Barack Obama to purchase $30,000 ring for Michelle (Wizbang)

Barack Obama is so thankful for his wife's support during his campaign that he's buying her a rare rhodium and diamond ring that costs $30,000. I love jewelry as much as the next girl, but this is a bit over the top. I know, it's his money, so he can spend it as he wishes, yet this looks a bit...out of touch. Here we are enduring a terrible recession. Investors have lost trillions of dollars in the stock market. Americans are losing their jobs, and at Christmas time no less. Spending $30,000 on a piece of jewelry doesn't represent the compassion or the hope and change that he espoused throughout the campaign. But do I really have to say this? I'm sure Obama's PR people could tell him this.

However, I have an idea that President-Elect Obama may want to consider. Instead of spending $30,000 on a ring, how about instead spending $15,000 on a ring. I'm sure there are some beautiful rings out there in the $15,000 price range that are suitable for his wife and that would adequately show his appreciation and love. Then he can take the other $15,000 and give it to a charity in Michelle's name. I would recommend Operation Smile. For just $240, a child in a Third World nation can have the surgery needed to correct a cleft palate. With $15,000, 62 children can get the surgery that would give them a beautiful smile and a changed life.

So how about it, President-Elect Obama? A $30,000 ring that no one but Michelle can appreciate and enjoy or a $15,000 ring and 62 lives change forever? Click over to Operation Smile and tell me those sweet faces with their beautiful new smiles don't tug at your heartstrings. This, Mr. Obama, is change we can believe in.

Update: The Politico reports that the Obama camp is denying that President-Elect is purchasing the rhodium ring. As I said earlier in my post, this kind of purchase, although completely within his right, is inconsistent with the persona he presented to America during the campaign. I'm not surprised he's denying it.

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Comments (61)

He has the tax payers money... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by MPR | December 2, 2008 9:33 AM | Score: 7 (15 votes cast)

MPR:

He has the tax payers money to be charitable with. That's what liberals do. They spend other peoples money. No wait, they invest taxpayers money. Lost my head for a second there.

Posted on December 2, 2008 09:33

If this would have happened... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by WildWillie | December 2, 2008 9:43 AM | Score: 6 (16 votes cast)

WildWillie:

If this would have happened in reverse, the MSM and the whacko leftest blogs would go on and on about how "out of touch" conservatives are with the people and their problems. Where is the outrage? ww

Posted on December 2, 2008 09:43

I don't care if the MSM wou... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by mcg | December 2, 2008 9:51 AM | Score: 3 (31 votes cast)

mcg:

I don't care if the MSM wouldn't extend a rightie the same courtesy. I mean, I agree, that's what they would do---consider Sarah Palin's wardrobe scandal. But no matter, two wrongs don't make a right. It's his money, and he can spend it however he damn well pleases. This kind of nitpicking is unseemly.

Why settle for $15K, Kim? Why not demand he spend only $5K on the ring? Only $1K? Why should he give her a ring at all, shouldn't he give all the money to charity? Because of course, Kim, we know that you don't make any discretionary, fun, frivolous purchases whatsoever, preferring to give all of that money to charity instead. He should follow your example!

Posted on December 2, 2008 09:51

Didn't give even a nanoseco... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by DaveD | December 2, 2008 10:17 AM | Score: 6 (14 votes cast)

DaveD:

Didn't give even a nanosecond of thought to voting for him but I completely agree with mcg this is none of my business. He can do with his money as he wishes.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:17

Who cares how the loser spe... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by 914 | December 2, 2008 10:18 AM | Score: 3 (9 votes cast)

914:

Who cares how the loser spends "His" taxpayer windfall.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:18

C'mon now. This is America,... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Clay | December 2, 2008 10:18 AM | Score: 7 (15 votes cast)

Clay:

C'mon now. This is America, dammit. Let's not start talking like liberals in deciding what other people should do with their cash. It's his money to spend as he chooses - period. His wife was very supportive and is deserving of a lavish display of affection and appreciation. Let's not fall into unsavory pettiness. We're better than this.

Get used to it, just anothe... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by GarandFan | December 2, 2008 10:24 AM | Score: 7 (15 votes cast)

GarandFan:

Get used to it, just another example of 'do as I say, not as I do'.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:24

I was going to make a comme... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by JFO | December 2, 2008 10:33 AM | Score: -3 (31 votes cast)

JFO:

I was going to make a comment till I realized this post by this author isn't worth a comment.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:33

Obama exhibits strong Narci... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Dan Patterson | December 2, 2008 10:40 AM | Score: -3 (17 votes cast)

Dan Patterson:

Obama exhibits strong Narcissistic traits and those are corrosive and divisive characteristics by themselves, but the gift to Mrs. Obama smacks of 'let them eat cake' and that is a destructive combination. What's next, "Off with their heads"? The defensive overreaction of a previous commentor to the Operation Smile idea might be a preview of coming attractions: The Ruler shall not be criticized.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:40

Heh.What Bush ough... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by Wally | December 2, 2008 10:55 AM | Score: 0 (16 votes cast)

Wally:

Heh.

What Bush ought to do RIGHT NOW is to buy an identical ring, from the same jeweler, for Laura as a show of his appreciation for her support over the last 8 years.

Oh, wait; make that a much less expensive ring, say $5000, and watch the press and the other lefties go ballistic nonetheless over the 'extravagance' of this out-of-touch Republican elitist.

Posted on December 2, 2008 10:55

Given Obama's position on i... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Alan Orfi | December 2, 2008 11:19 AM | Score: -4 (16 votes cast)

Alan Orfi:

Given Obama's position on infanticide (at least when they've survived an abortion), I don't hold out much hope on any compassion toward children with deformations.

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:19

Obama can do with his wealt... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by hcddbz | December 2, 2008 11:22 AM | Score: 4 (12 votes cast)

hcddbz:

Obama can do with his wealth as he wishes he just cannot complain about what other Americans do with .
theirs

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:22

This faux outrage comes fro... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by JFO | December 2, 2008 11:51 AM | Score: 2 (28 votes cast)

This faux outrage comes from the same folks who worship at the feet of 'Saks Fifth Avenue" Palin. Remember the $150,000????? Clothes??? Luggage??? Underwear????

Oh how quickly you wingnuts forget!!

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:51

I agree it's his money.<b... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by mf | December 2, 2008 11:53 AM | Score: 1 (11 votes cast)

mf:

I agree it's his money.
I personally appreciate ones actions towards me than material goods. An inexpensive ring is more up my alley. But each his/her own.

what does irk me is the lavish inauguration coming up.
I think if he is really for change he could do the inauguration simpler, classy, and meaningful without the hollywood extravagence.
where does that money come from anyways? couldnt it be put to better use to go towards some of the changes he has promised?

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:53

Perhaps he should buy a $15... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by arcman | December 2, 2008 11:57 AM | Score: 3 (11 votes cast)

arcman

Perhaps he should buy a $15000 ring for the Queen, and then he can spend the other on a royal pinky ring. Then he can seal the royal edicts with wax, just like the Emperors used to do. Seriously, I don't give a rat's A## about what he spends his money on. It would be nice for him to help his brother out, but it is his money to do with what he wants. I just care about how he spends MY money. That's what I am worried about.

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:57

God, I love you, Kim. Ya wa... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by max | December 2, 2008 12:01 PM | Score: 8 (28 votes cast)

max:

God, I love you, Kim. Ya wanna know why?

Because this story is 100% grade-A bullshit.
http://gawker.com/5100784/calling-bullshit-on-the-obama-ring-story

Please never stop reading the Daily Mail.

P.S. Ashley Todd.

Posted on December 2, 2008 12:01

I thought Kim was right o... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by mf | December 2, 2008 12:20 PM | Score: 0 (6 votes cast)

I thought Kim was right on because of the discussions that followed and that was the real point...

Posted on December 2, 2008 12:20

what do you all think of th... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by mf | December 2, 2008 12:23 PM | Score: -1 (5 votes cast)

what do you all think of this?
I am concerned...
why are there so many commercials for Obama merchandise / items already?

Maybe they are giving the profits to the people who really need the money or to pay off some of the debt?

I consider this tacky but some may not.
Specific examples:
when I went to the bookstore there was a whole
table on memorablia/books on Obama , there are commercials for plates (saw on digital when I was in a store...good grief).

Posted on December 2, 2008 12:23

This is America where Obama... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by ODA315 | December 2, 2008 12:43 PM | Score: 4 (10 votes cast)

ODA315:

This is America where Obama can buy what he wants and JFO can act like an ass. What a great place.

Posted on December 2, 2008 12:43

One ring to rule them... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by pgg | December 2, 2008 1:16 PM | Score: 3 (7 votes cast)

pgg:

One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

Posted on December 2, 2008 13:16

According to the <a href="h... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by Margee | December 2, 2008 1:21 PM | Score: 4 (8 votes cast)

Margee:

According to the Chicago Sun Times , the Obama camp is denying this story.

Posted on December 2, 2008 13:21

Kim, don't be slandering Th... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Herman | December 2, 2008 1:25 PM | Score: -9 (15 votes cast)

Herman:

Kim, don't be slandering The ObamaMessiah like this.

Posted on December 2, 2008 13:25

Hey Obama, spread the wealt... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by George | December 2, 2008 1:57 PM | Score: -1 (11 votes cast)

George:

Hey Obama, spread the wealth around! I need some bling bling, too!

Posted on December 2, 2008 13:57

thanks for the defense ODA.... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by JFO | December 2, 2008 2:31 PM | Score: 2 (16 votes cast)

thanks for the defense ODA. And I'll just say you wingnuts have the right to be fruitcakes too.

Posted on December 2, 2008 14:31

I hope he does buy her that... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by Spoodles | December 2, 2008 2:37 PM | Score: -2 (8 votes cast)

Spoodles:

I hope he does buy her that ring. It's his money and he should do what he wants with it. Also, I love to see a man spoiling his wife. I wish my husband could afford such things.

Alas, Obama's promised tax policies will keep us regular folks from even getting a raise next year, probably. The boss is worried about his tax bill going up. Think the bonuses are going to be good this year? No chintzy little $200 mall jewelry shop ring for me this Christmas. Thanks, dude! But I really hope Mrs. Obama loves that ring.

Posted on December 2, 2008 14:37

The poor will always be amo... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by iurockhead | December 2, 2008 3:09 PM | Score: -6 (12 votes cast)

iurockhead:

The poor will always be among us, but how long will we be be graced by the presence of The One? Don't deny him a few comforts (and baubles for The One-ess).

Posted on December 2, 2008 15:09

Clearly this story is false... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by Brian | December 2, 2008 3:42 PM | Score: 8 (22 votes cast)

Brian:

Clearly this story is false. Why would Obama settle for such a trinket when he could get her $280,000 earrings instead?

(Psst, Kim... that's 1,166 smiles that you didn't seem too interested in two months ago.)

Posted on December 2, 2008 15:42

Brian, leave Cindy alone. S... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by hyperbolist | December 2, 2008 5:29 PM | Score: 2 (16 votes cast)

hyperbolist:

Brian, leave Cindy alone. She's just like any other female human. And, to her credit, she didn't murder anybody when her widdle Huggy Bear lost the election.

Posted on December 2, 2008 17:29

Wouldn't be patriotic if Ob... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Jason | December 2, 2008 6:05 PM | Score: 0 (8 votes cast)

Jason:

Wouldn't be patriotic if Obama and Michelle were to donate the $30,000 to the federal government?
http://rightklik.blogspot.com/

Posted on December 2, 2008 18:05

Have you seen this supposed... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by James | December 2, 2008 7:49 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

James:

Have you seen this supposed rhodium plated ring? It is ridiculous! And who buys rhodium jewelry anyway?

The whole thing screams hoax.

Posted on December 2, 2008 19:49

<a href="http://www.vanityf... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Smiles | December 2, 2008 10:11 PM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)

Smiles:

This should get you steaming mad.

Posted on December 2, 2008 22:11

According to an <a... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by Smiles | December 2, 2008 10:22 PM | Score: 12 (12 votes cast)

According to an AP report, the office of Giovanni Bosco, also said the reports were incorrect. Case closed.

Posted on December 2, 2008 22:22

You don't even bother to fa... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by reality bites | December 3, 2008 9:45 AM | Score: 16 (20 votes cast)

reality bites:

You don't even bother to fact-check before you post, do you? If you did, you'd have found that this whole "story" is FALSE. As in, NOT TRUE. As in, MADE UP. I realize right-wingers prefer to live in denial and there's no story so cuckoo they won't run with. While you were at it, why not make it a trillion-bazillion-kagillion- dollar ring!? C'mon! You're not trying hard enough!

I understand there's a doll made by Mattel that utters "Islam is the Light." Seriously! I read it at AtlasShruggs, another bastion of thoroughly researched truth and justice! Better jump on that real quick too!

(Jeezus. Wingnutz! And they wonder why they lost.)

Posted on December 3, 2008 09:45

I love jewelry as much a... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by actor212 | December 3, 2008 10:46 AM | Score: 13 (13 votes cast)

actor212:

I love jewelry as much as the next girl, but this is a bit over the top. I know, it's his money, so he can spend it as he wishes, yet this looks a bit...out of touch. Here we are enduring a terrible recession. Investors have lost trillions of dollars in the stock market. Americans are losing their jobs, and at Christmas time no less. Spending $30,000 on a piece of jewelry doesn't represent the compassion or the hope and change that he espoused throughout the campaign.

Owning seven (or eight, or nine, or 33) houses? Not out of touch.

Having the President fly in on Air Force One to celebrate your birthday instead of seeing to the victims of Katrina? Not out of touch.

Buying your wife of decades a $30,000 ring, less than the price of a fucking CAR?

OHNOES! HE BE OUTTA TOUCH!

Shaddap your piehole, idjit.

Posted on December 3, 2008 10:46

Unbelievable idiocy. You c... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by JesusCrispy | December 3, 2008 10:51 AM | Score: 13 (17 votes cast)

JesusCrispy:

Unbelievable idiocy. You can't even be bothered to fact check such an obvious hoax. And who the hell cares how he spends his money when W. is socializing the finacial system. The stupidity of conservatives amazes me everyday.

Posted on December 3, 2008 10:51

As I said earlier ... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by Sir Craig | December 3, 2008 11:23 AM | Score: 12 (14 votes cast)

Sir Craig:

As I said earlier in my post, this kind of purchase, although completely within his right, is inconsistent with the persona he presented to America during the campaign. I'm not surprised he's denying it.

Because it is just too unthinkable he's denying the story due to it being completely false. Christ, you wingers have more bile than is healthy, you know that? Seriously, you need to lay off the junk food and find a healthier hobby, one that gets you out into the real world once in a while and away from the computer.

The only drawback is we would lose wonderfully hilarious blog postings such as this. However, it's a gamble I'm willing to make.

Posted on December 3, 2008 11:23

Ha! You libs! The point is,... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by Amy Alkon's Testicles | December 3, 2008 11:30 AM | Score: 12 (16 votes cast)

Amy Alkon's Testicles:

Ha! You libs! The point is, even if Barry Hussein X Muhammed (a KNOWN MOOZLUM) didn't actually buy this ring, it's so easy for us to BELIEVE that he did that Kim's point is made. This whole story has the "ring" of truthiness, and I, for one, choose to believe it fatally damages the Hussein presidency. Barry Soeteor must resign the office of presiden-elect IMMEDIATELY.

Posted on December 3, 2008 11:30

I also heard that President... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by reality bites | December 3, 2008 11:47 AM | Score: 15 (17 votes cast)

I also heard that President-elect B. Hussein X has already had a secret harem installed in the White House. When Michelle found out she threw a lamp at him. Also, she had that $3 million ring appraised and it's just cubic zirconia. Then she got REALLY mad and bit Barbara Bush on the ankle. Check it out! It's all TRUE! I read it on a rightwing blog somewhere so you know it's got to be real.

Posted on December 3, 2008 11:47

I bet Barrack was going to ... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by BeingThere | December 3, 2008 12:05 PM | Score: 14 (16 votes cast)

BeingThere:

I bet Barrack was going to give this imaginary ring to Michelle while they were eating imaginary caviar and champagne during an imaginary lunch at the Waldorf.

Posted on December 3, 2008 12:05

heh - 30k? Isn't that the c... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by Von Cracker | December 3, 2008 12:24 PM | Score: 10 (12 votes cast)

Von Cracker:

heh - 30k? Isn't that the cost of Cindy McC's Lacey Underalls?

Pathetic.

Posted on December 3, 2008 12:24

Well, it could be worse, he... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by jmc | December 3, 2008 12:30 PM | Score: 11 (13 votes cast)

jmc:

Well, it could be worse, he could get her a half million dollar outfit like Cindy McCain; or he could buy Palin's hand me downs from the elction at half price. Spend a whopping 75 thousand dollars.

Posted on December 3, 2008 12:30

Amy, are you really going t... (Below threshold)

42. Posted by Amy Alkon's Testicles | December 3, 2008 1:26 PM | Score: 10 (12 votes cast)

Amy, are you really going to let these libs smear you with "facts" and "research?" Are you going to let a perfectly good outrage against B. Hussein Muhammed X (socialist) get trampled by their ravings about "denials" and "proof?" I say, ride this story all the way to a TownHall gig! You can do it, Amy! I believe everything you say, and the "facts" be darned to heck!

Posted on December 3, 2008 13:26

Glad I found another one of... (Below threshold)

43. Posted by The Needle | December 3, 2008 2:01 PM | Score: 11 (13 votes cast)

The Needle:

Glad I found another one of those always wrong but never unsure wingnut comedy blogs to mock. No Quarter was getting boring.

What a sucker, what a rube, What a sap you are to fall for this kind of malarkey, not once but repeatedly. No wonder you back the Rethuglicans. You're an eager patsy for any con artist who can sell you a big ol' piece of crap to eat so long as it's covered with a crunchy shell of fear, racism, and divisiveness. You've been burned before, but you go right ahead with a big grin and bite into that poo candy with gusto every time. YUM!

Posted on December 3, 2008 14:01

Duh-oh!... (Below threshold)

44. Posted by johnbpt | December 3, 2008 2:20 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)

johnbpt:

Duh-oh!

Posted on December 3, 2008 14:20

Also, I understand the Mich... (Below threshold)

45. Posted by reality bites | December 3, 2008 2:47 PM | Score: 10 (12 votes cast)

Also, I understand the Michelle Obama "whitey tape" will be released any day now. And you guys are all still on the fake birth certificate story, right? Don't give up the fight on THAT one! Plus: Why are the mainstream media covering up the fact that B. HUSSEIN O. flew to Hawaii to kill his own grandmother during the campaign? Oh, oh, and how about Rev. Wright, the nutball Christian minister whose ugly remarks B. Hussein X repudiated, even though he's secretly a Muslim, I think that's right, isn't it? And let's not forget Bill Ayers! I heard Barrack HUSSEIN Obama is going to appoint him to head up the Dept. of "Kill Whitey and Confiscate All Their Stuff and then Take Their Wimmen" cabinet post! boogety booogety run away!! Have I forgotten anything? What about the "puppy" he promised those two BLACK children he fathered; will it be a stealth Muslim Islamofascist mutt or a real American dog? It would be irresponsible of you not to speculate.

Posted on December 3, 2008 14:47

KimWho gives a fly... (Below threshold)

46. Posted by James | December 3, 2008 2:57 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

Kim

Who gives a flying fig as to what he does with his personal money. Not only is none of your concern, but it abky illustrates just what a small minded piece of trailer trash that you really are.

Had Dubya purchased his wife such a gift in recognition of her spousal loyalty during his term of office, you would be penning a saccharine piece on his gentlemanly qualities.

Posted on December 3, 2008 14:57

"The boss is worried about ... (Below threshold)

47. Posted by Grover Gardner | December 3, 2008 3:48 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Grover Gardner:

"The boss is worried about his tax bill going up."

Riiiiiight. I wonder who's getting a new wide screen HDTV this Christmas...

Posted on December 3, 2008 15:48

It's hard to tell why a fak... (Below threshold)

48. Posted by LaMedusa | December 3, 2008 4:50 PM | Score: 1 (5 votes cast)

LaMedusa:

It's hard to tell why a fake story like this would be plastered all over the place. Maybe, like with the Somalian pirates, they are trying to distract from the cholera epidemic infecting thousands in Zimbabwe with the idea of slave mining in South Africa. That is the primary source of rhodium. So, if we are looking at an "expensive" ring, we are not noticing the poor sewage and tainted water in these areas, and less likely to investigate the cause of it.

Posted on December 3, 2008 16:50

I'm surprised the DEMONcrap... (Below threshold)

49. Posted by RUGGED IN MONTANA | December 3, 2008 9:47 PM | Score: 2 (8 votes cast)

RUGGED IN MONTANA:

I'm surprised the DEMONcraps aren't complaining about the cost of this ring, after all, think of how many recreational abortion gift certificates that money could buy.

Posted on December 3, 2008 21:47

How do we know Obama didn't... (Below threshold)

50. Posted by Pere Ubu | December 3, 2008 9:49 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

Pere Ubu:

How do we know Obama didn't buy that ring after all and use his nefarious Illumnati Antichrist Jedi neuromatomic mind tricks to hide the fact from us?

Anything is possible in these End Times! AYYYYYYYYYIIIIIUGH

Posted on December 3, 2008 21:49

Dumbass. No ring was bought... (Below threshold)

51. Posted by Sam Barber | December 3, 2008 10:26 PM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)

Sam Barber:

Dumbass. No ring was bought, so you then claim "he's denying it." You waste your time writing about how many orthodontic surgeries can be bought for a ring that was never even purchased!

Did you blog about the clothing that Palin and Cindy McCain paraded around in while pretending to be just "one of the ordinary folks"? Of course not!

Hypocrisy, thy name is Republican.

Posted on December 3, 2008 22:26

"Dumbass..." Sam, how do y... (Below threshold)

52. Posted by LaMedusa | December 3, 2008 10:54 PM | Score: -5 (7 votes cast)

"Dumbass..." Sam, how do you really know "no ring was bought"? Just because someone suggests the president elect is being dishonest by using the press, doesn't mean he is letting the Republicans off the hook. No one cares about clothing, anyway. We all know the election was purchased.

Posted on December 3, 2008 22:54

The fact is, you liberals i... (Below threshold)

53. Posted by Gary Ruppert | December 3, 2008 11:03 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

Gary Ruppert:

The fact is, you liberals invading this website of sober thought and analisis of todays issues are wrong. Maybe B. Hussein didn't actually buy it, but he looked at it, and it is tacky compared to the good taste observed by Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin, who you still hate, well, here in the Heartland we think black folks should stop being so uppity and support our troops, so there.

Posted on December 3, 2008 23:03

$30,000.00 for a ring is so... (Below threshold)

54. Posted by RUGGED IN MONTANA | December 4, 2008 12:06 AM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)

$30,000.00 for a ring is somethin else comin from someone who wants to put Maoist Communism on the backs of the people of The Heartland of the USA of America. I wonder if the salesgirl wished him Merry Christmas of Happy Secular Holidays? Hard to know as he's a Muslin.

Posted on December 4, 2008 00:06

The fact that Hussein X rus... (Below threshold)

55. Posted by Butch Manly | December 4, 2008 6:08 AM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)

Butch Manly:

The fact that Hussein X rushed to deny this latest breaking scandal only adds to its credibility. To all you spiteful hippies who cling desperately to these self-serving denials, I say "get out there and prove he never bought that ring."

Posted on December 4, 2008 06:08

That B. Hussein Obama X den... (Below threshold)

56. Posted by MzNicky | December 4, 2008 8:14 AM | Score: 8 (8 votes cast)

MzNicky:

That B. Hussein Obama X denies having purchased a ring only serves to reinforce the fact that he did buy it. We're through teh looking-glass here, people. It is up to Barry X to prove to American that he did not use their hard-earned tax money to shower his maniacal she-wolf of a wife with diamonds and rhodium, and before he even actually is president! That the alleged jeweler also denies the purchase indicates yet another scandalous conspiracy is afoot. Ring-gate, anyone?

Posted on December 4, 2008 08:14

you stupid democrats got fo... (Below threshold)

57. Posted by heather | December 4, 2008 11:19 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)

heather:

you stupid democrats got fooled, obama sucks

Posted on December 4, 2008 11:19

It is hilariously impossibl... (Below threshold)

58. Posted by Aristides | December 4, 2008 4:28 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)

Aristides:

It is hilariously impossible to tell the difference between the trolls and the people who actually believe this crap. To the cons: thanks for being so ridiculous that you are indistinguishable from trolls.

Posted on December 4, 2008 16:28

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59. Posted by commie atheist | December 4, 2008 6:23 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

commie atheist:

Stupid.

Fucking.

Conservative.

Dipshits.

Do us all a favor, and kill yourselves, now. I mean it.

Assholes.

Posted on December 4, 2008 18:23

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60. Posted by Bridget | December 5, 2008 4:21 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

Bridget:

FAIL

Posted on December 5, 2008 16:21

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61. Posted by Hope N Nonsense | December 24, 2008 11:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Hope N Nonsense:

Imagine if Joe the Plumber buys his girlfriend an expensive piece of jewelry. You know the mainstream media would be all over this questioning how on earth a struggling plumber who can't even pay his taxes could manage that! The outrage!

Now, the poor community organizer...that's different, because he's a Comrade seeking the betterment of the Proletariat.

Posted on December 24, 2008 11:26

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