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Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« on: April 09, 2009, 10:26:59 AM »
Breaking now.

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Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSWBT01101720090409

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama declined to answer reporters' questions on Thursday on a hostage crisis off the coast of Somalia, where a U.S. ship captain is being held captive by pirates.

Obama was asked to comment on the situation several times by reporters at a White House event on refinancing for homeowners. Obama, however, stuck closely to the script and replied that he wanted to remain focused on housing.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason, Editing by Sandra Maler)

Is he too chicken to comment or does he not give a ****.
This follows closely on the heels of Hilery laughing during a discussion on the same subject.

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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2009, 10:44:11 AM »
I really don't know what to say to this. 

I am truly in shock.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2009, 10:48:38 AM »
TOTUS hadn't scrolled down to the answer/statement yet.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2009, 11:14:27 AM »
He is not so privately rooting for the somalians.  I hope the americans who voted for this prick are happy about his leadership.

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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 11:21:26 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 09, 2009, 10:48:38 AM
TOTUS hadn't scrolled down to the answer/statement yet.
...or it was broken.  What a rookie.   :whatever:
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 11:26:29 AM »
He couldn't make a statement because he hadn't seen any poll numbers yet.

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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 11:33:13 AM »
"Breaking news from the White House: 0Bama will issue a statement about not issuing a statement, after the hostage crisis is resolved." :fuelfire:
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 11:41:53 AM »
Ooooobama's new slogan:

"Teleprompter.  Don't leave home without it".
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2009, 12:18:52 PM »
I understand that he was there do discuss something else than the Pirate situation...but at the very least he SHOULD have said, "before we get into our discusison on housing...I'd like to take just a moment and say something about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia..."

How hard is that?


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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 12:21:46 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on April 09, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
I understand that he was there do discuss something else than the Pirate situation...but at the very least he SHOULD have said, "before we get into our discusison on housing...I'd like to take just a moment and say something about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia..."

How hard is that?




It's impossible. TOTUS can only handle one topic at a time. More than that, and we get a bunch of "eh, er, and uhs" . Worse we could end up with BSOD.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 12:22:49 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on April 09, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
I understand that he was there do discuss something else than the Pirate situation...but at the very least he SHOULD have said, "before we get into our discusison on housing...I'd like to take just a moment and say something about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia..."

How hard is that?




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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2009, 12:36:34 PM »
Other than that one little blurb, there is NO coverage on this by any other MSM. The white house remains silent.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2009, 12:48:56 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on April 09, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
I understand that he was there do discuss something else than the Pirate situation...but at the very least he SHOULD have said, "before we get into our discusison on housing...I'd like to take just a moment and say something about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia..."

How hard is that?


Thought the same thing.  At least he could have given a shout out to the Navy?  The FBI?  The heroic Captain?  The situation is in capable hands?  God Bless America? Blame Bush?  Yeah, how hard is that  :p
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2009, 01:46:11 PM »
Mr. Obama is an empty suit, a narcisissist, less bright than everyone seems to think, completely and utterly inexperienced in "real world" work situations, so it is impossible for him to admit he has no idea of what to do.

Worse still, the advisors he has hired are all Clinton retreads, and from the "b" team as well. THEY don't know what to do either.

I know what to do, see Tom Jefferson.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2009, 02:03:22 PM »
And they gave Bush a hard time??? OMFG......

What a complete and utter fool.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2009, 02:35:07 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on April 09, 2009, 02:03:22 PM
And they gave Bush a hard time??? omg......

What a complete and utter fool.

They gave President Bush 8 years of grief over delaying by 30 MINUTES saying anything about the first plane hitting the WTC...but it's been what...36 HOURS since the ship was attacked and there's been NO STATEMENT by the President.



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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2009, 02:36:49 PM »
Well, Soros IS on vacation and can't be reached to tell Barry what to say at the moment...
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2009, 03:02:44 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on April 09, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
They gave President Bush 8 years of grief over delaying by 30 MINUTES saying anything about the first plane hitting the WTC...but it's been what...36 HOURS since the ship was attacked and there's been NO STATEMENT by the President.



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yep....they STILL beat him up over that. I mean really, WTF was he supposed to do? Run out of that classroom screaming like little Democrat?
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2009, 03:07:43 PM »
Well, as I've said, He's probably thinking of the punishment to give the crew for taking back their ship. Can't have them violating the pirates civil rights. The man is a complete, utter, embarassment to every American alive.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2009, 03:31:09 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on April 09, 2009, 03:02:44 PM
yep....they STILL beat him up over that. I mean really, WTF was he supposed to do? Run out of that classroom screaming like little Democrat?

Wasn't it sKerry that said he was "paralyzed" for 45 minutes and couldn't even think after he heard what happened???
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2009, 03:46:23 PM »
Jesus Christ, could this incident please push that monster's poll numbers over the cliff already?   

Hey, at the end of Rush's first hour, a caller called in and said something like Eric Holder said that if any of the pirates were mistreated, he would hold the crew to account.  Is this just a rumour?  I can't find anything on it. 
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2009, 04:11:48 PM »
Quote from: RightCoast on April 09, 2009, 03:31:09 PM
Wasn't it sKerry that said he was "paralyzed" for 45 minutes and couldn't even think after he heard what happened???
I think so........we're still waiting for him to unfreeze.  :evillaugh:
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #22 on: April 09, 2009, 04:23:45 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on April 09, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
I understand that he was there do discuss something else than the Pirate situation...but at the very least he SHOULD have said, "before we get into our discussion on housing...I'd like to take just a moment and say something about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia..."

How hard is that?




Well the evil brother of Steve Eurkel would need a spine first to make that kind of decision.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2009, 04:32:01 PM »
God help us all if we have another attack the magnitude of 9/11. This dunce will turn the event into total chaos.
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Re: Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia
« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2009, 04:38:18 PM »
What the **** is his problem :hammer: :banghead:
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