“How to speak Democrat”: A lecture by Rep. Thad McCotter
posted at 3:43 pm on June 20, 2008 by Allahpundit
Dear lord. If you’re going to serve meat this red, at least cut it into small portions.
Hacky business for a congressman, but good luck holding back a smile when he gets to “diplomacy.”
Blowback
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OMGWTFBBQ lulz.
spmat on June 20, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Wow. Gloves off. Another one for the VP short-list?
fluffy on June 20, 2008 at 3:48 PM
So stupid. Would have been hilarious if every single sentance wasnt the exact same.
muyoso on June 20, 2008 at 3:49 PM
I like that guy. It seems that Michigan isn’t completely lost.
jaime on June 20, 2008 at 3:49 PM
lololololol….That was amazing….I am amazed no democrats spoke up in there…oh maybe its because they werent in there because they dont like to work…But that was one of the most funny presentations I have ever seen….And alot of it is dead on accurate….LOL
SoCalInfidel on June 20, 2008 at 3:50 PM
‘Ouuuch’.
DaveS on June 20, 2008 at 3:50 PM
I think we may have just found our VP…
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 3:50 PM
I’m also guessing he could carry Michigan.
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Brilliant, can we have more please.
knat on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Spot On,
Translation, absolutely frickin right on!
Kini on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Democrats will replace your blue collar jobs with green collar jobs. Translation: Democrats will replace your blue collar jobs with unemployment. Beautiful!
TheBigOldDog on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM
I love this man!
CurtZHP on June 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM
I like the deadpan delivery, and the ruler for a prop. It saves it from being too Hannity. Definitely worth it, but I don’t think I would have watched the whole clip through without AP’s heads up.
see-dubya on June 20, 2008 at 3:54 PM
I love this man so much, I want to take behind the middle school and get him pregnent. That’s from 30 Rock, America’s greatest show ever.
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Hey, if we replace McCain with McCotter we’ll hardly have to change the signage and ballots!
TheBigOldDog on June 20, 2008 at 3:55 PM
He was on point. Were the Dems too busy having lunch in the organic cafeteria to hear this lesson?
Sanjoboy on June 20, 2008 at 3:55 PM
THe best part was at the end when he put all the translations together….so dead on
SoCalInfidel on June 20, 2008 at 3:55 PM
SNL is going to sooooooooooooooooooo do this.
Limerick on June 20, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Elementary??? Perhaps. But a good teachers instructs at the appropriate level of intelligence.
PappaMac on June 20, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Yeps!
LoLz!!
Chakra Hammer on June 20, 2008 at 3:56 PM
The campaing slogan could be just “Mc08″
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 3:56 PM
We need more of that kind of thing. Humor and reality, two things leftists have no grasp of. The problem with this country is one side (the wrong side) is forceful and passionate and fights for their policies. The other side (supposedly our side) is worried about offending someone and thinks because they keep getting their butts kicked that they need to be more like them instead of being principled and strong.
peacenprosperity on June 20, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Instructive indeed.
As well as:
Brilliant
Spot on
Necessary
Practical
Hilarious
Poignent
Great
Stupendous
and Brilliant (yes, it needed to be said twice).
Orwell would be proud.
VolMagic on June 20, 2008 at 3:57 PM
There is truth in humor. So much truth.
Kini on June 20, 2008 at 3:57 PM
McC
ainotter See? Beautiful…Works for me…
TheBigOldDog on June 20, 2008 at 3:58 PM
I can’t wait to see the snappy Democrat response.
Republican say fight a war against terror…means fight a war for oil…
Can’t you just see the responses being filmed for youtube as we speak?
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 3:58 PM
awww video is not iPhone or iPod compatible have to wait till I get home to watch no fair!!!!
-Wasteland Man.
WastelandMan on June 20, 2008 at 3:59 PM
You know what the irony is here? Our side understands appeasement does not work. yet, they only apply that philosophy to foreigners. While the other side applies it to us and not foreigners. How F’ed up is that?
TheBigOldDog on June 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Sesame Street for adults!
An instant classic.
saus on June 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM
I saw this man on Fox News the other day, and now this. I’d never even heard of the man before. Nice to know there’s a few real men left out there. I just hope he’s not a McCain drone. So disappointing to see a conservative (like Tancredo or Hunter) capitulate and come out and endorse McCain. Let’s face it; we’re screwed this election, but I’ll definately be keeping an eye on this one.
Special K on June 20, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Is it possible to smack, slap, sucker punch, headlock, pound, and kick someone in the jolly ranchers at the same time?
Because Rep. McCotter has succeeded at doing so.
Bravo, McCotter! Bravo!
madmonkphotog on June 20, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Soemtimes it makes me think it’s all a scam on us. Soemtimes I feel like jim carrey in the movie Truman when he starts telling his wife about all the things that just don’t make any sense and she starts doing a chocolate milk commercial. If you can picture the look on his face that’s the look I walk around with most of the time these days.
peacenprosperity on June 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
What! I’m shocked…shocked I tell you…
Not even any applause at all…
Just the sound of “one hand clapping” on both sides of the aisle.
Shocking!
1GooDDaDDy on June 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
You’ve obviously not had to sit through a corporate presentation before.
That was brilliant! Where was Pelosi?
ctmom on June 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Very good. Also messed up (or ironic rather,) is that Democrats use a Republic system for their primarys while Republicans use a Democratic system. Meaning, the Dems use formulas that make the votes of some more significant than others, while Republicans use a system that is a true democratic process.
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
LOL “energy” means “lethargy”-though I woulda chosen “malaise”
A few others…”redeploy” means “pull out” or “remove before accomplishing the mission. Used in a sentence,
“Hey baby, it’s ok. I don’t need one of those things. I’ll just redeploy it when the time comes.”
How about “roll back tax cuts” which everyone knows means “you will pay more in taxes”?
OH! And let’s DEFINITELY not forget “New Direction…” also meaning “return to the 1970′s”
Ahhhhh Newspeak. Gotsta love it.
scottm on June 20, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Now that’s good stuff. Why, oh why isn’t this guy on the campaign trail? Can’t wait till I see this on all the msm’s evening news.
oakpack on June 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Rich = you.
I love that line.
Wise Golden on June 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM
If democrats use magic; will our enemies get a saving throw at least?
lorien1973 on June 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Beautiful and exactly what is needed. Thank you Rep. Thad McCotter! Its about time Republicans start calling Democrats down on their doublespeak. Its about time Republican start telling it like it is, Democrats are hardcore socialist and want an old Russian/Communist style government for America!
Republicans need to beat Democrats at their own game by exposing these Democrats for the commies they are. I predicted yesterday that no one in Congress would have the courage to call down the Democrats for wanting to nationalize the oil companies. I was wrong!! And how very happy I am that I was wrong on this one!!
Bravo and well done Rep. McCotter, I wish you were my Representative, but I’m stuck with a socialist Democrat.
Maxx on June 20, 2008 at 4:08 PM
He made his point after a while.
Mazztek on June 20, 2008 at 4:08 PM
That’s precisely why it is so awesome! Democrat Congressmen are every bit as hacky, but they distort the truth.
Bravo Congressmans McCotter.
Troy Rasmussen on June 20, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Democrats “We are the party who cares”.
Sentence “We care, we love the people – the conservatives are the party of hate”.
Translation “We love to screw you, morons, but you’re too stupid to notice what hypocrits and elitists we are in our lifestyle. We rip off the hard-working ones’ taxes, not those of the very rich (some of them are us), but the lemmings don’t notice, or notice and believe our fluff. Carry on, our beloved, carry on. Continue to vote for us. Life is very good”.
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM
I needed that.
LimeyGeek on June 20, 2008 at 4:12 PM
I think the Dems cut off the microphones everywhere but at the podium just in case the sounds of clapping might make their way to the audio system.
Brilliant. Bloody brilliant.
MadisonConservative on June 20, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Holy….Crap. Bwahahahahaha!
amerpundit on June 20, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Diplomacy = Magic
RushBaby on June 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Hilarious.
JammieWearingFool on June 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
It’s anything but Friday stupid.
Great work, Congressman.
Vincenzo on June 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
EPIC LULz
Good Lt on June 20, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Or to put it another way, McCotter has tapped into a deep Orwell of humor.
Dr. Charles G. Waugh on June 20, 2008 at 4:19 PM
That guy for President.
Good Lt on June 20, 2008 at 4:20 PM
And how does “true democractic process” translate? Tyranny of the masses?
apollyonbob on June 20, 2008 at 4:20 PM
ha ha ha ha ha
McCotter for the MF’ing WIN.
Hollowpoint on June 20, 2008 at 4:21 PM
That guys been spending a lot of time reading comments here at HA.
Translation: Smart Fella
fogw on June 20, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Why don’t we build a “Democrat speak Dictionary/Translator” to permanantly be availble on this site?
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Democrats “Change we can believe in”.
Sentence “We believe that we can change the whole world, if you elect me”.
Translation “Just elect me, you morons, and some will change, but it ain’t what you have in mind”.
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Sorry, I left an extra part in the above comment.
Note to self – be careful with shortcuts.
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 4:25 PM
2d4 to determine the number of attacks on our soil during Bambi’s presidency.
Geek.
misterpeasea on June 20, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Has John F’n McCain issued any orders from his campaign headquarters yet that such rhetoric about his close personal friends on the other side of the aisle will not be tolerated and shall cease immediately?
sabbott on June 20, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Just wait until you see his vorpal tax code
LimeyGeek on June 20, 2008 at 4:27 PM
You made your saving throw and only half your income goes to Washington.
Congrats!
lorien1973 on June 20, 2008 at 4:29 PM
The reason for no reaction is that this was a “Special Order Speech”. Those are delivered to an almost entirely empty room, just so they will be put into the Congressional record. The delivery was great, but would have been so much more fun with the Democrats going ballistic.
Buford Gooch on June 20, 2008 at 4:34 PM
AWESOME !!!
He should get a cabinet position in the JMcC administration.
singlemalt_18 on June 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Bambi – Level 3 Illusionist-Thief.
McCain – Level 26 Fighter.
Bush – Level 7 Paladin
Rove – Level 18 Assassin
Cheney – Level 21 Necromancer
misterpeasea on June 20, 2008 at 4:37 PM
I think that was for the benefit of the MSM. Most sane Americans already knew that stuff.
He did need to change up the routine a little but I guess he wasn’t sure which soundbite would make it to the late night talk shows.
Just A Grunt on June 20, 2008 at 4:39 PM
He did this at 430 on a Friday. Its highly likely that there were fewer than 10 Congresscritters present in the entire chamber at that time who didnt have to be there.
Still, well said. Golf claps for Rep. McCotter
Mike D. on June 20, 2008 at 4:41 PM
I don’t see how this is helping Michelle’s kids…
I love how there is absolutely no reaction from anyone in the chamber to what this guy says.
Seixon on June 20, 2008 at 4:41 PM
It’s a good thing Democrats are often Rogues. They’ve got improved evasion.
TheUnrepentantGeek on June 20, 2008 at 4:42 PM
@ ctmom on June 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
No, I have, that is the reason this is so mind numbing. His delivery is awful as well. It could have been so good, but he repeats the same sentance over a hundred times with different words, MIND numbing.
muyoso on June 20, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Consider the audience. I’m surprised he didn’t point out each word with his finger.
LimeyGeek on June 20, 2008 at 4:50 PM
WOW…
Rep. Thad Cotter compartmentalizes the RATS into proper perspective!
byteshredder on June 20, 2008 at 4:53 PM
misterpeasea on June 20, 2008 at 4:37 PM
bwahahahaha.
Although methinks you’re mixing your various strains of nerdiness.
/Another geek
VolMagic on June 20, 2008 at 4:54 PM
I like the cut of his jib. Good man.
thegreatbeast on June 20, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Good to see that not all Republicans are whimps.
apoole on June 20, 2008 at 4:58 PM
Red Meat indeed..but it’s kind of preaching to the choir in this neck of the woods….
I liked it, don’t get me wrong…truth to power all the way.
But, as I am want to do…trying to understand the LibTard mentality, I listen to Laura Ingraham and a couple of years ago they played a clip of these SmaKTard congressmen, and one congresswoman I think, from Florida…where they brought up a big fake rubber stamp…the whole ‘Period..Dot..Bingo!!’ thing…looked for a link…can’t find it…
I just wonder if this doesn’t smak of that…to the other side I mean…
Sorry, I just can’t imagine, try as I might, how anyone with more sense than a cat turd can buy into the DemoPressive line of thinking…
BigWyo on June 20, 2008 at 5:01 PM
and LOL for real at all the dnd posts!!!
palefaced on June 20, 2008 at 5:09 PM
No. McCain will denounce him as not being “constructive”.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 20, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Because of this guy, I wish I could move back to my home state of Michigan just so I could have him as my congressman. Well, I guess I’m stuck in Westfield, Indiana (north of Indianapolis) with Dan Burton, the only member to vote against ethics reform, as my congressman.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 20, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Thad McCotter is now my favorite Congress guy.
This is great stuff. He is also right as rain on China.
indythinker on June 20, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Some things just need to be repeated, over and over again.
JimK on June 20, 2008 at 5:23 PM
The end was the best part, when he tied it all together. Although, really, the whole thing was great. Nice chutzpuh. I like him.
Anna on June 20, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Although I truly appreciate his effort, it could have been so much better. With a hat tip the commenters here at HA, y’all are way funnier. At the risk of sounding like a suck up, you are both cleaver and nice and I appreciate your work. More of the nuts in D.C. should read this site.
Cindy Munford on June 20, 2008 at 5:29 PM
LOOK, folks – in D.C, THIS is how slowly things go…the delivery may be redundant (and repetitive…did I mention that it repeats itself?!), but the idea is on target. Time for a 527 to get going!
Lockstein13 on June 20, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Cindy Munford on June 20, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Suck up!!!! J’accuse!!! :)
VolMagic on June 20, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Works for me too! I could also take the “F%@k it” out from in front of the bumper sticker as well.
brtex on June 20, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Great stuff. I’d like a transcript.
Buy Danish on June 20, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Sweet.
ThePrez on June 20, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Buy Danish, just for you :)
Entelechy on June 20, 2008 at 6:01 PM
There is life in the Republican party!!
Not just life, but an actual in the flesh living man that moves, breathes and speaks!!!
JellyToast on June 20, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Eh, I was trying to thing of something that would be funny using “Welcome Back, McCotter” but was coming up short. Give me a few hours and some drinks and I’ll come up with something.
Blarg the Destroyer on June 20, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Great presentation, in strict adherence to the KISS principle.
A few more for Thaddeus’ Thesaurus on Democrats:
Hope = Fear
Failed Policies of the Past = Success
Judgment to Lead = Cluelessness
Professors = Radicals
Money Culture = Employers
Support the Troops = Surrender
Speculators = Investors
Not the Man I Knew = Embarrassment
Issues = Socialist Talking Points
Distractions = Issues
Personal Attacks = Questions
Sweetie = Annoying Reporter
Legislative Action = Obstruction
Saving Social Security = Doing Nothing
Congressional Investigation = Witch Hunt
Advisors = Puppeteers
Chairman = Absent Committee Member
Taken Out of Context = Context was Worse
Yes We Can = Jedi Mind Trick
Steve Z on June 20, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Veal tartar with a double bourbon chaser. Perfect.
T J Green on June 20, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Hell yea, that was great. I hope he does that during a major battle on the floor where the Democrats get pissy as he does it.
Pissy = B!tching the Puss!es they are.
Tim Burton on June 20, 2008 at 6:17 PM
WoW ! ! More, More, More.
Texyank on June 20, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Thaddeus rocks! McCain/McCotter ’08!!
McCain will make rulers and charts an integral part of his administration.
darwin on June 20, 2008 at 6:21 PM
That was fun. And true. Juan McCain could learn a few things from this fellow.
Zorro on June 20, 2008 at 6:22 PM
We’ve been complaining about Republicans not being engaged in the fight to beat back the creeping socialism.
We need more House and Senate Republicans to engage the opposition like this.
Bravo, Congressman, bravo.
Hawkins1701 on June 20, 2008 at 6:28 PM
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