Don't send wedding gifts, register at the Obama campaign site instead

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:53 am

I really, really hope this was started by an over-eager lackey at Obama's website. I'm not a fan of the guy but he's certainly not stupid and this... this is stupid. And offensive. And raw meat for his hungry opponents and political enemies.

The Obama event registry — Blog — Barack Obama

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:17 am

What a nerve !!! Especially after the shyte gifts he gave His Wonderfulness, Gordon Brown on his visit to the Whitehouse.

In fact, I think the Labour Party here should return the shyte gift back to Obama wrapped In a copy of the Daily Mail.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:46 am

What did he give, a VHS copy of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:08 am

SnoozeAgain;1397758 wrote: What did he give, a VHS copy of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

His Lovliness gave Obama gifts reported to be worth £16,000. Obama gave him 25 film DVD's.

We got Block Busters here. His Wonderfulness could have nipped down the shops and rented that pile of crap. He didn't have to cross the Atlantic for them.

I was livid at the time. I wanted to send some dog poo to the White House.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:21 am

The sad thing is, people will do it. Probably millions.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:24 am

YZGI;1397772 wrote: The sad thing is, people will do it. Probably millions.

What ? Send dog poo to the Whitehouse ?

yaaarrrgg · Post by **yaaarrrgg** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:45 am

oscar;1397759 wrote: His Lovliness gave Obama gifts reported to be worth £16,000. Obama gave him 25 film DVD's.

We got Block Busters here. His Wonderfulness could have nipped down the shops and rented that pile of crap. He didn't have to cross the Atlantic for them.

I was livid at the time. I wanted to send some dog poo to the White House.

From what I recall -- the kicker -- because of DRM and region restrictions, Brown probably couldn't even play the DVD's without hacking his machine.

eta: though really I don't think politicians should be giving each other expensive gifts in exchange for political favors. I suspect that Brown didn't spend £16,000 of his own money. Someone else was forced to work to pay for that.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:14 pm

yaaarrrgg;1397776 wrote: From what I recall -- the kicker -- because of DRM and region restrictions, Brown probably couldn't even play the DVD's without hacking his machine.

eta: though really I don't think politicians should be giving each other expensive gifts in exchange for political favors. I suspect that Brown didn't spend £16,000 of his own money. Someone else was forced to work to pay for that. How dare you !!! His Gorgeousness would never even consider such a thought. He Is a man of the utmost Integrity and honesty. He Is the most wonderlucious Prime Minister we have ever been so lucky to have. The entire nation worships the ground he walks on.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:04 pm

I thought Tony Blair was hot. Not as hot as Michael Sheen though.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:24 pm

I'd guess it was some low level campaign worker who didn't have a clue.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:29 pm

Wandrin;1397806 wrote: I'd guess it was some low level campaign worker who didn't have a clue. That's no way to talk abut Tony B.liar

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:43 pm

Wandrin;1397806 wrote: I'd guess it was some low level campaign worker who didn't have a clue.

It's still up though! I figured it was some over-zealous assistant that posted it before a weekend and no one noticed but you'd think they would have taken it down by now and replaced it with an embarrassed apology. My opinion of Mr Obama has plummeted.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:44 pm

oscar;1397807 wrote: That's no way to talk abut Tony B.liar

Or Michael Sheen.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:25 pm

SnoozeAgain;1397808 wrote: It's still up though! I figured it was some over-zealous assistant that posted it before a weekend and no one noticed but you'd think they would have taken it down by now and replaced it with an embarrassed apology. My opinion of Mr Obama has plummeted.

That is a bit odd.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:39 am

SnoozeAgain;1397808 wrote: It's still up though! I figured it was some over-zealous assistant that posted it before a weekend and no one noticed but you'd think they would have taken it down by now and replaced it with an embarrassed apology. My opinion of Mr Obama has plummeted.
They mentioned it on the Today show (NBC). I didn't catch any details, just the teaser ("Coming up: ...")