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Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chicago
« on: March 07, 2026, 11:30:29 am »
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2026, 01:22:01 pm »
Garbage is as garbage does. Or something.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2026, 01:45:35 pm »
 Looks like the Death Star of Presidential Libraries.



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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2026, 02:57:36 pm »
I teach an architecture class, this will be a prime example of what not to create.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2026, 05:00:06 pm »
It looks like it belongs on the corner of a prison with a guard station on top.....or Mecca.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2026, 05:30:53 pm »
Well, at least it is a good bad example of architecture. (/Pollyanna mode)
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2026, 07:16:45 pm »
Makes me think of the old Disney Tower of Terror.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2026, 10:20:06 pm »
Was the architect trained in East Germany?
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2026, 10:25:30 pm »
Quote from: berdie on March 09, 2026, 05:00:06 pm
It looks like it belongs on the corner of a prison with a guard station on top.....or Mecca.

It really does look like prison architecture. Lol
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2026, 11:22:27 am »
Valerie Jarrett earned $740K as Obama insiders filled top roles during $850M presidential center build
Longtime Obama confidante's salary exceeds leaders at Bush, Carter, Reagan and Clinton foundations
By Michael Dorgan Fox News
Published March 11, 2026 7:30am EDT | Updated March 11, 2026 8:11am EDT

As construction nears completion on the long-delayed $850 million Obama Presidential Center, federal tax filings show the Obama Foundation paid CEO Valerie Jarrett $740,000 in 2024 while several former Obama White House officials collected six-figure salaries as foundation executives.

The Obama Foundation — which will operate the 19.3-acre center on publicly owned Chicago parkland — paid its CEO more than any other major presidential foundation. Salaries and benefits soared from $18.5 million in 2018 to $43.7 million in 2024, as staffing expanded to 337 employees and annual revenue reached nearly $210 million.

Jarrett, one of the Obamas’ closest advisors, took over as CEO in 2021 and is among six of the foundation’s 10 highest-paid executives who previously held senior roles in the Obama administration or campaign, according to a review of the foundation's tax filings from 2018 to 2024.

"Illinois Democrats are truly living their best lives — making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help design the ugliest building in Chicago," Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi told Fox News. "Their jaw-dropping salaries prove that Illinois’ culture of corruption is alive and well as Barack Obama’s top allies rake in the cash."

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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2026, 04:16:33 pm »
In a way, that concrete slab of a "library" is an entirely fitting and accurate tribute to the obama presidency.

A perfect "memorial".
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2026, 04:24:24 pm »
yes, it does seem to be in line with what you'd think of as an Obama presidential library - urban, concrete, fundamentally ugly, sterile, 
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2026, 04:46:15 pm »


The prototype that Mega-City One will be upon.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2026, 11:23:09 am »
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Obama "Library" "staffed w/ ex-Obama WH alums pulling $300K–$600k. Payroll ballooned from $18.5M (2018) to $43.7M (2024). Staffing hit 337. "It’s not a foundation—it’s a loyalty rewards program disguised as a museum. Who needs archives when you can have six-figure sinecures?"
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Breaking: The Obama Presidential Center—now an $850M concrete Taj Mahal on public parkland—proves hope & change was really just “hope you don’t notice the change in our bank accounts.”

Valerie Jarrett, eternal Obama whisperer, “earned” $740K as CEO in 2024. That’s right—$740,000 to run a nonprofit that’s basically a retirement spa for the old crew. Meanwhile, the foundation snagged 19.3 acres of prime Chicago’s Jackson Park for a cool $10/year on a 99-year lease. Because nothing says “public service” like handing over irreplaceable green space to your buddies for pocket change while taxpayers foot hidden infrastructure bills elsewhere. Classic Chicago math: 99 years × $10 = priceless giveaway.

Top brass? Packed with ex-Obama WH alums pulling $300K–$600K+ each. Payroll ballooned from $18.5M (2018) to $43.7M (2024). Staffing hit 337. It’s not a foundation—it’s a loyalty rewards program disguised as a museum. Who needs archives when you can have six-figure sinecures?  Illinois GOP calls it corruption. I call it the audacity of dope.

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From Matt Margolis “Six of the foundation’s 10 highest-paid executives previously held senior roles in the Obama administration or campaign. David Simas, Obama’s former White House political director, earned up to $626,000 annually while leading the foundation from 2017 through 2020. Adewale Adeyemo, another senior Obama official who later became deputy Treasury secretary under Joe Biden, earned about $540,000 as the foundation’s first president.

The list keeps going. Anne Filipic, a former White House public engagement official, earned roughly $400,000 annually. Christina Tchen, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, also pulled in roughly $400,000 a year. Michael Strautmanis, another Obama campaign and White House aide, earned more than $300,000 annually.”
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
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Obama Center Seeks Skilled Unpaid Volunteers While CEO Valerie Jarrett’s Salary Is $740K

The Obama Presidential Center has put out a call for unpaid volunteers for its Chicago location when it opens later this year, though it’s chief executive will be handsomely compensated with a $740,000 salary, according to news reports.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/03/15/32340306obama-center-seeks-skilled-unpaid-volunteers-while-ceo-valerie-jarretts-salary-is-740k/
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
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Obama Center Seeks Skilled Unpaid Volunteers While CEO Valerie Jarrett’s Salary Is $740K



That's just $740K above the board.   :whistle:

Pssst...let's also not forget she is an Iranian.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
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Obama Center Seeks Skilled Unpaid Volunteers While CEO Valerie Jarrett’s Salary Is $740K

The Obama Presidential Center has put out a call for unpaid volunteers for its Chicago location when it opens later this year, though it’s chief executive will be handsomely compensated with a $740,000 salary, according to news reports.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/03/15/32340306obama-center-seeks-skilled-unpaid-volunteers-while-ceo-valerie-jarretts-salary-is-740k/

Give them a bell and a bucket to solicit donations.
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
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Give them a bell and a bucket to solicit donations.

The Bean has more cultural significance.  I doubt many sane folks will want to roam inner City Chicago for this, unless they set up an honest exhibit....   Like the Reggie Love Bathroom / Bath House..

Speaking of Jarret, wonder why she hasn't commented on the past few weeks of  news in Iran?   :pondering:
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To be truly representing Obama, this Library would have to include a weed shop, gay bathhouse, basketball court, and a publicly-subsidized Golf Course

in order to properly show where Obama spent most of his time as President ...
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Re: Barack Hussein Obama announces the grand opening of his trash can "presidential center" in Chic
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To be truly representing Obama, this Library would have to include a weed shop, gay bathhouse, basketball court, and a publicly-subsidized Golf Course

in order to properly show where Obama spent most of his time as President ...
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Is there a Wookie wing.  All things Mooch?
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Is there a Wookie wing.  All things Mooch?

Well...the place does look like the "Death Star"


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Obama Center Seeks Skilled Unpaid Volunteers While CEO Valerie Jarrett’s Salary Is $740K

The Obama Presidential Center has put out a call for unpaid volunteers for its Chicago location when it opens later this year, though it’s chief executive will be handsomely compensated with a $740,000 salary, according to news reports.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/03/15/32340306obama-center-seeks-skilled-unpaid-volunteers-while-ceo-valerie-jarretts-salary-is-740k/

I suspect Jarrett's job, in addition to the ridiculous salary, is also a no-show affair.
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For S & G's, a 100 volunteers?  Man what a trolling opportunity.    :silly:
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I suspect Jarrett's job, in addition to the ridiculous salary, is also a no-show affair.
No doubt.
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No doubt.

I'll bet she has a personal satellite phone with her Iranian controller on speed dial.
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I'll bet she has a personal satellite phone with her Iranian controller on speed dial.
Given the dearth of surviving candidates, perhaps Iran will make ValJar the next Supreme Leader. Ayatolla Valerie. Has a nice ring to it.  :dynamite:
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