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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 08:35 AM Jun 2014

Obama announces plan to run for 3rd term

Oh thank you Internet...



http://nationalreport.net/obama-announces-plans-third-term-presidential-run/

Washington, DC — President Barack Obama shocked the country this morning with news that he is running for a third term.

“I can’t abandon the American people now when they need me more than ever,” Obama told reporters at a press conference this morning. “We’ve come this far as a nation, now is not the time to do something different. This is the change you wanted and this is the change you’re getting.”



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I was so happy to see this posted on Facebook this morning followed by freakouts from a few of my family members who surmised that this is the end of America and lord god jesus is coming to get us soon.

Oh yeah, it's a joke, not real, made up, bogus....but some of these people who believe it are hilarious.
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Obama announces plan to run for 3rd term (Original Post) NightWatcher Jun 2014 OP
Far too many Americans are way too gullible and hence easily controlled. They don't think, they RKP5637 Jun 2014 #1
If Obama came out and said this, I would not believe him yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #27
you should post this on fr . wait for heads to explode leftyohiolib Jun 2014 #2
Oh, I'll have to post this to the comment section of a newspaper I frequent. Habibi Jun 2014 #3
Wonderful!! I also just posted it on FB. Thanks. lamp_shade Jun 2014 #4
I did the same Matt_in_STL Jun 2014 #5
I'm tempted to as well davidpdx Jun 2014 #8
So far it is going well Matt_in_STL Jun 2014 #12
I had one person jump on it immediately, so the jig was up davidpdx Jun 2014 #24
I had someone like that too Matt_in_STL Jun 2014 #25
give us links rafeh1 Jun 2014 #18
I want to post a picture Matt_in_STL Jun 2014 #19
*Snicker* Post the freak out here, if you feel it's personally safe to do so... freshwest Jun 2014 #21
That must mean that humonguous FEMA camp must be done!?! Frustratedlady Jun 2014 #6
This is perfect Matt_in_STL Jun 2014 #13
We really should get behind this Obama running for a third term thingy....... wandy Jun 2014 #7
Yes, and double yes! rustbeltvoice Jun 2014 #10
Make sure to quote Reagan on the 22nd, just to make it even more fun: NYC Liberal Jun 2014 #28
It is true, although he will be using the name Hillary Clinton this time around. Vattel Jun 2014 #9
I have an Obama 2016 bumper sticker n/t albino65 Jun 2014 #11
this is great! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #14
Was Going to Ask erpowers Jun 2014 #15
This is oh so transparent. He is just trying to beat Bill Clinton to the punch. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #16
I, frankly, don't give a crap packman Jun 2014 #17
I just posted this to a website and well michello Jun 2014 #20
What a potty mouth! Tell 'Sonofthemessiah' that Jesus is watching and commands him to buy this: freshwest Jun 2014 #22
He's got my vote! Can I do some really early voting! I want him in for 16 years! freshwest Jun 2014 #23
Just looking at the web site and I saw Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin pictures. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #26

RKP5637

(67,101 posts)
1. Far too many Americans are way too gullible and hence easily controlled. They don't think, they
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 08:45 AM
Jun 2014

just react.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
27. If Obama came out and said this, I would not believe him
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 11:16 AM
Jun 2014

There is no way he would want to work another 4 years as president. First of all, he has aged so much in such a short time that by the time another 4 years rolled around he might look 80. He worked 8 years and deserves to go do other stuff. He would NEVER want to be President for another term or life like so many believe he does. What would the incentive be? I don't get scared "cats" at all.

Habibi

(3,598 posts)
3. Oh, I'll have to post this to the comment section of a newspaper I frequent.
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 08:47 AM
Jun 2014

The frothing will begin instantaneously.

 

Matt_in_STL

(1,446 posts)
5. I did the same
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 08:57 AM
Jun 2014

Posted it without commentary in hopes that some of my more gullible, Republican style friends will go ballistic on it and provide me and my more reasonable friends with hours of entertainment.

 

Matt_in_STL

(1,446 posts)
12. So far it is going well
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:21 AM
Jun 2014

People are falling for it and I am staying out of it as much as possible unless I can give a well reasoned poke to the hornet's nest. After someone commented that Obama has a huge ego that never ceases to amaze them I tacked on a comment that he must figure it is the only way to keep our troops and money from being sent to every country in the Middle East. That should kick things up a little.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
24. I had one person jump on it immediately, so the jig was up
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 12:37 AM
Jun 2014

He pointed out the historical inaccuracies, so I kind of had to reply to say I don't agree with it, but that's what's being spread.

rafeh1

(385 posts)
18. give us links
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 02:56 PM
Jun 2014

This is so funny. All the tea baggers with their brains tied behind their backs will fall for it.

 

Matt_in_STL

(1,446 posts)
19. I want to post a picture
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 03:14 PM
Jun 2014

But no clue how....so, here is a copy/paste transcript of how it goes so far:

Responder 1: Holy crap, Please Tell Me THIS Is A JOKE!
about an hour ago · Like

Me: Once they opened the FEMA camps recently and finished collecting all the necessary ammo you knew this was going to happen.
about an hour ago · Edited · Like

Responder 2: Really. I don't think 3/4 of congress will repeal the 22nd Amendment for this clown.
56 minutes ago · Like

Me: If not, it is a good thing they collected all that ammo so he can keep it by force. Start packing for a FEMA camp.
55 minutes ago · Like

Responder 2: He hasn't collected my ammo or guns.
54 minutes ago · Like

Me: No, but he has a full arsenal at his command at this point. He certainly wouldn't make this move unless he had the backing.
53 minutes ago · Like · 1

Responder 2: He's no Hitler. I don't think the forces would back him.
51 minutes ago · Like

Responder 1: Responder 2, the problem is anyone who opposes this guy is considered a racist. They impeached Clinton for getting his dick sucked. This one violates every policy or law that gets in his way and no one does shit to him. He truly is untouchable.... I am scared where things are headed in this country.
49 minutes ago · Like · 1

Me: The NSA has been reading everyone's emails to know who to take to the FEMA camps, especially those in the military who would go against him.
48 minutes ago · Like

Me: This just shows what he is up to when it comes to your guns: http://nationalreport.net/obamas-secret-gun-control.../

Obama's Secret Gun Control Negotiations
nationalreport.net

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
6. That must mean that humonguous FEMA camp must be done!?!
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 09:04 AM
Jun 2014

Obama is running a little ahead of schedule, right? He wasn't supposed to announce this until late 2015. Hmmm! Must have rescheduled the rest of his plans, as well.

Give it 15 minutes and then check the Freepers. In the meantime, I'll take my popcorn and go sit on the front porch so I can watch my resident Tea Bagger come tearing out of her house with hair afire.


 

Matt_in_STL

(1,446 posts)
13. This is perfect
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:24 AM
Jun 2014

I am going to find some FEMA camp links to add to the Facebook post I made with this article and see how that stirs things up. I could get some real red-faced anger going on by the afternoon.

wandy

(3,539 posts)
7. We really should get behind this Obama running for a third term thingy.......
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 09:24 AM
Jun 2014

We need get serious about this. Start a group or forum. Do some word smithing about the advantages of a third term. Those with good photo shop skills can put up some posters. Get a poll up here. Show our support!

Teapuiblicans setting their hair on fire and putting it out with a hammer.
Dogs and cats living together.
A disaster of biblical proportions......

NYC Liberal

(20,135 posts)
28. Make sure to quote Reagan on the 22nd, just to make it even more fun:
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 11:22 AM
Jun 2014

"I would like to eliminate the constitutional amendment that limits a President to two terms" -Ronald Reagan, 1987

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
14. this is great!
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:25 AM
Jun 2014

The dumbass comments are a laff riot....except one person did a very good, VERY long list of PBO's accomplishments.
Predictable responses---whining about too long to read.


Do the readers at that site realize it's satire? It's well done, but after checking a few articles, I got the joke.

erpowers

(9,350 posts)
15. Was Going to Ask
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:48 AM
Jun 2014

Before I got to the end of your post I was going to ask if the site was a parody site. You answered that question at the end of your post.

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
17. I, frankly, don't give a crap
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:59 AM
Jun 2014

what Obama does - as long as he doesn't come for my guns. Gotta go and restock the bunker now.

michello

(132 posts)
20. I just posted this to a website and well
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 06:32 PM
Jun 2014

Look at this cute little response that I got:

Me:

Quote:
Originally Posted by michelleo
YOU ARE A FUCKING IDIOT! This is a Satirical article! Only a nut would believe that Obama is trying to run for a third term.
Nevermind, I forgot that you ARE one of those nuts.





This is his response after I informed him that it was satire.




Only a real idiot would post something that is a lie and is aware of it, DUH!!! fact is he has in fact made such a statement but I don't blame you for doing the moon walk. What got you was the fact it isn't gonna happen combined with the fact he's Muslim. You may want to Google your statement and see just how many news outlets make the same statement that he wants to run again.
Last edited by Sonofthemessiah; 06-19-2014 at 02:30 PM.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
22. What a potty mouth! Tell 'Sonofthemessiah' that Jesus is watching and commands him to buy this:
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 11:11 PM
Jun 2014


Or wash his nasty mouth with this:



Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
26. Just looking at the web site and I saw Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin pictures.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 10:59 AM
Jun 2014

That is enough to show the two jokesters brings doubt anything therein is a joke.

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