Central Scrutinizer Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 One Wing Thank god it's not "upper-class twit of the year," or I'd have to change my vote to McCain and against that socialist Obama. Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 And, if I could, I would purchase one of these for each and every Palin supporter/fan/apologist out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 If I could, I'd buy all you Obama supporters this for Christmas. I think you've been fooled by Photoshop.Link to Catholic message board thread about that pic Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 And, if I could, I would purchase one of these for each and every Palin supporter/fan/apologist out there. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 If I could, I'd buy all you Obama supporters this for Christmas. I drive a Honda Pilot and I'm so tempted to get an Obama bumper sticker and put it on the back of my car so it will read "Obama is my co-Pilot" just to piss off all of the people who think that I think he's the second coming or something. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Prescient "Batman" episode nails the Obama-McCain race01:32 PM PT, Oct 20 2008 Penguinformayor Thanks to YouTube, the below video of Batman's televised mayoral debate with the Penguin, from the "Dizzoner the Penguin" episode of Adam West's 1966 "Batman," is gaining new currency. The clip, first uploaded in early 2007, has been picked up by several political commentators and compared to recent debates between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. Besides being an amusing clip on its own -- the great Burgess Meredith turns in a virtuoso performance as the Bilious Bird -- viewers have noted some chuckle-worthy parallels between this fictional debate and the real thing. In last week's face-off, moderator Bob Schieffer asked the candidates about the smears and personal attacks that have become a significant part of the discourse as the campaign winds up. "I think the tone of this campaign could've been very different," said McCain at the time. "And the fact is it's gotten pretty tough, and I regret some of the negative aspects of both campaigns." Likewise, the Penguin starts out humbly enough: "Friends and fellow citizens, I want to give you my solemn word that there will be no mudslinging in this campaign. ... I intend to stick to the issues." But with that disclaimer out of the way, the Penguin wastes no time in getting to his point. "Now what are the issues? There's only one issue: Batman!" "I suggest that behind that mask, Batman is, in reality, a dangerous criminal. Why else does he wear a mask? Why else does he conceal his past? Would you think about that a moment, my friends? Whenever you've seen Batman, who's he with? Criminals, that's who!" McCain makes a similar pivot, this time to the controversial subjects of Obama's association with former radical Bill Ayers, a founder of Weather Underground who McCain called a "washed up terrorist." "Senator Obama chose to associate with a guy who in 2001 said he wished he'd bombed more." McCain then draws links between Obama and the community organization ACORN, which, he says, is "maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voter history in this country, maybe destroying the fabric of democracy." It's probably a comment on the predictability of this presidential campaign that it was anticipated by a 40-year-old TV show populated by wacky caricatures. Same hack script, same hack channel. Unfortunately, Penguin's brilliant plan hits a snag. Afraid that his lead in the polls is shrinking, he kidnaps the Board of Elections so the vote cannot be certified. This scheme backfires, and Batman turns up to rescue the hostages ("Pengy, you said we associated with criminals. So ... here we are." BOOM! POW! WHAMM!). Batman is elected but resigns to allow the current mayor to keep his position. But not before one of the major parties calls to offer him the presidential candidacy for 1968 -- exactly 40 Novembers ago. Exclaims Robin: "Bulging ballot boxes, Batman, that was some offer!" Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 And don't ignore the fact that if somebody wasn't buying all the merchandise with Obama portrayed as a Messianic figure it wouldn't be on the market.I say this completely without irony: They really sell this stuff?? No, really, I'm asking. Because I haven't seen it. But I also live in a cave. I'm as baffled as anybody as to why the messianic stuff would exist, godless secular-humanists that we are. I believe the "transformational" nature that has been referred to is that he doesn't present himself as a rigid my-way-or-f#ck-off partisan that we're all used to. In theory, he should be more capable of cross-party appeal than Hillary would have been, or certainly Palin (laughs), and this current version of hyper-partisan McCain. George Bush came to Washington on a similar narrative, vowing to "change the tone" of politics. We just didn't realize at the time he intended to change it for the worse. I guess we forgot to ask him the follow-up question on that one. Silly us. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 My republican friend sent me the link to these shirts. http://urtshirts.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Obama to hold jobs summit in Fla. with governors By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer Jennifer Loven, Associated Press Writer Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 My republican friend sent me the link to these shirts. http://urtshirts.com/Hey, that's not cool. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hey, that's not cool. I have to disagree, especially if you're a Michigan fan Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 However, the Politician as Messiah stuff really disturbs me. It doesn't take much to read between the lines of the description of his being a 'transformational figure'.And don't ignore the fact that if somebody wasn't buying all the merchandise with Obama portrayed as a Messianic figure it wouldn't be on the market.Really - I have to second q23 here. Where do you see any Obama-as-Messiah products actually available for sale? Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have to disagree, especially if you're a Michigan fan Well, at least I didn't vote in OH in '00 and '04, so yeah, screw those guys! '08 might be different. I'm not betting on an O victory yet...it will be a nailbiter. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 how does "transformative figure" equal "Messianic"? Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, at least I didn't vote in OH in '00 and '04, so yeah, screw those guys! '08 might be different. I'm not betting on an O victory yet...it will be a nailbiter. Even if Obama wins in Ohio, Michigan fans will still find a way to spin it to make them look better. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, we have had 8 years of Satan, so now we need a Messiah. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Jules Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That's it? Really? Jesse Jackson? And a Rolling Stone cover with a title that nods at Star Wars? I guess those of us who don't generally vote Republican are basically numb to the concept of certain people saying that certain politicians are divinely inspired. It is not uncommon. It is unusual for it to be said about somebody that I am actually voting for, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Has the "what if Ditka ran in 2004" discussion been brought up here? Supposedly, Ditka was the GOP's original choice to replace kinkmeister Jack Ryan in the Illinois senate race. Speaking of people who are worshipped, I think it's fair to say that Ditka would have beaten Obama handily... Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, we have had 8 years of Satan, so now we need a Messiah. Support whomever or whatever you want...just calm down! Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That's it? Really? Jesse Jackson? And a Rolling Stone cover with a title that nods at Star Wars? Don't forget the German mag addressing the Messiah factor. Look - I'm no fan of the whole 'Messiah' thing, but it's not what Obama is about. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That's it? Really? Jesse Jackson? And a Rolling Stone cover with a title that nods at Star Wars? I guess those of us who don't generally vote Republican are basically numb to the concept of certain people saying that certain politicians are divinely inspired. It is not uncommon. It is unusual for it to be said about somebody we on the left are voting for, though. Enough frivolity. We are NOT amused Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Support whomever or whatever you want...just calm down! That was a joke, dude. Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Look - I'm no fan of the whole 'Messiah' thing, but it's not what Obama is about.Agreed. I'm totally okay with lampooning it. Its ridiculous and not at all relevant to the campaign, imo. There are plenty of reasons to vote for the guy and that particular one has never really crossed my mind. Link to post Share on other sites
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