December 2, 2008

White House Tree Ornament Supports Impeachment

@ 11:37 am by Michael O'Brien

On this year's White House Christmas tree will hang a most unusual ornament: a bulb saluting efforts to impeach President George W. Bush.

A bulb by Washington state artist Deborah Lawrence is decorated with pictures and text commending Rep. Jim McDermott's (D-Wash.) efforts to impeach the president, the Washington Post reported. First Lady Laura Bush asked McDermott to select a local artist to decorate bulbs for the tree, and McDermott selected Lawrence.

"I was at first nauseated, then realized it was an opportunity…to highlight Jim McDermott because he's a hero of mine," Lawrence said.

"It really is too bad," said Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for the First Lady. "I haven't seen the ornament, but I would hope that no one would take this as an opportunity to be divisive and partisan. There is a time and place for everything, and I don't think this is either."

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1. ahh, the ever present love and forgivness of our left leaning brothers and sisters. Taking the opportunity to turn what should be a joyous holiday celebration, into a shallow self-serving display of intollerance. Thank you Deborah Lawrence for showing us that hate filled artists can still get decent work instead of relying on government grants to live….. wait… the government paid you to spew your bilious excrement upon a symbol of peace and forgiving.

   Comment by wayne — December 2, 2008 @ 3:46 pm

2. You know, I don't know who to more upset with. This clown McDermott who completely spit in Laura's face or Laura for asking a man who tried to impeach her husband for this "favor". I mean really, what is it about the Bush's that they insist on loving those that hate them? I guess that whole Christian thing. As for the Dems, what do you expect? Swine.

   Comment by Jason — December 3, 2008 @ 8:47 am

3. She gets a chance to have her work put on the White House Christmas tree and it leaves her "nauseated". Seems like that would have been a clue to let someone else take advantage of the opportunity.

   Comment by Bill — December 3, 2008 @ 8:50 am

4. Awwww, yes. Another sparkling example of who is truly "meanspirited". And it does raise the question as to why we bend over so far to appease those who clearly have no tolerance for opposing opinions! Hooray for bi-partisanship!

   Comment by Pete — December 3, 2008 @ 9:07 am

5. This should not suprise anyone. The left cannot seperate politics from anything. They take the saying that "all politics are local" to "ALL are politics". This is the difference between the left and right, the left will fight for their way at every instance and the right will cave on every issue. The republican view of bipartisan is "ok, we'll compromise". The democraps view is similar but the slightly different "ok,you'll compromise". Can you think of one issue that the left has not eventully got their way. Sometimes it takes years but it comes about.

   Comment by damifino — December 3, 2008 @ 9:27 am

6. Very cool. I hope they hang it in a place of honor. Maybe next to Slick Willies Cigar ornament or the one with a picture of Monica's stained Dress. Dumbocraps, can't live with them and you can't flush them.

   Comment by mark — December 3, 2008 @ 9:37 am

7. Maybe Barney can knock it off the tree and break it!

   Comment by Friar — December 3, 2008 @ 9:47 am

8. This is so typical of the left. And so course the MSM will celebrate this act as an expression of free speak and a profile of courage. The ornament should be flushed down a toliet. I have never been so disusted with the liberals as I am now.

   Comment by alfred hussein neuman — December 3, 2008 @ 10:17 am

9. Bush Derangement Syndrome, with a "Merry Christmas" twist!

   Comment by Barb — December 3, 2008 @ 10:42 am

10. What to you expect from a liberal. All they stand for is their own self-interests. Maybe some of George's NRA buddies can use it for target practice.

    Comment by Jeff — December 3, 2008 @ 11:40 am

11. I think an impeachment ornament is a wonderful idea. Then right about mid point in Obama's presidency we can all look back and see how foolish the Dems were. History will vindicate Bush.

    Comment by KC — December 3, 2008 @ 11:43 am

12. One word: Retarded.

    I wonder how much this ornament cost us…2 or 3 million dollars? I bet the NEA give this liberal loony toon a grant to paint it. It would not surprise me…

    Comment by Kris Kringle — December 3, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

13. Wow! that is so in keeping with "the Evil Bush" that he and his minions would "disappear"(a Peronist term) this ornament then run away and cower. I'm sure no one will EVER hear about this item!(too late?) Then again all of this negative attention might cast the artist "in a bad light"?
    Actually I wouldn't be surprised if W approached the artist and asked for his own copy for his home tree! It pays to be able to imagine yourself as others might.

    Comment by Pappa Bear — December 3, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

14. I can't tell you how many ornaments I've dropped while decorating the tree.

    Comment by William — December 3, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

15. At a time when we are supposed to be looking towards helping fellow man, giving and all that and all this libtard can come up with is something to make it political and divisive?

    Deborah Grinch or Deborah Scrooge…? Hmmmm.

    I wonder what they'd say if the right wing did something similar in 2012?

    Comment by PsyGuy — December 3, 2008 @ 2:53 pm

16. Baghdad Jim McDermott, a "hero"? For going to pre-war Baghdad to kiss the ass of Saddam Hussein and give aid and support to the enemy? He's no "hero". He and his cohorts who joined him on that trip are TRAITORS.
    Lawrence proves once again that most "artists" are effete little moonbats.

    Comment by sfcmac — December 3, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

17. This INCREASES my respect for Mr. Bush and his wife as I have little doubt that this will end up on the tree. For all of the rhetoric that the republicans hate free speech. By allowing this ornament to be hung the Bush family and the republican party demonstrates the deepest commitment to the right of free speech and a profound love of the freedoms that we as Americans cherish so dearly. Shame on those that would use a conciliatory gesture to spread malice.

    Comment by Dale — December 3, 2008 @ 3:34 pm

18. Will there be a tree next year?

    Comment by AT — December 3, 2008 @ 4:54 pm

19. PsyGuy at 2:53 pm said:
    "I wonder what they'd say if the right wing did something similar in 2012?"
    Do you mean they'll give a conservative artist a chance to weave a prayer rug in 2012? Cool!

    Comment by Only me — December 5, 2008 @ 1:14 pm

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