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posted at 10:30 pm on October 16, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
“You know, I’ve been in these positions before where we were favored and the press starts getting carried away and we end up getting spanked.”
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Says the man with his own seal, his own currency, and a “VICTORY PARTY” in Grant Park on November 4th?
battleoflepanto1571 on October 16, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Arrogant elitist out-of-touch thug-mongering punk
Janos Hunyadi on October 16, 2008 at 10:32 PM
How do we compete against three 30-min ads?
jgapinoy on October 16, 2008 at 10:34 PM
So that’s where the rioting will begin.
I would dearly love to see the news coverage of that celebration turn riot on November 4th at 11:07pm.
Enoxo on October 16, 2008 at 10:34 PM
It won’t be a victory party. If the local constabulary has any sense, they will start preparing the riot gear and laying up a supply of tear gas. It’s gonna get ugly in Grant Park late in the evening of November 4.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Give the RNC the contents of your kids’ college fund.
Darth Executor on October 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM
We vote. And we take our friends to vote. And we try as hard as we can to win. And if we lose, we fight the press for fairness and we prepare for the next fight.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM
You also know, don’t you?
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM
and a “VICTORY PARTY” in Grant Park on November 4th?
I believe the Japanese had a party planned for 6/8/42, the Germans for 2/4/43, and the Egyptians for 6/11/67.
How did that work out for them?
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 10:37 PM
We also wondered how we could compete with his grand European tour and speech in Germany. How’d that work out for him? I think people will be angry he has pre-empted their programming.
Sue on October 16, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Not well at all, Your Grace.
I have laid up a goodly supply of incense for vespers on November 4, when Your Grace celebrates a Te Deum for the McCain victory.
*bows and scrapes obsequiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM
If his humorless and faux-puritanical performance at the Albert E. Smith dinner is any indication, whether he wins or not, he’s going to be one of the most despised Presidents in history.
spmat on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Indeedy. Champagne bottles make excellent molotov cocktail.
Enoxo on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM
She not get the memo? “A guy named Barack Obama, who is a young completely-vetted-already-thanks-for-asking-you-racist candidate is always an underdog.”
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM
“This is not the Victory Party I planned.”
Go away, Barry. Please. I can’t take four more years of your arrogance.
Pasalubong on October 16, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Not if they are filled with champagne. LOL
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:41 PM
BOYCOTT THEM…START A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO BOYCOTT OBAMA’S 30 MIN ADS BECUASE HE HAS INSULTED JOE-THE-PLUMBER-US.
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Oh, they’ll be empty before the final results are in. Obama is a premature cork-popper.
Enoxo on October 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Oh, I think he’ll be the liberals’ figurehead for many, many years to come, whether he’s in the White House or the Senate.
m064404 on October 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Buy an informercial for 30 minute abs?
mylegsareswollen on October 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Hawkster says if he doesn’t win the Presidency, he gets bored with the Senate and runs for president of Europe. (where people aren’t RRRAAAACCCCISTS!!!!)
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 10:45 PM
A few things here. First of all, we vote. Obama’s chief base of support has one of the worst turn-out records in history, despite their insistance that they’ll turn out in hordes every election. Second of all, we donate. Finally, we remain calm. Obama already has his own channel on Dish Network and the media acts as his surrogates on a regular basis. I don’t think we’ll see any significant increase in support after the ad.
amerpundit on October 16, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Midway, Stalingrad and the 2nd Arab/Israeli War. Ow, ow and ow.
Patrick S on October 16, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I’m inclined to agree.
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Yeah, but champagne bottles are too thick. Not to fret or worry…I’m sure there will be plenty of Boone’s Farm Apple Wine bottles that will serve in a pinch.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM
That’s raaaaaacist!
Okay, not really. But I’ve been wanting to say it today.
Enoxo on October 16, 2008 at 10:48 PM
He’s either SOoooooo confident he has it in the bag, or he’s a smackdab idiot! Who in their right mind brings together a bunch of rabid supporters to a public park and expects them to play nice if the outcome is either in dispute or not in their favor? What with Chicago being such a gentle, peaceful environment, and all.
“well this looks like a good place for a bloody race riot- no carpet to worry about or anything”
anniekc on October 16, 2008 at 10:49 PM
LOL…and during the campaign gets double-tag-teamed by Putin and Medvedyev on Russian prime time.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:49 PM
The Presidential musings of a “first-class” intellect.
progressoverpeace on October 16, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Is it three, 30-minute ads or one, 30-minute ad carried by three networks–CBS, NBC, and Fox?
BuckeyeSam on October 16, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I’m looking forward to a Quote Of The Day attributed to an Obama underling: “So…what do we do with this big cake?”
jackmac on October 16, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Just seems to fit better…..
BigWyo on October 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM
I believe in calling a spade a spade, even if it becomes a monkey wrench in the machinery. No need to get spooked over it.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM
I second. After the onslaught of favorable media I don’t think these ads will make an impact.
HawaiiLwyr on October 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I’m sorry, but it seems that my Chief Eunuch failed to inform you of a change in plans.
As there are sure to be riots and presumably deaths after the “party” starts, I have decided to continually read aloud from the New Testament, Timothy, Chapter 2, verses 16-18, until the rioting is over
You have been assigned to the job of manufacturing diptych’s, with names to be filled in later.
Sorry for the changes.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Speaking of the 30 minute infomercial, most people I have heard speak of it seem a little nonplussed by that idea. The reaction is sort of WTF?
And when they find out it will interfere with the series, they tend to be shocked that baseball would let it happen.
I am not an objective observer, but I think Obama is starting to get on people’s nerves.
I guess the idea of putting right before the sixth game is that people who want to see the game will be forced to watch it.
Not me. I will not have TV on that night.
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Putin could run as his next VP. Lots in common those two….
Yep…
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 10:52 PM
jgapinoy on October 16, 2008 at 10:34 PM
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A 5 minute tape of a phone call will do it.(Mrs O)
christene on October 16, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Manly….
Er….
Never mind!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 10:54 PM
It’s German Victory Speech II. He has reached the peak and made the turn.
progressoverpeace on October 16, 2008 at 10:54 PM
As Your Grace desires. It will be done.
*bows and scrapes obsequiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Heh heh heh…I put the RASH in Manly Rash.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 10:57 PM
…amen, my brother….
It’s one thing to step on your Johnson….
…it’s quite another to have a brigade of lawyers, scribblers, and egotists of every stripe ready to stampede over it for you….
…with friends like that…who needs the Republican Party….
Puritan1648 on October 16, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Start a massive boycott among the electorate…1/2 the voting public at least
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 10:58 PM
I saw over at Althouse that WaPo has endorsed Obama. She has up part of the editorial. I thought they were going to break into song, Hey you, you with the stars in your eyes…
I mean he’s just so wonderful and perceptive and sensitive and decisive and deliberate and eloquent and gag me..
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 10:58 PM
As someone living in Chicago, I am staying far, far away from Grant Park on Nov. 4.
lansing quaker on October 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
gracie:
There is a thought. I guess the RNC could buy a half hour and spend it on the history of Chicago politics.
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Fox confirms Palin to be on SNL.
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
lansing quaker:
You might take a few days vacation right about then.
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Fox confirms Palin to be on SNL.
No. No. A thousand times NO.
Dammit, don’t do this.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:02 PM
…allow me a nit to pick, your Grace…others, less worshipful, might correct you less gently….
…there are two epistles to Timothy…you were thinking of the second one here…in the first, you’re skunked after verse 15.
* KISSES RING *
* REMEMBERS HE’S A PRESBYTERIAN *
* WIPES MOUTH *
* DROPS COIN IN POOR BOX *
Puritan1648 on October 16, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Obama was so not funny at the Al Smith dinner tonight.
But Maverick kicked ass!
Get the video up, folks.
JammieWearingFool on October 16, 2008 at 11:03 PM
I have this picture in my head of a very dejected Tom Puff-Daddy Dashel sitting in a wooden chair looking massively sad-faced on election night after his stunning unexpected defeat. The press never saw that one coming and…and…
lamented that the Republican Senatorial Comity unfairly targeted him.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:04 PM
***FOX CONFIRMS PALIN TO APPEAR ON SNL***
RightWinged on October 16, 2008 at 11:04 PM
I got no problem with it. Lorne Michaels is funny enough and likability is important. Hell, Rush even had a caller on that was watching the VP debate in a Univ SU and said that seeing her made them question why they were supposed to hate her.
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Committee
damn spell checker!!!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:06 PM
committee
Damn Spell checker!!!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Damn post delay.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:07 PM
The World Series may be on that nite if they go the distance…If the Chicago politics piece has the crooked Rezko on, it might be interesting or boring…I say BLACKOUT in every sense of the word. Spend that time in the bathroom or someplace else more functional.
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Did I not say 2 Timothy, as follows?
“”May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain, but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (the Lord grant to him to find the Lord’s mercy in that day); and in how many things he served at Ephesus, you know very well.”"
Lord grant me…..dammit! Ok, I’ll scourge myself for twenty minutes in penance.
You on the other hand are confined to your cell for two weeks for daring to question my wisdom.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:09 PM
gracie:
A looong bath.
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I don’t know, I think the voters who aren’t college students are going to wonder, with things being as serious as they are right now, why Palin is goofing it on SNL.
Perhaps I’m just being a curmudgeon, I just don’t like it; too many opportunities to make her look goofy.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Can’t wait to watch 30 minutes of Obama talking… and talking… and talking.
Ratings guess: 5.3%.
profitsbeard on October 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Ouch. Oh, my dear Puritan…there but for the grace of God go I.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM
By telling the truth clearly and unapologetically in 30-second ones.
Jeff
JDPerren on October 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM
At the water cooler. Calmly. When they ask. Over time.
spmat on October 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM
She has a lot of charisma, she’ll be fine. Remember McCain’s skit? Genius – singing Streisand.
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I’m concerned, too,…I say “Lock and Load” and blow all the SOB’s away.
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I beg of you, Your Grace…scourge ME instead and DOUBLE Puritan’s penance.
*bowing and scraping obsequiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Bishop:
I think you are underestimating Palin, as for serious times, well there was that dinner tonight that McCain and Obama were at.
Terrye on October 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Oh she’ll be jus fine, doncha know.
Michaels is actually a McCain supporter.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I agree. God walks with this woman and protects her. She is Queen Esther. Odds are that she will charm many of them – as she did Whoppie Goldberg.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Why?
McCain just pwnt Obama in a comedic setting.
Palin might get the opportunity to do the same.
It’s not like SNL can parody her while she’s being a bit self-effacing and /sarc-ing up Obama-Biden.
If Mac can make Hillary double-over with laughter, a dose of Sarah’Cuda on a comedy show might do just the same.
lansing quaker on October 16, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Obama is going to be here in Cumberland County near Ft Bragg NC this weekend. I would love to get a big I love Joe the Plumber sign in there.
Or…
Senator Government.. Why do you hate the common folk?
Or…
Obama, Insufferable Ass-Clown!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Yes I do…very funny…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeocOXQx_iU
But tonite at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner, McCain was the Master.
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 11:19 PM
BINGO, LQ. And ‘Cuda has a sense of humor.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Your Grace is simply extending to Sarah the benificence and pastoral concern you extend to all of your flock in these times of turmoil and confusion. But I have no doubt that after Your Grace petitions the Lord for His Holy Guidance and protection of our Sarah, that her decision will have been the correct one all along.
*bows and scrapes obsequiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:26 PM
I beg of you, Your Grace…scourge ME instead and DOUBLE Puritan’s penance.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Alright, as I am allergic to flagrums, I will allow you to accept the “discipline” in my place. But since you are doing it, and I committed a dishonor, lets let you suffer the scourge AND the double penance. Puritan shall be granted an indulgence.
Be glad that I’m not a follower of the flagellant sect.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Shun…
Shun the non-believer!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Alright, as the eternal optimist I am, and since I just escaped a scourging and am in a good mood, I will accept that perhaps there is a victory for Palin to appear on SNL.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:29 PM
I really don’t remember for sure, but wasn’t Grant Park one of the places where the wacko-Demo
riotersprotesters gathered back in 1968 during the Dem convention?If so, that’d make it one hell of a sweet homecoming for Bomber Billy Ayers and his love-child, Osama Obama!
MrScribbler on October 16, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Cue the celestial cloud-opening music!
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:31 PM
*bowing, scraping and wincing obesequiously*
Your Grace is much too kind.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Heh, I didn’t know Mac was on SNL too. Good dig at Streisand.
Ok, go for it Sarah.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Watched the McCain bit at the formal. Pretty damn funny. He has a great delivery.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Yup, a 1000X Yup…..It’s not who you are but whose you are.
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Brother Hawk…can you spare any antibiotic ointment and cortisone creme? I shall *OUCH* be in need of it…
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Your Grace is much too kind.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:31 PM
You seem to be telling me something I already know.
One week extra in your cell.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Thank you, Your Grace. May I have another?
*collapses to the floor….obseqiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I wondered who wrote McCain’s material.
Dennis Miller, maybe?
It was really very, very good. Made Obama look flat & completely humorless.
Purple Fury on October 16, 2008 at 11:37 PM
I suppose one of any number of closet conservatives in the comedy circuit just dying for this opportunity.
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Dominoes….Nabiscos….Pantyhose….De Spiritu Sanctu.
I release you from your penance. You have suffered enough.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Nay, for one to truly suffer for the Lord, nay…The One!” only rubbing your scourged backside with…a herring…shall do.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Now, when will the Sarah be appearing on SNL?
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Obama’s 30 minute spots? ***Yawn****
The electorate does not have a 30 min. attention span. He is wasting several million dollars. I say, good! Does anyone think that people will sit for 30 min. to listen to his “plan for America”? Puhleeze!
JAM on October 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Illinois might be the most Dem-controlled state in the country these days, and he’ll win here by 15%, but he’s running commercials non-stop.
I guess he can’t figure out how else to spend the money.
Jaibones on October 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Style was a little like Evan Seyat.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:41 PM
JAM on October 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Yeah, thirty minutes is a looooong time to listen to someone drone. I’ve got a feeling he will be repeating himself quite a bit.
Bishop on October 16, 2008 at 11:44 PM
A “Survivor” bit would be good with everyone goofing on Joe Biden and even Obama acting embarrassed when Joe tried to explain which article of the Constitution dictates the responsibilities of the VP. They could vote him off of the bus.
hawkdriver on October 16, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Thank you, Your Grace.
*groans and then passes out….obsequiously*
ManlyRash on October 16, 2008 at 11:45 PM
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