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A new kind of politics: Batman and Obama in spandex

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by basso, Dec 29, 2008.

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  1. basso

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    [rquoter]Real Life Superheroes On the Rise (Really)

    By Mark Wilson, 5:20 PM on Mon Dec 29 2008, 4,521 views

    We talk about Batman a lot in these parts, but with 200 men an women signed up in the World Superhero Registry, his time in the spot dim light may be over.

    Both Rolling Stone and the Times Online have written about the US's superhero phenomenon. Labeled by some as a post-9/11 response and apparently spurred by Obama's call for "active citizenry," everyday people are dressing up in spandex to patrol the streets in a manner reminiscent of The Watchmen. From Times Online:

    They must stand for unambiguous and unsponsored good. They must create their own Spandex and rubber costumes without infringing Marvel or DC Comics copyrights, but match them with exotic names..They must shun guns or knives to avoid being arrested as vigilantes, even if their nemeses may be armed. Their best weapon is not muscle but the internet – an essential tool in their war on crime is a homepage stating the message of doom for super-villains.​


    If the rules sound unfair, it's only because they are. Rolling Stone explains that fair isn't necessarily the point.

    As the superheroes see it, the fact that they can't project energy bolts or summon force fields only adds to the purity of their commitment. Their heroism, in a sense, derives from their lack of powers. What they have instead is the power to craft themselves anew. "This whole movement is more than just fat guys in spandex," insists Superhero, himself a brawny guy in head-to-toe spandex.​


    If anyone's interested, here's a guide I assembled anticipating just this sort of movement. To the cave that is in no way affiliated with DC trademarks!
    Rolling Stone and Times Online via BoingBoing[/rquoter]

    Obama looks like he's been working out, and could probably pull this off.

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    Batman? not so much...

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    #1 basso, Dec 29, 2008
  2. bigtexxx

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    I'm glad Obama is out enjoying Hawaii while the country suffers economic problems and hundreds are dying in Gaza...

    :rolleyes:
     
    #2 bigtexxx, Dec 29, 2008
  3. DonnyMost

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    See you at the ranch!

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    #3 DonnyMost, Dec 29, 2008
  4. surrender

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    So like, what's the point of this thread
     
    #4 surrender, Dec 29, 2008
  5. DonnyMost

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    masturbatorial sandbox for political outcasts
     
    #5 DonnyMost, Dec 29, 2008
  6. surrender

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    Man, look at Obama's abs, why does he do crunches so much instead of saving the world

    NO HOMO
     
    #6 surrender, Dec 29, 2008
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    Nice to know that you have no clue that Obama has no administrative power whatsoever until January 20. He resigned his Senate seat upon his Presidential victory and has no lawmaking capabilities at the moment. However, your boy W. is still the President. Tell me, texxx; what has Bushie done for the economic situation other than sell out our country in bailouts, including an automotive one that keeps GM and Chrysler afloat just long enough so that it becomes Barack Obama's problem? What has he done for the situation is Gaza (other than promote "democracy," have Hamas win, and then ignore the results)?

    As people of your ilk have said, Barack Obama is not President yet. Now go *poof*.
     
    #7 mtbrays, Dec 29, 2008
  8. bigtexxx

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    You'd think Obama would be busy planning what impact he can make when he takes office. I guess a nice Hawaiian vacation is just too tempting, though
     
    #8 bigtexxx, Dec 29, 2008
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    What turmoil? Bush is doing a great job as president. We have no problems. It's better than the Clinton years. Bush has left no problems for Obama. :cool:
     
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    I see your point; he could have been making cabinet appointments or something!
     
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  11. basso

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    This election year the choice is clear. One man stands ready to deliver change we desperately need. A man I’m proud to call my friend. A man who will be the next president of the United States– “Barack America!”

    no homo
     
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  12. DonnyMost

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    I don't really get how this is funny.

    Normally there's supposed to be some kind of play on words, or pointing out something obviously wrong or fudged..

    But other than a pretty hackjob photoshop, I can't see how this guy thought this was funny.

    Maybe back in August the bar was a lot lower...
     
    #12 DonnyMost, Dec 29, 2008
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    Rolleyes indeed. Gotta love the convenient sense of moral indignation, in light of your posts in the other thread.
     
    #13 thacabbage, Dec 29, 2008
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    He goes from a terrorist to somebody who doesn't care about the Gaza strip citizens. Make up your mind. He's either with them or against them.
     
    #14 BetterThanEver, Dec 29, 2008
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    who is the president?
     
    #15 robbie380, Dec 29, 2008
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    John McCain would be taking 10 hour naps...
     
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    i cannot imagine how upset you were about bush's repeated vacations in crawford, especially the one he took in august 2001.
     
    #17 Happy Mac, Dec 30, 2008
  18. yo

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    Texx is just mad that Obama is dead sexy and Dubya has wrinkly man t***.
     
    #18 yo, Dec 30, 2008
  19. pgabriel

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    seriously, the whitehouse has taken its toll on Dubya's face

    before

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    after

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    #19 pgabriel, Dec 30, 2008
  20. basso

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    the job ages everyone. not to mention he's 8 years older as well.
     
    #20 basso, Dec 30, 2008
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