Dear Aunt Zeituni

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Obama TV: Dear Leader's infomercial

By Michelle Malkin • October 29, 2008 08:00 PM Higher purpose…blahblahblah…Change We Need…blahblahblah…Every American must play a role…Take care of one another…blahblahblah…

Just doing a little pre-liveblogging of the Obama-mercial, which begins in just a few minutes.

Wonder if Aunt Zeituni Onyango will be tuning in:

Barack Obama has lived one version of the American Dream that has taken him to the steps of the White House. But a few miles from where the Democratic presidential candidate studied at Harvard, his Kenyan aunt and uncle, immigrants living in modest circumstances in Boston, have a contrasting American story.

Zeituni Onyango, the aunt so affectionately described in Mr Obama's best-selling memoir Dreams from My Father, lives in a disabled-access flat on a rundown public housing estate in South Boston

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A second relative believed to be the long-lost "Uncle Omar" described in the book was beaten by armed robbers with a "sawed-off rifle" while working in a corner shop in the Dorchester area of the city. He was later evicted from his one-bedroom flat for failing to pay $2,324.20 (£1,488) arrears, according to the Boston Housing Court

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The US press has repeatedly rehearsed Mr Obama's extraordinary odyssey, but the other side of the family's American experience has only been revealed in parts. Just across town from where Mr Obama made history as the first black president of the Harvard Law Review, some of his closest blood relatives have confronted the harshness of immigrant life in America.

8:00pm Eastern. Here we go. The ad opens up with amber waves of grain, American flags…

The phoniness reeks.

"Change" count: 10.

Obama is now profiling Americans in economic distress.

1) Rebecca Johnson (Johnston?). She's mad about rising mortgage payments.

Obama's decrying the market turmoil, touting the "rescue plan" (AKA ####### sandwich), and bloviating about his bogus tax cuts.

2) Now, he's talking to a retiree about his pension. He repeats his new mantra that "government can't solve all our problems." He's been saying this over and over again the past few days. His internals must show that the "Senator Government" jibe is hurting him. (See: The Democrats want your 401(k))

3) Obama moves on to a black couple without medical insurance and burdensome home payments. More sob stories.

No, don't expect to see any sympathy for renters or couples who refrained from indulging in the subprime craze.

4) Promises, promises, promises — tax credits for fuel efficient cars, invest in clean coal, expand domestic production for oil.

Again: "Government can't do it all."

And: "Usher in a new era of responsibility."

5) Iraq. "We are spending more in Iraq now than when we started the war." So… he wouldn't have spent money on the surge that he opposed but now supports?

Google CEO Eric Schmidt makes an appearance. Va. Democrat Gov. Tim Kaine.

6) Another heart-wrenching tale. A woman working two jobs and taking classes at night. She feels like she's drowning in bills.

Who doesn't?

It's not clear what exactly she wants — and what Obama wants us to do. Pay for her educational training? What?

7) Obama is talking about his family now. Too funny: They're playing his soundbite about turning the tv off and putting away the video games. Tell it to Malia, mister.

Hardly saw his father. Had to wake up early. Now here we go: His Education Plan will give tax credits for training. Right To Affordable Health Care.

But hey - government can't solve all our problems!

8:18pm Eastern. Now, he's talking about his mother. No mention of Aunt Zeituni or the brother in the Kenyan shanty.

8:19pm Eastern. BITTER HALF ALERT. Michelle Obama praises The One's fathering skills. "He doesn't forget anything."

Oh, dear. They just showed the clip of him proclaiming, "I am my brother's keeper."

Quintuple-snort-worthy.

8:20pm Eastern. SMIRKY JOE ALERT. Me, too. Me, too. Smirky's a working-class, regular Joe, too!

8. Another couple facing hard times, layoffs.

9) Obama promises to be Mr. Tough on national security. He'll bolster the military. (Not if Barney Frank has his say.)

Guffaw: A supporter says he wants a leader who is devoted to the Constitution.

Sorry, I am having a snort attack.

Gag: A slideshow of glowy, Messianic photos flashes by. Obama hugs. Obama empathizes. Obama heeeaaaaals.

All hail the Lightworker. Fixer of Souls. Spreader of Wealth.

8:26pm Eastern. Bill Suck-Up Richardson makes an appearance. Auditioning for Energy Secretary or something.

Finally: Website pluggage: barackobama.com. Go. Now.

The Obama Programming Project is complete.

Kneel before Zod!

[almaty 19]

By Michelle Malkin

enuff said..about that idiot #######

[metta 0]

if you are not caring for your own family

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Aunt Zeituni

Found in a rundown Boston estate: Barack Obama's aunt Zeituni Onyango. Zeituni Onyango, the aunt so affectionately described in Mr Obama's best-selling memoir Dreams from My Father, lives in a disabled-access flat on a rundown public housing estate in South Boston. A second relative believed to be the long-lost "Uncle Omar" described in the book was beaten by armed robbers with a "sawed-off rifle" while working in a corner shop in the Dorchester area of the city. He was later evicted from his one-bedroom flat for failing to pay $2,324.20.

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Sarah Obama, Barack's Grandmother in Kenya

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Edited October 30, 2008 by metta

[HAL 9000 96]

yawn

[Mononoke28 135]

I didn't see it 'cause I forgot about it. Was watching Colombian TV

BUT... I'm still voting for Obama, no need to watch no infommercial.

Diana

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Barrack likes to spend other peoples money. I thought charity started at home?

[rebeccajo 14]

Metta -

If you had read Obama's memoirs, you would also know that it was Zeituni who told Obama that because of the culture of expectation in Kenya, one has to know where to 'draw the line' when it comes to family.

[HAL 9000 96]

Metta -

If you had read Obama's memoirs, you would also know that it was Zeituni who told Obama that because of the culture of expectation in Kenya, one has to know where to 'draw the line' when it comes to family.

[justashooter 430]

no matter how much money he spends to sell it, it's still just an overpriced $hit $sandwich.

[Ban Hammer 13,643]

Barrack likes to spend other peoples money. I thought charity started at home?

it does start at home. with your wallet.

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Metta -

If you had read Obama's memoirs, you would also know that it was Zeituni who told Obama that because of the culture of expectation in Kenya, one has to know where to 'draw the line' when it comes to family.

He, he. What a lame apology. So, Americans don't have the same culture of expectation? Wonder where that saying "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" comes from. I bet it is out of pure altruism that Rezco helped out the Obamas in helping them buy their posh house .

So I assume he drew the line at giving ANY assistance to his family.

Well, I see Grandma Sarah is doing very well with all the chicken she owns...

if you are not caring for your own family

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Aunt Zeituni

Found in a rundown Boston estate: Barack Obama's aunt Zeituni Onyango. Zeituni Onyango, the aunt so affectionately described in Mr Obama's best-selling memoir Dreams from My Father, lives in a disabled-access flat on a rundown public housing estate in South Boston. A second relative believed to be the long-lost "Uncle Omar" described in the book was beaten by armed robbers with a "sawed-off rifle" while working in a corner shop in the Dorchester area of the city. He was later evicted from his one-bedroom flat for failing to pay $2,324.20.

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Sarah Obama, Barack's Grandmother in Kenya

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

"Most people understand that if you are not caring for your family, then you are probably not the kind of person who is going to be caring for other people." ~Barack Obama, October 24, 2008

Edited October 30, 2008 by metta

[Sister Fracas 5]

Metta... you aren't going to vote for Obama... we got it. And you know what? It doesn't really matter to anyone here if you don't. I'd reckon a vast majority of people have already made up their minds, and in some cases have already voted, so what to you hope to achieve by these posts? Just sh#t stirring, bored, what is it? In some ways I have a feeling that you'd relish in seeing Obama screw up royally as president, even at the expense of the American public, just so you could say ner ner ner, I told you so. Well here is the newsflash, your girl lost and should you choose to vote for McCain, you will be voting much further away from the ideals she stood for. But that's your choice. Why not tell us all of the great things about your candidate of choice now, be it McCain or one of the others...?

Edited October 30, 2008 by Sister Fracas

[Cassie 8]

Metta... you aren't going to vote for Obama... we got it. And you know what? It doesn't really matter to anyone here if you don't. I'd reckon a vast majority of people have already made up their minds, and in some cases have already voted, so what to you hope to achieve by these posts? Just sh#t stirring, bored, what is it? In some ways I have a feeling that you'd relish in seeing Obama screw up royally as president, even at the expense of the American public, just so you could say ner ner ner, I told you so. Well here is the newsflash, your girl lost and should you choose to vote for McCain, you will be voting much further away from the ideals she stood for. But that's your choice. Why not tell us all of the great things about your candidate of choice now, be it McCain or one of the others...?

You read my mind, Sister Fracas!

[metta 0]

Metta... you aren't going to vote for Obama... we got it. And you know what? It doesn't really matter to anyone here if you don't. I'd reckon a vast majority of people have already made up their minds, and in some cases have already voted, so what to you hope to achieve by these posts? Just sh#t stirring, bored, what is it? In some ways I have a feeling that you'd relish in seeing Obama screw up royally as president, even at the expense of the American public, just so you could say ner ner ner, I told you so. Well here is the newsflash, your girl lost and should you choose to vote for McCain, you will be voting much further away from the ideals she stood for. But that's your choice. Why not tell us all of the great things about your candidate of choice now, be it McCain or one of the others...?

Oh, Sister Fracas, I know you feel very nice and comfortable inside the 'hail, Obama" echo chamber that VJ OT has largely become.

In side that echo chamber, like-minds huddle together in "groupthink" cherishing one another's idea. That's an enviable situation if only the world were made up of like minds.

But, there are others who don't subscribe to your views. So I guess jarring voices of the outside world do make their rude intrusion from time to time.

Unless you manage to declare VJ "Obama Only" zone, I'm afarid you will have to put up with that reality.

You call it "#### stirring".

I call it the market place of ideas

( note: Groupthink is a type of thought exhibited by group members who try to minimize conflict and reach consensus without critically testing, analyzing, and evaluating ideas. Individual creativity, uniqueness, and independent thinking are lost in the pursuit of group cohesiveness, as are the advantages of reasonable balance in choice and thought that might normally be obtained by making decisions as a group. ^[1] During groupthink, members of the group avoid promoting viewpoints outside the comfort zone of consensus thinking. A variety of motives for this may exist such as a desire to avoid being seen as foolish, or a desire to avoid embarrassing or angering other members of the group. Groupthink may cause groups to make hasty, irrational decisions, where individual doubts are set aside, for fear of upsetting the group’s balance. ref. Wiki)

[Sister Fracas 5]

Metta... you aren't going to vote for Obama... we got it. And you know what? It doesn't really matter to anyone here if you don't. I'd reckon a vast majority of people have already made up their minds, and in some cases have already voted, so what to you hope to achieve by these posts? Just sh#t stirring, bored, what is it? In some ways I have a feeling that you'd relish in seeing Obama screw up royally as president, even at the expense of the American public, just so you could say ner ner ner, I told you so. Well here is the newsflash, your girl lost and should you choose to vote for McCain, you will be voting much further away from the ideals she stood for. But that's your choice. Why not tell us all of the great things about your candidate of choice now, be it McCain or one of the others...?

Oh, Sister Fracas, I know you feel very nice and comfortable inside the 'hail, Obama" echo chamber that VJ OT has largely become.

In side that echo chamber, like-minds huddle together in "groupthink" cherishing one another's idea. That's an enviable situation if only the world were made up of like minds.

But, there are others who don't subscribe to your views. So I guess jarring voices of the outside world do make their rude intrusion from time to time.

Unless you manage to declare VJ "Obama Only" zone, I'm afarid you will have to put up with that reality.

You call it "#### stirring".

I call it the market place of ideas

So then, tell us something good about your candidate.....*still waiting*

You could influence someone if you just said who is worthy of your vote and why.

Oh and BTW, your rudeness was not necessary as I'm not being offensive.

Edited October 30, 2008 by Sister Fracas