Obama Thanks Himself In Teleprompter Meltdown - Page 3

*AQuietPlace* · #21 03-19-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tstew

This is what I've found written about the incident. It really doesn't read much like an incident at all:

During his second address, however, Prime Minister Cowen started speaking words that were more likely to come from President Obama. That was due to the fact that the teleprompter was showing the words from Obama's speech, given prior to Cowen's address.

Obama had to deflect the gaffe by coming up and reading from his speech again. Trying to act as Prime Minister Cowen, Obama thanked himself as Cowen for inviting everyone to the White House.

I actually thought that recovery was rather funny, and showed a sense of humor.

Aquila · #22 03-19-2009, 11:15 AM

Criticizing over teleprompters? Every President we've had has used teleprompters. What strikes me is that Bush couldn't get it right even with a teleprompter. At least we know Obama can read. lol

Aquila · #23 03-19-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

LOL!!!! Check out the news article I am pasting a link to below. A teleprompter malfunction caused President Obama to thank himself and the Irish Prime Minister to read word for word a speech Obama had just given.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/firs...epeats-speech/

Remember the good ole days when all Ronald Reagan needed was 3x5 index cards with notes to give a great speech?

Reagan. Good guy. But he was an actor, he was a natural at memorization of lines and using ques.

tstew · #24 03-19-2009, 11:19 AM

Here is a write-up describing what happened. If this is actually accurate a.) it was a gaffe by the Irish Prime Minister and b.) this thread is off by miles. I must be missing something. Are we so desperate to make him look bad that we resort to this?

The president was appearing with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen. Obama just got done with his remarks (using the teleprompter) and Cowen got up to deliver his speech (also on the teleprompter).

Problem was, Cowen’s speech wasn’t there. The one Obama just got done delivering was still on it.

Made no matter to the Irish PM. Like a zombie he just started reading the words.

“We begin by welcoming today a strong friend of the United States,” Cowen began welcoming himself.

And he kept going. About 20 seconds later, it appeared to Cowen that he was repeating everything Obama just said.

“That’s your speech,” a startled Cowen said to Obama.

“Why don’t these things work for me? Who said these things were idiot-proof?” Cowen muttered (we’re assuming that was not on the teleprompter).

Ba-doom-ba

Not missing a beat, when President Obama returned to the podium he returned the favor.

“First, I’d like to say thank you to President Obama,” Obama said to much laughter.

*AQuietPlace* · #25 03-19-2009, 11:30 AM

Sounds like the goof-up was on the part of whoever boots the teleprompter along.

Like I said, I think it was a funny recovery.

Sherri · #26 03-19-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC1

LOL!!!! Check out the news article I am pasting a link to below. A teleprompter malfunction caused President Obama to thank himself and the Irish Prime Minister to read word for word a speech Obama had just given.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/firs...epeats-speech/

Remember the good ole days when all Ronald Reagan needed was 3x5 index cards with notes to give a great speech?

Sounds like someone had a little too much of that green beer.

coadie · #27 03-19-2009, 09:26 PM

The first appearance by a sitting president on “The Tonight Show” may well end up being the last.

President Obama, in his taping with Jay Leno Thursday afternoon, attempted to yuk it up with the funnyman, and ended up insulting the disabled.

Towards the end of his approximately 40-minute appearance, the president talked about how he’s gotten better at bowling and has been practicing in the White House bowling alley.

He bowled a 129, the president said.

“That’s very good, Mr. President,” Leno said sarcastically.

It’s “like the Special Olympics or something,” the president said.

When asked about the remark, the White House said the president did not intend to offend.

“The president made an off-hand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics,” White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton said.
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/03/19...ade-him-do-it/