The scandals surrounding the Obama campaign are growing even more, as new accusations of plagiarism have surfaced. According to an anonymous tipster from the Clinton campaign, Obama has outright stolen his campaign slogan. The tipster said that the slogan, “Yes we can,” was lifted directly from Bob the Builder, a British construction worker who coined the phrase in 1999. Worse yet, that slogan was originally coined in Spanish as “Si se puede” by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in 1974. Chavez and Huerta are Spanish-sounding names, leading us to believe that Obama supports illegal immigration.
These allegations of plagiarism come after previous allegations that Obama stole material from former governor Duval Patrick of Massachusetts. Anonymous tipsters at the Clinton campaign have charged that Obama committed grievous intellectual fraud in taking material originally used by Patrick. Patrick, a long-time ally to the Obama campaign, has defended Obama from these allegations and said, “It’s an elaborate charge and kind of an extravagant one. It’s not like he’s writing a law review article or a book or something like that.” Despite this weak defense from Obama sympathizer Duval Patrick, it seems clear that Barack Obama has stolen intellectual property from Duval Patrick.
Besides allegations of plagiarism, less than a year ago Obama’s extensive criminal record came out. The presidential candidate finally paid off $400 in parking tickets to Harvard University a full 17 years after they were issued. Unfortunately, while felons can’t vote, they can still run for office.
Finally, while there is absolutely no evidence to back this up and all accounts from Obama’s friends, colleagues, and his autobiography say otherwise, we would like to again reiterate the tip given to us from anonymous sources at the Clinton campaign that Barack Obama might be a sleeper Islamist terrorist agent who attended a madrassa and became Muslim-brainwashed when he was a child. Also, his first name sounds like Iraq, his middle name is the same as Saddam Hussein’s last name, and his last name sounds like Osama. Boogity boogity boo.
- This post written by Will
57 responses so far ↓
MAW // February 20, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Ok now, give me the punch line! This isn’t really a serious post, is it? Because if you’re for real, then you need to have your razor sharpened, Hanlon! Who are these dastardly Clinton sources spewing all this muck? Sounds so desperate – I mean, hey, parking tickets are a great big no-no. I certainly wouldn’t want my president to have parking tickets. And heck, aren’t all Muslims baaaad? Of course we all know this. Made my day. Priceless!
Hanlon // February 20, 2008 at 3:35 pm
He stole from Bob the Builder, MAW. Bob the Builder.
That’s just unforgivable, and frankly it makes me wonder about what kind of leader this man could be to be lifting lines from foreign icons. Which his to say nothing of his criminal record.
It’s a harrowing litany, and it makes me worry if he’ll start taking lines from Mein Kampf next.
Will // February 20, 2008 at 5:24 pm
A non-issue. Lame.
shannon // February 20, 2008 at 5:26 pm
it’s Deval Patrick, not Duval.
Ed Parnell - Blog » Blog Archive » American Elections // February 20, 2008 at 5:28 pm
[...] Yes We Can, the slogan for Obama, was lifted from an English Construction worker called [...]
Matt // February 20, 2008 at 5:29 pm
This is so much bullshit. Please, nobody cares, come up with something factual to write about that people care about How about something important.
The fact that 2 people have said the same phrase, or one person is using a phrase that someone else may have said? Wow…I wonder if people say the same things in english!
Or I suppose I must be supporting something if someone else has typed the second before this somewhere before?
Please. Tinfoil hats off.
GOP All the Way // February 20, 2008 at 5:29 pm
So what, they all steal.
Vote Republican!
Anonymous // February 20, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Could you be anymore ignorant? Sounds like terrorist names? This is wholly insignificant and quite possibly misinformed. If you want me to be, I’m from the Clinton campaign, and Obama is the devil. Don’t trust him. Ugh
silly // February 20, 2008 at 5:37 pm
“According to an anonymous tipster from the Clinton campaign…”
wow, seriously? talk about desperate.
Anonymous // February 20, 2008 at 5:37 pm
satire - a literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony, derision, or wit. (American Heritage Dictionary)
XO // February 20, 2008 at 5:42 pm
YOU’RE FIRED!
That Guy // February 20, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I’m scared that the same people who read this article and didn’t understand the sarcasm are going to be voting for president soon. Great. How much of what you read do you not understand?
Matt D. // February 20, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Anyone who thinks this post is serious should not be allowed to vote.
Stray // February 20, 2008 at 5:45 pm
This is a tremendous piece of writing. I would even go so far as to say it is worthy of publication in one of the most respected newspapers available, The Onion.
Merit-bound Alley » More plagiarism from the Obama campaign // February 20, 2008 at 5:53 pm
[...] In the darkest reaches of my heart, I knew this all along, but didn’t want to admit it. Senator has plagiarized his campaign slogan “Yes we can!” from popular childrens character, Bob the Builder. [...]
Sean // February 20, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I agree with “That Guy”. This is so obviously a joke. I really don’t know how anyone reading it could take it seriously. I support Obama and plan to vote for him and I thought this was pretty funny.
Steven Reynolds // February 20, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I am impressed and wish I cold have written this. Thank you, thank you!
Ellen // February 20, 2008 at 6:09 pm
After reading this article,I want to go out to see the movie with my boy firend.
Goodbye and Good Luck.
The Pedro // February 20, 2008 at 6:15 pm
I cant believe people actually are taking this article seriously. The outright attacks against (very minor) details of Obama’s character are obviously exaggerated and not at all to be taken seriously. How can someone actually take the name game at the end and the “Criminal Record” seriously? This was a pretty funny article, but it pointing out more about how low the Clinton Campaign is stooping to keep voters and delegates on their side (They obviously are not as low as what is shown here, but they are attacking Obama, while he has not run a single negative ad against Clinton)
Hendrix // February 20, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Bravo! Not only was this article very humorous, the writer managed to fool many people into thinking it was anything but satire. It seems many Obama supporters need to stop being so defensive and lighten up a little bit.. what have politics done to my fellow Americans? Oh yeah.. it got many of them killed fighting never ending wars. As you were.
ilikeflowers // February 20, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I’m stunned at all the posters who don’t realize that this is supposed to be humorous. Hopefully some of them are actually just playing along and don’t want to break character.
Mo // February 20, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Pretty clever article, read by some not so clever reader I understand
JOMO // February 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Patrick is still Governor of Massachusetts, unless ya’ll from the future and he got voted out of office
David // February 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Who gives a shi….
Grow up
HotRodTuna // February 20, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I guess you have to have actually watched “Bob the Builder” (Nick Jr.) to get the joke.
I can hear the singing now (although it’s just in my head… maybe…
Crowd: “Ba-RACK O-Bam-MA!”
Barack: “Can we Build it?”
Crowd: “YES WE CAN!”
Barack: “Whose going PAY for it?”
Sheep: “Someone ELSE!”
(cue 2nd proud moment for Michele Obama. possible close-up of single tear.)
James // February 20, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I hate to point this out to the sheep but there more important things then “charisma” and “eloquence”
His voting record and stances on the issues are appalling.
sarah // February 20, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Haha, I’m 17 and obviously recognized this is intending to be humorous.
Very funny.
I love how fully grown adults who are going to vote this next election make fools of themselves by throwing pissy fits about something they are too ignorant to recognize as humor. bwahaha.
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Aaron // February 20, 2008 at 8:11 pm
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Matt D. // February 20, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Anyone who thinks this post is serious should not be allowed to vote.
QFT.
Are you people retarded?
Well done, author. I laughed.
Jaegs // February 20, 2008 at 8:59 pm
“Chavez and Huerta are Spanish-sounding names, leading us to believe that Obama supports illegal immigration.”
Also, I know a guy named Tiger Woods which means I support the Canadians in their Softwood lumber disputes.
shopitlikeitshot // February 20, 2008 at 9:27 pm
It is impossible to steal something which was given to you. So this is what a democrat swift-boating another democrat looks like. Yeah, you’re really winning the nation over with this b.s.
shopitlikeitshot // February 20, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Sorry, been seeing so much of Hillary’s attack ads…. I thought you were crazy and serious.
lol // February 20, 2008 at 11:51 pm
This is clearly well written satire. please breath deeply.
Isildur // February 21, 2008 at 12:48 am
Wow, many of you are actually outraged on Obama’s behalf about this, not getting that this was satire.
Wow.
PLEASE tell me you’re all too young to vote.
steve // February 21, 2008 at 1:01 am
For all the critics condemning this…..
It’s satire, people. Get over it.
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Jesse // February 21, 2008 at 1:37 am
“Despite this weak defense from Obama sympathizer Duval Patrick, it seems clear that Barack Obama has stolen intellectual property from Duval Patrick.”
Ahhh…. that made my day. Good one!
~J.
eKlips // February 21, 2008 at 2:34 am
Is Bob still building?
M // February 21, 2008 at 2:53 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWKhYQarJU
stjarna67 // February 21, 2008 at 8:14 am
Anonymous tipster? Is this more of Hilary Clinton attempt to selectively compartmentalize her campaigning messages? It’s two for one when it comes to her husband, yet if he makes a negative comment about Barack then it was him speaking for himself? Pick ONE stance and stick with it, Hilary. Oh, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself voted off the Presidential island because you indulged in mudslinging. I might also suggest that you choose your words carefully as you have set your own standard for where you get you material.
Unfortunately, the impression I get from the Clinton campaign is that we can expect more of this cr*p. The Clintons have managed to keep their Teflon Don status when it comes to scandal. This will probably make them bolder when it comes to going after what they really want. I bet we are going to see a powergrab that even the Bush/Cheney machine can only dream about.
brittany // February 21, 2008 at 9:18 am
this is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a long time. it sounds like a desperate attemp to end obama’s capaign by you and clinton and just makes me crack up at how stupid it is and how hard you had to research to find the information. hahahahahaha
Nak // February 21, 2008 at 9:52 am
I see the t’rer brain-mashing has murdered some peoples’ sarcasm detectors.
But, I almost thought you were serious.
Then I read about the English construction worker, Bob the Builder.
Amayel's Notes // February 21, 2008 at 11:57 am
Gosh, people…read between the lines! He’s being sarcastic… and sadly most dove right for crying outrage…
“Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity…”
Way to go Hanlon!
Mahogany Finish // February 21, 2008 at 12:55 pm
This was hilarious.
Dr. Ethiopia // February 21, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I can’t wait for the day when history will include the defeat of the Clintons’ in the last chapter of their Biography.
billyliggett // February 21, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I’m laughing at the people who thought you were serious. I’m also scared.
vjp // February 21, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I’m a Clinton supporter and I thought it was funny
Guess some people didn’t get the joke.
roflpotato // February 21, 2008 at 3:16 pm
lol, nice.
I was about to mention http://nomorebullshit.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/nixon.jpg
ericdarylmeyer // February 21, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I just want to make it perfectly clear that I actually said the phrase, “yes we can” nearly 10 years before either Bob or Barack. If there is any plagiarism happening here (or any royalties to be collected), then I ought to be the one notified.
Any use of the phrase in question in the future should be duly cited.
Thank you.
protectyouridentitynow // February 21, 2008 at 4:10 pm
He actually stole…or altered my work slogan, which for years has been “Yes, we can…not!”
ambboogie // February 21, 2008 at 8:01 pm
This post is ABSOLUTELY hilarious.
You had me at Boogity Boogity Boo.
Much Luv,
http://www.ohellnawlblog.com
austin4hillary // February 21, 2008 at 8:49 pm
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mssinglemama // February 21, 2008 at 11:13 pm
FUNNY SHIT!!!! I love how they’re trying to say he’s plagarising - it’s the ONLY thing they have on him. I get it - very, very funny post and I commend you for making fun of ourselves for being so “into” scandals.
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anonymous // February 23, 2008 at 11:48 am
Like so many commenters, I’m laughing at the people who thought you were serious…but I’m laughing hardest of all at “James.” There certainly is more to Mr. Obama than charisma and eloquence; there’s also intelligence and dedication and a sense of right and wrong. Surely you’ve noticed that our current president has none of the above!
Baaaaa-aaaa-aaa.
jim // March 7, 2008 at 3:25 pm
loved it!
larry davis // March 25, 2008 at 10:16 am
Obama’s little bit of plagiarism is not that big a deal. What is a big deal are the outrageous remarks that he and his wife say. Like you must vote for me after having a religious experience. We can fix your broken souls?? No cynicism allowed by the Obamas. In additions his friend Rev. Wright and agreeing with this radical. Being a old friend of weatherman terrorist Ayers!! And on and on.
cw // April 10, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Hillarious…..great stuff……go Clinton!
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