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Obama Gets All Manish

TUESDAY MAY 20 2008 6:00 AM

Submitted by FearTheReaper. Edited By erin_broadley.

TAGS: Barack Obama, Republicans, John McCain

Holy shit, who invited a man to the party? Yesterday, Barack Obama stood up and acted more like a man than any presidential candidate I’ve ever seen. The Republican Party in Tennessee decided it would be a super idea to attack Michelle Obama, but Barack told them to back their shit up. And it was impressive.



I like the end, just before he remembered to smile. That was a, "Keep it up and I'm going to kick the shit out of you" moment.

That clip will go down as one of the most important in this campaign. That’s what men who care about their wives do. Nobody gets to talk shit about my wife or disrespect her while I’m around. It’s just not going to happen. Maybe that’s chauvinistic, I don’t really give a shit. You want to talk shit about my wife, you better be prepared for what you have coming. End of fucking story.

The Republicans seem to think being a tough guy means attacking countries that have no ability to defend themselves against our incredible firepower – or to talk a big game. George Bush’s “Bring it on” comment is a pretty classic example, as was his ridiculously stupid invasion of Iraq. All the right wing talking heads lap it up and proclaim the Democrats to be weak, spineless creatures. At the same time, these big bad GOP men launch endless verbal assaults against Democratic politician’s families.

One needs only look at the attacks on Hillary Clinton while Bill was in charge of the White House. It was endless. And they even went after Chelsea Clinton. In 1998, John McCain made a joke about Chelsea at a Senate fundraiser.


“Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly?" he asked. "Because her father is Janet Reno."


For me, this is Sonny Corleone time. If I was Bill Clinton, I'd get on a plane, fly to wherever the old man is and break his nose. Obviously, the president can’t do that. But I'd sure as hell call him out. I’d call a press conference, walk out to the White House lawn and tell McCain to come on up and say it to my face. I’d look into the cameras and make sure America heard one thing:


A real man does not say such things. A real man does not attack his opponent’s daughter. That is what a coward does.


Besides being the right thing to do, it would score so many political points it would be insane. Most men in America would want to kick the shit out of a grown man who called their daughter ugly. This was the most relatable moment Barack Obama has ever had.

This is the kind of shit Republicans have been able to get away with for years – and it needs to stop now, with Michelle Obama. This latest attack will go down as a tremendous backfire. Barack knows how to frame it. Honestly, I got a little tingly watching it. My wife called me and said, “That’s exactly what you would say.” It is. Barack Obama just stood up and acted like any other man who cared about his wife would. Welcome to the world of relatable politics, you calculating GOP fucks.

Attacks on a politician’s family are the ultimate act of cowardice. I don’t give a shit if McCain was shot down over Vietnam and then spent five years as a POW; his entire slate was erased when he made a public joke about Chelsea Clinton. The man is a fucking coward. He’s trash. Let’s take a look at the difference between how the two men treat their wives. From 1992...


At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you cunt." McCain's excuse was that it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have many long days.


Sorry, when I get tired I call my wife a "cunt." That man is common trash. That moment was witness by three reporters. I’ve got some man rules in my head and that doesn’t match up with any of them. It does meet my "weak fuck" criteria, however.

Obama seems to be cut from a different cloth. It’s rare to see a politician have an uncalculated moment of honesty, but I’ve seen more from Obama in his short time in the spotlight than all other politicians combined. One thing is for sure – yesterday we saw a man stand up and tell a bunch of punks to back the fuck up off his lady. And that man just won over a lot of men in America. The game just changed. Thanks, GOP, for being a bunch of classless cowards.

FearTheReaper understands this is a feminist website, but on some shit he’s old fashioned. Deal with it.

 

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willam9

willam9

Philadelphia, PA
January 2008

MAY 26, 2008 11:26 PM

LSlice said:
On Darfur- That situation is also more complex then the MSM would have you believe. As are most of the clusterfucks in Africa.
If you want to help Darfur, the best thing, honestly, is to donate to Doctors Without Borders.

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/index.cfm?msource=AZD0408H1001

They are one of the only orginizations that can provide effctive relief to refugee camps (relief that doesn't get swallowed up by interceptors).



unfortunately, the situation has become so bad that they've had to suspend, i believe, nearly all of their activities in darfur.

LSlice

LSlice

Montclair, NJ
December 2007

MAY 28, 2008 12:24 AM

William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.

RileyStClair

RileyStClair

STAFF

Los Angeles, CA

MAY 28, 2008 10:01 AM

aw shit, i wish i'd read this sooner.
the only thing i like more than barack obama delivering a verbal smackdown is you guys riling up the libertarians. wink

willam9

willam9

Philadelphia, PA
January 2008

MAY 28, 2008 01:03 PM

LSlice said:
William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.



i haven't read that yet so i can't comment on it. i misunderstood what you were saying about the disaster though...sgt was saying that obama is a disaster waiting to happen and i thought you were just reiterating that. i do, however, agree that the expansion of executive powers that has gone on over the last 7-plus years is counter to our entire system and is fertile grounds for a crisis...

LSlice

LSlice

Montclair, NJ
December 2007

MAY 28, 2008 11:48 PM

willam9 said:

LSlice said:
William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.



i haven't read that yet so i can't comment on it. i misunderstood what you were saying about the disaster though...sgt was saying that obama is a disaster waiting to happen and i thought you were just reiterating that. i do, however, agree that the expansion of executive powers that has gone on over the last 7-plus years is counter to our entire system and is fertile grounds for a crisis...



While I think that expansion of executive power is a serious problem, that actually wasn't what I was referring to. Moreso the current economic course. I actually am a little less concerned that Obama would abuse his executive power then say, McCain or Clinton.

Speaking of the overreach of power, here's a bill by Mister Paul that is currently working its way through the legislatture. I sure hope the democrats will pass this.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3835&tab=summary

FellOnEarth

FellOnEarth

Temecula, CA
April 2006

MAY 29, 2008 01:16 AM

LSlice said:

willam9 said:

LSlice said:
William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.



i haven't read that yet so i can't comment on it. i misunderstood what you were saying about the disaster though...sgt was saying that obama is a disaster waiting to happen and i thought you were just reiterating that. i do, however, agree that the expansion of executive powers that has gone on over the last 7-plus years is counter to our entire system and is fertile grounds for a crisis...

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry, i don't mean to be so snubby, it just stuck out with the "Mister" capitalized. By the way, who's Mor%u0113so? He sounds Latin or something.

While I think that expansion of executive power is a serious problem, that actually wasn't what I was referring to. Moreso the current economic course. I actually am a little less concerned that Obama would abuse his executive power then say, McCain or Clinton.

Speaking of the overreach of power, here's a bill by Mister Paul that is currently working its way through the legislatture. I sure hope the democrats will pass this.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3835&tab=summary

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry to be so snubby, it was just that the capitalized "Mister" kind of threw me. Also, who's Moreso? Is he Latin or something?

scylis

scylis

Anchorage, AK
November 2004

MAY 29, 2008 01:23 AM

FellOnEarth said:

LSlice said:

willam9 said:

LSlice said:
William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.



i haven't read that yet so i can't comment on it. i misunderstood what you were saying about the disaster though...sgt was saying that obama is a disaster waiting to happen and i thought you were just reiterating that. i do, however, agree that the expansion of executive powers that has gone on over the last 7-plus years is counter to our entire system and is fertile grounds for a crisis...

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry, i don't mean to be so snubby, it just stuck out with the "Mister" capitalized. By the way, who's Mor%u0113so? He sounds Latin or something.

While I think that expansion of executive power is a serious problem, that actually wasn't what I was referring to. Moreso the current economic course. I actually am a little less concerned that Obama would abuse his executive power then say, McCain or Clinton.

Speaking of the overreach of power, here's a bill by Mister Paul that is currently working its way through the legislatture. I sure hope the democrats will pass this.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3835&tab=summary

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry to be so snubby, it was just that the capitalized "Mister" kind of threw me. Also, who's Moreso? Is he Latin or something?



FAIL.

FellOnEarth

FellOnEarth

Temecula, CA
April 2006

MAY 29, 2008 02:14 AM

scylis said:

FellOnEarth said:

LSlice said:

willam9 said:

LSlice said:
William, on Obama, I think it's more so that to avert a crisis, the country would need to seriously change course, which I don't see Obama doing.

As far as specific policies, well. for one, I think his Global Poverty Act is terrible.



i haven't read that yet so i can't comment on it. i misunderstood what you were saying about the disaster though...sgt was saying that obama is a disaster waiting to happen and i thought you were just reiterating that. i do, however, agree that the expansion of executive powers that has gone on over the last 7-plus years is counter to our entire system and is fertile grounds for a crisis...

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry, i don't mean to be so snubby, it just stuck out with the "Mister" capitalized. By the way, who's Mor%u0113so? He sounds Latin or something.

While I think that expansion of executive power is a serious problem, that actually wasn't what I was referring to. Moreso the current economic course. I actually am a little less concerned that Obama would abuse his executive power then say, McCain or Clinton.

Speaking of the overreach of power, here's a bill by Mister Paul that is currently working its way through the legislatture. I sure hope the democrats will pass this.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3835&tab=summary

I almost thought you said "Master Paul". biggrin Sorry to be so snubby, it was just that the capitalized "Mister" kind of threw me. Also, who's Moreso? Is he Latin or something?

Doh!

willam9

willam9

Philadelphia, PA
January 2008

MAY 29, 2008 08:09 AM

LSlice said:
While I think that expansion of executive power is a serious problem, that actually wasn't what I was referring to. Moreso the current economic course. I actually am a little less concerned that Obama would abuse his executive power then say, McCain or Clinton.

Speaking of the overreach of power, here's a bill by Mister Paul that is currently working its way through the legislatture. I sure hope the democrats will pass this.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3835&tab=summary



i read that proposal and it sounds like a decent, constitutionally inspired bill...which means the democrats probably won't pass it out of fear that the repubs will accuse them of hating 'merica.

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