Obama's "Teasing" might be his way of getting back at Media, but it's wearing THIN with many of his

[KoKo]

Supporters.

At first it seems "CLEVER" that he waits and waits and "manipulates the Media" who has not treated him fairly...but after awhile it goes so OTT that he loses those who are forced to vote for him...because all our other candidates didn't make it.

This has gone on too long. There are many of us who are now PAST the "TEASING FAZE" and given how Obama has thrown the Left of the Dem Party "Under the Bus" we are kind of getting sick of his "gameplan." We feel it's going into MANIPULATION TERRITORY...so OTT we might wonder about who the hell he thinks he is!

I think being "patient for his announcement" is butting up against "It's gone on long enough"...and it's time to stop it if you want the "serious older voters" to "show up for you.")

He's GAMING THE SYSTEM at a disadvantage to the VOTERS HE NEEDS who are RELIABLE. Just saying.......not good.

[madaboutharry]

1. It is fine.

Really.

[Lucky 13]

2. So Obama needs to announce right now because it's making old people cranky?

[azmouse]

13. That pic of ol' granpa McBush makes me laugh every time!

[Avalux]

3. Oh please.

I'm enjoying every minute of this. We will know when we know, what's the big deal? I love that Obama is schooling the media - we should all be applauding him and his campaign for handling this so well.

[FrenchieCat]

4. Well, his true blue supporters are not annoyed........

Because we aren't that emotional. They don't call us the "No Drama for Obama" brigade for nothing. Personally, I find it great, and I suggest that you speak only for yourself.

Perhaps this will make a few who wouldn't normally actually pay attention to politics for a change. That sounds like a net gain if you ask me.

[redqueen]

30. the "No Drama for Obama" brigade

:thumbsup:

And darn right it's drawing attention from people who don't normally pay any attention to politics... I've noticed more than a few examples of that myself.

[Adelante]

72. "No Drama for Obama" brigade

:hi:

[TwilightGardener]

5. This is the first thing he's ever done that I truly consider arrogant.

[thewiseguy]

12. I am starting to feel the same way.

I really dont know why.

[TwilightGardener]

20. Everybody's getting all giggly that he's "playing the media", but he's

actually playing his supporters too--the folks who are actually carrying around their cell phones and believing that they'd find out today.

[redqueen]

25. I never "believed" that I'd find out today. I see the logic in letting McMansion have a few more

hours in the spotlight.

:shrug:

[TwilightGardener]

35. The expectation was Wednesday, then Fri morning--someone put

that out there, the media didn't just make that up on their own. And since Obama knows who it is, and the nominee knows who he or she is, it just looks rude to not announce--and the media is not an entity that Obama should piss off. He needs them.

[redqueen]

39. What makes you think the media didn't just make it up?

And he doesn't need them... all they've done is shit on him. This is payback... and besides it's driving their ratings up... as pissed as those with egg on their face are, they bosses LOVE it.

[TwilightGardener]

40. No, he desperately needs fair media coverage. We will lose without it.

[redqueen]

42. I can't believe ANYONE on this site would EVER think that was possible

no matter HOW much he kissed up to them.

:wtf:

[TwilightGardener]

45. Look how long McCain got a free ride for schmoozing them. It's still working

for him.

[redqueen]

48. Uh... it's not cause he schmoozes... it's cause he's a REPUKE.

Jesus...

And again... what makes you think they didn't just make it up? They do that crap ALL the time!

[Salviati]

no kidding, you don't want to stop a train wreck in progress...

and I for one would like to see McCains housing crisis play out a little longer before Obama blows it out of the water with his VP pick. I can wait. Color me mature, but I for one realize that Obama's campaign isn't all about what I want...

[redqueen]

41. Exactly... they're still talking about McMansion's "I'll have my staff get back to you" gaffe.

Why the hell would he want to drown that out?

:wtf:

[thewiseguy]

56. Well some people have clearly said that they liked the fact that Obama is playing them

I personally dont like such a thing.

[Virginia Dare]

80. Bah! We're big boys and girls even if we don't act like it..

admit it, it's fun to speculate. Yes, it's driving us crazy, but it will all be over tomorrow. We had a fun ride while it lasted, we could all dream some crazy dreams. Back to work after tomorrow..:toast:

[DJ13]

6. If people wouldnt expect it before tomorrow

......then no one gets upset.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

7. His supporters are enjoying themselves.

Trolls pretending to be his supporters are very concerned.

[redqueen]

Hah...

not sure about that... but frickin hell... enough with the whining already. Christ.

[azmouse]

8. In the excitement of the announcement,

no one will remember the waiting. Relax and enjoy the suspense.

[elizm]

33. Is that my text message sound I hear???? :)

Oh, how exciting it will be! And to think we will know at the same time the talking heads do. I love it...and THEY must hate it!

[bigwillq]

9. Oh come on

So what, people are not going to vote for him now because he made us wait?!?!? Crazy.

[blondeatlast]

10. I love it. Your mileage may vary. nt

[KoKo]

17. True...the "mileage may vary" but alot of old cars run a very long time...having

been faithful servants to their owners..... BLECH!

[blondeatlast]

36. Um, okay, whatever you say...

:shrug:

[Joe the Revelator]

11. Speak for yourself

He doesn't have to announce who it is until the convention. Anything sooner is a gift.

[glowing]

14. Ahh not really.. Do you think it matters in November.. I don't think older voters

are that concerned really... On the other hand its on everyone's tongue today.. Has he announced yet? Its all I've heard all day long.. Grow some patience and stop trying to force someone into doing something.. I love it..

[TwilightZone]

15. Geez, people. Just relax already.

He announces it when he announces it.

[LVjinx]

16. I wouldn't go that far. But I would say he's let it drag out too long.

[WinkyDink]

18. Too many people don't remember when such a decision was announced at the Convention.

[renate]

19. yeah, if it really is Biden...

... there's going to be kind of a big, bored "well, DUH" reaction.

If it's someone who hasn't been on the media's short list, the suspense might pay off, though.

[redqueen]

21. Christ almighty...

:eyes:

[Fleshdancer]

22. McCain hasn't announced either. Is that wearing thin on his supporters?

I don't recall the Obama campaign ever saying they were going to announce yesterday or today. In fact, we've known for sometime now that he has an event scheduled tomorrow to unveil his choice. It's the media who is impatient and I'm ok with Obama working on his own timeline and not theirs.

[ericgtr]

23. Oh come on, so he doesn't announce it hours sooner than some supporters want

Have you signed up for the text message? If so then turn the bastards off, Obama has got you covered and will let you know. :)

[Demi_Babe]

24. I'm enjoying the hell out of it

[BlooInBloo]

26. And his non-supporters too.

[NYC Liberal]

27. Ummm, you do realize that the plan has ALWAYS been for Saturday

You're buying into the media hype. Just because the media is frothing at the mouth over this, desperate for a story, doesn't mean that Obama intentionally created it. Sure he wanted publicity but -- it was always planned for this Saturday. If they send out the text beforehand, great.

So the end of it is: Don't let the media whip you up in their hype, otherwise you'll start feeling exactly like you are now.

[redqueen]

31. LOTS of DUers are claiming that the campaign said it'd be announced today...

so... that's not true, huh?

Figures!

[NYC Liberal]

58. Mmm, I don't think I've seen anything official

Lots of gabbing from the talking heads, but honestly, unless Obama himself says it, I don't trust it.

[blogslut]

28. Hiss campaign very clearly stated that he would introduce his VP tomorrow

The press is acting all butthurt because they can't get the scoop and you're buying into their whining.

[ErinBerin84]

29. nation of whiners.

[RetroLounge]

32. I think it's fine. It's HIS schedule.

and I like seeing a President in control for a change.

RL

[TTUBatfan2008]

34. This is a brilliant move...

He's kicking the media's ass unlike any candidate in a long time. They bought the "any minute now" nature of this announcement HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER. It's beautiful to watch the MSM squirming. Absolutely hilarious. Even Fox is squirming over it for crying out loud. LOL.

[Doremus]

37. Relax already. Give the guy some credit for knowing when to announce it. Sheesh. nt

[ContinentalOp]

38. Oooh... threats! ... all caps!... misspellings!

Obama is shaking in his boots!

[redqueen]

43. I've been ALL CAPS a lot today!

I'm EXCITED!

How can I show you how EXCITED I am if I don't go all ALL CAPS on yo ass? :P

[phleshdef]

44. Longtime DU reader that hardly ever (almost never) posts...

But I had to respond to this because you are stepping into such ignorant territory.

Seriously, come November, are you going to base your vote on what day of the week Obama announced his VP choice on?

He is generating as much media buzz as he can, which is in turn building up buzz for the convention. He wants Democrats to win the day in November... not just in the White House, but also in the House house. The narrative of the VP buzz and the long wait is also helping push many "newer", potential Democratic leaders of the future into the spotlight so that the country in general can get to know them better (IE, Kaine, Sebelius, Bayh) while reminding America of some of people like Joe Biden who has dedicated many, many years being a Senate champion for the cause of our progress.

Right now, the media narrative is being controlled by our brilliant candidate and his brilliant campaign team. Democrats are getting the spotlight while John McCain has the honor of being the first Republican in a long time to be called out for their "elitist ways".

If you can't be more patient and would seriously change your vote because of something so petty as your lack of patience for a freakin' VP announcement, then I would be inclined to say that you deserve the horrid implications that a McCain presidency would deliver... and along with it, the blood on your hands that the rest of us who didn't deserve it, would have to endure ourselves.

[redqueen]

What a fantastic first post!

Right now, the media narrative is being controlled by our brilliant candidate and his brilliant campaign team. Democrats are getting the spotlight while John McCain has the honor of being the first Republican in a long time to be called out for their "elitist ways".

:applause:

:hi:

[phleshdef]

55. Thank you

Though I could have sworn I made some posts back in 04... maybe got erased somehow.

[Lucky 13]

70. Bravo, sir.

:applause:

This is just an excuse to complain about our nominee.

[KAZ]

74. WOW! Great post! So glad you chose to weigh in.

[Virginia Dare]

81. Good post! Jump in the water is fine..

most of the time!

[City Lights]

46. How many of his "many supporters" are you the official spokesman for? nt

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

47. Oh come on. Yes, I'm wound up too, but relax already, have a drink and enjoy the show.

[sniffa]

49. This pisses me off almost as much as that

something or other.

[redqueen]

51. *snort*

:loveya:

[sniffa]

63. ...

:loveya:

[blondeatlast]

53. I wasn't going to do that this time--but oh, the temptation!

Thanks--someone just had to do it... :rofl:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

61. I would have done it from the first post.

But apparently the mods don't like me doing it anymore.

I guess I need a surrogate.

:cry:

[blondeatlast]

64. Yeah, I got the ruler for it too.

But like the dear, departed Tyler Durden's legendary all caps wallow, we DUers must have our sentimental favorites.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

65. What was the other one this person had?

As silly as the penguin thread, but less well known.

[sniffa]

67. Ooh, I didn't know that was now verboten

No-fun-Sniffa edited.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

79. No, please, keep it up.

I think it's just me.

Don't know if nazi seals are an issue though.

[sniffa]

84. The old sniffa would

I have to pass it on to someone else.

[sniffa]

62. I didn't know if I wanted to go to that well again

but this thread deserved it. :D

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

60. You mean the one where the penguins are black and white? It was shocking to say the least.

[ContinentalOp]

50. I do feel a little bad for all of those "serious older voters."

Who are anxiously waiting to be texted on their iphone. :think:

[monomach]

52. Obama refused to give a date or time when he'd send the message.

It's your own damned fault for being an idiot and assuming it'd be today.

From yesterday:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/politics/bal-obama0821,0,4503728.story

"Obama refused to say whether he had notified his pick or when exactly he would send cell phones buzzing with the answer delivered via text message."

[redqueen]

57. Where the hell did that "The Obama campaign said it'd be Friday at noon" crap come from?

Honestly, if people weren't so damn willing to spread frickin gossip as gospel... :grr:

Now THEM I'm pissed at!

[KoKo]

78. I'm pissed at his supporters here on DU who said it would be Wednesday this last week!

then it was Thursday, then Friday (within hours)...but just keep "signing up with your Name, E-Mail Address and Donation) and all will be revealed as to who the VP Choice finally is.

BAIT AND SWITCH....Miscalculation...figuring that we "voting Dems..hard core" are just going to work our butts off and line up to vote because we have "NO WHERE ELSE TO GO?" How jaded could these Campaign managers be to be so damned COCKY AND CONFIDENT! FUCK OFF...if that's the kind of folks Obama is surrounding himself with....!

[quakerboy]

54. What gives you the right to know now?

Perhaps people need to take a step back, and visit the family for the weekend. Like Obama is. Watch the end of the olympics. Enjoy some sun or rain, depending on where you are.

[book_worm]

59. Do you have any sense of history of when these selections are usually made?

They are usually made a few days before the convention (2-4 days) or at the convention itself. Now, just because Kerry went against the grain in 2004 and announced his choice three weeks prior to the convention, which led to an anti-climaxtic and boring convention, doesn't mean Obama has to do the same thing.

[Chloroplast]

66. I've waited nearly 8 years for this moment; a few more days won't kill me.

[JustAnotherGen]

68. Oh

But I've had fun today! :rofl: I'm about ready to switch over to a dvd I have on the formation of Israel - exodus. So I'll wait for my text and keep clicking here.

[iconicgnom]

69. oh you poor, sad, ....

[KoKo]

73. ooooohhhhh...finish that sentence...My Vote...counts as much as Yours...so

think about that. :D

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

82. I don't think Lyndon LaRouche has much of a shot this year.

So I'm not worried.

[Life Long Dem]

71. I hope he goes all weekend

[Jennicut]

75. Chill out..I think its hilarious, he's got the media lapping at his feet

The MSN wants any news it can get. They and all of us are literally on the edge of our seats waiting for this announcement/text message. Utterly brilliant...lets see McJoke try and pull something like this off. He would probably forget who he was supposed to pick and the wrong text message would go out. I am sitting back and enjoying the speculation and anticipation. I also thought all day long it would probably be Saturday so I am content to wait.

[Bonobo]

76. So what? You gonna change your vote because you feel worn thin?

If not, who cares?

[Virginia Dare]

77. Who cares? The system sucks, let him game it..

we've been hoping for this day for a long time. He's making the media look like the stupid lazy shallow idiots that they are.

[KoKo]

83. What you say is maybe the truth of it? But as a Lefty Dem on many issues...

it's worrysome...given that I try to believe in him even though he mirrors John McSame on his message time after time...and FISA VOTE...plus other "backtracking."

I've tried to believe...but every time I get onboard..something else crops up. What if Obama is too honored and principled to be President? What if he's gone down that road...see's how his whole Presidency and goals are already corrupted and could be useless once "he's owned and run by the PTB?"

Maybe he has "second thoughts" about what "Seizing the Prize" would mean to him, his wife and two young daughters. If he's honorable as we think...then maybe his "stalling" is more than we think. :shrug:

[Bonobo]

88. You sound delusional. nt

[RayOfHope]

85. Damn, dude. Power down and go take a walk or something. n/t

[Beausoir]

86. Slap on a little lipstick. You'll be fine.

[Neshanic]

87. I think it's great. He should jerk them around like a crazed Chihuahua on a leash.