The story of Superman’s origin parallels those of other cultural heroes and religious figures such as Jesus, Moses, Gilgamesh, Samson, and Obama (pictured with Superman, above), who were spirited away as infants from places where they were in danger.
- Ravenswood Right Winger - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:45 am:
Will Robert Gibbs be fired if Obama is photographed riding around in a tank like Dukakis?? Seriously, if Obama can’t see what a bad job Gibbs is doing, I just don’t see this guy making it through a presidential primary.
- moderate - half way between crazy and crazy. - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:15 am:
Obama is doing that in spite of Gibbs. Remember, Gibbs is the guy that was in charge of Kerry’s campaign when Dean emerged and forced Kerry to move irrevocably to the left. He was gone from the Kerry campaign not long after. Plus, wasn’t he responsible for the anti-dean commercial that incorporated Bin Laden? I cannot believe Barack would hire someone who would make such an offensive commercial. Gibbs is a loose cannon.
Ol’ Blue - If you are going to attack someone for the problems of their boss I think it only fair you give them credit, or at least dont attack them when their boss is doing well.
AP report: August, 2006: During a tour through the State, Senator Obama found property South of I-80 that wasn’t Kentucky! The surprised Senator promised the good people of Metropolis that he’d spread the word to his Chicago associates. Film at 10:00….
A lost tourist from Chicago discovers the Superman memorial in downstate Illinois. Commented the tourist: ” Gee, who knew this was part of Illinois?” Locals were not impressed.
Other similarities. Superman’s romantic interest was star reporter Lois Lane. Obama is loved by, well, every reporter in the world. You get the feeling Ann Coulter would throw her panties on stage if he accepted the nomination for president.
To borrow from Craig - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:15 am: If I could only find a phone booth….
If I could only find a bathroom.
or
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- Craig - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:15 am:
If I could only find a phone booth….
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:15 am:
Man of Steal meets Man of Steel.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:18 am:
I will kick Madigan’s behind if he doesn’t help out my buddy Alexi.
- Land O' Lincoln - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:20 am:
SuperDork!
- Jaded - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:22 am:
After several years in the Hawaiian Islands working on his new killer tan, Superman returns to Metropolis.
- N/A - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:23 am:
I think he is a bit more like Clark Kent than Superman.
- Phocion - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:33 am:
The story of Superman’s origin parallels those of other cultural heroes and religious figures such as Jesus, Moses, Gilgamesh, Samson, and Obama (pictured with Superman, above), who were spirited away as infants from places where they were in danger.
- Ravenswood Right Winger - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:45 am:
My endorsement of Alexi is my kryptonite.
- Uncle Buck - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:00 am:
2008 Presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama meets with likely running mate, Superman, in Metroplis, Illinois. . .
- Woe is us - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:08 am:
Qien es mas Macho?
- ol' blue - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:15 am:
Will Robert Gibbs be fired if Obama is photographed riding around in a tank like Dukakis?? Seriously, if Obama can’t see what a bad job Gibbs is doing, I just don’t see this guy making it through a presidential primary.
- moderate - half way between crazy and crazy. - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:15 am:
If he could fly he wouldn’t have to drive an SUV
- HANKSTER - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:23 am:
ol’ blue: you are right, Gibbs is doing such a bad job that Obama only has the highest approval rating among any senator. Damn Gibbs.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:24 am:
Did you guys see that this photo is posted on Drudge as well?
- SO ILL - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:25 am:
Superman and some dude in a cape.
- Squideshi - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:28 am:
Democrats hire security to keep Green Party candidate Rich Whitney out of the gubernatioral debates.
- ol' blue - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:36 am:
Obama is doing that in spite of Gibbs. Remember, Gibbs is the guy that was in charge of Kerry’s campaign when Dean emerged and forced Kerry to move irrevocably to the left. He was gone from the Kerry campaign not long after. Plus, wasn’t he responsible for the anti-dean commercial that incorporated Bin Laden? I cannot believe Barack would hire someone who would make such an offensive commercial. Gibbs is a loose cannon.
- anon - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:40 am:
does these speedos make my butt look big?
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:45 am:
People, enough about Gibbs already. You’ve made your point. Move on, please.
- HANKSTER - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:47 am:
Ol’ Blue - If you are going to attack someone for the problems of their boss I think it only fair you give them credit, or at least dont attack them when their boss is doing well.
- Carl Nyberg - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:01 am:
Snicker if you want, but my Senate campaign did better than his movie.
- Ivory-billed Woodpecker - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:37 am:
Oh, so they HAVE been in the same place at the same time. Still, I wonder. . . .
- HA - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:42 am:
Pictured above is a man who the weak and worried put their faith and trust in…the other is a comic book character.
- anon - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:48 am:
OH NO! Is that Jack Ryan standing behind me?
- Newshound - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:53 am:
Barack Obama, able to deflect bad press like Superman deflects laser beams.
- Matt - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:59 am:
End the contest. SO ILL already won.
- SO ILL - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 10:25 am:
Superman and some dude in a cape.
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 12:02 pm:
To paraphrase General Zod… KNEEL BEFORE OBAMA!!
- the real Craig - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 12:06 pm:
can i get a skee skee?
- ZC - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 12:16 pm:
Obama’s heritage more complex than previously acknowledged.
- Big Al - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 12:21 pm:
Jack off
- Walking Wounded - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 12:47 pm:
AP report: August, 2006: During a tour through the State, Senator Obama found property South of I-80 that wasn’t Kentucky! The surprised Senator promised the good people of Metropolis that he’d spread the word to his Chicago associates. Film at 10:00….
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:16 pm:
Just watch out for the KryptoMike
- Weirded - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:25 pm:
“That’s Super-men”
- Weirded - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:30 pm:
Does this mean that Blagojevich is Lex Luthor?
- QueenB - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:34 pm:
For truth, justice, and all that other crap.
- Beowulf - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:38 pm:
“Here I come to save the day!”
- schenked - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 1:49 pm:
“Oh really? There is a statue behind me with the same pose?
- Jake from Elwood - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 2:05 pm:
Faster rise to power than a Kennedy.
More powerful than a Madigan.
Able to leap from Springfield to the US Senate in a single bound.
- Lovie's Leather - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 2:46 pm:
Today, govenor Blagojevich unveiled two statues in Metropolis… one a likeness of Illinois’s favorite Senator Barack Obama, and one of himself.
- Southern Illinoisian - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 2:56 pm:
A lost tourist from Chicago discovers the Superman memorial in downstate Illinois. Commented the tourist: ” Gee, who knew this was part of Illinois?” Locals were not impressed.
- Establishment Republican - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 3:24 pm:
“I wonder if this will intimidate Lisa Madigan.”
- Anon - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 3:37 pm:
I shudder to think what pose he will strike if he visits the two story outhouse in Gays Illinois.
- photographer - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 3:54 pm:
The rumor has been confirmed, Illinois junior senator has a white shadow
- Gus Frerotte's Clipboard - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:05 pm:
To paraphrase Lex Luthor from the movie: There’s a strong streak of good in you, Senator, but nobody’s perfect. Almost nobody.
- Beebopalulah - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:09 pm:
I did not know that Superman was now wearing ties.
- Disgusted - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:15 pm:
The start on the road to Dukakis-dom.
- Pat Hickey - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:22 pm:
‘. . .the two story outhouse in Gays Illinois. ‘ Wha . . .?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kids!!!! Get the AAA stuff out of Dad’s underwear drawer! Summer ain’t Over!
- Arthur Andersen - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:51 pm:
“Cape this, Durbin!”
- anon - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 4:54 pm:
Elvis has nothing on Superman!
- BIG R.PH - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 5:40 pm:
It’s a bird!
It’s a plane!
It’s a BARAKOBAMA!!
- Shelter From The Storm - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 5:54 pm:
Man of Metropolis steals our hearts
(Sufjan Stevens/Obama appreciation all together)
- Walking Wounded - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 6:48 pm:
Obama searches the horizon for the caravan in his second hour of waiting for the Governor to show. He’s beginning to sense he’s been stood up.
- Left Leaner - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 7:14 pm:
“Hmmmmm. BO on my superhero costume probably wouldn’t work too well.”
- ThePiper - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 7:29 pm:
Now that’s clout!
- KenoMan - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 7:43 pm:
“Someone go and get my cape from my energy efficient SUV.”
- Frank Booth - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 8:31 pm:
Other similarities. Superman’s romantic interest was star reporter Lois Lane. Obama is loved by, well, every reporter in the world. You get the feeling Ann Coulter would throw her panties on stage if he accepted the nomination for president.
- Concerned Voter - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 8:55 pm:
To borrow from Craig - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:15 am: If I could only find a phone booth….
If I could only find a bathroom.
or
Suffering from Abdominal pain or discomfort, Bloating and Constipation? You could have Chronic Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation.
Fiber and laxatives may not help all your symptoms. So ask your doctor if Zelnorm is right for you.
- stevendmo - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:10 pm:
“Really?…Are you SURE the tie makes me look more presidential than him?”
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 9:41 pm:
1. “We both have powerful vision.”
2. “Our jaws are exactly the same.”
3. “How does he get that forehead curl?”
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 11:28 pm:
The Lone Ranger had Tonto, Batman had Robin, and now Superman has…..The Messiah.
- dassah - Thursday, Aug 17, 06 @ 6:23 am:
had enough? vote democrat!
- Anon - Thursday, Aug 17, 06 @ 7:51 am:
Wait! Wait! Are we doing the chicken dance or the hokey pokey?
- SO ILL - Thursday, Aug 17, 06 @ 10:50 am:
Oh, my God! That is hiliarious:
KenoMan - Wednesday, Aug 16, 06 @ 7:43 pm:
“Someone go and get my cape from my energy efficient SUV.â€
- not dassah - Thursday, Aug 17, 06 @ 10:03 pm:
had enough? vote republican!
- anon - Thursday, Aug 17, 06 @ 10:25 pm:
Where’s my driver it’s gtting cold out here
- Publia - Friday, Aug 18, 06 @ 8:02 am:
Obama Strikes Playful Pose with Mentor
(subhead)
“Driving a Large SUV is the Best Plan to Deliver Aid to Iran”
- Anonymous - Friday, Aug 18, 06 @ 8:06 pm:
Obama: Fighting for Truth, Justice and the American Way