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The Onion: Obama Win Causes Obsessed Backers to See How Empty Their Lives Are

Posted by Staff, The Onion at 11:35 AM on November 7, 2008.


Can anything fill the void for Obama supporters?
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The revelation that Obama's candidacy was the only thing that gave their lives any meaning has caused many supporters to wander aimlessly, unsure of what to do with themselves.

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Ron Paul
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Posted by: Godfather89 on Nov 7, 2008 11:54 AM   
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Look into Republican Ron Paul. His movement always needs more people to help spread the Libertarian Ideals! This is a group for those who want purpose for the rest of their lives.

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» RE: Ron Paul Posted by: Xynyx
» RE: Ron Paul Posted by: fanny666
Me? I can't jump on the Ron Paul Bandwagon...
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Posted by: Quannah on Nov 7, 2008 6:22 PM   
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and HERE'S WHY.

I'm very familiar with Ron Paul, as he was always a perrenial candidate or something or other in Texas for many years. At least for the 12 years I lived there. And he was a frightening man.

Please visit the website above. I refuse to support a racist and a lunatic.

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Hey, it's the Onion!
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Posted by: Joni50 on Nov 8, 2008 9:29 AM   
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It's SATIRE!
Jeez...

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Stage one
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Posted by: truthfinder on Nov 8, 2008 3:12 PM   
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Yeah, it's funny, but this is just the beginning folks. The real work starts now, and Obama needs our support more than ever. For a better future, we must never allow a repeat of the last 8 years.

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