Top Ten Unexpected Changes In An Obama Presidency: Open Thread


I stumbled across a funny video at Southern Appeal today, which I like to call the Hope and Change rap battle. (Content Warning):

I just have to wonder, is this what rap battles are going to look like under the cosmic reign of "The One"? It got me thinking, what are the things that you think might be fundamentally altered by the upcoming Global Harmonic Convergence? (That’s how I refer to the impending inaugugasm). No more sagging chads or pants? No more mimes? What are going to be the consequences and side effects of all this loose change? Submit yours in the comments.

First, though, my own:

    Top Ten Unexpected Changes In An Obama Presidency

    10.  We experience a global resurgence in the popularity of bowling. Can’t you just picture pop tart celebrities and paparazzi at bowling alleys trying to beat Obama’s 37? Or the Enquirer reporting on Tom Cruise’s secret underground cult alley?

    9. People say nuclear instead of nucular. That’s not really a joke, I’ve dreamed often of the day. Status unknown on "foilage" for "foliage" and "realator" for "realtor". Still, we can hope.

    8. Crazy pastors become the "in" thing. The crazier the better. Churches start recruiting wandering bums who claim to have conversations with God. Sunday morning television is full of rants about who ate the chewing gum, and why you shouldn’t trust that leprechaun.

    7. Chris Matthews legally changes his name to Chris Hussein "Lusty" Obamaman and wears only dashikis. (But his friends still call him “Tingle”.)

    6.  Even in a failing economy, thousands of new jobs are created in the bunker and bomb shelter sector.

    5. Being a Community Organizer becomes a real thing. Definitely didn’t see that one coming.

    4. Actor Daniel Baldwin moves to California in protest, having confused California with Canada, Canada with France, and himself with his brother Stephen. Man, he really is the worst Baldwin isn’t he?

    3. Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Gitmo, and the moon landing site are made states. NOW 57 is correct.
    Mexico texts Obama "WTF?"

    2. John Kerry moves to France. I don’t really have a reason why Obama’s presidency would precipitate this, I’m just fantasizing here.

    1. Water now goes down the drain clockwise instead of counterclockwise.

         … Beats me. I told you these things were unexpected!

Okay hit me with your best shot. Political Machine’s Tommy Christopher starts things off with his emailed suggestion: "A sharp uptick in erudite rednecks, now unafraid to show off their smarts at barbecues and NASCAR races.  "You know, Clem, it’s the Maillard reaction that makes that steak so tasty."

Ok, have at it! OPEN THREAD


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Plowshares beaten into swords.

NightTwister (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:01PM EST (link)

After he confiscates all the guns, that is.

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. – Winston Churchill

 

First Class Snark !

Kenny Solomon (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:05PM EST (link)

Between this post and IowaHawk’s today (Obama Names Bill Clinton to Presidential Post) I’ve been laughing like crazy on a day when I really need some humor.

I hope I can do all this a bit of justice when I add the following:

After realizing that he would indeed not be nominated for Secretary Of Education, William Ayres sent a “conciliatory package” to the Obama household.

The Obama’s were not at home to receive the package, as the president-elect and Michelle took the kids to the world premier of the new 3-D version of Farenheit 911.

Later that day when the package was finally opened by the FBI’s Haz-Mat/Explosives Unit, the items inside were an original autographed copy of Mr. Ayers’ book entitled “Prairie Fire” and a hand-written note stating, “Git-R-Done !”

 

Iowahawk will give you change

Paul_In_Houston Tuesday, November 25th at 5:09PM EST (link)

You got your Iowahawk alert in

Paul_In_Houston Tuesday, November 25th at 5:16PM EST (link)

while I was still writing mine.
Damn fine work (especially as yours was much longer :-)

 
 

JOHN HINCKLEY TO BE RELEASED

Tbone (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:21PM EST (link)

Memo:

To: John Hinckley From: Sen John McCain

My wife and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our fine country’s new spirit of understanding and forgiveness, throughout. My wife Cindy and I want you to know that no grudge is borne against you for shooting President Reagan.

We, above all, are aware of desperation. We are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man. Best Wishes,

John and Cindy McCain

PS: Barack Obama has been screwing Jodie Foster. Thought you should know.

Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.

 

I dont like Geithner.

Alberta (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:21PM EST (link)

Neither does International Herald Tribune

Some quotes:

But Geithner’s involvement in several ultimately ill-fated efforts to buttress the American financial system is the very reason some Wall Street CEO’s — a number of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of piquing the man who regulates them — question whether he’s up to the challenge.

“We have only two things to say about Tim Geithner, who we do not know: AIG and Lehman Brothers,” said Christopher Whalen of Institutional Risk Analytics. “Throw in the Bear Stearns/Maiden Lane fiasco for good measure,” he said, referring to the site of the New York Federal Reserve, where many rescue discussions took place.

“All of these ‘rescues’ are a disaster for the taxpayer, for the financial markets and also for the Federal Reserve System as an organization. Geithner, in our view, deserves retirement, not promotion.”

Read it, its ok. Anyways, I know some of you smarties on this site is down with the big G. Im not, and I really cant figure out why you guys are.

Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
Abraham Lincoln

 

The crazier, the better

finaljeopardy Tuesday, November 25th at 5:39PM EST (link)

6

Leprechaun worship is already alive and well in the black community.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8

Because he's promised us money.

mbecker908 (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:39PM EST (link)

Why else?

 
 

Bowling Surge

Skanderbeg (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:12PM EST (link)

We experience a global resurgence in the popularity of bowling.

You know, you might be on to more here than you realize.

When I was in Kharkov (Ukraine) last month, my hosts insisted on taking me bowling one evening. I have no idea why; it never came up at all.

And a surprise all the way.

The venue was at a glitzy, grade-A shopping mall with an enormous parking lot.

The mall had a food court. And a full size ice/hockey rink.

The bowling alley was up on the second floor of the mall. And it was grade-A, spic-and-span.

What would Lenin think?

 

Ex-Zulu Queen named White House social secretary

Steve Maley (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:16PM EST (link)

For true.

In a statement Monday announcing the Rogers’ appointment, Obama and wife Michelle highlighted [Desiree] Rogers’ qualifications as one of Chicago’s most high-powered executives, a former head of the Illinois Lottery, former president of the Chicago utility, Peoples Energy, and most recently president of social networking for Allstate Financial.

What the statement didn’t mention is that Rogers, 49, is a native New Orleanian who twice was queen of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a [Mardi Gras] krewe dating back to 1916. …

Rogers is a regular on lists of the most powerful African-American female executives in America. …

Desiree Rogers received her undergraduate degree at Wellesley College and her MBA from Harvard University.

The blogger formerly known as ‘Vladimir’.

 

Bowling Surge Goes Hand in Hand With Smoking Surge

Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:23PM EST (link)

Hey kids, smoking is cool. Obama does it.

I honestly never heard of IowaHawk before ---- Sheer Genius !

Kenny Solomon (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:31PM EST (link)

Sincere kudos to a Grand Master in the world of Snark !

I’ve posted “different” writings before that some folks have complimented, but IowaHawk is snarkiest snark that ever snarked a snark !

I lift a glass of Crown Royal Cask 16 to IowaHawk !

Paul, thank you for the compliment. I try.

;-)

Cheers !

 
 

Obama decides to support his half-brother in Kenya

Scope (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:32PM EST (link)

He sends him $20.00 and doubles his annual pay. Trouble is it now takes $50. to buy a loaf of bread.

Another good one is

Paul_In_Houston Tuesday, November 25th at 6:36PM EST (link)

Jim Treacher ( http://jimtreacher.com/ ),
but even he bows before Iowahawk (and has also linked to this latest piece of his).

Check him out; while not the Master, he’ll do.

 
 

The Chicago Bulls

Scope (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:38PM EST (link)

new homecourt is now located in the basement of the Whitehouse.

 

Up next...

kyoufuu (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:41PM EST (link)

…people start feeling a sudden urge to attach the phrase “Yes we can” to everything they do. Millions of virgins worldwide delight at having something witty to yell for their first time.

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” — James Madison

“I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.”

Checked him out and........

Kenny Solomon (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 6:52PM EST (link)

Bookmarked the site.

Thanks again !

This is acceptable here, is it, admins?

Julia Tuesday, November 25th at 7:23PM EST (link)

Might be problematic down the road.

Or, just descriptive.

Either way, your call.

 
 
 

Chimp

Dencal26 Tuesday, November 25th at 7:25PM EST (link)

1) Calling the President a CHIMP will no longer be acceptable.
2)Cutting taxes and helping corporations that employ people will no longer be called Reaganomics.
3)Liberals will claim defecits are actually good.

The Left will embrace the war in Iraq and Afghanistan

mbecker908 (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 7:39PM EST (link)

as a War of Liberation. Obama will receive the Nobel Peace Prize for freeing 50 million people from the tyranny of dictators.

get a clue

streiff (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 7:53PM EST (link)

http://boards.real.com/showthread.php?t=27695
http://www.topix.com/forum/afam/T3ID11OE03G6GKEBO
http://www.anecdotoff.com/2007/10/27/a-letter-to-john-hinkley.html

see a pattern here?

“What keeps me here is the reek of beer, the ladies and the craic”

Got six.

Julia Tuesday, November 25th at 8:14PM EST (link)

Sir!

Problematic AND descriptive.

Sir!

God, but you people have weird fetishes.

Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 8:24PM EST (link)

You’re wearing a gimp mask right now. Admit it.

No, actually, don’t care.

Blam.

Moe Lane

PS: Not funny, Tbone.

Not funny, Tbone.

Moe Lane (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 8:25PM EST (link)

It’s also, what, ten, fifteen years old by now?

Gamecock's serious top ten changes

Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 9:42PM EST (link)

10-Cockfighting surges (seriously, Mexicans love the sport)
9-joyrides become a thing of the past
8-jokes about working for the government wane since most people will be working for the government
7-wood stove sales skyrocket
6-Obama is increasingly known as uncle tom as the change they believed in is squelched by an enviro-jerk emerges from behind the cool mask surrounded mostly by whitey
5-Russia masses forces ever closer to Ukraine and Poland
4-Domestic security forces tel on family members for exceeding rations
3-military re-enlistments plummet
2-judges make gay marriage the national law
1-the american dream is diminished to a dime, as in brother can you spare a…

Mike DeVine’s Examiner.com, Charlotte Observer and The Minority Report columns
“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson

heh

Doc Holliday (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 10:01PM EST (link)

This could really happen, and no one will feel an ounce of bias.

Molon Labe!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ALGORE

bevnfred Tuesday, November 25th at 10:26PM EST (link)
  1. Al Gore is appointed ambassador to Afghanistan, where he will live as he preaches. “Ah, my carbon offsets, I shall miss them.”

“Once … in the wilds of Afghanistan, I lost my corkscrew, and we were forced to live on nothing but food and water for days.” (W. C. Fields)

ferd

Actually, I really expect this one to happen.

mbecker908 (Diary) Tuesday, November 25th at 10:41PM EST (link)

I’ll be absolutely shocked if it doesn’t.

Im just naive

Alberta (Diary) Wednesday, November 26th at 2:07AM EST (link)

n/t

Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
Abraham Lincoln