A furor arose recently when it was learned that President Barack Obama would be attending a traditional Christmas concert this year that includes an appearance by PSY, the Korean rapper who has become a media sensation with his song “Gangnam Style.” The fallout is over anti-American sentiments PSY espoused in a song back in 2004 with words that advocated killing American soldiers and their families “slowly and painfully.”
A petition objecting to the president's attendance that went up on the White House petition website was promptly removed, according to an article in The Daily Mail. It was reported to have “violated the terms of participation,” although it is not clear what terms those were.
Veterans and families of American soldiers reportedly took to the airwaves and the Twitttersphere urging the president not to attend the concert or to have PSY scrapped from the lineup. So far, it appears neither is going to happen. The White House has reportedly confirmed that the president will be in attendance, as is tradition, and the Korean rapper remains on the lineup. PSY has since apologized for his 2004 anti-American lyrics.
What do you think? Should everyone let bygones be bygones or should the president ask that PSY be struck from the lineup as a term of his attendance?
It worked so well the LAST time a Democratic Senate PASSED it right?
Weak sir/ma'am, VERY weak indeed... WWWD Beav , What Would Wally Do?
So lets all play "Connect the Dots". For any that need a refresher course in how to follow a story line ... GGY qouted text above: "Maybe people on my side of the political aisle are more content and less prone to rant and rage." Reply: "I wouldn't take that bet in this lifetime ..."
Bonus points! You get to claim ANYTHING you want about it because NOBODY can PROVE what you did Last Summer!! Heck it still isn't completely WRITTEN in 2012... I wish I had turned in my thesis under those conditions ...
So YOU DO have selective retention skills, GOOD. I'm glad you remembered your own text...
Perhaps if the "View" had been consulted initially, this entire incident never would have taken place... See all this domestic Presidential "stuff" cuts into important policy meetings, I sure hope he asks the ladies about Libya before Christmas, its time for an answer ...
You seem to have a real problem with that View appearance. You do know what self-deprecating humor is, don't you? Romney had to hide from such exposure. He might have been asked a "gotcha" question.
Therefore, what's been reported as having been seen is subject to heavy filtering. America isn't she great? There are the glass "half full" types, the glass "half empty" types and the engineering types that see a glass twice the size needed and take personal action to swap it out for one of correct size... Perspectives, if you can't see the other side, you never get the full picture. "I am Geek", hear me calculate ...
As to heavy questions of substance, for candidates running for office and the View, since its more of an entertainment venue - I think most could handle the What's you favorite color? food? or cigarette basics ... Unless you have to face "The Knights who say Ni" or a real World leader. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_who_say_Ni (The View DOES address serious issues at times, but not with candidates running for office...)
I'm absolutely certain we will see action, 120 days after the Benghazi report is released.
We've become a giant "Roach Motel" where they check in, but NEVER check back OUT!
We are somewhat limited for in-depth presentations around here, so lets keep it entertaining... Simplistic? Not really, sadly far more accurate. They write it? Outsource it maybe, for if they ACTUALLY created it, then they would know what's in it BEFORE they voted to pass it, don't you think? But we KNOW they "didn't build that" ... Accomplished much? Why certainly! Walked firearms into Mexico ... Sued states for daring to pass laws and regulations that are based solely on existing FEDERAL requirements and then had the audacity to attempt to support the FEDs in enforcement thereof... The very laws that our President voluntarily allowed himself to be sworn to uphold... The UNLAWFUL presence of several the President's own FAMILY, here without legal visas - pushed off into the twilight... (Makes one long for the days of Billy Carter) The creation of the "virtual" executive order process. Policy guidelines that are conveyed verbally - without any legally binding text. When have you EVER heard a law student or a lawyer tell ANYONE "Don't put that in Writing"? Ask a REAL Lawyer how that works out in the overwhelming number of cases where it was applied and they'll share about the type of person that works way... Who can take a sunrise Sprinkle it in dew Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? The candyman The candyman can The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good... (H/T to Sammy Davis)
Again an example of concern as it looks like life imitating a commercial for Jimmy Dean microwavable breakfast biscuits. The one where the weather reporter repeats "word for word" what's whispered into the headset, without ANY thought at all...
I do agree about perspectives and seeing the other side too. Maybe you should try that sometime.
F&F was a program started during the Bush admin. They may have renamed it. Pelosi was talking to reporters bombarding her with questions, saying they will know what's in it when it passes because bills often change before they become law. If lawmakers didn't read or know what was in it when they passed it, the onus is on them. I'm not a legal professional and neither are most Americans. The President is not the DOJ, but he is a lawyer. Are you? You don't think Republican presidents and veeps ever used executive orders, written or "virtual" that you claim? Cheney rewrote the VP job description. You and I will never agree, so there's not much point to this, is there? I think everyone else has left the thread.
The HATE card - You don't agree so it MUST be hate. Really no its NOT hate at all, but time to consistently start pointing out the frailties, lest folks get blinded in their enamor. Just like if you DON'T think the undocumented (ILLEGAL) and documented (LEGAL) immigration methods are one in the same - it's hate. When in fact its just pointing out reality.
The default conservative viewpoint compels one to normally finish the work before playtime... Late-night shows? Most are after hours and wouldn't interfere with business, but when you're President, you can expect to meet with foreign leaders on behalf of the USA. The "View time" is playtime and when you consciously choose to skip meetings with our allies (work) for playtime, its a foul. Especially when you CAMPAIGNED on increasing communication with world leaders... It's a foul that should be called regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation. Given the conditions within the Middle-East now, frankly it was a poor and inexcusable one. On the other hand, had it been Jeopardy! hmmmm....