'Joe Barton Would Like to Apologize' Shows Barton is Very Sorry
Vittoria Natarelli — June 22, 2010 — Pop Culture
References: actblue & joebartonwouldliketoapologize
'Joe Barton Would Like to Apologize' is a site with endless amounts of witty statements that Congressman Joe Barton is "sorry" for.
The site is a prank and is being used to raise money for a political opponent. The statements are hilarious, and most have nothing to do with politics. The congressman apologizes to Osama bin Laden, Jay Leno and England -- all on one site. The 'Joe Barton Would Like to Apologize' site is a creative tool in political war.
The site is a prank and is being used to raise money for a political opponent. The statements are hilarious, and most have nothing to do with politics. The congressman apologizes to Osama bin Laden, Jay Leno and England -- all on one site. The 'Joe Barton Would Like to Apologize' site is a creative tool in political war.
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3. Humor and Satire Websites - Creating disruptive humor and satire websites that provide comedic relief and engage users with witty and humorous content outside the realm of politics.
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