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Obama caught on audio slamming GOP

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Obama caught on audio slamming GOP

While listening to an audio feed from a Chicago fundraiser Thursday night, CBS News reporter Mark Knoller heard Obama speaking with donors after other reporters had left the room. That's when the president really opened up about his disdain for the recent GOP pushback:

"I said, 'You want to repeal health care? Go at it. We'll have that debate. You're not going to be able to do that by nickel-and-diming me in the budget. You think we're stupid?'" the president reportedly said.

The president also made clear he is no fan of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), the GOP's Budget Committee chairman.

"When Paul Ryan says his priority is to make sure, he's just being America's accountant ... This is the same guy that voted for two wars that were unpaid for, voted for the Bush tax cuts that were unpaid for, voted for the prescription drug bill that cost as much as my health care bill--but wasn't paid for," Obama reportedly said.

I wish he'd say stuff like this more often, I'd feel more proud of him as my President.
 
I agree with you, but you missed the line:

Judging from the circumstances, I would say its more likely than not that he only wanted the donors to hear him. On the other hand, it would fit his political background to make statements like this, I jsut wished it happened more often, especially about people like Amadinejad, Gaddhafi, and the rest of the ilk.
 
Look, while I think the GOP does have views that are false, the democrats are equally guilty of this...

I thnk to disqualify your fellow citizens views because they have a different political affiliation, or to pretend the democrats have everyones best interests at heart as well is a fallacy.

Look... The president needs to take a stronger role in domestic politics, i agree, whole heartedlty, but he IS the president of the united states, and not just the president of those who agree with him.

I do not think the president of the united states, should have to divide Americans in order to win elections, but by the way folks, that's how you've set up your own system so i hope your happy.
 
Who hasn't been thinking this stuff, apart from the koolaid drinkers?
 
Look, while I think the GOP does have views that are false, the democrats are equally guilty of this...

I thnk to disqualify your fellow citizens views because they have a different political affiliation, or to pretend the democrats have everyones best interests at heart as well is a fallacy.

Look... The president needs to take a stronger role in domestic politics, i agree, whole heartedlty, but he IS the president of the united states, and not just the president of those who agree with him.

I do not think the president of the united states, should have to divide Americans in order to win elections, but by the way folks, that's how you've set up your own system so i hope your happy.

I tend to agree. And this is the problem of where we are at. Compromise has become a dirty word, and that hurts all of us one way or another.
 
He meant it to be leaked, if it was supposed to be "secret" you would of never of heard it.

Yeah because government officials never say things not knowing they are being recorded... ??? Listening to some Beck recently?

I bet if you look back two pages you can find a thread with a governor who was caught on tape by accident. Or did he do it on purpose? Hmm.. pass it on to Beck, he might be able to find a conspiracy in there somewhere!
 
Yeah because government officials never say things not knowing they are being recorded... ??? Listening to some Beck recently?

I bet if you look back two pages you can find a thread with a governor who was caught on tape by accident. Or did he do it on purpose? Hmm.. pass it on to Beck, he might be able to find a conspiracy in there somewhere!

It's not a conspiracy.
He was talking to donors, he's gonna say **** like that to them.
He meant for it to be heard.
 
Just from what I read from the OP, these comments don't seem particularly juicy to me. I think he's said things much worse than this to auditoriums full of people.
 
Just from what I read from the OP, these comments don't seem particularly juicy to me. I think he's said things much worse than this to auditoriums full of people.

Didn't Bush and Cheney actually get caught using profanity (shock! gasp! horror!) off camera? I didn't even find that particularly salacious.
 
Obama caught on audio slamming GOP



I wish he'd say stuff like this more often, I'd feel more proud of him as my President.

Oh my... :)

I dunno are you proud of the guy for voting present something like 150 millions times.. he's still voting present. Your President is a frelling coward, and STANDS for nothing!


Tim-
 
Didn't Bush and Cheney actually get caught using profanity (shock! gasp! horror!) off camera? I didn't even find that particularly salacious.

I'd be more pissed off if our president didn't cuss.

As for Obama's comments, I agree completely.
 
I raise a glass to our President. We need more of the same.
 
Oh dear, a politician criticizing his opponents? What's next, a football player tackling the other team?
 
I think he did it intentionally...One of his press guys has already said hes not embarrassed by it and stands by it...hes looking for attention hes in full campaign mode
 
I wish he would, too. It would hasten his departure from the office.

...ah, no it can only help him. Liberals think he lacks the balls to say the right thing. This just turns us on, which will turn us out. Besides, he is going to be running unopposed as the Regressives have no one credible to run against him.
 
The only problem I have with the whole thing is saying one thing on camera during a speech or press conference, then turning around and saying another thing to people filling the piggy bank. Praise Ryan one day, insult him the next. Either man up and say what you think, or stay silent.
 
The only problem I have with the whole thing is saying one thing on camera during a speech or press conference, then turning around and saying another thing to people filling the piggy bank. Praise Ryan one day, insult him the next. Either man up and say what you think, or stay silent.

He blasted Ryan in his speech... so his off camera comments were not inconsistent. Besides, it is not inconsistent nor intellectually dishonest to praise on some attributes and admonish on others..... this is just silliness.
 
THAT is the sound of the man that I voted for. Maybe in his second term Obama might actually grow a spine and stand up to the the right-wing and give America what they voted for.
 
Obama caught on audio slamming GOP



I wish he'd say stuff like this more often, I'd feel more proud of him as my President.

Oooh no - he said it in private, too!

Look - the President's been bashing the conservatives, GOP and Tea Party every chance he gets - I don't *imagine* for one moment that his rhetoric tones *down* off mic. I just can't believe people are locking onto this and complaining.
 
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