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Added by Jeff on Oct. 14, 2008 61 comments
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
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.

62 Comments

rentfn
on Oct. 14, 2008
he is about as creepy lookin as Hillary.

FallopianTube
on Oct. 14, 2008
hahaha did you steal these fake Barrack insults from sarah palin

albedos_shadow is online
on Oct. 14, 2008
Hey, he gets my vote. Otherwise, he'll kill me. Then again, he'd probably kill everyone anyway...

Socks
on Oct. 14, 2008
http://barackbar.com/

I think Baraka might have some serious competition on his hands...hand blades...whatever.

MattBodega
on Oct. 14, 2008
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?

sionweeks
on Oct. 14, 2008
I'd hate to see Baraka's wife!

calf_exercises
on Oct. 14, 2008
ahahahhahahah good times....

I thought jeff was serious there for about .01 of a second

Destroyeron
on Oct. 14, 2008
First omg first!

Srsly though, Obama ftw.

SuperMooseman
on Oct. 14, 2008
SuperMooseman|Sweep '08.

chililili
on Oct. 14, 2008
Lol at the Roe v. Wade everyone knows Baraka is pro-life!

jakob187
on Oct. 14, 2008
NOBAMA! ... err ... NOBARAKA!

majnuker
on Oct. 14, 2008
lol definitely a very funny article. Love your guy's comments.

BARAKA FTVote!!

Dalai is online
on Oct. 14, 2008
The hell with that, I'm voting for Johnny McCage.

Kyle
on Oct. 14, 2008
"First omg first!

Srsly though, Obama ftw."

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

Kyle
on Oct. 14, 2008
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.

Pakorn
on Oct. 14, 2008
"Lol at the Roe v. Wade everyone knows Baraka is pro-life!"

Suuuure he is.... FATALITY!!!

pill92
on Oct. 14, 2008
haha

RHCPfan24
on Oct. 14, 2008
ok. still, obama is the best.

MasterSplinter
on Oct. 14, 2008
Cobra Commander '08.

dcpc10
on Oct. 14, 2008
Thats why we should all vote John Mccain =P



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