A new poll from Public Policy Polling now shows Donald Trump leading the field of potential GOP presidential candidates by nine points.
Obviously, Trump took a close look at the numerous polls that show the tremendous popularity of the Birther conspiracy theory among the Republican base, and gambled that he could grab the lead simply by pandering to these lunatics. He was right.
1 |
Mad Prophet Ludwig Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:09:23am |
Cynical narcissist greedy douche for president... Ahh the GOP all over with an extra hint of fear and racism.
| 2 |
Political Atheist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:11:17am |
re: #1 LudwigVanQuixote
No worries Ludwig-
Heh. Just wait until the rest of the alleged candidates start in on him. His numbers will plummet like his bankrupt real estate deals.
| 3 |
Interesting Times Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:11:37am |
Since posts about Pam Geller, Dim Hoft and RSM are typically accompanied by a specially chosen pic, I hereby nominate this one for all Trump threads henceforth.
| 4 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:11:47am |
Not to mention he has a great relationship with "the Blacks"...
| 5 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:13:08am |
Never would have guessed that Donald Trump would end up being the wild card. He's proving that pandering to bigotry works jsut fine though.
| 6 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:13:41am |
re: #3 publicityStunted
That hair is a threat to us all.
| 7 |
makeitstop Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:14:05am |
The same poll found 23% of Republican primary voters -- nearly a fourth -- will only consider birthers when picking a presidential candidate...
I'm thinking that 23% number pretty accurately defines the wingnut base.
re: #3 publicityStunted
Since posts about Pam Geller, Dim Hoft and RSM are typically accompanied by a specially chosen pic, I hereby nominate this one for all Trump threads henceforth.
Not bad - but there's one I saw yesterday that showed him how he'd look as a bald man. That's the one I'd use.
| 8 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:14:24am |
birtherism, the ryan plan, trump - is the gop trying to commit suicide?
| 9 |
Interesting Times Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:15:08am |
re: #8 engineer dog
birtherism, the ryan plan, trump - is the gop trying to commit suicide?
No, they're drowning and trying to drag the rest of us down with them.
| 10 |
jamesfirecat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:15:33am |
| 11 |
Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:16:18am |
"The truth of the matter is that I think that the vast majority of Americans…Democratic or Republican-really want this election to be about growing the economy, getting control of the deficit…and my suspicion is that anybody who is not addressing those questions is going to be in trouble." - Barack Obama
The GOP has a serious problem when almost a quarter of those Republicans polled believe the birther issue is central to the 2012 election. Trump is the sideshow, the base is the 3 Ring Circus.
Fuck yeah, Donald Trump, he's got to be a liberal plant.
| 12 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:16:21am |
re: #8 engineer dog
birtherism, the ryan plan, trump - is the gop trying to commit suicide?
Yes. By driving over a cliff with the rest of us in the backseat.
| 13 |
MarkAM Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:16:45am |
Here's an argument for Trump that seems to have been made in all seriousness. The fact that the author went to Harvard Law School kind of boggles the mind.
[Link: www.creators.com...]
| 14 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:17:21am |
re: #12 JasonA
Yes. By driving over a cliff with the rest of us in the backseat.
Like lemmings to the sea.
| 15 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:18:01am |
| 16 |
Winny Spencer Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:18:59am |
"They say 'Dreams of My Father' was genius and they give him full credit, and now it's coming out that Bill Ayers wrote it...that's what started him on this road where he became president," - Donald Trump
| 17 |
Shiplord Kirel Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:19:08am |
Maybe Rick Perry will announce his candidacy soon. The primaries could devolve into a showdown between Goodhair and Goofhair.
| 18 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:19:09am |
The age of the respondents is rather heavily tilted towards people that are older. I mean, I know that's the way American demographics are shifting, but it's pretty striking that only 8% were younger than 30.
| 19 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:19:52am |
Let me see if I got this right. The wingnut base -- make that the far-right base because that's what they really are -- are willing to give Donald Trump a pass for his prior position which are seemingly liberal yet aren't willing to give Mitt Romney the benefit of the doubt? The answer of course is likely ignorant bliss and of course Mr. Trump recently reaffirmed his identification as a "Christian". Otherwise, that they're falling for Mr. Trump is truly a sign that the Republican Party is severely infected with Snooki-America syndrome give the "reality show personality" of Mr. Trump.
| 20 |
unwashed masses Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:20:14am |
Donald Trump cares about no one except Donald Trump. He would screw over his own mother if it got him more press and more money. Trump president of this country? We're the laughing stock I'm sure.
| 22 |
Jack Burton Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:21:12am |
I don't think that whoever is ahead a year before the convention has ever really mattered. I'm pretty sure McCain was lucky if he had like 2% support this time last election.
Still... The fact that the leading candidate is going on TV and basically parroting crap, that 20 years ago would have been back page news in a Conspiracy Theorists' newsletter that had 25 subscribers, is troubling regardless of the timing of the primary season.
| 23 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:21:29am |
And the Ryan budget passes the House...
| 24 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:21:41am |
re: #19 Gus 802
Let me see if I got this right. The wingnut base -- make that the far-right base because that's what they really are -- are willing to give Donald Trump a pass for his prior position which are seemingly liberal yet aren't willing to give Mitt Romney the benefit of the doubt? The answer of course is likely ignorant bliss and of course Mr. Trump recently reaffirmed his identification as a "Christian". Otherwise, that they're falling for Mr. Trump is truly a sign that the Republican Party is severely infected with Snooki-America syndrome give the "reality show personality" of Mr. Trump.
Part of it is that The Donald has never held elected office, hence has no voting history to have hung around his neck. He can just say that past liberal beliefs have "changed" in light of "new evidence," and all is forgiven in the light of his playing to the birthers. Meanwhile, Romney has a history as a RINO, one he tried to play on back in '08, and so will forever be seen as a "traitor" by the far-right.
| 25 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:22:01am |
re: #23 JasonA
And the Ryan budget passes the House...
Are the Democrats off to hold a celebratory party now?
| 26 |
avanti Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:22:11am |
The whole thing is unbelievable to me. Obama's polling 41 %, gas is a approaching $4.00/ gallon and the GOP wants Trump to run ? They will manage to steal defeat from the jaws of victory, and Obama will have another term to try and move forward. BTW, as you know, I support Obama, but it would be nice to have a real choice to look at.
| 27 |
tnguitarist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:22:15am |
Here's the problem for the R's.......You have to be crazy enough to win the primary, but that's way too crazy to win the general.
| 28 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:22:30am |
re: #23 JasonA
And the Ryan budget passes the House...
Doesn't matter much in light of the political circus that happened just prior to it with the RSC budget.
| 29 |
Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:22:32am |
| 30 |
avanti Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:23:07am |
re: #16 Winny Spencer
"They say 'Dreams of My Father' was genius and they give him full credit, and now it's coming out that Bill Ayers wrote it...that's what started him on this road where he became president," - Donald Trump
I missed that "Not intended to be a factual statement"
| 31 |
Sol Berdinowitz Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:23:08am |
re: #24 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
This is exactly the case of most Tea Party candidates, and for the TP in general. They were able to just be a blank canvas onto which conservatives could project their ideal of what a conservative candidate would look like.
The longer they actually try to practice politics, the more we see what they are really good for.
| 32 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:23:26am |
re: #29 Alouette
I think Snooki is more appealing than Trump.
Well. I think they both prove that you can be dumber than a stump and still attain millions or in the case of Trump, billions.
| 33 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:23:53am |
re: #32 Gus 802
Well. I think they both prove that you can be dumber than a stump and still attain millions or in the case of Trump, billions.
I can be dumb.
Give me money!
/
| 35 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:24:34am |
re: #31 ralphieboy
This is exactly the case of most Tea Party candidates, and for the TP in general. They were able to just be a blank canvas onto which conservatives could project their ideal of what a conservative candidate would look like.
The longer they actually try to practice politics, the more we see what they are really good for.
Which is why they absolutely detest Scott Brown and want him primaried out next time around, even after they spent so much time and energy putting him in office.
| 36 |
Obdicut Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:24:38am |
re: #24 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Good damn point. That's what being an outsider will actually get you. Now that he's gotten serious about politics, he's turned into a far-right whackjob-- which pats the ego of the Tea Party types, who keep asking everyone to just wake up and pay attention, convinced they'll all become hardline conservatives.
| 37 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:24:56am |
As Lewis Black noted, he'd be a great crazy third-world dictator, and if that's the path we're going down in any case; we might as well preserve American Exceptionalism as best we can by electing the craziest fucker we can find.
| 38 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:24:58am |
I think Trump will come down to earth some honestly though. His opponents are going to let Republican voters know that Donald's never been elected before and the fact he's given money to Democrats before too.
| 39 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:25:29am |
re: #34 Gus 802
Only in America? This is such a farce.
I think Italy had a pornstar in Parliament but that's the closest thing I can think of.
| 40 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:25:35am |
re: #34 Gus 802
Only in America? This is such a farce.
Only in America can a rich white moron whose greatest claim to fame is having driven his own empire into bankruptcy TWICE be considered a political frontrunner.
| 41 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:25:42am |
DCCC chair Steve Israel: Vote today on Paul Ryan proposal will cost GOP the House
“When we win back the majority, people will look back at this vote as a defining one that secured the majority for Democrats,” Israel said.
Israel said that Dems plan to use the Medicare vote today to go on the offensive against Republicans from now all the way until Election Day 2012...
...Israel said the party was going to use the Medicare vote to hone a national message based on “choices” that ties the GOP drive to end Medicare as we know it to the desire for tax cuts for the rich.
“We’re creating a national framework on choices,” Israel said. “The choice I hope our members talk about at home is a budget that gives you a $100,000 tax cut if you earn over $1 million a year, and a $12,000 cost increase if you’re a senior on Medicare. That contrast is very compelling.”...
...It’s worth noting that non-partisan observer Charlie Cook recently came close to endorsing Israel’s view, claiming that undertaking a major overhaul of Medicare could be “little short of suicidal” for the GOP. And Republican strategists have also expressed serious worry about the political risks involved....
| 42 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:25:46am |
re: #28 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Doesn't matter much in light of the political circus that happened just prior to it with the RSC budget.
I just want to hear what numbers Kyl comes up with to get it passed in the Senate...
| 43 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:25:50am |
re: #39 Killgore Trout
I think Italy had a pornstar in Parliament but that's the closest thing I can think of.
I was thinking about just that right now.
| 44 |
Sol Berdinowitz Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:26:12am |
re: #35 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Which is why they absolutely detest Scott Brown and want him primaried out next time around, even after they spent so much time and energy putting him in office.
RINOS are worse than Democrats to the TP. The Republican Party is slow in grasping that concept and insisit on trying to work with these people
| 46 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:26:18am |
re: #4 JasonA
Not to mention he has a great relationship with "the Blacks"...
Do the Blacks know about this?
| 47 |
lawhawk Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:26:38am |
re: #26 avanti
I don't think the GOP wants Trump to run, but having a billionaire on board to run attack ads doesn't hurt their ultimate goal. Trump, however, is a huge liability since he's out for himself - first, foremost, and always. Anyone who's had business dealings with him knows that if your name is not Trump, you're going to be screwed when his businesses go sour - just look at his casino fiascos time and time again.
| 48 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:27:19am |
re: #42 JasonA
I just want to hear what numbers Kyl comes up with to get it passed in the Senate...
It'll reduce unemployment to -4.29%.
GDP will grow 654321821%
And factual statements will decline -eleventy%
| 49 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:27:19am |
re: #8 engineer dog
birtherism, the ryan plan, trump - is the gop trying to commit suicide?
I think they're having a mid-life crisis brought on by the 2008 election. I hope everything stabilizes before they buy a red convertible and get a ridiculously young girlfriend.
| 51 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:28:10am |
re: #13 MarkAM
Here's an argument for Trump that seems to have been made in all seriousness. The fact that the author went to Harvard Law School kind of boggles the mind.
[Link: www.creators.com...]
He also looks like he graduated from Harvard Law last month, so you may want to take that into account.
| 52 |
makeitstop Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:28:38am |
| 53 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:29:00am |
re: #46 SanFranciscoZionist
Do the Blacks know about this?
Of course. You know they all talk to each other, right?
| 54 |
Robert O. Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:29:01am |
Where did that pic of Trump & his hair come from? That's gold, lol!
| 55 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:29:32am |
re: #16 Winny Spencer
"They say 'Dreams of My Father' was genius and they give him full credit, and now it's coming out that Bill Ayers wrote it...that's what started him on this road where he became president," - Donald Trump
First, I doubt it was 'genius'.
Secondly, Bill Ayers didn't write it.
Thirdly, I assure you, Mr. Trump, I didn't vote for the dude because he wrote some book about his racial angst and his feelings about his family. (I'm a Gen-Xer. Every one of us has written some version of this book.)
| 56 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:30:01am |
Trump looks like Auric Goldfinger in that photo.
"No, Mr. Obama, I expect you to die."
| 57 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:30:04am |
re: #54 Robert O.
Where did that pic of Trump & his hair come from? That's gold, lol!
That picture is freaking amazing. I'm in awe of his hair.
| 58 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:30:06am |
| 59 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:30:33am |
re: #22 ArchangelMichael
I don't think that whoever is ahead a year before the convention has ever really mattered. I'm pretty sure McCain was lucky if he had like 2% support this time last election.
Still... The fact that the leading candidate is going on TV and basically parroting crap, that 20 years ago would have been back page news in a Conspiracy Theorists' newsletter that had 25 subscribers, is troubling regardless of the timing of the primary season.
Yeah, basically. That. All of it.
| 60 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:31:01am |
But guys, now that I consider it, perhaps we're thinking about this all wrong. With The Donald as president, we need no longer worry about the national debt. When the rest of the world comes looking for its money, we can just declare bankruptcy and walk away.
//
| 61 |
MarkAM Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:31:24am |
Nope, four years ago. . .
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
but how he rates a Wikipedia page is beyond me. . .
re: #51 SanFranciscoZionist
He also looks like he graduated from Harvard Law last month, so you may want to take that into account.
| 62 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:31:40am |
re: #29 Alouette
I think Snooki is more appealing than Trump.
I think she's adorable. It appeals to me that a tiny, thick girl can establish herself as a beauty icon.
| 63 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:32:28am |
re: #37 gehazi
As Lewis Black noted, he'd be a great crazy third-world dictator, and if that's the path we're going down in any case; we might as well preserve American Exceptionalism as best we can by electing the craziest fucker we can find.
I really don't think that's a viable option. Trump will never be as nuts as, say, Gaddafi, or even Lil' Kim.
| 64 |
Robert O. Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:32:46am |
re: #57 Fozzie Bear
I concur! Not even Einstein touching a van der Graaf generator could match that.
If he was elected (puke), Trump would best Kim Jong-Il as the world leader with the most recognizable hair.
| 65 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:32:47am |
re: #39 Killgore Trout
I think Italy had a pornstar in Parliament but that's the closest thing I can think of.
Italy also elected Mussolini's granddaughter to Parliament.
| 66 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:33:40am |
re: #57 Fozzie Bear
That picture is freaking amazing. I'm in awe of his hair.
The rest of the world will respect us again!!!
| 67 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:33:45am |
re: #53 JasonA
Of course. You know they all talk to each other, right?
Every night, the eight PM All-Blacks conference call.
| 68 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:33:47am |
re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist
Italy also elected Mussolini's granddaughter to Parliament.
I heard about that. Strange country and one whose politics I know little about. ORdered a book that is a history of European fascism a coupe days ago though so that should be insightful.
| 69 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:33:49am |
re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist
Italy also elected Mussolini's granddaughter to Parliament.
Italian politics are...uh, "different".
| 70 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:33:57am |
What do tea party types think of Donald Trump, I wonder
| 71 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:34:10am |
re: #62 SanFranciscoZionist
I think she's adorable. It appeals to me that a tiny, thick girl can establish herself as a beauty icon.
I appreciate that part of it, but I find the show from which she derives her fame to appalling in equal measure. With all due respect to small, thick, and beautiful women everywhere, I don't think she's a great spokesperson for that subset of humanity.
| 72 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:34:29am |
i must say, personally i've always had a good relationship with the whites. i've eaten at denny's many times - they have the most authentic white food - and i found that all the white people there acted just like anybody else
| 73 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:34:40am |
re: #62 SanFranciscoZionist
I think she's adorable. It appeals to me that a tiny, thick girl can establish herself as a beauty icon.
And that's 'thick' as in 'curvy', not 'thick' as in 'stupid', just to clarify.
| 74 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:35:30am |
So, we've seen The Donald's birth certificate, when's he going to release the one for whatever that thing is on his head. Looks like a tribble that got too near to a Klingon.
| 75 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:35:51am |
re: #72 engineer dog
i must say, personally i've always had a good relationship with the whites. i've eaten at denny's many times - they have the most authentic white food - and i found that all the white people there acted just like anybody else
I had good luck at Granny's Buffet, but I'm always a sucker for prime rib and infinite ice cream
| 76 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:35:55am |
re: #71 Fozzie Bear
I appreciate that part of it, but I find the show from which she derives her fame to appalling in equal measure. With all due respect to small, thick, and beautiful women everywhere, I don't think she's a great spokesperson for that subset of humanity.
I think the show is horrifying, but somehow Snooki makes me smile.
| 77 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:36:00am |
re: #73 SanFranciscoZionist
And that's 'thick' as in 'curvy', not 'thick' as in 'stupid', just to clarify.
Image: Snooki-Arrested-celebrity-gossip-14460664-460-460.jpg
| 78 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:36:02am |
| 79 |
prairiefire Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:36:32am |
re: #68 HappyWarrior
I heard about that. Strange country and one whose politics I know little about. ORdered a book that is a history of European fascism a coupe days ago though so that should be insightful.
I know an Italian grandma who has since passed that did not want her grandsons to wear black.
This was in the 80's, with everyone dressed for a night of disco. She was horrified.
| 80 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:36:53am |
Pat Buchanan thinks it's OK that Trump says he has a great relationship with "the blacks".
| 81 |
Ming Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:36:54am |
The birther party line is simply a way to say "I hate Barack Obama". In competition with other political talking points, the birther talking point has survived a Darwinian process. If you want to simply say that you hate the President personally, and you don't want to bother with the messy details of actual political positions, you can always assert that he was born in Kenya, or Saudi Arabia, or wherever. So it looks like the birther line is here to say.
| 82 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:37:01am |
Well. There you go then. Now you know why Trump has "that certain appeal".
The United Televisions of America.
| 83 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:37:07am |
re: #63 SanFranciscoZionist
I really don't think that's a viable option. Trump will never be as nuts as, say, Gaddafi, or even Lil' Kim.
Well Gaddafi had slowed down in production in his twilight years before this late-career resurgence. Maybe Trump can't match his peak, but that doesn't mean he can't have a better career.
Besides, Trump just recommended that after spending billions on ridding Iraq of a dictator and billions more to help establish the country as working democracy and ally, we should simply seize all the oil in the country.
Are you telling me that a proposal to prove every dark story about the USA told by Al Queda and deliberatly poking the Middle East isn't on par with Gaddafi/Kim/Khomeni crazy?
| 84 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:37:07am |
re: #72 engineer dog
i must say, personally i've always had a good relationship with the whites. i've eaten at denny's many times - they have the most authentic white food - and i found that all the white people there acted just like anybody else
That must explain why all the black families in my neighborhood go to brunch at Denny's after church. They're there for the authentic white food and ambiance. Giving the children a cultural experience.
(I go to admire ladies' hats. And eat tuna melts.)
| 85 |
iossarian Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:37:08am |
re: #72 engineer dog
i must say, personally i've always had a good relationship with the whites. i've eaten at denny's many times - they have the most authentic white food - and i found that all the white people there acted just like anybody else
You know, I've always had a problem with The Women though. I've hung out at Victoria's Secret a lot, and I just get these funny looks, as if I'm not really welcome there.
I can't figure it out. I'm just hanging out!
| 86 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:37:47am |
re: #76 SanFranciscoZionist
I think the show is horrifying, but somehow Snooki makes me smile.
She is awfully cute, I'll agree to that. But then, I think the part of me that thinks this is located south of the equator, so to speak. The rest of me finds her less cute.
Then again, perhaps this is my general distaste for "reality tv" speaking, more than my actual feelings. It's hard to separate the two, really.
| 87 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:38:26am |
re: #80 wrenchwench
Pat Buchanan thinks it's OK that Trump says he has a great relationship with "the blacks".
[Video]
Well, as long as Uncle Pat says it's OK.
| 88 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:39:08am |
re: #72 engineer dog
i must say, personally i've always had a good relationship with the whites. i've eaten at denny's many times - they have the most authentic white food - and i found that all the white people there acted just like anybody else
re: #85 iossarian
You know, I've always had a problem with The Women though. I've hung out at Victoria's Secret a lot, and I just get these funny looks, as if I'm not really welcome there.
I can't figure it out. I'm just hanging out!
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Brilliant!
| 89 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:39:13am |
re: #85 iossarian
You know, I've always had a problem with The Women though. I've hung out at Victoria's Secret a lot, and I just get these funny looks, as if I'm not really welcome there.
I can't figure it out. I'm just hanging out!
You'll get better results if you approach The Women and try to strike up conversations about their clothing selections.
| 90 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:39:35am |
re: #85 iossarian
You know, I've always had a problem with The Women though. I've hung out at Victoria's Secret a lot, and I just get these funny looks, as if I'm not really welcome there.
I can't figure it out. I'm just hanging out!
Oh, so that was you, was it?
| 91 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:40:48am |
I think what it's for me regarding Jersey Shore and other type reality shows is that these are the kind of people I have no desire to associate with. I like having fun but I also value intellectualism. Too often I've encountered people of both genders who are totally immature when it comes to drinking and stuff.
| 92 |
theheat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:41:05am |
re: #80 wrenchwench
Why does Uncle Pat always look like he's trying to pinch a loaf while sitting on a prickly pear? The man can't contain that much creepiness.
"That thing. You people." Good video clip.
| 93 |
makeitstop Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:41:10am |
re: #77 Gus 802
Image: Snooki-Arrested-celebrity-gossip-14460664-460-460. jpg
She reminds me of Janis Joplin in that pic.
| 94 |
Winny Spencer Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:41:53am |
I don't drink. Not even tea, pun intended.
| 95 |
Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:41:54am |
| 96 |
makeitstop Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:15am |
re: #82 Gus 802
Well. There you go then. Now you know why Trump has "that certain appeal".
The United Televisions of America.
Someone told me that he was going to announce his candidacy on the season finale of 'Celebrity Apprentice.'
Pretty tacky - but tacky has always been Trump's modus opperandi.
| 97 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:20am |
re: #79 prairiefire
I know an Italian grandma who has since passed that did not want her grandsons to wear black.
This was in the 80's, with everyone dressed for a night of disco. She was horrified.
Reminds me of a conversation with my German-born rabbi, in which he commented that it used to be that you knew a young man with his head shaved and the boots was a white supremacist, but now perfectly nice young men dress that way for fashion, and it's very confusing.
| 98 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:25am |
I'll make it short. Snooki is an idiot. The Jersey Shore is trash. Reality TV is the worst thing that ever happened on television and as usual Americans had to follow suit by once again trying to emulate these pathetic creatures. And in the case of Jersey Shore, I typically did my best to avoid that particular braindead sub-culture when I lived in Ocean County.
| 99 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:30am |
| 100 |
blueraven Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:34am |
re: #55 SanFranciscoZionist
First, I doubt it was 'genius'.
Secondly, Bill Ayers didn't write it.
Thirdly, I assure you, Mr. Trump, I didn't vote for the dude because he wrote some book about his racial angst and his feelings about his family. (I'm a Gen-Xer. Every one of us has written some version of this book.)
I dont know about genius, but is was very well written. It was a beautiful and honest memoir that read like a novel.
| 101 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:36am |
re: #95 Alouette
Not only will he show you his long-form birth certificate, but he'll prove to each individual voter that he's circumcised just like every good American boy should be!
| 102 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:43:40am |
re: #80 wrenchwench
Pat Buchanan thinks it's OK that Trump says he has a great relationship with "the blacks".
[Video]
And since Pat Buchanan speaks for the black community of the United States, I guess that settles that.
| 103 |
Interesting Times Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:44:48am |
re: #57 Fozzie Bear
That picture is freaking amazing. I'm in awe of his hair.
I swear it wasn't there when I posted comment #3. Hmmm...will other things I ask for automatically occur?
May Zombie Teddy Roosevelt rise and kick the ass of the modern GOP!
| 104 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:45:33am |
re: #86 Fozzie Bear
She is awfully cute, I'll agree to that. But then, I think the part of me that thinks this is located south of the equator, so to speak. The rest of me finds her less cute.
Then again, perhaps this is my general distaste for "reality tv" speaking, more than my actual feelings. It's hard to separate the two, really.
Apparently, they're going to do a season where they send the Jersey Shore kids to Italy.
I'm not sure why we're doing this to Italy. I just hope that The Situation doesn't end up as the new Amanda Knox or something.
| 105 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:45:35am |
re: #96 makeitstop
Someone told me that he was going to announce his candidacy on the season finale of 'Celebrity Apprentice.'
Pretty tacky - but tacky has always been Trump's modus opperandi.
That's what I read yesterday. America loves tacky.
| 106 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:47:09am |
re: #98 Gus 802
I'll make it short. Snooki is an idiot. The Jersey Shore is trash. Reality TV is the worst thing that ever happened on television and as usual Americans had to follow suit by once again trying to emulate these pathetic creatures. And in the case of Jersey Shore, I typically did my best to avoid that particular braindead sub-culture when I lived in Ocean County.
The thing is, it's not like the producers found the most ridiculous people they could find in that region. They picked a fairly representative sample. I know this might seem like it couldn't possibly be true if you have never been there, but it really, really is. There is an army of douchebags populating that area. Hell, even the locals who haven't yet had their brains poisoned by spray-on-tanner and hair gel hate these people.
| 107 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:47:09am |
re: #104 SanFranciscoZionist
Apparently, they're going to do a season where they send the Jersey Shore kids to Italy.
I'm not sure why we're doing this to Italy. I just hope that The Situation doesn't end up as the new Amanda Knox or something.
Saint Peter's Square was probably too tempting a target (Yes, I know it's not in Italy).
| 108 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:47:19am |
re: #101 gehazi
Not only will he show you his long-form birth certificate, but he'll prove to each individual voter that he's circumcised just like every good American boy should be!
I don't want to think about the President's penis, but I will think about Barack Obama's penis ALL DAY LONG, if that will get me out of considering Donald Trump's.
| 109 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:47:19am |
Yeas. Eyes goes to da shore to get me some pizzers and soders and hangs out on the boardwalk. I hates da woods.
//
| 110 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:47:53am |
re: #104 SanFranciscoZionist
Apparently, they're going to do a season where they send the Jersey Shore kids to Italy.
I'm not sure why we're doing this to Italy. I just hope that The Situation doesn't end up as the new Amanda Knox or something.
They're being sent to Italy? Didn't we punish Italy enough in WWII? What did they do to deserve such treatment?
| 111 |
avanti Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:48:04am |
re: #105 Gus 802
That's what I read yesterday. America loves tacky.
Actually, he's going to announce when he'll announce if he'll run.
| 112 |
Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:48:13am |
re: #106 Fozzie Bear
The thing is, it's not like the producers found the most ridiculous people they could find in that region. They picked a fairly representative sample. I know this might seem like it couldn't possibly be true if you have never been there, but it really, really is. There is an army of douchebags populating that area. Hell, even the locals who haven't yet had their brains poisoned by spray-on-tanner and hair gel hate these people.
I loved the "South Park" spoof of Jersey Shore.
| 113 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:48:21am |
re: #103 publicityStunted
I swear it wasn't there when I posted comment #3. Hmmm...will other things I ask for automatically occur?
May Zombie Teddy Roosevelt rise and kick the ass of the modern GOP!
Charles will modify posts if new information gets brought in by the commenters. Often, someone knows something, or has an additional link.
I second your desire for Zombie Teddy Roosevelt to sort things out.
| 114 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:48:31am |
Every time I see Jersey Shore or some reference to it, I am reminded of this:
[Link: hotchickswithdouchebags.com...]
| 115 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:48:31am |
re: #110 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
They're being sent to Italy? Didn't we punish Italy enough in WWII? What did they do to deserve such treatment?
Its name is Silvio Berlusconi. Seriously, can't stand that Mussolini apologist jackass.
| 116 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:49:41am |
re: #108 SanFranciscoZionist
I don't want to think about the President's penis, but I will think about Barack Obama's penis ALL DAY LONG, if that will get me out of considering Donald Trump's.
You know, you keep saying how you don't want to think about the President's penis. So much so that I'm starting to wonder...
/
| 117 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:50:21am |
re: #110 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
They're being sent to Italy? Didn't we punish Italy enough in WWII? What did they do to deserve such treatment?
It's probably payback for the mob.
| 118 |
S'latch Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:50:33am |
I think you have to ask yourself "What is a poll that puts Donald Trump in first place is actually measuring?"
| 119 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:50:51am |
re: #116 Simply Sarah
You know, you keep saying how you don't want to think about the President's penis. So much so that I'm starting to wonder...
/
I believe it is properly referred to as "the first penis".
| 120 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:51:02am |
re: #106 Fozzie Bear
The thing is, it's not like the producers found the most ridiculous people they could find in that region. They picked a fairly representative sample. I know this might seem like it couldn't possibly be true if you have never been there, but it really, really is. There is an army of douchebags populating that area. Hell, even the locals who haven't yet had their brains poisoned by spray-on-tanner and hair gel hate these people.
Did they go to Keansburg?
//
| 121 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:51:23am |
re: #110 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
They're being sent to Italy? Didn't we punish Italy enough in WWII? What did they do to deserve such treatment?
My best guess is that since most of the kids on the show claim at least some Italian heritage, this is seen as sending them on a roots trip.
Also, Italy has coastline, and beaches.
I still think this is a fairly hostile thing to do to a fellow NATO member without provocation.
| 122 |
funky chicken Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:51:32am |
re: #19 Gus 802
Let me see if I got this right. The wingnut base -- make that the far-right base because that's what they really are -- are willing to give Donald Trump a pass for his prior position which are seemingly liberal yet aren't willing to give Mitt Romney the benefit of the doubt? The answer of course is likely ignorant bliss and of course Mr. Trump recently reaffirmed his identification as a "Christian". Otherwise, that they're falling for Mr. Trump is truly a sign that the Republican Party is severely infected with Snooki-America syndrome give the "reality show personality" of Mr. Trump.
And, um, how many times has Mr. Trump been married? Yet another "family values" champion, right?
| 123 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:52:29am |
re: #122 funky chicken
And, um, how many times has Mr. Trump been married? Yet another "family values" champion, right?
His boning a mistress and subsequent divorce by Ivana was big news back in the day.
| 124 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:52:31am |
re: #115 HappyWarrior
Its name is Silvio Berlusconi. Seriously, can't stand that Mussolini apologist jackass.
He'll probably hit on JWoww.
| 125 |
Shiplord Kirel Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:52:38am |
re: #119 Fozzie Bear
I believe it is properly referred to as "the first penis".
Does Obama have a second one? Dubya had Dick Cheney so it seems a reasonable question.
| 126 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:52:45am |
re: #118 Lawrence Schmerel
I think you have to ask yourself "What is a poll that puts Donald Trump in first place is actually measuring?"
whatever it is, it sure has people in a tizzy...he doesn't deserve 2min worth of time on the subject, let alone thousands of posts, but people need someone to beat on, and he's it
| 127 |
prairiefire Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:53:00am |
re: #122 funky chicken
And, um, how many times has Mr. Trump been married? Yet another "family values" champion, right?
Don't worry, they forgive each other for the multiple marriages.
| 128 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:53:24am |
re: #121 SanFranciscoZionist
My best guess is that since most of the kids on the show claim at least some Italian heritage, this is seen as sending them on a roots trip.
Also, Italy has coastline, and beaches.
I still think this is a fairly hostile thing to do to a fellow NATO member without provocation.
A Roots trip, huh? Well, I guess I might watch it if LeVar Burton is involved.
| 129 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:54:17am |
re: #128 Simply Sarah
I'd watch anything if LeVar Burton was involved.
| 131 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:55:03am |
re: #121 SanFranciscoZionist
My best guess is that since most of the kids on the show claim at least some Italian heritage, this is seen as sending them on a roots trip.
Also, Italy has coastline, and beaches.
I still think this is a fairly hostile thing to do to a fellow NATO member without provocation.
Maybe this is retaliation for getting us involved in Libya.
/
| 132 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:55:19am |
| 133 |
blueraven Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:55:34am |
re: #122 funky chicken
And, um, how many times has Mr. Trump been married? Yet another "family values" champion, right?
It's OK if you are a rich, white, christian male. You see, they have enough money to set up the x wife and provide for the children. They do not become a burden on society. All is forgiven. //
| 134 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:55:49am |
| 135 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:56:04am |
re: #132 HappyWarrior
Updinging for blast to the past.
I admit. I would actually watch the first half of Reading Rainbow just to listen to LeVar Burton talk. Man crush?
| 136 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:56:15am |
re: #125 Shiplord Kirel
Does Obama have a second one? Dubya had Dick Cheney so it seems a reasonable question.
No, but i believe he has three balls, so it all evens out.
| 137 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:56:16am |
| 138 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:57:10am |
re: #137 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
God, now even I feel old.
Nah, it was still in production up until a couple of years ago.
| 139 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:57:18am |
On a sidenote, I've been to countries where I have hertiage in before. It's fascinating really and I tried to be as respectful as possible. I am not a religious person but I actually wanted to say a prayer to the Czech and Slovak heroes who killed Heydich in Prague at the church where they fought ot the death but unfortunately it was closed the day I was there. Also crossed myself in the chapel in Dachau asking the allmighty to remember those who died there.
| 140 |
S'latch Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:57:41am |
re: #126 albusteve
I am thinking it is a measurement of how abysmally poor the quality of potential Republican candidates is.
| 141 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:58:03am |
re: #138 Simply Sarah
Nah, it was still in production up until a couple of years ago.
That's just it, I grew up watching it. With LeVar Burton. Huh, maybe that's why I got so into Star Trek...
| 142 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:58:03am |
re: #138 Simply Sarah
Nah, it was still in production up until a couple of years ago.
Reading now... 1983-2009.
| 143 |
funky chicken Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:58:27am |
re: #133 blueraven
It's OK if you are a rich, white, christian male. You see, they have enough money to set up the x wife and provide for the children. They do not become a burden on society. All is forgiven. //
Trump/Puff Daddy '12! Because The Donald loves the blacks, and they have the same family values!
| 144 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:58:42am |
re: #135 Gus 802
I admit. I would actually watch the first half of Reading Rainbow just to listen to LeVar Burton talk. Man crush?
Ha, I was just a kid. It was a nice way to learn about new books though. I had no idea he was on Roots and Star Trek until much later. Kinda like my expereince with Shatner. Shatner was the Emergency Rescue guy to me before he was Captain Kirk.
| 145 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 11:58:49am |
re: #138 Simply Sarah
Nah, it was still in production up until a couple of years ago.
And now we have "the wiggles". As my grandfather used to say, "they are fucking everything up by fixing shit that isn't broken".
| 146 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:00:41pm |
re: #143 funky chicken
Trump/Puff Daddy '12! Because The Donald loves the blacks, and they have the same family values!
He goes by "P. Diddy" now.
| 147 |
Summer Seale Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:00:54pm |
[Link: www.epicfail.com...]
| 148 |
funky chicken Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:01:39pm |
Actually, Puff Daddy/P Diddy/Mr. Sean Combs would be the better candidate. At least he knows how to run a successful business--no chain of bankruptcies there.
| 149 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:01:51pm |
re: #146 SanFranciscoZionist
He goes by "P. Diddy" now.
Actually, last I checked, he now just goes by "Diddy," but answers to "P. Diddy" due to a UK lawsuit.
Figure the next step is going the Prince route and changing his name to a symbol.
| 150 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:01:51pm |
re: #145 Fozzie Bear
And now we have "the wiggles". As my grandfather used to say, "they are fucking everything up by fixing shit that isn't broken".
Some years ago, I called a friend who had young children, and asked what was happening in her world.
"We're a little stressed," she said. "The yellow Wiggle has cancer."
I said, "Do I even want to know what that means?"
| 151 |
funky chicken Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:02:24pm |
re: #146 SanFranciscoZionist
He goes by "P. Diddy" now.
Yeah, I know. I just love that scene from
Monk
.
| 152 |
Big Steve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:03:23pm |
re: #145 Fozzie Bear
And now we have "the wiggles". As my grandfather used to say, "they are fucking everything up by fixing shit that isn't broken".
I liked that......my grandfather's favorite saying was; "Always go to bed the same day you got up."
| 153 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:03:25pm |
Frum is still in denial.
@davidfrum
I'm really, really going to hope these Republicans misunderstood the pollsters' question. [Link: bit.ly...]
The link is to the blog of the pollsters linked at the top here.
| 155 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:03:46pm |
re: #119 Fozzie Bear
I believe it is properly referred to as "the first penis".
Or "pants force one".
Ok, that's the last dick joke for now, I promise.
| 156 |
abbyadams Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:03:56pm |
re: #3 publicityStunted
Best laugh I've had all week. Thanks.
| 157 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:04:06pm |
re: #153 wrenchwench
Frum is still in denial.
The link is to the blog of the pollsters linked at the top here.
Denial is a hell of a drug.
| 158 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:04:45pm |
| 159 |
makeitstop Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:05:16pm |
re: #146 SanFranciscoZionist
He goes by "P. Diddy" now.
Isn't it just 'Diddy' nowadays? Hard to keep up.
| 160 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:05:33pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
*facepalm* Mongo's head hurts.
| 161 |
HappyWarrior Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:05:39pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
Oy what a dummy.
| 162 |
Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:05:45pm |
re: #145 Fozzie Bear
And now we have "the wiggles". As my grandfather used to say, "they are fucking everything up by fixing shit that isn't broken".
You know you're getting old when your favorite Twitter feed is #shitmygrandpasays
| 163 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:05:49pm |
re: #155 Fozzie Bear
I thought we were calling it "The Decider"?
| 164 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:06:08pm |
re: #145 Fozzie Bear
And now we have "the wiggles". As my grandfather used to say, "they are fucking everything up by fixing shit that isn't broken".
Personally, I'm more put off that Elmo seems to have largely shoved Grover out of the picture, that little red bastard.
| 165 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:06:28pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
Ha! He even sounds like a Boss Hog type.
Methinks he's been inhaling too much Aqua Net™.
//
| 166 |
gehazi Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:07:46pm |
re: #165 Gus 802
Ha! He even sounds like a Boss Hog type.
Methinks he's been inhaling too much Aqua Net™.
//
He's listed as R-Strawberry Fields, so it's not much of a leap...
| 168 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:08:32pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
Holy crap, that is some serious stupidity right there.
| 169 |
S'latch Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:08:34pm |
I am also thinking how dangerous it is in a two-party system of government that the quality of the potential candidates of one of those parties is so abysmally poor that Donald Trump would lead them all by 9 points. I am relieved by reminding myself how early in the process it is. But, I actually don't see much evidence that this situation might improve.
| 170 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:08:48pm |
re: #84 SanFranciscoZionist
That must explain why all the black families in my neighborhood go to brunch at Denny's after church. They're there for the authentic white food and ambiance. Giving the children a cultural experience.
(I go to admire ladies' hats. And eat tuna melts.)
We have a NW version of Denny's, an all night diner chain with suprisingly good dishes called Shari's, which is better in every way except like 10% more expensive, so in high school my nerd dirtbag friends and I would play cards there at night and discuss metal or Star Control 2 or whatever we did back then
| 171 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:09:06pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
This is becoming dadaist
| 172 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:09:45pm |
TN State Representative argues that he can actually bathe himself and use a real knife with dinner without assistance
| 173 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:10:42pm |
re: #170 WindUpBird
We have a NW version of Denny's, an all night diner chain with suprisingly good dishes called Shari's, which is better in every way except like 10% more expensive, so in high school my nerd dirtbag friends and I would play cards there at night and discuss metal or Star Control 2 or whatever we did back then
There was this super diner in Oakland when I was in college. We'd go to study there at weird hours of the night, because they had pie, and would let us light Santeria candles on the table (don't ask).
The only thing was, you couldn't go to the bathroom, because when we were there, the rest of the place was filled with hookers and cops coming off-shift, and we were afraid to be alone in the ladies' room with the hookers.
| 174 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:11:06pm |
Rep. Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) and Rep. Frank Nicely (R-Strawberry Plains) get a gold star each for using the bathroom without getting any on the seat!
Frank Nicely? really?
| 175 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:11:25pm |
re: #153 wrenchwench
Frum is still in denial.
The link is to the blog of the pollsters linked at the top here.
Yeah, Frum is still trying to deny what has happened to the Republican party over the last few years. I don't know if he'll ever get it.
| 176 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:11:30pm |
re: #173 SanFranciscoZionist
There was this super diner in Oakland when I was in college. We'd go to study there at weird hours of the night, because they had pie, and would let us light Santeria candles on the table (don't ask).
The only thing was, you couldn't go to the bathroom, because when we were there, the rest of the place was filled with hookers and cops coming off-shift, and we were afraid to be alone in the ladies' room with the hookers.
OF COURSE I'M ASKING
| 177 |
justaminute Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:11:36pm |
One good simple ad any Democratic can use against Republicans:
The first ad:
For every tax cut that One wealthy individual receives (pics of Wall Street type) Thirty-three seniors (pic of 33 seniors) will pay for it.
| 178 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:12:30pm |
re: #173 SanFranciscoZionist
There was this super diner in Oakland when I was in college. We'd go to study there at weird hours of the night, because they had pie, and would let us light Santeria candles on the table (don't ask).
The only thing was, you couldn't go to the bathroom, because when we were there, the rest of the place was filled with hookers and cops coming off-shift, and we were afraid to be alone in the ladies' room with the hookers.
also reminds me of my local karaoke bar's rear bathroom which has hosted more than its share of cocaine enthusiasts
| 179 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:12:36pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
lol
Albert Einstein said that a little knowledge would turn your head toward atheism, while a broader knowledge would turn your head toward Christianity.
| 180 |
Big Steve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:12:45pm |
re: #173 SanFranciscoZionist
There was this super diner in Oakland when I was in college. We'd go to study there at weird hours of the night, because they had pie, and would let us light Santeria candles on the table (don't ask).
The only thing was, you couldn't go to the bathroom, because when we were there, the rest of the place was filled with hookers and cops coming off-shift, and we were afraid to be alone in the ladies' room with the hookers.
Z....I am asking....."Santeria?"
| 181 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:12:57pm |
re: #177 justaminute
One good simple ad any Democratic can use against Republicans:
The first ad:
For every tax cut that One wealthy individual receives (pics of Wall Street type) Thirty-three seniors (pic of 33 seniors) will pay for it.
They better use that TO DEATH.
| 182 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:13:11pm |
re: #176 WindUpBird
OF COURSE I'M ASKING
I hung out with feminist theology students. They were very into Yoruba traditions in the New World.
| 183 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:13:36pm |
re: #178 WindUpBird
also reminds me of my local karaoke bar's rear bathroom which has hosted more than its share of cocaine enthusiasts
And this is where I realized just how sheltered a life I've lived. Like, I've so much as *seen* pot maybe three times.
| 184 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:13:37pm |
re: #126 albusteve
whatever it is, it sure has people in a tizzy...he doesn't deserve 2min worth of time on the subject, let alone thousands of posts, but people need someone to beat on, and he's it
it wasn't democrats or lgf posters who put trump at the top of polls of republican voters
| 185 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:13:57pm |
re: #169 Lawrence Schmerel
I am also thinking how dangerous it is in a two-party system of government that the quality of the potential candidates of one of those parties is so abysmally poor that Donald Trump would lead them all by 9 points. I am relieved by reminding myself how early in the process it is. But, I actually don't see much evidence that this situation might improve.
I'm in the mindset of a sports fan right about now, watching the first minutes of the first half/quarter, the optimistic part of my brain telling me "It's still early, things can get better!," while the pessimistic part is grumbling "Here they go again."
| 186 |
iossarian Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:14:38pm |
I think we can all agree that Ronald Reagan would have argued for the collective ownership of all means of production. After all, was it not Reagan himself who said:
Capital is dead labor, which, vampire-like, lives only by sucking living labor, and lives the more, the more labor it sucks.
?
I rest my case. Wish me luck in my new gig as the state rep for "I am the Walrus, Tennessee".
| 187 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:14:43pm |
re: #182 SanFranciscoZionist
I hung out with feminist theology students. They were very into Yoruba traditions in the New World.
I was hoping you had a mystic that just hung out with you :D
| 188 |
Big Steve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:14:51pm |
re: #182 SanFranciscoZionist
I hung out with feminist theology students. They were very into Yoruba traditions in the New World.
well that adjusts my totally imaginary impression of you....
| 189 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:15:18pm |
"That's Bill, he's opening his third eye. I think it's painful. better get him more curly fries. Yeah, also a fresh carafe, thx"
| 190 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:15:27pm |
re: #173 SanFranciscoZionist
There was this super diner in Oakland when I was in college. We'd go to study there at weird hours of the night, because they had pie, and would let us light Santeria candles on the table (don't ask).
The only thing was, you couldn't go to the bathroom, because when we were there, the rest of the place was filled with hookers and cops coming off-shift, and we were afraid to be alone in the ladies' room with the hookers.
Christine O'Donnell's got nothing on you...
| 191 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:16:00pm |
re: #182 SanFranciscoZionist
I hung out with feminist theology students. They were very into Yoruba traditions in the New World.
They'd sort of create little altars in the middle of the table. The waitresses were very kind about the whole thing.
| 192 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:17:07pm |
re: #126 albusteve
whatever it is, it sure has people in a tizzy...he doesn't deserve 2min worth of time on the subject, let alone thousands of posts, but people need someone to beat on, and he's it
That doesn't make sense. You're worried about "thousands of posts" while Donald Trump is the one who's putting himself out there and the media is gladly following especially Fox News. Not only that but this is within a political context that may -- in a worst case scenario -- impact our lives. And during this time he is getting the support of a majority of Republicans as this poll indicates. And we're supposed to sit silent and not beat on this ass and all of the things he's been saying of late?
| 193 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:17:31pm |
re: #192 Gus 802
That doesn't make sense. You're worried about "thousands of posts" while Donald Trump is the one who's putting himself out there and the media is gladly following especially Fox News. Not only that but this is within a political context that may -- in a worst case scenario -- impact our lives. And during this time he is getting the support of a majority of Republicans as this poll indicates. And we're supposed to sit silent and not beat on this ass and all of the things he's been saying of late?
I think Steve is hoping that if we ignore the Donald, he might go away.
| 194 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:17:33pm |
re: #191 SanFranciscoZionist
They'd sort of create little altars in the middle of the table. The waitresses were very kind about the whole thing.
Business is business, I suppose. Probably rather you than more prostitutes.
| 195 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:17:53pm |
re: #184 engineer dog
it wasn't democrats or lgf posters who put trump at the top of polls of republican voters
Trump is the guy because no other candidate has any real chance, Trump v Obama will literally make me laugh out loud daily. Smiles all around, and an obama landslide the likes of which will knock us out of our shoes
Trump/Bachmann would be planet-smashing comedy, the earth might not survive
| 196 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:18:44pm |
re: #193 SanFranciscoZionist
I think Steve is hoping that if we ignore the Donald, he might go away.
Yeah, worked like a charm with Palin...
| 197 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:04pm |
re: #193 SanFranciscoZionist
I think Steve is hoping that if we ignore the Donald, he might go away.
Yeah. Next time we'll just ignore Louis Farrakhan. Maybe then he'll go away.
//
| 198 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:15pm |
re: #191 SanFranciscoZionist
They'd sort of create little altars in the middle of the table. The waitresses were very kind about the whole thing.
Actually, we did much the same thing, but by shrine I mean haphazard structures entirely out of half-and-halfs and silverware.
Really nothing has changed in 19 years
| 199 |
Four More Tears Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:18pm |
re: #126 albusteve
whatever it is, it sure has people in a tizzy...he doesn't deserve 2min worth of time on the subject, let alone thousands of posts, but people need someone to beat on, and he's it
What would you have us talk about, Steve?
| 200 |
S'latch Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:24pm |
re: #185 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
On the other hand, it could merely be a measure of the degree of sincerity and intelligence of the 400 or so people who are answering the phones, identifying themselves as Republicans, and participating in this poll.
| 201 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:35pm |
re: #194 Simply Sarah
Business is business, I suppose. Probably rather you than more prostitutes.
Probably, although the hookers were good customers. JJs was a lot of fun.
| 202 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:19:58pm |
re: #193 SanFranciscoZionist
I think Steve is hoping that if we ignore the Donald, he might go away.
the problem with guys who are household name billionaires with multiple hit television programs, showing up on every news show, is they're difficult to ignore
| 204 |
Summer Seale Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:20:04pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
I weep for the future.
| 205 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:20:05pm |
re: #200 Lawrence Schmerel
On the other hand, it could merely be a measure of the degree of sincerity and intelligence of the 400 or so people who are answering the phones, identifying themselves as Republicans, and participating in this poll.
Hmm, good point.
| 206 |
Kragar Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:20:51pm |
| 207 |
iossarian Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:21:04pm |
re: #202 WindUpBird
the problem with guys who are household name billionaires with multiple hit television programs, showing up on every news show, is they're difficult to ignore
Exactly. I am more than happy to ignore these bastards. If only they were equally happy to fuck off and stop bothering me with the shit they have to sell.
| 208 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:21:04pm |
I hit my crazy quota for the day with that nonsense from Tennessee.
Later gators.
:)
| 209 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:21:44pm |
| 210 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:22:12pm |
re: #192 Gus 802
That doesn't make sense. You're worried about "thousands of posts" while Donald Trump is the one who's putting himself out there and the media is gladly following especially Fox News. Not only that but this is within a political context that may -- in a worst case scenario -- impact our lives. And during this time he is getting the support of a majority of Republicans as this poll indicates. And we're supposed to sit silent and not beat on this ass and all of the things he's been saying of late?
I don't worry about what's posted here, but I won't repeat myself...be my guest
| 211 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:23:17pm |
You know, now that I think about it, perhaps there is something to the whole "ignore them and they'll go away" strategy. I mean, since we started taking turns laughing at The Donald, has anybody really cared what Palin has had to say? Or Newt? Or Huck?
I might send the man a fruit basket to thank him for overshadowing all three and giving us little reason to think about them.
| 212 |
Henchman 25 Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:23:21pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
| 213 |
Shiplord Kirel Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:24:01pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
As though creationism didn't exist in Einstein's time.
| 214 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:24:18pm |
re: #211 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You know, now that I think about it, perhaps there is something to the whole "ignore them and they'll go away" strategy. I mean, since we started taking turns laughing at The Donald, has anybody really cared what Palin has had to say? Or Newt? Or Huck?
I might send the man a fruit basket to thank him for overshadowing all three and giving us little reason to think about them.
True. Donald Trump also replaced Charlie Sheen on crazy watch.
| 215 |
Lidane Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:24:36pm |
re: #158 Varek Raith
TN State Rep. Argues Einstein Would Teach Creationism
Facepalm.
OK. That settles it. I'm definitely going back to the audiobook I was just listening to. After reading that and Dim Hoft's page, I need some smart people talking in mah ears again.
| 216 |
iossarian Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:26:24pm |
re: #213 Shiplord Kirel
As though creationism didn't exist in Einstein's time.
Einstein campaigned for creationism to be taught at Princeton, you know.
FACT.
| 217 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:27:04pm |
re: #216 iossarian
Einstein campaigned for creationism to be taught at Princeton, you know.
FACT.
| 219 |
Winny Spencer Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:28:14pm |
Has The Donald come out in support of creationism yet?
I foresee a double digit lead if he does.
| 220 |
Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:28:51pm |
re: #219 Winny Spencer
Has The Donald come out in support of creationism yet?
I foresee a double digit lead if he does.
I think that's next week. He can't blow his load all at once, you know.
| 221 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:29:09pm |
re: #211 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You know, now that I think about it, perhaps there is something to the whole "ignore them and they'll go away" strategy. I mean, since we started taking turns laughing at The Donald, has anybody really cared what Palin has had to say? Or Newt? Or Huck?
I might send the man a fruit basket to thank him for overshadowing all three and giving us little reason to think about them.
Donald is not going away. And he has enough money to stick around as long as he wants to. And he's going to say what ever he wants to say, he's not worried about winning, he wants to rattle cages. And he's doing that, right now... positive or negative, how ever you want to look at it, he's rattling cages.
What makes it so annoying is that he really doesn't care one whit what anyone thinks about it.
| 222 |
Winny Spencer Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:29:11pm |
re: #219 Winny Spencer
Has The Donald come out in support of creationism yet?
I foresee a double digit lead when he does.
PIMF.
| 223 |
Lidane Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:29:20pm |
re: #219 Winny Spencer
Has The Donald come out in support of creationism yet?
I foresee a double digit lead if he does.
Give him time to find and pay off a preacher who will claim that he's been born again and has seen the light.
| 224 |
iossarian Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:29:39pm |
re: #219 Winny Spencer
Has The Donald come out in support of creationism yet?
His hair is perhaps the single biggest piece of evidence in its favor.
Nothing that magnificent could come about through the mere blind stumbling of evolution.
| 225 |
Gus Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:31:22pm |
re: #224 iossarian
His hair is perhaps the single biggest piece of evidence in its favor.
Nothing that magnificent could come about through the mere blind stumbling of evolution.
Trump's hair was right there alongside the dinosaurs.
/
| 226 |
Jack Burton Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:32:33pm |
| 227 |
Lidane Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:35:09pm |
Tea Party: Keep your gubmint off mah Medicare!
GOP: House Republicans Pass Plan To Phase Out Medicare, Slash Medicaid
| 229 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:41:13pm |
re: #221 Walter L. Newton
Donald is not going away. And he has enough money to stick around as long as he wants to. And he's going to say what ever he wants to say, he's not worried about winning, he wants to rattle cages. And he's doing that, right now... positive or negative, how ever you want to look at it, he's rattling cages.
What makes it so annoying is that he really doesn't care one whit what anyone thinks about it.
agreed completely!
| 230 |
S'latch Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:48:52pm |
re: #221 Walter L. Newton
Agreed, except that I think he will go away before the election.
| 231 |
Big Steve Fri, Apr 15, 2011 12:51:01pm |
re: #221 Walter L. Newton
Donald is not going away. And he has enough money to stick around as long as he wants to. And he's going to say what ever he wants to say, he's not worried about winning, he wants to rattle cages. And he's doing that, right now... positive or negative, how ever you want to look at it, he's rattling cages.
What makes it so annoying is that he really doesn't care one whit what anyone thinks about it.
Yep....and no matter how it turns out there will be a TV show in it for him and a few more cash register rings.
| 232 |
leftynyc Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:01:59pm |
re: #126 albusteve
whatever it is, it sure has people in a tizzy...he doesn't deserve 2min worth of time on the subject, let alone thousands of posts, but people need someone to beat on, and he's it
I think it's pretty easy to figure out. Poll recently said over 50% of republican primary voters are birthers and trump is the only one hitting that note every day. They're willing to forgive his previous support of Democrats, his 3 marriages, his 3 bankruptcies all to hear about the birth certificate. That's what is driving republican primary voters.
| 233 |
Eclectic Infidel Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:24:50pm |
Brilliant photo. Quite appropriate.
I'm typing on a PC. How I miss my Mac already!!
Time to head home, buy a 6 pk of Lagunitas, and chill.
| 234 |
BongCrodny Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:49:53pm |
| 235 |
Romantic Heretic Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:49:58pm |
| 236 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:52:33pm |
re: #232 leftynyc
I think it's pretty easy to figure out. Poll recently said over 50% of republican primary voters are birthers and trump is the only one hitting that note every day. They're willing to forgive his previous support of Democrats, his 3 marriages, his 3 bankruptcies all to hear about the birth certificate. That's what is driving republican primary voters.
it's almost like they're NOT birthers, GOP primary voters are like empty vessels to be told whatever horrible bizarre conspiracy theory about democrats, and they just swallow it all
so it could be birther stuff, it could be some completely different childish nonsense about Obama, but these are uneducated, deeply ignorant rubes, and they just gladly suck down whatever is fed them, because they don't have the mental horsepower to question.
After Obama's out of office, you're going to all see a lot of Republicans who suddenly have amnesia about the whole birther thing, and pretend that they weren't advancing psycho racist rhetoric, because they'll surely be distracted by the next Shiny Conspiracy Theory
| 237 |
sagehen Fri, Apr 15, 2011 5:59:43pm |
Lawrence O'Donnell's been running a contest for Trump campaign slogans -- must fit on a bumper sticker.
My favorite, for a Trump/Palin ticket: "You're fired. I quit."
Trump Allies Test a New Strategy for Blocking Election Results They Don’t Like When a member of Georgia’s Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections refused to join her colleagues as they certified two primaries this year, she claimed she had been denied her right to examine a long list of election ...
Cheechako
US Military M17 & M18 Pistols Causing Unintentional Discharges Documents detail U.S. soldiers shot by their own Sig Sauer guns; military says no reason for concern Around lunchtime on Feb. 8, 2023, inside an administrative office at Fort Eustis in Virginia, a sergeant with the Army’s 221st Military ...
William Lewis
The Cause of the Rain Here? dryad, in Greek mythology, a nymph or nature spirit who lives in trees and takes the form of a beautiful young woman. Dryads were originally the spirits of oak trees (drys: “oak”), but the name was later applied to ... William Lewis
Uncommon US Flags #3: Storm Warning Flags Indianola, Texas after the Civil War became the principal port for the state, due to its location on Matagorda Bay. The town steadily grew as commerce, tourism, and agriculture expanded. In 1875, a powerful Category 3 hurricane struck Indianola, ...
Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
A Friday at the Tail End of SpringJust out and about for a bit. First a walk downtown where the two rivers meet, then a short drive just outside of town. William Lewis
This Civil War Submarine Vanished for 136 Years [VIDEO] A Civil War submarine powered by hand cranks and lit by candlelight. What could possibly go wrong? Meet the HL Hunley. Support the production of these videos through our Patreon: patreon.com Thank you to Nick DeLong from Clemson University ...
teleskiguy
Billions in US Taxpayer Dollars Now Go to Religious Schools via Vouchers Billions in taxpayer dollars are being used to pay tuition at religious schools throughout the country, as state voucher programs expand dramatically and the line separating public education and religion fades. School vouchers can be used at almost any ... Cheechako
Adobe Caught Selling AI Generated Images Imitating Ansel Adams’ Work Adobe scolded for selling ‘Ansel Adams-style’ images generated by AI Adobe found itself in hot water this weekend after the Ansel Adams estate publicly scolded the company for selling generative AI imitations of the late photographer’s work. On Friday, ... William Lewis
The Good Liars at Miami Trump Rally [VIDEO] Jason and Davram talk with Trump supporters about art, Mike Lindell, who is really president and more! SUPPORT US: herohero.co SEE THE GOOD LIARS LIVE!LOS ANGELES, CA squadup.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AUDIO PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.comSpotify: open.spotify.comJoin this channel to ... teleskiguy
