Well, That Should Settle It
As part of an effort to reach over a million working class voters in swing states, the AFL-CIO is putting out a mailer to "dispel myths" about Obama. These myths include:
![flag.jpg](http://timeswampland.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/flag.jpg?w=227&h=384" width="227" height="384"/><br />Puffed chest, but not a stuffed shirt.</div>
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Dick just looks thrilled to be there. What did he put his hand on when he was sworn in? Money? A bucket of oil?
Given the literal direction things were going, I was a little worried about what illustration might prove he was born in America, but they went more metaphorical. Unless you know something about his parents that I don't:
![born.jpg](http://timeswampland.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/born.jpg?w=219&h=380" width="219" height="380"/><br />Obama has six daddies?</div>
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<p>My favorite busted myth, however, is this one:</p>
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Always????
Well, if he didn't before he sure has to now.
Someone with photoshop skills and a lot of time on their hands could probably have fun making up the alternate-universe McCain mailer like this one...
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