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Greg Gutfeld On Obama’s NASCAR Invite: ‘Like Inviting The Cast Of Glee To Michele Bachmann’s House’

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Like many Americans who were somewhat confused, the cast of the The Five took a minute to reflect upon the bizarre case of nearly half a NASCAR team declining an invitation to be honored at the White House, citing “scheduling conflicts.” While positing some reasons for the potential conflict– from lack of moon pies to, perhaps, legitimate scheduling conflicts– co-host Greg Gutfeld gave a perfectly succinct analogy to summarize the political situation: “it’s like inviting the cast of Glee to Michele Bachmann‘s house.”

Co-host Kimberly Guilfoyle introduced the topic, noting that the decline of the invitation was “kind of unbeievable,” as nearly half the contenders invited are no-shows. By way of historical context, co-host Bob Beckel noted that NASCAR began with “moonshiners driving downhill,” and suggested that the White House just didn’t have a handle on the key demographic.

According to Beckel, the White House made a “fundamental mistake” by “advertising there wouldn’t be moon pies and RC Cola.” Gutfeld was the only one on the panel to hint at the political reason for the decline, though mildly and quite cleverly noting that “half the people aren’t going to want to go” in both the Bachmann hypothetical and the real NASCAR example. But the best part of this example may have been Beckel’s response, who piped up after a poignant pause: “What’s Glee?”

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  • Anonymous

    Lets face it, a good portion of us ” real ” Americans believe Barack belongs on ‘ GLEE “, not in our White House or anywhere near NASCAR.

  • hfs123456

    No Real American is interested in President Downgrade.  Maybe he will finally figure it out.

  • Not bad

    Its a good joke I’ll give him that.

  • Anonymous

     A large number of Democrats now realize that they need a stronger candidate than Obama, or else they face a devastating defeat in next year’s election. 

    Yet most are still afraid to say this publicly.  And why?

    The answer is simple:  the American Left is so sunk in groupthink, political correctness and savage personal attacks at all critics, that they have made even other liberals afraid of speaking their mind.   The American Left now operates with a mob mentality.  They don’t want to debate their opponents — they want to destroy their opponents, and this now has a chilling effect not on American political life, but even (or especially) on frank, open discussion even within the ranks of the Left.

    For this reason, the Left will follow Obama in a lemming-like manner even to their own discussion.  Just watch and see… This will all play out before your eyes over the next 14 months.

  • Anonymous

    Greg Gutfeld On Obama’s NASCAR Invite: ‘Like Inviting The Cast Of Glee To Michele Bachmann’s House’

    Or,like inviting Bill Schultz and Robert Stephenson to go with you to look for chicks .

    Like taking Al Sharpton and Ed Schultz to a Tea Party Rally .

    Inviting Bill Maher and Rosie O’Donnell to go to church with you .

  • Anonymous

    We really should listen with an open mind to King Obama’s latest scheme that he and his cronies want to perpetrate on the American people.

  • Anonymous

    The downgrade was Obama’s fault now?  I’m not fan of much of what the President’s (not) been doing lately but the downgrade belongs to the Tea Party.  And considering that there are well over 200 million of us I think it’s naive of you to feel that you speak for “Real Americans”.  Who are we supposedly interested in: Bachmann, Perry?  Not likely.  To be honest, there aren’t many politicians on either side of the aisle that I’m very happy with.  

  • Anonymous

    How about something more realistic, a the bulk of America belongs neither on Glee nor goes to NASCAR.

  • Tedderman

    Gutfeld’s stupid analogy aside, the NASCAR drivers are simply tired of watching Jimmie Johnson recieve the same award for the fifth time in a row. Besides, these guys have been to the White House more than was Bush after 9-11.

  • http://twitter.com/BusyDay2day Father Time

    Like inviting Tea Party Members to a Common Sense Convention.  

  • Anonymous

    LOL…yeah, the tea party was responsible for the reckless spending and perpetual trillion dollar deficits. 

    Interpret the S&P report as selectively as you choose but remember that the federal government has been shut down many times without any of the rating services hinting at a downgrade.  The only thing that changed this time was the rapidly elevating debt which Obama and the liberals refuse to address.  If the federal debt was trending in the negative as opposed to increasing, there isn’t even a discussion of a downgrade.

    Obama will be a one term president…but his damage will last generations.

  • Anonymous

    The Tea Party is responsible for the $4T (plus) that has been added to the deficit while Obama has been president?  Please.

    Get a grip.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah, we need more of the common sense that has given us a continually high unemployment rate, the creation of zero jobs (Aug 2011), a stagnant economy and trillion dollar deficits. 

  • Jp7077

    Obama and his political team………with thier 8th grade school gov’t political mentality……are directly responsible for the downgrade. It’s time for them to go………..They are in way over their heads.

  • Jp7077

    so true….doesn’t anyone see the hypocrisy in the lefts position? It almost like the facism they are so quick to paper their opponents with……being afraid to use your right of free speech for fear of repercussions. This next election will tear this country apart ………..Obama can only hold onto his office by stoking fear, class warfare…..and yes…racism.

  • Jp7077

    Obama is ready to open the “pandora’s box” of politics……using any tactic to get elected for his own personal benefit…………not what’s good for the country.

  • Nature Freak

    There is a small town speedway near where I live. Last April, Nature Freak and two others with him went to a race. Much less expensive than NASCAR. Very close and personal. Very real. NASCAR at this point seems really fake and gaudy.

    Give me the real thing. NASCAR’s origins were small town. Racing shuldn’t be a Conservative or Liberal thing anyway.

    I will have to check out a Demolition Derby sometime at this speedway. I loved going to them as a kid.

  • James

    AWWWWWW !!!
    Got ‘er in did ya’
    You are SO clever !!!

  • RP22

    And might I ask what makes you a Real American and what makes someone who is a US citizen-not a Real American?
    Dont you guys realize you sound like the Nazis or any other dangerous element when you speak like that?

  • RP22

    Wrong..Bush way more responsible for the deficit. The govt grew at a massive pace under Bush, the DHS alone was another example of large govt the Tea Party should have been hating on but of course did not say a peep. I agree that Obama was and is too naive and kept the wars and tax cuts in place, but financially the “downgrade” is definitely not his to own.

  • Anonymous

    Those drivers go around in circles really, really fast.  They are heroes.  

  • Cain

    Nascar is a sport by southerners and for southerns. Shocker that these guys don’t want to see Obama again. They probably refer to Obama as “boy”. Besides, Nascar is a goofy sport. 

  • Anonymous

    Just a further extension of his first election to Illinois senate

  • Anonymous

    Excellent analysis Felix.  On point as usual

  • expatpatriot

    I ordinarily don’t have much time for Gutfeld, but that image has me smiling. I’m sure the “crazy look” that Bachmann’s face so readily falls into would be frozen in place permanently by the cast of Glee.

  • expatpatriot

    As a “real American” myself, I suggest you stop speaking for me. Otherwise it’ll be even clearer that you’re a “real jackass.”

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1573616653 Scrapette Jones

    Hey JR48, that was exactly what Martel wrote that Gutfeld said. Gutfeld is a genius, always.

  • expatpatriot

    Interesting, I suppose. Also complete fantasy, but don’t let that stop you.

    Anyone who’s not a total naïf recognises that Obama, weaknesses notwithstanding, is substantially more likely to win in 2012 than any other Democrat in the land. It’s politics, not “mob mentality,” “destruction,” or “lemmings.” Support for the leader of their party comes from grownups who know what they’re talking about.

    A phrase that can’t be applied to you.

  • expatpatriot

    It’s “almost like” you have a clue what you’re saying.

    But not “actually like.”

  • expatpatriot

    Except for the being total nonsense part.

  • Anonymous

    ‘Downgrade’ – what an absurdly indefensible term to use for President Obama following President Bush.

  • Anonymous

    I second that – well said.  

    Id like to add as a ‘real American’ myself that anyone that uses the term ‘real American’ to exclude actual fellow citizens is pretty much a Fascist – here I will even provide a definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

  • Anonymous

    Oh really?  Why didn’t S&P downgrade before?

  • Anonymous

    I think they are just afraid of another Republican Pres. like W./Cheney – that was truly scary stuff.  Obama sucks because he is exactly like W. so it does seem weird to think there could be someone worse but that is the reason anyone would stay loyal to Obama.

    Perry, Trump, Sarah, Bachman – these arent real options – the other side doesnt want Obama out.

  • Anonymous

    Unlike W. Obama won decisive victory at the polls – he was elected by my fellow Americans possibly without the help of Diebold and certainly without the help of the Supreme Court.  So the truth is you dont like him and think he is a King only because you cannot stand that he was elected.

    You should understand this about yourself prior to making ignorant comments here.

  • Anonymous

    and so multicultural!

  • http://mediamatters.org/ Leedog

    Even that Dingleberry Gutfeld knows that some NASCAR drivers aren’t interested in meeting the President!! And I think we all know why… Obama just not one of them!!

  • Jp7077

    ah……….we’ll just have to wait until Wed, Nov 7th to see who’s clueless or not……..but I have a feeling that the debacle of that foolish  “speech” gate is only the beginning of Obama’s political meltdown…… Obama’s “Jobs” speech on the 8th will be the Official beginning to his re-election bid for 2012………only the “tingle down their legs”  liberals will buy it………conservative Democrats are scared…….the Independants have long since fled……..the next president will be ANYBODY but Barack Obama…….I’ll Bet you. …..pass the popcorn……the games begin on Weds…….It’s gonna be an interesting 14 months.

  • expatpatriot

    We shall see.

  • http://twitter.com/lazzzlo lazzzlo

    And might I ask what makes you a Real American and what makes someone who is a US citizen-not a Real American?

    This!

    Sorry, couldn’t resist.

  • Lantash

    Even though  S&P didn’t specifically single out Republicans, they did denounce the threat of default as a “bargaining chip. Yes the government has shut down in the past, but they have NEVER toyed with the idea of not paying our debts…until now.

  • clever

    Yeah thats it the tea party spent us into debt and is going to keep doing it why are you so smart you libtards know everything to think I had no idea that the tea party was running the country for the last 30 years I guess I should go back to college so I can be as smart as all you Libtarded idiots.
    THE TEA PARTY DOES NOT SPEND OUR MONEY YOU FREAKIN IDIOT.
    Here is a lesson your mommy and your daddy should have taught you shut up when you do not know what the hell you are saying.

  • clever

    Yeah Bushs fault try again you idiot

  • clever

    I am more surprised that 6 out of the 11 are going to even see the Idiot of the United States.

  • L_Salazar

     the White House made a “fundamental mistake”  by asking the winners to come to his office 10 months after the Championship was determined (Nov 21, 2010).

    How many football or basket ball champs would be available to come to the white house in the middle of their next season…probably not many.

  • Valkyrie101

    The racers are in Richmond this week end and that is why they chose this date.

  • Valkyrie101

    Nascar drivers make a big mistake by politicizing the honor of going to the White House.

  • Anonymous

    Gutfeld has some good one liners at times. lol

  • L_Salazar

    All of these drivers have their own corporate jets…you know the ones Obama has tried to wage war against.  He is lucky five of them are showing up.

  • Valkyrie101

    When you are invited to the White House by the President, you should go, regardless who the President is. Nascar needs to show a good standard. In some pro sports they would want to fine you for not going. The Richmond stop made it reasonably convenient to just helicoptor over. One thing for sure, Obama is not involved in the scheduling of such events.

  • Valkyrie101

    I wouldn’t be surprised if a couple more made it after all this publicity. Not going politicizes the tradition, that Nascar loves, of champions and runners up going to the WH each year.

  • Anonymous

    Or like covering your solar panels to protect them from the harsh sun!  (Or bankruptcy)

  • Anonymous

     You mean, like the rappers and other scum who go there?

  • Anonymous

    Boy, are you misnamed.  Pluto would be more appropriate.

  • Valkyrie101

    Rappers are scum? What about Iced Tea?

  • Valkyrie101

    Pluto is a dog, or a planet or something. A Valkyrie reaches out her hand to the brave, and flys them up to Valhalla. Be careful, you may piss Thor off. 

  • Anonymous

    Unless Bama also offered  them some RCs & some Hoss-Koch, them cats ain’t comin’. They be busy wit dey NRA  structions

  • http://www.facebook.com/jimhunt James Hunt

    Even though I disagree with the President on policy, it would still be honor to meet the President and go to the Whitehouse. I’d definitely go.

  • Anonymous

    Who says you should go just because the President invites you? I wouldn’t go, because that would make me a damn hypocrite.

  • Anonymous

    I, for one, would pay top $$ for ringside seats for that!

  • Valkyrie101

    Suffice it to say you would be a poor Nascar role model.

  • Anonymous

    Pluto is the Greek god of the underworld.  He presides over the dead.  I consider President Obama politically dead.  Valkyries are one of the female figures who choose from THOSE SLAIN IN BATTLE, and I think one of the considerations is they die fighting with their sword in their hands.  You seem to be an Obama supporter, and I find nothing either brave or honorable about the Community-Organizer-in-chief, and doubt he would be slain fighting in battle unless he couldn’t find a way to slither out.

  • Anonymous

    If there are non-scum rappers, I apologize.  I don’t pretend to differentiate one from the other.  The lyrics which I sometimes hear inadvertently I find vile and disgusting.  The news articles I sometimes see almost invariably describe someone doing something antisocial and/or degrading.  The references I’ve seen about rappers visiting the White House have been about people who seem to me should be in prison, not visiting the White House.

  • Valkyrie101

    Well, to be sure, some rappers are in prison. Some people consider the violent “lyrics” in the Bible to be equally vile. The key is understanding that the Bible, and rap lyrics, are typically allegorical.

  • Valkyrie101

    I have it on sound advice from Odin that Obama will thrive during his second term.

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