Posted on 10/23/2010 12:13:45 AM PDT by John Semmens
In response to questions regarding President Obama’s omission of the phrase “endowed by their Creator” in his recent speeches that have included the listing of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” as rights possessed by Americans, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs insisted it was not an error, but a correction.
“Clearing up misconceptions and logical fallacies is a passion of the President,” Gibbs said. “In the 200+ years since the Declaration of Independence was written scholars have demonstrated quite convincingly that people are endowed with these rights by the government. It is government programs like aid to families and food stamps that support life. It is the government that permits people to enjoy liberty when it could just as easily oppress them. And it’s the public schools that help build our children’s self-esteem—a key component of the pursuit of happiness. The President is merely trying to refocus people’s attention toward their real benefactor.”
“The danger is that if people forget where their rights come from they will make mistakes that could cost them dearly,” Gibbs added. “For example, they could misconstrue the importance of paying the taxes needed to fund the government that is granting them their rights. Maintaining tax revenue is crucial if we want the government to be able to continue taking care of its citizens. That’s why these Tea Party protests are so antithetical to what America truly stands for and a threat to the transformation the President is trying to accomplish.”
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I do hope you are submitting these to some major publications! This one is a gem.
Ping
Unbelievable!
He canno t read?
Great job and as always, so close to the truth that it's scary!
John, I think you could have the word “SATIRE” in 100-pt. bold capitals, in red and blinking, and you’d still reel us in. Well done!
(BTW, the best one is still the one from a few weeks back ... “some bruises and a little bleeding may be necessary” .... Bwaahahaha!!!)
You're right, because Satirist John Semmens made it up.
;-)
Don't feel bad, though. I've been punk'd enough myself.
Yea, that’s the ticket! Thanks John.
Satire is supposed to be funny. Nothing about this administration is funny.
Obama is an atheist, I think. He said churchgoers “cling to their religion.” I can’t imagine myself speaking that way of people even with liberal theology.
This satire is so close to the truth that it’s really not satire. The only part that’s not true is that these statements were made publicly. But this is EXACTLY what all the Left, including their Unholy Savior Obama, believes.
What I love about these satire articles is how long it takes me to realize that it is satire and not real news. Definitely a mark for good writing skills.
Obama, Harry Reid, and the other Baby Gods.
LOL...I enjoy your articles. Keep it up.
When I first saw the title, I had no doubt that Gibbs would say something like that. As arrogant and condescending as this bunch is, I could really see this happening.
It’s satire - this time.
Hey John, satire is supposed to be not true. This time you have only gone inside their mind and wrote down what they are really thinking. Are you clairvoyant too?
(Well done, sir!)
Cheers!
At least ole PT Barnum loves folks like me.
Thanks for the ping... I assumed after the third ‘mistake’ something was going on...
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