A Little Entertainment Junk For Your Trunk
No it’s not a new video game for the Wii.
At a press conference in Baghdad with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, President Bush had to play duck when an Iraqi journalist showed Bush how he felt about his policies by throwing both of his shoes at his head.
“This is a farewell kiss!” the man yelled in Arabic before throwing the shoes. This is most likely Bush’s final visit as president to Iraq and what a goodbye present did he get!
T-shirts, mugs, posters, stationary, dog shirts, and even baby bibs…these are just some of the memorabilia for sale that has president elect Barack Obama’s image on them.
It is reported by the Washington Post that Barack Obama merchandise is alive and kicking in an economy that is supposedly going down the drain and in the dumps. In most cases, the business of presidential candidate merchandise completely dies down after the election is over. Not for Obama, and it shouldn’t be surprising after all this man is walking history! And if you are living under a rock, it’s because he will be the first African-American president.
Obama is a “living, breathing stimulus package for a modest-size group of entrepreneurs who are slapping Obama’s image on any surface it’ll stick to.” David Segal of the Washington Post writes.
CafePress.com, is a very popular website where anyone with access to the internet, can start their own online store just by uploading an image and that image can be reproduced on blank t-shirts, mugs, posters, etc. Statistically, on CafePress.com, there are approximately 96.000 different styles of Obama merchandise for sale.
Before Obama, the most popular selling presidential merchandise was “Anti-Bush” memorabilia.
Here’s a few things that you can “Obama-fy” yourself with:
Sneakers from SneakerObsession.com
Action Figurine from HBCU Kidz
And the Obama souvenir to end all Obama souvenirs:
Obama Flip-Flops?
Should we be worried that we are praising a president so much that hasn’t done anything in office yet, or be glad that just him being alive is stimulating the economy?
How ironic is this ??
They don’t even believe in Christ and they’re getting their own Christmas stamp, but don’t dream of posting the ten commandments on federal property?
USPS New Stamp
My Dad would love this Palin Pumpkin, seeing that he is deeply Republican. Me? I vote on whoever can make the best Barack O’Lantern, or Leg-Obama. When I see works of art in their finest, it moves me to vote!
I think the one thing that would make this Palin Pumpkin complete would be to stick a voicebox in there and have it replay all of Tina Fey’s “Saturday Night Live” comedy skits. Or better yet, just use Sarah Palin’s speeches, they will end up sounding the same anyways…
People get more creative everyday! I was so impressed by the Leg-Obama, but this one’s a little bit more appropriate for the Halloween season, and of course with the Election season coming to an end soon.
Can you just imagine taking the kids Trick or Treating and seeing this on someone’s front doorstep?
Can’t wait to listen to the TV and/or radio without listening to a political advertisement. Yeah, I’ll admit I was a little into it this Election year, but now I’m just tired of hearing it!
I try not to get into politics too much but…
It seems like the stock market almost crashed today after Bush’s $700 million Economic Bailout Plan for the financial institutions was voted against by congress.
John McCain put his Election tour on hold a few weeks ago, canceled an appearance spot on David Letterman to support the cause, and Letterman practically ripped him apart for leaving him hanging. Which I thought was personally funny as hell, but it looks like McCain might have had the right idea.
McCain got so much flack for putting the campaign on hold to concentrate on the US financial crisis. Now the Dow drops 500 points today, some people are freaking out, and this actually makes McCain look pretty good I think because he wanted to concentrate on the cause to begin with
So I read in the Washington Post today that now Obama is trying to get people to support the Bailout Plan as well. This is personally my first time hearing Obama talk about it, but then again, I’m at a job all day, so I don’t have time to sit in front of the TV and avidly watch the news. I thought Obama gave McCain flack for wanting to postpone their first debate to concentrate on this situation. Now look what happens?
I personally thought the bailout plan sounded stupid, why should we help out these financial companies that got all of the “poor” and “living paycheck to paycheck” Americans in this position to begin with?
To which Obama has said, “When taxpayers are asked to take such an extraordinary step because of the irresponsibility of a relative few, it is not a cause for celebration,” Obama said. “But this step is necessary.” So I can agree with him in a way, at the same time disagree with him. It’s a tough decision either way!
But like I said, I don’t keep my nose current when it comes to politics so I could be just making empty rants. If someone wants to enlighten me, please do!
Here’s a change even Obama might believe in…
McCain recently spent over $5,000 for “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” makeup artist, Tifanie White to do his makeup.
I’m sure it probably wasn’t just for her makeup ability but hey nothings too good for a possible future president of the United States that is going to protect our financial stabilities.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d do that prehistoric dinosaur’s makeup for over $5,000 grand. But what I want to know is, what in the hell kind of makeup would you put on the man? I know most women who in their lifetime probably don’t even spend that much on makeup.
Yes, I know he’d understand if I skipped out on my mortgage payment to get me a $5,000 makeup job done to run for president of my book club.
So banks are going down the tubes left and right these days because they are being bought out the government? Well, we are all in trouble if that’s the case! All the media reporting can get scary to listen to, not knowing if our economy is going to get worse or not, but this news story might lift your spirits:
Be sure to keep an eye out for the guys behind the reporter.
It’s a Smiley Saturday!
The latest excuse for gas prices going up is because of Hurricane Ike. According to The Desert Sun, the hurricane “caused a near total shutdown in crude production in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering gasoline shortages and dramatically higher prices at the pump in parts of the South and Midwest.”
The presidential candidates, McCain and Obama can say all they are going to do to drop gas prices, but let’s face it, we were told a while ago that there was going to be “no more taxes” so I’m sure we are not smart enough to fall for the same trick twice over. They can all eat my giant taco!
These supposed hard economic times calls for people to budget themselves. I’ve read how a lot of people are seeking help by joining credit counseling agencies to colsolidate debt.
There’s a million and one ways to do that; debt management, debt settlement, credit counseling, debt consolidation loans and mortgage refinancing. Depending on your credit score, it might determine which avenue you go down. If your broke as hell like me, consolidation loans are out of the question. I think the computer laughed at me when I tried to apply for a debt consolidation loan.
Saving money is so important now, I think, more than ever. Mainly because whomever becomes president, who knows that they are going to do? With a new President coming into the office and the economy going down the toilet all at the same time do you think it’s just the perfect recipe for disaster?
Or maybe it’s just me sniffing the $4.00 a gallon gas fumes!
Even if you do not plan on voting for Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential Election, this is pretty freakin’ awesome:
It’s Leg-O-bama!
I want to see what a Lego-McCain would look like…I wonder how many ghost white pieces would be needed to make a replication of his face?
Scary thought.
This guy might have a successful business in the works. Hell, I’d pay for a Lego replication of my dog!
Oprah, who publicaly supports presidential hopeful, Barack Obama has claimed that she is not interested in having Republican Vice President hopeful, Sarah Palin on her show.
Why not?
She did come back to say:
“There has been absolutely no discussion about having Sarah Palin on my show,” Oprah said. “I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates. I agree that Sarah Palin would make a fantastic interview, and I would love to have her on the show after the campaign is over.”
AFTER the campaign? No one’s going to be interested in the campaign after it’s over. Arn’t we being a little partial and senile Oprah?
WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?
“My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has been completed.
Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.
This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.
Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short . The United Kingdom , Spain , Bulgaria , Australia , and Poland are some of the countries listed there.
The other list contains every one not on the first l ist. Most of the world’s nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.
Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war. THEN EVERY YEAR THERE AFTER IT’ll GO TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WONT GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.
The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
Need help with a famine ? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France .
In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home . On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.
Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France or maybe China .
I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France , Germany , and Russia . Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bonne chance, mezamies.
I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don’t care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York
A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing us off for a change.
Mexico is also on List 2 its president and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra thousand tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put ‘em? Yep, border security.
Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty – starting now.
We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we’ll be drilling for oil in Alaska- which will take care of this country’s oil needs for decades to come. If you’re an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there.
It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, ‘darn tootin.’
Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America It is time to eliminate homelessness in America . To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thank you guys. We owe you and we won’t forget.
To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic.
God bless America .. Thank you and good night.”
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.
I guess they already finished their English homework!!!
This is Montebello High School in California.
You will not see this heart-stopping photo on the front page of the NY Times, nor on the lead story of the major news networks. The protestors at Montebello High School took the American flag off the school flag pole and hung it upside down while putting up the Mexican flag over it.
This was the first song on her “Carnival Ride” album that really stuck out to me. So I’m sure her latest single and video “Just A Dream” will do very well.
Just wondering why they didn’t make the setting more modern to dedicate to our the families of soldier’s in the Iraq war instead of an old time setting like a Vietnam War.
Damn liberals! (Yeah…I don’t really know what this means except thats what my Dad yells when he’s watching political news and it’s not good news.)
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