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If Superman is a Democrat, Is Batman a Republican?
Mother Jones ^ | May 12, 2008 | Dave Gilson

Posted on 05/12/2008 7:14:24 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

DC Comics has just announced that it's sending its characters into the most terrifying parallel universe yet: the American political system. At a comic-con last week, the publisher's executive editor talked about its upcoming "DC Decisions" series, in which members of the DC universe will declare their partisan affiliations. "Everyone’s talking politics; it’s an elections year, and we’re going to try to see how the characters of our universe react to that," he said, which I think means that his writers have completely run out of material. So now that superheroes are going to start meddling in domestic politics, which way will they swing politically? A few guesses at some of the exciting partisan plot twists to come, after the jump.

Possible political revelations in "DC Decisions":

Superman: Illegal immigrant, journalist Plot twist: Uses super-duperdelegate powers to reverse time and rig the delegate-counting at the Democratic convention.

Batman: Aging, super-wealthy crime fighter Plot twist: Liked Giuliani, but now can't decide between McCain and former president Luthor.

Robin: "Ward" of aging, super-wealthy crime fighter Plot twist: Embarrassed when alternate-universe Obama is forced to declare that "Earth-Two Dick Grayson does not speak for me."

Wonder Woman: Broke the glass ceiling in her invisible jet. Plot twist: Once used her bracelets to deflect Bosnian sniper fire during a top-secret mission.

Plastic Man: Extremely flexible, perfect hair Plot twist: This early Mitt Romney backer may sit this one out.

Green Lantern: Cool ring gives him godlike powers Plot twist: Attacked on cable news after he says American flag lapel pins leave unsightly holes in his unitard.

Aquaman: Hangs out with fishes, probably suffering from mercury poisoning. Plot twist: Sending telepathic signals to get Al Gore to run.

Supergirl: Superman's cousin and occasional jailbait. Plot Twist: Retreats to the Fortress of Solitude after her "I've Got a Crush on Kucinich" video is leaked.

Rorschach: Creepy objectivist loner Plot twist: Being wooed by Ron Paul as a possible running mate.

All Paulite and DC fanboy hate mail in the comments, thanks!


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; democrats; election; elections; gop; motherjones; superheroes
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Dems.

61 posted on 05/13/2008 9:28:04 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: buccaneer81

Watch “Sky High” for the answer to the Lynda Carter question...


62 posted on 05/14/2008 3:22:51 PM PDT by MikeD (We live in a world where babies are like velveteen rabbits that only become real if they are loved.)
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To: GodBlessRonaldReagan

Frank Miller would probably agree. Does anyone know what ever happened to the Batman vs. Al-Qaida comic?


63 posted on 05/14/2008 3:25:49 PM PDT by MikeD (We live in a world where babies are like velveteen rabbits that only become real if they are loved.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Superman: Truth, Justice and the American Way.

No way this corresponds to democrats.

64 posted on 05/14/2008 3:33:28 PM PDT by Centurion2000 (Party ahead of principles; eventually you'll be selling out anything to anyone for the right price.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I have only one firm belief about the American political system, and that is this: God is a Republican and Santa Claus is a Democrat.

God is an elderly or, at any rate, middle aged male, a stern fellow, patriarchal rather than paternal and a great believer in rules and regulations. He holds men accountable for their actions. He has little apparent concern for the material well being of the disadvantaged. He is politically connected, socially powerful and holds the mortgage on literally everything in the world. God is difficult. God is unsentimental. It is very hard to get into God’s heavenly country club.

Santa Claus is another matter. He’s cute. He’s nonthreatening. He’s always cheerful. And he loves animals. He may know who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, but he never does anything about it. He gives everyone everything they want without the thought of quid pro quo. He works hard for charities, and he’s famously generous to the poor. Santa Claus is preferable to God in every way but one: There is no such thing as Santa Claus.

PJ O’Rourke


65 posted on 05/14/2008 3:35:48 PM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: There is no god named Allah, and Muhammed is a false prophet)
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To: pepsi_junkie
Funny stuff!

Superman probably is a Democrat.

He's been so lifeless and out of touch the last few decades -- whether it's Christopher Reeve or this guy -- he might as well be.


66 posted on 05/14/2008 3:36:48 PM PDT by x
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To: x
The White Wizard is definitely a dem...


67 posted on 05/14/2008 3:43:36 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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