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August. Whoa, August.
I forgot to mention it yesterday: on Monday, GOP Senators successfully filibustered one of Obama's judicial nominees, signalling that they would filibuster all nominees from now until the election. Democrats cried foul, but this is a traditional practice, one that they embraced fully to block Bush 43 nominees in 2004 and 2008. Sens. Coburn, Inhofe, and Hatch voted present. On this topic, the NYTimes editorial on Monday said that it's time to end the filibuster for judicial nominees. It's quite a contrast to a NYTimes editorial in 2005 that said it is "most important" for senators to have a "right of veto" over judicial nominees. I wonder what could have changed since then... The White House has been strangely reluctant to embrace the DNC's proposed gay marriage support in the 2012 platform. Perhaps there's some dawning realization that not everyone, and particularly not black voters, are happy with the idea. Quinnipiac has new swing state polls out of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. After 7AM, the release will be here. It looks like it's going to be Florida, Obama 51-Romney 45; Ohio, Obama 50-Romney 44; and Pennsylvania, Obama 53-Romney 42. Two caveats: wait for the samples' partisan breakdown numbers, and keep in mind that Obama has outspent Romney 2-1, since Romney has to wait until after the convention to spend general election funds. The L.A. Times has a piece out today on Breitbart.com. A new 30-second Romney ad hits Obama for closing GM dealerships in 2009. I've gotta say: this doesn't strike me as all that effective.Comments
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Good Morning Morons. Today is Wednesday, August 1, 2012. On this day in 1981 MTV made its debut. The first video shown was Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles. Appropriate because it did not take long for video to kill rock and roll.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:53 AM (YdQQY)
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Headline at Fox: Al Qaeda gaining 'operational capability' despite core losses, report shows
What happened? It wasn’t too long ago that we were saying they were still around but fragmented. Or is it just another executive department writing reports now?
If so, what is the agenda? It appears from the article the only place where they are on the rise is Yemen. So that is the agenda.
http://is.gd/PKU8xw
What happened? It wasn’t too long ago that we were saying they were still around but fragmented. Or is it just another executive department writing reports now?
If so, what is the agenda? It appears from the article the only place where they are on the rise is Yemen. So that is the agenda.
http://is.gd/PKU8xw
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:54 AM (YdQQY)
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In case you missed it last night the Tea Party candidate Cruze in TX won. Lets see if they picked a winner this time.
http://is.gd/Z6N0yd
http://is.gd/Z6N0yd
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:54 AM (YdQQY)
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Good old Chad Pergram from Fox strikes again. He is just as liberal as any clown from NBC, ABC, or CBS. How’s this for a headline/link?
With LaTourette's Retirement, Few Moderates Left in House
Why is it that the MFM finds a Republican a moderate when he spend half of his time crossing the aisle but not so with the Dems? Well, the Dems never have anyone who crosses the aisle as much as LaTourette, in fact I would surmise a Dem would be considered a “moderate” by the press if he had a 10 rating from the ACU. It appears the moral of this story is he didn’t like the latest anti-abortion bill.
Tough shit you RINO.
http://is.gd/APv8qT
With LaTourette's Retirement, Few Moderates Left in House
Why is it that the MFM finds a Republican a moderate when he spend half of his time crossing the aisle but not so with the Dems? Well, the Dems never have anyone who crosses the aisle as much as LaTourette, in fact I would surmise a Dem would be considered a “moderate” by the press if he had a 10 rating from the ACU. It appears the moral of this story is he didn’t like the latest anti-abortion bill.
Tough shit you RINO.
http://is.gd/APv8qT
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:55 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:55 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:56 AM (YdQQY)
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Obamanite idiots throwing away more tax dollars on Chevy Volt “sustainable living project".
Damn it will be good to get these worthless assholes out of office so we can kill shit like this.
http://is.gd/mOt0n1
Damn it will be good to get these worthless assholes out of office so we can kill shit like this.
http://is.gd/mOt0n1
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:56 AM (YdQQY)
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More impact from Obama care as more States cut programs. Here they are limiting the number of drugs patients can get. Once again, thank you John Roberts. Hey Roberts elections have consequences, but so do worthless damn commie programs enacted behind closed doors by nothing but Democrats.
http://is.gd/OXDQ0C
http://is.gd/OXDQ0C
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:57 AM (YdQQY)
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Representative Geoff Davis (R-KY) says the reason he is resigning is a family health issue.
http://is.gd/aaF5Y7
http://is.gd/aaF5Y7
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:57 AM (YdQQY)
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Grassley is fighting Romney over the stupid wind turbine tax credit that is somehow sending money to his State. Piss on him and any other Republican supporting this waste of money.
http://is.gd/41ZLKT
http://is.gd/41ZLKT
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:57 AM (YdQQY)
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WaPo shows why the Obama camp is making up shit about Romney. The strategy is to say both sides are making up shit when clearly the Obama gaffs were true gaffs.
http://is.gd/LrMbto
http://is.gd/LrMbto
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:57 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 06:58 AM (RuVpG)
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Well that it or today. Appears we are still in the news doldrums. Also, I will be cutting out early this morning. I have an appointment for semi-annual dental checkup.
And one last thought, do the day-shift Morons think we have some kind of anti-jihad thing going against Pamela Geller? I haven’t noticed any kind of a thing like that going on.
And one last thought, do the day-shift Morons think we have some kind of anti-jihad thing going against Pamela Geller? I haven’t noticed any kind of a thing like that going on.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:58 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 06:59 AM (RuVpG)
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On the filibuster thing, who was the Republican on the judicial committee who let th9is nominee out of committee? They had been blocking all nominees in committee for a while.
And yes, that is tradition late in the President's term. And the Judicial committee rules require at least one minority Senator approval to go to the floor for a vote.
And yes, that is tradition late in the President's term. And the Judicial committee rules require at least one minority Senator approval to go to the floor for a vote.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 07:00 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at August 01, 2012 07:02 AM (UTq/I)
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As for the polls in order to get that kind of an Obama lead they had to over sample Dems by at least 10%.
In any case, polls are still not worth a shit.
In any case, polls are still not worth a shit.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 07:02 AM (YdQQY)
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Republicans trying to sell left-wing populist talking points never works. We can't out-pander the Democrats. GM was failing; the real scandal was that Obama came in and gave the company to the UAW, screwing the bond holders. That dealership may have closed under any circumstances. An ad interviewing retirees etc. who were hosed by the deal would have been more effective and faithful to principles.
Posted by: JeffP at August 01, 2012 07:07 AM (fjG2G)
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Maybe I'm overestimating Willard. But the ad is good...as a cage-rattler. I think it is meant as a shot to Obama. "see how heartless Obama is!"
but but but democrats have good hearts. We know they have rainbow hearts of pure snow. So perhaps it will make Barry go all nuts in trying to explain how good he is. And he can have another "you didn't build that" moments.
but but but democrats have good hearts. We know they have rainbow hearts of pure snow. So perhaps it will make Barry go all nuts in trying to explain how good he is. And he can have another "you didn't build that" moments.
Posted by: Greg's mom at August 01, 2012 07:07 AM (pmDdf)
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All the auto companies had too many dealerships and it was hurting them. The problem that I saw was that the dealers that were closed looked like it was based more on political affiliation rather than profitability.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 07:08 AM (YdQQY)
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Lol, Quinnipiac? Are you serious? That polling firm leans so far left its amazing they can stand up. You notice how Obama is conveniently above 50 in each state? They want me to believe Obama is 6 points ahead and friggin Florida?
It is to laugh. Rasmussen has it tied.
It is to laugh. Rasmussen has it tied.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:14 AM (hlUJY)
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Here's all I needed to read to know this poll is bullshit:
"Quinnipiac University/ CBS News/New York
Times Swing State Poll"
The bullshit doesn't get any bullshittier.
"Quinnipiac University/ CBS News/New York
Times Swing State Poll"
The bullshit doesn't get any bullshittier.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:16 AM (hlUJY)
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"@14 - What was the point of that ad, again?
Fritz"
Definitely a head scratcher... only thing I can think of is that maybe he's going for some votes in Michigan, perhaps throw some dissonance in the echo chamber there. Perhaps get Michiganders to start realizing that GM is actually circling the bowl, and the stupid bailout was long term way more harmful than helpful in all manner of ways.
Fritz"
Definitely a head scratcher... only thing I can think of is that maybe he's going for some votes in Michigan, perhaps throw some dissonance in the echo chamber there. Perhaps get Michiganders to start realizing that GM is actually circling the bowl, and the stupid bailout was long term way more harmful than helpful in all manner of ways.
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 07:16 AM (ksERZ)
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When I saw NYT/CBS with Quinnipiac that is all I had to know about the polls probably being bogus
Posted by: mikey at August 01, 2012 07:19 AM (kmxWt)
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Romney and the GOP have to fight the Obama/MSM "gaffe" attack.
I've said it before, they can't make any line of attack stick to Romney so they have to invent "gaffes" where there are none.
This is a concerted effort to blunt the "You didn't build that" debacle.
Watch, it will start with SNL this weekend or whenever they start their new season.
They were successful in defining Palin using mockery.
They will probably bring Chevy Chase out of retirement to start falling off ladders and walking into walls.
I've said it before, they can't make any line of attack stick to Romney so they have to invent "gaffes" where there are none.
This is a concerted effort to blunt the "You didn't build that" debacle.
Watch, it will start with SNL this weekend or whenever they start their new season.
They were successful in defining Palin using mockery.
They will probably bring Chevy Chase out of retirement to start falling off ladders and walking into walls.
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 07:19 AM (06lNq)
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Look at the internal, by 50 to 42% respondents believe OBAMA would do a better job on the economy. This is completely opposite of what any other non-oversampled democrat poll is saying.
Likely voters in FL actually prefer Obama by 8 points on the FRIGGIN ECONOMY? Bullshit.
Likely voters in FL actually prefer Obama by 8 points on the FRIGGIN ECONOMY? Bullshit.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:20 AM (hlUJY)
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"@Vic: do the day-shift Morons think we have some kind of anti-jihad thing going against Pamela Geller? I haven’t noticed any kind of a thing like that going on."
Uh, whuh? Who? Appears somebody is coming down with a severe case of the "look-ah-mes". Geller is minor league, her stuff is written poorly, and the appeal of her blog is, uhhhm, sagging.
Didn't bother reading the tripe linked in the ONT, but to claim Weasel Zippers ignores the loon jihadis and muslims is laughable. Would venture that 1/3 or more of their posts deal with that foul world hating death cult.
Silly, baseless accusation.
Uh, whuh? Who? Appears somebody is coming down with a severe case of the "look-ah-mes". Geller is minor league, her stuff is written poorly, and the appeal of her blog is, uhhhm, sagging.
Didn't bother reading the tripe linked in the ONT, but to claim Weasel Zippers ignores the loon jihadis and muslims is laughable. Would venture that 1/3 or more of their posts deal with that foul world hating death cult.
Silly, baseless accusation.
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 07:22 AM (ksERZ)
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Here's the weighting of the Quinnipiac poll in Florida:
Democrat - 36%
Republican - 27%
How can they maintain a straight face while publishing this?
Here's the weighting of the Quinnipiac poll in Florida:
Democrat - 36%
Republican - 27%
How can they maintain a straight face while publishing this?
Posted by: jwest at August 01, 2012 07:23 AM (ZDsRL)
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Thanks for the news roundup, Gabe and Vic. Hope everything goes well at the dentist.
Here's a story about Casino Royale - not the Daniel Craig Bond, but the ludicrous 1967 bomb. As you know, Woody Allen and Peter Sellers were starring in the movie. When Allen arrived, he spent three weeks sitting around, since Sellers was rewriting the script, telling everyone how to perform and even sitting in on the cutting.
This, of course, added up to a lot of money, and an executive from Columbia came over to find out what on earth was going on. In the lobby of the swanky Dorchester Hotel, he saw Allen and sat down, pouring out his problems with Sellers. "It's terrible," the harried exec finished. "Look, Woody, I don't know how to tell you this, but Peter doesn't want you in the picture. But with all the trouble he's giving us, instead of getting rid of you, we really should get rid of him."
"Yes, you should," Woody answered. "You can't put up with that sort of behavior. Get rid of him." And he walked away. The face was Woody's and the voice was Woody's, but the taller body was unmistakably. . .
Peter Sellers, who walked off the picture.
Here's a story about Casino Royale - not the Daniel Craig Bond, but the ludicrous 1967 bomb. As you know, Woody Allen and Peter Sellers were starring in the movie. When Allen arrived, he spent three weeks sitting around, since Sellers was rewriting the script, telling everyone how to perform and even sitting in on the cutting.
This, of course, added up to a lot of money, and an executive from Columbia came over to find out what on earth was going on. In the lobby of the swanky Dorchester Hotel, he saw Allen and sat down, pouring out his problems with Sellers. "It's terrible," the harried exec finished. "Look, Woody, I don't know how to tell you this, but Peter doesn't want you in the picture. But with all the trouble he's giving us, instead of getting rid of you, we really should get rid of him."
"Yes, you should," Woody answered. "You can't put up with that sort of behavior. Get rid of him." And he walked away. The face was Woody's and the voice was Woody's, but the taller body was unmistakably. . .
Peter Sellers, who walked off the picture.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at August 01, 2012 07:23 AM (zF6Iw)
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@26
Any fully engaged, sentient being should recoil at the prospect of four more years for team Obama.
So either all of the polls showing Obama with any kind of lead are dubious or America is truly lost and is probably not worth saving.
Up from the ashes, a new country shall arise.
Any fully engaged, sentient being should recoil at the prospect of four more years for team Obama.
So either all of the polls showing Obama with any kind of lead are dubious or America is truly lost and is probably not worth saving.
Up from the ashes, a new country shall arise.
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 07:23 AM (06lNq)
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I can relate to the ad. There was a huge dealership in Gwinnett Co. GA on 316 just before the I-85 merge. Obviously not an Obama supporter because they closed it in a heartbeat. Now it looks like these images; like a ghost town. Everytime I drove to Atlanta, a stark image of what was lost, compounded daily with more bad economic news. In Ohio the car industry is huge. Also, Romney has stated publically he did not support the bailout, and it's hurt him here. So he's trying to form a bridge.
Posted by: small town girl at August 01, 2012 07:24 AM (3ryAQ)
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Today's celebrity birthdays:
William Clark (thankfully they figured out that "Lewis & Clark" sounded a lot less gay than "Meriwether & William")
Francis Scott Key (wrote the words, but not the music)
Herman Melville (call him verbose)
Robert Todd Lincoln (the only one to make it past 1
Colorado (#3
Dom DeLuise (big laughs)
Al D'Amato (big balls)
Ron Brown (30th Sec of Ag, died from deceleration trauma)
Jerry Garcia (some dirty old hippies named an ice cream flavor after him)
Giancarlo Giannini (our friend Mathis... no wait - their friend Mathis... hold on - no, he was our friend Mathis all along)
Andrew G. Vajna (film producer with an unfortunate surname)
Robert Cray (one of Otis Day's Knights)
Howard Kurtz (faux fairness)
Joe Elliott (still demanding that sugar be poured upon him)
Coolio (http://youtu.be/a3QAHZicSjQ)
Tempestt Bledsoe (Cosby kid, turns 40 today)
William Clark (thankfully they figured out that "Lewis & Clark" sounded a lot less gay than "Meriwether & William")
Francis Scott Key (wrote the words, but not the music)
Herman Melville (call him verbose)
Robert Todd Lincoln (the only one to make it past 1
Colorado (#3
Dom DeLuise (big laughs)
Al D'Amato (big balls)
Ron Brown (30th Sec of Ag, died from deceleration trauma)
Jerry Garcia (some dirty old hippies named an ice cream flavor after him)
Giancarlo Giannini (our friend Mathis... no wait - their friend Mathis... hold on - no, he was our friend Mathis all along)
Andrew G. Vajna (film producer with an unfortunate surname)
Robert Cray (one of Otis Day's Knights)
Howard Kurtz (faux fairness)
Joe Elliott (still demanding that sugar be poured upon him)
Coolio (http://youtu.be/a3QAHZicSjQ)
Tempestt Bledsoe (Cosby kid, turns 40 today)
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:24 AM (mw0FO)
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:26 AM (mw0FO)
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And here it is:
PARTY IDENTIFICATION
Republican 27% 359
Democrat 36 373
Independent 32 393
Other/DK/NA 5 52
The numbers on the right are the "unweighted actual respondents". The numbers on the left are "weighted".
So this means the actual respondents were 32% Republican / 33% Democrat, BUT then they "reweight" them and throw Democrats a 9 point advantage? Now we all know that Independents lean right this year. So while in the initial sample, Independents were 35% of the sample, they change that to 32%!
SERIOUSLY?
Complete bullshit poll.
PARTY IDENTIFICATION
Republican 27% 359
Democrat 36 373
Independent 32 393
Other/DK/NA 5 52
The numbers on the right are the "unweighted actual respondents". The numbers on the left are "weighted".
So this means the actual respondents were 32% Republican / 33% Democrat, BUT then they "reweight" them and throw Democrats a 9 point advantage? Now we all know that Independents lean right this year. So while in the initial sample, Independents were 35% of the sample, they change that to 32%!
SERIOUSLY?
Complete bullshit poll.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:27 AM (hlUJY)
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Today's deathdays:
Mark Antony (got him some Ptolemaic ptail)
Calamity Jane (more well known than her sister, Disaster Debbie)
The 16 victims of the University of Texas sniper (including his parents)
Francis Gary Powers (tried for a grand slam, got thrown out at 2nd)
Paddy Chayefsky (WW2 Purple Heart)
The 13 victims of the I-35W bridge collapse
RIP.
Mark Antony (got him some Ptolemaic ptail)
Calamity Jane (more well known than her sister, Disaster Debbie)
The 16 victims of the University of Texas sniper (including his parents)
Francis Gary Powers (tried for a grand slam, got thrown out at 2nd)
Paddy Chayefsky (WW2 Purple Heart)
The 13 victims of the I-35W bridge collapse
RIP.
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:27 AM (mw0FO)
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Sorry, i have no idea what all that extra crap in my post is. I didn't type it there.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:28 AM (hlUJY)
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And these poll #'s are total inflated crap. Desperate Obarky is not acting like a winner.
Posted by: small town girl at August 01, 2012 07:28 AM (ven16)
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Qpiac sample is D+6 in FL, D +7 in OH.
Exit polls in Dem wave year of 2008 had it D +3 in FL and D +8 in OH.
Exit polls in Dem wave year of 2008 had it D +3 in FL and D +8 in OH.
Posted by: Jon at August 01, 2012 07:29 AM (t2DGr)
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:30 AM (mw0FO)
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Gran, good stuff today, thank you.
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Team Dagny at August 01, 2012 07:30 AM (9TTOe)
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Please FoxNews, when you report these bullshit poll numbers this morning, do your homework and also tell America the sample is complete bullshit.
Please, just for once.
Please, just for once.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:30 AM (hlUJY)
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Well, in 2008 Obama won Florida by 3 points. Apparently, Quinnipiac believes there will be triple the turnout for Obama in this election.
I can see liberals believing that.
Well, in 2008 Obama won Florida by 3 points. Apparently, Quinnipiac believes there will be triple the turnout for Obama in this election.
I can see liberals believing that.
Posted by: jwest at August 01, 2012 07:31 AM (ZDsRL)
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Yep, it's true as I pointed out yesterday -- there is no problem with voter fraud. Really, you can trust me on this:
Investigators looking into possible vote fraud in Hialeah are now examining at least 31 absentee ballots collected by a suspected ballot broker in two separate instances last week, according to sources familiar with the expanding probe.
Last week, Miami-Dade detectives questioned a Hialeah woman named Daisy Cabrera, who was found in possession of at least a dozen absentee ballots belonging to other voters. Detectives have also learned of another instance in which Cabrera collected ballots from voters, the sources said.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/bq5x4kf (Miami Herald link)
There was no mention in the article of party affiliation, but Harry Reid's turd cutter told me that Daisy belonged to the Tea Party.
Prove I'm lying. You're a Daisy if you do.
Investigators looking into possible vote fraud in Hialeah are now examining at least 31 absentee ballots collected by a suspected ballot broker in two separate instances last week, according to sources familiar with the expanding probe.
Last week, Miami-Dade detectives questioned a Hialeah woman named Daisy Cabrera, who was found in possession of at least a dozen absentee ballots belonging to other voters. Detectives have also learned of another instance in which Cabrera collected ballots from voters, the sources said.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/bq5x4kf (Miami Herald link)
There was no mention in the article of party affiliation, but Harry Reid's turd cutter told me that Daisy belonged to the Tea Party.
Prove I'm lying. You're a Daisy if you do.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:31 AM (ccXZP)
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So what happens to these polls when you take away the bogus dem oversample? You get Rasmussen. Basically it's tied.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:31 AM (hlUJY)
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IMHO, NOTHING ever had more negative impact on small towns than the abrupt closures of their GM dealerships. Car dealerships were locally-owned, employed dozens of workers directly, hundreds indirectly & were owned & managed by respected leaders in the community. With the swipe of a political pen, these people were tossed away. I drive through small towns from TN to OH to IA where empty buildings and vacant lots are now the norm.
This ad plays to the heartland. The bond-holder, union & cherry-picked closings are all legitimate issues but this is an emotional ad for those of us who saw a way of life wiped away. If a President WANTED to devastate the micro-economies of hundreds (thousands?) of communities in this country, this was the fastest and most effective way to do it. And it's one of the first things Obama did.
This ad plays to the heartland. The bond-holder, union & cherry-picked closings are all legitimate issues but this is an emotional ad for those of us who saw a way of life wiped away. If a President WANTED to devastate the micro-economies of hundreds (thousands?) of communities in this country, this was the fastest and most effective way to do it. And it's one of the first things Obama did.
Posted by: Amy in Nashville at August 01, 2012 07:32 AM (D+Cui)
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About the GM ad.
It pulls at your heartstrings for a microsecond. It's a short ad, perhaps too short (why not show the family along with the kid picts?).
They focused on one dealership, but it would have been more effective, I think, if they showed multiple empty showrooms.
I agree this should be mentioned as it is a part of the whole GM debacle, but hammer it home, don't set it out there softly.
It IS an Ohio-specific ad. And, it does hit the small or individual business owner.
The narrator is kinda weak - which might be the problem with the entire ad!
About the GM ad.
It pulls at your heartstrings for a microsecond. It's a short ad, perhaps too short (why not show the family along with the kid picts?).
They focused on one dealership, but it would have been more effective, I think, if they showed multiple empty showrooms.
I agree this should be mentioned as it is a part of the whole GM debacle, but hammer it home, don't set it out there softly.
It IS an Ohio-specific ad. And, it does hit the small or individual business owner.
The narrator is kinda weak - which might be the problem with the entire ad!
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 07:33 AM (HOOye)
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The scary part in this polling is that in every single one, the actual respondents showed Republicans and Democrats basically tied. Only after "reweighting" did the Democrats get these huge advantages.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:34 AM (hlUJY)
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Posted by: Bill Mitchell at August 01, 2012 07:28 AM (hlUJY)
Don't use Word in any form for any Ace related posting!
Don't use Word in any form for any Ace related posting!
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:35 AM (Cnqmv)
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Video did indeed kill the radio star. We went from Chrissie Hynde and other less than photogenic rockers to Taylor Swift and Ke$ha total crap.
Agree, Gabe. Ad is a swing and miss.
I hope all are right about polling follies, cuz these make me nervous. How can that many people be that willfully ignorant?
Agree, Gabe. Ad is a swing and miss.
I hope all are right about polling follies, cuz these make me nervous. How can that many people be that willfully ignorant?
Posted by: Ezra's Equal at August 01, 2012 07:35 AM (9pKym)
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yeah, but I have been called so much now I just fuck with them... So, How much is the "Fuck with" factor?
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 07:36 AM (NYdB8)
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I wonder if that ad is a set up for discussing that the dealerships certainly appeared to be closed based on political affiliation and not on profitability. If so, not too bad. If not, meh.
The emfuckening of the bond holders is a far bigger story.
The emfuckening of the bond holders is a far bigger story.
Posted by: alexthechick - Lunatics for SMOD at August 01, 2012 07:37 AM (Gk3SS)
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Yeah, that ad's pretty weak.
The big problem with the dealerships was how the ones that lived and died were decided, not the fact that some were shut down.
I guess this is to counter Obama's charge that Romney would have "let Detroit go bankrupt", but it needs more oomph.
The big problem with the dealerships was how the ones that lived and died were decided, not the fact that some were shut down.
I guess this is to counter Obama's charge that Romney would have "let Detroit go bankrupt", but it needs more oomph.
Posted by: Andy at August 01, 2012 07:38 AM (OZPoa)
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And how many "real voters" these days really answer the phone with caller ID saying completely weird stuff? Perhaps Obama voters wanting the polls to look better?
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 07:39 AM (YKUmW)
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@48
Right... all of that "extra crap" is the formatting code ("CSS") that Internet Explorer puts in the clipboard when you copy text from it. It does that so that when you paste it into Word or other application, the text still looks the same (or close to it) as it did originally.
If you paste the text into Notepad, only the text remains. You can then copy it from Notepad and paste it into the Comments box here, and all should be well.
Right... all of that "extra crap" is the formatting code ("CSS") that Internet Explorer puts in the clipboard when you copy text from it. It does that so that when you paste it into Word or other application, the text still looks the same (or close to it) as it did originally.
If you paste the text into Notepad, only the text remains. You can then copy it from Notepad and paste it into the Comments box here, and all should be well.
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:39 AM (mw0FO)
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Well folks, time to go. bbl
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 07:40 AM (YdQQY)
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Those polls smell like dogshit because if the JEF was doing so fucking well in Ohio he wouldn't have the need to show up again today flapping his ignorant yap. As I said yesterday, the SCoaMF hasn't done well in Ohio except against McRINO, getting his pansy ass rolled by Muffer Stalin-Rodham in the 2008 donk primary.
At least that fuckhead La Tourette could see the writing on the wall although dropping out after winning the primary strikes me as an extremely RINO thing to do.
At least that fuckhead La Tourette could see the writing on the wall although dropping out after winning the primary strikes me as an extremely RINO thing to do.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 07:40 AM (WMYxn)
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Greg is going to be super jazzed about the polls. But I tell him this is good for him. The 52% are going encouraged to stay home. And the rethuglican hitlers will he more motivated.
Are Romneys men on this inside? Seriously I cant see how bullshit polls imagineering an even bigger hopey changey turnout than '08 help team SCOAMF win the gold.
I would say keep it up, but then you folks aren't the ones who have to deal with Greg's tears.
Are Romneys men on this inside? Seriously I cant see how bullshit polls imagineering an even bigger hopey changey turnout than '08 help team SCOAMF win the gold.
I would say keep it up, but then you folks aren't the ones who have to deal with Greg's tears.
Posted by: Greg's mom at August 01, 2012 07:40 AM (CofEF)
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BTW.. I have I binding router with two IP addresses and it is up for grabs what IP I will get, so... is is me with both hash tags..
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (NYdB8)
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I also think the fight for Ohio will result in Portman being the VP pick.
Posted by: small town girl at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (r4GuR)
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The emfuckening of the bond holders is a far bigger story.
Posted by: alexthechick - Lunatics for SMOD at August 01, 2012 07:37 AM (Gk3SS)
Alex--this is an aspect of the generalized emfuckening provided by the stimulus that never got the scrutiny it deserved. This administrative move rewrote decades if not a century of contract law regarding bond-holders, and screwed retirees and pension plans. I lay the lack of publicity to the incompetence of the RNC (BIRM), but it was a disgrace.
Posted by: alexthechick - Lunatics for SMOD at August 01, 2012 07:37 AM (Gk3SS)
Alex--this is an aspect of the generalized emfuckening provided by the stimulus that never got the scrutiny it deserved. This administrative move rewrote decades if not a century of contract law regarding bond-holders, and screwed retirees and pension plans. I lay the lack of publicity to the incompetence of the RNC (BIRM), but it was a disgrace.
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (mw0FO)
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That LA Slimes hit piece on Breitbart -- I couldn't stomach going to page 2 of it. Half of page 1 was bad enough.
Weasel Zippers never posts anything bad about Islam, which is why this post from yesterday doesn't actually exist:
Pakistan Christian nurses poisoned for eating during Ramadan
http://tinyurl.com/bprwrh6
Weasel Zippers never posts anything bad about Islam, which is why this post from yesterday doesn't actually exist:
Pakistan Christian nurses poisoned for eating during Ramadan
http://tinyurl.com/bprwrh6
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:43 AM (ccXZP)
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@57 - Save them for later in a small bottle and use them to lube the thermometer when little Greggy has a fever...
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 07:44 AM (NYdB8)
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"Ptolemaic ptail." Ha! Thanks, gran - I need a laugh today and that was great!
BTW - the U Texas sniper was Charles Whitman. Seriously disturbed bastard.
BTW - the U Texas sniper was Charles Whitman. Seriously disturbed bastard.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at August 01, 2012 07:44 AM (zF6Iw)
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RIP Gore Vidal at 86. I honestly thought he was already gone.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:55 AM (YdQQY)
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Long overdue.
RIP Gore Vidal at 86. I honestly thought he was already gone.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 06:55 AM (YdQQY)
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Long overdue.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 07:45 AM (xUM1Q)
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That ad is aimed at the people who know that profitable dealerships were closed at Obama's whim. If you had one locally, you might respond to the ad. If you didn't, it will probably blow past you.
Posted by: Lea at August 01, 2012 07:46 AM (EujY8)
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@64
When they autopsied him, they found a glioblastoma, although I don't think they were able to determine if that's what made him snap.
When they autopsied him, they found a glioblastoma, although I don't think they were able to determine if that's what made him snap.
Posted by: Gran at August 01, 2012 07:47 AM (mw0FO)
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maybe those polls over-sample Dems. but I am still very very worried.
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 07:50 AM (p3a8+)
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Voters in the Atlanta metro area shot down the proposed new 1% sales tax by a tally of 63/37.
It's almost like they said Taxed Enough Already.
It's almost like they said Taxed Enough Already.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:50 AM (ccXZP)
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also, are the pollsters calling only land-line phones? many people, especially the young, transient or sometimes low-income have only cell phones. that could really change the polls
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 07:51 AM (p3a8+)
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Judge threw out part of the Virginia election law that screwed up some primary campaigns. Determined it is unconstitutional to throw out signatures that gathered by nonresidents.
Posted by: President Chet Roosevelt at August 01, 2012 07:52 AM (LJ7YN)
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Alex--this is an aspect of the generalized emfuckening provided by the stimulus that never got the scrutiny it deserved. This administrative
move rewrote decades if not a century of contract law regarding
bond-holders, and screwed retirees and pension plans. I lay the lack of
publicity to the incompetence of the RNC (BIRM), but it was a disgrace.
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (Cnqmv)
There have to have been a lot of people that got high colonics on that bit of treachery which I was shocked to see at the time; I'm sure there were a lot of people that lost a lot that they were contractually owed who were strong armed into sucking it up. This was the first clue to me as to what the depths of the JEF's anti American attitude was and just how willing he was to break the law to reward his cronies. By itself this should be enough to get him run in November if people only understood what went on.
move rewrote decades if not a century of contract law regarding
bond-holders, and screwed retirees and pension plans. I lay the lack of
publicity to the incompetence of the RNC (BIRM), but it was a disgrace.
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:42 AM (Cnqmv)
There have to have been a lot of people that got high colonics on that bit of treachery which I was shocked to see at the time; I'm sure there were a lot of people that lost a lot that they were contractually owed who were strong armed into sucking it up. This was the first clue to me as to what the depths of the JEF's anti American attitude was and just how willing he was to break the law to reward his cronies. By itself this should be enough to get him run in November if people only understood what went on.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 07:53 AM (WMYxn)
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Pakistan Christian nurses poisoned for eating during Ramadan
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:43 AM (ccXZP)
The depravity of those vermin knows no end. Combine this with the widely under-reported fact that muz doctors in the UK routinely arrange for their non-muslim charges to receive poor (or lethal) care, and the patern emerges quickly.
Pakistan Christian nurses poisoned for eating during Ramadan
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:43 AM (ccXZP)
The depravity of those vermin knows no end. Combine this with the widely under-reported fact that muz doctors in the UK routinely arrange for their non-muslim charges to receive poor (or lethal) care, and the patern emerges quickly.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 07:53 AM (xUM1Q)
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Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 07:50 AM (ccXZP)
Don't those citizens know what's good for them?
And, after we built all those roads and bridges for them!
This is why the Chinese Communist governmental model is far superior to ours!
Don't those citizens know what's good for them?
And, after we built all those roads and bridges for them!
This is why the Chinese Communist governmental model is far superior to ours!
Posted by: Lizzie "Borden" Warren at August 01, 2012 07:54 AM (Cnqmv)
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Good morning, everyone. Ron Brownstein in the National Journal says the economy might not matter as much in the election because voters have lower expectations. Apparently poverty is going to be the new normal.
Here's the link:
http://tinyurl.com/bq77pcp
Here's the link:
http://tinyurl.com/bq77pcp
Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 07:55 AM (GoIUi)
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Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 07:53 AM (xUM1Q)
And liberals wonder why we are concerned about "creeping/galloping sharia" in the US?
And liberals wonder why we are concerned about "creeping/galloping sharia" in the US?
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:56 AM (Cnqmv)
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Don't use Word in any form for any Ace related posting!
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:35 AM (Cnqmv)
FIFY
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:35 AM (Cnqmv)
FIFY
Posted by: blue star at August 01, 2012 07:58 AM (NrQxI)
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That ad is aimed at the people who know that
profitable dealerships were closed at Obama's whim. If you had one
locally, you might respond to the ad. If you didn't, it will probably
blow past you.
Posted by: Lea at August 01, 2012 07:46 AM (EujY
Bingo. In northeast Ohio there were a couple extremely high exposure closings of dealers that were local fixtures and made you think WTF. Although it seems like the most prominent ones were Chrysler.
One thing that diminishes the ad is that it happened so early in the reign of Il Douche that it's not fresh in peoples' minds and the "undecideds" probably have the collective attention span of a gnat.
profitable dealerships were closed at Obama's whim. If you had one
locally, you might respond to the ad. If you didn't, it will probably
blow past you.
Posted by: Lea at August 01, 2012 07:46 AM (EujY
Bingo. In northeast Ohio there were a couple extremely high exposure closings of dealers that were local fixtures and made you think WTF. Although it seems like the most prominent ones were Chrysler.
One thing that diminishes the ad is that it happened so early in the reign of Il Douche that it's not fresh in peoples' minds and the "undecideds" probably have the collective attention span of a gnat.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 07:58 AM (WMYxn)
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Me and the Mooch rule!
Posted by: Barky O'McFuckstick at August 01, 2012 07:59 AM (CZrbJ)
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Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 07:55 AM (GoIUi)
Problem is that I worked all my life to accumulate a retirement nest egg, but there are many more (~52%) that never worked a day in their lives to accumulate anything and yet they want a piece of my nest egg so they can be better off than where their own actions put them.
Come let us be poor together!
(With a few nomenklatura exceptions of course)!
Problem is that I worked all my life to accumulate a retirement nest egg, but there are many more (~52%) that never worked a day in their lives to accumulate anything and yet they want a piece of my nest egg so they can be better off than where their own actions put them.
Come let us be poor together!
(With a few nomenklatura exceptions of course)!
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:59 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 08:00 AM (Cnqmv)
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the Prez is spending alot of time in Va which is an indication of how close the race is here. Is he spending much time in Fla, OH or PA? does HE feel its as close in those states?
could someone give me a little good election news this a.m.?
could someone give me a little good election news this a.m.?
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 08:01 AM (p3a8+)
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>>And how many "real voters" these days really answer the phone with caller ID saying completely weird stuff
"Name not found" 000-000-0000 has been calling daily.
Does anyone here actually talk to pollsters?
"Name not found" 000-000-0000 has been calling daily.
Does anyone here actually talk to pollsters?
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 08:01 AM (SUKHu)
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By itself this should be enough to get him run in November if people only understood what went on.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 07:53 AM
And who do you think is gonna 'splain this to the people? Ace? Poppin' Fresh? The NY Slimes?
The biggest threat we face -- aside from the general, all-encompassing threat of Bark Obama himself -- is the weakness of our so-called leaders and media. No one digs for the details, and no one spells it out in ways the mindless 52% can understand. Worse, those who are allegedly "servants of the people" are so wrapped up in making nice with the living sludge across the aisle that they will not hold the Choomer-in-Chief responsible for his crimes.
Yes, I said crimes. Only a mix of affirmative action at its worst and Blackdemocratium (thanks again, Vic) has protected Obama from prosecution for his many violations of the law, all of which could (and should) be documented and put out for public display.
Oh, well. We'll all be here to complain about Obama for the next four years. As long as we have access to teh Interwebz.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 07:53 AM
And who do you think is gonna 'splain this to the people? Ace? Poppin' Fresh? The NY Slimes?
The biggest threat we face -- aside from the general, all-encompassing threat of Bark Obama himself -- is the weakness of our so-called leaders and media. No one digs for the details, and no one spells it out in ways the mindless 52% can understand. Worse, those who are allegedly "servants of the people" are so wrapped up in making nice with the living sludge across the aisle that they will not hold the Choomer-in-Chief responsible for his crimes.
Yes, I said crimes. Only a mix of affirmative action at its worst and Blackdemocratium (thanks again, Vic) has protected Obama from prosecution for his many violations of the law, all of which could (and should) be documented and put out for public display.
Oh, well. We'll all be here to complain about Obama for the next four years. As long as we have access to teh Interwebz.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:02 AM (wZI4b)
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And liberals wonder why we are concerned about "creeping/galloping sharia" in the US?
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:56 AM (Cnqmv)
Indeed. There's only one small bit of ironic satisfaction to be had - the muz will likely kill the libtards first. Or at the very least force them into submission first.
But, that's not enough to make me think that letting the US be overrun by muslim trash is a tolerable outcome. Better that the US be burned to a radioactive cinder than to allow the muz to win. Right now, all we would have to do is put our collective foot down and say "Enough." And we could readily get rid of them. Alas - the damn do-gooders repeat over and over their nonsense mantra: "But what about all the GOOD muslims?" The correct answer to that question is - THOSE AREN'T MUSLIMS. They're MINOs. Give them a stark choice - convert to something (anything) else, or get the hell out and don't come back.
And liberals wonder why we are concerned about "creeping/galloping sharia" in the US?
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 01, 2012 07:56 AM (Cnqmv)
Indeed. There's only one small bit of ironic satisfaction to be had - the muz will likely kill the libtards first. Or at the very least force them into submission first.
But, that's not enough to make me think that letting the US be overrun by muslim trash is a tolerable outcome. Better that the US be burned to a radioactive cinder than to allow the muz to win. Right now, all we would have to do is put our collective foot down and say "Enough." And we could readily get rid of them. Alas - the damn do-gooders repeat over and over their nonsense mantra: "But what about all the GOOD muslims?" The correct answer to that question is - THOSE AREN'T MUSLIMS. They're MINOs. Give them a stark choice - convert to something (anything) else, or get the hell out and don't come back.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:03 AM (xUM1Q)
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Does anyone here actually talk to pollsters?
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 08:01 AM (SUKHu)
Usually not but there've been times when I've done so.
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 08:01 AM (SUKHu)
Usually not but there've been times when I've done so.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 08:03 AM (WMYxn)
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@75- "Ron Brownstein in the National Journal says the economy might not matter as much in the election..."
Right. According to the article, brownstein "scientifically" determines this by conducting roughly three dozen interviews in two cities in Colorado.
Ron Brownstein needs to understand the mfm might not matter so much in this election.
As in, "not at all".
Right. According to the article, brownstein "scientifically" determines this by conducting roughly three dozen interviews in two cities in Colorado.
Ron Brownstein needs to understand the mfm might not matter so much in this election.
As in, "not at all".
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 08:04 AM (ksERZ)
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I think a more effective GM ad would revolve around my experience.
My Chevy truck (under warranty) broke down in Bishop, California, in 2010.
I found out that GM had closed the dealership in Bishop because it was "only" about 40-50 miles from a dealership in Fresno.
Problem: there is no direct road from Bishop to Fresno. (The Sierra Nevada range kind of gets in the way.) GM would only tow the vehicle 200 miles, and it was over 300 to the "nearest dealer." I wound up having it towed down US 395 to the Los Angeles area because it was just inside the 200-mile tow limit. They originally wanted to tow it 180 miles NORTH, and I was headed SOUTH.
They didn't even LOOK at the map when they shut down dealerships.
My Chevy truck (under warranty) broke down in Bishop, California, in 2010.
I found out that GM had closed the dealership in Bishop because it was "only" about 40-50 miles from a dealership in Fresno.
Problem: there is no direct road from Bishop to Fresno. (The Sierra Nevada range kind of gets in the way.) GM would only tow the vehicle 200 miles, and it was over 300 to the "nearest dealer." I wound up having it towed down US 395 to the Los Angeles area because it was just inside the 200-mile tow limit. They originally wanted to tow it 180 miles NORTH, and I was headed SOUTH.
They didn't even LOOK at the map when they shut down dealerships.
Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at August 01, 2012 08:05 AM (1iauC)
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When they autopsied him, they found a glioblastoma, although I don't
think they were able to determine if that's what made him snap.
Couldn't be that. It had to be all those violent video games he'd been playing...
[/sarc]
think they were able to determine if that's what made him snap.
Couldn't be that. It had to be all those violent video games he'd been playing...
[/sarc]
Posted by: A Monkey On Crack at August 01, 2012 08:05 AM (O7Q1u)
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Oh, well. We'll all be here to complain about Obama for the next four years. As long as we have access to teh Interwebz.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:02 AM (wZI4b)
Good lord - it's way to early for that kind of defeatism. We've not even had the convention yet!!! You DO NOT bring out the big guns until close to the end. Right now the only purpose the ads have is to begin the process of steadily undermining confidence in the SCOAMF. The battle will not begin until after the convention. Then it's on like Donkey Kong. Then the REAL attack ads can come out, that even the brain dead mushy-middle folks can grasp with their pea brains.
Oh, well. We'll all be here to complain about Obama for the next four years. As long as we have access to teh Interwebz.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:02 AM (wZI4b)
Good lord - it's way to early for that kind of defeatism. We've not even had the convention yet!!! You DO NOT bring out the big guns until close to the end. Right now the only purpose the ads have is to begin the process of steadily undermining confidence in the SCOAMF. The battle will not begin until after the convention. Then it's on like Donkey Kong. Then the REAL attack ads can come out, that even the brain dead mushy-middle folks can grasp with their pea brains.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:06 AM (xUM1Q)
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Before I got banned from from a Romney fanboi site, I was advocating the simple campaign theme of 'We can do better'. It worked pretty well for JFK and Scotty B.
Now I see it in the Republican Jewish web ads. Nice validation.
Now some more sage advice per FL: SuperPacs must run ObamaCare ads, set in the near future, depicting denial of medical service to people b/c of age. Show an attractive 75 year old tennis playing woman being denied the hip she needs to remain active. Show an 80 year old vet being denied prostate treatment.
Then Romney wins even the bogus liar polls.
Does anybody here know how to play this game?
Before I got banned from from a Romney fanboi site, I was advocating the simple campaign theme of 'We can do better'. It worked pretty well for JFK and Scotty B.
Now I see it in the Republican Jewish web ads. Nice validation.
Now some more sage advice per FL: SuperPacs must run ObamaCare ads, set in the near future, depicting denial of medical service to people b/c of age. Show an attractive 75 year old tennis playing woman being denied the hip she needs to remain active. Show an 80 year old vet being denied prostate treatment.
Then Romney wins even the bogus liar polls.
Does anybody here know how to play this game?
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:07 AM (SKSDk)
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73 Reactionary,
The article notes that hospital workers and non-believers are exempt from the Islamic Ramadan rules on mandatory fasting. Yet the reality is 'nonconformists must die'.
But the main reason I posted the WZ link is to show that contrary to the claims from IOTW as shown in last night's ONT, WZ regularly hits the idiocy of Islamic behavior.
The article notes that hospital workers and non-believers are exempt from the Islamic Ramadan rules on mandatory fasting. Yet the reality is 'nonconformists must die'.
But the main reason I posted the WZ link is to show that contrary to the claims from IOTW as shown in last night's ONT, WZ regularly hits the idiocy of Islamic behavior.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 08:07 AM (ccXZP)
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Then the REAL attack ads can come out, that even the brain dead mushy-middle folks can grasp with their pea brains.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:06 AM
I hope you're right. My pessimism is based only on the '08 election, the past four years' scrutiny of the Obama Regime by the media and the Repubs in Congress and the current high-saturation, pro-Obama campaign.
Save us, Boehner! Lead us, McConnell! We will follow! (Except for those still butthurt because Palin, Perry, Teh Noot and others didn't beat Teh Mutt, that is.)
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:06 AM
I hope you're right. My pessimism is based only on the '08 election, the past four years' scrutiny of the Obama Regime by the media and the Repubs in Congress and the current high-saturation, pro-Obama campaign.
Save us, Boehner! Lead us, McConnell! We will follow! (Except for those still butthurt because Palin, Perry, Teh Noot and others didn't beat Teh Mutt, that is.)
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:11 AM (wZI4b)
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>>I found out that GM had closed the dealership in Bishop because it was "only" about 40-50 miles from a dealership in Fresno.
Snort. Yeh, that doesn't really work.
Somebody in DC must have considered it fly-over country while looking at a map.
Snort. Yeh, that doesn't really work.
Somebody in DC must have considered it fly-over country while looking at a map.
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 08:12 AM (SUKHu)
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They didn't even LOOK at the map when they shut down dealerships.
Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at August 01, 2012 08:05 AM (1iauC)
Maps? I don't need no stinking maps!
Posted by: Cobalt Shiva at August 01, 2012 08:05 AM (1iauC)
Maps? I don't need no stinking maps!
Posted by: Barky O'McFuckstick at August 01, 2012 08:13 AM (CZrbJ)
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But the main reason I posted the WZ link is to show that contrary to the claims from IOTW as shown in last night's ONT, WZ regularly hits the idiocy of Islamic behavior.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 08:07 AM (ccXZP)
Understood, but I felt the need to take it and comment further. Just the other night a friend of mine who should know better was trying to defend the muz as a group, saying that all the vast array of murders, rapes, and torturing they commit across the globe is all done by some minority of extremists. Nothing could be further from the truth, as the bulk of the muz condone or applaud those things - just as their dirty book tells them to do. It is endlessly frustrating to me that we in the West, who have a Christian social/moral tradition, use psychological transferrence to (in our minds) confer our reasonableness onto people who ARE NOT reasonable. They're NOT like us. They're NOT a bunch of nice folks with a few bad apples.
But the main reason I posted the WZ link is to show that contrary to the claims from IOTW as shown in last night's ONT, WZ regularly hits the idiocy of Islamic behavior.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 01, 2012 08:07 AM (ccXZP)
Understood, but I felt the need to take it and comment further. Just the other night a friend of mine who should know better was trying to defend the muz as a group, saying that all the vast array of murders, rapes, and torturing they commit across the globe is all done by some minority of extremists. Nothing could be further from the truth, as the bulk of the muz condone or applaud those things - just as their dirty book tells them to do. It is endlessly frustrating to me that we in the West, who have a Christian social/moral tradition, use psychological transferrence to (in our minds) confer our reasonableness onto people who ARE NOT reasonable. They're NOT like us. They're NOT a bunch of nice folks with a few bad apples.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:13 AM (xUM1Q)
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So our fuckwads voted to give more power to the Executive Branch. And supposedly because Romney wanted it. And even if it's not because Romney wanted it, what the hell does it do besides make the job easier for these lazy asses and consolidate more power for the President. There really isn't any hope, is there?
http://tinyurl.com/cosyyuh
http://tinyurl.com/cosyyuh
Posted by: jeannebodine at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (xI+jL)
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I imagine that ad is going to get airplay in Ohio. It has pictures drawn by little kids that will make mommies sad. White guys will be revved up.
It isn't a bad ad. It isn't the bear in the woods but how many are?
It isn't a bad ad. It isn't the bear in the woods but how many are?
Posted by: Golan Globus at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (/1U3u)
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93
You mean butthurt like Romney in '08 when he and his minions undermined the whole GOP ticket b/c he didnt win?
93
You mean butthurt like Romney in '08 when he and his minions undermined the whole GOP ticket b/c he didnt win?
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (SKSDk)
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GM was failing; the real
scandal was that Obama came in and gave the company to the UAW, screwing
the bond holders.
Posted by: JeffP at August 01, 2012 07:07 AM (fjG2G)
Exactly! I bought a new car in February and have been bombarded with surveys. The latest one had a write in spot regarding a competing GM model. I proudly put in the very tiny area, "Will Never Buy GM Again." Elsewhere in the survey, I truthfully answered that I had owned a GM car.
scandal was that Obama came in and gave the company to the UAW, screwing
the bond holders.
Posted by: JeffP at August 01, 2012 07:07 AM (fjG2G)
Exactly! I bought a new car in February and have been bombarded with surveys. The latest one had a write in spot regarding a competing GM model. I proudly put in the very tiny area, "Will Never Buy GM Again." Elsewhere in the survey, I truthfully answered that I had owned a GM car.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 08:16 AM (kXoT0)
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That Cruz fellow in Texas sure is lucky.
Who would have imagined someone could win after being endorsed by an unqualified "mistake" who can see Russia from her house?
I'm going to chalk up his victory to the fact that people believed Rob Portman secretly wanted him to win.
That Cruz fellow in Texas sure is lucky.
Who would have imagined someone could win after being endorsed by an unqualified "mistake" who can see Russia from her house?
I'm going to chalk up his victory to the fact that people believed Rob Portman secretly wanted him to win.
Posted by: jwest at August 01, 2012 08:16 AM (ZDsRL)
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I drive past 3 boarded-up dealerships everday, whats worse- none of them havecurrent tennants creating any kind of commerce at all. Just tumble weeds and fading signs.
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Morn' ya'll
Posted by: dananjcon dumbass extraordinaire at August 01, 2012 08:18 AM (eavT+)
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Any poll that shows Obumbles ahead of Romney on who would be better for the economy is bullshit.
Noticed on the internals on Florida, that women made up a much higher portion of the sample.
Noticed on the internals on Florida, that women made up a much higher portion of the sample.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at August 01, 2012 08:18 AM (UTq/I)
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I hope you're right. My pessimism is based only on the '08 election, the past four years' scrutiny of the Obama Regime by the media and the Repubs in Congress and the current high-saturation, pro-Obama campaign.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:11 AM (wZI4b)
I understand - and at first I shared your concern. But at this point in the process McVain the idiot hadn't made any effort worthy of a real campaigner, and his campaign was pathetic and weak to the very end. He was unwilling to attack - tied to his "maverick" cross-the-aisle bullshit approach. That or he didn't really want the job, which I suspect is the case. Who would want to be Prez going into that economy? I contrast that with what Mitt has shown himself capable off. Sure - he's not as ruthless as I would be, but sometimes I get carried away as a result of my extreme hatred of the SCOAMF and all his kind. Mitt's a smart strategist, and he wants this job. Plus he's young enough to have the vitality needed to fight it out.
We've not seen the best yet. The best will come out just before the election, and not just from Mitt's staff. There are many people out there, good people, who want Obie out, and many of those know you have to keep some powder dry for the main engagement. I can easily see Obastard getting some Swiftboat-like treatment close to the end.
I hope you're right. My pessimism is based only on the '08 election, the past four years' scrutiny of the Obama Regime by the media and the Repubs in Congress and the current high-saturation, pro-Obama campaign.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:11 AM (wZI4b)
I understand - and at first I shared your concern. But at this point in the process McVain the idiot hadn't made any effort worthy of a real campaigner, and his campaign was pathetic and weak to the very end. He was unwilling to attack - tied to his "maverick" cross-the-aisle bullshit approach. That or he didn't really want the job, which I suspect is the case. Who would want to be Prez going into that economy? I contrast that with what Mitt has shown himself capable off. Sure - he's not as ruthless as I would be, but sometimes I get carried away as a result of my extreme hatred of the SCOAMF and all his kind. Mitt's a smart strategist, and he wants this job. Plus he's young enough to have the vitality needed to fight it out.
We've not seen the best yet. The best will come out just before the election, and not just from Mitt's staff. There are many people out there, good people, who want Obie out, and many of those know you have to keep some powder dry for the main engagement. I can easily see Obastard getting some Swiftboat-like treatment close to the end.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:20 AM (xUM1Q)
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reactionary: i hope Mitt doesn't wait til the very end to get tough because alot of the polls (from different polling companies) show that the undecideds are shrinking
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 08:21 AM (p3a8+)
Posted by: nickless at August 01, 2012 08:22 AM (MMC8r)
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It is a real shame that the New York Times still has yet to figure out that people can actually read their archives. Google, how does it work?
Posted by: Matt S. at August 01, 2012 08:22 AM (moRRg)
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You mean butthurt like Romney in '08 when he and his minions undermined the whole GOP ticket b/c he didnt win?Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (SKSDk)--------------------------------------LOL. If Romney had any impact on the 08 election it was negligible. That was the worst campaign since that of BobDole. Every damn republican in America had to hold his nose to pull the lever that year.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:23 AM (xUM1Q)
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As for the Ad, I think maybe the time has passed for it to resonate. I was incensed at the time, but, the Taupe Dope has done so many things that were even worse, the dealerships just seems rather quaint now. Another aspect is the fact that everyone loves a new car, but, deep in our heart of hearts, we know the dealership is screwing us to the wall when we buy one. I remain more angry about the bondholders being left with nothing while the UAW who caused the problems walked away with a huge corporation in their pockets.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 08:25 AM (kXoT0)
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Maybe the ad is not for Ohio but Michigan?
Posted by: Thunderb at August 01, 2012 08:27 AM (Dnbau)
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reactionary: i hope Mitt doesn't wait til the very end to get tough because alot of the polls (from different polling companies) show that the undecideds are shrinking
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 08:21 AM (p3a8+)------------------------------------------After the convention things will get into gear. Then we'll see what's what. Undecideds are mush heads to begin with. They can be swung. They'll say they are decided now, but there's plenty of time left to re-decide them. It's not like those people are running on anything but emotion. They are devoid of principles.
Posted by: kelley in virginia at August 01, 2012 08:21 AM (p3a8+)------------------------------------------After the convention things will get into gear. Then we'll see what's what. Undecideds are mush heads to begin with. They can be swung. They'll say they are decided now, but there's plenty of time left to re-decide them. It's not like those people are running on anything but emotion. They are devoid of principles.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 08:27 AM (xUM1Q)
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I am encouraged because, as Breitbart points out today, Romney realizes that the press is pretty much his enemy.
This right there is a big improvement over McCain.
Further, the media, despite all their noise, has less of an influence on people than they had 4 years ago.
This right there is a big improvement over McCain.
Further, the media, despite all their noise, has less of an influence on people than they had 4 years ago.
Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 08:27 AM (GoIUi)
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Why is it that we've given up fighting the auto bailout meme? Both GM and Chrysler went bankrupt after getting bailout cash; dealers got cruched, vendors took hits, bondholders got butt-fucked at the expense of the UAW, and the US Fucking Gov't OWNS controlling interest of the auto market (hence, the VOLT). Dammit, now I'm all worked up, and I've only got 1/2 a cup of coffee in me.
Posted by: Beefy Meatball, in a high protein rage at August 01, 2012 08:28 AM (mxnUd)
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I am encouraged because, as Breitbart points out today, Romney realizes that the press is pretty much his enemy.
This right there is a big improvement over McCain.
Further, the media, despite all their noise, has less of an influence on people than they had 4 years ago.
Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 08:27 AM (GoIUi)
Exactly right! To this day, McCain thinks the LSM, leno, and letterman just luuuuv him little self to pieces. He thinks the actually cared about his maverick shennigans, when they only time they patted him on his pointy head was when he was knifing some fellow Republican(s) in the back.
This right there is a big improvement over McCain.
Further, the media, despite all their noise, has less of an influence on people than they had 4 years ago.
Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 08:27 AM (GoIUi)
Exactly right! To this day, McCain thinks the LSM, leno, and letterman just luuuuv him little self to pieces. He thinks the actually cared about his maverick shennigans, when they only time they patted him on his pointy head was when he was knifing some fellow Republican(s) in the back.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 08:32 AM (kXoT0)
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I think the ad is good - should have been stronger. I've got TWO dealerships in Lapeer closed by Obama and they lots/buildings are still empty.
Posted by: Car in at August 01, 2012 08:37 AM (MtGCY)
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"The 52% are going encouraged to stay home. And the rethuglican hitlers will he more motivated."
Same thing was said in 08. Obama had such a big lead and his supporters will just stay home, lol. I TOLD YOU SO. And why does Obama spend so much time in OH and VA? Because if he just wins one of those, the election is over. I still think Romney will win IN and NC, but if the Obama surge continues, then don't be surprised to see NC go Blue again.
Wonder if CAC will make one of his brilliant electoral map blogs again! So much encouraging news for poor overmatched Mitt!
I TOLD YOU SO!
Same thing was said in 08. Obama had such a big lead and his supporters will just stay home, lol. I TOLD YOU SO. And why does Obama spend so much time in OH and VA? Because if he just wins one of those, the election is over. I still think Romney will win IN and NC, but if the Obama surge continues, then don't be surprised to see NC go Blue again.
Wonder if CAC will make one of his brilliant electoral map blogs again! So much encouraging news for poor overmatched Mitt!
I TOLD YOU SO!
Posted by: toldyaso at August 01, 2012 08:38 AM (Xa2if)
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Whatever the impact, and that's debatable, Mitt's minions certainly did their best to poison the well.
My God, nimrod Madden was running around the convention accusing Palin of being a felon (TrooperGate). But I'm sure Mitt had nothing!, nothing at all to do with that.
And it went downhill from there. WardrobeGate wasanother Madden operation. Could somebody please get Ann Romney a wardrobe? The woman goes from gauche thousand dollar tee shirts to gaudy print dresses at a memorial. Is she using Moochelle's stylist?
Mitt was 'all butthurt' he didnt get the VP, so he set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort. It was Schmidt's brilliant idea to 'suspend' the campaign, which effectively ended it, all to Mitt's advantage.
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Whatever the impact, and that's debatable, Mitt's minions certainly did their best to poison the well.
My God, nimrod Madden was running around the convention accusing Palin of being a felon (TrooperGate). But I'm sure Mitt had nothing!, nothing at all to do with that.
And it went downhill from there. WardrobeGate wasanother Madden operation. Could somebody please get Ann Romney a wardrobe? The woman goes from gauche thousand dollar tee shirts to gaudy print dresses at a memorial. Is she using Moochelle's stylist?
Mitt was 'all butthurt' he didnt get the VP, so he set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort. It was Schmidt's brilliant idea to 'suspend' the campaign, which effectively ended it, all to Mitt's advantage.
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM (SKSDk)
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The funniest thing here is people tying themselves in knots trying to discredit each and every poll. C'mon guys, Romney has never polled well in OH. This isn't the only survey that shows him tanking there.
Posted by: toldyaso at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM (oCGZN)
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"Now listen, you queer. Stop calling me a crypto-Nazi, or I'll sock you in the goddamn face and you'll stay plastered."
Gore, I'll see you in hell.
Gore, I'll see you in hell.
Posted by: Zombie Buckley at August 01, 2012 08:42 AM (/ZZCn)
Posted by: fly at August 01, 2012 08:44 AM (b/Bbq)
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It looks like Leftard predictions of Teaparty death were greatly exaggerated.....
Posted by: maddogg at August 01, 2012 08:46 AM (OlN4e)
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Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at August 01, 2012 08:46 AM (8y9MW)
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Mitt was 'all butthurt' he didnt get the VP, so he
set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort....
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM
A perfect example of what I'm talking about. The Only-Palin-Can-Save-Us!!11!! crowd is giving Bark Obama lots of ammunition.
I agree the '08 election was a case of the wrong campaign and the wrong candidate against an opponent who pushed every liberal/white guilt button. We all thrashed this out in '08 and subsequently. In detail.
For once, we have to simply accept Romney, love him or not (I don't, BTW) and carry him over the line. America cannot survive four more years of choom-directed government. Nor, for that matter, can it stand a continuation of the vile campaigning of hypocritical liars like Reid.
set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort....
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM
A perfect example of what I'm talking about. The Only-Palin-Can-Save-Us!!11!! crowd is giving Bark Obama lots of ammunition.
I agree the '08 election was a case of the wrong campaign and the wrong candidate against an opponent who pushed every liberal/white guilt button. We all thrashed this out in '08 and subsequently. In detail.
For once, we have to simply accept Romney, love him or not (I don't, BTW) and carry him over the line. America cannot survive four more years of choom-directed government. Nor, for that matter, can it stand a continuation of the vile campaigning of hypocritical liars like Reid.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 08:47 AM (wZI4b)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at August 01, 2012 08:47 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Dave C at August 01, 2012 08:47 AM (3axTG)
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Does anyone here actually talk to pollsters?
I actually enjoy it. It is a wonderful opportunity to dump all the crapiness of the day onto someone that I have no feelings for. Plus, you get some Donk push pollers and can have fun with them. During the governors race last cycle, one had the bad fortunate of asking how committed I was to voting........."I would crawl through broken glass, hell and consume my motherin laws cooking for an opportunity to vote against the sucker of cock Quinn, who sucks cock and enjoys a cock that he can suck..........questions?"
I actually enjoy it. It is a wonderful opportunity to dump all the crapiness of the day onto someone that I have no feelings for. Plus, you get some Donk push pollers and can have fun with them. During the governors race last cycle, one had the bad fortunate of asking how committed I was to voting........."I would crawl through broken glass, hell and consume my motherin laws cooking for an opportunity to vote against the sucker of cock Quinn, who sucks cock and enjoys a cock that he can suck..........questions?"
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at August 01, 2012 08:48 AM (OWjjx)
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It looks like Leftard predictions of Teaparty death were greatly exaggerated.....
Posted by: maddogg at August 01, 2012 08:46 AM (OlN4e)
Yeah that was a nice little poll they ran in Texas yesterday and it said "Fuck you JEF and MFM" pretty loud and clear.
Posted by: maddogg at August 01, 2012 08:46 AM (OlN4e)
Yeah that was a nice little poll they ran in Texas yesterday and it said "Fuck you JEF and MFM" pretty loud and clear.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 08:51 AM (WMYxn)
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Posted by: jwest at August 01, 2012 08:16 AM (ZDsRL
You do realize just how pathetic you look everytime a Palin endorsed candidate wins you come in here and thump your chest like she actually did something?
Cruz (and in particular, his media team) did a good job and Dewhurst ran (particularly the last 6 months) a lousy campaign. But keep struckin your pud to St. Sarah.
You do realize just how pathetic you look everytime a Palin endorsed candidate wins you come in here and thump your chest like she actually did something?
Cruz (and in particular, his media team) did a good job and Dewhurst ran (particularly the last 6 months) a lousy campaign. But keep struckin your pud to St. Sarah.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at August 01, 2012 08:55 AM (OWjjx)
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I agree with the previous poster about Ann Romney needing a stylist. She is a beautiful woman with a incredible story of personal triumph over two major illnesses. Yet, she somehow always looked unfinished, while Mitt looks polished to the max. I am old-fashioned enough to think that both people of a wealthy "power couple" should look fabulous. Say what you will about W, but, Laura always looks wonderful, so maybe she and Ann should chat.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 08:55 AM (kXoT0)
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Lets see if they picked a winner this time.
It's Texas. Last night was the General Election. We follow it up with a pro-forma election in November, so that DC doesn't get too suspicious.
It's Texas. Last night was the General Election. We follow it up with a pro-forma election in November, so that DC doesn't get too suspicious.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at August 01, 2012 08:56 AM (8y9MW)
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That Romney commercial sucks! There is so much that was wrong -- and down right illegal -- about the GM "bailout" -- starting with the fact that it wasn't really a "bailout" at all,it was a "managed bankruptcy" that was "managed" in a way that cost taxpayerstens ofbillions of dollars more than it should have, and screwed over secured bondholders, all so that Obama's dear UAW supporters would not have to make any sacrifices.
THAT is the story Romney's commercials need to be telling people.
THAT is the story Romney's commercials need to be telling people.
Posted by: Bystander at August 01, 2012 08:56 AM (/sohm)
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Vic, that FF link on FOX was just an AP abreviated slobber job- 70% Boooooosh's Fault and 30% Stoopid Rethuglicans. I swear I have to get most of my news from the UK. WTF
Posted by: Beefy Meatball, going for a 2nd cup at August 01, 2012 08:57 AM (mxnUd)
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You do realize just how pathetic you look everytime a Palin endorsed candidate wins you come in here and thump your chest like she actually did something?
Cruz (and in particular, his media team) did a good job and Dewhurst ran (particularly the last 6 months) a lousy campaign. But keep struckin your pud to St. Sarah. Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at August 01, 2012 08:55 AM (OWjjx)Dewhurst only had the backing of the entire GOP machine, along with some guy named Rick Perry (where have I heard that name before?). Of course, you're right. Palin had no influence on an election in Texas, but she's so cute I just had to make the connection. You know how it is with us cult members.
Cruz (and in particular, his media team) did a good job and Dewhurst ran (particularly the last 6 months) a lousy campaign. But keep struckin your pud to St. Sarah. Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at August 01, 2012 08:55 AM (OWjjx)Dewhurst only had the backing of the entire GOP machine, along with some guy named Rick Perry (where have I heard that name before?). Of course, you're right. Palin had no influence on an election in Texas, but she's so cute I just had to make the connection. You know how it is with us cult members.
Posted by: jwest at August 01, 2012 09:00 AM (ZDsRL)
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Romney better park himself in those states between now and the election. Lets not delude ourselves, these polls have been consistent in showing these swing states slipping out of our grasp for the last month.
Posted by: DeusExMachina at August 01, 2012 09:01 AM (6RTwM)
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>>It's Chick-Fil-A appreciation day.
Not sure I'm up for going a second time in 3 days, but I may post a pic on Twitter of some leftovers and a cow puppet.
Not sure I'm up for going a second time in 3 days, but I may post a pic on Twitter of some leftovers and a cow puppet.
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 09:01 AM (SUKHu)
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You know how it is with us cult members
Sadly, I do. Considering you told us that Palin was going to run (she didn't) and that we were going to have an open GOP convention (huh yea0, I would say you qualitfy for cult status.
C4P is the otherway.............you wondered onto the wrong site.
Tell ya what, when Palin can actually get a Senator elected in her home state................call me.
Sadly, I do. Considering you told us that Palin was going to run (she didn't) and that we were going to have an open GOP convention (huh yea0, I would say you qualitfy for cult status.
C4P is the otherway.............you wondered onto the wrong site.
Tell ya what, when Palin can actually get a Senator elected in her home state................call me.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at August 01, 2012 09:03 AM (OWjjx)
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At this point, anyone that isn't fully on board with Team Romney is an asshole. Period. Dot. Bingo. End of story.
This thrashing over the '08 election is fucking stupid.
The only thing I will add is Palin gave life to the McCain campaign as she gives life to all the campaigns that seek her endorsement.
She has been effectively framed by the Katie Couric's and Tina Fey's of the world as a doofus as most Republicans are.
It really doesn't help when our side degrades her and does the MSM/Liberals dirty work.
This thrashing over the '08 election is fucking stupid.
The only thing I will add is Palin gave life to the McCain campaign as she gives life to all the campaigns that seek her endorsement.
She has been effectively framed by the Katie Couric's and Tina Fey's of the world as a doofus as most Republicans are.
It really doesn't help when our side degrades her and does the MSM/Liberals dirty work.
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 09:03 AM (06lNq)
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Could somebody please get Ann Romney a wardrobe?
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Glad to know Project Runway is weighing in this fine morning.
JEF's second term will put the nation into an unprecedented tailspin but we're all about worrying about Ann Romney's habillement.
@125-
went this morning, in store customers had to wait for orders due to extremely long lines at the drive-in window. We got into an interesting conversation with the guy at the next table. He was there to "support" as he put it. Then some of his coworkers arrived and they were there for the same reason.
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Glad to know Project Runway is weighing in this fine morning.
JEF's second term will put the nation into an unprecedented tailspin but we're all about worrying about Ann Romney's habillement.
@125-
went this morning, in store customers had to wait for orders due to extremely long lines at the drive-in window. We got into an interesting conversation with the guy at the next table. He was there to "support" as he put it. Then some of his coworkers arrived and they were there for the same reason.
Posted by: kallisto at August 01, 2012 09:05 AM (jm/9g)
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I keep hearing Obama commercials on the radio (During Rush and Beck of all stations) about how he travels to rural areas and is so gosh darned impressed with the people their..
Has he ever traveled to an honest to goodness rural area? I mean, short of traveling through them from one metropolitan area to the next?
Has he ever traveled to an honest to goodness rural area? I mean, short of traveling through them from one metropolitan area to the next?
Posted by: Dave C at August 01, 2012 09:06 AM (3axTG)
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I agree with General Woundwort, rehashing the Palin schism gains us nothing. All that matters at this point is that Mitt wins the Presidency and that we make gains in the Senate and hold onto the House. We at the battlements for the stand against socialsim/communism. Ohterwise, given barky's unchecked penchant for Executive Orders, we will be living in a dictatorship.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 09:11 AM (kXoT0)
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A private survey shows U.S. businesses kept hiring
at a modest pace in July, suggesting the job market could be improving
after three sluggish months.
Payroll provider ADP said Wednesday that
businesses added 163,000 jobs last month. That's slightly below a
revised total of 172,000 jobs it reported for June.
The really shitty numbers suggest that the job market is improving comrades
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A private survey shows U.S. businesses kept hiring
at a modest pace in July, suggesting the job market could be improving
after three sluggish months.
Payroll provider ADP said Wednesday that
businesses added 163,000 jobs last month. That's slightly below a
revised total of 172,000 jobs it reported for June.
The really shitty numbers suggest that the job market is improving comrades
Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 01, 2012 09:12 AM (2WKX9)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:13 AM (nEUpB)
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Yeah, the numbers are improving (snark) ... I was able to buy brand name beans this week..
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:14 AM (YKUmW)
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Gore Vidal -- now he'll stay plastered.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 09:14 AM (Ec6wH)
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Just got back and fired up Fox to watch while a ate a chicken biscuit. Just in time to see them putting up a stupid Rove poll that show SC as a damn tossup State.
Someone is totally full of shit.
Someone is totally full of shit.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 09:15 AM (YdQQY)
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Romney in 08? He tested the waters but was wisely convinced (or decided himself) to withdraw. Even if Obumbles hadn't made things worse, the economy was going to be bad for a couple of years. If a Republican had won, the press would have used the bad economy to drive a stake into the heart of the party and the Dems would have gotten a 20 year run in the White House.
The Republicans, thinking strategicly, WANTED to lose in 08. So viable candidates were withdrawn to prevent tarnishing, and McLame pushed to the front. Had Romney been his VP picked he would have destroyed any potential for a presidential run in 12.
Seen from that perspective, it's interesting that McCain came as close as he did.
The Republicans, thinking strategicly, WANTED to lose in 08. So viable candidates were withdrawn to prevent tarnishing, and McLame pushed to the front. Had Romney been his VP picked he would have destroyed any potential for a presidential run in 12.
Seen from that perspective, it's interesting that McCain came as close as he did.
Posted by: Lokki at August 01, 2012 09:17 AM (a5F9g)
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"I was able to buy brand name beans this week."
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:14 AM (YKUmW)
Ah...a 1%er.
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:14 AM (YKUmW)
Ah...a 1%er.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:17 AM (nEUpB)
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Do you mean the Supreme Court is a tossup state?
If it were intended to get the Dems to commit their resources to indefensible outposts, I say that Kansas is a big tossup. Buy as many ads as you can here!
If it were intended to get the Dems to commit their resources to indefensible outposts, I say that Kansas is a big tossup. Buy as many ads as you can here!
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 09:19 AM (Ec6wH)
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Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 09:15 AM (YdQQY)
I don't know...you've been sounding a bit squishy recently. Maybe it is accurate!
I don't know...you've been sounding a bit squishy recently. Maybe it is accurate!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:19 AM (nEUpB)
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@146 - yeah, that win from losing thing.. why don't we try it their way for a change, Win by winning, then step on their face..
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:19 AM (YKUmW)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 01, 2012 09:19 AM (kdS6q)
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I turned Quinnipiac onto my unnamed Romney source. He was able to help find them interview subjects for their polls in these various states. You're welcome Barrack.
I just want to add that I am not and have not been a pedarest. Recently.
I just want to add that I am not and have not been a pedarest. Recently.
Posted by: Harry Reid at August 01, 2012 09:20 AM (B5y+v)
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As for whether or not Ann Romney "being artfully styled" matters, we are living in a nation that for better or for worse that has a significant portion of the populace that pays a great deal of attention to the fashion foibles of the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, and Suri Cruise. So yes, it matters that a fabulously wealthy and beautiful woman does not seem to be displaying great style. America likes its winners to look like winners and to have all the trappings that accompany that.
One of the main reasons that Hillary is not making a run at the WH is the fact that she is and always will be a dumpy little git with perpetually dirty hair. No matter how many times they tell us how smart she is, she always comes off looking like a lazy slob. That does not poll well.
One of the main reasons that Hillary is not making a run at the WH is the fact that she is and always will be a dumpy little git with perpetually dirty hair. No matter how many times they tell us how smart she is, she always comes off looking like a lazy slob. That does not poll well.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 09:20 AM (kXoT0)
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So the 2008 GOP and Chinese badminton teams have this in common...
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 09:21 AM (Ec6wH)
Posted by: A Monkey On Crack at August 01, 2012 09:21 AM (O7Q1u)
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Crybabies. Put a sock in it, donks, and grow up.
Posted by: Dirty Old Man at August 01, 2012 09:22 AM (96HSt)
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Hey you know who else dresses nice?
Why Michelle Obama does.
She buys $1000.00+ sun dresses, $500.00 handbags, $6,000.00 coats, etc.
You know does Obamas certainly look a lot like the 1%.
See if we had a functioning press Romney's wardrobe or her horses wouldn't be an issue because they would say, "Hey the Obamas live pretty high on the hog too."
Why Michelle Obama does.
She buys $1000.00+ sun dresses, $500.00 handbags, $6,000.00 coats, etc.
You know does Obamas certainly look a lot like the 1%.
See if we had a functioning press Romney's wardrobe or her horses wouldn't be an issue because they would say, "Hey the Obamas live pretty high on the hog too."
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 09:23 AM (06lNq)
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:23 AM (6b4v3)
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Jerry Garcia (some dirty old hippies named an ice cream flavor after him)
That particular flavor is unpalatable. Totally overrated.
That particular flavor is unpalatable. Totally overrated.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:23 AM (z9HTb)
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Romney should run an ad on how Obama destroyed the DC voucher program in MD and N. VA. Not necessarily to win MD but to move the conversation. Who would want to watch Axelrod squirm as he explains why blacks in DC don't need a good education? Then Romney surrogates can move the conversation to school funding and further expose the failures as DC schools get plenty of money. Killing the program is one of the most reprehensible acts of his soon to be short time in office.
Every time Obama yell "squirrel!" Romney should have one in the chamber ready to move the conversation into something that hurts Obama.
Every time Obama yell "squirrel!" Romney should have one in the chamber ready to move the conversation into something that hurts Obama.
Posted by: theworldisnotenough at August 01, 2012 09:24 AM (v2BZS)
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Gore Vidal's death is a blessing to the sanctity of historical writing and a huge blow to American wit. Who else would dare speculate in writing that George Washington had a sexual fixation on the Marquis deLafayette and make that insane abomination funny to read?
He was indeed a nasty piece of work, but a great read.
He was indeed a nasty piece of work, but a great read.
Posted by: MTF at August 01, 2012 09:24 AM (B5y+v)
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:26 AM (6b4v3)
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Happened to hear a little bit from Beck about Reid's accusations against romney.
Was sitting here thinking about a mormon attacking another mormon. Made me wonder what harry is up to.
The accusations he's made are pretty serious and he offered no proof so thinking this has to do more with the church?
Is it possible he's saying if romney paid no tax then he made no tithe? And if that's true, would that cause problems in the church?
Cause why is reid saying this stuff using nothing but an unnamed alleged bain source?
Was sitting here thinking about a mormon attacking another mormon. Made me wonder what harry is up to.
The accusations he's made are pretty serious and he offered no proof so thinking this has to do more with the church?
Is it possible he's saying if romney paid no tax then he made no tithe? And if that's true, would that cause problems in the church?
Cause why is reid saying this stuff using nothing but an unnamed alleged bain source?
Posted by: , at August 01, 2012 09:26 AM (oZfic)
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So Mitt announces that the organizing committee (or whatever it is called) for the London games has a ways to go. My initial thought is that he is nit-picking, that maybe they are on track for 4% ROI instead of 8%, something like that.
It looks like the crowds were very insulted and are staying away in droves.
It looks like the crowds were very insulted and are staying away in droves.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:27 AM (z9HTb)
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Cause why is reid saying this stuff using nothing but an unnamed alleged bain source?
Posted by: , at August 01, 2012 09:26 AM (oZfic)
Because of his rumored pederasty problems, Reid is simply looking to muddy the water.
Posted by: , at August 01, 2012 09:26 AM (oZfic)
Because of his rumored pederasty problems, Reid is simply looking to muddy the water.
Posted by: MTF at August 01, 2012 09:28 AM (B5y+v)
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Yeah, like a stylist is going to help. The press will take whatever photo suits their needs. She will have an endless parade of "Bad hair days" and "bat wing waves" no matter what..
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:29 AM (YKUmW)
Posted by: MTF at August 01, 2012 09:32 AM (B5y+v)
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:32 AM (z9HTb)
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It looks like the crowds were very insulted and are staying away in droves.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:27 AM (z9HTb)
Fuck the olympics because of the IOC cocksuckers. Kudos to the athletes that have put in the hard work to excel but they're bit players in one of the biggest scams put on by one-world bureaucratic fuckheads who are all the antithesis of individual accomplishment.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:27 AM (z9HTb)
Fuck the olympics because of the IOC cocksuckers. Kudos to the athletes that have put in the hard work to excel but they're bit players in one of the biggest scams put on by one-world bureaucratic fuckheads who are all the antithesis of individual accomplishment.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:33 AM (WMYxn)
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@167.."Harry Reid likes Chick-Fil-A waffle fries" Heh..
Posted by: catman at August 01, 2012 09:34 AM (NYdB8)
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So yes, it matters that a fabulously wealthy and beautiful woman does not seem to be displaying great style.
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If that was so consequential an issue when the voters went in to casttheir ballot, we'd have FLOTUS Cindy McCain right now. In any case, FLOTUS Ann Romney can hire Tim Gunn to make it work! after her husband gets elected. He'denjoy the high profile assignment.
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If that was so consequential an issue when the voters went in to casttheir ballot, we'd have FLOTUS Cindy McCain right now. In any case, FLOTUS Ann Romney can hire Tim Gunn to make it work! after her husband gets elected. He'denjoy the high profile assignment.
Posted by: kallisto at August 01, 2012 09:36 AM (jm/9g)
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News from Missouri-
Yesterday the MO State Supreme Court overturned the tort reform ruling of 2005.
My husband's malpractice insurance premium before this was roughly twice what he brought home last year.
Boo hoo hoo.
In other news, the SCOAMT is a SCOAMT.
News from Missouri-
Yesterday the MO State Supreme Court overturned the tort reform ruling of 2005.
My husband's malpractice insurance premium before this was roughly twice what he brought home last year.
Boo hoo hoo.
In other news, the SCOAMT is a SCOAMT.
Posted by: Justamom at August 01, 2012 09:37 AM (Sptt8)
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FL by 6 points for Obama? You mean the state that relatively recently elected a Republican Governor and 'tea party' Senator? That state? They be smoking the choom.
Posted by: polynikes at August 01, 2012 09:38 AM (L2I78)
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You mean butthurt like Romney in '08 when he and his minions undermined the whole GOP ticket b/c he didnt win?
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (SKSDk)
What kind of lying concern troll are you? Romney did no such thing. McCain sank his own campaign all by his little lonesome. I'll wager the GOP Old Guard picked Palin for VPbecause she was a nobody and they probably thought they could control her. How wrong they were; if it wasn't for Palin, Owebama really would have had a mandate. So take the Romney hate and shove it. McCain was a fucked up 'next in line' Republican candidate and Romney had nothing to do with McCain losing the election.
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:15 AM (SKSDk)
What kind of lying concern troll are you? Romney did no such thing. McCain sank his own campaign all by his little lonesome. I'll wager the GOP Old Guard picked Palin for VPbecause she was a nobody and they probably thought they could control her. How wrong they were; if it wasn't for Palin, Owebama really would have had a mandate. So take the Romney hate and shove it. McCain was a fucked up 'next in line' Republican candidate and Romney had nothing to do with McCain losing the election.
Posted by: RickZ at August 01, 2012 09:39 AM (26i79)
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Little Miss Linzy Graham speechifying on FOX, trying to act all conservative and stuff. Vic, can't you S.C. folks perform a 'dewhurst' on his skinny ass?
Posted by: EROWMER at August 01, 2012 09:39 AM (kxlCQ)
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Morning, all!
RE: the NYT fillibuster editorial - Puhleeeeeze. The fillibuster is aggravating and infuriating... when the OTHER side is fillibustering YOU. But it's absolutely necessary. In a situation with a Senate super majority, it's the only way the minority party can exercise ANY control on the legislation that goes through that body. I tend to think of it as a legislative colonoscopy: we hate it when its done to us, but we're grateful when it saves us from something worse down the line.
RE: the NYT fillibuster editorial - Puhleeeeeze. The fillibuster is aggravating and infuriating... when the OTHER side is fillibustering YOU. But it's absolutely necessary. In a situation with a Senate super majority, it's the only way the minority party can exercise ANY control on the legislation that goes through that body. I tend to think of it as a legislative colonoscopy: we hate it when its done to us, but we're grateful when it saves us from something worse down the line.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 09:40 AM (4df7R)
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Hey you know who else dresses nice?
Why Michelle Obama does.
She buys $1000.00+ sun dresses, $500.00 handbags, $6,000.00 coats, etc.
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 09:23 AM (06lNq)
No she doesn't. She has shit taste and spends a lot of money to look that bad.
Why Michelle Obama does.
She buys $1000.00+ sun dresses, $500.00 handbags, $6,000.00 coats, etc.
Posted by: General Woundwort at August 01, 2012 09:23 AM (06lNq)
No she doesn't. She has shit taste and spends a lot of money to look that bad.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 01, 2012 09:40 AM (2WKX9)
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And it went downhill from there. WardrobeGate wasanother Madden operation. Could somebody please get Ann Romney a wardrobe? The woman goes from gauche thousand dollar tee shirts to gaudy print dresses at a memorial. Is she using Moochelle's stylist?
Mitt was 'all butthurt' he didnt get the VP, so he set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort. It was Schmidt's brilliant idea to 'suspend' the campaign, which effectively ended it, all to Mitt's advantage.
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM (SKSDk)
Wow, butthurt much?
Mitt was 'all butthurt' he didnt get the VP, so he set out to destroy Palin and coopted Schmidt and Wallace in the effort. It was Schmidt's brilliant idea to 'suspend' the campaign, which effectively ended it, all to Mitt's advantage.
Posted by: njinfl at August 01, 2012 08:39 AM (SKSDk)
Wow, butthurt much?
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 09:41 AM (NYnoe)
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Stuck at home?
Stuck at home is sounding awesome right about now. The cats don't sit in the passenger seat and bitch about which exit I'm taking, or reject all my suggestions for where to eat dinner then get pissed I'm spending too long looking at urbanspoon trying to find something acceptable to them.
They also understand the importance of coffee.
Stuck at home is sounding awesome right about now. The cats don't sit in the passenger seat and bitch about which exit I'm taking, or reject all my suggestions for where to eat dinner then get pissed I'm spending too long looking at urbanspoon trying to find something acceptable to them.
They also understand the importance of coffee.
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:41 AM (6b4v3)
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Well, thank gawd. The un-informed voters didn't turn out yesterday and vote for T-SPLOST. No more transportation tax for most of coastal Georgia (and our tea party led the way).
However, a New Jersey transplant won the Dem primary and she'll run against Jack Kingston in November. She has a high school education and has worked as some sort of community "volunteer" or something. She is also quoted as saying she's a "mainline Democrat" who believes the policies of Obama promote the interests of the middle class.
Lord help us if the nit-wit beats Kingston.
However, a New Jersey transplant won the Dem primary and she'll run against Jack Kingston in November. She has a high school education and has worked as some sort of community "volunteer" or something. She is also quoted as saying she's a "mainline Democrat" who believes the policies of Obama promote the interests of the middle class.
Lord help us if the nit-wit beats Kingston.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 09:42 AM (UOM48)
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"One thing that diminishes the ad is that it happened so early in the
reign of Il Douche that it's not fresh in peoples' minds and the
"undecideds" probably have the collective attention span of a gnat."
Ahh, the good old days, when we thought, 'Oh, he's just closing a few dealerships, it can't get any worse.'
reign of Il Douche that it's not fresh in peoples' minds and the
"undecideds" probably have the collective attention span of a gnat."
Ahh, the good old days, when we thought, 'Oh, he's just closing a few dealerships, it can't get any worse.'
Posted by: Emile Antoon Khadaji at August 01, 2012 09:42 AM (SbV8+)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 09:42 AM (Ec6wH)
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The Florida poll is D+9, the Ohio poll is D+8 ...
I stopped reading right there. If you as a pollster think that a year when GOP enthusiasm outstrips Dems by 20+ points is going to end up a repeat of 2008 when enthusiasm was the reverse, you're not serious.
I stopped reading right there. If you as a pollster think that a year when GOP enthusiasm outstrips Dems by 20+ points is going to end up a repeat of 2008 when enthusiasm was the reverse, you're not serious.
Posted by: DriveBy at August 01, 2012 09:42 AM (C9Vc8)
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they're bit players in one of the biggest scams put on by one-world
bureaucratic fuckheads who are all the antithesis of individual
accomplishment.
And sponsored by sales of sugar water, although you'll never hear the people who want the government to ban those sales say one word about it for some reason.
bureaucratic fuckheads who are all the antithesis of individual
accomplishment.
And sponsored by sales of sugar water, although you'll never hear the people who want the government to ban those sales say one word about it for some reason.
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:43 AM (6b4v3)
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Laura ingraham is doing what she always does. Freaks out about polls without commenting on the sample sizes. She does this all the time.
Posted by: mikey at August 01, 2012 09:44 AM (kmxWt)
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The dealership ad speaks directly to small town America. Bigger cities always had a large selection of dealerships, but small town and cities maybe only had one or two. When one of them closed, it was felt.
Its a good ad run anywhere other than a big city.
Its a good ad run anywhere other than a big city.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 09:44 AM (OvMf7)
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My husband's trying to get a picture of the lumber company here that has this sign on the major commercial thoroughfare:
OBAMA
I built this
Kiss my ass
OBAMA
I built this
Kiss my ass
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 09:44 AM (UOM48)
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Fuck the olympics because of the IOC cocksuckers.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:33 AM (WMYxn)
Preach on, Captain.
Frankly, the olympics have been useless since the USSR went down. It's only value was as a proxy for fighting the bastards. If we must have those games, let's go back to the original intent. Let's have competitions that mimic war, or at least the ancient wars.
Fuck the olympics because of the IOC cocksuckers.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:33 AM (WMYxn)
Preach on, Captain.
Frankly, the olympics have been useless since the USSR went down. It's only value was as a proxy for fighting the bastards. If we must have those games, let's go back to the original intent. Let's have competitions that mimic war, or at least the ancient wars.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (xUM1Q)
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What's wrong with Ann Romney's wardrobe? She's a modern woman and basically a suburban mom and grandmom. She looks like me, my neighbors, and ladies at my church. We don't care if every hair is in place when we go out. I don't want her running around in plastic helmet hair and Church Lady suits with sensible shoes. Good grief.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (NYnoe)
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>> reject all my suggestions for where to eat dinner then get pissed I'm spending too long looking at urbanspoon trying to find something acceptable to them.
Ah, I hate that crap. Sorry that you have to deal with it when you should be having fun.
Ah, I hate that crap. Sorry that you have to deal with it when you should be having fun.
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (SUKHu)
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (OvMf7)
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Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:33 AM (WMYxn)
The IOC makes the Obama (pbuh) administration look honest and competent.
The IOC makes the Obama (pbuh) administration look honest and competent.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (nEUpB)
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I see Waronimo is walking back her claim that she will save capitalism:
"Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren is copping
out of her claim that Wall Street executives are supporting her because
she’ll “save capitalism,” saying she made a “silly” gaffe.
“I passed along a comment that was over the top, and it was silly for
me to do so,” she told the Herald at a Somerville campaign stop.
Warren had boasted to the National Journal that Wall Street
executives have told her: “I want to support your campaign because you
will save capitalism.”
Hey, don't worry Lizzie3, none of us believed you anyway.
P.S. Lizzie is one ugly human being. I mean U-G-L-Y. That bi8tter pinched up mouth and, well, just the whole package. I mean ug-ly.
"Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren is copping
out of her claim that Wall Street executives are supporting her because
she’ll “save capitalism,” saying she made a “silly” gaffe.
“I passed along a comment that was over the top, and it was silly for
me to do so,” she told the Herald at a Somerville campaign stop.
Warren had boasted to the National Journal that Wall Street
executives have told her: “I want to support your campaign because you
will save capitalism.”
Hey, don't worry Lizzie3, none of us believed you anyway.
P.S. Lizzie is one ugly human being. I mean U-G-L-Y. That bi8tter pinched up mouth and, well, just the whole package. I mean ug-ly.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (Hx5uv)
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I'm glad Cruz won. Voted, donated, and volunteered. Let us not forget that he is a lawyer and a politician, and Washington is a corrosive place. Ten years from now we will be cursing that low life RINO scumbag senator Cruz. But at least we didn't elected Dewhurst who is already a low life corrupt RINO douche.
Posted by: SpongeBob Saget at August 01, 2012 09:47 AM (SDkq3)
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The Democrats are doomed this year.
No matter how they try to hide the unemployment numbers, it will do them no good.
The millions of folks out of work will not somehow forget that.
None of what the Democrats are doing is to help Obama win: they know that is impossible.
Instead, they are prepping for future battles and doing their best to minimize the damage from the thermonuclear thumping they are about to receive.
No matter how they try to hide the unemployment numbers, it will do them no good.
The millions of folks out of work will not somehow forget that.
None of what the Democrats are doing is to help Obama win: they know that is impossible.
Instead, they are prepping for future battles and doing their best to minimize the damage from the thermonuclear thumping they are about to receive.
Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 09:47 AM (t2228)
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we are living in a nation that for better or for worse that has a significant portion of the populace that pays a great deal of attention to the fashion foibles of the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, and Suri Cruise. So yes, it matters that a fabulously wealthy and beautiful woman does not seem to be displaying great style.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 09:20 AM (kXoT0)
Make no mistake - it's for the worse. This is probably a true observation. As such, it makes me with nuclear war really had happened back in the 80's. This is shameful.
we are living in a nation that for better or for worse that has a significant portion of the populace that pays a great deal of attention to the fashion foibles of the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, and Suri Cruise. So yes, it matters that a fabulously wealthy and beautiful woman does not seem to be displaying great style.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 09:20 AM (kXoT0)
Make no mistake - it's for the worse. This is probably a true observation. As such, it makes me with nuclear war really had happened back in the 80's. This is shameful.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 09:48 AM (xUM1Q)
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New Ace would have had eight posts up already.
Posted by: nickless at August 01, 2012 09:48 AM (MMC8r)
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heh Quinnipiac is such a joke the D/R/I breakdown has Obama out performing 2008 levels. most pollsters will tighten up their samples down the home stretch I bet they don't do that this year. Dems will go into election day thinking they'll win by 2 points. I bet the whole thing gets called for Romney early. the only question then is do the Dems start stoking the flames of civil unrest that night or do they wait until the next morning?
Posted by: bannor, voting Sweet Meteor of Death 2012 at August 01, 2012 09:48 AM (HEa5q)
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Laura ingraham is doing what she always does. Freaks
out about polls without commenting on the sample sizes. She does this
all the time.
Posted by: mikey at August 01, 2012 09:44 AM (kmxWt)
I listen to Laura regularly but you've identified one of the things that pisses the hell out of me. Having that asshole Pat Buchanan on regularly is an even bigger buzzkill.
out about polls without commenting on the sample sizes. She does this
all the time.
Posted by: mikey at August 01, 2012 09:44 AM (kmxWt)
I listen to Laura regularly but you've identified one of the things that pisses the hell out of me. Having that asshole Pat Buchanan on regularly is an even bigger buzzkill.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:48 AM (WMYxn)
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The polls are worrisome. Oversampling notwithstanding, Barky shouldn't be doing this well. I genuinely fear that the people are opting for socialism. If so, God help us.
Posted by: joncelli, who is also phoning it in at August 01, 2012 09:49 AM (RD7QR)
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Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 01, 2012 09:40 AM (2WKX9)
Sarcasm: Noun: harsh or bitter derision or irony.
Sarcasm: Noun: harsh or bitter derision or irony.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:49 AM (nEUpB)
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3 hours and no new post? Ace's meth must've run out. Or he got him a really good hobo last night.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 09:50 AM (da5Wo)
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Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 09:48 AM (xUM1Q)
with=wish?
If so, you are a fucking psychotic.
with=wish?
If so, you are a fucking psychotic.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:51 AM (nEUpB)
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Seen from that perspective, it's interesting that McCain came as close as he did.
Posted by: Lokki at August 01, 2012 09:17 AM (a5F9g)
AKA strategery.
Posted by: Lokki at August 01, 2012 09:17 AM (a5F9g)
AKA strategery.
Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 09:51 AM (t2228)
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If those poll numbers are real, why is Obama running ads in Philadelphia? You don't run ads in July in a state you are leading by 12 points.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 09:51 AM (NYnoe)
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168 Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation
Stuck at home?
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:32 AM (z9HTb)
Get on a plane and go to the Olympics! There's plenty of empty seats and there is about to be a huge badminton scandal.....
Stuck at home?
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 09:32 AM (z9HTb)
Get on a plane and go to the Olympics! There's plenty of empty seats and there is about to be a huge badminton scandal.....
Posted by: , at August 01, 2012 09:53 AM (oZfic)
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You didn't win that medal by yourself. You had help.
And the IRS takes their cut.
http://t.co/aZVZsxhQ
And the IRS takes their cut.
http://t.co/aZVZsxhQ
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:54 AM (6b4v3)
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Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 09:51 AM (NYnoe)
Maybe he's worried about central and Southern NJ?
Maybe he's worried about central and Southern NJ?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:54 AM (nEUpB)
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If we must have those games, let's go back to the
original intent. Let's have competitions that mimic war, or at least the
ancient wars.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (xUM1Q)
That's the best suggestion I've heard for breathing some of my fucking oxygen into the economy wrecking charade that they've become. It would be completely lost on the ahistorical world peace jizzmops, which is the highest commendation that can be found. War is part of the human condition whether those turds want to admit it or not.
original intent. Let's have competitions that mimic war, or at least the
ancient wars.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 09:45 AM (xUM1Q)
That's the best suggestion I've heard for breathing some of my fucking oxygen into the economy wrecking charade that they've become. It would be completely lost on the ahistorical world peace jizzmops, which is the highest commendation that can be found. War is part of the human condition whether those turds want to admit it or not.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 09:56 AM (WMYxn)
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A-sharking we will go, a-sharking we will go, hi-ho and merry-o, a-sharking we will go... So today's Cape papers are all sharked out, so I'm gonna do my part to contribute to the panic by catching one of the buggers (or at least snapping a pic of one). Means I have to hang around with my shit-for-brains brother for the day, but sacrifices must be made.
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 01, 2012 09:56 AM (6gk77)
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 09:56 AM (6b4v3)
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Obama can see Mecca from his house.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 09:57 AM (Hx5uv)
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The cats don't sit in the passenger seat and bitch about which exit I'm taking
Mine sits behind my head and bitches about every exit I don't take.
Meanwhile, Family - can't live with them, can't bury them in the country. Also too soon gone.
Mine sits behind my head and bitches about every exit I don't take.
Meanwhile, Family - can't live with them, can't bury them in the country. Also too soon gone.
Posted by: DaveA at August 01, 2012 10:00 AM (DVJEd)
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Sarah Palin is a badass.
Her response to (damn dirty RINO) Cheney is priceless.
And, yeah, I am joking about Cheney being a damn dirty RINO.
Her response to (damn dirty RINO) Cheney is priceless.
And, yeah, I am joking about Cheney being a damn dirty RINO.
Posted by: Golan Globus at August 01, 2012 10:01 AM (/1U3u)
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As soon as Obama reminds the People of His great accomplishments His victory is assured.
*crickets*
*crickets*
Posted by: osaydlot at August 01, 2012 10:01 AM (t2228)
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@213 yeah, Obama's blown $100 million to barely reach 50% in Ohio in a horribly skewed poll. He's doing rallies in high school gyms. The best person he could find to speak at his convention is Fauxcahontas Warren.
Forgive us if we think this does not look like a campaign that is winning.
Forgive us if we think this does not look like a campaign that is winning.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 10:02 AM (NYnoe)
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If so, you are a fucking psychotic.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 09:51 AM (nEUpB)
Yes, yes. We've heard that song before. It is, no doubt, well established that I'm a nutter. In this specific instance I was indulging in a bit of hyperbole. However, given that we're headed into a state of being nearly as ruinous, where the idiocrats take over and drive everything into the dust and usher in a new dark age of human misery, it's hard to see thermonuclear war as being much worse.
Yes, yes. We've heard that song before. It is, no doubt, well established that I'm a nutter. In this specific instance I was indulging in a bit of hyperbole. However, given that we're headed into a state of being nearly as ruinous, where the idiocrats take over and drive everything into the dust and usher in a new dark age of human misery, it's hard to see thermonuclear war as being much worse.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 10:02 AM (xUM1Q)
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@83: 000-000-0000 is the Romney campaign, at least in my experience. They stopped calling daily after I threw me a few bucks.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 01, 2012 10:02 AM (9YUug)
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Here is a letter or column or something written by Romney regarding his culture comments. I don't know if it will convince anybody else, but it is what i believe.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/dxkz48z
http://preview.tinyurl.com/dxkz48z
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 10:03 AM (Hx5uv)
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I think the ad is alright, but it could be a better. The "bailout" did not go over well in Michigan with everybody. many Michiganders-even union people- had stock in the car companies. so did lots of pension plans. Everybody who held on to the stock lost all of their money, and even people who sold it, sold it after they had lost money. and the fact that the companies were given to the unions did not help. It helped the union leaders a lot, but not the members. sure a lot of members kept their jobs, but with the housing crisis, most members did not even stay even. Obama screwed up with the car companies. people in Michigan have always thought getting ahead was a goal, now it is just hanging on.
Posted by: Chilling the most at August 01, 2012 10:03 AM (6IV8T)
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Posted by: toldyaso at August 01, 2012 09:58 AM (ci6Sb)
Oh...it's the cute little dragonfly!
A bit of advice: trolls do better here when they actually demonstrate a little bit of reading comprehension.
Oh...it's the cute little dragonfly!
A bit of advice: trolls do better here when they actually demonstrate a little bit of reading comprehension.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:03 AM (nEUpB)
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Black Pastors: Banning Chick-fil-A From Cities ‘Same Thing’ As Banning Blacks From Restaurants
http://t.co/dw6TDZLt
Interesting.
http://t.co/dw6TDZLt
Interesting.
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 10:04 AM (6b4v3)
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Stuck at home is sounding awesome right about now. The cats don't
sit in the passenger seat and bitch about which exit I'm taking
Sorry to hear it.
sit in the passenger seat and bitch about which exit I'm taking
Sorry to hear it.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 10:05 AM (z9HTb)
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Meanwhile, Family - can't live with them, can't bury them in the country. Also too soon gone.
Posted by: DaveA at August 01, 2012 10:00 AM (DVJEd)
Sometimes the whole "bury in the country" thing is damn tempting, though. Nothing like a 26-year-old who just can't get his life started to make you want to suddenly move and not tell anybody else.
Posted by: DaveA at August 01, 2012 10:00 AM (DVJEd)
Sometimes the whole "bury in the country" thing is damn tempting, though. Nothing like a 26-year-old who just can't get his life started to make you want to suddenly move and not tell anybody else.
Posted by: joncelli, who is also phoning it in at August 01, 2012 10:05 AM (RD7QR)
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"Q&A
EXCLUSIVE: Rafalca Romney, Mitt Romney's Dressage Horse, Speaks to the Voice
http://tinyurl.com/bnw555w
This is really funny!
EXCLUSIVE: Rafalca Romney, Mitt Romney's Dressage Horse, Speaks to the Voice
http://tinyurl.com/bnw555w
This is really funny!
Posted by: , at August 01, 2012 10:05 AM (oZfic)
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Oh great. District 5 here in Chatham County, GA elected a Black Panther, Yusuf Shabazz, as their commissioner. He's claiming that he's a changed man now.
*sigh*
*sigh*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM (uGID/)
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>> Louisiana has a weekend where there's no sales tax on guns and ammo?
Moron meet up at Chick fil A that weekend??? LOL.
Moron meet up at Chick fil A that weekend??? LOL.
Posted by: Mama AJ at August 01, 2012 10:07 AM (SUKHu)
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Oh great. District 5 here in Chatham County, GA elected a Black Panther, Yusuf Shabazz, as their commissioner. He's claiming that he's a changed man now.*sigh*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM (UOM4
{{Jane}}
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM (UOM4
{{Jane}}
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 10:08 AM (4df7R)
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MetLife Stadium will be host to over 90,000 Jewish faithful. The celebration is the 12th Siyum HaShas, the completion of the study of the Talmud.
That’s all 2,711 pages. Participants study one each day. “It’s seven and a half years running – day in and day out,” Golding told WCBS 880 reporter Jim Smith. He said Wednesday night’s event will feature, singing, dancing, and inspirational words.
The event will also be beamed to 120 sites around the world. Then on Friday, the cycle begins anew for the next celebration in 2020.
MetLife Stadium will be host to over 90,000 Jewish faithful. The celebration is the 12th Siyum HaShas, the completion of the study of the Talmud.
That’s all 2,711 pages. Participants study one each day. “It’s seven and a half years running – day in and day out,” Golding told WCBS 880 reporter Jim Smith. He said Wednesday night’s event will feature, singing, dancing, and inspirational words.
The event will also be beamed to 120 sites around the world. Then on Friday, the cycle begins anew for the next celebration in 2020.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 01, 2012 10:09 AM (kdS6q)
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#215 maybe Palin can make a reality show out of it. Bestest half term Governor evah!
Posted by: polynikes at August 01, 2012 10:09 AM (32Scy)
Posted by: Cicero Kid at August 01, 2012 10:09 AM (F7Mfi)
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Little Miss Linzy Graham speechifying on FOX, trying to act all
conservative and stuff. Vic, can't you S.C. folks perform a 'dewhurst'
on his skinny ass?
Posted by: EROWMER at August 01, 2012 09:39 AM (kxlCQ)
I did my damnedest last time.
Little Miss Linzy Graham speechifying on FOX, trying to act all
conservative and stuff. Vic, can't you S.C. folks perform a 'dewhurst'
on his skinny ass?
Posted by: EROWMER at August 01, 2012 09:39 AM (kxlCQ)
I did my damnedest last time.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 10:10 AM (YdQQY)
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The cat litter box needs to be emptied again. It's full of shit.
Posted by: Cicero at August 01, 2012 10:10 AM (zMouK)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:10 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 01, 2012 10:11 AM (kdS6q)
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Obama's mask came off early.
The Police Acted Stupidly episode, and my favorite, Let's Go All Castro on Honduras.
Obama is a Lenin wannabe.
The Police Acted Stupidly episode, and my favorite, Let's Go All Castro on Honduras.
Obama is a Lenin wannabe.
Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 10:11 AM (t2228)
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Oh great. District 5 here in Chatham County, GA
elected a Black Panther, Yusuf Shabazz, as their commissioner. He's
claiming that he's a changed man now.
*sigh*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM
Oh, well. He can join the list of Our Peaceful Muzzie Friends, Black Panthers and La Raza-oids who are filling the halls of government. Chaka Fatah, Keith Ellison (who'd a thunk it?) and, of course, Bark Hussein Obama.
I'm so pleased that we have become so inclusive and liberal a nation!!11!
elected a Black Panther, Yusuf Shabazz, as their commissioner. He's
claiming that he's a changed man now.
*sigh*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM
Oh, well. He can join the list of Our Peaceful Muzzie Friends, Black Panthers and La Raza-oids who are filling the halls of government. Chaka Fatah, Keith Ellison (who'd a thunk it?) and, of course, Bark Hussein Obama.
I'm so pleased that we have become so inclusive and liberal a nation!!11!
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 10:12 AM (wZI4b)
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Seems like everyone's getting a bad case of jitters right now.
Chill out, guys. Obama's heading for a fall this fall. I predict a Reagan-Carter style blowout for the Republicans. The media are spinning like crazy, which means that all those "swing states" aren't swing states at all -- they're solid Romney and that terrifies Obama and his handlers. A lot of the solid Obama states are wobbling. I live in Massachusetts and I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this state swing for Romney. Sure, there are plenty of Democrats here . . . but how many of them will "forget to vote" on Election Day? They'll bitch about Republicans in public but in private they're starting to get scared of what Obama is capable of.
They're teenagers who tried to piss off Mom and Dad by going out with that kid everyone says is in a gang. Only now they're at some scary rundown house in another part of town with a bunch of strange guys with tattoos and right now it would be really helpful if Dad were to show up to drive them home. Sure, tomorrow or next week they'll talk about what awful racists Mom and Dad are . . . but the rush of relief when they see Dad pull up in the minivan is palpable.
Romney is Dad.
Chill out, guys. Obama's heading for a fall this fall. I predict a Reagan-Carter style blowout for the Republicans. The media are spinning like crazy, which means that all those "swing states" aren't swing states at all -- they're solid Romney and that terrifies Obama and his handlers. A lot of the solid Obama states are wobbling. I live in Massachusetts and I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this state swing for Romney. Sure, there are plenty of Democrats here . . . but how many of them will "forget to vote" on Election Day? They'll bitch about Republicans in public but in private they're starting to get scared of what Obama is capable of.
They're teenagers who tried to piss off Mom and Dad by going out with that kid everyone says is in a gang. Only now they're at some scary rundown house in another part of town with a bunch of strange guys with tattoos and right now it would be really helpful if Dad were to show up to drive them home. Sure, tomorrow or next week they'll talk about what awful racists Mom and Dad are . . . but the rush of relief when they see Dad pull up in the minivan is palpable.
Romney is Dad.
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 01, 2012 10:12 AM (Zp8Kp)
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As bad as that POS Quinipac poll is, it is not as bad as the Rove poll that Fox put up earlier. Anyone that thinks South Carolina is a toss-up State is so full of shit his eyes went past brown. Its leaking out his ears and nose as well.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 10:15 AM (YdQQY)
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Romney is Dad.
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 01, 2012 10:12 AM (Zp8Kp)
Fuck you, Dad, and please get me out of here!
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 01, 2012 10:12 AM (Zp8Kp)
Fuck you, Dad, and please get me out of here!
Posted by: Many, many voters at August 01, 2012 10:15 AM (RD7QR)
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Sarah Palin would have made a fine VP. She did a very good job as Governor and was well liked in Alaska.
Her star was already rising in GOP territory and the MFM with the help of the McCain campaign did her great injury.
With all that said I think she hurt herself badly last year with her cocktease bus tour.
Her star was already rising in GOP territory and the MFM with the help of the McCain campaign did her great injury.
With all that said I think she hurt herself badly last year with her cocktease bus tour.
Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 10:16 AM (t2228)
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Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:06 AM
Sometimes Jane it is worthwhile to move. Even Laurens county is better than that.
Sometimes Jane it is worthwhile to move. Even Laurens county is better than that.
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 10:16 AM (YdQQY)
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They're teenagers who tried to piss off Mom and Dad by going out with
that kid everyone says is in a gang. Only now they're at some scary
rundown house in another part of town with a bunch of strange guys with
tattoos and right now it would be really helpful if Dad were to show up
to drive them home. Sure, tomorrow or next week they'll talk about what
awful racists Mom and Dad are . . . but the rush of relief when they see
Dad pull up in the minivan is palpable.
Romney is Dad.
Sad commentary about the teenagers.
that kid everyone says is in a gang. Only now they're at some scary
rundown house in another part of town with a bunch of strange guys with
tattoos and right now it would be really helpful if Dad were to show up
to drive them home. Sure, tomorrow or next week they'll talk about what
awful racists Mom and Dad are . . . but the rush of relief when they see
Dad pull up in the minivan is palpable.
Romney is Dad.
Sad commentary about the teenagers.
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 10:17 AM (z9HTb)
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I am not trying to start a fight about whether or not Ann looks good. She does. My point is that she can look better and there are no votes to be given away this time around. Yes, it is a sad state of affairs that a huge chunk of the American public can name all the Kardashians, all the winners of Idol and Dancing With The Stars, yet, they cannot name their own Congress Critter. A lot of these uneducated and undecided voters will vote on what their unconscious minds are telling them about the next couple to inhabit the WH.
Moochillini Obama never looks good--whether she drops thousands on a jacket or whatever--she always looks like she deliberately bought the most hideously and inappropriate expensive thing she could find and then dares anyone in the media to say otherwise. Like good little sheep, they go gaga on her risky fashionista behavior like she is some gorgeous supermodel who actually can schlep around in UGG boots, shorts, and look fabulous.
Moochillini Obama never looks good--whether she drops thousands on a jacket or whatever--she always looks like she deliberately bought the most hideously and inappropriate expensive thing she could find and then dares anyone in the media to say otherwise. Like good little sheep, they go gaga on her risky fashionista behavior like she is some gorgeous supermodel who actually can schlep around in UGG boots, shorts, and look fabulous.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 10:18 AM (kXoT0)
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We'll see how this plays out but I'm starting to think that we're going to have a repeat of the Scott Walker recall election.
Got home after listening to Belling saying that things are going to be close and every voter needs to get to the polls and was nervous as hell.
Decide to run to the store quick and get a pack of smokes and an extra bottle of vodka for the nerves just in case.
Tell the wife that as soon as the polls close she won't see me until this election if figured out one way or another.
At what? 8PM I'm already back inside, saying the elections over and I'd only crushed two butts and had half a drink.
There are going to be a lot of voters that we're not even thinking would vote for Romney that are going to give him a shot at fixing this.
Got home after listening to Belling saying that things are going to be close and every voter needs to get to the polls and was nervous as hell.
Decide to run to the store quick and get a pack of smokes and an extra bottle of vodka for the nerves just in case.
Tell the wife that as soon as the polls close she won't see me until this election if figured out one way or another.
At what? 8PM I'm already back inside, saying the elections over and I'd only crushed two butts and had half a drink.
There are going to be a lot of voters that we're not even thinking would vote for Romney that are going to give him a shot at fixing this.
Posted by: H Badger at August 01, 2012 10:19 AM (n/0Nw)
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Moochillini Obama never looks good--whether she drops thousands on a
jacket or whatever--she always looks like she deliberately bought the
most hideously and inappropriate expensive thing she could find and then
dares anyone in the media to say otherwise.
***
Did you guys catch that over-the-top reporting on Mooch in London for the Olympics> It was reported that Mooch shown above the royal family and compared very favorably to Kate. Well, I guess a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
jacket or whatever--she always looks like she deliberately bought the
most hideously and inappropriate expensive thing she could find and then
dares anyone in the media to say otherwise.
***
Did you guys catch that over-the-top reporting on Mooch in London for the Olympics> It was reported that Mooch shown above the royal family and compared very favorably to Kate. Well, I guess a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 10:20 AM (Hx5uv)
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Vic, the rest of the county has good, solid Republicans. His district is *cough* the hood *cough.*
In his defense, he's quoted in today's fish wrap as saying he's a "changed man" and this:
"I'm 50 years old now, and I thank God for sparing my life, for giving me racial tolerance [cough, cough] and for not being so angry. I think before I act now."
So there's that.
In his defense, he's quoted in today's fish wrap as saying he's a "changed man" and this:
"I'm 50 years old now, and I thank God for sparing my life, for giving me racial tolerance [cough, cough] and for not being so angry. I think before I act now."
So there's that.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 01, 2012 10:21 AM (UOM48)
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Chick-Fil-A time ... See ya.
Posted by: grease monkey at August 01, 2012 10:21 AM (VSWPU)
Posted by: Gerg at August 01, 2012 10:21 AM (YmPwQ)
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On the GM ad. It's a low keyed approach I think aimed at women. Note the kids notes. The guy almost starts crying. You can't always kick them in the teeth a little low key sometimes works. It obviously is going to run in Ohio and it reminds people of Obama's GM picking and choosing. Remember the Black dealer in Arkansas, Johnson? He didn't lose one dealership. I am shocked.
I think these personal stories have a place, but not that often.
I think these personal stories have a place, but not that often.
Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo-intellectual at August 01, 2012 10:22 AM (3ZjAP)
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Chill out, guys. Obama's heading for a fall this fall. I predict a Reagan-Carter style blowout for the Republicans.
Unless Romney scores a win to match Roosevelt v. Landon, Johnson v. Goldwater or Nixon v. McGovern, it won't be enough.
Bark Obama's regime, now firmly entrenched in the White House, Congress and just about every gubmint agency, is like a snake. You can't destroy it without cutting off the head.
The only way to get the message to Obama's choom-addled brain is to hand him so terrible and crushing a defeat that he must focus all his energies between the election and Jan. 20 on merely getting through each day. If he has time or energy to do any of the things presidents do -- declassify security material, make deals with foreign governments, issue pardons, etc -- the destruction won't end on Nov. 6.
Unless Romney scores a win to match Roosevelt v. Landon, Johnson v. Goldwater or Nixon v. McGovern, it won't be enough.
Bark Obama's regime, now firmly entrenched in the White House, Congress and just about every gubmint agency, is like a snake. You can't destroy it without cutting off the head.
The only way to get the message to Obama's choom-addled brain is to hand him so terrible and crushing a defeat that he must focus all his energies between the election and Jan. 20 on merely getting through each day. If he has time or energy to do any of the things presidents do -- declassify security material, make deals with foreign governments, issue pardons, etc -- the destruction won't end on Nov. 6.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 10:23 AM (wZI4b)
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Ex-leader of major California union faces theft, tax charges
After a years-long probe, Tyrone Freeman, once a rising star in the nation's labor movement, is indicted on federal charges of stealing from SEIU workers to enrich himself.
On Tuesday, though, Freeman was indicted on federal charges of stealing from those workers to enrich himself — even billing the union for costs from his Hawaiian wedding. The 15-count indictment, which also contains allegations that he violated tax laws and gave false information to a mortgage lender, carries combined maximum prison sentences of more than 200 years.
LA Times
Compare/contrast the attention this receives compared to that Romney tax felon trial balloon.
Ex-leader of major California union faces theft, tax charges
After a years-long probe, Tyrone Freeman, once a rising star in the nation's labor movement, is indicted on federal charges of stealing from SEIU workers to enrich himself.
On Tuesday, though, Freeman was indicted on federal charges of stealing from those workers to enrich himself — even billing the union for costs from his Hawaiian wedding. The 15-count indictment, which also contains allegations that he violated tax laws and gave false information to a mortgage lender, carries combined maximum prison sentences of more than 200 years.
LA Times
Compare/contrast the attention this receives compared to that Romney tax felon trial balloon.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 01, 2012 10:23 AM (kdS6q)
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The last paragraph is the best part of the NYT article. Provided without permission:
"A decade ago, this page expressed support for tactics that would have gone even further than the "nuclear option" in eliminating the power of the filibuster. At the time, we had vivid memories of the difficulty that Senate Republicans had given much of Bill Clinton's early agenda. But we were still wrong. To see the filibuster fully, it's obviously a good idea to have to live on both sides of it. We hope acknowledging our own error may remind some wavering Republican senators that someday they, too, will be on the other side and in need of all the protections the Senate rules can provide."
"A decade ago, this page expressed support for tactics that would have gone even further than the "nuclear option" in eliminating the power of the filibuster. At the time, we had vivid memories of the difficulty that Senate Republicans had given much of Bill Clinton's early agenda. But we were still wrong. To see the filibuster fully, it's obviously a good idea to have to live on both sides of it. We hope acknowledging our own error may remind some wavering Republican senators that someday they, too, will be on the other side and in need of all the protections the Senate rules can provide."
Posted by: egd at August 01, 2012 10:23 AM (XVGEg)
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Since this is soon to become a dead thread and this seems appropriate to post again in light of the Dems continuing chutzpah and lies I wanted to post again what I think is a big difference between conservatives and liberals. Its an excerpt from the book Tides of War. I've posted it a few times in past.
Conservatives are courageous but not bold. Liberals are bold but not courageous.
Boldness is impatient. Courage is long-suffering. Boldness cannot endure hardship or delay; it is ravenous, it must feed on victory or it dies. Boldness makes its seat upon the air; it is gossamer and phantom. Courage plants its feet upon the earth and draws its strength from God’s holy fundament.
The bold man is prideful, brazen, ambitious. The brave man calm, God-fearing, steady. The bold man seeks to divide; he wants his own and will shoulder his brother aside to loot it. The brave man unites. He succors his fellow, knowing that what belongs to the commonwealth belongs to him as well. The bold man covets; he sues his neighbor in the law court, he intrigues, he dissembles. The brave man is content with his lot; he respects that portion the gods have granted and husband it, comporting himself with humility as heaven’s steward.
In troubled times the bold man flails about in effeminate anguish, seeking to draw his neighbors into his misfortune, for he has no strength of character to fall back upon other than to drag others down to his own state of wickedness. Now the brave man. In dark hours he endures silently, uncomplaining. Reverencing the round of heaven’s seasons, he does what must be done, sustaining himself with the certainty that to endure injustice with patience is the mark of piety and wisdom.
Conservatives are courageous but not bold. Liberals are bold but not courageous.
Boldness is impatient. Courage is long-suffering. Boldness cannot endure hardship or delay; it is ravenous, it must feed on victory or it dies. Boldness makes its seat upon the air; it is gossamer and phantom. Courage plants its feet upon the earth and draws its strength from God’s holy fundament.
The bold man is prideful, brazen, ambitious. The brave man calm, God-fearing, steady. The bold man seeks to divide; he wants his own and will shoulder his brother aside to loot it. The brave man unites. He succors his fellow, knowing that what belongs to the commonwealth belongs to him as well. The bold man covets; he sues his neighbor in the law court, he intrigues, he dissembles. The brave man is content with his lot; he respects that portion the gods have granted and husband it, comporting himself with humility as heaven’s steward.
In troubled times the bold man flails about in effeminate anguish, seeking to draw his neighbors into his misfortune, for he has no strength of character to fall back upon other than to drag others down to his own state of wickedness. Now the brave man. In dark hours he endures silently, uncomplaining. Reverencing the round of heaven’s seasons, he does what must be done, sustaining himself with the certainty that to endure injustice with patience is the mark of piety and wisdom.
Posted by: polynikes at August 01, 2012 10:24 AM (U7Ivf)
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"Skinning the hobo" does not mean what you think it means.
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 10:25 AM (/ZZCn)
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re: Ron Whoeverthefuck Browstein and the new normal shitty economy
He's mostly right. Obama has been adroit at lowering expectations.
Friday we will see a lousy jobs report, ~150K, but it will beat "expectations" and they'll spin it as a sign of good times ahead.
1. Set the bar low.
2. Celebrate loudly when the bar is exceeded.
re: Ron Whoeverthefuck Browstein and the new normal shitty economy
He's mostly right. Obama has been adroit at lowering expectations.
Friday we will see a lousy jobs report, ~150K, but it will beat "expectations" and they'll spin it as a sign of good times ahead.
1. Set the bar low.
2. Celebrate loudly when the bar is exceeded.
Posted by: soothsayer at August 01, 2012 10:26 AM (NLH1M)
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I'm sure this has been discussed, but I'll bring it up again for those who haven't seen it.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Becomes Centerpiece of Smart Community
Link to InsideLine.com: http://tiny.cc/az8ciw
AUSTIN, Texas — Maybe it should be renamed "Chevrolet Volt-ville." The largest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the country will play a key role in helping Texas residents in a 700-acre planned community as they test the impact of "smart homes" and other green technology, like electronic vehicles.
GM calls it the greatest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the world...
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Because hippy communities ALWAYS WORK, dontcha know? And because having that many Chevy Volts gathered in one place isn't at ALL a fire hazard.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Becomes Centerpiece of Smart Community
Link to InsideLine.com: http://tiny.cc/az8ciw
AUSTIN, Texas — Maybe it should be renamed "Chevrolet Volt-ville." The largest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the country will play a key role in helping Texas residents in a 700-acre planned community as they test the impact of "smart homes" and other green technology, like electronic vehicles.
GM calls it the greatest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the world...
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Because hippy communities ALWAYS WORK, dontcha know? And because having that many Chevy Volts gathered in one place isn't at ALL a fire hazard.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 10:26 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: Zombie Liberace at August 01, 2012 10:27 AM (Qxdfp)
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You can't always kick them in the teeth
Once again, I do not understand those words in that order.
Isn't today Everyone Eat at Chick-fil-A Day?
You mean Wednesday? The sad thing is that I'm not really joking.
Once again, I do not understand those words in that order.
Isn't today Everyone Eat at Chick-fil-A Day?
You mean Wednesday? The sad thing is that I'm not really joking.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 10:28 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Rabi Aaron Forskin at August 01, 2012 10:29 AM (Qxdfp)
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Did you guys catch that over-the-top reporting on Mooch in London for the Olympics> It was reported that Mooch shown above the royal family and compared very favorably to Kate. Well, I guess a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 10:20 AM (Hx5uv)
Won't need to much pursuading
I don't mean to sound degrading
But with a face like that
You got nothing to laugh about
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 10:20 AM (Hx5uv)
Won't need to much pursuading
I don't mean to sound degrading
But with a face like that
You got nothing to laugh about
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 01, 2012 10:30 AM (136wp)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:30 AM (nEUpB)
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Got my Chick Fil A yesterday to avoid the crowd. I am going over later to see the mob and will report back to the horde.
You all saw where Billy Graham bought his entire staff, 450, gift certificates to Chick Fil A, right?
This is going to be epic. A bet.
How many Chick Fil A's will run out of sandwiches today?
You all saw where Billy Graham bought his entire staff, 450, gift certificates to Chick Fil A, right?
This is going to be epic. A bet.
How many Chick Fil A's will run out of sandwiches today?
Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo-intellectual at August 01, 2012 10:30 AM (3ZjAP)
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UC Irvine professor accused of plot against son's school
Police arrested Rainer Reinscheid, a 48-year-old professor at UC Irvine, on charges of trying to light a fire in Mason Park Preserve with newspaper and lighter fluid. It was not far from the wooded spot where his 14-year-old son, Claas Stubbe, had hanged himself four months earlier.
Reinscheid, who teaches in the department of pharmaceutical science, posted bail and was released that day. But when police examined his cellphone three days later, they found something they described as much more sinister: emails in which he allegedly spoke of committing mass murder at University High School, the campus his son had attended.
In the emails, Reinscheid had allegedly planned to obtain firearms to murderstudents and administrators, commit sexual assault, burn down the school and then kill himself, said Farrah Emami, spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney's office.
LA Times
"Good teacher. He really seems to care. About what I have no idea."
UC Irvine professor accused of plot against son's school
Police arrested Rainer Reinscheid, a 48-year-old professor at UC Irvine, on charges of trying to light a fire in Mason Park Preserve with newspaper and lighter fluid. It was not far from the wooded spot where his 14-year-old son, Claas Stubbe, had hanged himself four months earlier.
Reinscheid, who teaches in the department of pharmaceutical science, posted bail and was released that day. But when police examined his cellphone three days later, they found something they described as much more sinister: emails in which he allegedly spoke of committing mass murder at University High School, the campus his son had attended.
In the emails, Reinscheid had allegedly planned to obtain firearms to murderstudents and administrators, commit sexual assault, burn down the school and then kill himself, said Farrah Emami, spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney's office.
LA Times
"Good teacher. He really seems to care. About what I have no idea."
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at August 01, 2012 10:31 AM (kdS6q)
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Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 10:11 AM (t222
I think that Obama has more statist tendencies. My preferred historical comparison is Mussolini.
I think that Obama has more statist tendencies. My preferred historical comparison is Mussolini.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:33 AM (nEUpB)
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Obama will be booed during the debates and the moderators won't be able to stop it.
They will have to shut off the mics and cameras and pack it in early.
They will have to shut off the mics and cameras and pack it in early.
Posted by: eman at August 01, 2012 10:33 AM (t2228)
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"GM calls it the greatest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the world... "
Don't know if "greatest" works in that sentence. Believe "densest" would be more effective.
Don't know if "greatest" works in that sentence. Believe "densest" would be more effective.
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 10:33 AM (ksERZ)
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Because hippy communities ALWAYS WORK, dontcha know?
If only there was a way to keep food and medical supplies and household goods (and their solar panels) from being delivered to this "Volt dumb community" by trucks with diesel engines. Live with your convictions, you snobby eco-fascist fuckwads.
If only there was a way to keep food and medical supplies and household goods (and their solar panels) from being delivered to this "Volt dumb community" by trucks with diesel engines. Live with your convictions, you snobby eco-fascist fuckwads.
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 10:34 AM (6b4v3)
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"GM calls it the greatest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the world... "
Hope they have a good fire department.
Hope they have a good fire department.
Posted by: Golan Globus at August 01, 2012 10:35 AM (/1U3u)
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Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 10:28 AM (VtjlW)
The only CFA in my area is inside a mall.
A MALL!
I did it once to show solidarity, but come on!
The only CFA in my area is inside a mall.
A MALL!
I did it once to show solidarity, but come on!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:35 AM (nEUpB)
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 10:36 AM (6b4v3)
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Live with your convictions, you snobby eco-fascist fuckwads.
Seriously. I love asking super smug hybrid owners exactly where they think that electricity comes from. The general response is "the plug". When I ask them how the electricity gets to the plug? Crickets.
Seriously. I love asking super smug hybrid owners exactly where they think that electricity comes from. The general response is "the plug". When I ask them how the electricity gets to the plug? Crickets.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 10:36 AM (VtjlW)
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those volts are working great in India these days.
Posted by: Barry Bakrichod at August 01, 2012 10:38 AM (lgELp)
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New Gallup poll is out. Obama's job approval 46% in PA, IA, FL, VA, and PA. At 45% in NC, 44% in OH, 43% in CO, NH.
#fail
#fail
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 10:39 AM (NYnoe)
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It looks like it's going to be Florida, Obama 51-Romney 45; Ohio, Obama 50-Romney 44; and Pennsylvania, Obama 53-Romney 42.
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Posted by: Greg the Poll Fapping Troll at August 01, 2012 10:39 AM (Y7XKa)
Posted by: Skittle-shitting Unicorn at August 01, 2012 10:39 AM (F7Mfi)
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Oh god, we're going to the mall. Next summer I'm taking my week off and staying home alone.
Have a pleasant day, morons. Eat some CFA for me, I'm out of range.
Have a pleasant day, morons. Eat some CFA for me, I'm out of range.
Posted by: HeatherRadish is having a shitty vacation at August 01, 2012 10:40 AM (6b4v3)
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those volts are working great in India these days.
Posted by: Barry Bakrichod at August 01, 2012 10:38 AM (lgELp)
Ha Ha. I put you on call list for lower credit card rates, this OK?Your last chance, Julia call you.
those volts are working great in India these days.
Posted by: Barry Bakrichod at August 01, 2012 10:38 AM (lgELp)
Ha Ha. I put you on call list for lower credit card rates, this OK?Your last chance, Julia call you.
Posted by: Jugdish at August 01, 2012 10:41 AM (3ZjAP)
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Seriously, if Benito Obama wants to burn down the suburbs all he needs to do is put an electric car-charging station in every neighborhood. The Chevy Volt owners will do the rest.
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 10:42 AM (/ZZCn)
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...stealing from SEIU workers to enrich himself...
Maybe the SEIU thugs have been beating up the wrong people? I'm just saying...
Maybe the SEIU thugs have been beating up the wrong people? I'm just saying...
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 10:42 AM (iKvzE)
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Obama will be booed during the debates and the moderators won't be able to stop it.
>>> That what I am looking forward to!
Obama will be booed during the debates and the moderators won't be able to stop it.
>>> That what I am looking forward to!
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at August 01, 2012 10:43 AM (mFxQX)
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Prediction: when Obama loses, blame is cast on his decision to publicly support gay marriage...which took a lot of courage since it was risky. The candidate was ahead of the curve but the public wasn't ready....It was America's fault he lost.
Posted by: GIJared at August 01, 2012 10:43 AM (VzgFl)
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AUSTIN, Texas — Maybe it should be renamed "Chevrolet Volt-ville." The largest concentration of Chevrolet Volts in the country will play a key role in helping Texas residents in a 700-acre planned community as they test the impact of "smart homes" and other green technology, like electronic vehicles.
Since the Volt looks like a Cruze, nobody will know they're gaia lovers unless the cars come with COEXIST stickers on them.
I wonder what this is costing the taxpayers, and how they'll sneak that into the "awesome sales numbers"
Since the Volt looks like a Cruze, nobody will know they're gaia lovers unless the cars come with COEXIST stickers on them.
I wonder what this is costing the taxpayers, and how they'll sneak that into the "awesome sales numbers"
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (Y7XKa)
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Reports are filtering in of CfA's serving lunch already, on account of running out of breakfast items.
I went yesterday. If the line isn't redonkulous, I will today. I support the First Amendment and tasty tasty chicken sandwiches, but I only have so long on lunch break...dinner maybe...
I went yesterday. If the line isn't redonkulous, I will today. I support the First Amendment and tasty tasty chicken sandwiches, but I only have so long on lunch break...dinner maybe...
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (GBXon)
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If Obama loses Pennsylvania, I will 100% guarantee the blame will be cast on Republicans for the voter ID law. It will be the "Florida" of this election. This will be the "mother of all stolen elections" in the Left mythology.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (NYnoe)
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I wonder what this is costing the taxpayers, and how they'll sneak that into the "awesome sales numbers"
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (Y7XKa)
The article says it's funded by a $10.4 million grant from the Dept of Energy, and matching funds from participating organizations.
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (Y7XKa)
The article says it's funded by a $10.4 million grant from the Dept of Energy, and matching funds from participating organizations.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 10:46 AM (4df7R)
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It was America's fault he lost.
Posted by: GIJared at August 01, 2012 10:43 AM
I don't give a shit about the reason assigned when the treasonous little choom-puffer loses.
As long as he loses.
Posted by: GIJared at August 01, 2012 10:43 AM
I don't give a shit about the reason assigned when the treasonous little choom-puffer loses.
As long as he loses.
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 10:47 AM (wZI4b)
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I plan to go to the CFA about a half mile from the house. It will be 112 degrees here in Tulsa today, so that lemonade will be superbly refreshing and much appreciated.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 10:48 AM (kXoT0)
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I did it once to show solidarity, but come on!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:35 AM (nEUpB)
The power of waffle fries compels, man.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 01, 2012 10:35 AM (nEUpB)
The power of waffle fries compels, man.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 10:48 AM (VtjlW)
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Sorry to come in so late to the discussion, but I'm trying to wrap my mind around the nonsense about Atlas Shrugged and other sites. Having just skimmed the article, would it be correct to say they are suggesting we have two choices: worship Allah or worship Pam Gellers's aging breasts?
Is there no third option?
Is there no third option?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 01, 2012 10:48 AM (TOk1P)
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A strange part of me wants to crash.the volt commune. I think the 4 kids might blow my cover though.
Posted by: Lauren at August 01, 2012 10:50 AM (wsGWu)
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Sorry to come in so late to the discussion, but I'm
trying to wrap my mind around the nonsense about Atlas Shrugged and
other sites. Having just skimmed the article, would it be correct to say
they are suggesting we have two choices: worship Allah or worship Pam
Gellers's aging breasts?
Is there no third option?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 01, 2012 10:48 AM (TOk1P)
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Yeah, ignore it. It's stuuuupid.
And would you people that live close to a CFA, please bring me a sammich? There isn't even one in this effing state.
trying to wrap my mind around the nonsense about Atlas Shrugged and
other sites. Having just skimmed the article, would it be correct to say
they are suggesting we have two choices: worship Allah or worship Pam
Gellers's aging breasts?
Is there no third option?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 01, 2012 10:48 AM (TOk1P)
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Yeah, ignore it. It's stuuuupid.
And would you people that live close to a CFA, please bring me a sammich? There isn't even one in this effing state.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 10:50 AM (X6akg)
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@139 Dave C- "Has he ever traveled to an honest to goodness rural area? I mean, short of traveling through them from one metropolitan area to the next?"
Interesting article in the National Review entitled "Burn the 'Burbs?" that discusses Earflaps the wonderworker's plans for redistributing suburban tax revenues to urban pits... if he likes the suburbs so much, what does this mincing nit think about rural (a.k.a. bitter clingerville)?
Interesting article in the National Review entitled "Burn the 'Burbs?" that discusses Earflaps the wonderworker's plans for redistributing suburban tax revenues to urban pits... if he likes the suburbs so much, what does this mincing nit think about rural (a.k.a. bitter clingerville)?
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 10:51 AM (ksERZ)
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This will be the "mother of all stolen elections" in the Left mythology
That'll only play with the hard hard left. There's a lot of Dems who are going to pull the lever for Obama only because its a reflex action, and they don't know anything else because that's what they've done their whole life...but a lot of them will breath a concealed sigh of relief when he loses too.
That'll only play with the hard hard left. There's a lot of Dems who are going to pull the lever for Obama only because its a reflex action, and they don't know anything else because that's what they've done their whole life...but a lot of them will breath a concealed sigh of relief when he loses too.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 10:51 AM (iKvzE)
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If Obama loses Pennsylvania, I will 100% guarantee the blame will be
cast on Republicans for the voter ID law. It will be the "Florida" of
this election. This will be the "mother of all stolen elections" in the
Left mythology.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (NYnoe)
I'll be interested in seeing how this gets "proven" by identifying legal voters who were turned away for not having a proper identification. The mind boggles at this potential casuistry.
If Obama loses Pennsylvania, I will 100% guarantee the blame will be
cast on Republicans for the voter ID law. It will be the "Florida" of
this election. This will be the "mother of all stolen elections" in the
Left mythology.
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 10:45 AM (NYnoe)
I'll be interested in seeing how this gets "proven" by identifying legal voters who were turned away for not having a proper identification. The mind boggles at this potential casuistry.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 10:52 AM (WMYxn)
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anyone got a razor I could borrow?
Posted by: Pam Gellers hairy nipples at August 01, 2012 10:52 AM (lgELp)
Posted by: BurtTC at August 01, 2012 10:52 AM (TOk1P)
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Oh, and also my husband saw a volt on his commute from tge UT campus. "Hey, a volt! First.one.Ive seen" Then he saw another "Oh, must be some government thing". Next came the DoE vehicle.
Posted by: Lauren at August 01, 2012 10:53 AM (wsGWu)
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Five Things [ThinkProgess thinks] Everyone Should Know About GOP Senate Candidate Ted Cruz
1) Ted Cruz Believes George Soros Leads A United Nations Conspiracy To Eliminate Golf
2) Ted Cruz Wants To Gut Social Security
3) Ted Cruz Wants To Party Like It’s 1829
4) Ted Cruz Is An Islamophobe
5) Ted Cruz Campaigned On How He Helped Texas Kill A Mexican
Let's consider 4). Ted Cruz is against Sharia Law in the US. I really wonder if ThinkProgress has ever considered that under Sharia, all gays and lesbians would probably be put to death if they came out, women would see a level of oppression most Americans have never seen here.
Five Things [ThinkProgess thinks] Everyone Should Know About GOP Senate Candidate Ted Cruz
1) Ted Cruz Believes George Soros Leads A United Nations Conspiracy To Eliminate Golf
2) Ted Cruz Wants To Gut Social Security
3) Ted Cruz Wants To Party Like It’s 1829
4) Ted Cruz Is An Islamophobe
5) Ted Cruz Campaigned On How He Helped Texas Kill A Mexican
Let's consider 4). Ted Cruz is against Sharia Law in the US. I really wonder if ThinkProgress has ever considered that under Sharia, all gays and lesbians would probably be put to death if they came out, women would see a level of oppression most Americans have never seen here.
Posted by: Kathleen Sebelius at August 01, 2012 10:54 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: DaveA at August 01, 2012 10:55 AM (DVJEd)
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Tami, I bring you virtual sammich, you want regular or diet lemonade. We have 7 CFAs in Tulsa. I live near #7 at the link.
http://locations.where2getit.com/chickfila/OK/TULSA/
A couple in malls, but, most are freestanding.
http://locations.where2getit.com/chickfila/OK/TULSA/
A couple in malls, but, most are freestanding.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 10:55 AM (kXoT0)
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"Name not found" 000-000-0000 has been calling daily.
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I found out yesterday when I answered it was the Romney campaign calling for pledges/donations.
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I found out yesterday when I answered it was the Romney campaign calling for pledges/donations.
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 01, 2012 10:56 AM (imtbm)
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Since the Volt looks like a Cruze, nobody will know they're gaia lovers unless the cars come with COEXIST stickers on them.
You joke, but surveys indicate that hybrid shoppers consider the part where many of them look weird a plus, because people can then tell at a glance that They Care. Hybrids that look like normal cars have largely sold poorly.
Hence my policy of not joking *too* hard on the Prius - Toyota really did their homework engineering a perfect capitalist bomb to drop on hippies and take their money.
You joke, but surveys indicate that hybrid shoppers consider the part where many of them look weird a plus, because people can then tell at a glance that They Care. Hybrids that look like normal cars have largely sold poorly.
Hence my policy of not joking *too* hard on the Prius - Toyota really did their homework engineering a perfect capitalist bomb to drop on hippies and take their money.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 01, 2012 10:57 AM (tqwMN)
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#153 With the exception of Nancy Reagan, Republican wives have suffered from what I consider sabotage by the fashion industry. Laura Bush's gowns too often had rounded necklines, making her look short-necked and matronly. We also went through a period of bows on her waistline that had the effect of making it look wider. Barbara Bush often wound up with unflattering colors, but because she looked like everyone's grandma no one paid attention.
Since Mrs. Bush mainly prefers wearing jeans and cotton shirts around the ranch, and was a librarian in her pre-marriage days, I am assuming she never paid much attention to fashion and simply believed people when they said she looked "fabulous."
Mrs. Romney is wearing too many small scale prints which look busy and which too many fashion sales people often swear that "prints are our friends" and that they "hide figure flaws." I have heard this BS numerous times myself.
That shirt with the bird head which looks like a dead fish has to go. Likewise the print she wore to the Polish memorial. I know this sounds stupid, but visuals are important. She looked super at an interview in red and white, with her hair in a classy knot. More of this, please.
Since Mrs. Bush mainly prefers wearing jeans and cotton shirts around the ranch, and was a librarian in her pre-marriage days, I am assuming she never paid much attention to fashion and simply believed people when they said she looked "fabulous."
Mrs. Romney is wearing too many small scale prints which look busy and which too many fashion sales people often swear that "prints are our friends" and that they "hide figure flaws." I have heard this BS numerous times myself.
That shirt with the bird head which looks like a dead fish has to go. Likewise the print she wore to the Polish memorial. I know this sounds stupid, but visuals are important. She looked super at an interview in red and white, with her hair in a classy knot. More of this, please.
Posted by: Miss Marple at August 01, 2012 10:57 AM (GoIUi)
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Tami, I bring you virtual sammich, you want regular or diet lemonade. We have 7 CFAs in Tulsa. I live near #7 at the link.
http://locations.where2getit.com/chickfila/OK/TULSA/
A couple in malls, but, most are freestanding.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 10:55 AM (kXoT0)
Oh hell, let's go with regular. I mean if I want to show solidarity, I can't skimp on the calories, now can I?
Oh and......7!!? I hate you.
http://locations.where2getit.com/chickfila/OK/TULSA/
A couple in malls, but, most are freestanding.
Posted by: Will Not Assimilate For Food at August 01, 2012 10:55 AM (kXoT0)
Oh hell, let's go with regular. I mean if I want to show solidarity, I can't skimp on the calories, now can I?
Oh and......7!!? I hate you.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 10:58 AM (X6akg)
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If this blog starts seriously discussing the wardrobes of politicians' wives, I'm out. And I really like this place. Don't fuck it up.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 10:58 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: screaming urinalist at August 01, 2012 10:59 AM (g5El3)
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This latest Quinnipiac poll asks the likely voters about weather Romney should release more tax returns along with questions about Bain Capital. IMHO this totally invalidates the poll! Imagine if they also asked in the SAME POLL weather the likely voters have a problem with POTUS Obama having 3 social Security numbers as well as if they have a problem with POTUS Obama hiding his college documents that may reveal he received funds to pay for it as a FOREIGN STUDENT. Like that will ever be asked by the MSM pollsters.
Posted by: blogforce one at August 01, 2012 11:00 AM (7cXfH)
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That's the best suggestion I've heard for breathing some of my
fucking oxygen into the economy wrecking charade that they've become. It
would be completely lost on the ahistorical world peace jizzmops, which
is the highest commendation that can be found. War is part of the human
condition whether those turds want to admit it or not.
Replace gymnastics with an obstacle course ala parkour.
Swimming medals should be for a series of events, not one single event.
Same with some of the track and field events.
Get rid of diving and any other judged events.
Change the shooting events to a defensive pistol course and a rifle range with pop up targets out to 400m.
Add a driving course
That's the best suggestion I've heard for breathing some of my
fucking oxygen into the economy wrecking charade that they've become. It
would be completely lost on the ahistorical world peace jizzmops, which
is the highest commendation that can be found. War is part of the human
condition whether those turds want to admit it or not.
Replace gymnastics with an obstacle course ala parkour.
Swimming medals should be for a series of events, not one single event.
Same with some of the track and field events.
Get rid of diving and any other judged events.
Change the shooting events to a defensive pistol course and a rifle range with pop up targets out to 400m.
Add a driving course
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:01 AM (oL8vk)
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I would prefer cross-dressers run during the next Presidential election to hearing about the respective wardrobes.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 11:01 AM (Ec6wH)
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Republican wives have suffered from what I consider sabotage by the fashion industry
What did the Mooch do to tick them off, then? 'cause if it weren't for the hype machine, Mr. Blackwell would have issued a fatwa on her by now...
What did the Mooch do to tick them off, then? 'cause if it weren't for the hype machine, Mr. Blackwell would have issued a fatwa on her by now...
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at August 01, 2012 11:02 AM (GBXon)
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Oh and......7!!? I hate you.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 10:58 AM (X6akg)
Tami, we have 16 locations here in Jacksonville, FL.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 10:58 AM (X6akg)
Tami, we have 16 locations here in Jacksonville, FL.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:02 AM (da5Wo)
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>>>308 If this blog starts seriously discussing the wardrobes of politicians' wives, I'm out. And I really like this place. Don't fuck it up.
Longbows, boobs and ladies' blouses. You won't find that combo anywhere else on the intertubes.
Longbows, boobs and ladies' blouses. You won't find that combo anywhere else on the intertubes.
Posted by: Cicero at August 01, 2012 11:03 AM (zMouK)
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One thing you all need to take away from the Cruz victory last night: Dewhurst spend millions, his aligned pacs spent millions, alll in negative TV ads and mailers--I got several mailers myself.
And it didn't do shit for him.
How do you think the negative ads are going to work for the JEF?
Maybe it's just Texas (but TX is pretty damned diverse, and big) but, I don't see the voters liking any candidate running negative ads this cycle--especially the JEF. Your life is hard enough in a down economy, and you really don't have patience for someone trying to scare you some more.
And it didn't do shit for him.
How do you think the negative ads are going to work for the JEF?
Maybe it's just Texas (but TX is pretty damned diverse, and big) but, I don't see the voters liking any candidate running negative ads this cycle--especially the JEF. Your life is hard enough in a down economy, and you really don't have patience for someone trying to scare you some more.
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 01, 2012 11:03 AM (imtbm)
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If this blog starts seriously discussing the wardrobes of politicians' wives, I'm out. And I really like this place. Don't fuck it up.
Yeah. That happens now and again. The key is to ignore it and/or wait the 'ettes get really really bitchy about it. Then it gets fun.
Yeah. That happens now and again. The key is to ignore it and/or wait the 'ettes get really really bitchy about it. Then it gets fun.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 11:04 AM (VtjlW)
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Another fun story found via Drudge:
The Deadliest Global City: Chicago
Link to NBC Chicago: http://tinyurl.com/ck2ocvc
Chicago likes to compare itself to other world cities, so Ward Room thought it would find out how we rank in violence.
It turns out no one can top us.
Among what are considered Alpha world cities, Chicago has the highest murder rate (MWR: 19.4 per 100,000) -- higher even than the Third World metropolises of Mexico City and Sao Paolo....
They've got the list at the link. It's great.
I love how they turn this number into a call for GREATER gun control, at the federal level.
Gun lovers are gleeful about Chicago’s deadly summer. They see it as a rebuke not just to gun control, but to the policies of Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel.
But Chicago’s murder rate is not proof that gun control doesn’t work. It’s proof that, in a country with one gun per citizen, local gun laws are meaningless...
They then go on to talk about how Tokyo has such a small percentage of murders, particularly murders committed using guns. They fail to mention that, in Japan, police are promoted based on the number of cases they close. So a lot of murderers are charged with "abandonment of a corpse" or something else similarly easy to prove, and the murder charge is only pursued in slam dunk cases, or cases with massive publicity. You don't list a victim as having been murdered if you can't then close the case. It looks bad on your resume.
But nevertheless, NBC Chicago says, local gun laws are stupid. Only universal gun restrictions from the Federal government, like those in Japan,are effective. Get it? Because in Japan, the government doesn't believe that all people have the right to own a gun. That pesky Second Amendment that says that Americans DO have the right to own a gun is the problem!
But of course (since gun control is a third rail issue to pursue in an election year), NBC Chicago concludes by saying that gun control isn't the big issue. The big problem is urban poverty. The answer,of course, is to pour more money into the inner cities, because that's worked so well every other fucking time it's been tried. Oh, and of course...
The number-one factor in predicting crime is not guns -- or lack of guns. It is concentrated urban poverty. Because of Chicago’s history as a segregated city, we have a lot of that.
...racism. Gotta have the racism.
The Deadliest Global City: Chicago
Link to NBC Chicago: http://tinyurl.com/ck2ocvc
Chicago likes to compare itself to other world cities, so Ward Room thought it would find out how we rank in violence.
It turns out no one can top us.
Among what are considered Alpha world cities, Chicago has the highest murder rate (MWR: 19.4 per 100,000) -- higher even than the Third World metropolises of Mexico City and Sao Paolo....
They've got the list at the link. It's great.
I love how they turn this number into a call for GREATER gun control, at the federal level.
Gun lovers are gleeful about Chicago’s deadly summer. They see it as a rebuke not just to gun control, but to the policies of Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel.
But Chicago’s murder rate is not proof that gun control doesn’t work. It’s proof that, in a country with one gun per citizen, local gun laws are meaningless...
They then go on to talk about how Tokyo has such a small percentage of murders, particularly murders committed using guns. They fail to mention that, in Japan, police are promoted based on the number of cases they close. So a lot of murderers are charged with "abandonment of a corpse" or something else similarly easy to prove, and the murder charge is only pursued in slam dunk cases, or cases with massive publicity. You don't list a victim as having been murdered if you can't then close the case. It looks bad on your resume.
But nevertheless, NBC Chicago says, local gun laws are stupid. Only universal gun restrictions from the Federal government, like those in Japan,are effective. Get it? Because in Japan, the government doesn't believe that all people have the right to own a gun. That pesky Second Amendment that says that Americans DO have the right to own a gun is the problem!
But of course (since gun control is a third rail issue to pursue in an election year), NBC Chicago concludes by saying that gun control isn't the big issue. The big problem is urban poverty. The answer,of course, is to pour more money into the inner cities, because that's worked so well every other fucking time it's been tried. Oh, and of course...
The number-one factor in predicting crime is not guns -- or lack of guns. It is concentrated urban poverty. Because of Chicago’s history as a segregated city, we have a lot of that.
...racism. Gotta have the racism.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:04 AM (4df7R)
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Tami, we have 16 locations here in Jacksonville, FL.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:02 AM (da5Wo)
Sure, sure.....rub it in. I hate you too.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:02 AM (da5Wo)
Sure, sure.....rub it in. I hate you too.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 11:04 AM (X6akg)
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Ai-yi-yi, why do women feel like they HAVE to criticize Ann Romney? I don't get it. She's not trying to be Hillary Clinton, some kind of co-President She's the wife of the next President. Who cares what she wears?
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (qE3AR)
Posted by: screaming urinalist at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (LVtr+)
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Ai-yi-yi, why do women feel like they HAVE to criticize Ann Romney? I don't get it. She's not trying to be Hillary Clinton, some kind of co-President She's the wife of the next President. Who cares what she wears?
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (qE3AR)
^^ This ^^
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (qE3AR)
^^ This ^^
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:09 AM (4df7R)
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Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (qE3AR)
This X 1000
She could wear a dress made out of a flour sack and have more class than the Wookie
Posted by: rockmom at August 01, 2012 11:08 AM (qE3AR)
This X 1000
She could wear a dress made out of a flour sack and have more class than the Wookie
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at August 01, 2012 11:11 AM (mFxQX)
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Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:04 AM (4df7R)
While the murder coverup stuff is certainly true, the main point is: Tokyo has virtually no minorities, and one single ethnic group, as well as a strong culture that penalizes people standing out. All strongly correlate with lower crime rates.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:04 AM (4df7R)
While the murder coverup stuff is certainly true, the main point is: Tokyo has virtually no minorities, and one single ethnic group, as well as a strong culture that penalizes people standing out. All strongly correlate with lower crime rates.
Posted by: HoboJerky, profit of DOOM! at August 01, 2012 11:11 AM (xAtAj)
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@320: That's why. Being a classy traditional wife is considered an affront to feminism. Hence Mooch being none of those things.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 01, 2012 11:12 AM (tqwMN)
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Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 11:01 AM (Ec6wH)
___
Possible tickets:
Dame Edna v. Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie
Zombie Milton Berle v. RuPaul
Zombie J. Edgar Hoover v. Priscilla Queen of the Desert
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Possible tickets:
Dame Edna v. Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie
Zombie Milton Berle v. RuPaul
Zombie J. Edgar Hoover v. Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Posted by: kallisto at August 01, 2012 11:12 AM (jm/9g)
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"... as well as a strong culture that penalizes people standing out."
The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.
The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 01, 2012 11:12 AM (ksERZ)
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While the murder coverup stuff is certainly true, the main point is: Tokyo has virtually no minorities, and one single ethnic group, as well as a strong culture that penalizes people standing out. All strongly correlate with lower crime rates.
Posted by: HoboJerky, profit of DOOM! at August 01, 2012 11:11 AM (xAtAj)
That, too! It does seem that everytime I read about an "untimely death" in Japan in general, it is some kind of familial relationship at its core; usually an adultchild killing a parent. Or a parent killing a child and then committing suicide themselves.
Posted by: HoboJerky, profit of DOOM! at August 01, 2012 11:11 AM (xAtAj)
That, too! It does seem that everytime I read about an "untimely death" in Japan in general, it is some kind of familial relationship at its core; usually an adultchild killing a parent. Or a parent killing a child and then committing suicide themselves.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:13 AM (4df7R)
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Ai-yi-yi, why do women feel like they HAVE to criticize Ann Romney? I
don't get it. She's not trying to be Hillary Clinton, some kind of
co-President She's the wife of the next President. Who cares what she
wears?
If she wants to stay home, raise the boys and not get involved, then I don't care if she wears a ratty bathrobe and curlers. If she is going to go out on the campaign trail with her husband or generally interact with the public, then yes she needs to concern herself with her appearance.
don't get it. She's not trying to be Hillary Clinton, some kind of
co-President She's the wife of the next President. Who cares what she
wears?
If she wants to stay home, raise the boys and not get involved, then I don't care if she wears a ratty bathrobe and curlers. If she is going to go out on the campaign trail with her husband or generally interact with the public, then yes she needs to concern herself with her appearance.
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:13 AM (oL8vk)
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Meh, they bashed Laura Bush for not being flashy too.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:14 AM (iKvzE)
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Chicago
It's the guns and the racism and , and, and.....
It's the drug gangs fighting for territory. It happens in a lot of cities. It 's the Latin Kings up against whatever black gangs are selling drugs. The cops know it, but can't contradict their political commanders or the civilian leadership of the city (Rahm "bowfinger" Emmanuel).
I love how "gunlovers are gleeful". Really? Because you want to keep your freedom and be able to protect your life and homestead from intrusion, and you're "glad" that gang-bangers are killing each other and a plethora of innocent bystanders? Really?
Chicago
It's the guns and the racism and , and, and.....
It's the drug gangs fighting for territory. It happens in a lot of cities. It 's the Latin Kings up against whatever black gangs are selling drugs. The cops know it, but can't contradict their political commanders or the civilian leadership of the city (Rahm "bowfinger" Emmanuel).
I love how "gunlovers are gleeful". Really? Because you want to keep your freedom and be able to protect your life and homestead from intrusion, and you're "glad" that gang-bangers are killing each other and a plethora of innocent bystanders? Really?
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at August 01, 2012 11:14 AM (RFeQD)
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Also they have a much much lower drug use rate, and much stiffer penalties for drugs.
The list goes on and on... but I seriously doubt gun control has any real causation factor in their low murder rate.
The list goes on and on... but I seriously doubt gun control has any real causation factor in their low murder rate.
Posted by: HoboJerky, profit of DOOM! at August 01, 2012 11:16 AM (xAtAj)
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330
Meh, they bashed Laura Bush for not being flashy too.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:14 AM (iKvzE)
They're partisans. They'll find something to attack about a Republican or else just manufacture it. And every time they do, they lose a bit more credibility.
Meh, they bashed Laura Bush for not being flashy too.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:14 AM (iKvzE)
They're partisans. They'll find something to attack about a Republican or else just manufacture it. And every time they do, they lose a bit more credibility.
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at August 01, 2012 11:16 AM (RD7QR)
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Official announcement, as of 8/1/12, in solidarity with CFA, I hereby do change my Moronette Name from "Will Not Assimilate For Food" to "Will Assimilate For Chick-Fil-A".
I will also try to stop trying to make my point about the visual impact of style and wardrobe on the subconscious Idol/Kardashian/DWTS drone voter. No promises though... After all, Kate Upton has proven conclusively that visual impact is just so much meaningless drivel to the stalwart Morons of Ace Of Spades HQ.
I will also try to stop trying to make my point about the visual impact of style and wardrobe on the subconscious Idol/Kardashian/DWTS drone voter. No promises though... After all, Kate Upton has proven conclusively that visual impact is just so much meaningless drivel to the stalwart Morons of Ace Of Spades HQ.
Posted by: Will Assimilate For Chick-Fil-A at August 01, 2012 11:16 AM (kXoT0)
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246 I am not trying to start a fight about whether or not Ann looks good. She does. My point is that she can look better and there are no votes to be given away this time around.
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^This.
She looks fine most of the time, but with some simple adjustments she could look stylish AND accessible all of the time. Personally, I'd like to see her in Ralph Lauren type of stuff, high-end off the rack. I say embrace the "horsey set" image.
I really do not get this compulsion to squash any attempts by us rank-and-file voters to suggest ways to improve our chances of winning in November.
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^This.
She looks fine most of the time, but with some simple adjustments she could look stylish AND accessible all of the time. Personally, I'd like to see her in Ralph Lauren type of stuff, high-end off the rack. I say embrace the "horsey set" image.
I really do not get this compulsion to squash any attempts by us rank-and-file voters to suggest ways to improve our chances of winning in November.
Posted by: Y-not at August 01, 2012 11:17 AM (5H6zj)
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I don't know about the rest of you, but I think it's a travesty when the media tries to pump up the first lady to "sex-symbol" status. This nonsense with Michelle is so over-the-top that deserves ridicule. Plus, she's frumpy and homely.
Yep, when I think about the first lady, my first thought is "bunk." Not.
Yep, when I think about the first lady, my first thought is "bunk." Not.
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 11:17 AM (/ZZCn)
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 11:18 AM (Y7XKa)
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I really don't think Ohio is going to vote in Obama's favor. I teach part-time at a local community college. I see zero passion for the SCOAMF: no hopey-changey t-shirts, no "Obama '12" bumper stickers, nothing. And that's among the general population. The Engineering/Physics students hate Obama.
Obama's filling the air-waves with his campaign commercials and he's only getting 51% with a D+9 poll? Stick a fork in him, he's done.
I really don't think Ohio is going to vote in Obama's favor. I teach part-time at a local community college. I see zero passion for the SCOAMF: no hopey-changey t-shirts, no "Obama '12" bumper stickers, nothing. And that's among the general population. The Engineering/Physics students hate Obama.
Obama's filling the air-waves with his campaign commercials and he's only getting 51% with a D+9 poll? Stick a fork in him, he's done.
Posted by: Retired Buckey Cop in solidarity with dagny at August 01, 2012 11:18 AM (xFgmp)
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WHAT ABOUT YOUR GARRRRRDAKKK?
Posted by: Screaming Journolist at August 01, 2012 11:18 AM (xAtAj)
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Yep, when I think about the first lady, my first thought is "bunk." Not.
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 11:17 AM (/ZZCn)
When I think of FLOTUS, it's "chunk" as in spew
Posted by: Fritz at August 01, 2012 11:17 AM (/ZZCn)
When I think of FLOTUS, it's "chunk" as in spew
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 01, 2012 11:19 AM (136wp)
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When I was in grad school at UCSD it wasn't publicized much about 4-6 undergrad students taking swan dives off the Engineering building roof each year...
It was always because they got a "B" in some course...
And they were always Japanese, not American/Japanese...
Japan may not have a lot of murders, but they off themselves over some pretty stupid shit due to social pressure.
It was always because they got a "B" in some course...
And they were always Japanese, not American/Japanese...
Japan may not have a lot of murders, but they off themselves over some pretty stupid shit due to social pressure.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:20 AM (iKvzE)
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Not sure if this was mentioned here yet, but Romney responds to the "culture" statement.
It's great:
http://tinyurl.com/dxkz48z
Over at the NRO.
Not sure if this was mentioned here yet, but Romney responds to the "culture" statement.
It's great:
http://tinyurl.com/dxkz48z
Over at the NRO.
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (HOOye)
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You are wrong about the dealership ad. Obama plans on using the "Bin Laden is dead and GM is alive" slogan and this ad undercuts that nicely.
Posted by: Ken Royall at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (9zzk+)
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When I was in grad school at UCSD it wasn't publicized much about 4-6
undergrad students taking swan dives off the Engineering building roof
each year...
It was always because they got a "B" in some course...
And they were always Japanese, not American/Japanese...
This is fun to bring up when people start complaining about how the Asian countries beat us on standardized tests. Are we willing to accept a culture that leads to this result in order to bump our test scores by ten percent?
undergrad students taking swan dives off the Engineering building roof
each year...
It was always because they got a "B" in some course...
And they were always Japanese, not American/Japanese...
This is fun to bring up when people start complaining about how the Asian countries beat us on standardized tests. Are we willing to accept a culture that leads to this result in order to bump our test scores by ten percent?
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
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The Engineering/Physics students hate Obama.
Well yea, they've realized his whole schtick about a sci/tech initiative was all bullshit and they've seen trillions flushed down the drain that really could have done something if spent on real science.
Well yea, they've realized his whole schtick about a sci/tech initiative was all bullshit and they've seen trillions flushed down the drain that really could have done something if spent on real science.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (iKvzE)
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I have just been informed via Facebook that "I live in a country where bigotry and hatred a popularized through a fast-food chain. It is amazing to me that people who claim to have love and rightousness in their hearts will not stand up for diversity and acceptance."
Gonna super-size the waffle fries at lunch today
Gonna super-size the waffle fries at lunch today
Posted by: Filly at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (CkvzP)
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Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (HOOye)
Saw that earlier today. Good for Romney that he isn't backing down.
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (HOOye)
Saw that earlier today. Good for Romney that he isn't backing down.
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
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Japan may not have a lot of murders, but they off themselves over some pretty stupid shit due to social pressure.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:20 AM (iKvzE)
Maybe it's the Pancake soda [PIC- SFW]?
http://tinyurl.com/cyd4g7s
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:20 AM (iKvzE)
Maybe it's the Pancake soda [PIC- SFW]?
http://tinyurl.com/cyd4g7s
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 01, 2012 11:24 AM (136wp)
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What bothers me is why these polls would sacrifice their integrity/credibility with such massive over samples.
My feeling is, as long as we can win over the independent vote, we'll be okay. The Republicans will match - or beat - the Democrats in turnout.
Romney was not my first choice, but I will crawl over broken glass and nails to vote for him over the SCOMF.
My feeling is, as long as we can win over the independent vote, we'll be okay. The Republicans will match - or beat - the Democrats in turnout.
Romney was not my first choice, but I will crawl over broken glass and nails to vote for him over the SCOMF.
Posted by: Unemployed since February at August 01, 2012 11:24 AM (AYG4U)
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335 Personally, I'd like to see her in Ralph Lauren type of stuff, high-end off the rack. I say embrace the "horsey set" image.
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With jodhpurs and a riding crop that she absent-mindedly smacks against stuff?
Hmm. Intriguing.
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With jodhpurs and a riding crop that she absent-mindedly smacks against stuff?
Hmm. Intriguing.
Posted by: Anachronda at August 01, 2012 11:25 AM (NmR1a)
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Sooo, is this it until the ONT?
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (X6akg)
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If she wants to stay home, raise the boys and not get involved, then I don't care if she wears a ratty bathrobe and curlers. If she is going to go out on the campaign trail with her husband or generally interact with the public, then yes she needs to concern herself with her appearance.
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:13 AM (oL8vk)
Which she does. I've never seen her wear anything unbecoming, at least in my opinion. and franklymany First Ladies have had at least one feature that negatively affects their appearance. With Mooch it's her propensity for boob belts and her enormous ass. Hillary has her infamous cankles and her tendency to put her hair in a hideously tight bun or ponytail that makes her look like a geriatric cheerleader. If the media decides Ann Romney's hair is the problem, well, whatever. As someone who has impossible hair that refuses to do what I tell it to do, no matter how much hair spray or mousse I use, I can happily say I don't give a rat's ass. I'm far more concerned with how she comports herself in general and how her husband plans to rescue this country.
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:13 AM (oL8vk)
Which she does. I've never seen her wear anything unbecoming, at least in my opinion. and franklymany First Ladies have had at least one feature that negatively affects their appearance. With Mooch it's her propensity for boob belts and her enormous ass. Hillary has her infamous cankles and her tendency to put her hair in a hideously tight bun or ponytail that makes her look like a geriatric cheerleader. If the media decides Ann Romney's hair is the problem, well, whatever. As someone who has impossible hair that refuses to do what I tell it to do, no matter how much hair spray or mousse I use, I can happily say I don't give a rat's ass. I'm far more concerned with how she comports herself in general and how her husband plans to rescue this country.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (uGID/)
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The statement that "Ohio dealerships were forced to close" approaches hyperbole. What, all of them? Or just this one? The ad lacks specificity, and therefore lacks credibility.
Posted by: D.X.M. at August 01, 2012 11:27 AM (eNuih)
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After all, Kate Upton has proven conclusively that visual impact is just
so much meaningless drivel to the stalwart Morons of Ace Of Spades HQ.
Woah woah woah, let's not go dragging Ms. Upton into this. And you can use all the big fancy schmancy words you want, Ms. Upton's appeal to the Horde is obvious: Bewbs. Spectacular ones.
so much meaningless drivel to the stalwart Morons of Ace Of Spades HQ.
Woah woah woah, let's not go dragging Ms. Upton into this. And you can use all the big fancy schmancy words you want, Ms. Upton's appeal to the Horde is obvious: Bewbs. Spectacular ones.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:27 AM (da5Wo)
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Some Dem on Fox. I hate liberals. but they do lie so easily.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 01, 2012 11:28 AM (j1gX1)
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Whenever the gun grabbers talk about orderly societies with low murder rates they always conveniently leave out Switzerland. Hmmm.... Why could that be? Why? Maybe because they're all armed to the f**king teeth. Nor do they ever talk about Arizona, where one need not be bothered by the foolishness of having to hide his weapon. Yet somehow the only major worry about violent crime is related to gangbangers and illegals.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 11:28 AM (xUM1Q)
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I guess Ace burned himself out already.
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (uGID/)
Must have a short wick.
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (uGID/)
Must have a short wick.
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 11:28 AM (X6akg)
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Woah woah woah, let's not go dragging Ms. Upton into
this. And you can use all the big fancy schmancy words you want, Ms.
Upton's appeal to the Horde is obvious: Bewbs. Spectacular ones.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:27 AM (da5Wo)
Hmm. What can we do to enhance Ann Romney's bust? Hmmmmm....
this. And you can use all the big fancy schmancy words you want, Ms.
Upton's appeal to the Horde is obvious: Bewbs. Spectacular ones.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:27 AM (da5Wo)
Hmm. What can we do to enhance Ann Romney's bust? Hmmmmm....
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at August 01, 2012 11:29 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: Y-not at August 01, 2012 11:30 AM (5H6zj)
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Obama plans on using the "Bin Laden is dead and GM is alive" slogan
And right on cue there was a headline on Yahoo News this morning: "Terrorism down sharply since bin Laden killed".
And right on cue there was a headline on Yahoo News this morning: "Terrorism down sharply since bin Laden killed".
Posted by: Ian S. at August 01, 2012 11:30 AM (tqwMN)
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teaches in the department of pharmaceutical science
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Looks like he's taking those pharmaceuticals a little too seriously.
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Looks like he's taking those pharmaceuticals a little too seriously.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 11:31 AM (Hx5uv)
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This is fun to bring up when people start complaining about how the Asian countries beat us on standardized tests. Are we willing to accept a culture that leads to this result in order to bump our test scores by ten percent?
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
As opposed to a culture that has kids kill themselves over not looking like some starlet? Sure, I'll take that.
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
As opposed to a culture that has kids kill themselves over not looking like some starlet? Sure, I'll take that.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (rzSn3)
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Off to perpetuate hate and bigotry by purchasing a CFA lunch at Tulsa CFA Lucky #7...
Because yes, in my bitter clinger little heart, I still do not grok why having opinions that do not instantly fall 100000% into line with the LBGT agenda of the day makes me a hateful bigot, then so be it. Oh yeah, I am also a racist because I want the Taupe Dope out of the WH because he is an epic failure.
Because yes, in my bitter clinger little heart, I still do not grok why having opinions that do not instantly fall 100000% into line with the LBGT agenda of the day makes me a hateful bigot, then so be it. Oh yeah, I am also a racist because I want the Taupe Dope out of the WH because he is an epic failure.
Posted by: Will Assimilate For Chick-Fil-A at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (kXoT0)
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#349 -- here's what I think is happening regarding these polls:
When pollsters are asking voters to identify their party registration, a good chunk of registered Dems are self--identifying as "independent" to pollsters. The pollsters, in turn, are taking them at their word and placing them in the independent category.Then, when the polls undersample Dems and oversample Independents, they adjust by weighing the sample in favor of Dems and against Republicans (don't ask me what that is done but I think that's what's happening). This works as a double whammy for Obama because the Dems who identify as independent are the most likely to express a preference for Romney, since they aren't being counted as Dems the remaining sample shows overwhelming support for Obama, and it is THAT sample that is used to extrapolate Dem support after re-weighing the polling data.
Here's my evidence:
#1) Almost all of these polls show an unusually high level of independents, considerably higher than in previous elections. Check the crosstabs on the Q polls, plus the recent CBS news poll that had independents at 41%.
#2) Almost all of these polls show Obama's support at 90+% among Democrats, even though he only received 89% of the Democratic vote in the 2008 election and even these skewed polls concede his support in the overall electorate is far less than it was back then. That number is impossible UNLESS not all of the Democrats being reached are reporting themselves as Democrats.
Thoughts?
When pollsters are asking voters to identify their party registration, a good chunk of registered Dems are self--identifying as "independent" to pollsters. The pollsters, in turn, are taking them at their word and placing them in the independent category.Then, when the polls undersample Dems and oversample Independents, they adjust by weighing the sample in favor of Dems and against Republicans (don't ask me what that is done but I think that's what's happening). This works as a double whammy for Obama because the Dems who identify as independent are the most likely to express a preference for Romney, since they aren't being counted as Dems the remaining sample shows overwhelming support for Obama, and it is THAT sample that is used to extrapolate Dem support after re-weighing the polling data.
Here's my evidence:
#1) Almost all of these polls show an unusually high level of independents, considerably higher than in previous elections. Check the crosstabs on the Q polls, plus the recent CBS news poll that had independents at 41%.
#2) Almost all of these polls show Obama's support at 90+% among Democrats, even though he only received 89% of the Democratic vote in the 2008 election and even these skewed polls concede his support in the overall electorate is far less than it was back then. That number is impossible UNLESS not all of the Democrats being reached are reporting themselves as Democrats.
Thoughts?
Posted by: German Shepards Pie at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (20/BR)
365
It is amazing to me that people who claim to have love and rightousness in their hearts will not stand up for diversity and acceptance."
Give them credit, at least the mask slipped and they admitted that the goal is acceptance and not tolerance.
Of course, if it were me, I would ask where's the diversity and acceptance of religious belief but then again I'm bitchy like that.
Give them credit, at least the mask slipped and they admitted that the goal is acceptance and not tolerance.
Of course, if it were me, I would ask where's the diversity and acceptance of religious belief but then again I'm bitchy like that.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 11:34 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:34 AM (da5Wo)
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346: Just tell them you can't remember any calls to boycott the Dem party unless they made Robert Byrd resign.
Posted by: Palerider at August 01, 2012 11:34 AM (FYUWS)
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Oh you probably have to tell them that Robert Byrd was a bigshot in the KKK.
Posted by: Palerider at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (FYUWS)
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The polls do what they do to try and create a "preference cascade" for Obama.
It's inevitable. He's going to win. Give up.
The edge in Ohio is ludicrous. It's going to be close, but there is little enthusiasm for him here. I see a few Obama/Biden 2012 bumper stickers, but invariably the person driving the car is some mugwump teacher-type or an African American.
Ohio has been second only to Michigan in auto worker jobs, and hear me now and believe me later, when I say that even UAW auto worker drones are none to happy about the way Mr. Obama is leading the country. The greatest enthusiasm for him is in the parasite-drone class that is enamored with "free Healthcare!".
Everybody is sore about high gas prices, and there are a lot of cities and towns where the unemployment / underemployment is hitting hard, and nobody is fooled by the nonsense pumped out by Obama and the government. The greatest thing that Romney can do is be completely honest about what is going on (in his opinion) and what the Romney presidency can do about it.
The one big sticking point is the hostility that was raised against Kasich over the repeal of SB5 (reduction in collective bargaining rights by state employees). That still has people's panties in a wad, and it will be interesting in seeing how that carries over into the General Election in November.
The polls do what they do to try and create a "preference cascade" for Obama.
It's inevitable. He's going to win. Give up.
The edge in Ohio is ludicrous. It's going to be close, but there is little enthusiasm for him here. I see a few Obama/Biden 2012 bumper stickers, but invariably the person driving the car is some mugwump teacher-type or an African American.
Ohio has been second only to Michigan in auto worker jobs, and hear me now and believe me later, when I say that even UAW auto worker drones are none to happy about the way Mr. Obama is leading the country. The greatest enthusiasm for him is in the parasite-drone class that is enamored with "free Healthcare!".
Everybody is sore about high gas prices, and there are a lot of cities and towns where the unemployment / underemployment is hitting hard, and nobody is fooled by the nonsense pumped out by Obama and the government. The greatest thing that Romney can do is be completely honest about what is going on (in his opinion) and what the Romney presidency can do about it.
The one big sticking point is the hostility that was raised against Kasich over the repeal of SB5 (reduction in collective bargaining rights by state employees). That still has people's panties in a wad, and it will be interesting in seeing how that carries over into the General Election in November.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (RFeQD)
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This is fun to bring up when people start complaining about how the Asian countries beat us on standardized tests. Are we willing to accept a culture that leads to this result in order to bump our test scores by ten percent?
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
As opposed to a culture that has kids kill themselves over not looking like some starlet? Sure, I'll take that.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (rzSn3)
Well, actually I'd prefer a society where kids kill THEMSELVES over stupid shit, rather than try to kill others. A suicide is a tragedy, but a murder is worse. We could do with more disappointed over-achievers and fewer gangbangers.
This is fun to bring up when people start complaining about how the Asian countries beat us on standardized tests. Are we willing to accept a culture that leads to this result in order to bump our test scores by ten percent?
Posted by: Alex at August 01, 2012 11:23 AM (oL8vk)
As opposed to a culture that has kids kill themselves over not looking like some starlet? Sure, I'll take that.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (rzSn3)
Well, actually I'd prefer a society where kids kill THEMSELVES over stupid shit, rather than try to kill others. A suicide is a tragedy, but a murder is worse. We could do with more disappointed over-achievers and fewer gangbangers.
Posted by: Reactionary at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (xUM1Q)
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Gotta put NSFW on racy links. I work for some very, very PC folks.
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (RD7QR)
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343 You are wrong about the dealership ad. Obama plans on using the "Bin Laden is dead and GM is alive" slogan and this ad undercuts that nicely.
Posted by: Ken Royall at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (9zzk+)
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And, the Valerie "Slumlord" Jarrett made the Bin Laden call totally undercut that meme.
Posted by: Ken Royall at August 01, 2012 11:22 AM (9zzk+)
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And, the Valerie "Slumlord" Jarrett made the Bin Laden call totally undercut that meme.
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (HOOye)
373
372
Gotta put NSFW on racy links. I work for some very, very PC folks.
Then what the heck are you doing at the HQ? Lol. Whole damn blog is NSFW.
Gotta put NSFW on racy links. I work for some very, very PC folks.
Then what the heck are you doing at the HQ? Lol. Whole damn blog is NSFW.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (da5Wo)
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Five Things [ThinkProgess thinks] Everyone Should Know About GOP Senate Candidate Ted Cruz
1) Ted Cruz Believes George Soros Leads A United Nations Conspiracy To Eliminate Golf
2) Ted Cruz Wants To Gut Social Security
3) Ted Cruz Wants To Party Like It’s 1829
4) Ted Cruz Is An Islamophobe
5) Ted Cruz Campaigned On How He Helped Texas Kill A Mexican
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Now I'm sad I didn't do like a Democrat and vote for him 5 times.
Also, latest leftie outrage from TX via FB: We're gonna kill a retard. Or at least, they're claiming he has a 61 IQ. I say bullshit on that. Tell me this: How are we better off as a society if we allow a killer to live merely because he may or may not have fully reasoned through his actions? Those who kill in a fit of rage, what is their cognitive function at that time, were the coolly debating the merits or were they fully driven by the animal rage, thinking at no higher a level than say, someone with a 61 IQ? Why does one deserve mercy but not the other?
1) Ted Cruz Believes George Soros Leads A United Nations Conspiracy To Eliminate Golf
2) Ted Cruz Wants To Gut Social Security
3) Ted Cruz Wants To Party Like It’s 1829
4) Ted Cruz Is An Islamophobe
5) Ted Cruz Campaigned On How He Helped Texas Kill A Mexican
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Now I'm sad I didn't do like a Democrat and vote for him 5 times.
Also, latest leftie outrage from TX via FB: We're gonna kill a retard. Or at least, they're claiming he has a 61 IQ. I say bullshit on that. Tell me this: How are we better off as a society if we allow a killer to live merely because he may or may not have fully reasoned through his actions? Those who kill in a fit of rage, what is their cognitive function at that time, were the coolly debating the merits or were they fully driven by the animal rage, thinking at no higher a level than say, someone with a 61 IQ? Why does one deserve mercy but not the other?
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (imtbm)
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Thoughts?
Posted by: German Shepards Pie at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (20/BR)
Once you see that the press is distorting the poll, you don't really need to claim that the people are lying to the pollsters as well.
Posted by: German Shepards Pie at August 01, 2012 11:33 AM (20/BR)
Once you see that the press is distorting the poll, you don't really need to claim that the people are lying to the pollsters as well.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (rzSn3)
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It'll be interesting when that book comes out this month where the SCOAMF couldn't come out and play "Presidents and Terrorists" because Valerie Jarrett said no
The MBM will go into full press mode calling the author a liar and tax cheat and whatever other dirt they dig up, which will serve to inform people that the book is there and they'll buy it
The MBM will go into full press mode calling the author a liar and tax cheat and whatever other dirt they dig up, which will serve to inform people that the book is there and they'll buy it
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 11:39 AM (Y7XKa)
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It's August 1 and there are still GOP primaries? Why haven't they settled this crap by now? I'm seeing ads for the Missouri Senate race. The primaries should be over by June.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at August 01, 2012 11:39 AM (Ec6wH)
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337 Kitteh must have watermelon
http://tinyurl.com/y9zn6sy
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 11:18 AM (Y7XKa)
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adorable, thanks
http://tinyurl.com/y9zn6sy
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 11:18 AM (Y7XKa)
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adorable, thanks
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:39 AM (HOOye)
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What makes you think Moochelle paid for that jacket? Generally, the designer skanks lend out their clothes for the celebrity to wear for the free advertising. You should have figured out by now that Moochelle and Barry are cheap bastards. Technically, Moochelle should be forced to declare it on her income tax.
Oh, who is paying for her flights to UK and 5 star hotel bill? Is she staying there for 2 weeks or flying back and forth?
Oh, who is paying for her flights to UK and 5 star hotel bill? Is she staying there for 2 weeks or flying back and forth?
Posted by: Redd at August 01, 2012 11:39 AM (Lia1Q)
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People think of a place like NZ with little crime and a decent economy might have a low suicide rate...but they'd be wrong.
The NZ suicide rate alone is almost what the combined murder/suicide rate is in the USA
Japan's suicide rate exceeds the combined US murder/suicide rate, Switzerland is pretty close.
Forget about being murdered...it seems that just living in some of these other countries is enough to kill you...
People think the USA is "dangerous"?
The NZ suicide rate alone is almost what the combined murder/suicide rate is in the USA
Japan's suicide rate exceeds the combined US murder/suicide rate, Switzerland is pretty close.
Forget about being murdered...it seems that just living in some of these other countries is enough to kill you...
People think the USA is "dangerous"?
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:39 AM (iKvzE)
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Those who kill in a fit of rage, what is their cognitive function at that time, were the coolly debating the merits or were they fully driven by the animal rage, thinking at no higher a level than say, someone with a 61 IQ? Why does one deserve mercy but not the other?
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (imtbm)
Democrats like killing babies that haven't killed anyone. Don't go looking for sense out of theirpolicies.
Posted by: RoyalOil at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (imtbm)
Democrats like killing babies that haven't killed anyone. Don't go looking for sense out of theirpolicies.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 01, 2012 11:40 AM (rzSn3)
382
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:40 AM (iKvzE)
383
351 Sooo, is this it until the ONT?
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (X6akg)
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ahahaha
I went off to work, workout, etc, came back, same thread... lol
Posted by: Tami at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (X6akg)
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ahahaha
I went off to work, workout, etc, came back, same thread... lol
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:40 AM (HOOye)
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>>>Lol. Whole damn blog is NSFW.
They can't casually glance at my screen from 20 feet away, get offended, and file a grievance with just the comment section showing. Now if you blind link me to risque photo's the blast effect area of the offended bomb is much larger.
They can't casually glance at my screen from 20 feet away, get offended, and file a grievance with just the comment section showing. Now if you blind link me to risque photo's the blast effect area of the offended bomb is much larger.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Lite! 98% Anger Free! at August 01, 2012 11:42 AM (0q2P7)
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Then what the heck are you doing at the HQ? Lol. Whole damn blog is NSFW.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (da5Wo)
Shhhhhh. I'm a deep cover mole. Hey, who are those guys in black and....
SIGNAL LOST
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:38 AM (da5Wo)
Shhhhhh. I'm a deep cover mole. Hey, who are those guys in black and....
SIGNAL LOST
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at August 01, 2012 11:42 AM (RD7QR)
386
I guess Ace burned himself out already.
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (uGID/)
he's working on something big, I can smell it
no doubt, getting his Presstitutes on national radio and/or tv today!
fingers crossed
put on Rush shortly, just to be sure
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 01, 2012 11:26 AM (uGID/)
he's working on something big, I can smell it
no doubt, getting his Presstitutes on national radio and/or tv today!
fingers crossed
put on Rush shortly, just to be sure
Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:42 AM (HOOye)
387
Must be all those racists who won't buy American!
GM and Ford see auto sales fall in July as rivals post gains
http://tinyurl.com/c5ao4qw
GM and Ford see auto sales fall in July as rivals post gains
http://tinyurl.com/c5ao4qw
Posted by: kbdabear at August 01, 2012 11:43 AM (Y7XKa)
388
An Obama administration decision to exempt military personnel programs from potential across-the-board budget cuts in January does not mean troops and their families would feel no impact from the budget process known as sequestration.
Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned of potential widespread effects.
For service members, retirees and families, Carter warned, reductions in health care funding would result in “delays in payments to service providers and, potentially, some denial of service” under the Tricare health care program.
Reductions in operating funds also would result in reduced operating hours for commissaries, and Carter warned that cuts in construction and maintenance funds would lead to delays in new construction and in repairs for existing buildings, including schools and medical centers.
Training would be cut for all of the services. Officials would try to minimize impact on deploying units by cutting more deeply into training for those not scheduled to deploy. “Some late-deploying units, including some deploying to Afghanistan, could receive less training, especially in the Army and Marine Corps. Under some circumstances, this reduced training could impact their ability to respond to a new contingency, should one occur,” Carter said.
Air Force flying hours “could be reduced by several hours a month, and Navy steaming days could decline by several days a quarter,” he said.
Lest anyone not fully grasp the implications, Carter emphasized: “The result will be reduced training and lower readiness.”
And for those of you that don't know, funds for training are already cut to the bone.
Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned of potential widespread effects.
For service members, retirees and families, Carter warned, reductions in health care funding would result in “delays in payments to service providers and, potentially, some denial of service” under the Tricare health care program.
Reductions in operating funds also would result in reduced operating hours for commissaries, and Carter warned that cuts in construction and maintenance funds would lead to delays in new construction and in repairs for existing buildings, including schools and medical centers.
Training would be cut for all of the services. Officials would try to minimize impact on deploying units by cutting more deeply into training for those not scheduled to deploy. “Some late-deploying units, including some deploying to Afghanistan, could receive less training, especially in the Army and Marine Corps. Under some circumstances, this reduced training could impact their ability to respond to a new contingency, should one occur,” Carter said.
Air Force flying hours “could be reduced by several hours a month, and Navy steaming days could decline by several days a quarter,” he said.
Lest anyone not fully grasp the implications, Carter emphasized: “The result will be reduced training and lower readiness.”
And for those of you that don't know, funds for training are already cut to the bone.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 01, 2012 11:43 AM (j1gX1)
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White House issues embarrassing apology to Charles Krauthammer over Churchill bust gaffe
Muahahahaha
Muahahahaha
Posted by: cajun carrot at August 01, 2012 11:43 AM (UZQM8)
390
Also, latest leftie outrage from TX via FB: We're gonna kill a retard.
Or at least, they're claiming he has a 61 IQ. I say bullshit on that.
Tell me this: How are we better off as a society if we allow a killer to
live merely because he may or may not have fully reasoned through his
actions? Those who kill in a fit of rage, what is their cognitive
function at that time, were the coolly debating the merits or were they
fully driven by the animal rage, thinking at no higher a level than say,
someone with a 61 IQ? Why does one deserve mercy but not the other?
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There are two separate continuums, one from stupid to smart qand the other from evil to virtuous. If we confuse the two and say that the stupid should not be punished as much as the smart, isn't it logically consistent that the smart must be punished more than the stupid? Therefore, the highly intelligence should be executed for parking tickets.
Or at least, they're claiming he has a 61 IQ. I say bullshit on that.
Tell me this: How are we better off as a society if we allow a killer to
live merely because he may or may not have fully reasoned through his
actions? Those who kill in a fit of rage, what is their cognitive
function at that time, were the coolly debating the merits or were they
fully driven by the animal rage, thinking at no higher a level than say,
someone with a 61 IQ? Why does one deserve mercy but not the other?
---
There are two separate continuums, one from stupid to smart qand the other from evil to virtuous. If we confuse the two and say that the stupid should not be punished as much as the smart, isn't it logically consistent that the smart must be punished more than the stupid? Therefore, the highly intelligence should be executed for parking tickets.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 11:44 AM (Hx5uv)
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If you're pro abortion, you should be pro retroactive abortion for proven criminals as well...
Forget all the religious aspects...as a matter of public policy, murderers should not get preferential social treatment over innocents.
Forget all the religious aspects...as a matter of public policy, murderers should not get preferential social treatment over innocents.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:44 AM (iKvzE)
392
he's working on something big, I can smell it...put on Rush shortly, just to be sure.... Posted by: adjunct topics at August 01, 2012 11:42 AM
I'm sure there are a few new movies out that he hasn't reviewed! Expect a 217,500-word screed about one of 'em....
I'm sure there are a few new movies out that he hasn't reviewed! Expect a 217,500-word screed about one of 'em....
Posted by: MrScribbler at August 01, 2012 11:45 AM (wZI4b)
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Wow, this is shameful:
@snarkandboobs
Let the (throwing of) games begin! Olympic badminton teams disqualified; Spectators report from scene http://bit.ly/R69NgI via @TwitchyTeam
@snarkandboobs
Let the (throwing of) games begin! Olympic badminton teams disqualified; Spectators report from scene http://bit.ly/R69NgI via @TwitchyTeam
Posted by: Y-not at August 01, 2012 11:45 AM (5H6zj)
394
Alright alright people, my bad. I forgot the NSFW note. Won't happen again. I submit to whatever punishment that the Ettes dole out. 
Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 01, 2012 11:46 AM (da5Wo)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate
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Haiti has zero suicides? I guess they figure that if hell is worse than Haiti, they don't want to go.
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Haiti has zero suicides? I guess they figure that if hell is worse than Haiti, they don't want to go.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 01, 2012 11:47 AM (Hx5uv)
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>>>People think of a place like NZ with little crime and a decent economy might have a low suicide rate...but they'd be wrong.
Reminds me of Appleseed for some reason.
Reminds me of Appleseed for some reason.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Lite! 98% Anger Free! at August 01, 2012 11:47 AM (0q2P7)
397
Japan's suicide rate exceeds the combined US murder/suicide rate
On the lower slopes of Mount Fuji, there is a forest that is a popular spot for suicide.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aokigahara
On the lower slopes of Mount Fuji, there is a forest that is a popular spot for suicide.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aokigahara
Posted by: fluffy at August 01, 2012 11:49 AM (z9HTb)
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#376 - I don't think voters are lying. I don't know what the party ID question as, but if it was along the lines of "do you consider yourself to be a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent" a registered Democrat who feels little affinity for O could honestly say he considers himself to be an independent.
Posted by: German Shepards Pie at August 01, 2012 11:49 AM (20/BR)
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The one big sticking point is the hostility that was
raised against Kasich over the repeal of SB5 (reduction in collective
bargaining rights by state employees). That still has people's panties
in a wad, and it will be interesting in seeing how that carries over
into the General Election in November.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (RFeQD)
The good news in that election was that opting out of Bammycare passed by a huge amount. I'm still not sure what to make of the SB5 vote because I thought it should pass just on its merits. Maybe Ohio has more union humps than I realized. Or maybe Kasich isn't that popular; he barely beat Twitch Strickland who for four years didn't do a fucking thing that didn't have horrible results. Or some of it may have had to do with the internal Repub anti-Kasich sniping from the likes of Kevin DeWine, whom the Tea Party got rid of in the last election. The JEF has never been popular in Ohio though.
raised against Kasich over the repeal of SB5 (reduction in collective
bargaining rights by state employees). That still has people's panties
in a wad, and it will be interesting in seeing how that carries over
into the General Election in November.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at August 01, 2012 11:35 AM (RFeQD)
The good news in that election was that opting out of Bammycare passed by a huge amount. I'm still not sure what to make of the SB5 vote because I thought it should pass just on its merits. Maybe Ohio has more union humps than I realized. Or maybe Kasich isn't that popular; he barely beat Twitch Strickland who for four years didn't do a fucking thing that didn't have horrible results. Or some of it may have had to do with the internal Repub anti-Kasich sniping from the likes of Kevin DeWine, whom the Tea Party got rid of in the last election. The JEF has never been popular in Ohio though.
Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 01, 2012 11:50 AM (WMYxn)
Posted by: president o'bumbles at August 01, 2012 11:51 AM (vDl/w)
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Just game strategy... no worse than racing team drivers blocking for another and helping a team mate get a good draft to slingshot past an opposing driver.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:51 AM (iKvzE)
Posted by: Cardinal Ximinez at August 01, 2012 11:51 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 01, 2012 11:52 AM (d/5qf)
404
402 Just game strategy... no worse than racing team drivers blocking for another and helping a team mate get a good draft to slingshot past an opposing driver.
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IOC disagrees. They were all disqualified.
It is different, btw. Coordinating efforts with team mates is not the same as deliberately throwing a match.
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IOC disagrees. They were all disqualified.
It is different, btw. Coordinating efforts with team mates is not the same as deliberately throwing a match.
Posted by: Cardinal Ximinez at August 01, 2012 11:52 AM (5H6zj)
405
Off Spanish Inquisitor sock!
Posted by: Y-not at August 01, 2012 11:52 AM (5H6zj)
406
Andy has a new thread up
Posted by: Vic at August 01, 2012 11:53 AM (YdQQY)
407
The NZ suicide rate alone is almost what the combined murder/suicide rate is in the USA
I'm going off the top of my head here, but I believe that some of that has to do with a fairly high rate of suicide in the aboriginal communities.
I'm going off the top of my head here, but I believe that some of that has to do with a fairly high rate of suicide in the aboriginal communities.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD. Our only hope. at August 01, 2012 11:54 AM (VtjlW)
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Haiti has zero suicides?
Haiti is a strongly Catholic country...well their homegrown vodun brand of Catholicism. Most of the strongly Catholic countries have relatively low suicide rates. Reporting and record keeping is sketchy in Haiti too.
Haiti is a strongly Catholic country...well their homegrown vodun brand of Catholicism. Most of the strongly Catholic countries have relatively low suicide rates. Reporting and record keeping is sketchy in Haiti too.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:54 AM (iKvzE)
409
Coordinating efforts with team mates is not the same as deliberately throwing a match.
Do the rules explicitly say you're compelled to play to win? The IOC is just making shit up as they go along because someone figured out a way to play the game a little differently.
Do the rules explicitly say you're compelled to play to win? The IOC is just making shit up as they go along because someone figured out a way to play the game a little differently.
Posted by: @PurpAv at August 01, 2012 11:57 AM (iKvzE)
410
@410: The International Badminton Federation says that yes, it is in the rules that you must play to win.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 01, 2012 12:00 PM (tqwMN)
411
when it comes to Chick fil A bigots, I tell them that I do not support Jihad, yet I eat at Middle Eastern restaurants.
Posted by: Chilling the most at August 01, 2012 12:33 PM (6IV8T)
412
"On this topic, the NYTimes editorial on Monday said that it's time to end the filibuster for judicial nominees. It's quite a contrast to a NYTimes editorial in 2005 that said it is "most important" for senators to have a "right of veto" over judicial nominees. I wonder what could have changed since then..."
Bush's judicial nominees must have been so awesome that the NYTimes editorial board changed their minds of course.
Bush's judicial nominees must have been so awesome that the NYTimes editorial board changed their minds of course.
Posted by: BornLib at August 01, 2012 02:24 PM (zpNwC)
413
Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.
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An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
News/Chat