing that when we re-gain true control of the public schools that we will get to slant things around with the truth--- for instance- On April 1st, 2009, The United States of America sent the biggest joke in the history of man over to London- bHo. Its so perfect- one almost has to wonder if he is making an idiot out of himself subconsciously.

- Jinx, Binghamton, USA

So he reads all the "uhs" from his teleprompters? I can't believe how many times he says "uh". Taking an iPod as a gift to the queen was a slap in the face.

- Jan, Calif

Obama might be a hero to the Brits but he has to come back to America & face the people who voted for him. Good luck with that and I WILL be attending a Tea Party on April 15

- Linda Ross, Shoals, IN

Did we send the Beverly Hillbillys to London? TOUCHING THE QUEEN;AN I-POD for a gift? No class whatsoever

- D. Simmons, Florence USA

And how much did this all cost my children this time????

- Dennis, Margate, New Jersey

I wonder how hard it was for the queen to be approved to enter his "sterile area." As for the teleprompters, I find it difficult to believe a man who is incapable of speaking for himself has the ability to think for himself.

- Angela, Coleman, TX, USA

Yes, I know he's the President and should be protected, etc. but is this all REALLY necessary? We are on a path to financial destruction and he takes this kind of a trip with hundreds of staff and cars and CHEF???? Is this going to happen every time he goes international? The article noted the President met with the Head of Protocol at Camp David over the weekend? He obviously wasn't listening to his lessons nor was Mrs. Obama. No one else on the planet would dare TOUCH the Queen. Even I was embarrassed over this breach of etiquette. Same on you for embarrassing the country.

- Carla Bowman, Pensacola, Florida, United States

what difference does it make if he has 12 or none. Check the news the dow is up, house sells new and existing are up, his ratings are up, his wife ratings are up, and he got the g 20 to pledge 1 trillion dollars to the cause. What I dont understand is when Bush spends billion to destroy and kill (iraq) its ok but Obama is spending to rebuild this country and its not ok. What do we have to show for 8 years of Bush please tell me this.

- Parrish, Memphis

Fox News should delve into the excessive costs for this trip as well as the grandstanding, budget-promoting Town Hall in California.

- Carol, Sarasota, FL USA

Wow--just think, Obama needs a staff of 500 people so he looks good as President of the US. But, to be fair, a portion of the 500 does include security, although, what does it say about him needing 4 speech writers and 12 teleprompters!

- Floridaann, Lakeland, Florida

'A Liberal Democrat is a person who will wave a white flag at the drop of a hat.'...Obama is definitely a liberal Democrat...he is waving the white flag all over Europe, easily, handing over our dignity and sovereignty!

- Barbara, Anderson, Ca.

Why can't our President of change do something that at least appears to be cutting back. I mean from day one, his inaugural was 5 times the cost of Bush who got skewered for the cost of his. With the country in the shape its in, can he not make a sacrifice himself. Does he need a support staff of 500? Will they publish the cost of this summit? It has to be 10's of millions. Even though it might all be to look austere even though its not, wouldn't it be the thing to do seeing he is talking about all the suffering the American people can expect. Hell when his cronies in Congress manages to vote them selves a raise at a time like this why should he. They are above us all. The elite politician is here to stay. The out of touch millionairs that tell us all what to do. Have not even been in a grocery store in years. Had not had to worry about retirement, medical coverage, making car payments. They are taking care of themselve first. Like Dashall who can retire and immediatly make 5 million a year. What did he do while in Congress that was worth that? Ican only imagine. Without a revolution of sorts we are doomed for more of this corrupt system. How sad.

- Rob, Taylor

I wonder if we couldn't divert some of that stimulus money to the Brits to bribe them to keep the Obamas over there. Whatever it would cost would be well worth the money. Twelve teleprompters!

- Judy In Az, Rio Rico USA

Would be better if he swapped one brain for the 12 tele-prompteers.

- Dave, Redding, CA

He will cost taxpayers billions. He really needs to start conserving .

- Bella In Florida, Orlando

Think of the environmental impact he creates. Yet he intends to force citizens of the world to adhere to strict environmental restrictions.

Do as a say, not as I do!

- Okizoo, Bangkok, Thailand

Please adopt this fool London. How much of our money will this loon spend! He IS DUMBER than Bush!

- Jason, Fresno, CA USA

What a joke! How many millions of dollars is this costing us? I thought he was supposed to be a "green" President? 35 vehicles? How many tons of co2 is this visit creating?

- Tim, Atlanta

I'm not a big fan of Bush but this guy seems dumber than Bush, twelve teleprompters! Who needs twelve teleprompters?

- Donald, London, England

You have got to be kidding....twelve teleprompters....I thought he was a genuis.....what an embarassment...keep him over there....please.

- Rose, napa, CA USA

And to think that this goon and his 19 mates will lecture us on combatting "climate change" later this week. They really don't get irony in the US, do they?

- Nobby Clark, Perth, Scotland

"Yeah: dress-down and look casual, Lads . . . !"

- Roz, Chamonix, France

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