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Barack Obama buys Michelle rare $30,000 ring
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Posted on 12/01/2008 7:36:34 PM PST by dascallie

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To: jersey117

***The media is the real problem in this country — has been for a long time.***

America’s Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column.


141 posted on 12/02/2008 6:09:03 AM PST by nanetteclaret (Blessed Martyrs of Compiegne, Pray for Us!)
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To: traumer

I do not understand the left’s fascination with this woman. She is a heifer.


142 posted on 12/02/2008 6:37:02 AM PST by ponygirl
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To: dascallie

Where did a community activist from a poor family serving as a part time state legislator and first term US Senator get this kind of money? While Obama’s books generated some money they were not exactly best sellers. US Senators are overpaid, but I doubt many could afford such a bauble unless they had family or business wealth outside their Senate job. The Clintons didn’t have that kind of money until after they left the White House.


143 posted on 12/02/2008 7:16:17 AM PST by The Great RJ ("Mir we bleiwen wat mir sin" or "We want to remain what we are." ..Luxembourg motto)
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To: ponygirl

Is that any way to talk about the lamestreams’ new play toy, a drastically dumbed-down/down market version of Jackie Kennedy? Let them enjoy their new Scamalot. It’s what they live for (as opposed to decent journalism).


144 posted on 12/02/2008 8:00:32 AM PST by Cecily
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To: dascallie

*sigh* My favorite ring was the $109 Irish wedding band my husband bought at a pawn shop. Sadly, my daughter liked it too, picked it up when I was asleep (it was hot and I had put it on my nightstand) shortly before a move and lost it. I have been without a pretty ring like that for a decade, because we had other things we had to spend money on. But, it’s nice to know Obama can get his wife a nice gold ring to show his frugality.


145 posted on 12/02/2008 8:04:11 AM PST by HungarianGypsy
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To: dascallie

Let’s see if the media, who made a big deal about Sarah Palin’s wardrobe during the campaign, even give this honorable mention in any of their reports.


146 posted on 12/02/2008 8:22:37 AM PST by murron (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Considering that she has been the wage earner for much of their marriage would it not be more truthful to say that BO is using money his wife George Soros earned to buy her a gift?
147 posted on 12/02/2008 8:28:26 AM PST by verga (I am not an apologist, I just play one on Television)
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To: Centurion2000

Where does Obama’s campaign money go, now that the campaign is done?


148 posted on 12/02/2008 8:53:28 AM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

I don’t care for it either. Not very attractive to me.

But, but, but...I thought he was just a regular guy, just like me! He’s all for hope and change! He’s going to pay my mortgage and fill up my gas tank.

Ha! It’s only a matter of time before the clueless masses that voted him in will see the err of their ways (I hope).


149 posted on 12/02/2008 8:55:01 AM PST by AUJenn
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To: Trailerpark Badass
I have a feeling people are going to hate their guts before too long.

I was there 6 months ago.

150 posted on 12/02/2008 8:57:34 AM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

FUGLY!


151 posted on 12/02/2008 9:00:23 AM PST by maggief
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To: dascallie
I wonder if Barry payed full price, or if he got a deal?

If it's the latter, isn't that a violation of Senate ethics rules...?

152 posted on 12/02/2008 9:03:07 AM PST by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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To: maggief

mewzilla’s law: The length and happiness of the marriage is inversely proportional to the cost of the ring.


153 posted on 12/02/2008 9:03:59 AM PST by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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To: mewzilla

I wonder if those are blood diamonds....


154 posted on 12/02/2008 9:06:06 AM PST by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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To: HungarianGypsy
But, it’s nice to know Obama can get his wife a nice gold ring to show his frugality.

The ring is rhodium, which according to the article costs about $7500 an ounce. Gold is around $789 an ounce.

155 posted on 12/02/2008 9:06:27 AM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: mewzilla

Here’s one on ebay for $1350.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GIOVANNI-BOSCO-18-KT-GOLD-AND-DIAMOND-RING_W0QQitemZ360053940785QQcmdZViewItem


156 posted on 12/02/2008 9:14:30 AM PST by maggief
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To: maggief

Ick, but that’s just me. Nothing on the provenance of the diamonds I see.


157 posted on 12/02/2008 9:16:27 AM PST by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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To: mewzilla

It’s kind of manly, perfect for Michelle when she graduates from her “anger management classes”.


158 posted on 12/02/2008 10:25:18 AM PST by angcat (Despite the mess, I have much to be thankful for!)
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To: dascallie

He’s denying it. http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081202/pl_politico/26698


159 posted on 12/02/2008 10:33:40 AM PST by VictoryGal (Never give up, never surrender!)
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To: Doug TX

Dang. That was my first thought as well.


160 posted on 12/02/2008 12:27:26 PM PST by proudpapa (Obama - The Worst One Ever!)
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