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As if the religious right needed more reason to invent batshit crazy criticisms of Obama, here's another obvious one: He spent Saturday evening indoctrinating 2,000 children into the Satanic underworld, handing out candy that was prayed over by witches and encouraging the kids to become possessed by demons. In other words, he had a Halloween party at the White House.
Standing outside the White House front door, the Obamas smiled, chatted and passed out cellophane goody bags that were also filled with a sweet dough butter cookie made by White House pastry chef Bill Yosses. Kids also received a National Park Foundation Ranger activity book.Mrs. Obama wore furry cat ears and a leopard-patterned top. Obama said the kids looked adorable, as well as his wife, "a very nice looking Catwoman."
But wait. It gets worse. Obama also wants the brave men and women of our military to be possessed by demons:
The Obamas spent about a half hour passing out candy to trick-or-treaters, ages 6 to 14.Then they headed inside to the East Room, where the first couple attended a reception for military families and for the moms and dads who work at the White House, along with their kids.
Obama thanked the military members and their families. "We are so grateful to you," he said. "Especially now, a lot of the times, you guys are separated. It's tough. The spouses who are at home are serving just as much as folks who are deployed. So we are just so thrilled that you guys could be here."
The president, dressed in casual clothes, was one of the few not in costume. Even Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs, was dressed as Darth Vader, the "Star Wars" villain.
Naturally, Obama himself didn't wear a costume because he wants plausible deniability when the demon possession story goes public.
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He keeps the tail pretty well hidden inside his pants, but someone will eventually notice the cloven feet.
Posted by: kehrsam | November 2, 2009 9:23 AM
Are you sure Robert Gibbs wasn't dressed as Dick Cheney? - DJ
Posted by: DingoJAck | November 2, 2009 9:28 AM
Ed:
I've taken advantage of your family FRC post on teh elderly GAY to cobble together a press release for them on this latest Obamaoutrage.
"A $1.4 trillion deficit aside, Barry Sotero has set aside a quarter million dollars to indoctrinate the youth of our nation in the SATANIC ritual of Hallowevileen. While MerKKKin children starve to death and remain unvaccinated for the muslimofascistflue virus, Mr. Sotero laughingly remarked that they should "Eat sweet butter cookies, made by my chef!"
Posted by: democommie | November 2, 2009 9:39 AM
Posted by: llewelly | November 2, 2009 9:40 AM
Is there some histrionic article about the White House Halloween party that inspired this post? If so, share the wealth! I could always use a laugh. Or is this a refrence to that Kimberly Daniels sillyness from a few days ago?
Posted by: Abby Normal | November 2, 2009 9:42 AM
I particularly enjoyed the White House glowing orange (2nd picture in set of picture slides). I'm hoping that will really set them off.
Posted by: Michael Heath | November 2, 2009 9:43 AM
Yeah Michael, but the fairies in balls in the third picture will really burn their toast.
Posted by: Owen | November 2, 2009 9:46 AM
Passing out goodies that weren't factory wrapped? Everyone knows those are full of razor blades and LSD!
Posted by: Chiroptera | November 2, 2009 9:51 AM
But can Michelle Obama purr like Eartha Kitt? :) - DJ
Posted by: DingoJack | November 2, 2009 9:51 AM
I own a pair of clip-on bat ears.
They are a little less practical than cat ears. Due to the size, an uncomfortably-tight clip is needed to prevent them blowing off in high wing.
Posted by: Suricou Raven | November 2, 2009 9:57 AM
To Abby @5:
Yes; it's an obvious crack at Kimberly's weapon grade nuttiness a few days ago. The lack of nuttiness from the article Ed posted gave it away.
Oh and lost in translation is that G.W. Bush had a party for 500 children in the article I see.
I guess Satan is theo-speak for Racist Bigot.
Posted by: Gregory Weagle | November 2, 2009 10:09 AM
Ooops....I slipped again (Revel Rights anyone?). It was supposed to be: Satan is theo-speak for Hate.
Posted by: Gregory Weagle | November 2, 2009 10:11 AM
Posted by: Modusoperandi | November 2, 2009 11:18 AM
Gregory Weagle:
I think it's more like:
Black is the "new" Satan.
Posted by: democommie | November 2, 2009 11:22 AM
The right wing desperation to discredit President Obama is simply beyond belief , and the world beyond US borders is , ....well , ....not impressed.
Also , I've read several news items about Kimberly's in depth , fully informed , and absolutely credible ; evaluation of Halloween. I'd always wondered why sweets on that ghoulish night tasted just a tad better than that consumed at Easter or Christmas. The confectioner's secret is the prayers by those culinary witches! I have the baking skills of an amoeba , and can burn the crap out of shortbread with ease. Is there a site where I can solicit the helpful orations of those witches the next time I bake a tray of coal? Like 'Hints from Heloise' , only more like 'Hints from Jezebul?'
Posted by: Hugh (Bart) Vincelette | November 2, 2009 11:30 AM
@ 14:
Okay that one works much better. Got to work on my routine better.
Posted by: Gregory Weagle | November 2, 2009 11:41 AM
Mrs. Obama wore furry cat ears and a leopard-patterned top.
Mrrrow.
The furry vote has been secured.
Posted by: abb3w | November 2, 2009 11:42 AM
Some local media described Obama's costume or lack of costume, by saying he went dressed as a middle aged dad in a sweater.
Posted by: katydid13 | November 2, 2009 12:08 PM
When I first read that Michelle Obama was dressed as "Catwoman," I had in mind the DC Comics character who has been portrayed in movies by Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer. Imagine my disappointment at seeing photos of the First Lady in a mere leopard-print top rather than a suit of skin-tight black leather.
Michelle Obama would make a pretty great Catwoman if she ever decides to do it properly.
Posted by: Tom | November 2, 2009 12:41 PM
I'd kinda like to see Gibbs do a press conference in his Vader outfit.
Posted by: Andrew Reid | November 2, 2009 1:03 PM
THINGS THAT MAY HAVE MEANING HERE:
"Bill Yosses Cookie" is an anagram for "Cook Obeys Sillies," and "Loose Icy Obelisks." The first one is obvious, as Yosses is clearly the cook, making "pastries" in this instance.
The second is a little tougher. I'm assuming that "Loose Icy" refers entirely to the fractured foundation of this country, if you were to consider this country to be like a glacier in all its glacial majesty. But what of the obelisks? Remember, it's plural. This must be important.
The two most famous obelisks in Western Civilization (read: what Yosses' cookies are trying to destroy) are the Washington Monument (obviously, symbolic again of our country and the founding fathers), and the obelisk from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Now, here's where it gets deep. Featured in the cast of 2001? GLENN BECK.
Not that Glenn Beck, but clearly it's a sign. So, too, is looking at Glenn Beck's (not that Glenn Beck's) resume. Just read through the titles:
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Strange Brew
2001 (which, is only seventeen from 1984!)
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb
Strange Brew
Play of the Month: Lee Harvey Oswald
Ski Lift to Death
And, most critically?
Twilight's Last Gleaming.
Someone else is going to have to unpack the rest of this. I have to go blow the Cheeto dust off my keyboard now.
Posted by: BG | November 2, 2009 1:15 PM
@ 21: Madness, I tell you! MADNESS! Don't even try and tell me they made two Strange Brew movies!
Posted by: Kris | November 2, 2009 1:34 PM
Well, Kris, technically Strange Brew was two movies. Don't forget about the undeniably awesome Mutants of 2051 A.D.
Posted by: Modusoperandi | November 2, 2009 1:42 PM
Oh! Good point. I had indeed forgotten; it's been oh aboot five years since I saw the movie(s).
Posted by: Kris | November 2, 2009 1:48 PM
In totally unrelated news, Dick Cheney reported a burglary in his home...
Posted by: dogmeatib | November 2, 2009 6:27 PM
This "youtube" that the kids these days are on has everything of importance. Witness: Mutants of 2051 A.D.
Posted by: Modusoperandi | November 2, 2009 9:26 PM
The antichrist doesn't need a costume.
Posted by: Andrea | November 4, 2009 9:25 AM
Andrea:
Please expand on your theme, just a bit.
Posted by: democommie | November 5, 2009 8:22 AM