Obama's Website is running out of stuff!!!

Obama T-shirt Shop

When you can afford to push back the World Series, you're definitely pretty flush.

Last time someone mentioned an Obama shirt on the CE boards, the thread got zotted. (It was also blatant spam to profit individuals). Hmm... If you still want a piece of history, I'm guessing there are still plenty of McCain/Palin shirts available for sale.

Well, I got my shirt for making a campaign contribution. It says:


I'm still waiting for my 4" magnet though (I've already written off the buttons from MoveOn, they never got here either). I'm wondering if there are some overly zealous postal workers tossing the goods in the trash or repatriating them for their own... I hope its the latter.

Dude, didn't we already go over this once before? This isn't official campaign merchandise, the money supports capitalists not socialists!

Fixed. Socialism makes you HOT!!!

wait, what? I thought socialists pulled each other up by their bootstraps.

Erm, um. I don't know how to reply to that.

I guess I'm saying that if the merchandise being plugged on the link isn't somehow being used to monetarily support Barack Obama's campaign, it's only paying lip service while pocketing all the profit. It's capitalizing on the iconography, not supporting his message.

I don't care if someone just wants an Obama-Biden shirt, sticker, etc, but there's something a bit sleazy about the way the imagery is used for personal gain without disclosing it. For all we know, the web-based business is owned by a McCain supporter who's just trying to make a quick buck off of someone's ignorance. If they actually supported Obama, then they should make sure part of the proceeds go to the campaign. Hell, if they help Obama get elected, perhaps their shirts will be worth even more... I'm well aware that socialism involves people helping support one another towards a collective purpose (and I'm all for it), I'm just putting them to task to put their money where their mouth is (then they'd be true socialists).

Also, there was another thread that was deleted on the CE boards because it was just trying to sell crap, it was spam without substance. Even if it were in support of a campaign, it didn't really belong on the CE Boards to begin with...

I guess I did know how to respond after all.

Too much time on my hands here...

I researched some of the items on the "Obama T-shirt Shop" and it appears that it's just repackaged and sold for an outrageous profit (buttons sell for 3 times the amount you'd pay direct from the local USWA union - the real democratic socialist - site). They're also giving free shipping for orders over $25, the rip-you-off-shirt-shop charges 4.99 to ship a 3 dollar pin (the one you'd pay 1 dollar for at the USWA supported shop: democraticstuff.com). There's more options too (their pin selection is awesome in comparison. I'm not sure how closely connected they are to the Obama campaign, but at least you know you're directly supporting a union instead of just lining someone else's pockets.

That's the nastiest euphemism I've seen for quite a while.

I got my button!!!

Man, I still have not received my Obama/Biden t-shirt for when they were advertising it for free with a donation of $30 or more. I donated $50 for it, yet still nothing! I'm so voting for McCain now...

Obama Wins!

Have faith, I finally got my magnet a couple of days ago and I did get my shirt. Still waiting on the buttons from MoveOn.org though... Grr.

I should check to see what they have left of the Virginia merchandise.

Somewhere around here I have an "Alaska needs Nixon and Agnew" pin.

So if Obama's website is running out of stuff, can you be forgiven for buying Obama merch from a third-party vendor? Discuss.

That would depend on what happens to the proceeds. If it goes to the support of Obama, fine. If it goes into some corporation wallet, and they're just cashing in, I got a problem with it.

Yes. Yes you can.

Ditto.

I was supposed to get a car magnet AND a bumper sticker for donating to the Obama campaign. I only got a bumper sticker.

McCain/Palin '08!

Just make sure that it comes from a Democratically (union) supported company. The merchandise is usually more affordable then other "3rd Party" vendors and you'll still be giving his campaign lateral support in addition to helping Americans keep their union jobs.

In fact, I'm about to go and get some stuff right now...

SPOILERS! (Click to view)

And so much more...

Okay, so I guess that begs the following question: What are some union-supported, proceed-donating Obama merchandisers?

Hint, the images are hot-linked to a site I would highly recommend checking out (or you could check the URL of the pins under image properties). The site is affiliated with the USWA 3210, so them's good, hard workin' 'Mericans from Ohio.

FellOnEarth said:

Katieesq said:
So if Obama's website is running out of stuff, can you be forgiven for buying Obama merch from a third-party vendor? Discuss.

Just make sure that it comes from a Democratically (union) supported company. The merchandise is usually more affordable then other "3rd Party" vendors and you'll still be giving his campaign lateral support in addition to helping Americans keep their union jobs.

In fact, I'm about to go and get some stuff right now...

SPOILERS! (Click to view)

And so much more...

Ooo! Ooo! I want the Gamers for Obama pin!