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What Happened When Obama's Teleprompter Broke

Published: September 19, 2008 - 2:45 PM

This is why Obama brings a teleprompter with him everywhere he speaks, even at a rodeo. If he doesn't have the words scrolling in front of him, he collapses:

Wow, that's really hard to watch. He didn't even familiarize himself with the content of the speech; instead, it appeared he went into it blind, assuming the speech would be there for him. He was, as pilots say, flying like his engine would never quit.

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Comments (30)

This one is really old, Kim... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Boyd | September 19, 2008 3:05 PM | Score: -21 (21 votes cast)

Boyd

This one is really old, Kim. I'm not sure why you're bringing it back up.

1. Posted by Boyd | September 19, 2008 3:05 PM | Score: -21 (21 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:05

Ah, spoken like a true 'we ... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Peter F. | September 19, 2008 3:06 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Peter F.:

Ah, spoken like a true 'we U.S. Americans'.

2. Posted by Peter F. | September 19, 2008 3:06 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:06

What's the problem, Boyd. D... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Kim Priestap | September 19, 2008 3:10 PM | Score: 19 (19 votes cast)

Kim Priestap:

What's the problem, Boyd. Don't like to see The One not looking so messianic?

3. Posted by Kim Priestap | September 19, 2008 3:10 PM | Score: 19 (19 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:10

Ah c'mon, Boyd. Good entert... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Clay | September 19, 2008 3:17 PM | Score: 20 (20 votes cast)

Clay:

Ah c'mon, Boyd. Good entertainment never gets old. You like to laugh at McCain, and we like to chuckle at Obama. Mel Brooks says that "tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall down an open manhole."

Lighten up.

4. Posted by Clay | September 19, 2008 3:17 PM | Score: 20 (20 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:17

I have never seen this one.... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Lorie Byrd | September 19, 2008 3:24 PM | Score: 20 (20 votes cast)

Lorie Byrd:

I have never seen this one. Can you imagine if this were McCain. I have a feeling it would have been played so many times on ABCBSNBCNN that I would know it by heart. That is absolutely painful to watch.

5. Posted by Lorie Byrd | September 19, 2008 3:24 PM | Score: 20 (20 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:24

Unfortunately, we might hav... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Stan25 | September 19, 2008 3:27 PM | Score: 23 (23 votes cast)

Stan25:

Unfortunately, we might have to listen to this idiot talk when and if he gets to be the President. (God I hope not). The left says that George W Bush is complete dolt. Well I have news for all. George Bush has more class in his little finger than the Messiah has in his whole body. At least George Bush can ad-lib and get away with it.

6. Posted by Stan25 | September 19, 2008 3:27 PM | Score: 23 (23 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:27

This was played several tim... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by marc | September 19, 2008 3:32 PM | Score: 15 (15 votes cast)

marc:

This was played several times when the story broke about The One taking a 'prompter" on the road with him.

Every time I see it visions of Ralph Cramden run through my head: Hummina, huminna, hummina!

7. Posted by marc | September 19, 2008 3:32 PM | Score: 15 (15 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:32

One does not prep for a spe... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by GarandFan | September 19, 2008 3:43 PM | Score: 15 (15 votes cast)

GarandFan:

One does not prep for a speech unless one has respect for those it's going to be delivered to.

8. Posted by GarandFan | September 19, 2008 3:43 PM | Score: 15 (15 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 15:43

I wonder if it really broke... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by LaMedusa | September 19, 2008 4:14 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

LaMedusa:

I wonder if it really broke, or if is the same "messed up" situation where the prompter scrolled ahead and Palin had to improvise. She "winged it" beautifully.

9. Posted by LaMedusa | September 19, 2008 4:14 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:14

Obama? Not so much...... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by JLawson | September 19, 2008 4:21 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

JLawson:

Obama? Not so much...

10. Posted by JLawson | September 19, 2008 4:21 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:21

I am of the opinion that an... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by James H | September 19, 2008 4:25 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

James H:

I am of the opinion that anybody involved in a public-speaking career -- litigation, politics, etc., should take at least a couple improv-theater workshops to sharpen their ability to think on their feet. This just illustrates it.

11. Posted by James H | September 19, 2008 4:25 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:25

Are we really going to elec... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by Mitchell | September 19, 2008 4:26 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Mitchell:

Are we really going to elect this empty suit?

Jesus.

12. Posted by Mitchell | September 19, 2008 4:26 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:26

James, I agree in priciple.... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by David | September 19, 2008 4:48 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)

David:

James, I agree in priciple. When I was younger I judged improvisational speaking contests. At 9 AM we gave kids the topic of the day. At 10:45 we gave each team whether they would speak pro or con on the issue. At 11 each speaker had to speak for 10 minutes. At the end of all the speeches each team would choose a speaker for a 10 minute wrap up speech. They almost always did a credible job without a teleprompter.

Is it too much to ask our leaders to prep for their speeches?

When I was a kid I met JFK (yes I am an oldish fart) and then listened to him give a half hour speech directed to his audience (in my case scientists and their families). No teleprompter, no stammers, no gaffes, etc.

Their is a leason for Obama there.

13. Posted by David | September 19, 2008 4:48 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:48

Yeah, I saw this a few mont... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by Tim B. | September 19, 2008 4:49 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

Tim B.:

Yeah, I saw this a few months ago. I have to agree with you that this video was hard to watch, but it really brings to the point that this guy is not experienced enough to be President of the United States.

Tim

14. Posted by Tim B. | September 19, 2008 4:49 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:49

Jeez, I have been screwing ... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by David | September 19, 2008 4:50 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)

David:

Jeez, I have been screwing up there and their since I was 10.

15. Posted by David | September 19, 2008 4:50 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:50

Are we really goin... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | September 19, 2008 4:51 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

Son Of The Godfather:

Are we really going to elect this empty suit?

Let me answer in the words of a great orator:
"Uhmmmm... ahhh.... uhmmmm.... ya see... uhmmmmm.... No."

16. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | September 19, 2008 4:51 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:51

He all but called Sarah Pal... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | September 19, 2008 4:53 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Son Of The Godfather:

He all but called Sarah Palin a pig, and yet he stammers like Porky Pig.

Obamirony.

17. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | September 19, 2008 4:53 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 16:53

It makes you wonder if some... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 19, 2008 5:10 PM | Score: 14 (14 votes cast)

Mac Lorry:

It makes you wonder if someone just typed in a bunch of stuff if he would just go on reading it like an Obamatron. If Obama is elected we'll have our first unmanned suit for President.

18. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 19, 2008 5:10 PM | Score: 14 (14 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 17:10

It is sad to watch. Obviou... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by arcman | September 19, 2008 5:22 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

arcman

It is sad to watch. Obviously, he isn't able to think on his feet well. Even more sad are the many followers that think that he is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Even sadder is the fact that he is the candidate of a major political party running for president. Saddest of all will be if we are saddled with him for 4 years if he is elected.

19. Posted by arcman | September 19, 2008 5:22 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 17:22

I think this is why he sele... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by DaveD | September 19, 2008 5:32 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

DaveD:

I think this is why he selected Biden as his running mate. It will be like a ventriloquit's act. Obama can sit on Biden's lap and.....no wait, I guess Biden's lips won't stop moving. Never mind.

20. Posted by DaveD | September 19, 2008 5:32 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 17:32

Yes, this is an old clip, b... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by Wordygirl | September 19, 2008 5:33 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Wordygirl:

Yes, this is an old clip, but we can't be reminded enough of how inept and just ... empty ... this man is. God, that was painful to watch.

21. Posted by Wordygirl | September 19, 2008 5:33 PM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 17:33

I hadn't seen that either. ... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Falze | September 19, 2008 5:57 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Falze:

I hadn't seen that either. Wow, I thought people were going to start throwing stuff at him. He's like the kid that can't remember his lines at the school play, but no one wants to jump in and interrupt him as he tries over and over to spit them out. Watching that was like watching 4 cars arrive at a 4-way stop simultaneously.

22. Posted by Falze | September 19, 2008 5:57 PM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 17:57

I love how he wiggles his f... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by oldowan | September 19, 2008 8:40 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

oldowan:

I love how he wiggles his fingers in front of his eyes to let his staff know that someone just unplugged his Broca's area.

Over and over again.

Hee!

23. Posted by oldowan | September 19, 2008 8:40 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 20:40

My kids came running from e... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Candy | September 19, 2008 9:02 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

Candy:

My kids came running from every direction as I began playing the video. They made me play it three times, and wandered off laughing. At least we are all learning the importance of taking public speaking courses!

My ten year old son walked away shaking his head and mumbling under his breath, "Man, I actually feel bad for him this time..."

24. Posted by Candy | September 19, 2008 9:02 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 21:02

What an idiot.... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by lowmal | September 19, 2008 9:17 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

lowmal:

What an idiot.

25. Posted by lowmal | September 19, 2008 9:17 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)

Posted on September 19, 2008 21:17

Yes, I feel bad for him too... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Donna B. | September 20, 2008 12:12 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Donna B.:

Yes, I feel bad for him too.

I can't concentrate on what I'm trying to say under pressure and have a terrible time concentrating when "I can't hear myself think."

But then, I have a brain tumor and I'm not running for president.

26. Posted by Donna B. | September 20, 2008 12:12 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on September 20, 2008 00:12

Jeez, Kim, defensive much? ... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by Boyd | September 20, 2008 10:09 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

Boyd

Jeez, Kim, defensive much? Why on Earth would you assume I'm an Obama supporter?

Calm down, girl. Sheesh.

27. Posted by Boyd | September 20, 2008 10:09 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on September 20, 2008 10:09

Man, that just keeps gettin... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by Meezle | September 22, 2008 6:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Meezle:

Man, that just keeps getting funnier each time I watch it. Strange thing is, Obama seems almost human when he is forced to speak extemporaneously and without his teleprompter. He sounds inexperienced, ill-informed, and unpresidential...but he seems more human. Actually, I think he tried to laugh it off pretty well.

28. Posted by Meezle | September 22, 2008 6:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on September 22, 2008 18:36

Wow. For that one minute an... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Brad Wesley | September 24, 2008 9:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Brad Wesley:

Wow. For that one minute and thirteen seconds, Obama sounds a little bit like George W. Bush has sounded every day for the last eight years when he, Bush, speaks without a teleprompter.

29. Posted by Brad Wesley | September 24, 2008 9:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on September 24, 2008 09:44

This is really old but it's... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Ron | October 5, 2008 12:44 AM | Score: -3 (5 votes cast)

Ron:

This is really old but it's still funny. His humility is quite endearing. Fortunately it's actually quite rare for Obama to lose his train of thought unlike McCain. Palin on the other hand seems devoid of thought. Understandable too given how hard Obama has been working for Americans, as he says, he hadn't had much sleep.

Good on him too for not making up lies when he forgot a fact, he's obviously dedicated to actually changing things and not just rolling out misinformation to win an election, unlike the Republican candidates.

30. Posted by Ron | October 5, 2008 12:44 AM | Score: -3 (5 votes cast)

Posted on October 5, 2008 00:44

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