Amanda Bynes is an actress/starlet who achieved fame when she starred in a television comedy, “What I Like About You”, along with Jennie Garth. Well, recently, she had an incident in her car when she sideswiped a sheriff’s patrol car late one night. When stopped by the policeman, she then refused to take a breathalyzer test. So now, in what hardly could be considered a surprise, authorities in Los Angeles have charged Bynes with driving under the influence since, without the test, they were unable to determine whether she was under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both.
Bynes though is not taking this affront lying down. She has decided to tweet President Obama, “Hey @BarackObama… I don’t drink. Please fire the cop who arrested me. I also don’t hit and run. The end.”
This tweet is meaningful on so many levels. First, I’ve never actually met a President or tweeted one. I’m unsure though if the proper method of addressing the President is ‘Hey(followed by the President’s first name).’
Next, Bynes may have an interesting view of federalism, since she believes that presidents have the authority to hire and fire any local civil servant. Typically, at least until recently, this was considered to beyond a federal official’s purview. This may have changed as part of the Patriot Act, but I never read the fine print of the law.
She also apparently believes that presidents have a lot of free time, which they can spend fixing misdemeanor traffic tickets to benefit starlets (Jennie Garth, I might make an exception). Now we all know that Obama ‘wastes’ a lot of his time on the golf course. But I’m still unsure if he has so little to do that he should waste his time so that Bynes can avoid a ticket.
A few days ago, I wrote about the state of American education. I’m assuming that Bynes had enough money that she could move into any school district that she chose. Yet, she ended up with about as much knowledge of Civics as my Australian Shepherd…and my dog hasn’t driven into any police cars recently.
June 6th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I agree with an accused not taking a breathalyzer. I’ve heard defense lawyers say don’t take it. As for Ms. Bynes’ idiotic tweet to Obama that is foolish liberal sense of entitlement.
June 6th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I can only think of a few reasons for your posting this.
Obama has never seen one episode of “What I Like About You”
Hollywood thinks its crap dont stink.
Blondes with blonde roots do have more fun. Obama issues punishment like he spends money.
She thinks he’ll agree to quid pro quo in the back seat.
They’ll give a license to anyone these days.
The Walker story has everyone delirious on both ends.
June 6th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Our judicial system was built on the concept that it was the prosecutor’s job to provide evidence that proved one guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and that one was assumed innocent until proven guilty. Many states have enacted laws that require those accused of drunk driving to be guilty unless they prove themselves innocent by submitting to a test.
Oh, and I really don’t know or care to know anything about Bynes or why her belief that Obama is a factor. I’m unsure why Arriba finds relevance in that. Slow day?
June 6th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Maybe Obama should hold a beer summit between Amanda and the copper?
June 6th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
When you get right down to it, its about all Obama is good for…, serving drinks, waiting on tables.
June 6th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Ronald,
Maybe I’ve just got a thing for chipmunk cheeks.
June 6th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@Andy
Perrier Summit.
She claims she doesnt drink.
@Arriba
Dont Chipmunks have hairy cheeks with hairy tails ?
June 6th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
She sideswipes a police car, then refuses a breathylizer, and then claims she doesn’t drink. I’m gonna claim I’m Brad Pitt.
btw, I thought of some pretty funny retorts to your hairy comment, but I knew the censors would go crazy.
June 6th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
You would only not take a breathalyzer if you had the gobs of cash to fight a charge in court, thereby enriching the lawyers who give such advice. Otherwise it is your only chance.
June 7th, 2012 at 3:12 am
“You could definitely see your expertise within the paintings you write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.”
I want dinner first buddy
June 7th, 2012 at 3:25 am
Arriba, it’s interesting to read partisan hack sites that when short on substance, will resort to any non sequitur babble to somehow discredit Obama. Accordingly, I guess I should have realized that someone having chipmunk cheeks is fair game.
June 7th, 2012 at 5:12 am
Gee Ronald ? How far up your ass did you have to reach for that one ?
Could of sworn the author was bashing Amanda.
How was Barry discredited ?
Please tell
June 7th, 2012 at 6:23 am
The only people dumber than Obama are his remaining supporters.
June 7th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Gee whiz, Ronald, if you thought that this piece was me bashing Obama, you need to read more of what I write…unless it was bashing him to say that he plays a lot of golf. as far as chipmunk cheeks, I was under the absurd belief that people who came here had some semblance of a sense of humor. Maybe the Wisconsin recall hit you pretty hard, though.
June 7th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Come to think of it, Ronald, if you’d have just read the other story I wrote yesterday about Wisconsin, where I said that Obama doesn’t actually believe in ANYTHING, and is likely to lose support now that everyone with half a brain can see that…that might be considered bashing.
June 7th, 2012 at 9:41 am
I hope you aren’t greatly disappointed that I’m not an avid follower of your writings. I didn’t read your other story and from your highlighted description (“that Obama doesn’t actually believe in ANYTHING”), which confirms my insinuation of political hackery, blind partisan loyalty, and a grasp for jabs, I don’t really see a need. I’m unsure how anyone can argue with such ridiculous gibberish, why they would want to, or what kind of irrational rebuttal they’d get if they did. Obviously, constructive discussion on an intelligent level isn’t exactly your long suit, particularly when you can just point to someone with chipmunk cheeks to support whatever it is that you’re trying to imply.
And if the above comments don’t make sense to you, please forgive me as I’ve always had a hard time trying to communicate with stupid.
June 7th, 2012 at 10:32 am
@ Robert
Better get used to it.
Oh, Try the Chipmunk cheeks,(with tail) theyre great !
Just make sure you bring your own toothbrush.
Its a b!tch getting the fur out from between your teeth
June 7th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Ronald, I’ve noticed that recently people of your ilk have begun referring to the rest of us as stupid. well, since the first function of politics is to win, and you have lost the governorships, state legislatures, and the HofR, exactly how smart can you guys be?
also, I assume you’re looking forward to November, when under your best scenario, you have a 2nd term President and a slight hold on a Senate, what do you think this President who accomplished so little in his first term, will do in his second?
June 8th, 2012 at 2:07 am
I didn’t call “the rest of us” stupid. I implied that arguing with irrational comments like “Obama doesn’t actually believe in ANYTHING” is a waste of time and I’m not good at communicating with stupid. And your statement was quite stupid.
If I need to use smaller words or type slower in order for you to comprehend, please let me know as you are sounding more stupid.
So, you’re saying that constituent stupidity is determined by the outcome of elections? That, throughout history, when super-majorities were ousted or elected, that determined one side stupid? That perhaps in 2006, when GOP governorships, state legislatures, congress, etc were thrown out, that somehow deemed you stupid until your side won and then, low and behold, you were gifted with intelligence and I’m now stupid? I’m trying to follow your logic but it’s just too stupid.
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