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Obama Chuckles at Seth Meyers’ bin Laden Joke

Timely joke came one day before raid

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2011 8:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – The White House Correspondents' Dinner was Saturday night, just one day before Osama bin Laden was killed in a US raid. Knowing that, it's especially interesting to watch the joke Seth Meyers made at the dinner—and Obama's reaction to it in particular.... More »

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JackNelsonSteward

May 3, 2011 2:05 PM CDT

As you watch this, including the president's reactions, keep in mind that the mission to kill Osama was "on" Friday and the decision to send the SEALS was made just a few hours before this was taped. He's a cool dude.

phNeg5Train

May 2, 2011 4:32 PM CDT

Interrupting the last ten minutes Celebrity Apprentice, 24 hours after Obama said he "realized Trump had tremendous experience making tough decisions. On an episode of "Celebrity Apprentice," Trump had to choose between firing Lil Jon, Meatloaf or Gary Busey. "You fired Gary Busey," Obama said to Trump. "These are the kind of decisions that would keep me up at night." ~ was a thing of beauty.

RachelSlurre

May 2, 2011 12:28 PM CDT

nowGOPTbaggers hate obama even more, for making them look even more incompetent.

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