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What gifts did Obama receive when he was inaugurated?
na | March 5, 2009 | syriacus

Posted on 03/05/2009 10:32:14 AM PST by syriacus

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To: Big_Monkey
Ohh, the jokes that could be made with this. I thought for sure that it was going to link to an "Onion" story. Instead, it was AP. Unbelievable

Ok well check out this next one I found. I clicked on the link it's a true story from Times Online.

When Obama won, his family in Kenya slaughters animals, chickens, and goats.

21 posted on 03/05/2009 10:57:18 AM PST by exist
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To: syriacus

I was thinking a pair of high heels for Michelle in church, but you guys have me beat.


22 posted on 03/05/2009 10:57:39 AM PST by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: exist
"His grandmother tried to bring Obama a spear."

Here's the link to the original story as published by the "East African Standard", a Kenyan newspaper. It was written by a chap named George Olwenya. It's legit.

http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?&id=1144003803&catid=4&a=1

23 posted on 03/05/2009 10:59:12 AM PST by Big_Monkey
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To: syriacus

A bong.


24 posted on 03/05/2009 11:00:27 AM PST by DarthVader (Liberal Democrats are the party of EVIL whose time of judgment has come.)
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To: exist
"When Obama won, his family in Kenya slaughters animals, chickens, and goats."

This is why I have longed argued that ALL late night talk shows should be treated as in-kind contributions to the DNC by the FEC - and I'm really not kidding.

For any comedian with half a brain and a one person writing staff, this would be comedy gold for a week, maybe longer. Imaging if such a thing happened in GWB's family.

I've been watching Letterman's opening monologue closely since Jan. 20th - and, surprise, surprise - not one joke at the direct expense of BO - not one. Sure, there's been a few tax cheat cracks aimed at Daschle and whomever, but nothing at Obama.

25 posted on 03/05/2009 11:04:06 AM PST by Big_Monkey
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To: syriacus
I heard he was given this book ...

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26 posted on 03/05/2009 11:17:25 AM PST by girlscout
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To: syriacus
USC TITLE 3 > CHAPTER 2 > § 109
Public property in and belonging to the Executive Residence at the White House
The steward, housekeeper, or such other employee of the Executive Residence at the White House as the President may designate, shall under the direction of the President, have the charge and custody of and be responsible for the plate, furniture, and public property therein. A complete inventory, in proper books, shall be made annually in the month of June, under the direction of the Director of the National Park Service, of all the public property in and belonging to the Executive Residence at the White House, showing when purchased, its cost, condition, and final disposition. This inventory shall be submitted to the President for his approval, and shall then be kept for reference in the office of the Director of the National Park Service, which shall furnish a copy thereof to the steward, housekeeper, or other employee responsible for the property.

27 posted on 03/05/2009 11:19:41 AM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: syriacus
Can anyone help me?
As noted above you need to check with the National Park Service.
28 posted on 03/05/2009 11:31:33 AM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: syriacus

Well, I don’t know, but you win the prize for the 2,200,000th FR thread!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2200000/posts


29 posted on 03/05/2009 12:06:07 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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To: socialismisinsidious

I never heard what Presdident Bush received either. Maybe they don’t let this information out to the public.


30 posted on 03/05/2009 12:10:15 PM PST by napscoordinator
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To: Non-Sequitur
believe the Protocol Office of the White House takes care of that since Obama himself didn’t receive any gifts.

Thanks. I was wondering about that.

31 posted on 03/05/2009 3:28:21 PM PST by syriacus (To determine if an MSMer is an Obama apologist.--- See if his tongue is darkened from boot-licking.)
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To: philman_36

Thanks, philman_36.


32 posted on 03/05/2009 3:29:50 PM PST by syriacus (To determine if an MSMer is an Obama apologist.--- See if his tongue is darkened from boot-licking.)
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To: Arrowhead1952
Well, I don’t know, but you win the prize for the 2,200,000th FR thread!

You have a keen eye. That's a heck of a lot of threads.

33 posted on 03/05/2009 3:32:25 PM PST by syriacus (To determine if an MSMer is an Obama apologist.--- See if his tongue is darkened from boot-licking.)
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To: girlscout
The presidency for dummies.

LOL!

34 posted on 03/05/2009 3:35:22 PM PST by syriacus (To determine if an MSMer is an Obama apologist.--- See if his tongue is darkened from boot-licking.)
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To: Non-Sequitur; syriacus
I believe the Protocol Office of the White House takes care of that since Obama himself didn’t receive any gifts.
Speak not in that of which you know little or nothing.

2009 Gifts
During the Inaugural Luncheon it is traditional for the President and Vice President to be presented with gifts by the Congress on behalf of the American people. The President and Vice President will each be presented with a framed official photograph taken of their swearing-in ceremony by a Senate photographer, as well as flags flown over the U.S. Capitol during the inaugural ceremonies.
The President and Vice President will also receive one-of-a-kind engraved crystal bowls, created by the Lenox Company of Lawrenceville, NJ.

35 posted on 03/05/2009 11:51:01 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: syriacus
Thanks, philman_36.
My pleasure, as always.
36 posted on 03/05/2009 11:52:28 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: syriacus
You have a keen eye. That's a heck of a lot of threads.

I had been away for a while and noticed that FR was close to the 2,200,000 number. I just typed that number into the browser and this one appeared.

37 posted on 03/06/2009 4:25:37 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for BO to tear it down.)
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To: napscoordinator

Don’t get me started. You’re right it’s not like R don’t pay “their fair share” either...when Bush was running against Kerry (did you know he was in Vietnam?) my husband and I fell into a higher tax bracket than all 4 candidates! What a bunch of BS! Time for a tea party.


38 posted on 03/06/2009 6:35:17 AM PST by socialismisinsidious ( The socialist income tax system turns US citizens into beggars or quitters!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good detective work.


39 posted on 03/06/2009 8:21:06 AM PST by syriacus (To determine if an MSMer is an Obama apologist.--- See if his tongue is darkened from boot-licking.)
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To: syriacus

A nice blank check from the national media.


40 posted on 03/06/2009 8:23:10 AM PST by mainerforglobalwarming
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