Bill Kristol Revels In Olympic Failure: Obama Acted Like A Bully (VIDEO)

Conservatives have let forth a torrent of glee over President Obama's failure to secure the Olympic games for Chicago despite a personal pitch in Copenhagen.

But on Sunday the Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol took the revelry to a different and odder place -- arguing that Obama's natural disposition should have had him rooting for Brazil to get the bid, before claiming that the president had acted like an imperialist "bully" in making his Copenhagen jaunt.

"There are so many ironies in this," Kristol said, during an appearance on Fox News Sunday. "By Barack Obama's view of the world, he should have been routing for Brazil to get the Olympics."

"'South America has never gotten them, Brazil has never gotten them. It is a rising power, it would help Brazil. We don't need the Olympics, we have had them a million times. Our economy doesn't need the boost of the Olympics,'" Kristol added, mimicking the president. "And then [Obama] in a sort of George W. Bush like way goes and tries to bully the International Olympic Committee... 'Come walk with us. I'm here for America.'"

"Could you imagine if Bush had done this and we hadn't gotten it?" He went on. "'Typical Bush heavy handedness, cowboy unilateralist, hegemonic imperialist action.' Obama falls into that trap and they run for it. So I must say, you couldn't help by being amused by it."

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[Rvictory2012]

OMGOMG LOLOLOL

Obama a "shoe" in? Ummmm I guess literacy isnt that important - try "shoo" in.

But, right now, aint gonna happen. I know it is hard for you all to think your leader and messiah can do no wrong, but the approval numbers tell a different story. From Jan/Feb at 82-78 percent to 70 to as high as 65 in June now today, October he is barely scratching 50 percent he is sinking.

His average number is about 51% and that stinks. For a man who supposedly is pushing change and touting himself as the new order, well people are not happy and it is showing.

2010 will mark the beginning of the end of the liberal movement and 2012 he will be out.

Look for Hilary to snap up the nom in 2012.

Oh and I am glad Rio won - they lobbied for it harder for the right reasons, not so President Lula could walk outside his front door and have a front row seat or because his presidency is ending.

[givesflack]

Lula is a Socialist.... Samba baby

[imsosure]

Kristol is simply not interested in cooperation anymore than his party. It's good though because 2012 will be a shoe in for Obama. His backers are strong and his suppot comes from rational people who like to discuss things with a point of what's good for AMerica in mind. Kristol just wishes more people cared what he says, he's probably on the short-list to either make some news or start looking for somewhere to go where his style is appreciated, perhaps somewhere in Africa.

[Rangergirl]

The rethugs are so offensive..The President did what he could to get Chicago the Olympics...The deck was stacked against us...The IOC does not like the American OC...The jobs and money coming to Chicago and the area would have been a boost to the Economy there...We have rethugs thwarting the President everywhere they can...Demint going to Honduras and subverting our foreign policy by meeting with a military coup leader...another is going to Denmark to debunk Global warming to the world....Lets stop wasting taxpayers money and stop all forgein trips by Congress persons unless the President directs them to go...I am appauled by this behavior.....It is Un American and if you ask me traitorous.....MUST STOP

[Killjoy]

This reminds me of when Obama went overseas amd the Republicans had two talking points ready for what ever he does. One for if he didn't visit the troops and one for if he did. Why are grown people like this? I swear..I'm surprise everyday that we are the world superpower. Whats going on?

[BocaMom]

Unfortunately, both Michelle and President Obama's speeches were more about them than Chicago and America. Where I am not a fan of Fox and Kristol, I was very disappointed in President Obama on this one. What a waste of precious time and money. I wish the President would worry more about the economy and getting people back to work! It's scary out there!

[Owlygirl]

I concur. I also found Chicago's film to be more touristy than majestic. I don't know anyone who thought Chicago had a chance. At the same time I understand why he wanted to help his wife. I betcha he did more for her than anyone. I also agree there needs to be more talk and focus on helping the unemployed because I can't imagine someone at risk of losing their jobs. savings house, or retirement cares a whit about the Olympics. They want to hear and know the president is thinking about them everyday. I imagine he is, but people still need to HEAR from the president, "I'm doing A, B, & C...I care very much for your struggles."

That's how I feel.

[Rvictory2012]

You both hit it spot on!

Self Serving is exactly why the IOC snubbed the Os.

And, the fact that they treated the IOC like a little coctail party of eating and running didnt help them either.

[Norak]

Kristol: "Could you imagine if Bush had done this and we hadn't gotten it?"

More to the point, can you imagine if Obama HADN'T made the trip and we had lost the bid? "Obama didn't care enough to bestir himself to go and talk to the Olymoics Committee," "The President is so arrogant he didn't feel the need to make a personal appeal" or "Why is Michelle Obama taking a lead role in Olympics bid?"

There is just no pleasing some folks. Particularly when their agenda is so mischievous.

[Poorsarah]

Using my critical thinking skills, I cannot come up with a logical conclusion as to exactly how President Obama is being a bully. He lived in the city of Chicago; he likes the city of Chicago; so, it would be natural for our president to favor Chicago as the city of choice for future olympics. Isn't it the olympic committee who decides where olympic events will take place? Yes, it is.

[Red45]

So, Bill Kristol--he of People for a New American Century which advocates American imperialism--is now calling President Obama an imperialist? Like it's a bad thing? Just more right-wing hypocrisy.

[Norak]

I guess "communist" and "socialist" aren't sticking? Oh. let's try "imperialist!"

[brotherskeeper]

Good point. How many countries do we currently occupy because of Bush? Obama? Ya. gotta h8t the imperialists.
What do you call the phenomenon where trapped animals chew their own limbs off? Is Kristolism?

[TodReynard]

Warriorpatriot? You've written nothing but dozens of smears all across this discussion panel, which means either: A.) You're a hardcore conservative hired to be an internet troll, or B.) You're just a troll with too much time on your hands. It's self-evident that you want people to listen to you, and so you thrive on negative attention to achieve a sense of satisfaction.

If you don't agree with the article, then keep your opinions to yourself. Refusing to do such only exhibits your need for people to listen to your ideas through negativity - much like the weird kid in 3rd grade who only got attention by disagreeing to the class' opinion on everything.

[postman66]

Does anyone ELSE see the BREATHTAKING irony in that a "conservative think tank" (oxymoron of the YEAR) calling itself (now get this...) "Americans For Prosperity" is giddy about the fact that the BILLIONS of dollars that would have been injected into our economy is now going into Brazil's economy instead????? These republicans would rather see OUR COUNTRY go down the tubes than to admit that they were wrong. No corner of H#LL is hot enough for these t.r.a.i.t.o.r.s! .

[CherokeeGirl]

Americans for Prosperity
The Heritage Foundation (protecting their white heritage, that's how I remember them)
FreedomWorks has been exposed as Dick Armey's army

there are so many others with "respectable" names.

The repubs sure are good at "naming" things to sneak them through the system.

[warriorpatriot]

you need to see someone ...

[givesflack]

You need to become someone

[MimiGardner]

Imperialist bully? Kristol's utterances have an Alice in Wonderland quality to them. The words mean whatever he thinks they should mean.

[Mauiboy]

"Shrill" Krystal must be feeling a little lonely these days, what with the passing of the "thinking man's" conservatives like his father, Safire and the like, and being replaced by the firebrands like Beck, Palin and Hannity. The sad reality is that Conservatives are a dying breed (look at the demographics) while the Progressives populate the landscape. It's a good thing that we have professionals to protect these endangered species!

[texasmamma]

chicago: "take down these olympics signs, already!"

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/remove-2016-olympics-posters-63525982.html

[warriorpatriot]

libs are only good for complaing and telling the rest of us how smart they are.... LOL im gonna have a latte someone call me when the president does something .....

[Phxflyer]

And tell me, what exactly have cons done to improve the lot of this nation? Hmmmmm?

[Rizz]

Ellipsis are only three periods, not four.

[IdiotLog]

The plural of "elipsis" is "elipses".

[Knowitall]

Apparently "libs" are smarter than "you". Kristol is supposed to be one of the right's "intellectuals", but that had to be the dumbest statement I've read in a long time. He went a loooong way to say absolutely nothing.

[givesflack]

To know right from wrong and good from bad takes intelligence, and if it bothers you that you need to be told how to differentiate them then you're not very smart. That's why Republicans look bad... period.

[Phxflyer]

Ahhhh, Bill? Pssst! Over here: W DID go for it. He pushed to have the Olympics in NYC while in office.

And, like the story of the rest of his administration, he failed.