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A nonsensical Bernie Sanders meme

Just yesterday, I saw this meme posted by someone on Facebook: 





Yes, I'm still scratching my head as well, and for two reasons: 1) How in the world is this supposed to be funny? and 2) How in the world does it make any sense whatsoever? 

The meme appears to try linking Bernie Sanders supporters, as displayed at this rally, to the reason(s) why socialism doesn't work. However, even if I'm at all accurate on the message the meme is trying to convey, it's an extremely weak attempt, and a nonsensical one at that. 

One reason this is such a weak meme is the fact a similar photo could be taken at a rally of each and every presidential candidate, from Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton to even the likes of Rick Santorum and Carly Fiorina, whom are placing near the very bottom of GOP polls. Each of these candidates' rallies would showcase many supporters, some of which are holding up signs illustrating strong support for him or her. If the author of this meme wanted to stay consistent with his or her "logic" (or lack there of), would it then make sense to post similar photos of Trump supporters, Santorum supporters, Clinton supporters, or Fiorina supporters? "This is what happens when every kid gets a trophy." My guess is the author would say no. But why then would it make logical sense to suggest "socialism" results in thousands of Bernie Sanders supporters appearing at a rally of his and showcasing why socialism is ineffective, yet not make sense to suggest thousands of Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, or Ben Carson supporters appearing at a rally of theirs would showcase something similar? The logic and consistency of this meme are more off than I am urinating outside during a Category 5 hurricane. 

Not only that, but outside of the signs, there's no mention of Bernie Sanders in this meme, his voting history, his policy ideas, etc. It leaves actual thought and detail to the wayside as it loudly declares in its best Caveman voice: "Bernie Sanders, supporters, socialism, BAD!"

On that note, after seeing this meme, I immediately thought of similar ideas for the ten remaining GOP candidates:

GOP (Bernie Sanders): "This is what happens when every kid gets a trophy."

Jeb Bush: "This is what happens when a kid's brother ignores terrorist threats, lies the country into war, turns surpluses into record deficits, responds poorly to major hurricanes, leads the country into a recession, declares mission accomplished before it's so, and comes across like a 17-year-old kindergartner."

Ben Carson: "This is what happens when a kid's family was aided by the government growing up, yet develops serious amnesia in his early 60s."

Chris Christie: "This is what happens when a kid looks down, asks why it's so small, and continues asking this well into his 30s, before deciding to compensate by buying a big truck, several guns, and forming a gang by the name of The Big Pieces."

Ted Cruz: "This is what happens when a Canadian kid immigrates to the United States, decides to hate all other immigrants, and seeks to become the most hated man in the country, all the while obsessively reading Dr. Seuss books and aspiring to write his own version of one, entitled, "Carpet Bombs and Ham."

Carly Fiorina: "This is what happens when a kid tells her teacher, 'The biggest life lesson I've ever learned is my pants won't actually catch on fire for lying.'"

Jim Gilmore: "This is what happens when a kid's goal is to become the anti-Cheers and continually go places where no one knows his name."

John Kasich: "This is what happens when a kid gets laughed at and kicked out of high school drama club."

Marco Rubio: "This is what happens when a 28-year-old kid thinks the Harvey Danger song, 'Flagpole Sitta,' was written about his life."

Rick Santorum: "This is what happens when a kid doesn't realize Jesus is messing with him."

Donald Trump: "This is what happens when a kid gets a 'small' $1 million loan from his father."

GOP/Tea Party: "This is what happens when grown-up kids want to turn a republic into an oligarchy."

Comments

  1. This blog was written on February 3rd of 2016 - approximately 9 months before the election - making your point (if there is one) moot, smart one...

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  2. Also, I don't want to grow up to be a child. Before calling someone stupid, you may want to invest some time in learning proper punctuation. Just sayin'.

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