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Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 10-17-2008, 11:36 PM

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...ticle&id=18481

Obama: "I Was Born On Krypton!"

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Favored U.S. Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama continued his historical campaign last night at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City, where he once again courted the coveted “geek vote” by including in his speech the revelation that he was born on Krypton and sent by his father, Jor-El, to “save the planet Earth,” a clear reference to Superman.

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Obama previously associated himself with superhero comics’ most beloved icon in a famous photograph of the Senator posing with the Superman statue in downtown Metropolis, Illinois; and in “Obama-man,” an illustration by hugely popular comic book artist Alex Ross that depicts the Senator in the classic Clark Kent-Superman mold.

The Democratic Senator from Illinois also referenced geek paragon Mad Magazine, remarking, “It’s been said that I share the politics of Alfred E. Smith and the ears of Alfred E. Neuman.” Additionally, Obama has been endorsed by indie comics mainstay The Savage Dragon as well as Comics Industry for...Obama!, an organized group of comics professionals. Further, the Senator was reported to have identified "Star Trek" actor Leonard "Mr. Spock" Nimoy at a campaign event and acknowledged him with the Vulcan gesture of respect.

Beleaguered Republican candidate Senator John McCain may have been appealing to right-leaning geek constituents by spending the evening sitting next to Cardinal Edward M. Egan, head of the Archdiocese of New York, whose bright red robes invoked memories of the Imperial Guard of legendary “Star Wars” villain Emperor Palpatine, who McCain is said to resemble strongly.

Gemini Cricket · 10-17-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

Obama: "I Was Born On Krypton!"

I guessed it! I was right! I predicted it in my avatar... you know, 9 avatars ago.

JWBear · 10-18-2008, 10:04 AM

Obama is a comic geek? Whowouldathunk?

Ghoulish Delight · 10-18-2008, 03:48 PM

Fitzgeralds in downtown Vegas has Obama cutouts all over the casino.

wendybeth · 10-19-2008, 12:05 AM

I can, and I did. Our ballots arrived today, and I voted - with a little help from the ToriBear. I let her fill in the Obama/Biden spot, which I feel is only right. It's her generation, and the ones that follow, that will be paying the price for these past eight years. I hope that she feels the same way about voting as I always have, and that five years from now she will feel the same thrill I did when I turned 18 and first registered to vote. Hopefully, she won't encounter as many keggers along the way......

wendybeth · 10-19-2008, 12:07 AM

I just wanted to add how very thrilled I was to FINALLY be able to vote for Obama. No matter what happens, I know I was part of something good- a small part, to be sure, but a part nonetheless.

lashbear · 10-19-2008, 01:05 AM

*sticks head in room*

Oh, so this election thingy is STILL going on. Geez. It started, what, 3 years ago now??

Pblblblbllbplblblblblblbpppf.

*runs out of room again*

Snowflake · 10-19-2008, 08:03 AM

Colin Powell has now endorsed Obama. This is to be a real blow to the McCain campaign and the GOP. He's scheduled on Meet The Press today, I will be watching.

MouseWife · 10-19-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Colin Powell has now endorsed Obama. This is to be a real blow to the McCain campaign and the GOP. He's scheduled on Meet The Press today, I will be watching.

I just saw this. Awesome.

But, I like how Obama is telling his people not to declare victory right off.

And, I can't believe Palin is blaming this 'ACORN' mess on Obama? Nothing has been proven but in the past it has been proven that there was corruption within the voting places on the plus side for the Rs.

How about the people who register you to vote and telling people to leave it open that they would fill it in and then putting R? Or the people who did that and tossed the ones who were Ds?

This has happened prior and also currently.

Oh, sharing this with the kids~ I brought my son in last night to watch SNL. And, we discuss Prop h8 often with the children. {who aren't really} But, that is for another thread.....

Scrooge McSam · 10-19-2008, 09:38 AM

HELP!! I think I'm addicted. I can't stop watching the SNL Palin rap.

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Originally Posted by Governor Sarah Palin

...it might just cross the line.

My country 'tis of thee
From my porch I can see
Russia and such...

ALL THE MAVERICKS IN THE HOUSE PUT YOUR HANDS UP!!
ALL THE MAVERICKS IN THE HOUSE PUT YOUR HANDS UP!!
ALL THE PLUMBERS IN THE HOUSE PULL YOUR PANTS UP!!
ALL THE PLUMBERS IN THE HOUSE PULL YOUR PANTS UP!!

10-18-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Fitzgeralds in downtown Vegas has Obama cutouts all over the casino. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I can, and I did. Our ballots arrived today, and I voted - with a little help from the ToriBear. I let her fill in the Obama/Biden spot, which I feel is only right. It's her generation, and the ones that follow, that will be paying the price for these past eight years. I hope that she feels the same way about voting as I always have, and that five years from now she will feel the same thrill I did when I turned 18 and first registered to vote. Hopefully, she won't encounter as many keggers along the way...... __________________
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10-19-2008, 12:07 AM	#6
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I just wanted to add how very thrilled I was to FINALLY be able to vote for Obama. No matter what happens, I know I was part of something good- a small part, to be sure, but a part nonetheless. __________________
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	sticks head in room Oh, so this election thingy is STILL going on. Geez. It started, what, 3 years ago now?? Pblblblbllbplblblblblblbpppf. runs out of room again __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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10-19-2008, 08:03 AM	#8
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Colin Powell has now endorsed Obama. This is to be a real blow to the McCain campaign and the GOP. He's scheduled on Meet The Press today, I will be watching. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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