This morning, President Barack Obama sat down with the ladies of The View, including Barbara Walters, for a full hour interview.

It marks the first time a sitting President makes an appearance on daytime television, but the critics are focusing more on the venue than the achievement.

Before Obama even stepped foot onto the set yesterday, critics were harping on his decision to do the show. S.E. Cupp of the New York Daily News summed up the sentinment pretty well, writing an editorial titled, "Two wars, oil crisis, crashed economy and he's whooping it up with Whoopi." In the article, she writes:

"Obama will surely discuss the state of the nation on The View, in between coos and leg pats from Sherri, wisecracks from Joy and earnest pseudo-journalism from Elisabeth, but it's unlikely he'll change the minds of voters who are increasingly unimpressed that our President is a wiz at self-promotion, but no good at steering the nation through these tricky straits."

This seems to be a shared view of former View co-anchor, Rosie O'Donnell. On her XM talk show yesterday, she tore into the President, saying: "I don't really think sitting presidents should do fluffy daytime TV shows."

Are those the sour grapes talking or is that really how you feel?

Personally, we're going to wait to watch the interview before we make a decision, though we do see everyone's point that he has a lot more important stuff going on that he should focus on.

What do U think?

Always looking for a way to hate on Babs!

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Over the years, The Today Show has featured some of the most interesting, insightful, and intellectually stimulating reports on TV. This morning was no exception.

The Jersey Shore cast made an appearance on the show this morning, and provided fascinating commentary on the new season, the shore, and life in general. Here are a couple of noteworthy excerpts, first from DJ Paulie D:

“They have to wake me up a little bit earlier than the rest of the guys, I mean it takes me twenty-five minutes to do my hair.”

An inspiring example of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Here’s our most beloved Snooki Snickers with more:

“Um, ya know we don’t come here and think about money. We come here to party. We don’t discuss those things and we shouldn’t and you know we just come here and have a good time, and that’s pretty much…”

Exquisite. Sure, they call President Obama a great orator, but wow! We’re impressed Snook, and we will SO be watching the season premiere of Jersey Shore tonight.

President Barack Obama told the ladies of The View that he will not be attending the upcoming nuptials of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky.

He explains:

"I was not invited to the wedding because I think Hillary and Bill, properly, want to keep this thing for Chelsea and her soon-to-be husband. You don't want two presidents at one wedding! All the secret service, guests going through [metal detectors], all the gifts being torn apart."

Ha!

He's a good sport!

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These people are insane!

The horrible Westboro church will be picketing the Justin Bieber concert tonight in Kansas City "to remind all of those in attendance that America's destruction is imminent."

Their website reads:

"There are no jobs, homes, money or hope, but you'll pay big bucks to attend rock concerts by the thousands. [Bieber] has a platform given to him by God to speak to this world; he has a duty to teach obedience by his actions and words. He refuses to do that because he knows his concert halls would be empty! So, he teaches you to sin and rebel against God's commandments."

Ridiculous!

They also go after Justin for performing at the White House for the President last Christmas where "he got to pose with Anti-Christ Beast Obama." They add:

"He and Obama are of one mind and they are leading this nation to hell! Justin will answer to God!"

UGH!

When are these nutjobs going to go away already??

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Wowsa!

President Barack Obama will appear on The View this Thursday making him the first time a sitting United States president will visit a daytime talk show.

Barbara Walters will be back on the show for the first time since undergoing open heart surgery in May.

The two of them along with the rest of the gals will have a political discussion about his administration accomplishments, jobs, the economy, the Gulf oil spill and his family life.

Barbara says:

"We are so pleased and honored that President Obama will be a guest on The View. The President last appeared on the program in March 2008 while he was still a Senator, and First Lady Michelle Obama was a featured guest co-host in June 2008. This shows that both the President and First Lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news."

The show will be pre-taped on Wednesday to air on Thursday.

We wonder if Elizabitch will be up to her usual shenanigans in front of the President!

Will U be tuning in?

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One minute it's on, one minute it's off - don't they understand how painful it is to keep toying with our emotions like this?!

Ever since Arrested Development was pulled prematurely from television - and our hearts - years back, there's been talk of the series being turned into a movie. Unfortunately, whenever progress seems to be made in the development process, it hits a snag, and our dreams our crushed!

However, we've gotten word from actor Will Arnett as well as series creator Mitch Hurwitz that may bring a glimmer of hope back into our souls - the movie is back on!

Arnett says:

"As Mitch likes to say, we're just going to wait until there's zero interest, and that's when we'll do it."

And Hurwitz elaborates:

"Believe it or not, we have started the script. We're taking a little abeyance while we get ['Running Wilde'] up and running. But it is our absolute next priority and we can't wait to do it. We're changing some of the Bush references to Obama because we started it awhile ago. And the Bluths may not be vacationing in the Gulf of Mexico anymore. We also might have to recast the part of Uncle Mel, the former action movie star. But other than that we have a clear path. Believe it or not, I do not enjoy teasing our wonderful and devoted audience, which is one reason it appears that I've been so cagey about this. It's just that I don't want to promise what I can't deliver."

All is forgiven, bb! As long as you don't turn around in three weeks and say the movie is off again! Then we're going to have to bring a new daddy to town - a discipline daddy! LOLs!

That being said, we remain cautiously optimistic ecstatic!

We've missed the Bluths far too much! Never leave us again!

What do U think?? Are U convinced that the movie will happen this time???

Including you, Mr. President!

Lady Gaga proved victorious last week when she became the first living person to score more than 10 million fans on Facebook.

For awhile, it was a close race between Gagaloo and President Barack Obama, but the people have spoken! GaGa is their gal!

Her page is only out-ranked by five others: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, Family Guy, Mafia Wars, Facebook (itself) and Michael Jackson, who holds the all time record for the most fans at over 14.3 million.

Congrats, wifey! Just more proof on how much all the little monsters love you!

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Everyone has their own opinion.

Jon Voight just likes to share his more frequently than most.

Angie's papa sent off a letter to President Obama this week concerning Israel and Arizona and…oh hell, we don't even know. The man is rambling!

Here's what the tiresome fame-father wrote:

June 22, 2010

President Obama:

You will be the first American president that lied to the Jewish people, and the American people as well, when you said that you would defend Israel, the only Democratic state in the Middle East, against all their enemies. You have done just the opposite. You have propagandized Israel, until they look like they are everyone's enemy — and it has resonated throughout the world. You are putting Israel in harm's way, and you have promoted anti-Semitism throughout the world.

You have brought this to a people who have given the world the Ten Commandments and most laws we live by today. The Jewish people have given the world our greatest scientists and philosophers, and the cures for many diseases, and now you play a very dangerous game so you can look like a true martyr to what you see and say are the underdogs. But the underdogs you defend are murderers and criminals who want Israel eradicated.

You have brought to Arizona a civil war, once again defending the criminals and illegals, creating a meltdown for good, loyal, law-abiding citizens. Your destruction of this country may never be remedied, and we may never recover. I pray to God you stop, and I hope the people in this great country realize your agenda is not for the betterment of mankind, but for the betterment of your politics.

With heartfelt and deep concern for America and Israel,

Jon Voight

With the same heartfelt and deep concern for America and Israel, we're going to ask you, Jon, to shut the eff up! No is asking for your help. How about you just concentrate on being a Grandpa, 'kay?

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YES!

The White House is hosting an event tonight to celebrate LBGT Pride Month and President Obama will be speaking at the event.

Additionally, yesterday Attorney General Eric Holder was praised by a crowd of gay and lesbian employees at the Department of Justice after he promised to use the new laws to protect their presence in the workplace. He said:

"The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which the president signed into law last October, finally protects our nation's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals from the most brutal forms of bias-motivated violence."

Progress is being made — slowly but surely! Kevin Nix, Director of Communications at Family Equality council explains:

"This Administration has taken small but significant steps in advancing LGBT equality (namely hospital visitation rights). But much more is left to do when it comes to the one million LGBT families raising two million kids in this country–like repealing DOMA and passing the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which would swing open the doors for LGBT people to adopt. We look to this White House and Congress for leadership on these key issues that directly impact families."

Yes, there is still much work to be done!

Equality for all!

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Wowsa!

Not only will Constance McMillen meet President Obama tonight, but she will be the grand marshal on Sunday at NYC's Gay Pride March!

Excellent choice!

She will also receive tickets to American Idiot on Broadway, attend a barbecue at Gracie Mansion as well as a concert in Woodstock in addition to the Pride March.

You go, girl!

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