Posted on 11/17/2009 9:10:28 AM PST by Nachum
A lot of organizations have cashed in on the new president's image with kitschy trinkets, so why not the Navy? The Navy Secretariat Staff Officers Recreation Association, a service group run by Navy personnel and civilians at the Pentagon, has produced Obama Christmas ornaments for $15 a pop, limited to two per person. The normal Navy image has been replaced for the first time with that of the president. A gold frame surrounds a photo of Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as he takes the oath of office on Inauguration Day. Too much cheerleading? Some think so—and have said so. In fact, after Whispers asked questions, sales were frozen. Yvonne Peterson, one of those selling the ornaments at the Pentagon, says, "We were told to put a stop on sales. They sold out in about an hour's time." The money raised funds for Navy morale, welfare, and recreation activities.
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The list, ping
WT bloody F?
This is sick!
“Yvonne Peterson, one of those selling the ornaments at the Pentagon, says, “We were told to put a stop on sales. They sold out in about an hour’s time”
Bet what happened is that the ornaments didn’t sell and they are using “were told to put a stop on sales...sold out” as an excuse to cover a major flub.
It doesn’t make any sense otherwise especially if you are promoting a charity and the items sell fast.
I’d buy one or three...better than putting a foot through the flatscreen.
I can give $$$ to my own choices when it comes to charity so I would NEVER have a photo of this president on my Christmas Tree no matter what. The closest I have to anything political is a beautiful gold tone ornament I purchased at the Reagan Library and every year along with a very elegant red, white and blue Christmas ball is a tiny American flag. My nativity set is the star feature of our tree and has been for the last 50 years. THAT is tree worthy and...It takes front row status on our tree. Amen.
Does anyone have a photo of what Bedard calls “the normal Navy image” for a Christmas decoration?
Outrageous!! This is to be expected by the egomaniacal child in the White House. Everything is about him.
Dr. Charles Krauthammer referred to Raila Odinga's favorite cousin as a narcissist again last night on Special Report with Brett Baier. It doesn't surprise me when a seasoned psychiatrist like Dr. Krauthammer makes this reference given what this article says about the US Navy symbol being removed in favor of Obama's ugly face.
Too much cheerleading?
Nah, just more propaganda that would make even Goebbels envious.
The people who are buying this crap remind me of the damn idiots that mindlessly followed Jim Jones down to their deaths in Guyana.
In a word....barf.
“Yvonne Peterson, one of those selling the ornaments at the Pentagon....”
SEIU leader/goon/member/propagandist?
I am not a gambler, but if I were a betting man?
My cash says that it was most likely removed from Christmas ornaments at the request of the Narcissist in Chief.
Why not show Obama bowing to the Chinese to raise morale among our fighting seamen?
Oh, this is disgusting. Just nauseating.
ANY military person purchasing ANYTHING referring to the Kenyan Klod should be sent to Gitmo immediately, and never let out.
Note, by "Gag Gift", I meant "Gift that makes you Gag".
What kind of idiot would buy one? Or two?
The Navy should send the original Navy Jack. The Don’t Tread On Me flag.
What, no star shining over the White House as Jarret, Rahmbo and Axelrod kneel on the lawn?
Just in time to class up those kwanzaa trees.
I'm speechless ... believe it or not! This would be a good question to ask our "friend" about? I'm SURE he would have a thought, or two, about this.
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