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blueamy66

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29. Regardless if the mandate was postponed....this show appeals to a "younger" crowd

Fri Mar 14, 2014, 08:13 AM

Mar 2014

with a different life view, sense of humor, etc.

And maybe, just maybe, some "younger" people were enlightened and educated about the ACA. Maybe they will want to get more involved. Maybe it stirred something inside them that will inspire them to get out and do something.

If that is indeed the case, it was well worth it for my President to do the show.

And I thought it was funny.

It's 2014 dude..

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Which Presidents Have Appeared On Comedy Shows, You Ask? Try All In The Last 40 Years! [View all] Initech Mar 2014 OP

two frems was beneath the presidency, NM_Birder Mar 2014 #1

Hilarious. Scuba Mar 2014 #4

"how does it feel to be the last black president elected" ....... maybe you're right NM_Birder Mar 2014 #8

"... 12 million views, sent nearly a million people to Healthcare.gov ... Scuba Mar 2014 #12

right. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #21

Some people have zero sense of humor. Walk away Mar 2014 #51

yeah, that was funny, you're funny, everone is proud . NM_Birder Mar 2014 #55

Not proud of it. Xyzse Mar 2014 #71

Yes, the president was completely, totally unaware of the script REP Mar 2014 #10

You, ............ not so brilliant NM_Birder Mar 2014 #18

The point was to appeal to a "younger" crowd... blueamy66 Mar 2014 #20

right. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #22

Is your issue primarily with the comedy or the ACA? CJCRANE Mar 2014 #25

Dignified comedy ? NM_Birder Mar 2014 #27

That was my point. Comedy is not dignified. But Obama's appearance on a comedy show is not unique. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #31

OK NM_Birder Mar 2014 #35

I never said it was funny. I didn't even watch it*. But my point stands. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #36

*the main clip ? NM_Birder Mar 2014 #43

You win, "dignified comedy" ............ NM_Birder Mar 2014 #30

No, I don't think comedy is dignified. That is my point. Nor is it unique for a president. nt CJCRANE Mar 2014 #33

Because others share different opinions about comedy LanternWaste Mar 2014 #59

LOL, you made you own point, congrats. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #61

Regardless if the mandate was postponed....this show appeals to a "younger" crowd blueamy66 Mar 2014 #29

desperate, that is exactly what it seemed like. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #32

Maybe it seemed desperate to you. blueamy66 Mar 2014 #34

Like i said above, NM_Birder Mar 2014 #38

Ah, come on....you haven't seen The Hangover movies? blueamy66 Mar 2014 #39

Sure I did, NM_Birder Mar 2014 #44

What do you think about Michelle Obama blueamy66 Mar 2014 #47

I think you are having trouble justifing the BRILLIANCE NM_Birder Mar 2014 #49

why do you keep calling the ACA a mandate? Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2014 #76

The ACA is law, NM_Birder Mar 2014 #81

are you sure? Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2014 #83

Yeah, I'm sure NM_Birder Mar 2014 #85

it was beneath the president, what i said from the begining. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #23

You seem to have an issue with the ACA CJCRANE Mar 2014 #24

lol, ......... NM_Birder Mar 2014 #26

What does the mandate have to do with the comedy? CJCRANE Mar 2014 #28

poster above claimed a 40% increase in ACA traffic because of the clip NM_Birder Mar 2014 #50

It's a comedy clip encouraging people to sign up for healthcare. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #74

And guess what? It worked. A young neighbor woman Autumn Mar 2014 #75

Thanks for that. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #78

All you have to do is look at the posts here and in other Autumn Mar 2014 #79

Galifianakis was mocking right wing memes throughout that bit. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #37

Eagles fan eh ? NM_Birder Mar 2014 #52

Well, my 20 year old son loved the looks the President gave ... JoePhilly Mar 2014 #57

So you too believe that this will inspire the youth of today NM_Birder Mar 2014 #60

Na, obviously THIS will kill the ACA. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #65

ok NM_Birder Mar 2014 #68

Maybe that's why 'Birder doesn't think it funny! nt Walk away Mar 2014 #53

keep trying, someone will notice you eventually. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #62

Your concern is noted and will be dealt with appropriately. 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #13

You must be one of those "internet tough guys". NM_Birder Mar 2014 #19

You misunderstood. We LOVE newbie concern trolls! 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #40

LOL,.... go play with yourself NM_Birder Mar 2014 #45

BWAHAHAHA. I'll let someone else explain to you ... 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #56

why don't you tell me ? I don't speak "text" NM_Birder Mar 2014 #63

ah, so idle threats is it ? NOW I'm impressed, you too are truly inspirational. NM_Birder Mar 2014 #64

Threat? Nah, just a prediction. And in 12 years I don't think I've EVER alerted ... 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #66

I'm not quite sure how you think this website works. sibelian Mar 2014 #41

I already admit, it's funny, I'm wrong LOL NM_Birder Mar 2014 #48

18 posts saying the same thing. That must be a record! Walk away Mar 2014 #54

Oh stop,... NM_Birder Mar 2014 #58

See! I was right about you sense of humor all along! Walk away Mar 2014 #67

No one else wants to play huh ? NM_Birder Mar 2014 #69

I don't need anyone to back me up against a lightweigh who... Walk away Mar 2014 #70

GWB also made a guest appearance on a game show procon Mar 2014 #2

W's whole presidency was a comedy show. Initech Mar 2014 #3

I thought it was a horror show. bluedigger Mar 2014 #15

The first term was definitely horror and a lot of it. Initech Mar 2014 #16

"Are You Smarter Than A President?" AnnieBW Mar 2014 #17

Yeah that should be a required test for public office! Initech Mar 2014 #73

I didn't click the article. Didn't they mention Clinton on Arsenio? Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2014 #5

They all do it, but only Obama has done it well. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #6

I laughed my ass off watching that. Initech Mar 2014 #14

Yeah, but MurrayDelph Mar 2014 #7

And the governor of Arkansas at the time, Winthrop Rockefeller, Art_from_Ark Mar 2014 #9

Obama?!?!?!?!?! Outrageous!!!!!!!!!! WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #11

Clinton appeared on Arsenio and Bush appeared with Jay Leno. Dr. Strange Mar 2014 #42

I was going to mention Arsenio Blue_Tires Mar 2014 #46

RR doesn't count, by the above description. WinkyDink Mar 2014 #72

RR also appeared in Bob Hope specials while president. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2014 #77

Okay, then. WinkyDink Mar 2014 #80

''Sock it to me, Baby.'' Octafish Mar 2014 #82

THANK YOU. CBHagman Mar 2014 #84