Why Did Obama Change His Opinion on Gay Marriage?

May 10, 2012 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/10/obama-raising-hollywood-money-on-heels-gay-marriage-endorsement/

President Obama told ABC how his position on Gay Marriage has evolved, noting that his daughters Malia and Sasha have “friends whose parents are same-sex couples. It wouldn’t dawn on them that thier friends’ parents should be treated differently. He went on to say that “And frankly that’s the kind of thing that prompts a change of perspective — not wanting to somehow explain to your child why somebody should be treated differently when it comes to the eyes of the law.”

The campaign, within hours of Obama’s interview, sent out a fundraising email to supporters. At dawn on Thursday, the campaign released a web video highlighting the president’s new-found stance and lambasting likely GOP opponent Mitt Romney’s opposition to gay marriage. The president is preparing to head to a sold-out fundraiser Thursday evening at George Clooney’s home in Los Angeles — where he is sure to be embraced by well-heeled celebrity donors.  Hollywood is home to some of the most high-profile backers of gay marriage and the 150 donors who are paying $40,000 to attend Clooney’s dinner Thursday night will no doubt feel newly invigorated by Obama’s watershed announcement the day before. 

TF:  So, does anyone really believe this this WAS NOT politcally and money motivated?  If you don’t think so, I have some ocean front property in Iowa that I will sell you.

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Inmate Gets Lots of Votes Versus Obama in West VA

May 9, 2012 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/09/federal-inmate-makes-strong-showing-against-obama-in-west-virginia-primary/

President Barack Obama seems to be not as popular and  in some parts of the country. Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary. The inmate, Keith Judd, is serving time at the Beaumont Federal Correctional Institution in  Judd was able to get on the state ballot by paying a $2,500 fee and filing a form known as a notarized certification of announcement, said Jake Glance, a spokesman for the Secretary of State’s office.  Voters in other conservative states showed their displeasure with Obama in Democratic primaries last March.

In Oklahoma, anti-abortion protester Randall Terry got 18 percent of the primary vote. A lawyer from Tennessee, John Wolfe, pulled nearly 18,000 votes in the Louisiana primary. In Alabama, 18 percent of Democratic voters chose “uncommitted” in the primary rather than vote for Obama. In Tuesday’s North Carolina primary, 21 percent of Democratic voters marked “no preference.”

TF was able to ask the President a question during a press conference.
TF:  Mr. President,  It seems like a lot of Democrats don’t like you and are voting for anyone but you.
President: What  are you talking about? Everyone likes me.  I’ve got this hope  and change slogan.  The economy sucks but I can spin that to my advantage and blame it on the Republicans.  I got rid of Osama Bin Laden, didn’t I? I passed a health care plan.  People like it so much they call it Obama care.   I’ve….
TF: Mr. President, Mr. President.  Let me remind you that people realize that Obama care is going to drive up the national debt and impact businesses  Calling the health care program Obama Care is a slam on your plan.
TF: Let me finish my original question.  At guy in prison got about 40% of the vote in West Virginia.  In Oklahoma, a candidate got 18 percent of the primary vote.  In Alabama, 18 percent of Democratic voters chose “uncommitted” in the primary rather than vote for you.  In North Carolina primary, 21 percent of Democratic voters marked “no preference.  This doesn’t sound god for you.
President:  You know, I’ve spent millions of dollars on this campaign. That should make people want to vote for me. What did they spend?
TF:  Not much really.  Probably only the filing fee of $2,500 to get on the ballot.  I don’t even know if they did any campaigning.  And the fact that people would vote for “no preference” or “uncommitted” really shows their displeasure with you.
President: (Heavy sigh).
TF:  M. President, I don’t’ think people like you. They are getting tired of all your promises and the hope and changes you promised – well, they just didn’t happen.  I think you just made things worse. On the plus side, if you had passed everything you promised, we would really be in deep shit.
President: (Heavy sigh). I guess that’s some good news that I didn’t make things as bad as I could have. Next question and whoever asks the next question better ask a question that is more upbeat.

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$195 million Sea Shadow stealth ship for sale – dirt cheap

May 1, 2012  http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/195-million-sea-shadow-stealth-sub-sale-only-172525837.html

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has placed its famous Sea Shadow stealth ship up for auction. And while the high-tech military sea vessel cost more than $195 million to develop, its opening bid was for the relatively tiny sum of $50,000, with only a $10,000 deposit required. The ship was made famous to a broader audience when it served as the inspiration for the home of James Bond’s villainous foil in the film “Tomorrow Never Dies.” The bidder is scheduled to end this on May 4th. There is major catch to the sale: the ship will be dismantled and reduced to scrap before being handed out to the auction’s eventual winner.  The 164-foot experimental craft was first constructed in 1983 by Lockheed for the U.S. Navy and contains the same steath technology by the stealth airplanes. 

TF: So, we spent $195 million on this ship and we may get $1 million for this ship (if we are lucky). Great use of our tax dollars.

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Michelle Obama’s Spain Vacation Cost taxpayers $470,000

April 26, 2012  http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/04/26/michelle-obama-spain-vacation-cost-taxpayers-nearly-470g-watchdog-group-claims/

First lady Michelle Obama’s 2010 trip to Spain cost taxpayers $467,585 according to a conservative watchdog group that obtained Secret Service records from the overseas excursion. That trip, which the first lady took with her younger daughter Sasha, drew widespread criticism at the time — as the visuals of the first lady in an elegant Mediterranean setting clashed with the still-struggling U.S. economy. Those costs are split between Secret Service expenses and expenses for the flight and flight crew.  Secret Service costs totaled nearly $255,000, according to Judicial Watch. Based on Pentagon estimates of flight costs, another $199,000 went toward the flight from the United States to Mallorca and back. On top of that were various expenses for the 15-person flight crew. They stayed at a local motel at a cost of roughly $10,000, according to Judicial Watch, in addition to money spent on rental cars and food.

At the time of the Spanish getaway, the White House described the vacation as a private trip and said the first lady and others would be paying their own expenses.  But while the first lady is not technically an elected official, any trip away from Washington comes with inevitable costs borne by the taxpayer — such as Secret Service protection. The same was true for previous first ladies.

TF: So, has anyone thought to ask if this was repaid?

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