Just a question, has any President done this before ?
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UPDATED: Monday, July 27, 2026 16:57
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Originally posted by Magonsdaughter:
Nothing. Just wanted to chip in with a bit of reality.
If the worst you can say of your president is that he put on a Hannukah celebration and did it a bit less trad than expected, then he is clearly doing better than I thought.
That's not the worst, because it's not even close to what happened. Arrogant Barry did what he wanted, and the myrmidons just go along, praising his every screw up.
" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "
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In this instance, it didn't sound like a screw up, it sounded like a plan. Events like these are highly orchestrated, they don't tend to make mistakes. When Obama visited Australia for a recently lightening tour, I suspect that had his tiolet breaks itinerised.
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Originally posted by Magonsdaughter:
In this instance, it didn't sound like a screw up, it sounded like a plan. Events like these are highly orchestrated, they don't tend to make mistakes. When Obama visited Australia for a recently lightening tour, I suspect that had his tiolet breaks itinerised.
Remember too, if the President HADN'T noted Hanukah, Rappy would have pointed that out as "arrogant", as well.
Rappy firmly believes so strongly that Obama is a Muslim, that he'll somehow manage to twist it around so that if he DOESN'T celebrate a Muslim holiday, he's being arrogant, and if he notes any NON-Muslim holiday, that's also arrogant.
In other words, the only way Rappy can keep his hatred alive is to constantly paint the President as arrogant, no matter what he does. If he appears contrite, it's arrogance. Happy? Arrogant. Concerned? You guessed it. Angry? Yup.
And anyone who doesn't concede the arrogance? "Myrmidons," according to the rapster.
"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservatives." - John Stuart Mill
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Haaretz, Israel's oldest newspaper, had this to say about the event:
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The annual Hanukkah reception timeline at the White House does not change much each year. Usually, there is some unique Menorah, brought especially for the festive occasion (this time, a Menorah made in a displaced persons’ camp after World War II, was lent by The Jewish Museum in New York), a mix of Jewish lawmakers, officials, rabbis, activists and donors, president's remarks, music and good food.
But each year, there seem to be more and more smartphones, with guests barely looking at the President wishing them happy holiday. Instead, everyone is busy taking photos or videos of him.
This year, in a hall traditionally decorated with the Christmas tree (and a Menorah on the podium), President Obama, accompanied by the First Lady, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, greeted about 550 guests. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was also present, along with the new White House Director of Jewish Outreach, Jarrod Bernstein, the Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, AIPAC's Howard Kohr and Lee Rosenberg, Conference of Presidents' Malcolm Hoenlein, NJDC's David Harris, the Orthodox Union's Natan Diament and many others.
The Hanukkah reception came about a week earlier than the Holiday itself, which the President readily acknowledged, "We’re jumping the gun just a little bit. The way I see it, we’re just extending the holiday spirit. We're stretching it out. But we do have to be careful that your kids don’t start thinking Hanukkah lasts 20 nights instead of eight. That will cause some problems.....
So while it is not yet Hanukkah, let’s give thanks for our blessings, for being together to celebrate this wonderful holiday season. And we never need an excuse for a good party."
"This year," Obama said, "We have to recognize the miracles in our own lives. Let’s honor the sacrifices our ancestors made so that we might be here today. Let’s think about those who are spending this holiday far away from home - including members of our military who guard our freedom around the world. Let’s extend a hand to those who are in need, and allow the value of tikkun olam to guide our work this holiday season. This is also a time to be grateful for our friendships, both with each other and between our nations. And that includes, of course, our unshakeable support and commitment to the security of the nation of Israel," he concluded to applause.
The West Point Jewish Chapel Choir performed for the audience, the food (including Sushi Rolls, Caramelized Pearl Onions, Shitake Mushrooms, Pine Nut Herb Crusted Lamb Chops and Homemade Sufganyot) was kosher under "strict rabbinical supervision of Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Lubavitch Center of Washington (Chabad)," as the White House put it.
When the guests line for a picture with the President (or the kosher raspberry jelly), one can forget - for a while - about political tensions and the 2012 elections.
Oddly, not a negative word about the event. Maybe it's just another shallow effort by the right to try to convince people that Israel and the President are at odds. Seems like particularly weak sauce to me.
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Shocker. The MSM didn't criticize the President for his screw up.
But anyone else pauses for too long, or mispronounces a word ( unless it's "corpse" for " corps " ) then it's pile on time.
Hell, I'm not Jewish, and not even a believer, but traditions and religious ceremonies have their history, and Obama's lighting of the menorah candles like a b-day cake just ignorantly and arrogantly ignores the entire purpose behind Hanukkah.
" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "
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Oh, I get it - you're offended because Obama didn't strictly follow the traditions you don't believe in, which he also doesn't believe in. Is that why you're so upset?
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But anyone else pauses for too long, or mispronounces a word ( unless it's "corpse" for " corps " ) then it's pile on time.
Especially if that person "mispronounces" something like "forty-seven" and says it so it sounds like "fifty-seven", right?
Yeah, it's not like you'd "pile on" if that ever happened...
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Continue to ignore the point, and act as if there's no bias here.
It's what you do so very well. 
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Oh, there is absolutely a bias here. It's yours.
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Shocker. The MSM didn't criticize the President for his screw up.
But anyone else pauses for too long, or mispronounces a word ( unless it's "corpse" for " corps " ) then it's pile on time.
Hell, I'm not Jewish, and not even a believer, but traditions and religious ceremonies have their history, and Obama's lighting of the menorah candles like a b-day cake just ignorantly and arrogantly ignores the entire purpose behind Hanukkah.
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What would you have him do, Rap? Force a whole lot of people to celebrate Hanukkah at an official political function instead of with him? Imagine if you were in Israel and a political official decided to give a nod to Christianity and did it on Christmas day, so you had to leave your family and hang out with the drones.
Obama aint jewish. He's not going to celebrate for 8 days, lighting a candle each day. He's been advised of the most respectful way to do it, and no one Jewish appears to have been offended.
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Originally posted by Magonsdaughter:
What would you have him do, Rap? Force a whole lot of people to celebrate Hanukkah at an official political function instead of with him? Imagine if you were in Israel and a political official decided to give a nod to Christianity and did it on Christmas day, so you had to leave your family and hang out with the drones.
Obama aint jewish. He's not going to celebrate for 8 days, lighting a candle each day. He's been advised of the most respectful way to do it, and no one Jewish appears to have been offended.
I think I already said what he should have done . And trust me, many who are Jewish ARE offended. They're just too good natured to dis the President over this. Obama knows he has the Jewish vote, ( why ? A mystery no one can fully understand ) and the MSM sure as hell aren't going to say anything negative. Not since the Emperor's new clothes have there been such an aversion to criticize this President, when he so clearly deserves it.
"The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein
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