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A Vote For Baraka Is A Vote For Stabbing Dudes With Arm Blades

I'm taking this as a clear reminder to vote early and vote often.

Sure, it seems like just about everyone has made up their mind about the upcoming Presidential elections, but a little last-minute campaigning never hurt. That's probably why I only saw this campaign poster today. I'm not really sure who made it.

B, F, D, F, LP
B, F, D, F, LP
We try to stay out of politics here at Giant Bomb, but I feel pretty confident in saying that I won't be voting for Baraka this November. I mean, let's take a hard look at his track record.

  • Promised to have an elaborate blade spin move in Mortal Kombat 2. When the move was removed in the final game, Baraka claimed the move was "overpowered."
  • Pals around with terrorists like Shao Kahn.
  • Is solely responsible for the fake Johnny Cage autographs that have been flooding the market.
  • Has giant blades attached to his arms that he uses to behead the opposition.
  • Would meet with Street Fighter roster without pre-conditions.
  • Wants to repeal Roe v. Wade.

When you pile up the facts like that, it becomes clear that Baraka is NOT qualified to lead the United States. I know his people have tried to portray him as a "horrifically murderous mutant in lipstick," but once you get past that lipstick, all you find is... well... a horrifically murderous mutant.

[UPDATE] In actual Mortal Kombat news, the latest game in the series, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, was given an official street date today. It will be in stores on 11/16 in North America, 11/21 in Europe.
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STOP YELLING AT YOURSELF!!!!

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STOP YELLING AT YOURSELF!!!!

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I knew it! Obama is not a secret Muslim!
He's a secret Mortal Kombat character!

*shakes fist*
  "BARAKAAAA!!!!"

Seriously. We need Solidus Snake for president.

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Good stuff.

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Guile for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Oh wait...
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Funny article Jeff, but to all of you guys writing comments . . .

Get over yourselves you political assholes!!! This is a website for video games not an outlet for stupid bloggers to talk political trash on either party. If I want to hear about politics I'll watch TV, or go on a political website. But for now shut up about Obama and McCain!!! If you like a specific candidate, that's great go vote for them. But don't announce it to the whole world!!!!!!!!!!

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TabooTongue:
Obviously you haven't read the constitution. If you would have you would know it never mentions us (the people) voting for president. You vote for members of congress, 'who then hand select one member of the Electoral College each'; then the Electoral College say who they want for president.
The "election" in November is just a sham. You mine as write in "Baraka of Outworld" as your candidate it will do as much good.
PS: This is the first presidential charade I can vote.

1. I was aware of this
2. At this point it doesn't matter. What's the point that you are trying to make? We need to vote to get people into office that really care about this country; sitting by and voting for the lesser of two evils (or not voting at all) makes no sense. If we just give up and say "O well it's a Shame" what good does that do?
3. Now that you are old enough to vote, are you going to?
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obama!

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Miyamoto for president!

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McCainy packs a .50 caliber on his own and that crazy alaskan by his side eats polar bears RAW!!!

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Come on America use your brains, Obama is the only logical choice McCains nothing but a scapegoat for Bush.
I know theres this whole Bloods vs Crips war going on in politics but for once put your colours down and vote with your mind.
Come on you owe it to the world look you already voted Bush (three times). And Palin is the biggest joke (without a punchline), on Sept 11 2001 Bush was taking to a secure location and Dick Cheney was left in charge if this happens again do you seriously want Palin running the show.
And dont waste you vote on Stephen Colbert the guys nothing but a clown to amuse the masses.

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The presidential election should be Baraka Vs. John McLain, That would be the best presidential election ever.

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Shao Kahn for President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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lol so awsome

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BARAKA KICKS ASS!!!

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OMG! BARAKA IS IN MCVSDCU!?!?!??!?!?!Sweet.

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[ManMadeGod: "As far as the real election goes, it's time this country went back to its roots and supported the US Constitution. If you're old enough to vote you owe it to yourself to look intoBob Barr."]

Obviously you haven't read the constitution. If you would have you would know it never mentions us (the people) voting for president. You vote for members of congress, 'who then hand select one member of the Electoral College each'; then the Electoral College say who they want for president.

The "election" in November is just a sham. You mine as write in "Baraka of Outworld" as your candidate it will do as much good.

PS: This is the first presidential charade I can vote.

Thank you for the release date for both NA and Eur Jeff.
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I'd rather vote for Cthulu

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Baraka is the change we need.

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*double checks he is visiting a gaming site"

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"im johnny mcage and i approve this message "
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Johnny Cage would be a much more badass press.

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I'll refrain from posting my political views here.

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hahaha this is pretty lame


but i still like it

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Everyone knows that B, B, B, B + HP is the better of the Baraka fatalities Jeff, I'm ashamed. But seriously, how can you NOT vote for a man with such a sweet jump kick? THAT'S THE MOVE they should have taken out. It's overpowered.

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You can still try to get Colbert elected, why not.

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Ryu/Ken 08!

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RHCPfan24 said 

ok. still, obama is the best.

he is right obama is the best
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@ Brainboy77

which one?
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dude, jeff is democrat, they had a obama poster in a building a bomb vid. and rich openly supports him.

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what do you mean his people?

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McKano has my vote.

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Baraka's attempted homicide record still isn't close to Cheney's.

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Ron Paul 08! Stupidity and craziness for all! Seriously though a vote for obama is a vote against video games

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lol. My vote will be going towards Dwight Shcrute this election. 

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Is this Jeff's subtle way of saying he is voting for Mccain? If so, I can no longer be madly in love with Jeff, hmmm, maybe thats a good thing.....

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Don't forget the independents!  Kano is running (again, i might add).

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Get this clown out of here, I'm voting Duke Nukem in 08. Maybe then he will have the funds needed to finish Duke Nukem Forever..............

As far as the real election goes, it's time this country went back to its roots and supported the US Constitution. If you're old enough to vote you owe it to yourself to look intoBob Barr.
/advertising.

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Not to mention that Baraka picked the dangerously inexperienced Raiden as his running mate, in a naked ploy to pick up the Lightning Mom vote.

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Cobra Commander '08.

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ok. still, obama is the best.

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haha

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"Lol at the Roe v. Wade everyone knows Baraka is pro-life!"

Suuuure he is.... FATALITY!!!

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MattBodega: "Oh really Jeff? Who are you voting for?! Scorpion? That guy has been around forever! You know he's just going to die in office, and you know who will be running the country then? It'll be Crimson Viper! That lady is a total dunce! Do you really want to be responsible for bringing the country back into the stone age?"

Holy shit . . . you're my hero.
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"First omg first!

Srsly though, Obama ftw."

Christ, didn't take this very long to devolve into a ridiculous political debate.

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The hell with that, I'm voting for Johnny McCage.

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lol definitely a very funny article. Love your guy's comments.

BARAKA FTVote!!