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Obama Insults Disabled People

Politics | Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 6:18:10 pm PDT

Unbelievable.

The first appearance by a sitting president on “The Tonight Show” may well end up being the last.

President Obama, in his taping with Jay Leno Thursday afternoon, attempted to yuk it up with the funnyman, and ended up insulting the disabled.

Towards the end of his approximately 40-minute appearance, the president talked about how he’s gotten better at bowling and has been practicing in the White House bowling alley.

He bowled a 129, the president said.

“That’s very good, Mr. President,” Leno said sarcastically.

It’s “like the Special Olympics or something,” the president said.

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1 bryantms  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:18:56pm

Bush would have literally been crucified at this point...

...late night shows? Silent....

2 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:04pm

Bet that clip never makes it to air, or to YouTube.

3 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:20pm

No Class

/ fat albert

4 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:27pm

Classy!

5 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:35pm

What a fucking moron.

6 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:36pm

This will probably disappear just like the video of the Irish PM teleprompter gaffe.

7 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:44pm

Winning friends and influencing people one step at a time...

(Is it 2012 yet?)

8 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:55pm

re: #2 Alouette

Bet that clip never makes it to air, or to YouTube.

Into the vault with that LA Times clip

9 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:55pm

" i made no such comment, the tele-prompter set me up, again"

10 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:19:59pm

re: #7 Iron Fist

Winning friends and influencing people one step at a time...

(Is it 2012 yet?)

2010 first.

11 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:08pm

If President Bush said something like this....all Hell would have broken loose.

12 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:16pm
13 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:32pm

Obama insults the abled as well.

14 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:37pm

This administration has had a historical first 100 days.

15 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:40pm

re: #11 Maximu§

If President Bush said something like this....all Hell would have broken loose.

Exactamundo.

16 LGoPs  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:20:43pm

I'm sure that the media will frown on this misstep and promptly remind us that Bush was stupid.

17 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:06pm

No class, no tact, no shame. We elected a petulant child.

18 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:06pm

what an outrage....I would not be surprised if this asshole does something that come dangerously close to impeachable...he is fucking out of control

19 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:16pm

Part of your electorate is disabled, Mr. President.

Perhaps you are unaware of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

20 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:17pm

Did he just throw special needs persons under the little yellow bus?

/just being silly, not meant to be insulting

21 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:38pm

re: #9 phoenixgirl

Bitch set me up!

[/Wrong Barry]

22 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:21:57pm

re: #17 Sharmuta

No class, no tact, no shame. We elected a petulant child.

My kids never said anything that mean. I did, but they never did.

23 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:03pm

typical obama

24 neomexicon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:08pm

no class

25 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:14pm

Obama puts the yuck in yuks

26 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:14pm

re: #14 jorline

This administration has had a historical first 100 days.

His 4 years will be a trainwreck.

27 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:21pm

Unbelievable. And all Dan Quayle did was spell a word wrong. They went on about it for months.

28 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:21pm

What I hate is that he insults the intelligence of most many some, Americans.

29 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:25pm

re: #16 LGoPs

I'm sure that the media will frown on this misstep and promptly remind us that Bush was stupid.

There may be a brief mention of Obama's current flub followed by a 1 hour analysis of a word Bush mispronounced on August, 3, 2002.

30 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:27pm

re: #24 neomexicon

no class

Boorish clod.

31 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:36pm

Now we see just why he never goes anywhere without Mr. Teleprompter.
There is just no upside to this administation. None.

32 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:37pm

This needs to get some real attention. Sarah Palin has a special needs child. I wonder what she would think of this.

/secretly hoping she would go kick his ass

33 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:39pm

re: #17 Sharmuta

No class, no tact, no shame. We elected a petulant child.

indeed and along the way so far he's mugged me for almost 40% of my future money....

34 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:55pm

re: #26 NYCHardhat

His 4 years will be a trainwreck.

Yeah but we are all in the caboose?

35 danrudy  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:22:55pm

Wow..I am surprised no one thought to remove that from the teleprompter beforehand....someone is gonna lose their job!

36 jaunte  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:01pm

I'll go with the "or something" choice.

37 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:02pm

re: #26 NYCHardhat

We'll be lucky if it is only that bad.

38 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:03pm

The White House job is getting really hard for him, so what does he do? Back out on the campaign trail! He has been campaigning in CA for 3 days now. What a maroon.

39 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:03pm

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

40 Voyska PVO  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:08pm

..he's coming up in the world. Didn't he bowl a 40 or something back during that interminable campaign?
New sobriquet: President Gutterballs

41 Kreuzueber Halbmond  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:13pm

And the Oval Office is kinda like Kindergarten, right Mr. President?

42 Ringo the Gringo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:39pm

Juvenile humor from a juvenile President.

43 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:42pm

re: #38 Racer X

The White House job is getting really hard for him, so what does he do? Back out on the campaign trail! He has been campaigning in CA for 3 days now. What a maroon.

No, he grows a garden!

Hope! Change!

44 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:23:44pm

re: #32 UberInfidel67

This needs to get some real attention. Sarah Palin has a special needs child. I wonder what she would think of this.

/secretly hoping she would go kick his ass

a public bitchslap would be appropriate

45 Curt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:06pm

So The One can find time for bowling (because I WON), but not time to pay attention to foreign affairs...I guess that's why he hired the twofer couple. I'm sure Bill is right on it...

And to think I'm paying his salary and he's making the late night show circit and eating wagu steak and ignoring established protocol.

I'm sure he figures his minions will come to our doors and make us do it his way.

46 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:06pm

re: #41 Kreuzueber Halbmond

And the Oval Office is kinda like Kindergarten, right Mr. President?

and the white house is like animal house on wednesday nights!

47 marsl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:07pm

Passing from Bush to Obama is like seeing the tunnel after the end of the light....

And Bush was a idiot.... or was the impression that the media gave us in 8 years.

Waiting for the media to go after Obama.....

48 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:22pm

Does anyone know what time the Leno show airs? Is he in the same 11PM spot or is he prime time now?

49 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:23pm
50 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:29pm

re: #44 albusteve
No...I am for an all-out ass whooping. She looks the type that can get pretty mean when she is pissed.

51 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:31pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

Can we call him the garden weasel?

52 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:38pm

Very edgy Mr. President. Well played.

I'm sure FDR is rolling over in his grave with laughter.

But really, did anyone expect class from the guy who gave his political opponents the "finger" during his stump speech?

53 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:40pm

re: #39 pink freud

There will be a good supply of organic fertilizer....

54 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:42pm

re: #11 Maximu§

If President Bush said something like this....all Hell would have broken loose.

If Obama had laid bare his true feelings on the mentally handicapped, we'd have President McCain and Vice President Palin.

55 Bobblehead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:47pm

Those kids in the Special Olympics have more grace and class in their little fingers than our egotistic president will ever have.

56 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:24:48pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

How could he do this then?

57 Elcid  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:04pm

Now Now...That's no way to treat President Asshole.

58 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:09pm

re: #28 VibeManJoe

What I hate is that he insults the intelligence of most many some, Americans.

Hate to break this to you - the majority of American voters voted for him. They are not insulted.

59 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:09pm

listen, he's really tired and busy all the time. he has a lot on his plate, he's still trying to eat his waffle./

60 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:09pm

Does this bozo have a clue?

61 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:12pm
62 Curt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:16pm

re: #32 UberInfidel67

This needs to get some real attention. Sarah Palin has a special needs child. I wonder what she would think of this.

/secretly hoping she would go kick his ass

And I'd take that bet that she'd wipe the floor with him.

63 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:40pm

re: #11 Maximu§

If President Bush said something like this....all Hell would have broken loose.

* * * *
President Bush knew very well his father President Bush passed the Americans with Disabilities Act.

President Bush jogged with wounded veterans with prosthetic limbs at the White House during the day, instead of partying with "professional" NBA creeps at night.

64 Ringo the Gringo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:48pm

The President has time to practice his bowling?

65 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:51pm

I have an Autistic child and he plays basketball in the Special Olympics. This is a slap in the face to all those kids trying their hearts out to make something of their lives and prove that they can overcome their disability.

66 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:25:53pm

re: #38 Racer X

The White House job is getting really hard for him, so what does he do? Back out on the campaign trail! He has been campaigning in CA for 3 days now. What a maroon.

That's sure what it seems like, isn't it? Daughter called a while ago from her office near where he is doing the town hall meetings. It was a mess down there with all the security. She said they even had big Chinooks (loaded with missles) buzzing all around their building. I'll bet she's not home from work yet.

67 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:03pm

re: #39 pink freud

Hey, man, she's only giving back. After a year of Obama we're all going to need a garden to grow our vegetables in.

Because the ones in the grocery stores, oh, my bad! After inflation hits 10000% there won't be any vegetables in the grocery stores.

68 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:05pm
69 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:08pm

re: #48 Afrocity

Does anyone know what time the Leno show airs? Is he in the same 11PM spot or is he prime time now?


He is on at 11 Eastern.

70 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:09pm

re: #51 Bloodnok

Can we call him the garden weasel?

I prefer the image of a mole ...crawling around in the dirt on its belly, blind, not knowing where it's going or what it will find once it gets there ....

71 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:10pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

EVEN THEY KNOW HOW BAD IT'S GOING TO GET!

72 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:12pm

re: #56 NYCHardhat

They, of course, will exclude certain privileged persons, as usual.

73 pat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:15pm

We have a Special President.

74 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:31pm

re: #67 Iron Fist

Hey, man, she's only giving back. After a year of Obama we're all going to need a garden to grow our vegetables in.

Because the ones in the grocery stores, oh, my bad! After inflation hits 10000% there won't be any vegetables in the grocery stores.

Not so fast.

75 kingkenrod  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:31pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

On last week's 60 Minutes they profiled the woman who started this movement to get a garden put in at the White House. I think her name is Alice Walker. Looks like she succeeded.

76 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:31pm

77 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:43pm

I suppose it's not too surprising- the disabled are supposed to be one of their special interest groups to pander to, correct? They insult all of their special interest groups. After securing their vote, they don't give a shit about these groups and ignore them until election time comes up again.

78 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:43pm

re: #56 NYCHardhat

How could he do this then?

HE WON.

79 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:56pm

re: #73 pat

We have a Special President.

omg, that deserves as many dollars as he has spent since he's been in office!

80 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:57pm

I can see the next "South Park" episode:

Obama pulls off the face mask and steps down from the stilts and everybody sees that ERIC CARTMAN has been elected President of the United States.

/the 0 is too dumb to pull off a jewel heist

81 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:57pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, the first since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets (the president doesn’t like them) but arugula will make the cut.

While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at time when obesity has become a national concern.

But is he going to raise Wagyu cattle?

82 devil in baggy pants  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:26:58pm

"What a dumbass! And what's scary is this guy's our President!"

-- my 16 year old son

// I'm very proud

83 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:10pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant a vegetable garden, ....

5 will get you 50 that Michelle's not going to be doing the digging.

84 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:17pm

OK I know this Obama guy is kinda important and all, but in a few Duke is taking on the Binghamton Bearcats. Go Bearcats!

85 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:23pm

re: #69 VioletTiger

He is on at 11 Eastern.

11:30 here on the west coast.

86 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:30pm

re: #64 Ringo the Gringo

Was thinking the same thing.
He has time for Late Night TV, writing MORE BOOKS, picking brackets...

When exactly does he play the role of President? He does know this is a full time job, right?/

87 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:40pm

re: #76 midwestgak

Isaiah 3:4
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

88 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:42pm

Obama can pretty much say whatever he wants, and get away with it. He's Teflon, personified. The MSM will never call him on it, and those who voted for him will never admit they made a horrendous mistake. Too many people have too much emotionally invested in this "historic" experiment gone awry.

89 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:43pm

re: #67 Iron Fist

Hey, man, she's only giving back. After a year of Obama we're all going to need a garden to grow our vegetables in.

Because the ones in the grocery stores, oh, my bad! After inflation hits 10000% there won't be any vegetables in the grocery stores.

Corn on the cob is already 4/$8 here. Inbelievable!

90 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:44pm
91 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:53pm

re: #75 kingkenrod
Alice Walker? The author of The Color Purple? Heh, she's a real piece of work herself.

92 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:27:55pm
93 Dan G.  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:03pm

Taking gauche to the next level. I think that the comedians will eventually sink their teeth in, there are too many ratings that would go to waste otherwise.

94 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:03pm

BO is walking a fine line along the danger zone....he is oblivious

95 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:08pm

re: #86 VioletTiger

Was thinking the same thing.
He has time for Late Night TV, writing MORE BOOKS, picking brackets...

When exactly does he play the role of President? He does know this is a full time job, right?/

he is very busy all the time. you just don't understand the mess he has to deal with/

96 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:13pm

Affirmative Action is no way to get the best help.

97 LGoPs  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:46pm

The real thing to focus our disgust on here is the media, which as so many posters have indicated, would be crucifying a republican for a similar remark.
They have the power to distort and destroy careers and regularly exercise it against one side only.
I cannot put into words how deep my hatred for them goes.

98 Caboose  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:52pm

Y'know, I'm getting to really, really, REALLY dislike this buffoon... ;-) He's like a bad SNL skit that came to life and the only commercial break relief is way far off in time...

99 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:57pm

My headline would have been

Obama insults his base

But the kids who do special olympics are actually so much smarter than Obama's base

100 Ringo the Gringo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:28:58pm

Too tired to treat the Prime Minister of Great Britain to a dinner, but he has time to practice his bowling skills.

101 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:01pm

re: #39 pink freud

Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

Almost the entire Obama family, including the president, will pull weeds

Should the NYT not be advertising the First Family's smoking preferences.

102 UncleRancher[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:02pm
103 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:20pm

re: #75 kingkenrod

On last week's 60 Minutes they profiled the woman who started this movement to get a garden put in at the White House. I think her name is Alice Walker. Looks like she succeeded.

Author of The Color Purple. Oprah cronie.

104 neomexicon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:24pm

re: #100 Ringo the Gringo

WTF!

105 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:39pm

re: #96 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Affirmative Action is no way to get the best help.

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

*salute*

106 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:48pm

re: #58 Racer X

Hate to break this to you - the majority of American voters voted for him. They are not insulted.

* * * *
Half of America didn't vote at all for anyone, but some of these lazy bastards are probably getting insulted by their classless jerk of a President.

107 Crimsonfisted  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:29:51pm

Sigh. I miss W.

108 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:13pm
109 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:14pm
110 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:28pm

re: #107 Crimsonfisted

Sigh. I miss W.

Heck, I miss Clinton....

111 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:42pm

re: #64 Ringo the Gringo

The President has time to practice his bowling?

Yeah- what's with that?! I thought he was all tired and some stuff.

112 bryantms  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:44pm

re: #107 Crimsonfisted

At least when we laughed at his flaws, he didn't make a mockery of our country's heritage. DVD's, really?

113 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:52pm
114 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:55pm

re: #110 VibeManJoe

Heck, I miss Clinton....

Carter is looking better.

115 Alouette[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:30:58pm
116 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:04pm

What a funny guy.

Maybe he can get an invite to a Special Olympics event. Laugh a minute for him.

117 neomexicon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:06pm

re: #114 kansas

wouldn't go that far

118 snowcrash  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:08pm

Obama never displayed a sense of humor on the campaign trail, no surprise his Tonight Show attempt was a FAIL.

119 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:12pm

re: #110 VibeManJoe

Heck, I miss Clinton....

I'd take Gore.

120 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:15pm

re: #81 looking closely

But is he going to raise Wagyu cattle?

Knowing Teh 0ne I would bet naugas.

/hat tip: Mandy

121 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:18pm

someone out there is tracking ALL of this...he will have to reckon with it eventually....BO will blow up and his gig will go down in flames...it's gonna happen

122 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:28pm

re: #105 NYCHardhat

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

*salute*

Who came in?

/channeling the Three Stooges.

123 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:40pm

re: #87 midwestgak

Isaiah 3:4
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

the "Children Of The Corn" presidency

124 UncleRancher  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:31:58pm

re: #109 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

RACIST!

///

Collard greens is one of my favorites.

125 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:12pm

re: #74 NYCHardhat

Wow. The Democrats are working extra hard to make sure that the evil Bourgeosie are put in their appropriate place! Destroying the scourge of Middle-Classedness one step at a time (remember what a big deal it was when the Soviets started allowing people to grow their own little plots away from the collective? Maybe we'll get back to that in the future)

126 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:13pm

re: #82 devil in baggy pants

"What a dumbass! And what's scary is this guy's our President!"

-- my 16 year old son

// I'm very proud

* * *
Nice parenting, when you child can see the "emperor" has no clothes, and is in fact a dumbass.

127 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:33pm

re: #111 Sharmuta

Yeah- what's with that?! I thought he was all tired and some stuff.

he needs to relax....he has a lot going on.....if he doesn't get his bowling, hoops, smokes, and wednesday night partying in, he can't function!/ besides the tele prompter has been acting up

128 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:34pm

re: #101 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Should the NYT not be advertising the First Family's smoking preferences.

They will pull weeds?

This is Obama's version of Carter's sweater. An unnecessary, empty gesture by a man who will probably waste thousands of gallons of fuel flying Air Force One out to California to buy seeds to plant.

129 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:41pm

re: #98 Caboose

Y'know, I'm getting to really, really, REALLY dislike this buffoon... ;-) He's like a bad SNL skit that came to life and the only commercial break relief is way far off in time...


Well if its any consolation, he appears to be burning through his political capital nearly as fast as he's burning through the American gross domestic product.

At the current rate of expenditure, he's not going to be able to get much done in another year or two, and further, what he already done has planted the seeds for a Republican Congressional backlash 2010.

130 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:48pm

re: #114 kansas

Carter is looking better.

Nope, can't go there. I remember the Carter years. New job at the factory. Starting a family and working 3-4 day weeks. It may get that bad or worse. I sure hope not.

131 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:51pm

I think he should quit while he's ahead.

Buy him some nipple clamps as a parting gift and tell him to move to San Francisco.

//sorry zombie and other SF lizards.

132 mikalm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:52pm

re: #75 kingkenrod

On last week's 60 Minutes they profiled the woman who started this movement to get a garden put in at the White House. I think her name is Alice Walker. Looks like she succeeded.

I think you mean Alice Waters, Chez Panisse restauranteur and Queen of Liberal-Puke Foodyism.

Alice Walker is a misandrist, racist, borderline-psycho hack scribbler.

133 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:32:56pm

re: #122 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Who came in?

/channeling the Three Stooges.

You're modest too. Respect.

134 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:04pm

Compare?
[Link: cache.daylife.com...]

135 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:19pm

re: #91 UberInfidel67

Alice Walker? The author of The Color Purple? Heh, she's a real piece of work herself.

* * * *
No, perhaps it's that Alice who has restaurants in California that use local produce. Alice Waters?

136 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:21pm

re: #127 phoenixgirl

Teleprompter needs to unclench.

137 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:29pm

re: #75 kingkenrod

On last week's 60 Minutes they profiled the woman who started this movement to get a garden put in at the White House. I think her name is Alice Walker. Looks like she succeeded.

Is that the same Alica Walker feminist batshit moonbat who wrote "The color Purple"

138 bse5150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:37pm

It doesn't matter how many people have already said it here because it stands to be said again:

If Bush had said this...

139 mikalm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:33:47pm

re: #131 jorline

I think he should quit while he's ahead.

Buy him some nipple clamps as a parting gift and tell him to move to San Francisco.

//sorry zombie and other SF lizards.

I think Zombie lives in Berkeley.

140 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:01pm

Duncan Hunter of California is on Hannity at 9:33pm talking about AIG.

141 Voyska PVO  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:10pm

re: #102 UncleRancher

..if she plants watermelon, won't that make the White House lawn look like that picture that the mayor of Los Alamitos got in trouble for?

142 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:13pm

re: #130 VibeManJoe

Nope, can't go there. I remember the Carter years. New job at the factory. Starting a family and working 3-4 day weeks. It may get that bad or worse. I sure hope not.

I remember Carter also. He wasn't this bad. Didn't it take him a couple of years to really start to fuck things up?

143 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:19pm

U.S. Debt = $55 Trillion!
U.S. Economic Value = $14 Trillion.

Can you say Hyperinflation?

Meanwhile, our dear leader is campaigning in CA for a job he has already won. He has time to go bowling and make fun of those who are disabled. He has time to fill out a list of basketball teams, yet he does not have time to fill out his list of cabinet appointees.

WTF?

144 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:31pm

re: #88 Sosigado

Obama can pretty much say whatever he wants, and get away with it. He's Teflon, personified. The MSM will never call him on it, and those who voted for him will never admit they made a horrendous mistake. Too many people have too much emotionally invested in this "historic" experiment gone awry.

You said it all. While nothing is being said, I do get the general feeling that people somehow know they have been duped. The enthusiasm for his "great leadership" has turned more into "what can he do for me" . At least that is the sense I get from Chicagoans. There is a silence followed by Oh did you see that Michelle wore blah, blah, blah...I don't think anyone is stupid enough to take him seriously as a leader.

145 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:39pm

re: #138 bse5150

It doesn't matter how many people have already said it here because it stands to be said again:

If Bush had said this...

Yes. If Bush had said this there would be another hurricane blamed on him.

146 ziggyelman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:48pm

re: #8 Nevergiveup

Into the vault with that LA Times clip

I keep waiting for that LA Times clip to show up...

147 nyc redneck  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:34:55pm

this is exactly why he can't go off teleprompter.
he is NOT a good person in his heart.
he is not thoughtful and considerate.
no group of people is safe from his ridicule if he can benefit from demeaning them.

this says it all abt. the crass jerk.

148 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:35:00pm

re: #138 bse5150

It doesn't matter how many people have already said it here because it stands to be said again:

If Bush had said this...

We have a man who is being administered at a different standard from most human beings. Even though his halo is darkening ... its still a halo as far as the MSM is concerned.

And they STILL need people who will actually PAY for their papers.

149 Curt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:35:26pm

re: #129 looking closely

Well if its any consolation, he appears to be burning through his political capital nearly as fast as he's burning through the American gross domestic product.

At the current rate of expenditure, he's not going to be able to get much done in another year or two, and further, what he already done has planted the seeds for a Republican Congressional backlash 2010.

ONly if the "leadership" can manage to step up to the plate.

I wish, I wish someone would come forward and take the clowns on....They are handing out the material to defeat themselves with.

I know...the MSM is holding them down.

My comment? So be it. GFigure out how to go around them.

150 Kreuzueber Halbmond  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:35:39pm

re: #92 taxfreekiller

[Link: www.equestrianmag.com...]

151 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:35:44pm

re: #143 Racer X

U.S. Debt = $55 Trillion!
U.S. Economic Value = $14 Trillion.

Can you say Hyperinflation?

Meanwhile, our dear leader is campaigning in CA for a job he has already won. He has time to go bowling and make fun of those who are disabled. He has time to fill out a list of basketball teams, yet he does not have time to fill out his list of cabinet appointees.

WTF?

I wonder if the Captain of the Titanic filled out his bracket before the ship sank?

152 KingKenrod  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:35:45pm

re: #132 mikalm

I think you mean Alice Waters, Chez Panisse restauranteur and Queen of Liberal-Puke Foodyism.

Alice Walker is a misandrist, racist, borderline-psycho hack scribbler.

That's it; thanks for the correction.

153 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:09pm

re: #142 kansas

I remember Carter also. He wasn't this bad. Didn't it take him a couple of years to really start to fuck things up?

Maybe he was. There was no alternative media to blog his foibles. We now can know it all instantly even if the MSM does not get with the program. Those of us that are interested know.

154 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:10pm

re: #128 Bloodnok

He bought crack seeds?

155 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:12pm

re: #139 mikalm

I think Zombie lives in Berkeley.

We need to find zombie a new city to live in.

156 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:12pm

Well, we all wanted to see what he was capable of saying off the top of his head...sans teleprompter. We just found out how he REALLY thinks. Dumbass.

157 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:19pm

re: #123 Zimriel

the "Children Of The Corn" presidency

ya, except that is fiction.

158 Bobblehead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:40pm

re: #147 nyc redneck

this is exactly why he can't go off teleprompter.
he is NOT a good person in his heart.
he is not thoughtful and considerate.
no group of people is safe from his ridicule if he can benefit from demeaning them.

this says it all abt. the crass jerk.

That sums it up beautifully. He is not a nice man.

159 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:36:51pm

re: #144 Afrocity

You said it all. While nothing is being said, I do get the general feeling that people somehow know they have been duped. The enthusiasm for his "great leadership" has turned more into "what can he do for me" . At least that is the sense I get from Chicagoans. There is a silence followed by Oh did you see that Michelle wore blah, blah, blah...I don't think anyone is stupid enough to take him seriously as a leader.

stupid fucking Americans don't even know what leadership is

160 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:37:01pm

re: #142 kansas

I remember Carter also. He wasn't this bad. Didn't it take him a couple of years to really start to fuck things up?

Yeah but you have to understand that the blueprints for this fiasco had been in place since at least 2004.

161 devil in baggy pants  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:37:05pm

re: #126 alegrias

* * *
Nice parenting, when you child can see the "emperor" has no clothes, and is in fact a dumbass.

Thank yew, thank yew very much! LOL

If there's one thing my kids are, it's critical of authority structures (within reason of course). Homeschooling will do that for ya.

162 bse5150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:37:22pm

Oh, and by the way, I hope that anyone here who actually still subscribes to a leftwing paper, magazine or watches the MSM news decides that this is yet another reason to stop subscribing and/or watching - they will never ever report this because it's a Democrat who made the mistake.

163 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:37:29pm

re: #147 nyc redneck

this is exactly why he can't go off teleprompter.
he is NOT a good person in his heart.
he is not thoughtful and considerate.
no group of people is safe from his ridicule if he can benefit from demeaning them.

this says it all abt. the crass jerk.


Well said. It's the heart of the matter.

164 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:37:43pm

re: #130 VibeManJoe

Nope, can't go there. I remember the Carter years. New job at the factory. Starting a family and working 3-4 day weeks. It may get that bad or worse. I sure hope not.

I'm with you.
Unfortunately, Obama is on the fast track to making Carter look like an executive genius.
I shudder at the possibility of a real foreign policy crisis now.
North Korea and Iran are salivating to see what they can get away with right now.
Does anyone think Obama is willing to defend Taiwan?
There is a non-zero chance of a real shooting war happening in the next 2-3 years.

165 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:01pm

re: #7 Iron Fist

Winning friends and influencing people one step at a time...

(Is it 2012 yet?)

1,403 days left.

166 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:02pm

listen, i don't know what i'm saying with the tele-prompter and i don't know what i'm saying without the tele-prompter. it is not my fault!/

167 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:04pm

re: #160 pink freud

Yeah but you have to understand that the blueprints for this fiasco had been in place since at least 2004.

Just took Obama to activate it?

168 Fluffy Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:07pm

This coming from the guy who is going to answer the 3:00am phone call?

Please Lord, let Binky answer the phone!

169 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:11pm

re: #32 UberInfidel67

This needs to get some real attention. Sarah Palin has a special needs child. I wonder what she would think of this.

/secretly hoping she would go kick his ass


AOL news (now THERE'S an unbiased source!) already has a 2012 poll. Guess who would win?

[Link: news.aol.com...]

Please, don't assume I accept this poll as objective.

170 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:11pm

re: #92 taxfreekiller
Found this:
[Link: cbs4.com...]

Will look a little further.

171 UncleRancher  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:25pm

re: #153 VibeManJoe

Carter took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 months. 0bama took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 weeks, and down to a 3 day week inside a month.

So far, Carter is looking better.

172 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:29pm

America is bankrupt.

John McCain said he would immediately suspend government spending to only those things essentially needed.

Obama has tripled our spending. In less than 60 days.

WTF?

173 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:29pm

re: #156 UberInfidel67

Well, we all wanted to see what he was capable of saying off the top of his head...sans teleprompter. We just found out how he REALLY thinks. Dumbass.

He's the perfect Alinsky candidate for power. Ego driven .. thoughtless, manipulative and with core faction power components behind him.

This one was bred to sit where he does. And probably knows nothing else but how to pontificate.

174 Caboose  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:53pm

re: #55 Bobblehead

Those kids in the Special Olympics have more grace and class in their little fingers than our egotistic president will ever have.

My company made a major contribution to the Nevada Special Olympics team last year at our Worldwide sales event in Las Vegas. IIRC, we started out the week with a $30K pledge and by the end of the event, it had swelled to around $130K, with about $20K grassroots from us 'little guys' wanting to do something a bit more for those young athletes. I don't think that there was a dry eye in the event when those athletes came on stage, with their innocence, joyfulness, enthusiasm and courage (YOU try standing in front of about 5K people from around the world and not shake in your boots).

For the Zer0 to do this...if he didn't have low class he would have NO class at all. G*d help us survive him and his ship of fools...

175 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:55pm

re: #144 Afrocity

You said it all. While nothing is being said, I do get the general feeling that people somehow know they have been duped. The enthusiasm for his "great leadership" has turned more into "what can he do for me".

Interesting. And, worrying. If his base stop seeing themselves as a vanguard of progress and start thinking of themselves as a persecuted minority "with only Obama to help us"....

176 Aviator  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:56pm

After the show he got back in his stretched armored clown car and returned to the White House.

177 devil in baggy pants  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:38:56pm

re: #140 alegrias

Duncan Hunter of California is on Hannity at 9:33pm talking about AIG.

I WISH I COULD HEAR THAT! I love that guy.

178 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:01pm

re: #118 snowcrash

Obama never displayed a sense of humor on the campaign trail, no surprise his Tonight Show attempt was a FAIL.

Leftists rarely possess a sense of humor. The self-imposed bitterness doesn't allow for it.

179 Crimsonfisted  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:10pm

re: #159 albusteve

stupid fucking Americans don't even know what leadership is

Yes we do.

Reagan.

And we recognized Churchill as a leader too.

180 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:13pm

We have elected a novice to the Office of the President of the United States of America.

/meditate on that..............

181 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:16pm

re: #144 Afrocity

.I don't think anyone is stupid enough to take him seriously as a leader.


Funny until you consider what Putin, Kim Jong Il, and Ahmedinejad must think of Obama.

182 QueenEsther  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:33pm

What a shmegegge.

183 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:34pm

re: #159 albusteve

stupid fucking Americans don't even know what leadership is

* * * *
Hey asshole, qualify & quantify your gross generalizations. Only SOME Americans bought this faker's non-qualifications for President.

184 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:43pm

I honestly think this "gaffe" is a bit more sinister beneath the surface. He kind of let the eugenics mask slip there a little, imo.

185 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:48pm
186 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:51pm
187 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:55pm
188 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:39:58pm

re: #167 kansas

Just took Obama to activate it?

I believe it was activated by a consortium headed by Soros. Bambi is the puppet.

189 redc1c4  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:02pm

re: #118 snowcrash

Obama never displayed a sense of humor on the campaign trail, no surprise his Tonight Show attempt was a FAIL.

and yet he himself is an endless joke.

190 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:08pm

re: #169 NelsFree
Yeah, Avanti posted some stupid shit like that yesterday. It says he would crush her? I saw 42% to 45%. Hardly a crush.

191 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:25pm

re: #184 Sharmuta

I honestly think this "gaffe" is a bit more sinister beneath the surface. He kind of let the eugenics mask slip there a little, imo.

he is a dangerous man, a very dangerous man.

192 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:30pm

re: #171 UncleRancher

Carter took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 months. 0bama took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 weeks, and down to a 3 day week inside a month.

So far, Carter is looking better.

Scary, isn't it?

193 mikalm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:30pm

re: #155 jorline

We need to find zombie a new city to live in.

It's the absolute belly of the beast -- three clicks to the left of San Fran, with a far higher moonbat/human ratio, but without the culture, charm or aesthetics of SF. I lived just over the border in Oakland from 1993-2005 and got to experience it up close.

194 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:31pm

Come on people, it's not like he called them gimps or something.

If this was a Republican, you'd all be screaming about political correctness.

195 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:43pm

re: #172 Racer X

America is bankrupt.

John McCain said he would immediately suspend government spending to only those things essentially needed.

Obama has tripled our spending. In less than 60 days.

WTF?

He's doing what any good socialist would do. Beat down the capitalists, then find someone to blame (remember the Jewish doctor conspiracy in Stalin's realm?) And then move the 'people armies' that he's busy training at the moment into effective positions of power.

196 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:48pm

I hold out little hope that NBC, of all networks, will let this through. Comments about "editing for time" and "it is common when an interview goes long...". We shall see.

197 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:48pm

re: #151 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

I wonder if the Captain of the Titanic filled out his bracket before the ship sank?

yes, he had cal State northridge winning it all

198 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:51pm

re: #169 NelsFree

AOL news (now THERE'S an unbiased source!) already has a 2012 poll. Guess who would win?

[Link: news.aol.com...]

Please, don't assume I accept this poll as objective.

President Dipshit is only ahead 45 to 42. In 6 months fill in the blank will beat him.

199 Gearhead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:52pm

So far, Obama's first 100 days have been an unparalleled snafu-fest. It seems the only things he can really do is raise campaign funds and win elections.

200 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:40:57pm

See what happens when PBO speaks without a teleprompter.

201 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:41:14pm
202 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:41:15pm

re: #173 Buster Bunny
He is a truly scary individual. But people are starting to notice, at least I like to think they are.

203 Curt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:41:26pm

re: #168 Fluffy Bunny

This coming from the guy who is going to answer the 3:00am phone call?

Please Lord, let Binky answer the phone!

We'd be better off letting it go to VM:

"Hello, you've reached the President. I'm not going to answer the phone right now, it's too late and I don't care what your time zone is. For foreign affairs, call Hillary. If it's a defense matter. Call anyone but Robert Gates. He's a little edgy and has a military he'd like to show me he needs funds for it. If it's a good crisis, call Rahm. If he doesn't answer, then David or Michelle will gladly speak to you, regardless of the time. Oh, I almost forgot: If this is about a book deal...text my unauthorized BlackBeryy and I'll get back to you in 5 minutes."

204 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:41:55pm

our President is a disgrace to this country.

205 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:41:55pm

re: #183 alegrias

* * * *
Hey asshole, qualify & quantify your gross generalizations. Only SOME Americans bought this faker's non-qualifications for President.

I guess you need nuance eh?....juvenile name calling is just what BO does

206 Brigman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:00pm

what the Vegas line on that being edited out of the broadcast!

207 UncleRancher  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:07pm

re: #192 Catttt

Scary, isn't it?

It's even worse than that.

208 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:09pm

re: #174 Caboose

My company made a major contribution to the Nevada Special Olympics team last year at our Worldwide sales event in Las Vegas. IIRC, we started out the week with a $30K pledge and by the end of the event, it had swelled to around $130K, with about $20K grassroots from us 'little guys' wanting to do something a bit more for those young athletes. I don't think that there was a dry eye in the event when those athletes came on stage, with their innocence, joyfulness, enthusiasm and courage (YOU try standing in front of about 5K people from around the world and not shake in your boots).

For the Zer0 to do this...if he didn't have low class he would have NO class at all. G*d help us survive him and his ship of fools...

That's beautiful!

209 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:15pm

re: #178 Sosigado

Leftists rarely possess a sense of humor. The self-imposed bitterness doesn't allow for it.

The rampant self-medicating doesn't help either.

210 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:23pm

re: #172 Racer X

America is bankrupt.

John McCain said he would immediately suspend government spending to only those things essentially needed.

Obama has tripled our spending. In less than 60 days.

WTF?

* * * *
We Americans are still fundamentally sound, and won't let this classless clown ruin what our forefathers dreamed, and our dreams for our children.

We will claw our way out of this abyss and build better than before, without these Marxist kleptocrats whom we will defeat in 2010.

211 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:27pm

re: #175 Zimriel

Interesting. And, worrying. If his base stop seeing themselves as a vanguard of progress and start thinking of themselves as a persecuted minority "with only Obama to help us"....

You are giving him more credit than I am. I see the man as totally incapable of doing anything. For the life of me, I do not understand why people did not look at his skimpy record. The man has never accomplished anything beyond accolades for being fabulously elusive.

212 Palandine  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:38pm

My big brother is mentally retarded.

He can balance a checkbook. Obama is creating the largest deficit in history.

He works 40 hours a week. Obama has a nearly empty Treasury department, but managed to find time to pick March Madness winners.

And he can bowl a lot better than 129.

Bite me, Mr. President. Special Olympics? You WISH you were the kind of man my brother is.

213 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:39pm
214 Gearhead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:43pm

re: #200 jorline

See what happens when PBO speaks without a teleprompter.

We may be witnessing the first president to elevate the teleprompter to a cabinet position.

215 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:42:49pm

re: #182 QueenEsther

What a shmegegge.

I looked up that word

216 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:43:29pm

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

217 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:43:33pm

re: #171 UncleRancher

Carter took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 months. 0bama took us to a 4 day week inside of 2 weeks, and down to a 3 day week inside a month.

So far, Carter is looking better.

Yes, you are right.

I also remember it took the next three years and ten months plus a year or more of RR to get thinks close to even keel.

Great! Six years. That gets me to when I wanted to retire. Add ten more years, at least, now.

218 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:43:47pm

re: #190 UberInfidel67

Gah! PLEASE don't compare me with Avanti!

219 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:43:50pm

re: #214 Gearhead

We may be witnessing the first president to elevate the teleprompter to a cabinet position.

lmao..ding

At least it won't have any tax problems.

220 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:06pm

Just wondering if Maria Shriver has any comments

221 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:09pm

It's clear now.

Obama is a tasteless, classless, gormless jerk.

Fucking asshole.

Creep.

222 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:22pm

re: #194 m1150

Come on people, it's not like he called them gimps or something.

If this was a Republican, you'd all be screaming about political correctness.

With all due respect, you don't know me.

I'd be hiding under the table in embarrassment if a Republican President said something like this. I had to go to "special" schools when I was a child (Asberger's in my case, only then they called it "functioning autism"). We had Down's Syndrome, brain-damaged, and other children with me in varying degrees of mental disarray. Some of us turned out okay. NONE of us make a habit of abusing the handicapped.

To sum up, [a whole list of shit that would get this post deleted] and go fuck yourself too.

223 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:33pm

re: #221 Kenneth

It's clear now.

Obama is a tasteless, classless, gormless jerk.

Fucking asshole.

Creep.

yes .. and he has no gorms.

224 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:34pm

re: #184 Sharmuta

I honestly think this "gaffe" is a bit more sinister beneath the surface. He kind of let the eugenics mask slip there a little, imo.

* * * *
Yup, this president has no compassion for Americans with different abilities.
This president is not pro-lives of persons with disabilities.

225 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:37pm

re: #206 Brigman

You would be stupid to bet against it.

226 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:39pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

That's not humor. That's stupidity.

227 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:40pm

re: #214 Gearhead

We may be witnessing the first president to elevate the teleprompter to a cabinet position.

The TeleprompTer has its own blog!

[Link: baracksteleprompter.blogspot.com...]

228 3 wood  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:44pm

Good evening.

Remember when we had a real President? I sure do and his first name was Ron.

Anyway, the count down on Tim Geithner has started, I've been saying for weeks now that the guy was a clown and now the whole country knows.

By the way, there were several great articles out there today on how illegal "naked" short selling by speculators helped bankrupt Lehman Brothers.

Look for the market to drop some more tomorrow as financials continue to get hammered due to Geithners incompetance and Bernanke's printing money. The price of oil jumped today mainly due to the devaluation of the dollar, thanks to Bernanke.

229 Slumbering Behemoth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:48pm

re: #74 NYCHardhat

Not so fast.

The origin of that article seems to be World Nut Daily. In other words, likely bogus. Highly likely.

230 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:44:55pm

re: #223 Buster Bunny

Damn, you're fast!

231 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:05pm
232 Musicmaven  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:06pm

Dohbama's Checklist:
Insult conservatives -yes
Insult gun owners-yes
Insult Christians - yes
Insult "fly over country" -yes
Insult British -yes
Insult Israel - yes
Insult Special Olympians -yes

Who's next.....what a dumb ass!

233 UncleRancher  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:18pm

re: #221 Kenneth

You're being kind.

234 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:25pm

re: #220 Shug

Just wondering if Maria Shriver has any comments

Disses the Kennedy's again.

235 mikalm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:33pm

re: #209 pink freud

The rampant self-medicating doesn't help either.

Yeah, I mentioned Bill Maher last night as an example of what happens to body, mind and soul when one tries to drown one's self-loathing bitterness in a chemical stew.

236 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:51pm

re: #216 m1150
Yeah, the sense of humor of a 12 year old. Hey! Who here wants to talk about boogers? /////////

237 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:54pm

re: #194 m1150

Come on people, it's not like he called them gimps or something.

If this was a Republican, you'd all be screaming about political correctness.

Nimrod

238 nyc redneck  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:55pm

i'm so disgusted that 52%of our country voted for this rude low class bum.
and they think a person, w/ a mind set like his, is going to actually have their best
interests at heart for anything.
*shudder*

239 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:45:57pm

Short Poem.

/keep in mind I'm no poet

240 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:00pm

re: #230 Kenneth

Damn, you're fast!

Too many trolls and foxes around .. NOT to be a fast lil bunny.

Also noted .. there is a fluffy bunny sniffing around !

Welcome !

241 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:04pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

You took a wrong turn. Kos is back two and then over to the left.

242 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:07pm

re: #27 Pvt Bin Jammin

Unbelievable. And all Dan Quayle did was spell a word wrong. They went on about it for months.

decades

243 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:10pm

#222 Zimriel:

OK, you wouldn't be screaming political correctness if a Republican said it. But you know a lot of conservatives would be doing just that.

244 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:15pm

So is this episode going to air tonight?

Anybody want to bet on whether the "special olympics" comment is going to be edited out?

245 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:15pm

re: #232 Musicmaven

Dohbama's Checklist:
Insult conservatives -yes
Insult gun owners-yes
Insult Christians - yes
Insult "fly over country" -yes
Insult British -yes
Insult Israel - yes
Insult Special Olympians -yes

Who's next.....what a dumb ass!

Insult taxpayers.
Insult working people.

246 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:21pm

re: #224 alegrias

* * * *
Yup, this president has no compassion for Americans with different abilities.
This president is not pro-lives of persons with disabilities.

The only life a narcissist respects is their own.

247 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:29pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

And you can tell this of the Heart of Darkness how, exactly?

248 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:29pm
249 Kobalt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:34pm

re: #31 VioletTiger

Now we see just why he never goes anywhere without Mr. Teleprompter.
There is just no upside to this administation. None.

oh exactly! what the ef was he doing on the late show anyway?

250 Jim in Virginia  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:39pm

re: #184 Sharmuta

I honestly think this "gaffe" is a bit more sinister beneath the surface. He kind of let the eugenics mask slip there a little, imo.

I pray you are wrong and fear you are correct.

251 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:40pm

re: #194 m1150

Come on people, it's not like he called them gimps or something.

If this was a Republican, you'd all be screaming about political correctness.

BS, a Republican would get the same heat in this room as any other Asshole who made that Fk'd up remark.

252 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:43pm

re: #144 Afrocity

The thing is that we need a good leader right now. I honestly don't know who is telling the truth (if anyone is) about the economy right now, and the economy is our lesser problem. Iranian nukes are probably where our top priority should be, although Pakistan is another concern. Then there is Afghanistan, Putin the Terrible, China and Taiwan.

And oil, of course. Won't it be just duckey if oil prices get back up to $120 a barrel again this summer?

Thank God Cheney took his hurricane and earthquake machine with him so we don't have to face that as well.

(We're fucked. We are so fucked)

253 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:46:47pm

re: #218 NelsFree
Ahhhh so sorry! It wasn't meant to sound that way! Forgive me?

254 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:01pm

re: #194 m1150

*sniff*

Okay, who cut one?

255 snowcrash  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:06pm

Weren't the Special Olympics a favorite charity of one of the Kennedy clan?

256 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:07pm

I've come to the conclusion that Obama is the exact opposite of Bush, whom people "misunderestimated".

With Obama, there is far LESS there than meets the eye.

257 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:20pm
258 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:20pm

re: #217 VibeManJoe

Yes, you are right.

I also remember it took the next three years and ten months plus a year or more of RR to get thinks close to even keel.

Great! Six years. That gets me to when I wanted to retire. Add ten more years, at least, now.

What's funny? That while visiting a car manufacturing company he said it was good to be out of Washington to "recharge his batteries?" ha blah ha.

259 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:21pm

re: #194 m1150

Come on people, it's not like he called them gimps or something.

If this was a Republican, you'd all be screaming about political correctness.

No POTUS would say this. Only this shithead.

260 Gearhead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:22pm

re: #227 NelsFree

The TeleprompTer has its own blog!

[Link: baracksteleprompter.blogspot.com...]


I read it for the first time today! Hilarious!

261 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:24pm

re: #248 ploome hineni

because he is black, Afro

and he holds and has played the race card

BO is not black

262 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:26pm

re: #244 Last Mohican

So is this episode going to air tonight?

Anybody want to bet on whether the "special olympics" comment is going to be edited out?

99 to 1 it's OUTA THERE!

263 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:29pm

#241 pink freud

I liked you better on Wikipedia

264 Kreuzueber Halbmond  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:30pm

re: #212 Palandine

My big brother is mentally retarded.

He can balance a checkbook. Obama is creating the largest deficit in history.

He works 40 hours a week. Obama has a nearly empty Treasury department, but managed to find time to pick March Madness winners.

And he can bowl a lot better than 129.

Bite me, Mr. President. Special Olympics? You WISH you were the kind of man my brother is.

Your comment is going to the top 10, my friend. Well said.

265 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:46pm

bbiaw

Do me a favor...please flush the troll out before I get back...thanks.

266 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:47:56pm

re: #255 snowcrash

Weren't the Special Olympics a favorite charity of one of the Kennedy clan?

the Shrivers

267 devil in baggy pants  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:02pm

re: #212 Palandine

My big brother is mentally retarded.

He can balance a checkbook. Obama is creating the largest deficit in history.

He works 40 hours a week. Obama has a nearly empty Treasury department, but managed to find time to pick March Madness winners.

And he can bowl a lot better than 129.

Bite me, Mr. President. Special Olympics? You WISH you were the kind of man my brother is.

*CLAPCLAPCLAP!* 40 BO-ZILLION UPDINGS

268 phoenixgirl  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:03pm

re: #249 Kobalt

oh exactly! what the ef was he doing on the late show anyway?

he was relaxing! jeez, can't a guy whose got a lot on his plate, who spends his whole day thinking and cleaning up the messes the previous administration left him relax?/

269 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:06pm

I am watching Hannity, who just played a clip of Obama's latest town hall. He is comparing AIG to suicide bombers. He looks like an idiot w/o the teleprompter and is pantomiming strapping a bomb to himself. What the hell did these morons elect. Somehow Obama thinks he is still campaigning, he is not doing any work. His administration is stupid as all get out and I can't help but think that this makes USA appear vulnerable and a sitting duck.

270 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:08pm

re: #255 snowcrash

Weren't the Special Olympics a favorite charity of one of the Kennedy clan?


Yes, Maria Shrivers mother was the president IIRC

anyway, they are VERY involved with special olympics. So is aaahnold

271 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:10pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

You're saying that you think Obama's comment was funny?

272 jaunte  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:13pm

re: #263 m1150

Go away.

273 snowcrash  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:17pm

Jeez, you guys post so fast!

274 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:29pm

re: #235 mikalm

Yeah, I mentioned Bill Maher last night as an example of what happens to body, mind and soul when one tries to drown one's self-loathing bitterness in a chemical stew.

They talk about their pills as though they were nourishment.

275 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:36pm

re: #263 m1150

#241 pink freud

I liked you better on Wikipedia

Can we throw this child out of here?

276 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:39pm

re: #249 Kobalt

oh exactly! what the ef was he doing on the late show anyway?

Trying to prove how "hip" he his.

Problem is, he just broke his hip.

277 LGoPs  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:48:46pm

Time to run. Later Lizards.

278 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:02pm

Someone outta concoct a video of Obama in a Cabinet meeting (see note 1) A small, robot-mounted, teleprompter would be rolling back and forth on the table, keeping in front of Obama's eyes, whichever way he turns.

(1) assuming he ever gets one together

279 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:02pm
280 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:28pm

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

281 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:30pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

then you must be really glad Palin didn't get anywhere; she actually has a child who would qualify to participate in special olympics.

282 CharlieBravo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:39pm

It’s “like the Special Olympics or something,” the president said.

And you, sir, are not like a President but something.

283 midwestgak  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:49:53pm

re: #217 VibeManJoe

Yes, you are right.

I also remember it took the next three years and ten months plus a year or more of RR to get thinks close to even keel.

Great! Six years. That gets me to when I wanted to retire. Add ten more years, at least, now.

Sorry, Vibe. I posted my moment to the wrong #. forgive me.

284 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:19pm

Where the fuck is Avanti? How would he try to spin this?

285 yochanan  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:20pm

re: #141 Voyska PVO

..if she plants watermelon, won't that make the White House lawn look like that picture that the mayor of Los Alamitos got in trouble for?

send watermelon seeds the 1600 penn ave.

286 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:29pm

#275 Maximus

Pink Freud is a respected Wikipedia contributor. No joke there.

Or at least there is a Wikipedia contributor named Pink Freud.

287 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:30pm

He's turned the presidency into something you might find at the dollar store.

Demeaning the office a little bit more each and every day

288 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:32pm
289 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:34pm
290 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:36pm

re: #238 nyc redneck

i'm so disgusted that 52%of our country voted for this rude low class bum.
and they think a person, w/ a mind set like his, is going to actually have their best
interests at heart for anything.
*shudder*

* * * * *
Half of America didn't bother to vote, so Obama only won 53% of approximately 50% of our country's votes.

We should be disgusted with those who didn't bother to vote but could have tipped 7% of the votes the other way.

291 Fluffy Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:48pm

re: #240 Buster Bunny

Thanks for that Buster Bunny, much appreciated! : )

292 3 wood  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:54pm

re: #269 Afrocity

I am watching Hannity, who just played a clip of Obama's latest town hall. He is comparing AIG to suicide bombers. He looks like an idiot w/o the teleprompter and is pantomiming strapping a bomb to himself. What the hell did these morons elect. Somehow Obama thinks he is still campaigning, he is not doing any work. His administration is stupid as all get out and I can't help but think that this makes USA appear vulnerable and a sitting duck.

I give it just a few more months before we get hit again.

293 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:50:54pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

Yeah- it takes a certain personality and intellect to make jokes at the expense of disabled children.

294 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:05pm

re: #284 MandyManners

Where the fuck is Avanti? How would he try to spin this?

cut and paste someone elses point of view...he only uses his own words in agreement

295 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:05pm

re: #273 snowcrash

Jeez, you guys post so fast!

Road kill on the information superhighway, glad to have company down here in the grease spot!

;-)

296 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:06pm

re: #172 Racer X

I'm reminded of that Egypt Air pilot that rammed his jet into the Atlantic a couple of years before 9-11. Remember him? The one that Egypt assured us couldn't possibly have crashed his plane because he was a Mohammedan and Mohammedans wouldn't do such a thing?

297 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:07pm

re: #283 midwestgak

Forgiven.

298 mikeymom  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:13pm

late to thread--but--this reminds me of those tasteless helen keller jokes my kids would come home from school with

299 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:37pm

re: #255 snowcrash
It was started by a Kennedy. IIRC one had a daughter who was mentally ill and they had her lobotomized. After that totally ruined her, they created Special Olympics. It was the lobotomy that made the girl "special"....not the mental health issue.

/Of course I could be confusing two seperate Kennedys here.

300 dapperdave  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:37pm

re: #280 m1150

No, that's effective.

301 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:52pm

re: #255 snowcrash

Weren't the Special Olympics a favorite charity of one of the Kennedy clan?

* * * *
Yes, Eunice Shriver headed the Special Olympics.

302 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:56pm

re: #261 albusteve

BO is not black

Thank you. upding.

303 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:58pm

re: #284 MandyManners

Where the fuck is Avanti? How would he try to spin this?

I don't think even he would try

304 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:51:59pm

re: #288 ploome hineni

he says he is black.....

that is how he identifies

and his SOUL is nurtured and mentored by the likes of the rev Wright and Michelle......who think America is a mean country

where she gets to act out

he's mulatto...he's a fraud

305 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:05pm
306 Voyska PVO  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:17pm

re: #83 pre-Boomer Marine brat

5 will get you 50 that Michelle's not going to be doing the digging.

..will she have the house..er..servants or the field hands do the work for her?

307 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:20pm

re: #294 albusteve

cut and paste someone elses point of view...he only uses his own words in agreement

As soon as Media Matters has a spin, he'll show up.

308 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:24pm

re: #261 albusteve

BO is not black

Thats what he identifies himself with. His white blood is null and void.

309 Kobalt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:34pm

re: #268 phoenixgirl

he was relaxing! jeez, can't a guy whose got a lot on his plate, who spends his whole day thinking and cleaning up the messes the previous administration left him relax?/

right; its probably time for another cocktail party.

310 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:40pm

re: #252 Iron Fist

And don't forget the invasion-at-the-ready on our Southwestern border.

311 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:43pm

re: #298 mikeymom

late to thread--but--this reminds me of those tasteless helen keller jokes my kids would come home from school with

Oh, no.....

Here we go.

Do your best to keep it tasteful, lizards. Or not.

Joe

312 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:46pm

re: #216 m1150
WTF is wrong with you asshole?

313 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:52:54pm

I guess none of you watch Family Guy

314 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:02pm
315 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:03pm

re: #288 ploome hineni

he says he is black.....

that is how he identifies

and his SOUL is nurtured and mentored by the likes of the rev Wright and Michelle......who think America is a mean country

where she gets to act out

Upding on that

316 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:07pm

re: #284 MandyManners

Where the fuck is Avanti? How would he try to spin this?

Avanti is reporting in for major damage control....talking points soon.

317 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:18pm

re: #257 ploome hineni

but Bush is gone

and now we have a racist thug

...who throws around off-the-cuff remarks about the disabled.

Small, small man, he is.

318 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:24pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

Yeah, it was. And Sovs got serious point behind the joke. He did bury them.

319 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:24pm

re: #299 UberInfidel67

It was started by a Kennedy. IIRC one had a daughter who was mentally ill and they had her lobotomized. After that totally ruined her, they created Special Olympics. It was the lobotomy that made the girl "special"....not the mental health issue.

/Of course I could be confusing two seperate Kennedys here.

Joe Kennedy's daughter. JFK, RFK, and Ted's sister.

320 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:26pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

You picked a bad thread to troll on, jerk.

Listen up: making jokes about disabled people is the opposite of a sense of humor. Obama has no idea what is decent, let alone funny.

Now go fuck off.

321 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:55pm

re: #306 Voyska PVO

..will she have the house..er..servants or the field hands do the work for her?

... er ... uh ... um ... ah ... :D ... yes

322 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:53:55pm

I've said it here before. Our President is a classless loser.

The media can't keep on ignoring this.

Can they?

323 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:03pm

re: #296 Iron Fist

I'm reminded of that Egypt Air pilot that rammed his jet into the Atlantic a couple of years before 9-11. Remember him? The one that Egypt assured us couldn't possibly have crashed his plane because he was a Mohammedan and Mohammedans wouldn't do such a thing?

Yep. And his last word on the flight recorder was "inshallah", IIRC. Which, we were assured, just meant he was praying for everyone's safety, or something.

324 nyc redneck  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:03pm

does he even know why his "joke" abt. the special olympics is a problem for people?
i doubt it.
he will only react to the blowback but not to the essence of his insulting b.s.
he doesn't really understand why giving the finger to someone on the national stage is unacceptable or why ridiculing people w/ disabilities is not humorous.
gak

325 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:18pm

Wonder if Leno will have that segment making fun of George Bush tonight. That would take some balls.

326 VibeManJoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:20pm

re: #322 Noam Sayin'

Yes.

327 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:21pm

re: #313 m1150

I guess none of you watch Family Guy

I stopped watching Family Guy because of the crass, lowbrow, insulting humor. It takes no effort or talent to pander to the lowest common denominator. I expect better of my entertainment.

328 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:24pm

wow....Obama.... place foot in mouth.....

329 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:26pm

This is the only time you lizards will see me quoting the bible here, but I think it is so appropriate for President Obama

"When I was a child I spoke as a child I understood as a child I thought as a child; but when I became a man I put away childish things."

Mr Obama, please. you are the President of the United States. Show some respect for the office which so many great Americans have had the privilige to hold. Stop acting like a child

330 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:29pm

re: #261 albusteve

BO is not black

He may not be black to you or me, but being black is what got him elected. He played the race card like a pro.

331 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:34pm
332 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:54:51pm

re: #284 MandyManners

Avanti must be having a double, make that a triple, bourbon. Cognitive dissonance is a bitch.

333 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:20pm

re: #280 m1150

Do you find jokes about 'retards' funny? Must be a real hoot running with your crowd - "Look at the gimps!" Yuck yuck yuck, har har har, hee hee hee...

334 Gearhead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:21pm

re: #317 pink freud

...who throws around off-the-cuff remarks about the disabled.

Small, small man, he is.

It;s precisely the sort of thing you'd expect from someone who only served a partial term in the Senate before moving to the executive branch.

OTOH, there's Joe Biden...

335 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:21pm

re: #304 albusteve

Um... no, that's not the issue (to put it mildly).

336 SummerSong  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:26pm

And here I thought Biden would be the major embarrassment..

Ah, where the hell is Biden, anyway?

337 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:28pm

re: #322 Noam Sayin'

I've said it here before. Our President is a classless loser.

The media can't keep on ignoring this.

Can they?

no they can't

338 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:36pm

I'm sorry; I honestly don't think it's that offensive. He said he got the kind of score someone in the Special Olympics would get. That's it. That just isn't that shocking to me.

What did you guys think about the Black Eyed Peas having to change their song "Let's Get Retarded?"

339 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:37pm

re: #253 UberInfidel67

Forgiven.

340 ConservatismNow!  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:45pm

re: #216 m1150

I'm just glad we have a president with a sense of humor.

You say that like we haven't had one in a while. We have had several presidents lately with a sense of humor. Bush knew how much he was mocked. He mocked himself! Reagan was funny too.

341 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:55:47pm

re: #322 Noam Sayin'

I've said it here before. Our President is a classless loser.

The media can't keep on ignoring this.

Can they?

"Bill Clinton"

(Though in fairness, Bubba still had ten times the class that Obama seems to have).

342 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:00pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

Why don't you go piss up a rope?

343 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:06pm
344 Fat Jolly Penguin  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:13pm

re: #336 SummerSong

And here I thought Biden would be the major embarrassment..

Ah, where the hell is Biden, anyway?

Biden is a major embarrassment. As people have said here so many times before, 0bama chose Biden to make himself look good in comparison.

345 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:18pm

re: #336 SummerSong

And here I thought Biden would be the major embarrassment..

Ah, where the hell is Biden, anyway?

Even he is embarrassed

346 Aviator  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:47pm

re: #342 MandyManners

Why don't you go piss up a rope?

Hard to do with limited equipment.

347 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:49pm

re: #245 jcm

Insult taxpayers.
Insult working people.

Insult woman reporter by saying "later, sweetie!" I'll never forgive him for that one (his cronies laughed when he said it, and he grinned).

348 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:56:57pm

re: #319 Nevergiveup
It was before my time, but I do recall reading bits and pieces about it.

349 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:00pm

re: #286 m1150

#275 Maximus

Pink Freud is a respected Wikipedia contributor. No joke there.

Or at least there is a Wikipedia contributor named Pink Freud.

Not me.

350 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:05pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

* * * *
YES, it was funny when Reagan said that while testing his microphone.

Personally I also liked when McCain sang "Bomb Bomb BOmb, Bomb Bomb Iran"

351 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:06pm

re: #342 MandyManners

Why don't you go piss up a rope?

Mandy's whipped out her rope again, time for the trolls to take a beating

352 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:09pm

re: #338 m1150

Hey troll, take your 67 comments in two years and piss off

353 Chuckanut  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:33pm

No biggy, in my opinion.

354 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:34pm

re: #313 m1150

I guess none of you watch Family Guy

Do the world a favor....Fling yourself into the nearest gorge and prevent any of your DNA from carrying on to another generation.

355 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:37pm

re: #346 Aviator

Hard to do with limited equipment.

She didn't say how high?

356 3 wood  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:39pm

re: #279 taxfreekiller

18% is a lot of ownership.

I suspect they are trying to control the Boston Globe and the other assets.

By the way TFK feel free to email me through realwest anytime you want.

357 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:50pm

re: #338 m1150

Isn't there some Family Guy you could go watch?

358 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:57:53pm

re: #254 Bloodnok

*sniff*

Okay, who cut one?

Son, get back to bed.

359 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:04pm

re: #310 Sosigado

Oh, yeah. I wasn't trying to be all inclusive. I was just thinking of the top eight or ten (or however many :-) things I could come up with after an entire 60 seconds of hard thought.

Maybe we should have elected me President. I coiuldn't do a worse job of it, but then again, I don't think I am a god the way the Obamessiah does.

360 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:18pm

re: #338 m1150

First of all, I know some developmentally challenged adults how could bowl your ass off, with or without your thumb up it.

The fact you would even ask such a question displays you utter cluelessness.

Now go fuck off.

361 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:27pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

It worked, you f'n moron.

362 3 wood  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:35pm

Got to run.

Later.

363 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:41pm

re: #270 Shug

Yes, Maria Shrivers mother was the president IIRC

anyway, they are VERY involved with special olympics. So is aaahnold

The Shrivers started the Special Olympics, in honor of Rose Kennedy, President Kennedy's sister, God rest her soul. I think of the Shrivers every time some stupid Dem insults developmentally challenged people.

364 Voyska PVO  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:54pm

re: #347 Catttt

Insult woman reporter by saying "later, sweetie!" I'll never forgive him for that one (his cronies laughed when he said it, and he grinned).

..how about the peevish admonition to the lady reporter that he "just wanted to finish his waffles"?

365 Aviator  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:55pm

re: #355 Nevergiveup

She didn't say how high?

Go dribble up a rope?

366 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:58:57pm

re: #296 Iron Fist

I'm reminded of that Egypt Air pilot that rammed his jet into the Atlantic a couple of years before 9-11. Remember him? The one that Egypt assured us couldn't possibly have crashed his plane because he was a Mohammedan and Mohammedans wouldn't do such a thing?

10 years come October. I lost a friend on Flight 990.

367 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:03pm

Sharmuta (#327),

m1150 (#313),

I guess none of you watch Family Guy

I stopped watching Family Guy because of the crass, lowbrow, insulting humor. It takes no effort or talent to pander to the lowest common denominator. I expect better of my entertainment.

I expect better of my President.

But apperantly m1150 don't.

368 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:05pm

re: #294 albusteve

cut and paste someone elses point of view...he only uses his own words in agreement

re: #303 Nevergiveup

I don't think even he would try

I think he knows better than to try to justify this.

369 Muadib  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:08pm

That socialist dope needs teleprompter eyeglasses.

370 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:37pm

re: #319 Nevergiveup

Joe Kennedy's daughter. JFK, RFK, and Ted's sister.

* * * *
Sister Rosemary Kennedy was lobotomized by her family.

371 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:41pm

re: #316 jorline

Avanti is reporting in for major damage control....talking points soon.

Ain't enough points in the universe.

372 whippet  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:42pm

How's this for arrogance...

[Link: www.ryanseacrest.com...]

373 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:52pm

re: #296 Iron Fist

I'm reminded of that Egypt Air pilot that rammed his jet into the Atlantic a couple of years before 9-11. Remember him? The one that Egypt assured us couldn't possibly have crashed his plane because he was a Mohammedan and Mohammedans wouldn't do such a thing?

Gameel al batooty or something like that.

and he was a peeping Tom.

374 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:52pm

re: #358 MandyManners

Son, get back to bed.

LOL!

375 jhrhv  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:53pm

How could anyone have voted for this man? He is an embarrassment, an ass, rude, unorganized has next to no experience and is the leader of the free world. Anyone who voted for him should never be allowed to vote again I don't care what your excuse is. That the MSM propped up this bobble head while bringing down a war hero like McCain is almost criminal. The only person the One truly serves is himself. I'm already getting sick of this guy and his regular stupidity. The cover up of that by the MSM is causing me to become fearful of all of our futures. If left unchecked this man and his cronies will destroy everything we have know and loved.

376 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:54pm

re: #322 Noam Sayin'

Noam! Good to see you. :-)

377 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:56pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

Insulting the brutal mother russia is not on the same page as insulting the handicapped. You like our current disgrace of a President are a scumbag.

378 Kenneth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:56pm

#259 NYChardchat

Reagan said that off-air. Some stupid liberal radio studio employee thought it would be cool to record it and broadcast it.

Now you go fuck off too.

379 Killian Bundy  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 6:59:56pm

re: #232 Musicmaven

Dohbama's Checklist:
Insult conservatives -yes
Insult gun owners-yes
Insult Christians - yes
Insult "fly over country" -yes
Insult British -yes
Insult Israel - yes
Insult Special Olympians -yes

Who's next.....what a dumb ass!

/veterans, but he already did that this week

380 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:10pm

re: #304 albusteve

he's mulatto...he's a fraud

lol....Kenyan American not African American

381 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:18pm

re: #338 m1150
Why do trolls never know when to STFU!?

382 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:24pm

The left will try to make justification of Obama's comments. They will also attempt to turn the criticism against conservatives (a logical reversal) with words like "self-righteous indignation." They'll back pedal and look for every cliche in the book.

383 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:25pm

re: #364 Voyska PVO

..how about the peevish admonition to the lady reporter that he "just wanted to finish his waffles"?

Yeah, but that didn't have that old sexism tingle up my leg to it. Granted, he's a petulant twerp to pretty much everyone.

384 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:29pm

re: #343 ploome hineni

(stevie)

can you cook souse?

if all you have to do is boil it I bet I can!

385 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:37pm

re: #338 m1150

I'm sorry; I honestly don't think it's that offensive. He said he got the kind of score someone in the Special Olympics would get. That's it. That just isn't that shocking to me.

What did you guys think about the Black Eyed Peas having to change their song "Let's Get Retarded?"

A few points.
First of all, no sitting US President has ever appeared on an evening Comedy/variety television before.
Ask yourself why not.
This guy is supposed to be the leader of the free world, the person that everyone looks up to. The person who sets the tone.
Remember that bit about a "new politics" from Obama?
Here it is.
Was this a politically smart thing to say or do?
You can debate how tasteless this remark was. . .maybe.
There are professional comedians who might get away with that sort of thing.
But there is no debate, that this kind of "comedy" is NOT appropriate coming from a sitting US president.

386 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:38pm

re: #347 Catttt

Insult woman reporter by saying "later, sweetie!" I'll never forgive him for that one (his cronies laughed when he said it, and he grinned).

I'm thinking of the jokes GWB made, the ones are remember were of him making fun of himself, his speech, his swagger. I can't imagine using self depreciating humor. It takes a self confident person to make fun of themselves.

387 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:43pm
388 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:52pm

re: #338 m1150
In essence he is saying he bowls like a "retard". You find that humorous?

389 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:54pm

re: #365 Aviator

Go dribble up a rope?

Get a prostate check... happens when a guy gets older.

390 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:00:55pm
391 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:09pm

"I think, on the basis of the recent Supreme Court ruling that we can't execute the retarded, American journalists commit mass murder without facing the ultimate penalty. I think they are retarded. I'm trying to communicate to the American people and I have to work through a retarded person!" -- Ann Coulter

392 Fluffy Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:20pm

This administration proves time and time again that it is incapable of handling even the most elementary functions of the job, the thought of a real crisis (not minimizing current events) scares the hell out me.

Who will be at the helm and what is going to come out of their mouth?

I need a sedative. /

393 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:29pm

re: #370 alegrias

* * * *
Sister Rosemary Kennedy was lobotomized by her family.

Yeah. It's a hideous story. Very sad. I always think well of the Shrivers for starting the Special Olympics in her honor, poor woman.

394 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:31pm

re: #378 Kenneth

#259 NYChardchat

Reagan said that off-air. Some stupid liberal radio studio employee thought it would be cool to record it and broadcast it.

Now you go fuck off too.

ummmmm. i didn't say that.

395 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:36pm

re: #336 SummerSong

And here I thought Biden would be the major embarrassment..

Ah, where the hell is Biden, anyway?

He's been shuffled off into the basement, so that he wouldn't be an embarrassment.

Guess it worked.

396 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:36pm

re: #353 Chuckanut

No biggy, in my opinion.

It's okay, I'm sure you'll satisfy someone someday.

397 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:01:43pm

re: #322 Noam Sayin'

I've said it here before. Our President is a classless loser.

The media can't keep on ignoring this.

Can they?

Did you read what Tapper from ABC reported about FCBBHO comparing AIG people to suicide bombers?

398 Caboose  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:00pm

re: #208 Sharmuta

That's beautiful!

Not only that, but my company will match dollar-for-dollar any contribution made to charity up to $1000, so it is possible that the total went over that figure. We also have a plan where if we do volunteer work, they will pay the recipient of the volunteer work $15.00 an hour. I'm a monthly platelet donor and so they get $45/month for the time I sit in the chair and scarf down Nutter Butters. Worked a food bank at Thanksgiving, they got $120 from the company. I love this place (don't want to say who we are, but we are one of the largest software companies in the world and yellow and black predominate our logo. You probably have one of our products on your PC right now.)

One big strike against us; our outgoing CEO was one of the first major CEOs to get behind getting the Zer0 elected; thanks, thanks a WHOLE helluva lot! :-( . But like I said, he is out of here in about two weeks, so PLEASE don't hold that against us!

399 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:06pm

The Kennedy Clan is a bunch of heartless assholes. And anyone who would vote for any of them is truly lacking...... (on so many levels).

And, anyone who watches Family Guy and thinks of that as humor has the emotional maturity of a 3rd Grader.

400 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:08pm

re: #378 Kenneth

#259 NYChardchat

PIYF

401 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:15pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

Reagan also said, "Mr. Gorbachev, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!" Perhaps that made you laugh, too?

402 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:27pm

re: #332 Kenneth

Avanti must be having a double, make that a triple, bourbon. Cognitive dissonance is a bitch.

He can finda way around it.

403 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:31pm

re: #391 m1150

Ann Coulter is a writer and private citizen genius.

404 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:31pm

re: #346 Aviator

Hard to do with limited equipment.

Shrinkage.

/as opposed to saggage

405 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:42pm

re: #391 m1150

Could someone get rid of this thing soon? It's annoying me.

406 snowcrash  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:02:52pm

re: #385 looking closely

A few points.
First of all, no sitting US President has ever appeared on an evening Comedy/variety television before.
Ask yourself why not.
This guy is supposed to be the leader of the free world, the person that everyone looks up to. The person who sets the tone.
Remember that bit about a "new politics" from Obama?
Here it is.
Was this a politically smart thing to say or do?
You can debate how tasteless this remark was. . .maybe.
There are professional comedians who might get away with that sort of thing.
But there is no debate, that this kind of "comedy" is NOT appropriate coming from a sitting US president.


Perfect!

407 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:04pm

HuffPo's big bold top story.

Obama's Leno Appearance: Says Geithner Doing 'Outstanding' Job

BTW...they've cut off the comments already.

408 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:05pm
409 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:09pm

re: #391 m1150

"I think, on the basis of the recent Supreme Court ruling that we can't execute the retarded, American journalists commit mass murder without facing the ultimate penalty. I think they are retarded. I'm trying to communicate to the American people and I have to work through a retarded person!" -- Ann Coulter


You will find no shortage of Coulter criticism here.

here's a tip:

Instead of posting your drivel, why don't you read every ann coulter thread and get back to us

410 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:24pm

re: #391 m1150


Hey shithead, is Ann Coulter the President of the United States?

411 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:26pm

re: #329 Shug

BOTH an upding and an A-men!

412 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:28pm

re: #338 m1150

I'm sorry; I honestly don't think it's that offensive. He said he got the kind of score someone in the Special Olympics would get. That's it. That just isn't that shocking to me.

What did you guys think about the Black Eyed Peas having to change their song "Let's Get Retarded?"

You're as classless as your revered leader. Go back and play in the gutter, POS.

413 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:35pm

re: #338 m1150

I'm sorry; I honestly don't think it's that offensive. He said he got the kind of score someone in the Special Olympics would get. That's it. That just isn't that shocking to me.

What did you guys think about the Black Eyed Peas having to change their song "Let's Get Retarded?"

What GRADE are you in?

414 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:35pm

OT: Cajun Crawler

415 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:36pm

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

416 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:03:51pm

re: #391 m1150

Only a clueless twit would throw Ann Coulter around here like that.
But you know that if you paid any attention to anything other than your onanistic tendencies.

417 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:01pm

re: #395 looking closely

He's been shuffled off into the basement, so that he wouldn't be an embarrassment.

Guess it worked.

Nope. He gave another dumb speech defending Obama's economic failures today. And as usual, Sean Hannity used his "Liberal Translation" bit to poke fun at Biden. Biden's a fool and mocking him is just plain fun.

418 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:06pm

re: #346 Aviator

Hard to do with limited equipment.

*ouch*

419 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:18pm

re: #415 m1150

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

Please leave.

420 bnichols10  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:41pm

Practicing in the White House bowling alley
Filling out his bracket on ESPN
Parties on Wednesday in the White House featuring Stevie Wonder
Super Bowl party
Wagu beef served to influential guests

Has there ever been a person more out of touch with reality?

421 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:54pm

re: #380 Afrocity

Well, he's as African American as Theresa Heinz is, at any rate :-)

422 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:04:55pm

re: #400 Zimriel

PIYF

what is PIYF?

423 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:05:07pm

re: #415 m1150

Gorbachev didn't tear down the wall you twit....

424 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:05:30pm

re: #255 snowcrash

Weren't the Special Olympics a favorite charity of one of the Kennedy clan?

They were also the founding members of the Chappaquidick sprint.

425 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:05:45pm

re: #403 Gus 802

Ann Coulter is a writer and private citizen genius.

More to the point, she's a "shock jock" who has literally built a career out of pushing people's buttons.

We expect HER to be offensive, that's her schtick.

We don't expect the President of the USA to be so politically incorrect, and in fact we expect the exact opposite.

But again, this is the guy who thought the epitome of cool was to subtly extend his middle finger when speaking publically about his political opponent(s).

426 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:05:48pm

re: #422 NYCHardhat

Oh... what is TOTUS? Saw that in the earlier thread.

427 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:05:49pm

re: #280 m1150

#259 NYChardchat

No, Reagan only said he had signed legislation banning russia forever and the bombing would start in five minutes.

Now during the most dangerous days of the Cold War, that's real funny.

Yes, it was funny. It also pissed off all the left (as opposed to right) people.

428 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:04pm

re: #405 Last Mohican

Could someone get rid of this thing soon? It's annoying me.

BBQ is ready.

429 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:17pm

This isn't about Ann Coulter, who is a shithead in my opinion anyways. This is about the president disrespecting the disabled.

Considering his feelings on abortions and daughters being cursed with babies, I don't think it's a laughing matter. I think the man has no respect for life.

430 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:19pm

re: #391 m1150

"I think, on the basis of the recent Supreme Court ruling that we can't execute the retarded, American journalists commit mass murder without facing the ultimate penalty. I think they are retarded. I'm trying to communicate to the American people and I have to work through a retarded person!" -- Ann Coulter

* * * *
Ann Coulter is NOT President.

431 right_in_canada  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:21pm

That's horrible , what a lousy low down mean-spirited son of a --- , oh wait - Bush is no longer president and Barack is ? Aw well that is just too funny then. HA hA ha Oh what a clown, you are just as cleverly hilarious
as the VP. All this and a sense of humor too. You crack me up Mr. Prez !

///

432 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:33pm

re: #415 m1150

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

I make reference to Mandy's question.

433 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:36pm

#413 MandyManners

You didn't answer my question.

What do you think of the "Let's Get Retarded" / "Let's Get It Started" controversy?

Do you think it was an example of political correctness gone awry?

Or do you think that it was the result of a record company and band being irresponsible?

434 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:06:36pm

spacejesus disappears, m1150 shows up

hmmmm

435 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:01pm

re: #426 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Oh... what is TOTUS? Saw that in the earlier thread.

Teleprompter of the United States. My POSUS, Piece of Shit of the United States hasn't caught on...........yet.

436 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:02pm

re: #405 Last Mohican

Could someone get rid of this thing soon? It's annoying me.

heh, I helped work over SpaceJesus on the last thread.
This clown's allllllllll yours!
(-:

437 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:08pm

re: #416 jcm

68 comments in two years. Not exactly the mark of a troll that does its homework.

438 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:15pm

re: #391 m1150

"I think, on the basis of the recent Supreme Court ruling that we can't execute the retarded, American journalists commit mass murder without facing the ultimate penalty. I think they are retarded. I'm trying to communicate to the American people and I have to work through a retarded person!" -- Ann Coulter

She's a fucking bitch, too.

439 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:16pm

re: #426 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Oh... what is TOTUS? Saw that in the earlier thread.

I'm so lost.... I'm getting bashed for the m1150 comments.

440 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:16pm

re: #415 m1150

Lizards, DO NOT click "quote" if you respond to this gamey buttocks.

441 nyc redneck  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:18pm

just heard it on the national news. wabc radio.
whitehouse saying it was just an offhand remark, not meant to disparage
the disabled,

fck off.

442 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:20pm

re: #420 bnichols10


Has there ever been a person more out of touch with reality?

Yeah, and they come in here to troll

443 KingKenrod  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:35pm

TOTUS = Teleprompter of the US. I think it's from Rush Limbaugh.

444 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:35pm

re: #415 m1150

It must be blissful to be historically ignorant, I guess. In a way.

445 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:38pm

re: #370 alegrias

* * * *
Sister Rosemary Kennedy was lobotomized by her family.

She could have run against Obama in the primaries !

446 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:42pm

re: #425 looking closely

Good points. And she's criticized from all sides of the political fence which is counter to M1150 illogical conclusion.

447 SeafoodGumbo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:07:56pm

This isn't surprising since he insulted Nancy Reagan at his very first news conference as prez.

It's his nature.

448 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:06pm

re: #433 m1150

Oh and, go fuck yourself. S'il vous plait.

449 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:07pm

re: #338 m1150

I'm sorry; I honestly don't think it's that offensive. He said he got the kind of score someone in the Special Olympics would get. That's it. That just isn't that shocking to me.

What did you guys think about the Black Eyed Peas having to change their song "Let's Get Retarded?"

You really don't find that offensive? Amazing. And from a lib too. What does that say (rhetorical)?

450 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:15pm

re: #415 m1150

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

Reagan articulated a strategy to defeat the Soviet Union in a speech in 1957 at Eureka College. In 1981 he put that strategy into place. In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed.

You might try learning history.

451 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:23pm

re: #435 kansas

Teleprompter of the United States. My POSUS, Piece of Shit of the United States hasn't caught on...........yet.

Nice. Thank you.

All hail the TOTUS... long may its screen shine bright!

452 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:24pm

re: #433 m1150

#413 MandyManners

You didn't answer my question.

What do you think of the "Let's Get Retarded" / "Let's Get It Started" controversy?

Do you think it was an example of political correctness gone awry?

Or do you think that it was the result of a record company and band being irresponsible?

Hey Shithead, are the Black Eyed Peas President of the United States?

453 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:27pm

re: #414 Killgore Trout

OT: Cajun Crawler


[Video]

Low Rider!...heh...I'm all about that

454 sngnsgt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:42pm

As an Epileptic on Disability, flippant remarks like this just show a persons ignorance. Even if he was only trying to make a joke, a comment like this is simply ignorant. Thanks for insulting disabled persons everywhere Barry.

455 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:46pm

re: #424 Buster Bunny

They were also the founding members of the Chappaquidick sprint.

The first pentathlon to combine drinking, driving, swimming, crawling, and running?

456 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:49pm
Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

How can we stand up to such devastating logic?

I think I'll go back to chatting.

Hey ploome. How' things?

457 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:08:54pm

In "0"s Amerika, there would be no Special Olympics.
The "unacceptable" would be weeded out....by someones "choice".
And no Senior Olympics either buy the same method............

/ok, ok, too dark. sorry............

458 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:00pm

re: #437 Last Mohican

68 comments in two years. Not exactly the mark of a troll that does its homework.

Lack of homework... period.

459 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:00pm

re: #440 Alouette

Lizards, DO NOT click "quote" if you respond to this gamey buttocks.

Eh, I have no problem reproducing this poster's stupidity, just to keep things clear.

460 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:08pm

re: #447 SeafoodGumbo

This isn't surprising since he insulted Nancy Reagan at his very first news conference as prez.

It's his nature.

That's right- I forgot about the Nancy insult. The man lacks all class and tact.

461 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:12pm
462 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:26pm

New rule: Barack Obama, Ann Coulter, and m1150 are all too offensive to be president.

463 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:28pm

re: #422 NYCHardhat

what is PIYF?

"preview is your friend". It was aimed at Kenneth who misread what you said. Both your hearts are in the right place, best I could see; but there seems to be "friendly fire" flying about...

464 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:36pm
465 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:42pm

re: #420 bnichols10

Practicing in the White House bowling alley
Filling out his bracket on ESPN
Parties on Wednesday in the White House featuring Stevie Wonder
Super Bowl party
Wagu beef served to influential guests

Has there ever been a person more out of touch with reality?

For his encore, he'll sing "The Fall of Troy" from the Truman Balcony.

/upding to anyone who guesses the reference correctly

466 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:45pm

re: #433 m1150

#413 MandyManners

You didn't answer my question.

What do you think of the "Let's Get Retarded" / "Let's Get It Started" controversy?

Do you think it was an example of political correctness gone awry?

Or do you think that it was the result of a record company and band being irresponsible?

Go fuck yourself.

467 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:48pm

re: #439 NYCHardhat

I'm so lost.... I'm getting bashed for the m1150 comments.

Ignore trolls and people who smell of troll.

That way you don't get covered in troll juice...

468 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:53pm

Binghamton has a guy as big as a house on the court

469 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:09:55pm

re: #459 Occasional Reader

Eh, I have no problem reproducing this poster's stupidity, just to keep things clear.

Yeah but when it gets the stick, this thread is going to look like Swiss cheese.

470 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:10:17pm

re: #433 m1150

Or do you think that it was the result of a record company and band being irresponsible?


Rrrriiiight, and since the President of the United States has exactly the same moral stature as a pop band or a record company... ummm... sorry, what was the question?

471 aboo-Hoo-Hoo  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:10:31pm

oh boy.

472 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:10:36pm

re: #433 m1150

Shotgun bait.

473 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:10:44pm
474 wong fei hung  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:11:48pm

Yay. Another home run for President D-Bag.

-WFH

475 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:11:54pm

re: #472 Buster Bunny

Shotgun bait.

His departure will be a wrenching experience.

476 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:02pm

OK, it's obvious Obama screwed up and shouldn't have gone on the talk show, even if I personally don't think his comments are that big of a deal.

But what I think we're going to see are the people who defended George Allen, Trent Lott, Dick Armey (who called Barney Frank "Barney Fag"), etc., and who continue to hold very "politically incorrect" views regarding gays and Muslims and so on... now self-righteously standing up and denouncing Obama for his insensitivity.

If that doesn't describe you, than please don't take my comment personally.

477 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:03pm

re: #421 Iron Fist

Well, he's as African American as Theresa Heinz is, at any rate :-)

Heinz 57...


I am so happy. My brother just called and he is coming to America for a business trip. He lives in Germany and I have not seen him since our mom died in 2007. What a surprise and great ending to a shitty week! :-) (big smiles)

478 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:05pm

re: #461 ploome hineni

she may have deceased a few years ago

Being dead and lobotomised has never stopped a good Democrat candidate from attempting to become president.

They dont accept excuses .. they make them.

479 opinionated  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:24pm

I have diagnosed my condition. It is not a condition that is common to me.

But I am living in denial.

I see him on TV. I know in my head that he is President. I know he has the power and the ability to badly screw up not just this Nation but the World.

Yet for some reason, I just can't deep inside accept that this joker is President of the US.

480 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:30pm

M1150... isn't that one of those shitty APCs from the 50's?

481 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:31pm

re: #452 kansas

Hey Shithead, are the Black Eyed Peas President of the United States?

No, but these guys are:

482 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:40pm

wtf? and now all msm will say it was a stupid joke, considering u must be politically correct, hypocrisy at its best

483 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:48pm
484 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:12:59pm

re: #441 nyc redneck

The only thing that is left for Obama to do is announce that he has Tourette's...

(In certain...civilaztions when a man has failed as thoroughly as you have failed, he would throw himself on his sword...)

485 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:03pm

re: #463 Zimriel

"preview is your friend". It was aimed at Kenneth who misread what you said. Both your hearts are in the right place, best I could see; but there seems to be "friendly fire" flying about...

I know, my nose is bleeding.

486 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:09pm

ploome (#473),

hello gojuss

how you doin?

Good to be home an recuperating, those mountains take it out of ya.

487 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:14pm

re: #433 m1150
You don't see a difference between the Black Eyes Peas and POTUS?
Just go away.

488 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:18pm

re: #477 Afrocity

Heinz 57...

I am so happy. My brother just called and he is coming to America for a business trip. He lives in Germany and I have not seen him since our mom died in 2007. What a surprise and great ending to a shitty week! :-) (big smiles)

Happy for you!

489 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:21pm

Has anyone ever seen avanti and m1150 on the same thread?

490 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:27pm

re: #479 opinionated

I have diagnosed my condition. It is not a condition that is common to me.

But I am living in denial.

I see him on TV. I know in my head that he is President. I know he has the power and the ability to badly screw up not just this Nation but the World.

Yet for some reason, I just can't deep inside accept that this joker is President of the US.

If he was the Joker .. at least we could find a Batman to save the day.

Who will bell the cat?

491 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:30pm

re: #476 m1150

OK, it's obvious Obama screwed up and shouldn't have gone on the talk show, even if I personally don't think his comments are that big of a deal.

But what I think we're going to see are the people who defended George Allen, Trent Lott, Dick Armey (who called Barney Frank "Barney Fag"), etc., and who continue to hold very "politically incorrect" views regarding gays and Muslims and so on... now self-righteously standing up and denouncing Obama for his insensitivity.

If that doesn't describe you, than please don't take my comment personally.

When did ANY of those men insult mentally retarded people? WHEN?

492 jorline  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:33pm

Our government has now entered "The Age Of Aquarius".

Is Jupiter aligned with Mars yet?

493 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:34pm

re: #476 m1150

But what I think we're going to see are the people who defended George Allen, Trent Lott, Dick Armey (who called Barney Frank "Barney Fag"), etc., and who continue to hold very "politically incorrect" views regarding gays and Muslims and so on... now self-righteously standing up and denouncing Obama for his insensitivity.

That may be true of some people, but not this blog. We don't tolerate bigotry around here.

494 mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:39pm

Remember when Obama went bowling in Pennsylvania last March.
He was teh suck.

Obama let everyone know he hadn't bowled since Jimmy Carter was president.

He shared a lane with Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Jr., who endorsed him Friday, and local homemaker Roxanne Hart. As the game went on, several small children bowled with Obama as well.

Obama and Casey had a private game of basketball earlier in the day, but they saved their F-game for the public at the bowling lanes.

On his first warm-up ball, Casey rolled a gutter ball. Obama's first ball flew well off his hand but also ended up in the gutter. On his second try, he knocked down four pins.

About five lanes over, a young man in a T-shirt that said "Beer Hunter" fell on his backside while bowling and still recorded a strike.

The crowd of regulars pressed in to take pictures, get autographs and rib him on his poor skills.

Obama did improve, nearly getting a strike in one frame, and in the seventh, picking up a spare, giving him a score of 37. Casey had a score of 71 after getting a strike, and Hart, with one less frame, racked up a score of 82.

"I was terrible," Obama laughed as he shook hands with a crowd that had gathered outside the building once word spread he was there.

495 QueenEsther  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:13:58pm

re: #215 midwestgak

I know it as a Yiddish word to describe a kind of person - a jerk, a jacka$$, a dippity-do, in this case, a real "zero". Similar to shmendrich, or shmo.

496 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:06pm

re: #476 m1150

Yeah, or people like you who criticized every Republican for every gaffe, finding Obama's stupidity funny.

497 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:18pm

re: #478 Buster Bunny

Being dead and lobotomised has never stopped a good Democrat candidate from attempting to become president.

They dont accept excuses .. they make them.

Being dead and lobotomised is a waste of a perfectly good lobotomy.

498 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:20pm

re: #313 m1150

I guess none of you watch Family Guy

And I'm sure you do.

499 BingoBunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:39pm

The only thing we know about B ho is that he proved he was "Black" to the black radicals in Chicago.. lets hope no blood was shed in the process.

500 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:39pm
501 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:51pm

but wait, there is more, now he pretends he knows nothing
[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

502 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:14:58pm

re: #487 VioletTiger

You don't see a difference between the Black Eyes Peas and POTUS?
Just go away.

Of course not! It's the CelebriPresidency, after all. Why should we hold him to a different standard?


/

503 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:05pm

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

504 snowcrash  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:05pm

re: #468 Nevergiveup
I picked Binghampton in my brackets.....my family laughed. TV has Okla and Morgan playing :(

505 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:08pm

re: #415 m1150

Dear m1150,

Are these your posts?
[Link: www.expats.cz...]
Is you nic based on this?
[Link: www.techtreak.com...]

506 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:08pm

Another brick in the wall.....
13 firms receiving bailouts owe back taxes

At least 13 companies receiving billions of dollars in bailout money owe a total of more than $220 million in unpaid federal taxes, a key lawmaker said Thursday.

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., chairman of a House subcommittee overseeing the federal bailout, said two companies owe more than $100 million apiece.

507 Dan G.  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:31pm

re: #159 albusteve

What? The election wasn't just a popularity contest?

/Big time

508 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:37pm

re: #456 Geepers

Hey, bro! 'Sup? Have you been enjoying the Big O as much as I have been? A century from now, historians will look back on his Administration...

And ask what the fuck were the Americans thinking?

509 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:39pm
510 RememberSekhmet?  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:48pm

I wonder if in sticking his foot in his mouth far enough over the next 4 years, if 0bama will rip a hole in the space-time continuum.

511 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:15:56pm

Self-deprecating humor, Bush style:

The left tried to make something out of this, but the right thought it was funny.

512 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:16:01pm

re: #481 looking closely

Thanks, but that really sucked.

513 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:16:07pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

opposing views are welcome. you are not.

514 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:05pm

#505 NelsFree

Yes to the first, no to the second

are you doing a background check on me?

515 mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:07pm

re: #501 Gella

According to NBC, Obama was the first sitting president ever to appear on "The Tonight Show." He'd already appeared twice as a candidate. already appeared twice as a candidate.

Is that a rap?

516 Emerald  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:13pm

Every time he opens his mouth, I worry more about the state of our country when someone so obviously unqualified and unprepared for the job became president.

517 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:18pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm here. I figure, everyone else here in an atheist Democrat, just like me.

(Y'all are.... right?)

518 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:20pm

re: #503 m1150

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Why don't you call the waaaaamulance? It's a tough room.

519 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:21pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

That's a stupid thing to say. You're still here.

520 formercorpsman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:27pm

Obama, and ye liberal brethren, thy name is hypocrisy.

521 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:33pm

re: #504 snowcrash

I picked Binghampton in my brackets.....my family laughed. TV has Okla and Morgan playing :(

Well my daughter and her friends up in Binghamton appreciate the support, but you are crazy.

522 mikeymom  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:35pm

i would love to see barry bowl against a team from the special olympics--they would make him look like the asshole that he is--i've seen some of these people bowl-they are awesomely good!

523 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:36pm
524 Gus 802  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:37pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Your a troll of the first degree. That language is typical of soon to be former mobys such as yourself.

525 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:39pm

re: #477 Afrocity

Cool! I'm sure you are happy :-)

526 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:45pm

re: #503 m1150

We tolerate opposing views. We do not tolerate assholes.

527 mjwsatx  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:45pm

"He can save us with his smile."

Phil Donahue referring to His Oneness on the Hannity show.

These are the kind of idiots who put this man in the highest office in the world.

528 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:52pm

re: #515 mich-again

Is that a rap?

in his case probably yes

529 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:17:53pm

We gots trolls in the house!

530 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:01pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Opposing veiws, supported by logic and facts yes.

Idiotarism no.

531 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:02pm
532 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:14pm

re: #517 Occasional Reader

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm here. I figure, everyone else here in an atheist Democrat, just like me.

(Y'all are.... right?)

You mean - we aren't all Catholic Democrats? /

533 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:14pm

re: #476 m1150

OK, it's obvious Obama screwed up and shouldn't have gone on the talk show, even if I personally don't think his comments are that big of a deal.

But what I think we're going to see are the people who defended George Allen, Trent Lott, Dick Armey (who called Barney Frank "Barney Fag"), etc., and who continue to hold very "politically incorrect" views regarding gays and Muslims and so on... now self-righteously standing up and denouncing Obama for his insensitivity.

If that doesn't describe you, than please don't take my comment personally.

I defended NONE of them.

I stand up and accuse you of crass "everything's relative" thinking (sic).

To you, the Office of the President of the United States is just another gig on the merry road of life, and the holder of the Office is accountable to no one.

Care to take an ad homonym swipe at ME, twit?

534 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:41pm
535 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:47pm

re: #522 mikeymom
That's exactly what he should do...as penance. Maybe learn a little fucking humility!

536 Brisco County  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:47pm

I'm not very socially graceful myself, but even I wouldn't have done something that dumb.

537 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:50pm

My autistic son bowls better than TOTUS.

538 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:18:56pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Saying it's okay to insult the mentally retarded is NOT okay. Get that through your thick skull.

539 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:05pm

re: #479 opinionated

I have diagnosed my condition. It is not a condition that is common to me.

But I am living in denial.

I see him on TV. I know in my head that he is President. I know he has the power and the ability to badly screw up not just this Nation but the World.

Yet for some reason, I just can't deep inside accept that this joker is President of the US.

It is a bit like the nightmare that never ends.
But I have to accept him as POTUS, despite fundraising and other electoral fraud.
I must say one thing, since reading/hearing the news elevates my blood pressure by 30 points I have come to a very good understanding of "Bush Derangement syndrome".
I'm willing to give Obama credit for anything he does right. . .I'm just waiting for an example of something like that to happen.

540 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:09pm

re: #516 Emerald

Every time he opens his mouth, I worry more about the state of our country when someone so obviously unqualified and unprepared for the job became president.

Gary Goodyear for President.

541 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:13pm

re: #519 Sharmuta

That's a stupid thing to say. You're still here.

it goes in steps...entirely predictable

542 KingKenrod  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:17pm

One strange thing I've noticed is the resurgence of "retarded" as an acceptable word in comedy. Throughout most of the PC 90's it was forbidden. It's strange because you would think the lefty culture would back off using it. But I think standards have fallen - you can do anything for a laugh now - as long as it doesn't involve non-white racism.

The first I recall of "retarded" making a comeback was an SNL episode where during Weekend Update Tina Fey claimed Sean Penn was making a sequel to "I Am Sam" called "I Am Sam 2: Still 'tarded".

543 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:19pm

Iron Fist (#508),

Hey, bro! 'Sup? Have you been enjoying the Big O as much as I have been? A century from now, historians will look back on his Administration...

And ask what the fuck were the Americans thinking?

The man's an incompetent. The best we can hope for is that he spends the majority of his time gaffing it up on Leno and practicing bowling in the basement and as little time possible "running" things.

544 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:20pm

re: #523 buzzsawmonkey

Upding for poseur.

545 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:35pm

re: #506 Killgore Trout

Uh, John Lewis... not exactly a reliable source.

And it's not unusual that corporations at any given time owe "back taxes". Corporate taxation is, to put it mildly, complicated.

546 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:46pm

re: #494 mich-again

You think he was lying about the 129? Or has he been doing nothing but practicing his bowling game for the last two months?

547 Dar ul Harb  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:19:59pm

"Stand up, Chuck! Let 'em see you."
--Sen. now V.P. Joe Biden

548 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:16pm

re: #499 BingoBunny

The only thing we know about B ho is that he proved he was "Black" to the black radicals in Chicago.. lets hope no blood was shed in the process.

and he ate fried chicken, hoppin John and sweet potato pie at the "Dixie Kitchen" on 53rd street

549 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:17pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Avanti's here. Cognito's here. Killgore's here.

/twit

550 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:21pm

re: #532 Catttt
I screwed up big time! I thought we we all satanists since we didn't realize the Messiah (the '0') was in our midst.

551 opinionated  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:29pm

Bowling is to the Special Olympics like Affirmative Action is to the Presidency.

Something off in each.

552 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:29pm

Where the frak was the teleprompter? Had President Bush said something event remotely similar, he would have been pillioried. Lambasted. Roasted over hot coals.

With Obama? Not so much. The media will underplay this. His supporters will write this off as a misguided turn of phrase, or some other such blathering.

And the fact is that Obama did say these things, and he really did insult the disabled.

553 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:20:46pm
554 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:02pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Filthy lizardses! Nobody likessss us.

555 NYCHardhat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:02pm
556 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:07pm

re: #546 Iron Fist

You think he was lying about the 129? Or has he been doing nothing but practicing his bowling game for the last two months?

Well he seems to like that and flying around the country in Air Force One and Wearing his own very special presidential jacket with the nice emblem?

557 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:22pm

re: #514 m1150

#505 NelsFree

Yes to the first, no to the second

are you doing a background check on me?

I believe I shall do the polite thing and ignore you henceforth.
Good advice for all, perhaps?

558 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:29pm

re: #477 Afrocity

Heinz 57...

I am so happy. My brother just called and he is coming to America for a business trip. He lives in Germany and I have not seen him since our mom died in 2007. What a surprise and great ending to a shitty week! :-) (big smiles)

* * *
Have a nice reunion and if he works for our military, please thank him for his service.

559 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:37pm

1402 days, 15 hours left of this insanity.

560 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:40pm

re: #503 m1150

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

"Tolerated" does not equal agreeing with or giving you a big hug. The fact that you are still posting means yes, you are tolerated.

561 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:21:46pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.


Its not "opposing" views so much as stupid ones.
But if you're not having a good time, feel free to leave.
DLTDHYOTWO.

562 The Other Les  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:04pm

I was seriously thinking of writing a rant where I would have compared the Mainstream Media's reportage of the election and President Obama's (the browser's spell checker has just told me that I just made an error) administration to the practice of special needs teachers of telling their charges that they did a GOOD JOB(!) even when the special needs child didn't.

I'm glad now that I didn't write that rant.

563 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:07pm

re: #553 ploome hineni

503 m1150

who would tolerate stupidity and ignorance?.

Ooooo pick me. The Democrats in their President?

564 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:10pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Does the words DESPICABLE WEED sum you up properly?

you either have a very lousy sense of humour .. or are really just a level of slime beyond toleration.

I think their approach to you is totally justified.

565 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:27pm
566 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:38pm

re: #554 Bloodnok

Filthy lizardses! Nobody likessss us.

Stay away from my pockets!

567 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:53pm

re: #561 looking closely

Its not "opposing" views so much as stupid ones.
But if you're not having a good time, feel free to leave.
DLTDHYOTWO.

Had to google that...

LOL!

568 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:22:54pm

I hope all those assholes that stayed home and didn't vote are fucking happy!

569 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:00pm

re: #386 jcm

I'm thinking of the jokes GWB made, the ones are remember were of him making fun of himself, his speech, his swagger. I can't imagine using self depreciating humor. It takes a self confident person to make fun of themselves.

President Bush made jokes that made other people relax or be more comfortable.

President O doesn't, probably because he is so self-involved that he wouldn't know how to begin.

570 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:04pm

re: #564 Buster Bunny

WEEDIST!

///

571 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:08pm

re: #476 m1150

OK, it's obvious Obama screwed up and shouldn't have gone on the talk show, even if I personally don't think his comments are that big of a deal.

But what I think we're going to see are the people who defended George Allen, Trent Lott, Dick Armey (who called Barney Frank "Barney Fag"), etc., and who continue to hold very "politically incorrect" views regarding gays and Muslims and so on... now self-righteously standing up and denouncing Obama for his insensitivity.

If that doesn't describe you, than please don't take my comment personally.


I haven't defended any Rep who has behaved badly. Have you trounced any Dem who has behaved the same or worse?

If so, name them.

572 KingKenrod  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:18pm

re: #506 Killgore Trout

Another brick in the wall.....
13 firms receiving bailouts owe back taxes

If a company needs a federal bailout, shouldn't the govt postpone the tax debt until the company becomes profitable? It seems counter productive to give a company money and immediately recover it. There is probably an agreement like that in place...

573 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:24pm

re: #550 UberInfidel67

Who wants to worship any old devil when the One walks among us...

(OK, now I'm creeping myself out)

574 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:32pm

re: #559 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

1402 days, 15 hours left of this insanity.

Nope .. Charles should have got to the troll by then :)

575 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:32pm

re: #503 m1150

Go piss up a rope!

576 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:42pm

Fuck this piece of shit Obama.

If you care I have a child with autism.

This is one (and only one) of the reasons I had so much hope for Sarah Palin to take VP.

Fuck this marxist narcissictic piece of crap. He is a classless lying oppurtunistic government hack who has no business being anywhere near any position of power. And 52% of the people around you thought it was a good idea to vote for this shit sandwich.

577 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:43pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Evidently your view, and that of the President, is that mental impairment is some funny shit.

Sure, we're all ready to tolerate that. Of course we are.

578 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:45pm
579 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:52pm

re: #568 pingjockey

I hope all those assholes that stayed home and didn't vote are fucking happy!

legalize all illegal drugs, make booze available for everybody and they will stay home happy

580 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:23:57pm

re: #542 KingKenrod

One strange thing I've noticed is the resurgence of "retarded" as an acceptable word in comedy. Throughout most of the PC 90's it was forbidden. It's strange because you would think the lefty culture would back off using it. But I think standards have fallen - you can do anything for a laugh now - as long as it doesn't involve non-white racism.

The first I recall of "retarded" making a comeback was an SNL episode where during Weekend Update Tina Fey claimed Sean Penn was making a sequel to "I Am Sam" called "I Am Sam 2: Still 'tarded".

"Funny" is just breaking the taboo.
Once everyone is using it, "retarded" won't be "edgy" anymore.
Or put differently, its only funny because its forbidden.
"N" word is like that a bit.

581 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:06pm

re: #574 Buster Bunny

Nope .. Charles should have got to the troll by then :)

Wrong troll. :-)

/yes, I know you caught it.

582 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:06pm

re: #570 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

WEEDIST!

///

You weed me wight.

583 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:20pm

re: #470 Occasional Reader

Rrrriiiight, and since the President of the United States has exactly the same moral stature as a pop band or a record company... ummm... sorry, what was the question?

I think m1150's question was, do empirically observed universal constraints of human language necessarily imply the existence of innate, genetically encoded constraints upon the seemingly limitless intrinsic computational plasticity of the human mind? Or does what appears to be a causal relationship between hypertension and coronary artery disease merely reflect the morphological manifestation of phenotype in the whalefish (Cetomimidae), which appears very different from the bignose, but is in fact merely a different gender of the same species.

It was either that, or something else that was equally sensible and relevant to the current discussion, I can't remember exactly.

584 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:20pm

WASHINGTON -- The Senate's first attempt to pass a bill designed to recoup some $165 million in bonuses paid to AIG was blocked Thursday by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

Thank Goodness someone stood up and has balls

585 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:22pm

ploome (#534),

what happened to those thighs of steel?

you getting old geeps?

Got 100,000 vertical in in a week.

And no, just older. ;-)

586 Opinionated  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:22pm

re: #575 pingjockey

Go piss up a rope!

Now that should be an Olympic event. Special or not.

587 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:28pm
588 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:30pm

re: #539 looking closely

It is a bit like the nightmare that never ends.
But I have to accept him as POTUS, despite fundraising and other electoral fraud.
I must say one thing, since reading/hearing the news elevates my blood pressure by 30 points I have come to a very good understanding of "Bush Derangement syndrome".
I'm willing to give Obama credit for anything he does right. . .I'm just waiting for an example of something like that to happen.

It would be easier to look at him as President if he would quit campaigning!
Sheesh! Is it just me or does it really look like he's still running for the job?

589 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:30pm

re: #575 pingjockey

Go piss up a rope!

Damnit... we just got the bloody thing dried off.

590 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:48pm

re: #558 alegrias

* * *
Have a nice reunion and if he works for our military, please thank him for his service.

He does and I will tell him that. He is retired and still works on base doing something I am not sure of. He has been in Germany since 1978 and 15 years my senior. Now that mom is gone he is all I have left of her. However, I am sort of debating if I should tell him that I did not vote for Obama. I may let sleeping dogs lie.

591 swamprat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:24:54pm

re: #514 m1150

Where did you find the account?

592 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:18pm

re: #579 Gella

legalize all illegal drugs, make booze available for everybody and they will stay home happy

Kools...don't forget

593 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:19pm

re: #586 Opinionated

Now that should be an Olympic event. Special or not.

I wouldn't want to be the judge.

594 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:21pm

re: #573 Iron Fist

Damn, you scared me too!

595 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:24pm

#571 rightymouse

I'm not a Democrat

596 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:25pm

re: #572 KingKenrod

If a company needs a federal bailout, shouldn't the govt postpone the tax debt until the company becomes profitable? It seems counter productive to give a company money and immediately recover it. There is probably an agreement like that in place...

Corporate taxes are a whole other ball of wax in total.

Taxes to a corporation are just another expense like the light bill or the cost of materials and labor. Taxes are recouped in the cost of the product.

597 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:42pm

re: #582 Buster Bunny

Do not any any circumstances toy with the idea of being punny.

598 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:43pm

re: #576 Harry Tuttle

Fuck this piece of shit Obama.

If you care I have a child with autism.

This is one (and only one) of the reasons I had so much hope for Sarah Palin to take VP.

Fuck this marxist narcissictic piece of crap. He is a classless lying oppurtunistic government hack who has no business being anywhere near any position of power. And 52% of the people around you thought it was a good idea to vote for this shit sandwich.

My son is autistic too. He is my pride and joy.

599 pink freud  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:47pm

re: #588 Van Helsing

It would be easier to look at him as President if he would quit campaigning!

No, it wouldn't, Van. It really, really wouldn't.

600 Macker  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:25:58pm

re: #115 Alouette

will they be planting the green pumpkin that's red inside?

/can't say *****melon

Of course you can. Wa-ter-me-lon!

/snicker

601 Aviator  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:00pm

re: #595 m1150

#571 rightymouse

I'm not a Democrat

Really? You seem clueless enough.

602 gymmom  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:03pm

Just in case you were wondering, I just checked NYT and CNN and the stories on their websites do not mention the gaffe. FOX has been talking about it.

603 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:09pm

re: #592 albusteve

Kools...don't forget

not in ILL, soon we will have extra $1 per pack tax, but in their case it might be tax free

604 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:11pm

re: #568 pingjockey

I hope all those assholes that stayed home and didn't vote are fucking happy!

They haven't noticed yet.
They probably will. . .eventually.

605 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:37pm

re: #589 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Damnit... we just got the bloody thing dried off.

We reuse the rope?

*runs off and washes hands*

I just tied the damn thing up there!

606 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:26:41pm

re: #595 m1150

#571 rightymouse

I'm not a Democrat

Neither is Avanti.

607 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:05pm

re: #589 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

With the way things are going there may be a rope shortage soon!

608 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:11pm

re: #605 jcm

We reuse the rope?

*runs off and washes hands*

I just tied the damn thing up there!

don't forget the soap

609 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:17pm

re: #597 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Do not any any circumstances toy with the idea of being punny.

You don't like punny bunnies?

610 JohnAdams  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:17pm

Is it because he can't talk on his feet, or he has not been allowed to talk on his feet? Either way, frightening.

Don't blame the Media. The Media is doing what it does. Blame Journalism, which has been usurped, bought, and paid for by the Media.

611 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:36pm

re: #566 MandyManners

Stay away from my pockets!

Naomi Campbell and the Dancing Lizardsssss!

612 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:37pm

#591 swamprat

I'm a longtime LGF reader. I registered a while back but don't take part in discussions too often. You can see I don't quite fit in here.

613 Slumbering Behemoth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:40pm

re: #511 Catttt

I have a close relative that likes fixing up old cameras, and I am usually the test subject to see if they work. There must be a million pics of me out there giving the one finger victory salute.

614 Charles  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:42pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

No, actually, the reason for that is that you made a really stupid comment, assuming that LGF supports Ann Coulter.

Which I and many LGF readers do NOT.

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

615 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:54pm

re: #606 Afrocity

Neither is Avanti.

All part of the "catch me if you can" slippery game... don't bother.

616 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:56pm

re: #568 pingjockey

I hope all those assholes that stayed home and didn't vote are fucking happy!

* * *
Yes, those who sat out our election when they could have "changed" the outcome just by getting off their asses...maybe next time they'll take their civic duty to care more seriously.

Because ACORN is going to get billions more dollars to get more union people and uneligible "voters" to the ballot box.

617 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:27:59pm

re: #549 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Avanti's here. Cognito's here. Killgore's here.

/twit

You might as well have said Larry, Curly, and Moe are here. It's no use bringing up LGF regulars when you're arguing with a troll who hasn't even bothered to hang around for a while and case the place before trying to piss everyone off.

618 Iron Fist  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:02pm

re: #576 Harry Tuttle

Hey, man, don't repress your feelings. Tell us what you really think!

:-)

619 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:03pm

re: #607 pingjockey

Ping did you get on air for the Limbaugh show? I had to turn off the radio so I never heard if you did.

620 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:04pm

re: #583 Last Mohican

I think m1150's question was, do empirically observed universal constraints of human language necessarily imply the existence of innate, genetically encoded constraints upon the seemingly limitless intrinsic computational plasticity of the human mind? Or does what appears to be a causal relationship between hypertension and coronary artery disease merely reflect the morphological manifestation of phenotype in the whalefish (Cetomimidae), which appears very different from the bignose, but is in fact merely a different gender of the same species.

It was either that, or something else that was equally sensible and relevant to the current discussion, I can't remember exactly.

Dude, I'm just learning about Cuba, and having some food.

621 code red 21  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:11pm

re: #132 mikalm

I think you mean Alice Waters, Chez Panisse restauranteur and Queen of Liberal-Puke Foodyism.

Alice Walker is a misandrist, racist, borderline-psycho hack scribbler.

Is she related to Michelle per chance?

622 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:26pm

re: #603 Gella

not in ILL, soon we will have extra $1 per pack tax, but in their case it might be tax free

cigs are 2.50 a pack on the rez here in NM...I still smoke a few every day...5 or 6

623 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:54pm

re: #609 jcm

You don't like punny bunnies?

It's all fun and games till someone gets their eye poked out.

624 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:59pm

re: #616 alegrias

That is frightening.

625 ziggyelman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:28:59pm

re: #454 sngnsgt

As an Epileptic on Disability, flippant remarks like this just show a persons ignorance. Even if he was only trying to make a joke, a comment like this is simply ignorant. Thanks for insulting disabled persons everywhere Barry.

The most insulting , thoughtless comments I have ever come across were from "progressives"
I remember going to a party of fellow bookstore employees,(So you know 90% were libs) and all the guys were laughing about some flip book. I walked over to see what it was...thought it would be some goofy naked images. Nope. it was Christopher Reeves. The drawing didn't move at all when you flipped the pages. You just saw the words on some pages. Help. I can't move.
I couldn't believe anyone found that funny. They couldn't believe I didn't find it funny.

626 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:00pm

Well watching a few games on TV today and tonight and one thing I am sure of: Do any of these kids EVER practice shooting from The outside? Rick Mount were have you gone?

627 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:21pm

re: #579 Gella

legalize all illegal drugs, make booze available for everybody and they will stay home happy

"A gram is better than a damn!".

628 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:26pm

re: #622 albusteve

cigs are 2.50 a pack on the rez here in NM...I still smoke a few every day...5 or 6

by our standards its pretty much free, here in Stroger county its about $7 a pack, maybe more

629 Beller0ph1  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:27pm

re: #112 bryantms

Maybe we should take up a collection and buy something for Prime Minister Brown from real Americans who appreciate our relationship with our former rulers and current ally.

630 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:28pm

re: #612 m1150

#591 swamprat

I'm a longtime LGF reader. I registered a while back but don't take part in discussions too often. You can see I don't quite fit in here.

if I can you can too...

631 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:32pm

re: #598 rightymouse

My son is autistic too. He is my pride and joy.

:-)

Sorry for my language I got a little pissed.

Actually I am still pissed.

I can't stand this guy.

632 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:35pm

re: #623 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

It's all fun and games till someone gets their eye poked out.

No poking bunny eyes ! He doesnt like it !

633 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:44pm

re: #612 m1150

#591 swamprat

I'm a longtime LGF reader. I registered a while back but don't take part in discussions too often. You can see I don't quite fit in here.

Have you been reading Michelle Obama's Princeton senior thesis?

634 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:49pm

re: #583 Last Mohican

I think m1150's question was, do empirically observed universal constraints of human language necessarily imply the existence of innate, genetically encoded constraints upon the seemingly limitless intrinsic computational plasticity of the human mind? Or does what appears to be a causal relationship between hypertension and coronary artery disease merely reflect the morphological manifestation of phenotype in the whalefish (Cetomimidae), which appears very different from the bignose, but is in fact merely a different gender of the same species.

It was either that, or something else that was equally sensible and relevant to the current discussion, I can't remember exactly.

Well, that just REEKS of Hapax Legomenon!
/

635 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:52pm

re: #584 Nevergiveup

WASHINGTON -- The Senate's first attempt to pass a bill designed to recoup some $165 million in bonuses paid to AIG was blocked Thursday by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

Thank Goodness someone stood up and has balls

I almost wish the Republicans would just stand down and let this go to the SCOTUS and be ruled Ex Post Facto. This way the media will paint Kyl as an obstructionist. I can't even imagine Pelosi Frank et al pontificating on this.

636 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:58pm

re: #619 Afrocity

Did not. Rush is having waaay to much fun with the AIG shit, and Dodd and Fwank! Oh well, got to talk to snerdley and listen to the parodies!

637 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:29:59pm

re: #595 m1150

#571 rightymouse

I'm not a Democrat


I never said you were. But do list some of the bad boys on the Dem side, won't you?

Just to be fair and all?

638 Dar ul Harb  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:03pm

re: #27 Pvt Bin Jammin

Unbelievable. And all Dan Quayle did was spell a word wrong. They went on about it for months.

Well, what Quayle did was actually a little funnier than that. He tried to "correct" the child who'd spelled "potato" right on the blackboard, because the card Quayle was holding had the word spelled incorrectly.

But Al Gore's done plenty stupider things than that. And, Joe Biden, well... don't get me started!

639 mfarmer1  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:04pm

If Obama was the interviewer without a teleprompter:

We'd see something like this

Ok, maybe not, but the clip is funny as heck.

640 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:13pm

re: #588 Van Helsing

It would be easier to look at him as President if he would quit campaigning!
Sheesh! Is it just me or does it really look like he's still running for the job?

Bill Clinton was in constant campaign mode.
But at least he gave the appearance of competence.
Obama really just looks like he doesn't have his act together.
Its probably because he doesn't. . .he's literally never run anything of substance before in his life, and the Presidency of the USA isn't exactly the easiest job in the world.

FWIW. I *do* think Obama will probably pull things together a bit better in the next few months. . .but the process is painful, and really. . .this shouldn't be happening.

McCain was right, POTUS is not a job suitable for on the job training.

641 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:25pm

re: #628 Gella

by our standards its pretty much free, here in Stroger county its about $7 a pack, maybe more

what?...where are you?

642 outsidephilly  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:32pm

My daughter heads up programs for mentally disabled adults, and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, I will send a copy of this to her.

A writer at my local newspaper has a 13 year old son with physical/mental disabilities who participates in the Special Olympics, I will send a copy of this to the newspaper's offices.

This man should not be able to get away with his cocky remarks, anymore!

643 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:37pm

re: #611 Catttt

Wait wait wait

Did someone say "Naomi Campbell"?

(Yes, yes, I know, she's a psycho bitch from hell and a limousine pinko to boot, but still... dayum)

644 Killian Bundy  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:47pm

O-bama!

/the man with the fecal touch!

645 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:53pm

re: #616 alegrias


Because ACORN is going to get billions more dollars to get more union people and uneligible "voters" to the ballot box.

Guaranteed .. the next election wont be fought fairly.

It will be fought.

646 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:30:58pm

re: #617 Last Mohican

You might as well have said Larry, Curly, and Moe are here. It's no use bringing up LGF regulars when you're arguing with a troll who hasn't even bothered to hang around for a while and case the place before trying to piss everyone off.

Dotting the I, crossing the T.
Just giving the twit enough piss-wet rope to hang himself with.

647 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:04pm
648 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:28pm

re: #641 albusteve

what?...where are you?

Cook county Ill, Chicago city + some suburbs

649 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:40pm

re: #644 Killian Bundy

O-bama!

/the man with the fecal touch!

oh man....

650 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:43pm

re: #632 Buster Bunny

No poking bunny eyes ! He doesnt like it !

Hold him down... I'll get the pliers.

651 Fluffy Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:46pm

re: #632 Buster Bunny

No pulling tails either, that really makes me hopping mad.

652 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31:50pm

re: #583 Last Mohican

I think m1150's question was, do empirically observed universal constraints of human language necessarily imply the existence of innate, genetically encoded constraints upon the seemingly limitless intrinsic computational plasticity of the human mind? Or does what appears to be a causal relationship between hypertension and coronary artery disease merely reflect the morphological manifestation of phenotype in the whalefish (Cetomimidae), which appears very different from the bignose, but is in fact merely a different gender of the same species.

It was either that, or something else that was equally sensible and relevant to the current discussion, I can't remember exactly.

Did you use the Chomskybot to make that post?

653 swamprat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:32:29pm

re: #612 m1150

#591 swamprat

I'm a longtime LGF reader. I registered a while back but don't take part in discussions too often. You can see I don't quite fit in here.


Welcome asshole!

654 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:32:56pm

re: #642 outsidephilly

My daughter heads up programs for mentally disabled adults, and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, I will send a copy of this to her.

A writer at my local newspaper has a 13 year old son with physical/mental disabilities who participates in the Special Olympics, I will send a copy of this to the newspaper's offices.

This man should not be able to get away with his cocky remarks, anymore!

Yet the left accused Sarah Palin of using her son Trig to drum up sympathy. That is the stupidity of it all. The left has two play books.

655 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:32:58pm

re: #648 Gella

Cook county Ill, Chicago city + some suburbs

omg...I love it up there but never ever visit without some smokes...it's like that out east too

656 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:10pm

re: #614 Charles

No, actually, the reason for that is that you made a really stupid comment, assuming that LGF supports Ann Coulter.

Which I and many LGF readers do NOT.

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

As I opined before, this seems to be a very poorly studied troll. It reminds me of the one that tried to have a "gotcha moment" when it noted that several of us were voicing opinions that were contrary to what our beloved conservative hero Ron Paul had said.

Like, the archives are there for anyone to search, you know? I swear, the kids are so lazy these days, they just don't put in the time.

657 ziggyelman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:33pm

re: #616 alegrias

* * *
Yes, those who sat out our election when they could have "changed" the outcome just by getting off their asses...maybe next time they'll take their civic duty to care more seriously.

Because ACORN is going to get billions more dollars to get more union people and uneligible "voters" to the ballot box.

No matter how much the Chosen one F's up the country, once he, Reid and Pelosi get those 15-20 million "undocumented" people legalized, that's 15-20 million Democratic voters...and that will likely mean the end of Republicans ever holding the presidency again.
But hey, McCain wasn't perfect, was too liberal, or too conservative for some folks. Folks that didn't vote for him sure showed us.
/

658 code red 21  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:41pm

re: #527 mjwsatx

"He can save us with his smile."

Phil Donahue referring to His Oneness on the Hannity show.

These are the kind of idiots who put this man in the highest office in the world.


Was Phil wearing his kneepads and have a napkin around his neck?

659 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:53pm

re: #655 albusteve

omg...I love it up there but never ever visit without some smokes...it's like that out east too

its expansive here, but not as much as SF or NY

660 ziggyelman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:54pm

re: #629 Beller0ph1

Maybe we should take up a collection and buy something for Prime Minister Brown from real Americans who appreciate our relationship with our former rulers and current ally.

Good idea!

661 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:33:56pm

re: #606 Afrocity

Neither is Avanti.


LOL!

662 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:02pm
663 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:05pm

re: #545 Occasional Reader
Maybe, maybe not.....

Banks and other companies receiving federal money were required to sign contracts stating they had no unpaid taxes, Lewis said. But he said the Treasury Department did not ask them to turn over their tax records.


We'll see what develops.

664 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:11pm

Binghamton down only 6

665 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:15pm

re: #648 Gella

Cook county Ill, Chicago city + some suburbs

I thought so when you said Strodger. Hello fellow Illinois Lizard!

666 outsidephilly  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:33pm

re: #654 Afrocity

Yet the left accused Sarah Palin of using her son Trig to drum up sympathy. That is the stupidity of it all. The left has two play books.


This man MUST be held accountable for what comes out of his mouth!

667 NY Nana  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:41pm

re: #73 pat

We have had a Special President.

I have yet to refer to The One as 'President' and never will.

I was not going to watch Leno tonight, but now I will, as I want to see if that deplorable, insensitive, and above all, ignorant remark is left in.

Bet it won't. The One is a POS.

668 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:41pm
669 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:46pm

My nephew is autistic. It's become more common, unfortunately, so for 0bama to insult these kindhearted folks, and their families by extension, is to insult a growing segment of society. That's pretty stupid.

670 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:50pm

re: #656 Last Mohican

As I opined before, this seems to be a very poorly studied troll. It reminds me of the one that tried to have a "gotcha moment" when it noted that several of us were voicing opinions that were contrary to what our beloved conservative hero Ron Paul had said.

Like, the archives are there for anyone to search, you know? I swear, the kids are so lazy these days, they just don't put in the time.

he's not a troll I don't think...just unprepared

671 swamprat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:55pm

re: #600 Macker

re: #285 yochanan

re: #600 Macker

re: #115 Alouette

re: #141 Voyska PVO

THIS RACIST CRAP IS NOT FUNNY.

672 JohnAdams  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:34:58pm

re: #657 ziggyelman

No matter how much the Chosen one F's up the country, once he, Reid and Pelosi get those 15-20 million "undocumented" people legalized, that's 15-20 million Democratic voters...and that will likely mean the end of Republicans ever holding the presidency again.
But hey, McCain wasn't perfect, was too liberal, or too conservative for some folks. Folks that didn't vote for him sure showed us.
/

Every move they make seems to be with an assurance of one who has permanent job security.

673 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:35:04pm

re: #665 Afrocity

I thought so when you said Strodger. Hello fellow Illinois Lizard!

Hello :)
what else would u name our crook county? i mean he has to feed his huge family

674 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:35:22pm

re: #656 Last Mohican

I am so disappointed in you ...

Ron Paul is the new saviour of humanity .. and also he's a nice guy.

/totally sarc

675 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:35:32pm

I'm with everyone in that it was stupid and insensitive and Bush would have gotten two new evil nicknames over something this idiotic, but aren't we the side that isn't supposed to be offended easily. I refuse to defend Obama, but can't we just say that the D-bags on the other side that usually take offense to this are hypocrites without having to be offended. I just hate how so many politicians can't say anything because of these gotcha comments. I remember as a kid (less than 10-15 years ago) when my brother and I used to call stupid or lame things either retarded or jewish. It was not meant as a slur at either group, one was just because it was the slang everyone was using, and the other was created as a slang by South Park without thinking of something Jewish as actually being lame and stupid. Am I alone on this one? I had to respond because of the joke below and how quickly the apology came and explanation of being silly, instead of just letting a funny joke go out there and trusting that no one would be hypersensitive enough to take offense. I miss not having to freak out about someone getting the vapors if they are offended.

re: #20 UberInfidel67

Did he just throw special needs persons under the little yellow bus?

/just being silly, not meant to be insulting

676 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:36:26pm

re: #584 Nevergiveup

WASHINGTON -- The Senate's first attempt to pass a bill designed to recoup some $165 million in bonuses paid to AIG was blocked Thursday by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

Thank Goodness someone stood up and has balls

Quoted from The Constitution of the United States of America, Article 1, Section 9:
"No Bill of Attainder or Ex Post Facto law shall be passed."

Quoted from Wikipedia:
"A bill of attainder (also known as an act or writ of attainder) is an act of legislature declaring a person or group of persons guilty of some crime and punishing them without benefit of a trial."

677 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:36:41pm

re: #614 Charles

No, actually, the reason for that is that you made a really stupid comment, assuming that LGF supports Ann Coulter.

Which I and many LGF readers do NOT.

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

I support her right to make an ass out of herself and piss people off.

And giving the Devil its due, she does occasionally make some good points, even if usually in the most calculatedly offensive way possible.

What I don't "get" is that people still fall for her schtick and take her at face value, though I suppose its a credit to her that they do.

678 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:36:42pm

re: #662 buzzsawmonkey

There's probably a "Crips and Bloods" joke in here somewhere that would manage to insult Obama and be both racially insensitive and rude to the disabled, but I can't think of it now.

There is the South Park episode where the two disabled boys join the Crips.

679 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:36:46pm

re: #626 Nevergiveup

Well watching a few games on TV today and tonight and one thing I am sure of: Do any of these kids EVER practice shooting from The outside? Rick Mount were have you gone?

Pistol Pete redux would be most welcome.

680 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:14pm

re: #652 Alouette

Did you use the Chomskybot to make that post?

No, but that's very cool! Thanks for the link.

681 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:19pm

What sets LGF so far above huff Po and Kos is that when some commenter spews hatred, ignorance, disgusting vile drivel, or absolute bullshit it is not celebrated. It is not given praise, like it is on those sites.

It is attacked, refuted, mocked and exposed.

682 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:23pm

re: #670 albusteve

he's not a troll I don't think...just unprepared

I think you're probably right.
Shallow. Grossly underprepared for this room.

683 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:26pm

re: #675 robdouth

Guess what?! The POTUS is always held to a higher standard.

684 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:37pm

A class of five-year old schoolchildren return to the classroom after playing in the playground during their break time.

The teacher says to the first child 'Hello Becky, what have you been doing this Playtime?'

Becky replies 'I have been playing in the sand box.'

'Very good,' says the teacher 'if you can spell 'sand' on the
blackboard, I will give you a cookie.'

Becky duly goes and writes 's a n d' on the blackboard.

'Very good,' says the teacher and gives Becky a cookie.

The teacher then says, 'Freddie, what have you been doing in your playtime?'

Freddie replies, 'Playing with Becky in the sand box.'

'Very good,' says the teacher, 'if you can spell 'box' on the blackboard, I will also give you a cookie.'

Freddie duly goes and writes 'b o x' on the blackboard.

'Very good,' says the teacher and gives Freddie a cookie.

Teacher then says, 'Hello Mohammed, have you been playing in the sand box with Becky and Freddie?'

'No,' replies Mohammed, 'I wanted to, but they would not let me. Every time I went near them they started throwing sand at me, calling me nasty names and asking to see under my jacket in case I had explosives.'

'Oh dear,' says the teacher, 'that sounds like blatant racial discrimination to me - I'll tell you what, if you can spell 'blatant racial discrimination' I will give you a cookie.'

685 Macker  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:38pm

re: #673 Gella

Hello :)
what else would u name our crook county? i mean he has to feed his huge family

Well, let's see, Crook County is part of the People's Republic of Illinois IIRC....

686 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:40pm

re: #679 The Shadow Do

Pistol Pete redux would be most welcome.

There is a guy I'd pay to watch practice

687 JohnAdams  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:42pm

re: #675 robdouth

I'm with everyone in that it was stupid and insensitive and Bush would have gotten two new evil nicknames over something this idiotic, but aren't we the side that isn't supposed to be offended easily. I refuse to defend Obama, but can't we just say that the D-bags on the other side that usually take offense to this are hypocrites without having to be offended. I just hate how so many politicians can't say anything because of these gotcha comments. I remember as a kid (less than 10-15 years ago) when my brother and I used to call stupid or lame things either retarded or jewish. It was not meant as a slur at either group, one was just because it was the slang everyone was using, and the other was created as a slang by South Park without thinking of something Jewish as actually being lame and stupid. Am I alone on this one? I had to respond because of the joke below and how quickly the apology came and explanation of being silly, instead of just letting a funny joke go out there and trusting that no one would be hypersensitive enough to take offense. I miss not having to freak out about someone getting the vapors if they are offended.

Your words have iron. You should comment more.

688 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:53pm

re: #631 Harry Tuttle

:-)

Sorry for my language I got a little pissed.

Actually I am still pissed.

I can't stand this guy.


That's ok.

689 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:37:59pm

#637 rightymouse

The only Democrat I can think of who fits into the same category is Jesse Jackson for his "Hymie-town" comment in 1984, which cost him a chance at the nomination.

I'm Jewish, and I think Jackson paid the price for his stupid comment, and I don't hold it against him anymore. It was just a stupid joke, and there is no evidence that he holds any anti-Semitic views.

I don't think there's any evidence that Obama holds "ablist" views.

On the other Hand, Trent Lott very soberly and with premeditation said Strom Thurmond should have been elected president in 1948. Now that's offensive.

690 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:38:11pm

re: #675 robdouth

I'm with everyone in that it was stupid and insensitive and Bush would have gotten two new evil nicknames over something this idiotic, but aren't we the side that isn't supposed to be offended easily. I refuse to defend Obama, but can't we just say that the D-bags on the other side that usually take offense to this are hypocrites without having to be offended. I just hate how so many politicians can't say anything because of these gotcha comments. I remember as a kid (less than 10-15 years ago) when my brother and I used to call stupid or lame things either retarded or jewish. It was not meant as a slur at either group, one was just because it was the slang everyone was using, and the other was created as a slang by South Park without thinking of something Jewish as actually being lame and stupid. Am I alone on this one? I had to respond because of the joke below and how quickly the apology came and explanation of being silly, instead of just letting a funny joke go out there and trusting that no one would be hypersensitive enough to take offense. I miss not having to freak out about someone getting the vapors if they are offended.

Obama is not 12 he is the president of the fucking Unites States.

Obama can kiss my smelly white conservative special-needs parent's ASS.

Fuckwad.

691 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:38:12pm

re: #677 looking closely

I support her right to make an ass out of herself and piss people off.

And giving the Devil its due, she does occasionally make some good points, even if usually in the most calculatedly offensive way possible.

What I don't "get" is that people still fall for her schtick and take her at face value, though I suppose its a credit to her that they do.

she does not speak for the GOP....politics is not about celebrity (idealy that is)

692 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:38:46pm

re: #681 Shug

What sets LGF so far above huff Po and Kos is that when some commenter spews hatred, ignorance, disgusting vile drivel, or absolute bullshit it is not celebrated. It is not given praise, like it is on those sites.

It is attacked, refuted, mocked and exposed.

Exactly Shug .. and thats why LGF has got a credibility reputation the others would kill for.

693 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:38:46pm

re: #675 robdouth

No- I'm not being a hypocrite about this. I'm offended by such insensitive vulgarity no matter who says it. This blog is peppered with numerous outbreaks of Lizards not tolerating abuse of the disabled. Many Lizards have experience with these kids. We don't tolerate rude jokes or comments at their expense, and we're quite consistent about it. Had a republican said this, they would likewise be taking heat about it from us.

694 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:11pm

re: #656 Last Mohican

As I opined before, this seems to be a very poorly studied troll. It reminds me of the one that tried to have a "gotcha moment" when it noted that several of us were voicing opinions that were contrary to what our beloved conservative hero Ron Paul had said.


How dare you oppose the prophet Dr. Nor Laup!

695 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:18pm

robdouth (#675),

I remember as a kid (less than 10-15 years ago) when my brother and I used to call stupid or lame things either retarded ...

And if Obama was a kid on the playground and not President of the United States on a national TV show it wouldn't be a big deal either.

See the difference?

696 ArchangelMichael  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:37pm

re: #407 jorline

HuffPo's big bold top story.

Obama's Leno Appearance: Says Geithner Doing 'Outstanding' Job

BTW...they've cut off the comments already.

Sort of like "Heck of a Job Brownie" except that this time a Democrat, not only a democrat but "The 0ne!" said it so AP is circling the wagons while it's being memory-holed as we speak.

697 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:44pm

re: #626 Nevergiveup

Well watching a few games on TV today and tonight and one thing I am sure of: Do any of these kids EVER practice shooting from The outside? Rick Mount were have you gone?

Two Special High School Hoop Stars Recognized

BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Some of the best high school hoops stars from across the state gathered at Husson College Saturday evening for the Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Banquet. A number of awards were handed out, including one for the first time.

The Spirit of the Game award was given to two all-stars, Patrick Thibodeau of Greely High School and Josh Titus from Edward Little High School. Both boys not only served as managers for their teams, but played in their teams' final home games of the season. Josh, who suffers from Autism, came into his game and scored 9 points. Patrick, a student with Downs Syndrome, started for the Rangers and hit two three pointers.

698 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:45pm

re: #689 m1150

#637 rightymouse

The only Democrat I can think of who fits into the same category is Jesse Jackson for his "Hymie-town" comment in 1984, which cost him a chance at the nomination.

I'm Jewish, and I think Jackson paid the price for his stupid comment, and I don't hold it against him anymore. It was just a stupid joke, and there is no evidence that he holds any anti-Semitic views.

I don't think there's any evidence that Obama holds "ablist" views.

On the other Hand, Trent Lott very soberly and with premeditation said Strom Thurmond should have been elected president in 1948. Now that's offensive.

And Robert Byrd serving in the Senate is not?

699 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:48pm

re: #675 robdouth

Cartman is the only character on "South Park" that calls lame and stupid things "Jewish" and that's because he's a fucking anti-Semite.

700 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:53pm

re: #670 albusteve

he's not a troll I don't think...just unprepared

Kind of like the President himself - not a troll, just unprepared.

701 livefreeor die  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:39:56pm

re: #552 lawhawk

Where the frak was the teleprompter? Had President Bush said something event remotely similar, he would have been pillioried. Lambasted. Roasted over hot coals.

With Obama? Not so much. The media will underplay this. His supporters will write this off as a misguided turn of phrase, or some other such blathering.

And the fact is that Obama did say these things, and he really did insult the disabled.

If you go to CNN's webpage, they make mention of his criticizing AIG on the Leno program but nothing about the Special Olympics comment.
Their covering for him is astounding.

702 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:06pm

re: #376 pink freud

Hey, pink.

re: #397 MandyManners

I heard Hewitt talking about it.

Sorry. I should have done a BRB thing. I was away setting up an area for my new 50" plasma TV.

Heh™. Coming Sunday morning.

703 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:12pm

re: #681 Shug

What sets LGF so far above huff Po and Kos is that when some commenter spews hatred, ignorance, disgusting vile drivel, or absolute bullshit it is not celebrated. It is not given praise, like it is on those sites.

It is attacked, refuted, mocked and exposed.

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

704 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:17pm

re: #689 m1150

Bullshit. The old man was months away from dying and it was a farewell party. He was being nice to the old man.

705 swamprat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:17pm

re: #689 m1150

Rather obscure talking point, no?

706 code red 21  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:21pm

re: #115 Alouette

will they be planting the green pumpkin that's red inside?

/can't say *****melon

See #671 they say you're a racist

707 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:23pm

re: #684 Racer X

Hee hee.
You're so bad.

708 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:37pm

re: #689 m1150

Been since 1984 that a Democrat said something offensive? How ironic.

709 Ojoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:37pm

A President, in office, appearing on a comedy show, means to me that he takes all of us as a joke.

There you, there I, there all of us are mocked.


I haven't enough spit anymore.

710 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:37pm

re: #643 Occasional Reader

Wait wait wait

Did someone say "Naomi Campbell"?

(Yes, yes, I know, she's a psycho bitch from hell and a limousine pinko to boot, but still... dayum)

Yeah. She is looking good, and she seems to like lizards. :D

711 Adrenalyn  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:45pm

well, I think the disabled community is getting enraged for no reason

I have a disabled wife and newly disabled brother, still in the hospital and if you ask them they would be too worried about dealing with their disabilities to be offended.

Now, having a child with a disability from birth, rather than an accident, I can say that retard jokes (which is what he made when you get right down to it and not mince words) don't go well and 0bama can go fuck himself. Leno too.

712 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:40:55pm

re: #682 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I think you're probably right.
Shallow. Grossly underprepared for this room.

if your gonna come in here and fuck around with some of these people (me excluded certainly) you better tighten your belt....I actually have felt sorry for someone that does that then is blown away...whatever...you've got to know your limits eh?....I do anyway

713 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:02pm

re: #703 Shug

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

And Buzzsaw's song parodies.

714 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:03pm

#698 jcm

I'm no fan of the WV senator.

715 The Other Les  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:10pm

re: #681 Shug

What sets LGF so far above huff Po and Kos is that when some commenter spews hatred, ignorance, disgusting vile drivel, or absolute bullshit it is not celebrated. It is not given praise, like it is on those sites.

It is attacked, refuted, mocked and exposed.

We have more fun attacking, refuting, mocking, and exposing such commenters than C'Thulhu has when he devours his worshipers.

716 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:19pm

re: #703 Shug

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

and the penis threads....

717 Racer X  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:35pm

Lawyer vs Texan.....


A big-city California lawyer went duck hunting in rural Texas. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence. As he climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing. The litigator responded, "I shot a duck and it fell into this field, and now I'm going to retrieve it."

The old farmer replied, "This is my property, and you are not coming over here."

The indignant lawyer said, "I am one of the best trial attorneys in the US and if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take everything you own."

The old farmer smiled and said, "Apparently, you don't know how we do things in Texas. We settle small disagreements like this with the Texas Three-Kick Rule."

The lawyer asked, "What is the Texas Three-Kick Rule?"

The farmer replied, "Well, first I kick you three times and then you kick me three times, and so on, back and forth, until someone gives up."

The attorney quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He agreed to abide by the local custom.

The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the city feller. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy work boot into the lawyer's groin and dropped him to his knees. His second kick nearly wiped the man's nose off his face. The barrister was flat on his belly when the farmer's third kick to a kidney nearly caused him to give up.

The lawyer summoned every bit of his will and managed to get to his feet and said, "Okay, you old coot! Now, it's my turn!"

The old farmer smiled and said, "No, I give up. You can have the duck!"

718 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:44pm

re: #706 code red 21

See #671 they say you're a racist

What is racist about a green pumpkin that's red inside?

719 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:51pm
720 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:55pm

re: #415 m1150

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

If I recall, the wall came down.

721 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:41:55pm

re: #685 Macker

Well, let's see, Crook County is part of the People's Republic of Illinois IIRC....

LOL true

722 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:06pm

re: #503 m1150

#493 Sharmuta

From the kind of responses I'm getting it doesn't seem like opposing views are tolerated much around here either.

Looks like you don't tolerate opposing views much either.

723 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:08pm

re: #710 Catttt

Yeah. She is looking good, and she seems to like lizards. :D

It really is too bad about the whole "psycho bitch commie symp" thing.

Well... nobody's perfect!

724 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:20pm

#709 Ojoe

Didn't W. appear on "Deal or No Deal"?

725 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:25pm
726 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:26pm

re: #701 livefreeor die

If you go to CNN's webpage, they make mention of his criticizing AIG on the Leno program but nothing about the Special Olympics comment.
Their covering for him is astounding.


Not really.

He's the POTUS and they're afraid of him. At the very least they want access.

If you ask why they wouldn't be afraid of Bush, its because they know he was above that sort of petty retaliation.

727 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:29pm

It's been a while since we've had one of these.....
The Protocols of the Dail Kos
A Palestinian View of the Conflict

I will not, not, support any peace negotiations that do not allow those Palestinians born before 1948 to return.
....
I think it's a mistake and offensive to all Palestinians to accept Israel's right to exist. And I'm willing to bet that's probably how many Palestinians feel about it.

To acknowledge that Israel has a right to exist, is to acknowledge that Israel had a right to take Palestinian land; it had a right to impose a military regime on its Palestinian citizens from 1948 to 1967; it had a right to occupy the West Bank and Gaza; it had a right to impose a military regime on the Palestinians living there; it has a right to set up checkpoints; and so on. This is what acknowledging Israel's right to exist means for Palestinians, and that's why I hope it never happens.
....

#1 on the Recommended Diaries list.

728 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:53pm

re: #686 Nevergiveup

There is a guy I'd pay to watch practice

He's dead Jim.

/

729 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:53pm

re: #703 Shug

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

A stalker site thinks the cookbook is not cool.

730 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:42:55pm

re: #667 NY Nana

I was not going to watch Leno tonight, but now I will, as I want to see if that deplorable, insensitive, and above all, ignorant remark is left in.

I'll just wait for Fox & Friends for the summary.

731 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:07pm

re: #689 m1150

You got blinkers on .. and I've just gone from thinking you are just an innocent troll to thinking you are a deliberate fool.

You take a snapshot of democrat history .. and its full of 'gaffes' that show them up for exactly the pieces of *%^& that they are.

732 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:11pm

I agree, that's why I said I wouldn't defend him because he does, but now anyone in public life has to watch because one stupid gay joke or slipping and calling something retarded forces you to appear on every medium and apologize, and go into some remedial sensitivity training. When did we as a nation become so damned thin-skinned.

re: #683 pingjockey

Guess what?! The POTUS is always held to a higher standard.

733 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:25pm
734 Malatrope  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:25pm

I think if Ann Coulter were elected president, even she would realize that she should change her schtick to suit the office.

735 JohnAdams  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:31pm

re: #709 Ojoe

A President, in office, appearing on a comedy show, means to me that he takes all of us as a joke.

There you, there I, there all of us are mocked.

I haven't enough spit anymore.

I haven't watched the show, and I wont, but going into it I thought that this is something that is beneath the President of the United States to do. For many better reasons than just the purely political, but even as a political move, which is what these clowns seem to be purely about, it was set up for him to do something precisely stupid like this. The amateur nature of this administration is similar to an 8th grade student council.

736 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:39pm

re: #728 Truck Monkey

He's dead Jim.

/

Yup and that's how good he was.

737 paradox42  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:42pm

re: #689 m1150

I'm Jewish, and I think Jackson paid the price for his stupid comment, and I don't hold it against him anymore. It was just a stupid joke, and there is no evidence that he holds any anti-Semitic views.

Right. No evidence.

Except for his apolegia for muslim terrorists and his "solidarity" with the palis. No evidence at all.

Dumbass.

738 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:45pm

re: #703 Shug

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

BUBES?...oKAY!

739 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:43:46pm

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

740 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:44:06pm

re: #689 m1150

Trent Lott was being nice to an old man on his 100th birthday. Try again.

741 jet2nc  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:44:11pm

George W Bush, with all his faults, was a class act as President. He, Dick Cheney and their White House team restored and projected to all, except the left wing Dems, a sense of competence to the most important job and office in the free world.
The Obama presidency, and his team, seems like a High School junior class where the teacher is out, and a poorly prepared substitute teacher is trying to run the unruly class. Unfortunately, Obama is the substitute teacher and the class clowns include Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Chris Dodd, Barny Frank and a host of other comics.
There are too many comics on TV already, we don't need any more.
And we have too many comics in DC, even one is too many in today's world.

742 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:44:25pm

re: #713 Alouette

And tfks haikus or whatever they are!

743 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:44:41pm

re: #703 Shug

That and the puns

and the cookbook

and boobs

Why th' hell are you setting yourself up as a target? ... *grin*
I'm about to shut down for the night -- early day tomorrow!

744 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:44:48pm

re: #699 Alouette
Are you serious? He's a cartoon!

745 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:19pm

re: #700 lawhawk

Kind of like the President himself - not a troll, just unprepared.

That was priceless.

746 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:27pm

re: #717 Racer X

Oh, damn. I laughed so hard...

And when I catch my breath. I'm going to email that joke to a couple friends.

747 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:30pm

re: #739 m1150

Grab a clue .. we are so bored of you by now.

748 Ojoe  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:32pm
749 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:38pm

As long as I'm on this list of contrarians I might as well chime in on the topic....
I'm not offended. It wasn't really a very classy thing to say but I just can't work up any outrage over this one.

750 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:51pm

re: #739 m1150

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

He flew over all the Middle East kiss up to every fanatical Jew hater he could find especially Arafat. And the ignoramus didn't know Jordan from Lebanon or Syria.

751 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:45:58pm

re: #711 Adrenalyn

In college, I had a summer job with what is now The Arc, working with young developmentally challenged men and women - mostly teens to early twenties. During that job, I found out that pretty much every one of my clients had more common sense in their little fingers than I had in my whole body. Totally changed my outlook.

Example - one young man was accidentally shot in the shoulder when a bullet a neighbor fired at a varmint ricocheted. He was the calm one, while everyone else was freaking out. He was the one who had learned, and remembered, what to do.

752 code red 21  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:46:00pm

re: #718 Alouette

What is racist about a green pumpkin that's red inside?

You tell me or better yet ask #671

753 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:46:22pm
754 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:46:33pm

re: #714 m1150

#698 jcm

I'm no fan of the WV senator.

It's not insulting to every decent person the the (D)s tolerate a Grand Klegle of KKK as a Senator?

The (D)s put Byrd in positions of leadership. He filibustered the Civil Rights Bill.

755 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:46:33pm

re: #689 m1150

#637 rightymouse

The only Democrat I can think of who fits into the same category is Jesse Jackson for his "Hymie-town" comment in 1984, which cost him a chance at the nomination.

I'm Jewish, and I think Jackson paid the price for his stupid comment, and I don't hold it against him anymore. It was just a stupid joke, and there is no evidence that he holds any anti-Semitic views.

I don't think there's any evidence that Obama holds "ablist" views.

On the other Hand, Trent Lott very soberly and with premeditation said Strom Thurmond should have been elected president in 1948. Now that's offensive.

There's this thing called 'google' Trent Lott

756 mattm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:46:36pm

Can we get a adult? Or someone who can actually do a speech with out a teleprompter.

757 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:01pm

re: #686 Nevergiveup

There is a guy I'd pay to watch practice

3-ring circus wrapped up in one guy on the hardwood. Wonderful.

758 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:11pm

As I recall about Trent Lott '02, the people who started making noise were libertarian bloggers like Glenn Reynolds and Deroy Murdock - maybe Charles too (I wasn't a regular then). The Dem / MSM elite sat on their hands because they'd heard this stuff before, and in the days before bloggery they didn't think it mattered.

Nobody made excuses for Lott; in fact, he was unhorsed as Majority Leader before January '03.

759 Shug  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:11pm

[Link: www.imediaconnection.com...]

How do I know who the trolls are?
Trolls tend to come in a number of different varieties, but the flagrant ones are really easy to spot. They're the ones who sign up for your community, instantly start contributing tin foil hat conspiracy theories, posts riddled with foul language and name-calling, or graphic photos. They expect to be banned, and they want to do as much damage as possible before a community moderator notices what they're doing and gets rid of them.

Unfortunately, there's a variety of troll that's a bit more intelligent. A really good internet troll rides the line of acceptable behavior, occasionally stepping over the line, but not severely or often enough to set off alarm bells with community moderators. This kind of troll sticks around for a while and is capable of fast-talking or debating the rules in such a way as to convince moderators to give them second and third chances. ( space jesus, etc )

Determining who the trolls are requires an objective look at contribution history. If you're running a message board, take a look at posting history, both short- and long-term. Did the suspected troll's posts contribute anything useful? Or were they primarily geared toward provoking negative reactions?

760 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:15pm

re: #709 Ojoe

A President, in office, appearing on a comedy show, means to me that he takes all of us as a joke.


My take is that he considers his office to be a joke.

A number of candidates have done it, but the reason no prior sitting US President has appeared on a comedy/variety show before is because it demeans the office. The President is supposed to be above that.

If the POTUS has anything to say he can hold a press conference whenever he likes and just say it. Ipso facto its news and will get news coverage on TV.

If he wants to chat up TV hosts, he can do that OFF the air.

If its any consolation, this is probably going to be the LAST time a sitting US President appears on a late nigh comedy/variety show. . .

761 kansas  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:20pm

re: #739 m1150

[Link: madamab.wordpress.com...]

762 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:33pm

re: #712 albusteve

if your gonna come in here and fuck around with some of these people (me excluded certainly) you better tighten your belt....I actually have felt sorry for someone that does that then is blown away...whatever...you've got to know your limits eh?....I do anyway

Yeah. There are subjects which I am flat unprepared for -- for instance, anything to do with television or music of the past 30 years. I keep my ignorant yap shut.

763 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:46pm

Thanks for the heads up. I can't take credit for it. I'm only 29, and I hear my dad/uncles/grandfather say the same thing around the dinner table, where any joke is fair game and since everyone knows everyone else, we all know that any joke no matter how far is taken on comedic purposes and not because of some bigotry. To those on this site who cut both ways (and I see it regularly) I applaud you for your consistency, and agree that there is a certain level of decency and decorum that should be maintained, especially by public officials. I just get angry when any idiot on the left, can take offense on behalf of any group just to try to take down a political enemy because they can't win on the merits, or as I call it: "James Carville's career."

re: #687 JohnAdams

Your words have iron. You should comment more.

764 Killian Bundy  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:52pm

Who voted for collective punishment and national embarrassment?

/I sure didn't

765 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:53pm

re: #689 m1150

#637 rightymouse

The only Democrat I can think of who fits into the same category is Jesse Jackson for his "Hymie-town" comment in 1984, which cost him a chance at the nomination.

I'm Jewish, and I think Jackson paid the price for his stupid comment, and I don't hold it against him anymore. It was just a stupid joke, and there is no evidence that he holds any anti-Semitic views.

I don't think there's any evidence that Obama holds "ablist" views.

On the other Hand, Trent Lott very soberly and with premeditation said Strom Thurmond should have been elected president in 1948. Now that's offensive.

Oh, I know. When a Rep says something that every Dem says in private every day of the week, you get the vapors publically.

When I talk about bad boys, I mean people like 'cold cash Jefferson', Rangel, Dodd, Barney Frank, etc.

What do you have to say about these guys?

766 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:47:58pm

re: #754 jcm

Don't forget Al Gore Sr. and a whole bunch of southern donk senators opposed that bill.

767 swamprat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:48:00pm

re: #718 Alouette

Ha. Ha. Watch the stalkers go ballistic.

768 Onslow  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:48:04pm
769 ziggyelman  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:48:35pm

re: #698 jcm

And Robert Byrd serving in the Senate is not?

Gosh, besides being a KKK member and a Exalted Cyclops, was he really that racist?
/

He also voted against the nominations of both Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas Supreme Court

770 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:48:57pm

re: #749 Killgore Trout

As long as I'm on this list of contrarians I might as well chime in on the topic....

Where is the list? Can I be on it?

771 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:49:13pm

re: #732 robdouth

I agree, that's why I said I wouldn't defend him because he does, but now anyone in public life has to watch because one stupid gay joke or slipping and calling something retarded forces you to appear on every medium and apologize, and go into some remedial sensitivity training. When did we as a nation become so damned thin-skinned.

Well, excuse the fuck out of me for having standards.

772 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:49:16pm

re: #769 ziggyelman

Gosh, besides being a KKK member and a Exalted Cyclops, was he really that racist?
/

He also voted against the nominations of both Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas Supreme Court

Yeah but he voted against Thomas because he was a Republican!

773 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:49:33pm

Do all of those who voted for Obama just swoon over their guy (with Leno) and profess His Hipness? This is nuts. This has to rate as one of the biggest missteps in the history of the US Presidency!

774 paradox42  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:49:56pm

re: #739 m1150

Why bother. You'll just spin it into the standard "he's criticizing Israel so its not antisemitic" bullshit.

If you can't see Jackson's antisemitism, then it's because you choose not to.

Just like you choose not to see what is so offensive about Obama's comment.

775 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:49:59pm

re: #739 m1150

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

Too easy.

Really too easy. He supports Palestinians and their terrorists over Israel, and thinks that supporters of Israel should be tamped down. He thinks that the Jews have outsized power over the US foreign policy - the Jewish lobby and all that crapulence.

Yeah, I'd say he's still an anti-Semite. Some things just don't change.

776 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:50:10pm

A break from the troll BBQ.

Note the fire control discipline, the AH-64 crew has valid targets but waits for clearance.

777 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:50:15pm

Okay, almost nobody made excuses for Lott...

re: #740 Truck Monkey

Trent Lott was being nice to an old man on his 100th birthday. Try again.

There are ways of being nice to centenarians without bringing up the Dixiecrat 1948 platform, which supported lynch "law" among other Jim Crow atrocities. Lott wasn't even a very good politician.

778 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:50:50pm

Great point, which highlights the old adage of the office being bigger than the man. Just because the office and the shoes are bigger doesn't mean you have to be so damn small and pathetic...

re: #734 Malatrope

I think if Ann Coulter were elected president, even she would realize that she should change her schtick to suit the office.

779 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:50:57pm

How soon before gamey buttock gets shared? I'm hungry.

780 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:50:59pm
781 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:17pm

Actually a 129 in bowling isn't bad at all for someone who doesn't bowl often. Last year this time he rolled a 37 on a campaign stop. Now he's rolling a 129? I think Barry has been practicing in the basement.

782 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:41pm

Trent Lott sold us out on impeachment.

783 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:45pm

re: #734 Malatrope

I think if Ann Coulter were elected president, even she would realize that she should change her schtick to suit the office.

To the extent that any leopard can change its spots, I think Obama will realize this eventually.

Unfortunately for all of us, he's going to learn it the hard way.

784 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:47pm

re: #763 robdouth

Thanks for the heads up. I can't take credit for it. I'm only 29, and I hear my dad/uncles/grandfather say the same thing around the dinner table, where any joke is fair game and since everyone knows everyone else, we all know that any joke no matter how far is taken on comedic purposes and not because of some bigotry. To those on this site who cut both ways (and I see it regularly) I applaud you for your consistency, and agree that there is a certain level of decency and decorum that should be maintained, especially by public officials. I just get angry when any idiot on the left, can take offense on behalf of any group just to try to take down a political enemy because they can't win on the merits, or as I call it: "James Carville's career."

Jay Leno is not the family dinner table.

I guess I don't understand what point you are trying to make.

785 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:55pm

re: #702 Noam Sayin'

Hey, pink.

re: #397 MandyManners

I heard Hewitt talking about it.

Sorry. I should have done a BRB thing. I was away setting up an area for my new 50" plasma TV.

Heh™. Coming Sunday morning.

Can I pry? Which one are you getting and why?
My main TV is dying and I'm looking for suggestions.

786 Adrenalyn  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:57pm

re: #751 Catttt

In college, I had a summer job with what is now The Arc, working with young developmentally challenged men and women - mostly teens to early twenties. During that job, I found out that pretty much every one of my clients had more common sense in their little fingers than I had in my whole body. Totally changed my outlook.

Example - one young man was accidentally shot in the shoulder when a bullet a neighbor fired at a varmint ricocheted. He was the calm one, while everyone else was freaking out. He was the one who had learned, and remembered, what to do.

indeed, common sense is lacking everywhere
were it in larger supply, I'd be out of work but I have my hands full day and night, enabling me to pay incredible medical bills

but I have a "funny" gun story too
from the father in law
he and his brother lived near an artillery range in Washington state in WWII

one day they found an unexploded shell (insert cringe - you know what is coming)

so they set it on the fence and took shots at it
well yup, you guessed it, genius' brother finally hit it
and it blew up all over the place, spraying them with shrapnel
not bad, but a good lesson you betcha (and they survived)

guns are not dangerous, people are

787 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:57pm

re: #782 Sharmuta

Trent Lott sold us out on impeachment.

I have nothing nice to say about trent lott

788 Gella  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:51:59pm

re: #781 Mich-again

Actually a 129 in bowling isn't bad at all for someone who doesn't bowl often. Last year this time he rolled a 37 on a campaign stop. Now he's rolling a 129? I think Barry has been practicing in the basement.

somebody probably added extra 1 before 29 for him

789 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:52:04pm

re: #749 Killgore Trout

As long as I'm on this list of contrarians I might as well chime in on the topic....
I'm not offended. It wasn't really a very classy thing to say but I just can't work up any outrage over this one.

heh, you're a favorite contrarian!

/not always agreed with in this corner, but respected.

790 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:52:21pm

#750 Nevergiveup

Jackson flew around the Middle East to try to rescue Americans held there or try to promote "peace" and "nonviolence."

That might be egotistical and that might be naive, but it's not antisemitic.

There are enough Jew-haters out there without us having to make them up.

791 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:52:29pm

re: #773 windhorse

Do all of those who voted for Obama just swoon over their guy (with Leno) and profess His Hipness? This is nuts. This has to rate as one of the biggest missteps in the history of the US Presidency!

One
Big
Ass
Mistake
America

792 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:52:38pm
793 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:52:59pm

415 m1150

Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.

m1150 is Alan Colmes. I swear I have heard the exact same paragraph some out Alan Colmes' mouth.

m1150 is Alan Colmes, or an Skeletorist.

794 Adrenalyn  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:12pm

re: #753 taxfreekiller

Some one have a link to a Jessie Jackson rally where the Black Panther's did guard duty?

I do not, but hey - Huey Newton worked as a parking lot valet at the club my family belonged to as a kid
does that count for anything ?

795 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:17pm

re: #657 ziggyelman

No matter how much the Chosen one F's up the country, once he, Reid and Pelosi get those 15-20 million "undocumented" people legalized, that's 15-20 million Democratic voters...and that will likely mean the end of Republicans ever holding the presidency again.
But hey, McCain wasn't perfect, was too liberal, or too conservative for some folks. Folks that didn't vote for him sure showed us.
/

The entire future of the Democrat Party is riding on this.

796 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:36pm

re: #739 m1150

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

AJC Strongly Condemns Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Comment on American Jews

October 14, 2008 - New York - The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has condemned the Rev. Jesse Jackson's statement about "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades."

797 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:44pm
798 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:48pm

re: #727 Killgore Trout

It's been a while since we've had one of these.....
The Protocols of the Dail Kos
A Palestinian View of the Conflict

#1 on the Recommended Diaries list.

Another quote from same: "From the Palestinian perspective, the original partition was unjust. Palestinians had never done anything but mind their own business."

So, those pogroms against Jews as early as the 1920's were nothing, right? Oh, I forgot: The victims were only Jews so they had it coming, right?

/Spits on the Kos

799 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:51pm

re: #790 m1150

Now you are playing with us. You've been given your linkys and your medicine .. and instead of taking it you are throwing us the bottle and telling us that we are the ones who are sick.

Enough with you.

800 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:56pm

re: #788 Gella

somebody probably added extra 1 before 29 for him

You have to go to that link and scroll down to the very bottom to see the photo there. Very on topic.

801 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:53:58pm

re: #781 Mich-again

Actually a 129 in bowling isn't bad at all for someone who doesn't bowl often. Last year this time he rolled a 37 on a campaign stop. Now he's rolling a 129? I think Barry has been practicing in the basement.

He must have switched to an 8 pound ball. He couldn't manage the 16 pound ball that well. Now WAB on the other hand......

802 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:01pm

#775 lawhawk

From the Jerusalem Post article:

Jackson said he supported "the security and stability of Israel, its protection from any form of hostility, and a peaceful, nonviolent resolution to coexisting with its Palestinian neighbors."

Hardly the words of another Hitler.

803 dapperdave  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:03pm

re: #476 m1150

Dude your getting dinged down quicker than bo is falling in the polls, you must really be a mess.

804 Afrocity  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:17pm

This a a good discussion tonight but I have to watch Leno.

805 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:22pm

re: #742 pingjockey

And tfks haikus or whatever they are!

TFK is slowly, carefully, methodically preparing a manifesto!

806 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:29pm

Please don't misunderstand, I'm even said that those who have standards and are consistent I applaud you for your consistency, and from reading your comments, you're the example of what I'm talking about. Since I hate it when people say "if this doesn't apply to you don't take offense" (because that's the g*d D*mn point) I won't, and neither will I apologize, because I believe we are both thick-skinned enough to know a misunderstanding and like honorable men, nod, or tip the cap and go back to our previous conversation.

re: #771 Sharmuta

Well, excuse the fuck out of me for having standards.

807 Adrenalyn  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:36pm

re: #790 m1150

#750 Nevergiveup

Jackson flew around the Middle East to try to rescue Americans held there or try to promote "peace" and "nonviolence."

That might be egotistical and that might be naive, but it's not antisemitic.

There are enough Jew-haters out there without us having to make them up.

am I missing something here ?
I see downdings on this post and don't get it

you mean Michael Jackson or Jackson Browne ?

no pubes or no nukes ?
I gots to know

808 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:38pm

re: #783 looking closely

The one will never change his spots. He is hell bent on a mega expansion of the federal government.

809 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:50pm

re: #801 Truck Monkey

He must have switched to an 8 pound ball.

Ha. And bumpers in the gutters.

810 jhrhv  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:54:56pm
It’s “like the Special Olympics or something,” the president said.

This man has neither the required toughness, class or spirit to compete with the sort of kids that compete in the Special Olympics.

It would be a real slap in the face to all those tough kids for the MSM to bury this story. Maybe he should spend more time trying to learning how to be a president instead of yukking it up with Leno and the RINO in California. Has this man still not figured out he won the election and he can stop campaigning already?

811 paradox42  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:55:04pm

re: #790 m1150

I called it.

re: #774 paradox42

I totally called it.

Peace to people like Jackson means dead Jews.
Nonviolence to people like Jackson means that Jews should walk to the ovens with silent resignation.

812 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:55:12pm

I, personally, am ashamed of our president.

813 CynicalConservative  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:55:25pm

re: #804 Afrocity

This a a good discussion tonight but I have to watch Leno.

Glutton for punishment? ;-) Look forward to your report-out.

-CC

814 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:55:44pm

re: #785 Van Helsing

Can I pry? Which one are you getting and why?
My main TV is dying and I'm looking for suggestions.


I did my homework extensively before buying last year, and the Panasonic Viera is the second best plasma TV on the market.
(Best is Pioneer, but IMO, at 50% more cost its not worth the extra money).

815 windhorse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:55:53pm

re: #812 windhorse

and it has nothing to do with his bowling prowess....

816 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:05pm

re: #790 m1150

#750 Nevergiveup

Jackson flew around the Middle East to try to rescue Americans held there or try to promote "peace" and "nonviolence."

That might be egotistical and that might be naive, but it's not antisemitic.

There are enough Jew-haters out there without us having to make them up.

You don't recognize an ego trip when you see one.

817 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:05pm

re: #777 Zimriel

Okay, almost nobody made excuses for Lott...

There are ways of being nice to centenarians without bringing up the Dixiecrat 1948 platform, which supported lynch "law" among other Jim Crow atrocities. Lott wasn't even a very good politician.

I didn't say he was either. I am just saying that he was being nice to an old man on his birthday. Very clumsy though.

818 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:05pm

re: #790 m1150

#750 Nevergiveup

Jackson flew around the Middle East to try to rescue Americans held there or try to promote "peace" and "nonviolence."

That might be egotistical and that might be naive, but it's not antisemitic.

There are enough Jew-haters out there without us having to make them up.

The only thing jessie wanted to do was embarrass the US of A. And he made it quite clear what he hoped Obama would do to Israel before the election and Obama's people had to have him buried PDQ.

819 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:19pm

re: #782 Sharmuta

Trent Lott sold us out on impeachment.

And then there was the power-sharing debacle when the Senate was split in 2001. Of course that just showed his weakness, inspiring Jeffords to bolt.

And then there was all that pork he looted from us for his home state.

Lott was/is no good; it's not worth defending him.

820 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:31pm

re: #732 robdouth

I agree, that's why I said I wouldn't defend him because he does, but now anyone in public life has to watch because one stupid gay joke or slipping and calling something retarded forces you to appear on every medium and apologize, and go into some remedial sensitivity training. When did we as a nation become so damned thin-skinned.

You know what, I don't care when somebody makes a joke at my expense, because I can speak up and defend myself if I want or need to.

But poking fun at a group of individuals who have a disability of this nature, who could not or would not be able to defend themselves against such nastiness, is beyond the pale.

821 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:42pm

re: #790 m1150

Umm... how does meeting with terror masters and dictators qualify as being not anti-Semitic? His agenda remains the same. It's still an anti-Israel agenda. He, like Jimmy Carter, go around the world badmouthing Israel at every turn, and then profess that they're nonpartisan all while meeting with terrorists who seek Israel's destruction.

His very act of meeting with Hizbullah was further legitimizing the terrorist organization and did nothing to improve the chances that Israel would ever see its soldiers (Goldwasser and Regev) alive.

Besides, Jackson doesn't do anything that doesn't result in a benefit to Jackson.

822 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:56:50pm

re: #804 Afrocity

Want to bet it gets edited?!

823 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:00pm

re: #702 Noam Sayin'

[Link: blogs.abcnews.com...]

824 Alouette  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:01pm

re: #802 m1150

Quote mining is not admired here.

825 Killgore Trout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:05pm

re: #770 Mich-again

Where is the list? Can I be on it?

Not sure if you want in on that one (upthread somewhere). Me, Avanti and Cognito. You're more than welcome to be included as far as I'm concerned.

826 JohnAdams  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:08pm

re: #763 robdouth

Thanks for the heads up. I can't take credit for it. I'm only 29, and I hear my dad/uncles/grandfather say the same thing around the dinner table, where any joke is fair game and since everyone knows everyone else, we all know that any joke no matter how far is taken on comedic purposes and not because of some bigotry. To those on this site who cut both ways (and I see it regularly) I applaud you for your consistency, and agree that there is a certain level of decency and decorum that should be maintained, especially by public officials. I just get angry when any idiot on the left, can take offense on behalf of any group just to try to take down a political enemy because they can't win on the merits, or as I call it: "James Carville's career."

It is a very fine line to walk. I can't speak for anyone else on LGF but I must admit that I do find myself on this forum checking my political language to protect both myself and those whom I might offend. This is part of what makes civil public discourse. Would I be so guarded with my best, most trusted friends? Absolutely not!

Part of the backlash you received, I believe, is that conservatives are stereotyped as racist and insensitive and are held to extremely rigid standards (PC) by liberals. So when a very liberal, very public person such as Obama commits such an obvious gaffe, there is a tendency to want to burn him for it.

Again, you seem thoughtful and despite being 29 you should not feel intimidated to post. Though, it is a tough room! I've been scorched a few times too.

827 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:13pm

re: #793 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

415 m1150

m1150 is Alan Colmes. I swear I have heard the exact same paragraph some out Alan Colmes' mouth.

m1150 is Alan Colmes, or an Skeletorist.

and FBV - don't forget - the thing is - if I recall correctly, THE WALL DID COME DOWN.

828 MNKaren  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:15pm

re: #63 alegrias

* * * *
President Bush knew very well his father President Bush passed the Americans with Disabilities Act.

President Bush jogged with wounded veterans with prosthetic limbs at the White House during the day, instead of partying with "professional" NBA creeps at night.

Yet on DKOS the comments go on and on about how the democrats do more for people with disabilities than any republican ever has or ever will
Knowing their history like understanding the Constitution is a bit too much for the "distinguished" commentators on the other side

829 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:42pm
830 The Shadow Do  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:57:54pm

re: #749 Killgore Trout

As long as I'm on this list of contrarians I might as well chime in on the topic....
I'm not offended. It wasn't really a very classy thing to say but I just can't work up any outrage over this one.

Then you have never spent time with special needs kids. Most haven't so most don't find this especially offensive. In most social situations making fun of the impaired is either laughed at or at least tolerated so long as it is among friends and out of the public ear.

This was national TV.

Not cool at all in my inconsequential opinion, but hey what the hell. He was just making fun trying to connect with regular folks and all.

831 jcm  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:15pm

re: #829 buzzsawmonkey

G'nite, folks.

Nite Buzz!

832 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:15pm

re: #802 m1150

No one is calling Jackson a Hitler (and yes you have indeed broken Godwin's law by invoking Hitler in such discussions). But ignoring that, you ignore the repeated statements made by Jackson that does show his anti-Semitism.

833 Maximu§  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:23pm

re: #790 m1150

#750 Nevergiveup

Jackson flew around the Middle East to try to rescue Americans held there or try to promote "peace" and "nonviolence."

That might be egotistical and that might be naive, but it's not antisemitic.

There are enough Jew-haters out there without us having to make them up.

Child, does your Mommy know your online talking with adults?

834 ploome hineni[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:29pm
835 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:32pm

re: #820 reine.de.tout

You know what, I don't care when somebody makes a joke at my expense, because I can speak up and defend myself if I want or need to.

But poking fun at a group of individuals who have a disability of this nature, who could not or would not be able to defend themselves against such nastiness, is beyond the pale.

Well said.

836 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:37pm

re: #814 looking closely

While you were suffering from analysis paralysis, I've been enjoying the heck out of mine! Don't even freakin' know what brand it is. Picture is stunning. 55" inches of glorious beautiful Sunrise Earth every morning.

837 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:40pm

Here's a picture of GWB at the White House Basement Bowling Alley. WTF? A suit and tie and dress shoes?

838 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:46pm

re: #808 pingjockey

The one will never change his spots. He is hell bent on a mega expansion of the federal government.


No, *that's* not going to change.

Obama will NEVER become a moderate ideologically, though hopefully he'll be constrained by public opinion and lack of political capital to become one in practice.

I just meant that with enough stupid incidents like tonights quip about the special olympics and the associated blowback, he's going to be more careful about what he lets slip and what kind of appearances he makes.

Put differently, Obama may BE the President, but he still hasn't learned to act the role.

839 Slumbering Behemoth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:58:53pm

re: #801 Truck Monkey

He must have switched to an 8 pound ball. He couldn't manage the 16 pound ball that well. Now WAB on the other hand......

I'm not a great bowler, but I do enjoy hitting the lanes from time to time. For some reason I can't bowl for shite with anything lighter than a 14 lb ball. You would think it would be easier with a lighter ball.

840 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:07pm

I wonder what my mom thinks of this? She's a huge O supporter who taught special-needs kids for 30 years.

841 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:12pm

re: #825 Killgore Trout

Not sure if you want in on that one (upthread somewhere). Me, Avanti and Cognito. You're more than welcome to be included as far as I'm concerned.

I would not have put all 3 of you on the same list.
But, now that you mention it . . .
nah. It still doesn't fit right.
Each of you is a list of his very own.

842 NelsFree  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:27pm

re: #741 jet2nc

And we have too many comics in DC, even one is too many in today's world.

The Best DC Comic!
[Link: www.dccomics.com...]

843 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:27pm

re: #820 reine.de.tout

So, you don't mind when we call you "Jugs"?

*runs away laughing*

844 Buster Bunny  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:30pm

re: #833 Maximu§

Child, does your Mommy know your online talking with adults?

Mommy is doing ten minute webcam sessions nextdoor. Child has a lot of time to type stuff .. y'know.

845 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:59:35pm

re: #739 m1150

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

You're defending anti-semites and someone who makes fun of mentally retarded people.

846 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:00pm

re: #825 Killgore Trout

Not sure if you want in on that one (upthread somewhere). Me, Avanti and Cognito. You're more than welcome to be included as far as I'm concerned.

FYI, Killgore -- it was one of my comments.
I was merely hammering "m-whatever-the-hell-his-nic-is".

Take no offense, please.
None was meant.

847 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:01pm

My point is that if it were someone else (besides Obama) I would hope that someone would give that person the benefit of the doubt and not pile on and call it "bigotry" which is starting to become one of those all-encompassing buzz words that lost all meaning when the left hijacked and stretched the meaning of the word to include everything but the original meaning like the words "racism" or "rape". You know, I'm not sure I fully remember my original point. I think in a roundabout way I just didn't want this to be about gotcha politics and I wanted some consistency in the way it's handed out. This is mostly futility aimed at the media because like many before have said Obama and Bush don't get the same shake from the media, so it's pointless anyway.

re: #784 Harry Tuttle

Jay Leno is not the family dinner table.

I guess I don't understand what point you are trying to make.

848 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:05pm

re: #787 Sharmuta

I have nothing nice to say about trent lott

* * * *
Trent Lott was no Harry Reid, that's for sure. (Reid declared our troops had lost the Iraq war on April 19, 2007)

849 rightymouse  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:23pm

re: #415 m1150

#401 NelsFree -- Oh yeah, that speech made a huge difference. I'm sure Reagan saying "Tear down this wall" made Gorby tear down the wall. Because you know, Gorby was just that impressionable, all he needed was a simple command and that was it.


Well, it did come down. Wow! Did you cry?

And Moscow isn't exactly the economic Mecca of the world right now.

And Obama wants to match them in loser mentality.

850 Zimriel  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:25pm

re: #826 JohnAdams

Again, you seem thoughtful and despite being 29 you should not feel intimidated to post. Though, it is a tough room! I've been scorched a few times too.

I'm still walking on air from my performance yesterday: a comment in the top 10 AND one in the bottom 10!

Of course today it would have been much harder to make the bottom 10...

851 m1150  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:39pm

#832 lawhawk

The fact that someone has peacenik views on the Middle East doesn't make him an antisemite. It might make him wrong, but not bigoted.

Jesse Jackson is hardly a George Galloway who's actively cheering for the terrorists.

852 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:46pm

re: #840 m1150

I wonder what my mom thinks of this? She's a huge O supporter who taught special-needs kids for 30 years.

Yell upstairs and ask her.

853 Malatrope  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:00:55pm

re: #838 looking closely

Obama occupies the office, but the office doesn't occupy the man.

854 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:00pm

re: #838 looking closely

Ah. You have more faith than I. The man had no business in the senate let alone where he is now. How the people of this country elected someone so totally unqualified to be prez is still totally mind blowing.

855 MandyManners  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:01pm

I'm gonna' retire for the night before I get all pissed off again. Good night, Lizards!

856 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:11pm

re: #834 ploome hineni

can I say wagyu steak or is that also racist?

lol

damn, how about burrito? bagel? egg roll

ARE THOSE RACIST CRAP?

/actually all are quite yummy

As is wa-ter-me-lon.

857 legalpad  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:15pm

Obama has been made out to be some intellect and he just isn't. He is petty and impresses himself with what he thinks are clever remarks which he doesn't think out well. Someone made a comment about "when did we get "thin-skinned". It was when leftists sought to discredit conservatives by over-blowing every error, oddly usually based on the fact that conservatives are supposed to have principles. They never discuss the corollary that they, the leftists, don't have principles. Here of course, is an issue which they have claimed to support, the dignity of the disabled. But the clever school-boy remark bursts out of Obama, partially because he's not so smart after all, partly because he has grown lax because the press always covers for him.

858 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:34pm

re: #840 m1150

I wonder what my mom thinks of this? She's a huge O supporter who taught special-needs kids for 30 years.

I predict cognitive dissonance. Prepare for a convoluted theory of how he was taken out of context.

859 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:54pm

re: #845 MandyManners

You're defending anti-semites and someone who makes fun of mentally retarded people.

a twofer....smooth

860 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:54pm

re: #852 Bloodnok

Yell upstairs and ask her.

ROFLMAO!

861 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:55pm

re: #843 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

So, you don't mind when we call you "Jugs"?

*runs away laughing*

funny!
That's actually Ploome with her 36DD.

People who used to work for me called me "Attila".

862 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:01:59pm

re: #837 Mich-again

Here's a picture of GWB at the White House Basement Bowling Alley. WTF? A suit and tie and dress shoes?

Probably smells like spilled beer and cigarettes too now that Obama is in the White House.

863 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:05pm

re: #850 Zimriel

How the hell did you do that?

No. Don't tell me.

864 Bloodnok  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:07pm

re: #855 MandyManners

I'm gonna' retire for the night before I get all pissed off again. Good night, Lizards!

Night!

865 VioletTiger  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:11pm

re: #804 Afrocity

This a a good discussion tonight but I have to watch Leno.

Stick around. I am sure there will be many of us watching. And I just remembered, he is on at 11:30 eastern. Half hour to go.

866 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:22pm

re: #861 reine.de.tout

damn

867 Geepers  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:25pm

MandyManners (#845),

You're defending anti-semites and someone who makes fun of mentally retarded people.

Doncha know? That makes him "hip."

868 Sharmuta  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:46pm

re: #820 reine.de.tout

You know what, I don't care when somebody makes a joke at my expense, because I can speak up and defend myself if I want or need to.

But poking fun at a group of individuals who have a disability of this nature, who could not or would not be able to defend themselves against such nastiness, is beyond the pale.

Insulting people who don't even know they're being insulted. It's pretty low.

869 looking closely  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:48pm

re: #836 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

While you were suffering from analysis paralysis, I've been enjoying the heck out of mine! Don't even freakin' know what brand it is. Picture is stunning. 55" inches of glorious beautiful Sunrise Earth every morning.

You sound like Ms. Closely!

870 Harry Tuttle  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:02:54pm

re: #847 robdouth

My point is that if it were someone else (besides Obama) I would hope that someone would give that person the benefit of the doubt and not pile on and call it "bigotry" which is starting to become one of those all-encompassing buzz words that lost all meaning when the left hijacked and stretched the meaning of the word to include everything but the original meaning like the words "racism" or "rape". You know, I'm not sure I fully remember my original point. I think in a roundabout way I just didn't want this to be about gotcha politics and I wanted some consistency in the way it's handed out. This is mostly futility aimed at the media because like many before have said Obama and Bush don't get the same shake from the media, so it's pointless anyway.

Well fair enough but ... it *was* FCBBHO. So why are we talking about this?

But I will apologize for calling you names, I shouldn't have done that.

871 Truck Monkey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:03:04pm

re: #840 m1150

I wonder what my mom thinks of this? She's a huge O supporter who taught special-needs kids for 30 years.

WELL, That is different now isn't it.

GAZE

872 Jetpilot1101  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:03:40pm

What a douchebag.

873 Mich-again  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:03:40pm

re: #862 Truck Monkey

Probably smells like spilled beer and cigarettes too now that Obama is in the White House.

Thats it! Thats where he goes to smoke the Kools.

874 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:03:46pm

re: #860 Mich-again

Thanks for quoting that before lolling it...went right over my head. WHAT A GREAT POST!

875 Van Helsing  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:03:55pm

re: #814 looking closely

Thanks. that matches the little research I've done so far.

876 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:07pm
877 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:11pm

re: #852 Bloodnok

Ahahahahahahaha!

878 Last Mohican  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:12pm

re: #840 m1150

I wonder what my mom thinks of this? She's a huge O supporter who taught special-needs kids for 30 years.

Why don't you start by telling her that it was a joke that George W. Bush made during a press conference once, and ask her how she feels about it.

879 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:24pm

re: #869 looking closely

So, what? You're an engineer?

880 pingjockey  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:29pm

re: #855 MandyManners

Nite Mandy.

881 robdouth  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:36pm

It's ok. Luckily it's near impossible to offend me, except this one time early last November... but that's a different thing altogether. I have to give credit to the point mentioned about being able to defend yourself but comments directed towards the defenseless being different. I hadn't seen it that way, so kudos for the enlightenment. Luckily if someone comes after me, I have a very self-deprecating sense of humor, so they are just giving me new material.

re: #826 JohnAdams

It is a very fine line to walk. I can't speak for anyone else on LGF but I must admit that I do find myself on this forum checking my political language to protect both myself and those whom I might offend. This is part of what makes civil public discourse. Would I be so guarded with my best, most trusted friends? Absolutely not!

Part of the backlash you received, I believe, is that conservatives are stereotyped as racist and insensitive and are held to extremely rigid standards (PC) by liberals. So when a very liberal, very public person such as Obama commits such an obvious gaffe, there is a tendency to want to burn him for it.

Again, you seem thoughtful and despite being 29 you should not feel intimidated to post. Though, it is a tough room! I've been scorched a few times too.

882 Sosigado  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:48pm

re: #732 robdouth

I gather using 'retard' in a derogatorily humorous manner is something very near and dear to you.

883 Macker  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:56pm

re: #856 reine.de.tout

And Swamprat took me to task for that. Frak him.

884 reine.de.tout  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:04:58pm

re: #850 Zimriel

I'm still walking on air from my performance yesterday: a comment in the top 10 AND one in the bottom 10!

Of course today it would have been much harder to make the bottom 10...

Yes, you would have been competing with Spacey J.

885 albusteve  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:06pm

re: #868 Sharmuta

Insulting people who don't even know they're being insulted. It's pretty low.

it's heartbreaking too...I've got a dog in that scrap and I'm furious....

886 Nevergiveup  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:17pm

UN says fears of unfair Afghan poll are well-founded

[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]

And this is because most of the member states of the UN even have elections? FU UN!

887 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:21pm

re: #739 m1150

#719 buzzsawmonkey

Give me one piece of evidence that Jesse Jackson is an antisemite, other than the crack he made in 1984.

Here are some more for you:

"Zionism is a kind of poisonous weed that is choking Judaism."
I'm "sick and tired of hearing about the Holocaust."
Traditional Democratic support for Israel is because of "the Jewish element in the party ... a kind of glorified form of bribery."

Source: [Link: archive.salon.com...]

888 Emerald  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:28pm

re: #689 m1150

I suggest you read "Shakedown" by Kenneth Timmerman. His "Hymietown" comment is hardly a lone incident. Jackson repeatedly stated there is a Jewish conspiracy against blacks.

889 alegrias  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:38pm

re: #819 Zimriel

And then there was the power-sharing debacle when the Senate was split in 2001. Of course that just showed his weakness, inspiring Jeffords to bolt.

And then there was all that pork he looted from us for his home state.

Lott was/is no good; it's not worth defending him.

* * * *
Democrats Sen. Tom Daschle and Rep. Thomas Downey approached both McCain and Jeffords to switch parties in 2001.

Don't blame weakling Jeffords' taking the bait to switch to caucus with Democrats, on Lott!

890 paradox42  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:47pm

re: #851 m1150

The fact that someone has peacenik views on the Middle East doesn't make him an antisemite.

It does when he only demands that one side make peace. Guess which side Jackson thinks should lay down their weapons.

891 UberInfidel67  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:52pm

re: #852 Bloodnok
"MOM! CAN WE GET SOME MEATLOAF?"

/Wedding Crashers

892 NY Nana  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:05:53pm

On the local news, WABC, the anchorman just said that The One made a 'faux pas', and the White House has apologized.

Here is the article.

893 lawhawk  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:06:11pm

re: #851 m1150

#832 lawhawk

The fact that someone has peacenik views on the Middle East doesn't make him an antisemite. It might make him wrong, but not bigoted.

Jesse Jackson is hardly a George Galloway who's actively cheering for the terrorists.

There's peacenik views on the ME, and then there's working hand in hand with the very terrorists who seek Israel's destruction and think that the "jewish lobby" has too much power over US policy in the region.

A peacenik view, with which I am intimately familiar having written my master's thesis on diplomacy in the ME peace process and how it could be achievable if the right personalities were involved to overcome institutional resistence to peace on both Israel and Palestinian sides, would work to support the peace supporters on both sides while denouncing the terrorists at every turn. Jackson does not do that. He meets with Hizbullah - a group dedicated to Israel's destruction on religious and political ideological grounds. They cannot and will not change their view because it would be unsupported from a religious standpoint - jihad.

Yet, Jackson has no problem speaking out against Israel, but refrains from talking about the incessant terrorism perpetrated by Palestinians and other terrorists. That silence is deafening because it further supports the terrorists' positions against Israel.

894 1SG(ret)  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:06:32pm

re: #840 m1150

Then that makes your comments on this subject even more asinine, you idiot!
Top

895 Occasional Reader  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:06:36pm

What the fuck?

Post #115 was totally out of line. No way it should be defended.

896 Bobblehead  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:06:46pm

TOTUS
Freakin' hilarious. The comments are funny. One asked the TOTUS if it sleeps with O to make sure has something to say to Mrs. O

897 Catttt  Thu, Mar 19, 2009 8:06:57pm