Kenya bull fight: Obama trounces Romney
KHAYEGA, Kenya (AP) - If the U.S. presidential election were to be determined by a bull fight in Kenya then President Barack Obama would defeat Mitt Romney.
On Saturday villagers from western Kenya town of Khayega held a bull fighting contest between a 900 pound (410 kilogram) black bull they named Obama and a black and white 1,000 pound (460kg) bull they named Mitt Romney. Both are cattle breeds indigenous to Kenya.
Despite being smaller in size, Obama was the overwhelming favorite having won six of his last fights and he did not disappoint. After close to half an hour the bulls were separated and Obama was declared winner. Happy villagers burst onto the streets in song and dance rejoicing the victory, some carrying placards reading "Obama top most!" while others reading "Romney Can't!"
Most Kenyans consider Obama, the son of a white mother from Kansas and a black father from Kenya, as one of their own.
"Here at home it's clear now that Romney can't beat Obama. He has no experience of speaking at state house and to other heads of states but Obama has what is takes as he respects the people, he is kind and humble. Romney doesn't stand a chance against Obama, "said Stephen Shikoli, 35, a spectator.
Bull fighting has been held in Khayega town for generations but attempts last year to bring the event to the national stage attracted the wrath of animal rights groups. Paul Shiboko one of the event's organizers said it is a great honor to be an owner of a winning bull, aside from the prize money. Shiboko said bulls are usually bred to fight and sometimes named after both famous and infamous international newsmakers to create a frenzy among the spectators, like Saddam versus Bush.
On Saturday villagers from western Kenya town of Khayega held a bull fighting contest between a 900 pound (410 kilogram) black bull they named Obama and a black and white 1,000 pound (460kg) bull they named Mitt Romney. Both are cattle breeds indigenous to Kenya.
Despite being smaller in size, Obama was the overwhelming favorite having won six of his last fights and he did not disappoint. After close to half an hour the bulls were separated and Obama was declared winner. Happy villagers burst onto the streets in song and dance rejoicing the victory, some carrying placards reading "Obama top most!" while others reading "Romney Can't!"
Most Kenyans consider Obama, the son of a white mother from Kansas and a black father from Kenya, as one of their own.
"Here at home it's clear now that Romney can't beat Obama. He has no experience of speaking at state house and to other heads of states but Obama has what is takes as he respects the people, he is kind and humble. Romney doesn't stand a chance against Obama, "said Stephen Shikoli, 35, a spectator.
Bull fighting has been held in Khayega town for generations but attempts last year to bring the event to the national stage attracted the wrath of animal rights groups. Paul Shiboko one of the event's organizers said it is a great honor to be an owner of a winning bull, aside from the prize money. Shiboko said bulls are usually bred to fight and sometimes named after both famous and infamous international newsmakers to create a frenzy among the spectators, like Saddam versus Bush.
Khayega, Kakamega county, near Kisumu, Kenya? Are they Kidding??
 @RatchetRanger That's easy for you to say.
I wonder if the other bull had won if they would have switched the names.
well at least they know bull when they see it....
Nice trolling Associated Press. Aces.Â
Well of course! They're not going to let their native born son lose!
I don't know what's more troubling, the fact that the side who usually most fiercely criticizes such abuse of animals not caring as long as it makes their candidate appear the victor, or the villagers believing a politician's charismatic speaking ability translates to effective government for the people.Â
However over the hill out of the camera's view they are pouring gasoline on and burning a man alive for stealing a sack of potatoes. Or is it potatos. The gasoline, they stole from a pipeline that will explode and kill hundreds when a smoker goes to steal his bucketful. Â I really care what these people think about our election.Â
@John Lucier   Is happy hour over already??
Home field advantage?????????
More super scientific bad news for you Wendy.Â
I'll order you another bottle of jack.
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http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-election/the-last-redskins-preelection-home-game-result-might-determine-the-election-20121102?mrefid=skybox
@Kushfan  No matter how many doors I knock on.... No matter how many checks Sheldon Addleson may write......All the millions wasted on negative campaigning.......
The House will still be Republican, the Senate will still be Democratic and the Executive will probably still be Democratic. Ask me again on Wednesday.
"We won New York, WOO HOO!!"
@Kushfan That's on the schedule for Tuesday night.
Just don't drunk text me.
Where is PETA when you need them???????
Out for a steak dinner?
I'm a black bull
I'm a white bull
But today I'll be a black AND white bull.......
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Typical
Who are these guys kidding?
It can't be considered a real bull fight unless it's held in a bull fighting ring.
I read the rule book.
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Jeez.
@Kushfan .....next week at filiberto's......
 @Kushfan Since when does Obama play by the rules?
@scoreboard - transparency at its finest...
@Kushfan  They create their own ring, My Precious.
@Kushfan  Ole!
 @Kushfan Have you ever seen a Matador from Kenya?
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3378132277.html
"needs to be restored"
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No, it needs to be crushed.
Well if that ain't a lot of bull, I better go with it though.