There goes that VP slot.

"Huckabee" and "Idiotic" is redudndant

The Republican Obama.

If this was the gong show........

GONG!

. Withdraw the remark and apologize.

the video has already been deleted

charles, just tried to access the link.

video no longer there

Charles, small edit

Huckabee makes a joke about

it can fall apart that quickly.

Huckster, your ship has come it

Yeah, it's pretty remarkable in its idiocy.

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re: #1 Lawrence Schmerel

There goes that VP slot.

There IS a Santa Claus!

}:)     [Rooting for Romney ... ]

Yet another reason why I don't trust politicians from Arkansas...

Maybe McCain can borrow Obama's "Bus of Cursory Divestment" for a bit and throw the Huckster under it?

STUPID, STUPID.... and at the NRA event, but he video i saw, cut off right after he made the comment, what was the crowds reaction? and what was this Other shocking statement that occurred?

Dumbfuckabee.

..a thread I hoped would not be. Oh well.
Where's the apology?

Again, I say:

Who is he really trying to help with this kind of crap?

what did he say....?

Just changed the link to a longer YouTube clip...

Who deleted it?

re: #3 Alouette

The Republican Obama.

hahahahahahahah

Thank the Lord he didn't win the nomination and/or an invitation to be veep

I still wish he'd of asked if the big sound was Obama fainting ... and has been suggested // then offer a water bottle ...

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. He stuck his foot in his mouth and then shot it.

damn it deleted is deleted a form of censorship or is it CYA?

LIZARDS ,,, I Love you all

here we are 330 + posts into this (300+ on the previous thread plus these) , and to a person we have all condemned Huckabees words. If a DEM says something similar about a repub, HuffPo and Kos are giving that person an award!

No laughs from the audience. None! Not a one.

I never really thought Huckabee was a front runner for the VP slot anyway. He brings nothing to the ticket that helps McCain IMO.

Video already deleted.I kind of get the gist.
Huckabee is not the brightest star in the summer sky.
When the whole idea is to keep Obama under seige, this Village idiot from Mayberry gives the Dems something to scream about & divertattention from Barry.
Nice goin

What an idiot. Especially when he's talking about gun ownership, responsibility, and consequences. In bad taste on so many different levels.

I didn't like Huckabee in the primaries, simply on the grounds that we've already done the Arkansas governor thing.

He keeps confirming my decision.

re: #27 unrealizedviewpoint

No laughs from the audience. None! Not a one.

as I stated in the previous thread ,,, there was an audible and collective GROAN

re: #26 sattv4u2

Good point.

The video's there. Works for me.

it was just such an inept, stupid, unfunny attempt at humor. and costly.

VERY LAME JOKE. politicans if your going to tell a joke tell a funny one.

That was a really, really moronic comment. That 'joke' went over like a lead balloon.

Besides the joke ..what was the speech about?
Silly man.

re: #18 Slumbering Behemoth

Again, I say:

Who is he really trying to help with this kind of crap?

Huh. Well, it will rescue Barry O from a very bad weekend of news shows. Hmmmmm

re: #32 sattv4u2

as I stated in the previous thread ,,, there was an audible and collective GROAN

I listen for the groan you mentioned hoping to hear it. Not there, sorry.

re: #28 mama winger

I never really thought Huckabee was a front runner for the VP slot anyway. He brings nothing to the ticket that helps McCain IMO.

No, he never did. The only thing I ever heard substantially proffered on his account was the fact that he is "Southern." I have never understood why people seem to believe that a Southerner needs to be on a presidential ticket in order to win. Bush/Cheney didn't go that route, and nor did Bush/Quail or Reagan/Bush. To be clear: I don't consider Texas to be a "Southern" state.

Not only did the joke bomb but it appeared the crowd did not make one more sound after he said it.

re: #31 buzzsawmonkey

Hey buzz. Are you under - employed now?

he better fire up the popcorn popper and cook some squirrel. he's well suited for that.

Other than Romney - Giuliani - and Thompson - the candidates this year are CRAP.

Back in '64, the anti-Goldwater crowd had bumper stickers that said, "Bury Barry."

Maybe it's time to dust them off.

re: #27 unrealizedviewpoint

No laughs from the audience. None! Not a one.

You mean no cheering, applauding or laughing like when Rev. Wright mentioned the chickens coming home to roost?

re: #39 funky chicken

Huh. Well, it will rescue Barry O from a very bad weekend of news shows. Hmmmmm

Isn't rescuing him so far. Fox just featured that comment - as a one liner in a five minute + segment about the various Republican candidates speeches at the NRA convention.

Just the Huckster's way of getting back on the front page!

Huckabee just reinforced stereotypes about Southerners and gun owners. I wasn't amused about his fried squirrel story either.

Dumb, dumber, dumbest.

Talk about responsible gun owner ship the joke about being irresponsible.

Huckabee was always a rude low-class, conniving shyster. This remark reflects his rudeness and lack of manners.

I'm very glad this happened now.

It completely eliminates the possibility of Huckabee being named McCain's VP.

Whew!

Next.

re: #43 mama winger

Hey buzz. Are you under - employed now?

Not hardly; I'm finishing some stuff off before lamming out for Shabbat.

I've been trying to engage some of our fellow here on the gay marriage issue over the last two days, but the responses have been depressingly doctrinaire. There is far too much prejudice flying around to be able to discuss this issue intelligently.

As I said on the previous thread, his off-the-cuff remark was terribly ill-timed and a bad mistake. But I do not think for one instant that there was any veiled threat to it as all.

His "pointed a gun" comment I truly believe was an oblique reference to Bush's speech in Israel and Obama's kneejerk response. Others may disagree with that assessment, but this doesn't strike me as a statement that Huckabee would say, words said to deliver a veiled threat.

But the dems will make big hay about it because it deflects from the smashing that McCain put on him in his rebuttal of Obama's ascerbic response to an address that wasn't even clearly directed at him.

And from that point of view, it was a very unfortunate moment.

Well just saw the clip. Efen idiot.
"Someone pointed a gun at him"?
Brillant, that will be turned into a racial remark, by oh I don't know, tonight

re: #47 HelloDare

You mean no cheering, applauding or laughing like when Rev. Wright mentioned the chickens coming home to roost?

Nope. And no show of support repeated back pounding either. NRA sermons are more reserved.

Olbermann just had to change his undies...

If I was running a school for potential Republican candidates, it would cover: ethics, manners, and economics - in that order.

Huckabee: What a maroon!

re: #58 Oh no...Sand People!

Olbermann just had to change his undies...

He wears undies?

I've been a conservative Republican all my life (well - there was that short stint back in the early 70's - but I can't be held responsible for that). Anyway .....

I am conservative to my core, on nearly every single issue. But I think this election year is a Democrat year, for several reasons. That being said, I think McCain's best chance of winning is to bring someone on board who can cement the Reagan Democrats. Someone who will not scare off Democrat voters who cannot bring themselves to vote for Obama.

I don't think this is the year for strict conservatives. I don't like it, but there it is.

re: #45 FrogMarch

Other than Romney - Giuliani - and Thompson - the candidates this year are CRAP.

Right on!

re: #60 buzzsawmonkey

He wears undies?

to change his macintosh

re: #53 zombie

I'm very glad this happened now.

It completely eliminates the possibility of Huckabee being named McCain's VP.

Whew!

Next.

Exactly.

Huck will be the kiss of death for McCain.
As if McCain needs a kiss.

Doesn't matter what Huckabee meant, he will be given no "do-overs" a la Obama.

re: #54 buzzsawmonkey

I've been trying to engage some of our fellow here on the gay marriage issue over the last two days, but the responses have been depressingly doctrinaire. There is far too much prejudice flying around to be able to discuss this issue intelligently.

Do you mean here on the blog, or in your real life world? I missed the gay marriage thread - a few days ago, was it ?

re: #55 really grumpy big dog Johnson

But I do not think for one instant that there was any veiled threat to it as all.

You can't joke about the assassination of presidential candidates. You can't. It's illegal and will get an average citizen a visit from the secret service. You also can't joke about bombs in airports. Those are the rules and everybody knows that. The audience didn't laugh not only because the joke wasn't funny but also because anyone who made that statement on stage was going to be in big trouble.

re: #61 mama winger

I've been a conservative Republican all my life (well - there was that short stint back in the early 70's - but I can't be held responsible for that). Anyway .....

I am conservative to my core, on nearly every single issue. But I think this election year is a Democrat year, for several reasons. That being said, I think McCain's best chance of winning is to bring someone on board who can cement the Reagan Democrats. Someone who will not scare off Democrat voters who cannot bring themselves to vote for Obama.

I don't think this is the year for strict conservatives. I don't like it, but there it is.

Karl Rove says this last loss in Mississippi was due to the fact that the Democrat came at them from the right!

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At this rate, in 24 hours, there will be over 2800 results. But that's after extrapolating linearly after only four data points which means nothing.

re: #46 buzzsawmonkey

Back in '64, the anti-Goldwater crowd had bumper stickers that said, "Bury Barry."

Maybe it's time to dust them off.

I've just come up with a memorable Obama campaign slogan too.

Anybody here have a CafePress store? What to go in halvsies with me? (And maybe with buzzsaw too if he wants?)

I don't have the time, skill or wherewithal to start a CafePress store. But if you (whoever you may be) do, email me, and I'll send you the art for my Obama campaign sign/sticker idea, and you put it on your store, then we split the proceeds.

And if you want to do the same with buzz's "Bury Barry" and send him half the money from those sales, then all the better.

Email me here.

re: #55 really grumpy big dog Johnson

As I said on the previous thread, his off-the-cuff remark was terribly ill-timed and a bad mistake. But I do not think for one instant that there was any veiled threat to it as all.

His "pointed a gun" comment I truly believe was an oblique reference to Bush's speech in Israel and Obama's kneejerk response. Others may disagree with that assessment, but this doesn't strike me as a statement that Huckabee would say, words said to deliver a veiled threat.

But the dems will make big hay about it because it deflects from the smashing that McCain put on him in his rebuttal of Obama's ascerbic response to an address that wasn't even clearly directed at him.

And from that point of view, it was a very unfortunate moment.

They are going to crucify him. 57 states? No problem. A movie on how to assassinate President Bush? No problem. Mention, even in the remotest sense that the Obamessiah is to be hurt? I bet their will be a lawsuit filed.

Huckabee and his supporters screwed it for better candidates-- like Romney.

re: #53 zombie

I'm very glad this happened now.

It completely eliminates the possibility of Huckabee being named McCain's VP.

Whew!

Next.

I hope so. I hope McCain makes a statement before tomorrow morning.

I don't think it was as bad as your all saying it was off the cuff and in the setting they are in with Obama stance on gun control well it was a little funny.

re: #40 unrealizedviewpoint

I listen for the groan you mentioned hoping to hear it. Not there, sorry.

Its at the very last 1-2 seconds

re: #69 Killgore Trout

You can't joke about the assassination of presidential candidates. You can't. It's illegal and will get an average citizen a visit from the secret service. You also can't joke about bombs in airports. Those are the rules and everybody knows that. The audience didn't laugh not only because the joke wasn't funny but also because anyone who made that statement on stage was going to be in big trouble.

When I heard it I thought he meant ducking bullets ala Hillary ducking sniper fire - I thought it was related to that.

re: #71 bosforus

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At this rate, in 24 hours, there will be over 2800 results. But that's after extrapolating linearly after only four data points which means nothing.

And here's your PhD, my friend!

Did he drink his lunch?

re: #61 mama winger

I've been a conservative Republican all my life (well - there was that short stint back in the early 70's - but I can't be held responsible for that). Anyway .....

I am conservative to my core, on nearly every single issue. But I think this election year is a Democrat year, for several reasons. That being said, I think McCain's best chance of winning is to bring someone on board who can cement the Reagan Democrats. Someone who will not scare off Democrat voters who cannot bring themselves to vote for Obama.

I don't think this is the year for strict conservatives. I don't like it, but there it is.

Honestly, I think that the best chance is for McCain to drop out & let the convention choose.Iwould prefer Romney or Rudy.
That of course won't happen.The next best chance is for McCain to fight like crazy and keep- idiots like Huckabee off of podiums.

re: #74 FrogMarch

Huckabee and his supporters screwed it for better candidates-- like Romney.

Everybody got the chance to campaign and to make their case to the voters. Everybody got to choose. They did not choose Romney. Fair and square. Time to move on.

those nra gun owners in the audience must be so embarrassed. they know how irresponsible his statement is. you never point a gun at someone unless you really intend to use it. it's ridiculous and the implications cast everyone in a bad light.

Also, in the video, Huck seems to say "aimed a gun" not "pointed a gun".

Apology Watch.

re: #78 DistantThunder

When I heard it I thought he meant ducking bullets ala Hillary ducking sniper fire - I thought it was related to that.

That was my initial reaction too. I think it was just an inept off-the-cuff remark.

re: #74 FrogMarch

Huckabee and his supporters screwed it for better candidates-- like Romney.

Can I get an Amen!

Uber-FAIL!

No VP for you *uckabee...and thank God for that. Go back to Arkansas and stay there.

Even the NRA crowd sat stunned.

re: #83 nyc redneck

those nra gun owners in the audience must be so embarrassed. they know how irresponsible his statement is. you never point a gun at someone unless you really intend to use it. it's ridiculous and the implications cast everyone in a bad light.

EXCELLENT!

re: #72 zombie

I've just come up with a memorable Obama campaign slogan too.

Anybody here have a CafePress store? What to go in halvsies with me? (And maybe with buzzsaw too if he wants?)

I don't have the time, skill or wherewithal to start a CafePress store. But if you (whoever you may be) do, email me, and I'll send you the art for my Obama campaign sign/sticker idea, and you put it on your store, then we split the proceeds.

And if you want to do the same with buzz's "Bury Barry" and send him half the money from those sales, then all the better.

Email me here.

Even a phrase like "Tickle Barry," is going to be accused of being racist. I like "Whack the Wimp," referring to whack a mole - but that sound like a mafia hit. "Defeat the Dork." "Crush the Creep" "WAx the Wimp" etc.

Wait, not so fast - this is the Cheney slot we're talking about!

re: #82 mama winger

Everybody got the chance to campaign and to make their case to the voters. Everybody got to choose. They did not choose Romney. Fair and square. Time to move on.

Yeah, but lots of Democrats crossed over in open primary state to hang us with McCain.

re: #87 opnion

Can I get an Amen!

Amen, brother!

Huckabee and his supporters screwed it for better candidates-- like Romney.

How did they 'screw it' ? Did they do something illegal ? Not enough people voted for Romney. Get over it please.

re: #93 opnion

Yeah, but lots of Democrats crossed over in open primary state to hang us with McCain.

Eggzactly, Dems had an unofficial Op Chaos going long before Rush initiated his. Who's worked better is debateable.

re: #80 MandyManners

Did he drink his lunch?

A triple malted milk!

re: #40 unrealizedviewpoint

I listen for the groan you mentioned hoping to hear it. Not there, sorry.

At 46/47 seconds of this clip, you can hear the groan

[Link: www.breitbart.tv...]

re: #71 bosforus

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At this rate, in 24 hours, there will be over 2800 results. But that's after extrapolating linearly after only four data points which means nothing.

You've obviously never worked in marketing. They can generate a positive trend line from one data point gathered over drinks in an airport lounge.

re: #93 opnion

Yeah, but lots of Democrats crossed over in open primary state to hang us with McCain.

And Republicans did the very same thing to keep Hillary in the race.

speaking of "bad jokes about pointing guns", will someone please tell the Republican party that when Maxwell Smart would shoot himself in the foot it was funny, but when the GOP keeps doing it, it's not. (Oh, by the way, can we CC that memo to McCain too, please...)

People who aren't funny shouldn't try to be.

re: #68 mama winger

Do you mean here on the blog, or in your real life world? I missed the gay marriage thread - a few days ago, was it ?

On the blog. I've got a number of statements on the thread from the other day, and a couple in the "Seattle Times" thread two threads down.

Some have gotten updings, some not, which is not important. Problem is that there are several angles from which the issue needs to be discussed, none of which are religious or "protect traditional marriage"--and people seem unable to be able to get out of their ruts when discussing the topic, and are too avid to see if their position is supported. So the actual issues get sloughed.

It's sad, really.

re: #93 opnion

re: #82 mama winger

Everybody got the chance to campaign and to make their case to the voters. Everybody got to choose. They did not choose Romney. Fair and square. Time to move on.

Yeah, but lots of Democrats crossed over in open primary state to hang us with McCain.

Not to mention the coverage certain candidates received from our media betters. That 'selected versus elected' thingy.

re: #91 DistantThunder

How about a protestor outside of the Dem convention dressed like a waffle, carrying a sign , 'Hey Barry Eat Me"

re: #37 RickZ

That was a really, really moronic comment. That 'joke' went over like a lead balloon.

I'm struggling and I can't see where or why he thought that WOULD be funny. Moronic comment indeed.

re: #82 mama winger

Everybody got the chance to campaign and to make their case to the voters. Everybody got to choose. They did not choose Romney. Fair and square. Time to move on.

Huckabee got into the race well after Romney. Huckabee had also previously appeared as a keynote speaker at an anti-Mormon convention held in Salt Lake City - then pretended he knew nothing about the LDS faith. Slime.

This latest display of RCI from Huckabee is just further proof (in a long list of proofs) that the man is not White House material. Never has been, likely never will be.

re: #101 mama winger

And Republicans did the very same thing to keep Hillary in the race.

Right, but the Dems are still getting their dream candidate & we get McCain

Way to go Huckabee. Time to pack your bags and head back to Arkansas Mikey.

Don't let the screen door hit ya where the good lord split ya!

re: #101 mama winger

re: #93 opnion

Yeah, but lots of Democrats crossed over in open primary state to hang us with McCain.

And Republicans did the very same thing to keep Hillary in the race.

Which is why open primaries are wrong on the face of it. Pick a party, then vote for it in a primary/election.

My NY may be insane in many ways, but it is a closed primary state.

re: #109 Slumbering Behemoth

This latest display of RCI from Huckabee is just further proof (in a long list of proofs) that the man is not White House material. Never has been, likely absolutely never will be.

Fixed for ya.

re: #104 buzzsawmonkey

I'll have to look up those posts. Interesting that you should bring that up. Two male gay friends of mine, who have been together for nearly 15 years, just got word today that the 2 year old special needs child they have been fostering, may soon be able to become their adopted son for good. I am so happy for them. They are wonderful people - and you should see them with this toddler. It's amazing. They are all googly over this child. :)

Interestingly, they do not support gay marriage.

Though I sometimes find her amusing, this is like Ann Coulter calling John Edwards a "faggot".
Some people play too nice with the other side. (McCain, usually, but most elected Republicans as well.)
Some people are just idiots.

There's a large middle ground, of cogent and constant arguement. Get to it, and stay there!

The first thing that came to mind after hearing Huckabee's statement...