Sarah Palin crib notes mocked by White House aide

EpyonXero · 02-10-2010, 09:21 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8507322.stm

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White House mocks crib-note Palin
A White House aide has appeared at a briefing with the words "hope" and "change" written on his hand in a jibe at Republican Sarah Palin.

Mrs Palin, the former vice-presidential candidate, had been shown reading crib notes from her hand at a question and answers session on Saturday.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs also appeared to have his shopping list written on his palm.

"Hope" and "Change" were the key themes of President Obama's election campaign.

Eggs, milk, bread

Mr Gibbs was speaking at the White House shortly after the president had been stressing the need for a bipartisan approach to politics.

Showing his left palm, Mr Gibbs said: "I wrote a few things down."

The list read in vertical order - eggs, milk, bread [which had been crossed out].

"And then I wrote down 'hope and change', just in case I forgot," he said.

The jibe reportedly drew groans from reporters present.

At the weekend, Mrs Palin was delivering a speech and taking part in a question and answer session for the Tea Party movement, which draws together opponents of Mr Obama's healthcare reform, his economic stimulus package and other aspects of his agenda.

A photo taken during the event showed her left hand with the words "energy", "budget cuts", "tax" and "lift Americans' spirits". The word "budget" had been crossed out.

Video footage showed her seemingly reading from her hand when asked what top three things a conservative-led Congress should do.

In her speech, Mrs Palin received a standing ovation as she called for a "return to conservative principles".

She also spoke of a "charismatic guy with a teleprompter" - an apparent reference to President Obama.

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Published: 2010/02/09 22:47:46 GMT

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shmike · 02-10-2010, 10:27 AM

Picking on the weakest kid in your special ed class doesn't make you smart.

smileyman · 02-10-2010, 10:32 AM

Guess the White House needed something to laugh about after such a dreary first year...

Trip · 02-10-2010, 10:43 AM

As said in the other thread, public officials aren't comedians. Act like a damn professional.

azoomm · 02-10-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

As sad in the other thread, public officials aren't comedians. Act like a damn professional.

But, it IS funny. At least, I enjoyed it...

Trip · 02-10-2010, 11:42 AM

Sure, if it was on saturday night live, it would be hilarious. However Robert Gibbs is not SNL, he is helping run this country and that is the scary and unfunny part.

Avatard · 02-10-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Picking on the weakest kid in your special ed class doesn't make you smart.

She isn't retarded (really!), she just produces them.

Avatard · 02-10-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Sure, if it was on saturday night live, it would be hilarious. However Robert Gibbs is not SNL, he is helping run this country and that is the scary and unfunny part.

I think he handily and deftly shut up, and put in her place, one of the very vocal and constant impediments to running this country....and it wasn't scary, OR unfunny,

azoomm · 02-10-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Sure, if it was on saturday night live, it would be hilarious. However Robert Gibbs is not SNL, he is helping run this country and that is the scary and unfunny part.

I am more freaked out by those that have no sense of humor.

Trip · 02-10-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I think he handily and deftly shut up, and put in her place, one of the very vocal and constant impediments to running this country....and it was neither scary, OR unfunny,

If you believe he shut her up and put her in her place, you definitely are getting dumber. This is Sarah Palin we are talking about, she probably already responded, I haven't searched for it though.

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Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Sure, if it was on saturday night live, it would be hilarious. However Robert Gibbs is not SNL, he is helping run this country and that is the scary and unfunny part.