One thing that has repeatedly occurred to me while reading The Onion is that one of the many things that make it funny is that "it's so true." As far as politics is concerned, this is doubly so. The Onion has repeatedly told its own story politically, and if you squint, it's nearly 100% accurate... as well as hilarious.
Take, for instance, this. The title: "Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency."
In response to the fixation the media seems to have on how Obama 'can't win over working class voters' or 'has a Latino problem,' The Onion made this. "Latest Poll Reveals 430 New Demographics That Will Decide Election."
More examples of brilliant reporting below the fold.
The Onion broke the incredible story that "Cheney (is) To Speak At Republican Convention From Section 109, Row 56, Seat 3." An excerpt: "The vice president has prepared a number of remarks to mutter angrily during Sen. Tom Coburn's speech."
In recognition of the sacrifices Dubya has made in the name of the Iraq war, The Onion reports that not only has he given up his golf game, but he also let's a war widow punch his arm once.
But it goes beyond politics- it enters the realm of video games. Apparently, a "Challenging New Iraq War Game Will Take 14 Years To Play."
Lastly, at least for this diary, The Onion has posted a response to the outrageous claims that Obama is an out of touch elitist in this video.
Snarky. Funny.
Insightful.
Untrue, but in a "so true" way.
--Keille