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Fuddnik

(8,846 posts)
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 06:28 PM Aug 2012

Boner's office blames Obama for drought.

This guy is spending way too much time at the bar.
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08.13.2012 — 05:24 PM
Blame It On The Rain – And Also Obama

President Obama urged members of Congress Monday to pass a farm bill intended to relieve farmers struggling in the midst of a debilitating drought. He also signed off on $170 million in drought aid.

That might all be a product of Obama’s guilty conscience, suggested an aide to House Speaker John Boehner, who wrote on the official speaker’s website Monday that not only should Obama do more – he should take personal responsibility for the natural disaster: “The president continues to blame anyone and everyone for the drought but himself.”

Following a round of Internet mockery: The post now includes changed language, and an update.
Sara Libby

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/boehners-office-says-president-avoiding-personal-responsibility-for

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Boner's office blames Obama for drought. (Original Post) Fuddnik Aug 2012 OP
Wow. Boner must think that Obama is some kid of God if he can blame him for the drought. demosincebirth Aug 2012 #1
I don't know what to say to that.... Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #2
Obama didn't make it rain so its his fault.......... Historic NY Aug 2012 #3

Canuckistanian

(42,290 posts)
2. I don't know what to say to that....
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 06:40 PM
Aug 2012

It must be some big experiment to test our reactions to absolutely absurd statements

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