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Obama practices looking off into the future pose

RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
edited June 2008 in A Moving Train
I knew something was up....

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/obama_practices_looking_off_into

"CHICAGOAs the 2008 presidential election draws closer, Democrat Barack Obama has reportedly been working tirelessly with his top political strategists to perfect his looking-off-into-the-future pose, which many believe is vital to the success of the Illinois senator's campaign.

When performed correctly, the pose involves Obama standing upright with his back arched and his chest thrust out, his shoulders positioned 1.3 feet apart and opened slightly at a 14-degree angle, and his eyes transfixed on a predetermined point between 500 and 600 yards away. Advisers say this creates the illusion that Obama is looking forward to a bright future, while the downturned corners of his lips indicate that he acknowledges the problems of the present."
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  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    His people only allow him to be photographed below eye level and never eye contact with the camera.
    the Minions
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    Make fun all you want. I'd much rather have a young man thinking of the future in office rather than an OLD man still doing things like they've been done for the last forty years.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    That's some pretty funny shit.
    E8toX.gif

    http://www.reverbnation.com/brianzilm
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    I love the interactive display. :p

    "Adam's apple must be visible at all times, to remind people Obama is male, and therefore capable of leading the country." :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i need to take notes. i always look terrible in pictures.
  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    "When you look to the future, you look to the left," Axelrod said. "Looking to the right is an I-am-sorry-for-the-mistakes-I've-made-in-the-past-but-promise-to-work-my-hardest-for- this-great-nation-from-now-on pose. It's too early for that."

    Hahahaha. The Onion RULES.
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • angelicaangelica Posts: 6,038
    justam wrote:
    Make fun all you want. I'd much rather have a young man thinking of the future in office rather than an OLD man still doing things like they've been done for the last forty years.
    This is the exact illusion Obama is carefully constructing. This is the point, here.
    "The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr

    http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta

    Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
  • flywallyflyflywallyfly Posts: 1,453
    "The blink humanizes him," Hosking added. "But you have to be careful. Two blinks and people will start to question if he's a man of his word."

    hehehe. Gotta love the Onion !
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    angelica wrote:
    This is the exact illusion Obama is carefully constructing. This is the point, here.

    I realize that that is the joke, but I was just saying...I'd RATHER have a young person despite the humor involved.
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  • angelicaangelica Posts: 6,038
    justam wrote:
    I realize that that is the joke, but I was just saying...I'd RATHER have a young person despite the humor involved.
    Does a person being young automatically guarantee some kind of behaviour?
    "The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr

    http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta

    Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5y0_dhR1bA
    Walking can be a real trip
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    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
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    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • angelicaangelica Posts: 6,038
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5y0_dhR1bA
    Have I mentioned lately that I love your musical selections?? :)

    (as also evidenced by your myspace music player??)
    "The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr

    http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta

    Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    angelica wrote:
    Have I mentioned lately that I love your musical selections?? :)

    (as also evidenced by your myspace music player??)

    Teehee. Thanks. :)

    Who knew an 80's hair band could be worked into an Obama thread? :D
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • angelicaangelica Posts: 6,038
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    Teehee. Thanks. :)

    Who knew an 80's hair band could be worked into an Obama thread? :D
    :D
    "The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr

    http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta

    Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    Teehee. Thanks. :)

    Who knew an 80's hair band could be worked into an Obama thread? :D

    Is there anything that can't stand to include a little 80's cheese metal? :D If there is, I haven't found it.
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    angelica wrote:
    Does a person being young automatically guarantee some kind of behaviour?

    Perhaps not, but I do think that old politicians bring too much baggage and too many old cronies with them.
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  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Is there anything that can't stand to include a little 80's cheese metal? :D If there is, I haven't found it.


    HA! :D

    It really can lighten the mood, such frivolous feel good music it is. :p
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    HA! :D

    It really can lighten the mood, such frivolous feel good music it is. :p

    Cue Twisted Sister, on stage, singing "I Wan' Barack!" :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Cue Twisted Sister, on stage, singing "I Wan' Barack!" :D


    NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! :eek:

    How about, "We're Just Gonna Fake It"? :o;):p
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! :eek:

    How about, "We're Just Gonna Fake It"?

    Nice. :D

    This election should have a ironic, pun-laden cheese metal soundtrack! :p

    Hilary Clinton's theme: Unskinny Bopular Vote by Poison
    Obama's theme: I Wan' Barack by Twisted Sister
    McCain's theme: Youth Gone Wild by Skid Row
    The Demmiecrats' theme: We're Just Gonna Fake It by Twisted Sister
    The Republicans' theme: (You've Gotta) Fight For The White Man's Party by the Beastie Boys
    The voting process theme: Cherry Piebold by Warrant

    The last song on the album would be Obama singing Winds of Change, but at the end, he just starts cackling maniacally.

    I put too much thought into that.
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    angelica wrote:
    Does a person being young automatically guarantee some kind of behaviour?
    Guarantees that the USA is not absolutely opposed to all forms of progression.

    That happens to be a good thing.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    Guarantees that the USA is not absolutely opposed to all forms of progression.

    That happens to be a good thing.

    That maybe true but youth does not guarantee progression. I'd like to see more than just a new, young, smiling face in the white house in terms of progress for this country.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Nice. :D

    This election should have a ironic, pun-laden cheese metal soundtrack! :p

    Hilary Clinton's theme: Unskinny Bopular Vote by Poison
    Obama's theme: I Wan' Barack by Twisted Sister
    McCain's theme: Youth Gone Wild by Skid Row
    The Demmiecrats' theme: We're Just Gonna Fake It by Twisted Sister
    The Republicans' theme: (You've Gotta) Fight For The White Man's Party by the Beastie Boys
    The voting process theme: Cherry Piebold by Warrant

    The last song on the album would be Obama singing Winds of Change, but at the end, he just starts cackling maniacally.

    I put too much thought into that.


    OMG! :D

    ROFLMFAO!!! :D:p


    That's some quality mockery there. Thanks, RS!
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • sweetpotatosweetpotato Posts: 1,278
    ... and roland practices his i-know-everything-and-i-am-so-clever-i-wanna-wet-myself pose.
    "Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, Barack Obama."

    "Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore

    "i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
    ~ed, 8/7
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