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November 5, 2008

Breaking news: McCain accuses Obama of ‘using force’ to manipulate vote

Arnold Corns
Posted by : Arnold Corns

John McCain has accused newly elected President Barack Obama of using Jedi help to get elected.
“I think we all know Senator Obama’s connections with both sides of the force. Remember, this is the man who betrayed his friends to Darth Vader yet flip-flopped away from the dark side when things were going bad for the [...]


November 4, 2008

McCain accuses Obama of ‘death stunt’.

Arnold Corns
Posted by : Arnold Corns
Filed under : Politics, World News

News of the death of Barrack Obama’s grandmother has been greeted with scepticism by the Republican Party who have called on Democrats to ’show us the body’ ahead of tomorrow’s long awaited poll.
Karl Rove, advisor to George Bush, said “This is quite obviously a stunt by Obama camp. They release news about his grandmother dying [...]


October 24, 2008

Obama hot favourite after endorsement

Arnold Corns
Posted by : Arnold Corns
Filed under : Politics, World News

Paddy Power has closed its book on who will be the next President of the United States after Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, received the ringing endorsement of Aslan front man Christy Dignam.
The Finglas troubadour has become renowned for his political insight and analysis - and has backed the winning candidate in the last five elections. [...]