…in order to pursue an exciting career as left center on Hollywood Squares – actually, is that program even still on? No, just kidding: outgoing White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is going to have some nebulous job defending whatever dumb idea the President comes up with that day, just like before – only now Gibbs will be doing it in places where people can actually interrupt him when he says something particularly egregious. In other words, he’s still going to be a dolt, but one who won’t get the same deference that Gibbs is used to getting, thanks to his (soon-to-be-former) position of trust and authority. Something to look forward to*: in the meantime, here’s all the send-off the fellow needs.
A replacement has yet to be announced: but the front runner is probably Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, who likes to mock crippled war veterans and former POWs. So, really, an appeal to the Democratic activist base there.
Moe Lane (crosspost)
*Also: outside of our somewhat specialized arena, few people know who Gibbs is, and less care. We probably all need to remember that.
Moe Lane
Dan Spencer
Dan McLaughlin
Jeff Emanuel
Is it Christmas again already?
sharonmcp (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 10:39AM EDT (link)In a few hours Nasty Nan will no longer be Speaker of the House, now news that Baghdad Bob is stepping down as press secretary…be still my beating heart.
“Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.” ~ Ronald Reagan
The Court Jester
Donald Ayotte (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 12:37PM EDT (link)is finally departing a sinking ship like a rat. He doesn’t want stand beside a loser any longer. It’s the first intelligent decision I’ve seen him make. Many more will follow in the coming months.
Need to put on my glasses before reading Redstate.
chbroussard (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 10:48AM EDT (link)Without my glasses on, I read Moe as saying Gibbs is “still going to be a doll.” I thought Moe must be drinking the kool-aid. Put my glasses on and realized the word was “dolt,” a much better description. Sorry, Moe, for even thinking you would have called Gibbs a doll.
Future press conferences should be very interesting with Burton at the podium. Talk about a dolt.
Aw, I will miss the wit & wisdom of Gibbsie
izoneguy (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 10:49AM EDT (link)Those who had once simpered: “I don’t want to destroy the rich, I only want to seize a little of their surplus to help the poor, just a little, they’ll never miss it!” – then, later, had snapped: “The tycoons can stand being squeezed; they’ve amassed enough to last them for three generations” – then, later, had yelled: “Why should the people suffer while businessmen have reserves to last a year?” – now were screaming: “Why should we starve while some people have reserves to last a week?” – Atlas Shrugged
Who's next?
citizenjerry Wednesday, January 5th at 11:10AM EDT (link)Does this mean The One’s new press secretary will be that arrogant little twerp Bill Burton?
And of course the Obama administration has no class
izoneguy (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 11:11AM EDT (link)They announce Gibbs is leaving the day that the Republicans take over the house.
No class.
They are all scum.
They have to steal thunder anyway they can.
Those who had once simpered: “I don’t want to destroy the rich, I only want to seize a little of their surplus to help the poor, just a little, they’ll never miss it!” – then, later, had snapped: “The tycoons can stand being squeezed; they’ve amassed enough to last them for three generations” – then, later, had yelled: “Why should the people suffer while businessmen have reserves to last a year?” – now were screaming: “Why should we starve while some people have reserves to last a week?” – Atlas Shrugged
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sharonmcp (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 11:40AM EDT (link)/nt
“Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.” ~ Ronald Reagan
it is just comic relief...nt
gazill Wednesday, January 5th at 12:29PM EDT (link)Obama’s America-the paucity of hope
Too much to hope for?
tomswifty Wednesday, January 5th at 11:16AM EDT (link)Is it too much to hope for that his replacement won’t be such an a**hat and actually impart some information? Alas, probably!
Especially if the replacement is Burton. nt
TNJim (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 12:30PM EDT (link)I'll miss him like I'll miss hemmorhoids..
jackhammer Wednesday, January 5th at 12:17PM EDT (link)nt
Good
renny (Diary) Wednesday, January 5th at 12:30PM EDT (link)He was always dreadful.