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December 04, 2007
Obama's Mama Must Be Proud
I have been shaking my head all morning at Hillary’s web site article (and the backlash in the press) where she criticizes Barack Obama’s essay in third grade (and his “Kindergarten musings”) about becoming president and how that refutes his denials that he hasn’t been planning to run for years. I mean, seriously. Can you imagine what they’d dig up about me? Or 90% of other Americans? Good grief. This is why I can never run for public office.
I can see the headlines, now: “Loretta's opponent's campaign discovers that the frontrunner spent the better part of her primary school years in the hallway copying out her spelling words as a punishment for being disruptive in class and defaced her religion book with snarky captions over Lord Jesus' head.” Yes, that would go over really big with the Christian Coalition.
I can't help laughing about Obama’s Kindergarten musings, because one of the funny stories in the family repertoire involves Lauren’s Kindergarten graduation. Each of the graduates in the small, private school of ten students (all girls) was asked what she planned to do when she grew up. One wanted to be a veterinarian, one a doctor, one a firefighter, the usual stuff, and when the teacher asked Lauren, Lauren said, “I want to work at Blockbuster!” When the teacher asked why, Lauren said, “Because then I’d get to watch movies all day!”
Of course we laughed and still laugh about it today. But, if Lauren had said, “I want to be President of the United States!” I would have said, “Yeah, Baby!”
Why can’t my kid say that? Obama’s mama must be so proud. Really.
Comments
This is the best thing that can happen to Obama and Edwards: Hill getting nasty. Women cannot get away with bashing their competition. While men can sometimes look pragmatic and competitive, women just look BAD when they get personal. This goes to your wondering who is advising her? Whoever it is – they are overpaid. I’d like to advise her. Give me that job!
Posted by: loretta | December 4, 2007 08:58 AM
Personally, I don't know why anyone would want the job.
No matter who you are you will always end up surrounded by snakes. JMHO
Posted by: Mgt | December 4, 2007 09:11 AM
I was just thinking that Hillary looked really bitchy snarking at Obama. It may be a double standard, but I think she would do much better to stick to the issues. Get us out of Iraq, and come up with a universal health care plan. The rest of it is fluff, IMO.
I think that if either of them winds up being the candidate (and it sure looks as if one of them will), we will end up with a Repugnican president.
I like Kucinich, but I don't think he has a snowball's chance.
Posted by: vero | December 4, 2007 10:42 AM
So glad to see you back in great form. I have been in and out, mostly out, but happy to be reading the comments from all of you. Welcome back, Loretta.
Posted by: Peki | December 4, 2007 11:00 AM
One thing: no Politiks at our Sunday's Brunch, although I think we are at the same side of the fence.
I just got out of the phone and I couldn't get reservations for any of the places we discussed. It looks like all the hot places don't accept reservations for Sunday Brunch. I will put my final suggestion at the kitchen.
Posted by: Anne | December 4, 2007 11:07 AM
I ask you with tears in my eyes, what the heck was the attraction with Drew Peterson?
Urgh, urgh, urgh! The man looks like a snake, fer cryin out loud!
Posted by: Mgt | December 4, 2007 12:08 PM
Well, after hearing Obama address the 2004 Democratic convention, I wanted to know where to get my lawn sign.
Posted by: Peggy | December 4, 2007 01:07 PM
OT
Loretta
Sorry I missed the last entry. Last I looked December was blank.
I found your blog at the beginning, don't remember you having a comment section back then. Do remember the first time you posted how you make coffee.
I read for sometime before I made my first post. Your blog was the best.
I bought your book. Am proud of you for all you've accomplished.
Am not surprised about Scott P. being gay or bi, I recall the NE story of Victor going home w/him from some bar too.
I'm following Drew P. now. A true Narcissist. Have wished you were covering it.
Congratulations on your 5 years and giving up smoking. I gave cig's up while the SP case was going on.
Terri
Posted by: Blonde in Fla. | December 4, 2007 01:07 PM
Nice to see some old timers. I am in and out right now but wanted to do my Dubya imitation:
"It's a warnin' sahn. Ain't changed nuthin."
He cracks me up.
Posted by: loretta | December 4, 2007 03:05 PM
Wouldn't it be interesting to find out what Hill's kindergarten musings and third grade essay would be?
I agree with Vero, she just sounds bitchy and petty taking shots at Obama like that. It sure doesn't advance her likability factor any.
Posted by: Lisa | December 4, 2007 04:16 PM
For the people not privvy to the kitchen, we have some fun announcements - Anne from Brazil, Geralyn and yours truly are meeting in New York City this weekend for brunch.
We will fill you in on what Anne calls the First International Misfit Meeting.
haha! Should be a BLAST.
Posted by: loretta | December 4, 2007 04:58 PM
But I thought you and Anne were the same person!?! Even though I talked to her on the phone while you were standing right next to me, that was some sort of trick, wasn't it?
I must demand photographic proof and even then, I probably will be dubious.
Posted by: Lisa | December 4, 2007 08:23 PM
heh. According to this site, I type 86 WPM with 95% accuracy. So, I guess I should get a real job, eh?
Posted by: loretta | December 4, 2007 09:31 PM
I have not the time or energy right now to read the above comments, although, I did comma read Loretta's new entry.
I am an Obama woman from the word go. And. That would be the oxtails from today notwithstanding. We were the only white faces in Just Oxtails.
I won't go into my personal diatribe of the satanism of Hillary-Killary or the lovable Edwardses. or the non-running-wisely-goresez(they know the ropes). Moi, she is just looking for a breath of fresh air for our country. A bit of truth-telling. Even-if-is-knot-good-gnus. I want to be proud of this country. Bamalamadingdong on Nader who always rips the sway. He has served his purpose, as has Gore and others. It is time for a new world view. I have no doubt that all of the naysayers about Obama and lack of experience are as true as those who said the same about Kennedy when I was in the 8th grade. No experience in foreign policy, no support from the bubbas of middle amerika and sew awn and sew fork. My gut (which I do trust) tells moi that Obama is my man. Hillary-Dillary-dot-knot can knot swing the bubbas and you know it. Another woman could perhaps. She is just too abrasive and really does belong in new york where people appreciate her satanic drive for their good. Nope, my rope is on Barack Obama and I wish him godspeed.
Did I mention that oxtails are not my cup of tea?
Posted by: moi | December 5, 2007 01:57 AM
A rhetorical question:
what do they do with the rest of the ox?
Oxford loafers? Oxblood shoe polish? or maybe with genetical reorganization the ox manages to regenerate the tail for more soup or greasy pure-dee-oxen-gravy. I do swear to gorp that today, I rather would have had krispie-kremes for lunch. We had posole for brek-fiss, oxtails for lunch and racka-lam for dinner. I need some tums. I really do want some real answers about what happens to the rest of the ox. Also curious about how the tail of the ox has so much fat on it. I need tums.
Posted by: MOI | December 5, 2007 03:38 AM
In my zeal for Obama, I am channeling my grandmaamaa. She was a rip and a half. This would be especially bach in her day and moi has many tales to tell about Mame King Provence aka Mary Eugenia King Provence. RIP and bless her sweet heart. She knew when a spade was a spade and did not hesitate to say so.
Posted by: moi | December 5, 2007 03:49 AM
In the game of bridge or most games of chance, the spade is the high suit, then hearts, diamonds and clubs. I think hill is a club and bama is the trumped no trump winner which includes all of the suits. And he will win the no-trump bid, doubld and redoubled and mahjonged&etc. I know that vid is an anarchist, but honey vid, just go with me this time. We cannot afford any distractions of any snort in this up-coming electoid. I am a trueweathered and feathered cynic regarding pollyticks, however, comma comma moi is chanel on this one. Not #5...dotzon a docket.
Posted by: moi | December 5, 2007 03:58 AM
by the way I give kudos to the first international blob onion in nuevojork. I am rill jealous X billions that moi willknot be in attendance. Fly on the wall wants pix.
Posted by: moi | December 5, 2007 04:02 AM
Good morning!
I'm with Countrygirl on this one...we need Dave! Bicycle and all.
One thing for sure: America cannot afford another Bush. Never. Not ever! They build asylums for people like that, don't they?
Posted by: Mgt | December 5, 2007 04:13 AM
New Entry ^^^^
Posted by: loretta | December 5, 2007 05:17 PM