On Nov 26, 11:32*pm, Boater wrote:
wrote:
On Nov 26, 10:39 pm, wrote:
On Nov 26, 9:30 pm, Boater wrote:

Still campaigning.

I rest assured he is taking full advantage of every photo-Op, as well.

Of course... it's a story and situation designed to appeal to the
simple-minded among us. *Every pol has done this stuff since the
beginning of time. *Funny how it captured a certain person's
attention. *"It's terrific!" *~snerk~

Speaking of simple minded, *you* voted for Palin.

Are you sure? You only have a glimpse of what I think. I've never
campaigned for anyone here, I've just provided counters for your
sophomoric gushing. You don't know what you don't know. I like it
like that.

Meanwhile, you think the most basic, simple-minded pandering is
"terrific"!
~snerk~

Boater wrote:
....presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer


CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama and his wife took their daughters
to work at a food bank on the day before Thanksgiving, saying they
wanted to show the girls the meaning of the holiday, especially when so
many people are struggling.

Ten-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha joined their parents to shake
hands and give holiday wishes to hundreds of people who had been lined
up for hours at the food bank on Chicago's south side.

Sasha wore a pink stocking hat over her pigtails and Malia had on a
purple striped hat as the family handed out wrapped chickens to the
needy in the chilly outdoor courtyard. Those seeking food on Wednesday
at St. Columbanus also received boxes with potatoes, oranges, fresh
bread, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, spaghetti and coffee.

The president-elect, dressed casually in a leather jacket, black scarf
and khaki pants, was in a jovial mood, calling out "happy thanksgiving"
and telling everyone "you can call me Barack."

He told reporters that he wants the girls "to learn the importance of
how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

The soon-to-be first lady said the Obamas wanted to give their children
"an understanding of what giving and Thanksgiving is all about."

The Obama family's activities in the courtyard quickly drew the
attention of schoolchildren whose windows overlooked the courtyard. They
put up a sign against the glass that read: "We love our prez" and
screamed when the president-elect waved to them.

Obama then turned to his wife and suggested they go visit the kids.
Secret Service agents, looking surprised, disappeared inside the
building to accommodate his request.

Minutes later, hundreds of children were brought down to the school
auditorium, and Obama loped onstage as they screamed and cheered.

"I just wanted to come by and wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving," he
said. He then asked the children what they would be eating for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey? Stuffing? Green beans? Sweet potato pie?

Perhaps it was a hint at the planned menu for the Obamas, who are
planning to host a holiday gathering at their Hyde Park home.

The president-elect then took questions from the children, one of whom
wanted to know what it was like to be followed around all the time. It
is a topic that seems to touch a nerve in Obama, who has lamented the
lack of privacy that comes with his new job.

"I gotta admit, sometimes it's kinda strange ... you just want to go
take a walk or go out and ride your bike or something, and you always
have someone with you," Obama said. "So you don't have a lot of privacy
and that's one of the things you have to sacrifice in order to run for
president."


Maybe Obama will give you a new cat now that your mourning period is
over.

Jim wrote:
Boater wrote:
....presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer


CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama and his wife took their
daughters to work at a food bank on the day before Thanksgiving,
saying they wanted to show the girls the meaning of the holiday,
especially when so many people are struggling.

Ten-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha joined their parents to shake
hands and give holiday wishes to hundreds of people who had been lined
up for hours at the food bank on Chicago's south side.

Sasha wore a pink stocking hat over her pigtails and Malia had on a
purple striped hat as the family handed out wrapped chickens to the
needy in the chilly outdoor courtyard. Those seeking food on Wednesday
at St. Columbanus also received boxes with potatoes, oranges, fresh
bread, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, spaghetti and coffee.

The president-elect, dressed casually in a leather jacket, black scarf
and khaki pants, was in a jovial mood, calling out "happy
thanksgiving" and telling everyone "you can call me Barack."

He told reporters that he wants the girls "to learn the importance of
how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

The soon-to-be first lady said the Obamas wanted to give their
children "an understanding of what giving and Thanksgiving is all about."

The Obama family's activities in the courtyard quickly drew the
attention of schoolchildren whose windows overlooked the courtyard.
They put up a sign against the glass that read: "We love our prez" and
screamed when the president-elect waved to them.

Obama then turned to his wife and suggested they go visit the kids.
Secret Service agents, looking surprised, disappeared inside the
building to accommodate his request.

Minutes later, hundreds of children were brought down to the school
auditorium, and Obama loped onstage as they screamed and cheered.

"I just wanted to come by and wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving," he
said. He then asked the children what they would be eating for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey? Stuffing? Green beans? Sweet potato pie?

Perhaps it was a hint at the planned menu for the Obamas, who are
planning to host a holiday gathering at their Hyde Park home.

The president-elect then took questions from the children, one of whom
wanted to know what it was like to be followed around all the time. It
is a topic that seems to touch a nerve in Obama, who has lamented the
lack of privacy that comes with his new job.

"I gotta admit, sometimes it's kinda strange ... you just want to go
take a walk or go out and ride your bike or something, and you always
have someone with you," Obama said. "So you don't have a lot of
privacy and that's one of the things you have to sacrifice in order to
run for president."


Maybe Obama will give you a new cat now that your mourning period is
over.


Plenty of strays to adopt, either wandering around homeless or at the
shelters.

On Nov 26, 11:32*pm, Boater wrote:
Jim wrote:
Boater wrote:
....presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer

CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama and his wife took their
daughters to work at a food bank on the day before Thanksgiving,
saying they wanted to show the girls the meaning of the holiday,
especially when so many people are struggling.

Ten-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha joined their parents to shake
hands and give holiday wishes to hundreds of people who had been lined
up for hours at the food bank on Chicago's south side.

Sasha wore a pink stocking hat over her pigtails and Malia had on a
purple striped hat as the family handed out wrapped chickens to the
needy in the chilly outdoor courtyard. Those seeking food on Wednesday
at St. Columbanus also received boxes with potatoes, oranges, fresh
bread, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, spaghetti and coffee.

The president-elect, dressed casually in a leather jacket, black scarf
and khaki pants, was in a jovial mood, calling out "happy
thanksgiving" and telling everyone "you can call me Barack."

He told reporters that he wants the girls "to learn the importance of
how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

The soon-to-be first lady said the Obamas wanted to give their
children "an understanding of what giving and Thanksgiving is all about."

The Obama family's activities in the courtyard quickly drew the
attention of schoolchildren whose windows overlooked the courtyard.
They put up a sign against the glass that read: "We love our prez" and
screamed when the president-elect waved to them.

Obama then turned to his wife and suggested they go visit the kids.
Secret Service agents, looking surprised, disappeared inside the
building to accommodate his request.

Minutes later, hundreds of children were brought down to the school
auditorium, and Obama loped onstage as they screamed and cheered.

"I just wanted to come by and wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving," he
said. He then asked the children what they would be eating for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey? Stuffing? Green beans? Sweet potato pie?

Perhaps it was a hint at the planned menu for the Obamas, who are
planning to host a holiday gathering at their Hyde Park home.

The president-elect then took questions from the children, one of whom
wanted to know what it was like to be followed around all the time. It
is a topic that seems to touch a nerve in Obama, who has lamented the
lack of privacy that comes with his new job.

"I gotta admit, sometimes it's kinda strange ... you just want to go
take a walk or go out and ride your bike or something, and you always
have someone with you," Obama said. "So you don't have a lot of
privacy and that's one of the things you have to sacrifice in order to
run for president."

Maybe Obama will give you *a new cat now *that your mourning period is
over.

Plenty of strays to adopt, either wandering around homeless or at the
shelters.

Oh my. So that's what a blue state is like? You guys should practice
what you preach.

On Nov 26, 11:32*pm, Boater wrote:
Jim wrote:
Boater wrote:
....presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer

CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama and his wife took their
daughters to work at a food bank on the day before Thanksgiving,
saying they wanted to show the girls the meaning of the holiday,
especially when so many people are struggling.

Ten-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha joined their parents to shake
hands and give holiday wishes to hundreds of people who had been lined
up for hours at the food bank on Chicago's south side.

Sasha wore a pink stocking hat over her pigtails and Malia had on a
purple striped hat as the family handed out wrapped chickens to the
needy in the chilly outdoor courtyard. Those seeking food on Wednesday
at St. Columbanus also received boxes with potatoes, oranges, fresh
bread, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, spaghetti and coffee.

The president-elect, dressed casually in a leather jacket, black scarf
and khaki pants, was in a jovial mood, calling out "happy
thanksgiving" and telling everyone "you can call me Barack."

He told reporters that he wants the girls "to learn the importance of
how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

The soon-to-be first lady said the Obamas wanted to give their
children "an understanding of what giving and Thanksgiving is all about."

The Obama family's activities in the courtyard quickly drew the
attention of schoolchildren whose windows overlooked the courtyard.
They put up a sign against the glass that read: "We love our prez" and
screamed when the president-elect waved to them.

Obama then turned to his wife and suggested they go visit the kids.
Secret Service agents, looking surprised, disappeared inside the
building to accommodate his request.

Minutes later, hundreds of children were brought down to the school
auditorium, and Obama loped onstage as they screamed and cheered.

"I just wanted to come by and wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving," he
said. He then asked the children what they would be eating for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey? Stuffing? Green beans? Sweet potato pie?

Perhaps it was a hint at the planned menu for the Obamas, who are
planning to host a holiday gathering at their Hyde Park home.

The president-elect then took questions from the children, one of whom
wanted to know what it was like to be followed around all the time. It
is a topic that seems to touch a nerve in Obama, who has lamented the
lack of privacy that comes with his new job.

"I gotta admit, sometimes it's kinda strange ... you just want to go
take a walk or go out and ride your bike or something, and you always
have someone with you," Obama said. "So you don't have a lot of
privacy and that's one of the things you have to sacrifice in order to
run for president."

Maybe Obama will give you *a new cat now *that your mourning period is
over.

Plenty of strays to adopt, either wandering around homeless or at the
shelters.- Hide quoted text -

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Cats like funky smelling things, I'm sure they flock to you.

"Boater" wrote in message
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Obama then turned to his wife and suggested they go visit the kids. Secret
Service agents, looking surprised, disappeared inside the building to
accommodate his request.

He had better get with the plan. Osama would like to take a shot at him I
am sure. If for nothing else, Osama is a Muslim sinner, having "crossed
over" to Christianity. And being the president...a target for any nut case
out there.

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echo Obama | tr [b] [s]


Minutes later, hundreds of children were brought down to the school
auditorium, and Obama loped onstage as they screamed and cheered.

"I just wanted to come by and wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving," he
said. He then asked the children what they would be eating for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey? Stuffing? Green beans? Sweet potato pie?

Perhaps it was a hint at the planned menu for the Obamas, who are planning
to host a holiday gathering at their Hyde Park home.

The president-elect then took questions from the children, one of whom
wanted to know what it was like to be followed around all the time. It is
a topic that seems to touch a nerve in Obama, who has lamented the lack of
privacy that comes with his new job.

"I gotta admit, sometimes it's kinda strange ... you just want to go take
a walk or go out and ride your bike or something, and you always have
someone with you," Obama said. "So you don't have a lot of privacy and
that's one of the things you have to sacrifice in order to run for
president."

"Boater" wrote in message
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...presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer



Very nice story. Shades of Jimmy Carter. Wait until he moves into the
White House.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
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...presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer



Very nice story. Shades of Jimmy Carter. Wait until he moves into the
White House.

Eisboch



I doubt he will change much. That family is going to be a lot of fun.
Those little girls are adorable.

"Boater" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
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...presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer



Very nice story. Shades of Jimmy Carter. Wait until he moves into the
White House.

Eisboch

I doubt he will change much. That family is going to be a lot of fun.
Those little girls are adorable.

No question about that.
But his life is about to become very challenging and difficult.
He's smart and has idealistic ambitions, which is good, but watch the edge
start to dull
due to the reality of the job.

Eisboch

Boater wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
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...presidency:

Obama and family hand out food at a Chicago church
By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer



Very nice story. Shades of Jimmy Carter. Wait until he moves into
the White House.

Eisboch


I doubt he will change much. That family is going to be a lot of fun.
Those little girls are adorable.

I agree with you 100%. Four more years along the same path.