In recent days, President Barack Obama signed the Health Reform Bill into law. Typically a large "dog and pony" show was staged for this historical moment. Vice President Joe Biden was given the honor of introducing the President. Following his introduction, he hugged the President and whispered in his ear "this is a big f_ _ _ _ _ _ deal". However, he forgot that the microphone was still hot and it broadcast his words around the world. The majority of the news media made light of the remark by simply stating that the Vice President made another 'gaff" and dismissed it. Later, when the President was ask about the "gaff", he laughed it off. He later had a tee shirt made up with the gaff and presented it to the Vice President.
Over the years, I have watched the "F" word become a commonly used word for both males, females, and our young people. I must admit, I have a very tough time with the wide usage of the word. Presumably because I was reared in a generation that this word was not used in mixed company. This word was never spoken by a girl, woman, and more importantly a lady. Kids, well we had better not even think of the word.
In later years, I grew up in the U.S.Navy, we, as sailors were known for our foul language, however, the "F" word was never used in mixed company out of respect. Into the early 1980's, if you wanted to get a good "butt kicking" all you had to do is drop the word in a bar or dance when a lady was present. There was always a tough "Ole" cowboy that would gladly do the honors for you or a grizzled old Navy Chief that would set you straight if it was a Navy bar.
Today, it is part of the vocabulary for both male and female in mixed company and used extensively by our younger generation. However, to see it uttered by the Vice President and laughed about by the President of the United States makes it questionable about their character.
President Obama has went out of his way to be recorded into history comparing him to President Abraham Lincoln. How would history have recorded President Lincoln if during his Gettysburg Address, if he would have uttered the words "this is a big f_ _ _ _ _ _ deal"?
If making a joke about the tasteless remark was not enough, the President then decides to take advantage of the situation. No doubt, he intends to make a few campaign bucks but his basic motive is to garnish enough votes to get re-elected. He had the young voters in his pocket last election because he promise "Change" this next time around, he is playing to their language. "Wow, if the President is cool enough to use the "F" word, I will vote for him".
This is the link the Presidents web site. Visit the site and see all the merchandise that he is hustling as if he were some type of Chicago street vendor.
It appears that this was not just a joke to him but an opportunity. It is evident that "BFD" is important to him as it is emblazoned on several items, including
this:
This ten dollar T-shirt is for sale on his web site for $25.00 plus shipping. I am sure the past Presidents, especially Abraham Lincoln, who was a great orator without a teleprompter, would be so very proud of President Obama.
ADDENDUM 4/2/2010 0543
Curious, I paid a visit to the Democrat Party web site. The headline on the Home Page caught my attention since it dealt with the title of this posting, "Character". The quote reads: "THIS IS NOT ONLY ABOUT THE COST OF OUR HEALTH CARE BUT THE CHARACTER OF OUR COUNTRY", President Barack Obama.
They also have a mini warehouse of "BFD" gift items and others that they did not leave anything to the imagination. "This Is A Big F _ _ _ _ _ _ Deal. They also have a selection of the BFD T shirt, autographed by President Obama.
The item that caught my attention was this "Organizing For America" Blanket.
The big headline title for this product is:
Organizing For America Fleece Blanket
$40.00
At least they are honest, they are "Fleecing America"
Over the years, I have watched the "F" word become a commonly used word for both males, females, and our young people. I must admit, I have a very tough time with the wide usage of the word. Presumably because I was reared in a generation that this word was not used in mixed company. This word was never spoken by a girl, woman, and more importantly a lady. Kids, well we had better not even think of the word.
In later years, I grew up in the U.S.Navy, we, as sailors were known for our foul language, however, the "F" word was never used in mixed company out of respect. Into the early 1980's, if you wanted to get a good "butt kicking" all you had to do is drop the word in a bar or dance when a lady was present. There was always a tough "Ole" cowboy that would gladly do the honors for you or a grizzled old Navy Chief that would set you straight if it was a Navy bar.
Today, it is part of the vocabulary for both male and female in mixed company and used extensively by our younger generation. However, to see it uttered by the Vice President and laughed about by the President of the United States makes it questionable about their character.
President Obama has went out of his way to be recorded into history comparing him to President Abraham Lincoln. How would history have recorded President Lincoln if during his Gettysburg Address, if he would have uttered the words "this is a big f_ _ _ _ _ _ deal"?
If making a joke about the tasteless remark was not enough, the President then decides to take advantage of the situation. No doubt, he intends to make a few campaign bucks but his basic motive is to garnish enough votes to get re-elected. He had the young voters in his pocket last election because he promise "Change" this next time around, he is playing to their language. "Wow, if the President is cool enough to use the "F" word, I will vote for him".
This is the link the Presidents web site. Visit the site and see all the merchandise that he is hustling as if he were some type of Chicago street vendor.
It appears that this was not just a joke to him but an opportunity. It is evident that "BFD" is important to him as it is emblazoned on several items, including
this:
This ten dollar T-shirt is for sale on his web site for $25.00 plus shipping. I am sure the past Presidents, especially Abraham Lincoln, who was a great orator without a teleprompter, would be so very proud of President Obama.ADDENDUM 4/2/2010 0543
Curious, I paid a visit to the Democrat Party web site. The headline on the Home Page caught my attention since it dealt with the title of this posting, "Character". The quote reads: "THIS IS NOT ONLY ABOUT THE COST OF OUR HEALTH CARE BUT THE CHARACTER OF OUR COUNTRY", President Barack Obama.
They also have a mini warehouse of "BFD" gift items and others that they did not leave anything to the imagination. "This Is A Big F _ _ _ _ _ _ Deal. They also have a selection of the BFD T shirt, autographed by President Obama.
The item that caught my attention was this "Organizing For America" Blanket.
The big headline title for this product is:
Organizing For America Fleece Blanket
$40.00
At least they are honest, they are "Fleecing America"
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