Video and Audio of Obama Calling Kanye West A Jackass....Plus Priceless Reaction When He Realizes He Might Be on Camera

**Dirk** · 09-17-09, 01:22 AM

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO_QIMNRreg]YouTube - VIDEO Of Obama Calling Kanye West A "Jackass"[/ame]

**OfficerResource.com** · 09-17-09, 01:24 AM

his approval rating actually went up with that.!

**Twan007** · 09-17-09, 04:33 AM

smartest thing I think I've heard him say in a very very long time

**mack** · 09-17-09, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Twan007

smartest thing I think I've heard him say in a very very long time

I agree with you there, and for once I agreed with Obama. I guess there is a first for everything!

**pac201** · 09-17-09, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by mack

I agree with you there, and for once I agreed with Obama. I guess there is a first for everything!

+1...

**deputysykes** · 09-17-09, 08:59 AM

It's amazing to hear his tone change with the crowd/situation he is speaking in. He definitely molds to the audience and almost sounds like a different person at times. (i guess that's a politician, though) I've recently watched 2 episodes of Glen Beck and, of course, he shows many videos of Obama speaking in front of different groups. When he's in front of unions and other groups his tone/language sounds completely different. Adds to the questions of character... Makes is hard to find where/when someone is sincere...

**deputysykes** · 09-17-09, 09:01 AM

Adding to this.... It's clear to see he has not yet learned what all of us in LE have learned early on: If it feels good, don't say it. Your professionalism is under the microscope at ALL times.

**Captain America** · 09-17-09, 09:20 AM

Obama should know a jackass when he sees one ....... Is he calling Kanye West a Democrat?

**Pudge** · 09-17-09, 09:21 AM

That's great, but I'd be thrilled if he would've stuck to his guns when he realized what he said.

**121Traffic** · 09-17-09, 09:24 AM

While I think this clip is hilarious, I can't believe CNN aired it. If there's ever a way for your station to fall out of favor with an administration it's this. Unless the BO admin gave their blessing for this to be aired, which I sincerely doubt, CNN is going to be last in line for interviews, isn't going to have info "leaked" to them first, etc. Anything for ratings huh?

**Captain America** · 09-17-09, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by 121Traffic

While I think this clip is hilarious, I can't believe CNN aired it. If there's ever a way for your station to fall out of favor with an administration it's this. Unless the BO admin gave their blessing for this to be aired, which I sincerely doubt, CNN is going to be last in line for interviews, isn't going to have info "leaked" to them first, etc. Anything for ratings huh?

I don't think CNN will ever be last , second to last maybe. Fox News has last locked up.

**pgg** · 09-17-09, 10:26 AM

Right about second # 29 is when it gets good

**Wolven** · 09-17-09, 10:55 AM

Hey Mr Obama...you know what they say about "assume"

**Jks9199** · 09-17-09, 11:57 AM

I bet they did authorize it... after they saw how much public opinion was going against Kanye West, and how it makes the President look like "one of the people." And after Kanye apologized publicly, admitting he was an ass...

**CTR man** · 09-17-09, 03:15 PM

Does anyone get the impression that Obama is trying to fit in with everyone? As in "Oh, this is what everyone else is saying so I must make a comment so I will be liked by people because my approval ratings are down?"

**Jks9199** · 09-19-09, 12:50 AM

Yep.

I trust him even less than I trust most politicians when they speak.

**jmur5074** · 09-19-09, 06:11 AM

Couple thoughts have gone through my head when I have been reading this thread.

I agree, first smart thing I've ever heard him say
I agree, first thing he's ever said that I agree with.

Did anyone else notice when he said "Cut the president some slack"...?

Did he really need to call himself "The President?" That's kinda like when a doctor stops you midsentence to say "It's Dr. Smith, not Mr. Smith"

**lewisipso** · 09-19-09, 06:17 AM

Jackass.

**mack** · 09-19-09, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by jmur5074

Did he really need to call himself "The President?" That's kinda like when a doctor stops you midsentence to say "It's Dr. Smith, not Mr. Smith"

I think maybe he like most of us still can't believe he actually is the President so he has to keep reminding himself and others. I'll bet he still wakes up in the morning and pinches himself to make sure it isn't a dream, well for us a nightmare.