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

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Miyamoto for president!

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obama!

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

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Good stuff.

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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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STOP YELLING AT YOURSELF!!!!

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STOP YELLING AT YOURSELF!!!!