"Required" to "volunteer" for a "free" ticket. Screw Obama, the Democrats are rewriting the dictionary. I can hardly wait to see the "new" Democratic definintion of "energy independence" and "victory".

On another note, if you are dumb enough to fall for this and "volunteer", you should have a big "O" branded on your ass. That way, when the Chosen One finishes his speech, all can then bend over and drop their pants. Just hope they're going to hand tubes of KY jelly out at the gates.

God its great to see ultra right wingers like the author snarl, snark, obsess and generally foam at he mouth about our next president. When do you think your head is going to explode? Are you per chance Malkin's alter-ego, twin sister, soul sister or what?

Shorter JFO:

Quick, change the subject! Let's talk about something, ANYTHING else! How about personal attacks? Those are always good diversions!

J.

JFO, ever hear the expression "arbeit macht frei"?

Garand, THERE'S a classic. I bet he doesn't get it.

Oh, and JFO: aren't you being a bit presumptive? His Obamaness isn't even officially the nominee, let alone won the general election. Can we at least go through the formalities BEFORE we coronate him?

J.

So you think Obama is a Nazi? Wow your heads really are exploding.

Tsk tsk Jay Tea you've been leaving you "independent" label in the drawer for quite a while. Yes, I'm confident he will be ELECTED PRESIDENT. I've offered you a wager before but you are a person who won't put his money where his "independent" mouth is.

I didn't take your wager, JFO, for several reasons.

1) I don't make such bets.

2) I doubt you'd honor it if you lost.

3) I consider the election still very much a toss-up, and have no intention of betting on what is, in essence, a toss of the coin.

But I see you're still persisting in your desperate attempts to change the subject. Why don't you have anything to say about Obama's demanding "volunteer" labor? What about the law, that might consider it a "contribution in kind?"

But since Obama is pretty much president anyway, he can just pardon himself, right? Is that how you're working that angle?

J.

Whoopsie, Cassy. Those tequila fanny-bangers must be blurring the details of the article;

"The Obama campaign insists that volunteering is not a requirement to get a ticket.

They said those who were told they must volunteer must have clicked on the opt-in button for "all-star seating" when they signed up for the tickets. If you click that button, then you are required to volunteer, but you get a better seat"

Feh. Still it ain't as cool as a loyalty oath!

JFO, thanks for comparing me to Michelle Malkin. That's a HUGE compliment. What, did you think I'd be insulted?

And MyPetGloat, do you think its possible that campaign insiders are "insisting" it's not a requirement to cover their asses? And it doesn't matter about the all-star seating difference, because clearly these people were not informed about the volunteer requirement beforehand. So it's still a legitimate complaint.

Funny - I had a number of lefties froth at the mouth and tell me I was full of shit because I said that the Obama speech at the stadium would not be free.

Of course, I was assuming it'd be $20 or something instead of the $40+ worth of "volunteer" time...

JFO:
Frankly I could give a rats ass about the requirement for the tickets

I call bullshit. You obviously do otherwise you wouldn't have commented under the article 3 times already.

From the newspaper article:

"A Breckenridge resident e-mail 7NEWS with a similar experience:

"My experience matches what you are hearing from other sources. Because of my work schedule and other activities going on, I did not sign up for the All Star tickets. But I was called by the campaign and told that I had to volunteer this week in order to get tickets at all. I finally agreed to one three-hour shift, but it left a bad impression for this lifelong Democrat. I hope someone in the campaign understands that they are turning off volunteers with their aggressive and disorganized approach," the Breckenridge resident wrote.

Susan M. Martinez, from Boulder, Colo., wrote us to say, "There is no way I can volunteer between now and Friday (if that is the timeframe). I think I entered my name for consideration early. I entered my name within 5 minutes of the 'Breaking News' message appearing in my e-mail from TheDenverChannel. I just might wait to see if "community creditionals" really exist."

The Obama campaign insists that volunteering is not a requirement to get a ticket.

They said those who were told they must volunteer must have clicked on the opt-in button for "all-star seating" when they signed up for the tickets. If you click that button, then you are required to volunteer, but you get a better seat.

If you choose not to volunteer, you retain your place in line for what is called a "community credential," according to the campaign."

So, if enough people "volunteer", which by the way isn't required, except it is for 'some tickets', will there be any tickets remaining for those who don't 'volunteer'?

Of course, I was assuming it'd be $20 or something instead of the $40+ worth of "volunteer" time...

Federal min wage is $6.55. At 12 hours, those tickets are closer to $80.

Great post Cassie. Anything that gets JT compared to MM is a real Wizbanger!

"Well, Republicans, I guess, can [stand in line for a couple hours] because a lot of them have never made an honest living in their lives." -Howard Dean

How's that looking now, Howie?

Why don't you have anything to say about Obama's demanding "volunteer" labor?

First of all, as noted previously, it's a seating option, not a demand.

Secondly, it's a private event (yes, the political parties are private entities), and they can set whatever pricing they want.

And besides, is it any worse than Bush actively barring citizens from his public appearances without any alternative?

Sounds just like the Army--"volunteer" is voluntold.

Hey, JFO:
I'd be happy to take your money. Actually, it would be my money since whatever you suck-off the tit of our government for, including your welfare check, comes from my hard earned tax dollars.
Nevertheless, it would still be fun to clean your clock. Just say where and when.

Bwahahahahahahaha

Lefties are repulsed by the very idea of having to 'volunteer' their time to get something 'free', or that was purported to be free, before the id10t's that run the Obomasiah's campaign decided to bend them over and screw them for free labor to get it.

I can't wait to see how fast this idea gets thrown under the bus and BO blames it on an underling.

If this is any indication of how he's going to run this country *if* he gets elected ya'll better strap in tight because its going to get really interesting when he tries to enact similar programs for the country. He's already suggested a similar idea for a civilian workfarce that will be larger and better funded than our armed services.

Well, it wouldn't surprise me if part of the campaign service didn't include pointless, obsessive covert ops such as tracing I.P. addresses and user names for anti-Obama blogs. Or blog hacking just for the hell of it cuz one doesn't actually have a life and doesn't know how to mind one's own business. Oh, the hope and changeyness of it all! ;)

In running errands earlier, I was listening to
Rush Limbaugh. He reports the city is ready
for the protesters in Denver.
They've got the next Guantanamo all ready for the arrested, inside of a huge warehouse.
Chain link cages with roofs of barbed wire.

Gee, do you suppose they will also be required to walk on their knees from the parking lot into the stadium? I mean, such penence would seem reasonable to prove they are True Believers, wouldn't it? Maybe a little self-flagulation thrown in for good measure.

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Brain - "First of all, as noted previously, it's a seating option, not a demand."

It isn't?

Funny, if you decide to exercise that option it is a DEMAND. Put another way, in order to get "front row seats" you're REQUIRED to give up your spare time and "volunteer."

I didn't get my tickets to the Pro-Bush rally in '04 just for the asking. They asked me to put in some time at my local Bush for President office and I said I would.

I wanted Bush to be re-elected and I didn't think it was a big deal to be asked to do that in exchange for the 7 Rally tickets.

It isn't?

No, it isn't.

Funny, if you decide to exercise that option it is a DEMAND. Put another way, in order to get "front row seats" you're REQUIRED to give up your spare time and "volunteer."

Yeah, funny, when you go to the theater and ask for orchestra seats they DEMAND that you pay more than for mezzanine. And when you fly on a plane, in order to get first class seats you're REQUIRED to pay more.

[Tickets for Bush's inauguration] sold for $125 by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, mostly to invited guests -- which were required to reach much of the prime space along the parade route.

Think you get to see Bush for free? Not so fast, sucker: you have to PAY FOR that privilege.

Wow..both of those stories cited by Brian and MyPetGoat are longer serving than Obama's senate career...

Look, Free means free. If I am giving a service for it, it is pay.

Look, Free means free. If I am giving a service for it, it is pay.

Agreed. So where did Obama's camp claim the tickets were free? The only appearance of "free" is in the heading Cassy invented for this non-story.

I suppose I could whine about having to pay hundreds of dollars to attend one of McCain's "free" fundraising dinners, but I would just be making it up.

Cassy, you missed the real story here [sarcasm]

It appears a number of Democrats applied for the tickets and didn't read the small print. They THOUGHT they were getting something for nothing and now they have to actually do something for their prize. Others are totally appalled at the apparent lack of organization at the Colorado Democratic Obama offices regarding volunteer workers. They are getting educated before the election. Might be an eye opener for them.