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dsc

(52,702 posts)
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:18 PM Oct 2024

This thread has to be seen to be believed




Seriously insane unless this was a joke. A Congressman sent out a review of tonight's debate which, of course, hasn't happened yet.

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This thread has to be seen to be believed (Original Post) dsc Oct 2024 OP
It's a joke. "Rep. Jack Kimble" is a parody account. Ocelot II Oct 2024 #1
This is a fictional Congressman. The whole Twitter account is all satire. LauraInLA Oct 2024 #2
Lol. chowder66 Oct 2024 #3
Even though it's satire BlueKota Oct 2024 #4
he's very good at it . mopinko Oct 2024 #7
That is Poe's Law in action cojoel Oct 2024 #10
Edgar Allan Poe was high on opium and absinthe when he wrote that JoseBalow Oct 2024 #14
Decades ago, I saw a one-panel cartoon. John1956PA Oct 2024 #5
It got me! Nictuku Oct 2024 #6
Satire account - Poe's Law NutmegYankee Oct 2024 #8
A parody with a Stalinesque ring of truth... yorkster Oct 2024 #9
Too funny to be a Republican MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2024 #11
Th kwolf68 Oct 2024 #12
Satire, but too close to the truth to let it stand without labeling as such it ms liberty Oct 2024 #13
Well, now Repuke Congressman have text to copy WestMichRad Oct 2024 #16
Wow Figarosmom Oct 2024 #15
Why would anybody think this was a parody account? hadEnuf Oct 2024 #17
JD Vance doesn't like cat ladies because of what a cat can do to a couch IronLionZion Oct 2024 #18
Sounds familiar Montauk6 Oct 2024 #19
Jack be Kimble, Jack be quick. Jack burned off his miyazaki Oct 2024 #20
He had a concept of the results. pwb Oct 2024 #21
I can hear Orwell laughing from here. 🤣 Devilsun Oct 2024 #22

BlueKota

(3,764 posts)
4. Even though it's satire
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:27 PM
Oct 2024

the sad thing is, it wouldn't be surprising, if it were real. It wouldn't be much different than some of the stupidity and trickery the magats pull everyday.

mopinko

(72,021 posts)
7. he's very good at it .
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:46 PM
Oct 2024

even tho i know, once in a while a post bugs me cuz it’s so on point.

cojoel

(998 posts)
10. That is Poe's Law in action
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 02:16 PM
Oct 2024

As it goes:

without a clear indicator of the author's intent, any parodic or sarcastic expression of extreme views can be mistaken by some readers for a sincere expression of those views.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe%27s_law

John1956PA

(3,446 posts)
5. Decades ago, I saw a one-panel cartoon.
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:34 PM
Oct 2024

In a news studio, the anchor man is reading to the camera from a script. Behind the scenes, one production crew member is telling another member, "Someone stop him! He's giving the analysis before the President gives his speech!"

Nictuku

(3,936 posts)
6. It got me!
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:45 PM
Oct 2024

I reposted on facebook. Then I read these comments (thank you!) - I deleted my fb post.

MorbidButterflyTat

(2,640 posts)
11. Too funny to be a Republican
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 02:36 PM
Oct 2024

His responses on twitter were sharp and funny...two traits Republicans/MAGAts lack.

He's got a book, too: Detective Jesus #1: Thou Shalt Not Kill.

From his About the author on Amazon:

Jack Kimble is the Congressman from California's faux 54th District. In reality he is the brainchild of a Chicago school teacher. Kimble began making a name for himself on both Twitter and the blogosphere in 2009 with his unique brand of political satire. By 2010 he had gained acclaim for duping both The Huffington Post and the Washington Post within a single month. Admirers of Jack Kimble include members of Congress, comedians, liberals, and even discerning conservatives, who appreciate Jack's humor that often takes right wing talking points to a hilarious conclusion.


Bravo!!

ms liberty

(9,891 posts)
13. Satire, but too close to the truth to let it stand without labeling as such it
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 02:48 PM
Oct 2024

It sounds very Maga, lol. I was believing it for a minute!

hadEnuf

(2,805 posts)
17. Why would anybody think this was a parody account?
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:15 PM
Oct 2024

It's right in line with what Trump and the MAGATs do every day.

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