Fail: Obama: ‘Step in right direction,’ ‘Don’t read too much into it’

http://twitter.com/#!/KurtSchlichter/status/221284305748500480

As Twitchy reported earlier, the White House pulled the old “don’t read too much into it” when talking about the latest jobs report. Oh, yeah, and they have used the same line thirty times in just the past 32 months. Someone needs to recalibrate that teleprompter!

Twitter users immediately, and deservedly, began to mock the phrase.

I didn't read too much into any one jobs report, but added together their starting to form a picture of suckitude.

— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) July 6, 2012

#dontreadtoomuchintoit That african american unemployment is 14%.They'll vote for me anyway.

— Jeff Stengel (@JeffStengel) July 6, 2012

Don't read too much into one election.

— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) July 6, 2012

Don't read too much into any one Geithner tax return.

— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) July 6, 2012

#DontReadTooMuch into that S&P downgrade.

— Cuffé (@CuffyMeh) July 6, 2012

"Don't read too much into my complete incompetence as a leader."

— Tiffany (@devotedbangel) July 6, 2012

#ObamaCampaignSlogans: “Don’t read too much into my first term.” http://t.co/FZ5JXRFR

— David L B (@dlb703) July 6, 2012

https://twitter.com/p_bruce/status/221295074795995138

https://twitter.com/MattCover/status/221292846718779394

RT @jimgeraghty: Obama's new reelection slogan: "Don't Read Too Much Into This First Term."

— WhiteHousePressCorps (@whpresscorps) July 6, 2012

Obama: don't read too much into the last 31 job reports, but please do read too much into events at Bain Capital after Romney left.

— John Hayward (@Doc_0) July 6, 2012

RT @LachlanMarkay: Don't read too much into any one Obamacare waiver.

— Daniel Wanke (@danielwanke) July 6, 2012

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!! RT @KevinWGlass: .@politicalmath Don't read too much into any one Obama statement.

— Daniel Wanke (@danielwanke) July 6, 2012

Me on November 7: Don't read too much into one election.

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) July 6, 2012

They also called out President Obama for his insanely out of touch “step in the right direction” remark.

@bccohan @rcmahoney Yeah yeah, step in the right direction, blah blah blah. Really? #doingjustfine

— Samantha Pfaff (@SamanthaPfaff) July 6, 2012

If Obama thinks this is "a step in the right direction" it means he's totally, hopelessly lost. #newGPS "@hale_razor: #StepInRightDirection"

— Tim Newport (@logic_101) July 6, 2012

A step back from the edge of the cliff would be a #stepintherightdirection. #Romney2012

— Justin (@theGrudgeRetort) July 6, 2012

#stepintherightdirection Firing Holder #tcot

— DanStlMo (@DanStlMo) July 6, 2012

This is a #StepInTheRightDirection, @BarackObama? I think you stepped in something, all right, because I can smell it from here.

— Chris Of Rights (@ChrisJBreisch) July 6, 2012

When you start to walk from the bow to the stern of the Titanic, you're taking a #StepInTheRightDirection

— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) July 6, 2012

The RNC was out in front with a rapid response.

Step in the right direction? No, champ. That will happen in November.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/07/06/out-of-touch-obama-jobs-report-step-in-right-direction-dont-read-too-much-into-it-mockery-ensues/

Gawker takes sympathetic look at pedophiles; readers suggest #GawkersNextArticle

http://twitter.com/#!/kirstenpowers10/status/244543980593872896

Fox News analyst Kirsten Powers is only one of many who are “super troubled” by an article published yesterday by Gawker which takes a sympathetic look at pedophiles. And by “sympathetic,” we mean depraved.

I wrote this big piece about trying to find sympathy and new treatments for pedophiles. Check it out, maybe: http://t.co/Sf8yapFu #longreads

— Cord Jefferson (@cordjefferson) September 7, 2012

The morally bankrupt article, written by Gawker editor and self-described progressive Cord Jefferson, is titled “Born This Way: Sympathy and Science for Those Who Want to Have Sex with Children.” It begins with a graphic account of sex with a 7-year-old girl — not rape, not molestation, but “sex.” It ends with a plea for understanding of this particular “sexual orientation”:

The old adage is that the true mark of a society is how it treats the weakest in its ranks. Blacks, women, Latinos, gays and lesbians, and others are still in no way on wholly equal footing in America. But they’re also not nearly as lowly and cursed as men attracted to children. One imagines that if Jesus ever came to Earth, he’d embrace the poor, the blind, the lepers, and, yes, the pedophiles.

While the revolting article appears under Gawker’s “Science” banner, many are outraged by the overall tone of the piece, which forgoes use of the terms “rape” and “assault” with only two exceptions: when describing threats made against pedophiles; for example, “Outside of jail, it’s not uncommon for average citizens to harass and assault pedophiles.”

@cordjefferson A man can not "fall" for his 7 yr old niece.. Your article implies a child seduced a grown man. http://t.co/kyCGueCU

— Kirsten Powers (@KirstenPowers) September 8, 2012

@Cordjefferson Also, a man having sex with a 7-yr old girl is not a 'sexual relationship" — it's rape and molestation http://t.co/kyCGueCU

— Kirsten Powers (@KirstenPowers) September 8, 2012

Soft-pedaling child-rape: Why Gawker's pedophilia essay is poor journalism http://t.co/03Qwctzv

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) September 7, 2012

Dang, @gawker. I disliked your rag when it attacked me and the FBI. But your latest opinion made me want to vomit. Pedophilia is not ok.

— Brandon Darby (@brandondarby) September 8, 2012

Next, @Gawker will be defending Rape as just a sexual orientation.

— AG (@AG_Conservative) September 8, 2012

So…@cordjefferson posted this piece of depraved intellectual excrement on @Gawker: http://t.co/koIgJwce. And u wonder why I hate people.

— This Will Kill You (@stephenkruiser) September 8, 2012

Just read the 'Sympathy for Pedophiles' article. I'm physically ill. Not going to link to it. But I would like to say: Fuck you, @Gawker.

— Kimberly C (@conkc2) September 8, 2012

Is anyone all that surprised @Gawker threw their lot in with pedophiles?

— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) September 8, 2012

So, what’s the point of trying to prove that pedophilia is just another sexual orientation with which one is born? “If this research proves to be correct,” writes Jefferson, “it should help shape both our public policy and our public attitude, so that we’re protecting kids while also protecting pedophiles from angry mobs, cellmates, and themselves.”

How long before they demand rights? Science: Born This Way: …Want to Have Sex with Children – @Gawker http://t.co/5bJpnP8W

— Tracy McCain (@tracy_mccain) September 8, 2012

https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/244571117744959488

With no attempt to even hide its agenda, Gawker inspired the #GawkersNextArticle hashtag. Just how low can you lower the bar while keeping the progressive language highbrow?

#GawkersNextArticle Rapists Are Just Misunderstood

— Ai-Everything (@AiPolitics) September 8, 2012

#GawkersNextArticle How to Manufacture Your Own Rohypnol

— Chris Barnhart (@ChrisBarnhart) September 8, 2012

#GawkersNextArticle Snorting coke with your kids: How it improves the parent- child relationship.

— Thisgirlisright (@ThisGirlisRight) September 9, 2012

https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/244599008293711873

#GawkersNextArticle Street Defecation: The Soft Side Of The Occupy "Movement."

— Imaumbn™ (@Imaumbn) September 9, 2012

#GawkersNextArticle Keep Getting Laid – Why Telling Your Partner-Of-The-Night About Your Deadly STD Is Morally Wrong

— Running Bare (@running_bare) September 9, 2012

#GawkersNextArticle Josef Mengele: Unsung Medical Pioneer

— BattleSwarm (@BattleSwarmBlog) September 9, 2012

#GawkersNextArticle Pol Pot-ential: The Overlooked Upside of the Khmer Rouge

— jon gabriel (@exjon) September 9, 2012

https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/244601854502244352

Sad, but not at all hard to believe:

somewhere at gawker, they are reading the #GawkersNextArticle tweets and saying… Some of these are good ideas!

— Aaron Worthing (@AaronWorthing) September 9, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/09/08/gawker-article-takes-sympathetic-look-at-pedophiles-outraged-readers-suggest-gawkersnextarticle/

19 Bars In America You Should Drink At Before You Die

♫ From sea to shining sea. ♫

We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the coolest bar they’ve ever been to. Here are their responses:

1. The Tunnel Bar — Northampton, Massachusetts

The Tunnel Bar is built underground in an old pedestrian tunnel. The arched stone walls, sleek bar, and big, comfy chairs make it the ideal place for a classy evening out. I’d kill to go back there.”

—submitted by Bergin Smith, Facebook

2. The Carousel Bar & Lounge — New Orleans

The Carousel Bar & Lounge in Hotel Monteleone is a French Quarter staple, having been in business for 65 years. Inside, visitors can enjoy a cocktail while going for a spin on the gorgeous merry-go-round.

—submitted by Trina Bazzell, Facebook

3. Good Times at Davey Wayne’s — Los Angeles

 

“When you drive up to the house, it looks like there’s a garage sale going on. You tell the attendant sitting in the lawn chair that you’re there to party. You then walk into the garage and enter the bar through a refrigerator. You’re suddenly in the living room, where it’s basically the 1970s!”

—submitted by carvajaldiez

4. The View Lounge — San Francisco

Flickr: Marriott International / Via Flickr: marriott

The View Lounge, perched atop the Marriott Marquis hotel, offers enchanting views of the San Francisco Bay area, a whole 39 floors above the hubbub of the streets below. The lounge just reopened in January 2015 after extensive renovations.

—submitted by Sarah J. Morris, Facebook

5. Please Don’t Tell — New York City

Flickr: John / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: johnjoh
 

“To enter this East Village speakeasy, you actually go through a secret door inside a phone booth after giving them a ring. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, awesome eats, and amazing drinks (the bacon-infused bourbon Old-Fashioned is a favorite). It’s reservations only.”

—submitted by True Burns, Facebook

6. Minus5 Ice Bar — Las Vegas

“Everything inside is made of ice, and before you go inside they give you huge coats to wear. It’s a pretty cool place.” There are two locations in Las Vegas, at Mandalay Bay and Monte Carlo, plus one location each in New York, Orlando, and Grand Cayman.

—submitted by Haleigh Rice, Facebook

7. The Signature Lounge — Chicago

Flickr: Andrew Seaman / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: inthe-arena

“On the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center, the Signature Lounge overlooks the heart of the Loop, providing amazing views of the city during the day or night. Drinks are a little pricey, but well worth it.”

—submitted by Kyle Johnson, Facebook

8. No Vacancy — Hollywood

 

No Vacancy features a speakeasy theme, burlesque dancers, and a live band!”

—submitted by Mary Kay O’Connor, Facebook

9. Percy’s & Co. — Seattle

Percy’s in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle has an old-timey feel, with wood and brick throughout. They serve up the most amazing drinks, made with herbs and produce they grow themselves.”

—submitted by melaniec4322cface

10. Clockwork — Raleigh, North Carolina

“The decor and the patterns on the walls at Clockwork are absolutely stunning, and the huge gold statues and retro furniture are icing on the cake. Plus, they make phenomenal cocktails with ’70s-inspired names like The Pussy Galore and Who Loves You Baby.”

—submitted by monicac4216b8e75

11. The Laundry Room — Las Vegas

The Laundry Room is a hole-in-the-wall speakeasy tucked inside Commonwealth Bar. You need a secret code to get in — it’s texted to you with your reservation. They make amazing custom drinks and give you something unique if you don’t see anything you like from the menu.”

—submitted by maryfs2

12. The Way Station — Brooklyn, New York

 

“At this Doctor Who-themed bar, the bathroom is in a TARDIS, there’s a ton of Doctor Who decor, and there are even Whovian-themed drinks!”

—submitted by desireep4f89dab91

13. Punch Bowl Social — Denver

So you want to play arcade games, but you also want to go bowling, and you also want to have a drink? You can do all three at Punch Bowl Social, which also has locations in Austin, Portland, and Detroit.

—submitted by abbeyvandez

14. Seacrets — Ocean City, Maryland

Flickr: Jim Allen / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: jhallen59

Seacrets is very low-key, but it’s a super cool place. You sit in tubes and tables that are actually in the water, and drinks are brought out to you.”

—submitted by Lauren Danielle Morales, Facebook

15. Noble Experiment — San Diego

Flickr: Venus Kitastojgawasic / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: djvenus

The wall of this East Village speakeasy may be lined with golden skulls, but Noble Experiment is anything but dead when night falls. It’s a must-see in San Diego, but make sure you make a reservation: The bar seats only 35 people at a time.

—submitted by mckennak4541b8779

16. The Unicorn Bar — Seattle

Flickr: Andy Pixel / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: smull

The Unicorn Bar, an aptly named carnival-themed bar in Seattle, features an arcade, a claw machine, and a photo booth. One thing’s for sure: You’ll definitely never be bored here.

—submitted by alicek4d4b3c09b

17. Manifesto — Kansas City, Missouri

Manifesto is a speakeasy in the basement of the Reiger Hotel. Their cocktails are perfectly balanced and crafted, and they’re incredibly delicious. They’ve got an extensive menu with seasonal selections and Kansas City-inspired cocktails. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time.”

—submitted by Lynn Driscoll, Facebook

18. The Safe House — Milwaukee

Flickr: Ashleigh Bennett / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: ashleighb77

We’re about to tell you a secret, so listen up: If you’re in Milwaukee, make sure you check out this spy-themed bar, which operates under the guise of International Exports Ltd. And if you’re hungry, check out its “Cloak & Dagger Spycialties.”

—submitted by Jennifer Klumpp, Facebook

19. Founding Fathers Pub — Buffalo

Flickr: Mark Hogan / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: markhogan

“The entire bar is decorated with flags and pictures of presidents. Don’t be surprised if the bartender asks you some trivia questions when you walk into the bar.”

—submitted by rachels43751e1cd

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