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Plans Under Way for 'Obama Day'

Politics | Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 11:45:26 am PST

Remember when presidents had to actually lead and accomplish things before they had national holidays named after them?

Planning under way for Obama holiday.

Plans are being made to promote a national holiday for Barack Obama, who will become the nation’s 44th president when he takes the oath of office Jan. 20.

“Yes We Can” planning rallies will be at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the downtown McDonald’s restaurant, 1100 Kansas Ave., until Jan. 13. The goals are to secure a national holiday in Obama’s honor, to organize celebrations around his inauguration and to celebrate the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, who was born on Feb. 12 1809.

(Hat tip: Ethel.)

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1 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:46:45am

There will be no limits.

2 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:47:00am
3 VegasRick  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:47:01am

You knew they would.

4 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:47:22am
“Yes We Can” planning rallies will be at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the downtown McDonald’s restaurant, 1100 Kansas Ave.

They sure picked a classy joint. I guess Obama hasn't gotten around to redistributing enough wealth to them so they could have it at the Sizzler.

5 Venezuela lover  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:47:30am

I work for the Federal Gov't. Sure go ahead and give me another day off with pay. Then they can take some back as taxes.

6 Sharmuta  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:47:40am

Oh brother.

7 flipflop  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:48:27am

Oh, puh-lease.

8 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:48:58am
and to celebrate the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln,

That Republican dude? No way!

/

9 RememberSekhmet?  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:49:07am

It's wonderful we finally elected a black President, but why did it have to be this ass-clown?

And shouldn't the guy accomplish something other than getting elected before we start naming stuff after him?

10 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:49:23am

The owners of this MickyD's will be closing soon and laying off staff, due to increases in taxes. Meeting will be held at the park, BYOB

11 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:49:27am

Am I the only one who wants to cry again?

12 Killgore Trout  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:49:51am

I'd like to suggest we celebrate "Obama day" on April 15th.

13 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:00am

I suppose that we shall celebrate this in our new capitol, Obamagrad.

14 missviolin  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:01am

Can anyone tell me why he has the 501C A charity for his transition? Is that common? I keep reading that it is unprecedented but it seems like other presidents have done the same...

15 Cato the Elder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:04am

A bunch of people meeting at a single McDonald's in Topeka. Yeah, that's going to give us a new national holiday.

Get real.

16 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:35am

re: #11 MandyManners

Am I the only one who wants to cry again?

Keep your chin up. When the pendulum swings so far to the left, it's bound to swing back to the right. I have two words for you "buyers remorse". Give it a couple years and people are going to be asking themselves "what the F*$@ did I do 2 years ago?"

17 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:36am

Wait...he is gonna have HIS HOLY DAY on Lincoln's?

18 Opilio  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:53am

Bah.

Feh.

*spit*

19 rawmuse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:50:58am

We already have a Presidents Day.
Which, in and of itself is an insult to the Founders, and was intended as such.

20 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:02am

re: #13 MajorPribluda

I suppose that we shall celebrate this in our new capitol, Obamagrad.

...couple that with the new name for our country, Obamastan.

21 Killgore Trout  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:07am

re: #15 Cato the Elder

I'm glad to see you back here posting from time to time. I hope you don't mind but we added you to the official LGF prayer list.

22 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:10am

re: #12 Killgore Trout

I'd like to suggest we celebrate "Obama day" on April 15th.

Comrade, we shall celebrate on the First of May. As we always have.

23 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:18am

Will we hafta genuflect?

24 Killgore Trout  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:32am

re: #22 MajorPribluda

Ha!

25 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:45am

re: #23 Wishing

Will we hafta genuflect?

Only if you want to keep your head.

26 Charles  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:51am

re: #15 Cato the Elder

A bunch of people meeting at a single McDonald's in Topeka. Yeah, that's going to give us a new national holiday.

Get real.

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

27 VegasRick  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:54am

It should be celebrated on the first day in April.

28 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:51:55am
At 7:30 a.m. on Inauguration Day, Obama Cake will be served

Obama Cake: A thin Angel Food layer on top of Devil's Food cake; hollow in the middle.

29 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:00am

re: #25 Syrah

Bleccch

30 outsidephilly  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:01am

re: #11 MandyManners

Am I the only one who wants to cry again?

Please don't cry anymore, let's 'think' about how to 'fix' it . . . .

31 Salem  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:07am

If a person were paranoid, they could start to get an ominous feeling from this. Personally, I think Obama will be an embarassment and Obama day will become a day for mocking lefties for their idiocy.

32 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:27am
33 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:32am

re: #31 Salem

I hope you are right.

34 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:33am

re: #16 Jetpilot1101

Keep your chin up. When the pendulum swings so far to the left, it's bound to swing back to the right. I have two words for you "buyers remorse". Give it a couple years and people are going to be asking themselves "what the F*$@ did I do 2 years ago?"

There will be many who will never ask such a question. For them, he could have sex with a goat in the Rose Garden, and they'd give him a pass.

35 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:36am

re: #13 MajorPribluda

I suppose that we shall celebrate this in our new capitolcapital, Obamagrad.

Sorry, had to. Pet peeve.

36 scalleywag  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:52:40am

I'm thinking this is a hoax. Or something put together by Chris "thrill baby thrill" Matthews

37 Macker  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:09am

re: #17 Wishing

Wait...he is gonna have HIS UNHOLY DAY on Lincoln's?

There, fixed that for ya!

38 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:12am

re: #32 buzzsawmonkey

I'm all in favor of putting Obama's face on the soon-to-be-announced three dollar bill,

Nope, that's reserved for Rep. Frank. You said so yourself, IIRC.

39 jas  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:13am

Just scary.

40 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:13am

So let's be proactive! Quick, someone grab a website url, ObamaDay.com

41 jetprop  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:19am

I wonder if when they'll make it mandatory for us to display a picture of dear leader in our homes?

42 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:23am

re: #31 Salem

If a person were paranoid, they could start to get an ominous feeling from this. Personally, I think Obama will be an embarassment and Obama day will become a day for mocking lefties for their idiocy.


Anybody who has read Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg is already shivering.

43 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:23am

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

Will I have to fight through the hordes at the local McDonalds to get my egg mcmuffin?

44 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:29am

re: #34 MandyManners

There will be many who will never ask such a question. For them, he could have sex with a goat in the Rose Garden, and they'd give him a pass.

We don't need them all, we just need a few to realize they royally F*$@ed up.

45 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:30am

re: #9 RememberSekhmet?

It's wonderful we finally elected a black President, but why did it have to be this ass-clown?

Electing a black President only proved what I already knew: that we would, despite the grievance-mongers' denouncing America as irredeemably racist, but yeah, why it have to be this egomaniac ass-clown?

46 outsidephilly  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:53:59am

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

we're really in a Mad Magazine article . . . . . .

47 uncle_monkey  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:54:07am

All they're doing is helping set themselves up for the biggest disappointment/crash and burn in history.

In a year, everybody is going to be sitting around wondering WTF happened just like a bad hangover.

Yes, we coulda but didn't.

48 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:54:09am

re: #43 MandyManners

Will I have to fight through the hordes at the local McDonalds to get my egg mcmuffin?

There go my plans to start smoking dope again. McD's is my favorite munchy place.

49 scalleywag  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:54:25am

'm all in favor of putting Obama's face on the soon-to-be-announced three dollar bill, which will replace the quarter.

LOLOLOL

50 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:54:43am

re: #30 outsidephilly

Please don't cry anymore, let's 'think' about how to 'fix' it . . . .

I declare, it's just like the grieving process.

51 BakaRanger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:54:59am

Will mayor McCheese be there to make it official?

52 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:09am

re: #31 Salem

If a person were paranoid, they could start to get an ominous feeling from this. Personally, I think Obama will be an embarassment and Obama day will become a day for mocking lefties for their idiocy.

I thought MayDay was already doing that.

53 rightymouse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:24am

re: #35 Occasional Reader

Sorry, had to. Pet peeve.

Huh? Looks like he had it right to begin with.

54 outsidephilly  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:26am

re: #50 MandyManners

I declare, it's just like the grieving process.

I keep thinking its only a dream . ..

55 Charles  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:29am

re: #40 Wishing

So let's be proactive! Quick, someone grab a website url, ObamaDay.com

It's already registered.

56 jetprop  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:29am

re: #27 VegasRick

It should be celebrated on the first day in April 15th.

Thought I'd fine tune that :-)

57 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:48am

re: #51 BakaRanger

Will mayor McCheese be there to make it official?

I don't know about him but I'm sure the Hamburglar will show up to steal our hard earned money in the form of a 70% tax rate.

58 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:55:58am

re: #47 uncle_monkey

All they're doing is helping set themselves up for the biggest disappointment/crash and burn in history.

In a year, everybody is going to be sitting around wondering WTF happened just like a bad hangover.

Yes, we coulda but didn't.

He will be made into a living god.

Who would dare to make war against him?

59 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:15am

Um, no. Call me about this after we have a national holiday celebrating a woman.

60 uptight  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:21am

It will be nice. Children could be required to write poems for Dear Leader and he could come out onto the front lawn to inspect a huge military parade in his honor.

61 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:26am

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

The Internet is weird that way...

Kinda like some Kosling's bong-water fantasy that Trig Palin was actually Bristol's child by way of her father actually becoming a national news issue.

62 LSD  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:31am

"CREEPY"

63 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:40am

re: #32 buzzsawmonkey

I'm all in favor of putting Obama's face on the soon-to-be-announced three dollar bill, which will replace the quarter.

You're not saying CBBHO is on the down-low, are you?

64 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:41am

re: #35 Occasional Reader

Sorry, had to. Pet peeve.

And I had done that on purpose. A capitol is an American statehouse, and I used that noun as a modifier to the noun city.

65 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:51am

re: #48 MandyManners

There go my plans to start smoking dope again. McD's is my favorite munchy place.

Those fool Dems defeating McCain on Tues. caused me to miss out on a planned Big Mac Attack.

66 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:56:59am

re: #55 Charles

It's already registered.

Is Nobama Day registered?

67 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:20am

re: #48 MandyManners

There go my plans to start smoking dope again. McD's is my favorite munchy place.


Soon, you'll be able to order it with your McMunchies.

68 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:32am

There is that old cult of personality again. Let me remind us all of some other living gods -

Lenin
Stalin
Hitler
Mao
Pol Pot
Charles Manson
David Koresh
Jim Jones

Shall I go on?

We did away with George Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday in honor of "President's Day." That is all Obama is entitled to unless he does something spectacular.

Meanwhile, I think I shall express my displeasure to McDonald's corporate headquarters. And reinforce it at my local McDonalds when I inform them I will no longer be spending my money there.

69 Max Darkside  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:34am

They'll have a party while Al-Q, Taliban, Iran have their own.

Will Obama Blow the Progress of Last 8 Years?
[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

70 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:40am

re: #44 Jetpilot1101

We don't need them all, we just need a few to realize they royally F*$@ed up.

Will they be able to admit it without being scared of being called a race traitor?

71 BakaRanger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:56am

re: #57 Jetpilot1101

I don't know about him but I'm sure the Hamburglar will show up to steal our hard earned money in the form of a 70% tax rate.

A known felon on BO's staff...nice.

72 dahozho  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:57am

This cult of personality is really out of hand. I hope it doesn't keep getting worse and worse. I'm guessing the press will finally open up on the incoming administration by April. They really need to boost circulation, and Chris Matthews' assertions of his job 'helping' the administration is not going to be looking like such a great public statement.

But I'm trying to be optimistic. sigh

73 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:58am

Coming soon to a church or synagogue near you:

Graven images of Obama.

74 Spider Mensch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:57:59am

ok lets make it that Friday after Thanksgiving. most people have that off anyways...hmmm..what to call it?...how's about "ThanksAsshole Day"? catchy yet truthful thinks me.

75 uptight  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:09am

re: #55 Charles

It's already registered.

so is barackobamaday.com

76 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:16am

re: #55 Charles

It's already registered.

I checked..you are right

77 yitzy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:18am

Fear not fellow Lizards:

We are in the ....

Countdown to Disillusionment, in 5, 4, 3,....

78 itellu3times  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:20am

re: #32 buzzsawmonkey

I'm all in favor of putting Obama's face on the soon-to-be-announced three dollar bill, which will replace the quarter.

Those being Obamabucks.

And as I said, there should also be an Alinsky penny, ... made of purest brass.

79 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:28am
80 outsidephilly  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:36am

gotta go - BBL

81 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:36am

Why are you reading the Crap Journal? Nothing ever happens in Kansas, thats why we are a fly over state, even for folks who drive.

82 anotherindyfilmguy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:39am

When we have "Dear leader day" that's when it's time to storm the Bastille...

83 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:58:40am

re: #54 outsidephilly

I keep thinking its only a dream . ..

I gave up on that somewhere along Thursday.

84 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:02am

re: #58 Syrah

He will be made into a living god.

Who would dare to make war against him?

Barack Atreides II. God Emperor of "DUDE!"

85 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:05am

re: #73 mama winger

Coming soon to a church or synagogue near you:

Graven images of Obama.

Something I WILL NEVER bow down to!

86 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:40am

re: #82 anotherindyfilmguy

When we have "Dear leader day" that's when it's time to storm the Bastille...

How does an Obama day not qualify?

87 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:41am

re: #67 MajorPribluda

Soon, you'll be able to order it with your McMunchies.

I thought that was crack.

88 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:43am

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

Where I live they could hold that in a phonebooth.

89 uptight  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:44am

re: #68 galloping granny

There is that old cult of personality again. Let me remind us all of some other living gods -

Lenin
Stalin
Hitler
Mao
Pol Pot
Charles Manson
David Koresh
Jim Jones

Shall I go on?

We did away with George Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday in honor of "President's Day." That is all Obama is entitled to unless he does something spectacular.

er...he was born with 50% more melanin than the average president.

what more do you want?

90 ted  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 11:59:45am

“Yes We Can” planning rallies will be at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the downtown McDonald’s restaurant..."

Free Refills on Coke, Pepsi and Kool-Aid for all in attendance.

91 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:07pm

This type of stuff will only play well with his most radical supporters. I think for others this will accelerate the onset of buyers' remorse.

92 anotherindyfilmguy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:14pm

re: #86 Syrah

How does an Obama day not qualify?

Same difference...

93 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:18pm

re: #71 BakaRanger

A known felon on BO's staff...nice.

Gotta' be. Ayers won't be on it.

94 Petra  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:31pm

Where did Obama find his slogan?

"Yes We Can" from Bob the Builder:

We need to make him a laughing stock.

95 Davida  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:38pm

No matter how many rallies and celebrations and large gatherings happen... even a national holiday, at some point he is going to have do actually DO something.

I'm holding off any judgments until then.

(But I'm making notes.)

96 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:44pm
97 seagreenroom  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:00:53pm

re: #31 Salem

If a person were paranoid, they could start to get an ominous feeling from this. Personally, I think Obama will be an embarassment and Obama day will become a day for mocking lefties for their idiocy.

I believe you're right Salem.

At least I hope so. Give this charlatan enough rope and he'll.... wait... no..

Never mind.

98 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:08pm

re: #82 anotherindyfilmguy

When we have "Dear leader day" that's when it's time to storm the Bastille...

Got your pitchfork and torch ready?

99 dahozho  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:17pm

re: #73 mama winger

Oy! Not in my shul...

100 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:25pm

re: #70 MandyManners

Will they be able to admit it without being scared of being called a race traitor?


Any black conservatives you know could REALLY use a friend about now.

101 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:38pm

re: #53 rightymouse

Huh? Looks like he had it right to begin with.

No. The city which is the seat of government is the capital. The building where Congress sits is the Capitol.

102 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:40pm

re: #78 itellu3times

Those being Obamabucks.

And as I said, there should also be an Alinsky penny, ... made of purest brass.

I used to play poker with a guy who NEVER paid up. He would write his losses off to us on slips of paper as an IOU. We called them "Joelbucks" in his honor. I suppose a 3 dollar bill with Obama's image on it could rightfully be called an "Obamabuck". It will probably be worth about as much as my "Joelbucks" are; and yes, I still have some.

103 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:01:40pm

I've been cheering up one of my friends by sending her daily Fun Facts about Obama. Haven't had trouble filling a day yet. This will be Monday's.

104 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:04pm

re: #96 buzzsawmonkey

Since Frank has the inside track on the three-dollar bill, maybe Obama's visage could grace the Sack-of-giveawayias dollar coin.

*rimshot*

105 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:06pm

re: #35 Occasional Reader

Sorry, had to. Pet peeve.


Capitol
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Cap⋅i⋅tol –noun
1. the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
2. (often lowercase) a building occupied by a state legislature.
Origin:
1690–1700, Americanism; < L capitōlium temple of Jupiter on Capitoline hill, Rome, taken to be a derivative of caput head; r. ME capitolie < ONF

Capital
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
cap⋅i⋅tal –noun
1. the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.: Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
2. a city regarded as being of special eminence in some field of activity: New York is the dance capital of the world.
3. capital letter.
4. the wealth, whether in money or property, owned or employed in business by an individual, firm, corporation, etc.
5. an accumulated stock of such wealth.
6. any form of wealth employed or capable of being employed in the production of more wealth.
7. Accounting.
a. assets remaining after deduction of liabilities; the net worth of a business.
b. the ownership interest in a business.
8. any source of profit, advantage, power, etc.; asset: His indefatigable drive is his greatest capital.
9. capitalists as a group or class (distinguished from labor ): High taxation has reduced the spending power of capital.
–adjective
10. pertaining to financial capital: capital stock.
11. principal; highly important: This guide offers suggestions of capital interest to travelers.
12. chief, esp. as being the official seat of government of a country, state, etc.: the capital city of France.
13. excellent or first-rate: a capital hotel; a capital fellow.
14. capital letter.
15. involving the loss of life: capital punishment.
16. punishable by death: a capital crime; a capital offender.
17. fatal; extremely serious: a capital error.
Origin:
1175–1225; ME; (adj.) (< AF) < L capitālis of the head (capit-, s. of caput head, + -ālis -al 1 ); (n.) < ML capitāle wealth, n. use of neut. of capitālis (adj.)

106 Judge Bean  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:06pm

You will not have to genuflect - you will have to make the "O" symbol with your hands whenever you meet in lieu of a handshake.

107 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:14pm

re: #99 dahozho

Oy! Not in my shul...

I really think some people are looking for a god. They think they have found one in Obama.

108 J.S.  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:20pm

And the festering love fest continues a pace...

109 Opinionated  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:31pm

Irony.

In one decade, we toppled statutes to a man named Hussain in Iraq and will be eracting them to a man named Barack Hussain at home.

110 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:41pm

re: #100 MajorPribluda

Any black conservatives you know could REALLY use a friend about now.

I don't know of any personally. It's not like they go around spouting Newt's talking points.

111 IslandLibertarian  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:45pm

"Yes We Can!"
Oh no you don't!

POWER TO THE CORRECT PEOPLE!

(These ZerO worshipers are sooooo incorrect.)

112 Salem  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:52pm

re: #33 Jetpilot1101

I hope you are right.

Frankly, even if he acquitted himself nicely and became the greatest President in memory, his inherent modesty should keep him from feeling that he deserves a Holiday named after him when Washington and Lincoln have to share a day. If he thinks he does deserve a holiday at this early point, that will be an indication of what amount of honor he is really deserving of. Either way, the Obama Day never really happens, either because he balks at the idea out of a statesman-like sense of decorum and humbleness or because the idea isn't sanctioned by enough people to make it anything other than a joke. I'm thinking #2. But we'll see what his response is. I'm sure he'll be asked about it before it goes through.

113 Cato the Elder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:56pm

re: #21 Killgore Trout

Thanks, Killgore. I don't mind at all, in fact I saw the thread where that happened. Please tell Goddess that I appreciate it, as I do anyone else who might care to send good thoughts and prayers my way. My health problems are chronic, but right now I'm doing somewhat better.

114 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:02:58pm

re: #94 Petra

Where did Obama find his slogan?

"Yes We Can" from Bob the Builder:
[Link: uk.youtube.com...]

We need to make him a laughing stock.

Barack, the Bungler,
No he didn't!

115 Macker  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:03:22pm

Here's a Wizard of Id Parody which features Obama, courtesy of BMEWS.

116 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:03:28pm

re: #106 Judge Bean

You will not have to genuflect - you will have to make the "O" symbol with your hands whenever you meet in lieu of a handshake.

Can I just bend over and spread my cheeks?

117 uncle_monkey  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:03:38pm

So, when does he get a stamp and his picture on a dollar bill?re: #58 Syrah

He will be made into a living god.

Who would dare to make war against him?

BTW, obamagod.com is taken.

So, when does he get a stamp and his picture on a dollar bill?
We can't wait!

118 Opinionated  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:03:39pm

Is Macy's going to have a White Sale on the holiday?

119 RobCon  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:07pm

McPresident Obama.

120 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:12pm

re: #117 uncle_monkey

BTW, obamagod.com is taken.


oh for the love of pete

121 Salem  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:15pm

re: #73 mama winger

Coming soon to a church or synagogue near you:

Graven images of Obama.

Obamicons?

122 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:27pm

re: #64 MajorPribluda

And I had done that on purpose. A capitol is an American statehouse, and I used that noun as a modifier to the noun city.

Huh? "... our new capitol, Obamagrad".... of course, "-grad" is the Russian convention for naming a city. So, confusing, at best. No matter, anyway.

123 JammieWearingFool  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:30pm

I joked the other day about Obama getting his own holiday.

Who knew?

Before long we'll have streets, schools, towns, states, it will all be named for Obama, the greatest thing to ever descend to earth.

124 Macker  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:53pm

re: #122 Occasional Reader

Huh? "... our new capitol, Obamagrad".... of course, "-grad" is the Russian convention for naming a city. So, confusing, at best. No matter, anyway.

What about "Obamabad?"

125 RobCon  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:04:56pm

How about a $3 Dollar bill with Obama.

126 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:03pm

re: #105 CyanSnowHawk

Thank you for that capital capitol really cool post.

127 Nutmeg  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:10pm

I read stuff like this and then I get out my rifles and look at them, just to remind myself that I am the sane one.

128 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:10pm

capital or capitol
A capital is the town or city that is a country's seat of government: Berlin is now again the capital of Germany. A capitol is a statehouse in the USA, i.e. the building that houses a state's legislature: One of the USA's best known buildings is the Capitol, the meeting place of the Congress of the United States of America in Washington, DC, the US capital.

129 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:11pm

re: #121 Salem

Obamicons?

I did see religious candles with Obama as St Francis of Assisi.

Ruined that saint forever.

130 itellu3times  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:26pm

re: #102 Jetpilot1101

I think Hank Paulson's picture is on the new billion dollar bill, but I can't seem to get one of those out of my local ATM to check.

Of course, it will be Alan Greenspan on the trillion dollar bill.

131 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:05:57pm

re: #129 mama winger

I did see religious candles with Obama as St Francis of Assisi.

Ruined that saint forever.

132 Cato the Elder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:03pm

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

It may well do so, Charles, but I'm betting Obama would be too savvy to accept it, like Caesar with the crown. Not that I'm comparing Obama to Caesar or anything...

I think he's as aware as any other rational politician of just how pompous such an "honor" during his lifetime would be.

133 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:03pm

re: #117 uncle_monkey

So, when does he get a stamp and his picture on a dollar bill?

BTW, obamagod.com is taken.

So, when does he get a stamp and his picture on a dollar bill?
We can't wait!

Such busy little obamatons. They are really planning ahead.

The future is going to be so much fun. /

134 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:05pm

re: #130 itellu3times

I think Hank Paulson's picture is on the new billion dollar bill, but I can't seem to get one of those out of my local ATM to check.

Of course, it will be Alan Greenspan on the trillion dollar bill.

...and Ben Bernake on the Gazillion dollar bill.

135 Sol Roth  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:10pm

Oh Lord.

Will uniformed children sing creepy anthems to Dear Leader under banners with his symbol, again?



We're gonna spread happiness
We're gonna spread freedom
Obama's gonna change it
Obama's gonna lead 'em

We're gonna change it
And rearrange it
We're gonna change the world.

136 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:11pm

re: #84 MajorPribluda

Barack Atreides II. God Emperor of "DUDE uh um err!"

fixed ;-)

137 Mich-again  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:16pm

I hope they line up Otis Day to perform on Obama Day.

138 baxtrice  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:25pm

Unreal. He hasn't done anything yet!

139 uncle_monkey  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:25pm

must click preview.

140 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:29pm

re: #107 mama winger

I really think some people are looking for a god. They think they have found one in Obama.

That's what scares me, m/w. There are people all over the world whoarethisclose to worship with this man - some have even crossed over into that territory. And setting aside how bizarre that is to begin with, then you ask yourself: And over what? A guy who looks good in a suit.

Frightening stuff.

141 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:47pm

re: #110 MandyManners

I don't know of any personally. It's not like they go around spouting Newt's talking points.

Not without bodyguards. After all, there are limits to tolerance, and "leaning Democrat" is as far as it extends in this direction.

142 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:49pm

re: #133 Syrah

Such busy little obamatons. They are really planning ahead.

The future is going to be so much fun. /

It certainly won't be boring. I for one am having a blast each and every day on LGF!

143 CheDub  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:06:53pm

No thanks, I'll pass. Actually, I would insist on still going to work, for twice as long. Although I'll be working twice as long anyways to cover taxes.

144 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:07:24pm

re: #140 capitalist piglet

Very frightening. I always wondered if I would see it happening in my day. Guess the answer is yes.

145 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:07:27pm

re: #129 mama winger

I did see religious candles with Obama as St Francis of Assisi.

Ruined that saint forever.

And yet, I associate Obama with being Assisi.

(He throws like a girl)

146 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:07:34pm

I'm waiting for Obama to waive the Dead president restrictions and kick Ben Franklin off the 100$ and take his place

147 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:07:36pm

re: #106 Judge Bean

You will not have to genuflect - you will have to make the "O" symbol with your hands whenever you meet in lieu of a handshake.

Cant I make a double L sign instead?

148 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:07:53pm

What's a shul? I googled it, but the definitions seem to be all over the place.

149 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:08:27pm

Obama would do well to reread the Bible and see how God looks upon false prophets and such.

150 stevieray  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:08:36pm

I hope they really try to do this.

When Obama is revealed as an ordinary president [at best], the ridiculousness of this will serve as a bucket of icewater in the face -- more folks will see the cult and be appalled.

151 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:08:52pm

re: #132 Cato the Elder

It may well do so, Charles, but I'm betting Obama would be too savvy to accept it, like Caesar with the crown. Not that I'm comparing Obama to Caesar or anything...

I think he's as aware as any other rational politician of just how pompous such an "honor" during his lifetime would be.

He's a narcissist. He secretly eats it up.

152 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:08:56pm

re: #122 Occasional Reader

Huh? "... our new capitol, Obamagrad".... of course, "-grad" is the Russian convention for naming a city. So, confusing, at best. No matter, anyway.

Comrade, you are in immediate need of re-education. Nothing could be more AMerican than seeing Old Glory, the "Hammers and Sickles", flying above our beautiful new capitol. As it always has been, of course.

153 jetprop  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:08:59pm

re: #125 RobCon

How about a $3 Dollar bill with Obama.

Heh..or a wooden nickel.

154 Spider Mensch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:09:01pm

senator goverment will turn into a modern day caligula....don't plan on attending any White House weddings the next 4 years...

/you have to see the movie..inside joke, pardon the pun...

155 logboy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:09:04pm

December 25th we will all get together and celebrate the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ Barack Hussein Obama.

156 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:09:27pm

re: #145 Occasional Reader

And yet, I associate Obama with being Assisi.

(He throws like a girl)

I visited Assisi a few years ago with my daughter. What a beautiful town.

Stupid Sissy Spoiler.

If I make it thru the next four years without getting hauled away by the FBI, it won't be for lack of trying.

157 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:09:54pm

re: #123 JammieWearingFool

I joked the other day about Obama getting his own holiday.

Who knew?

Before long we'll have streets, schools, towns, states, it will all be named for Obama, the greatest thing to ever descend to earth.

Maybe I should try to have my town's sewer treatment plant named after The Zero™.

158 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:09:55pm

re: #135 Sol Roth

Oh Lord.

Will uniformed children sing creepy anthems to Dear Leader under banners with his symbol, again?


[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Definitely creepy, complete with party uniforms.

159 Seagreenroom  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:01pm

re: #132 Cato the Elder

It may well do so, Charles, but I'm betting Obama would be too savvy to accept it, like Caesar with the crown. Not that I'm comparing Obama to Caesar or anything...

I think he's as aware as any other rational politician of just how pompous such an "honor" during his lifetime would be.


"Pompous" has never stopped this guy before.

Why would he start now?

160 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:04pm

re: #141 MajorPribluda

Not without bodyguards. After all, there are limits to tolerance, and "leaning Democrat" is as far as it extends in this direction.

If one lemming doesnt jump, the others might start to wonder why they're doing it.

161 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:04pm

re: #150 stevieray

I hope they really try to do this.

When Obama is revealed as an ordinary president [at best], the ridiculousness of this will serve as a bucket of icewater in the face -- more folks will see the cult and be appalled.

Yes, we'll be lucky if he's "ordinary".

162 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:27pm

re: #126 Occasional Reader

Thank you for that capital capitol really cool post.

When I saw the comments about it, I had to look it up. I thought Capitol referred to the Gov't meaning and Capital referred to the financial. I was wrong to some degree, but have it straight now.

163 Occasional Reader  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:29pm

re: #144 mama winger

Very frightening. I always wondered if I would see it happening in my day. Guess the answer is yes.

Whoa whoa whoa. Again, this post is about a bunch of people at a McDonald's in Topeka. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

I'm off to push the pedals for a while. Tawk amungst yahselves.

164 hillbilly geek  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:10:49pm

re: #148 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Shul = school (sabbath school), IINM

165 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:13pm

re: #154 Spider Mensch

senator goverment will turn into a modern day caligula....don't plan on attending any White House weddings the next 4 years...

/you have to see the movie..inside joke, pardon the pun...

The Bob Guccioni one?

166 Opilio  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:21pm

Obama vis à vis Yul Brenner in The King and I, starting ~0:30 in

Anna:   ...you did promise...
King:   I do not remember such words.
Anna:   I remember them.
King:   I WILL DO REMEMBERING!!!   WHO IS KING HERE?

167 SummerSong  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:24pm

Oh Dear God, NO!

168 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:37pm

re: #163 Occasional Reader

Whoa whoa whoa. Again, this post is about a bunch of people at a McDonald's in Topeka. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

I'm off to push the pedals for a while. Tawk amungst yahselves.

Joe, is that you?

169 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:41pm

re: #163 Occasional Reader

DON'T YOU WHOA WHOA ME YOU WHOA-ER


/ have a nice afternoon :)

170 ciaospirit  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:48pm

re: #8 Occasional Reader

That Republican dude? No way!

/

Now that Obama is quoting Lincoln. He's cool again.

171 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:11:58pm

Soon we will be an obamunist nation. I love that comment.
I didn't see many positive comments on the article.

172 Spider Mensch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:13pm

re: #165 Spiny Norman


yah...the starring malcom macdowell as Caligula...

173 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:14pm

re: #170 ciaospirit

Now that Obama is quoting Lincoln. He's cool again.

What will he be when he starts quoting Marx and Engles?

174 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:24pm

re: #163 Occasional Reader

Whoa whoa whoa. Again, this post is about a bunch of people at a McDonald's in Topeka. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

I'm off to push the pedals for a while. Tawk amungst yahselves.

Actually, we were talking about the general climate, not this one incident.

Context is your friend. ; )

175 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:42pm

re: #164 hillbilly geek

Shul = school (sabbath school), IINM

Thanks.

176 livefreeor die  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:45pm

re: #170 ciaospirit

Now that Obama is quoting Lincoln. He's cool again.

Next they can add him to the Lincoln Memorial.

177 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:55pm

re: #173 Jetpilot1101

What will he be when he starts quoting Marx and Engles?

Inauguration day?

178 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:12:55pm

re: #156 mama winger

I visited Assisi a few years ago with my daughter. What a beautiful town.

Stupid Sissy Spoiler.

If I make it thru the next four years without getting hauled away by the FBI, it won't be for lack of trying.

Seems like you need a ((((((mama winger)))))).

179 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:03pm

re: #134 Jetpilot1101

...and Ben Bernake on the Gazillion dollar bill.

I thought that Paulson, Greenspan, and Bernake were going to be on the next three failed attempts at Dollar coins.

180 ciaospirit  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:04pm

We already have a day for Obama. It's called President's Day. If that's good enough for Washington and Lincoln, it should be good enough for he who has done nothing.

181 RTLM  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:17pm

Wow. Talk about an overreaching, cart before the mule, counting chickens before the hatch maneuver.

/Maybe it can coincide with 'Che Guevara Revolution Day'

Funny part is that they'll be stuck with it after The Obama has moved on from what will be an utter embarrassment of a presidency.

182 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:26pm

re: #176 livefreeor die

Next they can add him to the Lincoln Memorial.

I thought they were eyeing Mt. Rushmore myself but the Lincoln Memorial is as good of a place to start as any.

183 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:27pm

From Powerline:

Pravda records the enthusiastic reaction of Russian politicians toward the election of Barack Obama. Most perceptive, I think, is the head of Russia's Communist Party, Gennady Zyuganov:

All Republican presidents have always defended national interests, ignoring the interests of other countries of the world. The new US president cannot but understand that it is impossible to seek and find answers to many global issues without the participation of such a great country as Russia.

184 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:34pm

re: #166 Opilio

Obama vis à vis Yul Brenner in The King and I, starting ~0:30 in

Anna:   ...you did promise...
King:   I do not remember such words.
Anna:   I remember them.
King:   I WILL DO REMEMBERING!   WHO IS KING HERE?

That's not the campaign promise I remember...

Heh.

185 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:40pm

re: #173 Jetpilot1101

What will he be when he starts quoting Marx and Engles?

He's already quoted some commie bastard. Something about a wind.

186 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:13:52pm

re: #177 Syrah

Inauguration day?

He's already channeled Mao, so why not?

187 Sol Roth  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:28pm

re: #158 Syrah

Definitely creepy, complete with party uniforms.

Out of this whole mess, that and the Sing For Change and Alpha-Omega militants have me completely freaked.

Obama is the symptom of a huge illness, a chill wind of collectivist idiocy sweeping the land. Uggggh!

188 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:30pm

re: #186 capitalist piglet

He's already channeled Mao, so why not?

So the Nancy Reagan comment wasn't a joke?

189 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:41pm

His head on the sphinx
His likeness on Mt Rushmore
His own candy bar
The Month of July will be renamed Obama
and he will host the Oscars, only the statue will be called the Barack

190 bosforus  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:41pm

Popping in on lgf and reading some good comments always gives me a boost. Thanks everybody!

191 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:45pm

re: #185 MandyManners

He's already quoted some commie bastard. Something about a wind.

Righteous wind...Mao. (GMTA)

192 uncle_monkey  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:46pm

re: #140 capitalist piglet

That's what scares me, m/w. There are people all over the world whoarethisclose to worship with this man - some have even crossed over into that territory. And setting aside how bizarre that is to begin with, then you ask yourself: And over what? A guy who looks good in a suit.

Frightening stuff.

That's why I really think that he's in for a big fall. He's a supergroup before he's played a note, he's a dream team before he's shot one hoop.

I can see him going fetal under his desk when that "3:00am" call comes.

He's spent his whole life moving up to the next "job" and now, suddenly he's at the top rung, the only place to go is down.

193 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:14:51pm

re: #183 MajorPribluda

From Powerline:

Now I'm really feeling like puking.

194 IslandLibertarian  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:02pm

May Day is already O-_________ Day.

Rod Serling told me in a dream last night that he had nothing to do with this mess were in.

We could be so FUCKED!

195 mama winger  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:02pm

re: #178 MandyManners

Seems like you need a ((((((mama winger)))))).

Or a brand new bottle of Svedka.

{Mandy}

196 hazzyday  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:03pm

Sounds like we elected a Ceasar.

197 J.S.  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:05pm

re: #140 capitalist piglet

The CBC early on did a "thing" about Obama mania around the world -- the CBC (of course) intended the whole thing as some kind of tribute to The Blessed One -- I found it frightening and disgusting.

198 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:17pm

re: #106 Judge Bean

You will not have to genuflect - you will have to make the "O" symbol with your hands whenever you meet in lieu of a handshake.

"Change unto you, Brother."
"Hope unto you."

They got the O from gOatse.

199 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:21pm

re: #188 Jetpilot1101

So the Nancy Reagan comment wasn't a joke?

It was. He only channnels communist thugs.

200 Gus 802  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:26pm

As Charles said, one would have to actually accomplish something before garnering a national holiday. They should consider sending a memo to the US Navy regarding naming a carrier after him.

Consider this however. Any national holiday means that the federal government is closed for business -- which is a good thing.

/Welcome to Oprah's America.

201 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:54pm

re: #183 MajorPribluda

Czar Vlad and his puppet Medvedev will walk all over Barry, and laugh while they do it.

202 Killian Bundy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:54pm
203 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:15:56pm

re: #132 Cato the Elder

It may well do so, Charles, but I'm betting Obama would be too savvy to accept it, like Caesar with the crown. Not that I'm comparing Obama to Caesar or anything...

I think he's as aware as any other rational politician of just how pompous such an "honor" during his lifetime would be.

Which cabinet member gets to walk behind him and tell him, "Remember, thou art mortal" repeatedly?

204 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:13pm

re: #191 capitalist piglet

Righteous wind...Mao. (GMTA)

Thanks! Time to dig out my Little Red Book.

205 SixDegrees  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:20pm

re: #163 Occasional Reader

Whoa whoa whoa. Again, this post is about a bunch of people at a McDonald's in Topeka. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

I'm off to push the pedals for a while. Tawk amungst yahselves.

Totally agree. This is the most ridiculous non-starter I've seen in ages.

If it gains any traction at all, we should demand that Ronald Reagan get a national holiday to honor the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism. You know, based on actual achievements. They'd have to give such a proposal equal consideration if BOD was being taken even a little bit seriously, which would be enough to put both ideas down in a hurry.

206 CheDub  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:20pm

re: #177 Syrah

InaugurationCoronation day?

Fixed

207 BaseballMom57  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:33pm

re: #53 rightymouse

Huh? Looks like he had it right to begin with.

I agree, rightymouse.

208 ciaospirit  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:37pm

re: #173 Jetpilot1101

What will he be when he starts quoting Marx and Engles?

I meant that Lincoln is cool again just because Obama is quoting (and being compared to) Lincoln.

Obama doesn't need to quote Marx. He's living it.

209 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:39pm

re: #176 livefreeor die

Next they can add him to the Lincoln Memorial.

He will be *added to* nothing! He deserves his OWN, as the ONE, the One and ONLY (please God!)

210 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:16:54pm

Is that what they're calling "May day" now? I thought they replaced that one with the love parade in berlin?
*yukyukyuk*

211 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:17:25pm

re: #196 hazzyday

Sounds like we elected a Ceasar.

Nobody was kidding when they referred to him as the messiah you know.

212 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:17:28pm

re: #192 uncle_monkey

Spot on. He knows this, too. That's why he looked like he was going to throw up at his press conference.

213 Sol Roth  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:17:45pm

re: #185 MandyManners

He's already quoted some commie bastard. Something about a wind.

Obama appeals to devotees in Virginia:

I feel like we got a righteous wind at our backs here, but we’re going to have to work. We’re going to have to struggle. We’re going to have to fight.

And here is an exerpt from the writings of Chairman Mao:

The ill wind of opportunism is falling, the righteous wind of socialism is on the rise.

By the end of this year the victory of socialism will be greatly assured. Naturally there will be many struggles ahead and we must struggle hard.


[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

214 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:17:56pm

re: #205 SixDegrees

Totally agree. This is the most ridiculous non-starter I've seen in ages.

If it gains any traction at all, we should demand that Ronald Reagan get a national holiday to honor the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism. You know, based on actual achievements. They'd have to give such a proposal equal consideration if BOD was being taken even a little bit seriously, which would be enough to put both ideas down in a hurry.

Then I suppose Obama should get his own day for resurrecting communism.

215 CheDub  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:00pm

re: #208 ciaospirit

What's the big deal? Charles just quoted Marx for his overnight thread. :)

216 Opinionated  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:05pm

We Jews already have a holiday that might fit depending on Obama's plans.

Purim

Where a Nation was delivered from an egomaniac's evil designs.

217 jemima  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:06pm

If this man had been raised well in a stable family, he wouldn't need adoration. A healthy individual would be appalled at this nonsense but our Narcissist in Chief thinks such things are his due.

218 nyc redneck  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:18pm

it really looks like the ones who voted for him have ODS.

219 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:40pm

re: #213 Sol Roth

[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

I had no idea the quotes were that similar.

220 Syrah  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:40pm

re: #187 Sol Roth

Out of this whole mess, that and the Sing For Change and Alpha-Omega militants have me completely freaked.

Obama is the symptom of a huge illness, a chill wind of collectivist idiocy sweeping the land. Uggggh!

Yes, it has its grim aspects.

We will have to keep cool heads. When all hell breaks loose, and it will, there will be a need for clear thinking people.

221 Right Brain  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:18:47pm

There is no "off" switch to this nonsense, gird your loins.

222 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:19:06pm

re: #202 Killian Bundy

Just needs a slight reworking of the lyrics.

/pass the palm fronds

O-Bama-Hey-bama

223 VegasRick  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:19:29pm

When will he get his own TV channel?

224 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:19:37pm

re: #206 CheDub
coronation day

Fixed


he does resemble Prince Charles

225 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:19:43pm

re: #191 capitalist piglet

Righteous wind...Mao. (GMTA)

Break the righteous wind!

226 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:19:56pm

re: #213 Sol Roth

[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

Yep. The righteous wind at their backs. The struggle.

Which, by the way, is my favorite leftist drinking game word. Best phrase, of course, is the timeless "truth to power".

227 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:00pm

re: #192 uncle_monkey

That's why I really think that he's in for a big fall. He's a supergroup before he's played a note, he's a dream team before he's shot one hoop.

Appropriately enough, perhaps the most famous stillborn supergroup was called Blind Faith.

228 dahozho  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:00pm

re: #107 mama winger

229 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:04pm

re: #223 VegasRick

When will he get his own TV channel?


you mean in addition to MSNBC?

230 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:17pm

re: #215 CheDub

What's the big deal? Charles just quoted Marx for his overnight thread. :)

Charles isn't the president-elect and won't be setting national policy. He did it to make a point.

231 debutaunt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:24pm

re: #31 Salem

If a person were paranoid, they could start to get an ominous feeling from this. Personally, I think Obama will be an embarassment and Obama day will become a day for mocking lefties for their idiocy.

Mock 0-thority!

232 J.S.  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:35pm

re: #223 VegasRick

The Zero doesn't need one -- he already has several, the alphabet-soup ones, CNN, BBC, CBC, etc. and it's worldwide.

233 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:20:46pm

re: #223 VegasRick

When will he get his own TV channel?

He already has it.

234 wales  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:05pm

Everyday I wake up and feel like I'm living in a bad hollywood movie and keep hoping the credits are rolling soon. Is it over yet? O'te O'day

235 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:08pm

re: #219 MandyManners

I had no idea the quotes were that similar.

You didn't think Husseini actually came up with anything original did you? The one speech he gave that I actually listened to was his speech on "racism" early on. Virtually every word was a quote or a paraphrase or a direct plagiarism of some other speech.

236 Sol Roth  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:11pm

I'm gonna go puke for a while now.

BBL.

237 jemima  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:37pm

He'll have a nervous breakdown, this is not a well man. They'll put him in the basement like in the movie Dave and Rahm Emanuel will run the country.

Yippee! A Jew for President! When is Rahm Day?! All hail the ballet dancer!

238 USCMSNE  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:43pm

OT: I was reading an article on CNN about how all of Bush's Executive Orders are being reviewed right now by the Obama transition team. There's an underlying assumption in there: All of Bush's Executive Orders are flawed and need revoked until proven otherwise. How many military, or corporate lizards for that matter, ever had a new CO, Dept. Head, Sgt. or LPO who thought they'd change everything after relieving their predecessor? Has any of those transitions ever been seamless? How many of those transitions made the situation worse because of the incoming boss's arrogance or assumed infallibility? Starting from the 5th of Nov, there's only one word for the next few years: Chaos.

239 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:50pm

O-Ba-Ba, Ba-Bama Day
O-Ba-Ba, Ba-Bama Day

'Bama Day
You know he'll show the way
'Bama Day

You got me hootin' and a-squealin'
What a tingly feelin'

'Bama Day!

240 nyc redneck  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:21:51pm

re: #217 jemima

If this man had been raised well in a stable family, he wouldn't need adoration. A healthy individual would be appalled at this nonsense but our Narcissist in Chief thinks such things are his due.

exactly,
most people would immediately come out and humbly decline.
this is ridiculous. if he goes along w/ crazy stuff like this the whole world will be laughing at him.

241 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:22:03pm

re: #213 Sol Roth

re: #185 MandyManners
He's already quoted some commie bastard. Something about a wind.

Obama appeals to devotees in Virginia:

I feel like we got a righteous wind at our backs here, but we’re going to have to work. We’re going to have to struggle. We’re going to have to fight.

And here is an exerpt from the writings of Chairman Mao:

The ill wind of opportunism is falling, the righteous wind of socialism is on the rise.
By the end of this year the victory of socialism will be greatly assured. Naturally there will be many struggles ahead and we must struggle hard.

[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

There is no way that was a coincidence; he knew exactly where that phrase came from and what it meant.

242 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:22:03pm

re: #193 MandyManners

Now I'm really feeling like puking.


And when you do, babki, it will be of beautiful scarlet shade!

243 CheDub  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:22:14pm

re: #230 Jetpilot1101

You may want to increase your altitude there. I think the joke went over your head.

244 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:23:07pm

DA BEARS!

are losing to the TITANS 14-7

245 MandyManners  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:23:08pm

re: #217 jemima

If this man had been raised well in a stable family, he wouldn't need adoration. A healthy individual would be appalled at this nonsense but our Narcissist in Chief thinks such things are his due.

On that note, I'm taking The Kid to see Madagascar. Remember, folks: Teach your children well.

246 Wishing  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:23:11pm

re: #223 VegasRick

When will he get his own TV channel?

The Obama Channel 73

247 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:23:29pm

re: #201 Spiny Norman

Czar Vlad and his puppet Medvedev will walk all over Barry, and laugh while they do it.

No is walking, COmrade. Is foot massage. Soon all will enjoy luxurious trampling boot in face forever.

248 jemima  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:23:52pm

re: #240 nyc redneck

exactly,
most people would immediately come out and humbly decline.
this is ridiculous. if he goes along w/ crazy stuff like this the whole world will be laughing at him.

GOOD! We should mock him relentlessly and remorselessly. That's the only thing in life he has truly achieved--our derision.

249 bill-tb  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:12pm

Reject Obamunism and the Obamunists.

250 uncle_monkey  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:26pm

re: #227 MajorPribluda

Appropriately enough, perhaps the most famous stillborn supergroup was called Blind Faith.

LOL!

251 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:28pm

Aw heck give him the holiday. Lincoln ended slavery, Washington end tyranny, and Obama has ended white guilt.

252 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:31pm

re: #238 USCMSNE

OT: I was reading an article on CNN about how all of Bush's Executive Orders are being reviewed right now by the Obama transition team. There's an underlying assumption in there: All of Bush's Executive Orders are flawed and need revoked until proven otherwise. How many military, or corporate lizards for that matter, ever had a new CO, Dept. Head, Sgt. or LPO who thought they'd change everything after relieving their predecessor? Has any of those transitions ever been seamless? How many of those transitions made the situation worse because of the incoming boss's arrogance or assumed infallibility? Starting from the 5th of Nov, there's only one word for the next few years: Chaos.

Obama said from the getgo that he would do this. He also stated that he had every intention of prosecuting President Bush for war crimes.

253 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:43pm
At 7:30 a.m. on Inauguration Day, Obama Cake will be served

Cake for breakfast?

I thought the nanny state was going to outlaw cake to keep the nationalized healthcare costs down.

254 IslandLibertarian  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:47pm

I can't wait for the disappointment from unfulfilled dreams sets in.
No unicorns and rainbows is one thing, but when those $5000 checks don't show up....well someOne will need to do some 'splainin'!

I'm going surfing, without this computer.

255 hooligan  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:24:57pm

re: #140 capitalist piglet

I have a very close friend. She's been a liberal and Democrat all her life, she's the daughter of a respected attorney, she's a righteous person. We share the same faith, same Protestant tradition.

Last we she told me that one thing she really likes about Obama is his "dignity". Seeing this friend being this deluded saddened me tremendously. All I could say to her is that what she sees as dignity I see as total coldness of heart.

We have incredibly rough times ahead of us in this country.

256 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:10pm

So macdonald's in Topeka is gonna host "obama day"? Will Ronald Macdonald be there? I think he'd be a welcome addition to the new Obama cabinet... probably more qualified than most of who he's considering. Also, what sort of Macmenu's will we have? Obama-burger?
There's something fitting about having a shakeand bake president having receptions at a fastfood joint.

257 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:24pm

re: #214 Jetpilot1101

Then I suppose Obama should get his own day for resurrecting communism.

Agreed. Any fool can kill. Resurrections make one famous!

258 jas  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:27pm

It is stunning how easily some people fall into fascism. Again, Obama's victory is just one more example of how deep this country's worship of celebrity has become. I remain very fearful of the next four years.

259 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:28pm

re: #247 MajorPribluda

No is walking, Comrade. Is foot massage. Soon all will enjoy luxurious trampling boot in face forever.

LOL!

In Soviet Union Putin's Russia, massage foots you!

260 LC HOGHEAD  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:36pm

re: #68 galloping granny

Meanwhile, I think I shall express my displeasure to McDonald's corporate headquarters. And reinforce it at my local McDonalds when I inform them I will no longer be spending my money there.


Actually Granny the majority of McDs are independently owned. Go ahead and complain to corporate (www.mcdonalds.com)but boycott the topeka store only

261 RTLM  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:25:39pm

Prez Hussein will no doubt be a non-stop fountain of material for this type of discussion.

Unless he decides to pull a Stalin and shut everything down.

262 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:02pm

oops my bad
Tenn 21
bears 7

I smell 9-0 baby

263 FrogMarch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:11pm

/How 'bout we cancel Christmas - and call it Obama-has-risen Day?

264 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:21pm

As soon as I read this, that Sesame Street game "Which of these things is not like the others?" came to mind - I sort of envision the Sesame Street board with pictures of Obama Day, King Day, Lincoln, and Washington (Presidents' Day). Only one of those guys has achieved nothing so far.

265 alien_mind  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:22pm

re: #192 uncle_monkey

That's why I really think that he's in for a big fall. He's a supergroup before he's played a note, he's a dream team before he's shot one hoop.

I can see him going fetal under his desk when that "3:00am" call comes.

He's spent his whole life moving up to the next "job" and now, suddenly he's at the top rung, the only place to go is down.


that's right, this talk of a holiday and savior BS is going to dry up in short order. it is only going to make the fall that much harder.

266 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:23pm

re: #256 baconeatingkaffir

So macdonald's in Topeka is gonna host "obama day"? Will Ronald Macdonald be there? I think he'd be a welcome addition to the new Obama cabinet... probably more qualified than most of who he's considering. Also, what sort of Macmenu's will we have? Obama-burger?
There's something fitting about having a shakeand bake president having receptions at a fastfood joint.


Obama will be the Hamburglar
Conservatives will Grimace
and the deficit will be supersized

267 jemima  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:26:36pm

There's a phrase in Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum, that goes something like "Pull out the cork". He's too puffed up.

268 Paul  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:18pm

So they're building a cult of personality around a man with no discernible personality. I recommend "Obama Day" be April 1st.

269 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:20pm

re: #244 rain of lead

DA BEARS!

are losing to the TITANS 14-7

21-7 now.

270 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:25pm

re: #238 USCMSNE

How many military, or corporate lizards for that matter, ever had a new CO, Dept. Head, Sgt. or LPO who thought they'd change everything after relieving their predecessor? Has any of those transitions ever been seamless? How many of those transitions made the situation worse because of the incoming boss's arrogance or assumed infallibility?

Been there, done that.

Old recalcitrant PHB out, new PHB thought he could make everything work by getting us new computers. That kept him in our good graces for about three weeks.

Shortly after he fired me, he got caught in a monster lie to the VP of our division. He tried to tell him that a new project could be done in two weeks. The rank-and-file ran some figures, and found it would take at least a month of 24/7 work, no weekends, at the staffing level they had. They took the numbers and explanations to the VP directly.

Asshole.

271 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:25pm

re: #223 VegasRick

When will he get his own TV channel?

Expext Al GOre to finish his CLinton break, and dedicate weTV to Obama promotion. As long as Obama stays onboard with Gore's highly lucrative Marxist eco-media global community organizer project.

272 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:29pm

re: #260 LC HOGHEAD

Actually Granny the majority of McDs are independently owned. Go ahead and complain to corporate (www.mcdonalds.com)but boycott the topeka store only

Nope. Independently owned or not, what one does reflects upon them all. They are using the McDonald's name and all that implies in this movement, so all McDonald's should suffer the consequences.

273 sevoguy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:36pm

Unbelievable.

When I cast my first presidential election vote for Jimmy Carter, I felt the same way about Good Ole Jimmy the way these fools feel about Obamarama. The Obama(nation) is in for one heck of a surprise.

From which side of the isle you stand, you are either going to pay the way for a lot of people or you are not going to have to work another day in the next 4 years. Four years being when these disillusioned fools vote the Obama(nation) out of office.

I paid dearly for my wasted Jimmy Carter vote with a 13.5% mortgage and a 23% annual inflation rate.

You heard it here first.

274 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:39pm

re: #252 galloping granny

Obama said from the getgo that he would do this. He also stated that he had every intention of prosecuting President Bush for war crimes.

I thought he did say that, yes. I wonder what the reaction will be if he does try that.

275 debutaunt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:27:46pm

re: #59 livefreeor die

Um, no. Call me about this after we have a national holiday celebrating a woman.

I emailed some female moonbat friends from high school and said that we had ended racism and maybe it was time to complain about sexism - Hillary & Sarah as examples. Guess what response I got. Uh huh, and also do something about homophobia. Good lord!

276 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:28:01pm

re: #266 Shug

Obama will be the Hamburglar
Conservatives will Grimace
and the deficit will be supersized

You forgot about taxes; where do they fit in?

277 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:28:02pm

re: #251 JeremyR

Aw heck give him the holiday. Lincoln ended slavery, Washington end tyranny, and Obama has ended white guilt.

A +ding for fine sarcasm.

Lefties' feelings must be assuaged. Damn the consequences for our country.

278 FrogMarch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:28:14pm

re: #68 galloping granny

We did away with George Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday in honor of "President's Day." That is all Obama is entitled to unless he does something spectacular.

Bingo.

279 jemima  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:28:37pm

re: #251 JeremyR

Aw heck give him the holiday. Lincoln ended slavery, Washington end tyranny, and Obama has ended white guilt.

Excuse me, I think our guilt has only just begun. Some people think the whip hand has changed and its time for other people to feel the lash.

280 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:28:52pm

re: #260 LC HOGHEAD

Actually Granny the majority of McDs are independently owned. Go ahead and complain to corporate (www.mcdonalds.com)but boycott the topeka store only

Corporate has standards. I don't know how much leeway a franchise owner gets for stunts like free Obama Cake, but I'm sure they'll be interested to hear how this franchise is diminishing their national reputation.

281 J.S.  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:07pm

re: #252 galloping granny

The Zero has (had) also repeatedly stated that his first act in office would be to hold a conference with Muslim Leaders...(i believe he later changed that...probably now number 2 on his "to-do" list, after he re-docrates the White House, uses the American flag as his new carpet, in honor of his buddy, Ayers.)

282 Shug  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:08pm

re: #276 Jetpilot1101

You forgot about taxes; where do they fit in?


95% of working families get a free happy meal.
and the rest of us get the bill

283 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:24pm

re: #255 hooligan

Last we she told me that one thing she really likes about Obama is his "dignity". Seeing this friend being this deluded saddened me tremendously. All I could say to her is that what she sees as dignity I see as total coldness of heart.

Besides, dignity doesn't pay the bills.

284 Macker  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:27pm

re: #172 Spider Mensch

yah...the starring malcom macdowell as Caligula...

Now that IS and Obscene movie!

285 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:38pm

re: #255 hooligan

People are projecting a lot of things onto this guy that aren't really there. It's really something to watch - almost hypnotic.

Scary.

286 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:29:58pm

re: #273 sevoguy

Unbelievable.

When I cast my first presidential election vote for Jimmy Carter, I felt the same way about Good Ole Jimmy the way these fools feel about Obamarama. The Obama(nation) is in for one heck of a surprise.

From which side of the isle you stand, you are either going to pay the way for a lot of people or you are not going to have to work another day in the next 4 years. Four years being when these disillusioned fools vote the Obama(nation) out of office.

I paid dearly for my wasted Jimmy Carter vote with a 13.5% mortgage and a 23% annual inflation rate.

You heard it here first.

You were lucky. Remember the unemployment lines 6 city blocks long?

287 Macker  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:30:01pm

and = an
PIMF

288 rightymouse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:30:20pm

Lefties are pumped up on Obamaspeed right now.

Wait until that subsides and the downer starts.

They always behave like they are either on 'uppers' or 'downers', there doesn't seem to be any middle road with them.

289 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:30:45pm

re: #235 galloping granny

You didn't think Husseini actually came up with anything original did you? The one speech he gave that I actually listened to was his speech on "racism" early on. Virtually every word was a quote or a paraphrase or a direct plagiarism of some other speech.

Very much so. You know that way of talking that liberals have, which sets our teeth on edge? Well, they can't hear it. The university is like working at a tannery, where the overpowering fumes are no longer noticeable to the people who work there evry day. They can't hear what I call the liberal accent. They don't notice that their vocabulary gives away their ideological background, that the authors of the books they have read are now speaking through them.

Invasion of the Mind Snatchers.

290 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:31:33pm

How long before they accuse us of "Obama Derangement Syndrome" just for disagreeing with the manchild?

291 wales  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:31:50pm

re: #248 jemima

GOOD! We should mock him relentlessly and remorselessly. That's the only thing in life he has truly achieved--our derision.

It worked when McCain used this technique in his "The One" ads. Brought him down a few notches.

292 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:31:55pm

re: #275 debutaunt

I emailed some female moonbat friends from high school and said that we had ended racism and maybe it was time to complain about sexism - Hillary & Sarah as examples. Guess what response I got. Uh huh, and also do something about homophobia. Good lord!

Yeah! Why is there no Liberace Day? Huh? Huh? HUH?

293 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:32:05pm

uh-oh
bears moving the ball

294 Killian Bundy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:32:08pm

Celebration Day

/I'm actually starting to miss the '70s

295 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:32:10pm

re: #238 USCMSNE

OT: I was reading an article on CNN about how all of Bush's Executive Orders are being reviewed right now by the Obama transition team. There's an underlying assumption in there: All of Bush's Executive Orders are flawed and need revoked until proven otherwise. How many military, or corporate lizards for that matter, ever had a new CO, Dept. Head, Sgt. or LPO who thought they'd change everything after relieving their predecessor? Has any of those transitions ever been seamless? How many of those transitions made the situation worse because of the incoming boss's arrogance or assumed infallibility? Starting from the 5th of Nov, there's only one word for the next few years: Chaos.


Two words: Salted earth.

296 USCMSNE  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:32:31pm

re: #252 galloping granny

Obama said from the getgo that he would do this. He also stated that he had every intention of prosecuting President Bush for war crimes.

My question is why wait? Why hasn't he done anything as a congressman, then? Trying to channel my knowledge of the Constitution, given a recommendation by the House, isn't the Senate responsible for convictions of impeachable offenses?

/rhetorical of course.

297 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:32:46pm

re: #274 capitalist piglet

I thought he did say that, yes. I wonder what the reaction will be if he does try that.

His supporters and all those who burned President Bush in effigy will be absolutely delighted. Never mind that it such a thing is completely illegal.

298 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:33:03pm

re: #26 Charles

Watch. I'll bet this catches on.

I certainly hope it catches on. It's the very definition of "overreaching."

One thing Americans tend to dislike is people who put themselves on a pedestal. We tend to like seeing them get their comeuppance. And Obama being nominated for a Federal holiday without having accomplished anything beyond getting elected is likely to trigger that resentment and that desire for some comeuppance.

299 wahabicorridor  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:33:07pm

Slightly OT

Fox just finished up a segment that Obama's first executive order will be to ban lobbyists' money.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Hubby has been a lobbyist for 20+ years. Every time Harry Reid, Rosa DeLauro, Tim Holden, Arlen Specter, et. al., call, they want him to RAISE money for them - from his clients.

Do some deep-pocket lobbyists give money from their firms - sure - and if Obama thinks Congress is going to let go of that particualr teat he's in for a revolt big time.

300 FrogMarch  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:33:14pm

redundant - but...

Obama & his cultists embody The Audacity of Chutzpah.

301 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:33:46pm

re: #290 Jetpilot1101

How long before they accuse us of "Obama Derangement Syndrome" just for disagreeing with the manchild?

I think most of the derangement is on those on the other side who propose stuff like this.

302 CheDub  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:33:56pm

re: #288 rightymouse

Wait until withdrawal sets in...

303 Opinionated  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:34:01pm
Overall, 56% of voters somewhat or strongly approve of Obama’s performance so far while 39% disapprove.

[Link: www.rasmussenreports.com...]

Cool. He gets a holiday at 56% approval rating.

If he gets above 60-65%, I guess we'll to deify him.

304 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:34:30pm

re: #273 sevoguy

Unbelievable.

When I cast my first presidential election vote for Jimmy Carter, I felt the same way about Good Ole Jimmy the way these fools feel about Obamarama. The Obama(nation) is in for one heck of a surprise.

From which side of the isle you stand, you are either going to pay the way for a lot of people or you are not going to have to work another day in the next 4 years. Four years being when these disillusioned fools vote the Obama(nation) out of office.

I paid dearly for my wasted Jimmy Carter vote with a 13.5% mortgage and a 23% annual inflation rate.

You heard it here first.

I remember when my parents had like a 12 percent mortgage in the early eighties.

I also remember turning in reusable glass Coke bottles for gas money for my 1977 Ford F-250. If I remember correctly, I had to scratch up about five bucks a day to drive that big, beat-up bastarad to and from high school...ahhh, the salad days of youth.

305 venomX  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:34:33pm

I was just at the perfect McDonald's for this.2 customers ahead of me.1 cash register open.kinda dirty.About 6 out of 10 employees just standing around chatting and laughing.Took me over 10 Min's just to get a coffee.

306 rightymouse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:34:55pm

re: #302 CheDub

Wait until withdrawal sets in...


Lol! Like I said....

307 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:35:04pm

re: #284 Macker

Now that IS and Obscene movie!

It wasn't the explicit sex that made the movie truly obscene, it was how freakin' awful it was. It's on just about every "Ten Worst of All Time" lists I can remember, and deservedly so. Why it wasn't simply abandonded in mid-production is a testament to Guccioni's ego.

308 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:35:22pm

So assuming that Obama does fail miserably and his administration, along with large portions of the country descend into utter disarray, will his liberal cheerleaders desert him as fast as folks like McClellan deserted Bush or will they all go down with the ship?

309 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:35:44pm

re: #303 Opinionated

[Link: www.rasmussenreports.com...]

Cool. He gets a holiday at 56% approval rating.

If he gets above 60-65%, I guess we'll to deify him.

His approval ratings are only slightly above the percentage of eligible voters who voted for him. If he gets above 65%, he'll have to change his name to Sarah Palin. (80% approval ratings in AK, and no inclination to glorify herself)

310 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:35:46pm

re: #273 sevoguy

Unbelievable.

When I cast my first presidential election vote for Jimmy Carter, I felt the same way about Good Ole Jimmy the way these fools feel about Obamarama. The Obama(nation) is in for one heck of a surprise.

From which side of the isle you stand, you are either going to pay the way for a lot of people or you are not going to have to work another day in the next 4 years. Four years being when these disillusioned fools vote the Obama(nation) out of office.

I paid dearly for my wasted Jimmy Carter vote with a 13.5% mortgage and a 23% annual inflation rate.

You heard it here first.

Sorry sportsfan, you're not even remotely close to the first one here to say that.

311 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:35:56pm

re: #281 J.S.

The Zero has (had) also repeatedly stated that his first act in office would be to hold a conference with Muslim Leaders...(i believe he later changed that...probably now number 2 on his "to-do" list, after he re-docrates the White House, uses the American flag as his new carpet, in honor of his buddy, Ayers.)

Exactly Comrade! Stars and Stripes for walking on, Red carpet flying from done!

312 wiffersnapper  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:29pm

Shouldn't this start on the "0th" of O-vember?

313 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:38pm

re: #290 Jetpilot1101

How long before they accuse us of "Obama Derangement Syndrome" just for disagreeing with the manchild?

The first warnings against ODS came from the purported "right." The only one I've found that makes any sense of it is this one.

314 Promethea  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:40pm

re: #13 MajorPribluda

I suppose that we shall celebrate this in our new capitol, Obamagrad.

It would be more American to call it "Obamaton" or "Obamaville."

315 rawmuse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:47pm

re: #59 livefreeor die

Um, no. Call me about this after we have a national holiday celebrating a woman.

I'm down for Sacajawea Day.

316 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:47pm

re: #305 venomX

I was just at the perfect McDonald's for this.2 customers ahead of me.1 cash register open.kinda dirty.About 6 out of 10 employees just standing around chatting and laughing.Took me over 10 Min's just to get a coffee.

I don't know about McDonald's, but the worst Dairy Queen I was ever witness to was in Menard, Texas. Complete with dirty employee mopping dirty floor with dirty mop and dirty water. Kinda just spreading the dirt around. Sweet!

317 capitalist piglet  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:36:58pm

re: #297 galloping granny

His supporters and all those who burned President Bush in effigy will be absolutely delighted. Never mind that it such a thing is completely illegal.

I absolutely agree...I'm wondering what the more moderate Obama voters would think of it. Clinton became more popular when the right was after him; I wonder whether people would rally around Bush at that point.

Do you suppose he was sincere, or do you think he said that mainly as red meat for his flying monkeys?

318 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:37:24pm

re: #313 victor_yugo

The first warnings against ODS came from the purported "right." The only one I've found that makes any sense of it is this one.

Thanks for the link.

319 ciaospirit  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:37:46pm

I actually never thought this could happen in America. The masses swayed by beautiful empty speeches. Blindly following a good teleprompter speaker and his kool-aid promises. I thought we were an educated society.

320 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:37:52pm

re: #303 Opinionated

Overall, 56% of voters somewhat or strongly approve of Obama’s performance so far while 39% disapprove.

[Link: www.rasmussenreports.com...]

Cool. He gets a holiday at 56% approval rating.

If he gets above 60-65%, I guess we'll to deify him.

Performance of what? Cheekily insulting a frail Nancy Reagan and then apologizing? WTF?

321 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:37:53pm

re: #303 Opinionated

Overall, 56% of voters somewhat or strongly approve of Obama’s performance so far while 39% disapprove.

How? He hasn't done anything yet except run a corrupt, sleazy campaign.

322 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:38:08pm

re: #308 Jetpilot1101

So assuming that Obama does fail miserably and his administration, along with large portions of the country descend into utter disarray, will his liberal cheerleaders desert him as fast as folks like McClellan deserted Bush or will they all go down with the ship?

That depends on how their personal pocketbooks fare, doesn't it?

323 BaseballMom57  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:00pm

re: #202 Killian Bundy

Just needs a slight reworking of the lyrics.

/pass the palm fronds

Oh man, that song came to mind the second after I saw this thread. This is just too scary for words.

324 CyanSnowHawk  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:05pm

re: #307 Spiny Norman

It wasn't the explicit sex that made the movie truly obscene, it was how freakin' awful it was. It's on just about every "Ten Worst of All Time" lists I can remember, and deservedly so. Why it wasn't simply abandonded in mid-production is a testament to Guccioni's ego.

IIRC, the original producers did abandon it. Guccioni took over production and finished it the way he saw fit, which is what turned it into the turd that it turned out to be. I'll have to look it up.
I've got one of the later editions on DVD, just because it is such a gloriously bad movie.

325 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:06pm

re: #319 ciaospirit

I actually never thought this could happen in America. The masses swayed by beautiful empty speeches. Blindly following a good teleprompter speaker and his kool-aid promises. I thought we were an educated society.

Don't let it get you too far down. I'm not surprised it happened. BDS was in full-effect. The demo candidate could have been Ashy Larry and he would have won.

326 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:06pm

re: #253 HeatherRadish

Cake for breakfast?

I thought the nanny state was going to outlaw cake to keep the nationalized healthcare costs down.

They haven't told you what the cake is made of.

327 logboy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:23pm

re: #68 galloping granny


We did away with George Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday in honor of "President's Day." That is all Obama is entitled to unless he does something spectacular.

He did do something spectacular. He ended racism, remember?

328 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:29pm

re: #319 ciaospirit

I actually never thought this could happen in America. The masses swayed by beautiful empty speeches. Blindly following a good teleprompter speaker and his kool-aid promises. I thought we were an educated society.

You thought that because we used to be an educated society. One very sad thing that I learned when I returned to uni in my forties was that used to be was some time ago. My high school diploma guaranteed that I knew more than my college diploma does.

329 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:35pm

re: #307 Spiny Norman

An extra "d" stowed away in that comment. I blame Wronright.

Waitaminute. Wrong blog.

Carry on.

330 Jetpilot1101  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:39pm

re: #326 stuiec

They haven't told you what the cake is made of.

Soylent Green.

331 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:54pm

re: #321 HeatherRadish

How? He hasn't done anything yet except run a corrupt, sleazy campaign.

Well, don't forget he's getting his sleazy transition operation rolling. Complete with non-taxpayer funded, untraceable sleaze.

332 ciaospirit  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:39:59pm

re: #303 Opinionated

[Link: www.rasmussenreports.com...]

Cool. He gets a holiday at 56% approval rating.

If he gets above 60-65%, I guess we'll to deify him.

He should get an Academy Award for his performance thus far and leave it at that.

333 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:00pm

re: #326 stuiec

They haven't told you what the cake is made of.

Soylent Green?

334 debutaunt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:09pm

re: #128 MajorPribluda

capital or capitol
A capital is the town or city that is a country's seat of government: Berlin is now again the capital of Germany. A capitol is a statehouse in the USA, i.e. the building that houses a state's legislature: One of the USA's best known buildings is the Capitol, the meeting place of the Congress of the United States of America in Washington, DC, the US capital.

Pertater

335 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:13pm

question?

now that THE ONE is president-elect
what is his standing as a senator?
can he do anything?

336 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:20pm

re: #327 logboy

He did do something spectacular. He ended racism, remember?

Not so as I can tell he didn't. As a matter of fact, I think Husseini has set race relations in this country back to the days of Reconstruction.

337 Last Mohican  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:25pm

re: #308 Jetpilot1101

So assuming that Obama does fail miserably and his administration, along with large portions of the country descend into utter disarray, will his liberal cheerleaders desert him as fast as folks like McClellan deserted Bush or will they all go down with the ship?

Obama will not fail. He cannot possibly fail, because evidence of his success or failure will be provided only by the media, which has promised that it will only report facts that make Obama look successful.

It's kind of like if you know nothing about cars, and you bring your perfectly-functioning car to a shady mechanic. The mechanic tells you that you'll need to pay $5000 for a complete transmission overhaul, because the whole thing was about to fall out of your car and potentially result in a deadly crash that killed you. So you fork over the $5000, and thank the mechanic for saving your life.

338 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:30pm

re: #327 logboy

He did do something spectacular. He ended racism, remember?

That'll last until someone criticizes him.

339 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:35pm

re: #320 Spiny Norman

Performance of what? Cheekily insulting a frail Nancy Reagan and then apologizing? WTF?

Can you imagine his shock and stammering protestations when his people who actually know something told him he better get right out there and apologize before Nancy Reagan cost him thirty approval points?

Mwahahahaaa.

340 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:36pm

re: #324 CyanSnowHawk

IIRC, the original producers did abandon it. Guccioni took over production and finished it the way he saw fit, which is what turned it into the turd that it turned out to be. I'll have to look it up.
I've got one of the later editions on DVD, just because it is such a gloriously bad movie.

Ah, I see. I misremembered...

341 LC HOGHEAD[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:40:57pm
342 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:41:08pm

re: #323 BaseballMom57

Oh man, that song came to mind the second after I saw this thread. This is just too scary for words.


What's the song? No youtube access here.

343 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:41:09pm

re: #328 galloping granny

You thought that because we used to be an educated society. One very sad thing that I learned when I returned to uni in my forties was that used to be was some time ago. My high school diploma guaranteed that I knew more than my college diploma does.

Amen, my interactions with fellow post-graduate students has left me scratching my head in disbelief.

344 Gray Skies  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:41:25pm

I fear that we may be dealing with a cult of personality here. If not that, then some of our fellow Americans appear to be seriously addicted to their euphoric fantasies and will need lots of help when the reality sets in that their hero is a mere mortal.

To see rational people acting this way is a bit unnerving.

345 rawmuse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:41:31pm

re: #335 rain of lead

I think the Gov of Illinois gets to appoint a replacement, after the inauguration.
Illinois lizards correct me if I am wrong.

346 Sharmuta  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:41:37pm

This is laughable! Only one day for 0bama? That's racist, you damn racists!

Every day should be 0bama day! One day cannot hold the glory that is 0bama!

Except Leap Day- that should be four 0bama days in one. Then, and only then, you will be cleansed of your racism, you damn racists!

347 NomadOfNorad  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:12pm

re: #41 jetprop

I wonder if when they'll make it mandatory for us to display a picture of dear leader in our homes?

Well, if they do, I suppose there's no requirement you must hang it right-side up. :D

348 winston06  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:20pm

This is a scary CULT

349 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:26pm

re: #319 ciaospirit

I actually never thought this could happen in America. The masses swayed by beautiful empty speeches. Blindly following a good teleprompter speaker and his kool-aid promises. I thought we were an educated society.


I recall one of the most meaningful sentences I have ever read: "The problem with most Americans is that they are educated beyond their intelligence."

350 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:26pm

re: #345 rawmuse

I think the Gov of Illinois gets to appoint a replacement, after the inauguration.
Illinois lizards correct me if I am wrong.

I meant between now and jan 20

351 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:36pm

re: #341 LC HOGHEAD

No phone numbers!

352 LC HOGHEAD  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:51pm

re: #272 galloping granny

Nope. Independently owned or not, what one does reflects upon them all. They are using the McDonald's name and all that implies in this movement, so all McDonald's should suffer the consequences.

Thats like saying since Tim McVeigh was white, all whites are Murderers. Illogical.

353 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:42:59pm

Of course in my comment about post-grad studies the verb didn't match in number, but who's counting? hahahaah

354 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:30pm

re: #326 stuiec

They haven't told you what the cake is made of.

I was assuming chocolate. Is that racist?

355 venomX  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:32pm

re: #303 Opinionated

lets see....since becoming Prez-elect hes picked a nearly insane partisan as chief of staff,dissed a former first lady,and misled an ally.......is anyone keeping a list?

356 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:33pm

re: #341 LC HOGHEAD

Yikes! No personal info allowed!

357 rawmuse  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:39pm

re: #350 rain of lead

He is still a sitting Senator.

358 cathypop  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:45pm

So the idiot fans of the big o want to have a national holiday named after him?
These same idiots will be his adoring fans long after he totally f*�@s up this country.
These are also the same idiots that think Carter was a great president.

359 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:43:57pm

re: #352 LC HOGHEAD

It's called "brand dilution."

360 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:10pm

re: #350 rain of lead

I meant between now and jan 20

Between now and Jan 20 Obama is still a US Senator. And collecting a pay check for that.

361 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:24pm

re: #357 rawmuse

ok thanks
just wondering

362 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:33pm

re: #350 rain of lead

I meant between now and jan 20

I think he can still vote in the Senate unless he tenders his resignation. Also, Congress is sworn in earlier (January 3, I think).

363 Robert L  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:36pm

"Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing, and bring them to me." "So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron. "He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. "Then he said, These are your gods."

364 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:56pm
365 JacksonTn  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:44:56pm

re: #138 baxtrice

Unreal. He hasn't done anything yet!

Yes he has ...he thugged his way into the position ...I think there is a dvd in the works about caucus fraud ...I think when the public sees it hopefully more will understand exactly how he got to be the nominee ...not that it will matter to his most devoted fans ...

366 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:45:41pm

re: #359 victor_yugo

It's called "brand dilution."

Gotta protect that brand, which Obama is in a big way. Still, just like any other brand, Obama's can be challenged and even toppled. When your whole reason for being is based on marketing, that's an ivory tower that is not very sturdy, trust me.

367 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:45:51pm

re: #352 LC HOGHEAD

Thats like saying since Tim McVeigh was white, all whites are Murderers. Illogical.

No, it is not. This is not an individual, it is a branch of an international company using the company's logo, trademark and reputation to push a political point of view. Since the individual branch has seen fit to involve the company as a whole, I am entitled to take action against the company as a whole.

368 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:46:25pm

I'm debating going to grad school. It'll be awhile because my oldest (step)daughter is getting married in the summer and my wife (ake "she whowill be obeyed) and I are looking at buying a house. I dearly regret not taking more night classes when I was in the AF. My brother is active duty now and I keep pushing him to start his masters while he can get it for free. All that said, I'm not sure how much difference a master's would make in my life and job marketability.

369 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:46:33pm

re: #363 Robert L

The gold which the Egyptians had given them, which was supposed to be their great "nest egg" to get a start wherever the Lord sent them...

they threw away for their own personal gratification.

370 SixDegrees  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:46:45pm

re: #305 venomX

I was just at the perfect McDonald's for this.2 customers ahead of me.1 cash register open.kinda dirty.About 6 out of 10 employees just standing around chatting and laughing.Took me over 10 Min's just to get a coffee.

I've been to that same McDonald's. Several times. In different locations across the country.

And the wonder why their sales are shrinking.

Oh, well. Maybe they can get in line for bailout.

"Would you like fries with that?"

371 Last Mohican  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:23pm

re: #341 LC HOGHEAD

Charles has a policy prohibiting posting anyone's phone number or email address, even if the person himself publicly put it on the internet. I learned this the hard way, but I think it makes sense. So your comment will probably be deleted.

Could you instead post a link to wherever you found these phone numbers?

372 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:33pm

re: #368 baconeatingkaffir

I'm debating going to grad school. It'll be awhile because my oldest (step)daughter is getting married in the summer and my wife (ake "she whowill be obeyed) and I are looking at buying a house. I dearly regret not taking more night classes when I was in the AF. My brother is active duty now and I keep pushing him to start his masters while he can get it for free. All that said, I'm not sure how much difference a master's would make in my life and job marketability.

Couldn't hurt. I'm working on my MBA thanks the Montgomery GI Bill. Gosh, what a blessing it has been.

373 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:42pm

re: #367 galloping granny

No, it is not. This is not an individual, it is a branch of an international company using the company's logo, trademark and reputation to push a political point of view. Since the individual branch has seen fit to involve the company as a whole, I am entitled to take action against the company as a whole.

Is the management of that particular franchise involved with this or is it just some pot-head Barry-worshippers decided to meet up there?

Did I miss something?

374 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:47pm

re: #368 baconeatingkaffir

I'm debating going to grad school. It'll be awhile because my oldest (step)daughter is getting married in the summer and my wife (ake "she whowill be obeyed) and I are looking at buying a house. I dearly regret not taking more night classes when I was in the AF. My brother is active duty now and I keep pushing him to start his masters while he can get it for free. All that said, I'm not sure how much difference a master's would make in my life and job marketability.

Depends on your field. If you are talking psych, you needn't bother to even slow down until you complete the post-Doc. Engineering, maybe not so much.

375 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:51pm

And what's with this Office of the PRESIDENT-ELECT nonsense? I dono't recall seeing that before, and I figure that his people would have learned after the last Seal fisaco.

376 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:47:55pm

re: #370 SixDegrees

I get it.. They want to market the "Obama Change menu" where customers pay a dollar and get four quarters in return. ahahahah.

377 debutaunt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:48:10pm

re: #188 Jetpilot1101

So the Nancy Reagan comment wasn't a joke?

His little friends in the audience knew it was a joke.

378 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:48:15pm

re: #319 ciaospirit

I actually never thought this could happen in America. The masses swayed by beautiful empty speeches. Blindly following a good teleprompter speaker and his kool-aid promises. I thought we were an educated society.

I'm beginning to think he just might be the anti christ from the way idiots people cling to him. He has nothing to offer except the hope of hope and change for changes sake.

379 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:48:32pm

OOHHH SNAP!
tenn 21
bears 14

380 logboy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:48:57pm

re: #376 baconeatingkaffir

I get it.. They want to market the "Obama Change menu" where customers pay a dollar and get four three quarters in return. ahahahah.

Fixed.

381 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:49:00pm

re: #373 Spiny Norman

Is the management of that particular franchise involved with this or is it just some pot-head Barry-worshippers decided to meet up there?

Did I miss something?

If some pot-head Bary worshippers have decided to meet up there and are using the McDonald's name, logo and reputation to foster their political aims then it is up to McDonalds - both individual and corporate - to prevent the unlawful use of their trademark.

382 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:49:19pm

re: #345 rawmuse

I think the Gov of Illinois gets to appoint a replacement, after the inauguration.
Illinois lizards correct me if I am wrong.

Jesse Jackson Jr., you wanna bet?

383 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:49:23pm

re: #377 debutaunt

His little friends in the audience knew it was a joke.

"Meet my little friend!"

384 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:49:40pm

re: #375 MajorPribluda

And what's with this Office of the PRESIDENT-ELECT nonsense? I dono't recall seeing that before, and I figure that his people would have learned after the last Seal fisaco.

It's funny because technically there is no, "office." It's smoke and mirrors and someone should call them on it. An, "office" of the government is something you are sworn into by solemn oath or pledge. So this president elect office is a not (an office).

385 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:49:41pm

re: #255 hooligan

I have a very close friend. She's been a liberal and Democrat all her life, she's the daughter of a respected attorney, she's a righteous person. We share the same faith, same Protestant tradition.

Last we she told me that one thing she really likes about Obama is his "dignity". Seeing this friend being this deluded saddened me tremendously. All I could say to her is that what she sees as dignity I see as total coldness of heart.

We have incredibly rough times ahead of us in this country.

Obama's dignity.


Barack Obama gets down with Snoop’s “Drop It Like Its Hot” or for his daughter, “Drop It Like A Sock.”

Hmm... must be a song like "The Wheels on the Bus" or Raffi's "Baby Beluga," yes?

"Drop It Like It's Hot"
(feat. Pharrell Williams)

[Intro]
Snooooooooooop..
Snooooooooooop..

[Chorus - Snoop Dogg]
When the pimp's in the crib ma
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
When the pigs try to get at ya
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
And if a n*gga get a attitude
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Chandon
And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on

[Verse - Pharrell Williams]
Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams
See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?
Eligible bachelor, million dollar boat
That's whiter than what's spilling down your throat
The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs
The interior like suicide wrist red
I can excercise you, this can be your Phys. Ed
Cheat on your man ma, that's how you get ahizzead
Killer wit the beat, I know killers in the street
Wit the steel that'll make you feel like Chinchilla in the heat
So don't try to run up on my ear talking all that raspy sh*t
Trying to ask me sh*t
When my n*ggaz fill ya vest they ain't gon pass me sh*t
You should think about it, take a second
Matter fact, you should take four B
And think before you f*ck wit lil skateboard P

[Chorus]

[Verse - Snoop Dogg]
I'm a gangsta, but y'all knew that
Da Big Bo$$ Dogg, yeah I had to do that
I keep a blue flag hanging out my backside
But only on the left side, yeah that's the Crip side
Ain't no other way to play the game the way I play
I cut so much you thought I was a DJ
[scratches] "two!" - "one!" - "yep, three!"
S-N double O-P, D-O double G
I can't fake it, just break it, and when I take it
See I specialize in making all the girls get naked
So bring your friends, all of y'all come inside
We got a world premiere right here, now get live!
So don't change the dizzle, turn it up a little
I got a living room full of fine dime brizzles
Waiting on the Pizzle, the Dizzle and the Shizzle
G's to the bizzack, now ladies here we gizzo

[Chorus]

[Verse - Snoop Dogg]
I'm a Bad Boy, wit a lotta ho's
Drive my own cars, and wear my own clothes
I hang out tough, I'm a real Bo$$
Big Snoop Dogg, yeah he's so sharp
On the TV screen and in the magazines
If you play me close, you're on a red beam
Oh you got a gun so you wanna pop back?
AK47 now n*gga, stop that!
Cement shoes, now I'm on the move
Your family's crying, now you on the news
They can't find you, and now they miss you
Must I remind you I'm only here to twist you
Pistol whip you, dip you then flip you
Then dance to this motherf*cking music we crip to
Subscribe n*gga, get yo issue
Baby come close, let me see how you get loose!

[Chorus]

[Outro]
Snooooooooooop.
Snooooooooooop..

Ahh. So glad my daughters are out of pre-school, if this is what Head Start has them listening to these days.

386 Duane  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:50:02pm

They are having it at McDonald's so the philosophy majors won't have to take time off from work :-)

387 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:50:27pm

re: #372 imploder

I paid for my BA with GI Bill. The $12,800 pretty much covered it all 12 years ago. That was probably the smartest investment I made in my life. That said, I do regret having a liberal arts major (German Lang/Lit with a minor in Spanish) but hindsight is always 20/20.

388 venomX  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:50:29pm

re: #370 SixDegrees

lol.yeah.Believe me i knew what i was in for,but its close enough to walk to(i live in a small city)and i needed a coffee for my cleaning day.sometimes im just a masochist.

389 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:51:20pm

re: #380 logboy

Fixed.

NICE!

390 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:51:33pm

4 + minutes
Titans have the ball
come on guys

391 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:51:40pm

re: #387 baconeatingkaffir

I paid for my BA with GI Bill. The $12,800 pretty much covered it all 12 years ago. That was probably the smartest investment I made in my life. That said, I do regret having a liberal arts major (German Lang/Lit with a minor in Spanish) but hindsight is always 20/20.

Hey, at least it isn't Psych!

392 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:51:51pm

re: #384 imploder

It's funny because technically there is no, "office." It's smoke and mirrors and someone should call them on it. An, "office" of the government is something you are sworn into by solemn oath or pledge. So this president elect office is a not (an office).

Or, it's a room with a desk, a chair, and a telephone and lamp on the desk.

393 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:52:09pm

re: #385 stuiec


I was thining more along the lines of Weird Al's "Another One Rides the Bus"

394 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:52:20pm

re: #354 HeatherRadish

I was assuming chocolate. Is that racist?

Here's the recipe I am thinking of. Guaranteed nutritious enough to survive on, and bland enough not to offend anyone. (Which is why they use it in prisons as a disciplinary measure.)

Special Management Meal
Yield - Three Loaves

• 6 slices whole wheat bread, finely chopped
• 4 ounces imitation cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 4 ounces raw carrots, finely grated
• 12 ounces spinach, canned, drained
• 2 cups dried Great Northern Beans, soaked,
cooked and drained
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces potato flakes, dehydrated
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 8 ounces powdered skim milk
• 4 ounces raisins

Mix all ingredients in a 12-quart mixing bowl. Make sure all wet items are drained. Mix until stiff, just moist enough to spread. Form three loaves in glazed bread pans. Place loaf pans in the oven on a sheet pan filled with water, to keep the bottom of the loaves from burning. Bake at 325 degrees in a convection oven for approximately 45 minutes. The loaf will start to pull away from the sides of the bread pan when done.

395 Last Mohican  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:52:27pm

re: #375 MajorPribluda

And what's with this Office of the PRESIDENT-ELECT nonsense? I dono't recall seeing that before, and I figure that his people would have learned after the last Seal fisaco.

As far as I know, no president-elect has ever made a seal and put it on a podium before. But then, no presidential candidate has ever made himself a little faux presidential seal and started using it either.

The man has absolutely shattered all records for being a loathsome, arrogant piece of sh*t, and he hasn't even assumed office yet.

396 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:52:28pm

re: #391 galloping granny

Hey, at least it isn't Psych!

Or sociology.

397 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:52:47pm

re: #387 baconeatingkaffir

I paid for my BA with GI Bill. The $12,800 pretty much covered it all 12 years ago. That was probably the smartest investment I made in my life. That said, I do regret having a liberal arts major (German Lang/Lit with a minor in Spanish) but hindsight is always 20/20.

Yo tambien hablo Espa~nol y como algo muy curioso, vivo en Alemania. Aber der Deutsch is nichts einfach...fur mich.

398 BaseballMom57  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:53:06pm

re: #342 MajorPribluda

It's the Hosanna song from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

399 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:53:36pm

Was machst du in Deutschland? Ich wohne jetzt in der Turkei. Turkish ist ganz einfacher als deutsch.

400 debutaunt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:53:51pm

re: #251 JeremyR

Aw heck give him the holiday. Lincoln ended slavery, Washington end tyranny, and Obama has ended white guilt.

So that's what Jesse Jackson was crying about!

401 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:54:06pm

re: #392 victor_yugo

Or, it's a room with a desk, a chair, and a telephone and lamp on the desk.

No, but an "office", the position, is an office. For example, my wife holds an "office" as a commisioned officer in the USAF. She has sworn or pledged to uphold the office. That is a governmental office. Not a physical place.

402 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:54:42pm

re: #394 stuiec

Oooh, the Nutra-Loaf. Isn't that what they're going to serve at the re-education camps?

/that had better be organic fair-trade shade-grown Nutra-Loaf, hypocrites.

403 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:54:45pm

re: #396 victor_yugo

Or sociology.

Sociology is just applied
Psychology, which is just applied
Biology, which is just applied
Chemistry, which is just applied
Physics.

Which is just applied mathematics. >:-P

"All theoretical chemistry is really just physics, and all theoretical chemists know it." - Richard Feynman

404 Wilderstad  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:55:31pm

A day for Obama? Get real. The only thing this man may merit, and I do mean may is a cartoon character that changes his mind every 10 seconds, and shouts communist slogans at incomprehensible times/places.

405 rightwinger3  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:55:55pm

OT:

Charles, you piqued my interest in the Kindle. I saw on Amazon you can subscribe to LGF. Do you know if you can login and post from Kindle as well? It would be a lot easier sitting in bed with that than even a laptop. I think I'm gonna get one anyway...just curious is all.

406 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:55:59pm

re: #399 baconeatingkaffir

Was machst du in Deutschland? Ich wohne jetzt in der Turkei. Turkish ist ganz einfacher als deutsch.

Vivo aqui (y me gusta muchismo) al placer del gobierno nuestro siendo que mi esposa realmente sirve in la fuerza aerea como infermera de evacuacion aerea...

407 SixDegrees  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:09pm

re: #238 USCMSNE

OT: I was reading an article on CNN about how all of Bush's Executive Orders are being reviewed right now by the Obama transition team. There's an underlying assumption in there: All of Bush's Executive Orders are flawed and need revoked until proven otherwise. How many military, or corporate lizards for that matter, ever had a new CO, Dept. Head, Sgt. or LPO who thought they'd change everything after relieving their predecessor? Has any of those transitions ever been seamless? How many of those transitions made the situation worse because of the incoming boss's arrogance or assumed infallibility? Starting from the 5th of Nov, there's only one word for the next few years: Chaos.

This raises the unpleasant question of why Bush reached for the Executive Order so much, instead of taking his proposals to Congress. I'm similarly ticked that what few proposals he did send to Congress he allowed to be butchered with an "expiration date" once enacted. Especially when Repubs held both houses and there was popular support for bills involving tax cuts and the elimination of that abomination, the Inheritance Tax.

408 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:10pm

re: #375 MajorPribluda

And what's with this Office of the PRESIDENT-ELECT nonsense? I dono't recall seeing that before, and I figure that his people would have learned after the last Seal fisaco.

Proof that Barry and his entourage are basically children.

The next four years sounds like great fun, no?

409 galloping granny  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:11pm

re: #396 victor_yugo

Or sociology.

With sociology you can do city planning. I know this because my Soc professor was a city traffic planner. :)

410 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:30pm

re: #380 logboy

Fixed.

Shel Silverstein handily worked out the Obama Change menu years ago:

With the Obama Change Mandate, you can build your wealth by exchanging ONE dollar for TWO quarters, then for THREE dimes, for FOUR nickels, and finally for FIVE PENNIES!

That's a 500% return on investment, guaranteed by the people who will also manage your healthcare.

411 Opilio  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:32pm

Racists, Heretics, and Blasphemers, every one of you fools.   Your names shall all figure prominently in my report to the B.O. (the Beneficent One™)

/?

412 Steffan  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:56:48pm

re: #16 Jetpilot1101

Keep your chin up. When the pendulum swings so far to the left, it's bound to swing back to the right. I have two words for you "buyers remorse". Give it a couple years and people are going to be asking themselves "what the F*$@ did I do 2 years ago?"

More like six months.

413 JacksonTn  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:57:08pm

Flipping thru channels ...right now ...QVC is now selling Obama Commemorative Coin ...Colorized ...when will the US Mint follow ...geez ...

414 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:57:13pm

re: #411 Opilio

Racists, Heretics, and Blasphemers, every one of you fools.   Your names shall all figure prominently in my report to the B.O. (the Beneficent One™)

/?

Make sure you spell it right. :P

415 victor_yugo  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:57:28pm

re: #401 imploder

Yes, I know that.

Re-read Sun Tzu, and start applying it. You must know your enemy's intentions and methods if you are to have any hope of combating them.

416 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:57:32pm

re: #393 baconeatingkaffir

I was thining more along the lines of Weird Al's "Another One Rides the Bus"

I posted the Snoop Dogg lyrics because Obama publicly mentioned how his three-year-old daughter just loves that song. I wonder how such a dignified man would allow his daughter to listen to that song in the first place, much less have it become one of her favorites. He said he had it on the car radio, which makes me wonder why he didn't happen to change the station....

417 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:58:05pm

re: #398 BaseballMom57

It's the Hosanna song from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Thanks!

418 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:58:08pm

re: #415 victor_yugo

Yes, I know that.

Re-read Sun Tzu, and start applying it. You must know your enemy's intentions and methods if you are to have any hope of combating them.

Roger that. I was just making sure we were on the same page, which we obviously are.

419 JeremyR  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:58:16pm

re: #386 Duane

They are having it at McDonald's so the philosophy majors won't have to take time off from work :-)

The Topeka McDonalds has some of the top graduates of Kansas University working there.
How does a KU grad address grads from other colleges and universities?
"Welcome to McDonalds, may I take your order?"

420 Catttt  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:58:57pm

Paging Dr. Hubris. Dr. Hubris - come to the red courtesy phone at the OMG desk. Dr. Hubris, please.

421 HeatherRadish  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:59:30pm

re: #416 stuiec

I posted the Snoop Dogg lyrics because Obama publicly mentioned how his three-year-old daughter just loves that song. I wonder how such a dignified man would allow his daughter to listen to that song in the first place, much less have it become one of her favorites. He said he had it on the car radio, which makes me wonder why he didn't happen to change the station....

He didn't notice Jeremiah Wright for 20 years, how would he notice Snoop Dogg?

All that listening takes up time he could be thinking about himself.

422 Opilio  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:59:34pm

re: #375 MajorPribluda

And what's with this Office of the PRESIDENT-ELECT nonsense? I don't recall seeing that before, and I figure that his people would have learned after the last Seal fisaco.

And what, exactly, did that little faux pas actually cost them?

Nothin'.

423 LC HOGHEAD  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:59:44pm

re: #351 victor_yugo

No phone numbers!

Whoops, sorry. The first one is in the article, the second is the McD national complaint number on every bag.

I didnt know. Sorry

424 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 12:59:59pm

re: #419 JeremyR

The Topeka McDonalds has some of the top graduates of Kansas University working there.
How does a KU grad address grads from other colleges and universities?
"Welcome to McDonalds, may I take your order?"

In Germany they ask, "und mit der Pommes die Mayo oder Ketchup?" hahaha I always take the mayo. I've gone native.

425 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:04pm

re: #413 JacksonTn

Flipping thru channels ...right now ...QVC is now selling Obama Commemorative Coin ...Colorized ...when will the US Mint follow ...geez ...

Obama dollars. Soon to go the way of SBA dollars and Sacagawea dollars...

426 stuiec  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:24pm

re: #402 HeatherRadish

Oooh, the Nutra-Loaf. Isn't that what they're going to serve at the re-education camps?

/that had better be organic fair-trade shade-grown Nutra-Loaf, hypocrites.

It certainly will be the only thing served in the new school lunch programs. Any kid trying to sneak in a brown bag from home will have it confiscated. Equality of opportunity starts with equality of diet, you know.

427 baconeatingkaffir  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:37pm

re: #416 stuiec

I posted the Snoop Dogg lyrics because Obama publicly mentioned how his three-year-old daughter just loves that song. I wonder how such a dignified man would allow his daughter to listen to that song in the first place, much less have it become one of her favorites. He said he had it on the car radio, which makes me wonder why he didn't happen to change the station....

Yeah.. time for "change" .. the CD. How long until the 2 LiveCrew and SnoopDogg get to perform on the whitehouse lawn?

428 rain of lead  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:40pm

two minute warning
Titans 21
Bears 14

very good game
better if the Titans win

429 Last Mohican  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:47pm

re: #412 Steffan

More like six months.

Mark my words. Write this down and check me on it in four years.

Obama has a 100% chance of reelection.

430 Muadib  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00:48pm

0bama day? Day of the stupid.

431 MajorPribluda  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:00pm

re: #395 Last Mohican

As far as I know, no president-elect has ever made a seal and put it on a podium before. But then, no presidential candidate has ever made himself a little faux presidential seal and started using it either.

On the other hand, the campaign has made nice use of color.

432 Spiny Norman  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:22pm

re: #422 Opilio

And what, exactly, did that little faux pas actually cost them?

Nothin'.

The triumph of Hubris.

433 arethusa  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:29pm

re: #405 rightwinger3

OT:

Charles, you piqued my interest in the Kindle. I saw on Amazon you can subscribe to LGF. Do you know if you can login and post from Kindle as well? It would be a lot easier sitting in bed with that than even a laptop. I think I'm gonna get one anyway...just curious is all.

I have a Kindle - I assume in theory your question is possible, but the web surfing is still in a preliminary stage on mine (password-protected sites are hard to access, especially), and the keyboard is hard to use.

434 rightwinger3  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:40pm

re: #429 Last Mohican

Mark my words. Write this down and check me on it in four years.

Obama has a 100% chance of reelection.

I'd say 50/50 but that's just me.

435 Steffan  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:55pm

re: #58 Syrah

He will be made into a living god.

Who would dare to make war against him?

Ptolemy, Nero or Caligula? He doesn't have the knowledge or experience to be Julius or Augustus, and he has far too little humility to be Canute.

436 Killian Bundy  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:01:57pm

Why only a day? C'mon people think big.

/THIS IS THE OBAMA DECADE!

437 Last Mohican  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:02:01pm

re: #431 MajorPribluda

On the other hand, the campaign has made nice use of color.

And fonts, too. Best use of fonts I've ever seen in a presidential campaign.

438 imploder  Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:02:26pm