Bracelets target those who want to wear their politics on their wrists

AP ^ | 1/14/5 | ELIZABETH LeSURE

[SmithL]

NEW YORK -- After spending 10 days in London with friends who were outspoken about their disdain for President Bush's policies, Berns Rothchild came home wishing she had a way to show the world she didn't vote for him.

I sort of felt ashamed, and didn't really want to be associated with being an American," said Rothchild, who lives in New York City and voted for John Kerry.

Her mother had a suggestion: bracelets, inspired by the Lance Armstrong Foundation's popular "LIVESTRONG" bands, that would signal opposition to Bush.

Thousands of miles away, two women in Idaho had the same idea. So did a woman in Kansas. The result? At least three separate bracelet ventures targeting left-leaning citizens who want to wear their political affiliation on their wrists -- and at least one competitor bearing the opposite message.

Rothchild, 35, is selling blue bracelets that say "COUNT ME BLUE," while Laura Adams, of Fairway, Kan., offers blue bracelets that say "HOPE." The McKnight family, of Moscow, Idaho, is even more direct; their black bracelets proclaim: "I DID NOT VOTE 4 BUSH."

"It's kind of like saying, 'This is my tribe,"' said Adams, 43, a Kerry supporter, who was inspired by her 14-year-old stepson's yellow Lance Armstrong band.

[SmithL]

Thanks for the warning.

[crv16]

I still have my Bush/Cheney bumper sticker on both cars.

Love driving thru Massachusetts with it.

[AppyPappy]

"I DID NOT VOTE 4 BUSH."

If they changed it to "I AM A LOSER" it would be much smaller.

[bboop]

Get a LIFE.

[Puppage]

I sort of felt ashamed, and didn't really want to be associated with being an American,"

Who forced you to come back?

[gridlock]

How about a blue bracelet that says "L is for LOSER"...

[mystery-ak]

Ashamed of being an American....instead of a bracelet, why don't you just move?......

[BenLurkin]

bttt

[NorCalRepub]

she could have just worn her " Bush is Hitler" sandwich board......why did she leave it at home......>?????

[TheBigB]

Excellent! Makes 'em easier to spot and round up for the re-education camps.

[Robe]

How about a Red one with "We're in control now "
That should REALLY pi$$ 'em off

[Nipplemancer]

how about a blue bracelet that reads "Dirty Lib"

[deport]

Damn....... never thinking for enough into the future.. Just think a few red bracelets saying.....
W Won
GEORGE
WINNER

etc. may have made one a few dollars.

[theDentist]

"I sort of felt ashamed, and didn't really want to be associated with being an American," said Rothchild

Yeah, we're pretty ashamed you're an American too.

[cripplecreek]

Personally I don't want my political feelings to invade every aspect of my life.

[rocksblues]

"It's kind of like saying, 'This is my tribe,"'

Now we can spot them before talking to them. GREAT!

[Dawgreg]

Yeah! I was thinking the same thing.

[george wythe]

See also

Democrats Urged to Buy 'Enlightened American' Wristbands

Posted on 01/04/2005

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After spending 10 days in London with friends who were outspoken about their disdain for President Bush's policies, Berns Rothchild came home wishing she had a way to show the world she didn't vote for him.

She could've just worn a Vladimir Lenin t-shirt.

[Tempest]

The article should be retitled to say.

Leftist capitalist, seek to exploit the naivety and emotional instability of those within their own party.