Comments on: Another candidate question from the AP yields more comedy gold from Fred Update: Favorite gadgets named http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:32:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mojave Mark http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-833822 Mojave Mark Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:48:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-833822 Bill's favorite new gadget was the DNA test. Bill’s favorite new gadget was the DNA test.

]]> By: Texas Nick 77 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-829437 Texas Nick 77 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:04:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-829437 <blockquote>I bet Hils’ takes a couple of D cells. bobeast on December 18, 2007 at 1:43 PM Nah. She’s trying to prove she’s tough. Hers has a kick starter. Kowboy on December 18, 2007 at 9:06 PM </blockquote> And uses valve grinding compound as a lubricant.

I bet Hils’ takes a couple of D cells.

bobeast on December 18, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Nah. She’s trying to prove she’s tough. Hers has a kick starter.

Kowboy on December 18, 2007 at 9:06 PM

And uses valve grinding compound as a lubricant.

]]> By: Christmas is for Pandering and Empty Platitudes! « The Autopsy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-829078 Christmas is for Pandering and Empty Platitudes! « The Autopsy Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:01:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-829078 [...] is rockin’ the polls. Mitt is still strong. Rudy is fading. Fred! has some of the best sound bites around, but then turns in an uninspired pit stop on the campaign trial. But he does pick up one of the [...] [...] is rockin’ the polls. Mitt is still strong. Rudy is fading. Fred! has some of the best sound bites around, but then turns in an uninspired pit stop on the campaign trial. But he does pick up one of the [...]

]]> By: A Second Hand Conjecture » Thompson: A Real Bartlett Man http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827844 A Second Hand Conjecture » Thompson: A Real Bartlett Man Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:35:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827844 [...] the Democrat’s all chose Teddy Roosevelt, the Republicans leaned toward Truman. Fred steps away from the pack: Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson: “Martin Sheen.” The fellow actor played two Democratic [...] [...] the Democrat’s all chose Teddy Roosevelt, the Republicans leaned toward Truman. Fred steps away from the pack: Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson: “Martin Sheen.” The fellow actor played two Democratic [...]

]]> By: VikingGoneWild http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827638 VikingGoneWild Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:50:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827638 <blockquote>Since idiot questions are going to be asked of them anyway, should we nominate some, just for fun? Which Star Wars movie is your favorite? Sraight or curly fries? Is Pluto a planet? Van Halen or Van Haggar? What is the airspeed and velocity of an unladen swallow? Inara, Zoe or Kaylee (or Saffron!)? Should the NFL adopt the college overtime system? Darksean on December 18, 2007 at 10:53 AM</blockquote> INARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although........

Since idiot questions are going to be asked of them anyway, should we nominate some, just for fun?

Which Star Wars movie is your favorite?
Sraight or curly fries?
Is Pluto a planet?
Van Halen or Van Haggar?
What is the airspeed and velocity of an unladen swallow?
Inara, Zoe or Kaylee (or Saffron!)?
Should the NFL adopt the college overtime system?

Darksean on December 18, 2007 at 10:53 AM

INARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although……..

]]> By: saint kansas http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827631 saint kansas Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:32:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827631 If Hillary were half the man Fred! is, she'd have said "Testicle Lockbox." If Hillary were half the man Fred! is, she’d have said “Testicle Lockbox.”

]]> By: Pablo http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827623 Pablo Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:05:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827623 right2bright on December 19, 2007 at 12:38 AM<blockquote>Now Mitt with the Bechtel and Big Dig, that was a financial fiasco. The only thing helping Mitt is that the Dems were just as much at fault, so they all kept their mouth shut. Of course, Bechtel (one of Mitts buddies and supporters) got bonuses for overcharging and killing a women. But, Hay, it’s all politics, what’s a few million to your favorite contributer?</blockquote> Bechtel and its involvement in the Big Dig fiasco predated the Romney Administration by years. Romney's involvement is a feather in his cap, not an indictment. He's the guy who finally brought <a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/012/555ivsyw.asp" rel="nofollow">some accountability</a> to the project despite the Dem legislature opposing him at every turn, including pushing Matt Amorello out of the picture. I'm not a Mitt guy, but them's the facts. right2bright on December 19, 2007 at 12:38 AM
Now Mitt with the Bechtel and Big Dig, that was a financial fiasco. The only thing helping Mitt is that the Dems were just as much at fault, so they all kept their mouth shut. Of course, Bechtel (one of Mitts buddies and supporters) got bonuses for overcharging and killing a women. But, Hay, it’s all politics, what’s a few million to your favorite contributer?

Bechtel and its involvement in the Big Dig fiasco predated the Romney Administration by years. Romney’s involvement is a feather in his cap, not an indictment. He’s the guy who finally brought some accountability to the project despite the Dem legislature opposing him at every turn, including pushing Matt Amorello out of the picture.

I’m not a Mitt guy, but them’s the facts.

]]> By: Hening http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827621 Hening Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:56:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827621 Sorry, I missed that detail...... and having just woken up, hit the submit too early on the last one....... Sorry, I missed that detail……
and having just woken up, hit the submit too early on the last one…….

]]> By: Hening http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827620 Hening Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:55:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827620 <strong><blockquote>The answer was supposed to be someone from the opposite party. Washington wasn’t president during the 19th century.</blockquote></strong>
The answer was supposed to be someone from the opposite party.

Washington wasn’t president during the 19th century.

]]> By: saved http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827602 saved Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:31:25 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827602 ankle bracelet=Kerik's favorite gadget ankle bracelet=Kerik’s favorite gadget

]]> By: Tzetzes http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827573 Tzetzes Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:50:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827573 Oh, perhaps it is a common phrase: <a href="http://www.crackberry.com/" rel="nofollow">www.crackberry.com</a> Who knew? But still, one does wonder about the Obama-cocaine-<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praeteritio" rel="nofollow">notgonnamentionit</a> thing. Oh, perhaps it is a common phrase:

http://www.crackberry.com

Who knew? But still, one does wonder about the Obama-cocaine-notgonnamentionit thing.

]]> By: Tzetzes http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827572 Tzetzes Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:31:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827572 <blockquote>New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: BlackBerry, "my Crackberry."</blockquote> Eh what? Is this a common phrase? Does he mean (after Obama just said "BlackBerry"), that it's not his <em>black </em>berry but his <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_%28pejorative%29" rel="nofollow">cracker</a> berry? Or does he mean he's just addicted? Or does he mean he's addicted to a coca derivative, but not really, but wants us to remember that the guy who just went before him did use to take cocaine? ("And yes, by the way Mrs. Clinton, I'm free to run for V.P.") <blockquote>Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee: "Probably my laptop. Or my bass guitar and amplifier."</blockquote> Once again, gotta remind us that you're hip: that you pardoned Keith Richards and know how to play some stone-cold bass in your local parish's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryper" rel="nofollow">Stryper</a> cover-band.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson:
BlackBerry, “my Crackberry.”

Eh what? Is this a common phrase? Does he mean (after Obama just said “BlackBerry”), that it’s not his black berry but his cracker berry? Or does he mean he’s just addicted? Or does he mean he’s addicted to a coca derivative, but not really, but wants us to remember that the guy who just went before him did use to take cocaine? (”And yes, by the way Mrs. Clinton, I’m free to run for V.P.”)

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee:
“Probably my laptop. Or my bass guitar and amplifier.”

Once again, gotta remind us that you’re hip: that you pardoned Keith Richards and know how to play some stone-cold bass in your local parish’s Stryper cover-band.

]]> By: msipes http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827565 msipes Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:18:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827565 <blockquote> It’s official. I’m now a Fred Thompson supporter. hadsil on December 19, 2007 at 2:04 AM </blockquote> Now we're talking! Fred 2008!

It’s official. I’m now a Fred Thompson supporter.

hadsil on December 19, 2007 at 2:04 AM

Now we’re talking!

Fred 2008!

]]> By: hadsil http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827560 hadsil Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:04:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827560 It's official. I'm now a Fred Thompson supporter. It’s official. I’m now a Fred Thompson supporter.

]]> By: mad saint jack http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827550 mad saint jack Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:15:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827550 Rudy's gadget= Cellphone Rudy’s gadget= Cellphone

]]> By: right2bright http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827516 right2bright Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:38:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827516 Isn't Mitt's sons driving around the country in Dad's RV, living off of dad? RV and gas and wages for several kids, should come to a few hundred thou. in a year. Which, btw, I think is just fine, just like any dad should take care of his kids. His father helped him, Fred helps his son, that is the way it should be. I just don't get this, Fred helped his son. Kennedy never helped his kids? Reagan never helped his? Bush never gave his son a head start, pull a few strings, open a few doors? Now Mitt with the Bechtel and Big Dig, that was a financial fiasco. The only thing helping Mitt is that the Dems were just as much at fault, so they all kept their mouth shut. Of course, Bechtel (one of Mitts buddies and supporters) got bonuses for overcharging and killing a women. But, Hay, it's all politics, what's a few million to your favorite contributer? BTW, taxes have to be voted on, fees can be imposed. It is mandatory in this society to have an automobile, so if you increase fees on autos, you are in essence taxing working people. Taxes are deductible, often fees are not, so the impact is much greater on the person paying, and the income much greater to the government. Isn’t Mitt’s sons driving around the country in Dad’s RV, living off of dad? RV and gas and wages for several kids, should come to a few hundred thou. in a year.
Which, btw, I think is just fine, just like any dad should take care of his kids. His father helped him, Fred helps his son, that is the way it should be.
I just don’t get this, Fred helped his son. Kennedy never helped his kids? Reagan never helped his? Bush never gave his son a head start, pull a few strings, open a few doors?
Now Mitt with the Bechtel and Big Dig, that was a financial fiasco. The only thing helping Mitt is that the Dems were just as much at fault, so they all kept their mouth shut. Of course, Bechtel (one of Mitts buddies and supporters) got bonuses for overcharging and killing a women. But, Hay, it’s all politics, what’s a few million to your favorite contributer?
BTW, taxes have to be voted on, fees can be imposed. It is mandatory in this society to have an automobile, so if you increase fees on autos, you are in essence taxing working people. Taxes are deductible, often fees are not, so the impact is much greater on the person paying, and the income much greater to the government.

]]> By: Gregor http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827475 Gregor Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:15:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827475 <blockquote>Nothing to say? That’s what I thought. BKennedy on December 18, 2007 at 7:05 PM</blockquote> That's right. Obviously. I'm always at a loss for words, lol. I already commented on your embarrassing and hypocritical arguments about Fred's record. You simply ignored it and I'm not wasting my time reposting them. You're welcome to re-read the thread if you would like to refresh your memory. Good luck to you in the election.

Nothing to say?

That’s what I thought.

BKennedy on December 18, 2007 at 7:05 PM

That’s right. Obviously. I’m always at a loss for words, lol.

I already commented on your embarrassing and hypocritical arguments about Fred’s record. You simply ignored it and I’m not wasting my time reposting them. You’re welcome to re-read the thread if you would like to refresh your memory.

Good luck to you in the election.

]]> By: ReubenJCogburn http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827287 ReubenJCogburn Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:34:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827287 <blockquote>Update: After his earlier comedic answers, Fred plays the gadget question straight. Which was probably wise, come to think of it. But Rudy…a CD player? Seriously?</blockquote> It could be worse--at least he didn't say 8-track player.

Update: After his earlier comedic answers, Fred plays the gadget question straight. Which was probably wise, come to think of it. But Rudy…a CD player? Seriously?

It could be worse–at least he didn’t say 8-track player.

]]> By: yo http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827268 yo Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:20:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827268 <blockquote>sonnyspats1 on December 18, 2007 at 9:09 PM</blockquote> Indeed. Fred just spoke truth to power re: Hillary. Got a muted "wow" out of SH. And, he give AC a tender bitch slap. The more Fred gets out there, the better he looks. Especially after NOT being in the spotlight all summer/fall.

sonnyspats1 on December 18, 2007 at 9:09 PM

Indeed. Fred just spoke truth to power re: Hillary. Got a muted “wow” out of SH.

And, he give AC a tender bitch slap.

The more Fred gets out there, the better he looks. Especially after NOT being in the spotlight all summer/fall.

]]> By: sonnyspats1 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827243 sonnyspats1 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:09:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827243 Fred Thompson is on Hannity right now. Skeletor(Colmes) is asking the ussual lefty stuff and FT is gettin er done. Fred Thompson is on Hannity right now. Skeletor(Colmes) is asking the ussual lefty stuff and FT is gettin er done.

]]> By: Kowboy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827241 Kowboy Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:06:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827241 <blockquote>I bet Hils’ takes a couple of D cells. bobeast on December 18, 2007 at 1:43 PM</blockquote> Nah. She's trying to prove she's tough. Hers has a kick starter.

I bet Hils’ takes a couple of D cells.

bobeast on December 18, 2007 at 1:43 PM

Nah. She’s trying to prove she’s tough. Hers has a kick starter.

]]> By: Buzzy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827122 Buzzy Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:37:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827122 If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Stupid questions from a stupid press. If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?

Stupid questions from a stupid press.

]]> By: mad saint jack http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827119 mad saint jack Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:36:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827119 Fred’s favorite gadget: <strong>BOOMSTICK</strong>. <blockquote>Fred Thompson today, upon hearing that rival Ron Paul’s supporters had raised $6 million in 24 hours to commemorate the Boston Tea Party, called on his supporters to match that figure in gun purchases before Christmas to mark George Washington’s victory at the Battle of Trenton. </blockquote> http://www.scrappleface.com/?p=2825 Fred’s favorite gadget: BOOMSTICK.

Fred Thompson today, upon hearing that rival Ron Paul’s supporters had raised $6 million in 24 hours to commemorate the Boston Tea Party, called on his supporters to match that figure in gun purchases before Christmas to mark George Washington’s victory at the Battle of Trenton.

http://www.scrappleface.com/?p=2825

]]> By: Ochlan http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827107 Ochlan Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:26:42 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827107 <blockquote>I think the candidates should reject these questions, ask Security to confiscate the questioner’s press credentials, and invite the questioner to go get a parent or a responsible adult to take over his microphone</blockquote> Well said.

I think the candidates should reject these questions, ask Security to confiscate the questioner’s press credentials, and invite the questioner to go get a parent or a responsible adult to take over his microphone

Well said.

]]> By: landlines http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/comment-page-2/#comment-827075 landlines Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:10:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/18/another-candidate-question-from-the-ap-yields-more-comedy-gold-from-fred/#comment-827075 The MSM seems to think that interviewing serious candidates for a serious office is no different than interviewing Paris Hilton. People are shooting at us, trying to invade our country and take our money from us, and we are trying to pick a leader who can handle these very real, very tough problems. These questions are lame and demeaning to the office. <strong>I think the candidates should reject these questions, ask Security to confiscate the questioner's press credentials, and invite the questioner to go get a parent or a responsible adult to take over his microphone.</strong> The MSM seems to think that interviewing serious candidates for a serious office is no different than interviewing Paris Hilton.

People are shooting at us, trying to invade our country and take our money from us, and we are trying to pick a leader who can handle these very real, very tough problems. These questions are lame and demeaning to the office.

I think the candidates should reject these questions, ask Security to confiscate the questioner’s press credentials, and invite the questioner to go get a parent or a responsible adult to take over his microphone.

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