Merchandising history

Given the recent economic slowdown and all the hubbub about how decreasing consumption will lead us into a deep recession, thank goodness for the upcoming inauguration and our culture's crazy obsession with merchandising crap!! NYTimes sheds some light on a few "non-traditional" commemorative items:

Obama sex toys, which will not be described here, are available for $34.95 at one online company. At another, I ♥ Obama Classic Thong Undies are selling for $8.99.

Actually, those aren't the only Obama thongs you can buy. Here you can find a full list of graphical liberal underwear and links to their purchasing websites. In my opinion, they look a little cheap. I was more looking for a thong with the front part being a cut-out of Obama's head, and maybe the back being a full body replica of GWB... but what can you do.