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Subversive Xmas Tree Ornament Won't Hang from White House Tree
December 02, 2008 4:19 PM
As first reported in this morning's Washington Post, Washington State artist Deborah Lawrence -- asked to submit an ornament to hang on the White House Christmas Tree -- designed one that featured the text of a House Resolution to impeach President Bush, along with images of her "hero" Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., a co-sponsor of the bill.
"The ornament is supposed to represent my state," Lawrence told ABC News just now as she walked to the White House. The design also included "messages of peace," and images from the 1999 World Trade Organization protests and the Washington State suffrage movement -- "messages of progressive politics," Lawrence says. "It's all in minute type so that's why I think it got past the first censors," she adds.
But now comes news that the White House is not going to hang the ornament. First Lady Laura Bush's press secretary Sally McDonough told the Post of Lawrence's ornament, "it really is too bad. I haven't seen the ornament, but I would hope that no one would take this as an opportunity to be divisive and partisan. There is a time and place for everything, and I don't think this is either."
"So now I don't know if I'm going to be invited," Lawrence says. "I'm disappointed because the act of making the ornament was really just an earnest wish to represent my state, I didn't think it would lead to suppression of freedom of speech. I feel a little weak at the knees that they might not invite me in."
More to come!
-- jpt
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CJ Hames
re: ' The amount of hate that those on the left spew is astonishing. What would we do if they weren't the more educated, inclusive and tolerant among us?"
Rush, Coulter, Hannity, O'reilly, FOX, Pallin,
Boortz, Dobson on and on..... et. al...
now, what was that about 'enlightenment' on the 'right'...
I take it you haven't been in America for the last 8 years either.....
Posted by: Blue | Dec 3, 2008 6:05:53 PM
The amount of hate that those on the left spew is astonishing. What would we do if they weren't the more educated, inclusive and tolerant among us?
Posted by: CJ Hames | Dec 3, 2008 4:35:44 PM
"Christmas is not the time, nor the White House Christmas Tree the place, for radical left wing sentiment"
Maybe they could hang pictures of aborted fetuses to make the right wingers feel more welcome.
Posted by: The Right Wing lost | Dec 3, 2008 2:29:05 PM
I think the person (or person s) who designed this ornament should use their energy to design a positive way to bring peace to our country (not divisiveness)
Posted by: joan | Dec 3, 2008 2:09:19 PM
Freedom of speech?
What is this mentally ill liberal talking about?
She gets a chance to have her work on the tree and this is what she does with it?
I invit her her to take a class in art and fashion, she clearly has no clue about either.
Posted by: TDPro | Dec 3, 2008 1:28:30 PM
The First Lady hit it spot on...
"Theres a time and a place for everything."
Christmas is not the time, nor the White House Christmas Tree the place, for radical left wing sentiment...
Posted by: BartSD27 | Dec 3, 2008 1:08:23 PM
Holy co jones the true believers, Bushies are rampant in this thread. Drinking the Bush koolaid may warp the mind forever, it seems after reading some of these comments. C'mon Bush Wacks, the ornament was a razz. One little jab in jest at Bush and his Junta runs around with their hair on fire. Does anyone remember the Dixie Chicks? Or Woodward's book on Bush? GOPs demonized such Bush detractors with crazed vengeance in their hearts until they coould stomp no more and careers were over. Now that I know the Bushie hate still abounds, I oughta make a few of these same ornaments myself. For get backs. :)
Posted by: buzzie | Dec 3, 2008 1:01:48 PM
"I'm disappointed because the act of making the ornament was really just an earnest wish to represent my state..."
So, by implication, you're saying that ALL of Washington State feels the same way you do? I think NOT!
Posted by: Kanica | Dec 3, 2008 12:05:44 PM
janey
re: "Ayers and this "artist" belong in the same category. The WH belongs to us all--not just close-minded liberals..... "
Have you been living in America and reading or watching the news about the Republican administration for the last 8 years....?
,.... the only thing you were close on in your analogy was that Ayers and 'artist' both begin with the letter 'a'.
Posted by: Blue | Dec 3, 2008 10:32:06 AM
janey
How about 2 hand crafted ornaments shaped like 'gold stars',. that say respectively:
'bring it on' & 'mission accomplished'.. just to remind the president what he is responsible for.
arrest, trial, impeachment and incarceration for Bush, Cheney et. al.
Posted by: Blue | Dec 3, 2008 10:26:53 AM
the arrogance of the left--now that obama is in, it will probably will be worse--that woman is very typical--trample on the rights of others to prove she has "rights". Something akin to Ayers trampling the American Flag while McCain was being tortured by the enemy for his right to do just that! Ayers and this "artist" belong in the same category. The WH belongs to us all--not just close-minded liberals and many of us love the Bush's and how they have helped protect us the last 8 years.
Posted by: janey | Dec 3, 2008 10:11:29 AM
To clarify who "chose" Ms. Lawrence to contribute an ornament in the first place-- it was NOT the White House. She was NOT the chosen artist to represent the state of Washington, either. Actually, this year, every member of the House of Representatives was allowed to invite one person from their district to create an ornament. A congressman from Seattle is responsible for the inclusion of Ms. Lawrence. I think a little more vetting on his part might have been appropriate. Is that really how you want your district represented-- as disrepectful, rude, and crass?
Posted by: moderate | Dec 3, 2008 9:09:09 AM
Better idea for an ornament:
Copy of "The Pet Goat", autographed by the President, with a CD insert of the inside-trader data from the WTC hard drive disks.
Posted by: ghostofchristmaspast | Dec 3, 2008 7:41:05 AM
And he doesn't know how many states are in this Republic...talk about stupid. 57 with 2 more to visit? Who is the idiot here....Obama or the morons that elected him?
Posted by: Kim Massey | Dec 3, 2008 7:37:43 AM
Obama isn't even a citizen!!!!!
Posted by: Dave Milborne | Dec 3, 2008 7:34:57 AM
When will Republicans learn that reading is important?!
Posted by: Common Sense | Dec 3, 2008 7:26:17 AM
The artist should mass produce the ornament and sell it, she will probadly be a millionaire by Dec 25, I would like one for my personal tree at home, then on Jan 20, 2009 Bushes last day all who bought one and who come to the swearing in cermony could meet at the White House and hang them from the fence
Posted by: Rick | Dec 3, 2008 1:37:55 AM
Yes, there's more to come. Will a subversive tactic to the Romans from 2000 years ago be directed towards Ms. Lawrence? Could the cheek turn in response to not rescinding the invitation? We anxiously wait to see if a Bush pardon on this occurs. If turkeys can receive presidential pardons, cannot an artist who may not have used her talent in the wisest of fashion receive one also and experience a White House Christmas? I say, let the true spirit of Christmas prevail there!
Posted by: kat | Dec 3, 2008 12:21:31 AM
Another sad Dhimmi seeking attention.
Posted by: Tusk | Dec 2, 2008 11:46:17 PM
After how GWBush has messed up my beloved home America, I wouldn't give him the time of day much less a Christmas tree ornament. Sad that I can't wish the Bushes happy holidays, but I don't think much of the Bush family.
Posted by: buzzie | Dec 2, 2008 11:05:04 PM
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