There’s desperation. Then there’s the Obama-Biden re-election campaign’s fundraising operation.
Remember that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza, because he’s cheap and didn’t want to buy co-workers anything for Christmas, gave everyone a card saying a gift had been made in their name to the “Human Fund”? The Human Fund didn’t exist. George made it up because he was just that cheap.
But those “I gave your gift to someone else” charitable donations do exist. I get a few of them every year from people who shouldn’t be giving me gifts in the first place. It never occurred to me to check and see if the charity actually exists.
I’ve worked at a few non-profits, organizations whose existence is based upon the donations of others. I was in policy and thankfully never had to ask anyone for a donation, but I was in the room a lot when those asks happened. I could never, ever do it, but I’m thankful people who can are out there.
So I’m not unfamiliar with the concept of asking for donations. But those donations are never requested of people without jobs or who don’t have the money to donate. The potential donors knew what was coming precisely because they could afford it.
That’s what makes the latest tactic from the Obama-Biden re-election campaign so weird.
The “Obama event registry” is something new in politics – an ask that couples who are getting married forego gifts and money to help the president. And it’s not just limited to weddings. They want birthday and anniversary money, too.
The whole text of the “ask” would be a hilarious parody post if shameless reality hadn’t beaten The Onion to it. Here it is:
Got a birthday, anniversary, or wedding coming up? Let your friends know how important this election is to you—register with Obama 2012, and ask for a donation in lieu of a gift. It’s a great way to support the President on your big day. Plus, it’s a gift that we can all appreciate—and goes a lot further than a gravy bowl.
Setting up and sharing your registry page is easy—so get started today. (link removed)
Take a second and reread that. I’ll wait.
Can you believe a President of the United States, or even a candidate for dog catcher, would think that is a good idea?
“Hey young couples just starting out, instead of creating a nest egg, saving for a down-payment for a house or simply paying for your wedding and reception, give your money to the President!” It’s the audacity of self-importance.
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Tags: Campaigns and Elections , Media and Culture , Obama , Barack Obama , Fundraising , Obama 2012 , 2012
 Derek Hunter Derek Hunter is Washington, DC based writer, radio host and political strategist. You can also stalk his thoughts 140 characters at a time on Twitter.
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8411c Wrote: 1 hour ago (10:08 PM)
Hey, my birthday's today! No joke. And I can sure use the money. So, if you're even considering wasting a dime on the Muslim in Thief, send me a dollar and I'll put it toward my child. She is more promising with a brighter future than anyone on Capitol Hill.
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AliveInHim Wrote: 2 hours ago (8:45 PM)
What is really scary is that Obamao doesn't see that he's done (or is doing) anything wrong.
He honest-to-God thinks he's that popular.
Is it possible for anyone besides an anorexic to be any more thoroughly deceived?
Possession isn't necessarily manifested in the way of what that that old movie 'The Exorcist' showed.
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RWC_Novi Wrote: 2 hours ago (8:33 PM)
Flush twice... it's a long way to the WH!!
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pow1000 Wrote: 2 hours ago (8:22 PM)
Every time I read this, I cant believe it. Its ju st soooo low class.
But then, they are the 0bamas!
What do you expect, Michelle really, really loves the lifestyle. Like her daughter once said "No more cattle calls, we have our own plane".
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same10 Wrote: 3 hours ago (8:07 PM)
Render unto Caesar, the things that are Caesar's & unto G*D, the things that are G*D. Do I send the check to both? Also, don't forget the new Federal Real Estate tax in 2013-if you sell your house, you owe them 3.8% of the sale!
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silentCalfan Wrote: 3 hours ago (7:44 PM)
What's next? Please donate your liver?
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wiseone Wrote: 3 hours ago (8:08 PM)
What's next is "We're taking your liver and giving it to someone we've decided needs it more than you do, aka "Obamacare".
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awhitehead Wrote: 3 hours ago (7:36 PM)
When I first read this last week, I thought someone had come up with a clever joke.
How sad. I'm embarrassed for our country that our president has to resort to panhandling.
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cambeul41 Wrote: 3 hours ago (7:50 PM)
"When I first read this last week, I thought someone had come up with a clever joke."
Likewise.
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Joe40 Wrote: 11 minutes ago (11:08 PM)
Politicians have been panhandling for decades, and even longer. The thing is, they give it the more high-sounding term, "fundraising."
What's sad is how Team Obama has ever so shamelessly sunken it to a new crass, tasteless low. What embarrasses me is that THEY, meaning Team Obama, ISN'T embarrassed. |
