
Last night alleged electoral criminal Barack “I Blame” Obama appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s teevee show as it was being broadcast from some college in North Carolina. While on the show, the unvetted negro-hugging communist President went nuts and New Black Panther-commandeered the airtime to demand that certain student loan interest rates stay the same and not double, thereby saving students A THOUSAND DOLLARS which could be better spent on red Solo cups, the “marijuana”, and condoms so they can have lots o’ sex with Georgetown Law coeds because, word on the street: they like to fuck all night. Unfortunately the mochachino-hued usurper elected to pitch his message backed by the kind of urban jungle rhythms that make white college boys talk “street” and wear too much Axe and causes white girls to wear short denim skirts and Uggs (see: “Eskiho’s“) and then have “booty-call” sex with negroes. Naturally this has upset Ben “Virgin” Shapiro who promptly called upon the years he spent filling a seat at Harvard Law (only to end up in a co-starring role at Andrew Breitbart’s Dirtnap Theatre) to point out that Nobama broke the Constitution and must be impeached (Breitbart link, you don’t really have to click on it because it only encourages them):
Last night, President Obama appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s unwatchable show to “slow-jam the news.” By this, Fallon meant that Obama would read a campaign speech about student loans, Fallon would utter a few lines to back him up every so often, and his lead band singer would warble in support of Obama’s propaganda.
Only one problem, aside from the fact that this was possibly the worst “comedy” segment in the history of mankind: it violated campaign finance law.
The equal time rule states that if a licensee permits a person “who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.”
Which sounds suspiciously like sochulism but, whatever, this grievous wrong must be righted for Freedom:
Not only was this appearance in violation of equal time law, it was clearly an in-kind contribution by NBC to the Obama campaign. As the Federal Elections Commission states, “A donation of services is … considered an in-kind contribution.” Under applicable law, contribution of broadcast time is considered such a service. This was a campaign commercial for Obama, and the Obama campaign was not charged for it. A minute of network time can cost up to a couple million dollars; this segment ran a full five minutes. There is no doubt that Obama was given millions of dollars of free advertising time, and the Romney campaign should invoke all available law to make that clear.
NBC should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mitt Romney should be given equal time, and an equally sycophantic propaganda piece by Fallon.
So, Jimmy Fallon should give equal time to Mitt Romney to make the case for allowing the student loan interest rates to double since students can always sell off some of their stock to pay the increased amount, so no biggie. Romney should also be given the opportunity to make this appearance at the college of his choice, such as Brigham Young Universuty where he will feel more comfortable and then he can spend the rest of the time allotted to him by sharing some of his favorite knock-knock jokes, such as:
-Knock knock.
-Who’s there?
-Mormon missionaries.
-Go away.
See? It’s funny because it’s true…




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If we’re really lucky, Mitt will hire Sturgeon Ben to be his attorney to argue the case. Comedy gold, or lead, as the case may be.
Definitely let’s have Mitt also slow jam the news. I can’t wait!
Sturgeon Ben? I like it — rugby player, are you?
Bring it on, but compensation has to be precisely in kind. I look forward to Mitt doing a slow jam on a topic of his choice. He’ll make Pimpbot 5000 look and sound as smooth as Fred Astaire.
I like to think I’m Liberal,but I really wish the President would stop doing these kind of appearances. I guess I’m old-fashioned,but I’m voting for a President,not Hipster-in-Chief. Sorry.
Yes, you’re definitely an old-fashioned Liberal, because they always apologize when they’re correct. Sorry as well. We’re pretty sorry, huh?
Circle-eh…
I’m sorry do you pine for dignity of this?
Or this?
Or this?
Or this?
Yes. Bring back whistle-stop appearances. And wearing onions on your belt.
He’s not running for Hipster-in-Chief. He’d lose to the kid who served me my coffee this morning, the little tattooed snot. He’s running for President, and if he has to appear on every late-night talk show, awards program, podcast, social media event, etc. that his advisers think will win him some votes (remember voters? They kindsa run this thing) until November 6, then I’m good with it, as long as he’s doing his other, more important job. Which he lately seems to have a pretty good handle on.
Right and when McCain was on Lettermen was this policy in force? Whats the big problem Mitt can go on Fallon if he wants to make a funny skit about student loans.
Oh wait Mitt defending bankers right to squeeze students would not be funny to anyone but Bankers, Ghouls and Vampires.
He quotes ‘The equal time rule states that if a licensee permits a person “who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office…’
He should know that a Kenyan born Muslin is not a ‘legally qualified candidate’ so he can stick it up his ipso facto.
I wonder how he feels about the FCC Fairness Doctrine policy that was a casualty of Reagan Administration deregulation.
So Fox News I take it must lie about Mitt being a Muslim now?
heh… thanks for the reminder about Tricky… I *think.*
Then of course, there is this.
Huh??
Obama appeared on Fallon’s show and did whatever… So? I mean, like, what? Then does Fallon or NBC only have a 5 nanosecond “grace period” before they drag Mitt outta wherever he is so that he gets “equal time” immediately???
What about Newt Gingrich? Last time I checked, he’s still “running.” Does Jill Stein get her turn? What about Rocky Anderson? I’m so sure that these concern trolls will speak up on their behalf as well!
So many, many years ago (did I mention that I just now got the 40TH REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT?), we in high school thought that having a talk about how to avoid STDs was a good thing…. Only to be faced with the requirement by teh principal that such dreadfully partisan issues must INCLUDED THOSE IN FAVOR OF STDS….
Chuy.
Who is this particular Liar-in-Chief-head-dress?
Nice. Also, too, this, a package that requires no comment.
Stop that.
I hate to ask this, but did you doctor that photo? Or do they really come off that incredibly dorky naturally?
I don’t generally spit stuff out my nose (I cough uncontrollably instead) so the line “Andrew Breitbart’s Dirtnap Theater” means someone owes me a case of Robitussin (which I will not use to make uncontrolled substances, I promise).
Of course, I didn’t go to Harvard, but in my cornfield law school, there was some mention of reading the whole statute. Virgin Ben should try it and maybe check out the exceptions:
Harvard Law exam question: Which is a bona fide news interviewer: Jimmy Kimmel or Steve Doocy?
Screencap is my friend.
Agree. My eyes… my eyes….
(and just when I’d *finally* forgotten that… barf)
Talk shows are exempted from the rule by the FCC on a case-by-case basis. (I work at a teevee station).
That is Calvin Coolidge.
So, odds are good that the wingnuts are full of shit? I am shocked, shocked!
Yeah, you’d think they woulda done some research before they…wait, never mind. What was I thinking?!
Shhhh, I believe that ol’ Silent Cal. he liked dressing up as a native american.
OT
The headline “Bush League” is just way too easy. I’m hoping Tbogg does something about that.
From his lips to god’s ears.
The equal time rule states that if a licensee permits a person “who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.”
Uh oh! Looks like Fox News has some ‘splaining to do!
No one could have foreseen …
Don’t let your dangling roids get caught in the screen door on your way out old man.
Being able to smile and not show his teeth is a talent that will come in handy for Virgin Ben.
They still look like Bob Denver and Fred Gwynne to me.
Also, too: Well played, Dr. Turk!
My apologies. (That one is safe, honest.)
The only bona fide thing that Jimmy Kimmel is would be douchebag.
And apologies to you, too (see me at 36). Clearly, I should have made the hint less, ah, subtle.
I agree, completely and emphatically. Therefore,
Slow jam this, Willard.
Warning: Slow
JamChildren AheadSorry. I felt this driving compulsion to fix this post title for you.
And it looks like the Virgin Ben needs to keep up his strategic shaving of the unibrow a little better, if you know what I mean.
Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge, Republican, right before Hoover.
Hooo-kay, who wants a good ol-fashioned dignified Preznit-shual shoulder rub? (source)
Unibrow is the new lapel flag pin….
Reminds me of this golden oldie….
Q: What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a Hell’s Angel?
A: Somebody who knocks on your door and tells you to fuck off.
That’s not the point. I didn’t find any other painful and forced attempts by any of them to be endearing or engaging either. I want a President to DO HIS FUCKING JOB! If I want bad saxophone music or shit comedy or tepid master-of-ceremonies I’ll go to a open mike night.
Could you explain the “onions” reference as I have no idea what the hell that’s supposed to mean.
Try this
Can’t wait for the debates. Obama is going to wipe the floor with Mitt-bott 3000.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0701151/quotes?qt=qt0348826
Ah, I see.. Fuckin’ Hy-larious. Your bowlful of dicks await.
It’s not a “bowlful,” it is a bag. And please note that the dicks are salted. And you, alas, are a troll.
Hey you guys – if you’re not more polite in your replies to the good ‘circle-eh’ I fear he may become outraged by Chappaquiddick. Then if Obama loses by 1 vote, it will be all your fault.
I’m sure Fallon will invite legitimate candidates Romney, Paul, and Gingrich (who will have to accept the offer quickly). But since Romney now supports the Obama position on student loan interest rates, should’t the opposite point of view be espoused in a slow jam with Virginia Foxx?
Exactly. a Natl Security Adviser for a Demo administration uttering “no one could have predicted” ( or as I like to say, a Rice Krispy) after a 9/11 type terrorist attack would have been hounded out of office by the RW noise machine and it’s “Lamestream Media” minions faster than Howard Dean.
That’s all you need to know about the state of our once great country.
Edit: I just Googled Condolezza Rice Quotes and looked at the first entry and I’m SHOCKED to see no mention of the $$ quote referenced above.
No,really, Shocked!! Her parents should have dropped one of the e’s and added a couple more Z’s.
Fuck, this is stupid. There is no violation for the slow-jam. None. It was a comedy sketch, not a political campaign speech.
That aside, it amusing to hear these turds whine and kevetch about our badazz Prez executing a strateregy to connect with young voters. The Prez also visited a college town dive bar this week. Its smart politics. mittbots programming fails to function in environs where alcohol is consumed.
I’m guessing Fox will claim that they’re on cable, and therefore not broadcast news, and thus exempt from having to take any greater step toward fairness than they do now: claiming it.
Tell you what when they balance out the sunday talks 50 – 50 dem/rep then we can discuss comedy gigs.
Am I the only one who was left with an image of the Palin girls when I read the word “Eskiho’s?” I need to go bleach my brain now.
Great place for a product placement :
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/Shadoknewt118/MotivatorBrainBleach2.jpg
I thought ‘Eskiho’s’ *was* a Palin gurl. Learn sumpin’ new each day.
I never get tired of seeing Mutt ‘n’ Jeff up there, all back-of-the-short-bus and all. It’s not nearly as entertaining as as Shakira’s fantastic ass, but a nice diversion.
Mistah Breitbart, he daid. Still.
Indeed.
Meanwhile, here are some diaries that will be of (serious!) interest to the regulars here:
http://my.firedoglake.com/seaton/2012/04/25/another-good-reason-to-vote-for-obama/
http://my.firedoglake.com/seaton/2012/04/25/we-have-the-pressure-but-where-is-the-grace/
They make a nice counterpoint to those diarists wanting to inflict a certain uniformity of discussion.
Frankly, I wish to learn more about how to appeal to this important voting/marketing bloc you call “eskihos”.
Should I start with a 1980s era Trans Am, a six-pack of Smirnoff Ice, and a CD of “Now That’s What I Call Music, Vol. 6″? Or am I overthinking this?
Attaturk, thanks for those. Mr. x and I immediately thought of Clinton on Arsenio Hall and Nixon on Laugh-in, but had forgotten the others.
But circle-eh is concerned with presidential dignity, so he must be really want more of this. Now that was a guy who made America proud.
Andrew Breitbart’s Dirtnap Theater. Man, T-bogg, you’re going to hell for writing that and I’m going to hell for laughing at it for the last 3 hours.
Neither Romney NOR Obama are, technically, qualified candidates. That doesn’t happen until the conventions. Not to mention that Obama could equally, according to the dimwits’ own logic, claim equal time for every minute the networks have spent slavishly relaying every utterance of the gang of chuckleheads who have been soaking up hundreds and hundreds of hours of “in-kind” air time for the Republican primaries and “debates.”
Am I the only one who remembers Rmoney on Jay Leno less than a month ago? Seems like Obama’s Fallon appearance could be seen as NBC’s “equal time” amends to the Prez…
Well thank Dawg Obama’s DHS has plenty of 40 cal. rounds of ammo in case something happens with all those students that’ll probably show up in Philadelphia this summer for Occupy, and probably want to March on DC. I know the Drones are ready! They’ll be able to go to University at those new FEMA Camps they got ready:)