Obama blows his nose, audience applauds

[Joe Republic]

I couldn't help but find this funny.


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Even blowing his nose, Obama gets applause

by John McCormick

DALLAS – It's probably safe to say that you have arrived as a politician when your audience applauds when you blow your nose.

Yes, just a day before a debate in Texas, Sen. Barack Obama has a head cold.

And about a half-hour into a speech here, the Illinois Democrat announced that he had to take a quick break. "Gotta blow my nose here for a second," Obama said.

Out came a Kleenex (or perhaps it was a hankie), and he wiped his nose.

The near-capacity audience at the Reunion Arena, which his campaign said totaled 17,000, broke out in a slightly awkward applause.

Despite the cold, Obama's voice seems as strong as ever. He has a light schedule today and some time to rest up before his debate Thursday evening with Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York.

[John Dibble]

So that's his secret - much as Samson's strength came from his hair, Obama's charisma comes from his snot! IT'S SO OBVIOUS NOW!

[MODU]

hahaha . . . yes, and everyone lines up afterwards in the hope to be sprayed by an accidental sneeze.  Kinda like a Gallagher show.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Finally, something came out of him that has some substance!

[Filuwaúrdjan]

That's... actually just a little scary.

[Keystone Phil]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

[Thereisnospoon]

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They had trouble just holding them back from the podium, obviously.

[Person Man]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

....and you will be the sacrifice. Seriously. You are the forum's right-wing chicken little.

[MODU]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

....and you will be the sacrifice. Seriously. You are the forum's right-wing chicken little.

Obviously it was sarcasm, but there is something to be said about the "cult" (lack of a better term) following that he has.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with supporters being excited about their candidate, but there are a few who seem to have crossed the "rational" boundary and entered into the idol worship phase.  Same thing happened with the Beatles at their peak of popularity.

[Ben.]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

Try the kool Aid...



...it's swell!

[opebo]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

....and you will be the sacrifice. Seriously. You are the forum's right-wing chicken little.

Obviously it was sarcasm, but there is something to be said about the "cult" (lack of a better term) following that he has.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with supporters being excited about their candidate, but there are a few who seem to have crossed the "rational" boundary and entered into the idol worship phase.  Same thing happened with the Beatles at their peak of popularity.

It is just because supporting Obama is the symbolic rejection of america.

[MODU]

It is just because supporting Obama is the symbolic rejection of america.

If that's the case, the airline industry is in need of some revenue and will be more than willing to sell them tickets out of the country. 

[opebo]

It is just because supporting Obama is the symbolic rejection of america.

If that's the case, the airline industry is in need of some revenue and will be more than willing to sell them tickets out of the country. 

Can't get rid of it by leaving it, only by changing it. 

[Person Man]

It is just because supporting Obama is the symbolic rejection of america.

If that's the case, the airline industry is in need of some revenue and will be more than willing to sell them tickets out of the country. 

Can't get rid of it by leaving it, only by changing it. 

Yeah. Why leave a country when you can actually make it YOUR country? But if we can't and you say "love it or leave it". I'll leave it.

[Wiz in Wis]

To be fair, the beatles sold A LOT of Albums....

I really don't mind the comparison... as long as the culties vote

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I get the feeling this election will feature the highest turnout ever, and the lowest average information per voter ever.

[Lief 🗽]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

No, that's Reaganism.

[Person Man]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

No, that's Reaganism.

I was born at the begining of Reagan's 2nd term. I'm just glad I did not succumb to the ritualistic infanticide that was typical in the Reagan Cult.

[Keystone Phil]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

....and you will be the sacrifice. Seriously. You are the forum's right-wing chicken little.

How am I "chicken little?" Because I'm one of the few Republicans standing up to the crazed Obama fanatics here?

By the way, to MODU, I wasn't being sarcastic. I really do believe the obsession these people have with Obama is dangerous.

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

No, that's Reaganism.

This doesn't even compare. Sometimes people can get a little crazy about Reagan but nothing like this.

[Aizen]

Creepy

[Person Man]

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

....and you will be the sacrifice. Seriously. You are the forum's right-wing chicken little.

How am I "chicken little?" Because I'm one of the few Republicans standing up to the crazed Obama fanatics here?

By the way, to MODU, I wasn't being sarcastic. I really do believe the obsession these people have with Obama is dangerous.

Most dangerous political cult in recent history.

No, that's Reaganism.

This doesn't even compare. Sometimes people can get a little crazy about Reagan but nothing like this.

W

[Eraserhead]

Even I find this a little strange. He's a candidate, not a God figure.

[Boris]

Were I Obama, I seriously wouldn't want these people voting for me. Even he must get a little freaked out at times.

[Lief 🗽]

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Not sure what the problem here is. Do you expect them to just stand there silently? They were just encouraging him, as we was clearly feeling a bit under the weather at this point. It's not like they're worshiping his blowing of his nose, as the article would seem to imply.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

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Not sure what the problem here is. Do you expect them to just stand there silently? They were just encouraging him, as we was clearly feeling a bit under the weather at this point. It's not like they're worshiping his blowing of his nose, as the article would seem to imply.

You're right. They actually didn't go far enough. I would've liked to have that soiled Kleenex all to myself!