Michael Moore, Branding Genius, Suggests Re-Naming Stimulus ‘The Clitoris Bill’

In a bit of ingenious re-branding, Real Time with Bill Maher guest Michael Moore suggested that, as long as Democrats are using “gynecological terms” like stimulus, “Why not call it a clitoris? Here, we have a clitoris plan for you.”

While the suggestion got a big laugh, it has some merit. Although Maher never tires of the “teabagger” label, that bit of sexual re-branding didn’t seem to hurt the movement. Liberals can use all the mojo they can get, even if they have to start a “Salad-Tossers movement,” or a “Bukkacaucus.”

Additionally, calling the stimulus package a “clitoris” dovetails nicely with the fact that, like a job, millions of men can’t find one.

His suggestion was preceded, of course, by a very compelling argument about the power of government to solve problems. Moore’s money quote comes, appropriately enough, at about the 1:30 minute mark:

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