I've decided I'm voting for Dick Cheney.

oh this is gunna' be a good thred...

It's in the Left's best interest to try and market Huckster as the front runner.

re: #1 Sharmuta

I've decided I'm voting for Dick Cheney.

Me too, Sharm ...me too.

Of course, if trends in the Republican Party continue, probably only 22% of the party will even _vote_ in the next election. If that.

I'll take Palin.

It's way too early for this sort of poll- it's pretty meaningless. I would have gone with Romney had I participated in this, but still. We have a mid-term up first. We should be focusing on increasing the number of fiscal conservatives in Congress.

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

It's in the Left's best interest to try and market Huckster as the front runner.

I distrust any political poll in general, and ones done by the FMSM I see as being extremely toxic. I smell nothing but agenda here.

Is it really too late for Palin?
Sob.

re: #7 Sharmuta

It's way too early for this sort of poll- it's pretty meaningless. I would have gone with Romney had I participated in this, but still. We have a mid-term up first. We should be focusing on increasing the number of fiscal conservatives in Congress.

You touched on the possibility of why CNN did this now, diversion.

Huckabee's got a public profile, that's where his lead is coming from. Let him lose the TV show and the radio gig and he's back in the pack.

Still looking for Duncan Hunter. J. C. Watts may be governer of Oklahoma by then.

Remember, at this time in the last cycle, it was all Rudy, all the time.
Can't even project that far.

I personally would like to see a Romney/Palin ticket. Huckabee, for some reason, isn't someone I trust.

Sarah Palin has my support. The fact that the Left hates her so much tells me she's a threat. She can energize people without a teleprompter. Don't count her out.

Huckleberry hasn't a prayer.

re: #11 SteveC

Huckabee's got a public profile, that's where his lead is coming from. Let him lose the TV show and the radio gig and he's back in the pack.

Even with the exposure, the very fact that he is not way out in front speaks volumes of the general ennui against the man.

I think it makes no difference at all who gets the GOP nomination. BHO will win anyway, and it's kind of waste of money to even try. And at this point, I'd almost prefer to see Huckabee get the nomination. Maybe that would push enough to abandon the smoking wreckage of the GOP and start a new party. For sane people.

none of the above-

I see palin and Huck splitting the socon vote putting Romeny in lead.

Note Pwantly announced this morning he's not going to be running for re-election this morning so maybe he's got plans.

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

It's in the Left's best interest to try and market Huckster as the front runner.

Absolutely agreed.

re: #13 tradewind

Remember, at this time in the last cycle, it was all Rudy, all the time.
Can't even project that far.

Just as it was Hillary already sworn in as POTUS.

What about Lord Voldemort? Anyone know his position on gay marriage or evolution?

If Mike Huckabee was the GOP candidate this past election, Barry 0 would not be President.

re: #9 callahan23

I wouldn't bet against Sarah Palin's being able to reinvent herself in plenty of time for the next presidential election. She's nothing if not tough as nails, and she's not stupid.
Plus, by then her rebellious kids will be past the point of newsmaking...
(Oh wait. There's the little cute one. Nevermind)...

re: #10 FurryOldGuyJeans

You touched on the possibility of why CNN did this now, diversion.

That's something I hadn't considered - try to get the Republicans looking too far down the road and drop the ball on the midterms.

I'm back

By no means assume that 0bama will just breeze into a second term. History has shown that U.S. leaders who fuck with the Jews tend not get elected a second time (Carter, Daddy Bush)

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

It's in the Left's best interest to try and market Huckster as the front runner.

True, and CNN is an extremely biased organization. As many have noticed, I consider CNN.com to be literally an Obama fansite.

re: #23 PaxAmericana

What about Lord Voldemort? Anyone know his position on gay marriage or evolution?

Definately into evolution and snakes.

re: #26 SteveC

That's something I hadn't considered - try to get the Republicans looking too far down the road and drop the ball on the midterms.

And get the GOP to start eating each other, a twofer.

re: #20 Conservative Moonbat

I see palin and Huck splitting the socon vote putting Romeny in lead.

Note Pwantly announced this morning he's not going to be running for re-election this morning so maybe he's got plans.

I don't see Palin as a SocialCon.

re: #23 PaxAmericana

Don't know about the marriage thing, but he's got the evolving thing down...

re: #24 sngnsgt

If Mike Huckabee was the GOP candidate this past election, Barry 0 would not be President.

No, he'd be Chief President. Or whatever they call it when a presidential candidate wins more than 80% of the vote.

re: #28 Alouette

By no means assume that 0bama will just breeze into a second term. History has shown that U.S. leaders who fuck with the Jews tend not get elected a second time (Carter, Daddy Bush)

T&A
Tax and Appropriate

re: #24 sngnsgt

If Mike Huckabee was the GOP candidate this past election, Barry 0 would not be President.

Couldn't disagree more.

re: #29 Last Mohican

When I see Campbell Brown's show is named ' No Bias, No Bull', I just laugh...

To me this is CNN trying to make news. At this point it is only a name recognition thing. It's way to early to even predict the 2012 frontrunners. In 2005 was Barack Obama considered a frontrunner?

re: #24 sngnsgt

If Mike Huckabee was the GOP candidate this past election, Barry 0 would not be President.

Huck as GOP candidate would have pushed O's poll number into very comfortable mandate territory, not the squeaker they are.

re: #14 Code Red 21

I personally would like to see a Romney/Palin ticket. Huckabee, for some reason, isn't someone I trust.

Around the time he explained, serenely, that he wanted to alter the Constitution to be in line with the Word of God, I wrote Mr. Huckabee off. I do like him a great deal, he's charming, he just can't be president.

re: #38 screaming_eagle

To me this is CNN trying to make news. At this point it is only a name recognition thing. It's way to early to even predict the 2012 frontrunners. In 2005 was Barack Obama considered a frontrunner?

No, as I recall, Hillary Clinton was something of a sure thing. Obama was just a twinkle in the MSM's eye.

re: #38 screaming_eagle

To me this is CNN trying to make news. At this point it is only a name recognition thing. It's way to early to even predict the 2012 frontrunners. In 2005 was Barack Obama considered a frontrunner?

To a number of people, yes. His 2004 convention speech was a real wake-up call.

re: #28 Alouette

BHO and or his supporters will have no qualms about playing the race card from the bottom of the deck if his candidacy seems in peril. In today's politics, race card =trump card, and no one can stand against it.

re: #25 tradewind

I wouldn't bet against Sarah Palin's being able to reinvent herself in plenty of time for the next presidential election. She's nothing if not tough as nails, and she's not stupid.
Plus, by then her rebellious kids will be past the point of newsmaking...
(Oh wait. There's the little cute one. Nevermind)...

She is stupid. All the guys on TV think she is. And so do our noble opponents. And women's groups. And the Saturday Night Live writers. And the International United Brotherhood of People who can see the Enemy from their Front Porch. And left handed truck drivers who live in Montana. I saw it on TV, so it must be true!

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re: #26 SteveC

That's something I hadn't considered - try to get the Republicans looking too far down the road and drop the ball on the midterms.

I very much doubt that the political parties pay much attention to MSM polling. They have their own polling networks and organizations, as do all of the major candidates for pretty much any Federal office.

These polls are meant for public consumption. If there's any sort of nefarious plan at work, it would be to promote an essentially unelectable candidate to the electorate's fringe, who hold sway during the primaries. Huckleberry is an obvious choice for someone who could gain momentum thanks to the socon knuckle-draggers, but who is essentially unelectable.

What about this guy?

re: #42 FurryOldGuyJeans

To a number of people, yes. His 2004 convention speech was a real wake-up call.

If you did a national poll , I'd bet his numbers would have been terrible.

re: #24 sngnsgt

If Mike Huckabee was the GOP candidate this past election, Barry 0 would not be President.

If he had been the GOP candidate, there wouldn't have been the slightest reason to vote for the GOP.

re: #18 Last Mohican

I think it makes no difference at all who gets the GOP nomination. BHO will win anyway, and it's kind of waste of money to even try. And at this point, I'd almost prefer to see Huckabee get the nomination. Maybe that would push enough to abandon the smoking wreckage of the GOP and start a new party. For sane people.

If BHO continues to appoint untried, lawyers to run US companies, I do not see a huge future for him. However, ACORN will be even more important than it has ever been.

re: #38 screaming_eagle

To me this is CNN trying to make news. At this point it is only a name recognition thing. It's way to early to even predict the 2012 frontrunners. In 2005 was Barack Obama considered a frontrunner?

There's no indication of whether Jindal was on the list, as well as a few others. It's way to early for this, and I have to agree. cnn is just trying to create a news story. The race for the WH won't really start until after the next Congress is seated. We shouldn't take our eye off the ball- we need to focus on Congress first.

re: #44 SteveC

You almost had me fooled there. 'xcept for the sarc tags. ;-)

It's real early, and name recognition goes a long way. It's quite possible that someone not even on the national radar gets the nomination (think one Barack Obama). What we think of a frontrunner now might not be what we need in 3 years - as events can overtake the politics.

re: #47 screaming_eagle

If you did a national poll , I'd bet his numbers would have been terrible.

To the movers and shakers within the Democratic party there was notice taken that was only muted by the stranglehold Team Clinton still had.

re: #38 screaming_eagle

To me this is CNN trying to make news. At this point it is only a name recognition thing. It's way to early to even predict the 2012 frontrunners. In 2005 was Barack Obama considered a frontrunner?

I don't know. If he was trying to escape an ANGRY Michelle, he probably was the frontrunner!

The big "O"

One term only.

Trust me.

re: #12 flyovercountry watts declined to run; pulled out about 2 weeks ago

re: #51 callahan23

You almost had me fooled there. 'xcept for the sarc tags. ;-)

The sarcasm is strong in this one, Lord Vader!

re: #28 Alouette

I don't think either of those defeats had anything to do with disaffected Jews... Carter was a weak and ineffectual wimp in a cardigan who saw interest rates climb to near 20% , couldn't get hostages released or even get helicopters across a desert, and Bush 41 had his lips read.

re: #43 tradewind

BHO and or his supporters will have no qualms about playing the race card from the bottom of the deck if his candidacy seems in peril. In today's politics, race card =trump card, and no one can stand against it.

So its up to us to turn it into a joker.

re: #56 gtrs

watts declined to run; pulled out about 2 weeks ago

Have a link for that handy, please?

OT: Still no statement on the US soldier killed, but Obama did issue another major statement today.

re: #48 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

If he had been the GOP candidate, there wouldn't have been the slightest reason to vote for the GOP.

Anyone besides McCain would have done better. This past election was nothing more than a popularity contest, and obviously, Mr. Congeniality won.

as if on cue, a palin ad appears

OT, but I thought this was really nice:

"We Didn't Know He Was Clarence Thomas"

re: #54 SteveC

I don't know. If he was trying to escape an ANGRY Michelle, he probably was the frontrunner!

In 2005 he had just gotten into the senate and, surprise, told everyone he was not going to be running for president. hmmm.

re: #23 PaxAmericana

What about Lord Voldemort? Anyone know his position on gay marriage or evolution?

I want to see how they spelled "Satan" on his nirth certificate.

Photobucket tells me I've had a recent spike of hits from facebook for my Schwarzenegger 2012 campaign images.

Image: 2012.jpg

Image: change.jpg

re: #65 Eowyn2

In 2005 he had just gotten into the senate and, surprise, told everyone he was not going to be running for president. hmmm.

Sounds so much like the BS Hillary promised to the voters in New York to get her Senate seat.

re: #50 Sharmuta

There's no indication of whether Jindal was on the list, as well as a few others. It's way to early for this, and I have to agree. cnn is just trying to create a news story. The race for the WH won't really start until after the next Congress is seated. We shouldn't take our eye off the ball- we need to focus on Congress first.

Yep, the 2010 House of Rep election is step 1. Alot can happen in 18 months. Then we got 2 years till 2012.

re: #60 FurryOldGuyJeans
it was on swingstateproject(i'll go over there and look); watts has some lucrative business interests going and he said he wanted to continue in that direction

re: #43 tradewind

BHO and or his supporters will have no qualms about playing the race card from the bottom of the deck if his candidacy seems in peril. In today's politics, race card =trump card, and no one can stand against it.

He played the race card last time, too. From the top of the deck, the middle of the deck, and the bottom of the deck. He pulled the race card out from under handkerchiefs, and from behind people's ears. He had entire decks printed up, containing only 52 race cards. He had squadrons of C-130's flying over America, scattering millions of race cards on every American village, town, and city.

And that was when his candidacy wasn't in the slightest peril at all.

re: #50 Sharmuta

I didn't notice they left Jindal out. Somebody brought this up a few threads back but there's no mention of Crazy Uncle Paul either.

re: #64 Sharmuta

OT, but I thought this was really nice:

"We Didn't Know He Was Clarence Thomas"

Nice link!

re: #65 Eowyn2

In 2005 he had just gotten into the senate and, surprise, told everyone he was not going to be running for president. hmmm.

re: #68 FurryOldGuyJeans

Sounds so much like the BS Hillary promised to the voters in New York to get her Senate seat.

The Democratic Party: Purveyors of quality bullshit since 1970!

re: #57 SteveC

The sarcasm is strong in this one, Lord Vader!

It is only Harry for you. ;-)

It's odd to see Governor Palin's Sarahpac advertisement here on LGF, next to Bill Ayer's ad for his upcoming 3 hour interview on booktv/C-SPAN--Charles' advertising has them "palling around" though one is a terrorist Sarah wouldn't pall around with.

Liz Cheney (like Pelosi and Palin, a woman with 5 children) is another option for future GOP office.

re: #74 SteveC

The Democratic Party: Purveyors of quality bullshit since 1970!

Nah, from the 60's with Johnson. ;)

re: #72 Killgore Trout

I didn't notice they left Jindal out. Somebody brought this up a few threads back but there's no mention of Crazy Uncle Paul either.

That's the weirdest part. When did you ever see an internet poll that RP didn't win at least 96% of?

re: #61 Pianobuff

I don't see this getting a lot of press either... Obama's justice department under Eric Holder /yecchh/ has dismissed all charges against the thugs/New Black Panthers who hijacked polling places in PA in the last election...
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

Charles, you're too quick for me ;).

Since quite a few people have emailed me about it I'd like to mention that I'm being impersonated over at AoSHQ... if you see someone posting there as "Irish Rose", it's not me. I don't post there currently, and will never post there again. Same goes for Hot Air.

re: #69 screaming_eagle

Yep, the 2010 House of Rep election is step 1. Alot can happen in 18 months. Then we got 2 years till 2012.

I wonder if Palin is thinking AK senator as their represenative is an R and they have one D and one R in the senate.

Considering the responsibilities of the next president, I think we should be looking for a successful business executive.

re: #72 Killgore Trout

I didn't notice they left Jindal out. Somebody brought this up a few threads back but there's no mention of Crazy Uncle Paul either.

*puts on the Sacred Head Covering and does the Dance of the Ancestors to ward off the evil luap nor spirits*

re: #78 Last Mohican

That's the weirdest part. When did you ever see an internet poll that RP didn't win at least 96% of?

61% of people think Ron Paul is the father of John Edwards' love child.

/
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re: #18 Last Mohican

I think it makes no difference at all who gets the GOP nomination. BHO will win anyway, and it's kind of waste of money to even try. And at this point, I'd almost prefer to see Huckabee get the nomination. Maybe that would push enough to abandon the smoking wreckage of the GOP and start a new party. For sane people.

* * * *
Defeatist. Thanks for suggesting people who care about the country should NOT "even try" to "change" administrations in 2012.

Loser mentality.

re: #15 obscured by clouds

Sarah Palin has my support. The fact that the Left hates her so much tells me she's a threat. She can energize people without a teleprompter. Don't count her out.

My friends on the left don't hate, they just don't see her as a serious candidate with her only support coming from the right.

re: #60 FurryOldGuyJeans
swingstateproject reported the j.c. watts withdrawal announcement on may 22

re: #78 Last Mohican

Heh. That's why this is so valuable. It was a real world poll, not an internet poll.

re: #82 wrenchwench

Considering the responsibilities of the next president, I think we should be looking for a successful business executive.

The FMSM and Dems would portray that person as one worse than Hitler and Stalin combined. Their successful demonization of American Capitalism would put paid to that right quick.

re: #84 screaming_eagle

O/T, but have you seen that little girl's picture?
Spitting image of Silky.
/sigh/

re: #88 Killgore Trout

Heh. That's why this is so valuable. It was a real world poll, not an internet poll.

And the RP folks will claim that the pollsters are purposefully deceiving the public by omitting Paul from the questioning.

re: #90 FurryOldGuyJeans

The FMSM and Dems would portray that person as one worse than Hitler and Stalin combined. Their successful demonization of American Capitalism would put paid to that right quick.

It would be invigorating to run a pro-capitalism campaign, wouldn't it?

re: #80 Irish Rose

It's kind of a bummer but you get used to it. I can't even begin to keep track of people nic jacking me out there. I stopped trying. I only comment here to avoid confusion.

Just a game, not worth taking seriously at this stage of the game.

re: #92 lawhawk

I noticed them flipping out in the comments.

re: #86 avanti
agreed; if you took a poll of democrats and ask them the question who would be the easiest to beat, they would go with palin(not saying that there would be scientific methodology here; BUT they would pick palin)

re: #93 wrenchwench

It would be invigorating to run a pro-capitalism campaign, wouldn't it?

Reagan did it twice, and I still marvel at the deft handling.

re: #91 tradewind

O/T, but have you seen that little girl's picture?
Spitting image of Silky.
/sigh/

Gimme a head with hair
Long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming,
Streaming, flaxen, waxen

Not sure if this is new or not but...
ROP in Pakistan, attack on police station...

Not graphic but a little disturbing

re: #91 tradewind

That whole situtation is screwed up. Imagine if he was elected president and then it came out.

re: #82 wrenchwench

Considering the responsibilities of the next president, I think we should be looking for a successful business executive.

re: #89 Iron Fist

... Put me down for Palin. She's the best of the field in either party. She was this past election, as well.

Combine these two Presidential candidate Palin, Vice-Presidential candidate Romney.
Lots of governing experience plus business executive experience to boot.

re: #98 gtrs

agreed; if you took a poll of democrats and ask them the question who would be the easiest to beat, they would go with palin(not saying that there would be scientific methodology here; BUT they would pick palin)

I don't know. She seems more credible as a candidate to me than Huckabee, for sure. But I haven't seen anything to suggest she could hold up as a viable candidate through a full campaign.

OT:

The Federal Reserve's latest money supply figures are out.

As of May 28th M1 (cash and cash equivalents) has grown, since October 2008, by 15.9%.

In general, you want to target growth to be 3% to 5% in a year to accommodate population and business growth.

So we grew money supply approximately 600% faster than target, on an annualized basis.

re: #93 wrenchwench

It would be invigorating to run a pro-capitalism campaign, wouldn't it?

The "You can get up off your ass and make something of yourself!" philosophy might not go over so well with the couch dwellers.

re: #106 3 wood

OT:

The Federal Reserve's latest money supply figures are out.

As of May 28th M1 (cash and cash equivalents) has grown, since October 2008, by 15.9%.

In general, you want to target growth to be 3% to 5% in a year to accommodate population and business growth.

So we grew money supply approximately 600% faster than target, on an annualized basis.

So are we back to the days of Carter economically, or what?

re: #100 SteveC

It's an uncanny resemblance. Poor Elizabeth Edwards.

re: #107 SteveC

The "You can get up off your ass and make something of yourself!" philosophy might not go over so well with the couch dwellers.

Couch dwellers vote?

re: #95 Killgore Trout

It's kind of a bummer but you get used to it. I can't even begin to keep track of people nic jacking me out there. I stopped trying. I only comment here to avoid confusion.

Some one at HuffPo uses your nic.

re: #4 pink freud

Me too, Sharm ...me too.

me three.

re: #108 FurryOldGuyJeans

So are we back to the days of Carter economically, or what?

I think so. Maybe even higher inflation.

re: #102 screaming_eagle

Then his version of Robert Gibbs would just chastise reporters for personal attacks and suggest that we all move on.

re: #106 3 wood

Yeah, that's pretty concerning.

re: #110 SanFranciscoZionist

Couch dwellers vote?

They vote all the time! "DO I want Cheetoes or Pringles this week?"

re: #95 Killgore Trout

It's kind of a bummer but you get used to it. I can't even begin to keep track of people nic jacking me out there. I stopped trying. I only comment here to avoid confusion.

Isn't your nic one of the banned ones at the stalker site? That is small comfort.

re: #113 3 wood

I think so. Maybe even higher inflation.

Oh joy, I graduated HS just in time to enter the work force during the height of Carter and his lunacy.

re: #111 3 wood

It is the name of a Vonnegut character so a few people out there use it. People go around the stalker sites posting as me.

re: #89 Iron Fist

Put me down for Palin. She's the best of the field in either party. She was this past election, as well.

She needs to grow her qualifications in foreign policy and economics to have a serious shot at it.

The MSM will not cover her deficiencies like they did for Obama.

re: #106 3 wood

OT:

The Federal Reserve's latest money supply figures are out.

As of May 28th M1 (cash and cash equivalents) has grown, since October 2008, by 15.9%.

In general, you want to target growth to be 3% to 5% in a year to accommodate population and business growth.

So we grew money supply approximately 600% faster than target, on an annualized basis.

What's money supply compared to this period last year?

re: #117 FurryOldGuyJeans

That's why the had to make that rule and register nics. The stalkers were even nicjacking each other. It was kinda funny to watch. The threads were a mess.

re: #107 SteveC

The "You can get up off your ass and make something of yourself!" philosophy might not go over so well with the couch dwellers.

Tell the couch dwellers that the election was moved to Saturday for there convenience.

re: #120 Killgore Trout

It is the name of a Vonnegut character so a few people out there use it. People go around the stalker sites posting as me.

And me, and now apparently as Irish Rose too. I don't post at Ace's- never have never will. Same with hot air.

re: #123 Killgore Trout

That's why the had to make that rule and register nics. The stalkers were even nicjacking each other. It was kinda funny to watch. The threads were a mess.

Sanity is such a hard thing to keep when one is a stalker it seems. ;)

re: #118 Iron Fist

Based on your (and other's) recommendations I'm looking at a re-fi. They are supposed to call me on the 6th. Then I'm locking down my spending for a while. Getting ready to hold on and ride this tiger...

Good, Mortgage rates are already inching up.

re: #98 gtrs

agreed; if you took a poll of democrats and ask them the question who would be the easiest to beat, they would go with palin(not saying that there would be scientific methodology here; BUT they would pick palin)

gtrs ... well, of course they would say Palin ... they have picked their target ... I will not argue her experience over Obama as that was done in the campaign ... but they will do whatever it takes to target anyone ... anyone ... that will get in their way ... they will throw whomever they need to by the side of the road to get to where they want to be ... even if it is a candidate in their own party ... they got the power now and they will not give it up without a fight ... and they won't ... oh, how did he say it ... oh, yeah ... they won't be bringing a knife to a gunfight ...

re: #127 3 wood

Good, Mortgage rates are already inching up.

Yep, just locked one in.

re: #94 Iron Fist

Nickjackers suck.

Tell me about it. The fright I got last time I did a google search on "Jimmah".../

re: #118 Iron Fist

I've already battened down the hatches and I pretty much ready to ride this out. I have hopes that we'll have a quick recovery but I'm prepared to handle a continued financial crisis.

re: #18 Last Mohican

I think it makes no difference at all who gets the GOP nomination. BHO will win anyway, and it's kind of waste of money to even try. And at this point, I'd almost prefer to see Huckabee get the nomination. Maybe that would push enough to abandon the smoking wreckage of the GOP and start a new party. For sane people.

I musta missed the sarc quotes - I'm a Republican and so are a lot of my friends and we're all sane. Of course YOU'RE mileage may vary.

re: #124 screaming_eagle

Tell the couch dwellers that the election was moved to Saturday for there convenience.

"Well what is all this standing in line on Tuesday about?"

"Job fairs, my man."

"Ack! Thanks for the heads up, I don't wanna get involved in THAT!"

re: #125 Sharmuta

And me, and now apparently as Irish Rose too. I don't post at Ace's- never have never will. Same with hot air.

{Sharm}
good to see you!
Hope today finds you well

re: #122 Thanos

What's money supply compared to this period last year?

Just click on the link and you can see the numbers.

re: #104 SanFranciscoZionist
the vast majority of democrats considered palin a joke(rightly or wrongly)and a big reason for mccain's loss; personally, i disagree; i think polling proves that the veep pick is not much of a factor at all; folks vote top of the ticket(the veep comes into play as sort of an "enabler" but is not a determining factor)

Got to run.

Have a good evening.

re: #127 3 wood

Good, Mortgage rates are already inching up.

I remember the year after I graduated from HS and finally landed a job, I started looking at buying a house. 20% was a good rate in the Seattle area back then. :%P%

Hi {Hoops}. Not too bad today, thank you. Hope you're well too.

re: #125 Sharmuta

And me, and now apparently as Irish Rose too. I don't post at Ace's- never have never will. Same with hot air.

There are times I wish I had a stalker.

And then sanity prevails and I am glad I am just a cranky old coot no one wants to stalk.

re: #128 JacksonTn

... they won't be bringing a knife to a gunfight ...

Hell they wouldn't even show up. They'd just send the media to do the dirty work. And then claim to want to end the bickering and work together.

It's CNN, of course they're going to market Huckabee. Look at the Ron Paul shenanigans running around pre-2008 elections on MSNBC, CNN.

I don't vote on any of those polls, they're not credible, and Huckabee is full of crap.

I'd take Palin with Fred Thomspon as VP.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest that while things look pretty rough for the GOP right now, they'll look a lot worse in a few more years. I think Barry's pretty slick, and he could goad zanies on the right into just the sort of foolishness that would be required to make the party look exactly like a DKOS poster thinks it does.

You mark my words - the whack-jobs on the right are just dumb enough to help keep Barry et al in power for a long, long time. The implosion of the right has been ongoing for a while now, and I see nothing yet to suggest it's likely to stop or even slow down.

re: #79 tradewind

I don't see this getting a lot of press either... Obama's justice department under Eric Holder /yecchh/ has dismissed all charges against the thugs/New Black Panthers who hijacked polling places in PA in the last election...
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

That one's long buried. I'm wondering if the delay in a statement has to do with the Yemeni in Gitmo that committed suicide yesterday.

re: #141 screaming_eagle

Hell they wouldn't even show up. They'd just send the media to do the dirty work. And then claim to want to end the bickering and work together.

SE ... ahh, I see you have read the playbook ...

is the slovenly bill ayers, casually posed on the side ads, annoying anyone besides me? i bet that jerk is standing on an american flag.
he has such an arrogant cold stare. fck him.

re: #140 FurryOldGuyJeans

Start a blog and say something nice about Charles.
That should do the trick.

re: #147 Irish Rose

Start a blog and say something nice about Charles.
That should do the trick.

I did a while back. All I got was spammers dropping viagra ads in the comments.

re: #140 FurryOldGuyJeans

There are times I wish I had a stalker.

And then sanity prevails and I am glad I am just a cranky old coot no one wants to stalk.

I *almost* became a stalker this weekend. Spoke to a group of young adults with heart defects, it seemed that all the young ladies were STUNNING. And of course, you know if they're living with a bad heart, they got steel in their spine and all their crap squared away...!

re: #140 FurryOldGuyJeans

There are times I wish I had a stalker.

And then sanity prevails and I am glad I am just a cranky old coot no one wants to stalk.

This is what Ashton Kutcher had to say:

"It's all fun and games until somebody gets stalked," he wrote in tweet

Be thankful, indeed.

The Onion: Conservatives Warn Quick Sex Change Only Barrier Between Gays, Marriage

re: #143 Guanxi88

One noun could change all that.

the economy

re: #134 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoops - how are you today? Feeling a little better I hope over the loss of your friend.

re: #143 Guanxi88

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest that while things look pretty rough for the GOP right now, they'll look a lot worse in a few more years. I think Barry's pretty slick, and he could goad zanies on the right into just the sort of foolishness that would be required to make the party look exactly like a DKOS poster thinks it does.

You mark my words - the whack-jobs on the right are just dumb enough to help keep Barry et al in power for a long, long time. The implosion of the right has been ongoing for a while now, and I see nothing yet to suggest it's likely to stop or even slow down.

I don't know, people vote their pocket books and I don't see much joy in the land coming down the road if you know what I mean.

re: #147 Irish Rose

Start a blog and say something nice about Charles.
That should do the trick.

Guaranteed, I'd say.

re: #148 FurryOldGuyJeans

I did a while back. All I got was spammers dropping viagra ads in the comments.

My spammers all speak Russian. I have no idea what they are saying. :(

I can't even get SPAMMED properly!

Lemme try that one again...
The Onion: Conservatives Warn Quick Sex Change Only Barrier Between Gays, Marriage

re: #150 Sharmuta

Be thankful, indeed.

I really am, in all seriousness.

I just like to be a bit sarcastic about what you and KT and now IR have to put up with. ;)

re: #152 screaming_eagle

One noun could change all that.

the economy

I'd like to think so, but there are a couple of factors that could mitigate against it:

1) Barry's command-and-control version of the economy tanks, and the case is made that one can't change horses mid-stream;

2) The economy tanks, and Barry attributes it to the greed and moral turpitude of the Wall Street types, always a favorite target;

3) Government largesse and the usual buy-a-vote trick works better than ever.

I'm not optimistic these days. Not at all.

re: #151 Killgore Trout

The Onion: Conservatives Warn Quick Sex Change Only Barrier Between Gays, Marriage

Bold is great but a link would be better ;-)

You get Viare: #148 FurryOldGuyJeans

You get Viagra ads, and I get called a fat redheaded slut.
I demand equal time.

re: #148 FurryOldGuyJeans

I did a while back. All I got was spammers dropping viagra ads in the comments.

My blog is hosted on Typepad. They have a spam blocker.

re: #143 Guanxi88

You mark my words - the whack-jobs on the right are just dumb enough to help keep Barry et al in power for a long, long time. The implosion of the right has been ongoing for a while now, and I see nothing yet to suggest it's likely to stop or even slow down.

I tend to think you're correct. Talking conservatives into stepping away from the ledge is pretty difficult and most just don't want to hear it.

re: #160 Jimmah

Mah link stinks.

re: #160 Jimmah

Bold is great but a link would be better ;-)

Hey- he stinks. ;)

re: #159 Guanxi88

I'd like to think so, but there are a couple of factors that could mitigate against it:

1) Barry's command-and-control version of the economy tanks, and the case is made that one can't change horses mid-stream;

2) The economy tanks, and Barry attributes it to the greed and moral turpitude of the Wall Street types, always a favorite target;

3) Government largesse and the usual buy-a-vote trick works better than ever.

I'm not optimistic these days. Not at all.

or people just wake up...

re: #164 Killgore Trout

We are on the same wave.

re: #153 realwest

Hey Hoops - how are you today? Feeling a little better I hope over the loss of your friend.

Thank you RealWest...The Funeral is tomorrow at 11am...Police from all over Central Indiana will be there..It will be a huge remembrance..
Did You see my friends write up I posted last night?
Only the good die young Real..and it really sucks my friend

re: #121 3 wood

She needs to grow her qualifications in foreign policy and economics to have a serious shot at it.

The MSM will not cover her deficiencies like they did for Obama.

* * * *
Please remember Governor Palin negotiated trade issues with America's biggest foreign trade partner, Canada. That canard that Palin has NO foreign policy or credentials--compared to Obama's zero experience on both those issues--is TIRESOME.

Barry Goldwater, Jr. said today on Fox News, that "Governor Sarah Palin...doesn't take any crap". Wouldn't it be refreshing to have a Margaret Thatcher-type foreign policy from Governor Palin, instead of wussy Pelosi's (3rd in line to the presidency, and an appeaser of Syria, China, and other declared enemies of the US)?

re: #161 Irish Rose

You get Via

You get Viagra ads, and I get called a fat redheaded slut.
I demand equal time.

My first crush was a redhead - those three words do not go together!

re: #161 Irish Rose

You're on my blogroll, can you put me on yours?

re: #154 brookly red

I don't know, people vote their pocket books and I don't see much joy in the land coming down the road if you know what I mean.

Other possibility - the economy, in spite of Teh One's best efforts, recovers and limps along. He takes full credit for the triumphant success, and then points to the obstructionists on the right, with their foot-dragging opposition to his plans, and their insane colleagues and associates, and draws an unflattering comparison.

re: #161 Irish Rose

I really have to remember to shut down "Auto" when I'm trying to reply, I end up with some of the damndest hybrids.

re: #162 Alouette

My blog is hosted on Typepad. They have a spam blocker.

To be perfectly honest I don't have the temperament nor the clarity of thought to be more than a commenter. I tried it and found out I stink.

re: #166 brookly red

or people just wake up...

I don't like to count on things like that. Too unpredictable.

re: #1 Sharmuta

I've decided I'm voting for Dick Cheney.

Speaking of Dick Cheney:

Cheney: No 'evidence' of Iraq, 9/11 link

re: #128 JacksonTn You may be right about the knife/gunfight part (really depends on the Economy and a hoped for lack of terrorist activity). But if the economy doesn't improve in a MAJOR way by 2012 or there is a Terrorist Attack on the US equal to or worse than 9/11 (God forbid - I'd rather have Obama as POTUS than have another attack on the US like that one) then they can bring a gun, we'll bring a 30 mm chain gun. And clean their clocks - both Obama and whatever may be left of the MSM.

I would go with Romney, but it is too early. Remember, Giuliani was front runner long time before primary

re: #171 Alouette

Sure, linky?

re: #159 Guanxi88

Float this idea.

A current senator/rep running for re-election in a state/region that just lost a GM plant or greatly impacted by plant closings. That will be used agaisnt them by their opponent. GM jobs are now a politcal weapon. Just like closing a military base.

re: #179 Irish Rose

In her nic.

re: #172 Guanxi88

Other possibility - the economy, in spite of Teh One's best efforts, recovers and limps along. He takes full credit for the triumphant success, and then points to the obstructionists on the right, with their foot-dragging opposition to his plans, and their insane colleagues and associates, and draws an unflattering comparison.

It is possible, but with the debt we are running up I can't see the economy recovering any time soon.

re: #177 realwest

You may be right about the knife/gunfight part (really depends on the Economy and a hoped for lack of terrorist activity). But if the economy doesn't improve in a MAJOR way by 2012 or there is a Terrorist Attack on the US equal to or worse than 9/11 (God forbid - I'd rather have Obama as POTUS than have another attack on the US like that one) then they can bring a gun, we'll bring a 30 mm chain gun. And clean their clocks - both Obama and whatever may be left of the MSM.

realwest ... I will be right there with ya brother ...

re: #180 screaming_eagle

Float this idea.

A current senator/rep running for re-election in a state/region that just lost a GM plant or greatly impacted by plant closings. That will be used agaisnt them by their opponent. GM jobs are now a politcal weapon. Just like closing a military base.

Uggh. Hadn't considered that, but there it is.

Vicious Babushka, I linked ya yesterday ;).

i hope sarah palin stays around. i think she's got what it takes.
she obviously was an amazing presence. and has sound conservative principles.
even as the msm and the left tried to destroy her, she kept her footing very well. i admire that.
as time goes on, she will learn and gain confidence and the jackals will be no match for her.
look at the difference btw her and biden.
LOL, let's see, . . .where has he been sequestered this wk?

re: #179 Irish Rose

Sure, linky?

The Vicious Babushka

I like Alouette's blog. Frozone? LMAO.

re: #182 brookly red

It is possible, but with the debt we are running up I can't see the economy recovering any time soon.

The media perception will go a long way to hiding the facts for many a voter.

re: #168 HoosierHoops
Hey my friend - I am still so sorry - I didn't see you're write up but will go look for it now.
And you're right, only the good die young - as proof I offer you: realwest; 64+ and still ticking.

re: #188 Sharmuta

I like Alouette's blog. Frozone? LMAO.

Except in the movie, Frozone was one of the good guys. Evil Frozone.

re: #191 Alouette

Except in the movie, Frozone was one of the good guys. Evil Frozone.

It's still hilarious.

re: #190 realwest

Hey my friend - I am still so sorry - I didn't see you're write up but will go look for it now.
And you're right, only the good die young - as proof I offer you: realwest; 64+ and still ticking.

You're just too mean to die early, real. ;)

Just like me.

re: #189 FurryOldGuyJeans

The media perception will go a long way to hiding the facts for many a voter.

But media perception can't fake a paycheck.

re: #182 brookly red

It is possible, but with the debt we are running up I can't see the economy recovering any time soon.

Yeah, I hear ya. Got the Chinese laughing in Geithner's face in Beijing when he says the dollar is string, and their investments here secure. Lemme tell you, from experience: if the Chinese don't like you, they tend to laugh behind your back. If they have nothing but contempt for you, then all pretense goes right out the window and the laugh in your face. In a culture so mindful of appearances, and even the honor of those with whom they disagree, publicly shaming and ridiculing a person is a very big deal.

re: #184 Guanxi88

Uggh. Hadn't considered that, but there it is.

Right or not. D or R. Incumbent or challenger. It's dirty ,but politics is dirty.

re: #186 nyc redneck

i hope sarah palin stays around. i think she's got what it takes.
she obviously was an amazing presence. and has sound conservative principles.
even as the msm and the left tried to destroy her, she kept her footing very well. i admire that.
as time goes on, she will learn and gain confidence and the jackals will be no match for her.
look at the difference btw her and biden.
LOL, let's see, . . .where has he been sequestered this wk?

nycredneck ... I don't know whether she has what it will take to win the spot ... but I will say that she was the ONLY one who took the fight to them ... the only one ... and she could take a punch and keep going ... for that I admire her ... no friggin whiney ass crap out of her ...

Huckabee I dislike. Palin I like, so long as she stays in Alaska...But Romney, well...I think he's alright.

I voted for him once, and I would again if the choice was between Romney and Obama.

re: #190 realwest

And you're right, only the good die young - as proof I offer you: realwest; 64+ and still ticking.

Baloney. You've got a mission here on Earth, and you'll be here at least until you complete it.

after all, who knows if you have come into the kingdom for such a time as this?

re: #167 Sharmuta

;)

re: #169 alegrias
Hello alegrias - it's still waaay too early for this non-sense. I'm a fan of hers, if for no other reason than all the bullshit and vitriol hurled at her last year. But it's still too soon.
Hell, with Barry's foreign policy (I know, I know, WHAT foreign policy!) it may be better to have a candidate without foreign policy credentials.

BBIAM.

Who will we get to defeat Frozone? I'm still thinking Dick Cheney.

I adore Sarah, I like Mitt...Huckabee weirds me out

*Sigh* Time to go, everyone. Feet on the floor at 3:30 AM to catch AMTRAK tomorrow.

I hope that the entire LGF crew has a great evening!

re: #195 Guanxi88

Yeah, I hear ya. Got the Chinese laughing in Geithner's face in Beijing when he says the dollar is string, and their investments here secure. Lemme tell you, from experience: if the Chinese don't like you, they tend to laugh behind your back. If they have nothing but contempt for you, then all pretense goes right out the window and the laugh in your face. In a culture so mindful of appearances, and even the honor of those with whom they disagree, publicly shaming and ridiculing a person is a very big deal.

/ hmmm, so I wonder who the Chinese will pick as our next president...

re: #156 SteveC

My spammers all speak Russian. I have no idea what they are saying. :(

I can't even get SPAMMED properly!

You could pickup some Russian world here (:

Russian mat

re: #190 realwest

Hey my friend - I am still so sorry - I didn't see you're write up but will go look for it now.
And you're right, only the good die young - as proof I offer you: realwest; 64+ and still ticking.

Hey friend...
Here is the link..since the flash thing doesn't work well with a link..
Just go here and click on Alan Jones...A healthy policeman that dropped with a bad heart. I am crushed this week...I have so many great stories to tell about Alan..But not for awhile...My heart is broken...He was such a wonderful, warm friend
[Link: www.bakerfuneralservice.com...]

re: #138 FurryOldGuyJeans

I remember the year after I graduated from HS and finally landed a job, I started looking at buying a house. 20% was a good rate in the Seattle area back then. :%P%

I remember those days; you and I are close to the same age.

One positive note out of Carter's Reign of Misery: CD rates went just as high, and you could snag a long-term CD with a ridiculous double-digit rate that would beat anything the market would ever return. I'm piling up cash right now in anticipation of something similar. If I can lock in even a 10% annual return for 10 years, I'm gonna be pretty happy, although more likely I'll wind up buying in over an extended period of time.

i don't get the gist of huckabee.
he doesn't seem presidential.
but what does that mean.
o seemed very presidential, to many.
that's the problem, a fancy wrapped package,
empty.

re: #194 brookly red

Who needs to fake it when 50% or more are getting that check from the Gov/one of the candidates.

re: #156 SteveC

My spammers all speak Russian. I have no idea what they are saying. :(

I can't even get SPAMMED properly!

mmm I love Spam hawaiian style

re: #204 kawfytawk

I adore Sarah, I like Mitt...Huckabee weirds me out

* * * *
Others above have said that is probably what CNN is trying to achieve. Deflection from Democrats' leaders (Obama/ gaffster Biden/anti-CIA Pelosi in 1st, 2nd & 3rd place), and to offend others.

My kid won't eat his collard greens.
What gives?

re: #211 1SG(ret)

Who needs to fake it when 50% or more are getting that check from the Gov/one of the candidates.

when the tax revenue goes down that will be difficult. it's starting already.

re: #206 brookly red

/ hmmm, so I wonder who the Chinese will pick as our next president...

They're pissed, of course, about the economy and the whacky interventions being made in it these days. They liked Clinton, for obvious reasons (weak on foreign policy, allowing their expansion politically; weak on trade, allowing their economy to expand and go export-heavy); hated W (a little too cagey, he was, and they came to see themselves unhealthily dependent on the US, economically, but the dollar was sound, more or less).

re: #214 Irish Rose

My kid won't eat his collard greens.
What gives?

Try seasoning them with a pound or so of braised short ribs.

re: #214 Irish Rose

I don't know, but I'll take them! yum...yum

re: #213 alegrias

* * * *
Others above have said that is probably what CNN is trying to achieve. Deflection from Democrats' leaders (Obama/ gaffster Biden/anti-CIA Pelosi in 1st, 2nd & 3rd place), and to offend others.

you may be right

re: #168 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoops - just found the obiturary linked to in your comment last night.
Very moving indeed.
Prayers still going up for his family and for you - he is with God now and has no need of prayers from us.

re: #197 JacksonTn

nycredneck ... I don't know whether she has what it will take to win the spot ... but I will say that she was the ONLY one who took the fight to them ... the only one ... and she could take a punch and keep going ... for that I admire her ... no friggin whiney ass crap out of her ...

i couldn't agree more. they might have actually won, if mccain had had his heart in it half as much as she did.
i think she will play a significant role in the future. she has admirable qualifications and is a scrapper.

re: #214 Irish Rose

My kid won't eat his collard greens.
What gives?

Try a little apple cider vinegar and salt. Put that on his greens, and if he still won't eat 'em, put it in his eyes .

///

psyence ... when you get to this post be sure to ding it down too ... because I think Obama sucks ...

re: #217 SixDegrees

Already seasoned with bacon.
He wants pizza, not baked chicken with collard greens... typical 17 year old.

/kids today

re: #224 Irish Rose

Already seasoned with bacon.
He wants pizza, not baked chicken with collard greens... typical 17 year old.

/kids today

People. Hell. Ice water. We all got the speech, no point in not passing it along.

Governor Pawlenty decided not to run for relection next year. But T-Paw is raising cash anyway. Sooo you'd think he is planning something. I say he'd make a better VP right now.

Palin is cool, but the hatred the left has for her is disturbing. I don't know if I could stand that attacks on her.

So, I like Romney. We need someone who thinks a little like a businessman in there.

re: #216 Guanxi88

They're pissed, of course, about the economy and the whacky interventions being made in it these days. They liked Clinton, for obvious reasons (weak on foreign policy, allowing their expansion politically; weak on trade, allowing their economy to expand and go export-heavy); hated W (a little too cagey, he was, and they came to see themselves unhealthily dependent on the US, economically, but the dollar was sound, more or less).

it would be ironic if the communists installed a capitalist :)

Well y'all mom just called dinner and I gotta go now. Hope to get the chance to see you all down the road.

re: #210 nyc redneck

i don't get the gist of huckabee.
he doesn't seem presidential.
but what does that mean.
o seemed very presidential, to many.
that's the problem, a fancy wrapped package,
empty.

* * * *
Huckabee's aw shucks base guitar picking, talk show hosting does seem a step down from being a fulltime governor with real responsibilities.

But now that we have an ex community organizer as glitzy glam President, the bar has been set really low.

re: #224 Irish Rose

Already seasoned with bacon.
He wants pizza, not baked chicken with collard greens... typical 17 year old.

/kids today

For a kid that old, I'd offer starvation as an alternative. Grab a piece of cardboard and some string, and make him a "Will Work For Food" sign to wear around his neck.

bye RW...take care

re: #227 brookly red

it would be ironic if the communists installed a capitalist :)

It's called "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" these days. Official doctrine now; authoritarian government with a more-or-less capitalist system. Think Singapore with nukes for a parallel.

re: #221 nyc redneck

i couldn't agree more. they might have actually won, if mccain had had his heart in it half as much as she did.
i think she will play a significant role in the future. she has admirable qualifications and is a scrapper.

nycredneck ... I like a scrapper ... and if more democrat women would realize the dems only play lip service to women and use them as hostage to the party ... with various methods ... they might wake up one day to see that it is the good ole boy democrats ... and they aim to keep it that way ...

re: #214 Irish Rose

How are you cooking them?

re: #232 Guanxi88

It's called "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" these days. Official doctrine now; authoritarian government with a more-or-less capitalist system. Think Singapore with nukes for a parallel.

And here's a page with info on that doctrine: [Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

re: #232 Guanxi88

It's called "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" these days. Official doctrine now; authoritarian government with a more-or-less capitalist system. Think Singapore with nukes for a parallel.

/I am sure we can do it better!

re: #226 Dave the...

Governor Pawlenty decided not to run for relection next year. But T-Paw is raising cash anyway. Sooo you'd think he is planning something. I say he'd make a better VP right now.

Palin is cool, but the hatred the left has for her is disturbing. I don't know if I could stand that attacks on her.

So, I like Romney. We need someone who thinks a little like a businessman in there.

* * * *
Pawlenty couldn't even deliver his state to the Republican candidate McCain after having the GOP convention there, much less help Senator Norm Coleman beat Democrat Al Franken. Sorry, Pawlenty is a nice guy but doesn't excite much passion.

And Bobby Jindal ought to find out what the hell ACORN's headquarters is doing in New Orleans, Lousiana, right under Jindal's nose.

re: #223 JacksonTn

psyence ... when you get to this post be sure to ding it down too ... because I think Obama sucks ...

0 comments.

re: #236 brookly red

/I am sure we can do it better!

It's sad to say, but I think they'll do a better job at it than we could. No unions, you see.

re: #238 Sharmuta

0 comments.

You beat me to it.

Great song - Serrado by Djavan

Alton Brown Collard Greens recipe...

re: #238 Sharmuta

0 comments.

Cause down-dinging you is the only way to win.

/
//

re: #15 obscured by clouds

Sarah Palin has my support. The fact that the Left hates her so much tells me she's a threat. She can energize people without a teleprompter. Don't count her out.

Sure, she can energize people.

And I was a huge Palin fan, and actually I still am a huge Palin fan AS LONG AS SHE'S GOV OF ALASKA.

I honestly just cannot see her making good headway in a national election, against a polished and experienced politician.

Not to mention - with difficulty, I've come to the conclusion that the post of President is just not right for her, nor is she right for it.

re: #8 FurryOldGuyJeans

I distrust any political poll in general, and ones done by the FMSM I see as being extremely toxic. I smell nothing but agenda here.

Oh but when Rasmussen does one it will be infallible, right? People love to hate on polls unless they are to their benefit.

re: #234 Killgore Trout

How are you cooking them?

The typical way, and I use Canadian bacon, sauteed onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Sometimes I use ham hocks instead of the bacon.

re: #241 Jimmah

Great song - Serrado by Djavan

[Video]

Jimmah! ... home friggin run ... I don't speak portuguese but I love to listen to just about any portuguese music ... I just love the way it sounds ... thanks! that was great ...

re: #244 reine.de.tout

It comes down to sexism with me. I think misogyny is still too large a factor.

I am going to bust a gut laughing if Rush starts pushing for a Palin/Jindal ticket.

re: #244 reine.de.tout

"Not to mention - with difficulty, I've come to the conclusion that the post of President is just not right for her, nor is she right for it."

True, but that has never stopped anyone.

A RomneyGingrich or vice versa ticket would be interesting.

Unfortunately, Republicans are idiots, so that will likely not happen.

re: #80 Irish Rose

Charles, you're too quick for me ;).

Since quite a few people have emailed me about it I'd like to mention that I'm being impersonated over at AoSHQ... if you see someone posting there as "Irish Rose", it's not me. I don't post there currently, and will never post there again. Same goes for Hot Air.

It's probably Rodan (aka Trajan75 IQ) or savagenation or one of their friends. They love to impersonate people -- gets them off.

re: #248 Sharmuta

It comes down to sexism with me. I think misogyny is still too large a factor.

I thought republicans loved misogyny...isn't that why people like rush call feminists "feminazis"?

"oh, ihateronpaul, you just don't get it."

:)

re: #248 Sharmuta

It comes down to sexism with me. I think misogyny is still too large a factor.

You may be right - but right now I honestly don't see it as that.

I happen to like her no-nonsense down-hominess. But I'm not at all certain it would play well with voters, or in the office of the Presidency.

My dad was a Southerner... we grew up on collards, corn bread, black-eyed peas etc. Mmmm, mmm.

My kids just never aquired the taste for a good mess of greens I guess... so sad for him, more for me :).

re: #247 JacksonTn

Brazilian actually - sung in Portuguese of course:) Brazilian music is great.

re: #246 Irish Rose

Sounds good too me. I usually love Alton Brown But his collard green recipe I link to is overcooked in my opinion. American Southerners always overcook their vegetables.

re: #252 Charles

Of course.

If either Palin or Huckabee is nominated, might as well state that the Republican party is over. Hasn't Palin proven herself to be a joke and mainstream america will never tolerate someone like Huckabee. Romney has a chance -- if he was on the ticket this time around, with his economic background, the Rs might have had a slightly better showing.

re: #256 Jimmah

Brazilian actually - sung in Portuguese of course:) Brazilian music is great.

Jimmah .. I know its Brazil ... I have many songs on my computer ... but I just love the language ... I have tried so hard to learn another language and it would really help me with workers but I just don't have that in me ... my tongue just won't get there ... I had a friend a long time ago from Brazil ... she could say anything and guys would just flip for her ... well, probably didn't hurt that she was a knockout ...

re: #252 Charles

It's probably Rodan (aka Trajan75 IQ) or savagenation or one of their friends. They love to impersonate people -- gets them off.

Role-playing, they call that. Very kinky stuff, if done properly.

re: #257 Killgore Trout

Sounds good too me. I usually love Alton Brown But his collard green recipe I link to is overcooked in my opinion. American Southerners always overcook their vegetables.

Killgore ... it is called smothering ... and it is delish ... smothered cabbage ... heaven ...