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SNL: Barack Obama Complains He Has No Power

SNL: Barack Obama Complains He Has No Power | Saturday Night Live Obama

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Saturday Night Live spoofed President Barack Obama’s ineffective leadership, with Obama counting down everyone in America who has more power than he does.

First remarking that his major speech to Congress about his jobs bill got him two things — “jack and squat” — Obama said the Supreme Court could possibly kill his health care law when it takes it up later this term.

“That’s right, take my signature piece of legislation into a quiet room and shoot it in the back of the head like Joe Pesci in ‘Goodfellas,’” he said.

That’s OK though, because Obama said he realizes he’s “more of a ceremonial figurehead” and just one of many who have influence in the U.S. — and he’s near the bottom. With the help of a chart, Obama started counting down the top 13 of “America’s Most Powerful.” Among them:

  • Congress. “Do they do anything? No. But because of them, no one else can either. “They’re like Hotel California. My legislation checks in, but it can it never leave.”
  • Grover Norquist. “He got 276 Republicans and three Democrats to sign a pledge that they will never raise taxes under any circumstances. Wow. I tried to get some Democratss to pledge to buy some Girl Scout cookies from my daughter Malia and all I got was a ‘maybe’ from Nancy Pelosi.”
  • Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
  • A tie between George Soros and the Koch Brothers. “I know they would like to be lumped together.”
  • Verizon customer service

When he reached No. 11, Obama said, “And finally me, the president. Barely above Pippa Middleton, and the Kia Gerbils.”

“See, I may not have all the power I used to, but I still have more than all of the Republican candidates combined,” he concluded.

Watch the skit below, via NBC:

Comments (81)

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  • WTSpike
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 10:13am

    Y’know…..the sad thing is, there’s a lot of truth in that bit.

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  • semihardrock
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 10:12am

    (GE), NBC, MSNBC, 30 ROCK and SNL……….Home of the Communist Party!

    PROOF: Look at the SNL 1980′s tapes and “count” the Political skits contained in the program. SNL has not been funny since and has “progressed” the the Communist Party over the years!

    Making “fun” of a President who is complete IDIOT (Harvard Grad, lol) for the sake of the viewer is NOT funny, its SAD!

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  • BeyondFedup
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:52am

    Remember when SNL was funny? Me either.

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  • rickroland
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:45am

    You know, that was funny and, in a weird sort of way, pretty much 90% or better on the truth meter.

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  • Roywalling
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:42am

    We’ve allways known that bama was a bad joke.But libs get their news from the comedy chanel any way.

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  • HTuttle
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:35am

    And you gullibles aren’t helping. The Left TRULY believe that the SOLE reason Obama has been unable to get his wonderful, glorious, country saving agenda through is REPUBLICANS! And while this minor jab at Obama (to allow them to claim bipartisan-humor), it’s nothing more than reinforcing that Lefty belief.

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    • jujubeebee
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 10:46am

      Do they REALLY believe the Republicans are obstructing them or is this SHOWBIZ b.s. to use to persuade voters?
      I think it is all campaign showbiz.

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  • HTuttle
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:31am

    Just like Jon Stewart and every other Liberal comedian they simply are incapable of making fun of Obama without also throwing in a slam at the Right. They’re far to gutless to let it stand on its own as they know their fans would crucify them,

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  • Aeric98
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:22am

    it’s funny that the most viewed clips of SNL these days are the ones that make fun of liberals.

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  • Giveitrevolution
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:21am

    http://www.infowars.com/

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  • Sicialian Eyeball
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:10am

    No credibility. No class. No convictions. No soul. No brains. No believable personality. =NO TRUE LASTING POWER. Total POS.

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  • Southernsoul
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:06am

    Ah, poor Obama. SNL just pointed out how hard he has it. Who would have thought that destroying the greatest nation on earth would be such hard and thankless work?

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  • coachpan
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:04am

    TheJOKE is on us, the American people. He has brought our country down on the world stage and lowered our pride at home. Spead the misery Barry.

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  • USAFLgirl
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:01am

    Every time liberal SNL turns on him, a little chill of hope runs up my leg…

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  • TheCenturion
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:57am

    At least SOMEONE got the message in November 2010, and realize that there is more to follow in 2012.

    TEA!

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  • nobull14
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:44am

    It was not funny !!!! and as for Oturd he is not fit too run a pay toilet little alone being president

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  • obamamustgo
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:43am

    Not Funny

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  • AzCowboy
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:42am

    Obama is very powerful. Is one hell of a speaker. He has earned my vote. Yes, he’s talked me into it.
    An Impeachment VOTE.
    as Catb would say
    TEA

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  • alpha2omega47
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:39am

    If a monkey ran against Obama in November 2012 ~ I’d vote for the monkey.

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  • Bailingmyselfout
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:37am

    The writing for this skit is funny. The guy who plays Obama always seems to make him a nice guy. Plus he never sounds anything like him. He’s not even trying to overemphasize the stuff that would make the impression work. But the bit does illustrate that even the SNL gang see Obama as a figurehead…almost like he’s a puppet. Now where have I heard that before? Also, George Soros has way more influence than the Koch brothers. How many umbrella organizations does Soros have? I think we ought not worry about what the media thinks. The old media is dead.

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  • auntbea
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:22am

    I agree. Not funny and this guy doesn’t get Obama. (I could even like this guy.) The sight or sound of the real Obama makes my thumb move to OFF so fast that I don’t think the message goes through my brain. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PPL. Don’t get picky. Vote for anyone. Just get rid of him! I am so scared for our country and my six grandchildren. PLEASE get rid of him!

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:46am

      yes it’s the OFF button or the MUTE.. works automatic at our house for OBAMA.. although it does the same for commercials which have taken over television commercials including FOX to sell .. hospitals..medicines and disease.. so between the 4 we have pretty much quit watching ..although on the up side it has encouraged more READING via the internet.. for our dose of daily news.. although the BLAZE seems to think that everyone should WATCH the news therefore has a VIDEO on almost ALL it’s articles.. where as they could just provide a link for those that don’t read..

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  • Susie
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:14am

    Too many people across all of North America get everything they know about the world outside the local shopping mall, from comedy shows. Sadly, it is likely that more people saw this garbage, than watched the The-Huckster’s Presidential Forum, last night.

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    • jedomatic24
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:28am

      Susie, this much outrage over political satire? I‘ll bet you’re just as incensed about Stewart & Maher’s “conservative of the day” bash, right?

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    • twistin
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 9:53am

      She’s right, Jed.

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  • Mr Sanders
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:10am

    What about all those EO’s, Your Czar’s, Your agencies regulation tidal wave, and ignoring Congressional deadlines – other than that… no power do have you, aey?!

    But the power in your backswing has improved over the last 3 years?

    Have a nice Day!

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  • ImMadAsHell
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 7:58am

    This guy suX as a Barack Obama!!!!!! Not Funny, Looks like a scarred deer-in-the-lights want-to-be… skit writers need to not give up their day jobs, bla bla bla……need I say anymore

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    • j_blaze14
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:18am

      you’re right, horrible impersonation. obama never speaks from the oval office….

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  • thegoldman
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 7:55am

    Even that is too much !

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  • On The Bayou
    Posted on December 4, 2011 at 7:52am

    There is nothing that Barack Obama has done to this nation that should be incorporated into a comedy show.

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    • welloddyfriggindah
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 8:04am

      That’s right. This wasn’t funny…and frankly, I’m afraid too many Americans have been lulled into believing government is their savior and provider.

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