bizarre

sure, she took it well but they ripped her every direction
and host John Brolin started in on McCain from the opening

I bet the net effect was it helped her

but still, fuck NBC

This was a slap in the face to every veiwer last night. NBC is dirt to me.

Sarah did fine, but the material stank.

That about sums it up.

how COULD she have stood so close to Alec Baldwin

did she ask him hot fat his daughter was ?

Sarah did fine, but the material stank.

SNL jumped the shark many years ago. After watching the show last night I am amazed that those writers get paid at all. Lorne Michaels must give them a cot to sleep on in exchange for their jokes. Anything more than that and he is getting ripped off. The show sucks.

I was forced to watch it by the missus

or else I would have to "do without"

next time, celibacy = sanity

Did you hear the applause she got in the beginning? That was the most you heard from the audience all night.

and these skits are more of the same tired, over-long schtick they’ve been recycyling endlessly.

Charles, you're starting to channel The ONE. Are you OK?

/ :D

I think when you have writers to whom nothing is sacred, then nothing can be really humorous because their are no boundaries to tip toe around.

It's just one big cesspool that the feral political class finds themselves swimming in.

Now John McCain's speech at the Smith dinner was hilarious - I may just watch it again right now.

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

The palpable Palin hatred literally vibrated through the entire show. I quit watching SNL in the seventies, and am ashamed that i even watched the show.

re: #11 DistantThunder

I think when you have writers to whom nothing is sacred, then nothing can be really humorous because theirthere are no boundaries to tip toe around.

It's just one big cesspool that the feral political class finds themselves swimming in.

Now John McCain's speech at the Smith dinner was hilarious - I may just watch it again right now.

PIMF

re: #9 x-wing

Did you hear the applause she got in the beginning? That was the most you heard from the audience all night.

Thank you! That's exactly what I thought when I heard it, and nope, didn't hear any applause as loud during the rest of the show...

which did, in fact, suck. :-)

re: #12 esch

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

Carrey came from, I believe, "In Living Color" A Wayans Brothers show.

re: #15 subsailor68

I think 'vapid suckitude' was the term I used to describe it.

This was so unfunny that I suspect they went to Al Franken for the material.

re: #18 pat

This was so unfunny that I suspect they went to Al Franken for the material.

with an assist from Sandra Bernhard

I was over at Huffpo and the majority thought that she was mocked and dissed by them and she did not even notice. I saw the opposite, Alec Baldwin was like a bloated carcass screaming about how much they hate her. Tina Fey looked like a Wesley, little rat next to her. They became the cartoon and she look like a princess in a pig sty. I thought she did great.

I saw it, didn't laugh. I hope it helped the ticket, though.

re: #16 saberry0530

Carrey came from, I believe, "In Living Color" A Wayans Brothers show.

Yes, and I enjoyed much of his stuff on that. But IIRC he was a fav on SNL for a while.

It's all about an attempt at shamless rating grabs.
SNL has been 3rd rate since the 90's. This is a shot in the arm for them.I hope Palin becomes VP just so the look alike SNL comedy sketches will continue.

not that I watch SNL.

I fell asleep after that second clip (and only stayed awake that far with difficulty). Was Sarah on again or was that it?

re: #17 esch

I think 'vapid suckitude' was the term I used to describe it.

Heh, heh.

In John Ringo's novel "The Last Centurion" there is reference to "The Time of Suckage."

That would begin at 11:30 Eastern Time on Saturday night.

Why in the world are SNL and Colin Powell even factors in this election?!

I think it's hilarious that Fey would be condemned to her own special little hell for 16 years. Fitting.

re: #20 Treesarie

I was over at Huffpo and the majority thought that she was mocked and dissed by them and she did not even notice. I saw the opposite, Alec Baldwin was like a bloated carcass screaming about how much they hate her. Tina Fey looked like a Wesley, little rat next to her. They became the cartoon and she look like a princess in a pig sty. I thought she did great.

I agree with your assessment. Alec Baldwin looked like an idiot reading the cue-cards.

re: #26 MandyManners

Why in the world are SNL and Colin Powell even factors in this election?!

Because "Murphy Brown" is no longer on the air.

I agree 100% Charles, with your opinion. I was wondering myself about the mental breakdown David Letterman had over McCain's cancellation. He made it sound like the presidency could not be won unless it got his approval. I cant stand Letterman, but, for some reason hubby insists on watching the ass once in a while. I can't help but think, Who the hell does Letterman think he is? The moron really thinks he is the be all to end all. Drives me bonkers.

The Feral Political Class - my new term - which includes those skanky media whores, and all those back-stabbers.

Now I feel better.

Feral explains why liberals turn into red-faced, eye-popping, vein-bulging, spittle spewing tasmanian devils when they feel threatened.

For those of you who didnt' see it yesterday, I posted a rant from a family member who accused me of spreading hate, and reading the Karl Rove playbook. I had sent him an article with data, and also a link to zombie's Up Your Alley street fair.

He became unhinged like a feral cat.

re: #28 Racer X

I agree with your assessment. Alec Baldwin looked like an idiot reading the cue-cards.

And it's not exactly a stretch for Baldwin to look like an idiot. Not acting, either.

re: #30 CapeCoddah

I agree 100% Charles, with your opinion. I was wondering myself about the mental breakdown David Letterman had over McCain's cancellation. He made it sound like the presidency could not be won unless it got his approval. I cant stand Letterman, but, for some reason hubby insists on watching the ass once in a while. I can't help but think, Who the hell does Letterman think he is? The moron really thinks he is the be all to end all. Drives me bonkers.

So true. Letterman is really 'later man' and he knows it.

Terrible material, indeed. I fell asleep before the eskimo rap crap was over. SNL is boring.

Miss M, you are correct. In a real world both would be irrelevant. I'm starting to believe that the real world no longer exists.

re: #29 Occasional Reader

Because "Murphy Brown" is no longer on the air.

THANKS, DAN QUAYLE.

re: #30 CapeCoddah

David's always lived in the shadow of The Tonight Show. He only wishes he could be that relevant and influential.

I stopped watched SNL years ago. I saw the clip on Fox this morning - I was astounded by the appause she got. Says alot by how compelling she is - even to a lib audience.

Palin was the only sane person on SNL
The jokes were lame.
The cast is......childish
First time I have watched in a long time....
And the last time...

re: #31 DistantThunder

The Feral Political Class - my new term - which includes those skanky media whores, and all those back-stabbers.

Now I feel better.

Feral explains why liberals turn into red-faced, eye-popping, vein-bulging, spittle spewing tasmanian devils when they feel threatened.

For those of you who didnt' see it yesterday, I posted a rant from a family member who accused me of spreading hate, and reading the Karl Rove playbook. I had sent him an article with data, and also a link to zombie's Up Your Alley street fair.

He became unhinged like a feral cat.

He must have gotten off like a bottle rocket at the unfettered look at gay boy blow jobs. Ignore him.

Okay, gotta get motivated. Later.

re: #35 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Miss M, you are correct. In a real world both would be irrelevant. I'm starting to believe that the real world no longer exists.

Oh, it exists but, only to those who refuse to wear blinders provided by MFM and mass pop-culture.

Went to bed...Tivo'd it. Are these the only two clips. I could just watch them here, and not have to watch the rest of it.

Did you see that skit with the ping pong ball?

re: #44 FightingBack

Did you see that skit with the ping pong ball?

Classy, huh?

The irony is that Palin is a class act - and shows far more social refinement than any of the lefties and including those on the right from the Buckley Jr. feral political class.

re: #44 FightingBack

I sure wish I could say no.

re: #12 esch

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

I think the 90s crew was mostly good, although some have overstayed their welcome at this point, like Mike Meyers, and some went too soon, like Chris Farley.

re: #21 rawmuse

I saw it, didn't laugh. I hope it helped the ticket, though.

I was taught that ANY publicity is good (even misinformation about you). How you respond to it is the most important piece.

re: #12 esch

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

The original "Not Ready For Prime-Time Players" were brilliant, and the movies they went on to make are some of the funniest comedies ever made.

The current bunch couldn't be funny if their lives depended on it.

SNL is playing to the lowest common denominator. That's been the death of other long-running comedy shows which were initially successful.

I'll never understand why I have such a difficult time the the question mark. Is there a psychological reason? Is it because I think I know all of the answers already.

Dr. Freud?

Probably why The Powell announced today, to deflect Sarah's appearance on snl. Now, he's the talk of Sunday instead of Sarah.

re: #43 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Went to bed...Tivo'd it. Are these the only two clips. I could just watch them here, and not have to watch the rest of it.

If you want to waste two minutes of your life, have at it.

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re: #52 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Forgot another one. Sheesh.

re: #12 esch

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

Gotta give Dennis Miller props.

re: #44 FightingBack

Did you see that skit with the ping pong ball?

Saw that...didn't understand it.
Maybe I am just to old to get that stuff

I was kind of hoping she would belt Baldwin. Secretly.

So were these the only two clips she was in? Or was there another one at the end?

re: #19 Adrenalyn

No if Bernhard had been anywhere around, you would have been able to still detect the wet sticky slid marks all over the stage set!
Agree Charles, SNL is a Dinosaur that needs to be retired.

I confess, I’m a little puzzled at the importance Saturday Night Live is being given in this election. SNL hasn’t been relevant, inspired, or even funny for at least ten years, and these skits are more of the same tired, over-long schtick they’ve been recycyling endlessly. They bash McCain for being old, but it’s SNL that’s the real dinosaur.

Sarah did fine, but the material stank.

I cannot improve upon the sentiment.
SNL is either lame, boring, mean or off the rails left. No thanks.

re: #22 esch

Yes, and I enjoyed much of his stuff on that. But IIRC he was a fav on SNL for a while.

Carrey was only on SNL twice , once in 1993 and again in 2001. Never a member of the cast.

SNL has been dead for twenty years. Somebody should bury the corpse and get on to either something relevant--or old movies.

re: #20 Treesarie

I was over at Huffpo and the majority thought that she was mocked and dissed by them and she did not even notice. I saw the opposite, Alec Baldwin was like a bloated carcass screaming about how much they hate her. Tina Fey looked like a Wesley, little rat next to her. They became the cartoon and she look like a princess in a pig sty. I thought she did great.

Ding-ding-ding!

If anything I noticed Sarah Palin is much, much better looking than her impersonator.

re: #50 Steffan

The original "Not Ready For Prime-Time Players" were brilliant, and the movies they went on to make are some of the funniest comedies ever made.

The current bunch couldn't be funny if their lives depended on it.

Aghh. I meant to put in 'since the early 80's'. You're right. Must need more coffee.

Farley did a couple funny things. Can't stand most of Meyers. 'Cat in the Hat' was just an abomination.

re: #32 Lynn B.

And it's not exactly a stretch for Baldwin to look like an idiot. Not acting, either.

If you have ever seen the great movie The Edge, I think you'll find Baldwin in his perfect roll, the envious low life.

re: #30 CapeCoddah

I agree 100% Charles, with your opinion. I was wondering myself about the mental breakdown David Letterman had over McCain's cancellation. He made it sound like the presidency could not be won unless it got his approval. I cant stand Letterman, but, for some reason hubby insists on watching the ass once in a while. I can't help but think, Who the hell does Letterman think he is? The moron really thinks he is the be all to end all. Drives me bonkers.

If you'll recall, Letterman threw such a hissy fit when Leno got the Tonight Show that he bailed on NBC for CBS.... and he's spent the last few years dissing NBC (which, while good, isn't enough to make me watch him).

what i saw on fox this morning from SNL was beyond lame frankly i am rather upset by the crap this election if the ZERO WINS my flag goes up upside down and i will think real hard about leaving chicago stan and moving eather to alaska or Israel frankly this whole thing worries the hell out of me. either that i will buy chimey ale by the case lot.

scarcism on the moving out of america stuff. my problem is one of the two places i would like to live will become a WAR ZONE if the zero should win (bite my tounge) and i doubt my wife would be willing to live in alaska

re: #62 saberry0530

Carrey was only on SNL twice , once in 1993 and again in 2001. Never a member of the cast.

Ok, then I must be mixing the two internally. Need more coffee.

re: #68 Steffan

If you'll recall, Letterman threw such a hissy fit when Leno got the Tonight Show that he bailed on NBC for CBS.... and he's spent the last few years dissing NBC (which, while good, isn't enough to make me watch him).

Yeah, I recall. Like he could have come within striking distance of ever being fit to wipe Johnny's shoes. He would have tarnished Johnny's legacy.

re: #67 Archimedes

Ding.

Had the same thought when I saw the movie.

MAD TV is way more relevant.

Or maybe not. I haven't watched it forever, either.

But I'm doing Coach Hines for Halloween this year.

AP headline: Palin smiles as 'SNL' mocks her anew.

re: #65 JammieWearingFool

If anything I noticed Sarah Palin is much, much better looking than her impersonator.

at least when i get the tingle feeling in my leg i know why (AND THAT IT IS RATHER NORMAL FOR A GUY) even an alta cocker like me.

re: #70 esch

Ok, then I must be mixing the two internally. Need more coffee.

You may be thinking of Dana Carvey.

re: #20 Treesarie

I was over at Huffpo and the majority thought that she was mocked and dissed by them and she did not even notice. I saw the opposite, Alec Baldwin was like a bloated carcass screaming about how much they hate her. Tina Fey looked like a Wesley, little rat next to her. They became the cartoon and she look like a princess in a pig sty. I thought she did great.

It was a good way for Sarah to diffuse whatever pathetic affect SNL has on anyone. Her appearance on the show basically said "pffft, I'm not taking this crap seriously, why should you?"

BTW, for anyone that didn't get the Stephen Baldwin reference, Stephen is the Republican of the Baldwin clan.

Jim Carrey was a cast member on In Living Color, not SNL.

How could you forget this?

I was 38 when I stopped watching SNL, about the time MASH started to die.

Didn't watch last night either, and won't watch any of it here.

The "Fart Face" skit had to be the worst skit in television history.

Alec Baldwin really sucked there.
This guy is an "A-list" actor?

Rush Limbaugh said Colin Powell's decision to get behind Barack Obama appeared to be very much tied to Obama's status as the first African-American with a chance to become president.

"Secretary Powell says his endorsement is not about race," Limbaugh wrote in an email. "OK, fine. I am now researching his past endorsements to see if I can find all the inexperienced, very liberal, white candidates he has endorsed. I'll let you know what I come up with."

As for Powell's statement of concern this morning about the sort of Supreme Court justices a President McCain might appoint, Limbaugh wrote: "I was also unaware of his dislike for John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Anthony Kennedy and Antonin Scalia. I guess he also regrets Reagan and Bush making him a four-star [General] and Secretary of State and appointing his son to head the FCC. Yes, let's hear it for transformational figures."
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re: #69 yochanan

what i saw on fox this morning from SNL was beyond lame frankly i am rather upset by the crap this election if the ZERO WINS my flag goes up upside down and i will think real hard about leaving chicago stan and moving eather to alaska or Israel frankly this whole thing worries the hell out of me. either that i will buy chimey ale by the case lot.

scarcism on the moving out of america stuff. my problem is one of the two places i would like to live will become a WAR ZONE if the zero should win (bite my tounge) and i doubt my wife would be willing to live in alaska

Alaska is absolutely breathtaking. The people are warm and friendly. At the Zoo they go by the honor system, there is a can there that you can pay the entrance fee/or not. The summers are awesome and the winters aren't any worse than what you get in Illinois. It's my dream to retire there.

re: #74 Charles

AP headline: Palin smiles as 'SNL' mocks her anew.

Palin got even, saying: "Thank you, and I must say, your brother Stephen is my favorite Baldwin brother."

I laughed myself silly when I saw that in a snippet on Fox.

re: #13 really grumpy big dog Johnson

The palpable Palin hatred literally vibrated through the entire show. I quit watching SNL in the seventies, and am ashamed that i even watched the show.

I with you on that, I like watching Mad TV.

re: #78 JammieWearingFool

Fire Marshall Bill was my Favorite. I miss that show.

re: #80 Racer X

The "Fart Face" skit had to be the worst skit in television history.

re: #80 Racer X

The "Fart Face" skit had to be the worst skit in television history.

Tossup between that and the ping pong ball. Both, in my estimation showed the class and intelligence level of the performers and the regular audience. Both were disgusting.

I haven't watched that poor excuse for comedy in probably 20 years. Caught the opener, but fell asleep somewhere along the way after that.

Well, Zbig says Powell will make a difference ........(Mika is squeeling with delight) .......

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Brzezinski said he thinks Powell's endorsement to play a major factor in the race. "I was impressed by the comprehensive indictment of the current Republican ticket that was implicit in Powell's statement. It was not just about foreign affairs, it was a comprehensive statement that conveys the message that the more traditionally centrist Republicans are coming to view the McCain-Palin ticket as some sort of deviation -- some sort of break -- with the genuine traditions of the Republican Party."

Brzezinski also rejected the notion, floated by some, that Powell's endorsement could be discounted by undecided white voters as mere "racial solidarity," saying: "Because of his military service, his role in the first Gulf War, his status as a past Secretary of State, it has put him above the racial divide. He's seen more as an elder statesman."

**

If not Zbig himself ..... his son will have a position in a Senator Government administration .....

How to explain this....I was a sweet kid in high school and cute....not nasty....not cynical. And the mean girls hated me - went out of their way to mock and belittle me.

I think sweetness and wholesomeness telegraphs weakness to some people, and it brings out the savageness and viciousness that some people just naturally carry with them.

My favorite Jim Carrey Living Color character...

re: #90 DistantThunder

How to explain this....I was a sweet kid in high school and cute....not nasty....not cynical. And the mean girls hated me - went out of their way to mock and belittle me.

I think sweetness and wholesomeness telegraphs weakness to some people, and it brings out the savageness and viciousness that some people just naturally carry with them.

It brings out the jealousy.

Poor Palin. She did the best with the lame rubbish posing as comedy that was dished out to her. She's a great sport, kept her dignity and looked wonderful.

That was the worst ski they've done yet with Palin. And why the campaign would agree to her getting bashed like that while she sits there is beyond me...

re: #92 CapeCoddah

It brings out the jealousy.

I agree. Jealousy is fear, either of fear of loss, or fear of not having (ie, coming up short.)

re: #90 DistantThunder

How to explain this....I was a sweet kid in high school and cute....not nasty....not cynical. And the mean girls hated me - went out of their way to mock and belittle me.

I think sweetness and wholesomeness telegraphs weakness to some people, and it brings out the savageness and viciousness that some people just naturally carry with them.

I was that kid but when the bullies tried anytime I hit back, for some reason no one f'd with me

re: #78 JammieWearingFool

Jim Carrey was a cast member on In Living Color, not SNL.

How could you forget this?

This was my favorite:
Jim Carrey as Captain Kirk:

SNL mocking Palin wouldn't be soo bad if they gave Biden the same treatment. He's given them so many opportunities it boggles the mind.

re: #78 JammieWearingFool

Jim Carrey was a cast member on In Living Color, not SNL.

How could you forget this?

Let's kick it!

::shoe goes flying::

ROTFLMAO!

re: #78 JammieWearingFool

Yep. I must have attributed some of the stuff he did on ILC to SNL. My bad. That said, I think my original point is intact. If someone comes from the SNL tradition, I probably won't like them.

re: #82 newsjunkie_ky

I think Powell is angling for a spot in an Obama administration.

re: #87 CapeCoddah

Tossup between that and the ping pong ball. Both, in my estimation showed the class and intelligence level of the performers and the regular audience. Both were disgusting.

They were both bad but the ping pong ball will continue to generate mild nausea for days whereas the fart face skit was just ... stooopid.

re: #88 Noam Sayin'

I haven't watched that poor excuse for comedy in probably 20 years. Caught the opener, but fell asleep somewhere along the way after that.

You caught everything worth catching.

Tina says she doesn't want to play Sarah anymore; so wouldn't it have been cool if they had let the governor shoot and field dress the character; effectively killing it off?

The polls have McCain with-in the margin of error at this point. How many elections in the resent past have had Republicans down far more at this point?

re: #96 BBev

I was that kid but when the bullies tried anytime I hit back, for some reason no one f'd with me

Sometimes I think that the New Testament lost a clause before "turn the other cheek." I bet Jesus originally said, "After you hit back with all your strength..."

When I was a kid, I thought if I was "nice" the bullies would leave me alone. Wrong--I was just an easier target.

I've learned to get back in the face of those who would bully me, and it's funny how quickly they back down.

re: #90 DistantThunder

How to explain this....I was a sweet kid in high school and cute....not nasty....not cynical. And the mean girls hated me - went out of their way to mock and belittle me.

I think sweetness and wholesomeness telegraphs weakness to some people, and it brings out the savageness and viciousness that some people just naturally carry with them.

We're friends with one of the nicest, most solid guys you'd ever want to meet. He's young, extremely attractive and very Catholic. He often came over after a disastrous date because the young lady didn't understand why he wasn't shoving her into the sack or sneered at his gentleman ways (opening doors and such). One gal accused him of being gay even after he explained that he preferred to wait because of his religious beliefs. Well, they all lost out because he finally did meet the right gal and they were married last year. Can't wait for the babies. :)

re: #12 esch

I have an SNL smell test. If an actor/comedian comes from or has spent significant time on SNL, I avoid them. Carrey was probably the last one that does much of anything I like. Ferrell is probably 20/80 for me. Can't stand Fay/Silverman/Poehler.

Jim Carrey was never an SNL cast member. He was a cast member on "In Living Color".

re: #101 looking closely

I think Powell is angling for a spot in an Obama administration.

Probably so, plus he wants to make sure he is invited to all the kool parties if The Zero wins, which he won't.

re: #104 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

She'll probably beg for that if M/P win. There's no way Lorne would go for it. She'd have to just quit to avoid doing Palin.

re: #106 goddessoftheclassroom

Sometimes I think that the New Testament lost a clause before "turn the other cheek." I bet Jesus originally said, "After you hit back with all your strength..."

When I was a kid, I thought if I was "nice" the bullies would leave me alone. Wrong--I was just an easier target.

I've learned to get back in the face of those who would bully me, and it's funny how quickly they back down.

Yup how true it is and I do the same in my work, I'm in Real estate and manage construction projects. I'm kind and understanding till you push me to far the watch out.

re: #107 rightymouse

We're friends with one of the nicest, most solid guys you'd ever want to meet. He's young, extremely attractive and very Catholic. He often came over after a disastrous date because the young lady didn't understand why he wasn't shoving her into the sack or sneered at his gentleman ways (opening doors and such). One gal accused him of being gay even after he explained that he preferred to wait because of his religious beliefs. Well, they all lost out because he finally did meet the right gal and they were married last year. Can't wait for the babies. :)

We are trying to raise our boys like that. The oldest (16) has already been blown off by a girl who was not used to having doors opened for her or even having the guy pay for her movie ticket! It's a shame that young ladies are being taught to accept rudeness and inconsideration. Our girls will expect GENTLEMEN.

re: #100 esch

Yep. I must have attributed some of the stuff he did on ILC to SNL. My bad. That said, I think my original point is intact. If someone comes from the SNL tradition, I probably won't like them.

Dennis Miller is a commentator I will always make time for. Apart from him and the original cast, I don't bother watching them.

I watched the beginning of that crap fest SNL. They are so obviously in the tank for Obama. Joke after joke about Palin/McCain, the one Obama mention was praise. Sickening. Just think how bad we would be crushing That One/Smirky if the media and Hollywood and SNL were impartial.

This election will be decided on anti redneck and ageist jokes. Pathetic.

re: #105 BBev
Hi BBev! As I posted on the Dead Thread, at about the same time as Sir Colin was making his announcement, renouncing all that he has previously stood for, the Rueters/CNN/Zogby poll had McCain within 3 points of Obama.
I think that Sir Colin's endorsement will hurt Obama more than help him and I think that Americans are becoming more hip to the economic (never mind foreign policy) disaster that an Obama Presidency would produce.

re: #99 Spiny Norman

I forgot how funny Carrey was! I remember watching that.
Funny Sh*t!

re: #108 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Jim Carrey was never an SNL cast member. He was a cast member on "In Living Color".

Did you read the rest of the thread?

The Ferrell-Gasteyer-Oteri-Shannon-Kattan cast was brilliant, but other than Amy Poehler, the show has sucked for several years.

It's nice to see Sarah doesn't take herself too seriously to do the show. She's a good sport, and the SNL writers are tools.

Well y'all it's been interesting and informative as always, but I gotta go eat some lunch now!
I hope you all have a GREAT DAY and that I get the chance to see you all down the road!

re: #113 Steffan

Dennis Miller is a commentator I will always make time for. Apart from him and the original cast, I don't bother watching them.

Chevy Chase is a friggin' bitter moonbat, and a detestable piece of shit.

re: #115 realwest

Hi BBev! As I posted on the Dead Thread, at about the same time as Sir Colin was making his announcement, renouncing all that he has previously stood for, the Rueters/CNN/Zogby poll had McCain within 3 points of Obama.
I think that Sir Colin's endorsement will hurt Obama more than help him and I think that Americans are becoming more hip to the economic (never mind foreign policy) disaster that an Obama Presidency would produce.

I agree. I think most people that are even close to right leaning have had him figured out long ago.

I'm glad Palin was on. Gives you an idea of what her poker face is when in enemy territory.
;)

Just answered the door bell. An elderly woman saw my McCain yard sitn & wanted to know if I had another.
Turns out that I had one & gave it to her.
She is a Republican electon judge & could not get her hands on a sign.
Who is running the McCain Campaign, David Axlerod?

re: #104 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

The last skit would have been funnier if Tina Fey did it rather than Amy.

S.N.L. = SAT. NIGHT LAME

Here's a really sick attempt at humor from a dumb-ass, Obama supporting thug football player, Terry Tate.

The "cutting edge" producers of SNL were inspired to create the show based upon a lowly local favorite late night TV show in Tulsa Oklahoma,

So much for originality. I bet that Gaylard Sartain and Gary Busey rarely if ever watch that show. Their show was so much better in almost every way. But we'll try to imagine that the NY elites can actually pretend to do a cutting edge show and actually pull it off.

"We say Obama and you say Ayers," and,
Dohrn
Wright
Rezko
Soros
ACORN
Phlegger
Farrakhan
Mansour
Khalidi
Odinga
the wife...

The words depraved and juvenile sprang to mind regarding their awful skits. Sarah probably brought more viewers than they've had in 20 years or ever will again.

re: #128 Sprite

:)

re: #105 BBev

The polls have McCain with-in the margin of error at this point. How many elections in the resent past have had Republicans down far more at this point?

At this point in '04, John Kerry's victory was all but guaranteed in the polls..

"And a Washington Post poll shows Kerry with a significant lead in important states that could decide the outcome of the election. The poll found Kerry held a 53 per cent to 43 per cent lead among likely voters in 13 such states."

Haven't read all the posts. Sarah did fine. But I don't think she or any candidate for high office should be on any of these TV shows. Not Leno, Not Letterman, Not Oprah, Not Ellen, not anyone who is in the "entertainment" business.

Here I am elitist. I think news interviews, press conferences, are all OK. I don't want someone on a show where laughs are the main emphasis and putting down a candidate is the real agenda. I think it cheapens the office of the Presidency. If there is a place where a President wouldn't go while he is President, then he shouldn't go there while he is running. I don't care about the argument that the audience wants to see them. Nothing policy-wise is really discussed, only foolish things. And it raises the entertainer to a king/queen maker because we think that Leno or Letterman or Stewart know everything there is to know about running the country.

No, I would rather a more traditional exposure. But then I am old and white so what do I know about anything that doesn't reveal me being out of step and racist.

re: #89 JacksonTn

Well, Zbig says Powell will make a difference ........(Mika is squeeling with delight) .......

***

Brzezinski said he thinks Powell's endorsement to play a major factor in the race. "I was impressed by the comprehensive indictment of the current Republican ticket that was implicit in Powell's statement. It was not just about foreign affairs, it was a comprehensive statement that conveys the message that the more traditionally centrist Republicans are coming to view the McCain-Palin ticket as some sort of deviation -- some sort of break -- with the genuine traditions of the Republican Party."

Brzezinski also rejected the notion, floated by some, that Powell's endorsement could be discounted by undecided white voters as mere "racial solidarity," saying: "Because of his military service, his role in the first Gulf War, his status as a past Secretary of State, it has put him above the racial divide. He's seen more as an elder statesman."

**

If not Zbig himself ..... his son will have a position in a Senator Government administration .....

But of course Zbig & son have been on Obama's staff since early in his campaign. Powell, the opportunist, not so much. As for his role in the first Gulf War, it's too bad so few people are aware of how badly he (and a few others) botched that. Had he done his job, there would have been no need for us to go back into Iraq in 03 and the Middle East (not to mention this election) would look very different today. And as SecState, he didn't exactly distinguish himself either.

re: #130 Yankee Division Son

Heh. :)

For me, SNL stopped being watchable after Belushi, Radner, Curtin,and Ackroyd weren't present.

re: #120 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Chevy Chase is a friggin' bitter moonbat, and a detestable piece of shit.

...with no talent.

Did you catch the monolouge by Josh Brolin? It was way political over the top. He managed to be at once mean & not funny.
His punishment is having Barbara Striesand as a step mother.
I hope that she tortures him with "People" every time that he visits.

re: #123 opnion

Just answered the door bell. An elderly woman saw my McCain yard sitn & wanted to know if I had another.
Turns out that I had one & gave it to her.
She is a Republican electon judge & could not get her hands on a sign.
Who is running the McCain Campaign, David Axlerod?

Where do you live? I get the feeling that safe states are not getting much in resources from the campaign so they can put as much of the money they have into the battleground states.

re: #106 goddessoftheclassroom

Sometimes I think that the New Testament lost a clause before "turn the other cheek." I bet Jesus originally said, "After you hit back with all your strength..."

When I was a kid, I thought if I was "nice" the bullies would leave me alone. Wrong--I was just an easier target.

I've learned to get back in the face of those who would bully me, and it's funny how quickly they back down.

Yeah, right.

/used this back in June, but it's appropriate here

re: #106 goddessoftheclassroom

Sometimes I think that the New Testament lost a clause before "turn the other cheek." I bet Jesus originally said, "After you hit back with all your strength..."

When I was a kid, I thought if I was "nice" the bullies would leave me alone. Wrong--I was just an easier target.

I've learned to get back in the face of those who would bully me, and it's funny how quickly they back down.

Sadly the phrase "turn the other cheek" has a very concrete social context to the Judea of Christ's time that has gotten lost. The Roman's used to strike the Jew's with the back of their hand which beget a phrase which we still use to this very day. The term is bitch slapping, and it means that the person you are slapping is weak inconsequential and not a social equal.

The act, in Christ's time, of turning your cheek was a demand to be treated as an equal. It said to the person slapping you, OK, you just slapped my like I was a child, woman or a slave, now hit me like I was a man or your equal... If you have the balls to do so...

It was in fact a very aggressive and radical thing to tell his fellow Jew's to do. But sadly it is also a cultural artifact that has gotten mostly lost in our modern world.

With her appearance on SNL, Palin graciously took the fight to the enemy. If only McCain would do the same thing...

re: #112 devil in baggy pants

We are trying to raise our boys like that. The oldest (16) has already been blown off by a girl who was not used to having doors opened for her or even having the guy pay for her movie ticket! It's a shame that young ladies are being taught to accept rudeness and inconsideration. Our girls will expect GENTLEMEN.

Good for you!

I don't know what it is about people who value cruelty/cynicism as character traits over decency and wholesomeness.

I could understand her wanting to be a 'good sport' when agreeing to appear...........but has she forgotten their incest skit from a few weeks ago...?

re: #139 doriangrey

Heh. I didn't know that. I will admit, though I've handed at least 2 people's head back to them (somewhat the worse for wear) after having been slapped.

I also find the running of each and every SNL skit on CNN bizarre. The CNN "news" (what a joke!) chose to run with a comedy skit, rather than go to George Bush speaking live at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As if a SNL skit trumped the economic crisis...

re: #137 Aviator

Where do you live? I get the feeling that safe states are not getting much in resources from the campaign so they can put as much of the money they have into the battleground states.

Good point , I am in Illinois & a resureccted Abe Lincoln could not carry for the Republicans here. However I am in a heavy Republican area.
Are you seeing more McCain/ Palin signs in battleground states?

Dorian, an upding from me. Really good post!

re: #91 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

My favorite Jim Carrey Living Color character...

I haven't seen that in years. LOLOLOL!

re: #138 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Yeah, right.

/used this back in June, but it's appropriate here

LOL! Yep, that's me 99% of the time--but WATCH OUT that other 1%...

I think I've seen every SNL show since the very beginning (sad, but true) and it should go down in the TV books as one of the top three TV shows of all time, IMO. However, I am one of the few SNL fans who thinks the early years are highly overrated. The writers of the '70's shows were totally tokin', smokin' and snortin' their way through their late-night writing sessions. The humor of those skits does not hold up well 30 years later (watch the complete shows from the first three years out on DVD now and judge yourself). Unsophisticated, unthinking drug humour. In many ways however, the hosts of those early years are more intriguing and colorful, in retrospect, than the "TV star of the moment" hosts the show is so in love with now. The casts of the mid-late '80's and the early '90's were more versatile in so many ways compared with the supposed iconic original cast.

After laughing my ass off through countless Clinton and Oprah-spoofing skits in almost every show in the 90's and early 21st century, I find it easy to laugh at both sketches last night featuring Gov Palin. She handled it with the typical humour, aplomb and class we knew she would.

Both Lorne Michaels and Sarah came out winners. Tina Fey was the loser. She is so unattractive compared to Sarah and it showed last night.

[Link: tvbythenumbers.com...]

Sarah Palin Delivers Highest ‘Saturday Night Live’ Ratings Since 1994

Hmmmmm ... this election ain't over yet.

re: #148 goddessoftheclassroom

LOL! Yep, that's me 99% of the time--but WATCH OUT that other 1%...

Kinda like the garden statue (avatar) suddenly coming up with a switchblade?

*grin*

Mock Sarah, mock me.

It's not doing the D side any good, this mocking.

Let them mock.

re: #145 opnion

They're all over the place here in PA. Obamas' gonna need more than Philly to win this state. I'm not guarrenteeing a Mac victory here, but I'm felling very good.

Mad TV buried SNL (a show I've never found that funny to begin with) years ago -- and even they've gotten tired in the last several seasons.

It's the way of TV that programs inevitably lose their luster.

re: #126 RTLM

Here's a really sick attempt at humor from a dumb-ass, Obama supporting thug football player, Terry Tate.

[Link: gatewaypundit.blogspot.com...]

I know I'm not supposed to recommend violence on this board, but ...

re: #149 SagamoreGal

Unpopular SNL sentiment, but...DING!

I think she did great. the material was better than average SNL, although Alec Baldwin could have rehearsed his lines ahead of time and brought home the "tina fey/sarah palin look-a-like" skit.

The decision to have Amy Polar deliver the Palin rap song was correct -- I don't think anyone thinks THAT was (vice-)presidential, but she benefited from it as if it was her own.

She got to deliver the sign-on line "live from new york, it's ..." and the sign-off for week-end update. Two of the most desired lines in the show.

She gets points with the kids for doing the show -- probably not swaying anyone, although she drops any sort of ideal she is stuffy.

re: #153 x-wing

They're all over the place here in PA. Obamas' gonna need more than Philly to win this state. I'm not guarrenteeing a Mac victory here, but I'm felling very good.

What about the Penn State area? That's where my Dem parents and siblings live.

re: #150 Bobibutu

[Link: tvbythenumbers.com...]

Sarah Palin Delivers Highest ‘Saturday Night Live’ Ratings Since 1994

Hmmmmm ... this election ain't over yet.

Ouch. She's on for three minutes and they do better than they have since... Well... The last time they were actually funny? That hurts.

"Undecided people are having a difficult time just culturally making the change, making the move for the first African American president in the history of the United States of America," the Democratic vice-presidential nominee said at a San Francisco fundraiser Saturday evening.

Undecided voters are racist! Who knew?

HT - Ace

I think Phil Hartman was the greatest of all of the SNL cast.

re: #153 x-wing

They're all over the place here in PA. Obamas' gonna need more than Philly to win this state. I'm not guarrenteeing a Mac victory here, but I'm felling very good.

That has to be a better feeling voting. I voted early (Acorn was not involved). Illinois is a lost cause, but I voted out of spite. The more exposure that Barry gets the more that I loathe him.
I can't stand to look at him our hear that annoying voice.
Maybe I am a little too bitter.

Sarah did fine.

The rest were making fun of the age of a man who was imprisoned by Communists, getting his teeth kicked out, bones broken, joints dislocated, ribs cracked, internal organs ripped with dysentery...

While they were still in diapers.

re: #130 Yankee Division Son

At this point in '04, John Kerry's victory was all but guaranteed in the polls..

"And a Washington Post poll shows Kerry with a significant lead in important states that could decide the outcome of the election. The poll found Kerry held a 53 per cent to 43 per cent lead among likely voters in 13 such states."

Right so this Powell thing is nothing and I do not stay awake at night worrying about Obama winning.

re: #151 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Kinda like the garden statue (avatar) suddenly coming up with a switchblade?

*grin*

The sword of righteousness, actually! I will put up with all sorts of attacks on me, but NO ONE had better mess with anyone I love.

re: #161 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I think Phil Hartman was the greatest of all of the SNL cast.

Don't forget Dennis Miller.

re: #158 rightymouse

I'm south of there, not sure. Sarah was at tailgating there yesterday, but I didn't see any footage yet.

re: #161 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I think Phil Hartman was the greatest of all of the SNL cast.

He was brilliant and taken far too young. Loved his caveman lawyer bit.

re: #145 opnion

Good point , I am in Illinois & a resureccted Abe Lincoln could not carry for the Republicans here. However I am in a heavy Republican area.
Are you seeing more McCain/ Palin signs in battleground states?

Yes. (Virginia)

re: #159 Pawn of the Oppressor

Ouch. She's on for three minutes and they do better than they have since... Well... The last time they were actually funny? That hurts.

If you like polls - I'd run with that one - all the rest are biased BS.

re: #162 opnion

Nothing wrong with bitter. I feel for you, living in that cesspool.

re: #160 Yankee Division Son

Biden has made an elitist snot statement there, IMHO.

re: #161 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I think Phil Hartman was the greatest of all of the SNL cast.

In terms of pure talent, he's up there.

re: #65 JammieWearingFool

If anything I noticed Sarah Palin is much, much better looking than her impersonator.

You know, it's more than that. When Palin took the podium, she had this dazzling smile, and just exuded confidence and authority.

Even backstage with Michaels, it was like the two grown-ups were talking, before jerky Baldwin shows up.

If anyone watching asked, "Could this lady handle being President?" the answer ought to be, "You betcha!"

To me SNL is John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtain, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
Now - nothing gets me to watch it

re: #145 opnion

Good point , I am in Illinois & a resureccted Abe Lincoln could not carry for the Republicans here. However I am in a heavy Republican area.
Are you seeing more McCain/ Palin signs in battleground states?

I am in a very red state now, but have ties to Michigan which looked like it was in play for a time. Michigan is mostly a red state except the Detroit area and a couple of other counties around the lower part of the state. A blue-collar area that usually goes democratic is full of McCain signs and almost no Obama signs. Much different than the last two elections. Appears that signs were more readily available there. Here we see a few signs, but they are hard to come by from the campaign HQ.

re: #163 victor_yugo

Sarah did fine.

The rest were making fun of the age of a man who was imprisoned by Communists, getting his teeth kicked out, bones broken, joints dislocated, ribs cracked, internal organs ripped with dysentery...
Yup, that Josh Brolin is a snarky, smirking little pecker.
He should have his GED diploma confiscated.

While they were still in diapers.

re: #166 goddessoftheclassroom

The sword of righteousness, actually! I will put up with all sorts of attacks on me, but NO ONE had better mess with anyone I love.

*salute*

re: #168 x-wing

I'm south of there, not sure. Sarah was at tailgating there yesterday, but I didn't see any footage yet.

It's a college town and I know there's no way my parents would ever vote for anyone but a Dem. The party could be running an amoeba for President and they'd still vote for it.

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

Don't forget Raines and Johnson from Fannie Mae.

Are there any Obama connections which are not deplorable?

The kids are cute. Everybody else is despicable.

re: #161 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

"I think Phil Hartman was the greatest of all of the SNL cast."

10,000 times YES! No contest. Watch any of his skits now and he stands out and rises above weak writing every time.

Greatest female? I'm partial to the underrated Jan Hooks
(with Nora Dunn not too far behind).

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

None that I've observed.

Grumpy at post #128 said:
"The 'cutting edge' producers of SNL were inspired to create the show based upon a lowly local favorite late night TV show in Tulsa Oklahoma. So much for originality. I bet that Gaylard Sartain and Gary Busey rarely if ever watch that show. Their show was so much better in almost every way. But we'll try to imagine that the NY elites can actually pretend to do a cutting edge show and actually pull it off."
- - - -
I never knew that. I remember seeing bits of The Uncanny Film Festival when home from college. My dad and sister got to watch it all the time and thought it a real hoot.

"Back, belly, back, belly."

Hot Air Headlines....
WHO GETS A SEAT AT OBAMA'S TABLE

The Obama cabinet is going to be interesting.

re: #182 rightymouse

It's a college town and I know there's no way my parents would ever vote for anyone but a Dem. The party could be running an amoeba for President and they'd still vote for it.

Hmmm..

amophous...
moves via a "false foot"...
engulfs and consumes whatever gets in its way...
nauseates all who ingest it...
thrives among slime...

OMG! OBAMA IS AN AMOEBA! THEY'RE PRACTICALLY ANAGRAMS!

re: #181 buzzsawmonkey

Since Abe wore a shawl, he might get the transgender vote.

Well there are parts of Chicago where that is considered tres chick for a guy, but they are solid Barry.

re: #177 right_on_target

Old School? I'm a Bill Murray/Gilda Radner guy...they were my favorite.

And you forgot Garrett Morris...RACIST!

I think a lot of the problem with SNL is the guests. They have skits stockpiled waiting for a host that can pull it off. I think most of these skits are bland and not anything spectacular because it reflects on the people delivering it. I remember reading something about that skit 'canteen boy' where Alec Baldwin, of all people, played the gay boyscout leader. They had that skit written for over two years but never aired it because they never had a guest host that could pull it off. It's like scotch. They've got the good stuff, they're just waiting for a time to pull it out. For everyone who watched it last night, the highlights of that show are those two clips Charles has embedded. Why? Because they were the only two where they had a guest who could pull it off. That's credit to Sarah Palin, Mark Walberg, and Alec Baldwin. Notice, no props were given to the older brother from Goonies or the forced appearance by his daddy Ollie Stone.

re: #185 SagamoreGal

Greatest female? I'm partial to the underrated Jan Hooks
(with Nora Dunn not too far behind).

re: #184 buzzsawmonkey

They are running an amoeba for President. He is amorphous and multiplies by dividing the country.

If he was schizophrenic, he would be saying to others: "There's a parame...cium?"

re: #165 buzzsawmonkey

Interesting. Source?

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

A figurative interpretation relies on historical and other factors.[1] At the time of Jesus, striking someone deemed to be of a lower class with the back of the hand was used to assert authority and dominance.[2] If the persecuted person "turned the other cheek," the discipliner was faced with a dilemma. The left hand was used for unclean purposes, so a back-hand strike on the opposite cheek would not be performed.[3] The other alternative would be a slap with the open hand as a challenge or to punch the person, but this was seen as a statement of equality. Thus, by turning the other cheek the persecuted was in effect demanding equality. By handing over one's cloak in addition to one's tunic, the debtor has essentially given the shirt off their back, a situation directly forbidden by Jewish Law as stated in Deuteronomy 24: 10-13:

re: #188 Killgore Trout

Bill Richardson as Sec State? Very light weight.

re: #195 Bobibutu

Gilda.

re: #177 right_on_target

To me SNL is John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtain, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
Now - nothing gets me to watch it

Yep!

I laughed at the 2 skits Palin was in. She knew she was in hostile territory and would be mocked. She can take it. Still laughing at the clever moose rap and Palin throwing her hands in the air at the update desk. The remainder of the show's writing was weak and boring.

re: #198 jaunte

He does have serious international experience. I was actually very disappointed in his presidential campaign. I expected more from him.

Anybody watching the Bears-Vikings? Wow, lots of scoring!

re: #201 snowcrash

I laughed at the 2 skits Palin was in. She knew she was in hostile territory and would be mocked. She can take it. Still laughing at the clever moose rap and Palin throwing her hands in the air at the update desk. The remainder of the show's writing was weak and boring.

The rap was hilarious. Palin in a way shamed them with her grace & courage.

re: #203 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Anybody watching the Bears-Vikings? Wow, lots of scoring!

I am. Bears Special Teams really gettin it done.

re: #94 bryantms

That was the worst ski they've done yet with Palin. And why the campaign would agree to her getting bashed like that while she sits there is beyond me...

To get publicity and to show everybody that she is above them and not intimidated by them.

re: #204 opnion

The rap was hilarious. Palin in a way shamed them with her grace & courage.

Ummm, you have to be capable of feeling shame before you can be shamed, the SNL douche bags are not capable of feeling shame, they are shameless.

re: #205 buzzsawmonkey

Thanks!

I try very heard to read the Bible for what it actually says and not for what I want it to say. Sometimes it is difficult and sometimes it is very enlightening.

re: #38 vapig

I stopped watched SNL years ago. I saw the clip on Fox this morning - I was astounded by the appause she got. Says alot by how compelling she is - even to a lib audience.

I stopped watching this year. Been a viewer since 1979. I watched the beginning of the first couple of shows, and it dawned on me, after 15 or 20 minutes, I have yet to smile, let alone laugh. Over the last few years I've noticed SNL has had one, maybe two decent shows a season. It seems I have caught on a little too late as to how bad SNL has gotten, but I think NBC may have had a hand in killing off what was once a classic. At least I knew The Simpsons lost its charm 10 years ago.

re: #208 doriangrey

Ummm, you have to be capable of feeling shame before you can be shamed, the SNL douche bags are not capable of feeling shame, they are shameless.

Dorian, may I say that you have correctly sized up the critters..
I guess it would be more accurate to say that whether they know it or not, they were shown up

re: #102 Lynn B.

They were both bad but the ping pong ball will continue to generate mild nausea for days whereas the fart face skit was just ... stooopid.

Idiocracy come to mind?

re: #184 buzzsawmonkey

They are running an amoeba for President. He is amorphous and multiplies by dividing the country.

Yeah..well...they'd call me a racist if I said Obama was an amoeba. They'd have nothing else to say because they certainly can't tell me why they're voting for him. It would be a barrage of McCain/Palin bashing. Which is curious because it does lead me to believe that the Dems are a tad defensive.

re: #211 opnion

Dorian, may I say that you have correctly sized up the critters..
I guess it would be more accurate to say that whether they know it or not, they were shown up

Yes, the kitchen light was turned on by a very graceful lady, and the cockroaches were seen scrambling for cover. Sadly though comparing the SNL/MSM to cockroaches is genuinely demeaning to cockroaches....

re: #214 doriangrey

Yes, the kitchen light was turned on by a very graceful lady, and the cockroaches were seen scrambling for cover. Sadly though comparing the SNL/MSM to cockroaches is genuinely demeaning to cockroaches....

just so

re: #199 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Gilda.

Undisputed Queen.

re: #213 rightymouse

Yeah..well...they'd call me a racist if I said Obama was an amoeba. They'd have nothing else to say because they certainly can't tell me why they're voting for him. It would be a barrage of McCain/Palin bashing. Which is curious because it does lead me to believe that the Dems are a tad defensive deranged.

Sorry, but I think you chose the wrong "d" word...........

re: #217 doriangrey

Sorry, but I think you chose the wrong "d" word...........

Oh... And more than just a tad deranged.....

re: #216 Bobibutu

Undisputed Queen.

'That's so funny, I forgot to laugh, Todd"

re: #192 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Old School? I'm a Bill Murray/Gilda Radner guy...they were my favorite.

And you forgot Garrett Morris...RACIST!

_________________________
Oh yea.
He's from New Orleans. He tried to get the gang to do a live SNL down during Mardi Gras. I think they did later but the scenes in the Quarter were too racy and the ball they were invited to was a lttle extreme for TV. What the SNL people didn't realize was that Mardi Gras is UNrehearsed, really LIVE.
I believe Penny Marshall was hosting SNL that day.

Oh, just splendid. Now the lefties have discovered my Obama/Ayers post, and for the first time I'm learning first hand the depths of their underhanded tactics. In the last hour, they've been coming on in waves and posting cartoonish racist comments that inevitably employ the "n-word" about 3 or 4 times per comment, in an attempt to discredit my site. I delete them as soon as they appear, but that of course takes up my time.

And no, I won't describe the moby-comments here, but you can imagine: moonbats posing as their fantasy version of redneck racists. Things like "White men arise! Don't for for ___s! Where's my gun?" etc.

This campaign is like a brawl in the gutter.

re: #217 doriangrey

Sorry, but I think you chose the wrong "d" word...........

Heh.

When they voted for Obama in the primaries, I was rather shocked because of their wuv for the Clintons. Mother said that a vote for Hillary was a vote for "same old, same old". Not sure what that meant, and not sure she did either.

other than Sarah Palins brief appearance, the shows highlight was a bit that used the phrase "Fart Face" about 200 times.

/i wonder how much the writer was paid for that one.

re: #210 Nuclear Ninja

I stopped watching this year. Been a viewer since 1979. I watched the beginning of the first couple of shows, and it dawned on me, after 15 or 20 minutes, I have yet to smile, let alone laugh. Over the last few years I've noticed SNL has had one, maybe two decent shows a season. It seems I have caught on a little too late as to how bad SNL has gotten, but I think NBC may have had a hand in killing off what was once a classic. At least I knew The Simpsons lost its charm 10 years ago.

I think people watch many of these shows out of habit, so that it does take awhile to notice the show just isn't quite what it was. If they notice at all.

re: #221 zombie

Oh, just splendid. Now the lefties have discovered my Obama/Ayers post, and for the first time I'm learning first hand the depths of their underhanded tactics. In the last hour, they've been coming on in waves and posting cartoonish racist comments that inevitably employ the "n-word" about 3 or 4 times per comment, in an attempt to discredit my site. I delete them as soon as they appear, but that of course takes up my time.

And no, I won't describe the moby-comments here, but you can imagine: moonbats posing as their fantasy version of redneck racists. Things like "White men arise! Don't for for ___s! Where's my gun?" etc.

This campaign is like a brawl in the gutter.

Was it David Horowitz who said politics is war by other means? Its only that Republicans and conservatives can't fight while the Democrats can. It's a wonder we ever won anything.

re: #221 zombie

Oh, just splendid. Now the lefties have discovered my Obama/Ayers post, and for the first time I'm learning first hand the depths of their underhanded tactics. In the last hour, they've been coming on in waves and posting cartoonish racist comments that inevitably employ the "n-word" about 3 or 4 times per comment, in an attempt to discredit my site. I delete them as soon as they appear, but that of course takes up my time.

And no, I won't describe the moby-comments here, but you can imagine: moonbats posing as their fantasy version of redneck racists. Things like "White men arise! Don't for for ___s! Where's my gun?" etc.

This campaign is like a brawl in the gutter.

Brownshirt tactics always come from the gutter zombie. Like Joe the plumber you have dared to say... Look the Emperor has no clothes on, and now are public enemy number one to the Obama SA.........

I thought the rap was pretty funny. The "I say 0bama, you say Ayers" part cracked me up, and I don't remember the last time SNL did that.

re: #223 alien_mind

other than Sarah Palins brief appearance, the shows highlight was a bit that used the phrase "Fart Face" about 200 times.

/i wonder how much the writer was paid for that one.

That was the most sophomoric skit that I have ever seen.
It was like kiddies potty humor. I guess that it was a compensation for lack of actual talent.

I never watched SNL mostly because it was on too late for someone who got up Sunday mornings. I though Sarah did well. What is the name of the blonde who did the rap bit. I kinda of liked her as well.

Does anyone here remember an election that was this charged with hostility? Am I wrong in thinking the Uniter may be heading up one of the most ugly campaigns in history?

Is anyone losing friends?
Any family wounds that may not easily be healed?

re: #229 Fredlike

Amy Poehler.

On the topic of SNL, Jay Mohr wrote an excellent book on SNL and his experience there. "Gasping for Airtime: Two Years In The Trenches of Saturday Night Live.

Of course its from the Sandler/Spade/McDonald era. But it is a very interesting look inside.

Oh, BTW, I am a fan of the show. And, yes, it pisses me off sometimes.

re: #210 Nuclear Ninja

I stopped watching this year. Been a viewer since 1979. I watched the beginning of the first couple of shows, and it dawned on me, after 15 or 20 minutes, I have yet to smile, let alone laugh. Over the last few years I've noticed SNL has had one, maybe two decent shows a season. It seems I have caught on a little too late as to how bad SNL has gotten, but I think NBC may have had a hand in killing off what was once a classic. At least I knew The Simpsons lost its charm 10 years ago.

Yeah, but Homer Simpson will "endorse" Obama next week! Must see TV!

/NOT!

re: #230 wolfie

Does anyone here remember an election that was this charged with hostility? Am I wrong in thinking the Uniter may be heading up one of the most ugly campaigns in history?

Is anyone losing friends?
Any family wounds that may not easily be healed?

I spoke with a former co-worker of mine, older gentleman. He said he's never seen such a nasty election in his life.

re: #221 zombie

Oh, just splendid. Now the lefties have discovered my Obama/Ayers post, and for the first time I'm learning first hand the depths of their underhanded tactics. In the last hour, they've been coming on in waves and posting cartoonish racist comments that inevitably employ the "n-word" about 3 or 4 times per comment, in an attempt to discredit my site. I delete them as soon as they appear, but that of course takes up my time.

And no, I won't describe the moby-comments here, but you can imagine: moonbats posing as their fantasy version of redneck racists. Things like "White men arise! Don't for for ___s! Where's my gun?" etc.

This campaign is like a brawl in the gutter.

Worse than a brawl in the gutter - total depravity.
I feel for you!
Perhaps Charles can lend you Stinky Beaumont for a bit?
I wish i could help!

re: #177 right_on_target

To me SNL is John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtain, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
Now - nothing gets me to watch it

well, you are missing some gems:

Bruce Dickens Wants More Cowbell
[Link: www.funnyhub.com...]

re: #230 wolfie

Is anyone losing friends?
Any family wounds that may not easily be healed?

Sadly yes. I have a SiL who is voting for Obama, she admits to knowing nothing about Obama and not giving a fuck about his politics or associations, she only knows and cares that she hates Republicans and would vote for Stan himself to get them out of office.

re: #135 SurferDoc

...with no talent.

and no sense of humor.

re: #233 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Yeah, but Homer Simpson will "endorse" Obama next week! Must see TV!

/NOT!

I still watch 'the simpsons' but will boycott that show. Just my little way of saying 'f*ck you'

re: #227 Sharmuta

I thought the rap was pretty funny. The "I say 0bama, you say Ayers" part cracked me up, and I don't remember the last time SNL did that.

That was one of the few good lines, and the moose looked funny, but over all I didn't like the skit. I'm not a fan of hip hop either, so that didn't help.

re: #237 doriangrey

Sadly yes. I have a SiL who is voting for Obama, she admits to knowing nothing about Obama and not giving a fuck about his politics or associations, she only knows and cares that she hates Republicans and would vote for Stan himself to get them out of office.

I'm related to a couple like that myself. Like JMV, they have no idea what the republican party represents, they just know they're not supposed to be one.

re: #139 doriangrey

Sadly the phrase "turn the other cheek" has a very concrete social context to the Judea of Christ's time that has gotten lost. The Roman's used to strike the Jew's with the back of their hand which beget a phrase which we still use to this very day. The term is bitch slapping, and it means that the person you are slapping is weak inconsequential and not a social equal.

The act, in Christ's time, of turning your cheek was a demand to be treated as an equal. It said to the person slapping you, OK, you just slapped my like I was a child, woman or a slave, now hit me like I was a man or your equal... If you have the balls to do so...

It was in fact a very aggressive and radical thing to tell his fellow Jew's to do. But sadly it is also a cultural artifact that has gotten mostly lost in our modern world.

Interesting stuff, but isn't the modern interpretation the way they teach it in churches? You make it sound like popular culture "lost" the meaning.

There's reason why this election is downright nasty and dirty: The future direction of this country will be determined by who takes power.

I don't care what it takes, I don't want to see the wrong guy elected.

re: #230 wolfie

Does anyone here remember an election that was this charged with hostility? Am I wrong in thinking the Uniter may be heading up one of the most ugly campaigns in history?

Is anyone losing friends?
Any family wounds that may not easily be healed?

It certainly looks that way, seen from across the Atlantic. I can't remember anything as ugly as this, nor can I remember the msm so in the tank for one candidate, with no opposing voices.

re: #221 zombie

an option might be to close comments, how can you monitor it indefinitely

re: #237 doriangrey

Sadly yes. I have a SiL who is voting for Obama, she admits to knowing nothing about Obama and not giving a fuck about his politics or associations, she only knows and cares that she hates Republicans and would vote for Stan himself to get them out of office.

Gee, sounds like one of my sisters. The one who has never really done much with her life but thinks everyone owes her a living. That one.

re: #236 keithgabryelski

well, you are missing some gems:

Bruce Dickens Wants More Cowbell
[Link: www.funnyhub.com...]

the more cowbell bit is a classic

McCain goes on Letterman, who hasn't been funny in a long time. Palin goes on SNL, which was funny in 1978 I think. And a comedian who is not funny is running for the Senate. Then there is Bill Mahr, a comedian who is also not funny who gets to spout is political beliefs all over. Then the Democrats, who are definitely not funny, but who are obviously comedians because they put out Pelosi, Reid, Frank, and Dodd as people who know what shinola is, who smear and attack everything not Democrat while lying about it, and the media, which is also not funny, has turned into the most lying vicious propaganda tool I have ever seen. Not funny any of it.

I am voting for McCain, but then I am done with political shows, newspapers, and all that for 4 years. I will keep my income down legally for a few years which one can do by gifting to their children, and for the self employed putting all the kids on the pay roll. Maybe that way we can get on the Obama gravy train.

re: #230 wolfie

Does anyone here remember an election that was this charged with hostility? Am I wrong in thinking the Uniter may be heading up one of the most ugly campaigns in history?

Is anyone losing friends?
Any family wounds that may not easily be healed?

I have noticed each and every election gets worse than the one before it and each president is ridiculed more than the one before him. I am afraid it is just the changing times; civility is disappearing and rudeness is the order of the day.

re: #245 willowone

Or maybe Zombie could put in a time delay -- not have comments instantly posted -- during the "delay", then have a "bot' automatically review/sweep the comment for any prohibited words -- those comments which have the inappropriate words flagged could be put in a bucket and not allow them to be posted, etc.?

re: #239 newsjunkie_ky

I still watch 'the simpsons' but will boycott that show. Just my little way of saying 'f*ck you'

I don't watch much TV, but is every show on Fox preceded by "Viewer discretion is advised"? Seems like it.

re: #233 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Yeah, but Homer Simpson will "endorse" Obama next week! Must see TV!

/NOT!

Yeah, apparently Homer casts a vote for Obama, and the evil GOP controlled Diebold machine magically changes his vote to McCain. Two interesting points here... 1) I would think the left would not want to touch the subject of voter fraud in light of FBI investigations of ACORN and Obama, and 2) I recall an episode where Homer was accused of selling nuclear material to the Iraqis. Yet another link to Obama supporters and terrorists?

re: #250 J.S.

Let 'em post. The illustration continues.

re: #234 Sharmuta

I spoke with a former co-worker of mine, older gentleman. He said he's never seen such a nasty election in his life.

My memory of elections goes back to 1972. I can't recall anything quite like this myself.

My family is being torn apart and I fear the breach may be permanent.

re: #233 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Yeah, but Homer Simpson will "endorse" Obama next week! Must see TV!

/NOT!

Always nice to wrap up the ten year old vote.

re: #242 Optimizer

Interesting stuff, but isn't the modern interpretation the way they teach it in churches? You make it sound like popular culture "lost" the meaning.

Popular culture has reached into the Church and re-written many of Christianities theological tenants to reflect their secular ideologies. It's secular societies way of taming Christianity.

re: #250 J.S.
I didn't realize such a feature existed, ( i'm computer illiterate) nice idea.

re: #236 keithgabryelski

well, you are missing some gems:

Bruce Dickens Wants More Cowbell
[Link: www.funnyhub.com...]

A classic. lol!

re: #253 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

but then, won't the Moonbats (etc.) exclaim that the site is "racist", etc.?

re: #233 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Yeah, but Homer Simpson will "endorse" Obama next week! Must see TV!

/NOT!

Tell me that you are kidding!

re: #249 Outrider

I have noticed each and every election gets worse than the one before it and each president is ridiculed more than the one before him. I am afraid it is just the changing times; civility is disappearing and rudeness is the order of the day.

But thats not something which sould be taken as inevitable - its something forced on the silent majority by the all-pervading impact of TV and the msm who race each other to the bottom for more viewers/readers, getting shriller, more disresepctful and more loutish all the time.
Its happening here as well.

Many people prefer to turn their backs on all that s*** - perhaps its time to stand up and fight for politeness and good manners ...

re: #244 yma o hyd

It certainly looks that way, seen from across the Atlantic. I can't remember anything as ugly as this, nor can I remember the msm so in the tank for one candidate, with no opposing voices.

WE are the opposing voices, which just goes to show how pathetic the lamestream media. At least they used to pretend to be objective. That's gone out the window, and the thing is, 70% of Americans see it. They're digging their own grave, and are too fucking stupid to see it.

No way, Homer is voting for Obama? This true or internet rumor?

re: #256 doriangrey

Popular culture has reached into the Church and re-written many of Christianities theological tenants to reflect their secular ideologies. It's secular societies way of taming Christianity.

Spot on.