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Buy Obama and Wear Him Too!

I must thank my loyal reader CTMom for this wonderful link on the new Obama fashions.

While I don’t imagine that thirty years from now people will be coveting these items in the same way they seek original Grateful Dead T-Shirts, this idea is sure to hit the fashion industry by storm, albeit for a short-lived period of time.

Obama fashions will be hitting the market next month. This will give you roughly two months to wear your Obama fashion statement before relegating it to the Car wash pile out of shear embarrassment. After all, do you ever see people wearing a Kerry shirt now?

Anybody? Anybody?

For $80 you will be able to purchase this lovely design among many that will appear for sale on Obama’s web site, so that you might press it close to your own personal body. Toss in a vibrating cell phone and you have got a full evening of Cool coming your way. You could even do the Right Said Fred thing.

The Barack Obama campaign, which has been actively courting the fashion industry, has coordinated some 20 or so designers who are creating official merchandise for the candidate’s Web site. It is the first time, as far as Seventh Avenue long-timers can recall, that a quorum of the fashion industry has organized its financial resources and creative energy around a single presidential candidate.

Fashion’s seal of approval may not define Obama as average, but it could be invaluable. Designers know that fashion is ultimately about communication, and with the right hemline or well-placed seam, they can influence public perceptions about the Obama brand and develop an army of walking billboards.

The benefit to the candidate is a direct line to the “Project Runway” crowd. The risk, of course, is being perceived as highbrow or shallow.

Barack Obama, vain and shallow????? No! Say it isn’t so!!!1111!!!

But is this a great idea or what? Obama sycophants get to pay bucks to advertise for him for free. Seems fair! I do hope they sell shorts with Barky on them as well. I know guys like Chris Matthews would probably love to have a pair to go with that leg tingling thing. And I bet those three $33,500-donating Jihad brothers over in the Hamas Compound could make a “killing” selling those.

But wait! There’s more!

By amazing coincidence, my friend and enabler, fellow blogger at The Real Barack Obama– probably in anticipation that Uppity would steal it from her site anyhow — sent me Barky’s new special logo this morning.

I must confess that at first, I wondered what on earth I should do with this logo.

Should this logo replace the “Wear The Union Label” label?

Should Harley riders sew them onto their jackets? I mean clearly, there appears to be a Harley thing going on here in typical Obama Sponge-Like response to John McCain’s remark that he would rather hear the roar of ‘50,000 Harleys’ than the cheering of 200,000 Berliners”.

But my blogger friend knows me now. She knew that Uppity would not let this logo get by her imagination. Now I ask you to look at this logo carefully. Does it not conjur up a vision of Michelle Riding a Harley with Barky behind her, arms tightly wrapped around her waist, fingers intertwined tightly, head pressed to her back? Both are wearing Obama’s new logo on their custom-made leather jackets (Billionaire Couture for him, Forzieri for her) in 10 or 12 places just to make sure everybody sees the logo. Barky blurts out, through clenched white-stripped, rattling teeth, his squeals vibrating to the pantameter of the roaring Harley engine:

“Slow down Michelle! You’re scaring the shit out of me!”.

I mean, I think that’s kind of a realistic thought, don’t you agree? — considering Michelle scares the shit out of simply everybody.

Michelle would turn her head slightly and bark back,

“Shut up and wait till I get you home! You don’t know pain, bitch!”.

But there seems to be something much more symbolic at work here with this new logo about to be unveiled: Now that I have read about Barky’s coordinated efforts with the fashion industry, I understand completely. Barack Obama needs to make a boatload of these logos into clothing labels and plaster them on all of his own clothing. This should take care of the ongoing question American’s have as to whether or not the Citizen Of The World is an American at all, right?

On second thought, maybe he could tape one to his forehead too. That should settle it.

“Wear Obama” is, I think, an appropriate phrase for the Obama designer clothing campaign. God knows the Narcissistic Manchild is wearing on half of America already.

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Comment by HillGirl | 2008-08-16 12:32:37

No Kerry t-shirts but Kerry bumper stickers, yes.

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:13:25

Quoth: “Car wash pile out of shear embarrassment”.

ROFLMPAO

vintage, my dearest, Uppity.

But will they yes-we-can shine shit? That is question.

Indecent. Despicable. Uncalled for. Big Fucking Deal. The OBoy I Am design line.

 

Comment by MEchelle Hates America! | 2008-08-16 14:24:41

There were never many Kerry bumper stickers to begin with, but how lazy would you have to be to leave it on your car for four years?

The only item I want to see that bloviating idiot Kerry’s face on is a dartboard.

And Oblowme’s stealing the Pepsi logo is such bullshit.

So we’re supposed to forget about his coke habit because he ripped-off a different logo?

CRACKHEADS FOR OBLOWME ‘08!

 
 

Comment by NotYoursweetie | 2008-08-16 12:35:44

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:25:27

Sweetie, I just want to tell you I love your blog.

 

Comment by gimmeabreak | 2008-08-16 13:31:10

Yes the review was by someone that was there – Andy Martin. The Andy Martin who named his 1996 congressional run “The Anthony R. Martin-Trigona Congressional Campaign to Exterminate Jew Power in America.”

Also in attendance was 9/11 truther and Lyndon Laroucher Webster Tarpley.

Must have been a hoot!

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 18:27:14

..which goes to show you how REALLY bad Barack Obama looks to us.

 
 
 

Comment by J. Smith | 2008-08-16 12:36:12

That logo should read: Buy God D*** America

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 12:39:00

no- Made in Gawd damn America..

This is bad taste at its worse.

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:07:01

 

Comment by bemused | 2008-08-16 13:11:44

“WARE, AMERICA!”

Comment by we are the ones who kept us waiting (or something) | 2008-08-16 14:05:55

beWARE America?” ;-)

Somebody on the Soebama campaign figured out the perception out there – that he is not American enough. Way to go, SOE! You spent the first ten months of your campaign driving home the point that you are a Citoyen du Monde – and now you want everyone to believe you’re an up from the heartland American? LOL times twenty!

You’d be better off locating every single image of you in that infamous national anthem pic – (or was it the Pledge?), and photoshopping a hand over your craven heart.

Announcer intones:
Next online, Soebama recounts horror stories of his POW captivity…

 
 
 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:27:06

Ahhhh, and you too, Uppity.

joyful smile

 
 

Comment by HARP | 2008-08-16 12:36:44

Obama is all “Bling” and no [Zing].

Comment by Medusa | 2008-08-16 13:26:19

Uppity, This makes perfect sense, giving all we are learning about BO and his party loyalists. Have you seen this book, Nazi Chic?

The Nazi’s promoted a whole fashion scene during Hitler’s rise to power, as did other fascist. Here’s this link:

http://www.amazon.com/Nazi-Chic-Fashioning-Women-Culture/dp/185973717X/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1218910927&sr=11-1

Comment by Medusa | 2008-08-16 13:29:52

In fact, Hugo Boss made the black Nazi uniforms. See this Wiki link for Nazi Chic and their involvement in the fashion industry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_chic#Nazi_involvement_in_the_fashion_industry

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 18:28:37

And I thought only the rallies were out of the Playbook.

 
 
 
 

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 12:37:47

Oh gawd a new Disney character…how celeb.

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:08:21

You wouldn’t Donald Duck wearing that crap!!

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:11:19

Missing word is “catch” insert between “wouldn’t and “Donald” :)

 
 

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:12:48

 
 

Comment by politicsIsdirty | 2008-08-16 12:40:40

People should continue admiring or worshipping Sen Obama as if he is a rock star. I have nothing against that. However,to voters. Imagine youself as an owner of the company. A company you love. Will you hire an unknown and inexperience person to take care of your company??

LOve Obama all you want but don’t hire him for the job of Presidency.

Comment by simanov | 2008-08-16 13:03:27

I don’t know about a rock star, he’s more like a Milli Vanilli act.

 

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:13:29

One of my readers suggested that he would make a great James Bond!

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:29:27

lol, Iron Jaws would swallow him whole.

 

Comment by db | 2008-08-16 14:13:22

Not good-looking enough.
Not smart enough.
Not creative enough.

Nobondo

 

Comment by MEchelle Hates America! | 2008-08-16 16:04:02

Barf! Or do you post in Braille?

When I read the title to this post, I was thinking about Oblowme being such an Empty Suit.

 
 

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:17:09

worshipping

That reminds me..there is some sort of worshipping debate, prayer meeting, whatever you call it. I don’t remember the preachers name, but it is the one with the goaty beard. The Messiah and McCain will be answering godly questions..I think, don’t quote me on that. The Messiah can hang his fashions on the pearly gates, let them swing in the wind..

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:28:31

A Purposeful Driven Debate

Comment by Irish1139 | 2008-08-16 14:34:09

Tonight at 8:00 on FOX. Catch the messiah and mccain spilling their guts about Jesus.

 
 
 
 

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 12:41:43

Obama is wearing thin..on my nerves.

Comment by Tuppence 411 | 2008-08-16 16:05:34

So aren’t the Obamabots. It’s bad enough when I am driving and see an Obama lawn sign, I instinctively shout “Fu@k Obama- Nobama”. I live in an area with 5 colleges. Students are coming back in droves, and they have their cars all decked out in Obama propoganda bumper stickers and slogans. Requires me to spew even more swear words while driving. Now Uppity tells us the Obots are going to have hip uniforms to wear. Geeze. My vocabulary skills are going to degrade into one big profanity-lace rant.

 
 

Comment by Monet | 2008-08-16 12:49:57

I think Obama is following the Rolling Stones business model. The Stones were among the first to consider stadiums for rocks tours. A few tours back, they decided to have designers create a line of upscale Stones wear and accessories. If Obama is following the Stones closely, by October, we should be able to buy cashmere sweaters with little Obamas all over it, Obama lingerie, ties, purses, wallets, incense and little tins for our stashes.

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 13:01:58

Heh, well if Obama could sing maybe it’d work. This is just more pandering to the American Idol idiots who are juvenile and think they should be rewarded for every little thing they do for O.

Next season you can expect Oprah to give some of these Favorite Things away to her groupies. Yuck!

Comment by csuzeq | 2008-08-16 14:36:42

For Obama it’s kind of like that little girl singing for the Olympics who wasn’t cute enough. She sand while they got a “cute” girl to lip sync. That is what Obama will do. Some great singer will be backstage and Obie will lip synch because he is the “cute” one.

Sorry…excuse…me…while..I…barfffffff!

I must be losing it, calling Obie cute. But I know he thinks so!

 
 

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:14:14

Coke straws with OOooo Bahhh Mahhhh on them for the professional crowd.

 
 

Comment by JoseyJ | 2008-08-16 12:51:24

Dems ask Obama to make ‘hope’ more specific – LOL

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/us/politics/17elect.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

Mr. Obama has run for the last 18 months as the candidate of hope. Yet party leaders — while enthusiastic about Mr. Obama and his state-by-state campaign operations — say he must do more to convince the many undecided Democrats and independents that he would address their financial anxieties rather than run, by and large, as an agent of change — given that change, they note, is not an issue.

 

Comment by Annie Oakley | 2008-08-16 12:54:51

Buy American, made in Northern Marianas, that kind of citizen of the world? One of the things Republicans did better?

Comment by Mia | 2008-08-16 12:59:16

Then become a damn Reputhuglican

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:16:02

Nope. We’re keeping our party. You guys will just have to work harder to revive the socialist and communist parties. Tryin to hijack ours never works out.

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:32:51

Keep your eye on the baton.

History is repeating itself in our own Day.

Smooth transition. They wish. Massachusettes and Illinois are merging.

Ellis Island and Natives are on their way out. They wish.

 
 

Comment by Annie Oakley | 2008-08-16 13:31:46

No, I am was a democrat. Obama is the one that thinks republicans are better. I’m a sarcastic bitch. I’m pointing out what that empty slogan means these days since the Republicans have done such a bang up job supporting American jobs and Obama prefers Reagan to Clinton. Not me.

 
 

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-08-16 13:30:41

For those of us that have actually traveled extensively in that part of the world, Northern Marianas is actually attached to the United States politically in the form of a commonwealth.

Mia: My party may have issues, but we’re not running thugs in the form of Obama. The Democrats are getting exactly what they deserve in pandering to Obama. Hopefully, someone with some sense will stop this, but the Democrats don’t want to win Presidential campaigns these days.

Those Democrats that do are working like hell to make a difference, but the cult continues to rise up.

 
 

Comment by Mia | 2008-08-16 12:57:58

Why so much for fellow Dems?

 

Comment by Mia | 2008-08-16 12:58:26

Why so much hate for fellow Democrats?

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 13:04:46

Because you democrats are HYPOCRITS for supporting THUGS, BULLies, RACISTS SEXISTS..should I go on. That’s not the Democrat party I can support anymore. You’ve made a mockery of democracy with all the fraud caucuses since the primaries and rigged the SELECTION of an asshole.

So if the shoe fits… there you go little MIABOT.

 

Comment by DeaninMI | 2008-08-16 13:09:46

Something about fellow Dems taking votes from one fellow Dem candidate, and giving them to another strikes a bell.

 

Comment by simanov | 2008-08-16 14:02:50

Mia, here is something you should be concerned with.

Plagued by infighting, Obamatrons told, Obama’s losing Internet War.

Lasker’s German pal (WTF) tells him that they are losing the Internet war. He’s right. Penetration figures for anti-Obama messages since the start of August have gone through the roof. It appears that the Obamatrons have not only grossly underestimated the traffic going through the vast network of anti-Obama sites, but also how much of that message is spilling into the rest of blogosphere, via forums and email inboxes… and from there into multiple channels within the MSM media.

http://obamawtf.blogspot.com/2008/08/obamatron-concedes-anti-obama-forces.html

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:56:04

P U M A Power
courageous
deliberate
one

Along with the many who don’t even know what they know. They Just Know It.

Instinct
On Guard
Deja Vu

 
 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:27:37

It’s not hate Mia. It’s fury. We watched the DNC/Obama campaign become Republican-like. They used the same tactics that we have fought against and despised, all in the name of “Change” and “New Politics.” It’s pure hypocrisy, and we see right through it. The media has done it’s best to hide this from the American public, but for those of us doing our research and sharing facts, the truth is clear to see. Thuggery is thuggery, no matter who is practicing it, and the end never justifies the means.

 

Comment by TeakWoodKite | 2008-08-16 15:44:06

Mia, can you support a person that profited of the backs of the poor people in his Illinois state senate district, while they lived without heat and in squalor? BO flat out stated he did not know about it. Which is one of many lies he has told.

It is not hate you think you see. If you answered yes, you can support him, knowing he is immoral and indifferent, then you will never know why millions of people are disgusted with him AND the DUNC.

There is NOTHING democratic about BO any.

 
 

Comment by okasha skatsi | 2008-08-16 12:59:02

Looks kind of like a Star Trek TOS uniform.

Comment by we are the ones who kept us waiting (or something) | 2008-08-16 14:14:25

that shirt will make a fine liner for my kitty’s litter box. I will have to wait for Nov 5 however to find one or two in the trash bins of the latte liberals hereabouts.

 
 

Comment by btintaos | 2008-08-16 13:01:39

I used to be a designer, so I think I’ll submit some ideas. For the Obama fall line I see ruffled “arugula” skirts worn with Birth Certificate bustiers. Gigantic waffle picture hats top off the look and on the feet, of course, flip flops. Jewelry will be Obama seal necklaces and guns-and-religion charm bracelets. Finally, the must-have handbag will read Obama on one side and Soetoro on the other and will have numerous pockets for all of your different passports.

Comment by Katmoon | 2008-08-16 13:06:25

ROFL..hahahha. Produced by “Fabulous, Leader Fashions”

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 13:09:01

btintaos YOU’re HIRED!!! LMAO!

 
 

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 13:17:06

 

Comment by simanov | 2008-08-16 13:24:29

There’s also a Lolo Jr. line for kids.

 

Comment by TeakWoodKite | 2008-08-16 15:47:41

Can any one draw what btintaos is describing? Brilliant!

 
 

Comment by Katmoon | 2008-08-16 13:02:59

Hopefully they have several different kinds of Hoodies as well, aka turn coats.

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 13:06:31

oohh and don’t forget th..th umm umm ahh thongs.
Obama bein’ so cool and celeb .

 
 

Comment by DeaninMI | 2008-08-16 13:05:35

Wear Obama?

More like ‘ware Obama!

Comment by csuzeq | 2008-08-16 14:43:44

More like where Obama?

I like Obama who? the best.

 
 

Comment by simanov | 2008-08-16 13:08:10

But American means vote for McCain. And by the way, where are the clothes going to be manufactured?

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 13:11:24

In the ghettos of Illinois of course. Obama still owes his constituents something..

His and the DNCs pandering to the AAs is very disturbing.

I wish more AAs could see that like Rev Manning etc.

 
 

Comment by Mel | 2008-08-16 13:15:03

Unless you are Black, and even then you cannot wear Obama’s outfits, because you’d be a racist if you sweat, spilled or wrinkled any of the clothing.

Has this campaign taught people anything about Obama and his sole bullet he has to use towards voters yet?

Comment by Mel | 2008-08-16 13:16:19

BTW, I’d buy a t-shirt just to wash my car, likely the closest Obama will ever come to doing some form of work….lol

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:22:54

ha ha, I like that Mel. Maybe we should make a list, Recycling List..save the enviornment!!

1) Washing Cars
2) Cleaning Windows

Comment by harvey | 2008-08-16 13:48:32

Just be sure to handle with rubber gloves. ;)

 

Comment by csuzeq | 2008-08-16 14:45:49

I’d use it to clean my toilet!

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 15:03:11

and for Checking the dip stick for oil

Comment by TeakWoodKite | 2008-08-16 15:51:49

Baby Diapers?

I hope he can accessorize!!

I mean look at all those items in the Crap Cannon section!!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Comment by Hank | 2008-08-16 13:17:30

Where is the Certificate of Origin from?

 

Comment by Alex01 | 2008-08-16 13:17:43

So you won’t even be able to get one until Senator Clinton is the nominee? But I want to wash my driveway with one NOW!

 

Comment by Larry's Bad Hair Day | 2008-08-16 13:20:05

So where can I find one of those PUMA Buses to Denver?

Comment by HARP | 2008-08-16 13:40:59

You mean the ones with all the people UNDER it?

Comment by we are the ones who kept us waiting (or something) | 2008-08-16 14:25:25

Posted by: Trailways
Comment: #27
Aug 15, 08:54 AM

——————————-
We regret to inform Sen. Obama that the maximum capacity for persons currently under our fleet has been reached. We would be happy to provide the senator the number for Greyhound.

from today’s realclearpolitics article:
The Clinton Plan to Defeat Barack Obama

 
 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:23:57

Go to the PUMA PAC site. There’s info. there on getting to Denver. I’m not sure if they are doing buses, but are helping with arrangements if you need it.

Comment by we are the ones who kept us waiting (or something) | 2008-08-16 14:37:32

Check out the Denver Group ad, now on YouTube:
Declaration of Independence

I had sent them a little money for the ad, it looks so good I’ll send them a little more!

 

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 15:04:28

that larrybadhair is a bot and being sarcastic..

 
 
 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:23:15

The chic merchandising of our Country at the disgusting detriment of others is just sickening. I wonder if I am going to have to CHANGE my US Flag moving on a sweet breeze ~ for that blatant blue crescent white blob over the wavy world thing.

Dyslexia is not entirely a bad thing, “folks”.

I bet you we will. or else. Not laffin’.

 

Comment by Blu | 2008-08-16 13:38:32

Just pull one of those loose threads on that shirt and the whole obama movement will unravel.

Comment by OBSP | 2008-08-16 13:50:17

 
 

Comment by missE | 2008-08-16 13:38:35

Congrats to ya Uppity on your Kick Ass Blogger Award.

Much deserved sister!

 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:39:44

A PURPOSE DRIVEN DEBATE coming to your Tube soon!

Grab a pencil. Take notes. Write in on your brain.

This is goin’ to be a Ballbuster and eehh, I’ve consistently said, uhhh eehhhh my family who art thou and will kick off the Unconvention…
burp. exuse me …i didn’t know ehhhehhh about the $26,000 tithe to her Church…

Wonder if Barky was rehearsing the Lord’s Prayer while he was on hiatus in the Kingdom of Hawaai, pre 1958-like.

 

Comment by harvey | 2008-08-16 13:42:27

Maybe Soetoro is trying to establish the name Obama to go along with his fake COLB. I would but one (of the tee shirts) to put on my garden scarecrow but I am afraid the crows would just laugh at it.

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:46:15

I am afraid bullets would fly through my bedroom windows.

Comment by harvey | 2008-08-16 13:52:21

Actually that is my thoughts too because I live in a part of Texas where the two parties don’t get along well at all.

 
 
 

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 13:44:46

Off Topic:

I have just noticed something on the website. Texasdarlin link has been removed from the blogroll. I am sure I saw it there yesturday, because I click on it everyday!! Is everything ok?

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:48:53

And, yesterday when i was visiting TD I went to hop on my girlfriend’s site and I couldn’t locate it on the blogroll either.

Si.

 
 

Comment by need to know | 2008-08-16 13:48:40

The bloggers above who mentioned the similarity to the Nazis with their symbolism, were right on,. It’s all about uniforms for their gangs and instant recognition! I seem to remember there was also the “brown shirts” and the “black and tans”, and something similar now with low life no talent bullies in gangs with their red shirts vs. blue shirts. Society is fractured, and Obama with his personal logo, his personal presidential seal, his two handed gang sign in the “o” shape, and now his “fashion line”, in so in sync with that mentality and it creeps me out! Guess he got lots of practice in Chicago.

Comment by harvey | 2008-08-16 13:57:13

What is Obama anyway? Socialist–communist– radical Islamic, or all the above–IE Obamunist?

 
 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:52:17

Yup, we need to contact Curtis Sliwa as I am sure there will be consequences for whatever the outcome.

I wish the Guardian Angels would converge in forming a civil parade in Denver. I really do.

Seriously. violence, its a promise. no matter what.

Comment by doctorwang | 2008-08-16 14:10:02

Who has promised violence?

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:59:46

Your elected officials.

Do you have ears?

Been here. Done that.

 
 
 

Comment by HARP | 2008-08-16 13:53:34

Rep.: Half of House Dems may vote Hillary at DNC

Rep. Loretta Sanchez says she’s happy for the chance to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Democratic National Convention — and she predicts that as many as half of the Democrats in the House could join her.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12565.html

 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 13:54:14

BREAKING NEWS:

TexasDarlin has been removed from the neighborhood.

Why?

Comment by TeaMug | 2008-08-16 14:03:16

 

Comment by IndayHill | 2008-08-16 14:21:55

WHY ? That’s very early for the Obama thugs to exercise their specialty of “silencing” opponents, even though they are already known doing it.

God Bless America!!!

Comment by imustprotest | 2008-08-16 14:27:38

Texas Darlin’s site is still there, you can google it to get there w/o a link on the blogroll.

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 15:04:24

But why have to google when her house used to be right next door?

Sorry. We’re being shut out again. News is dribs and drabs, whatever the medium, I guess.
Best Interests must always be weighed as the priority.

TexasDarlin has been a mainstay until yesterday afternoon. And vice versa.

It’s time to explain. We deserve to know.

Why?

 
 
 
 

Comment by BJ | 2008-08-16 13:55:56

 

Comment by katmandu | 2008-08-16 14:05:36

Look for the union label —

WASHINGTON — Facing a large deficit in the Democratic National Convention budget, officials from Barack Obama’s campaign have begun personally soliciting labor unions and others for contributions of up to $1 million. In exchange, donors could get stadium skyboxes for Obama’s acceptance speech and other perks.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-na-demfunds16-2008aug16,0,5272946.story

Why is the convention costing so much? Invesco Field is one reason — it’s added $6 million to the tab.

So Barack is wheedling cash from the labor unions so his ego show can go on?

This part made me chuckle:

n an example of the campaign’s late-innings effort, a very senior Obama campaign official called the political director of one of the largest labor unions about two weeks ago and asked for a $500,000 contribution on top of a similar amount that had been committed just a few weeks before, according to the union official.

Lawrence Scanlon, the political director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said that since AFSCME had already contributed, he declined to contribute more, urging the campaign to seek donations from wealthy individuals or corporations to help pay for the convention so that the union could spend its funds on voter outreach.

A spokesman for the campaign, Hari Sevugan, declined to say whether Obama himself had become involved in these fundraising efforts or to confirm any details of work done by others from the campaign.

The kicker at the end:

Obama spokesman Sevugan insisted that none of the campaign’s involvement with large-dollar convention funding indicated a weakening of Obama’s resolve to reform the system.

I’m so glad his resolve hasn’t been weakened.

You know, the history of unionization in this country includes many sorry chapters where high ranking union officials frittered away the hard earned money represented by union dues.

Comment by OhioMary | 2008-08-16 14:34:44

I am not surprised the DNC is low on cash. When Obama initially sent out his requests for funds he specifically requested money to be given to his campaign rather than the DNC. If think that was just an effort on his part to have funds to pay off the delegates and whomever else he wanted to – He didn’t want the funds to be available to the DNC so he would have more control of the party. They are reaping what they allowed to be sown.

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 15:07:20

Well they had to fund a trip to Europe and Hawaii and hush(blackmail) money for Edward’s paramour… all that adds up too.

 
 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 15:05:50

6 million for Invesco? Sounds like peanuts.

 
 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:10:04

The risk, of course, is being perceived as highbrow or shallow.

Oh Lord, I can just see the new McCain ad already! They’re going to have a good time with this new clothing line. Can the entire substance of his campaign (ie: marketing/branding)BE any more obvious?

And the logo? Why don’t they just put up a banner that says: HE’S AMERICAN! REALLY, HE IS!

 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:11:27

p.s. The logo confirmation that he’s REALLY REALLY AMERICAN confirms Penn’s instinct that voters don’t know who the heck he is.

Comment by Linda | 2008-08-16 14:56:53

…really confirming his typical “projecting”, that he is very UNAmerican.

 
 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:13:13

If he put half as much time into talking to actual voters and delving into foreign policy and substantial issues, maybe he would actually be prepared to be president.

Comment by Linda | 2008-08-16 14:15:29

NO! He doesn’t want to talk about the real issues. Just like the clothing, like Diddy wear, it’s all marketing. All you get is what you see, nothing underneath the logo! Empty suit.

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:20:18

Diddy wear is a great point. Along with Ludicrous and the JZ reference in NC, it’s clear now: BO WANTS TO BE A RAPPER! Get that guy some serious bling!

Comment by Linda | 2008-08-16 14:25:36

YES! That’s it! He next will get go for the GOLD and Diamonds. Russell Simmons Jewelry will make, Obama grills and Obama gold. We’re on to this!

 

Comment by Ferdberfle | 2008-08-16 14:31:37

Nah, it wouldn’t work. Then he would just be a jewelry-encrusted jackass.

 
 
 
 

Comment by Linda | 2008-08-16 14:13:49

lmao

Looks more like the logo should read,

“Buy American

reject the UN-American,
OBAMA”
(then have a picture of his airplane)

gee, we can have a full line of Obama wear called the Ego Line.

Barry underWearies

Barry Buffies

Obama Mama Covers

Traits of a Narcissist

.They are successful and goal-oriented,
but show no empathy or concern for others.

.They are charismatic, well spoken and funny.

.They disrespect boundaries and others’ privacy.

.They patronize and criticize others.

.They can be cruel and abusive toward peers,
but charming in front of their managers.

.They expect special treatment and priveleges.

.They are manipulative and pit co-workers against one another.

.They abhor criticism or disagreement.

.They are anxious or paranoid, reacting with rage when
they can’t control a situation or their behaviors are exposed.

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:18:27

 
 

Comment by Mr. X | 2008-08-16 14:15:34

Obama is like a cross between Sir Flipsalot and Vanilla Hype singing “Call me Mr. Vain, Call me Mr. Wrong”.

I don’t care if that doesn’t make sense. It’s the image I get every time I hear about Obama.

Comment by Uppity Woman | 2008-08-16 14:18:37

On November 5, he will be singing Call Me Mr. Blue.

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:25:28

And I’ll be one of those cute little funnies singing Ding Dong The Witch is Dead.

I curl back up and shudder in the time being.

 
 
 

Comment by fif | 2008-08-16 14:17:01

WASHINGTON — Facing a large deficit in the Democratic National Convention budget, officials from Barack Obama’s campaign have begun personally soliciting labor unions and others for contributions of up to $1 million.

What happened to all those boatloads of money that the Messiah rakes in? I thought money was NOOOOOOO problem.

Comment by Linda | 2008-08-16 14:44:22

No, He CAN’T! He already announced

“I’m announcing that going forward, the Democratic National Committee will uphold the same standard and won’t take another dime from Washington lobbyists or special interest PACs. They do not fund my campaign. They will not fund our party.”

Where is that High Horse when you need it?

 

Comment by roseeriter | 2008-08-16 15:09:34

Or the FEC made them send it back abroad…

 
 

Comment by NoTrollZone | 2008-08-16 14:26:04

Hmm. now i know the logo says “buy american.” however, knowing barky’s chronic lying problem, i am guessing there’s a tag that says “made in Korea”
in the Paris Obama collection items. That’d be north korea, home to one of the rodent’s pals. So Michelle is a scarey one, isn’t she? Truly, she’s a nightmare on elm street and any other
location she habits. isn’t forrest gumps 15 minutes of fame over yet? Obama is forrest gump, paris hilton,barky, nausea ad nauseum– all of these things but the poor people who think with their southern orifices can’t seem to let him go yet. Ah well, young children often have trouble giving up their uriny blankets as well. We, the sane, still wait. Cry, the beloved country.

 

Comment by IndayHill | 2008-08-16 14:29:08

How can we trust this inexperienced,egoistic, phony presidential candidate, when he spends unwisely, while the national economy is in bad shape? He thinks and acts like a king while people are losing their home, their job,their dream !
He is worst than GWB !!!
Hillary or McCain ‘08

Comment by NoTrollZone | 2008-08-16 14:37:00

Yes Obrat is worse than GWB. Did you ever think you would ever say that ANYONE was worse than GWB? I never did. But here we have an idiot of the GWB variety even more arrogant, stupid, stammering,
awkward, ridiculous, misinformed, intellectually lazy, cowardly punk– he’s GWB on crack. Man, how low can they go?

 
 

Comment by Kelvin | 2008-08-16 14:29:59

I see the haters are at it again.

 

Comment by Kelvin | 2008-08-16 14:31:48

Also, where can you get some Hillary Clinton gear, seeing as its a collectors item?

Comment by Ferdberfle | 2008-08-16 14:36:24

You can’t have that stuff in the penitentiary, Kelvin. What are you thinking?

Comment by Kelvin | 2008-08-16 15:48:42

Cute. But seriously, can a brother get some Hillary gear for 90% off? What’s up?

 
 
 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:36:18

Oh, I’d love to go on a spending spree myself.

Ain’t it Great! Anything under the sun, Senator Oboyohboyodingo. Your wish is blessed and I am, be saved, at Your personal command.

Moses must be rolling over in his off to the side grave. ~ poor gent. Rule No. 1 Kaboom! Gone.

-rant and rave-
A Purpose Driven Debatable Debate is coming to your Tube soon. Featuring, the One and the Only Reverend Senator Barak H Obama II reciting the beloved and ancient ~Lord’s Prayer~ by rote, ‘folks’.

 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 14:50:44

Ignore the you know whos?

Let’s just talk amongst ourselves. We can eat them for dessert so to speak.

Time is of the Essence. And they suck up time on the Clock. Have fun at their expense.

There is something going on in our neighborhood. Something is amiss. going awry. going missing.

What could it be and why?

Is the kitchen too hot? Or, are there too many cooks spoiling the brew?

We deserve to know. What happened on 8/15/08?

 

Comment by Papoose | 2008-08-16 15:10:09

Plus she is going to CHANGE our Acronym

From USA to OSSA

Look for us right after the N’s and right before the P’s. If you see Pie, then you went too far.

 

Comment by ford | 2008-08-16 15:41:30

Thanks Uppity…

My favorite is to be behind a Kerry/Edwards bumper sticker…man they need to trade THAT car in.

 

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Comment by Tricia Spiegel | 2008-08-16 17:59:15

Good grief! We are talking about PRESIDENT, for God’s sake. Clothing lines beyond tee-shirts, buttons, and caps is scary. Now we are selling a candidate as if he were corn flakes.

I pray that Ameicans are not that stupid.

 

Comment by Katmoon | 2008-08-16 18:01:04

It’s the American Idolization of the Presidency.

 

Comment by John House | 2008-08-16 19:45:55

Why is it that every time I click that “link” to the new Obama fashions it comes up nothing on Obama fashions? It goes to a random link in UW’s blog from April. I want to see these things. I need a laugh today.

 

Comment by dora ratquila | 2008-08-16 21:49:15

this is way too much for me. Enough of the BS!

B.O.W.L.* Big Time in November (2008)
*Barack Obama Will Lose
HRC – 45th POTUS (2012)

 

Comment by sarah mendlsohn | 2008-08-18 11:22:44

it’s VERY cool to have Obama gear here! Everyone wears it. I’m a english prof at UM and have never seen more candidate clothing and gear ever! It’s infectious. Thanks to my students, I’m now the proud owner of my own Obama gear. I have seen one and only one McCain shirt and it was on an elderly gentleman who was working in the parking lot. That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it?

 

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