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Hey @galifianakisz, thanks for sending so many folks to #GetCoveredNow at Healthcare.gov. And good luck with those spider bites. -bo
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 11, 2014****
Joshua Axelrod: Obama’s 10 Funniest Moments With Galifianakis
It was only a matter of time before Funny or Die’s “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” landed a high-profile interview subject. No, not small potatoes like Justin Bieber, James Franco or Jennifer Lawrence. They were all just warm-ups for the guest of the century: President Barack Obama, who took a break from running the free world to take on Galifianakis’s hard-hitting and inappropriate interviewer.
For once, it was Galifianakis who couldn’t take the heat. Every barb he threw the president’s way (“What’s it like to be the last black president?”) was returned with a healthy dose of snark from the usually stoic Obama (“What’s it like for this to be the last time you ever talk to a president?”).
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FunnyorDie.com is the #1 source of referrals to HealthCare.gov right now.
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Tara McGuinness (@HealthCareTara) March 11, 2014****
TPM: Obama’s Funny-Or-Die Appearance Driving Top Traffic To HealthCare.gov
President Barack Obama’s appearance with actor Zach Galifianakis on FunnyOrDie.com has made the website the top referrer to HealthCare.gov Tuesday, a White House official said. Tara McGuinness, a senior communications adviser who focuses on Obamacare, tweeted the news. The plug was the point of the interview, for which Galifianakis knowingly chided Obama. “Have you heard about HealthCare.gov?” Obama asked after Galifianakis inquired about his online browsing habits.
“Okay, here we go,” the actor lamented. “Let’s get this out of the way. What’d you come here to plug?” “I think it’s fair to say I wouldn’t be here with you if I didn’t have something to plug,” Obama cracked before touting Obamacare and its website. At the end of the video, a link to HealthCare.gov flashes on the screen. The video has been viewed nearly three million times, according to FunnyOrDie.com’s stats.
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President Obama’s hilarious appearance on Between Two Ferns. Good luck trying to imitate President Obama; GOP. Tell us how that works out for you. At this moment, the video has 5.4M hits.
Smart GOPers would spend less time whining about Pres Obama's willingness to do nontraditional media and more time imitating him.
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Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) March 11, 2014****
White House: Twenty Reasons To Get Covered, Twenty Days Left To Enroll
As of today, there are just 20 days left to enroll in health care coverage at healthcare.gov before open enrollment ends on March 31. If don’t already have health insurance, head over to healthcare.gov to get covered now. You can compare your options based on price, benefits, quality and other features, and enroll in a plan that fits your needs and your budget. Six in ten uninsured Americans can get coverage for less than $100 a month. Preventive services like well-woman visits, cancer screenings, flu shots and more cost you nothing out of pocket. Health insurers are prohibited from charging women more than men for the exact same coverage.
It’s illegal for insurance companies to charge more or deny coverage due to a pre-existing condition.Birth control for women is covered with no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays. Insurance companies can’t cancel your coverage when you get sick. All plans must cover essential health benefits including outpatient care, hospital visits, prescriptions, and more. Because accidents happen, and no one is invincible. You can apply for coverage online at healthcare.gov. on the phone by calling 1-800-318-2596, in person (find local help here) or by mail (download the application to mail in here) — the whole process takes most people about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Don't have health care? You should probably get on that. Go to HealthCare.gov & #GetCoveredNow
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Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) March 11, 2014****
Finding people harmed by the ACA is almost as difficult as finding farmers who lost their farm due to the estate tax
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Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) March 11, 2014****
Funny Or Die: GIFs From The Barack Obama Between Two Ferns
Well.
Congrats Mister on #1! 🙂
I have now watched the FunnyOrDie POTUS video 3X today.
Awesome.
NW you have been kicking some arse. Great Job!
Thank you.
Thanks, NW. Congrats, LL.
And to this:
Stephen Hayes
@stephenfhayes
Smart GOPers would spend less time whining about Pres Obama’s willingness to do nontraditional media and more time imitating him.
I say this:
“Smart” GOPers?
Didn’t Breibart die in 2012 or was it in 2011?
I’ll check my list.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/andrew-breitbart-death-of-a-douche-20120301
yes.
March 1st, 2012 at the age of 40ty something.
Wow. I thought you were joking, and I was joking.
Gotta control the silly mood I’m in today. Or not.
Oh. I didn’t know you were joking. So sorry.
My list 😆 has SCOTUS member on it……well….my watch List.
Yes, I meant watch list, too. Ha!
J’OB, you made me laugh out loud!
Don’t ever change – I ♥ U
Well, I heart you, too, GGail, I just don’t know how to come up with the heart symbol! #TeachMeToFish
JO’B! Seriously?? Okay then: & hearts ; but of course no spaces. ♥
Congrats LL on your Gold.
I am now listening to the Jay’s presser today.
So this CIA activity charged by Feinstein happened during GW Bush? So as usual, she goes off and the AndreaM of the DC presenters run with the story and thereby neglecting to talk about the TalkFest at the senate last night. TThe woman should RETIRE, period!
Feinstein alleged that in 2010 the CIA under John Brennan hacked into congress’ computers while they investigated the use of torture. Whether or not her allegations are true remains to be seen, but the media is already acting as though they know all the facts.
So the media has yet another useless nontroversy to focus on – this is IRS, Benghazi, NSA, ACA all over again. Wash, rinse, repeat…
He was working at DHS in 2010….What is she talking about ?
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Assumed office
March 8, 2013
5th United States Homeland Security Advisor
In office
January 20, 2009 – March 8, 2013
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Acting
In office
August 27, 2004 – August 1, 2005
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_O._Brennan
The thing with the documents started in 2010, before Brennan and under Panetta, from what I gather. Brennan has dug down, re-classifying what had been in the computers originally and not making them available.
OFA is pulling out all stops! Even dragging the Irish luck into it – Ha!
Nerdy Wonka, thanks so much for this and, especially, the last post. That Between Two Ferns video made my day! I sent it out to family and friends and my cousin said she heard excerpts on NPR this morning.
I’ve seen other Between two Ferns clips and they were o.k., but not hilarious. This was by far the funniest, thanks to our President, who comedians have said could do stand up for a living if he wanted to. I think it was Seth Myers who said that those who do the White House Correspondent’s dinner gig, are a little intimidated to follow him.
We have the absolutely COOLEST President of all time, anywhere!
Thank you, Madame Soph.
Excellent! Perfecto!
Good job HF!
They all lie for Money !
How Many referrals to ACA.gov based on the appearance by the POTUS…….Ladies and Gents……these were The TYPE of idiotic questions asked of Jay at the WH presser today. Seriously?
Thanks NW and everyone for all of the “Between Two Ferns” tweets and references. This made my day. PBO never cease to amaze me. 🙂
How times did he scratch his ass, Mark ?
That’s kind of creepy to be discussing what a husband and father purchased for his ladies.
I don’t find it creepy. Would you find it creepy if FLOTUS were buying clothes for PBO and the girls (or even if they were boys)?
The creepy referred to Knoller being so in to it to tweet it.
Well, I think he tweets those details to get responses from certain folks – like the ones who just asked whether PBO was buying Mom jeans at the GAP.
I was out all day enjoying NYC’s gorgeous weather and came home to TOD. My what a busy day it’s been here, I see!
POTUS with Zach G. demonstrates everything that has Utterly Defeated the GOP/TP. The coolest smartest sexiest man on earth is the President of the United States!!! The charisma oozing from PBO is not likely to be seen again in any country’s leader. What a letdown the next president will be. D or R—no one will come close.
In other news: I saw a tweet saying if the R wins in Florida tonight it will be a significant sign of things to come. On the other hand
If Alex Sink, the democrat wins, it will be an outlier, a fluke, something of no significance whatsoever.
Democrats having to swim upstream fighting the tide. A 2014 big election would help to level the playing field.
Vicki, like you, I’ve been out and about enjoying this fantastically beautiful day, hoping to soak in all the sunshine and just store it in my skin cells. People will do anything to cover up for the R’s. They are never at fault and can do no wrong even as they bring down the country and the economy with every vote. We have to do every thing in our power to make 2014 a Democratic win.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/obamacare-february-enrollment-official
Over 4.2M now…..and Counting 😎
The Obamacare recovery continued in February, according to new numbers released by the Obama administration Tuesday: 942,000 Americans enrolled in private coverage last month, bringing the total through five months to 4.2 million.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo DINO Gov. of NY just announced that he has hired Susan del Percio Republican strategist and MSNBC contributor.
Do you know if it’s for his political efforts or at the State House? Sounds like he’s thinking of making a run in 2016 as some kind of pseudo “moderate.” Gag.
Cuomo is following Christie’s playbook.
Goal is to drive up the numbers in his re-election.
In Cuomo’s quest for glory he is doing damage.
Heard yesterday he’s trying to put space between himself and deBlasio … not a good idea to me!
I used to like Mario Cuomo (no longer) and Andrew’s no Mario. I’ve tried to cut him a break, but he sounds too angry and fake to me. Probably another politician with the “top my daddy” complex, like Bush and Romney – all we need is that! Not.
WTF! If he ever (which i doubt) becomes the Democratic nominee for President, it’ll be very, very difficult to vote for him.
I cannot stand Guomo ….I am glad I no longer live in New York State…
OMG. 🙂
is it too mean?
I just replied to your tweet “Best tweet I’m gonna see today,” so, uhm, no, not in my book! Too funny.
thanks
I LOVE THAT!
Hear! Hear!
No; especially since there is much truth in it.
Sweet ❗
BHAAAA! I almost spit out my coffee.
This is righteous …. loving it and laughing my head off! Will show this to Hubby as we shared the “Between two ferns” video in the car at lunch.
That’s not fair. I can’t laugh the way I wish I could because I am at the office.
hahahahahahahahahaha!
Edwina, this is the PERFECT tweet!!!!!
two potted plants — hilarious.
LOL – PBO still wants to think Sasha is 7 or 8. 🙂
Gap has a Free ad that they could Never repair for 2014.
Thanks POTUS.
Reid Going after the KOCHroaches
How great is today, guys? The butthurt over the Two Ferns video is soooooooo funny. Another reminder that, yeah, Americans still like President Obama. And they’ll watch him talk about anything. Even healthcare.
Hello GB. It has been a great Day indeed. That video has now over 5.6 views. Wow!
I hope that you are doing mighty fine. You are always on my mind.
Doing okay today except my hair is now falling out. For real. Thought I had a chemo session yesterday but they just did blood work. I get one more week of feeling good before the cycle starts again.
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GOB, your hair will grow out again and you will be beautiful.
Thanks, Jackie.
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GB, stay strong. It will get better. My hair, which too disappeared after chemo in October, has finally showing some sign of growth. Don’t get worry about “hair”. It is the least of one’s concern. Eat and sleep well.
I know it’s the least painful side effect. Just don’t like seeing it. bleh.
Spot on gobrooklyn. And you take care of yourself.
I will, Daisy. Thanks. 🙂
aloha gobrooklyn! yep, he is so completely a man of his time, and of the people. no wonder the rethugs are twisting themselves into bitter little knots trying to make him look bad. cannot be done! might as well join the party! 🙂
That is RIGHT!!!! That is the unbeatable unmatchable quality of our beloved President.
Meanwhile, back to my regularly scheduled program, “The Rise and Fall of Governor Christie”
Now would Mourning Joke be all over it tomorrow? Hell No.
But I will not be watching for I have stopped wasting my time with that awful show.
Paging Morning Joke…….What say you ?
Humpty Dumpty having a Great fall?
Hmm?
I like your regularly scheduled program edwina. Keep us apprised. Hubby is keeping up with it by watching Rachel; he shared with me some things I did not know yet. Hope he’s taken down.
Thank you, you can read my tweets on @njedwina, I tweet all the links I can find on Christie. (you don’t have to be on Twitter to read people’s tweets. )
I noticed on the video when President Obama didn’t want to laugh, it appeared that he may have clinched his back teeth because a knot came out on the side of his jaw. I’m going to look for this the next I see him talking to one of the wacko Republicans. 🙂
I’ll bet he knows their sizes (unlike most men that I know).
LOL -yes 🙂
The president then greeted the woman behind the counter, who told him he was better looking in person.
“You hear that?” The president said to reporters.
The Gap could not buy this kind of advertising for any amount of money. PBO is a business stimulus all on his own.
May I announce to everyone that POTUS was at the GAP a block from where I work??? How cool is that. I am stopping there in my way home.
Between Two Ferns will gain viewers; the Gap will gain shoppers. Love it. It’s Obama’s fault!
What a day TOD!!
https://twitter.com/HottScayden/status/443481242487361536
Hope Boss doesn’t see them standing in the street like that… or maybe Boss himself/herself is standing in the street….LOL 🙂
When PBO came to the Five Guys Restaurant in my building back in 2009 the entire building evacuated as if we had had a fire drill or something. The building just emptied out onto the street. Mangers included 🙂
Yes! A block from my job, and I didn’t know that!!!
President Obama Visits NYC, Takes Surprise Shopping Trip to The Gap
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/03/president-obama-visits-nyc-takes-surprise-shopping-trip-to-the-gap/
HAHAHAhahaha…..Okay then…now we’re going to see an influx of pics/tweets, etc of heads of states between two “Ferns.” LMAO! 🙂
Imitation is the sincerest FORM of 😉 POTUS envy ;)….*cough* Flattery ❓
Like that Irish song…..There’s no one like Barack Obama……..St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner too 😉
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/03/11/president-obama-goes-shopping-at-the-gap/