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Obama: I didn't run to be popular (but please send me $3 anyway)
LA Times Blog ^ | October 8, 2010 | Andrew Malcolm

Posted on 10/08/2010 4:21:46 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

The Democratic president is not actually on any ballot on Armageddon Day Nov. 2. Just his political reputation and anything remaining of his coattails so tattered by his past unsuccessful efforts to sway elections in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia and this year's Democratic Senate primary in Pennsylvania.

First Lady Michelle Obama sent out a plaintive if blunt e-mail appeal the other day -- for her husband's campaign outfit.

Then another admission based on those same Democratic surveys that they pay for but don't really read:

"I know that sometimes it feels like we've come a long way from the hope and excitement of the inauguration, with its 'Hope' posters and historic crowds on the National Mall."

Those were the days, eh, way back -- what was it, gee, just 21 months ago -- when an unemployment rate of 8% seemed outrageously high. In the days of 70% approval ratings, now nearly cut in half because, frankly, Americans have just not been listening well enough to Obama's ongoing political and spending campaigns.

Then the pitch: The president would like a measly little $3 donation, more if you prefer.

And then the politician who relentlessly pushed healthcare last year ignoring polls saying the economy was America's overwhelming concern, makes a surprising confession:

"I didn't run for president because I wanted to do what would make me popular."

That part, at least, has worked like a charm.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimesblogs.latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: election2010; failure; hatesamerica; marxist; obamanomics; socialism

1 posted on 10/08/2010 4:21:51 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Aww c’mon man, even you crack hos can spare a bother 3 bucks.


2 posted on 10/08/2010 4:25:05 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

3 posted on 10/08/2010 4:31:48 AM PDT by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

No, POTUS Obama is correct in saying he did not run for the POTUS slot to be popular. Obama, the communist Jackass ran to destroy the United states of america and our magnificent economic system!!! Folks, get and vote on election Day, November 2, 2010 to totally destroy the Democrat Party that gave us this America hater, POTUS Barack Hussein (Jackass) Obama!!!


4 posted on 10/08/2010 4:39:15 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“I didn’t run for president because I wanted to do what would make me popular.”

By that standard, he stands to become the most successful president in American history.

I am afraid that I won’t be sending Barry & Michelle three bucks. I have something far more important to spend it on - coffee and a muffin.


5 posted on 10/08/2010 4:44:17 AM PDT by turfmann
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To: JLAGRAYFOX

Already in the plan....remember in November!


6 posted on 10/08/2010 4:45:42 AM PDT by ThePatrioticArtist (It's not the painting itself, but the message it sends that's important.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Obama: I didn't run to be popular

Liar.

It may be further down his list than socialism, class warfare and global capitulation, but this egotistical piece of shyt absolutely ran to be popular.

7 posted on 10/08/2010 4:59:22 AM PDT by South40 (Filled with hatred for those who disagree, democrats are the most intolerant bigots on earth)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Oh, please, please send in $3.00, Wagu beef prices have gone up and the Whitehouse parties just don't seem right serving burgers and hot dogs......

8 posted on 10/08/2010 5:08:20 AM PDT by sniper63 (I am the leader of the TEA Party, I, myself am the leader of me, myself for I am the TEA Party!)
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To: Izzy Dunne

That picture sickens me.


9 posted on 10/08/2010 5:08:43 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (First there was nothing. Then it exploded.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Castro’s Cuba has a 3 peso note.
Coincidence ?


10 posted on 10/08/2010 5:23:56 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Impeachment !)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
I didn't run to be popular...

The distress cry of the Narcissistic Pander Bear.

11 posted on 10/08/2010 5:26:12 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The Reincarnation of Il Duce?


12 posted on 10/08/2010 5:26:58 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: reagan_fanatic

What?

You mean you don’t have a copy of it, printed on black velvet, hanging in the ‘Elvis room’ in your suburban mansion?

;-)


13 posted on 10/08/2010 5:28:47 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

IMO O ran to deceive and DESTROY America so he can go wherever
good Muslims go to meet and get to know his daddy.


14 posted on 10/08/2010 5:32:37 AM PDT by StonyBurk (ring)
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To: sniper63
Maybe we found out what 0bama's hiding in his birth certificate...


15 posted on 10/08/2010 5:37:05 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Send $3 dollars! All that lobster ain’t cheap, y’know...


16 posted on 10/08/2010 5:42:42 AM PDT by Caipirabob ( Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Phony as a $3 bill........


17 posted on 10/08/2010 6:05:08 AM PDT by yldstrk (My heros have always been cowboys)
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To: reagan_fanatic
Not sure why but every time I see that pic I start humming...

... Work all night on a drink a' rum Daylight come and me wan' go home Stack banana till the mornin' come Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana...

18 posted on 10/08/2010 6:34:33 AM PDT by skimbell
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