Patriotic Barack Obama lapel pins unveiled honoring all 57 states

Yesterday The Ticket broke the stunning news of America's acquisition of seven, maybe eight, new states, according to future president Barack Obama.

He was speaking at the start of a two-day swoop through Oregon, which is already a state.

In Beaverton, which is not a state yet, the Democrat let it slip that during this marathon 16-month party presidential nomination struggle against a bunch of dropouts and this female political zombie from New York who won't surrender short of a silver stake, he had already visited 57 states with one more to go.

That's not counting the existing states of Alaska and Hawaii, he said, which his staff decided aren't important enough to visit. Unless maybe you're Mike Gravel or Dennis Kucinich, who weren't very important either, come to think of it.

Here's the spoof-proof Obama video as evidence:

Has this aging freshman senator -- he'll be almost 60 in 13 years -- lost his bearings? Are the eight new states caucus or primary? And will Howard Dean bar them from the convention too?

Obama's gaffe caused a noticeable stir online during the day and even the respected Marc Ambinder at The Atlantic anticipated that the political media would kindly write the Democrat's mis-statement off to fatigue. But he wrote if, say, the Republican nominee-to-be had uttered the same silly fatigue flub, it would surely be added to eager suspicions of senility.

Besides trying to noodle out what the new states are, some clever campaign folks over at the phenomenal Suitably Flip blog got to thinking right away.

And they've now unveiled a new patriotic lapel pin that anyone can wear with pride even, say, a Harvard-educated senator from Illinois who's been trying to make a point about opposing a war before it even started.

Here is the new pin replete with all 57 stars:

You'll probably want to order several for friends and family. And any Chablis-sipping senators you might know.

--Andrew Malcolm

Comments

[Marie in Tampa]

This article says more about the writer than it does about Obama. Other articles explained that Obama meant 47, not 57. This one is only mocking and derogatory, never clarifying the 57. It's unprofessional when news reporters mask as "news" their personal opinion.

[EMS]

Utterly usless article.. This guy get's paid to do this.. he is obviously pushing Clinton or McCain... what ever happened to being an objective reporter/blogger.

This is typically what is wrong with the media.. if this guy isn't smart enough to figure out that he meant 47 states then he shouldn't be working for the LA TImes.

[Optomyst]

Is this important?

[Andrew]

Obama is losing his bearings.

[haloplayer]

Whar kin I git me one of dim there purty pins wit our 57 states on it?

[haloplayer]

>>>>>So if this is the idea of trying to swift boat Obama, try again!!!<<<<<
Hey, Jenn, you are aware that 'swift boating' means telling the truth? The left is trying to change its meaning. You're the perfect example of that.
Hey, Jenn, try again. LOLOL

[non_prophet]

Much ado about nothing. Oh, but to wish that the only thing at stake here is how few or how many states make up the USofA.

Robert: "...driven by guilt...?"

Guilt about what? You sound like a bushie, who attracts the kind of voters whose choice is driven by fear.

I detect fear in your post. You sound like you fear Obama.

"Qualifications?"

It's LUDICROUS for a bushie (assuming that's what you are) to talk about qualifications in this context. You need to steer very, very far away from that road, Robert.

As bush has tragically demonstrated, there is absolutely no comparison to be made regarding bush or Obama's qualifications for the presidency. No bush supporter should EVER mention qualifications or a lack thereof when complaining about a presidential candidate other than george w. bush.

Do yourself a favor. When the subject of qualifications comes up regarding Barack Obama amongst you bushies, change the subject --- quickly.

[mr mechanic]

Sounds like something Bush would have said. Bush went to Yale. Obama went to Harvard. Give me the Big Ten anytime.

[c'est moi]

But can the man spell "potatoes"? Now THAT was a heinous mistake, and Dan Quayle DESERVED the knee-capping that he got from that, NEVER MIND that the misspelling was on an NEA-approved card which supposedly had the correct spelling.
No, no - the audacious man of taupe merely "misspoke", which is Dem-speak for "Let me eat my waffle."
Can we say "double standard"?
YES WE CAN!

[Gina Hugh]

This report is so shallow, small ,little, How many tiimes have you seen Pres. Bush VP Chaney, Pres Clinton, Sen. Clinton, John McCain, all of the US Sen. and Congress wearing their lapel pin?. this is so sad LA Times, and all of MSM you all clearly showing your racist double standereds against Sen. Obama..

[Terry Ott]

I think that's exciting. Maybe they have oil, those 8 new states. I just hope they are agreeable. It would be a shame if we had to take them militarily, what with being stretched thin and all.

Oh, never mind. I'm stuck in the past and present. After we pull out all the troops from Iraq we'll have plenty of soldiers to use in the "new state" occupation.

[Mysti]

I agree. This article is stupid...It is funny how the writer of it spins it so much....and so the article is largely based on things that were NOT said by the video provided. Way to go Mr. Author....It looks like you should work for Fox news.

[Matt]

Maybe he visited some states twice.

[SoCal4Hillary]

It figures that the ANTI-AMERICA Obama wouldn't even know how many states we have. Perhaps his brain turned to mush after listening to his hate-filled preacher, (and "uncle"...spiritual advisor...mentor...friend) Jeremiah Wright, bash the US for 20 years. Of course, he's blatantly unqualified to be president, but this just further proves its. And people are actually supporting this buffoon? Amazing.

[Raul Garcia]

At least he had the common sense and courage to stand up against the war in Iraq.

This country needs change and he is the best candidate to provide it.

We all have our flaws such as bias and prejudice.

[Tami]

Brandon.......McCain is a fraud? Are you fidding? You need to read Robert's post at 5:58 AM.

Those of you who believe that O'Bama is your savior are truly ignorant. This man is a joke and a media creation. He has no credentials for him to even qualify to be POTUS and especially Commander-in-Chief of our brave military.

What the hell is wrong with you people?

Of course with liberals it is always "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Hypocrites!

[bruno]

The point is that any tiny gaffe John McCain makes is news for days. GET IT? The only policy obama has clearly articulated is that he wants to take my hard earned money and turn us over to his buds, the muslims. He is a glib anti American who has dual citiznship with another country, Kenya. And folks, let me remind you all; we are still in Germany, Japan and Korea. Don't let the facts get it the way.

[Steve]

It's incredible how people are so entranced by Obamamania that they are blinded to the humor of this blog entry.

I thought it was great, thanks for the laugh.

[Roy]

Harrette, stop getting your talking points from Sean Hannity. He's the only one obsessed with Ayers. No one else is. Well, except you.

[Robinia]

Please white America. You think white candidates in the past (before the 80's) really gave a damn about polls?

It's time to reciprocate, baby! Clinton symbolizes your typical "European-American-Persuasion".

Those who are from the X-generation, or educated used thier brains and observations to see the America they grew up in. Multi-colored-cultural-ethnici-lingual and mobile.

Catch the wave....So, HIllary is the more experienced candidate with solid platform issues. No doubt. She's a pollitician as is Obama. In this case, nothing will really change, except the color of the skin of the poliltician. That, in and of itself, is CHANGE for me and many Americans who can't really explain why they choose Obama over Clinton....

Tootles!

[Derek]

To people who question Obama's credentials, I ask what credentials did Bush have ?

Can anybody do worse than that guy. I think not. I believe almost any man off the street could do just as well as Bush, therefore; Obama or anyone else is an upgrade.

[R]

That pin is pretty funny! I am an Obama supporter and come on, it's okay to share a laugh - we don't have to be all so serious. He's won it, so it's time to just savor the victory before the party healing has to begin in earnest. 57 huh? Let's see if we can get there - we have American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Washington DC, two Texases (primary and caucus), Denial (the state hillary is carrying 100% to 0) and Reaity - that's Obama's headquarters. So there you have it - 57 states!

[purespringwater]

Is Obama is thinking of Heinz pickles and running with Kerry? Here is more on the number "57" (from Wiki):

It's been said that the easiest way to get Ketchup from a Heinz 57 bottle is to tap the 57 that appears on the side of the bottle.

"Heinz 57" is sometimes used as a slang term for mixed-breed dogs; which are more often called "Mutts" or a "Mutt".

In the film The Manchurian Candidate, the character of Johnny Iselin gets the number of "confirmed Communists in the State Department" from the back of a Heinz 57 bottle.

National Hockey League players Steve Heinze and Shawn Heins wore #57 for several seasons in the league.

Joe DiMaggio was going to be offered a sponsorship when his hit streak reached 57 games, but the famous streak ended at 56 games.

In the UK a complicated 57 way bet on horse racing is referred to as a "Heinz."

[la nouvelle yorker]

Barack Almighty is nothing more than the Sanjaya Malakar of the primaries...

[Jean]

Barack Obama is fraud. I am so tired of this man who think he can say and do anything he want and not be scrutinized or questioned about it. His supporters and the media makes an excuse for everything wrong that he do, but they attack Hillary, Bill and McCaine for much less. Obama's statement was not because of fatigue, it was because of his lack of good judgement on what to say and how to lead this country. He does not unite, he divide in a clever way. I pray that he does NOT become president.