The Buzz on Michelle Obama's Honey

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Inside scoop on bees:
* get this to charlie brandts
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Matt Erwin of MN 2:24AM September 21, 2009

Question: What are the three worst quality commodities in the world right now?
Answer: Money, Medicine and Food.
Conslusion: Local Honey is a quality form of all three.
Get some quick!
Your'e looking great, Mr. Brandts. You have triggered a Honey Revolution! Many thanks!
Paul Bedard, please keep the news coming on this magnificient effort.
Cheers,
John Smith
PS: It works for me!

John Smith 12:49AM July 15, 2009

Past presidential households have lavished taxpayers' money on luxurious carpets, expensive crockery,extensive renovations and self-serving recreational facilities. It is good to see the Obamas put our money to good use on producing honey, organic food and other such productive enterprises. To Charlie Brandts and the other White House staffers who contribute their time and effort, kudos and blessings!

Colin Littleton of MN 2:45AM July 14, 2009

From articles I've read about Mr. Brandts in my bee magazines, he does the bee set up and care off the clock, so totally on his own time.
Considering the serious problems we are in because of a loss of honey bees in this country, I think spending money on bees is well worth the expense. While it isn't cheap to set up a new hive, the approx. $300 or less is taxpayer money I'm happy to contribute. Let's just say mine paid for the bees and yours paid for something else, okay?

Sally of GA 10:43PM July 13, 2009

Jack - hope you're not a big a grump as you sound like.
I suppose Michelle could have spent more time selecting a $180k carpet (last president), or redecorating the place (Kennedy), installing a bowling alley (Nixon), or having knick knack collections that took hours to dust round (Reagan).
They all spend money. At least this is for something that actually creates something positive.

Dorfy of SC 3:31PM July 13, 2009

I wish I could become more 'self sufficient' by hiring someone to take care of a beehive for me. I'm guessing this honey is costing the taxpayers more per oz. than what I'd pay at my local grocery store. If only we all had carpenters who had enough free time to do our gardening for us.

Jack R. of UT 2:55PM July 13, 2009