We’re waiting now for Donald Trump’s concession speech, because he lost to Ted Cruz. Cruz played the religious fanatic card very well in Iowa.
And just a reminder: Ted Cruz may be an even worse human being than Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, here’s another thread, for the drama.
well i guess at least we get to hear what trump sounds like when somebody he hates steps on his balls
Donald Trump Loses
Donald Trump Loses
Donald Trump Loses
Ahhh.
Oh god. Get the third place moron off the stage.
Listening to Rubio claiming that Hillary is the worst person ever, and that he’ll save the world from the evils of Obamacare and all the bad stuff.
Rubio still looks like he’s on the verge of tears. Whiney Ass Titty Baby.
If Trump’s concession speech isn’t just a serious of f-bombs, I’m going to be disappointed.
Ted Cruz’s girls steel themselves for the public display of affection that will surely come.
— Bob Schooley (@Rschooley) February 2, 2016
Folks, if you can please post snippets of whatever Moe Cruz, Larry Trump and Shemp Rubio are saying so I can get a couple belly laughs on the train.
Thanks!
“we will defeat whoever!”
- guy who came in 3rd place #IowaCaucus— chelsea hassler (@chelseaadelaine) February 2, 2016
Hey, Rubio actually acknowledged that Cruz actually won.
re: #4 Schroedinger’s Dog
Listening to Rubio claiming that Hillary is the worst person ever, and that he’ll save the world from the evils of Obamacare and all the bad stuff.
Rubio still looks like he’s on the verge of tears. Whiney Ass Titty Baby.
He’s just as bad as Trump and Cruz are except he hides it better.
..@Green_Footballs Disagree,only to say a pause in Trumps perceived momentum is worth having.
— Daniel Ballard (@RW_Conspirator) February 2, 2016
I submit that Cruz is a worse human being than Trump, by at least an order of magnitude.
Trump is just louder.
Donald Trump is going to win so much people get tired of winning.
Rubio speech:
Thanks God…DRINK!
re: #3 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
Oh god. Get the third place moron off the stage.
I keep wondering how Rubio on meth and Red Bull would play in a general election while Hillary keeps reminding people he has one of the worst voting records (missing votes) in modern Senate history.
It’s really pretty amazing that republicans in Iowa chose a guy who want to end ethanol subsidies. They’re willing to shoot themselves in the foot ecomomically so that some ‘other’ can get screwed worse.
re: #13 withak
I submit that Cruz is a worse human being than Trump, by at least an order of magnitude.
Trump is just louder.
Short of wanting to be respected and looked up to as the center of attention, I have NO idea what Donald Trump actually stands for at all, and I submit that neither do any of you.
This has been most entertaining.
re: #14 Testy Toad T
Donald Trump is going to win so much people get tired of winning.
While Marco Rubio is going to whine so much people get tired of whining.
Marco Rubio now taking up air time blathering, while everybody waits to see how Donald Trump handles a loss.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) February 2, 2016
re: #5 KGxvi
If Trump’s concession speech isn’t just a serious of f-bombs, I’m going to be disappointed.
Live on MSNBC…
I want to hear the exit poll(ish) Where they say that Palin killed it for Trump.
Trump, so smart. Best people evah.
And I’m getting tired of this Democratic caucus illustrating Zeno’s Paradox.
Just the thought of Trump walking on to the stage and doing an impersonation of Dan Adams—“Missed it by thaaaaaat much”…
PRICELESS!
re: #17 stpaulbear
It’s really pretty amazing that republicans in Iowa chose a guy who want to end ethanol subsidies. They’re willing to shoot themselves in the foot ecomomically so that some ‘other’ can get screwed worse.
That’s how Republicans always vote though. Oh sure they don’t care about if my family lives in a clean environment but damn it they’re going to stop the gays from marrying so I’ll give them my vote.
I will NOT subject myself to Cruz’s speech, bad enough I have to listen to Marco “Whiny Ass Titty Baby” Rubio.
re: #25 BlueGrl21
Can’t we just root for injuries at this point?
Seriously this is like a Red Sox-Yankees game.
Jeb is pullin’ 2% in Iowa tonight. That’s one percent for each war his brother started. #Jeb2016
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 2, 2016
Wow. Marco Rubio could really teach RC Cola a few things about showing enthusiasm for 3rd place.
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) February 2, 2016
Marco Rubio: All Coked Up and Ready To Go into…third place.
re: #26 HappyWarrior
That’s how Republicans always vote though. Oh sure they don’t care about if my family lives in a clean environment but damn it they’re going to stop the gays from marrying so I’ll give them my vote.
Just remember last year in Kentucky when the parts of the state that benefitted the most from the ACA voted the strongest for the Republican asshole who wants to kill it!
Rubio’s lisp is getting more and more pronounced.
re: #31 FormerDirtDart
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This is the 3rd place speech that O’Malley should have given.
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Sarah Palin asking for directions to the Greyhound bus station.
re: #34 Joe Bacon
Just remember last year in Kentucky when the parts of the state that benefitted the most from the ACA voted the strongest for the Republican asshole who wants to kill it!
it really is sad.
Rubio would be third best salesman at shyster company selling shitty Orlando timeshares
— Thers (@Thers) February 2, 2016
I had to mute Rubio… I’ve been something of a political junkie most of my life, but more and more, I can’t stand listening to politicians. Maybe it’s just his voice, his cadence, but Rubio’s not someone I can imagine having to listen to for four years (this is part of my new pet theory that voters decide who to vote for on the idea that they’re going to have to see/hear that person daily for four years).
Seriously, there’s only one thing anyone cares about at this point: how crazy is Trump gonna get?
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) February 2, 2016
Fark headline:
“Iowa voters look at Republican candidates, choose Canadian.”
and there he drops the “New American Century” line.
Thanks God again…DRINK!
re: #34 Joe Bacon
Just remember last year in Kentucky when the parts of the state that benefitted the most from the ACA voted the strongest for the Republican asshole who wants to kill it!
Never underestimate the blackness of President Obama…
LOL, Katy Tur saying that Trump supporters were applauding Rubio during his speech.
re: #40 KGxvi
I had to mute Rubio… I’ve been something of a political junkie most of my life, but more and more, I can’t stand listening to politicians. Maybe it’s just his voice, his cadence, but Rubio’s not someone I can imagine having to listen to for four years (this is part of my new pet theory that voters decide who to vote for on the idea that they’re going to have to see/hear that person daily for four years).
Yeah I heard his voice coming from one of the other TVs. I can’t stand his voice. I can’t stand him either. I think he’s a homophobic little twerp who attacks Obama’s foreign policy with nothing but lies and more damn lies.
Just walked in from rehearsal and logged on, and this thread appeared. I literally updinged every single comment.
Yeah, Trump’s gonna win so much, except for that first primary. HAHAHAHAHA.
Loser.
Iowa Republicans tonight did the very thing Trump begged them not to do.
The establishment Republicans, at least the war mongering PNAC types, have to be gnashing their teeth at letting Iowa do this to the GOP every 4 years.
Updating and extending my delegate calculations: Rafael Cross 8.33, Yuuuge Loser 7.31, WATB 6.89, Nyquil 2.90, Son of Goldbug 1.36, Shrublet .83, Not-Quite-Insane Guy .57, HP Killer .56, Hucked Out .53, The Other Joisey Devil .52, Spreading .29, Other .02, Some Dude .002.
He’s just honored and wants to congratulate Ted.
re: #44 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
and there he drops the “New American Century” line.
Shout out to his sugar daddies.
re: #52 freetoken
Iowa Republicans tonight did the very thing Trump begged them not to do.
The establishment Republicans, at least the war mongering PNAC types, have to be gnashing their teeth at letting Iowa do this to the GOP every 4 years.
That gets me at why Rubio bothers me just as much if not more than those other two. He’s just as right wing domestically arguably and probably even more war thirsty.
Trump looks like he spent the evening in a tanning booth with goggles on—his white rimmed raccoon eyes is not a good look.
ok the feed for sirius is off. Sounds like Trump is not melting down.
Trump: “Unbelievable. I absolutely love the people of Iowa. Unbelievable.”
Yeah, that is unbelievable.— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) February 2, 2016
Pandering for the van load of Huck. supporters.
RBS
Did Trump and Palin do shots before he came out??? #IowaCaucus
— Agent P (@Mr25Smith) February 2, 2016
re: #61 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
ok the feed for sirius is off. Sounds like Trump is not melting down.
He know he is favored heavily in NH and SC.
mentions how good his poll numbers are in NH and SC
It must be toasting Trump’s synapses that only one in four voters wanted him.
This is Trump’s Bill Belicheck moment.
“We’re on to Cincinnati New Hampshire.”
re: #67 Backwoods_Sleuth
mentions how good his poll numbers are in NH and SC
They’re YUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE.
re: #68 stpaulbear
It must be toasting Trump’s synapses that only one in four voters wanted him.
Nobody made 30%
@GordMacey @NoGOPNo THANK YOU #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/mFAU1rdgy9
— Nancy Mitchell (@NancyWonderful) February 2, 2016
Bluh. That sounded like a completely generic politican. Trump doesn’t become a YOOOOGE winner if he sounds like a completely generic politician.
limpest trump ever.
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) February 2, 2016
the thrill is gone.
My daughter and son-in-law went to their Dem caucus in Linn County (Cedar Rapids area). There were 277 people there, and Linn Co. gave 3 delegates each to Bernie and Hillary.
The caucus agenda:
Clinton and Sanders in statistical tie.
Trump: “On to New Hampshire. I love Iowa. I may come back here and buy a farm.”
What a dick.— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) February 2, 2016
damn…. it really chafes me to say it, but that speech is only going to improve Trump’s image.
RBS
re: #17 stpaulbear
It’s really pretty amazing that republicans in Iowa chose a guy who want to end ethanol subsidies. They’re willing to shoot themselves in the foot ecomomically so that some ‘other’ can get screwed worse.
Iowa always goes for the most insane religious fanatic in the race.
re: #79 Reality Based Steve
damn…. it really chafes me to say it, but that speech is only going to improve Trump’s image.
RBS
He was… gracious.
This is not the bloodsport I tuned in for.
re: #79 Reality Based Steve
There’s a long way to go to the Convention.
re: #77 Aunty Entity Dragon
Clinton and Sanders in statistical tie.
Three delegate lead for Hillary, 628 to 625.
RUBIO just now: “So this is the moment they said would never happen.”
OBAMA ‘08 Iowa speech opener: “They said this day would never come.”— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) February 2, 2016
Trump was probably told that the Republican winner has not won Iowa in a while.
re: #78 Charles Johnson
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He does know the 13th amendment is still in effect right?
Once again, Iowa is worth <1% of total Democratic party awarded delegates…
re: #81 withak
He was… gracious.
This is not the bloodsport I tuned in for.
if a bully gets beat they either limp away or come back even nastier. Seems like Trump went for the former.
re: #87 Smith25’s Liberal Thighs
And New Hampshire even less.
But image counts.
Can Bernie win outside his backyard?
re: #84 Backwoods_Sleuth
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The difference of course is Obama actually won and Marco just won the prize of being the least repellent GOP establishment guy to the GOP base. He really shouldn’t be bragging too much.
re: #91 HappyWarrior
The difference of course is Obama actually won and Marco just won the prize of being the least repellent GOP establishment guy to the GOP base. He really shouldn’t be bragging too much.
Marco was running against Jeb.
re: #90 freetoken
And New Hampshire even less.
But image counts.
Can Bernie win outside his backyard?
He won’t take any southern states.
(had to edit that…meh!)
Frankly, choosing between Trump and Cruz is like choosing whether to have AIDS or cancer. Should I be excited that one of these ‘won’ and the other ‘lost’?
re: #89 danarchy
49.8 Clinton
49.6 Sanders
Tie
It will be a long time before the official count is released.
Didn’t it take 2 weeks last time for them to figure out that Santorum won Iowa after all?
That Trump speech was low-energy.
— Adam Jentleson (@AJentleson) February 2, 2016
re: #19 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
While Marco Rubio is going to whine so much people get tired of whining.
Repeated from end of previous thread:
Here in SC, Rubio is running a shit-ton of commercials. All serious-like, talking about how he’ll repeal all of Obama’s ILLEGAL executive orders (so, none) and BUILD THAT WALL, and get rid of all the ill-eagles, etc. He sounds like Lily Tomlin as Edith Ann in the big chair.
And for every Rubio spot, there’s a Right to Rise !Jeb! anti-Rubio spot. That’s why I think Jeb will stay in—just because he hates Rubio, has a lot of money to spend, and will spend it dissing little Marco.
re: #92 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
that is a “win” only in the narrowest sense.
Note done yet, 90% of the vote in
re: #96 b.d.
Tie
It will be a long time before the official count is released.
Didn’t it take 2 weeks last time for them to figure out that Santorum won Iowa after all?
The Democratic primary works differently. We’re not actually seeing vote totals, just the number of precinct delegates awarded to each candidate.
re: #98 BeachDem
Repeated from end of previous thread:
Here in SC, Rubio is running a shit-ton of commercials. All serious-like, talking about how he’ll repeal all of Obama’s ILLEGAL executive orders (so, none) and BUILD THAT WALL, and get rid of all the ill-eagles, etc. He sounds like Lily Tomlin as Edith Ann in the big chair.
And for every Rubio spot, there’s a Right to Rise !Jeb! anti-Rubio spot. That’s why I think Jeb will stay in—just because he hates Rubio, has a lot of money to spend, and will spend it dissing little Marco.
Do we know why Jeb hates Rubio? Jeb did support Rubio’s primary to Crist IIRC.
re: #28 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
I will NOT subject myself to Cruz’s speech, bad enough I have to listen to Marco “Whiny Ass Titty Baby” Rubio.
I am 100% with you.
alright, time to watch the x-files.
I turned off the TV.
Didn’t want to risk hearing Cruz.
re: #102 HappyWarrior
Do we know why Jeb hates Rubio? Jeb did support Rubio’s primary to Crist IIRC.
because Rubio was not supposed to run, it was Jeb!’s turn.
re: #79 Reality Based Steve
damn…. it really chafes me to say it, but that speech is only going to improve Trump’s image.
RBS
I wonder if it will hurt him with his supporters… WAH HAPENDED TO SAYIN’ DA TINGS YA REALLY THINK?? WHY AREN’T YOU YELLING AT PEOPLES?
I mean, stranger things have happened, right?
Eh, anyway, off to do something semi-productive
re: #92 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
that is a “win” only in the narrowest sense.
#feelthebern needs to be kinda blowing Clinton out in states like Iowa to have a realistic chance. Except in the news-cycle-feeding-on-itself sense, this was not a good night for him.
re: #101 Brian J.
The Democratic primary works differently. We’re not actually seeing vote totals, just the number of precinct delegates awarded to each candidate.
Thanks
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We fight on! Thank you for all of your support.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) February 2, 2016
re: #102 HappyWarrior
Do we know why Jeb hates Rubio? Jeb did support Rubio’s primary to Crist IIRC.
Marco didn’t wait his turn like a good Bushie does.
re: #97 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Trump took longer to fire Gary Busey.
— Mike Wagner (@prowag) February 2, 2016
Indeed, I might argue that Sanders would have been better served to decisively (sic) lose by a point to Clinton rather than bring on a few weeks of guesswork where everybody holds their fire and doesn’t know quite what to say about the result.
re: #107 worldknot
If it’s Rubio vs. Sanders, we are fucked.
It won’t be. Hillary will be the nominee.
re: #109 Testy Toad T
#feelthebern needs to be kinda blowing Clinton out in states like Iowa to have a realistic chance. Except in the news-cycle-feeding-on-itself sense, this was not a good night for him.
Yeah, Bernie is winning the demographics that generally are the least reliable on Election Day. His supporters will argue that he had a “better than expected” showing and that it means people are enthusiastic about him, but when you peel back the numbers, you find that the people he’s winning are the people the DNC generally doesn’t pin all its hopes on.
The last precincts to report are dicking around because they like fucking with you
— Thers (@Thers) February 2, 2016
re: #107 worldknot
If it’s Rubio vs. Sanders, we are fucked.
I agree but I don’t see that happening. I also think the more people learn about Rubio the more they will dislike him.
re: #109 Testy Toad T
#feelthebern needs to be kinda blowing Clinton out in states like Iowa to have a realistic chance. Except in the news-cycle-feeding-on-itself sense, this was not a good night for him.
The news will be about how she didn’t win or didn’t blow the thing out of the water. Add his NH win to that and her race will be in disarray. When SC comes around she’ll be gaining new life but we’ll have to see if she can keep up the momentum.
Can I get paid Wolf Blitzer’s salary? I’m pretty sure I actually did add more to the discourse than he will.
I need to figure out how to just globally mute hashtags.
I can normally gloss stuff over for an afternoon or two, but there’s some things I just can’t. take. any. more. and it’s either mute or unfollow.
Anyone know if I can do that in Tweetdeck?
re: #98 BeachDem
Repeated from end of previous thread:
Here in SC, Rubio is running a shit-ton of commercials. All serious-like, talking about how he’ll repeal all of Obama’s ILLEGAL executive orders (so, none) and BUILD THAT WALL, and get rid of all the ill-eagles, etc. He sounds like Lily Tomlin as Edith Ann in the big chair.
And for every Rubio spot, there’s a Right to Rise !Jeb! anti-Rubio spot. That’s why I think Jeb will stay in—just because he hates Rubio, has a lot of money to spend, and will spend it dissing little Marco.
I said this before, but my Florida GOP relatives describe Rubio as a crook.
re: #107 worldknot
If it’s Rubio vs. Sanders, we are fucked.
Sanders is Ralph Nader redux. Misanthropic, grouchy old guy who thinks everybody in America is ready to start singing The Internationale.
Blast from the past:
“No one remembers who came in second.” – Walter Hagen
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 17, 2014
I see Rubio honestly as a young Romney. Doesn’t really take bold stances on the issues. Likes to play both sides of the fence to appear above the fray.
re: #120 klys (maker of Silmarils)
I need to figure out how to just globally mute hashtags.
I can normally gloss stuff over for an afternoon or two, but there’s some things I just can’t. take. any. more. and it’s either mute or unfollow.
Anyone know if I can do that in Tweetdeck?
Oh good, it appears I can.
My sanity is saved.
re: #121 Stanley Sea
I said this before, but my Florida GOP relatives describe Rubio as a crook.
He’s got some interesting connections to say the least I’ve read. I really think Rubio polls better than Trump and Cruz is because the electorate doesn’t really know him yet.
re: #120 klys (maker of Silmarils)
I need to figure out how to just globally mute hashtags.
I can normally gloss stuff over for an afternoon or two, but there’s some things I just can’t. take. any. more. and it’s either mute or unfollow.
Anyone know if I can do that in Tweetdeck?
let me know if you find out how to do it.
I’ve been trying to figure it out for a long time.
re: #117 gocart mozart
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Judging by what happened four years ago, that might literally be true…
re: #85 Belafon
Trump was probably told that the Republican winner has not won Iowa in a while.
Exactly. A few MORE Trump losses and we’ll see the nasty come out.
re: #120 klys (maker of Silmarils)
I need to figure out how to just globally mute hashtags.
I can normally gloss stuff over for an afternoon or two, but there’s some things I just can’t. take. any. more. and it’s either mute or unfollow.
Anyone know if I can do that in Tweetdeck?
Click the little slider logo on the right side of the relevant column header. Then click on “Content” -> “excluding” and type in the term to be excluded.
re: #116 Targetpractice
Yeah, Bernie is winning the demographics that generally are the least reliable on Election Day. His supporters will argue that he had a “better than expected” showing and that it means people are enthusiastic about him, but when you peel back the numbers, you find that the people he’s winning are the people the DNC generally doesn’t pin all its hopes on.
And those unreliable supporters will be hard to turnout in later states where he hasn’t had the same amount of time as he has had in Iowa and NH. It can be hard to throw together a ground game together in a short time and it’s hard to get a bunch of ideolgically and demographically homogeneous volunteers to speak with people that aren’t just like them.
re: #121 Stanley Sea
I said this before, but my Florida GOP relatives describe Rubio as a crook.
I think if Rubio is the GOP nominee the Oppo Research will be epic. There is a ton of stuff just waiting to be revealed about his finances and family shenanigans that will make him completely unpalateable.
At least this should be the last time we need to worry about Santorum oozing from our TVs…
re: #86 HappyWarrior
He does know the 13th amendment is still in effect right?
Today is the 151st anniversary of Lincoln signing the 13th ammendment:
National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol for freedom. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states however, until later on December 18, 1865.
A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed to be celebrated.
Because of Abraham Lincoln’s signing the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865, February 1st was chosen as the day for National Freedom Day. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming February 1st as the first official National Freedom Day in the United States.
re: #130 goddamnedfrank
Click the little slider logo on the right side of the relevant column header. Then click on “Content” -> “excluding” and type in the term to be excluded.
YAY! Thanks!
re: #132 Schroedinger’s Dog
I think if Rubio is the GOP nominee the Oppo Research will be epic. There is a ton of stuff just waiting to be revealed about his finances and family shenanigans that will make him completely unpalateable.
Yeah the financial stuff is something I think the opps research is holding close so it doesn’t become yesterday’s news if Rubio goes anywhere. It’s easier with Cruz and Trump since they’re doing it as they campaign.
re: #133 Aunty Entity Dragon
At least this should be the last time we need to worry about Santorum oozing from our TVs…
Depends on whether or not you’re into gay porn.
re: #132 Schroedinger’s Dog
I think if Rubio is the GOP nominee the Oppo Research will be epic. There is a ton of stuff just waiting to be revealed about his finances and family shenanigans that will make him completely unpalateable.
Honestly, is there any Republican in the race you can’t say that about? And unlike with Hillary, there hasn’t been a media pumping this nonsense for 25 years and making it stale.
BREAKING — Cruz announced his first superdelegate: Gregor Clegane, a Cedar Rapids pharmacist.
re: #134 stpaulbear
Today is the 151st anniversary of Lincoln signing the 13th ammendment:
Never knew that. Yet another reason to be grateful we had Lincoln.
Trump reacts to #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/Kira6a2mgp
— Matthew Sheffield (@mattsheffield) February 2, 2016
re: #127 Backwoods_Sleuth
let me know if you find out how to do it.
I’ve been trying to figure it out for a long time.
Under settings, there’s a mute tab.
You can choose user, source, or text content.
Enter the hashtag (or whatever) into the “using” box while having text content selected.
The desired content vanishes.
May need to be done on each instance of Tweetdeck you have running, I’m not sure.
re: #138 Brian J.
Honestly, is there any Republican in the race you can’t say that about? And unlike with Hillary, there hasn’t been a media pumping this nonsense for 25 years and making it stale.
I dunno if Kasich has that many skeletons. Condescending dick though.
re: #137 Schroedinger’s Dog
Depends on whether or not you’re into gay porn.
Okay..nobody else said it, so I will
ewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!
re: #139 De Kolta Chair
BREAKING — Cruz announced his first superdelegate: Gregor Clegane, a Cedar Rapids pharmacist.
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I thought he was already pledged to Cersei Lannister (R, Casterly Rock) based on her “family values” platform.
re: #143 HappyWarrior
I dunno if Kasich has that many skeletons. Condescending dick though.
Except with HIllary, there have been multiple congressional panels coming up with bupkiss repeatedly. With the GOP, there’s been no witch hunt, so you don’t know what might be out there waiting to be found.
re: #139 De Kolta Chair
BREAKING — Cruz announced his first superdelegate: Gregor Clegane, a Cedar Rapids pharmacist.
If there are many more delegate splits like this, that would honestly be a pretty good choice. Might help to… convince rival delegates in Cleveland.
re: #118 HappyWarrior
I agree but I don’t see that happening. I also think the more people learn about Rubio the more they will dislike him.
He lies well. Can’t discount that.
re: #144 Schroedinger’s Dog
Okay..nobody else said it, so I will
ewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!
I heard Santorum has an affinity for taking hard, muscular positions on penetrating questions.
Although I despise Ted Cruz with a white-hot passion (living in Texas means I have to put up with the Republican stupid on a daily basis), there has been one bright spot tonight.
Watching the neo-fascist alternative-right in full meltdown mode regarding Trump’s loss has me giggling like crazy.
Can’t stand Chris Matthews and Chuck Todd hand wringing about Hillary Clinton..
Liberal Media my ass.
re: #146 Schroedinger’s Dog
Except with HIllary, there have been multiple congressional panels coming up with bupkiss repeatedly. With the GOP, there’s been no witch hunt, so you don’t know what might be out there waiting to be found.
Yeah a lot of unknowns. Likewise, I think that’s why you have Sanders poll better too. There’s probably some stuff on him that could be a hindrance. Clinton OTOH I think has gotten the full brunt of it already. Now that has its disadvantages in a way too but it’s advantageous in the sense that they know what attacks to expect.
re: #148 WhatEVs
He lies well. Can’t discount that.
I don’t. I just think he hasn’t seen nothing yet.
re: #150 Bill and Opus for 2016!
Although I despise Ted Cruz with a white-hot passion (living in Texas means I have to put up with the Republican stupid on a daily basis), there has been one bright spot tonight.
Watching the neo-fascist alternative-right in full meltdown mode regarding Trump’s loss has me giggling like crazy.
Yeah in that sense, I’m glad the Coulter wing of the party lost. The Cruz wing isn’t much better but Christ.
re: #149 Aunty Entity Dragon
I heard Santorum has an affinity for taking hard, muscular positions on penetrating questions.
Especially when men and their canine companions are concerned.
re: #124 HappyWarrior
I see Rubio honestly as a young Romney. Doesn’t really take bold stances on the issues. Likes to play both sides of the fence to appear above the fray.
He’s a lightweight little twerp, who hasn’t ever had an original thought in his life. As much as I despise Trump and Cruz (oh, hell, I despise all of them!) I am amazed that anyone truly believes Marco Rubio is ready for primetime.
Mike Huckabee wanted to send federal troops to shut down abortion clinics - that wasn’t a winning platform. #OwnIt https://t.co/TYTYa7Rbjy
— NARAL (@NARAL) February 2, 2016
I’m out. Thank you Charles and all for a great place.
re: #157 BeachDem
He’s a lightweight little twerp, who hasn’t ever had an original thought in his life. As much as I despise Trump and Cruz (oh, hell, I despise all of them!) I am amazed that any truly believes Marco Rubio is ready for primetime.
I really think the GOP establishment looks at Marco and thinks hey here’s an immigrant’s son and first term senator like Obama. Let’s run him and we’ll get the same thing. The difference is Rubio isn’t anywhere near as intelligent or thoughtful as President Obama is. He’s as you said a lightweight little twerp.
I really wonder what a Bloomberg 3rd party run would do to the race.
Well I got the Republican order right but I thought Trump would do better than Rubio. Still up in the air for the Dems I see. I think Clinton holds on there but it’s pretty much a tie. Sanders should win NH but then after that I think that’s where things go Clinton’s way.
re: #143 HappyWarrior
I dunno if Kasich has that many skeletons. Condescending dick though.
Kasich might not have many personal skeletons, but if he starts moving up, the true story of his “accomplishments” in Ohio should come to light. As I’ve mentioned, plunderbund.com has been keeping track of little Johnny’s nasty crap since Day 1.
Does anyone have a number on how many people came out for D candidates vs. how many came out for R’s? Which party brought the most people out?
I refuse to listen to a Cruz speech. I’m out.
re: #161 danarchy
I really wonder what a Bloomberg 3rd party run would do to the race.
Honestly, I don’t know what really sets him apart. Like with Perot, you had that he was anti-NAFTA. What issue makes Bloomberg unique from the Dem and Republican candidates that could impact the race.
she is so stupid.
Tonight = America wins, the permanent political class does not, and that is good! To restore Constitutional… https://t.co/2WjY9nQ711
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) February 2, 2016
I’m gonna just curl up with a book for a few minutes before falling asleep.
laterz, lizardz!
Christie’s passed Huckabee in that vital fight for ninth place. And Hillary’s lead is now up to almost a percentage point! Woo hoo.
Danarchy, Reuters has been polling Clinton/Sanders - Trump/Cruz - Bloomberg/no Bloomberg combinations over the last week. Bloomberg consistently draws 9-11% of the vote and knocks the Democrat’s margin down by a couple of points.
re: #164 BeachDem
Kasich might not have many personal skeletons, but if he starts moving up, the true story of his “accomplishments” in Ohio should come to light. As I’ve mentioned, plunderbund.com has been keeping track of little Johnny’s nasty crap since Day 1.
Oh yeah for certain.
re: #164 BeachDem
Kasich might not have many personal skeletons, but if he starts moving up, the true story of his “accomplishments” in Ohio should come to light. As I’ve mentioned, plunderbund.com has been keeping track of little Johnny’s nasty crap since Day 1.
I remember him when he was second stringer on Fox filling in for O’Reilly. He was annoying then too.
re: #166 Aunty Entity Dragon
I refuse to listen to a Cruz speech. I’m out.
He’s said 7 words, and I’m about to throw up.
re: #168 Backwoods_Sleuth
she is so stupid.
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I’m gonna just curl up with a book for a few minutes before falling asleep.
laterz, lizardz!
You know if it wasn’t for that class, she very likely would have faded away in Alaska and been just another also ran in this or the 2012 primary. She should be grateful to the GOP establishment for being stupid enough to take a chance on her.
Do the various “suspensions of campaign” mean no more JV debates?
That would be sad, because there was no better illustration of the clown-car nature of this cycle. I mean, I didn’t actually watch them…
The state of Iowa also spoke for Huckabee and Santorum.
If the word “oleaginous” didn’t already exist, it would have to have been invented for a moment like this.
What do you think Ted & Heidi’s first date was like?
re: #176 Billy Batts
The state of Iowa also spoke for Huckabee and Santorum.
Didn’t it give Pat Robertson a decent showing too? And Pat Buchanan won NH.
re: #178 Billy Batts
What do you think Ted & Heidi’s first date was like?
God I don’t want to know. I don’t know anything about her and i don’t like talking about spouses unless they really show themselves to be ugly people like Ann Romney or Todd Palin.
I’m out too. Thanks for being LGF. Thanks Charles.
re: #180 Billy Batts
You are correct.
Still disturbs the hell out of me that a Nazi apologist was winning GOP primaries as early as 1996. I mean damn makes me wonder how Pat’d do now. Granted his Antisemitism probably wouldn’t fly with the closeted(So I’m clear, closeted here refers to their antisemitism not sexuality) antisemitic evangelicals.
The Iowa Caucus…
Unbelievable coin toss decides a dead heat in west Davenport! @HillaryClinton wins! @chucktodd @CNBC @NBCNews pic.twitter.com/CtsvYJllBf
— Andrew Tadlock (@andytadlock) February 2, 2016
re: #179 HappyWarrior
Didn’t it give Pat Robertson a decent showing too? And Pat Buchanan won NH.
Robertson finished second to Dole in the Iowa caucus, 37% to 25%. He’d win three other caucuses, Hawaii, Alaska, and Washington state. Not the ones you’d expect given the relatively low percentage of Christians in those states.
re: #186 Brian J.
Robertson finished second to Dole in the Iowa caucus, 37% to 25%. He’d win three other caucuses, Hawaii, Alaska, and Washington state. Not the ones you’d expect given the relatively low percentage of Christians in those states.
Yeah that is surprising.
re: #184 HappyWarrior
Remember his speech at the RNC in Houston in 1992?
A bit of an atypical sight here as Cruz appears to be reading off notes
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) February 2, 2016
Ted Cruz just pulled “Yes we can” into his speech.
re: #188 Billy Batts
Remember his speech at the RNC in Houston in 1992?
I don’t remember it when it happened but I’ve read about it for sure.
I disagree with Cruz on just about everything (though he told Texas Monthly that he thinks our drug laws need to be reformed), but he is no idiot. He knows exactly what he is doing, and he is going to cash in BIG TIME when he loses and doesn’t run for reelection as Senator in 2018. Think Jim DeMint.
re: #185 FormerDirtDart
The Iowa Caucus…
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One part of me wants Hillary to win by that one delegate. The other is glad she’s got her actual lead back into double digits with 5 percent of precincts to go.
re: #193 Billy Batts
I disagree with Cruz on just about everything (though he told Texas Monthly that he thinks our drug laws need to be reformed), but he is no idiot. He knows exactly what he is doing, and he is going to cash in BIG TIME when he loses and doesn’t run for reelection as Senator in 2018. Think Jim DeMint.
That’s who he reminds me of. Yeah he’s not stupid. An insufferable asshole but one that knows and understands what makes GOP voters tick.
re: #178 Billy Batts
What do you think Ted & Heidi’s first date was like?
According to sources quoted by Mother Jones, his first questions to college aged women tended to be “What is your IQ?”.
Not kidding.
One girl driving a car he was in demurred, and he pressed on it, asking what her SAT score was so he could correlate from that.
re: #198 Aunty Entity Dragon
According to sources quoted by Mother Jones, his first questions to college aged women tended to be “What is your IQ?”.
Not kidding.
One girl driving a car he was in demurred, and he pressed on it, asking what her SAT score was so he could correlate from that.
That sounds charming. I’m really surprised he found someone that actually liked him given the stories I’ve read about him.
Haha Clinton interrupting Cruz, what a fucking power move.
— Jesse Berney (@jesseberney) February 2, 2016
CNN breaks from Republican winner of Iowa for speech by Democratic likely winner of Iowa.
— Carlos Lozada (@CarlosLozadaWP) February 2, 2016
re: #200 jaunte
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And pre-empting Sanders. It’s getting late, as the dwindling number of us makes clear, and it’s best to claim victory now. Santorum did the same thing in 2012.
Sanity will prevail in November. Though I don’t think I have enough wine to get me through it.
A little perspective:
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) February 2, 2016
Iowa’s population: 3.1M
Cruz’s total: 48k
Cruz won with the support of about 1.5% of Iowans.
@NateSilver538
The fact that there are three fascinating stories coming out on the Republican side tonight — Cruz winning, Rubio rising and Trump failing — is a little bit of a blessing for Hillary Clinton. Even on MSNBC, with its Democratic-leaning viewership, the Republican race has been the lead story for most of the night, instead of how close Bernie Sanders has kept pace with her.
Sometimes I actually like Silver’s insight more than I like his mathematical acumen.
re: #204 Billy Batts
Sanity will prevail in November. Though I don’t think I have enough wine to get me through it.
I really wish Obama were running again. I think he’s been the best president of my life easily.
re: #192 HappyWarrior
I don’t remember it when it happened but I’ve read about it for sure.
re: #211 Brian J.
Thanks. I wonder how the hell a coutnercultural guy like Hunter S. Thompson could be friends with such a dickhead like that.
re: #210 HappyWarrior
I said the same thing here a couple of weeks ago. I’m 44 and he’s clearly the best POTUS of my lifetime so far.
re: #213 Billy Batts
I’ve got decades on you, and feel the same.
re: #213 Billy Batts
I said the same thing here a couple of weeks ago. I’m 44 and he’s clearly the best POTUS of my lifetime so far.
And you’ve had more presidents than I have (Nixon, Ford, and Carter) than I have. Clinton’s the first presidency I really really remember a lot of. I have vague memoreis of watching Gulf War I on TV and none of the Reagan years.
re: #212 HappyWarrior
You will recall that the late Molly Ivins (RIP!!!!) said of Buchanan’s speech: “It sounded better in the original German”.
Now you know where the meme came from.
re: #208 FormerDirtDart
Again, in our country, the only ones that matter are the ones that show up to vote.
re: #214 retired cynic
I’ve got decades on you, and feel the same.
For me what I consider is A) what he’s overcome, B) what he’s been able to change, and C) what he’s improved. He overcame a bad economic and FP situation. He’s been able to restore our image after Bush trashed it in much of the world, done more for LGBT rights than any President, and gotten millions of people insured. And finally the unemployment rate is drastically down. Honestly if Obama had been given a sane opposition, he easily would have been even more successful IMO.
Not what @realDonaldTrump is listening to tonight. https://t.co/yRH4EsFXKP
— Umphrey’s McGee (@umphreysmcgee) February 2, 2016
re: #216 Sherlock Hound
You will recall that the late Molly Ivins (RIP!!!!) said of Buchanan’s speech: “It sounded better in the original German”.
Now you know where the meme came from.
Again second hand heh but I do remember that one. Really Buchanan is one of the worst ever.
My sister turned 26 today. She couldn’t care less about Reagan at all, and will never ever vote Republican in her life. They scare the shit out of her.
re: #221 Billy Batts
My sister turned 26 today. She couldn’t care less about Reagan at all, and will never ever vote Republican in her life. They scare the shit out of her.
I have a brother with a similar age gap that you and your sister have. The Republicans scare the crap out of him. I never tried forcing my personal politics on him and neither did our parents but we never hid that we were liberals and Democrats. I’m glad he thinks for himself.
@major_skidmark @lynn_weiser TRUMP’s votes went to rubio in rigged microsoft computer counting! COUNT VOTES BY HAND in NH. with overseers!
— Reesy bowl (@ReeBee76) February 2, 2016
re: #221 Billy Batts
Your sister is a very smart young lady! Kudos to her for using her brain and seeing through the BS coming from the mouths of the rw pols.
re: #218 HappyWarrior
Honestly if Obama had been given a sane opposition, he easily would have been even more successful IMO.
When the Senate Minority leader goes on record and was asked what is your goal for working with President Obama and he replied: “Our Goal is to Make President Obama a one-term President”….you know you’re kinda not going to get a whole lot of help from that aide of the isle.
re: #225 majii
Your sister is a very smart young lady! Kudos to her for using her brain and seeing through the BS coming from the mouths of the rw pols.
And I’m the recovering wingnut on this side of the family.
Guess who else isn’t happy about Trump not coming in first?
Hahahahaha Hitler Twitter is ANGRY.
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 2, 2016
Something for Rubio to consider as he celebrates tonight:
Iowa 3rd place:
2012-Ron Paul
2008-Fred Thompson
2000-ALAN KEYES— Chris Harris (@chris_p_harris) February 2, 2016
I re: #226 Eric The Fruit Bat
When the Senate Minority leader goes on record and was asked what is your goal for working with President Obama and he replied: “Our Goal is to Make President Obama a one-term President”….you know you’re kinda not going to get a whole lot of help from that aide of the isle.
Or the meeting that Cantor, Ryan, McCarthy, and the other assholes had the day that he became President where they planned to handicap him as much as possible. Really, his opposition has been some of the nastiest in history. It’s not ideological with them. It’s personal. They’re threatened by the very idea that a black man is called Mr. President. It’s not just the base but the elected officials too and you see it with the total lack of respect they’ve shown him from the start.
Donald Trump now has 6 delegates to the Republican National Convention. They’re the most beautiful delegates, really classy, believe me.
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) February 2, 2016
re: #229 bratwurst
Something for Rubio to consider as he celebrates tonight:
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As I said above, Rubio was running against Jeb! Rubio believes he’ll be the last one standing because the establishment will get behind him. The calculus will be interesting.
re: #226 Eric The Fruit Bat
When the Senate Minority leader goes on record and was asked what is your goal for working with President Obama and he replied: “Our Goal is to Make President Obama a one-term President”….you know you’re kinda not going to get a whole lot of help from that aide of the isle.
I could even understand that. What really got me was the meeting with all ? the party leaders pledging to oppose every move he made. The country was in such a hole, that it was so irresponsible, IMO!
re: #229 bratwurst
Something for Rubio to consider as he celebrates tonight:
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Hahaha too true. Sad to hear that Thompson passed away recently. He didn’t really seem like a lunatic but just spouted right wing bs and I just remember being told that liberals should be afraid of him. I was flat out unimpressed.
Ted Cruz just said “radical islam” so we just won the war on terror
re: #235 retired cynic
Sorry, HW, you beat me!
No, not at all. That we had the same observation says a lot.
re: #238 mr.fusion
Ted Cruz just said “radical islam” so we just won the war on terror
Thanks be to Allah. //
re: #222 Billy Batts
She would have a downright FIELD DAY with the Oregon occupation. I’m sure she knew some Texan ranchers with sympathies for the Bundys and ranchers without sympathy for same.
Ted Cruz’s favorite rhetorical combo:
— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) February 2, 2016
1. SHOUT
2. whisper
3. Emphatic statement of resolve while staring into camera
*Audience retches uncontrollably*
re: #229 bratwurst
Something for Rubio to consider as he celebrates tonight:
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Zero combined primary/ caucus wins after that night according to US Election Atlas. Paul won a total of about 101 delegates, Keyes 22, and Thompson 11.
Ann Coulter is on a tear. It’s kind of delicious.
Since Cruz’s speech began, Hillary started and finished, and Bernie is now starting.
— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) February 2, 2016
re: #244 WhatEVs
Ann Coulter is on a tear. It’s kind of delicious.
There, there Ann, Ted Cruz is just as racist as Trump is. Oh wait Cruz probably speaks some Spanish and that offends our racist pal here.
CNN had the precincts go backwards again, and so did the AP. Hillary’s lead is back down to four, 657 to 653, with just over 100 precincts still out.
re: #243 Brian J.
Zero combined primary/ caucus wins after that night according to US Election Atlas. Paul won a total of about 101 delegates, Keyes 22, and Thompson 11.
It will be interesting to see what Rubio does with this though.
Crowd at the Sanders party is chanting “YOU ARE A LIAR” at Hillary on TV
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) February 2, 2016
Now, in the 47th hour of #TedCruz’s victory speech, he’s declaring “a Reaganite landslide” in the fall. Talk about delusions of grandeur.
— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) February 2, 2016
Ted Cruz is a bunch of silly putty stuck to the skeleton of a Salem witch trial judge who was killed in a fire lit by his favorite slave.
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) February 2, 2016
Did Fox News stay with Cruzfest or go to Hillary or Bernie?
I wonder if Fox is going to get a call from the FCC for showing Cruz fellate himself on air for 40 minutes like that
So what wingnuts shall I mute on Facebook after Cruz’s win?
Sorry Bernie, can’t win the general election without the money of a Super PAC
Why is Ted Cruz’s smile so fucking weird and creepy? A theory:
— Chris Person (@Papapishu) February 2, 2016
re: #259 teleskiguy
Ted Cruz is a Stranger with Candy.
re: #259 teleskiguy
I wonder who broke his nose like that?
re: #261 retired cynic
I wonder who broke his nose like that?
Probably someone who got tired of his bullshit.
re: #160 HappyWarrior
I really think the GOP establishment looks at Marco and thinks hey here’s an immigrant’s son and first term senator like Obama. Let’s run him and we’ll get the same thing. The difference is Rubio isn’t anywhere near as intelligent or thoughtful as President Obama is. He’s as you said a lightweight little twerp.
The other difference is that the Republican Party establishment know that they can control Rubio somewhat. That isn’t the case with either Cruz or Trump - and both of those two cater to what would be best described as the nationally unelectable lunatic factions - the Tea Party/evangelicals for Cruz and the hardcore nationalist/alternative right for Trump.
It’d be awesome if Bernie folks could just love their Bernie without transforming Clinton into a bizarro comic-book villain caricature.
— David Roberts (@drvox) February 2, 2016
Can I get an Amen?!?
re: #263 Bill and Opus for 2016!
The other difference is that the Republican Party establishment know that they can control Rubio somewhat. That isn’t the case with either Cruz or Trump - and both of those two cater to what would be best described as the nationally unelectable lunatic factions - the Tea Party/evangelicals for Cruz and the hardcore nationalist/alternative right for Trump.
Good point.
WaPo trying to stir things up with the headline:
The two Democratic parties fight to a draw in Iowa
Everything has to be a battle between two entities.
re: #264 teleskiguy
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Can I get an amen?!?
Unfortunately that’s exactly what I’m seeing on my Facebook feed.
re: #264 teleskiguy
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Can I get an amen?!?
Supremely important to hang together for the general.
I’ve gone from being strongly Bernie to neutral because I really don’t like what I find to be condescending and Progressive one up manship(my voting record is bettet than you so neener). I also admittingly have some reservations on how effective Sanders would be as President that I didn’t consider before.
This is the man who started tonight’s speech with “To God be the glory.” https://t.co/blhhIRVHQj
— Dylan |-/ (@Dylan__nick) February 2, 2016
“We will carpet-bomb them into oblivion. I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.” -Sen. Ted Cruz
— Bree Newsome (@BreeNewsome) February 2, 2016
re: #268 jaunte
Supremely important to hang together for the general.
Exactly. I mean I think a lot of so called progressives can be very selfish.
once again, Bernie Sanders is set to have his day ruined by the 1%
— colley2k16 (@JamColley) February 2, 2016
German Flammenwerfer in Tätigkeit, 1917 pic.twitter.com/YtKylraFOx
— OnThisDay & Facts (@NotableHistory) February 2, 2016
re: #270 teleskiguy
I heard an interview with Chuck Hagel on NPR this afternoon, and he was scathing about that carpet bomb statement. He said I don’t even think that guy knows what that is.
He ripped Trump a new one as well, with glancing blows at other Republicans and Bernie for simplifying FP. He did not mention Hillary, and he said he thought Kasich and Bush were level headed Republicans. But he obviously found the rhetoric on the R side absolutely appalling. Very blunt for a politician.
re: #33 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance
Rubio only lost to Trump by 1% and was only 5% behind the leader Ted Cruz. Considering the poll numbers last week that’s a damn good comeback.
re: #275 retired cynic
I heard an interview with Chuck Hagel on NPR this afternoon, and he was scathing about that carpet bomb statement. He said I don’t even think that guy knows what that is.
He ripped Trump a new one as well, with glancing blows at other Republicans and Bernie for simplifying FP. He did not mention Hillary, and he said he thought Kasich and Bush were level headed Republicans. But he obviously found the rhetoric on the R side absolutely appalling. Very blunt for a politician.
I’ve been impressed with Hagel since I got to meet him as part of a young journalist thing in 2005. He was still a Republican Senator then but one I knew was one of the more reasonable minded men in the party due to his war experiences. Gates also slammed how they’ve been approaching FP. I think a lot of old school type Republicans are horrified by how simplistic today’s Republicans approach FP.
re: #276 Dark_Falcon
Rubio only lost to Trump by 1% and was only 5% behind the leader Ted Cruz. Considering the poll numbers last week that’s a damn good comeback.
Third place is still third place. And he’s still a lying piece of shit.
re: #278 HappyWarrior
Third place is still third place. And he’s still a lying piece of shit.
He’s no piece of shit and I still think he’s got a shot at being the next president.
re: #279 Dark_Falcon
He’s no piece of shit and I still think he’s got a shot at being the next president.
Sorry but he is. Anyone who opposes the right to choose in ALL circumstances qualifies as being that in my eyes. He’s an utter asshole.
re: #279 Dark_Falcon
He’s no piece of shit and I still think he’s got a shot at being the next president.
re: #279 Dark_Falcon
He’s no piece of shit and I still think he’s got a shot at being the next president.
In the spirit of this blog, can we reach the compromise position (which I happen to hold) that he’s a lying piece of shit with a shot at being the next president?
I’d honestly like some examples of Rubio not being an asshole. Look at how he responded to the President’s Iran deal with such dishonesty. He clearly shows time and time again that he places his narrow minded ideology above the interests of his country. He also loves to play both sides of the immigration debate so he doesn’t get yelled at because he’s too chicken shit to actually take a strong position on way or the other. Say what you will about Donald Trump, he’s honest about where he stands on that. Rubio wants the nativist vote but also wants to play cute by bringing up his immigrant parents. He’s sick.
re: #145 Aunty Entity Dragon
I thought he was already pledged to Cersei Lannister (R, Casterly Rock) based on her “family values” platform.
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re: #282 Brian J.
In the spirit of this blog, can we reach the compromise position (which I happen to hold) that he’s a lying piece of shit with a shot at being the next president?
I’d go along with that.
Marco Rubio is as slimy and repulsive as any of the Republicans running for president. He just doesn’t have the bombast or flair of Ted Cruz or The Donald™.
re: #286 teleskiguy
Marco Rubio is as slimy and repulsive as any of the Republicans running for president. He just doesn’t have the bombast or flair of Ted Cruz or The Donald™.
Exactly and let me perfectly honest here, I think the GOP establishment only really likes him because they want to try to hide the stink of the way they’ve treated Latino Americans. “Hey look at us we’re not racist, we have a Cuban guy who speaks Spanish.” The guy can’t be bothered to vote on anything or show up for committee meetigns but he sure can go on the talk shows and trash Obama’s policies. Big man. Marco Rubio is an asshole.
re: #279 Dark_Falcon
He is demonstrably a lying sack of shit.
re: #288 PeterWolf
He is demonstrably a lying sack of shit.
And he’s not very smart. Two strikes straight away.
re: #17 stpaulbear
This has been the Conservative white voter mentality for 40 years now. Shouldn’t come as a surprise.
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