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Posted on Feb 19, 2008

Most popular YouTube videos inspire the inevitable parodies, and while many amuse in their own way, this one scores with the title alone. This is what Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” fan film would look like if it were made by the rich and powerful—that is to say, the non-celebrity kind. The kind with pocket squares and tiny dogs.

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By Louise, February 19 at 10:32 am #

Judging from the perdurable and antiquated crowd that hangs around McCain ...

GOP=Grampa’s Old Party might trump GOP=Greed Over Principle.

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By johnp, February 19 at 6:17 am #

GOP=Grampa’s Old Party

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By Expat, February 19 at 5:40 am #

^ it might just be a great help for Obama.  It’s a negative/positive.

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By Aegrus, February 19 at 5:30 am #

That is pretty damn funny. Definitely the message John McCain’s campaign is running on.

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