Political Class Clowns

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by bhunter

The NYT, which I do read, is nothing more than a lefty mouth piece. That article depicts the relative worthlessness of the NYT. The Grey Lady is not only gray, but appears to be covered in mold and will soon turn into the putrefacted soup it so rightly deserves.

I think it's about an accurate portrayal of the GOP as one can find. A bunch of deluded clowns, pandering to people who think earthquakes are caused by anal sex and that the 1%ers actually give a damn about them. And then, of course there's the gullible rednecks who still believe it's about making welfare queens work, keeping Obama and the NBP from stuffing white folk into cattlecars, and, of course, protecting their imaginary right to shoot anyone who pisses them off.

Then we have the folk who insist that $250,000 per year isn't rich, but the minimum wage is a princley sum that is totally undeserved. "Anyone who thinks $250k per year is rich, should try living off of it......"----A line from the local "Letters to the Editor" I shall NEVER forget because it vividly illustrates just how absolutely disconnected from reality the American Right has become.
We all feel sorry for the poor little rich man....BOO-HOO.......

Republicans are the most heavily controlled and brainwashed lot on the planet. They are so deep into their religio-politcal horseshit that they have come to believe it's the rest of the world that doesn't get it. This is the nature of their insane NEED to feel "exceptional".

Well, come to think of it, they are exceptional---in the same way the kids who ride the short bus are "special".

Dave

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

They are so deep into their religio-politcal horseshit that they have come to believe it's the rest of the world that doesn't get it. This is the nature of their insane NEED to feel "exceptional".

Dave

I wish the all the Hispanics who are Catholic thought that way. They all sell out to get government benefits.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by bhunter

The NYT, which I do read, is nothing more than a lefty mouth piece. That article depicts the relative worthlessness of the NYT. The Grey Lady is not only gray, but appears to be covered in mold and will soon turn into the putrefacted soup it so rightly deserves.

What about the substance of Finn's post.

[finnbow]

It seems that, of all people, George Will thinks that the GOP field (except Romney and Huntsmann) are a bunch of clowns.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...bnM_story.html

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by finnbow

It seems that, of all people, George Will thinks that the GOP field (except Romney and Huntsmann) are a bunch of clowns.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...bnM_story.html

Will has become somewhat of a Maverick as of late.

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by Charles

Well shit.

I thought it was Barack Obama before they took the bowl off of his head and painted him black.

Chas

He does indeed look like Barry.

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by finnbow

I generally agree with this assertion. That said, I pretty much agree with the unflattering picture of today's GOP that this piece paints. A once great party elevates the likes of Trump & Bachmann in the GOP primary over someone eminently sensible like Huntsmann. Splane that for me please.

How'd Obama manage to beat the much more capable Hilliary. Same thing. I think personal charisma has a lot to do with who does and doesn't garner support. It is not an intellectual exercise. Did the party elevate Bachmann and Trump? I thought they managed to toot their own respective horns. My point is that both parties have plenty of clowns. I just happen to prefer the GOP clowns more than the DEM clowns.

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

What about the substance of Finn's post.

I'd argue that most of what was put forth could be interpreted in a better light. I still do not think that Cain didn't know that the Chinese had nuclear weapons. In fact, I'd say that would be a ludicrous conclusion given his Naval ballistic background. All speakers make errors including the left beloved Obama. Obama BTW makes some that I find far more in error than anything Bush said. Libya could have went either way and still is problematic; thus, I don't see Gingrich's statement in error. Bachmann can hold any opinion that she wants and I'd suggest that is a strong point of our system. That's about it for substance. The rest was just name calling and denigrating the GOP. I'm still amazed that anyone would even want the job. Perhaps, since we have so many examples on both sides of the aisle, politics may attract a certain kind of individual that is predisposed to be clown like.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by djv8ga

Will has become somewhat of a Maverick as of late.

I noticed that. I hear tell that he has challenged John McCain for the title of party maverick

Regards,

D-Ray

[Charles]

Originally Posted by bhunter

I'd argue that most of what was put forth could be interpreted in a better light. I still do not think that Cain didn't know that the Chinese had nuclear weapons. In fact, I'd say that would be a ludicrous conclusion given his Naval ballistic background. All speakers make errors including the left beloved Obama. Obama BTW makes some that I find far more in error than anything Bush said. Libya could have went either way and still is problematic; thus, I don't see Gingrich's statement in error. Bachmann can hold any opinion that she wants and I'd suggest that is a strong point of our system. That's about it for substance. The rest was just name calling and denigrating the GOP. I'm still amazed that anyone would even want the job. Perhaps, since we have so many examples on both sides of the aisle, politics may attract a certain kind of individual that is predisposed to be clown like.

57 states.

Chas