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Obama's Flag Pin Flip-Flop?

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Wed May 14, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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This week, after eschewing the patriotic symbol for quite some time, Obama started wearing the pin to selected events. On Tuesday, he was sans pin on the Senate floor, but then later donned it while speaking to working class voters in Missouri during the evening.

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Dan LS

Oh no! He's a "flip-flopper"!

Honestly... I have to blame TIME for this story. Let's stop reporting on Barack's pin choices and start talking about something more substantial.

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Reply#1 - Wed May 14, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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Scott (Scoop) Butki

Like the color of his tie? Oh, wait, you mean stuff that matters?

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  • 2 votes
#1.1 - Thu May 15, 2008 12:06 PM EDT
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The Observer

Flip-flopping is a condition of a man with weak character who just follows the political winds.

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  • 4 votes
Reply#2 - Wed May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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Frank Scott

You must be talking about John McCain, Observer. He's been all over the map with his opinions - doesn't seem to know what he believes.

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#2.1 - Wed May 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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The Observer

I was talking about the Psuedo-New Politician, Barack Obama.

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#2.2 - Thu May 15, 2008 8:24 AM EDT
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bluecollarbytes

Why can't they just stop saying anything bout the Bama? It should be up to him to decide what should be discussed, on him, by who, to what end.

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  • 3 votes
Reply#3 - Wed May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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CoryPerry

$20 says that the person that wrote that article has never worn a flag pin before.

Ya know, if this kind of stuff keeps up, the general election is going to be too damn easy for Obama.

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  • 2 votes
Reply#4 - Thu May 15, 2008 12:03 AM EDT
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Dan LS

Good point!

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#4.1 - Thu May 15, 2008 11:54 AM EDT
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pablito-ou812

I find it funny that Obama is the only one scrutinized and dissected over his choice to wear or not wear flare. I don't hear a regular update on whether or not Hillary or McCain wear it? Double standard? Of course!

So he's damned if he does wear it and damned if he doesn't. You people are so petty. Forget about the billions being wasted on war, our huge mountains of debt, lack of economic growth, or the collapse of public education, let's worry about a flag pin that 99% of people don't ever wear.

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Reply#5 - Thu May 15, 2008 12:12 PM EDT
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Scott (Scoop) Butki

Generalization alert!

You people are so petty

Not all people feel this way.

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#5.1 - Thu May 15, 2008 12:23 PM EDT
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Dan LS
Forget about the billions being wasted on war, our huge mountains of debt, lack of economic growth, or the collapse of public education, let's worry about a flag pin that 99% of people don't ever wear.

Yep... you're preaching to the choir.

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  • 2 votes
#5.2 - Thu May 15, 2008 12:36 PM EDT
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finalcut

I'm pretty sure the "you people" is a summation of those who actually do care that he hasn't worn a flag lapel pin before. Seriously Scott I am kind of surprised you felt he was generalizing about "all people" considering the context of the comment. Clearly pablito is just ranting.

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#5.3 - Thu May 15, 2008 2:47 PM EDT
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ann in Texas

I guess the topic will just keep resurfacing. McCain might start making appearances draped in an American flag to make sure the American public realizes he is the most patriotic candidate ;)

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  • 2 votes
Reply#6 - Thu May 15, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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Issywise

Oh for God's sake! If your definition of patriotism includes jewelery choices, you've missed something important about patriotism.

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Reply#7 - Thu May 15, 2008 2:21 PM EDT
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