Video: Dennis Miller on Bank of America, Rudy
posted at 9:04 pm on February 14, 2007 by Ian
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“… if they want to be the B of M, fine, but I’m not in until they’re the B of A again.”
DM came on the show with a slip — he withdrew all of his funds at Bank of America today.
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely agree with Miller’s perspective of Rudy, McCain, and Romney. Rudy’s the man because he scares the terrorists, McCain’s a patriot, but his time has past. And as for Mitt, well, you’ll see.
Also: If you want to let Bank of Mexico America to know your opinion, here’s their address:
Bank of America
Office of the Chairman/President
DE5-019-02-03
Wilmington, DE 19884
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Gotta give him props. He even used my line about Joran van der Sloot being the father of Anna Nicole’s baby.
JammieWearingFool on February 14, 2007 at 9:19 PM
Dennis Miller’s always entertaining, and especially bang-on tonight.
Too bad I can’t get FNC where I live.
MoxArgon on February 14, 2007 at 9:23 PM
I agree with Dennis, too, but it’s a Hobson’s choice for me. I am truly torn about this. Rush had a guest host on last week and he talked about this as well. Rudy’s pro-choice stance is a big roadblock for me. Lots of thinking and pondering to do.
Glynn on February 14, 2007 at 9:23 PM
Already heard about Bank of America through Numbers USA. Cancelled my Bank of America credit card about an hour ago. For anyone interested you can go to Numbers USA and send a free fax telling Bank of America exactly what you think
dawgyear on February 14, 2007 at 9:28 PM
Dennis was on the Tonight Show yesterday. He tore it up. The crowd was very reluctant to laugh at some of his jokes. I think they are used to Jay’s right leaning jokes, they come from a guy that leans right but presents a centrist face. Dennis doesn’t make any excuses about what side he is on.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 9:33 PM
If Fox is looking for a late-night competitor to The Daily Show, the host is right under their nose.
And yeah, I remember his old show on, what was it? HBO? But it seems he’s gotten a bit sharper with his post 9/11 conversion, or at least it seems that way to me.
Citizen Duck on February 14, 2007 at 9:34 PM
Re: Duck
Exactly my thoughts. Why did they not get Miller? A f-bomb here and there (with a beep) doesn’t bother me.
Ian on February 14, 2007 at 9:34 PM
I almost wish I had a B of A account so I could close it. I saw a satirical graphic of the B of A logo that read “Bank of Atzlan.” Does anyone know where I can find it?
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 9:36 PM
Glynn,
Agreed, but I think one-issue voting is not going to cut it this time around. Think of it this way: if a liberal gets into office you’ll have someone who’s pro-choice and wishy-washy. At least Rudy has a backbone.
Penthesileia on February 14, 2007 at 9:37 PM
Sadly, I think that that alone will stop Rudy. Too many people put abortion in the top 3 reasons to vote for someone. It’s a minor issue, at best. That will probably resolve itself overtime. Insisting someone get in who is pro life on the offchance he’ll able to get a SC justice in there is silly.
lorien1973 on February 14, 2007 at 9:39 PM
Re: Ian
Dennis Miller is staring a radio show.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 9:41 PM
I really don’t get the abortion issue myself. Rudy said he would nominate judges in the mold of Scalia, Alito, and Roberts to the Supreme Court. Uh, the REAL people whose opinion on abortion matters …
Ian on February 14, 2007 at 9:41 PM
Re: Theworldisnotenough
That’s great. But, O’Reilly (2 hours a day) and Hannity (3 hours a day) both have a radio show AND host an hour-long show each night.
Ian on February 14, 2007 at 9:42 PM
Uh oh, sounds like O’Reilly got caught up on a humor faux pas.
Savage on February 14, 2007 at 9:43 PM
*starting
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 9:44 PM
Re:Ian
Well they didn’t develop both at the same time did they? Give him a while to establish himself. If the radio show becomes a success then a television show is always an option.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 9:47 PM
I’m not all behind Rudy at this point, but Miller’s point about him going to hundreds of 9/11 funeral services and Hillary going to none is something I’d forgotten about. If it comes down to it, I hope he’s not above blasting her with that sh**.
And he’s definitely right about Bank of America. My only fear is that this will be cycled out of the news in a matter of days, when there needs to be a campaign to get everyone to close their accounts and send a message.
I’m going to send emails to my grandparents so they can send them out to all the old people they send the annoying chain letters too, who all have kids and grandkids and other old friends, etc.
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 9:48 PM
Re: Theworldisnotenough
Establish himself? DM has been a comedian for quite some time and had a show on HBO for years.
Ian on February 14, 2007 at 9:51 PM
Why are people so sure The Hill is going be the democratic nominee? Hmmmmmm…
If I had a Bank of Aztec account, I’d close it, too! Good for him and all the others that have done so. And shame on BofA and ALL the big business that will block any real immigration reform. How odd to have big business and liberals on the same team vis a vis illegal immigration.
SouthernGent on February 14, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Rightwinged, as soon as we get back to the mainland (which will be within the next three weeks), the first place I’m hitting is BOA and closing my account of 15 years. I kept this account even out here where I had to send my gift checks to Tampa because there isn’t a BOA in HI. My husband has been after me for the 4 years we’ve been here to close this account. Now I have a reason to close it.
Catie96706 on February 14, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Re: Ian
C’mon Ian. How many people launch new shows in two different venues at the same time? When Dennis was on HBO he could have jumped into a new tv show and a radio program, but now?
I’m just saying a comedian that is about to launch a radio show is not the ideal candidate for a new tv show along the same lines. Besides John Stewart can’t hold Dennis Miller’s jock. Giving John Stewart the competition does more to enhance Stweart’s status, it is a loser for Dennis. Just my opinion.
P.S. Do you still have archives up?
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 10:11 PM
I swear, Miller is an epigram
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spmat on February 14, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Dangit.. thought I hit emphasis.
spmat on February 14, 2007 at 10:13 PM
“Checks with Sam Houston’s face on it.”
Heh. Nice touch.
CP on February 14, 2007 at 10:17 PM
It’s interesting how the Democrats have finally found something they don’t want to regulate that goes on with financial institutions, and that is to keep a loophole that allows terrorists and illegal aliens to move money around.
Perchant on February 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Bank of America is going after nothing but profits. It would be satisfactorily ironic if (since illegals don’t have social security numbers – I mean…of their own! – and otherwise little personal data to give BofA) they ended up getting screwed to the wall with late/no payment of endless charges. What can they do? They have no means to track these people down. Who would their outsourced, overseas bill collectors call? I doubt these people have phones either, even if they can speak English. Somehow, I think this will end up being a very bad marketing idea, even if it’s bad PR today.
thedecider on February 14, 2007 at 10:25 PM
Dang, he makes a powerful case for Rudy. He probably is the President the terrorists would least like us to have. Rudy’s been off my list because of gun control though.
Kevin M on February 14, 2007 at 10:26 PM
You must be kidding? Just because Jay isn’t a raving lefty like Letterman doesn’t make his jokes right leaning by any stretch of the imagination… He’s still a lefty all the way, just not nearly as bad.
Anyway, I agree with those who think Miller should be on Fox’s new show because as it stands now the show looks like one of the biggest pieces of crap I’ve ever seen. But I still think Colin Quinn would be even better, with Miller possibly a correspondant or at least on the writing staff.
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Note to Democrats…
THAT is what we conservatives call a BINDING resolution!!!!
PERIOD, game over!!
Thank You Dennis, for putting your money where your mouth is (Pun intended)
HarryStar on February 14, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Re: RightWinged
Jay tells way to many jokes about illegals to be left. He tells those jokes to the groans of his audience. Anybody in Hollywood that touches on the lefts sacred cows,
I’ll take in a political draft. C’mon Jay built a 1000HP Toronado for goodness sakes. No leftist could sit in such a car without having a coronary.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Dennis pretty much nailed the various presidential candidates, AFAIC. I understand that social issues are important, but the President should first and foremost be qualified as Commander in Chief. Rudy is head and shoulders above the rest in that regard.
Rudy’s personal opinions on abortion and gun control are irrelevant; he understands that the President’s job is to appoint responsible judges who don’t legislate from the bench. As long as he does that – and there is no reason to doubt that he will – let the chips fall where they may.
Although I may disagree with him on some issues, he is refreshingly honest, rather than trying to doubletalk or tell different constituencies whatever they want to hear.
LagunaDave on February 14, 2007 at 10:59 PM
… didn’t B of A sponsor a La Raza convention not too long ago, as well?
yo on February 14, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Jay may not be a “leftist”, as I said he’s not a lunatic like Letterman or anything… but he’s no righty as you said in your first comments… he just dares to do a few jokes on immigration, etc. But he constantly rips Bush. But if he’s not a Democrat, he’s a Schwarzenegger Republican at best, which isn’t saying much at all.
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Yes! I do recall that now that you mention it. A prelude to the shameful fiasco we’re seeing from them today.
thedecider on February 14, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Jay’s jokes are pretty balanced. I’ve heard him slam Clinton and other democrats numerous times. I would call him more of a social conservative. Definitely not a traditional conservative.
thedecider on February 14, 2007 at 11:36 PM
Re: RightWinged
Did I call Jay a righty? I said he leans right and he has a centrist face which he does. Jay stays away from the sacred cows of the right. His Bush jokes are funny. Heck, I like them. His jokes about Bush are very valid, yet lack the degrading intent of Letterman’s jokes. Which for me means he leans right.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 11:48 PM
Maybe it is better for Dennis to just take John Stewart X Men style.
Theworldisnotenough on February 14, 2007 at 11:50 PM
That doesn’t mean he leans right, it just means he’s equal opportunity. I have no problem with Bush jokes at all. In fact this is one of my favorite vids:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eGJaeFMKuBw
All I’m saying is you said:
And I see no evidence of Jay leaning right, but putting on a centrist face. I think he’s more fair than the others, and by proxy appears as a conservative. Like Kirsten Powers.
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Outstanding! I’ve been waiting a long time for Dennis to show up on a forum someplace and do what he does best.
Great news! Thanks for the link.
techno_barbarian on February 15, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Don’t you just love that thing O’Reilly does where he pretends to be stupid? “Lumbar, lambchop, whatever, I’ll look it up.” “Persnickety means. . . persnickity.” He just kills me when he pulls that routine.
smellthecoffee on February 15, 2007 at 12:31 AM
Kevin M, Rudy brings too many good qualities to the Presidency to get bogged down on issues that don’t matter anyway. Even if he was an anti-gun crusader he would never get that by Congress and I don’t really think he is.
RW_theoriginal on February 15, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Is Colin Quinn right leaning?
Rick on February 15, 2007 at 12:41 AM
I’m at a loss at understanding exactly why a single issue campaign focused on illegal immigration wouldn’t be a good thing for getting a conservative back in the White House. No Democrats want to control the borders, Rudy is soft on the borders as is McCain but Romney, Hunter, Tancredo and Newt if we can draw him in have the ability to tap into the fact the majority of Americans want the borders controlled and illegal immigration stopped. The left owns the debate on Iraq and Iran, they’ve made the terrorists that killed 3,000 people on 9/11 into victims. It’s time to change topics, hit them where they are weakest and where their dogma of collectivism will be apparent to the moderate and conservative Democrats who want the borders controlled and our nations laws obeyed.
Buzzy on February 15, 2007 at 12:43 AM
Yeah, he had a relatively entertaining, but short lived, show on Comedy Central a few years back, and I would classify him as right leaning… probably in the same area as Miller, but with a different style.
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 1:14 AM
I *have* a Bank of America account.
But not for long.
itzWicks on February 15, 2007 at 2:29 AM
Hey, where is the photoshop of DM’s head on a knight’s body?
Oh yeah, Ian posted this. Nevermind.
Bill C on February 15, 2007 at 3:00 AM
I’m with Dennis Miller 100%. The nice thing about Fanatical Muslims is that if they have not convinced us that we need to pay attention, they will blow something up soon and there won’t be any doubt.
There’s only one issue for me. I agree that it will be hard for those who a staunchly pro-life, but Fanatical Islam is a pro-life issue as well. And I’ve got a much bigger problem with the indiscriminate killing and mass terror of fanatical Islam, than I do with abortion. At least abortion is between mother and child. it’s definitely has huge negative implications for our society, but it is not at the level of terrorism.
As for Gun Control, Rudy was endorsed just yesterday by a pro-gun advocate. Again, an important issue, but nothing compared to terrorism.
And let’s be honest, the real fight is Hillary, who is the wrong candidate on addressing fanatical Islam, Pro-life, and Pro-gun.
JeffB. on February 15, 2007 at 4:02 AM
It is one thing to write and complain about Bank of America’s new credit card program. In fact, I encourage everyone to do so.
However, I do think a “boycott” of the bank is not the right direction. And for those that are taking all their money out, I hope you are also not buying that 4 pack of Charmin Tissue printed in two different languages. As much as I disagree with what B of A is doing, I sure love capitalism.
iNeXuS on February 15, 2007 at 4:58 AM
I don’t. If a lunatic says he wants to kill me, I can pull out my gun (if President Rudy says it’s ok to have one) and attempt to protect myself. There is no worse version of murder than in the womb. Period. It is the most heinous crime allowed, and continues to occur at well over 400,000 per year right here among Americans who pretend to be outraged over the 3,000 military members who have been killed in action over the last five years.
Freelancer on February 15, 2007 at 6:04 AM
How about…
President R. Limbaugh
Vice Pres A. Coulter
White House Press Secretary Dennis Miller???
works for me =)
mrfixit on February 15, 2007 at 6:37 AM
Don’t forget who is one of B of A’s biggest customers, the U.S. Government. When I was active duty I was issued one of their credit cards for official travel. Matter of fact, at one time it was mandatory and we weren’t supposed to be able to use our own cards and get the points. Not sure if that is still policy, anyone?
Centurion68 on February 15, 2007 at 6:48 AM
Terrorism and dealing with illegals is so much more crucial than abortion at this point! I like what I am hearing from Mitt Romney. Why isn’t he getting more support?
ctmom on February 15, 2007 at 7:49 AM
Are you people hearing yourselves?!?!!!?
400,000+ per year! Somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 million dead in the US since ‘73. Anyone recall WWII? Hitler, Stalin, and the Empire were responsible for barely that many by unofficial estimations.
And it’s legal, nay, blessed even to take the life of a defenseless baby.
3000 dead on 9-11 and the nation riots – and the Taliban goes down! (Which I’m wholeheartedly for.)
3000 + brave soldiers dead in 5 years and the some riot because the cost is too much.
Who’s gotta three day weekend coming up? I do. Set your clocks because over that time the number of killed on 9-11 or the entirety of the WoT will be surpassed by LICENSED doctors.
B.A.B.I.E.S.
But hey, immigration and gun control and the WoT and inflation and pantsuits and middle names and everlovin’ fill in the blank because it’s all more important than dead babies anyway.
You people need to take a long look in the mirror.
The indoctrination is complete. You’re on the dark side.
/yields soap box
y2church on February 15, 2007 at 8:52 AM
When considering Rudy as President, remember this: President Bush is against abortion yet abortion is still legal. As President, there is not a lot you can do about abortion.
I think Rudy would make a good candidate and, if elected, could be a great president.
RedinBlueCounty on February 15, 2007 at 9:15 AM
really don’t get the abortion issue myself. Rudy said he would nominate judges in the mold of Scalia, Alito, and Roberts to the Supreme Court. Uh, the REAL people whose opinion on abortion matters …
I don’t know how many times I need to explain this to people. I want you to imagine Rudy being in favor of bringing the slavery of African Americans back. Or let’s say he thinks the homeless should be euthanized. They are a burden after all. But then when questioned about it, he says “Don’t worry about it. I would support Judges that would never support killing the homeless or bringing back slavery.” So that would be fine with you???? Are you getting my point here? Some things tell us who the person is. I would think that a candidate who thinks killing the homeless is a good thing MIGHT not be the person you want as President no matter what judges he promises to appoint. Am I right? Well, that is the way I feel about abortion (and many others do as well.) Abortion is such a horror that we have become blind to, I want someone who UNDERSTANDS this horror, no matter what society allows.
Rightwingsparkle on February 15, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Judges?
We don’t need no stinkin’ judges.
Let’s remember this folks: The major liberal voting block of the SCOTUS that is responsible for keeping abortion at the status quo for the last 20 years were appointed by the Gipper himself.
We need the Constitution. We don’t need judges. Hypothetical – by a vote of 5-4 SCOTUS rules that the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and security in ones person and possessions is not protected by the Constitution. Further, the Court finds in favor of a defendant, found guilty by the court of appeals of murder, ruling that he is entitled to perform the act of taking another’s life IF the act will further or advance or enhance his own life.
Question – what would we do? Hey, the SCOTUS is the law, right? Start a killin’ baby!
Well, no. There’s a provision called Checks and Balances and it doesn’t just apply to fighting between the Hill and the WH or to the SCOTUS striking down any good legislation they whimsically see fit. There’s Impeachment, and it would be high time to do it if those 5 ruled that way.
40 million dead babies later, it’s time for some impeachment. We don’t need judges. We need titanium-spined leaders on the Hill and in the WH that will say, look SCOTUS – stop the killing or your goose is cooked.
Six years of solid GOP control of both Legislative and Executive branches and all they can accomplish is barely banning partial birth abortion? Pardon me if I expected more from the party with the anit-abortion plank in its platform.
We need real leadership.
y2church on February 15, 2007 at 9:43 AM
I don’t understand I guess. Is Rudy not pro gun control? Pro abortion and for Amnesty?
Altura Ct. on February 15, 2007 at 9:52 AM
And pro gay rights. What confounds me is how he is somehow seen as “strong on terror”. How so? He performed wonderfully post 9/11, but how does that equate to strong on terror? Because he talks a good game?
Good grief, and I thought the Democrats were grasping at straws with Obama.
honora on February 15, 2007 at 10:20 AM
DM. Totally love this guy. I’d love to see him get involved with the Rush TV prg.
Re: B of
AM. Let’s not be too harsh. Plenty of major national banks are pandering to the illegal business. Wells Fargo Bank started using the Matricula Consular card 2001 to allow non US citizens to open banking accounts. There is plenty of blame to go around.RE: Rudy on abortion.
Abortion is a huge issue for me. Even beyond my personal beliefs think about this.
How many Einstein’s, Mozart’s, Shakespeare’s, Roosevelt’s (Teddy), Gretzky’s, Jordan’s, Washington’s, doctors, inventors, friends, soul mates and family have we lost? Too bad the researcher that cured cancer in the future got aborted 10 years ago.
How about these thoughts. How many future tax payers have we lost? How about a tax penalty each year for having an abortion since you are depriving us of a future tax payer. This is only fair since it’s a choice not a baby.
Gun control. See 02/14/07 VENT.
I will give Rudy this……..He’s a leader. Rudy vs any Demo. Rudy gets my vote.
VikingGoneWild on February 15, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Centurion68 – it sure is. ILARNG sent us all our little BoA credit card applications and a set of instructions. Bah.
major john on February 15, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Bank of America also refuses to provide funds for the Boy Scouts of America because of their stance on Gays. In addition, no one should feel safe with their funds in BofA’s network because they have major problems keeping their networks and ATM’s secure. Remember SQL Slammer? BofA’s ATM’s went on the blink because they were directly connected to the internet somewhere within their network.
http://www.belch.com/blog/2006/05/13/bank-of-america-to-the-boyscouts-goodbye-and-goodluck/
BelchSpeak on February 15, 2007 at 11:07 AM
What confounds me is how he is somehow seen as “strong on terror”. How so? He performed wonderfully post 9/11, but how does that equate to strong on terror? Because he talks a good game?
honora,
I couldn’t agree more! I don’t get it either.
Rightwingsparkle on February 15, 2007 at 11:28 AM
I think some people may simply be assuming he’d be good on that issue. I myself have been guilty of doing so in the past, but after asking the question “why?”, I couldn’t give an answer that provides a solid basis for Rudy’s “strong on terror” bonafides. He might be after all, but I don’t think we’ve been given enough info on that yet, nor do I think he’s distinguished himself from other candidtates in the Republican field on that issue. Rudy gets a lot of mileage off of his handling of 9/11 in NYC (and to be fair, he did an outstanding job of it), but that doesn’t necessarily translate in the ability to prosecute a war overseas.
thirteen28 on February 15, 2007 at 1:03 PM
Oh, and as for the original topic, I don’t have a B of A account to cancel, otherwise I would … but they can be sure that they won’t ever get any future business from me as long as they maintain this policy (as well as their Boy Scouts policy).
thirteen28 on February 15, 2007 at 1:04 PM
Thanks, Ian! That was a barrel of monkeys.
Jeremayakovka on February 15, 2007 at 4:59 PM
I have a Bank of America account. Frankly this doesn’t surprise me, I’ve seen the signs of this coming for a long time. None of the tellers in my home bank has English as their first language. All of their fliers are in Spanish too. I’d like to cancel my account, but I have no other bank near me at school. Anyone have a good bank that is in both PA and MA?
bookwurm322 on February 15, 2007 at 5:46 PM
Out of line? Maybe….True? Absolutely.
…And yes Bush, most of Congress and 5 out of 9 SC judges can be labeled the same…
Tim Burton on February 15, 2007 at 6:13 PM
Dennis Miller got out of B of A and went to Wells Fargo…he, and others, better check again:
Entelechy on February 15, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Mitt is getting bad press because that’s what the press does to true conservatives…STOP relying on the media–they’ll steer you down the wrong road and you’ll wind up going over a cliff!!
Mellen on February 16, 2007 at 12:49 AM
Rudy will make a fine Vice President for Mitt.
lan astaslem on February 16, 2007 at 2:10 AM
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