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Michelle Obama's $600 Earrings
townhall.com — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama ’s wife, Michelle, complained the government’s $600 economic stimulus check was only enough to buy “a pair of earrings” while stumping for her husband.
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- QuadZeroRoute, on 07/16/2008, -2/+2elitist
- write2jeff, on 07/16/2008, -0/+0This is one more example of what really ails this economy. This is the mentality that causes many of the unemployed in our country to STAY unemployed. After becoming accustomed to a certain lifestyle, they lose their job and refuse to accept a new job that pays less than they were making, choosing instead to make nothing. So if $600 is too little for you, Madame Obama, send it back to the IRS. I’m sure they’d be happy to accept your donation. I think I can speak for most Americans who received their checks when I say “Thanks.” While money isn’t my primary motivator, I’m also not above accepting such stimulus payments, no matter how big or small.
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