Former Hopey-Changer to Obama at Town Hall: "Is the American Dream Dead?"
Posted by Jim Hoft on Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:09 PM
This is bad…
He’s even losing the hopey-changers.
A suffering former law student and hopey-changer asked Obama today at his town hall: “Is the American Dream dead?”
That wasn’t supposed to happen.
(AP)
Oooh. That stung.
The Washington Post Blog reported:
For weeks, Obama has been engaging in what some might call a bit of class warfare as he’s pushed for rolling back the Bush tax cuts for upper-income earners and leaving the middle-class breaks in place. This hasn’t set too well with big business. Nor have the sweeping financial regulations that Obama signed into law, which stripped some power from Wall Street and increased Washington’s oversight.
Monday’s town hall meeting started off on a sour note when the first questioner from the audience, a woman who said she voted for him, said she is “deeply disappointed with where I am now.”
“My husband and I thought we were beyond the hot dog and beans of our lives. … Is this my new reality?” she asked.
“I understand your frustration,” Obama said. He defended his administration’s efforts to help the middle class, listing achievements such as better protection for mortgage loans and health insurance for those with preexisting conditions.
But the hits continued.
A representative from the business community, Kenneth Langone, a co-founder of Home Depot, asked via a video feed for an explanation of what he sees as the administration’s anti-business stance.
Then a 30-year-old law school graduate said he’s no longer able to make the interest payments on his educational loans, much less able to have a mortgage or a family. He said he had been inspired by Obama’s campaign. But now, “that inspiration is dying away,” he said. “I really want to know: Is the American dream dead?”
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Militant Conservative commented:
Economic pain is real and spread by this administration for the express purpose of taking your freedoms away. So some of his supporters have woken up, many more will awake before November 2nd. Rat killin is coming. Can’t wait to see the LSM excuse for the mass firings of Democrats.
powder is dry.
Khan Krum commented:
Well, at least his Muslim brethren still love him. They want to proclaim him Grand Caliph Allbama Obama. And this time last year he got some new bling with that Nobel Peace Price thing.
scituate_tgr commented:
Short answer is: temporarily. The good news is that America is so much bigger than this thug and our country will spring back – larger than life.
Mrgoodwench commented:
He said he had been inspired by Obama’s campaign.
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Bwahahahahahhahahhhaaa
What a maroon..inspired by Obama ‘s campaign.
He deserves his nightmares, each and everyone of them. I’m sure he hasn’t learnt anything from this experience and will vote again for a marxist-communist-maoist-leninist-socialist-goon based on skin-color .
AuntieMadder commented:
A suffering former law student and hopey-changer asked Obama today at his town hall: “Is the American Dream dead?”
If it is, you dopey hopen-changers killed it. Thanks for nothing, m*&^*r f*&^*rs.
Stuart commented:
No Son the American dream isn’t dead, but it soon will be. But don’t blame me. Blame those damn teabaggers, George Bush, the Republicans, I’m only the President of the United States. It’s tough riding herd on all of those Czars that I created. Why just last week I had to appoint another one, an Asian Carp Czar. Those damn little fish are everywhere. Why just the other day one ate my golf ball in that water hazard on the fifteenth hole. Now normally I use a five iron to get over it, but the wind was against me so I pulled out my two iron……….Oh sorry, to get back to your original question. I’m strangling the American dream as fast as I can.
joylily514 commented:
It’s more like the hopey-dopey changers. I’m waiting to see all those Obama bumper stickers come off or have a slash through them. If they were stupid enough to have voted for him, hopefully they aren’t stupid enough to leave the evidence.
No Man commented:
“Did I do that?”
He and his enablers meant to destroy the racist, unjust private sector and they did it.
Bill Fabrizio commented:
30 year old law school graduate to Obama: “Is the American dream dead”?
Obama’s response: “No, but I working hard at killing it”!
Neo commented:
Obama calls an end to all the “racism” stuff …
“I think when the unemployment rate is still high and people are having a tough time, it doesn’t matter if I was green, it doesn’t matter if I was purple. I think people would still be frustrated and understandably so“
CO2HOG™ commented:
I wonder how this lady is feeling about the Hope/Change/ er #FAIL
“Modest Expectations from an Obama Supporter”
http://tubervision.com/video/144/Modest-Expectations-from-an-Obama-Supporter
Gman commented:
I am still so amazed at how so many people fell so hard for the hopey changey jedi mind trick. Are there really that many weak minded people in this country?
Mats commented:
She’s lost the loving feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhs3Rj71gpo
Joanne commented:
Well if Obama is going to fundamentally change America, then the American Dream will be dead if Obama has his way.
Multitude commented:
How can these people possibly ask these questions if they had done the most rudimentary level of due diligence with their candidate before they voted for him?
OF COURSE the American dream is over. The administration is intentionally targeting it to take it down. Kill it. What part of “de-development” don’t they understand from the Science Czar? Or the radical remaking of the country promised through a variety of dialects resonant throughout the administration (social justice, radical Marxism, liberation theology, anti-colonialism, American Maoism, etc.) Did they not observe the book the President carried in numerous photo ops — too long to actually be reading and certainly a visual signifier of his intentions — Zakaria’s “The Post-American World”? (a book I do recommend reading to further understand the radical intentions of this administration, given the President’s willful, intentional message).
The American middle class *is* exceptional and subsequently a target for near-certain elimination. Forget aspirations of belt-tightening, beans and franks will be beyond the reach of most. Between the Chicago Boys of the neo-conservative right and the collection of Marxists of the Progressive left, both parties want it dead. The right sees greater profits for the elites and the left sees a surge in potential for radical change. Neither wants a healthy middle class.
moron commented:
The Obama guys need to screen the astroturfers better. Oh, my!! If not someone might even ask why he won’t produce his birth certificate and how he paid for his elitist schooling.
cszwed commented:
Hows that hope and change feel now?
Kenny Solomon commented:
If the American dream is dead, one of the murderers is front and center in the screen-grab picture at the top of the post.
donh commented:
These hostile question sound bites made the local news ! …and mine is a deep blue state with a tightening Senate race. Nice to see a large media mutany. If many go rouge at once, the dear leader can’t march them off to a hard labor camp like he can a lone heckler.
squeaky commented:
“The American middle class *is* exceptional and subsequently a target for near-certain elimination..” alinsky saw the middle class as being a source for power and that [after all] is the main agenda. attached post from free republic 7 years ago – referral back to a post 2000 is obviously too old. alinsky gave an interview to playboy magizine in 1972 that’s still available on the web……
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/886451/posts
myohmy commented:
Is this mean the people who bought the hope and change has finally realized that Obama is a fraud?
BigTiger commented:
Ah, the tears. Those of us who knew all along have waited patiently for them. Can’t you see the big eyes welling up and the bottom lips quivering of all those dreamers who thought Obama could save them….from Bush? From corporate America? From the wealthy?
I feel bad for the young who never practiced thinking for themselves and buying up everything their Marxist teachers said as truth lock, stock, and barrel. But, teary time is over darlins’. If you want the American Dream, you’re gonna have to roll up your sleeves and get it the old fashion way. We know your butt hurts from Obama but it’ll heal.
jomojava the infidel commented:
El Presidente: “Son, the American Dream will never be dead as long as you can get a job advising men on winkie washing after sex”.
Magnum commented:
Yes, the American dream is dead; killed by the IDIOTS that voted for Obama.
It is funny how Obama and his supporters want so desperately for the USA to be like Europe, but France just outlawed Muslim head-gear and Sweden elects a right-winger in hopes to stop illegal immigration.
AuntieMadder commented:
BigTiger
September 20th, 2010 | 2:28 pm | #23
I have no pity for any of them. So many of us tried to advise the know-it-all know-nothings to slow down, step back and learn a little about their Obamessiah’s background and what exactly it is that he intends to change before casting their ballots for him. We were willing to share what little we were able to learn about him and what his ideas for change might be if they wanted us to or, if they didn’t trust our research because of our dislike of him (due to what we were able to discover about him, of course), we suggested they do a little research on their own. Just look before leaping was our request to them.
They would hear none of that. Not only did they deny our request to learn about The Won, most all of them went into the rages and fits befitting religious zealots of a blasphemed god, complete with swearing, name-calling, spit-spattered screaming and sometimes even with threats.
After that, I say to hell with all of them. They deserve the hardships they brought on all the rest of us, and then some. I don’t suffer fools well and so I don’t count any Oilbama voters among my friends. I want nothing to do with any of them. I find their disappointment and disillusionment amusing, but I don’t find any pleasure in it nor does it invoke my sympathy.
BigTiger commented:
AntiMadder,
You have a very valid point. I can personally attest to the spitting anger of the young when I tried to clue them in on the small research I did of this fool known as Obama. They were taught also to hate the “old” ways and the minds of those who thought differently from what they were told. They did not honor our maturity and wisdom in things called life and politics and their rudeness seemed more than just youthful brashness.
But there is only a small fleck of justice in my heart of being “right” about this fraud from the beginning. Unlike the Democrats, I believe we need to take them into the fold and re-educate them nnow that we have their attention. We cannot endure this group of people’s mindset in the future. Let this NEVER happen again.
Richard Aubrey commented:
It seems harsh to say to people like this, “You voted for this, you deserve it.”
Then I think my family didn’t vote for this and we’re getting what those morons deserve anyway, and my sympathy dissolves.
Jerry M commented:
As a conservative Republican, I actually believe Barack Obama is one of the best things that has ever happen to this country. We were sliding down the slippery slope of apathy and complacency before he awakened the sleeping giant that has come to be known as the Tea Party and other mainstream Americans. More Americans are paying attention to the issues than ever before and are abhorred at what they see. It has been a pleasure to watch the credibility of his media sychophants go down the drain along with his own. It is ironic that the MSM’s love for Obama, as evidenced by their becoming an extension of his campaign, has done great damage to their beloved Democrat party. The chickens truly have come home to roost for these corrupt “journalists”.
Stanley commented:
“I understand your frustration,”
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Another sadist’s moment.
Bill H commented:
Can you imagine what would happen if they actually took a question from someone who DIDN’T vote for Obama?
noislamocommie commented:
People…please call your senators! They are cooking up amnesty via the Defense Reauthorization bill.It has the Dream Act amnesty in it. Even Cornyn is said to be negotiating with Reid.Visit this link for details: http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-212858.html
Multitude commented:
noislamocommie: Isn’t the DREAM act actually a great thing for Americans? My son’s quite interested in the University of Michigan, but for us, that’s out-of-state tuition.
Both of us are excited about a short summer trip south of the border, a brief cross-country run, and a savings of tens of thousands of dollars annually through in-state rates.
Certainly Obama and our government wouldn’t discriminate, because you know, discrimination’s for racist haters!
ozwitch commented:
I’d like to know exactly what this guy’s particular dream was. It sounds like a real whiny question to me. I’m willing to bet his ‘dream’ was a fancy house and great lifestyle. Then he flunked and couldn’t meet his course payments, but somehow he still believes the ‘system’ will support him i.e. other people will kick in so he can continue his ‘dream’ because, you know, he’s entitled to it. It will never be his fault he didn’t make it. So yes, buddy, that dream is dead. Boo hoo. Now get off your butt and make something of yourself.
billybob57 commented:
Coming to work today, I passed on the interstate a tight mini convoy of 4 brand new white Chevy Impalas led by a black Chrysler which all had US Government DHHS on the license plates. If I’d had time I would’ve followed them to see where they were going. All were packed to the gills with passengers, the black lead car had it’s windows blacked-out so I couldn’t see who the occupants were.
Stimulus money at work?
Any ideas?
chuck in st paul commented:
I’d still like to know just exactly what Barry was supposed to do that was going to be so wonderful..??!! I never could get one of these butt biscuits to enumerate for me the changes other than the craptastic: get rid of Bush, put Cheney in jail, put Halibruton in jail (sic), save the whales, save the polar bears, switch to green energy, and tons of other platitudes without anything under them. It was all, “He’ll be wonderful,” and idiotic mantras like that without any evidence to back it.
And then they’re surprised when there’s no ‘cargo’. Even the self deluded are tired of “Bush did it.” Now I’m getting fed up with the moronic, “Where’s my unicorn and skittles?” whining that’s going on all over the place. This country seems to be overpopulated with complete morons.
snowman commented:
Just another crock of bullcrap stacked townhall skit. the worst actors that couldn’t make it at acting.
Kemo Sabe commented:
BigTiger #27
“I believe we need to take them into the fold and re-educate them now that we have their attention”
Absolutely correct, even though it may be frustrating.
Our task is easy compared to the hundreds of thousands who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. And our founders put everything on the line so that we could have the chance to live free. They didn’t owe us anything. They did it because it was the right thing to do. So we don’t have a choice. We must convince as many people as we can. 90% of the people in this country would totally reject barry and his agenda if they knew the truth. And that is up to us because the mainstream media won’t report the truth.
Rock commented:
Hey Karl, you need to vent this guy
” Then a 30-year-old law school graduate said he’s no longer able to make the interest payments on his educational loans, much less able to have a mortgage or a family”
As for the young lady, really private school for your children, my daughter is hard pressed to buy the required material for her sons school needs. I guess OBy needs a little more skin to cover your needs. This garbage is pathetic.
Espresso Logic - The 6th Sense commented:
BigTiger
September 20th, 2010 | 2:28 pm | #23
Ah, the tears. Those of us who knew all along have waited patiently for them. Can’t you see the big eyes welling up and the bottom lips quivering of all those dreamers who thought Obama could save them….from Bush? From corporate America? From the wealthy?
I feel bad for the young who never practiced thinking for themselves and buying up everything their Marxist teachers said as truth lock, stock, and barrel. But, teary time is over darlins’. If you want the American Dream, you’re gonna have to roll up your sleeves and get it the old fashion way. We know your butt hurts from Obama but it’ll heal.
Amen Brother!
Fuzzy commented:
No, it’s not dead, but certainly not from a lack of effort on BO’s part to kill it.
Hedgehog commented:
Obama Supporter: Is the American dream dead?
Obama: Not yet. But I’m working on it.
newton commented:
My husband just noticed something here.
All of the people at that “town hall” TV meeting were carefully screened before they entered and took their seats. You can safely assume that ALL those in the audience were (or are) Obama supporters. And yet… he’s even losing THEM!
He’s in more serious trouble than I thought.
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How long before the woman who said “I’m exhausted” loses her job? How long before she can’t even afford the “franks and beans”?
Hedgehog commented:
jomojava the infidel: I laughed out loud at your pithy comment. Ha!
ogee commented:
“Yes maam. This is the new reality you voted for, remember hope and change? And I am right on target as planned, now get over it and get aboard. You’ll vote for me no matter what. After all, we are the same skin color and eye color and we darkies stick together no matter what…By the way, I’m sure hot dogs and beans are better for you than mickey D’s because we are going to force you to eat what we want you to eat-After all the chemtrails spraying we will also make billions off your allergy medicine so you can breathe-but hey it’s all Bush’s fault. ” Fired up ready to go. Tear this country down. “Furthermore, I never said that. Let me be clear, I didn’t because I did, so it wasn’t as if I could have if I didn’t. Now sit your fat arse down.” Next!
ogee commented:
Stimulous money = pork barrel spending on steroids.
ogee commented:
That pic above is the real B Hussein Sobama
Priceless!
Fionnagh commented:
It is apparent the law student/graduate failed to perform due diligence. Obama’s agenda was CLEARLY delineated on his official campaign web site – right along with the anti-Semitic bloggers on that very site. So either the student read the site, and agreed with the proposed BHO agenda (and the egregious comments made by bloggers), or he didn’t read it. Either way, he is getting what he deserves. Unfortunately, so are the rest of us who performed serious conflicts checks and voted McCain/Palin. I have zero sympathy for this young man and none for any other disappointed BHO supporter.
donh commented:
My thoughts exactly Ogee. That is one creepy picture of Obama…a man under the grips of a drug overdose. An overdose of stimulous spending.
Ozark Lee commented:
My teleprompter says, “Let me be clear” George W. Bush, something about a ditch, R is reverse – D is for drive or maybe D is for democrat.
Oh ya that, that Boehner guy is really bad.
OK that didn’t work so R is for the tea party and that is really bad – tax cuts for millionaires or, uhh ,maybe something like that.
The scary thing is that the OFA bunch (or the pollsters) have figured out that the Purple SEIU (look for the union label) signs aren’t working so the protesters are now getting their signs that are actually hand made handed out on the bus as they are transported in.
Breitbart mofo’d them big time in Chicago as did the clips back to the campaign office.
It ain’t gonna work.
Famous Ozark saying – “hold my beer and watch this”.
That usually doesn’t work out real well.
…Lee
AuntieMadder commented:
BigTiger, KemoSabe, EspressoLogic and anyone else who has the heart to see redemption in Oilbama voters and the patience to want to teach them better judgment, well, you’re better people than I am, I suppose.
The way I see it, they aren’t all kids. If every young American voted and all of their votes went to Oilbama, it wouldn’t have been near enough to elect him. So, the dreamy-eyed stupidity that hoisted this travesty upon America can’t be blamed on young adults alone. Also, we didn’t request that they have blind faith in us, either, and just turn their backs on their Obamessia. We only asked that they practice some of that intellectual curiosity that they’d been accusing GW Bush of not possessing for at least six years at that time (2008), and we requested that they not be stupid, just like they were saying about Palin during that time.
Some of us just don’t suffer fools well. Fortunately for the fools among us, some of you do.
AuntieMadder commented:
“Hold my beer and watch this.”
I thought those were the last words of a redneck.