How to download Mac OS X Lion from app store!!

I really can't believe how ridiculous this is..
I try to get something from the app store on my mac.
The only way to download the app store is to first get a mac software update.
I'm willing to pay the $30 for the Lion update.
But the apple website automatically directs me to download the app store first.
And so the cycle continues.
WHAT THE ****!
It is extremely important that I download the app store within the next 2 hours.
But how!!?
You guys are my only hope.

The only way to download the app store is to first get a mac software update  /    MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
You must have Snow Leopard v10.6.8 installed in order to download Lion from the App Store.
You can purchase Snow Leopard > Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store
Before you do that, make sure your  Mac meets Lion's requirements >  Apple - OS X Lion - Technical specifications

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