The Washington Post reports that Obama brought up the fact that the schools were closed today because of icy conditions. He brings this up (apparently out of the blue) before a meeting with business leaders about the economy. I can't get the video to embed properly, but you can see the video and the entire article here. He graces the Washington school district with this pearl of wisdom:
"I'm saying that when it comes to the weather, folks in Washington don't seem to be able to handle things."Really, dill-hole? I'm sure they are handling things just fine. You know... the way they handled things before you came along to save us all.
He also came up with this corker:
"My children's school was canceled today," Obama said, speaking to reporters before a meeting with business leaders. "Because of what? Some ice? . . . We're going to have to apply some flinty Chicago toughness to this town."If by "flinty Chicago toughness" you mean Chicago criminal thugs, well, I think you've already got that taken care of.
First things first. Mr. Know-it-all says that they never close the schools in Chicago because of "a little snow". Which may be true in the city proper, I don't really know. But, I do know that out here in the suburbs, they close the schools all the time because of snow. (Or maybe it's just because the fucking Teacher's Union refuses to work in snow conditions... either way they get the day off.)
Second of all, an ice storm is very different from a snow storm. I know because I now live in Chicago where there is a lot of snow. Cities and villages have big snow plows and trucks that spread salt all over the roads to clear them. Because of this equipment, snow storms don't really shut things down for long. I used to live in Dallas, Texas, where it doesn't really snow a lot, but ice storms can be a huge problem. Why? Because the fact of the matter is... You can't drive on ice. Period. Even with a 4-wheel drive vehicle, ice is slippery and it is dangerous. Also, since ice conditions in many parts of the country are relatively rare, most cities are not equipped to properly handle icy situations. So, if there is a coating of ice on the roads, it is stupid to drive around unnecessarily.
Thirdly, since Mr. Hawaii-Indonesia-Chicago isn't familiar with ice storms, he really doesn't have any business talking down to the folks with enough sense *not* to put their children in danger by loading them onto a school bus and driving them around on a surface which is equivalent to that of a hockey rink.
So, in short, you should really just STFU, Senator Clownshoes. Oh, I'm sorry, make that *President* Clownshoes. As usual, you don't know what you're talking about. And all those suck-ups twittering like schoolgirls when you made your condescending little "joke"? They don't change the fact that you are once again harping on a topic you know little to nothing about. Enjoy the sycophants lapping at your shoes while you can. Hopefully, they will eventually recognize you to be the empty-suit that you are.
There. I feel better. Although to be honest? I think that the reason this episode irritated me is not so much because of *what* he said, but *how* he said it. That arrogant condescending tone has got to go. I'm already sick of this guy telling me he knows what's best for me.
(As an aside: The AP caption under the video lovingly portrays this patronizing display thus: "President Barack Obama pauses to gently needle Washington..." Gently needle Washington? Sheesh. The AP reporters need to invest their 401k money in a knee pad company... apparently they're going to be wearing out quite a few pairs over the next four years....)
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Oh, my gosh. He is the biggest slice of jerk EVER. What an a$$.
UGH.
I know, right? It's that patronizing, arrogant manner that pisses me off....
This was one of the better rants I've read. And you're right, why put kids in danger? You know, if some bus got in an accident and kids were hurt, he would be yelling along with everyone else about the poor judgement of the district.
Thank you! I feel so much better now. In MN we are used to the weather and the schools don't get shut down for snow unless there is like ten inches or so of it. Ice is very different. We have the equipment to deal with it but it's not very effective. The best thing to do is stay off of it. Oh and my son's bus got in an accident on one of these icy days. Apparently not icy enough to shut the schools down but...
Great Rant!
*snort* That is too funny. I didn't realize it was ice. I wasn't too worked up, honestly, when I thought it was snow. I do think people freak out about an inch of snow without reason.
But if it was ice that's a different story.
Best line evAR: "The AP reporters need to invest their 401k money in a knee pad company... apparently they're going to be wearing out quite a few pairs over the next four years....)"
Jen: Yep... when it comes to ice vs. snow, they are two very different animals...
Megan: Ha! I just calls 'em like I sees 'em... also, even if it was just snow, he still doesn't have to be such a pompous ass about it.
Old Man: He would be the first one criticizing that no one was worried enough about the chiiiildreeennnnn.....
He's going to be another Oprah. Opens his mouth and the whole frigging world listens. I not a Kool Aid drinker. I'm not going to turn into one either. Period.
Thanks for a fantastic rant. I'm putting you in my reader. :)
Sandee: Just for the record: I hate Oprah, too. Always have, always will.
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