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2009-06-18 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Barack Obama's fly-swat provokes PETA criticism

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Posted by tipper 2009-06-18 03:04|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I recommend improved stall hygiene and sticky traps.

American Horse Daily: Fighting Flies June 9, 2009
Dont let pesky flies spoil warm days with your ~~horse~~...politician.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-18 09:02|| 2009-06-18 09:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Maybe Obama should have paused the televised interview with CNBC correspondent John Harwood?

"Excuse me, could someone get over here and remove this fly? I don't CARE if there's a deadline for this interview's completion! This is a living creature that must be taken care of. Much more important than the American Citizens I'm working to help."

Come on! If a fly is ok to protect, then is a mosquito? They are about the same size. Both are irritating and carry diseases, but yes, mosquitos could possibly give Prez Obama the West Nile Virus.

What about slugs in the garden? Does PETA allow the chickens to eat flies and gnats and slugs and tomato hornworms? If hornworms are allowed to live, they WILL find and eat their fill of corn and tomatoes until humans have nothing to eat. So... how is letting the chicken do IT's thing any different that a human taking care of them?

IT'S A BUG!

Has PETA set a limit for their "beliefs"? Their website looks like they are using this to sell some bug-catcher thing. Unbelievable controversy when there are so many more things to think about.

Posted by Vikki 2009-06-18 09:07|| www.backyardgrocerygardening.blogspot.com]">[www.backyardgrocerygardening.blogspot.com] 2009-06-18 09:07|| Front Page Top

#3 IT'S A FEATURE!

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-18 09:11|| 2009-06-18 09:11|| Front Page Top

#4 Good stuff there B.

We had a bug problem till the Brown Recluses came in. We harbored some stray cats for 'em now can't get rid of them. Thinking a pack of Dochsunds next...

Posted by swksvolFF 2009-06-18 10:22|| 2009-06-18 10:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Should this one be filed under "Moonbat Fratricide"?

Posted by Mike 2009-06-18 10:46|| 2009-06-18 10:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Methinks the Secret Service should've wrestled this fly to the ground.
Barry chastised for killing flies? PETA might've finally jumped the shark. Even with the usual loons.

Posted by tu3031 2009-06-18 10:54|| 2009-06-18 10:54|| Front Page Top

#7 What's the fuss about? He didn't eat it, did he?

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-06-18 11:18|| 2009-06-18 11:18|| Front Page Top

#8 PETA - We Never Pass Up A Chance To Look Like Buffoons

Posted by mojo 2009-06-18 11:20|| 2009-06-18 11:20|| Front Page Top

#9 you knew this was coming.

Posted by 746 2009-06-18 12:02|| 2009-06-18 12:02|| Front Page Top

#10 Just wait until they find out horse owners are feeding bug growth regulator to their horse to prevent flies ...

Wait. That's birth control for flies. That O.K., isn't it?

Posted by Bobby 2009-06-18 12:35|| 2009-06-18 12:35|| Front Page Top

#11 Wait'll a reporter get in His way.

Posted by Bobby 2009-06-18 12:38|| 2009-06-18 12:38|| Front Page Top

#12 Let me get this stright:

Killing of an unborn (or partially born) fetus == Good

Swatting a fly == Bad

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-06-18 13:49|| 2009-06-18 13:49|| Front Page Top

#13 Is Harwood making Obama a belt that reads "7 at one blow?"

Posted by James">James 2009-06-18 14:28|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2009-06-18 14:28|| Front Page Top

#14 don't blame the fly - they're drawn to bullshit

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-06-18 14:44|| 2009-06-18 14:44|| Front Page Top

#15 Hey-O there James and Frank, I'm already out of ointment for laughing

Posted by swksvolFF 2009-06-18 16:27|| 2009-06-18 16:27|| Front Page Top

#16 Oh, priceless frank, thanks for the laugh.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2009-06-18 16:59|| 2009-06-18 16:59|| Front Page Top

#17 Wonder if He is going to get a shirt that says "I killed 7 with one blow!" Yes I know it was one fly but he could have killed 7 if they were around (sarcasm)

Posted by Don Vito Anginegum8261 2009-06-18 17:47|| 2009-06-18 17:47|| Front Page Top

#18 OK - it's over. Frank wins the thread! :-D

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-06-18 17:58|| 2009-06-18 17:58|| Front Page Top

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