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John McCain On Star Wars

Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:43 AM EDT
election, mccain, satire, 2008, reagan, humour
By hemphill

John McCain and former President Reagan

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March 24, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Presidential hopeful John McCain issued a statement today regarding former president Reagan's star wars program.

 "Citizens of this great country, it is a shame we have reached this century and Ronald Reagan's great dream has not be made reality. I speak, of course, of star wars, The magnificent program which would have short circuited the entire Iraq conflict. This program could have removed Saddam and dealt with Iraq without any risk to our fine soldiers."

 "I promise that if you elect me President of this great nation, I will not rest until star wars is a reality. My top priority will be getting the orbital network of death rays up and running as fast as possible. In the years following september 11th we need every tool available to combat terrorism. This system will save American lives and make the world a safer place for everyone."

 "A vote for me is a vote for the safety of every man, woman, and child in this country. When we have our orbital network set to instantly vaporize any threat to our american way of life, we can rest easy. This is one more way in which I stand ready to defend this country from the threats we face every day. Please, think of the children."

 "Thank you, and good night."

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hemphill

It's monday, time for politics...

  • 2 votes
Reply#1 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:43 AM EDT
Celestina

*snort*
I was holding fairly steady until he said "think of the children".
Good reporting, hemphill. :)

    Reply#2 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
    hemphill

    Thanks, I was afraid it might be to realistic.

      #2.1 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:19 PM EDT
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      RebelGirl

      Amazing piece... how come his hair is so white STILL??? I think he's really an alien, which is why he wants us to support star wars!!

      • 1 vote
      Reply#3 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:39 PM EDT
      hemphill

      I liked the picture, thought it was the best of them...

      • 1 vote
      #3.1 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:20 PM EDT
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      SteveHouse

      When we have our orbital network set to instantly vaporize any threat to our american way of life, we can rest easy.

      Holy crap!

      Every threat to American life... is a missile!

      • 1 vote
      Reply#4 - Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:45 AM EDT
      hemphill

      I had hard time typing that without giggling...

      • 1 vote
      #4.1 - Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:54 AM EDT
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