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Hekate

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17. Whatever floats your boat, dude. My feet hurt just looking at them....
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 04:52 AM
Feb 2014

.... as do my eyes. And $4,400 smackers for a pair!

OTOH, I know there are people who really, really dig cowboy boots as a fashion statement steeped in Americana, and some seem to find them comfortable as well. So while they are not for me, anyone who wants them has my blessing.

And to think I thought I was being extravagant with my purchases of Obama T-shirts and coffee mugs during his first campaign and first term as president...

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Do you love Obama enough to wear these? [View all] Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 OP
No Winning1 Feb 2014 #1
Lol! Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #3
ditto dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #32
Docs can be patriotic, too. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #42
I don't love MYSELF enough to wear clothing with my own picture on it Scootaloo Feb 2014 #2
I know, right. The disembodied head, too. It is somewhat jarring. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #5
My wife made me the best shirt ever Victor_c3 Feb 2014 #18
"The kid's aren't the greatest dad, I am." I see your point. Lol. I'd love to see Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #21
I actually thinking wearing clothing with your own picture on it sounds AWESOME Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #35
Yeah, Nickelback is an effective litmus test of fashion don'ts. Scootaloo Feb 2014 #36
Fk NickelBackwardsBback. But that other dude with his face shirt Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #44
That is Yao Ming. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #46
Thanks. I thought he looked familiar. Dude's got a very expressive face. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #51
Remember this? Ichingcarpenter Feb 2014 #4
OMG. In so many ways that is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #6
Oh good heavens--that pic is by far more jarring than this man-dog one! MADem Feb 2014 #11
Eeeeek. But, the dog's shirt is funny. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #13
Perhaps it's a cult thing....? nt MADem Feb 2014 #16
I'm tempted to say that any gathering of Palin supporters is a cult thing. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #25
Looks more like Lady Gaga!! MADem Feb 2014 #41
The blond hair with black and white bangs is very Gaga. But Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #45
Photo from 2008 Palin/McCain rally North Carolina Ichingcarpenter Feb 2014 #49
The mystery deepens......! nt MADem Feb 2014 #52
I'm speechless Change has come Feb 2014 #14
That reminds me of an album cover... oh, what was it... Scootaloo Feb 2014 #23
First track: 21st Century Schizoid Woman Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #33
Teabagonicus Rascalus Scooterus, in its natural habitat Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #38
For Halloween maybe. nt tblue Feb 2014 #7
Heee. That would be one expensive Halloween costume. But, Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #9
i would say it's more the opposite, if you really love him don't wear them JI7 Feb 2014 #8
Lol. Well, I did wonder how many people who wear cowboy boots and who Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #10
Just no Change has come Feb 2014 #12
Are you sure. Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #15
Whatever floats your boat, dude. My feet hurt just looking at them.... Hekate Feb 2014 #17
Yikes! I didn't even notice they listed the price on that page. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #19
Sorry, ma'am (tips hat). ;-) I have known some women who like them -- again, there's that fashion... Hekate Feb 2014 #31
I must admit that I like the look, but I could never wear heels. I will only Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #37
No. democratisphere Feb 2014 #20
I ran them up the flagpole to see who would salute. So far no takers. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #22
Must be calm. Soon as the wind picks up I'm sure you'll get some action. democratisphere Feb 2014 #34
No. Blue_In_AK Feb 2014 #24
Is that your final answer? Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #27
Yes, that's my final answer. Blue_In_AK Feb 2014 #28
I know you're probably right. Still, I can't look away. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #30
Toes WAY too pointy. Pass. jmowreader Feb 2014 #26
But, your toes do not go in the pointy part. Of course, if you don't like the look Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #29
I have some cowboy boots I can't wear because of the toe box jmowreader Feb 2014 #43
I can honestly say I've never worn Cowboy boots in my entire life. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #39
feed a starving family for over a year or boots? PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #40
Well, it's not just America, and it's not just boots, but yeah, Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #48
Made from the hide of some endangered species no doubt tularetom Feb 2014 #47
I think it would have been the Romney boots that endangered species hides were used for. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #50
Love them but no! JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #53
I wouldn't wear those even without Obama's face on them. n/t 2pooped2pop Feb 2014 #54
I wouldn't buy them or wear them. Whisp Feb 2014 #55
No. treestar Feb 2014 #56
Nope, I really abhor cults of personality. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2014 #57
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