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08-02-2008, 01:32 PM
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In a recent interview with OK! Magazine Michelle Obama, wife of Barack Obama, the democratic presidential candidate in the U.S. race for the White House, spoke about what she and her family get up to in their downtime. Quote:
"We love to watch Harry Potter, The Incredibles and Hannah Montana together," she says. "Barack and the girls have read every single Harry Potter book out loud together. But the girls will tell you, they only get an hour of television time each day--after their homework is finished."
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08-03-2008, 02:17 AM
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What's the dealio guys? its just a quote about HP!  well i think its awesome they read and watch HP, they're like us! 
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08-03-2008, 02:27 AM
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A family with good taste!
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08-03-2008, 03:37 AM
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that's cool, but it sucks that they only get one hour of television a day. i practically live to watch tv and get on the internet.
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08-03-2008, 04:06 AM
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Wow, I never really thought a quote could cause so much mayhem...hee hee, it's kinda funny really.
Actually, I find it funny that the Obamas choose Harry Potter over Hannah Montana. YEAH! Way to get yer kids reading and not watching TV. 
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08-03-2008, 04:43 AM
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Another fanatic indeed...it even shows that politicians like barack likes HP!Way to go Harry!
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08-03-2008, 05:04 AM
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Cool! If sometime I can speak to Obama and his family I'll know what to talk about...hahahah 
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08-03-2008, 09:40 AM
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YAY!!! My dad would read them out load for me, before i could read them myself!! its so sweet to here how other familys do it aswell!!
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08-03-2008, 09:40 AM
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for goodness sake people are bickering for nothing all she said was that she liked to watch and read hp its not that big a deal !
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08-03-2008, 10:21 AM
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08-03-2008, 07:09 PM
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Harry Potter makes the best family time ever!!!!
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08-03-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kazters  he must like the best of both worlds Quote:
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You guys are cracking me up with these puns! Quote:
I hate to say it Emma, but if you feel that way maybe the quote shouldn't have been put up in the first place. I for one don't like Obama, don't like his wife, and could care less what either of them have to say on any subject anyone could think of.
Maybe but I'd have thought people would have the common sense to acknowledge the rules and respond in an appropriate manner - indeed many have done so. No-one is forcing you to reply, nay even read this. Quote:
I thought Malia was waiting for Obama to read Deathly Hallows with her once he's done campaigning?
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The quote was not meant to be political in any way. It just means that Barack is doing well to teach his daughters. It is those who wish to bring Barack, who is only associated with reading aloud, to a more political stance that you should be worrying about. This quote was meant to show a more relaxed and family-time Barack.
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Okay, I posted second saying that Obama was getting my vote all along and this prompted a comment to not turn this into a political debate. I dont see a debate at all....I was being FUNNY saying he was getting my vote because he reads HP to his daughters. I would not vote for someone based on what bedtime stories they read their kids, I was simply being facetious, not political...i dont announce my political views on any website, certainly not a fun one like SS!
That said, Obama is certainly hot topic right now so initially posting this news tidbit in the first place will get all sorts of Obama political type comments.
I wasn't accusing you of anything, I was just stating something which I thought might need to be said - despite it already being in the rules. Stating sides could very well prompt debate. It is perfectly possible to respond without being political. Quote:
Which is why I think it should be taken down. The election this year is a very touchy, flat out ugly subject for a lot of Americans. If you put up quotes like these from either side of the political fence, people are going to turn it political, regardless of whether it's Bush saying he owns a magic wand or Obama saying he has a replica pair of Harry's glasses or McCain saying he has a lightning bolt scar on his behind, precious!
The thing is, your concern isn't actually based on anything that's occured in these comments. It's all on assumptions of what might happen. Quote:
to be fair to the News team on what gets posted around here: not too far back there was also an article saying that kids suggest the UK politicians read Harry Potter. that thread didnt get closed down, didnt turn political. but do you think our UK members dont feel one way or the other about their politics the way we Americans do with ours? its all about reaction and discussions to a simple statement. and yes since this is a rather polarizing personality we however are still in a Harry Potter forum, i think its up to us members to keep the thread neutral and politics free.
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If this isn't supposed to be political, then why is it that the google ad that pops up in the original message is an ad from MoveOn.org for Obama '08 bumperstickers, precious?
That's pure coincidence. Do you have a screenshot? We do not have any control over which Google adverts appear. Given the subject it is hardly surprising that ad showed up. However if you can show it I will gladly request that it be removed.
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08-03-2008, 07:45 PM
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I think it's really nice.
I found it funny that he likes watching Hannah Montana, though! lol
If he actually did read HP than I hope he picked up some President tips on the way. He should really watch out fo any sudden deaths! They may not be a coincidence, Voldemort may be rising to power! muhahahahahha! 
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08-03-2008, 08:10 PM
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All political discussions are to cease immediately. We are deleting all previous posts referring to them. And if anyone posts something political moving forward, their post will be removed and they will be infracted.
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08-03-2008, 09:20 PM
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love the quote
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08-04-2008, 04:15 PM
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That's good =) Maybe he will learn some thing from these wonderful books! It's always reassuring when politicans read something such as Harry Potter =D
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08-04-2008, 06:52 PM
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Yay !
KObe Bryant said something similar a while ago.
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08-05-2008, 03:06 PM
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08-05-2008, 03:15 PM
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The Incredibles...is an amazing movie.
I wonder how old the children are. If I had children I don't think I'd let them read or watch Potter until they're about 10; it can get a lil scary sometimes Giant snake much?  Quote:
Originally Posted by Antarctica! Defeat Voldemort - Yes We Can!  Ahhhh good clean fun.
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08-05-2008, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxFire Ahhhh good clean fun. Are you having a laugh? That was an absolutely terrible pun. Although most puns are.
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08-05-2008, 03:31 PM
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Mrs. Obama is an interesting woman. It's nice that she mentioned Harry Potter, and it's not a surprise that HP was mentioned. Maybe Obama will learn something from HP.
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08-05-2008, 03:34 PM
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^ We've already been over this. Let's not tread old ground. We've reported plenty of news that has related loosely to British politics. A bit of restraint is all that's needed.
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08-05-2008, 09:19 PM
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That's so cool!
Just goes to show that HP makes everyone happy!
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08-06-2008, 06:25 PM
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Woot, sounds awesome. ^^
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