Barack Obama has been accused of “plagiarizing” others’ campaign speeches, including those of his friend, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Whether or not absorbing phrases from friends — or even opponents — constitutes rhetorical pillaging or benign borrowing, everyone does it, and videos have been popping up to prove it. On a similar note, know your campaign talking points!

Also, “Yes We Can” is continuing to inspire some very, very bad songwriting.

So today we bring you a favorites list in two parts: War of the Words and Very, Very Bad Songs.