Obama’s Little Blue Book and the Egg of Power

By Michelle Malkin  •  January 26, 2009 10:19 PM

Tons of people have e-mailed about the Little Blue Book of Obama sayings that a firm called the History Company is hawking on its website. Yes, they really are selling them in 10-packs for $49.50 — and yes, the resemblance to Mao’s Little Red Book is striking. Weirdly, “Pocket Obama” has a plain blank cover and smacks of a gag — especially the last line:

Printed in a size that easily fits into pocket or purse, this book is an anthology of quotations borrowed from Barack Obama’s speeches and writings. POCKET OBAMA serves as a reminder of the amazing power of oratory and the remarkable ability of this man to move people with his words. His superb and captivating oratory style has earned comparisons to John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, and this historic collection presents words that catapulted his remarkable rise to the American Presidency. It is an unofficial requirement for every citizen to own, to read, and to carry this book at all times.

If it’s a joke, it’s a darned good one. And so is another Obama-related item the History Company is selling: “The Egg of Power.” This schlocky thing goes for $100:

The wooden sculpture that Barack Obama has brought into the Oval Office combines African tribal tradition with a poignant message. Obtained on a 2006 visit to his ancestral Kenya, the “Egg of Power” symbolizes the fragility of chiefly power: According to an ancient proverb, power is like an egg; if it’s held too tightly, it breaks, and if it’s held too loosely, it will slip from grasp.

Art has always been an integral part of African life, and wood carvings are expressions of power and ritual in the life of the tribe. Wood is the most popular material used in native sculpture, since it can be found in abundance. Skilled carvers use simple hand tools to create these stunning works of art — gouges, chisels, mallets, and pointed instruments. Although no two pieces are ever identical, as carvers meticulously hewn each piece according to the grain and texture of the tree, each is rich in symbolism, conveying a guiding principle of leadership, one that has been embraced by the President.

Offered is an authentic artisan work of art, true to the exquisite wooden sculpture in the President’s office. The “hand” is carved from the hardwood of the Monkey Pod tree, with interlocked, wavy grain and colors that range from medium tan to dark brown; the “egg” is lathe-turned from the hardwood of the Coffea Arabica tree, a species that produces the majority of coffee consumed in the world. This remarkable work of art stands 10-inches high and weighs 1 1/2-pounds.

Commenter The Ugly American: “If they were savvy, they’d offer engraving on The Egg of Power. For example: ‘I won.’”

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  1. #1
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:26 pm, The Ugly American said:

    If they were savvy, they’d offer engraving on The Egg of Power.

    For example: “I won”

  2. #2
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:29 pm, Drews2Cents said:

    this book is an anthology of quotations borrowed from Barack Obama’s speeches and writings.

    How fitting. Another empty jacket…

  3. #3
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:30 pm, WarTip said:

    Ummmmm, not to be too rude … but can you say … “Repeat after me”?

    Ummmm,

    Not in this case?

    Anybody else ever get a redo for their oath of office? Oratory skills? Oxymorons anyone?

  4. #4
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:31 pm, zorro said:

    I wonder if that Chicago Thug will demand “a piece of the action”?

  5. #5
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:32 pm, steveegg said:

    Just remember, a hard-boiled egg cares not whether the shell is broken.

  6. #6
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:32 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    What’s the line on how soon Humpty Dumpty has his great fall?

  7. #7
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:33 pm, Flyoverman said:

    As someone who bought and read Mao’s Thoughts (The Little Red Book) cover to cover several times to know my enemy, I find Obama’s Little Blue Book creepy to the point of being frightening.

    Free societies are based on laws, principles, and in our nation the Constitution. Nations focused on the thoughts of one person…… scary.

  8. #8
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm, Kevin K. said:

    Beware the puffery of the egg description. Most coffee is of the robusto variety as it’s cheaper. The arabica beans are better, and it’s only as more people are demanding better coffee that its proportion of coffee grown is rising.

    I saw no reason to buy Mao’s Little Red Book when it was popular, I see no reason to buy an Obama book now.

  9. #9
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:36 pm, johnsteele said:

    The wooden sculpture that Barack Obama has brought into the Oval Office combines African tribal tradition with a poignant message. Obtained on a 2006 visit to his ancestral Kenya, the “Egg of Power” symbolizes the fragility of chiefly power: According to an ancient proverb, power is like an egg; if it’s held too tightly, it breaks, and if it’s held too loosely, it will slip from grasp.

    My guess is The One™ was taken in my a piece of schlock tourist cr*pola.

  10. #10
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:40 pm, Drews2Cents said:

    I think the egg is symbolic of the fragile state of our nation. For some reason this song popped in my head.

    He’s got the whole world in his hands.

    He’s got the whole wide world in his hands.

  11. #11
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:41 pm, Bogtrotter said:

    The sheep will be lapping this stuff up. On a related topic, has a suitably large enough structure been picked in D.C. on which to mount a HUGE portrait of our beloved leader?

  12. #12
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:43 pm, havok said:

    Wow…we are watching a new cult being formed…the Cult of Obama…or we can refer to them as COB’ers for short.

  13. #13
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:47 pm, beenthere said:

    I’m certain this “‘Little Blue Book” is only a joke. I mean I think it’s a joke. Actually, I just hope its a joke.

    The problem with the Mighty “O” is that you don’t know for sure until it’s too late.

  14. #14
    On January 26th, 2009 at 10:54 pm, steveegg said:

    Regarding Obama’s Little Blue Book, I’ll instead go with Jim Geraghty’s Maxim – “All of Barack Obama’s statements come with an expiration date. All of them.” That even fits into the wallet (well, I have to have SOMETHING in there; there isn’t any money).

  15. #15
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:02 pm, Mookie said:

    Sorry Michelle but I have found the ultimate in Obama schlock.

    Chia Obama

    Comes in “Happy Pose” and “Determined Pose”!

  16. #16
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:04 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    Are you frigging kidding me?

    The Egg of Power looks like an adult novelty item would probably get in the Castro section of San Francisco. And for advanced users, the little blue book can go up there too.

  17. #17
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:05 pm, torabora said:

    Ooooooooo! I want one too…Gimme Gimmee

    repeat loudly till everyone in earshot runs screaming from room…

    narcissist pedantry

    If he wore a hat he would still be one…

  18. #18
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:14 pm, dadinseattle said:

    This figures-
    Obama would have a reminder on how to hold his power sitting on his desk.

    I suppose having Biden as his VP is a constant reminder of what a scrambled egg looks like!

    And we know who the hard boiled egg of the family is!

    I wonder if he ever looks at the egg in another light-
    the seed of life.

  19. #19
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:31 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    His brother-in-hut carves empty hands, palm up in the African symbol for “Brother, can you spare a dime?”

  20. #20
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:37 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    This would all be more believeable if the Monkey Tree grew in Africa, but it seems to be native to the Americas.

  21. #21
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:55 pm, cngerms said:

    Power is like an egg; if it’s held too tightly, it breaks, and if it’s held too loosely, it will slip from grasp….

    …and if it’s rotten, you throw it down and run like He11.

  22. #22
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:56 pm, [IMH] said:

    I lived in Shanghai a few years ago, and those Little Red Books are nearly impossible to find. Everyone was so freaking glad Mao died that they apparently “disappeared” their copies as quickly and violently as possible.

    Other Mao-era propaganda and art could be had if you searched a bit, but the actual little red books I never found.

    One hopes that our culture will be nearly as glad to see Chairman O out on his ear in four years.

  23. #23
    On January 26th, 2009 at 11:57 pm, bluesoc said:

    As someone who bought and read Mao’s Thoughts (The Little Red Book) cover to cover several times to know my enemy, I find Obama’s Little Blue Book creepy to the point of being frightening.

    Free societies are based on laws, principles, and in our nation the Constitution. Nations focused on the thoughts of one person…… scary.

    You’re frightened by a colored notebook? Really?

    I’m not a doctor, but I’d say you’re suffering from a severe case of ODS. I think you should take a break from MM for a while until you get better.

  24. #24
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:09 am, nbarry said:

    Obama’s handlers are into merchandising? Who’da thunk it?

  25. #25
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:25 am, Wellsy said:

    Bluesoc, I’d say he’s more worried about that notebook’s implications. If someone had put out a Little Red Book to trumpet, even in parody, Bush’s thoughts, you wouldn’t be a little creeped out?

    Oh, and Mookie, thank you for the heads-up on the Chia Obama. Is it some sort of sign when even Obama voters are taking note of the schlock?

  26. #26
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:33 am, bluesoc said:

    . If someone had put out a Little Red Book to trumpet, even in parody, Bush’s thoughts, you wouldn’t be a little creeped out?

    No. It’s just a entrepreneur trying to make a buck off of Obama’s popularity. If it becomes popular, then yes, I might be worried. Until then, it’s just another chance to take a cheap shot at Obama.

  27. #27
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:36 am, Stillwaiting said:

    Just after New Year’s I had a violent stomach bug. I’m starting to get that same feeling after reading this blog entry.

    Gotta run!!!!

  28. #28
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:42 am, Joy said:

    The first time I saw the wooden thing I figured it represented b. Hussein laying the proverbial egg

    This really is a sickness. 52% of the population needs serious psychotherapy. It’s just surreal.

  29. #29
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:44 am, Joy said:

    I should have said rotten egg

  30. #30
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:52 am, twofoot said:

    Hmmm… Why do they have to stereotype the new prez with an afro? And a green one at that. I think they’re racists!*

    Unbelievable.

    *no, I don’t think they’re racists. But I do think they should be placed in a room and forced to listen to Barney songs for the next four years.

  31. #31
    On January 27th, 2009 at 6:07 am, James Felix said:

    I’m not a doctor, but I’d say you’re suffering from a severe case of ODS.

    Here’s another attempt to define down a “derangment syndrome”. They need to do this so they can deny that they’ve been acting like true lunatics for eight years (and still counting).

    Sorry, but that doesn’t cut it. Finding it creepy and scary that a cult of personality surrounds a President with socialist ideals isn’t derangement. When a whole industry grows up around advocating Obama’s death you can start talking about ODS.

  32. #32
    On January 27th, 2009 at 6:54 am, Tennessee Dave said:

    If I had to guess, I’d say “The Egg of Power” is actually built around a “Magic Eight Ball.” That might explain some of Obama’s decisions so far.

  33. #33
    On January 27th, 2009 at 7:09 am, tpitman said:

    Oh, and Mookie, thank you for the heads-up on the Chia Obama. Is it some sort of sign when even Obama voters are taking note of the schlock?

    I saw a link to the Chia at another forum. I’m waiting for the Obama on Velvet paintings, and his portrait on those big rugs they sell at abandoned gas stations.

    Meanwhile, here’s an Obama Chia head that WILL sell: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/pitmangraphics/Public/obamasmokingchiahead.jpg

    By the way, I noticed that the Obama Chias won’t be available until APRIL 1st. That’s odd . . .

  34. #34
    On January 27th, 2009 at 7:19 am, POTUS said:

    They may be going for $100 here, but I’d guess the Kenyan sweatshop cranking these out are paying their carvers $1 per unit.

    So maybe the O does have an economic plan.

  35. #35
    On January 27th, 2009 at 7:20 am, POTUS said:

    And that can’t be good for the Monkey Pod tree either…

    Please consider the environment before you print this!

  36. #36
    On January 27th, 2009 at 7:30 am, ACHefty said:

    If anyone carries a “little book,” it should be a Gideon New Testament. I prefer the words of the real Messiah.

    And of course for those who prefer it electronically, you can visit my friend John Hurt’s site, HTML Bible.

  37. #37
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:08 am, FamilyMan said:

    I had this idea, as a money maker, a few months ago. I rejected it because of my fear that too many people would actually take it seriously.

  38. #38
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:10 am, cicerokid said:

    The egg of power reminds me of something the nurse would bring into the examination room accompanied by the words “Doctors’ orders”. Only I think obummers’ prescription is going to much, much larger.

  39. #39
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:18 am, tre said:

    I can’t carry the “Little Blue Book” with Obama quotes like, “Can I finish my waffle?” and “I’ve campaigned in 57 states with 1 left to go.” because, like ACHefty, my New Testament is already in my pocket.

    As for that egg statue, all I have to say is, “?”.

  40. #40
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:32 am, Chief RZ said:

    Idols.

  41. #41
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:34 am, jangar said:

    Ultra gag (as in puke) factor +10.

    Question: If the egg is fertilized, does it get aborted?

    And so goes the Obenevolent One…

  42. #42
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:40 am, RobM1981 said:

    I haven’t seen a piece of art that beautiful since the leg-lamp from “A Christmas Story…”

  43. #43
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:41 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    That book looks just like the one that Heidi Fleiss used to carry around. Hmmm. :wink:

  44. #44
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:42 am, gunslingerpatriot said:

    Space in my uniform pockets was at a premium; so in addition to carrying two navy issued black ink pens and green covered memobook (4×6)in my back pocket, I carried my bullet resistent KJV Bible in my left front pocket in case of those death bed or fox hole conversions.

    Still have it and am looking for another one for my nephew who graduates next month from Marine Corps Basic Training in Paris Island.

    Sorry obamas-little-blue book won’t be anywhere found in my home. The closest might be in some of my liberal college profs pockets.

    GSP
    “This is Sparta!” 8)

  45. #45
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:45 am, granite said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 6:07 am, James Felix said:

    Here’s another attempt to define down a “derangment syndrome”. They need to do this so they can deny that they’ve been acting like true lunatics for eight years (and still counting).

    Sorry, but that doesn’t cut it. Finding it creepy and scary that a cult of personality surrounds a President with socialist ideals isn’t derangement. When a whole industry grows up around advocating Obama’s death you can start talking about ODS.

    Well said.

    The post you refer to is merely one more in the long, long, loooonnng line of statements by socialists/statists/existentialists/nihilists going back for 40+ years that I can remember, and likely before then.

    They mockingly and nastily dismiss concerns that folks have who do not adhere to their worldview.

    First they dismissed, mocked, and criticized fact-based concerns about Communism; then they dismissed, mocked, and criticized fact-based concerns about Islam; now they dismiss, mock, and criticize fact-based concerns about the development of an arrogant, ignorant, thuggish, fascist personailty cult.

    If there’s one thing I’ve learned since the mid-late 60s, it is that if the socialists start screaming at you and vilifying you, you’ve hit a nerve…and accurately hit a target.

  46. #46
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:53 am, jangar said:

    if the socialists start screaming at you and vilifying you, you’ve hit a nerve…and accurately hit a target.

    Keep pulling the trigger…until they limp.

  47. #47
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:57 am, RedDog said:

    Just when I think these times cannot get any more bizarre……

  48. #48
    On January 27th, 2009 at 8:58 am, FamilyMan said:

    Rogue Cheddar said:
    That book looks just like the one that Heidi Fleiss used to carry around. Hmmm.

    Your in good form this morning Rogue.

  49. #49
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:06 am, FamilyMan said:

    granite said: If there’s one thing I’ve learned since the mid-late 60s

    I to have come to understand since the 60s that a rational argument with a lib usually ends with a curse word from them. When that happens I know I’ve done my job correctly.

  50. #50
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:08 am, pubscout said:

    Is the “57 States” comment in the little Blue Book? How about “my Muslim religion?”
    How about his birth certificate?

  51. #51
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:11 am, John Deaux said:

    this book is an anthology of quotations Barack Obama borrowed from other’s speeches and writings.

    Fixed it.

  52. #52
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:11 am, cicerokid said:

    ” I don’t want my children punished with a baby” should make the list.

  53. #53
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:13 am, sonofdy said:

    It is an unofficial requirement for every citizen to own, to read, and to carry this book at all times.

    Unofficial for now.

  54. #54
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am, jangar said:

    Don’t forget “above my paygrade”

  55. #55
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:15 am, jangar said:

    Sanitation workers should be above his paygrade.

  56. #56
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:16 am, kcnut said:

    The blue book is really about how to act black cause borat has no soul like don no soul simmons

  57. #57
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:17 am, FamilyMan said:

    “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
    Barack Obama
    A scary quote for Obamas little blue book

  58. #58
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:17 am, RedDog said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:42 am, Joy said:

    This really is a sickness. 52% of the population needs serious psychotherapy. It’s just surreal.

    This is the culmination of 60 years of communist infiltration into American society and institutions. I am really quite surprised that this did not come to a head long before now, especially given the human tendency towards capitulation and irresponsibility. At least we held out longer than the dhimmi Euros.

    Speaking of which, do you think that they realize, with the passage of America over to the dark side, that their decline in living standards will collapse at an even faster rate now? America, formerly the great economic engine of the world, will no longer be there to prop up their crippled economies. When it dawns on them that they have bought into the great lie, it will be too late. But somhow I don’t think they care, given their addiction to the nanny state. They will always have their meager allotments to comfort them in their gray malaise of life. Mao and Joe Stalin live on in our modern politicians, and like them, they will not relinquish power.

  59. #59
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:18 am, cicerokid said:

    “Unofficial for now.”
    DING! DING! DING! We have a winner! Pick anything from the top rack, sonofdy.

    Next school year this will be in the curiculum.

  60. #60
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:20 am, jangar said:

    I can only imagine what will be said in elementary school books about this idiot.

  61. #61
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:20 am, FamilyMan said:

    “I cannot swallow whole the view of Lincoln as the Great Emancipator”.

    “I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians from marrying.”

    “If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for which it exists – to protect them and to promote their common welfare – all else is lost”.

  62. #62
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am, sonofdy said:

    DING! DING! DING! We have a winner! Pick anything from the top rack, sonofdy.

    I will take the M4 with the laser sight thanks. Oh and a crate of ammo.

    SSG sonofdy out…

  63. #63
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:24 am, FamilyMan said:

    “It’s not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.”

  64. #64
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:26 am, granite said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:06 am, FamilyMan said:

    I to have come to understand since the 60s that a rational argument with a lib usually ends with a curse word from them. When that happens I know I’ve done my job correctly.

    Yep.

    I could point out that

    rational argument with a lib

    is an impossibility;…but,I won’t.

  65. #65
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am, b-cat said:

    Typical white person…

  66. #66
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:29 am, sonofdy said:

    rational argument with a lib

    One asked me last night if I saw obamas speach. I said no and he looked at me like I grew a second head.

  67. #67
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:33 am, b-cat said:

    Art has always been an integral part of African life,

    No where else in the world is art important.

    Skilled carvers use simple hand tools to create these stunning works of art — gouges, chisels, mallets, and pointed instruments.

    Keep in mind the simple hand tools (pointed instruments, whatever the heck they’re called)

    the “egg” is lathe-turned

    You can’t carve an egg with pointed instruments, so we produce them with machinery.

  68. #68
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am, Madam President said:

    …Oh my god. Any fans of Berserk in here? The “Egg of Power” idol looks just like this:

    http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=berserkbehelitlp1.jpg

    Ironically, this one is called “The Egg of the Conqueror”.

  69. #69
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am, cicerokid said:

    Instead of killing innocent monkey pod and coffee trees, you would think this item should be made from 100% recycled materials.

    Might I suggest the used condoms from san fran nan’s project.

  70. #70
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am, granite said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am, Madam President said:

    …Oh my god. Any fans of Berserk in here? The “Egg of Power” idol looks just like this:

    http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=berserkbehelitlp1.jpg

    Creepy

    Ironically, this one is called “The Egg of the Conqueror”.

    “Conqueror”?
    As in, “I won?”

    Veerrrry creepy.

  71. #71
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am, PKAmmoTroop said:

    We’re well on our way to see the “Egg of Power” becoming the “Omelet of Arrogance” and ending up on the “Trash Heap of History”

  72. #72
    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am, RTater said:

    What do they mean, ancestral Kenya? Is that like when Arnold Schwarzenegger visits his ancestral Austria?

  73. #73
    On January 27th, 2009 at 10:05 am, madmonkphotog said:

    Should that egg be scrambled since he believes in and is funding baby killing?

  74. #74
    On January 27th, 2009 at 10:40 am, battleaxe said:

    “amazing power of oratory and the remarkable ability of this man to move people with his words”

    Gonna be one short book…”Change”. Ok, ship it Bob.

  75. #75
    On January 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am, vickisoup said:

    Honestly. Just when I think I can’t get any more disgusted by this man, we learn of yet more self-aggrandizing, egotistical spoutings.
    Did anyone read his America-slamming comments to Al-Arabiya TV?? Right out of the gate, he’s trash-talking the country he’s supposed to be leading.
    We really are in trouble.

  76. #76
    On January 27th, 2009 at 11:04 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    Suggested engraving for Obummer’s ‘Egg of Power’ sculpture:

    “This is your brain”

  77. #77
    On January 27th, 2009 at 11:38 am, Andy said:

    Obtained on a 2006 visit to his ancestral Kenya, the “Egg of Power”

    Kenya is just as ancestral as Obambi going/flying over the hills and thru the snow to Grandma’s house in Kansas/Hawaii.

    Fer crying out loud, Obama only went to visit his kinfolk. Just like most multi-national folks who jet to visit relatives.

  78. #78
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:02 pm, cngerms said:

    Finally, we have the answer to that age-old mystery:

    The chicken did indeed come before the egg.

  79. #79
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:21 pm, BKennedy said:

    I simply couldn’t live with myself if I couldn’t read “we are the change we are looking for; we are the change we speak” every day as a reflection point for brilliant oratory.

  80. #80
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:43 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    When I want brilliant oratory I go to YouTube and watch Ronald Reagan speeches.

  81. #81
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:44 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    so in addition to carrying two navy issued black ink pens

    Ummm, those are Property of the US Government. I used to be the person who ordered the supplies in my Division, (no I wasnt a REMF, it was collateral duty…) so sometimes I had way toooooo much time on my hands to sit and stare at the embossing on the pens. Black is required but I was mandated to carry 4 colors of pens on me at all times.

    You know if they wanted to really “get” someone and they couldnt make the real charges stick or if they wanted to up the charges, they would bust guys on stealing Government Property by finding the pens off-base in their possession. (Ive seen it done)

    And there I was…

  82. #82
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm, Andy said:

    Granite @ January 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am. That ‘hungry’ claw brings me to mind of the Ammonite god Molech claiming yet another ‘seed’ of Man into his lake of fire in exchange for the promise of prosperity. For the pro-choicers, their adamant refain is; “All hail Molech!!!”

    Obama’s “Egg of Power” idol, posing as deep philosophy, is one and the same as the skeletal Beserk, only fleshed out for emotional appearances.

    Woe is us. Jeremiah 19

  83. #83
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:47 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am, RTater said:

    What do they mean, ancestral Kenya? Is that like when Arnold Schwarzenegger visits his ancestral Austria?

    I dont know… its kinda like me visiting my ancestral Virginia. Why dont you all go back where you came from, you are complicating my life ;)

  84. #84
    On January 27th, 2009 at 12:57 pm, CantCureStupid said:

    I can’t help but be struck by the irony of Pres. Obamabortion keeping a pagan fertility symbol in his office.

  85. #85
    On January 27th, 2009 at 1:43 pm, Kevin K. said:

    Mookie said: (#15)

    Sorry Michelle but I have found the ultimate in Obama schlock.

    Chia Obama

    Comes in “Happy Pose” and “Determined Pose”!

    I had been thinking of buying a Chia pet for fun, but now not. (I think my lunch will settle down soon. It wasn’t so much the coming up with the items, but the adulation of the presentation.)

  86. #86
    On January 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm, Kevin K. said:

    cicerokid said: (#69)

    Might I suggest… .

    EUW. I’ve got to go wash my eyes and mind out after that.

  87. #87
    On January 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm, Kevin K. said:

    RabbidSquirrel said: (#81)

    so in addition to carrying two navy issued black ink pens

    Ummm, those are Property of the US Government. …

    You know if they wanted to really “get” someone and they couldn’t make the real charges stick or if they wanted to up the charges, they would bust guys on stealing Government Property by finding the pens off-base in their possession.

    But if one is still in the service, one is on duty 24 hours a day, so therefore one is merely being ready for duty at anytime. Or something like that.

  88. #88
    On January 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm, ADyer said:

    Do not buy an egg of power, it is a trick. Little do you know, but your egg is not the true egg of power, merely a copy that is a servant to the One Egg. The One Egg, the true Egg of Power, was forged in secret by The Dark Lord Obama in the fires of Mount Chicago. It and it alone commands all of the lesser eggs.

  89. #89
    On January 27th, 2009 at 2:57 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    It takes a hard-boiled politician, devilled by questions of his birth, to poach a dippy traditional sculpture by scrambling the meaning to be overly sunny-side.

  90. #90
    On January 27th, 2009 at 3:39 pm, gunslingerpatriot said:

    When I got ready to retire back in ’06, I returned all of my military issued stuff to avoid the infamous “Stealing Government Property Charge” I am not sure if that would fall under Article 121 (Larceny and wrongful approbiation) or 139 (Destruction of Gov’t Property). But didn’t want to give my old CO and XO an execuse to try to bust me down a chevron.

    Normally the easiest charge to prove against someone most of the time at SCM is the notorious “Dereliction of Duty Charge” aka UCMJ Article 92 (That one I know from personal experience compliments of Spike and HS-11)-BTW I was blessed in that I was the only Dragonslayer charged that opted for SCM that beat Spike. JAG threw out all three charges!

    GSP 8)
    “This is Sparta!”

  91. #91
    On January 27th, 2009 at 4:53 pm, MtsEdge said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 9:11 am, John Deaux said:
    this book is an anthology of quotations Barack Obama borrowed from other’s speeches and writings.
    Fixed it.

    +1

  92. #92
    On January 27th, 2009 at 4:54 pm, MtsEdge said:

    On January 27th, 2009 at 2:57 pm, Dexter Alarius said:
    It takes a hard-boiled politician, devilled by questions of his birth, to poach a dippy traditional sculpture by scrambling the meaning to be overly sunny-side.

    Eggs-actly!! :)

  93. #93
    On January 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm, keystone said:

    Or spend $10.00 on a pack of 10 Pocket Constitution and Declaration of Independence or get one for free (see link at the top of page) from the Heritage Foundation.

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