Comments on: Of course: Setting for Obama’s speech to resemble ancient Greek temple

By: Truth v. The Machine » Archives » A gnat swats at an elephant

Truth v. The Machine » Archives » A gnat swats at an elephant — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:42:33 +0000

[...] in the field, has run afoul of my arbitrary decree. Ed Morrissey at Hot Air yesterday, Allahpundit reported last night on the plans for Obama to deliver his acceptance speech in front of a fake Greek [...]

By: Hard Starboard

Hard Starboard — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:01:07 +0000

Animal Party…

Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga!: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s big speech on Thursday night will be delivered from an elaborate columned stage resembling a miniature Greek temple. The stage, similar to structures used for…

By: Barack & The Pillars Of Demogogary « Ed Gruberman كافر

Barack & The Pillars Of Demogogary « Ed Gruberman كافر — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:02:30 +0000

[...] so happen to have this little comic which I posted over a year ago… fitting isn’t it? Allahpundit reported last night on the plans for Obama to deliver his acceptance speech in front of a fake [...]

By: MORE ON THE TEMPLE OF DOOM « Texas Hold ‘Em Blogger

MORE ON THE TEMPLE OF DOOM « Texas Hold ‘Em Blogger — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:31 +0000

[...] weighs in: Too staid for my tastes. What about a giant plaster Lincoln head descending from the sky with [...]

By: Republicans slam Obama on his Invesco Field “columns” « the bruce blog

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:19:49 +0000

[...] are mocking the stage as a “temple of Obama.” Ed Morrissey writes, “That this scales heights of [...]

By: Stupid Republican Tricks (UPDATED) «

Stupid Republican Tricks (UPDATED) « — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:48:28 +0000

[...] are mocking the stage as a “temple of Obama.” Ed Morrissey writes, “That this scales heights of [...]

By: Mandrake

Mandrake — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:11:52 +0000

It’s very interesting and quite revealing that the democrats decided to make Obama’s stage appear as a Greek temple, when you consider the use and purpose of them back in their day. Don’t be surprised to see some of the dem delegates kneeling before him tomorrow night.

The Role of the Greek Temple

Most religious buildings today are intended for congregational worship, where groups of people get together on a regular basis to celebrate their god and receive spiritual comfort. Ancient Greek temples were rarely used this way. They were meant to serve as homes for the individual god or goddess who protected and sustained the community. It was the needs of the gods that were most important. They controlled the forces of nature— the sun and rain which nourished their crops and the winds which drove their ships. Although generally benevolent, the gods could be quite capricious and were liable to turn against the community— so it was in everyone’s interest to make sure that they should feel completely at home. Their houses were the finest, equipped with a staff of servants to look after their every need. They received daily offerings of food and drink along with a proper share of the harvest and the profits of any trading or military activity. The god or goddess was represented by a cult image— usually a seated or standing statue— which occupied the central place in the temple.

By: Michelle Malkin » Obama’s Temple of Doom

Michelle Malkin » Obama’s Temple of Doom — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:16:01 +0000

[...] Fake Greek columns? Check. [...]

By: Reverse_Vampyr » Worship at the Temple of Obama!

Reverse_Vampyr » Worship at the Temple of Obama! — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:50:49 +0000

Worship at the Temple of Obama!…

Maybe he’s NOT trying to sanction his cult of personality with a temple before which his delirious followers can genuflect. Maybe he’s just being a little overly ambitious again, trying to evoke the image of being in the White House before the voters…

By: landlines

landlines — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:08:56 +0000

Obama as Caligula LMAO!

Chakra Hammer on August 27, 2008 at 5:03 AM

In a Roman temple setting, wouldn’t the One be Julius Caesar…with Bill Clinton appearing as Brutus?

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Obama’s temple for the Cult of Personality

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:29:04 +0000

[...] may be better suited to run for the presidency of the United Federation of Planets than the USA. Allahpundit reported last night on the plans for Obama to deliver his acceptance speech in front of a fake [...]

By: becki51758

becki51758 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:26:22 +0000

But will Obama wear a toga? Yes he will (if I have anything to say about it, anyway…)

Gilda on August 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM

Totally Awesome!! LOL

By: The Other McCain: Day 3: Roll call

The Other McCain: Day 3: Roll call — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:35:38 +0000

Day 3: Roll call…

Today, they do the real business of the Democratic National Convention — the roll call vote for the nomination. A quick roll call of the headlines ……

By: RushBaby

RushBaby — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:22:19 +0000

But will Obama wear a toga? Yes he will (if I have anything to say about it, anyway…) Gilda on August 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM

That's a masterpiece! You captured the snob and the skinny so well. Obama for Emperor, LOL!

By: Akzed

Akzed — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:14:36 +0000

I heard they’re going to slaughter a bull in his honor. It’ll make for great TV.

By: eigafan

eigafan — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:04:36 +0000

They did a helicopter fly over on Fox & Friends and it kind of resembles the White House with two columns on each side bracketing LED monitors and a facade of six windows with an open doorway in the middle with a long runway leading to the center stage. From directly above there is a giant seal (different from the Obama presidential seal) with lines radiating outwards. Is this supposed to represent Obama walking out of the White House for his acceptance/inauguration speech?

By: Gilda

Gilda — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:54:36 +0000

Are those olive leaves in his hand, or just some cabbages? pomerpants on August 27, 2008 at 8:44 AM

Arugula! Although I have to say... yours (slublog's) is even funnier! It's official. Mocking Season is now open.

By: pomerpants

pomerpants — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:44:53 +0000

But will Obama wear a toga? Yes he will (if I have anything to say about it, anyway…)

Gilda on August 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM

Very nice Gilda. Better than mine. Are those olive leaves in his hand, or just some cabbages?

By: War69DotCom

War69DotCom — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:44:12 +0000

Obama doesn’t need a boat, he will be walking on water.

By: tarpon

tarpon — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:21:50 +0000

Is he going to take Kerry’s boat trip ?

By: billypaintbrush

billypaintbrush — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:12:11 +0000

The Germans wouldn’t let him use Brandenburg Gate, so he is building his own. Will there be an eagle and O logo on top?

By: TheHat

TheHat — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:11:37 +0000

“…And The One threw the tax collectors from the temple, along with the prostitutes and vandals. And the Temple was made clean again.”

Although, I guess this passage doesnt work b/c Obama is going to give the tax collectors more money, which will create more prostitutes and vandals b/c they wont have enough money to inflate their tires with.

By: Spinal Tap Moment In The Making? « Beltway Snark

Spinal Tap Moment In The Making? « Beltway Snark — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:47:03 +0000

[...] In The Making? Jump to Comments Yes, Obama will give his coronation speech in front of a mini Greek temple. I’m hoping it’s a super-mini Greek temple. With midgets. Democratic presidential [...]

By: pilamaye

pilamaye — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:39:27 +0000

Anyone know if B.O. will be giving the speech wearing a toga with a crown of holly on his head?

By: tru2tx

tru2tx — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:37:00 +0000

But will Obama wear a toga? Yes he will (if I have anything to say about it, anyway…)

Gilda on August 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM

OMG!!! That is the best!!! You’ve got to get that on T-shirts!