dippin

well, considering that the discussion above is about campaign promises, and this video is about a bill he signed as president, then yes, this is precisely the definition of "taken out of context."

In fact, in the speeches included in this montage, he says that the earmark process has been "abused' and needs to be "reformed." So he clearly does not promise to eliminate earmarks.

Now, what he does say again and again during the video is that the stimulus bill does not contain earmarks. And according to the specific definition of earmarks, it really doesnt. Now, this is of course disingenuous, as it relies on a technicality. It is a bit of politicking on his part, but I am not partisan enough to throw my hands in the air about politicking from the president at the same time the republicans do quite a bit of politicking themselves over this issue. In fact, it is no worse than trying to pass off speeches as president as part of campaign promises.