There is a huge blogswarm going on about this photo, from Chicago Magazine, of Obama's unrepentant terrorist associate, Bill Ayers stomping on the American flag. The photo was taken in 2001, the same time Barack Obama served on the Woods Fund Board with Ayers. This was also the same time that Ayers donated to Obama's campaign.
Marathon Pundit has similar photo, and many political bloggers are saying it long past due for Obama to disown his association with this controversial radical.
The question that remains is, will the media pick this up or will they write it off as old news? Its worthy of recycling this to further probe into Obama's judgement, the one thing he says he should be measured by.
Photo credit: Jeff Sciortino for Chicago Magazine.
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Barack in the doghouse again?
May 5, 2008 - 14:34 ET by Mica the MagnificentOh no. Because of Barack, another family friend must be denounced?
Michelle must be livid. I'll bet she's disappointed in America again.
Barack better watch it, Michelle is so upset she can now crack 8 walnuts in her jaw at once.
Wow, I'm slow today.
May 5, 2008 - 14:38 ET by motherbeltWow, I'm slow today.
Hey guys, you can ignore that story tip I sent 5 minutes ago! LOL
Talk about great minds being on the same track....
Should've known you'd be on it.
Another 180 from Obama coming up.
Can't wait to see how the
May 5, 2008 - 14:45 ET by R D HelmCan't wait to see how the MSM spins this.
What the American people are looking for is somebody who can solve their problems. - Barack Obama, April 27, 2008
More fall fodder - if McCain will use it.
May 5, 2008 - 14:49 ET by jazboThis'll make a great campaign ad as long as there's another photo of 'Bama cozying up to the guy.
Those who believe in nothing will believe anything.
Liberals, such hypocrites.
May 5, 2008 - 15:12 ET by msh1973Liberals, such hypocrites. They sure don't mind reaping the benefits of being an American (wealth, fame, freedom of speech, just to name a few).
He stomps on the flag and
May 5, 2008 - 15:22 ET by mjgHe stomps on the flag and hates America. He sounds a lot like the reverend.
However,
May 5, 2008 - 16:29 ET by DEVILDOCMOMthe "smart, educated pool of voters" (see NB story above) referred to by the nbc reporterette will probably not care. After all, it really does not mean bho has poor judgement...<sarc>! He is for change.
I'm sure if we knuckle
May 5, 2008 - 16:40 ET by Chris NormanI'm sure if we knuckle dragging conservatives took the time to give this nuanced thought, if we read between the lines, and delved into the complex intricacies of Ayers, we would fully understand and respect his stomping the American flag. I, for one, am going to heed the moderate and sage advise of Bill Moyers, and give this one some sophisticated thought...hmmm...no, Ayers is still an anti-American terrorist.
And if we play Awsome God
May 5, 2008 - 17:30 ET by Dan The Man 2And if we play Awsome God backwards it says vote Obama.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Libs simply hate America.
May 5, 2008 - 17:26 ET by mattmLibs simply hate America. They hate freedom, free enterprize, freedom of religion, freedom of association, etc. etc.
They only tolerate those who adhere 100% to the neo-marxist/environmentalist extremist creed.
Could someone explain
May 5, 2008 - 17:27 ET by LilyPearlCould someone explain something to me? Why has Ayers never been arrested and charged for the terrorism he has admitted to?
An LA Times story sabout
May 5, 2008 - 17:56 ET by motherbeltAn LA Times story sabout Ayers says he was never prosecuted. My guess would be that they knew the "Weathermen" were involved, but didn't have any proof identifying him specifically.
America!
May 5, 2008 - 17:39 ET by okiehawk44Ayers, get off my flag.
Yes, a true patriot he is.
May 5, 2008 - 17:47 ET by SickofLibsYes, a true patriot he is. How could you and I could ever care as much as him?
There implodes another Obama
May 5, 2008 - 17:57 ET by ahussernominee for a cabinet position. Ayers probably was up for Sec. Defense, Dohrn for State and Wright for HUD
Wait,
May 5, 2008 - 18:33 ET by DEVILDOCMOMdoesn't this just make him a stronger candidate for Sec of Defense in bho's eyes? LOL
DEVILDOCMOM
May 5, 2008 - 20:23 ET by ahusserThe scary thing is you may be right :)
It
May 5, 2008 - 23:11 ET by DEVILDOCMOMis, isn't it?
There have been just too
May 5, 2008 - 21:16 ET by marvlThere have been just too many instances of unAmerican sentiment from the BHO camp: this photo; the flag pin incident; the photo of BHO standing for the National Anthem with his right hand conspicuously not over his heart. I hope this is all pounded home in the general election, for it is especially relevant.
Hillary is little better, she's way to narcissistic to have room in her heart for the USA.
I don't agree with McCain on many issues, but you cannot fault his patriotism, his guts, and his experience. By comparison, the Democratic candidates are just below the protozoans that feed on the fungi that feed on the pond scum.
This does't seem very newsworthy
May 6, 2008 - 02:07 ET by ZapThis doesn't seem very newsworthy, considering that the man is Bill Ayers.
We already know that the man is a psychopathic mass murdering rapist terrorist piece of ****. He stomped on the flag a long, long time ago.
Why
May 6, 2008 - 10:02 ET by MivvisIs this a$$ standing in an alleyway on the flag? Why not in the street where others can see his courageous display of protest in action? Possibilty of getting his a$$ kicked would be 100%, unless he's in SanFran, Berkely etc..