Poll: 48% of Iowa Republicans Are Birthers

The base is totally nuts

WingnutsApril 2011 • Views: 28,434

The latest survey from Public Policy Polling shows that nearly half of the Republican voters in Iowa are Birthers — and another 26% “aren’t sure” whether President Obama was born in the US.

And this is also reflected in the national numbers, in poll after poll. The Republican base has gone completely looney tunes — the majority now believe a scurrilous racist myth about the first African American president.

This is why, when I see arguments that Donald Trump’s previous liberal stances will hurt his chances with the GOP base, I have to laugh. Trump is leading the pack, or close to the top in most of the polls, because he’s giving the Republican voter exactly what he/she wants. His past positions are simply irrelevant to this crowd.

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161 comments

HappyWarrior Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:30:37am

I’ve asked before but I don’t know who it reflects more poorly on: The Iowa Republican rank and file for believing this tripe or the people like Trump who know better that sell it to them.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:31:24am

2012 POTUS election will be such a clown show for the GOP

HappyWarrior Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:32:42am

re: #2 WindUpBird

2012 POTUS election will be such a clown show for the GOP

You’re being unkind to the clowns, WUB and this coming from someone who hates clowns.

jamesfirecat Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:32:44am

This is the most disheartening poll of Republican views I’ve seen since… the last disheartening poll of Republican views Charles posted.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:32:47am

re: #1 HappyWarrior

I’ve asked before but I don’t know who it reflects more poorly on: The Iowa Republican rank and file for believing this tripe or the people like Trump who know better that sell it to them.

Trump’s actually trolling the country, I believe

Trump loves being the center of attention, check out what all his properties look like! The most tasteless lunacy imaginable. He has no intention of running seriously for president IMO

MarkAM Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:34:14am

The observation about Trump’s past positions is very astute. As long as he’s beating the birther drum, his shift to the right on many other issues will be a secondary consideration and something he can explain away, now that he has “come to Jesus.”

3CPO Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:34:23am

I don’t remember the blog, but I was highly entertained by a comment about a possible Trump/Palin 2012 campaign slogan: “You’re fired!” “I quit!”

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:35:01am

re: #6 MarkAM

The observation about Trump’s past positions is very astute. As long as he’s beating the birther drum, his shift to the right on many other issues will be a secondary consideration and something he can explain away, now that he has “come to Jesus.”

it’s a WORK, dude, it’s like pro wrestling. he’s playing with everyone

Velvet Elvis Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:35:59am

re: #5 WindUpBird

Trump’s actually trolling the country, I believe

Trump loves being the center of attention, check out what all his properties look like! The most tasteless lunacy imaginable. He has no intention of running seriously for president IMO

He would if he could get a deal to make a reality show out of it.

MarkAM Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:36:06am

I think he’s nearing a point where he’s pot committed backing away would damage his brand too badly.

re: #5 WindUpBird

Trump’s actually trolling the country, I believe

Trump loves being the center of attention, check out what all his properties look like! The most tasteless lunacy imaginable. He has no intention of running seriously for president IMO

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:36:22am

re: #6 MarkAM

Do you think Trump really wants to go up against Obama’s billion dollar apparatus with his schtick? Busting ass all over the country campaigning? sleepless nights pressing the flesh and giving Serious Speeches?

I don’t. I don’t for a second.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:36:31am

re: #2 WindUpBird

2012 POTUS election will be such a clown show for the GOP

The goofy kind of clowns, or the scary kind of clowns?

Youtube Video

MarkAM Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:36:53am

and backing away…PIMF

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:37:56am

re: #10 MarkAM

I think he’s nearing a point where he’s pot committed backing away would damage his brand too badly.

I think you could not be more incorrect

He’s a

reality

show

star.

Nothing can damage his name. he’s a clown. he’s vaudeville. he’s way less serious than Ralph Nader.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:38:41am

re: #12 EmmmieG

the other scary kind :D

Youtube Video

MarkAM Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:39:41am

Time will tell, but I think you’re underestimating his boundless ego.

re: #14 WindUpBird

I think you could not be more incorrect

He’s a

reality

tv

show

star.

Nothing can damage his name. he’s a clown. he’s vaudeville. he’s way less serious than Ralph Nader.

re: #11 WindUpBird

Do you think Trump really wants to go up against Obama’s billion dollar apparatus with his schtick? Busting ass all over the country campaigning? sleepless nights pressing the flesh and giving Serious Speeches?

I don’t. I don’t for a second.

#CPAC: I Have A Short Mingle Stick.THANKS OBAMA. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:43:09am

Poll: 48% of Iowa Republicans Are Birthers

I’m hoping only about 5% of Iowans are Republicans? That would make me feel better about this number. Maybe? Oh just lie to me damn -it!

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:44:13am

re: #16 MarkAM

Ego only goes so far when you’re confronted with the unreal amount of work and intensity required to run for president. Trump is soft. He’s not serious. he’s a spongy rich dude who is used to getting everything spoonfed to him.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:44:35am

re: #17 Cankles McCellulite

Poll: 48% of Iowa Republicans Are Birthers

I’m hoping only about 5% of Iowans are Republicans? That would make me feel better about this number. Maybe? Oh just lie to me damn -it!

November 4, 2008 General Election Results

Barack Obama / Joe Biden Democrat 828940
John McCain / Sarah Palin Republican 682379

Glenn Beck's Grand Unifying Theory of Obdicut Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:46:25am

re: #16 MarkAM

I agree. I think this started off as a way for him to raise his brand, but it’s morphed quickly; he didn’t know how easy it was to play off of the birthers and other conspiracy lovers that now make up the base of the GOP.

I think he may now be telling himself he has an actual chance to win.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:47:00am

re: #17 Cankles McCellulite

Poll: 48% of Iowa Republicans Are Birthers

I’m hoping only about 5% of Iowans are Republicans? That would make me feel better about this number. Maybe? Oh just lie to me damn -it!

I’m a supermodel, an alien, and I have a billion dollars.

Does that cover it?

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:47:10am

re: #20 Obdicut

I agree. I think this started off as a way for him to raise his brand, but it’s morphed quickly; he didn’t know how easy it was to play off of the birthers and other conspiracy lovers that now make up the base of the GOP.

I think he may now be telling himself he has an actual chance to win.

Rule 1) Never get caught up in your own hype

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:47:14am

re: #16 MarkAM

I’d rate Trump’s seriousness around Alan Keyes’ when he ran. Trump will recede into a pinprick in the face of a real campaign.

it’s great media, it’s a great story! And everybody wins. Trump gets his publicity, the media gets their intrigue. The GOP loses because their candidates are being eclipsed by this Jerry Springer-esque schtick.

Who in the base will vote for trump? Which God Fearing little old lady baptist or tea-party guy is going to take him seriously?

Trump and the media. In collusion.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:48:18am

re: #20 Obdicut

I agree. I think this started off as a way for him to raise his brand, but it’s morphed quickly; he didn’t know how easy it was to play off of the birthers and other conspiracy lovers that now make up the base of the GOP.

I think he may now be telling himself he has an actual chance to win.

if he thinks that, he’s going to be so disappointed

Maybe he’s that deluded! I really don’t think he is, i think he’s just using the schtick to have fun.

#CPAC: I Have A Short Mingle Stick.THANKS OBAMA. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:49:37am

re: #19 Gus 802

Thanks? For bringing me back to reality.

Where is all this coming from? I thought birtherism was dying down? Is this all because of Trump reviving it?

Romantic Heretic Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:49:46am

His past positions are simply irrelevant to this crowd.

Everything is irrelevant to this crowd. Save those ‘facts’ that support their positions.

Denial is not just a river in Africa.

elizajane Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:50:29am

Actually, a poll just out from PPP shows Trump not resonating that well in Iowa despite his fanatical birtherism. They’re all longing for Huck to enter the race:

publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com

The reason behind Trump’s posture on the birth cert., besides blatant pandering, may be the one he just gave to George Stephanopoulos: He’ll release his tax records when Obama releases his birth certificate. Long form.

How convenient!

blogs.abcnews.com

KingKenrod Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:50:40am

re: #17 Cankles McCellulite

Poll: 48% of Iowa Republicans Are Birthers

I’m hoping only about 5% of Iowans are Republicans? That would make me feel better about this number. Maybe? Oh just lie to me damn -it!

It’s only primary (caucus) voters that were polled, so these are the highly-motivated zealots that are being sampled here. Ron Paul came in 3rd in favorability, after Huckabee and Palin.

Lidane Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:50:47am

re: #2 WindUpBird

2012 POTUS election will be such a clown show for the GOP

God yes. I hope they nominate a birther, far right loon then get stomped at the polls for it. That’s about what it will take to finally get these nutbars to STFU.

researchok Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:50:58am

re: #25 Cankles McCellulite

Thanks? For bringing me back to reality.

Where is all this coming from? I thought birtherism was dying down? Is this all because of Trump reviving it?

It never really went away.

It’s just being broadcast on a shiny new channel.

MarkAM Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:51:07am

Although David Brooks is a fatuous hack, some of his argument today pertains to who would vote for Trump…answer, a lot of people might:

nytimes.com

re: #23 WindUpBird

Romantic Heretic Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:51:09am

re: #9 Conservative Moonbat

He would if he could get a deal to make a reality show out of it.

It will be, and we’ll all be starring in it.

Romantic Heretic Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:54:11am

re: #15 WindUpBird

the other scary kind :D

[Video]

Loved that movie. Silly and scary all at the same time.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:54:37am

re: #25 Cankles McCellulite

Thanks? For bringing me back to reality.

Where is all this coming from? I thought birtherism was dying down? Is this all because of Trump reviving it?

I would say it’s because of Trump. Regardless of his yet unknown intentions I would even venture to guess that Trump is probably creating new birthers.

Charles Johnson Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:54:56am

re: #27 elizajane

Actually, a poll just out from PPP shows Trump not resonating that well in Iowa despite his fanatical birtherism. They’re all longing for Huck to enter the race:

[Link: publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com…]

I don’t know — being pretty much tied for second place isn’t doing that poorly. He’s doing a lot better than Romney nationally.

Huckabee has done his share of pandering to the Birther base, too. And he has better credentials as a raving theocratic fanatic, which is also popular with the right wing base.

Eclectic Cyborg Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:55:14am

Awhile back I watched a very Republican friend of mine teach his 4 year old son that Obama is a “very bad man who was not even born in America. Everything he says is a lie.”

[deleted] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:55:31am

Charles Johnson Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:56:13am

That should have been: “He’s doing a lot better than Romney nationally.”

Lidane Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:56:27am

re: #36 dragonfire1981

Awhile back I watched a very Republican friend of mine teach his 4 year old son that Obama is a “very bad man who was not even born in America. Everything he says is a lie.”

That’s awful. Why not just teach your kid that he’s the President?

Making your kid a political partisan is wrong, IMO.

only_me Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:57:09am

As an Iowan, I am embarrassed.

Romantic Heretic Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:57:41am

re: #36 dragonfire1981

Awhile back I watched a very Republican friend of mine teach his 4 year old son that Obama is a “very bad man who was not even born in America. Everything he says is a lie.”

Jesus Christ! I’d consider calling Child Services for that.

/sorta.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:57:57am

The ~~Bridges~~ Birthers of Madison County

theheat Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:58:37am

re: #36 dragonfire1981

Do this kid’s parents drag him to abortion protests and say “ear muffs” when vagina is mentioned, per chance?

RadicalModerate Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:00:18pm

re: #27 elizajane

Actually, a poll just out from PPP shows Trump not resonating that well in Iowa despite his fanatical birtherism. They’re all longing for Huck to enter the race:

[Link: publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com…]

The reason behind Trump’s posture on the birth cert., besides blatant pandering, may be the one he just gave to George Stephanopoulos: He’ll release his tax records when Obama releases his birth certificate. Long form.

How convenient!

[Link: blogs.abcnews.com…]

Unlike the Obama birth records, there is a much greater-than-zero chance that the Donald Trump tax returns have a significant amount of falsification.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:00:58pm

re: #44 RadicalModerate

Unlike the Obama birth records, there is a much greater-than-zero chance that the Donald Trump tax returns have a significant amount of falsification.

Hey! European supermodels don’t come cheap, you know.

#CPAC: I Have A Short Mingle Stick.THANKS OBAMA. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:01:26pm

re: #33 Romantic Heretic

what is funny is. I am not sure Trump is even a true birther. I think he is just an opportunist.

[deleted] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:03:02pm

HappyWarrior Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:04:49pm

I remember the crap that kids my generation would parrot about Clinton. Like the most hilarious one was that he had sold the country’s nuclear secrets to the Chinese. My ten year old brother has told me about some of the crap his classmates and friends parrot about Obama. Was really glad to hear from him that he stood up to that nonsense. I don’t share my political views in front of his friends though I did make it known that I voted for Obama. And had to point out the absurdness of making a big deal out of his first name since as I recall Barack and my own first name have similar meanings just in different languages. Tried a little humor too, pointing out that John McCain’s middle name is one sometimes seen in girls.

Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:04:50pm

Trump!

iossarian Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:07:34pm

re: #49 Killgore Trout

Trump!

You can’t cut the cheese wherever you please!

Varek Raith Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:07:53pm

re: #49 Killgore Trout

Trump!

GOLD!

Glenn Beck's Grand Unifying Theory of Obdicut Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:07:55pm

re: #49 Killgore Trout

Trump’s challenge will be citing a single time he ever did anything good for anyone else.

darthstar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:10:24pm

Show us the long form foreskin!
(still giggling about the whole “circumcision certificate” clause in the Arizona birther law that was vetoed…yes, a certificate of circumcision would actually be accepted in lieu of a “long form birth certificate” in Arizona if the law passed - that means Osama Bin Laden could come to the US, get his dick trimmed, and be eligible for President - if you take that logic to the extreme)…

Oh, and speaking of birther bullshit…got this email forwarded from my dad (oy)…

OK FOLKS. LISTEN UP AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION.
OUR POLITICIANS CAN KISS MY ASS. THAT GOES FOR OBAMA AND HIS ENTIRE ADMINISTRATION.
JOE
BORN IN AMERICA
GEE I AM QUALIFIED TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT

BY THE WAY - GOD BLESS DONALD TRUMP. JOIN ME IN SAYING A PRAYER FOR HIM.

Yes, the Donald has a following in California.

#CPAC: I Have A Short Mingle Stick.THANKS OBAMA. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:11:21pm

re: #46 Cankles McCellulite

Ah geez. I apologize. That comment was meant for Gus.
I try to use this blog while i work, but i am not a multi tasker AT ALL.
I am learning, on this site, one needs to be clear with their comments, and more on their game in general, unlike Huff post, yahoo, or you tube. where you don’t even need a working brain it seems.

steve_davis Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:11:39pm

re: #36 dragonfire1981

Awhile back I watched a very Republican friend of mine teach his 4 year old son that Obama is a “very bad man who was not even born in America. Everything he says is a lie.”

you might consider, if you get the chance, teaching his child that “Daddy isn’t your real Daddy. And your Mommy is really your fake Daddy’s sister.” Turnabout is fair play!

Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:13:12pm

re: #52 Obdicut

Trump’s challenge will be citing a single time he ever did anything good for anyone else.

Sinking the Republican party is nice of him.

darthstar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:13:42pm

re: #54 Cankles McCellulite

Ah geez. I apologize. That comment was meant for Gus.
I try to use this blog while i work, but i am not a multi tasker AT ALL.
I am learning, on this site, one needs to be clear with their comments, and more on their game in general, unlike Huff post, yahoo, or you tube. where you don’t even need a working brain it seems.

I came close to pasting some source code - which included a comment with company info - from the clipboard on LGF once…fortunately, I hit preview and saw it and was able to delete before posting.

darthstar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:14:41pm

OT: but fuck the birthers anyway…

I want one of these phones..
Image: Rugged-Solar-Powered-Mobile-Phone-400x400.jpg

#CPAC: I Have A Short Mingle Stick.THANKS OBAMA. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:19:46pm

re: #57 darthstar

Preview doesn’t seem to want to work for me, on threads or in pages. I have never had a problem with spell check not working, i just have a problem with not looking close enough, writing the first thing that pops in my head then just hitting POST, without using spell check. Usually because i am on the phone or writing a report and am trying to be fast.

abolitionist Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:22:21pm

re: #58 darthstar

OT: but fuck the birthers anyway…

I want one of these phones..
Image: Rugged-Solar-Powered-Mobile-Phone-400x400.jpg

You want only daytime minutes?

Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:22:29pm

Fiscal Conservatism….
Donald Trump wants to build a $100-million ballroom in the White House

I called up the White House about a year ago,” the boisterous billionaire told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. “And I saw that they were having lots of functions for people like the president of China … and I said, ‘Listen, every time I see a function, you put an old broken canvas tent that they probably pay some guy, some local guy a fortune for.’ I said, ‘I will build you, free of charge,’ to a very high official at the White House, ‘one of the great ballrooms of the world,’ ” Trump said.

The official was David Axelrod, who confirmed with ABC that the proposed ballroom would be a lot like the gaudy white-and-gold spectacle at Trump’s 118-room, 65,000-square-foot-plus Palm Beach, Fla., estate, Mar-A-Lago.

Trump says such a room would cost “maybe $100 million. Anywhere from $50 to $100 million.”

engineer cat Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:23:18pm

koulter klone e c cupp sez she he inside dope that teh donald will run

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:24:23pm

re: #62 engineer dog

koulter klone e c cupp sez she he inside dope that teh donald will run

I iz Gary Boozie and I thinks thats Donuld Trump shud beecome persidents.

darthstar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:27:31pm

re: #60 abolitionist

You want only daytime minutes?

Night time belongs to my wife. :)

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:28:43pm

re: #61 Killgore Trout

hahah he can be the ballroom expert in chief

prairiefire Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:29:03pm

re: #52 Obdicut

Trump’s challenge will be citing a single time he ever did anything good for anyone else.

Divorcing his ex-wives? I think they may think so.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:29:56pm

re: #66 prairiefire

Divorcing his ex-wives? I think they may think so.

if he truly runs, i am scanning in every single one of my Bloom County comics where Bill The Cat had Donald Trump’s brain transplanted into him

darthstar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:30:20pm

re: #61 Killgore Trout

Fiscal Conservatism…
Donald Trump wants to build a $100-million ballroom in the White House

It would have to be a BIG Ballroom, of course…

Youtube Video

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:32:39pm

I see that stupid “security scan” pop-up thing is still around. What a bunch of idiots. Who in the world did that?

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:32:44pm

re: #68 darthstar

re: #57 darthstar

I came close to pasting some source code - which included a comment with company info - from the clipboard on LGF once…fortunately, I hit preview and saw it and was able to delete before posting.

I came close to cutting and pasting an incredibly profane 4chan-esque conversation I was having with a friend on AIM

WHOA DELETE, SHIT o_o;;;

Charles Johnson Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:33:16pm

Tim Blair posted my quote about Al Gore, without even adding one of his usual lame snarky comments. Apparently, the mere mention of Al Gore with approval is enough to whip up the wingnuts.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:33:38pm

re: #69 Gus 802

I see that stupid “security scan” pop-up thing is still around. What a bunch of idiots. Who in the world did that?

If they ever catch the guy the should sentence him to 100,000 hours of listening to REO Speedwagon.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:33:44pm

re: #69 Gus 802

I see that stupid “security scan” pop-up thing is still around. What a bunch of idiots. Who in the world did that?

the sorts of people who like breaking into computers, but not going to jail for it, have no morals and lots of coding chops, and just want a paycheck

Interesting Times Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:34:03pm

re: #65 WindUpBird

hahah he can be the ballroom expert in chief

Speaking of ballroom, it was hard not to think of your “American Exceptionalism” posts after seeing this :)

Youtube Video

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:34:12pm

re: #72 Gus 802

If they ever catch the guy the should sentence him to 100,000 hours of listening to REO Speedwagon.

It’s my understanding a lot of these guys aren’t operating in the US :P

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:34:30pm

re: #72 Gus 802

If they ever catch the guy the should sentence him to 100,000 hours of listening to REO Speedwagon.

Isn’t that in violation of the Geneva Conventions?

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:34:33pm

re: #74 publicityStunted

oh noooooo

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:34:48pm

re: #75 WindUpBird

It’s my understanding a lot of these guys aren’t operating in the US :P

Oh. But I thought that REO Speedwagon would be a universal form of punishment.

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:36:20pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Oh. But I thought that REO Speedwagon would be a universal form of punishment.

//

Youtube Video

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:36:30pm

re: #71 Charles

Tim Blair posted my quote about Al Gore, without even adding one of his usual lame snarky comments. Apparently, the mere mention of Al Gore with approval is enough to whip up the wingnuts.

Al Gore is going to take over the world! Run for the hills!

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:37:16pm

re: #79 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

[Video]

Eek! Goofy alert.

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:37:25pm

re: #80 Gus 802

Al Gore is going to take over the world! Run for the hills!

Bah, I’m more scared of ManBearPig.

Interesting Times Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:38:15pm

re: #80 Gus 802

Al Gore is going to take over the world! Run for the hills!

And all your clocks and all your watches will be set to Asian time zones!!11!1!!!

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:38:21pm

re: #81 Gus 802

Eek! Goofy alert.

Oh, I can do better than that.

Imagine being forced to watch this for the Ludivico treatment.

Youtube Video

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:39:34pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Oh. But I thought that REO Speedwagon would be a universal form of punishment.

//

Except for that cargo cult that got a shipment of cassettes years ago, and now “Taking Care Of Business” is their most important hymn

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:39:47pm

re: #83 publicityStunted

UTC! Isn’t that Uzbekistan Time Code?

engineer cat Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:40:03pm

freeper trump thread - i can haz kookoo 4 kokopuffs?

I never paid too much attention to Donald Trump. I knew he made millions by going bankrupt and had a splashy divorce. Then he had a reality TV show that I never saw.

Now I can’t believe the more he says the more I like him
…
Donald is giving the GOP the enema it so richly deserves.
…
Ross Perot II

Pretending to run to the right of the GOP potential candidates, and pretending to be concerned about a birth cert (that even Ann Coulter says is a non-issue) is designed to do two things:

1. Turn the primary race into a food fight, drawing candidates into loaded arguments that can be used against them later; and

2. Aping his fellow hyper-self-promoting-wheeler-dealer-turned-election-scoundrel-arrogant-unstable-untrustworthy-creep…Perot, Mister Trump will run as an indy in order to take conservative votes away from actual candidates.
…
Oh I am sure that if FR had been around then, there would have been many, many freepers who would have painted Reagan as a left-wing RINO…I have no doubt.
…
Karl Rove’s treasonous and Liberal ways paved the way for Barack Obama. In fact, the way Rove and the GOP are acting now…especially regarding OBama Eligibility….they are helping Obama win a second term

When you barely beat Al Gore and John Kerry in elections….you are no genius. You can get a monkey to do that

Trump against the debt ceiling….I guess that will be used as the reason for the GOP to cave in to Obama on this

The wussiness of the GOP will get Obama re-elected. Heck, the GOP, and the Liberal FReeper posters hating on Trump…probably want Obama nominated as the GOP candidate
…
I am more concerned with GOP and GOP Media (Beck, Coulter, Breitbart) giving cover to Obama on the Eligibility issue than Trump changing from Liberal to Conservative. Be more wary of those who are turning liberal (Beck, Coulter, etc)…than those seeing the light
…
True, although Perot is a fungus, at least he was a vet.

Trump doesn’t know a major from a sergeant major, and never spent a day in uniform. (Just like his secret pal, Obama, eh?)
…
If Bush would have been even a moderately good president, we’d never have a Chicago neighborhood level Communist for president today.

makeitstop Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:40:06pm

re: #84 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Oh, I can do better than that.

Imagine being forced to watch this for the Ludivico treatment.

[Video]

Rarely can it be said that a video was a career-killer. That video was one.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:40:29pm

re: #84 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Oh, I can do better than that.

Imagine being forced to watch this for the Ludivico treatment.

[Video]

Help! You’re killing me! I’m having bad Flash Dance flashbacks.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:40:29pm

re: #84 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

trapped in a giant cube made of plasma screens where billy squire sways at you on every side, floor and ceiling

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:41:04pm

re: #88 makeitstop

Rarely can it be said that a video was a career-killer. That video was one.

old rock videos are great because nobody had any idea what they were doing :D

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:41:24pm

re: #88 makeitstop

Rarely can it be said that a video was a career-killer. That video was one.

No one appreciates the manly donning of tights and prancing anymore.

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:41:31pm

re: #90 WindUpBird

trapped in a giant cube made of plasma screens where billy squire sways at you on every side, floor and ceiling

Billy Squire? Oh. I thought that was Richard Simmons.

wrenchwench Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:42:33pm

re: #87 engineer dog

pretending to be concerned about a birth cert (that even Ann Coulter says is a non-issue)

Even Ann Coulter says it’s a non-issue!!!11!!

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:43:07pm

re: #89 Gus 802

Help! You’re killing me! I’m having bad Flash Dance flashbacks.

There are good ones?

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:43:09pm

re: #92 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

No one appreciates the manly donning of tights and prancing anymore.

Looks like a loose cut Capri style legging to me.

iossarian Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:43:38pm

re: #91 WindUpBird

old rock videos are great because nobody had any idea what they were doing :D

Early Queen videos are the go-to example. Step-by-step guide to making one of those masterpieces:

1) Give Freddie bowl of cocaine
2) Roll tape

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:44:24pm

re: #94 wrenchwench

Even Ann Coulter says it’s a non-issue!!!11!!

Which says a lot for a woman who thinks reforming the reputation of Joe McCarthy is important enough to write a book about it.

jaunte Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:44:35pm

re: #95 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

There are good ones?

Only if you’re a maniac, maniac on the floor,
And you’re dancing like you never danced before.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:44:38pm

re: #94 wrenchwench

Even Ann Coulter says it’s a non-issue!!!11!!

see she’s got a new book coming? Man oh man, it’s like 2006 over again. She’s running out of scary words!

101

Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:44:45pm

Republican agenda at work….
Rep. John Davis’ bill would cap the sales tax on boats costing over $250,000

Given all the pressing needs of the state, it’s good to know that our state lawmakers have time this session for an especially down-on-their-luck group. Not nursing home residents, not schoolkids, not state employees or the disabled. Nope, it’s yacht owners.

Yes, today a House committee discussed giving a tax break to wealthy yacht-buyers. Under House Bill 2187, by Rep. John Davis, a Houston Republican, the tax on sales of boats over $250,000 would be capped at $15,625. For a $20 million yacht, this would work out to a tax reduction of 99 percent. Those buying smaller, cheaper boats would continue to pay the current 6.25 percent sales tax.

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wrenchwench Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:45:19pm

re: #98 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Which says a lot for a woman who thinks reforming the reputation of Joe McCarthy is important enough to write a book about it.

And it’s taken to mean she’s turning liberal. O:

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Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:45:27pm

re: #91 WindUpBird

old rock videos are great because nobody had any idea what they were doing :D

Some bands still get it right.

Youtube Video

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:45:38pm

re: #97 iossarian

Early Queen videos are the go-to example. Step-by-step guide to making one of those masterpieces:

1) Give Freddie bowl of cocaine
2) Roll tape

yes!

I really like the video for ‘I’m Going Slightly Mad” that’s about the hottest FM has ever looked

105

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:45:40pm

re: #101 Killgore Trout

Republican agenda at work…
Rep. John Davis’ bill would cap the sales tax on boats costing over $250,000

Good God, they’re not even trying to hide it anymore.

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prairiefire Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:45:57pm

re: #84 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Better REO:

Youtube Video

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Glenn Beck's Grand Unifying Theory of Obdicut Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:46:01pm

re: #101 Killgore Trout

Holy crap. The sales tax is already regressive, you don’t need to actually make its burden fall even more on the poor.

108

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:46:17pm

re: #102 wrenchwench

And it’s taken to mean she’s turning liberal. O:

At least she’s not turning Japanese.

///

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Stanley Sea Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:46:41pm

re: #74 publicityStunted

Speaking of ballroom, it was hard not to think of your “American Exceptionalism” posts after seeing this :)

[Video]

omg how awful is that.

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iossarian Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:48:06pm

re: #104 WindUpBird

yes!

I really like the video for ‘I’m Going Slightly Mad” that’s about the hottest FM has ever looked

For me, “I’ve Got To Break Free” is the classic. Cross-dressing malarkey ahoy!

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Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:48:07pm

re: #105 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Good God, they’re not even trying to hide it anymore.

It’s absurd and heartless.
TX Seniors Face Dire Cuts to Long-Term Care

Many Texas seniors will be hit hard if the state Senate Finance Committee can’t find a way this week to restore funding to long-term care programs.

Under the budget already passed by the House, seniors now getting in-home care could be forced into nursing homes, says Trey Berndt, AARP of Texas’ associate state director for advocacy. At the same time, he says, nursing homes could be forced to reduce their quality of care - or shut their doors entirely.

112

Gus Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:48:08pm

re: #101 Killgore Trout

Republican agenda at work…
Rep. John Davis’ bill would cap the sales tax on boats costing over $250,000

Now what would stop someone from buying a 20 million dollar yacht? So they can effectively only afford to pay a 15K tax on it? Doesn’t make sense.

113

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:48:23pm

re: #98 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Which says a lot for a woman who thinks reforming the reputation of Joe McCarthy is important enough to write a book about it.

Ann Coulter isn’t actually conservative, she’s as fake as a pro-wrestling heel. just another person gaming the media system, more vaudeville

Real cultural “conservatives” don’t hang out in gay restaurants in the fucking castro

And she knows her brand would suffer if she cast her lot with the birthers, it’s not her “character”, her character seems to be more revisionism and whitewashing of history, not just going all Alex Jones

114

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:49:00pm

re: #111 Killgore Trout

It’s absurd and heartless.
TX Seniors Face Dire Cuts to Long-Term Care

But…but…but Texas is running a surplus!

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Glenn Beck's Grand Unifying Theory of Obdicut Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:49:06pm

re: #113 WindUpBird

I just don’t get who the fuck talks to her in the Castro without, you know, screaming at her.

116

jaunte Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:49:23pm

re: #101 Killgore Trout

Most boats over 30 feet will cost over $250,000. That’s a lot of taxes someone else will have to make up.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:49:47pm

re: #101 Killgore Trout

I can only laugh and shrug

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:50:04pm

re: #115 Obdicut

I just don’t get who the fuck talks to her in the Castro without, you know, screaming at her.

That’s my question!

119

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:50:46pm

re: #115 Obdicut

I just don’t get who the fuck talks to her in the Castro without, you know, screaming at her.

One of the great mysteries of our time.

120

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:50:55pm

re: #116 jaunte

Republican Agenda: no taxes on Bentleys, monocles, giant oversized cigars, or fat

Fat is now free of tax!

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Killgore Trout Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:51:08pm

re: #114 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

But…but…but Texas is running a surplus!

//

They’re also working on eliminating consumer protection agencies….
State consumer offices under fire

122

jaunte Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:51:12pm

Lol.

“This is not just for rich people. You can get used yachts as well.”

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:51:35pm

re: #119 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

One of the great mysteries of our time.

you’d think SOMEONE would want to be known as the guy who flashmobbed Ann Coulter

124

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:52:09pm

re: #121 Killgore Trout

They’re also working on eliminating consumer protection agencies…
State consumer offices under fire

Very serious!

125

Stanley Sea Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:52:24pm

re: #84 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Oh, I can do better than that.

Imagine being forced to watch this for the Ludivico treatment.

[Video]

omg again. what the hell is going ON HERE?

126

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:53:13pm

re: #120 WindUpBird

also, baroque pocketwatches, those are now tax free

Also, the Robb Report and the DuPont Registry are now government subsidized services

127

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:53:18pm

re: #121 Killgore Trout

They’re also working on eliminating consumer protection agencies…
State consumer offices under fire

You want to see where the GOP and the Right want to take America, just look at Texas. Just keep your heart medication close by, as it can be one hell of a shock.

128

engineer cat Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:53:31pm

re: #115 Obdicut

I just don’t get who the fuck talks to her in the Castro without, you know, screaming at her.

those who are in on the seekrits of a 50 y/o woman who has never married but claims to uphold conservative xtian positions on abstinence

129

jaunte Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:53:39pm

re: #121 Killgore Trout

It’s open season on people without connections.

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Lidane Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:54:06pm

re: #114 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

But…but…but Texas is running a surplus!

//

Sure. A surprlus of wingnuts, religious whackjobs (i.e., the SBOE), and blinding idiocy passing for political discourse. =P

Meanwhile, schools are closing and people are losing their jobs so we can meet the phantom “balanced budget” that Perry crows about.

131

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:54:25pm

re: #125 Stanley Sea

omg again. what the hell is going ON HERE?

1984 is happening, and that song was number 15 on the charts.

132

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:56:33pm

I could unleash the mother of all 80’s WTF videos, but I don’t know if this crowd could handle it.

133

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:56:41pm

re: #127 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

You want to see where the GOP and the Right want to take America, just look at Texas. Just keep your heart medication close by, as it can be one hell of a shock.

In 30-50 years, you’re going to see Vegas starting to become a ghost town, and the entire western half of texas is going to dry up and crumble to nothing. They can’t sustain it, they don’t have the water. Sorry guys! Move to the west coast where you’re just going to have to kowtow to your LIBERAL MASTERS

So they can take things whereever they want, their state is sorta fucked

134

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:57:08pm

re: #132 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I could unleash the mother of all 80’s WTF videos, but I don’t know if this crowd could handle it.

I have a couple candidates, what’s yours? :D

135

Stanley Sea Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:57:10pm

re: #132 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I could unleash the mother of all 80’s WTF videos, but I don’t know if this crowd could handle it.

Ah do it. Work sucks today!

136

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:57:21pm

re: #131 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

1984 is happening, and that song was number 15 on the charts.

in the year 2525…

137

Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:58:26pm

re: #133 WindUpBird

In 30-50 years, you’re going to see Vegas starting to become a ghost town, and the entire western half of texas is going to dry up and crumble to nothing. They can’t sustain it, they don’t have the water. Sorry guys! Move to the west coast where you’re just going to have to kowtow to your LIBERAL MASTERS

So they can take things whereever they want, their state is sorta fucked

You’re saying Dust Bowl all over again?

138

Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:59:15pm

re: #134 WindUpBird

re: #135 Stanley Sea

Because you asked for it…Olivia Newton John’s Xanadu, the 8 minute extended version from the film.

Youtube Video

139

Interesting Times Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:59:40pm

re: #137 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

You’re saying Dust Bowl all over again?

Judge for yourself.

climate change is a hoax!!11!!1!

140

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 12:59:43pm

re: #137 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

You’re saying Dust Bowl all over again?

I just look at what people are predicting, and Texas just doesn’t seem to be sustainable.

Exurbs are about done.

141

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:00:03pm

re: #138 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I OWN XANADU :)

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Feline Fearless Leader Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:00:34pm

re: #134 WindUpBird

I have a couple candidates, what’s yours? :D

Aldo Nova “Fantasy” would rank up there.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:00:45pm

re: #138 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I actually had a gig where a friend of mine wanted his furry character dressed up in a sort of neon rollerskate xanadu costume, it was SO FUN TO DO

144

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:01:31pm

re: #142 oaktree

that I have to look up, I don’t know if I’ve seen it.

145

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:01:55pm

re: #138 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Okay, kragar, here’s one

Bewitched by Candlemass

Youtube Video

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Targetpractice Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:02:05pm

re: #139 publicityStunted

Judge for yourself.

Yeah, I’d say that’s a bad sign.

147

jaunte Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:02:07pm

re: #139 publicityStunted

Houston has only gotten about 1 1/2 inches of rain since Feb. 1.

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Feline Fearless Leader Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:02:36pm

re: #144 WindUpBird

that I have to look up, I don’t know if I’ve seen it.

Definitely find it. It’s rates a “10” in 80s cheese factor in a number of different categories.

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Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:03:04pm

re: #141 WindUpBird

I OWN XANADU :)

You are dead to me.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:05:04pm

re: #149 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

You are dead to me.

I LOVE zany kitsch like that. I own multiple bad rollerskating movies, including both Rollerblade AND the Rollerblade Seven. And the origianl Rollerball of course *_*

Ever seen John Boorman’s Excalibur? That movie is FUCKING RAD! Xanadu meets D&D

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Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:06:30pm

re: #150 WindUpBird

Ever seen John Boorman’s Excalibur? That movie is FUCKING RAD! Xanadu meets D&D

Saw it in the theater.

I was 7 at the time.

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SidewaysQuark Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:08:28pm

Somehow Donald Trump is reminding me of the “Family Guy” episode where Lois runs for Mayor of Quahog and generates crowd cheers merely by repeating “9-11” over and over again….

153

Stanley Sea Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:12:01pm

re: #141 WindUpBird

I OWN XANADU :)

I paid money to see it back then. :((((

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Kragar Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:14:04pm

re: #153 Stanley Sea

I paid money to see it back then. :(((

I remember late 80s and they showed it on TV and, watching it with the volume off and …

nevermind.

155

makeitstop Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:16:45pm

re: #138 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

re: #135 Stanley Sea

Because you asked for it…Olivia Newton John’s Xanadu, the 8 minute extended version from the film.

[Video]

That’s got Jeff Lynne/ELO written all over it!

He produced the music for that movie, didn’t he?

156

moderatelyradicalliberal Tue, Apr 19, 2011 1:36:39pm

re: #2 WindUpBird

2012 POTUS election will be such a clown show for the GOP

And I hate clowns. The fuckers creep me out.

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Lidane Tue, Apr 19, 2011 2:55:40pm

re: #155 makeitstop

That’s got Jeff Lynne/ELO written all over it!

He produced the music for that movie, didn’t he?

I don’t know if he produced it, but ELO was featured heavily in the film’s music:

en.wikipedia.org

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samgak Tue, Apr 19, 2011 9:24:14pm

Trump himself was born to a Scottish-born mother of uncertain citizenship status at the time of his birth, so he may not live up to the standards of some of the birthers himself.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Apr 19, 2011 10:58:55pm

re: #158 samgak

Trump himself was born to a Scottish-born mother of uncertain citizenship status at the time of his birth, so he may not live up to the standards of some of the birthers himself.

He’s a white Republican.

Birthers are racists. They only care about the black democrat in office.

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samgak Tue, Apr 19, 2011 11:43:09pm

re: #159 WindUpBird

He’s a white Republican.

Birthers are racists. They only care about the black democrat in office.

Stating the obvious.

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SidewaysQuark Wed, Apr 20, 2011 5:55:35am

I’m personally not too fond of the idea of being a ‘birther’ making one a de facto ‘racist’ - while commonly true, it assumes too much about the motives of the individual. It is QUITE safe to say it makes them a de facto ‘idiot’, however….

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