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

BlueKota

(3,122 posts)
4. Even though it's satire
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 02:27 PM
Tuesday

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.

cojoel

(994 posts)
10. That is Poe's Law in action
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:16 PM
Tuesday

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

(3,226 posts)
5. Decades ago, I saw a one-panel cartoon.
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 02:34 PM
Tuesday

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!"

MorbidButterflyTat

(2,534 posts)
11. Too funny to be a Republican
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:36 PM
Tuesday

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

(9,634 posts)
13. Satire, but too close to the truth to let it stand without labeling as such it
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:48 PM
Tuesday

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

hadEnuf

(2,562 posts)
17. Why would anybody think this was a parody account?
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 04:15 PM
Tuesday

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

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