Barack sporting new flag pin at veterans town hall meeting in Washington, PA on April 15, 2008

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.,
speaks with veterans during a town hall-style meeting at
Washington Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.(AP)

The pin was given to Obama by a disabled vet at the event.

[tekisui]

1. He just knows how to do it.

What an inspiring gesture. He doesn't need the pin to prove his patriotism, but a disabled vet gives him one, and he doesn't shy away.

I am proud to support Obama.

[gateley]

2. That's the REAL meaning this pin should portray.

And I know Obama will wear it proudly -- I know it means a lot to him.

[keep_it_real]

3. That vet was looking out for him and covering his butt for the GE

Where the repuks would try to make a issue of his not wearing the pin. But the vet knew he would wear the pin if he gave it to him.

That vet saved us all some grief.

[BeyondGeography]

4. I agree

[goclark]

10. And he is wearing it for all the right reasons

He must be President!

Please RA, let's get FIRED UP!

[johnnydrama]

7. I thought the exact same thing.

Great minds and all...

[kwenu]

5. Republican heads are exploding right now. And probably a few certain Democrat heads too.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

6. that's the way to pander O

[iamthebandfanman]

8. i knew that was coming

damned if he does, damned if he dont.

i swear, some of you people are something else.

p.s.
i noticed in ur profile you like to touch peoples properties too. great. so hillary has THEIVES as supporters. shes proud im sure.

[AtomicKitten]

13. Way to be a jackass.

[jackson_dem]

14. What happened to his "principled" stand on this so he could show "real patriotism"?

Has he become a fake patriot in light of pastorgate and him dissing small towns?

[AtomicKitten]

15. A disabled vet gave it to him, you soulless SOB,.

[jackson_dem]

16. I am sure that is the first time he has gotten a lapel pin from someone

:boring:

There is nothing St. Obama can do that Obamites will see is wrong, even a blatant flip flop to cover his behind on the next "gate". Even under your spin you are saying Obama is so weak his "principled stand" crumbles at the first hint of emotion. Change we can believe in--until he gets tugged in the other direction?

[stratomagi]

17. How many legislators have the honor of recieving it

as a gift from a disabled veteran. It is imbued with meaning because of this gesture, not just a fixture required to blend in as with most of the people wearing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5tldEQg6is

[NewHampster]

9. Is that a 48 Star Flag Pin?

[jackson_dem]

11. Another Obama flip flop

[AtomicKitten]

12. Where's all the hate go when Hillary finally folds?

You are feeding your own bitterness, ya know.

[GMFORD]

18. C'mon man

What kind of trollish statement is that? Where's the energy? Where are the talking points? You can do better, I know you can. You won't win any awards with such a limp, lifeless attempt at trollery.

[Hope And Change]

19. K & R!

:kick: