Mayor calls Obama a "slow learner"

[BigBadBrian]

Las Vegas Mayor Goodman rejects Obama invitation

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) - 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.

Mayor Goodman has more important things like attend budget meetings during a major shortfall than meet with President Barack Obama when he visits Las Vegas Friday, even though he's invited by the White House.

"Were you surprised to get that invitation in light of comments you've made before and your opinion on him and what he says," asked Action News reporter Heather Klein.

"A little bit in the sense I would think they would know that I would say I'm not coming," said Mayor Goodman.

They say time heals all wounds but not this time. Mayor Goodman not backing down after the president used Las Vegas the example of where not to go if you're saving money.

This is strike two for the mayor.

"We are hurting, we have people in foreclosures, we have people having a hard time feeding their families and we can't stand to have a flippant statement made," said Mayor Goodman.

"I haven't heard an apology, I haven't heard a response, all I do is get invitations," Goodman went on to say.

Invitations Mayor Oscar Goodman respectfully or depending on your point of view not so respectfully declines. The mayor says his presence isn't necessary its more protocol than anything else. However, he says all it will take is a simple phone call and he will be there ready to move on.

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[diamondsgirl]

I am in the hospitality industry and I remember Obama telling people to stay home and I was like WTF?? No!

He doesn't think of the big picture, does he?

[BigBadBrian]

I am in the hospitality industry and I remember Obama telling people to stay home and I was like WTF?? No!

He doesn't think of the big picture, does he?

Exactly.

People in power need to choose their words wisely.

People's livelihoods depend on it.

[chefcraig]

"Mayor Oscar" ? Lemme guess, this is his official limo...



In a way, I wish the Mayor would accept this opportunity to meet with the President, and take the man to task for his words. The guy is correct in regard to leaders making flippant commentary.

[FORD]

Oscar's a douchetube. He doesn't get the fact that his hero, Chimpy fucked up the economy so badly that people don't HAVE the money to waste in Las Vegas anymore.

And even those that do, aren't bothering to fly down there, thanks to the way the BCE mangled air travel. Why go through all that bullshit just to lose money, when most states now have Indian casinos that would be happy to take it from you?

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I am in the hospitality industry

You're a hooka ??

[ So sorry, it was there for the taking.... Just kidding !! ]

[sadaist]

Oscar's a douchetube. He doesn't get the fact that his hero, Chimpy fucked up the economy so badly that people don't HAVE the money to waste in Las Vegas anymore.

And even those that do, aren't bothering to fly down there, thanks to the way the BCE mangled air travel. Why go through all that bullshit just to lose money, when most states now have Indian casinos that would be happy to take it from you?

Well, you're thinking Americans here. Every time I've been to Las Vegas, it's mostly foreigners. Lots of people from all across the country, but outnumbered by Asians. It's definitely a global tourist attraction for sure. I bet Laughlin has been hit a lot harder by our recession. When I've been there it's 95% people from CA, AZ, & NV that drove there. It's like a "locals only" type small town feel of Vegas. And seeing how bad CA has been, that had to affect their bottom lines.

As far as the Indian casinos, there are several very close to me. They are fun, and fill that urge if you just gotta hit a buffet and play some blackjack...but in no way do they compare to Las Vegas. All they do is make you wanna go to Vegas even more.

[FORD]

Yeah, but you're in San Diego. It's just a 5 hour drive for you.

[MAX]

You're a hooka ??

[ So sorry, it was there for the taking.... Just kidding !! ]

ROTFLMAO!!!

DG must of missed this one cos that's one of our favorie flicks!!!

[sadaist]

Yeah, but you're in San Diego. It's just a 5 hour drive for you.

Don't tempt me. Weekend is upon us and I have cabin fever. Always a cheap room to be found there too.

And since I moved up to Temecula, I can get there in 3 1/2 hours if I don't stop.

[MAX]

I have a few friends who live in Vegas and they're financially hurting as with most of us and considering that LV's unemployment rate is at a very high 13%, they have the highest homeless rate in America and the lack of $$$ given to them by this admin, I say props to Mayor Goodman for not puckering up and thanking OBAMA!!!

Good for him!!!

[DEMON CUNT]

Funny how people like BigBland, who valiantly supported Bush at every single step, quickly leap at any and every opportunity to criticize the guy tasked with cleaning the mess that they voted to create. They take pleasure in reporting bad news about the condition of our country.

They voted to re-elect the guy who fecklessly invaded Iraq. They voted for the guy that who ignored the warnings of the 911 attack. They voted for the guy who appointed "Brownie" to head FEMA.

So take this bullshit with a grain of salt. Consider the source.

Criticizing a sitting President during a time of "war" used to be called "treason." Now the right wing dummies relish every negative thing they can find and blow it out of proportion.

Don't forget that Limbaugh (drug addict) said that he wanted Obama to fail. (Rush Limbaugh's Shocking Words for President Obama - Hannity - FOXNews.com) BigBland, Schlutz, etc. are just following their marching orders like good little partisans.

[Seshmeister]

I have a few friends who live in Vegas and they're financially hurting as with most of us and considering that LV's unemployment rate is at a very high 13%, they have the highest homeless rate in America and the lack of $$$ given to them by this admin, I say props to Mayor Goodman for not puckering up and thanking OBAMA!!!

Good for him!!!

Back on planet Earth Frank, nothing that Obama said will have any affect. What will be hurting Vegas is a lack of disposable income but far more importantly the bottom has dropped out the conference market because of the Bush recession.

[Nitro Express]

The only reason Obama is coming to Nevada is to try and save Harry Reid's ass. These fools are so out of touch. They hate Reid and Obama the same. It's like Satan showing up to try and boost the reputation of a demon after the demon tried to dupe the mortals into a healthcare hell.

[Nitro Express]

Back on planet Earth Frank, nothing that Obama said will have any affect. What will be hurting Vegas is a lack of disposable income but far more importantly the bottom has dropped out the conference market because of the Bush recession.

Vegas was also a boom town. Cheap money caused it to be way overbuilt.