The I Hate America Group: Beck, Rush, Drudge, GOP

President Obama flew to Copenhagen to stump for a Chicago Olympics in 2016, a move that would have created 350,000 jobs and pumped billions into the economy. The plan was not to be, as Rio Je Janiero got the '16 games. But the more curious effect was the rejoicing from certain corners about America's failure.

This rejoicing didn't come from Iran, or North Korea. It didn't come from Europe. It came from Americans who normally parade their patriotism for all to see. These Americans are rejoicing in America's failure to boost our economy and our prestige in the world.

The word that would often be throw around for these Americans is "traitor".

So who are these traitors?

Media Matters presents the Two Minute Hate:

Glenn Beck on the "sweet" news that Chicago lost the Olympics:

Rush Limbaugh called it "the worst day of his presidency," adding that Obama "has failed" and the entire episode was an illustration of Obama's "Mars-sized ego."

He continued: "For those of you on the other side of the aisle listening in who are upset that I sound gleeful, I am. I don't deny it. I'm happy. Anything that gets in the way of Barack Obama accomplishing his domestic agenda is fine with me."

He then echoed Drudge's comment: "The ego has landed"



Upon being informed of the news, a gathering of conservatives at the Americans For Prosperity -- one of the main organizing groups behind the tea party protests -- erupted in applause. They cheered once more after they were told that Chicago had been eliminated during the first round of voting. The moment was captured on video (below) and reported by Hotline On Call:

These traitors run against the wishes of a super-majority of Americans: A poll conducted by Zogby International from Sept. 22 to 25 showed that 84 percent of Americans support having the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago.

Why do they hate America?