Comments on: Open thread: State of the Union, lame duck edition! Video: Bush on defeating Al Qaeda in Iraq http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:58:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Yankeemom http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913866 Yankeemom Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:15:23 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913866 [...] and over at Hot Air [...] [...] and over at Hot Air [...]

]]> By: Ernest http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913650 Ernest Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:34:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913650 I'm a life long republican and I'm not anti-Iraq but I can't stand looking and listening to this man any longer. His position (as well as others) on illegal immigration is ruining our nation. The Democrats, McCain, and Huckabee will be more of the same. What has happened to the conservative Republican Party. God help America. I’m a life long republican and I’m not anti-Iraq but I can’t stand looking and listening to this man any longer. His position (as well as others) on illegal immigration is ruining our nation. The Democrats, McCain, and Huckabee will be more of the same. What has happened to the conservative Republican Party. God help America.

]]> By: Mark Jaquith http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913607 Mark Jaquith Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:13:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913607 You know when a dog vomits in the kitchen and then starts eating the vomit? Similar sort of deal. "THAT'S A GOOD BOY! THAT'S A GOOD BOY CLEANING UP YOUR MESS!" You know when a dog vomits in the kitchen and then starts eating the vomit? Similar sort of deal. “THAT’S A GOOD BOY! THAT’S A GOOD BOY CLEANING UP YOUR MESS!”

]]> By: madmonkphotog http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913564 madmonkphotog Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:34:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913564 I used to love listening to Bush give the State of the Union addresses. Now, I just want him to go away. I used to love listening to Bush give the State of the Union addresses.

Now, I just want him to go away.

]]> By: fossten http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913543 fossten Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:14:15 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913543 <blockquote>Romney doesn’t hate his country. Romney doesn’t want a socialist US. Romney is tall and thin like Lurch, and rather patrician, like Lurch, but there the similarities end. And of course, Lurch nearly won. JiangxiDad on January 29, 2008 at 8:08 AM</blockquote> You're right, of course. Romney doesn't hate this <em>entire</em> country. He only hates gun dealers and those who own "unusually lethal weapons" like AK 47s. [barf]

Romney doesn’t hate his country. Romney doesn’t want a socialist US. Romney is tall and thin like Lurch, and rather patrician, like Lurch, but there the similarities end. And of course, Lurch nearly won.

JiangxiDad on January 29, 2008 at 8:08 AM

You’re right, of course. Romney doesn’t hate this entire country. He only hates gun dealers and those who own “unusually lethal weapons” like AK 47s. [barf]

]]> By: JiangxiDad http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913538 JiangxiDad Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:08:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913538 <blockquote>Romney is the Republican John Kerry for 2008.</blockquote> Romney doesn't hate his country. Romney doesn't want a socialist US. Romney is tall and thin like Lurch, and rather patrician, like Lurch, but there the similarities end. And of course, Lurch nearly won.

Romney is the Republican John Kerry for 2008.

Romney doesn’t hate his country. Romney doesn’t want a socialist US. Romney is tall and thin like Lurch, and rather patrician, like Lurch, but there the similarities end. And of course, Lurch nearly won.

]]> By: Leaning Straight Up » The State of the Union Address: The best lines, my summary and some interesting reactions http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913478 Leaning Straight Up » The State of the Union Address: The best lines, my summary and some interesting reactions Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:53:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913478 [...] to Michelle Malkin, Hot Air, Sister Toldjah, STA, third world county, Allie is Wired, Adam's Blog, Right Truth, [...] [...] to Michelle Malkin, Hot Air, Sister Toldjah, STA, third world county, Allie is Wired, Adam’s Blog, Right Truth, [...]

]]> By: Liberty Pundit http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913477 Liberty Pundit Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:52:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913477 <strong>State Of The Union Live-Blog/Chat...</strong> We’ll kick off about 7:45 (CST). Popularity: unranked [?]...... State Of The Union Live-Blog/Chat…

We’ll kick off about 7:45 (CST).
Popularity: unranked [?]……

]]> By: silverfox http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913470 silverfox Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:18:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913470 Bush was a good campaigner. I think Republicans forget that in understandable frustations with the admin, esp. since shamnesty. But I don't think any of our lot is as good a campaigner as Bush was. Bush was a good campaigner. I think Republicans forget that in understandable frustations with the admin, esp. since shamnesty.
But I don’t think any of our lot is as good a campaigner as Bush was.

]]> By: Kini http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913464 Kini Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:43:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913464 The highlight for me was that OORAH! The highlight for me was that OORAH!

]]> By: AMERICAN NONSENSE » The Seventh and Last SOTU By President Bush http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-8/#comment-913463 AMERICAN NONSENSE » The Seventh and Last SOTU By President Bush Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:39:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913463 [...] hereHeritage FoundationQ & OFlopping AcesGateway PunditDemocrat Response…SOCIALISM NOW!Hot AirMacsMindPajamas MediaRight TruthNY SunPolitical AnimalPower LineSister ToldjahMy Pet Jawa…why [...] [...] hereHeritage FoundationQ & OFlopping AcesGateway PunditDemocrat Response…SOCIALISM NOW!Hot AirMacsMindPajamas MediaRight TruthNY SunPolitical AnimalPower LineSister ToldjahMy Pet Jawa…why [...]

]]> By: Levinite http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913438 Levinite Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:14:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913438 *that *that

]]> By: Levinite http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913437 Levinite Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:13:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913437 <strike>Lame duck edition</strike> Lame <em>attempt</em> at humor while discounting a <strong>really great speech</strong> than many other Presidents pass on. That's ok, when you all put your precious Mitt up against Clinton/Obama we'll have something more to gripe about than misplaced humor. I think a Hannity caller hit the nail on the head the other day: "Romney is the Republican John Kerry for 2008." I sure hope Rudy doesn't drop out if he loses Florida. He's the only guy that hasn't waffled and that has the ability to beat Obama, let alone Clinton. Lame duck edition Lame attempt at humor while discounting a really great speech than many other Presidents pass on.

That’s ok, when you all put your precious Mitt up against Clinton/Obama we’ll have something more to gripe about than misplaced humor. I think a Hannity caller hit the nail on the head the other day: “Romney is the Republican John Kerry for 2008.” I sure hope Rudy doesn’t drop out if he loses Florida. He’s the only guy that hasn’t waffled and that has the ability to beat Obama, let alone Clinton.

]]> By: ITookTheRedPill http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913414 ITookTheRedPill Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:34:41 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913414 <blockquote>Ugly on January 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM</blockquote> I've had the same thought...would the Clintons get to a point where they would knock off Obama if it was necessary to ensure that (the formerly "inevitable") Hillary returns to power? I wouldn't put it past them. For all of the Democrat attacks on President Bush's claim to be a "uniter not divider", it's amazing (and entertaining) to see how much a divider the Clintons have become not just between Democrats and Republicans, but <em>within the Democrat party itself</em>!

Ugly on January 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM

I’ve had the same thought…would the Clintons get to a point where they would knock off Obama if it was necessary to ensure that (the formerly “inevitable”) Hillary returns to power? I wouldn’t put it past them.

For all of the Democrat attacks on President Bush’s claim to be a “uniter not divider”, it’s amazing (and entertaining) to see how much a divider the Clintons have become not just between Democrats and Republicans, but within the Democrat party itself!

]]> By: WoosterOh http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913405 WoosterOh Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:22:31 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913405 <blockquote> So, I’m playin that Pelosi blinking drinking game and the last thing I remember is “Madam Speader, The Presshidunttt zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. oakpack on January 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM lol. You can’t knock one back every time Pelosi blinks. You’ll end up in the hospital with alchohol poisoning. CliffHanger on January 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM </blockquote> I laughed for like a minute straight. Still smiling.

So, I’m playin that Pelosi blinking drinking game and the last thing I remember is “Madam Speader, The Presshidunttt zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

oakpack on January 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM

lol. You can’t knock one back every time Pelosi blinks. You’ll end up in the hospital with alchohol poisoning.

CliffHanger on January 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM

I laughed for like a minute straight. Still smiling.

]]> By: Highwayman http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913375 Highwayman Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:44:25 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913375 As a Kansas native I’m just glad Sibelius didn’t plug her son’s new business venture. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325852,00.html As a Kansas native I’m just glad Sibelius didn’t plug her son’s new business venture.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325852,00.html

]]> By: Ugly http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913278 Ugly Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:36:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913278 Chuck Norris sitting between Hannity & Colmes. The end is near. Chuck Norris sitting between Hannity & Colmes.

The end is near.

]]> By: terryannonline http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913268 terryannonline Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:34:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913268 <blockquote>INC on January 28, 2008 at 11:02 PM</blockquote> Interesting picture.

INC on January 28, 2008 at 11:02 PM

Interesting picture.

]]> By: NightmareOnKStreet http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913244 NightmareOnKStreet Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:25:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913244 <blockquote>lol. You can’t knock one back every time Pelosi blinks. You’ll end up in the hospital with alchohol poisoning. CliffHanger on January 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM</blockquote> Have you ever seen someone on <strong>CERTAIN <em>"HEAVY DUTY" PSYCHIATRIC MEDS</em></strong>? <strong>THAT EYE JERKING/BLINKING IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT.</strong> Imho, <em><strong>NANCY PELOSI would rather look down & PRETEND TO READ than allow America to see her herky-jerky (drugged?) eyes again and again (with counting meters on YouTube).</strong></em> I know there are age limits, etc to run for Congress, <strong>but are there any limits on mental illness?</strong> I'm just asking...

lol. You can’t knock one back every time Pelosi blinks. You’ll end up in the hospital with alchohol poisoning.

CliffHanger on January 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM

Have you ever seen someone on CERTAIN “HEAVY DUTY” PSYCHIATRIC MEDS? THAT EYE JERKING/BLINKING IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT.

Imho, NANCY PELOSI would rather look down & PRETEND TO READ than allow America to see her herky-jerky (drugged?) eyes again and again (with counting meters on YouTube).

I know there are age limits, etc to run for Congress, but are there any limits on mental illness? I’m just asking…

]]> By: johnnyU http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913216 johnnyU Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:16:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913216 oh damn, was that on tonight? All I know is they better fix the illegal immigration flood. The levy breaks from Katrina were nothing compared to the leak this country has right now. gawd. oh damn, was that on tonight?

All I know is they better fix the illegal immigration flood. The levy breaks from Katrina were nothing compared to the leak this country has right now. gawd.

]]> By: Ugly http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913205 Ugly Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:12:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913205 Yeah I caught that too. Yeah I caught that too.

]]> By: Sammy316 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913195 Sammy316 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:08:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913195 Luntz group lady: I myself benefit from many of these(welfare) programs. LOL Luntz group lady:

I myself benefit from many of these(welfare) programs.

LOL

]]> By: Ugly http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913173 Ugly Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:05:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913173 <strong>INC on January 28, 2008 at 11:02 PM</strong> Let's hope Obama doesn't go the way of Vince Foster. OH YES!! I WENT THERE!! INC on January 28, 2008 at 11:02 PM

Let’s hope Obama doesn’t go the way of Vince Foster.

OH YES!! I WENT THERE!!

]]> By: INC http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913165 INC Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:02:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913165 You have to look at this <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8UF9T503&show_article=1&image=large" rel="nofollow">pic at BreitBart of Obama and Teddy and Hillary</a>. Teddy is whispering at Obama as he is watching Hillary. <blockquote> Rival Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama came within a foot of each other just before President Bush's State of the Union speech Monday night and managed not to acknowledge each other, and certainly not touch. Clinton, clad in scarlet, crossed the aisle between their seats on the House floor and reached out a hand to greet Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Democratic icon whose endorsement she had courted only to lose it to Obama. Kennedy shook her hand while Obama, wearing a dark suit and standing between the two, turned away. The rivals then retreated to their seats, only the aisle and four senators between them. It was the latest chapter in the increasingly nasty fight between the two leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination and capped a dramatic day. Hours earlier, Obama received the endorsements of Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy, the brother and daughter, respectively, of President John F. Kennedy. They were joined by Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., the senator's son. On his way out of the chamber, Bush shook hands with Obama. The president and Clinton did not shake hands. </blockquote> You have to look at this pic at BreitBart of Obama and Teddy and Hillary. Teddy is whispering at Obama as he is watching Hillary.

Rival Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama came within a foot of each other just before President Bush’s State of the Union speech Monday night and managed not to acknowledge each other, and certainly not touch.

Clinton, clad in scarlet, crossed the aisle between their seats on the House floor and reached out a hand to greet Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Democratic icon whose endorsement she had courted only to lose it to Obama.

Kennedy shook her hand while Obama, wearing a dark suit and standing between the two, turned away.

The rivals then retreated to their seats, only the aisle and four senators between them.

It was the latest chapter in the increasingly nasty fight between the two leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination and capped a dramatic day.

Hours earlier, Obama received the endorsements of Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy, the brother and daughter, respectively, of President John F. Kennedy. They were joined by Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., the senator’s son.

On his way out of the chamber, Bush shook hands with Obama. The president and Clinton did not shake hands.

]]> By: Spirit of 1776 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/comment-page-7/#comment-913159 Spirit of 1776 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:00:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/28/open-thread-state-of-the-union-lame-duck-edition/#comment-913159 Heh. Obama's on Fox right now. Hillary is going to be complaining about him praising P. Bush tomorrow. Heh. Obama’s on Fox right now. Hillary is going to be complaining about him praising P. Bush tomorrow.

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