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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 10:39 PM
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The Onion: Number Of Acceptable Things Candidates Can Say Now Down To Four
Number Of Acceptable Things Candidates Can Say Now Down To Four
May 8, 2008

NEW YORK—After Sen. Barack Obama's comments last week about what he typically eats for dinner were criticized by Sen. Hillary Clinton as being offensive to both herself and the American voters, the number of acceptable phrases presidential candidates can now say are officially down to four. "At the beginning of 2007 there were 38 things candidates could mention in public that wouldn't be considered damaging to their campaigns, but now they are mostly limited to 'Thank you all for coming,' and 'God bless America,'" ABC News chief Washington correspondent George Stephanopoulos said on Sunday's episode of This Week. "There would still be five phrases available to the candidates if the Obama camp hadn't accused Clinton of saying 'Glad to be here' with a little tinge of sarcasm during a stump speech in North Carolina." As of press time, the two additional phrases still considered appropriate for candidates are the often-quoted "These pancakes are great," and "Death to the infidels."

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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 10:41 PM
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1. K&R - The Onion never disappoints! nt
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 10:41 PM
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2. LOL - Sounds just like this post....
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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 10:43 PM
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3. God ain't that the truth
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