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“It was like meeting a friend." (A Night At The Clooney's)

Last edited Tue May 15, 2012, 01:53 PM USA/ET - Edit history (6)

“I need to sit down…”



That’s what Beth, a teacher in New Jersey, said when she found out she was one of the grassroots supporters who had won the chance to meet President Obama at a fundraiser at George Clooney’s house.

Karen, a working mom in Florida, got that call, too:

Karen: “I didn’t want to get my hopes up! But when we knew for certain, it was nerve-wracking, and exciting.”

Beth: “When we got on the plane it was the best feeling ever. But I had trouble sleeping—I was smiling too much to sleep! My husband was just as excited. He always voted Republican until Barack Obama. He admires the President so much, and he’s been really frustrated by Republican road-blocking.

“When we arrived at George Clooney’s and we were introduced as the contest winners, a bunch of guests immediately came running up to take pictures with us! Oh my goodness, what a crazy twist. Jerry said right away, ‘I see George Clooney; lets thank him for making this possible.’ Jerry’s the kind of guy who can talk to anyone about anything, and they hit it off.”



Karen, who brought her husband Patrick along, had been thinking about what they wanted to say to the President from the moment they heard about the contest.

Karen: “I wanted to thank President Obama for having courage to pursue the presidency as a person of color—and for then staying true to what he wanted to do from the very beginning, making America a place where everyone has the same opportunities.

“When the President arrived, we went into George Clooney’s living room. The anticipation of actually meeting him … I didn’t want to mess up! But the President was so calm and down to earth, it put us right at ease.”



Beth: “It was like meeting a friend. As a teacher, I thanked him for his STEM initiatives. And we talked about his daughters, what sports they’re in, and how he misses having time with them now that they’re older and busy with activities. He said when they run into the house they go blasting by and give him a peck on the cheek. The day before we left the President spoke out in support of gay marriage, and when I saw how he talked about his daughters’ reaction … it’s neat that he cared about how they see the world.”



Karen: “After we chatted we took some group pictures. My mom and my dad both have pictures of the Obama family on their mantles—I think they cut them out from somewhere—and I’m so happy I can give them a real picture of the President now. As Floridians, my husband and I are ready to do our part—we’re talking about hosting a grassroots fundraising party at our home sometime soon.”

Beth: “In his speech during the dinner, the President said we can’t be complacent—that the last election was like lightning in a bottle, and that it can’t happen the same way twice. People need to be involved now more than ever.”



   
   

Celebrity worship. Pay-for-play. Big money influence. Tossing crumbs to the masses. Lurkers: aren't you the slightest bit ashamed of your naked, brazen hypocrisy? A citizen has to WIN A LOTTERY to get a minute with the POTUS, but only at some rich guy's house who charged $40,000 per person to be there? REALLY? You guys are truly pathetic and disgusting. I remember when you all insisted that Cindy Sheehan should have an audience with the President any time she liked - he owed that to her. Meanwhile your starstruck 0bama spends every day fundraising and fellating celebrities while you guys write hundreds of posts about your problems with Mormons. I sure hope your families are getting some benefit from you spending your entire day at the gate of Clooney's kingdom, hoping to touch the hem of 0bama's robe. Pathetic, truly pathetic. Some of us want MORE from life than worshiping personalities. THAT'S why we're Republicans.

[docstew]

I wonder if the IRS will take these couples and tack on $80K each of "unearned income". That is the market value of that dinner, as established by the price per head... 

[BannedFromDU]

I wonder if the IRS will take these couples and tack on $80K each of "unearned income". That is the market value of that dinner, as established by the price per head... 

I'm sure 0bama has already made the call to the IRS. Scumbag bastard.

[Gina]

kinda funny how there is a white couple and a black couple..........kinda like a set up

[Karin]

Interesting point, docstew.  

my husband and I are ready to do our part—we’re talking about hosting a grassroots fundraising party at our home sometime soon.”

Meaning, it'll never happen.  Just another couple of DUmmies, can't actually get anything done.  Besides, throwing a party might cost them a few bucks, and that's not right. 

[Gina]

Interesting point, docstew.  

Meaning, it'll never happen.  Just another couple of DUmmies, can't actually get anything done.  Besides, throwing a party might cost them a few bucks, and that's not right. 

mini tacos?

[DumbAss Tanker]

I wonder if the IRS will take these couples and tack on $80K each of "unearned income". That is the market value of that dinner, as established by the price per head... 

It doesn't really work that way, the fair market value is used, not the nominal price wtih donation included, to figure valuation for taxes.  There is still a couple of thousand bucks each involved if the trip, lodging, etc. was provided gratis, but not $80K.

[NHSparky]

It doesn't really work that way, the fair market value is used, not the nominal price wtih donation included, to figure valuation for taxes.  There is still a couple of thousand bucks each involved if the trip, lodging, etc. was provided gratis, but not $80K.

I don't know that I'd jump on a plane to meet ANY politician, but I'd certainly drive out of my way to avoid the goat**** traffic jams they create (and in NH, they do create a few every four years.)

[SarasotaRepub]

mini tacos?

HA!!! I was thinking the same...

[JohnnyReb]

I didn’t want to mess up! But the President was so calm and down to earth, it put us right at ease.”

I see George has a well stocked licker cabinet.

[Ballygrl]

The Teacher from NJ is from Manalapan NJ, Manalapan is in Republican Monmouth County, so she chooses to live in a safe, clean, rich Republican County, it's 88% White, median income is over $72,000 a year, Manalapan also leans Republican, McCain won there in 2008.

[Gina]

I didn’t want to mess up! But the President was so calm and down to earth, it put us right at ease.”

I see George has a well stocked licker cabinet.

and probably some coke

[dandi]

Celebrity worship. Pay-for-play. Big money influence. Tossing crumbs to the masses. Lurkers: aren't you the slightest bit ashamed of your naked, brazen hypocrisy? A citizen has to WIN A LOTTERY to get a minute with the POTUS, but only at some rich guy's house who charged $40,000 per person to be there? REALLY? You guys are truly pathetic and disgusting. I remember when you all insisted that Cindy Sheehan should have an audience with the President any time she liked - he owed that to her. Meanwhile your starstruck 0bama spends every day fundraising and fellating celebrities while you guys write hundreds of posts about your problems with Mormons. I sure hope your families are getting some benefit from you spending your entire day at the gate of Clooney's kingdom, hoping to touch the hem of 0bama's robe. Pathetic, truly pathetic. Some of us want MORE from life than worshiping personalities. THAT'S why we're Republicans.

It's always different when they do it. Just like the troublemakers at their protests can't possibly be liberals. They have to be conservative agents provocateur. Liberals are just so perfect and pristine and righteous that the standards of us mere mortals don't apply to them. Everything they do is, by definition, good. Thus anyone who disagrees with them is Hitler, or worse. Such is the narcissism of DUmmies.

[Duke Nukum]

As a movie buff, I considered donating $3 for a chance to win but only if there would be a screening of Return of the Killer Tomatoes and Mr. Clooney would be available for questions afterward.