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[–] [email protected] 80 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Nikki's draft speech leaked:

"Trump has called me a birdbrain, has insulted my character, and has made sexist and xenophobic comments about me.

"Well, primary voters, I cannot let this go without a response! And so, Mr. Trump, hear me now:

"If you continue your campaign of hate and division, I will have no choice but to drop out of the primary and endorse you.

"Make no mistake! I am no threat to you Mr. Trump. None! I will pardon you if elected, but do not for a second misunderstand! I will not be elected. Unless as your VP. So read my lips: Where. Do. I. Submit. My. Resume.

"I know you like loyalty, Mr. Trump. Well, let me teach you a lesson or two about loyalty: If chosen, I will submissively serve you. And nothing - not laws, norms, or the interests of the country - will slow me down. Hear me again: I will NOT back down from any loyalty test you throw at me.

"In closing, remember: I will do anything to drink from the sweet bloody chalice of power at any cost. Thank you."

[–] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Is this really actually Al Franken? If so, huge fan of your comedy and your politics.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

It really is in that style.