Obamateurism of the Day
posted at 8:05 am on February 25, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
I know every new President wants to put his own stamp on the US government, but the Washington Times, Berman Post, and WeaselZippers suggests that Barack Obama may be taking that a little too literally. The Missile Defense Agency has unveiled a new logo this year, replacing their existing one:
This is the new one:
If that looks familiar, it should — because it appears to be based at least in part on Barack Obama’s campaign logo:
The irony here is that while the Obama administration clumsily attempts to politicize the MDA through logo homages, Obama has busily cut funds to the agency’s appropriations and spent most of the primary campaign pledging to kill missile-defense systems altogether. Obama felt there were better use of federal money. Apparently, though, copycat logo design was one of them.
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Orrogance- everything in his image.
Monica on February 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM
What is it with this admin and logos? lol
kathleen on February 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Cult of Personality.
Now where have we seen that before?
Lenin, Stalin, Mussolini, Hitler, Mao (one of Dear Liar’s Anita Dunn’s favorite philosophers), Castro, Pol Pot. What a great group of guys.
rbj on February 25, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Was Obama involved, or was Michelle channeling
Jackie?
Jackie did a better job, especially with the
Coast Guard, and AF1. Less narcissism too.
cozmo on February 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Smoke and mirrors, If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance then baffle them with bullshit.
SHARPTOOTH on February 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM
You forgot the similarity this logo has to the islamic crecent moon and star.
loudmouth883 on February 25, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Uh, maybe I am just seeing things that are not really there, but part of that new logo looks very much like the Islamic crescent moon and star.
Anyone else see that as well?
pilamaye on February 25, 2010 at 8:13 AM
There are days when I tremble over this administration… sometimes it is anger, sometimes it is fear. I prefer it on the days when it is caused by great laughter.
myrenovations on February 25, 2010 at 8:13 AM
I, me, my… But enough about ME. What do YOU think about ME?
I want my country back.
Crusader Rabbit on February 25, 2010 at 8:14 AM
One for our geeks (like me): New logo is about as aesthetic as the first Star Trek movie. The filmmakers got it right in the sequel; will the MDA?
apostic on February 25, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Why, yes I did!
Maybe it’s a hint to muslims that we won’t shoot down any of their missles.
loudmouth883 on February 25, 2010 at 8:15 AM
Creep factor T + 12
Key West Reader on February 25, 2010 at 8:15 AM
You know, if you didn’t know what Obama’s logo was, it also looks somewhat like the star and crescent. Just sayin.
mizflame98 on February 25, 2010 at 8:16 AM
The fake Greek columns and bogus “office of the President elect” seal should have been a tip off.
highhopes on February 25, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Next thing will be the addition of 7 extra stars to the American Flag.
yoda on February 25, 2010 at 8:16 AM
This is narcissistic arrogance beyond belief. It is a combination of Obama’s messianic campaign emblem, a Pepsi commercial celebrating him, and a very Islamic symbol.
We have a madman in the Whitehouse.
simkeith on February 25, 2010 at 8:17 AM
…and counting.
loudmouth883 on February 25, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Next: Missles shaped like fake Greek columns.
KS Rex on February 25, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Instead of a missile launched from earth, hitting something in space, the new logo looks like something launched from somewhere on the world, hitting somewhere else on the world.
A Tea Party, perhaps?
donh525 on February 25, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Obama’s new campaign song.
mizflame98 on February 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM
I’m surprised they haven’t unveiled the new currency with Obama’s image plastered all over it. It would be Axelrod’s marketing coup of a lifetime.
sherry on February 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM
From Boss(E) website:
By the end of his term how many government agencies logos will be redesigned to look like his? He is Blagojevich in a sneaky, subliminal way.
journeyintothewhirlwind on February 25, 2010 at 8:21 AM
I do!!
becki51758 on February 25, 2010 at 8:21 AM
The similarity is undeniable.
I’m having a Glenn Beck blood shooting out of my eyes moment.
(Excuse me while I clean the gore off the screen.)
Disturb the Universe on February 25, 2010 at 8:21 AM
If he doesn’t do it before he’s gonna really break down mentally when he loses in 2012. I don’t think at this point he fathoms that he could lose. Or, then again with him already rolling out the campaign plans maybe he does realize he’s gonna lose so he’s stamping everything with himself he can before it’s too late.
boomer on February 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM
The real question: Why does any government agency need a logo to begin with?
TXUS on February 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM
If some conservative blog had cobbled up the Obama logo and a crescent moon, I bethcha they would be called racist.
Another thing odd about the new logo is that it omits the actual interceptor missile.
forest on February 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Its all about the O. In fact, since he gutted the funding for missile defense, I heard they will soon rename it the Obama Defense Agency.
elduende on February 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM
To a hammer everything is a nail.
To Obama everything is a logo.
Yoop on February 25, 2010 at 8:25 AM
That’s pretty much what his daddy did when he realized he was a big failure, too.
Let’s just hope he doesn’t drive around drunk until he loses his legs.
He might hurt someone else in the process.
Disturb the Universe on February 25, 2010 at 8:25 AM
CAn’t wait to see Obama’s “Office of the Former President” seal.
TimBuk3 on February 25, 2010 at 8:25 AM
I want to know the religion of the guy who got paid to design this.
Probably a CAIR member.
Disturb the Universe on February 25, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Take your pick.
I’m partial to this one myself.
mizflame98 on February 25, 2010 at 8:27 AM
In this administration there are no missiles, just words. Well… and logos.
Our enemies shudder at the thought.
Yoop on February 25, 2010 at 8:28 AM
If everyone in the government were suddenly required to wear one of these, would MSNBC notice?
Kafir on February 25, 2010 at 8:28 AM
When will we see his face on the $10,000 bill? With 0′s economy we will need one.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2010 at 8:29 AM
What a freakin’ narcassist! I despise this man.
ladyingray on February 25, 2010 at 8:29 AM
As far as missile defense goes, they should have a picture of Ronald Reagan if anything.
Jeff on February 25, 2010 at 8:29 AM
I already know what I’m voting for in the Obamateurism of the Week poll.
Disturb the Universe on February 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM
If this logo had been unveiled under a Republican, it would be called aggressive and racist. It clearly symbolizes an unprovoked Zionist-Christianist attack on Muslim civilians. I mean, look at that big red swoosh slamming into the mirhab with a white-hot explosion.
forest on February 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM
The new Fog and Smell?
rich801 on February 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Well, it’s very reassuring to see that the Obama administration is devoting their attention to the truly significant issues that really matter to the American peoople.
jwolf on February 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM
+100
bernzright777 on February 25, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Since he’s vaporized any chances of memorializing his mug on Mt. Rushmore, the POTUS has now resorted to memorializing himself through petulant logo shenanigans.
How utterly ironic though. The agency charged with shooting down threats to our country now bears the logo of the biggest threat to our country.
Messages.
ted c on February 25, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Double ditto.
Kafir on February 25, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Hey, don’t smear Blagojevich by comparing him to Dear Liar. Blago is only a typically corrupt Chicago politician, I doubt he wants to cripple the US.
rbj on February 25, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Yep, all they do is smoke and make noise on the launchpad, then are utterly worthless at altitude….kinda like..well, you get it.
ted c on February 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Ya know, I’m so sick of this man’s arrogance and over exposure, I immediately turn the TV and or the radio station as soon as I either see his face or hear his voice. I can’t imagine I’m alone on this one.
This is one *ucked up human…
Keemo on February 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Nixon took heat for re-designing the White House guards uniform. I just wonder what happens when team Obama comes out with a whole line of Obamawear for public officials and members of the military.
highhopes on February 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM
How about a mushroom cloud over an outline of NY City?
Because that’s where this jackass Obama is taking us.
NoDonkey on February 25, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Plus, Blago’s humor factor is much higher than Obama’s.
(I do miss him reciting poetry.)
Disturb the Universe on February 25, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Oh yeah, it’s there …… but it’s OK to speculate on this, but dare not ask questions about a birth certificate ( which, in my opinion, probably proves he was born in Hawaii, but lists his race as mixed/white, religion as muslim and father as unknown/somebody else ), otherwise, you’re a kook.
Jerome Horwitz on February 25, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Well; Here it is!
Cybergeezer on February 25, 2010 at 8:41 AM
I also see the crescent imagery, but maybe I’m just a xenophobe.
What’s the over/under on when huge pictures of the Dear Reader (not mine, but it fits) go up on govt. buildings and public squares? 2011 or 2013 (assuming he wins)?
cs89 on February 25, 2010 at 8:43 AM
There’s some great digital comedy out there for folks with Adobe Illustrator or other design programs to take other federal government agency logos and give them the same Obama touch (and no, you can’t redesign the Great Seal of the United States of America. That’s already been taken).
jon1979 on February 25, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Style over substance. Remember the female CEO at Pepsi redesigning their logo to make it look more like Obama’s?
The Islamic stylization is extremely creepy.
kingsjester on February 25, 2010 at 8:46 AM
I doubt Obama was directly involved in the design.
But his sycophants were. And they presented him with this. And he said yes. I’m sure he was delighted.
keebs on February 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM
How much is it going to cost to replace the logo everywhere – on the agency building, on stationary, in literature…was there any reason to change it other than making it more Obama-y? I think not. Changing the logo is not needed, and it’s yet another wasteful expenditure by government. Our tax dollars at work!
CarolinaGirl6 on February 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM
The new military will make them shaped like phallic symbols.
And vertical smiles all around.
Cybergeezer on February 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM
If naturoboy sees it, he’ll say it racist because he sees racism lurking around every corner. As for me, I like the old one better.
jbh45 on February 25, 2010 at 8:48 AM
I wonder how many jobs will be created with this?
pain train on February 25, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Before being permitted to use it (new logo), the symbolism should be explained to all Americans. It obviously has meaning to the designer and that should be articulated to those it impacts—us! I’m reading all kinds of things into this new logo…”Lucy, you got some ‘splaining to do!”
texabama on February 25, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Soon, I expect Obama to be wearing a phony military uniform of some sort. Something inspired by Napoleonic cavalry parade uniforms, except with extra plumes and loaded with big fake medals.
reaganaut on February 25, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Plus 100
I want my country back.
Crusader Rabbit on February 25, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Given Øbummer’s “historic” presidential election, I am now dreading that there will indeed be a denomination imprinted with his likeness that we will have to carry around forever, or until somebody decides that the Øbummer presidency was a total and complete flop.
ExpressoBold on February 25, 2010 at 8:51 AM
“This is *MY* Missile Defense Agency.. And don’t you forget it.”
–Narcissist-in-Chief
franksalterego on February 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM
I just looked it up…..WOW! Just WOW!
DJ from MA on February 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Logos, messages, NEA grants, music, raps, art, graffiti, columns, talking points—these guys are all over the place–text messages to college kids, it’s everywhere.
During the campaign they put out this commercial linked right here regarding taking a day off. It’s full of symbolism and encouraging people to subjugate themselves to the message of Obama. Slick advertising and obviously, no substance, as their track record shows.
ted c on February 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM
That is my guess also. Something is just not right about the whole thing. I can’t see why he has spent literally millions trying to keep it hidden, unless there is something on it he doesn’t want to see the light of day.
Johnnyreb on February 25, 2010 at 8:53 AM
FIFY!
Mini-14 on February 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM
According to The Grapevine, this new design was picked three years ago. It also says that Pepsi took heat for appearing to coopt Mr. Obama’s campaign logo. Which is weird because I thought Pepsi’s logo came first and as ardent supports of The Won they turned a blind eye to the similarity. Maybe my memory is going.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587376,00.html
Anyway, I am not buying the three year time line and I hope one day to research the Pepsi logo.
Cindy Munford on February 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM
You forgot the similarity this logo has to the islamic crecent moon and star.
loudmouth883 on February 25, 2010 at 8:12 AM
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That’s the first thing that I noticed.Funny how something so obvious is not even mentioned.
ohiobabe on February 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Interesting. It would make sense that something like changing a logo would take years when a government agency is involved.
Quotes like this make me wonder though;
Why is it ridiculous? It looks a lot like it. Why not say, “well yes they do look similar, and I can understand the comparisons, but here is what happened…”
Dismiss is as ridiculous? No, if you were asked about it, adress question, FFS. It could very well be a coincidence, but then there would be files somewhere on logo options, the process involved in selecting one, etc…
I don’t know, I’m just sick of the “That’s ridiculous, move along now” excuses for things.
reaganaut on February 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM
I don’t know that it looks all that much like the Obama logo, except for the red/white/and blue which is fairly meaningless. To me, Obama’s logo looks like Pepsi meets Mao’s rising sun. But I do agree it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars from the guy who just said no to missile defense.
Meanwhile, some have pointed out that this new logo also resembles the Iranian space agency’s logo.
Buy Danish on February 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Barack Obama doesn’t have to put versions of his personal logo all over so we will remember him, the damage he is dong will make it hard to forget.
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philly_PA on February 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM
I used to enjoy this thread, but the joke has grown a little stale. Ed and commenters, it’s not you. We’re just fed up with Barry.
indypat on February 25, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Imagine how you (we) will feel after another three years.
Cindy Munford on February 25, 2010 at 9:11 AM
That’s ‘dude’ worthy.
Reminds me of when they made the AF Base in Alaska move the F-22 out of the photo. Everything is image with these guys.
BadgerHawk on February 25, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Let’s Hope it’s only another three years.
CarolinaGirl6 on February 25, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Point taken about B not wanting to destroy the country. This past weekend I noticed and enjoyed the absence of Blagojevich highway signs (or Ryan signs for that matter) as we drove south to Indiana. It was part of his job to improve the highways or to see that it was done by IDOT. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need to fall to my knees and thank him or any governor for smoothing out the Hillside Strangler or filling some potholes or looking at all the smog created by cars stopped at tollways and using new technology to reduce that. They signed up for the job. As someone in the Army I knew used to say, “sorry you signed the dotted line.”
journeyintothewhirlwind on February 25, 2010 at 9:14 AM
a little Obama logo and a little Crescent and Star logo = massively creepy.
mjk on February 25, 2010 at 9:15 AM
I’m so glad they replaced the first logo… all those colors and letters, what does it represent? The new one with the pretty swirl and star burst immediately tells me “Missile Defense”. /sarc
behiker on February 25, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Then don’t comment on it. No one is holding a gun to your head, making you click on it.
Personally I find it completely amusing. Because he’s such a naif. Although I wish there was also a “Biden really said what?” thread too. Because that could take up an entire website and day. And probably does.
mjk on February 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Pathetic.
hillbillyjim on February 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM
WZ stated the co that made this new (islamic) logo has also done work for Burger King – BK is tied to the new chubby surgeon general – she consulted for them for years or some such – everywhere one looks one sees a sort of “incestuous” family tie….. these kooks on the left are all connected like a friggin mafia family.
Ris4victory on February 25, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Oh, my God. Maybe next the FAA logo can be revised to commemorate Air Force One buzzing NYC.
Sowell Disciple on February 25, 2010 at 9:22 AM
A dysfunctionally useless administration has to find something to do during the day…
RobertE on February 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Also, it was mentioned in another source that if you look at this new symbol you will also see the emblem of Islam (the waning moon and star.
MSGTAS on February 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Read it closely. Either this is a very poorly constructed sentence, or the spokesman is being very careful to tell the truth while giving the impression he wants to:
Richard Lehner, spokesman for the Missile Defense Agency, dismisses the comparison as ridiculous, saying the new logo is for recruiting and the public Web site was developed almost three years ago, has no link to any political campaign, and is cheaper to reproduce on paper.
cs89 on February 25, 2010 at 9:31 AM
You are wrong, Ted. I’ve done a Democrat-style (as in “fake”) geological study of Mt. Rushmore and determined that the image of Teddy Roosevelt could be recut to closely resemble Ob+ama. That change would be the least offensive to most Americans, John McCain excepted. Of course the ears will have to be omitted. There’s not enough mountain for that.
SKYFOX on February 25, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Brown shirts?
Johan Klaus on February 25, 2010 at 9:37 AM
” My muslim religion……..”
Johan Klaus on February 25, 2010 at 9:39 AM
C’mon, this is a joke, right? Dude it looks like a friggin muslim letter head logo.
Alden Pyle on February 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM
You know I never really bought into the whole “Obama is a closet Muslim” thing because I think the only person he worships is himself, but the resemblance of this to the star and crescent is hard to ignore.
Niere on February 25, 2010 at 9:46 AM
I wonder how much this is going to cost, switching over everything printed & monogrammed from the old seal to the new one?
Badger40 on February 25, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Excellent catch. I am sure he is wasting his time as a bureaucrat when he could be raking in the big bucks as a politician. I hope I will remember to investigate the Pepsi logo when I get home, I am interested in the chicken/egg of that also.
Cindy Munford on February 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Seriously? Illinois’ Transportation department is abbreviated to IDOT? What idiot thought that was good. You all must have some really good jokes about it.
Such a thing would crash the intertubes world wide.
rbj on February 25, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Ditto that. But my dentist loves the man ’cause of all the jaw clenching and teeth grinding I’ve been doing since November 2008!
GrannyDee on February 25, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Similarities?.. Whut similarities?
franksalterego on February 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM
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