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Two freelance writers/budding entrepreneurs were doing brisk business this weekend selling "Obama Waffles" waffle mix at the ironically titled Value Voters Summit in Washington until organizers cut off sales of the $10-per-pop waffle mix, saying they hadn't "realized the boxes displayed 'offensive material.'"
Creators Mark Whitlock and Bob DeMoss of Franklin, TN said that they came upon the idea of "Obama Waffles" after hearing friends speak about the Illinois senators shifting positions on major issues and decided to combine pancake mix with political satire. Had they decided to focus on legitimate questions like Obama's vote for FISA, his position reversal on public campaign financing and his apparent warming up to 527 groups and attack ads, we could see DeMoss' and Whitlock's point.
Instead, the two decided to repeat already debunked claims about Obama being a Muslim while depicting the Democratic presidential nominee in a sombrero with a recipe for "Open Border Fiesta Waffles" that can "serve 4 or more illegal aliens" and Obama donning a turban with the phrase, "point box toward Mecca for tastier waffles." The box also brings to mind images of Aunt Jemima pancake mix, which DeMoss equated with "quality." Fending off accusations of racism, Whitlock added, "Think about Newman's Own or Emeril's food line. Is it racist because they're an Italian or white guy?"
It's a wonder that these two didn't call their product "Obama's 'Buckwheat' Waffles." But then some things are so obvious that a blind man — or two men from middle Tennessee — could see. Now if you'll excuse us, we're off to draw plans for "John McCain's 'Reformed Maverick'" oat bran and multivitamin supplements, "for when you can't remember what you said in public two years ago."
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Obama waffling?
That's rich.
I just read the transcripts from an interview with McCain and he couldn't even remember what his pro-life position was.
He kept repeating that he 'knew he has a position on that, but he would have to go back and research what it was"...and then he would get back to the reporter.
(just to remind him...he used to be more moderate in his pro-life position, but he's more in line with Palin's view now. He used to support Roe v Wade. Now? Not so much.
I'm not sure...hmmmm...is that what you all call a 'waffle'?)
And this waffle box is disgusting. A couple of ridiculous, pompous fat-ass white guys who are so clueless they don't even realize they're being stupid and racist. Did they even take the time to look at McCain's waffling over the years?
How about if we make an add for cemetery gravestones since McCain
voted AGAINST 20 million dollars for veteran care facilities.
John McCain voted AGAINST $322 million for safety equipment for our troops in Iraq.
John McCain voted AGAINST $1 billion dollars in new equipment for the National Guard.
John McCain voted AGAINST $430 million for veterans outpatient care.
Barack voted FOR all of these troop support initiatives.
I think those two blokes should hit themselves upside their heads with much more than a spatula.
Oh no! Someone mocked Obama and I'm so mad I have to write a four paragraph montage which ends with McCain insults! This is the "I'm rubber, you're glue" strategy used with devastating effect by 5 year olds.
I seriously think Obama is losing ground in the polls and will ultimately lose the election due to the absolute arrogance of many of his supporters. These people cannot accept that anything he does could be wrong, or that any other party could possibly have a good idea.
I like Obama more than McCain, but I almost want to vote for JM just to spite these idiots. A LOT of voters are getting tired of listening to these people , and they have ample opportunity given these people include many members of the media. This is galvanizing support for McCain.
Great. Now I wrote a four paragraph montage too! I'll use the "I know you are but what am I" argument later.
Hey Chicagoist - something's up with the video embed in this post - it auto-plays on load/reload and anytime I goto Chicagoist in Goog-Reader. Please fix!!!
And the McCain campaign.