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A Presidential Fist-Bump
Yahoo ^ | 6/5/08 | Yahoo Buzz

Posted on 06/05/2008 5:53:40 PM PDT by proudtobeanamerican1

A Presidential Fist-Bump by Mike Krumboltz June 5, 2008 12:48:59 PM

It's been a marathon. No, scratch that. It's been an ultra marathon, this race for the Democratic nomination. So it's no wonder that when Barack Obama finally claimed the right to represent his party, he couldn't help but cut loose and celebrate with his wife, Michelle.

But instead of the expected hug and kiss on the cheek, the couple shared the "fist-bump heard 'round the world." The exuberant gesture sparked big interest in the Buzz. Searches on "obama fist bump" soared across the country as major news outlets replayed and analyzed the moment. Several articles, including this one from the New York Daily News, explained that many folks found the bump a charming reminder that, as Senator Obama puts it, despite all the hoopla and stress, he and his wife still "do silly things."

Of course, no one would dare presume that a simple fist-bump will elevate Senator Obama to the White House. But an article from New York Magazine speculates that the knocking of knuckles may go a long way toward proving that the aspiring commander-in-chief is actually kind of hip. When was the last time you could say that about a presidential candidate and keep a straight face?


TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: fistbump; obama

1 posted on 06/05/2008 5:53:41 PM PDT by proudtobeanamerican1
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And maybe Obama will begin to refer to Michelle as “my ho.” Would that not also be “modern” and part of the “hip hop culture?”


2 posted on 06/05/2008 6:02:55 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: proudtobeanamerican1
the knocking of knuckles may go a long way toward proving that the aspiring commander-in-chief is actually kind of hip

A man without a soul or a culture he's truly comfortable with.

3 posted on 06/05/2008 6:05:56 PM PDT by Kakaze (Exterminate Islamofacism and apologize for nothing.....except not doing it sooner!)
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To: proudtobeanamerican1
A Presidential Fist-Bump

Last time I knew GWB was POTUS.
4 posted on 06/05/2008 6:07:35 PM PDT by monkeycard (There is no such thing as too much ammo.)
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To: proudtobeanamerican1

This is trivial. Why make a big deal out of it?


5 posted on 06/05/2008 6:11:25 PM PDT by popdonnelly (Does Obama know ANYONE who likes America, capitalism, or white people?)
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To: proudtobeanamerican1
But instead of the expected hug and kiss ....

Another sign that he's gay?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejTmistHFw0
Rev. Manning: "The Trinity of Hell"

http://larrysinclair0926.wordpress.com/
Larry Sinclair's website

6 posted on 06/05/2008 6:24:44 PM PDT by Dajjal (Who murdered Larry Bland, Nate Spencer & Donald Young?)
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WTH is a "fist-bump"?

Call me when they are booty-bumpin'.
7 posted on 06/05/2008 7:04:40 PM PDT by Tainan (Talk is cheap. Silence is golden. All I got is brass...lotsa brass.)
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And maybe Obama will begin to refer to Michelle as “my ho.” Would that not also be “modern” and part of the “hip hop culture?”

At least his "beetch". The "H" word is a bit strong for one's significant other. Especially if she access to sharp or pointy objects, and to your sleeping self.

8 posted on 06/05/2008 7:27:39 PM PDT by El Gato ("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
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9 posted on 06/05/2008 7:35:35 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("Code Pink should guard against creating stereotypes in the Mincing Community." --Titan Magroyne)
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I didn’t even notice they did this. Very bizarre them doing this. Is it a horizontal black power thng? Is it something men do normally? If so, why is Brack doing it?


10 posted on 06/05/2008 8:12:25 PM PDT by PghBaldy (Michelle O's handlers: "Get me white people...!!!")
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Is it a horizontal black power thng?

That was exactly my impression.

11 posted on 06/06/2008 9:37:16 AM PDT by Proudcongal
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