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The Audacity of Hype
June 20, 2008 6:23 PM
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., debuts a rather familiar-looking seal as he speaks to Democratic governors in Chicago Friday.
According to ABC News' Sunlen Miller, the Obama campaign says that the Latin above the eagle -- "Vero Possumus" -- translates as "yes we can."
No word on whether they played a remix of "Hail to the Chief" as Obama walked in.
- jpt
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This is even funnnier than Dukakis in the tank
Posted by: RAC | Jun 24, 2008 10:27:09 AM
The arrogance of Barack Obama again emerges.
We can only hope that this is as close to the podium that the real presidential seal is as he gets.
Posted by: aquaglass | Jun 24, 2008 8:57:38 AM
That man standing behind that symbol is nauseating.
Posted by: Alan Smith | Jun 23, 2008 3:32:37 PM
What is the problem. There are no strips on the eagle. Why don't all you people that are complaining look up the Presidental Seal. Do you know that you can buy shirst and robes with the Presidental seal on it? You can. If it was soooo sacred why would they sell dress shirts with it on there for the Presidental type executive. Also, when you look up seals there are multiple versions of the P. Seal.
Posted by: Iam4thisCountry | Jun 23, 2008 12:43:48 PM
I bet Obama makes his campaign workers call him "Mr President".
Posted by: cindy in nc | Jun 23, 2008 10:02:01 AM
This has to be a McCain dirty trick.
Posted by: Rob | Jun 23, 2008 12:24:44 AM
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LOL LOL Good one!!
Posted by: HP Boston | Jun 23, 2008 9:23:11 AM
This has to be a McCain dirty trick.
Posted by: Rob | Jun 23, 2008 12:24:44 AM
To use a tired phrase, is it possible that in late June Obama jumped the shark?
Posted by: Robert P | Jun 23, 2008 12:23:03 AM
This can be compared to Mission Accomplished, Kerry windsurfing, or Dukakis riding in a tank.
Or more like Barney Fife puffing up his chest to look tough...
Posted by: cindy in nc | Jun 22, 2008 6:10:23 PM
How presumptuous and arrogant. Will he get a free pass on this too?
Posted by: Jersey girrl | Jun 22, 2008 3:10:59 PM
Obama needs to put "No Vetting Allowed" on his new seal.
That would be more appropriate than
Yes We Can.
Posted by: riley | Jun 22, 2008 11:43:46 AM
President of Chicago bylanes. Arronagce is spilling over.
Posted by: dave | Jun 21, 2008 11:57:04 PM
This has absolutely crossed all lines of taste, ego-mania, and superciliousness.
Absolutely unbelievable!!!
Posted by: drae | Jun 21, 2008 8:09:39 PM
I am so sick of this jerk. His fake seal makes me laugh every time I see it. What an arrogant, lying, pseudo-preacher. He is full of it.
Posted by: Jack | Jun 21, 2008 6:31:00 PM
Love the seal - so Presidential! :)
So many haters, so little time . . .
Posted by: Nobodys fool | Jun 21, 2008 6:06:52 PM
Rev. Wright needs a new sermon, "The Audacity of Obama". Oh that's right, they're still secret buds.
Posted by: HoosierSue | Jun 21, 2008 3:48:49 PM
Obama is not only arrogant and presumptious by using the presidential seal subliminally. He is invoking the wrath of voters by this act of entitlement to the highest office of the nation!
What would be more appropriate for him to use is, a SEAL with a SMILEY face on it. This will reflect the shallowness of his integrity and intelligence.
Posted by: BJ | Jun 21, 2008 3:03:46 PM
Is the faux seal illegal? Yes, according to 18 USC Sec. 713 ...
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/06/is_obamas_great_seal_illegal_1.asp
Will my post disappear? Will OB be fined? No.
Posted by: wales | Jun 21, 2008 12:59:31 PM
Wow, his arrogance knows no bounds. Can you say P-O-S-E-U-R ?
Posted by: Juju | Jun 21, 2008 12:46:16 PM
OMG! he's wearing a red tie, he must be a communist! people need to grow up!!
Posted by: Kent | Jun 21, 2008 12:36:58 PM
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