Barack Obama Would Rather Be Dr. J Than President of the United States

Barack Obama appeared on WIP 610 AM (you can hear the audio at the 700 Level) in Pennsylvania today and after talking about what a "terrible" bowler he is, he got into a discussion with some of the hosts -- including Angelo Cataldi, Al Morganti, Rhea Hughes and Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams -- about the good Dr. Julius Erving. That's when Cataldi threw him a pretty hot little curveball.

After Obama spoke about former Sixers legend Julius Erving - Dr. J - being a boyhood idol, Cataldi asked whether Obama would rather be the president or Dr. J in his prime.

'The Doctor,' Obama, immediately drawing laughs. 'I think any kid growing up, if you got a chance to throw down the ball from the free throw line, that's better than just about anything.'

Later, Williams, a former Phillies pitcher, said that remark stood out for him, and summed it up this way:

'If given the choice to live in the White House or jump over it, he'd rather jump over it.'

Really? Mitch Williams has a radio show? I kid, I kid. I actually really dig Barack's answer; as awesome as it would be to run the country, would it really be any less cool to be the most famous dunker of all time (sorry, Mike) in the middle of his prime?

In fact, it would probably be a lot cooler -- yeah the whole power thing is great, but Dr. J could freaking fly over buildings and stuff. Not to mention that you get to play basketball, instead of attending budget meetings and getting harassed by Congress. Finally, Barack's answer speaks to the sports-riddled sociopath that gets to drive my brain 80 % of the time; as a sports fan and a short dude that's never even sniffed a 10 foot rim, I'd take the celebrity of basketball over the hassle of politics all day.

And, as crazy as it sounds, it's probably a lot more realistic for the common man to become President of the United States than it is to become an NBA player. Seriously.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 27)

4-02-2008 @ 6:34PM

organiceskimos said...

So very awesome. Can't wait until he's President.

4-03-2008 @ 12:56AM

PT TEITEL said...

WILL OBAMA SELL OUT TO IRAN THE SAME WAY THAT JIMMY CARTER DID.

4-03-2008 @ 1:29AM

Tedfio1 said...

What dumb ass would vote for this clown?

He belongs on a school yard playing basketball with his racist brothers Wright, Sharpton, Jackson, Farakan.

What a starting line up!

4-03-2008 @ 7:22AM

Tommy Nolan said...

He should persue his love for Basketball. He will never get elected President. Republicans are going to have a field day with this clwon and his wacko friends and pastor. He should be deported to Cuba.

4-03-2008 @ 7:12AM

wendy Pearson said...

Call the nation of Islam in Chicago...and tell Minister Farrakhann how you feel big guy.You would'nt dare.You have alot of mouth.You're a coward who hides under a rock ...and gets no respect...that's very obvious!.Why do you notice the spec in your brother eye... and do not notice the mote in you own eye? You're so pathetic!You amuse me!Get a life.

"Wendy Always"

4-03-2008 @ 7:14AM

tony said...

Obama wants to make all federal jobs a quota system. He will sign a law that makes the feds hire one black male and black female for every White and Asian person hired. Anybody who would vote for this person is in for a shock. This means you dumb white college kids that think Obama walks on water. You kids will be the ones out of work.

4-03-2008 @ 7:15AM

Leslie Thompson said...

GO OBAMA....I am not voting for Monica Lewinskys Ex Boyfriends Wife.

4-03-2008 @ 7:16AM

MAY BE HE SHOULD GET HIS CHANCE TO BE DR.

4-03-2008 @ 7:20AM

REWLincoln said...

Just how desperate can the elitist, self-serving Democrats, Liberals and Left-wing zealots get trying to sell Barack Hussein Obama to Americans who know little or nothing about him. Get over him and his BS!

4-03-2008 @ 7:26AM

Scarlet said...

I don't know what everyone is getting excited about...he'll never make it to the white house...and he's an idiot for thinking he will...I'd run and hide if i were him...back under his rock where he needs to stay....oh ye all of little brains..

4-03-2008 @ 7:28AM

jf_warren said...

Reading some of these comments just reinforce my belief in the general stupidity of americans. You people are the reason we have had eight years of war and greed, Obama is a racist? Did you listen to his speech? The problem with america is you people. It is a shame that a man is forced to denounce his Rev. because some of what he said hit a little to close to home for some of you...The only comfort I have is no matter what you people say, you are now the minority, your day has come and gone. Thank God!!! Obama08

4-03-2008 @ 7:27AM

Maxcee said...

You negative bloggers are what's wrong with our country. Not only are you ANTI-American, but you are insignificant, ignorant, and pitiful. Where is your American pride in your comments? I would be very embarrassed if a foreign country read your negative comments. God help you and God help our country.

4-03-2008 @ 7:30AM

sally said...

Obama gets himself into trouble by being real like this. Her phoniness (HC) has actually been President, just like she negotiated peace in Ireland. People want to hear "I wanted to be President" before I could talk. People do not want the truth. The masses are asses.

Reading some of these comments just reinforce my belief in thegeneral stupidity of americans. You people are the reason we havehad eight years of war and lies, Obama is a racist? Did you listento his speech? The problem with america is you people. It is a shamethat a man is forced to denounce his Rev. because some of what he saidhit a little to close to home for some of you...The only comfort Ihave is no matter what you people say, you are now the minority, your day has come and gone. Thank God!!! Obama08

4-03-2008 @ 7:32AM

lee scott said...

This man could no more be the President of the United States than Snoop Dog could. What a joke to think people would actually elect him to the White House. Sooner or later he will be gone from the news.