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wendybeth 03-17-2009 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner (Post 273441)
She has kids. Kids like green stuff.

What he said.

BarTopDancer 03-17-2009 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner (Post 273441)
She has kids. Kids like green stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendybeth (Post 273448)
What he said.

What they said.

Besides, how much is a few containers of food coloring?

Alex 03-17-2009 02:15 PM

When acquired through proper acquisition procedures for the federal government:

$2,463,109.02

wendybeth 03-17-2009 02:16 PM

You know, people are just going to have to adjust to having an unpretentious family in the White House. They are a young family, with small children, and they're keeping it real. I admire the hell out of them for that. Bush Jr. was just another example of turd polishing, and it didn't work. The Obamas could easily put on airs and pull it off- they are attractive, highly educated and articulate, but they have the good sense to try and keep a semblance of normalcy in a crazy situation, and their family will be all the better for it. I think the country will as well.

JWBear 03-17-2009 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendybeth (Post 273454)
You know, people are just going to have to adjust to having an unpretentious family in the White House. They are a young family, with small children, and they're keeping it real. I admire the hell out of them for that. Bush Jr. was just another example of turd polishing, and it didn't work. The Obamas could easily put on airs and pull it off- they are attractive, highly educated and articulate, but they have the good sense to try and keep a semblance of normalcy in a crazy situation, and their family will be all the better for it. I think the country will as well.

What she said!

(And as for the greening of the fountains... I think it's kinda cool. I also like seeing anti-Obama people's heads explode over something so trivial.)

innerSpaceman 03-17-2009 03:20 PM

If I get to see him Thursday, should I submit a question about undoing DOMA or about green fountain holidays?

Moonliner 03-17-2009 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman (Post 273466)
If I get to see him Thursday, should I submit a question about undoing DOMA or about green fountain holidays?

Area 51. Definitely.

Ghoulish Delight 03-17-2009 03:28 PM

Ask him about the dog.

Strangler Lewis 03-17-2009 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendybeth (Post 273454)
You know, people are just going to have to adjust to having an unpretentious family in the White House. They are a young family, with small children, and they're keeping it real. I admire the hell out of them for that. Bush Jr. was just another example of turd polishing, and it didn't work. The Obamas could easily put on airs and pull it off- they are attractive, highly educated and articulate, but they have the good sense to try and keep a semblance of normalcy in a crazy situation, and their family will be all the better for it. I think the country will as well.

Well, trivial as it is, I'm going to have to disagree with this rationale. I think the fountains can be defended as a harmless gesture for the public's enjoyment. However, if Bush or Cheney had spent public money on green fountains for the private amusement of the small children in their family, I doubt it would have played as well here.

Ghoulish Delight 03-17-2009 03:31 PM

I'm starting to regret not trying to get in to see Obama tomorrow. He'll be 5 minutes away from my office.

Hopefully I'll at least get a peak at the motorcade.


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