Obama lights the National Christmas Tree, says 'Merry Christmas' three times

Los Angeles Times ^ | 12/9/10 | Andrew Malcolm

[Nachum]

President Obama's words at lighting of National Christmas Tree, as provided by the White House -THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody!AUDIENCE: Merry Christmas! THE PRESIDENT: Happy holidays. We are just thrilled to have all of you here. Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for the kind introduction and for all that you’re doing to protect our national parks and our public lands for the future generations. I also want to recognize Neil Mulholland and everyone at the National Park Foundation and at the National Park Service who helped put this event together.

[Nachum]

Ho Ho Ho!

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[digger48]

is there a real tree under that blanket of lights?

ugly tree. IMO

[Opinionated Blowhard]

The LAT seems stunned that he said “Merry Christmas.” And three times too. He’s going way to far to the right!

[pissant]

Well done, Mr. Obama, well done.

[Baladas]

Or, as Bwaney Fwank would lisp:

Marwee Cwissmuss, Marwee Cwissmuss, Marwee Cwissmuss

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

In before the takeyya ping?

[Fast Moving Angel]

Whaaaa ... this is our national Christmas tree? The thing leans way to the left (what a metaphor, huh?). Not only that, you string lights on a tree in a spiral pattern, not vertical. Needs a redistribution of lights!

[digger48]

he made it a sp[ecial point to mention his and the Wookies Christianity, too

[himno hero]

xactly, did he run home for scope?

[digger48]

Every year, Barney probably gives out dozens of mistletoe beltbuckles to his “staff” members.

[No_Doll_i]

Was he gagging or laughing?

[AGreatPer]

S l o w l y h e t u r n e d. Inch by inch, step by step.

[I see my hands]

Sure he didn't say:

Malcolm X-mas?

[maggief]

Reuters Pictures 3 hours ago U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with their daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (L) during the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington December 9, 2010. Marian Robinson, the president's mother-in-law, stands behind Sasha.

Reuters Pictures 3 hours ago U.S. President Barack Obama and his family react as his daughter Sasha (2nd L) pushes the button to light the National Christmas Tree, during a ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington December 9, 2010. Also pictured is first lady Michelle Obama (2nd R), her mother Marian Robinson (L) and daughter Malia.

Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago U.S. President Barack Obama looks up at the stage as his daughter Sasha looks at a person dressed as Santa Claus during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington December 9, 2010. Also pictured is daughter Malia (2nd L).

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[Fast Moving Angel]

Obama said “Merry Christmas” three times ... or is it like “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” ??

[maggief]

Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago A girl yawns as U.S. first lady Michelle Obama reads a Christmas book to children on stage during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Washington December 9, 2010.

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[Reeses]

Allahu Akbar! Mr. President

[goodnesswins]

I’ve always thought the “National Tree” was kinda ugly...at least in the last several years I’ve seen it.

[goodnesswins]

I’ve always thought the “National Tree” was kinda ugly...at least in the last several years I’ve seen it.