Obama Attack Vid: Flag Flag Flllaaaaag

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I guess when you don’t have any actual arguments for why you should be in charge, you rely on symbolism instead.

Here’s my solution. Obama changes his name to Barack Flag Pin Obama. He automatically convinces everyone of his patriotism, and eliminates the most problematic part of his name. From then on, whenever someone says, “Why don’t you wear a flag pin?” Obama can respond, “I am Flag Pin!”

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