A Free Button!

Yesterday I glanced at an effort on Twitter from the Democratic Party highlighting the wonders of Obamacare. I like collecting stuff from political campaigns, so the offer of a free button got my attention.

I was ready to sign up, awaiting my nifty button. Of course, there is a catch. You need to make a donation first. So, like so much associated with President Obama and Democrats in general, it ain’t free, despite the word being used repeatedly.

Many responses to the message are quite illustrative.

“A button?? That’s as pathetic as “Whip Inflation Now”, guys!”

A reference to Gerry Ford. You don’t see that much these days.

“They serious about Dems wearing #Obamacare buttons? What do they want? A punch in the mouth by someone who lost their insurance?”

Somehow I doubt many people are excited by the offer. An automatic monthly donation to the Dems for a lousy button that no one will wear. No thanks.

I am wondering. Who came up with this slogan? It is rather pedestrian.

“I LIKE OBAMACARE”? Why not “I LOVE OBAMACARE!” or “I ♥ OBAMACARE!”?

ajh