Posted on 12/01/2008 7:36:34 PM PST by dascallie
Barack Obama to buy rare £20,000 gold ring for his wife.
The ring is made of rhodium - the world's most expensive metal --encrusted with diamonds. It is being hastily made by Italian designer Giovanni Bosco in time for January's inauguration ceremony.
Only about 25 tons of rhodium are mined each year, mostly in South Africa, and as a result its price is typically around £5,000 an ounce.
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Michelle tells poor women in Chicago to forego the corporate world and volunteer in the community instead - these people are hypocrites! Annie, Madrid, 30/11/2008
A man of the people - NOT. Ostentatious displays of wealth at a time of recession. ken, london england, 30/11/2008
Fiddling whilst Rome is burning, what a joke. Robert, Sumter USA, 30/11/2008
Americans are losing their savings, their jobs, and their homes. Many can't afford the cost of nutritous food for their families, but Obama can shuck out $20K for a bracelett - that's the way to show "change" and "good for the common man" in America. Chi, London,+UK, 30/11/2008
He's a man of the people all right - a multi millionaire that holds the lower classes in contempt, whilst sticking his wealth in their faces with outrageous purchases. Now theres change you can believe in! Mark, Melbourne, 1/12/2008
He relied on the goodwill of the American People to be elected (ie people used their own funds) so he should be setting an example to the rest of the Americans telling them to save money during the hard times up until the economic situation begins to improve. Let us hope that he does not turn out to be similar to vast majority of other African leaders who happen to be in the 'game' for the sake of personal financial gains nil, London UK, 1/12/2008
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Yes I know. I am sorry, but... she still looks like she should be chewing oats.
He locked her in a hotel with leg shackles and fed her lobster and caviar until the election was over.
That should be: "Live long and pay more taxes."
Most of the money came from his 2 books, which basically placed the Obama family on the lower-end of being millionaires. Although I think there’s more legitimate things to ping Obama on, such as his policies and platform. A $30,000 ring is not a big deal, especially when you look at Cindy McCain’s wardrobe (or ahem, that gorgeous white Chanel watch and earrings I’ve seen her wear) or any of the really nice duds Sarah Palin was wearing (bought at Neiman Marcus, the best department store ever) during the campaign.
Well, well, well. I know of at least one woman who’s mortgage won’t be paid off. But I guess he’s still got enough to fill her gas tank.
It amazes me how American blacks think this guy is one of them.
However...
...the story isn’t true.
The Obama camp flatly denies that Obama bought his wife Michelle a $33,000 rhodium ring as a thank you gift, according to The Chicago Sun Times. “’No ring was purchased,’ said [Obama spokesperson Ben] LaBolt.” The statement was made in response to a Daily Mail article claiming that he would.
Here is an excerpt from the original Daily Mail story:
Michelle Obama is to receive this £20,000 thank you from her husband for her support during the election.
The Harmony ring is made of rhodium - the world’s most expensive metal —and encrusted with diamonds. It is being hastily made by Italian designer Giovanni Bosco in time for January’s inauguration ceremony.
Only about 25 tons of rhodium are mined each year, mostly in South Africa, and as a result its price is typically around £5,000 an ounce.
ping
Day-uhm! Why didn’t I marry him when I had the chance?
*SPIT*
‘Hush Bling’ regarding Larry what’s his name...?
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