Las Vegas Mayor Rejects Obama Invitation

KNTV: Mayor Oscar Goodman has refused an invitation to meet with President Obama when he arrives in town on Thursday. Mayor Goodman called President Obama a slow learner after he told Americans not to blow money on a weekend in Las Vegas if they were saving to put their kids through college. "I've got other things to do quite frankly for my constituents here in Las Vegas who rely on me to do the right thing as a mayor," explained Mayor Goodman.

February 18, 2010 at 12:18 pm - KNTV
Dateline: Las Vegas, Nevada
CyniKal   February 18th, 2010 - 12:23 pm

What, no prezidential beer party with Bamster on the walk in front of the Bellagio while watching the pretty fountains??

Good call Mayor!

anon   February 18th, 2010 - 12:25 pm

Ooooh. Snap!

ray   February 18th, 2010 - 12:25 pm

fianally, a politician with guts, smarts….

Rick   February 18th, 2010 - 12:30 pm

Good for you Mayor! Keep up the good work.

NewOrleansAnn   February 18th, 2010 - 12:33 pm

Can I vote for this man?

Sam   February 18th, 2010 - 12:36 pm

Good example Mayor. Stand firm on that request for a sincere apology. I hope most of Las Vegas gives the President and his entourage the cold shoulder.

barney-fife-mayor   February 18th, 2010 - 12:45 pm

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This mayor is a such a JOKE , Remember when he said he will see to it that the president is not allowed in the state , Poor CLOWN forgot who he was talking to…

The president can go and be at any part of the country he so please , And for good measure have the nutty MAYOR arrested in his own state for the fun of it.

speedy   February 18th, 2010 - 12:45 pm

obama hates capitalism he is a devout communist and las vegas is capitalism at its extreme. mayor goodman is right.

Snailmailtrucker   February 18th, 2010 - 12:47 pm

Right on Oscar!

Washington DC needs a man with a backbone like you!

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Eileen for Freedom/Liberty   February 18th, 2010 - 12:57 pm

America…a “real” American not willing to be just a photo-op!

He defends the citizens of his city who have lost revenue and jobs due the poor choice of words by Bilderberg Bush-Obama!

Thank you, Mayor, for standing tall and for standing for all of us…to say…no thank you…we’ve had enough!

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Stating the obvious   February 18th, 2010 - 1:00 pm

That’s right, mayor. People who can’t afford it should go to your slimy city and throw away what little money they have so that your economy improves. Right on!

NEOFREEDOM   February 18th, 2010 - 1:04 pm

DISS OBAMA ,

LIKE OBAMA DISSED LAS VEGAS !

Stick it to him MAYOR !

Mayor Oscar Goodman for PRESIDENT 2012 !

rick   February 18th, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Finally a politian with BALLS. Keep up the good work,your my HERO.

i-see-dumb-people   February 18th, 2010 - 1:16 pm

Washington DC needs a man with a backbone like you!

Snailmailtrucker February 18th, 2010 – 12:47 pm

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Try loud mouth and clueless , go read up on this guy , he is a cartoon/joke.

checkmate   February 18th, 2010 - 1:24 pm

Great great move by the President , now who is looking small. The president was hoping he said NO , and the loser fell for the bait.

You fight with the President you don’t get help in the future , always help to have a friend in the whitehouse… too bad this amateur don’t get it.

tiredofit2010   February 18th, 2010 - 1:30 pm

and how much will dear leader’s visit to Las Vegas on his latest stump for a dem tour cost the taxpayer?? If Reid looses it may be well worth it….

Bo   February 18th, 2010 - 1:30 pm

This Las Vegas situation is another reason Master’s approval ratings are going down:

http://www.goodboybo.com/2010/02/masters-approval.html

Bo

mojo   February 18th, 2010 - 1:55 pm

People ought to boycott Obama more, and the MSM that props him up. Obama is a slow learner, but he’s learning fast that he is so over.

“Turn out the lights, the parties over…….”

Puck30   February 18th, 2010 - 1:55 pm

Good call by the Mayor! I read yesterday another Vegas hotel is closing thanks to Obama.

mike gino   February 18th, 2010 - 1:56 pm

An ominous sign of things to come for the Liar in Chief.

ouch   February 18th, 2010 - 2:06 pm

– ouch…

ouch   February 18th, 2010 - 2:08 pm

obama warns about going to vegas and spending money but he fuels up a jet
with staff and heads to las vegas for a lost cause? and isnt he insulting
reid each time he insults vegas?

when will they ever learn?   February 18th, 2010 - 2:10 pm

obama has been publicly throwing dirt in Vegas’ face – - guess he forgot two can play
at that game? reminds me of how many times he denied howard dean the jobs dean
wanted only to have dean badmouth him about his healthcare plan in the end.

imagine saying no to a president quite possibly because you have to wash your hair/

GiveMeLiberty   February 18th, 2010 - 2:20 pm

Way to go Mayor Goodman!! You’re my hero…I hope you’re not talked into changing your mind. BHO needs to know not everyone thinks he’s the second coming of Christ!!!

fastfacts   February 18th, 2010 - 2:23 pm

Two cheers for the Mayor. Not because of he is resisting the President. But because he said he too many other things to do for his constituents instead of doing a bear summit and wasting that time. Obama you were disrespectful to Vegas and the mayor stood up to you and for those two reasons, I applaud the mayor.

FOR MORE ABOUT THE PRESIDENT: http://www.americanparchment.com

happysnappysong   February 18th, 2010 - 2:31 pm

Good for him because he knows whats good for his people

Peter Arnette   February 18th, 2010 - 2:38 pm

I remember Charlie very well. When he wasn’t hiding from the loud noises, he was always trying to grope my butt.
I might have been more receptive to his advances but he had a woefully tiny johnson. I think he wore the gas mask as a disguise
after his proclivities and deficiencies became common fodder.

barney-fife-mayor   February 18th, 2010 - 2:50 pm

I had the cherce of hook on fonics and gold teefs I got yhe grill.

suibne   February 18th, 2010 - 2:57 pm

Makes perfect sense….I haven’t listened to Obama complete a sentence since he first spoke, years ago. And if Nevada re elects harry reid then they deserve to lose every tourist nickel left out there to lose. Having been to vegas enough, i know i will never go back if harry the t.rd wins. I’ll to to Jersey.

bulldawg   February 18th, 2010 - 3:05 pm

If our dam representatives in Washington had the nads to tell Obama to kiss off like this Mayor we might get something done. I am so sick of these dam kids bickering in Washington instead of working together but they would rather work for special interest like Acorn, SEIU, Lawyers etc, and the American people are on the bottom of the list. November 2nd 2010 get rid of every dam one of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTGKFxQMbBM

B17Engr   February 18th, 2010 - 3:13 pm

Good for the Mayor!
Obama knocked Las Vegas to the whole country TWICE!
You can shut all the light down in Las Vegas upon his arrival.
Just tell him you are saving power.

yourplastic   February 18th, 2010 - 3:18 pm

Imagine how you would feel if Obama said “In light of the economic crisis you shouldn’t do business with people in (your town, your state).”

If you were the mayor of that town and had any spine, you’d tell the prez to take a walk, period.

Now consider the looong and growing list of Americans Obama has thrown under the bus and you start to get the picture of who this guy really is.

Barack Obama, our first Anti-American President.

Античный   February 18th, 2010 - 3:20 pm

Прикольный пост, на рсску подписался. Будем читать

WJD   February 18th, 2010 - 3:28 pm

If Obama won’t apologize, then it probably wasn’t a faux pas on the President’s part. The mayor has clearly done the right thing.

Candy   February 18th, 2010 - 3:33 pm

It’s obvious here that people have lost the ability to take care of their own money. Of course you save for a college and not look at the government to give you everything.That means if you have to forgo a trip to Vegas you do!! People have gotten so use to having the government pay their way. If you cannot feed your kids you do not need a cell phone,or cable,or vegas. WE AS AMERICANS OWE YOU NOTHING!The motto”I’ts earned not given” should be on everyones mind!

JoeKidd   February 18th, 2010 - 3:41 pm

More story and video on Las Vegas Mayor Rejects Obama Invitation:
http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11996202

Whose money’s on Mally No Show?, i.e., a Goodman vs. the BAD ‘man’.
Would Oscar have some wise guys ‘Rahm a fish wrap’ down someone’s throat?
Or would he have Joey Bagadonuts charter a ‘nighttime fishing trip’ to Lake Mead?

Anyway you cut it, Fabulous Vegas is a beautiful circus-like gauntlet to run if you’re the “O”…
http://bit.ly/cgdwWa

BobPDX   February 18th, 2010 - 3:47 pm

I hope mayor Goodman sticks with his decision.

Obama insults someone and tries to look like the good guy by having a beer with them.

Remember this, Obama was on a teleprompter both times when told us not to go Las Vegas.

I am proud of the Mayor.

testicular man   February 18th, 2010 - 3:57 pm

Barney Fife Mayor–

It seems to me that the only Barney Fife here is you, you coward!

Kudos to Mayor Goodman who actually had the guts to stand up to this idiotic, moronic and back stabbing president!

Vernis Magnetic   February 18th, 2010 - 4:00 pm

I can see the newspaper headlines now, “President in town to blow some money.” lol

Rick   February 18th, 2010 - 4:02 pm

Last year, Obama turned down an invitation to meet with the Governor of Nevada, Jim Gibbons and with Nevadan businees leaders after he made similar comments about Las Vegas.
http://obamareport.blogspot.com/2010/02/las-vegas-mayor-gives-obama-taste-of.html

kmichaels   February 18th, 2010 - 4:09 pm

So, now, by the numbers, I will demonstrate the great wisdom of Obama, Pelosi and Reid, loving known as the three stooges on the hill.

They talked the US taxpayer into paying 787 billion dollars in order to pay for new jobs.
The new jobs, at an average salary of 45,000 dollars only cost
the taxpayer 463,000 dollars each.

Now, obviously anyone in their right minds (liberals) can see that this is a true
governmental bargain, to be able to pick up a 45k job for 463k, thereby just
wasting 90% of the money.

I am Barry Obama and I agree with this message.

kmichaels   February 18th, 2010 - 4:11 pm

Obama was right. He went into town (DC) to blow more of the taxpayer money.
He spent 463,000 dollars for each 45,000 dollar job that he “created or saved”
Think of how much money he can “create or save” if he controls your health industry.

kmichaels   February 18th, 2010 - 4:15 pm

Of course, why not just send ten times as many people 45,000 dollars in a check, that way, we can get the money distributed faster and more directly, thereby minimizing governmental waste and helping ten times as many people, since that is the goal, right, to redistribute the wealth? Hell, just fess up that that is your plan Odumbo and we can help ten times as many people. Think of all the votes you could buy for your god damned cause.

kmichaels   February 18th, 2010 - 4:21 pm

AND SINCE WE ARE BEING OBAMA STYLE EXTREME I RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING, using his economic prowess that he used on the stimulus program

1) Make minimum wage $99.00 dollars an hour, thereby making 95% of Americans more economically well off.
2) Send 45,000 dollar check to each individual, directly, bypassing the middle man of companies hiring them.
3) Make sure just as many blacks have just as much money as every white person, thereby creating racial equality
4) Pay for everyones health insurance
5) Pay for everyones car insurance
6) Pay for everyone to have a new car, not just those with clunkers
7) Pay for everyone to have a new house, since that will make housing ownership equal.
8) Remove the party of no from existence because we cant stand the competition and obviously they are just getting in the way of our plans.

These are all ideas that liberals recommend for us to do. They say these ideas will work. Do you have a problem with them? If so, you
must belong to that party of NO that is always getting in the way of our plans.

Joe   February 18th, 2010 - 4:39 pm

What a fu***** bozo!! Telling people not to go to Vegas butit’s ok for him to go campaign for wack job REID. Way to go Barry, your such an inspirational leader… Not!! Hypocritical loser!!

Greg   February 18th, 2010 - 4:45 pm

Looks like Obama is getting a little retribution.
http://tinyurl.com/ydfaw3r

kmichaels   February 18th, 2010 - 4:49 pm

An interview that I would love to see …

Reporter: Mr Obama, you claim that you created or saved 1.7 million jobs, is that correct?

Obama: Well, it is 1.7 million jobs so far. Research projects that it may be as many as 2.5 million jobs.

Reporter: And what did each job net us for our money?

Obama: Well, obviously, the more jobs we can create the better our economy will be.

Reporter: Ahem, Mr Obama, how much did each job cost the American taxpayer.

Obama: I dont have the exact numbers but it was well worth the cost.

Reporter (laughing now): You mean you dont know how much the average 45,000 dollar job costs but you are certain that it was worth the expense.

Obama: Well, I am sure, since we are the government, that the cost was reasonable.

Reporter: I have the numbers here. Are you saying that the US taxpayer paying 463,000 dollars for each 45,000 dollar job is reasonable?

Obama: I am not certain where you get your numbers from but I am sure they are not what you suggest.

Reporter: It is simple mathematics, sir. You spent 787 BILLION dollars in order to save or create 1.7 million jobs. That means 463,000 dollars per job, with each
job averaging a salary of 45,000 dollars.

Obama: But, but, but, but, um, ah, um but.

Reporter: Dont you think it would be more wise to figure out the cost of your plans before you implement them the next time?

Obama: We have the best economic researchers on the job.

Reporter: So your best economic researchers decided that the return on our money of 463,000 dollars for one 45,000 dollar job was a wise economic move.

Obsma: But, but, um, ah, but, um, um um, ah

Reporter: Sir, you are a dumbass.

flyright   February 18th, 2010 - 5:30 pm

As a Las Vegas native who remembers the days of Oscar being the best mob lawyer around, I think his comments were hilarious!! Someone blogged that he sounded like a character from the movie ‘Casino’….HE IS the character (played himself in the movie) in Casino! His old mob days came back and he was right on the money!! NOW to the president and his trip here today. Last year he made the comment that those who took bailout money shouldn’t be going to Vegas on the taxpayers’ dime!! What the he** does he think he’s doing??? He is flying here today on our dime to raise money for Dirty Harry Reid. Is this the people’s business???? Nope it’s crony-ism at the height of hypocrisy!!! They all make me sick!! Stay out of Vegas, stay off the campaign trail and stay home and do your JOB!!! You know that thing that over 17% of Nevadans don’t have!!!

mojo   February 18th, 2010 - 5:36 pm

Beautiful.

A bitch slap that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

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flyright   February 18th, 2010 - 5:40 pm

As a Las Vegas native who remembers the days of Oscar being the best mob lawyer around, I think his comments were hilarious!! Someone blogged that he sounded like a character from the movie ‘Casino’….HE IS the character (played himself in the movie) in Casino! His mob days came back and he was right on the money!! NOW to the president and his trip here today. Last year he made the comment that those who took bailout money shouldn’t be going to Vegas on the taxpayers’ dime!! What the he** does he think he’s doing??? He is flying here today on our dime to raise money for Dirty Harry Reid. Is this the people’s business???? Nope it’s crony-ism at the height of hypocrisy!!! They all make me sick!! Stay out of Vegas, stay off the campaign trail and stay home and do your JOB!!! You know that thing that over 17% of Nevadans don’t have!!!

Larry   February 18th, 2010 - 5:54 pm

I’ve never been to Vegas. However, if the mayor keeps his word, I will plan a Vacation to Vegas within the next year. I will be watching and waiting to see if my next vacation is to Vegas. Stand up for the United States of America.

Waffen SS   February 18th, 2010 - 6:35 pm

Mayor Oscar Goodman in other words, I don’t have time to waste with this limp wrist Marxist America hating MORON!

Well DONE!

Guest   February 18th, 2010 - 7:09 pm

Muslims consider gambling Satanic. This includes the stock market.
Muslims also consider it sinful for banks to charge interest
Muslims also consider profit evil.
Hmm hmm hmm

Bravo Oscar!   February 18th, 2010 - 8:24 pm

In response to the “checkmate” post below:
Typical liberal!….always expecting the Government to bail you out of your troubles!!! Priceless.
By the way…its ” amature does not get” not ” amature don’t get” Obviously, a graduate of one of our fine public schools.
[Great great move by the President , now who is looking small. The president was hoping he said NO , and the loser fell for the bait.

You fight with the President you don’t get help in the future , always help to have a friend in the whitehouse… too bad this amateur don’t get it.]

The_Professor   February 18th, 2010 - 8:39 pm

Attention People of Las Vegas.
Obama HATES you!
He doesn’t want you to have a job, or a chance to advance in life.
He HATES your children and wants them to starve.
He wants you to die so he can give your job, your money and the food your children eat to his “supporters.”
You have a brave and righteous Mayor.
Help him stop Obama!

tks-4-the-memories   February 18th, 2010 - 8:43 pm

wo Vegas?
how many times does obama need to insult you for you to get the message?
or have you already gotten it and just waiting for him to LEAVE?

what goes around????   February 18th, 2010 - 8:45 pm

obama made an INTERNATIONAL TRIP to copenhagen and snubbed the president there
turning down an invitation for a meeting and lunch… SO BUD, THIS IS JUST PAYBACK
far above us all someone is turning the VannaWhite Letters?

ya doing swell o-bungler. just keep it up   February 18th, 2010 - 8:48 pm

HAAAAAAA!
what a way to impress the natives when one of the chief natives says he no want u here?
this is hilarious… president(?) gets treated like stale bread.

get on a plane and get outta there   February 18th, 2010 - 8:50 pm

=== proof positive that what happens in Vegas leaves Vegas =====

2010, 2012   February 18th, 2010 - 8:55 pm

2010 is awfully cold and its not even 2012 yet.
any blankets in here?

UncleSam   February 18th, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Barney-fife-mayor you’re the fvcking joke. Goodman is one of the most popular mayors in America and the voters would give him the job for life and any other office in Nevada if he wanted to run, but he’s retiring to spend time with his family. I know him personally as my attorney and as mayor so when I speak I know what I’m talking about. He’s a good man and an honest man who is loyal to Las Vegans. Obama is a phony, lying POS who is reaping what he has sown. BTW the day Obama arrests any free speaking American will be the last act of his bogus Presidency. I suggest you read the posts on this and many other boards so maybe you’ll begin to understand the enormity of the tsunami that’s coming to cleanse America of libturds such as you and your friend Obama. Think of it as a giant colonic. That’s an image you can probably relate too. I will leave you with some advice. If you can read this thank a teacher. If you can read this in English thank the U.S. military.

Lady liberty   February 18th, 2010 - 9:56 pm

checkmate February 18th, 2010 – 1:24 pm

YOU ARE CLUELESS! clearly you are one who can be bought & SOLD…the type who would sellout your fellow Americans for a few pieces of gold…You are part of the problem in this country.

Four   February 18th, 2010 - 10:16 pm

I wouldn’t want Obama in my home either.

Calvin&Hobbes   February 18th, 2010 - 10:26 pm

The Top Government Clown, Obama, is going to Las Vegas.

Maybe while Obama The Clown is in town he can apply for a job at Circus Circus, I’m sure he will be appreciated more there than in his present job.

Eric   February 18th, 2010 - 11:15 pm

Way to go Mayor Goodman. I’m a proud Las Vegan and we are sick of being singled out by this administration. You can blow your kid’s college fund in ANY city, but Las Vegas is EVIIIILLLLLL! This is one of the few cities where you can actually make back that money if you’re smart enough. Never mind the fact that it’s got some of the cheapest hotel/resort rates in the country. Las Vegans are real people with real hopes, dreams and convictions. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada Mr. President. Drive Carefully, Come Back Soon.

Buford T Justice   February 18th, 2010 - 11:21 pm

Nice biatch-slap, Mayor! However, doesn’t a biatch-slap of Obama constitute child abuse? Or is it abusing a disabled person? – morally, ethically and mentally disabled, that is.

IamOverit   February 19th, 2010 - 12:07 am

Oscar is no weenie!

smart guy   February 19th, 2010 - 6:45 am

wish california had a leader like that.

RL   February 19th, 2010 - 8:42 am

Why would any one want obama in their town any way? Every business he visits closes down and every thing he endorses falls apart. Look at the sheet rock plant he visited on his campagin. Closed down with many unemployed. And all the legislation that has failed. Stay away from California Mr. President. We are already falling apart and we do not need your help.

pepito cojones   February 19th, 2010 - 9:04 am

Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaaaaaa, It took a mayor to put a sitting idiotic President of the United States in his place . Only in America baby…

Ron813   February 19th, 2010 - 9:37 am

We need a Mayor like that here in Tampa. Great Job

Buford   February 19th, 2010 - 11:05 am

Hell No the mayor should not meet with Obama. Why is this even a question. This Marxist President wants to destroy our country and Las Vegas. I hope the mayor doesn’t fold to political correctness and meet this Marxist Rebel.

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