Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Give a Beggar a House, Watch Her Keep Taking

The woman who used an Obama stimulus rally to publically beg for free stuff including a house continues to be in the news.

This was the original story, and here is the followup about her milking the system, when the truth began coming out about her selling land, etc.

Now, it seems that she may lose the temporary housing she was given after the rally. Oh, by the way, all the media outlets reported how big O was so touched, and how he laid hands on the woman, and how he said he was going to do everything in his power to help her. But, if you recall, it was the wife of a Republican who actually did something. The only thing you heard from the media after that was unfounded rumors that the wife was somehow using that for personal glory. Yeah, O sure didn’t try that tactic, did he? It’s fine to promise to help, but if you actually do help, you’re a glory hound.

Back on topic. After reading the story, I just have a few comments.

“She and her son have taken a computer class at the center to help land work. Hughes said she has applied for as many jobs as possible but has struck out. Her son has had no luck either.”

The woman and her son, who supposedly is able and willing to work, both spend all of their time at the employment center, waiting for lightning to strike and someone to walk in offering them jobs. It doesn’t sound like they have searched very hard. They say the son has applied for many jobs but has been turned down for every single one. What is he applying for? Bank president? CEO? University professor?

According to the homeowner (you remember, the wife of the Republican?), Henrietta’s concern “is that she doesn't want to be a freeloader.”

How does Henrietta define freeloading? Standing up in front of the most powerful man in the world on national TV and begging for free handouts, followed by accepting free housing does not make one a freeloader?

I think the most appropriate thing about the article is the identification of the CNN affiliate – WINK.