John Boehner Gives Obama 'Terrorist Fist Bump' On New Yorker Cover

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John Boehner Gives Obama 'Terrorist Fist Bump' On New Yorker Cover

In his inaugural address in January 2009, President Barack Obama promised a new era of diplomacy in foreign affairs. "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history," he said. But, he continued, "we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

He didn't know that he might as well have been speaking to the Republicans.

The November 15, 2010 cover of The New Yorker features Obama offering to shake the hand of Republican congressman John Boehner, who is expected to take over as the next Speaker of the House. Instead of offering his hand to shake in return, Boehner offers Obama his fist.

The illustration is by Barry Blitt and recalls his controversial July 2008 cover for the magazine, which featured Obama wearing a turban and giving a fist bump to Michelle Obama in the Oval Office.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/07/boehner-obama-fist-bump-new-yorker-cover_n_780068.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[jenmito]

1. It's a "terrorist fist JAB." :) n/t

[FrenchieCat]

2. Looks like a "Clenched Fist" to me.

"...know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."- Barack Obama, January 20th, 2009.

[jenmito]

3. Yup-Obama is extending his hand and getting a clinched fist in return. n/t

[xxqqqzme]

4. 'Boneman the Destroyer'

I thought he WAS talking about rethuglicans in that address. Destroyed Iraq, US economy, US military, it's all rethugs know how to do.

[The Wielding Truth]

6. Wow, Frenchi, that is a powerful quote! Excellent!

[tigereye]

5. ha, ha, we didn't get that one yet!