Would U2 Bono 'Dodge' Our TOTUS Today?

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	Would U2 Bono 'Dodge' Our TOTUS Today?

merrie

7-20-2009 9:02 PM

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"hug dodge", 2006 national prayer breakfast, obama to bono

merrie says:

“When I was sitting down I was beside Sen. Obama, the star said the future President whispered to him, ‘Nice work with the hug dodge.’”

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7-21-2009 1:01 AM

Antara

What a jerk.

7-21-2009 3:27 AM

merrie

Bono has been a champion for humanitarian causes, but
he really IS an egotistical jerk.

7-21-2009 8:39 PM

Antara

Well, I am going to see the jerk sing on Sunday, lol....lets hope he doesn't do any lecturing and sticks to the tunes!!

7-21-2009 10:32 PM

merrie

That should be good fun!

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