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Obama: We’re “Not That Far Removed From What Most Americans Are Going Through”
Gateway Pundit ^ | 7-26-10 | Jim Hoft

Posted on 07/26/2010 12:09:59 PM PDT by Justaham

The president told ABC that his family is not that far removed from what most Americans are going through right now. Really?

President Obama says he can relate to the plight of Americans striving in the struggling economy to pay bills while saving for their kids’ education.

He says he and first lady Michelle Obama took a hit like everybody else when the economy nearly collapsed, telling ABC that a college fund for daughters Malia and Sasha has gone “up and down” with the stock market.

Obama says the first couple is “not that far removed from what most Americans are going through.” He tells the network “it was just a few years ago that we had high credit card balances, we had two kids, thinking about college. We had our own retirement accounts, wondering if we were going to be able to get enough assets in there.”

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To: rbg81
His kids will go to Harvard on full scholarships provided by mysterious donors.

Probably already have their MASTER'S DEGREES , hidden somewhere amongst Barry's school records.

Won't even have to actually 'go' to Harvard, just be there for the Graduation Ceremony.

BUT.... we won't have to worry about a pregnancy interfering with their education, because they can get FREE federally funded abortions.

That's a plus.

101 posted on 07/26/2010 1:24:44 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: Nachum

Thanks for the answer. I’ll be sure to keep that advice in mind.


102 posted on 07/26/2010 1:26:01 PM PDT by JDW11235 (I think I got it now!)
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To: <1/1,000,000th%
When do I get my twice monthly, free vacations?

The communist indoctrination camps are almost ready. You'll get your invite soon.

103 posted on 07/26/2010 1:27:14 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: Nachum

Thank you! Very helpful insights, as always. :)


104 posted on 07/26/2010 1:27:30 PM PDT by Fantasywriter
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To: UCANSEE2

I dunno if it is serendipity or what, but I keep seeing the Journolist name going around, and have a distinct feeling I missed some important news this last week. I’m going to keyword search about Journolist, but can anyone tell me the gist of why that name is being tossed around?


105 posted on 07/26/2010 1:28:35 PM PDT by JDW11235 (I think I got it now!)
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To: indylindy
It is because he is from Hawaii don’t ya know.

Ever seen him on a surfboard?

106 posted on 07/26/2010 1:29:03 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: Fantasywriter; JDW11235; Nachum; Zionist Conspirator

I was thinking that the term “GOD BLESS YOU”, pretty much covers most religions.


107 posted on 07/26/2010 1:31:19 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: JDW11235
but can anyone tell me the gist of why that name is being tossed around?

Remember the earlier discussion on this thread about LIARS and HYPOCRITES?

108 posted on 07/26/2010 1:34:45 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: UCANSEE2

I do. I’m watching a clip from Fox news about them now. It’s enough to make anyone’s blood boil. But probably nothing that we didn’t already know/suspect. The media is just the Propaganda arm of the Government (as another Freeper put it).


109 posted on 07/26/2010 1:37:39 PM PDT by JDW11235 (I think I got it now!)
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To: JDW11235

the Ministry of Propaganda


110 posted on 07/26/2010 1:39:33 PM PDT by Newton ('No arsenal is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.' -Ronald Reagan)
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To: JDW11235
The media is just the Propaganda arm of the Government (as another Freeper put it).

Only if you 'feed' them well. If not, they bite you.

111 posted on 07/26/2010 1:40:00 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: UCANSEE2

Oh, That’s reminds me of “Anna” on the new “V” TV series.


112 posted on 07/26/2010 1:41:19 PM PDT by JDW11235 (I think I got it now!)
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To: UCANSEE2

No I haven’t, but I bet he wipes out a lot. LOL

Probably worse than his pitching and golf game.


113 posted on 07/26/2010 1:42:58 PM PDT by dforest
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To: Justaham

Do you suppose he and Michelle sit around and discuss whether to pay the electric bill or the car insurance? Or which one of them should try to get an additional part-time job? Do you think they talk about how they are gone from home to their jobs over 90 hours a week between them, and then still have to do the laundry, housework, meal preparation, lawn upkeep, shopping, auto repair, etc. in addition to spending time with their kids and one another and attending church and their activities? Do you think they feel sorry for themselves because they have not had a vacation in over a year, and that was to visit elderly relatives in another state (if you call that vacation)? Do you think he’s wondering whether maybe he should sell the golf clubs to come up with enough money to replace the one window that leaks badly every time it rains or is cold? ETC

I hope this article goes viral so people can see what an arrogant SOB is using them all as pawns in his little games.


114 posted on 07/26/2010 1:55:01 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: Justaham

FUBO


115 posted on 07/26/2010 1:56:37 PM PDT by reagan_fanatic (Never trust anyone who points their rear end at God while praying.)
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To: NEMDF
My brother was line boss at a boat company, with 40 men under him.

That boat company has not made a single boat in almost a year now.

He has taken on other part time jobs since that time. His wife who works at a doctors office, had the option to take on insurance for herself, their two sons and him, but it would take more that half her paycheck to do so.

The decided to keep the boys and her insured. Wonder who Obama would chose given the same circumstances.

116 posted on 07/26/2010 2:01:49 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: UCANSEE2
He visits here by emerging from a black hole.

He IS a ,,,,,,, oh never mind.
117 posted on 07/26/2010 2:02:21 PM PDT by crosshairs (Celebrate diversity. Own a variety of firearms.)
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To: JPG

The really sad, hugh and series thing is that he really believes this. Oh, the hughmanatee.

OKAY your post made me LOL after just trembling in anger since reading the article... THANKS


118 posted on 07/26/2010 2:04:46 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: UCANSEE2

Probably already have their MASTER’S DEGREES , hidden somewhere amongst Barry’s school records.


No, they probably will go and party for four years. Then they’ll take the Chelsea Clinton route and get a cameo-appearance job with some Hedge fund that specializes in stripping America of its remaining wealth. Or a law firm that specializes in trading favors.


119 posted on 07/26/2010 2:06:19 PM PDT by rbg81 (When you see Obama, shout: "DO YOUR JOB!!")
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To: UCANSEE2

Re post 70: Ba-da-bing!


120 posted on 07/26/2010 2:20:52 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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