Obama Puts On Flag Pin (DEFCON*1*BARF*OVERLOAD)

Sun Times ^ | May 12, 2008 | AP

[freerepublic_or_die]

Barack Obama sported a flag lapel pin and talked up patriotism Monday as he campaigned in blue-collar West Virginia. He also shot a solid game of pool.

The Illinois senator concedes he will lose Tuesday’s West Virginia primary to Hillary Rodham Clinton, probably by a wide margin. But the coal-mining state might be a good backdrop for some of his longer-range goals nonetheless, such as battling claims that he’s insufficiently patriotic and, more frivolously, that he’s lousy at sports beyond basketball.

Clinton herself made four stops in West Virginia , hoping for a huge win that can sustain her waning hopes of winning the Democratic presidential nomination.

Obama told several thousand people at the Charleston Civic Center that patriotism means more than saluting flags and holding parades. He criticized Republican presidential candidate John McCain for opposing a Democratic bill to expand education benefits for veterans.

‘‘At a time when we’re facing the largest homecoming since the Second World War,’’ Obama said of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, ‘‘the true test of our patriotism is whether we will serve our returning heroes as well as they’ve served us.’’

For only the second time in many weeks, Obama wore an American flag pin on his suit jacket. He has said he stopped wearing such pins routinely because he felt they became a substitute for ‘‘true patriotism’’ after the 2001 terrorist attacks. He recently wore a flag pin, for a day, given to him by a veteran. Campaign aides gave no explanation for Monday’s decision, except to say that sometimes Obama wears a flag pin and sometimes he does not.

[freerepublic_or_die]

WARNING: BARF OVERLOAD

For only the second time in many weeks, Obama wore an American flag pin on his suit jacket. He has said he stopped wearing such pins routinely because he felt they became a substitute for
‘‘true patriotism’’..

Obama is downright Clintonesque with jive of true patriotism.

[Jeff Head]

I am the one I have been waiting for...

...but I am the one who YOU are going to get.

THE AUDACITY OF TRUTH

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

BWAHAHAHA

He is making the pin an issue. Sweet. This is a NO WINNER for him.

[normy]

Barack Obama sported a flag lapel pin and talked up patriotism Monday as he campaigned in blue-collar West Virginia. He also shot a solid game of pool.

They might have added "...as he honed his persona. His package looked good in his Wranglers as a Marlboro hung lazily from his lips.

[freerepublic_or_die]

How stupid, gullible does he think we are?

[Diogenesis]

"I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems, ....I will not weaponize space...
I will slow development of future combat systems...
I will institute a 'Defense Priorities Board' to ensure the quadrennial defense review is not used to justify unnecessary ...."

[Blood of Tyrants]

I’ll bet it went into the trash right after the speech.

[jtal]

Was it one of these:

http://www.cafepress.com/suitablyflip.264168797

[manapua]

Obama's running for douchebag-in-chief.

[freerepublic_or_die]

Obama:Wouldn't want to convey anything that might substitute for true patriotism, no,sir.

[TornadoAlley3]

somebody feel faint, here's some water, make some room, help is coming, she's okay....

[freerepublic_or_die]

No, not running. He's already got that all wrapped up.

[Fresh Wind]

Is that the new 57 star flag?

[RoseofTexas]

HMMMM....Where have I heard that before...OH YEAH, didn't the She-Devil say once:

"IT WILL BE ME"! My, My, how the mighty have fallen. Watch out OSAMA, don't count your demon eggs before they hatch!!

[contemplator]

‘‘At a time when we’re facing the largest homecoming since the Second World War,’’

Obvious Hyperbole. Does he think no one will bother to check his facts? There were 5-7 million soldiers serving in Korea alone at the height of the conflict there, not to mention Vietnam.

[Hatteras]

"At a time when we’re facing the largest homecoming since the Second World War," Obama said of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, "the true test of our patriotism is whether we will serve our returning heroes as well as they’ve served us."

No, you stupid muslim. The true test was whether you supported our soldiers WHILE they were fighting to protect your sorry @$$! Instead of paying lip service while your slowly pulling the bricks, one by one, out of their very foundation, you freakin' pencil-necked, big-eared, lying piece of crap.

[freerepublic_or_die]

I really should dig up, post the video of her saying that because when I first saw the video, which was taped even before the campaign season even began, I sat fixated, awestruck as she discussed her pre-ordained coronation as a fait accompli, almost as if it was already in the past with an arrogance I can only describe as exurberant. I've got to to you You Tube and post it.

[Piquaboy]

The stupid SOB probably had it on upside down. What a phony bass turd!.

[KeyLargo]

Now Playing:

Obama and Hamas
Obama says US should negotiate with enemies

http://www.townhall.com/video/TheFivewithAmandaCarpenter/1450_051208Five

[Miss Didi]

Mrs. Clinton: "It Will Be Me"

[Thermalseeker]

Does he think no one will bother to check his facts?

Of course not! If you do you are a racist biggot! /S

[Miss Didi]

There was a guest on Fox this morning who is an expert at dirty politics (name and book title escape me). Anyway, the Friends asked him what Mrs. Clinton can do to stop Barry. Well, first he said that nothing has stuck on him because he appeals to middle & upper class whites who like him because he makes them "feel" good and superior. He gave the Tony Robbins example.

He did say that two years ago, Barry made a speech where he makes fun of the Bible...in contrast to his recent Sermon on the Mount campaign speech. If Mrs. Clinton ran with that, it would offend Christians...but he feels it may be too late.

[Diogenesis]

Obama's 57 (Islamic) States.

[freerepublic_or_die]

You got it! Thanks very much for your time and consideration.

Perhaps you might observe the exuberant arrogance I spoke of, that struck me as nothing short of repulsive.

[4integrity]

‘He did say that two years ago, Barry made a speech where he makes fun of the Bible...in contrast to his recent Sermon on the Mount campaign speech.’

I, too, heard this. Will try to locate this speech to learn specifics....if a Freeper knows when/where speech happened, hope they’ll post details.

[Tzimisce]

...is it an American flag? Or some other nation?

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Did he wear it upside down?

He needs a "G*D Damn America" pin.

[Miss Didi]

Perhaps you might observe the exuberant arrogance I spoke of, that struck me as nothing short of repulsive.

This is another in the arrogance category I have saved in the files:


RUSH: This sound bite should be made into an ad right now.

Hillary Won't Be for States' Rights When She's "President Again"

[Miss Didi]

The guest said it might be too late...but as Gretchen pointed out, well, the word is out now. I knew FReepers would arrive on the scene. Do you remember this guy's name or the book title? I recall him saying that the speech mentioned the Book of Deuteronomy.

[taraytarah]

Clear, bottled kool-aid?

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Barack Obama sported a flag lapel pin and talked up patriotism Monday.....

Just another political prostitute who will say anything for your vote. Go back to selling snake oil Barry!

[RDTF]

barf is right!

[Kitten1]

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53064

Not sure if this is what you’re looking for but it is intersting. In know how many feel about WND but I enjoy reading Ben Shapiro. Article is from 2006.

[4integrity]

Thanks for info. I’m trying to find author’s name from Fox & Friends.

[Miss Didi]

There’s a thread up now...pinging you to it. ;)

[indcons]

Nope, this is Obama's new flag

[redstates4ever]

Was the flag upside down?

It would have been if his monster of a wife put it on him.