Perhaps you've seen the news story today reporting that Hillary Clinton is criticizing Barack Obama for claiming he only decided recently to become president. In fact, Serious Investigative Journalism has unearthed Shockingly Serious Proof that Obama is lying: he wrote in a kindergarten paper that he wanted to be president.
What a little five-year-old cad.
I'm more than alarmed, because this means that my first-grade son Joseph has no shot, ever, of leading our nation. According to HIS kindergarten papers, he wanted to marry his dog.
And I don't know about you, but I think that America is simply not ready to have a First Lady that poops in the Rose Garden.
Being a fan of neither Clinton nor Obama, it's easy for me to laugh at this from a distance, though it does raise some questions about how far journalists and politicians are willing to go. What do you think?
Signed,
Shannon Dryer, who, if she were living out her kindergarten desires, would be writing to you while wearing a ball gown and eating Cocoa Puffs.
I could say soooo many things about the "first lady that poops in the Rose Garden" thing. I'm going...to...resist.
How lucky am I - in Kindergarten I wanted to be a mommy.
And hoo boy - am I ever! :-)
Posted by: Mrs. Troop | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 03:23 PM
I wanted to be many things as a young child. Some of them I don't even remember.
She's really criticizing him for THAT? Honestly, I'd think we'd have other things to worry about... world peace, starving children in America, a few other important details here and there. But oh, no - how could he have recently decided to run for president!
Whether or not I'd vote for either of them (not likely), this is so incredibly trivial of her AND serious Journalism...
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 03:51 PM
I really don't know what I wanted in kindergarten, because I skipped it and went straight to first grade. I am sure it damaged me for life! The things I missed. :-)
TM
as for the press and politicians it remains to be seen the sorry lengths they will go to in their efforts to dupe Americans. Hopefully we are smarter than they give us credit for!
Posted by: Ornery's Wife | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Too funny!
But I would be right beside you in my ballerina tutu! (but nobody needs to see that!)
Posted by: Mrs. Pear | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:09 PM
It's amazing the things politicians will focus on in order to run down their competition. I have never, EVER in my life aspired to the Presidency, but I would think they can come up with more to talk about than that.
I'm pretty sure in kindergarten I wanted to be a mommy. :-)
Posted by: Jeni | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:13 PM
First Lady pooping in the Rose Garden. That's classic. She'd also eat the ornaments off the White House Tree and greet foreign dignitaries in a very personal manner.
As far as Hillary goes? Desperation. Desperation. Desperation. And the press? Unearthing Kindergarten dirt worries me greatly. If I ever become famous, the stories about the time I took the extra snow cone at field day are going to haunt me.
Posted by: gretchen from lifenut | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Funny! If I were living out my kindergarten dream I would be working as a cashier at a grocery store, probably wearing a princess gown, because there is nothing more fun you can do with your life than standing on your feet all day and push buttons over and over and over....
(No disrespect to cashiers or button pushers)
Posted by: Antique Mommy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Ha. I'm sure she would be the first one to poop in the rose garden....
Posted by: Christy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:26 PM
Ambition in a four year old wasn't encouraged in those days.
Cheers
Posted by: Maddy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:29 PM
So glad I followed the trial of crumbs to your delightful site. I have heard/seen the name in several places and can't wait to join in the WFMW extraveganza. Loved the poop in the yard - classic. My son wanted to marry his sister in kindergarten...and we're not from Arkansas.
Posted by: Ma Merrell | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 04:37 PM
LOL. Seriously, Laughing. Out. Loud. How adorable!!
They'll do anything in politics, to shmear the other. Pa-the-tic.
I'd be in a ballgown, with cleats, a magic wand, and have 12 books published. yep. Hold it against me.
Posted by: Rachel | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:13 PM
Haven't you heard? They're now claiming they simply "through that in as a joke at the end of a 'very serious press release'".
God Save, I mean, Bless America.
Posted by: kelli | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:13 PM
When I think of Hilary, I think of Pinky & the Brain..where the mouse wants to take over the world! LOL
Posted by: Veggiemomof2 | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Sorry excuse for journalism.
Posted by: Veronica Mitchell | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:56 PM
What I wanted to be in kindergarten was an astronaut... and now that freaks the heck out of me! For one... my name is Krista and I'm a teacher (hello Challenger?) for 2 I can hardly stand to go in an airplane taking off so there's no way I'd want to go in a shuttle at warp speed!
Posted by: Krista | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 06:02 PM
I'd be a toll taker on the turnpike-- I always thought that would be a great way to meet so many different kinds of people! (for thirty seconds) (as they angrily shoved dirty money at me). Good thing no one's writing "journalistic" reports on my faded dreams...
Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 06:06 PM
My brother wanted to be a firetruck in kindergarten....I guess it could happen! lol :)
Posted by: Kimberly | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 06:16 PM
I am already SO sick of this election. Hasn't it been going on for six years or something already?
Posted by: Rebecca | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 06:32 PM
Hillary Clinton needs to worry more about herself and less about Barack Obama. The fact that something from kindergarten is being brought up is ridiculous. I guess the two of my kids who've been in kindergarten are doomed already. At least I have one more hope. I hope she doesn't screw it up while she's still in preschool. What a joke.
Posted by: Dawn | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 07:04 PM
My kid has told us for the last year (she's 3), that she wants to "take care of the animals, Mommy." AKA she wants to be a vet. Not sorry that she's not wishing to be president.
While our personal presidential preferences don't align, I find that basically all presidential candidates dig into weird places of their opponents lives and just plainly say dumb stuff sometimes.
Posted by: Bailey's Leaf | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 07:17 PM
This is why I LOVE American politics, waay more interesting than ours. Also entertaining!
Posted by: Happy Geek | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 07:20 PM
ha - does any adult in his/her right mind WANT to be president??! It's only the kids who think that's a glamorous job, methinks.
I pay a lot more attention to local politics where I feel there is a real connection between me, my vote, the politicians, and the policies around here.
Posted by: Margo | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 07:30 PM
I don't know. We had a former president who crapped all over the Oval Office. What's a little poop in the Rose Garden.
Oh my, was that out loud?
Posted by: Fiddledeedee (It Coulda Been Worse) | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 07:36 PM
I'm still not convinced Hillary didn't stage the hostage situation for publicity/sympathy.
I'm just sayin'.
Posted by: Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 08:26 PM
A ball gown and Coco Puffs don't sound bad!
Posted by: Kiki@Seagulls in the Parking Lot | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Isn't that the truth!?! Love Gego's post! Bwwwahhhaaaa. I'm probably the only democrat who reads your site :), but I have to say, the journalists are so biased, both ways, that it's hard to make up one's mind feeling like one has allllll the details. Clearly, most of it is spin control or mud slinging. I'm not at the point of just closing my eyes and pulling the lever, but there is that temptation...None of the candidates are as horrific, nor as perfect as portrayed. The truth is in there somewhere.
Posted by: Gretchen | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:08 PM
OMG! Thanks for the belly-laughs!
Posted by: Barb | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:08 PM
That cracked me up.
I don't like either candidate, by the way. :)
Posted by: Miss Julianne | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:24 PM
Ahhhh...thanks for the laughs! My hubby and I both got a kick out of this post.
Posted by: Heather @ Loving Our Homeschool | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:26 PM
I think you've given me the best laugh I've had all day long! Well done.
Posted by: Staceyyy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:43 PM
I wanted to be a mommy like my mommy, but by 3rd grade I learned that wasn't a popular choice. (I think my teacher would have flunked me.) I still wanted to be a mommy, but I learned to stay very quiet about it. President? Not on your life!
Posted by: LeeAnn | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:47 PM
You mean you weren't wearing a ball gown and eating Cocoa Puffs while writing this post? I'm disappointed... :)
P.S. you've been tagged!
http://speechteach.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/seven-things-about-speechteach/
Posted by: Sue | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 09:54 PM
He wrote an essay in Kindergarten? Wow. He's smarter than I thought! I already thought he was incredibly smart!
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Oh, I love cocoa puffs.
Posted by: I Should Be Folding Laundry | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Well, the saying goes that all "I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten."
:>)
Seriously, I have lost what little respect I had for nearly every candidate in this race. I honestly am depressed over the possibilities.
Posted by: Melanie | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:16 PM
I'd be Minnie Mouse.
Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:18 PM
It drives me nuts that the media seems to think that nobody could possibly ever conceivably think about maybe considering ending up in the White House other than Obama or Clinton.
It's like the Republicans don't exist except to ridicule. Lame!
Posted by: Emily C | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 10:25 PM
Politics suck. I used to be so politically involved, but I've become so cynical that I almost don't want to know. Ugh.
Posted by: Sue | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 01:45 AM
You mean you DON'T blog in a ballgown? I'm severely disappointed.
Posted by: Rebecca | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 04:10 AM
My kindergarten dream was to be a princess with a magic wand. Or be a scientist running a museum (ha! later I found out that I don't like science). Nope, being the president never occurred to me...
Posted by: Ashley | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Politicians look for any way possible to connect with voters emotionally. Sometimes they do sound like kindergartners: "Hey, I thought of that first!" "No, I did!" etc. Help us all.
Posted by: Linda at 2nd cup | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 05:19 PM
Hilarious!
Pun not intended. :P
Posted by: Adria | Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 12:18 AM
When I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be a mommy and I was going to have twins named Susan and Suzy. Oh yes, I was. Well, I am a mommy, but I do NOT have twins named Susan and Suzy.
It's ridiculous that anyone even cares what Obama wrote in a kindergarten paper. Good grief. Is this election over yet? I have to vote, but I'm so not looking forward to it because I don't like anyone, either.
Posted by: Lucy | Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Your son would have a first Lassie instead of a first lady.
Posted by: Daisy | Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 08:45 PM
My brother said he wanted to be a Chinaman when he grew up.
It didn't work. He doesn't look remotely Asian, but there was a lovely and kind Chinese neighbour that he was inspired by.
Posted by: witchypoo | Friday, December 07, 2007 at 10:53 AM