A halfwit would recognize that McCain and Corps could leverage Gustav politically through satellite transmissions during the course of the first day or two of the Repub convention. Any village idiot would see that Bush will get no credit from the press for his Gustav efforts. But Patriots put fellow Americans above personal ambition and sacrifice accordingly, and so McCain and Bush and Palin and many others will leverage their connections and fund-raising abilities to help their fellow citizens.

DANKenton doesn’t seem to grasp this concept. DANK feels so free to disparage the intentions of so many that it reminds me it’s also a shame Congress outlawed dueling. Damn few verbal character assassinations in those grand days!

Meanwhile, the brave Mulatto Messiah reassures us that he ain’t gettin’ no where nears that Gus MoFo.

highhopes on August 31, 2008 at 11:00 PM

Somebody can dish it out but can’t take it. I guess only some of us are entitled to free speech and criticism on the forum, huh? No surprise though, you NeoCons love censorship and indoctrination programs but alas, the DKs of the world will continue to exist despite your cries for help.

Have fun at the book burning!

DanKenton on August 31, 2008 at 10:55 PM

How can these belligerant ignorant morons get booted? Seriously- how does one remove the DanKentons of the world?

LMAO….is that supposed to be a “I know you are but what am I?” quip? Listen Cleetus, I’m not the redneck with the confederate flag tattoo on my chest who is trying desperately to hide my man-love crush on Juan McShame. Here’s some Gustav advice for you: open that pie hole of yours nice and wide and swallow hard (nothing new there, eh Cleetus?)

Boo frickin’ hoo ahole. Bite me.

DanKenton on August 31, 2008 at 10:00 PM

Ignorant and using profanity to cover up your lack of intellect. Whether you realize it or not your profile is clearly evident. STFU and down another six pack you uneducated troll.

Boo frickin’ hoo ahole. Bite me.

DanKenton on August 31, 2008 at 8:42 PM

By the way moron, I don’t appreciate the way you selectively edited my post.

I think you’ve reached critical mass in the ignorance category.

DanKenton on August 31, 2008 at 8:42 PM

And that is what is great about this nation. Even complete morons like you can voice their opinions about what they think no matter who illiterate, illogical, or stupid. You’re the trifecta.

You’re welcome doofus. The GOP isn’t engaged in silly frivolity? If you think what they are doing is for your dumb butt and not for votes then you need to change the dial on your radio. I think you’ve reached critical mass in the ignorance category.

At the risk of sounding like a jerk.

But….

As a Christian, I’d personally like to see that God-forsaken City and State plowed under for good. The amount of debauchery that goes on in that city is mind-numbing…

As a Libertarian Conservative, I feel that anyone that is THAT STUPID to build a city THAT close to the water, gets what’s coming to them. I say, plow it under and save my Tax dollars.

Of course, you all know, the Liberals will, of course, blame Bush and want the Government to come their aid, because if their stupidity. I say, if they’re that stupid to live there, let ‘em suffer!

I’m a Libertarian Conservative and I approve this message.

LibertarianConservative on August 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM

Shameful comment. Sure, there’s a lot of debauchery in New Orleans and around that we could all do without. But there are also a lot of ordinary people who work, raise families, and try to do what’s right. Would you condemn them for the actions of others.

Abraham pleaded for the safety of Sodom if even 10 good people could be found. Your attitude reminds me more of the disciples of Jesus who wanted him to destroy a city of Samaria because they refused to sell food to Jews. As I recall, Jesus rebuked them for their attitude.

Christians are called to stand for judgement, but to love mercy.

For all we know it was Bush’s idea to skip the convention.

aengus on August 31, 2008 at 6:51 PM

Fact of the matter is that it is irrelevant what GWB wants to do. He is still President and there is still a major crisis going on. He needs to deal with the nation’s business. To ignore that fact and be part of the frivolity of political conventions would be affirming all the unfounded claims that this President has endured during the last eight years.

Grow up you biased McShame groupie.

DanKenton on August 31, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Oh Thank You for the great laugh! I’ve been stressed out all day dealing with this unwanted “vacation” in my life. To be called a McShame groupie on the same forum where I am generally considered one of those evil social conservatives who is going to destroy this nation by not voting for McCain made my day!

Listen up idiot. I still distrust McCain as much as I always have. He said all the right things today and the GOP is doing all the right things to ensure the GOP isn’t engaging in silly frivolity while over a million Americans are displaced from their homes. This is the right thing to do and good political strategy. It’s the right way to proceed with what is going on here in the South.

Bush does not deserve to be treated like he does not belong at the convention

For all we know it was Bush’s idea to skip the convention.

Give me a break. What did you expect McShame to say when he knows that the cameras are going to be shooting the storm and not the convention? His cancellation list is growing so of course he’s going to shut it down. And what exactly is Obama supposed to do when his convention has ended and he is in no position aside from offering moral support to manage this event? Of course you forgot to mention how he has directed donations to R/C from his website.

Grow up you biased McShame groupie.

Hopefully Mayor Chocolate will actually do something this time.

jgapinoy on August 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM

Ray “Chocolate City” Nagin, instead of shoring up Chocolate City, has been making the news show rounds to promote Katrina Gustav. Oh, he also admitted on MSNBC that he and his staff use rhetoric, such as “the mother of all storms” to draw attention to keep pity and political pressure on the GOP to scare people into leaving.

The storm provides an opportunity for both men to prove they can be leaders

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As an evacuee, I’ve pretty much been listening to Fox News Channel all afternoon (in a campground without cable but since I have Sirius I’m hearing the coverage) McCain’s comments about the GOP convention hit precisely the right note of sounding presidential. Obama’s “I’ve been consulting with all the leaders” falls a bit flat. Mark my words here- before this storm is over, Democrats will be complaining that their convention was hurricane free.

TTheoLogan on August 31, 2008 at 3:54 PM

You don’t live in New Orleans or you are not a conservative if you defend Nagin so easily. He was even more incompetent than Blanco during Katrina. Yes, you are probably right that he is more “conservative” than Morial or one of his predecessors. After Katrina he had the option of making real change to the city by merely adopting the plan put forth by the urban planners. He did not and went on to squander a real chance for changing institutional and societal norms in the city. He also fought getting an independent auditor to the point that he refused to provide the essential equipment (computers) to support this new office. In short, Nagin is dedicated in keeping New Orleans the ignorant backwards chocolate city it has always been. He is currently involved in three scandals- one dealing with the thousands he and his staff has illegally or unethically charged to the city, one dealing with his family’s involvement in the Home Depot deal, and all that work his brother-in-law didn’t do as one of the biggest contractors charging the city through the NOAH program.

I will give him some credit for the way he has dealt with Gustav but much of this comes out of state/fed changes since Katrina- not anything Nagin has done. Those busses and trains rolled out of NOLA because of other’s efforts. All the incompetent bastard had to do is shut his big mouth. That’s probably the most important thing at this point.

The only people who would attend the convention who have anything to do with relief efforts are George Bush and Dick Cheney.

I have to disagree with this.

While Bush I agree Bush is still the president, McCain and Obama are both trying to become president. The storm provides an opportunity for both men to prove they can be leaders. I’m not suggesting they do what the president should do, but they are the foremost leaders of each party, and each should do what they can to lead the country in this time. I believe McCain realizes this, and he shouldn’t be at the convention until we know for sure he is not needed to lead elsewhere.

The Race Card on August 31, 2008 at 4:36 PM

You should talk. That’s like the sink calling the toilet white.

LibertarianConservative on August 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM

You need to relax.

Gustav is headed straight at the gulf coast just like 3 years ago. Unlike three years ago, there are highly capable state chief executives working to mitigate the crisis who know each other personally and professionally. Thats a good thing in a national emergency. I hope Gustav hits as a tropical depression.

Thank you for noticing.

The President should then spend 10 minute giving a sitrep and explain what’s being done to protect or rebuild the country from the storm. Low key, fact based, extemporaneous.
Suit and tie not required.

The he can use the boot end of the broadcast in praise of the Maverick & Goose ticket and refer back to how tough it is to stay on top of a national emergency and thats why we need McCain. He could even praise Obama if he wanted. Then end the address.

The crowd would love it, & gives the MSM nothing to harp about. President Bush still has the overall support of most Republicans. More than most people, those Republicans grok practical politics. Right now that means the President is unpopular, and suggests taking a low-key approach to passing the torch vs the big arena spectacle, especially in time of possible national emergency.