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Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

Jill Miller Zimon — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:00:50 -0000

Well, I think it might be a move that means more to the ones doing it than to those of us reading about it, do you know what I mean? On my blog, where I posted this as well, the couple of responses so far have said the opposite: they think that it's a dumb tactic that will merely spread the name when that's the last thing that should be done.

I cann see both sides. But in general, I do like the idea, generally speaking, of trying to re-brand or redefine something the way I want people to read or understand a phrase or a symbol. So, in that sense, I like what these supporters are doing. But we do have to take into account who if anyone it will impress and will the impression be a net positive or net negative. I just don't know.

Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

Patrick_Lasswell — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:38:30 -0000

How many of the middle names were changed from "Princess Jasmine", "Cinderella", or "Anastasia" to Hussein? How soon will they change back?

Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

Jazz — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:04:17 -0000

While giving a nod to the cuteness or feelgood factor, I would note that (at least here in New York) it costs money and takes time to legally change your name in any instance other than marriage. It involved a trip to court and posting a legal notice in the newspaper. It seems to me that what may seem like a good idea now may, in years to come, be a cause for regret, much like that "Pam and Tommy Lee 4Ever" tatoo you got back in the 90's. :-)

Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

vwcat — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:17:52 -0000

We started doing this on the barack obama blog a while back. many of us have the hussein middle name.
Never used it outside of that but, maybe I will just to get a rise out the wingers.

Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

JSpencer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:41:09 -0000

I love it! Kind of takes the wind out of the hot air bags who try to make a big deal out of it. Very clever.

Re: Led by Columbus, OH, Obama supporters change name to Hussein

Holly_in_Cincinnati — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:38:43 -0000

That's just silly.