"Friends of Barack" Ruin His Campaign( if not his reputation) in Ignomy

F.O.B. Will Spoil the Campaign

Remember the F. O. B.? “Friends of Bill.” The members of the group didn’t matter as much as the message membership carried. If you were an FOB, you had the man’s ear; you were his ‘bud.’ The term was powerful, often to the point of intimidation.

Today, the F.O.B. label can have even more impact, although not for the same man and certainly not for the same reasons. Today’s FOB can derail an otherwise well-thought-out campaign for the highest office in the land and the most powerful elected position in the developed world.

Picture this:

“William Ayers; terrorist. Courthouse bomber. Defiantly anti-establishment and arguably defiantly anti-American:”. Friend of Barack.

“Tony Rezko, financial opportunist. Shady deal-maker. Financier to his supporters. Convicted felon:” Friend (and Neighbor (NOB?))of Barack.

“Father Michael Pfleger, renegade priest. Evangelist for separation and destruction:” Friend of Barack.

“Jeremiah Wright, preacher of hate and dissension. 'God Damn America.’ Shepherd to his flock:” Friend of Barack.

Consider a 15- or 30-second spot focused on each of the foregoing FOBs, individually, 4 spots, and closing with a notation that he is a “Friend of Barack.” Follow up with a fifth (or more, depending on how many FOBs you ultimately desire to use) tying them all together as the Friends Of Barack!.

The campaign reels. The candidate squeals.