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UFC to host first-ever fight event at the White House (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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[–] FaceDeer@fedia.io 24 points 1 year ago (3 children)

As is usually pointed out, the similarities are not strong.

President Camacho actually wanted to help his people, hired the smartest person he could find, and listened to his advice.

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[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 16 points 1 year ago (1 child)

And stepped down as President in the end to let someone else lead. For a better comparison of leadership now, look at Don't Look Up. Far more realistic in so many ways.

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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'll also throw in Iron Sky.

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[–] Suburbanl3g3nd@lemmings.world 4 points 1 year ago

The problem with that is the world has to get bad enough for President Camacho to help the world. We're in the Pre-Camacho era

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