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In reply to the discussion: Why do wing-nuts always call the president "Barry"? [View all]one_voice
(20,043 posts)15. They're unable to speak..
more than two syllables at a time.
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He was called 'Barry' as a kid, by choice. Once he was an adult he preferred 'Barack.'
onehandle
Jan 2013
#9
Specifically, "Barry Soetoro". It's an attempt to cast suspicion on his time in Indonesia.
Recursion
Jan 2013
#11
I remember a former classmate with the same issue. First thing in the morning was a real test....
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2013
#49
It's really shocking to think that a teenager would have severe decay and/or gum disease, but I'm...
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2013
#53
Well, their job is done then. You've now publicly acknowledged their idiocy, and allowed it to....
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2013
#29
Correct, although I've seen people go one step further Dubya, calling him "Dumbya".
whathehell
Jan 2013
#77
At one point one RW told me that "Barry" was apparently embarrassed by his roots.
Sheepshank
Jan 2013
#63