Once upon a time in the land of democracy, every vote was considered sacred, making it a civic duty for citizens to vote. Then a curious video emerged from 2016 sponsored by "I Will Vote" , a political organization designed to get the vote out, and sponsored by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The main characters in the video? Gina Rodriguez, an actress playing a journalist, and Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. The plot? A bizarre blend of political spin, legal confusion, and a hint of foreshadowing for America's future voting issues regarding illegal immigrants (non-citizens).
In this theatrical production, Rodriguez, with the earnestness of a thousand high school debate team captains, posed a question to Obama. She expressed the fears of immigrants or what many called Dreamers as "undocumented citizens." A phrase that, in itself, is a bit of a legal oxymoron. She wondered aloud if these so-called 'citizens' might face deportation if they dared to vote. A question more loaded than a politician’s campaign promise.
Obama, in his calm and collected manner, assured her that voting was safe. "Not true," he said. "When you vote, you are a citizen yourself." This statement, a masterclass in political ambiguity, seemed to imply that if you vote, voila, you're a citizen! An interesting take on citizenship that left many scratching their heads and others reaching for their tin foil hats.
The comedy of errors didn't end there. Despite the glaring legal inaccuracy, Obama didn't correct Rodriguez. There were no edits, no clarifications – just a smooth sail through the murky waters of political messaging. It’s almost as if the team behind this production thought, "Why let facts ruin a perfectly good narrative?"
Fast forward to a year ago, and we see Douglas Mackey, a young man sentenced to seven months in prison for posting a meme. Yes, a meme. His crime? Trying to interfere with the 2016 election by encouraging Hillary Clinton voters to vote by text. A joke, really, complete with a disclaimer. Yet, Mackey found himself ensnared by the "Conspiracy Against Rights" act, a charge that sounds like something out of a dystopian novel.
So here we are, faced with the question: which had a greater impact on interfering with an election? Mackey's meme or Obama's video? The former was a clear joke, while the latter, with its presidential seal of approval, presented misinformation as fact. Democrats argue that voters couldn't tell Mackey's meme was a joke, yet they seem to believe that Obama's video, presented as a serious interview, was perfectly clear.
Connecting the dots, we see an influx of 12 to 22 million illegal immigrants during Biden's presidency. If Obama's video is any indication, this is not a mere coincidence. It's almost as if there's a playbook, one that involves confusing legal definitions and blurring the lines of citizenship, all in the name of securing votes.
In conclusion, the video from 2016 was more than just a slip of the tongue. It was a sneak peek into a strategy that continues to unfold. So, dear readers, watch closely. For the political theater is far from over. And remember, in this play, the lines between reality and satire are thinner than ever.
Video Footage (2016) https://x.com/FreyjaTarte/status/1797773806985240884?t=c2h9Wx54TOgMqKRMiXNffQ&s=01
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