SkinsHokieFan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 'I Would Make A Bad President,' Obama Says In Huge Campaign Blunder TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a campaign gaffe that could potentially jeopardize Sen. Barack Obama's White House bid, the Democratic presidential nominee told nearly 8,000 supporters Tuesday that, if elected, he would be a terrible president. The blunder, captured by all major media outlets and broadcast live on CNN, occurred when the typically polished Obama fielded a question about his health care policy. Obama answered by saying he would give small business owners a tax credit to help them provide health care for their employees, and then added, "Now, I'm not completely certain that my plan would work because, overall, I think I would make a bad president." According to sources, before those on hand could fully process what Obama had said, the Illinois senator continued to stumble, claiming that, were he to win the general election, he'd have absolutely no idea what to do. "My youth and inexperience would definitely make me an awful president," said Obama, whose seven-minute misstep was further exacerbated when he called himself "no expert" on the economy. "To be perfectly honest, I'd be worried about putting me in charge of the most powerful military in the world because I'm not any good when it comes to making important decisions. Also, I'm not sure how much I care about keeping this great nation of ours safe." "I'm an elitist, I hate Israel, and I want to lose the war in Iraq," Obama concluded, and then, seemingly unaware of the magnitude of his blunder, smiled, gave a thumbs-up to the stunned crowd, and urged his supporters to get out and vote on Nov. 4.......... Click here for rest of article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Can we put "The Onion" in the thread title, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 There goes the election...I cant believe he blew it like that. What an idiot :doh: hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Can we put "The Onion" in the thread title, please? What fun would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Way to go SHF, don't give up. Keep the threads coming. OLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Can we put "The Onion" in the thread title, please? Nah, let people think it's another Fox News piece. It's more fun that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It's good to know he agrees with Biden at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Enjoy the NNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 What fun would that be? I'm really not trying to be a dick because I found the article (as I do most everything on The Onion) to be hilarious, but rules 8-10 in the "Rules and Guidelines" announcement on this site of ours state pretty clearly and emphatically that you should have clear thread titles that include the names of other media sources from which thread material is gleaned. SHF, you've been around a long while. Why don't the rules apply to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 ISHF, you've been around a long while. Why don't the rules apply to you? Jokes my friend, jokes We often have "Onion" articles posted in this manner. That what adds the comedic value to them If a mod PM's me and asks me to change the title, I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Jokes my friend, jokesWe often have "Onion" articles posted in this manner. That what adds the comedic value to them If a mod PM's me and asks me to change the title, I will If that's all you got, I'd just leave the joking to the professionals. Rules is rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice SHF. way to get everyone all riled up with a nice, FUNNY article. I really see the angle there. and KB, I love it!! He finally agrees with Biden!! hahahahahaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Can we put "The Onion" in the thread title, please? A good Onion story link has to be hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Anyone who has been on ES for more than a week knows that the Onion articles are treated a lil different. Seriously, if a thread title said: Per the Onioin: Senator Obama: "I would make a bad President" Would anyone click on the link and actually read the article? Lighten up people. Enjoy the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If that's all you got, I'd just leave the joking to the professionals. Rules is rules. Panties. Loosen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Anyone who has been on ES for more than a week knows that the Onion articles are treated a lil different. Seriously, if a thread title said:Per the Onioin: Senator Obama: "I would make a bad President" Would anyone click on the link and actually read the article? Lighten up people. Enjoy the joke. Oh, ok. I get it. The rules don't apply, as long as whoever's breaking them is doing so for a joke. And I've been registered here for far longer than you have:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Panties. Loosen them. Weak. If I was going to make fun of myself, I would have just used a "Why so serious" reference. Nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 you having a bad morning Temple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 The best Onion article on Obama was the one that was titled "Black Man seen Asking for Change." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temple Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 you having a bad morning Temple? AM I THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE WHO GIVES A **** ABOUT THE RULES?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 :rotflmao: Nice find SHF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 AM I THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE WHO GIVES A **** ABOUT THE RULES?!?!?! all I need are some tasty waves...hey bud, LETS PARTY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 For once I agree with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 http://www.extremeskins.com/announcement.php?f=26 8. Please use descriptive and accurate subject titles for your posts. 9. False posts or misleading subject titles are prohibited. 10. When posting anything concerning news articles from outside sources, please include a direct link (i.e., URL) to the origination page/site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Is da peoples upset cauze the precious Obama rama gotz poked fun offs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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