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Aerows

(39,961 posts) Sat Mar 24, 2012, 10:07 AM Mar 2012

My mother claimed this morning that Obama wants to take over Basketball [View all]

And that he has to stick his nose into everything.

I have no idea where this wingnut idea came from. Can someone point out to me how Obama wants to "take over basketball"?

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My mother claimed this morning that Obama wants to take over Basketball [View all] Aerows Mar 2012 OP

He's tall and Black? gateley Mar 2012 #1

Maybe because he follows basketball? Aerows Mar 2012 #7

You may have to ask her, but getting a straight answer gateley Mar 2012 #11

She is Aerows Mar 2012 #22

Well bless you for trying, but she's her own person with her own history and gateley Mar 2012 #34

I love her Aerows Mar 2012 #42

Glad to hear that -- and I know she loves you just as much. We read too many stories of politics gateley Mar 2012 #45

And do what with it? Mz Pip Mar 2012 #2

I am Aerows Mar 2012 #21

Watch Fox News for a few minutes Gman Mar 2012 #3

Is this a Fox News meme? Aerows Mar 2012 #20

I dunno Gman Mar 2012 #43

He probably filled in that chart of the playoffs like he's done in other years. shraby Mar 2012 #4

I thought that at first Aerows Mar 2012 #23

... gateley Mar 2012 #35

"implementing socialism" What has Obama done that makes these SammyWinstonJack Mar 2012 #36

They listen and watch Tee Vee Aerows Mar 2012 #48

secret photo evidence from Obama past bigtree Mar 2012 #5

SEE!! There he is, right in the center!! What secret muslim sayin is "Punahou" anyway?? CAG Mar 2012 #9

"We come back and vote in this place!" Aerows Mar 2012 #18

He had the audacity to say he didn't like the way NCAA tournament teams are selected. Ian David Mar 2012 #6

Ah Aerows Mar 2012 #8

Socialized basketball, oh noes!1!! Call Congress RFN!!! pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #10

I know Aerows Mar 2012 #15

By the way Aerows Mar 2012 #24

Oh boy. lol! HappyMe Mar 2012 #12

They are Aerows Mar 2012 #14

Like Nixon designing a play for the Redskins in a Superbowl? Generic Brad Mar 2012 #13

He's not allowed to watch basketball Aerows Mar 2012 #16

Is he betting on Kansas against the Tarheels? obamanut2012 Mar 2012 #17

It was extremely odd Aerows Mar 2012 #19

My condolences. It's a hard slog when a close relative is infected with Obama Derangement Disorder. freshwest Mar 2012 #25

It has to be either an email from a whacko Aerows Mar 2012 #27

Forgot the email vector. Close contact passes infection fastest. Hoping for a speedy recovery. freshwest Mar 2012 #30

It's like passing chicken pox Aerows Mar 2012 #38

Aha! That's why they forged his birth certificate 50 years ago! tanyev Mar 2012 #26

I think you are right! Aerows Mar 2012 #28

President Obama did NOT pick out the NBA analyst's uniform... pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #29

That is less absurd Aerows Mar 2012 #31

Well, he took the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to an NCAA game. stevedeshazer Mar 2012 #32

That seals it! Aerows Mar 2012 #54

That's funny! Gotta love our parents. mfcorey1 Mar 2012 #33

I had to spread the hilarity. Aerows Mar 2012 #39

OMG a billion dollar sport will get tax funding for communist stadiums for free! Johonny Mar 2012 #37

OBAMA Aerows Mar 2012 #56

Good, now is he going to share their salaries? lonestarnot Mar 2012 #40

He's too evil Aerows Mar 2012 #57

When it comes down to it Aerows Mar 2012 #41

She should be asked why Obama wants to take over basketball. LiberalFighter Mar 2012 #44

I asked Aerows Mar 2012 #50

He goes to basketball games and plays pick up with friends when he can find the time. appleannie1 Mar 2012 #46

It seems like it Aerows Mar 2012 #58

I feel your pain Lilyeye Mar 2012 #47

He filled out an NCAA bracket. Explain to your mom that it wasn't an Executive Order. 11 Bravo Mar 2012 #49

Apparently Aerows Mar 2012 #51

Could be worse. Could be Bingo. EFerrari Mar 2012 #52

Perspective Aerows Mar 2012 #60

I hear girls softball is next on his list. n/t cynatnite Mar 2012 #53

I thought President Bartlett took care of that? whistler162 Mar 2012 #55

Women play softball!? Aerows Mar 2012 #59

"There's too much Big Government in the NBA" undeterred Mar 2012 #61

Is she screaming "Keep your hands of my basketball!!!" ... ??? JoePhilly Mar 2012 #62