Clipmarks | Lapel pins Clips

clipped by: thinkingblue
clipper's remarks: Obama Fades? I can't speak for anyone else but for me his glow has dimmed, since he started wearing that flag lapel pin. While living through years of the worst president the US has had at the helm, I could identify the enemy or the Bush supporters by their Bush/Neocon fraternity pins. And I could direct my anger even before the Bushy sycophants opened their bombastic collective rhetorical pie-holes and blather the some ole, same ole. So the flag label pin had become a symbol of pretentious superciliousness to me. Of course, with Obama pandering to the "R's" and the "I's" who voted for Dubya and helped ruin our country and make us a laughing stock all over the world (Remember the headline from the UK’s Daily Mirror: How Can 1,230,065 People Be So Dumb?) may have a little to do with the Obama Fade From Grace. But that PIN is all I see when this eloquent orator takes center stage and its glare has a blinding effect on the reflection of the man behind that "R" studded brooch.

Clip Source: www.newsweek.com

Glow Fading?

The latest NEWSWEEK Poll shows Barack Obama leading John McCain by only 3 points. What a difference a few weeks can make.

A month after emerging victorious from the bruising Democratic nominating contest, some of 's glow may be fading.

Obama's rapid drop comes at a strategically challenging moment for the Democratic candidate.

for a candidate who'd slogged through a vigorous primary challenge in most every contest from January until June. Obama's reversal on FISA legislation, his support of faith-based initiatives and his decision to opt out of the campaign public-financing system left him open to charges he was a flip-flopper.

new poll, 53 percent of voters

believe that Obama has changed his position on key issues in order to gain political advantage.

Obama supporters worry that the

traveling the country courting big donors at lavish fund-raisers, may have done lasting damage to his image as an arbiter of a new kind of .

Tags: obama, politics, flag, pin, fade, poll

Remember this

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:08:08 GMT

clipped by: cptenaud
clipper's remarks: About where the moneys going, More of sending the few into Multiple Tours and Stoploss! More of Not Taking Care of those sent when They Return! As long as most of them don't have to Sacrifice and can continue to call themselves a Party of Moral Americans!

I never heard an APOLOGY to the few who Serve and are Awarded Purple Hearts, America's Highest Honor, for Dying and being Maimed in America's Wars, Wars mostly of Choice not Need!

Clip Source: www.vetvoice.com

Remember this:

This happened at that years Political Convention. A certain Political Party, who claim they are the Party of a Strong National Defense and Supporters of America's Military Personal found it not only Amusing but Extremely Funny to Pass Out and Wear their Purple Heart Bandaids, many with their Lapel American Flag Pins as well, why the Joke even carried to their talking heads, political spinmeisters, and their legions of Supporters, most who have Never Served In The Military nor do much in our times of Wars Of Choice and Occupations, except to scream they want More. More of making More Hatreds and Enemies of our Country and Us Americans! More of allowing the War Profitteers to rob from our Treasury! More of the Huge Defense Budgets with No Questions Asked

Tags: deprived, little, piggies

Communist-style education?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:58:03 GMT

clipped by: nzclipfreak
clipper's remarks: further to my previous clip - freaky parallel

Clip Source: www.cnn.com

In 1969, arriving in Russia as a student, it seemed that every street I traveled was decorated with the image of Vladimir Lenin, father of the Russian revolution. Adults wore lapel pins with images of the Bolshevik leader, children wore little "Baby Lenin" pins.

Clip Source: www.radionz.co.nz

The principals say while they support the strategy itself they object to at the marketing approach of the packs which include badges for teachers with messages such as "I love Maori success".

Secondary schools principals are annoyed about a Ministry of Education information pack promoting the Maori Education strategy.

Tags: education, nz

Obama Flag-Pin Lapel Watch

Sat, 17 May 2008 02:02:47 GMT

clipped by: wiccantexan

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

The Politics of the Lapel, When It Comes to Obama

Seven months ago, Senator Barack Obama said he did not feel compelled to wear a flag pin, saying he would prove his patriotism in deed, not apparel.

What gives?

Was it the woman in Indiana who pulled him aside, gently suggesting that he wear one?

Was it part of a larger embrace of all those things presidential candidates simply have to do on a campaign,

Or was it in reaction to continued questions like the one this week from a local reporter in South Charleston, W.Va.

None of the above, say Mr. Obama’s aides, who have insisted during these rare three days of pin wearing — the first consecutive days he has worn the pin in the campaign — that it is just fashion happenstance.

“Over the last several weeks, people have been handing me flag pins,” he said. “I’ve just been leaving it on.”

Tags: politics, obama, flag, patriotism

Obama Campaign Introduces Customized Lapel Pins

Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:13 GMT

clipped by: merrie
clipper's remarks: Update: It's just been announced that two superdelegates from the Virgin Islands have pledged support for Obama, giving him his first-ever superdelegate lead over Clinton. Interesting timing, no?

You scratch my back, I grant you statehood.

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Clip Source: www.suitablyflip.com

In celebration of his having traveled to an impressive 57 states in his bid for the Presidency (and to finally put to rest the notion that he abhors patriotic accessories), Barack Obama's campaign has introduced a custom line of American flag lapel pins.

[Video]

Get yours today and show your support for the least senile candidate in the race!

Let's all give a warm, manifestly destined welcome to what I assume are our 7 newest states:

51. Puerto Rico
52. Guam
53. Northern Mariana
54. American Samoa
55. St. Croix
56. St. Thomas
57. St. John

I guess we should've seen this coming when Obama was reported to be meeting unofficially with the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands when he took his family on "vacation" to St. Thomas.

(HT: Hot Air)

Tags: lapel pins, obama campaign

A new kind of patriotism

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:02:06 GMT

clipped by: masbury
clipper's remarks: More than flag pins and fear of terrorism

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

What repeatedly goes unrecognized by all of Mr. Obama’s opponents is that his political Kryptonite is the patriotism he offers in lieu of theirs. His upbeat notion of a yes-we-can national mobilization for the common good, however saccharine, speaks to the pride and idealism of Americans who are bone-weary of a patriotism defined exclusively by flag lapel pins, the fear of terrorism and the prospect of perpetual war.

Tags: patriotism, obama

Communists Support Obama

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:41:49 GMT

clipped by: Rustee

Clip Source: newsbusters.org

Democrat Presidential candidate Barack Obama already has an issue with wearing American Flag lapel pins, and even with putting his hand over his heart when the American National Anthem is playing. It will be interesting to see how he'll react (if at all) to the flag hanging in one of his new campaign offices in Houston, Texas.

Yep, that's right -- that is the national flag of Cuba hanging on the wall with none other than Che Guevara superimposed on it.

Tags: obama, election, houston

National Slut Day

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:36:35 GMT

clipped by: debbyski

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

Holidays are for children and conservatives. And the one holiday that is still just for kids -- free of campaigns to replace Santa with creches, painted eggs with crucifixes, fireworks with flag lapel pins -- has been ruined by the rest of the adults.

That's why, after much research and consultation, I have founded our nation's newest holiday: Slut Day.

Conflating sexiness with scariness never made sense to me: It's too Freudian and Puritan and 1980s movie. Now sexiness will be unfettered. We as a nation need one day to vent our nationalism, one to be thankful and one to focus our love of arbors, and it is way past time to give an equal outlet to our incredible sluttiness.

Tags: lolol

Cloisonné

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:41:16 GMT

clipped by: LapelPins

Clip Source: crystal-lapelpins.net

No matter what your use, cloisonné is an elegant, durable and affordable option for a custom made lapel pin. Cloisonné lapel pins have a jewelry-like finish and the highest alleged value among other pins. A cloisonné pin has a more "retro" look, and therefore may be more appealing to collectors than other types of lapel pins.

With a cloisonné lapel pin you are carrying on an ancient artistic tradition. The cloisonné technique can be traced back to 13th century B.C. in ancient Japan. However it was the Chinese that really took over this art form by creating beautiful vases and other artifacts. A cloisonné lapel pin is actually just a modern interpretation of this ancient and beautiful art.

Tags: pins, pin, lapel-pins

Silk Screen

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:40:03 GMT

clipped by: LapelPins

Clip Source: lapelpins-design.com

Silk screen lapel pins will produce an exact replica of the artwork you choose to reproduce on your lapel pin. When the silk screen process is complete you will have a beautiful lapel pin. You can use silk screened lapel pins for so many things too: parties, corporate events, sports teams, school awards and more! If you have artwork that requires a lot of detail, or if you need solid colors for your text on your pin without moving to a larger size, this is a good choice.

Tags: pins, pin, lapel-pins

For Businesses

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:39:03 GMT

clipped by: LapelPins

Clip Source: lapelpins-designonline.com

A well-made lapel pin looks great on the employees of both small firms and big corporations. A single logo or message embodied in a lapel pin strengthens the corporate spirit and adds to a company's confidence and commitment. Businesses can use custom lapel pins to promote their business services, commemorate a special event or new product launch. They can use them as recognition for a valued employee or as a giveaway to promote their company. You can make quite a hit with trade show and convention visitors by giving out a lapel pin instead of a business card.

Tags: pin, lapel-pins, pins

Tips For Lapel Pins!

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:37:49 GMT

clipped by: LapelPins

Clip Source: lapelpins-gallery.com

As the name suggests, a lapel pin is a pin worn on your lapel. There are many types of lapel pins that are suitable according to the design that you want it to have. The design is only limited by your imagination. They can be custom made with your company logo, emblem or any other design that you may want. Lapel pins make exceptional promotional products because they look great, are created quickly, and are very affordable.

Lapel Pins - Tips For Lapel Pins!

Tags: pins, pin, lapel-pins

..::..Challenge Coin USA..::.., USA Challenge Coin, lapel pins ...

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:42:07 GMT

clipped by: shivani1103

Clip Source: www.challengecoinusa.com

The tradition of “Challenge Coin” originated during World War I. American volunteers had formed flying squadrons. Each member of one of these squadrons had a solid bronze medallion produced by the squadron’s wealthy lieutenant.

Tags: challenge coins

Lewis Black: From MoveOn to Lapel Pins, Non-Issues Reign in '08 (VIDEO)

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:31:10 GMT

clipped by: Rasmus

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

To draw attention away from the war itself, congress decided to legislate free speech by condemning a full-page ad by Moveon.org criticizing General Petraeus. Democrats allowed the pointless amendment to pass the Senate and a similar resolution to pass the House, but after being lambasted by their base for being spineless, they insisted the Republicans also denounce Rush Limbaugh. With the petty one-ups-manship between these two incompetent parties in a time of war, it’s no wonder that Congress has an even lower approval rating than the president. Never missing the opportunity to contribute their emissions to a climate of idiocy, Fox News reminded us that what’s really important are symbols meant to represent your patriotism, not the actual intent of your actions.

Tags: usa, limbaugh, reid, election08, obama, lapel pins, moveon, petraeus, daily show, lewis black