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nowaypablo  ·  3772 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Obama says to GOP: "Stop hatin' all the time."

Just clarifying that we're talking about him using the phrase "Stop hatin' all the time." He made a joke, it's a crazed-over issue, it relates to the biggest U.S. political news at the moment, and it's appealing enough for average consumers. So yeah, he's giving the media something to talk abut him over. That's his job, and he did it well.

Let's say I go streaking down Times Square to raise awareness for testicular cancer. Let's say you stand on the street corner politely and try to hand out flyers. Who do you think is going to get more attention? It's really simple stuff. Of course I'm going to look cheerful, you can bet I'm going to have a smile on my face and look confident when I've got the spotlight on my nuts.





am_Unition  ·  3772 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    Just clarifying that we're talking about him using the phrase "Stop hatin' all the time."

Mah bad, I misunderstood, but I'm clear now.

    So yeah, he's giving the media something to talk about him over. That's his job, and he did it well.

It's A+ reality TV. But is that what we've reduced the role of presidency to? At this point in Obama's stint, I'd say yes.

Pardon me, I'm feeling extra cynical today. Cynical enough to streak alongside you, scowling, while my nuts taste the salty breeze of Manhattan's polluted humidity.

nowaypablo  ·  3772 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    the salty breeze of Manhattan's polluted humidity.

That was spot-on. I could never describe the ever-present stank of Manhattan.

am_Unition  ·  3771 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I love that place, in all its carcinogenic glory. The energy...