When you’re the POTUS, you get perks. Or in Obama’s case, kickbacks and campaign donations. But unlike presidents from the past, the Messian has his own television network. Obama’s Chicago Network brings the hottest, most drama-filled Chicago-style political intrigue to a national audience!

All I can say, in the words of the author of this audio clip – one Glenn Beck -is this: “Sweet!”

Classic Rush, yet so damn true. Repeat after me: Mmm Mmm Mmm. Barack Hussein Obama.

Personally, I am glad. Glad that the United States of America did not get to host the 2016 Olympic Games. But then again, any time that the apologist-in-chief President Obama gets involved in the host city’s presentation, then you get the usual – and in this case deserved – result.

As those of you who know how the Olympic Committee operates, they – on occasion – have to make a decision on choosing a host city for future Olympic Games. In this instance, the decision was made in Copenhagen, Denmark; long story short, Chicago was eliminated in the first round of voting that took place.

To recap a bit, you already know that Obama and his linebacker wife jetted to Copenhagen to lobby for Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Despite the words and presentations by the Chicago thugs Olympic committee, it was all for naught as the Olympic higher-ups opted to select Rio De Janeiro as the host city.

Now, on to the words (begging in my humble opinion) from Barry and Michelle; first the president:

“If you do, if we walk this path together, then I promise you this: The city of Chicago and the United States of America will make the world proud.”

And here’s Michelle’s two cents (with change past due):

“I’m asking you to choose Chicago. I’m asking you to choose America.”

So there you have it. Even the president and First Lady couldn’t bring the Olympics to Chicago, which is just as well. One thing that hasn’t been brought up much is the fact that the citizens of Chicago, for the most part, didn’t want the Olympics in town in 2016 as a poll was commissioned in advance of the vote in Copenhagen.

Also bear in mind that if the Olympic Committee had decided to choose Chicago, several of Obama’s cronies and friends would have stood to financially benefit from the Olympics being hosted by the Windy City. Valerie Jarrett, close confident of Obama, had a vested interest in the vote last night as she is involved to some degree; in her case, real estate was the major player here as some of the Olympic venues happened to located on land that either she or her associates owned.

The bottom line folks? The Olympic Committee did all of us here in the U.S. a huge favor by not selecting Chicago as the host city in 2016. Considering that the president, instead of dealing with more important issues here in the U.S. such as health care reform, high unemployment and wars in both Iran and Afghanistan, he got exactly what he deserved.

Right now, unemployment is 9.8%. The president has had exactly one conversation with General Stanley McChrystal, the officer in charge of the theater where both wars are taking place. Pure and simple, Obama has no business being a president much less an Olympic cheerleader.

Mr. President, do all of us a favor: leave minor stuff like Olympic bidding and related business to people who actually know something about the process and do what the people elected you to do. Act and lead like a real U.S. president.

The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughhead, said his fleet is the smallest it’s been since 1916 and that’s keeping Sailors extremely busy.

The Commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq said Tuesday the security situation in Iraq remains stable.

The U.S. Coast Guard is taking on a bigger role in creating laws to police actvities on the world’s oceans.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers a properly resourced counter-insurgency effort in Afghanistan probably means more forces, time and commitment.

More than 50 Medal of Honor recipients gathered in Chicago for their annual convention.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced Wednesday the Defense Department will allow the Air Force to pick a contractor for the KC-X refueling tanker.

While it’s true that the GOP will call out Democrats, perhaps nothing compares to what Darrell Issa (R-CA) did in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.  Chicago is prominent in the letter.  Way to go, Darrell!!  Below is the press release:

August 4, 2009

WASHINGTON. D.C. – Following reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has been orchestrating an effort to intimidate members of Congress and Governors who raise legitimate concerns regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Emanuel saying “While this type of scare tactic may work In Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress.”

“I and others have dared to bring these facts to the attention of President Obama, the Congress and the American people,” Issa wrote.  “You’ve unfortunately reacted by once again resorting to the playbook of the Chicago political machine.”

Last month, Politico reported that Emanuel had “launched a coordinated effort to jam” Senator Kyl and other Administration critics… “[A]fter seeing Kyl and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) again paint the legislation as a failure on Sunday talk shows, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel directed that the letters from the Cabinet secretaries be sent to [Governor] Brewer, according to two administration officials.”

Issa noted, “The fact that the letters were coordinated by you to maximize the level of intimidation is supported by the timing, structure, and content of each letter. Not only were the four letters all sent the day following Senator Kyl’s remarks, but they were also remarkably similar in tone and sentence structure.”

Letter from Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation:

On Sunday, Arizona Senator Jon Kyl publicly questioned whether the stimulus is working and stated that he wants to cancel projects that aren’t presently underway. I believe the stimulus has been very effective in creating job opportunities throughout the country. However, if you prefer to forfeit the money we are making available to your state, as Senator Kyl suggests, please let me know [emphasis added].

Letter from Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior: 

Some key Republican leaders in Congress have publicly questioned whether the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working and suggested cancelling all projects that are not currently in progress. I believe they are wrong. The stimulus funds provided through the Recovery Act are a very effective way to create job opportunities throughout the Country. However, if you prefer to forfeit the money we are making available to Arizona, please let me know [emphasis added].

“At what point do you believe your practice of Chicago-style politics violates a public official’s right to speak out in favor of alternative policies,” Issa asks.  “The American people have a right to know what role you played in developing the threatening letters to Governor Brewer and whether you intend to continue to engage in these tactics in the future.”

In order to assist the Committee with its investigation of this issue, please provide the following information by close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2009: 

1. Your response to Politico’s report that “White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel directed that the letters from the Cabinet secretaries be sent to [Governor] Brewer, according to two administration officials.”

1. A full and complete explanation of the development of the four July 13 letters from the cabinet secretaries to Governor Brewer, including but not limited to the role you or any other White House official played in writing the letters or encouraging the writing of the letters.

1. All records and communications between you and Secretary LaHood, Secretary Salazar, Secretary Donovan, and Secretary Vilsack referring or relating to the decision to send the July 13 letters to Governor Brewer.

1. A full and complete explanation of the role of the Democratic National Committee and the White House Office of Political Affairs in authoring, encouraging, facilitating, or directing the four July 13 letters from the cabinet secretaries to Governor Brewer.

You can view a copy of the full letter to Emanuel by clicking here.