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timosman
01-12-2016, 11:33 PM
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WASHINGTON—Recounting in detail the numerous struggles and tribulations of the past seven years, an impassioned President Obama loftily praised his own strength and resilience in the face of adversity Tuesday evening during his final State of the Union address. “In my two terms in office, this country has faced unprecedented challenges both at home and abroad, but if there is one constant amid this turmoil, if there’s one truth we can all hold onto, it’s that through it all I have remained steadfast and resolute—my perseverance never ceases to amaze me,” said Obama, his voice swelling with pride and conviction as he noted how, time and again, he has withstood every attack or heartache that has befallen him. “From the BP oil spill, to gun violence, to ISIS—I have met every hardship with the deepest resolve. Consider how truly inspiring that is. It is a testament to my incredible determination. My fellow Americans, these are trying times, but knowing what I know about me, about the type of good person I am, there is no doubt in my mind that I will get through whatever I encounter and emerge stronger on the other side.” Obama added that it was precisely this indomitable spirit that made America great.

Weston White
01-13-2016, 12:50 AM
If America is so great in the view of such eminence, why then exert so much effort to utterly trash it? Oh wait he used the past tense, okay I get it now. Carry on.

Oh, nay, don't pat yourself on the back too hard there your prominence, for it is an easy feat to persevere when you are the orchestrator of your woes.

phill4paul
01-13-2016, 08:06 AM
Wait, is this from the actual address or is this the Onion?

jkob
01-13-2016, 09:50 AM
why can't we delete posts anymore?

Ronin Truth
01-13-2016, 11:32 AM
No conflicts for a Leo POTUS there. :p :rolleyes:

phill4paul
01-13-2016, 11:44 AM
Yes, this is a fuggin' Onion article.

http://www.theonion.com/article/obama-praises-own-strength-resilience-face-hardshi-52152

timosman please put the link in your OP so someone doesn't go of half-cocked and end up losing credibility if re-posting. It doesn't even belong in the 'U.S. Political News' sub-forum as it is satire.

Mr.NoSmile
01-13-2016, 11:48 AM
Wait, is this from the actual address or is this the Onion?

I mean, clicking the link or even glossing over the photo and seeing the url would have indicated that...

phill4paul
01-13-2016, 11:52 AM
I mean, clicking the link or even glossing over the photo and seeing the url would have indicated that...

And it did. But, no where in the header or OP was it mentioned as satire. It is satire and does not even belong in the sub-forum. Thank you for playing. Go back to the end of the line.

pcosmar
01-13-2016, 01:40 PM
I naturally equate state of the union with state of the onion anyway.

jkob
01-13-2016, 04:09 PM
I guess good satire is when it is believable