Beat 360° 2/9/09
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US President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meeting in Elkhart, Indiania, February 9, 2009.
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Even the President is tightening his belt – fingers are cheaper than Q-Tips.
"I can't heeeeeaaaaaar you"
Doris, Texas
Am I the talk of the town?
Why?
"Can you repeat that question? I have a little trouble hearing from the right side."
As a substitue for his blackberry, President Obama attempts to send a message with his ear.
Testing 1, 2 , 3........... Ok now tell me what to say
Calling Michelle, calling Michelle. Hey, how come my wrist doesn't work like a radio like the Secret Service guys?
I BEG YOUR Pardon?
Layoffs, executions of mortgages, loss of industries, banks and service companies, and public deficit!
These are only the first 100 days!
Must be my phone buzzing again...no wait...it's another message from Krypton on how to save the planet Earth!
New Orleans area
Sticking a finger in his ear was supposed to work when he needed a cigarette. Little did he know it too would become habit forming.
Obama checking to see where the sounds of change went from two weeks ago
"Excuse me, you'll have to speak a little louder. There are too many Republicans screaming in the background."
guess which ear he listens to the republicans through.
Obama trying to drown out the noise of the republicans opposing his bill
Yes Mr. President, I do see the man in the bright yellow tracksuit. Good one Sir.
Spotted: President O pondering how he will be able to compete with my show... XOXO, Gossip Girl
Listen to me, "Be careful what you wish for"!
How are you suppose to turn this hearing aid up? I guess I'll just have to ask Joe.
President Obama strengthens his resolve to ignore input from the right.
Kevin
Lawrence, KS
I need a light bulb moment about now!
Obama awaiting polling probability statistics from his analysts before deciding how to respond.
What's that you say? I have spinach in my teeth??
President Obama tries unsuccessfully to silence his Republican critics, by plugging his right ear.
Bryan Asheville, NC
Guys,
I think I'm not listening well.
Not yet approved the economic package?
By plugging his ear during a discussion on the stimulus package President Obama was able to cut the package down to $350 billion.
Obama seems to be ignoring the chatter from the right.
"Now where did I put that trillion dollars?"......
If I can just get through this last question I can go have that smoke...after all, it's not on the White House grounds!
New Orleans area
Hey, we really need that bee insurance in the stimulus. Oops, I cracked myself up just a little there.
Would anyone notice if I also blocked my left ear so I couldn't hear all those complaints about my stimulus bill?
Greenfield, Indiana
I've told you, George. I'm not taking your advice on anything. Stop calling me at my work, or, I'll get you for harassment!
Oi, I don't think this earpiece is working...
Obama: "Today we're going to do something alittle bit different...I'm going to ask YOU questions."
-Wyatt Knight
No.... I can't hear you David Axelrod. Did you say we got McCain's support?
After the adjustment of his ear piece, onlookers began to wonder if he was lip-syncing his speech.
The sound of John Boehner whining behind his office door was almost, but not quite, beyond the range of human hearing.
"President Obama tries to look convincing when he attempts to lean to the right."
President Obama struggles to hear Main Street over the whines and complaints coming from Wall Street and the House Republicans.
The Secret Service is updating President Obama on the latest from Anderson Coopers blog!
Greg Walker
Alabama
I love my ears. I can hear just as well with one ear plugged as you can with both of yours.
President Obama struggles to hear average American voices over the whining begging from Wall Street.
My god, it is hollow in there!
Obama listens intently to hear something new in the stimulus suggestions from the Republican wing of Congress.
Sorry, there is a ringing in my ear – damn Marine One.
Should have used ear guards when I went swimming with Michael Phelps.
"Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?"
now if i was only deaf in my left ear
WIth his teleprompter out Obama is forced to finish his speech using his behind-the-ear radio receiver.
What do you mean i'm not listening to your side of the aisle?
Where is my bluetooth?