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Video: Obama Gets Heckled in L.A. Over God And Marijuana But Plays it Cool

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Somebody spent $250 to go to the House of Blues last night and tell President Obama that "Jesus Christ is God!" The right wing has been reduced to Tourette syndrome-like outbursts in its efforts to fluster the Man.

No way. As Fred Armison's impression on Saturday Night Live proves, "Obama plays it cool."

Obama, in town to raise some cash from Hollywood for his reelection effort, had this response to the Christian who thought he had pinpointed the president's Achilles heel:

First of all, I agree that Jesus Christ is the lord. I believe in that.

Drats: Sean Hannity was foiled again.

What did the guy think Obama was going to say? No, it's all about Mohammad, homeboy? (Next motto for the extreme right: America is land of the free! That'll fluster 'em).

But Obama wasn't done people. Just to prove he plays it cool, especially with the ultra-liberal West Coast scene, he thew a bone to the pro-pot crowd.

Another person shouted, "Don't forget medical marijuana!"

Obama said, "Thank you for that," as if he had ever forgotten.

[@dennisjromero/djromero@laweekly.com]

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WI_Snowflake
WI_Snowflake

Please discontinue referencing Tourette Syndrome in this manner.  Tourette Syndrome is a very serious condition.  My son struggles with it every day of his life.  We need to get rid of the false definition and replaced with the facts about Tourette Syndrome.  We need your help to do this.

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Prisoners being held for the peaceful,non-violent possession,sale,transport or cultivation of cannabis must be released http://wh.gov/gf3I just started a petition on the White House petitions site, We the People.   Will you sign it? http://wh.gov/gf3We the People allows anyone to create and sign petitions asking the Obama  Administration to take action on a range of issues.  If a petition gets  enough support, the Obama Administration will issue an official response.

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