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149. Some more back story on how this evovled! It's precious. "The Obama Eight".. mahalo DI

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Sat Dec 20, 2014, 03:07 AM

Dec 2014

Mark Knoller ✔ @markknoller
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TV reporters were advised in advance that @PressSec wanted other reporters not regularly called on to get to question the Pres.
9:51 AM - 19 Dec 2014 87 Retweets 38 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/12/19/its-friday-laugh-your-off/

Obama takes questions only from women, apparently a White House first

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Friday was a reminder of how much has changed. The president began with a question from Carrie Budoff Brown of Politico and continued with reporters from Bloomberg BNA, Associated Press, McClatchy Newspapers, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and American Urban Radio Networks. All were women. The group represented a mix of major news outlets and smaller organizations. Notably, television correspondents, who sometimes dominate the news conferences and daily media briefings, were shut out.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-obama-reporters-women-20141219-story.html

AprilDRyan @AprilDRyan
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Wow! they are calling us the Obama 8, the women who asked questions of the President today!
2:14 PM - 19 Dec 2014 146 Retweets 143 favorites

Joy Reid ✔ @JoyAnnReid
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Per @AprilDRyan the front row men of the White House pool had their game faces on during the #ObamaPresser but fits were pitched after.
2:44 PM - 19 Dec 2014 94 Retweets 71 favorites

Zeke Miller ✔ @ZekeJMiller
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.@PressSec statement on questioner list:
10:34 AM - 19 Dec 2014 189 Retweets 99 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/12/19/a-tweet-or-two-193/

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Here's a picture of the reporters who asked all the questions at today's Obama press conference. [View all] Drunken Irishman Dec 2014 OP

Love it! JaneyVee Dec 2014 #1

Is this supposed to be a good thing? TwilightGardener Dec 2014 #2

His last two years will be massive trolling of the GOP adieu Dec 2014 #47

Reverse discrimination is as fucking stupid as discrimination. TwilightGardener Dec 2014 #53

Have you ever seen a headline when only men asked questions? jberryhill Dec 2014 #55

I'm not outraged. But if this was some sort of deliberate pre-planned thing, it's TwilightGardener Dec 2014 #56

It's a press conference, not the end of the world jberryhill Dec 2014 #57

Didn't say it was the end of the world, either. Just said it was stupid. TwilightGardener Dec 2014 #61

Lighten up. OldRedneck Dec 2014 #68

and has been said before.....LOVE IT. a kennedy Dec 2014 #72

It was deliberate and I think it is a good thing. Luminous Animal Dec 2014 #83

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You think that is what he said? I get an entirely different take on it. Luminous Animal Dec 2014 #92

wow poutrageous elehhhhna Dec 2014 #102

I find YOUR reaction sexist and disgusting myself.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #104

You need to pay attention to the rest of the thread... davidn3600 Dec 2014 #114

That applies to a LOT of things here. 7962 Dec 2014 #165

+1 sheshe2 Dec 2014 #116

Not the first time a point was made with the picking at a press conference. calimary Dec 2014 #146

Yep! Thanks for the reminder! Luminous Animal Dec 2014 #150

No. It is not stupid. pangaia Dec 2014 #123

It may be stupid... Orsino Dec 2014 #171

RIP Helen Thomas: fighting to be the only woman reporter ever called on for years. maddiemom Dec 2014 #132

Word. ronnie624 Dec 2014 #144

Neither's quite as dumb as tantrums about "reverse discrimination" are, though. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2014 #74

Heh. Sheldon Cooper Dec 2014 #81

Right? cyberswede Dec 2014 #139

You think his choice of reporters to respond to adieu Dec 2014 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Dec 2014 #127

Wonderful would getting the over 10 million people who fell into poverty in this administration out. jtuck004 Dec 2014 #125

from your keyboard to gods' ears..... irisblue Dec 2014 #160

Absolutely. I wish he would have had the guts to take them on when it really mattered BlueStreak Dec 2014 #176

Yes, it is a good thing, actually a GREAT THING. Women have been marginalized for thousands Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #87

it IS a good thing! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #103

Okay. HappyMe Dec 2014 #3

So -- sexist? nichomachus Dec 2014 #4

TV reporters were advised in advance that @PressSec wanted other reporters not regularly called on.. Cha Dec 2014 #66

They were nice and not naughty? polichick Dec 2014 #5

Pretty sure he accused at least one of being naughty. bluedigger Dec 2014 #13

Ha! So much for that theory. polichick Dec 2014 #16

I noticed that during the conference mcar Dec 2014 #6

Did they ask good questions? upaloopa Dec 2014 #7

Yes, of course. One of them is going to Belgium to start a branch of her news org there... Hekate Dec 2014 #34

What does it mean? It means the President has had enough of the ludicrous state of male Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #8

Maybe he's scared of the tough questions men ask? davidn3600 Dec 2014 #9

More like had enough of the inane propaganda laced questions the male lackeys of the corporate Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #10

So he called on the female lackeys instead. HappyMe Dec 2014 #12

What makes you think that? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #105

Because women only lob softballs? JaneyVee Dec 2014 #14

That is the implication of this OP, isn't it? 'Thank gawd only women got sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #88

lol. yes, i am sure that is it La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2014 #15

'Cause women can't ask tough questions?... SidDithers Dec 2014 #19

Like Helen Thomas ever held back. LOL Hekate Dec 2014 #35

+1000 rosesaylavee Dec 2014 #39

+2000 mahina Dec 2014 #119

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Yup! And there's only one answer to that. Helen Thomas! longship Dec 2014 #130

What a great selection of pics! Thank you for that. nt stopwastingmymoney Dec 2014 #163

Well she did until Shrub ended the practice AndreaCG Dec 2014 #177

No more and no less than he's frustrated by all the stupid questions men ask. LanternWaste Dec 2014 #20

Yeah because he's sick of talking about how our government tortures people davidn3600 Dec 2014 #23

Everbody's laughing at you. OilemFirchen Dec 2014 #65

You really think I give a fuck? davidn3600 Dec 2014 #69

Evverybody? I'm not. 840high Dec 2014 #128

You mean like the ones tough guys like Jeff Gannon asked Bush? blm Dec 2014 #21

LOLOLOL libodem Dec 2014 #147

Why would men ask tougher questions than women? treestar Dec 2014 #38

Because, you know, testicles jberryhill Dec 2014 #59

It is hilarious Gormy Cuss Dec 2014 #107

I've been married twice, so I've been asked a lot of tough questions by women jberryhill Dec 2014 #137

No, the stupid questions. Yeah, like he's all "scared" and shit. lol Cha Dec 2014 #40

I am really glad to see this here etherealtruth Dec 2014 #42

Two words: Helen Thomas. riqster Dec 2014 #48

I know, right? The dames and their stupid questions about fashion and the First Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2014 #49

????? heaven05 Dec 2014 #51

Oh my god, please tell me that is a god damn joke? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #52

The fifties called; they're worried and wondering where you've been. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2014 #73

Please give me a break....tough questions only asked by men?? ah, that's a little out there, right? a kennedy Dec 2014 #76

First off, it was a joke.. davidn3600 Dec 2014 #77

Ok, sorry, just pissed me off a tad.....and didn't get the joke. a kennedy Dec 2014 #84

When did it become a joke? CreekDog Dec 2014 #94

Im not here 24/7 davidn3600 Dec 2014 #99

funny....you replied a few times before deciding it was just a joke... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #109

Agree, how is it a joke? treestar Dec 2014 #170

Oh is that your thoughts on Racism too? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #108

In what respect, David?nt bravenak Dec 2014 #78

I already said I was responding to the sexism of the thread in general davidn3600 Dec 2014 #86

The presidents have taken questions from men only and in recent history from whites only. bravenak Dec 2014 #89

Im not saying what the president did is sexism...Im talking about the reaction HERE davidn3600 Dec 2014 #91

and WE are talking about YOUR reaction..... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #111

When did he "scream unfair" brett_jv Dec 2014 #153

When he said it was unfair or gender bias to have a press conference with only women.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #173

If he asked only men....there wouldn't be a thread....because that would be status quo VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #110

One tried to ask him if he would start smoking Cuban cigars arcane1 Dec 2014 #106

Yup. And another male reporter shouted, "Any New Year's resolutions?" SunSeeker Dec 2014 #133

Only men ask the tough questions? sheshe2 Dec 2014 #117

Obama...scared? pangaia Dec 2014 #124

Because women only ask easy questions? FFS. cyberswede Dec 2014 #140

Men ask tougher questions than women? Iggo Dec 2014 #167

I see he didn't call on a single redhead again! snooper2 Dec 2014 #11

I just miss Helen Thomas. cwydro Dec 2014 #31

Here's a picture of all the reporters asking questions about the Torture Report today: dirtydickcheney Dec 2014 #17

Indeed Pacifist Patriot Dec 2014 #26

Is there anything new or differnt to be said about the torture report No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #33

Yes. What's he going to do about it? mahannah Dec 2014 #45

What should he do about it? No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #46

He does not need a formal request to act on this shit. mahannah Dec 2014 #67

Once again, what should he do about it? No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #82

Hold those accountable, accountable (not a new suggestion). mahannah Dec 2014 #120

Specifics? Are you saying all those responsible for torturing No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #138

Yes. On all counts. mahannah Dec 2014 #141

Very well. Make it happen. nt No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #142

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YUP! Agschmid Dec 2014 #97

Affirmative Action! Iggo Dec 2014 #18

+1. nt bemildred Dec 2014 #22

I loved it. Maybe he's babylonsister Dec 2014 #24

Maybe Chuck Todd and Luke Russert already had enough time this year. Hekate Dec 2014 #43

Nifty. madamesilverspurs Dec 2014 #25

Wow Man from Pickens Dec 2014 #27

Thanks GummyBearz Dec 2014 #58

So if he only chose Black people....would that hurt your feelings and make you call him a racist? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #113

Nice job ... brett_jv Dec 2014 #154

There's a reason this happened but for the life of me, I've no idea why justiceischeap Dec 2014 #28

There's this, jic.. Cha Dec 2014 #63

"The press corpse" is an interesting typo given the state of the media lately. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2014 #75

Not a typo at all, it was intentional. nt justiceischeap Dec 2014 #151

Don't care about gender - no questions on CIA/torture mahannah Dec 2014 #29

At the beginning he said: cwydro Dec 2014 #30

I think I remember Rachel Maddow Mr.Bill Dec 2014 #32

Perhaps Malia or Sasha asked their father to give the ladies more recognition No Vested Interest Dec 2014 #36

Ed Henry is gonna get mad kydo Dec 2014 #37

They all wear dark clothes? Renew Deal Dec 2014 #41

No Nancy Reagan Red either..... irisblue Dec 2014 #161

How many of them were from the major tv stations, and how many from less prominent media agencies? Hekate Dec 2014 #44

Bingo! April whatshername just confirmed my hunch that there was a plan to not call on the networks Hekate Dec 2014 #100

Bingo! April whatshername just confirmed my hunch that there was a plan to not call on the networks Hekate Dec 2014 #101

could it be that too many of the men insist on asking 'follow-up' questions which hogs a lot of time Bill USA Dec 2014 #50

If there were NO male leaders in the world, we would be better off by leaps and bounds NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #54

And f there were NO female leaders in the world, we would be better off by leaps and bounds. kelly1mm Dec 2014 #80

sigh NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #90

Ok, you can have your 100 years of Palin/Thatcher. I would prefer Clinton/Obama. But we kelly1mm Dec 2014 #95

Leaders are necessary to organize and coordinate the efforts of people NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #96

And a Palin/Thatcher are/were better at it than Clinton/Obama, right? They have vaginas so kelly1mm Dec 2014 #98

There is no society without a leader of some sort. Leadership is needed. 7962 Dec 2014 #166

Sexist bullshit. (nt) Inkfreak Dec 2014 #162

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #60

! DeSwiss Dec 2014 #62

TV reporters were advised in advance that @PressSec wanted other reporters not regularly called on.. Cha Dec 2014 #64

Thank you Mr. President! And Thank You Ladies! Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #79

That just made my day! n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #93

The look on the corporate boys faces down front was priceless. GreatCaesarsGhost Dec 2014 #112

He took a few jabs at the GOP too. Turbineguy Dec 2014 #115

turnabout is fair play! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2014 #118

BO. The Obamenator. Obamarama. Obamanation. The Barackster GusBob Dec 2014 #121

Back story, GusBob on how it evolved.. Cha Dec 2014 #158

I LOVE WOMEN!!!!!!!!nt bravenak Dec 2014 #126

This cracked me up. F4lconF16 Dec 2014 #134

I was thinking about Queen Dressage. bravenak Dec 2014 #135

I didn't even notice the "reverse discrimination" Stevepol Dec 2014 #129

Same here. Exactly. Hekate Dec 2014 #131

That's about a half BINDER full of Women!!!nt bravenak Dec 2014 #136

. libodem Dec 2014 #148

Ed Henry was mad that O didn't call on any menz: Jamaal510 Dec 2014 #143

This is bad but somebody came up with it anyway.. :) Cha Dec 2014 #156

... Jamaal510 Dec 2014 #157

Now you got me Laughing!! Cha Dec 2014 #159

Heavens to Mergatroid! This thread has over 19,000 views R B Garr Dec 2014 #145

It is interesting what draws those who just look and what they do want to click on. Cha Dec 2014 #155

Some more back story on how this evovled! It's precious. "The Obama Eight".. mahalo DI Cha Dec 2014 #149

Thanks for the links, Cha! R B Garr Dec 2014 #174

I'm glad you, like it, RB! :) Cha Dec 2014 #175

Does that mean we don't have to bail out the banksters? grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #152

Clinton was the first black president, Obama was the first woman president IronLionZion Dec 2014 #164

One Man's Opinion Beowulf42 Dec 2014 #168

Straight up. Iggo Dec 2014 #172

A press conference with the most powerful politician hughee99 Dec 2014 #169

I think someone should read more into this that there really is... LanternWaste Dec 2014 #178