My Pick for McCain's VP

cnredd · #1 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Pretty funny...Onionesque...

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Look, it isn't easy taking on a Messiah. Especially one that comes with his own custom designed Presidential seal and a handcrafted temple that would have embarrassed the Oracle of Delphi with it's ostentatiousness.

So when you are battling an Olympian God, it is inevitable that you are gonna have to bring in a little heavy artillery of your own. And who better than Apollo to help even the slate?

Apollo Creed brings a lot to the table. He's an African-American who has ascended from the mean streets to the top of his profession through hard work and dedication instead of government sponsored preference programs. His friendship with Rocky Balboa (his chief rival) shows that Apollo is capable of reaching across racial boundaries and, in many ways, indicates that Apollo gives more than just lip-service to the notion of a post-racial candidacy.

While some would be messiah's marry women who are ashamed of their country and pal around with domestic terrorists, Apollo Creed was never ashamed of America. While some Presidential candidates refuse to sully their dignity by wearing an American flag pin, Apollo Creed was willing to incorporate the design of the American flag into his "work clothes."

And, unlike ObamaZeus, Apollo Creed is a strong advocate of the capitalist system. He worked hard for his millions, and he isn't embarrassed about the lavish lifestyle he has created for himself. Can any of the Democrats claim to be ardent capitalists? No, my friends.

Finally, Apollo Creed also brings much more foreign policy gravitas to the table than The One. After all, Apollo has been fighting the Russkies since the late 1980's. And, sure, he got killed by one of them. But the Dems are always lecturing us about "sacrifice", aren't they? What greater sacrifice can a man make than to sacrifice his life for his country?

So...."Authentically" black in an age of identity politics, self-made, cross-boundary racial appeal, patriotic, embraces free market capitalism, willing to lay his life on the line in front of his nations enemies, and an Olympian God.

Could you ask for anything more out of a VP nominee? I say "No."

I'll give the Democrats their Zeus. Me? I'm backing Apollo for Veep.

Mikeyy · #2 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 06:18 PM

attack attack attack. Same stuff year after year after year. I sure hope Obama wins. I hate to think what happens if he doesn't

foundit66 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeyy

attack attack attack. Same stuff year after year after year. I sure hope Obama wins. I hate to think what happens if he doesn't

I don't know Mikeyy. I'm actually coming at it from a different angle.
I can't help but think the "silver lining" in an Obama loss is that the Republicans will "blah-blah-blah" for a month or two, then they'll stop bashing Obama.
If Obama wins, these guys are going to be bashing Obama each and every day of his office...

I can't help but chuckle in retrospect at the "Bush Hater" comments, when the truth is that it was typically POLICY based criticism or some ACTION based criticism.
But with Obama in office, if he doesn't invade Iran, that'll bring up rumors that it's all a part of him being a Muslim.
If he talks to Jackson? Proves he's a racist.
If he can't get some legislation passed (like Bush couldn't get Social Security reform passed), well then it's gotta be because he's inexperienced...

While I'm still going to vote for him and pray he wins, if he doesn't I'm still going to think of that silver lining ...

bhkad · #4 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 07:36 PM

YouTube - James Brown - livin in america ROCKY

I feel GOOD!

bhkad · #5 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by foundit66

I don't know Mikeyy. I'm actually coming at it from a different angle.
I can't help but think the "silver lining" in an Obama loss is that the Republicans will "blah-blah-blah" for a month or two, then they'll stop bashing Obama.
If Obama wins, these guys are going to be bashing Obama each and every day of his office...

I can't help but chuckle in retrospect at the "Bush Hater" comments, when the truth is that it was typically POLICY based criticism or some ACTION based criticism.
But with Obama in office, if he doesn't invade Iran, that'll bring up rumors that it's all a part of him being a Muslim.
If he talks to Jackson? Proves he's a racist.
If he can't get some legislation passed (like Bush couldn't get Social Security reform passed), well then it's gotta be because he's inexperienced...

While I'm still going to vote for him and pray he wins, if he doesn't I'm still going to think of that silver lining ...

Yes, you do live in a different reality.

Mikeyy · #6 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bhkad

YouTube - James Brown - livin in america ROCKY

I feel GOOD!

Did you notice the RNC convention backdrop.

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