Barack Obama Buys A Lawnmower: How President Obama negotiates with Republicans

[Better Believe It]

Barack Obama Buys A Lawnmower
By: TBogg
November 30, 2010

Barack Obama is walking down the street when he looks in a neighbors garage and sees an old rusty push mower. Knocking on the door, he is surprised to see that it’s John Boehner’s house.

“Hey John. I couldn’t help but notice that fine lawnmower in your garage. How much do you want for it?”

“Well I wasn’t planning on selling it, but I guess I’d let it go for $20.”

Obama thinks about it for a moment. “Okay I’ll give you $25.”

“But I said I’d sell it to you for $20.”

Obama looks away, calculating in his head. “Okay. You got me. $30.”

“But….but…”

Obama smiles. “You drive a hard bargain, John. But $35 is as high as I’m going to go.”

Boehner, now even more confused, “Seriously. I wasn’t gong to sell it, but $20 is more than fair for it. It’s rusty and the blades need sharpening and one of the wheels is wobbly and falls off every once in awhile.”

Seeing an opening, Obama replies. “Fine. Let’s compromise. $38.”

Shrugging his shoulders, Boehner says “Okay. Fine. Whatever. $38. Take her away” and Obama hands Boehner two crisp twenty dollar bills and starts pushing the creaking mower down the street.

Looking up from the two twenties in his hand, Boehner calls out, “Wait. I owe you two dollars.”

A smiling Obama looks over his shoulder and waves. “That’s alright. You can keep the change.”

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[Joanne98]

1. That's him alright!

[InvisibleTouch]

2. I'd rather that he said to them: "Your ass is grass!" n/t

[gratuitous]

3. Inaccurate

After Obama handed over the money, Boehner would say "Thanks," and ask Obama if he wanted to buy his old push lawnmower, but only if Obama will wax his car first. Obama would agree.

[somone]

4. Audacious Negotiating For Dummies, by Barack Obama

No need to buy the book. You've already read it.

[City Lights]

5. Ouch! That'll leave a mark! nt

[Better Believe It]

6. I thought it was pretty funny .... and sadly true.