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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsObama's slip?
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/power-players-abc-news/obama-intentional-accidental-slip-102558390.htmlYahoo News posted a piece entitled "Obamas Intentional or Accidental Slip?" Ostensibly, the title refers to the following quote:
While addressing a crowd at a New York fundraiser, Obama said, "Not going back to a set of policies that say you're on your own. And that's essentially the theory of the other side. George Romney -- wrong guy. Governor Romney."
So close Mr. President, you were just one generation off. Next time, check the roster.
But I have to wonder if the title is more aptly applied to this quote, from later in the article:
Obama gave a shout out to Ellen [DeGeneres], "I want to thank my wonderful friend who accepts a little bit of teasing about Michelle beating her in pushups, but I think she claims Michelle didn't go all the way down. That's what I heard." (emphasis added)
Hmm. I'm thinking intentional on that one.
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wakemewhenitsover
Jun 2012
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Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)1. I like it....it connects him to George Bush.
The Repubs do it all the time. Why not us?
wakemewhenitsover
(1,595 posts)2. Good point.
The writer of the article seemed to think Obama was referring to Romney's father (another George), but I think you've hit the nail on the head. And I agree: great idea -- connect Romney to shrub.
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)3. Furthermore....I'd love to see a morph ad.....
You know, image of GWB morphs into Romney.
Say, around about October or so.
JHB
(37,161 posts)4. Rmoney already said he'd continue Bush's policies...
...so really, how wrong is what the president said?
oldhippydude
(2,514 posts)5. emphasis added
guess nobody got the sexual connotation.. we must be getting somewhat more grown up than a bunch of 13 year old boys
wakemewhenitsover
(1,595 posts)6. Speak for yourself, pal.