FARK.com: (4986783) The superstitions of politicians: Obama's strategist carried quartz for good luck, Indira Gandhi consulted soothsayers, and Pakistan's president kills a goat every day. Wait, what?

If you can read this, either the style sheet didn't load or you have an older browser that doesn't support style sheets. Try clearing your browser cache and refreshing the page.

		The superstitions of politicians: Obama's strategist carried quartz for good luck, Indira Gandhi consulted soothsayers, and Pakistan's president kills a goat every day. Wait, what? (blogs.abcnews.com)		72
		More: Weird, democratic government, Ali Zardari, strategists, Pakistan, astrologers, David Axelrod, Indira Gandhi, presidential campaign

• • •

5078 clicks; posted to Main » on 31 Jan 2010 at 5:31 PM | Favorite | share:

Share this link:

URL:

http://fark.com/go/4986783

Bookmark:

Article Comments close

72 Comments (+0 »)

Archived thread

First | « | 1 | 2 | » | Last | Show all

SmackLT		2010-01-31 05:30:26 PM

Sucks to be you, lucky black goats

tuffsnake		2010-01-31 05:33:46 PM

killing a kitten everyday?

i has an internet		2010-01-31 05:33:49 PM

Would you rather Obama's strategist carry a goat, Indira Gandhi should consult a quartz, and Pakistan's president kill a soothsayer every day?

PC LOAD LETTER		2010-01-31 05:34:48 PM

Nancy Reagan. That is all.

cameroncrazy1984		2010-01-31 05:35:00 PM

That's a typo. I think Obama's strategist carried quarts for good luck.

atomsmoosher		2010-01-31 05:35:20 PM

i has an internet: Would you rather Obama's strategist carry a goat, Indira Gandhi should consult a quartz, and Pakistan's president kill a soothsayer every day?

Actually, yes.

UsikFark		2010-01-31 05:36:15 PM

FTA: In a speech made to his party members in Lahore early this month, Zardari said that the 'pen' and the 'Bayonet' are after him (implying Judiciary and the Military), but he vowed that he will fight on. Zardari also talks often about of "conspiracies being hatched against him."

Subby: Pakistan's president kills a goat every day. ~~Wait, what?~~ Then it gets weird.

atomsmoosher		2010-01-31 05:36:24 PM

PC LOAD LETTER: Nancy Reagan. That is all.

There was another First Lady, that hired someone to channel Eleanor Roosevelt for advice, I wonder what happened to her...

atomsmoosher		2010-01-31 05:37:13 PM

Arkanaut		2010-01-31 05:38:54 PM

Yep, that's the leader of our most important allies against the Taliban.

hatelabs		2010-01-31 05:39:40 PM

So,..

If the church hadn't mandated that the word of the bible needed to be more convienient (Ie ingnored anywhere it suits the church) christians would still have to sacrifice goats and grain to god as well. (as it stands the church couldn't do much with goats and grain so they changed it to 10% of your money)

Also there was a line about,..judge not or something or other casting first stones...

hatelabs		2010-01-31 05:40:31 PM

also,..don't type drunk..

ScottMpls		2010-01-31 05:43:15 PM

"Is that quartz in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"

/nothin'

Little Bunny Foo Foo's Uncle Ernie		2010-01-31 05:45:14 PM

Love those world leaders...

They just instill confidence in all of us...

So glad Pakistan has nuclear weapons...

I can sleep more peacefully tonight...

What do they slaughter in Afghanistan?

I am sure it is not a civilized as a black goat...

White one, maybe?

What do you think?

W6XRL4		2010-01-31 05:45:15 PM

John R. Brinkley pretty much did the same....

I think he was just trying to get rich and famous, though.

/it worked

FunkOut		2010-01-31 05:45:40 PM

atomsmoosher: PC LOAD LETTER: Nancy Reagan. That is all.

There was another First Lady, that hired someone to channel Eleanor Roosevelt for advice, I wonder what happened to her...

Her apparition appeared and she said "I have huge teeth! I'm a lesbian! I married my fifth cousin! And he went gimpy!". Then she did a jig.

FlyingPenguini		2010-01-31 05:47:32 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

WFern		2010-01-31 05:47:57 PM

i has an internet: Would you rather Obama's strategist carry a goat, Indira Gandhi should consult a quartz, and Pakistan's president kill a soothsayer every day?

How do we know Obama's strategist didn't kill Indira Gandhi?

lillian27		2010-01-31 05:48:48 PM

And this is more bizarre and surprising than the fact that they all believe in god, an equivalent but more widespread superstition?

Lampmonster		2010-01-31 05:48:49 PM

I'm not superstitious. It's bad luck.

FunkOut		2010-01-31 05:52:01 PM

lillian27: And this is more bizarre and surprising than the fact that they all believe in god, an equivalent but more widespread superstition?

You already know there are approved and socially acceptable superstitions and ones that aren't. The most bizarre things can be considered normal if the majority support it.

Kevin72		2010-01-31 05:52:20 PM

atomsmoosher: PC LOAD LETTER: Nancy Reagan. That is all.

There was another First Lady, that hired someone to channel Eleanor Roosevelt for advice, I wonder what happened to her...

Eleanor is reincarnated as Michelle Obama, and FDR as Barack. Thing is, Barack got elected a bit young in his life. But it's just the first year and we're still cleaning up after Bush. Stay tuned.

Fabric_Man		2010-01-31 05:52:42 PM

That's nothing! Chris Dodd consults oracles country-wide when making important decisions, and Giuliani used to recite a mantra 9 to 11 times a day during the 08 elections.

Kevin72		2010-01-31 05:56:31 PM

At least the goat meat gets distributed to the poor.

canaDn		2010-01-31 05:56:56 PM

Step 1. Read fark headline about obama and crystals
Step 2. Sell "magic obama crystals"
Step 3. Profit$$$$$

My usual percentage applies if this works... Sadly I think it would...

amishkarl		2010-01-31 05:57:04 PM

There was a Canadian Prime Minister that held seances to consult his dead mother. Politicians are just weird.

/guy was our longest serving PM too
//hmm, unless Chretien beat him...

dennysgod		2010-01-31 05:57:31 PM

Black Goats?

www.liberadio.com

Theeng		2010-01-31 05:58:49 PM

Kevin72: Eleanor is reincarnated as Michelle Obama, and FDR as Barack. Thing is, Barack got elected a bit young in his life. But it's just the first year and we're still cleaning up after Bush. Stay tuned.

I like how people assume the president has some magical power over (for example) the economy and Bush was somehow so incompetent he managed to screw up the economy by himself.

I mean, it's not like the Economy has a history of good and bad periods right?

/not a fan of Bush
//but he still isn't responsible for 80% of the crap people blame him for.

likesass		2010-01-31 06:00:34 PM

A goat a day keeps the Taliban away.

Dwedit		2010-01-31 06:01:35 PM

And Bush was a creationist.

Nuclear Monk		2010-01-31 06:03:04 PM

tuffsnake: killing a kitten everyday?

Probably this. Killing a Goat probably means the same thing...just modified to reflect local cultural memes.

Software2		2010-01-31 06:03:31 PM

Kevin72: atomsmoosher: PC LOAD LETTER: Nancy Reagan. That is all.

There was another First Lady, that hired someone to channel Eleanor Roosevelt for advice, I wonder what happened to her...

Eleanor is reincarnated as Michelle Obama, and FDR as Barack. Thing is, Barack got elected a bit young in his life. But it's just the first year and we're still cleaning up after Bush. Stay tuned.

She lost the election to The Savior, and ended up wearing pantsuits. Also, sorry, that line became null and void a full year after he took office. His policies have had time to come into effect, so everything (including the Bush policies he left on the books) is now his fault.

Barakku		2010-01-31 06:04:27 PM

i has an internet: Would you rather Obama's strategist carry a goat, Indira Gandhi should consult a quartz, and Pakistan's president kill a soothsayer every day?

Sounds like a plan

kill the umpire		2010-01-31 06:04:31 PM

cameroncrazy1984: That's a typo. I think Obama's strategist carried quarts for good luck.

40 oz. is more than a quart, isn't it?

dstrick44		2010-01-31 06:05:52 PM

I like how people assume the president has some magical power over (for example) the economy and Bush was somehow so incompetent he managed to screw up the economy by himself.

Most of us agree that Bush couldn't tie his shoes by himself.
He had lots of help with the economy.

das		2010-01-31 06:06:23 PM

kill the umpire: cameroncrazy1984: That's a typo. I think Obama's strategist carried quarts for good luck.

40 oz. is more than a quart, isn't it?

Let's ask Billy D. Williams.

pstudent12		2010-01-31 06:12:03 PM

Arkanaut Quote 2010-01-31 05:38:54 PM
Yep, that's the leader of our most important allies against the Taliban.

God you really are stupid. I mean how is level of rank stupididy even possible ? It's like the black album, except in this case, it's like...none more stupid.

The taliban are a defacto part of the Pakistani army, created, funded and controlled by the Pakistani army, for asymmetrical warfare against India in Kashmir. (and against the old Kabul, who India supports/supported). Other defacto parts of the Pakistan terror army include Laskhar-e-Taiba (LET) with headquarters in Lahore.

The billions of dollars retard americans gave to Pakistan to "fight" against the Taliban ? (of which Pakistan makes a good show now and then?)

All of it went to buy weapon systems to use against India.

Fisty Bum		2010-01-31 06:16:23 PM

Hi. I'm former Prime Minister of Canada William Lyon Mackenzie King. I used to hold regular sceances to get political advice.

FlyingPenguini		2010-01-31 06:22:35 PM

das: kill the umpire: cameroncrazy1984: That's a typo. I think Obama's strategist carried quarts for good luck.

40 oz. is more than a quart, isn't it?

Let's ask Billy D. Williams.

eaglekepr.com

...yes?

Sid_6.7		2010-01-31 06:23:33 PM

Kevin72: At least the goat meat gets distributed to the poor.

The point isn't the sacrifice of the animal, it is the charity of providing the food without obligation or expectation.

It's sort of like rich Christians giving tons of money to churches and expecting God to like them and keep them safe in return.

Sort of like Paulie in the Sopranos.

austin_millbarge		2010-01-31 06:24:48 PM

PC LOAD LETTER: Nancy Reagan. That is all.

Done in 4.

Guairdean		2010-01-31 06:25:46 PM

Of course he kills the goat. After all, goats lie.

Little Bunny Foo Foo's Uncle Ernie		2010-01-31 06:26:43 PM

Sid_6.7: Kevin72: At least the goat meat gets distributed to the poor.

The point isn't the sacrifice of the animal, it is the charity of providing the food without obligation or expectation.

It's sort of like rich Christians giving tons of money to churches and expecting God to like them and keep them safe in return.

Sort of like Paulie in the Sopranos.

Baaahhhh...

Sudo_Make_Me_A_Sandwich		2010-01-31 06:28:46 PM

Kevin72: At least the goat meat gets distributed to the poor.

That's pretty common with animal sacrifice. You see it practiced in such widely disparate traditions as the state religions of ancient Greece to modern day Santeria. For many people throughout history, an animal sacrifice was the only time they ever got meat. The gods were often given the inedible portions, and they looked favorably on those that chose to share their wealth with those less fortunate. And, to top it all off, the animal was regarded as holy so it was treated a lot better than most animals raised for meat today. I'm a vegetarian, but there are worse things in the world than traditional animal sacrifice.

Kittypie070		2010-01-31 06:30:30 PM

canaDn 2010-01-31 05:56:56 PM
Step 1. Read fark headline about obama and crystals
Step 2. Sell "magic obama crystals"
Step 3. Profit$$$$$

My usual percentage applies if this works... Sadly I think it would...

Mind you don't pick crappy-looking or dyed material.

That dyed stuff is atrocious.

muslim_pakistani_guy		2010-01-31 06:32:43 PM

pstudent12: Arkanaut Quote 2010-01-31 05:38:54 PM
Yep, that's the leader of our most important allies against the Taliban.

God you really are stupid. I mean how is level of rank stupididy even possible ? It's like the black album, except in this case, it's like...none more stupid.

The taliban are a defacto part of the Pakistani army, created, funded and controlled by the Pakistani army, for asymmetrical warfare against India in Kashmir. (and against the old Kabul, who India supports/supported). Other defacto parts of the Pakistan terror army include Laskhar-e-Taiba (LET) with headquarters in Lahore.

The billions of dollars retard americans gave to Pakistan to "fight" against the Taliban ? (of which Pakistan makes a good show now and then?)

All of it went to buy weapon systems to use against India.

Haha, i read just your comment and correctly guessed it was you.

It's very weird to see someone dedicated to bein anti-pakistani on fark

pstudent12		2010-01-31 06:35:36 PM

muslim_pakistani_guy Quote
It's very weird to see someone dedicated to bein anti-pakistani on fark

I'm confused...don't you have better things to do, like throwing acid in some girl's face ? Or maybe sneaking across some borders and killing people ?

//or maybe going to Lahore for Islamic "studies" (and joining the LeT) ?

MadTheologian		2010-01-31 06:39:04 PM

amishkarl: There was a Canadian Prime Minister that held seances to consult his dead mother. Politicians are just weird.

/guy was our longest serving PM too
//hmm, unless Chretien beat him...

[pic of King]

Fisty Bum: Hi. I'm former Prime Minister of Canada William Lyon Mackenzie King. I used to hold regular sceances to get political advice.

Bastards! You beat me to it!

*shakes tiny fist*

tabernac, maudit, merde, poutine...

fotbr		2010-01-31 06:42:08 PM

As someone who just killed a goat while consulting a soothsayer's quartz, I'm getting a kick out of these replies.

muslim_pakistani_guy		2010-01-31 07:21:53 PM

pstudent12: muslim_pakistani_guy Quote
It's very weird to see someone dedicated to bein anti-pakistani on fark

I'm confused...don't you have better things to do, like throwing acid in some girl's face ? Or maybe sneaking across some borders and killing people ?

//or maybe going to Lahore for Islamic "studies" (and joining the LeT) ?

Haha, nah, i'm too busy eating kellogs

Displayed 50 of 72 comments

First | « | 1 | 2 | » | Last | Show all

Redisplay/refresh comments

This thread is closed to new comments.