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Obama Fundraising Initiative: Celebrate Your Wedding by Donating to Obama

When it comes to the 2012 campaign, team Obama has made more than their fair share of embarrassing gaffes. Chronicling them would take thousands of words, though certainly such hits as Attack Watch and the Life of Julia stand out. However, those gaffes, idiotic though they may have been, at least had a rationale behind them that was discernible, if stupid.

This is most unequivocally not the case when it comes to the Obama team’s most recent fundraising initiative. It is impossible to dream up a rationale for it without sounding silly. It can‘t really be set up in any way that softens the incredulity you’ll feel looking at it. So we’ll just repost an image below and let you see:

Obama Campaign Tries to Fundraise Using Weddings, Birthdays and AnniversariesSo many questions abound after reading this short message, “Why” being chief among them. Why should a wedding correlate with donating to the President? Along with “saving jobs,” is the President now claiming credit for every wedding officiated on his watch? How does he statistically measure “wedding creation” if he is? If you divorce, does that mean you can ask for your money back? Why do anniversaries correlate to donating? Why do birthdays? Why, why, why?

Oh, and did you notice that creepy “It’s a gift we can all enjoy” part, as though by giving money to the President, you’re giving a gift to the entire country? Talk about a sinister idea. No matter how much of a patriot you are, we doubt you want the entire country crashing your wedding party, asking for a gift they can “all enjoy.” It’s your anniversary/wedding/birthday, after all, not theirs. If you want a gravy bowl instead of four more years of gravy for lobbyists, that’s your right.

But wait, there’s more. National Review’s Daniel Foster links to this fundraising email that attempts to fundraise off of (of all things) Obama’s happy marriage:

For the first 10 years of our marriage, Barack and I lived in an apartment in my hometown of Chicago.

The winters there can be pretty harsh, but no matter how snowy or icy it got, Barack would head out into the cold — shovel in hand — to dig my car out before I went to work.

In all our years of marriage, he’s always looked out for me. Now, I see that same commitment every day to you and to this country.

The only way we’ll win this election is if we can rely on one another like that, all the way to November 6th.

You should know that your recent donation means a lot to both of us.

Again, the big question is, why? Why does Obama shoveling snow years and years ago make him a good President now? What does this have to do with his record at all? If it doesn’t have anything to do with his record, why bring it up? Why?

We wish we had an answer. Unfortunately, dreaming one up is proving prohibitively difficult.

Comments (284)

  • biohazard23
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:03pm

    2 words: creepy and pathetic.

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:06pm

      Three words: shameless, desperate and arrogant.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:13pm

      4 words; gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. The 4-G’s of Sociocommiearxists.

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    • showmerancher
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:14pm

      How about just one word that encompasses all those suggested… Liberal.

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    • TinSoldier
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:36pm

      Even your wedding is all about him . . .

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:58pm

      Ding ding ding – I think we have a winner, folks! Give it up for @showmerancher!!

      Nice one! Very succinct and, well, truthful. :)

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 8:15pm

      What’s next?

      Prima Nocta?

      Will it be with the groom or the bride?

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    • JACKTHETOAD
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 8:20pm

      Carpe scrotum. I like that one. :)

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 9:04pm

      Jack – ha ha ha!!!!

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    • JustAboutHadIt
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 10:54pm

      Hey…don’t laugh too hard yet because I hear Oyambag is signing an executive order requiring all married couples to renew their vows.

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    • Living In NYC
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 11:31pm

      This is a very sick man…I do feel sorry for such a loser. BTW Barry..you aready took almost 40% of my house value…that’s all I can give!

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    • MCDAVE
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:03am

      Buying gifts helps the economy and creates jobs..Giving money to Obama helps destroy the country…Obama’s getting desperate..I bet he would not spend a dime of his own money on donations..

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    • GrandmaNRichmondTX
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:53am

      My three words: Mind Numbingly Stupid!

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 7:48am

      Hey, what about funerals, too? Sometime folks give memorial gifts of money to the bereaved, so why not send them to 0bummer? After all, he IS dead inside.

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    • Wolf
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 10:10am

      “…your gift will go farther than a gravy bowl…”
      Simply because with this POS in the White House there won’t be any gravy to put in the gravy bowl.

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    • Jezcruzen
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 10:55am

      I think it would be more appropriate to just donate toilet bowl cleaner to Obama. He could brush his teeth with it. Of course, if he did, he would simply disappear. Thats called a “win/win”!

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    • Roberto G. Vasquez
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 11:22am

      Low class, that’s for sure!

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    • Shasta
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:33pm

      Hey Monk, I thought the Sociocommiearxists‘ mantra was the ’four mores’…More taxing (steal our money), more borrowing (steal our kid’s future), more spending (spend our money), and more printing (steal our money again).

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    • StrongWesternbabeluvinherWesternMAN
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:39pm

      Not only is this creepy but there were advertisements popping up with a message to ‘Wish your President a Happy Father’s day!‘ Displayed in the center was a picture of the Obama’s and their children ……obviously the picture was taken many years ago because the children were still toddlers. This is all odd and America needs to pay attention and read or reacquaint with German history.

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    • MikeG60
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:49pm

      You beat me to it.

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 2:46pm

      I had come to the conclusion that Obama and his campaign money raisers had sunk as low as they could sink. However, with this recent revelation I found out I was wrong.

      How about instead of giving the kids a Christmas present this coming Christmas, give Obama a gift in lieu of a campaign donation.

      How narcissist, selfish and egocentric can a person be? I guess we’ve yet to find out from Obama. I‘m not only angy but embarrassed that he’s the President of my great country.

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    • anomnomnommm
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 2:59pm

      I don’t understand why The Blaze is so deep in the realm of negative politics. I‘m beginning to think that there is not much to say for the conservative cause other than that it’s not Obama’s. Every politician and their mother raises money in all sorts of ways. People are going to give money anyways, and if you and your significant other are especially interested in politics and want to help the campaign, it seems like a nice way to give money that you may be giving anyway.

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    • anomnomnommm
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 3:01pm

      If you really think this election is important (and it sounds like most of you do), you’d be smart to ask your friends to give money to your chosen nominee instead of a toaster.

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    • kpelaccio
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 4:29pm

      ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…………………………………….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t stop laughing!!!! He’s a stand up comedian!!!!!!

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    • earl33
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 4:34pm

      He can shove that idea back up his @$$ where he must have got it. How stupid can that boy get???

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    • earl33
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 4:37pm

      How about he shove that back up his @$$ where he got it from??? How stupid can that boy get??

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 4:40pm

      Unbelievable GALL. Where were these drones born anyway? Narcissist is hardly the word to describe this man; there are several others I call him.

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    • rickc34
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 5:59pm

      I would not even invite him to the wedding let alone give him a toaster. This is about as low as you can get can you say ghetto!!! Oh forget this is YOUR special day this creep wants your gifts? That is gutter low no class at all. Begging .

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    • mrmo
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 6:25pm

      I think that every one out there should run out to a garage sale or second hand store if they don’t have a gravy boat, send them all to mr. obummer at the white house.
      The cheaper and uglier the better. That way he won’t be able to sell them because no one would to buy them when he has the yard sale on the front lawn of the white house.

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    • donotdrinkthekoolade
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 7:50pm

      I would be happy to suggest that hosts and hostesses pack up all the garbage from their parties (receptions, etc.) and ship it to the Obama campaign. They can rummage through for anything that can be recycled….a few pennies here and there. ANYONE HAVE AN ADDRESS???

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    • donotdrinkthekoolade
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 8:01pm

      @anomnomnommm, Are you for real?! You didn’t just drink the koolade, you’ve been snorting it 24/7! Buddy, you’ve been ZOMBIFIED!

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 8:09pm

      This needs to be front and center for a week.

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    • barinii
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 11:37pm

      …much more, many more…but would be deleted for sure….

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    • fastgunslinger
      Posted on June 24, 2012 at 7:28am

      ask yourself this question before voting for thr next president.. would u let osomma bigears take charge of your retirement money? just askng the question.

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    • Hollywood
      Posted on June 24, 2012 at 8:11am

      Barry is shoveling a lot of something, and it ain’t snow.

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    • anomnomnommm
      Posted on June 25, 2012 at 3:17pm

      @DONOTDRINKTHEKOOLADE

      Your response gives no reason as to why. At least criticize people in an intelligent way. It’s easiest to blindly beat people down when you are in friendly company.

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    • Wolfgang the Gray
      Posted on June 25, 2012 at 9:03pm

      Next thing you know, Obama will reinstate Prima Nocta.

      “Really want to show how much you love your future wife? Don’t get her a diamond ring or a honeymoon on the Riviera. Give her the ultimate gift of sleeping with the Savior, King Obama. She’ll love you for the rest of your life for such a fine gift. You even get a lasting reminder of the experience, a son or daughter that looks like the Savior.”

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  • Want our country back
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:01pm

    Heard there was a comment section at the end of the registry but it was taken down because of all the negative comments…. you think….

    137 days till election….. get registered, get out and vote for Romney

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    • Machtyn
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:01am

      Here, Here!

      For those here that don’t know it, Mitt and Ann Romney *were* poor while they went to college. At BYU, they lived in a basement apartment that had no carpet. Ann got discarded sample pieces and stitched together a rug to cover some of the floor.

      While at Harvard, Mitt, while taking care of his wife and 2 (or 3?) boys at the time, worked nights as a janitor. So people who say Mitt and Ann can’t relate to the poor or middle class are deluding themselves.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 9:26am

      @MACH…
      Give me a Break: Mitt’s father was George… was President of American Motors, and Governor of Michigan (and Fluked Up both)… and Rich!

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    • just1conservative
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:33pm

      @Lukerw

      Just because someone has a Rich daddy doesn‘t mean they can’t relate to meager living. I’m sure having a rich and powerful father is a nice safety net to fall back on, but ever think that perhaps Mitt was living that way because he wanted to make it on his own (aka The American Dream)?

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    • Wu Ming Ren
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:21pm

      It’s just like a liberal to make universal assumptions about other people. It‘s how they end up making policy that’s “one size fits all,” like toilets that don’t work with a single flush, not just for some people but for a lot of people. Liberals look at themselves and judge all others by what they see there. That’s why they think everyone is a racist (because they know their own hearts). That’s why they think government has to do the work of charity (because they won’t reach into their own wallets). California liberals create their own problems, and then they find “solutions” that they think should be applied to the entire nation. When the screw it up so bad at home, they move elsewhere and screw it up there, too. Liberals are pukes and a waste of skin.

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    • anomnomnommm
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 3:04pm

      “For those here that don’t know it, Mitt and Ann Romney *were* poor while they went to college. At “BYU, they lived in a basement apartment that had no carpet. Ann got discarded sample pieces and stitched together a rug to cover some of the floor. While at Harvard, Mitt….”

      Not sure why you would even bring this up, considering the Blaze article above criticizes the relevance of that type of information…

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    • Eggcellent
      Posted on June 24, 2012 at 12:05am

      Maybe that’s the reason that Obama “evolved” into really liking the idea of Gay marriage. Think of all of those quickie weddings which will be going on!!

      And as far as going out to shovel the snow off Michelle’s car, that‘s probably because he hadn’t yet acquired his own personal illegal alien to do it for him!

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    • kat747
      Posted on June 24, 2012 at 9:53am

      Romney’s money PALES in comparison to the money Ob has backing him – let us discuss Geo who is one of the richest men in the world and Tony in Chicago who donated a million dollar piece of land to build Ob’s 4 Million Dollar house. Where is that stimulus money ? Where is the 400 Million from the AFL-CIO and the 30 Million Dollars from the electrical workers’ union ?
      And with all that money behind him, he still can’t get the St of Hawaii to send him a birth certificate !
      At least Romney “earned” his money.

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:00pm

    @tweetybird

    Here ya go. Thanks for the link @ 4:34 pm.

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  • rickc34
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:59pm

    Ha ha ha ha..this is a joke right? Hey honey guess what no honeymoon Obama needs the money to finish off the country.

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    • spirited
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:12pm

      “gravy bowl” ?
      Who (especially in this day and age) asks for a wedding or birthday “gravy bowl” ???

      Oh, it’s just more of that Obama “transparency”.
      He was thinking about his –short-lived– gravy train;
      >and the ride he’s taken US on.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 8:13pm

      How‘s he going to sell all of those gifts he’s planning on receiving?

      Was the White House gift shop turned into a pawn shop?

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    • Living In NYC
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 11:34pm

      Hey…Barrack and Meeshell cover their food in gravy when the cameras are off….kinda funny the item that was top of their mind when they figured out this scam!

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:58pm

    obama‘s desperation ain’t pretty – but it sure is funny – what a loser!

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    • Machtyn
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:57am

      Some more funnies:
      Remember that tax refund which we generously gave to you? Why not use that for #ObamaFundRaising

      The money saved from your New Year’s diet resolution can be applied to a good cause: #ObamaFundRaising

      The rolling blackouts will help to cut your electric bills. What better way to reinvest that money in a worthy cause: #ObamaFundRaising

      You’re now saving hundreds by moving back in with mom and dad. Why not show them your gratitude by supporting Obama2012? | #ObamaFundRaising

      Ask not what the country can do for you – ask what you can do for my campaign. #ObamaFundRaising

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  • suedstate
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:58pm

    WHAAATT!! you mean Moochelle pimping out Obama wasn’t enough (remember he is your husband too) I almost choked on that one.
    What’s next your first born, never rmind you won’t have one after your abortion.

    What is really sad some idiots out there will actually do this.

    NOVEMBER!!!!!!!! please Lord make it sooner than later.

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    • marcus_arealius
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:15pm

      Great idea – The Obama Abortion Registry – have 2 abortions, get 1 FREE !!

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:57pm

    Our bisexual Marxist president is a bottom feeding maggot and a disgrace to the office,he’d sell his soul if he thought it would…………… wait a second he‘s an atheist so he doesn’t think he has a soul.

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    • marcus_arealius
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:19pm

      Now now, many bottom feeding fish are good eats – Halibut, Sole, Flounder, etc. Obummer has no nutritional value or palatable taste.

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    • Living In NYC
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 11:46pm

      Marcus you are right Barry has no taste…the only taste he has is in his mouth…nothing but a classless fool!

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    • CatB
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:07pm

      not only would I not give anyone this gift .. THEY WOULD GET NO GIFT and I would decline their invitation .. I hope I don’t have any friends THIS STUPID!

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    • StevenNarbonne
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:31pm

      maybe he’s right about that.

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  • EBL
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:56pm

    You show you care when you send a present the person really could use…

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  • jagr1850
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:54pm

    it is possible some one at the white house is using too much cocaine…….no way can a normal leader ask for “wedding gifts etc”….goodbye in november or sooner….muchelle and odummy

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    • Restored One
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:00pm

      That answers the whole supporting gay marriage thing. More money for him.

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    • needmoinfo
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 10:17am

      Well it is just his luck the election is before Christmas.

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  • goinggreenduringglobalwarming
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:54pm

    I hear there’s a video coming out of Obama getting bullied by 7th graders on a White House tour.

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    • spirited
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:15pm

      Is he on a bus?

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    • Living In NYC
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 11:44pm

      It’s coming, because Barry smells YOUR money like a shark smells blood. Barry would weclome being ripped up by middle schoolers and would even cry if he could pull in a cool million. The guy is a classless fool!

      Barry is a total wimp, look how Putin waxed at the G-20 last week! Did you see Putin‘s I don’t give a s@*t what you say body lauguage when Barry was speaking!

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    • GrandmaNRichmondTX
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:55am

      No, Spirited. He’s under the bus.

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  • TNT75
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:54pm

    Valerie Jarrett’s daughter got married not long ago. Did she forgo gifts? Did Obama ask Valerie Jarrett’s daughter to ask her wedding guests to send money to him?

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:03pm

      The little commie doesn’t have to give up her gravy bowl. They live off (Other Peoples Money) Giving is a one way street with these Libs……….

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:50pm

      @TNT75

      They weren’t frisking people before they entered the wedding looking for weapons.

      They were looking for presents, gifts and money.

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    • needmoinfo
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 10:19am

      She can return all her gravy boats and send the money to Obama. Count on it.

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:52pm

    Narcissist POS is what he is

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  • MAMMY_NUNN
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:49pm

    For someone who doesn’t believe in capitalism he sure is greedy.

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    • Shasta
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 1:36pm

      Yeah, these Sociocommiearxists believe in money, on they believe it should all belong to them

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  • Bill Wallace
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:49pm

    It is the day for the married couple, and the clown in office somehow makes it about apperciating HIM?

    Oh, the chills and thrills going up Chris Matthews leg right now. I bet that dude is planning on renewing his vows at least 3 or 4 more times between now and November.

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  • Salamander
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:46pm

    The man is a selfish pig!

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  • NHwinter
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:46pm

    You’ve got to be kidding!!!!

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  • bobby12
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:45pm

    Tacky…..no class ….trashy…..!!!

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    • readytorockanroll
      Posted on June 23, 2012 at 12:17pm

      Maybe he can put Mooochelle on a corner….Naa they would want their money back….

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  • The_Plumber_Says
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:43pm

    I smell toast………
    Anyone else?

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  • cranberry
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:43pm

    Oh I shared this article all right, my mouth is still open and i’m asking Whaaaaa? and Are You Kidding Me Right Now? This is totally nuts. Does the POTUS know about this? I can’t believe that he would Seriously have said this makes sense.

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    • spirited
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:23pm

      They must laugh a lot about how to “bamboozle” and “hoodwink” “folks”.

      “People are hungry for change” said Michelle; when most jobless still had jobs… and homes.

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  • bornagaincowgirl
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:41pm

    Its just a big fat fairytale of a love fest. They love him, he loves their money, and we can all live happily ever after.

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  • Here_It_Comes
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:41pm

    I don’t think my wife would have gone for that.

    “Honey, stop worrying about all the stuff you would like to have as we begin our lives together. Let’s give it to Obama. He’ll take care of us.”

    “It’s a gift we can all appreciate.” I’m appreciating a good chuckle right now.

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  • barber2
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:41pm

    What ? No Celebrate Your Funeral By Donating to Obama ? Oh, wait…. A new idea for the campaign ! Tomorrow …tomorrow…Oh, yes we can ! tomorrow…it’s only a day away….

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  • KeithOlberdink
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:40pm

    President Kardashian and his merry band of Marxists want your wedding gifts. This regime is beyond belief.

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  • honor007
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:40pm

    son of a bitch. he is really desperate? talk about your selfish?

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  • JACKTHETOAD
    Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:35pm

    They’re clutching at straws way past the point of being embarrasing. Just plain sickening.

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    • barber2
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 6:43pm

      Hey, it’s like the American Idol crowd ! Don’t be so harsh. They like think elections mean like voting for the best dancer…or teleprompter reader …or best hair….or….

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    • JACKTHETOAD
      Posted on June 22, 2012 at 7:12pm

      You know BARBER, I thought the buck-a-whack lottery to have lunch (more like lose) with The Great Usurper was embarrassing, but they’ve really outdone themselves. It reminds me of a line from an old Chubby Checker song…‘how low can you go’…

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