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    Mitt Romney's best friend is Jerry Sandusky (and other things I don’t really believe)

    By William K. Wolfrum on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 9:46pm | Politics, Humor & Satire

    As a political blogger, I have long had a reputation as a pragmatic, level-headed fellow who often uses humor in lieu of shrillness. While I am proud of this reputation, it is one that has kept me from achieving the popularity I so rightly deserve. That is why, as of today, I will be changing my positions and attitudes to better take advantage of the current political atmosphere.

    You see, with the U.S. election scant weeks away, I have yet to give my readers the passion, anger and outright falsehoods they truly desire. That is why, as of today, I will begin to produce blog posts that readers desire. In the upcoming days, I shall be releasing several new blog posts, including:

    MITT ROMNEY WILL END DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA

    MITT ROMNEY ONCE SHOT A MAN IN RENO AND DIDN’T BOTHER TO WATCH HIM DIE

    MITT ROMNEY WILL FORCE ALL AMERICANS TO BE MORMON

    MITT ROMNEY’S BEST FRIEND IS JERRY SANDUSKY

    While I admit some of these posts are woefully short on facts, that is not an important factor in today’s political scene. You see, when the media blatantly ignores a candidate’s lies – especially when his campaign admitted he would lie to attract voters - then a strategy of just making stuff up is a sure win. No one will call me out on shrilly making things up. In fact, I fully expect the media to soon come out with stories that begin “Some are saying Mitt Romney’s best friend is Jerry Sandusky.”

    Plus, let’s face it, conservative bloggers have been getting amazing national exposure by just making stuff up, and none of them seem overly perturbed that their candidate is now taking less-than-conservative stances on issues. They know Romney needs to attract centrist voters, and they are willing to be in on the joke. It’s time more liberals did the same, right?

    Keep in mind, I am still the calm, thoughtful blogger I have always been. Following election day on Nov. 6, I will revert back to my normal style. I’d ask you, dear reader, not to tell anyone of my ruse, but being upfront about lying doesn’t seem to matter much these days.

    My friends, my adopting a persona and style that is false will help me get the attention and readership I deserve. I will win. And, in the end, isn’t that what really matters?

    –WKW

    Crossposted at William K. Wolfrum Chronicles

    Topics: 
    Politics
    Humor & Satire

    Comments

    There you go, Wolfie--don't let fact checkers, or the threat of them, hold you back.  Who are these all-powerful fact-checker gods and goddesses, anyway?  Who gave them the right to say what's true and what's false?  Don't they watch Colbert?


    by AmericanDreamer on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:16am

    Well, it can't hurt, can it?  Republican voters have been known to accept lies pretty readily, so at best you'll be confusing them about which lies to almost believe.

    I like it.


    by Ramona on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:57am

    After a thorough investigation of your "facts," Mr Wolfrum - and in the interests of truth, objectivity and the American Way (TM) - I must correct a rather clear misstatement on your part:

    Mitt Romney did not, in fact, once shoot a man in Reno and not bother to watch him die.

    He shot a man in Saddlehorn, and didn't bother to watch him die.

    And the Town of Saddlehorn lies 1.7 miles OUTSIDE the boundaries of Metropolitan Reno-Sparks, and - though that city is known as The Biggest Little City in the World - it does not (as of 10/10/12) yet contain Saddlehorn.

    Fact-Check Score? Saddle-sore


    by Qnonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 11:45am