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President Obama Channels Jimi Hendrix With 'Like a Dog' Line?

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Several observers are pointing out that President Obama's line that, "They talk about me like I'm a dog," is also a lyric from Jimi Hendrix's "Stone Free."

It is impossible to know if this is a coincidence, or a cipher. But it is clear that Obama has used lines in the past to communicate pop culture messages, which elude listeners not familiar with the reference.

During the 2008 presidential campaign, Obama used the terms "bamboozled" and "hoodwinked," which to most reporters meant nothing. But to those who had seen the film, the lines were an obvious reference to "Malcolm X."

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punnster

Obama flatters himself. We always speak nice about man's best friend. Obama doesn't seem like a friend of most Americans.

September 07 2010 at 8:54 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
mman107298

About time someone took action to moderate the wild ranting that characterize our political discourse today. Too many of us feel that the internet absolves us of considerations of civility and credibility. Some boundaries have to be established if we are to raise above the level of hyenas.

September 07 2010 at 6:48 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
greatbirdusa

I have much more respect for my loyal and trust worthy dog. My dog always has my back.

September 07 2010 at 6:41 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply

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