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Just got an World Series-related email from Barack Obama...

saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
edited October 2008 in A Moving Train
This is circling around Philly,....

Dear Philadelphia,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have purchased a 30 minute advertisement tonight,
> > starting at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. I have spent
> > about $3 million to purchase these advertisement on
> > a number of different networks including Fox.
> > My hope was that this ad will sway your vote. That
> > said, I did not have any clue this would interfere
> > with the World Series, as I do not follow sports
> > outside of pick-up basketball.
> >
> >
> >
> > I do wish the Philadelphia Rays the best in their
> > championship quest. And I promise that although your
> > game will be delayed due to my infomercial, you will
> > still be able to watch the game afterwards. And
> > although you'll receive no pregame show due to my
> > ad, you will be able to think about an election (a
> > deeply divisive event) right before the start of the
> > largest sporting event in your city's history (a
> > deeply unifying event). This is what I can do for
> > you.... unify. Right? So, please, think of me
> > throughout the entire game. Think of me, not a petty
> > sport. Because politics is much more important than
> > sports.
> >
> >
> >
> > That said, as we all know, sports are entertaining.
> > It's funny, me and the Philadelphia Rays, actually
> > have a lot in common. We are the little guys with no
> > real experience. Yet, we are challenging the idea of
> > little. I suppose, I'm not the little candidate by
> > means of money (look at the dough I'm spending
> > tonight), but I am little by means of experience.
> > John McCain has been a Washington insider, he knows
> > the scene. I'm new. I can facilitate newness. I can
> > bring it. I want to reiterate this need for newness
> > and change in America. It's time to change. When you
> > put on your pants in the morning, you are changing.
> > That's what America needs, a new set of pants. A
> > change.
> >
> >
> >
> > I can do this. I know change. Please, when I speak
> > tonight, as you await your city's first championship
> > in 3 and half years. Listen to me. Listen to how
> > many times I say the word "change". I will say
> > change in different ways too, because even change
> > needs a change.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, I don't want to go on any further without saying
> > "thank you". I need your vote and I am certain that
> > my infomercial tonight will inspire you to vote for
> > me. Just like I'm pulling for your Philadelphia
> > Rays!
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Barack Obama
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Comments

  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Go Philly Rays :)
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    mammasan wrote:
    Go Philly Rays :)


    I know. I like that part.
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    Riot!!!!!!!!!!!
  • dontloseyourheatdontloseyourheat Posts: 483
    Must be a fake...not enough "Change" and "Hope"
    "Don't lose your inner heat...ever" - EV 5/13/06
  • polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    and the purpose of this post was what?
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Ha Ha Ha...

    As if anyone would believe such bullshit. You probably just downloaded a virus.
    the Minions
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    polaris wrote:
    and the purpose of this post was what?

    Humor
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • Uncle LeoUncle Leo Posts: 1,059
    dontloseyourheat wrote:
    Must be a fake...not enough "Change" and "Hope"

    Not to mention the poor grammar and the poor all-around style. This would have been checked better prior to sending.

    W could write a better letter than this.
    I cannot come up with a new sig till I get this egg off my face.
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    dontloseyourheat wrote:
    Must be a fake...not enough "Change" and "Hope"

    "I will say change in different ways too, because even change needs a change."
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    polaris wrote:
    and the purpose of this post was what?


    To turn the frown upside down. It's obviously a joke, man. The fact that people take stuff like this so seriously is funny in and of itself.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
    mammasan wrote:
    Go Philly Rays :)

    What does he care he's a White Sox or Cubs fan right. i gather he can root for either or both.

    Stay warm Phillie fans. :)

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    saveuplife wrote:
    To turn the frown upside down. It's obviously a joke, man. The fact that people take stuff like this so seriously is funny in and of itself.

    oh ... i'm always up for a good laugh - i guess i didn't find any of it remotely funny ...
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    polaris wrote:
    oh ... i'm always up for a good laugh - i guess i didn't find any of it remotely funny ...


    And to me, like I said before, that is funny. :P
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    Humor at its lowest form.

    Kind of like "Guess what? What? That's what!"
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  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    I'm very disapointed that he didn't mention the middle class once in his letter.

    It's like going to see Skynard and they don't play "Free Bird"

    Shameful
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    Gonzo1977 wrote:
    I'm very disapointed that he didn't mention the middle class once in his letter.

    It's like going to see Skynard and they don't play "Free Bird"

    Shameful

    Should have also mentioned bridge to nowhere somewhere.
  • ryan198ryan198 Posts: 1,015
    also maybe a line or two in there about why the F a world series baseball game should matter more than a presidential election...just sayin.
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    mammasan wrote:
    Humor



    :D


    and it is at least cute.
    :p
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


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