Even if that is his brother...it seems like Barack would be half-way decent enough to lend his brother a little more than $1 a month for him to live on....
warrenk said: Crazy! I had no idea about this. I don’t follow the American election at all and really have no interest in politics but I’m hoping Obama wins.
So why do you want Obama to win if you have no interest? Because he is black?
Robmcbride said: Do you reckon he’s actually his brother? Or just trying to mooch off a man with a of power.
He said he is embarrassed to say they are related, so no he wouldn’t be mooching off of him.
Robmcbride said: Yea but is he just saying that to whip up the sympathy vote. People are greedy, coniving and will do anything for money.
Plus.. Most people on the receiving end are stupid and will do anything to look like they care.
Yeah, but this dude doesn’t want any money. He is living off of his $1 a month and getting ready to take some college classes. I seriously doubt he is trying to get any kind of sympathy vote for Barack. Actually, the article makes it seem like he could care less about his brother running for office.
Reverse psychology. He makes you think he doesn’t want money, so people will in turn go.. 'Awww what a modest gentleman... Lets give him stuff because he will be ultimately greatful for'
If he doesn’t want to know about his 'brother' why did he let the news reporter know? Surely he would of just said 'No, it’s just a coincidence' again?
Robmcbride said: Reverse psychology. He makes you think he doesn’t want money, so people will in turn go.. 'Awww what a modest gentleman... Lets give him stuff because he will be ultimately greatful for'
If he doesn’t want to know about his 'brother' why did he let the news reporter know? Surely he would of just said 'No, it’s just a coincidence' again?
have you ever been to a third world country before?
Robmcbride said: Reverse psychology. He makes you think he doesn’t want money, so people will in turn go.. 'Awww what a modest gentleman... Lets give him stuff because he will be ultimately greatful for'
If he doesn’t want to know about his 'brother' why did he let the news reporter know? Surely he would of just said 'No, it’s just a coincidence' again?
have you ever been to a third world country before?
I’m going to take a guess and say no. It’s not like anything the "civilized" world imagines.
No, have you? And what the fuck has that got to do with the idea that he might want money?
Oh because he’s poor and lives in a shit hole means he can’t be greedy? Don’t be stupid. If anything, it’d give him more reason to do anything for money.
People are very very rarely actually modest. Yes, I’m skeptical, but I’m not naive.
Robmcbride said: Reverse psychology. He makes you think he doesn’t want money, so people will in turn go.. 'Awww what a modest gentleman... Lets give him stuff because he will be ultimately greatful for'
If he doesn’t want to know about his 'brother' why did he let the news reporter know? Surely he would of just said 'No, it’s just a coincidence' again?
have you ever been to a third world country before?
I’m going to take a guess and say no. It’s not like anything the "civilized" world imagines.
I agree.
If anyone here could give an example of being in a third world country where people really do live on less than $1 month...they could say that most people are lot more persistent on getting money from visitors.
I think from the article, that so-called George Obama could be legit...his story sounds pretty believable (if that press didn’t alter it of course).
Robmcbride said: No, have you? And what the fuck has that got to do with the idea that he might want money?
Oh because he’s poor and lives in a shit hole means he can’t be greedy? Don’t be stupid. If anything, it’d give him more reason to do anything for money.
People are very very rarely actually modest. Yes, I’m skeptical, but I’m not naive.
yes i have dude. I’ve been to the poorest part of Jamaica in hills where people live in shacks such as the one that George Obama lives in.
People in third world countries will come up to you and straight up ask for $20 so they can feed their family. No stories or anything.
So i think that since George Obama has a pretty good story...he could be legit.
Robmcbride said: No, have you? And what the fuck has that got to do with the idea that he might want money?
Oh because he’s poor and lives in a shit hole means he can’t be greedy? Don’t be stupid. If anything, it’d give him more reason to do anything for money.
People are very very rarely actually modest. Yes, I’m skeptical, but I’m not naive.
Yes, I have. And the point is that people in Third World countries don’t claim to be related to _______________ just to be greedy. Their concern isn’t as much with how they can get rich, but how they can survive.
Robmcbride said: Do you reckon he’s actually his brother? Or just trying to mooch off a man with a of power.
He said he is embarrassed to say they are related, so no he wouldn’t be mooching off of him.
I believe George was saying that he was "ashamed" not embarrassed.
The meaning being that George is ashamed to admit that he is Barack’s brother because he (George) lives such a desolate life.
The article clearly states:
Embarrassed by his penury, he said that he does not does not mention his famous half-brother in conversation.
"If anyone says something about my surname, I say we are not related. I am ashamed," he said.
Read! You’re twisting the shit around to make it sound like he isn’t proud of his brother. He saved a newspaper with his picture on it.
Would you save a photo of someone you are ashamed of? Hang it in your home?
Probably not.
Another uninformed, ignorant statement. You’ve probably been telling your buddies about how ashamed George is of his brother all day long.
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warrenk said 3 months ago
Crazy! I had no idea about this. I don’t follow the American election at all and really have no interest in politics but I’m hoping Obama wins.
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
Do you reckon he’s actually his brother? Or just trying to mooch off a man with a of power.
Stephan.GFX said 3 months ago
That’s crazy, I haven’t seen it on the news at all.
jordanandree said 3 months ago
Even if that is his brother...it seems like Barack would be half-way decent enough to lend his brother a little more than $1 a month for him to live on....
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
I wonder if he woke up one day and was like.. 'Hey, I’m black.. I can convince people I’m the presidents brother for sure!'
ThinkBaker said 3 months ago
His name is george and lives in Kenya... It’s totally his brother dude!
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
Oh man.. All the evidence needed. Case closed.
jordanandree said 3 months ago
lol
molasses4masses said 3 months ago
So why do you want Obama to win if you have no interest? Because he is black?
He said he is embarrassed to say they are related, so no he wouldn’t be mooching off of him.
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
Yea but is he just saying that to whip up the sympathy vote. People are greedy, coniving and will do anything for money.
Plus.. Most people on the receiving end are stupid and will do anything to look like they care.
molasses4masses said 3 months ago
Yeah, but this dude doesn’t want any money. He is living off of his $1 a month and getting ready to take some college classes. I seriously doubt he is trying to get any kind of sympathy vote for Barack. Actually, the article makes it seem like he could care less about his brother running for office.
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
Reverse psychology. He makes you think he doesn’t want money, so people will in turn go.. 'Awww what a modest gentleman... Lets give him stuff because he will be ultimately greatful for'
If he doesn’t want to know about his 'brother' why did he let the news reporter know? Surely he would of just said 'No, it’s just a coincidence' again?
jordanandree said 3 months ago
have you ever been to a third world country before?
molasses4masses said 3 months ago
I’m going to take a guess and say no. It’s not like anything the "civilized" world imagines.
Robmcbride said 3 months ago
No, have you? And what the fuck has that got to do with the idea that he might want money?
Oh because he’s poor and lives in a shit hole means he can’t be greedy? Don’t be stupid. If anything, it’d give him more reason to do anything for money.
People are very very rarely actually modest. Yes, I’m skeptical, but I’m not naive.
jordanandree said 3 months ago
I agree.
If anyone here could give an example of being in a third world country where people really do live on less than $1 month...they could say that most people are lot more persistent on getting money from visitors.
I think from the article, that so-called George Obama could be legit...his story sounds pretty believable (if that press didn’t alter it of course).
jordanandree said 3 months ago
yes i have dude. I’ve been to the poorest part of Jamaica in hills where people live in shacks such as the one that George Obama lives in.
People in third world countries will come up to you and straight up ask for $20 so they can feed their family. No stories or anything.
So i think that since George Obama has a pretty good story...he could be legit.
Thats all...geez
molasses4masses said 3 months ago
Yes, I have. And the point is that people in Third World countries don’t claim to be related to _______________ just to be greedy. Their concern isn’t as much with how they can get rich, but how they can survive.
ThinkBaker said 3 months ago
I’m just glad that we can all just get along....
Has any body seen the movie Southland Tales? (I know off topic)
jimmyheartcore said 3 months ago
I believe George was saying that he was "ashamed" not embarrassed.
The meaning being that George is ashamed to admit that he is Barack’s brother because he (George) lives such a desolate life.
The article clearly states:
Read! You’re twisting the shit around to make it sound like he isn’t proud of his brother. He saved a newspaper with his picture on it.
Would you save a photo of someone you are ashamed of? Hang it in your home?
Probably not.
Another uninformed, ignorant statement. You’ve probably been telling your buddies about how ashamed George is of his brother all day long.
ThinkBaker said 3 months ago
And jim-bob... swoops in and sets it strait. haha
and people wonder why I usually lurk this site now.
jimmyheartcore said 3 months ago
Because of me?
Unlurk yourself!
ThinkBaker said 3 months ago
haha! no! b/c somebody can post some random thing and somehow... someway... ppl can find a way to bicker and argue about it.
I gots my shirt the other btw... thanks buddy.
Master_Control said 3 months ago
I’m calling bull shit on this one.
ThinkBaker said 3 months ago
im not. it’s legit... Vanity Fair says so.
jimmyheartcore said 3 months ago
His father is from Kenya - I believe it is true. There’s no reason for him to lie about it.
jordanandree said 3 months ago
finally some people can see the truth haha...it is pretty legit.