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Horses & Bayonets: Obama’s Presidential Debate Meme

In the 3rd Presidential Debate, responding to Romney’s attacks about reduced military spending, President Obama told Governor Romney that, yes, we have fewer ships than in 1917, and …

“We also have fewer horses and bayonets.”


The Internet went crazy.

Within seconds the meme had its own Twitter handle:

And a Tumblr.

And several Facebook pages, including this one.





















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Responding to Romney's attacks about reduced military spending, Obama said we have fewer ships than in 1916, we also have "fewer horses and bayonets."