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Mira

(22,482 posts)
Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:35 AM Jan 2012

Kim Jong-un is the missing candidate in the Republican lineup says Andy Borowitz / must read :)

PYONGYANG (The Borowitz Report) – The following is a letter from Kim Jong-un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, to the people of Iowa.

Dear Voters of Iowa:

In December I became Supreme Leader of North Korea. Pretty amazing development for a twentysomething who at the time was still living at home and spending all day playing Angry Birds. But there I was, receiving the cheers of millions of North Koreans, who usually don’t get that excited unless they’ve caught sight of a pork sandwich. (LOL)

Here is why I am writing to you today: on Tuesday, you will go to your caucuses and choose from among a field of Republican presidential candidates. And let me tell you, the idea of any of these people getting nuclear weapons scares the shit out of me.

This is just one of many differences between your country and mine. In North Korea, we lock up the criminally insane. In America, you let them debate on TV. Right now you have people running for President I would not trust to take care of my plants.

So who do I recommend you vote for on Tuesday? In a word, me.

If you think about it, I am the most Republican candidate of all. In North Korea, we have no taxes. We have achieved that through a conservative policy of no jobs. Also, we have no wasteful “big government” programs providing food, shelter, or safe drinking water. And am I pro-life? Well, try this on for size: I believe that life begins at conception and ends at starvation.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: I’m too young to be President, since I’m under 35. Well, who would you rather have running your country, someone who’s under 35, or someone whose IQ is under 35? (LOL)

I think when you look at all the facts, voters of Iowa, you’ll realize that Kim Jong-un is the Republican who most deserves your vote. And if you’re still not convinced, remember this: at least I’m not Mitt Romney.

Peace out yo,

Your Supreme Leader


www/borowitzreport.com

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Kim Jong-un is the missing candidate in the Republican lineup says Andy Borowitz / must read :) (Original Post) Mira Jan 2012 OP
Nails it. tabatha Jan 2012 #1
that was funny. barbtries Jan 2012 #2
Beats my so far favorite: Mira Jan 2012 #5
life begins at conception and ends at starvation. Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #3
R#5 & K for bwah-ha-HAH!! n/t UTUSN Jan 2012 #4

tabatha

(18,795 posts)
1. Nails it.
Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:37 AM
Jan 2012

If you think about it, I am the most Republican candidate of all. In North Korea, we have no taxes. We have achieved that through a conservative policy of no jobs. Also, we have no wasteful “big government” programs providing food, shelter, or safe drinking water.

barbtries

(29,901 posts)
2. that was funny.
Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:43 AM
Jan 2012

i feel guilty for laughing out loud at "begins at conception and ends at starvation." i hope i can be forgiven for that.

Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
3. life begins at conception and ends at starvation.
Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:53 AM
Jan 2012

plus some other great lines in the satire.



brilliant piece .... made me laugh.

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