Quotes of the day
posted at 10:00 pm on November 1, 2008 by Allahpundit
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“I do not fear Barack Obama. I even rather like him. I certainly feel I have much more in common with him than I do with John McCain. To lead this country, though, I prefer the man who has seen more and suffered more and felt more. For all his faults, it is John McCain who is the more universal man.
“I vote for John McCain.”
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“My country has never had to prove anything to me, my friends.”
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Af-hak!
Limerick on November 1, 2008 at 11:38 PM
You got heart, Rash. I feel bad for you since you care so much…seriously. It aint gonna happen dude. You can stay on the forum regardless….
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Jeff, I agree that Obama is terrifying, and that is why I still prefer McCain to win, although some conservatives don’t. But a McCain victory will validate and continue what Bush has done for the last 8 years. If Obama wins, the GOP will more likely realize its faults and change itself. There are pros and cons for both outcomes.
You got it.
MedSchoolCatholic on November 1, 2008 at 11:39 PM
The crowd loved the “cut the pork” knives… LOL
Fires1 on November 1, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Why don’t you f*ck off and make everyone happy. Ok. Nobody cares if you ran the NY marathon and we don’t need you coming around and shitting up the place.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Wouldn’t not reelecting Obama be even more racist than not electing him in the first place? Expect this to be MSNBC’s motto come 2012.
Speedwagon82 on November 1, 2008 at 11:41 PM
I’d rather have McCain on the White House while the GOP its realizing its faults and try to improve itself. And no, not McCain was responsable for the Bush’s mistakes in the last 4 years. And if you think that after Obama is elected we are going to get rid of him after 4 years you are wrong.
clemycali on November 1, 2008 at 11:42 PM
“The View” on SNL. Heh.
Fred Armisan is a perfect Joy Notfunny.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Allah, you need to make a SNL post.
johnt on November 1, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Barr is worse than McCain dude. Man up and vote for McCain. Grown ups understand life is full of choices where neither alternative is perfect…you pick the best one. Bob Barr is a joke who changed his politics from conservative to libetarian when he got his ass kicked and lost re-election. Even the party faithful libertarians hate that guy cause he is a phony. Dont be stupid and dont waste your vote.
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:42 PM
And you can add:he should be president for life!
clemycali on November 1, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Seven Percent Solution on November 1, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Hey HornetStinger, why dont you go ahead and feel free to bite me right about not. ha ha ha asshead.
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:44 PM
not = now
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:44 PM
I’m only voting for Barr as a protest to the current GOP. I just want the GOP to go back to its small-government roots. Besides, my vote doesn’t count anyway since I live in California, a state that will definitely go for Obama.
If Chuck Baldwin were on the ballot here, I’d vote for him instead of Barr.
MedSchoolCatholic on November 1, 2008 at 11:46 PM
I live in california too. vote yes on 8, vote yes on 4 and hold your nose and vote for McCain to make a point. voting for Barr only makes the point that you are an assclown…no offense.
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Not quite true. A McCain victory will validate two things, 1) that Americans can still unite against a common threat as Pumas and conservatives have, 2) that energy in the base is tied to conservative/libertarian thought as Palin has shown.
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 11:47 PM
For anyone interested, my family and I had to cross over from Southern Ontario into Michigan for a memorial service for an aunt.
Border Security was REALLY tight. We were in line for about 50 minutes to get through the checkpoint. We scheduled for about 30 minutes. I’ve never seen them do this before, but they were pulling over the cars ready to drive over the bridge on the American side and checking them there. They even had a machine they ran over some of the vehicles. I’m not sure what it did. I’m guessing the stepped up security was probably something to prevent any incidents on the weekend before the election.
The border agent was great. He checked all of our documentation and asked us where we were going. We explained that we were going to a memorial service. He asked what time the service was. We told him 11:00 AM. It was already 11:05. He said – “So, this is probably a bad time to tell you you’ve been selected for a random check?” My heart sunk especially since I was supposed to read the eulogy. He continued – “I’m joking. Go!” and sent us on our way.
Canadians have always taken crossing into America for granted and expect it to be quick and painless. And in reality, no, it shouldn’t be quick and painless. We’re crossing into a foreign county, and a country that is at war and has been attacked at home. I always dread going through the checkpoints but I know they have a vital, important job. And I often tell them that and thank them when we’re done, since I am also an American.
My four year old nephew topped off the day by throwing up as we neared the church. But the ministers and everyone in attendance actually waited until we arrived to begin the ceremony. My faith in humanity grew stronger with that.
Canadian Infidel on November 1, 2008 at 11:47 PM
No McCain on S.N.L. thread??
The opening infomercial was good.
McCain keeps surprising me. I’m really starting to like him as well as respect him. That’s new.
ClintACK on November 1, 2008 at 11:48 PM
“Countdown” sketch on now. Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I see your point. A lot of people here are upset with the GOP and with president Bush but that its not a reason to vote for Obama or for Barr. And evan California does not matter too much and most likely is going to be for Obama at the end of the day, his margin of victory in the state matter. I’d rather see Obama winning not very convincenly California rather than see him taken it with a 20-25% margin. And McCain needs the popular vote too.
clemycali on November 1, 2008 at 11:49 PM
If mccain loses by the amount that Barr gets in the vote (wont happen, just making stuff up) then we can blame your ass for the loss…just like Nader cost the demos their gore gay guy. not be a stupe
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Speaking of the Youth Vote that is supposed to help Obama.
Conservative_SAHM on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
OMG…Olberman really IS that stupid.
SouthernGent on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
medschool catholic, you do know that John McCain and Sarah Palin are small government republicans?
voting against them is voting against the two most famous small government republicans in the party. well, the two most famous sane ones (which excludes Ron Paul)
look up McCain’s stands on ethanol subsidies, the medicare druge entitlement expansion, pork spending (it’s not just earmarks he fights)
don’t throw your vote away on a lunatic like Barr. I used to live in GA, and trust me, Barr is nuts.
funky chicken on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
By Barry’s own race-emphasizing and ethnicity-loving logic:
he’s only half black, so half of the black votership shouldn’t vote for him. (And, in conjunction, there are just as many racially-clinging whites, by his formula, who shouldn’t vote for his black half.)
If Obama can only unify the racist vote, he can guarantee his own defeat.
And make Michelle O. proud… of his fierce urgency of authenticity, or something.
profitsbeard on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
SNL is HAMMERING Olbercrap
Limerick on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I don’t eat sh*t, sorry. Go take some more pills, crack head.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 11:51 PM
This is funny.
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 11:52 PM
The Bath Tub Boy skit is kinda of funny.
Lance Murdock on November 1, 2008 at 11:52 PM
You’re a fool. A damned fool.
capitalist piglet on November 1, 2008 at 11:53 PM
That was a terrific idea for mcCain to reach out to hispanics by trying to get all the illegal ones legalized. That cost poor mccain politically but they appreciated it and didnt forget how he continuously mentioned the hispanic names on graves of brave soldiers who died in the iraq war. It was beautiful and they will never forget how he went against his party and was a maverick and stuck up for the poor disadvantages illegal hispanics:
Polling data: 78% hispanics voting Obama.
oooops
nice work there, genius ha ha
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:53 PM
The Worst Person in World part is really funny.
Lance Murdock on November 1, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Wow.
Ben Affleck is really, really having a great time mocking Keith Olbermann.
Cool.
ClintACK on November 1, 2008 at 11:54 PM
OMG…LOL…Olberman will name SNL worst person in the world.
SouthernGent on November 1, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Haha, Olby is going to lose his mind over this… but I suspect he’ll joke about it as if it didn’t bother him.
RightWinged on November 1, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Olbermann’s cat, Miss Precious Perfect.
Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Wow…that was stupid.
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Affleck’s chair turning is hysterical.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:56 PM
If McCain loses, at least he won’t be a sore loser like the last two Democrats have been.
Speedwagon82 on November 1, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Remember, Roger Dodger…Pink Floyd sucks Cartman’s cartoon balls
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 11:56 PM
I cant stop laughing….The special comment part is priceless.
Lance Murdock on November 1, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Yeah you do.
ooooh, got you there, didnt I? dumbass
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:57 PM
“A feline genocide”. Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Me either. I laughed so hard, I started coughing. That was money.
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 11:58 PM
With the risk of being considered a troll I must say that sooner or later the GOP will have to make some steps to reach out to the hispanic population that is very rapidly growing. Look what is happening in Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. If they will tend to stick to the democrats because the GOP “hates them” we can say for sure that the future is looking bleak for the republicans. No offense here. We’ll have to think about this after McCain gets elected. And if you think that Obama and the democrats are not going todo everything they can to get as many hispanic votes as possible you are wrong.
clemycali on November 1, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Tru dat, playa!
I’ve got tears flowing ’cause I’m laughing so hard.
A Mitt Romney reference!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 1, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Rash, did Cartman really say that or is that some wierd way of trying to offend me? Either way, trust me, I am not offended with “hey pink floyd sucks man” comments. who cares.
Roger Waters on November 1, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Plenty of Sunday morning Red Red MEAT!
(I’m sure Olby’s pharmacy is filling emergency orders as we chat)
Limerick on November 1, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Dude, do you live in a bubble. Even for all his faults, name one GOP politician that is more hawkish on how the US Government spends our money than McCain.
That person may exist, and if he/she does I would like to know who they are.
Plus there is Palin, a proven reformer at the state level, extremely high approval ratings, cut spending, gave rebates back to the citizens of Alaska, fought corruption including those in her own party (something Pelosi or Ried can never claim).
Cast your vote as you choose, but since you posted what you did, please explain how Barr is better than McCain or Palin on GOP issues.
Hog Wild on November 1, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Calm down, Sweet Thang. this little one isn’t worth the whip. Save it for….me.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Mrs. Precious Perfect, my mother and I will have to find another apartment…. lol
RightWinged on November 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Sorry guys. I just don’t support the Iraq War. In fact, I think we should leave Iraq right now, immediately. I used to be in favor of staying in Iraq until the job is done (even though I never supported going into Iraq in the first place). But, this insightful essay was one of the many things that helped change my mind on staying in Iraq. Y’all should read it.
http://www.claremont.org/publications/crb/id.1481/article_detail.asp
MedSchoolCatholic on November 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
GOP doesnt hate them dude. They just wont give as many hand-outs, you see? And I hope we never do decide to give as many handouts as it takes to secure any particular race of voters. thats unamerican.
Roger Waters on November 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Texas Tech 39
Texas 33
Final!
carbon_footprint on November 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
You do. And yes…Cartman said it.
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
I’m sure Allah is still on the floor laughing his a$$ off.
Lance Murdock on November 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Not a dude. A dudette!
carbon_footprint on November 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Is Kos launching a jihad on SNL’s advertisers yet?
Speedwagon82 on November 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Vote for Obama, asshole. And take a hike.
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM
yes…..the Yellow Rose of Texas now comes in a dried arrangement :(
Limerick on November 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM
in 5….4…3…
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Yes!!! This will help OSU in the BCS polling. YAY!!
Lance Murdock on November 2, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Now, now, there’s no reason to take the Texas Rose’s name in vain. Hook em horns!
HornetSting on November 2, 2008 at 12:04 AM
#1 funniest post of the week
Crux Australis on November 2, 2008 at 12:05 AM
To be clear, I’m not inspired by Barr. I’m just voting out of protest to the GOP.
I’m more of a paleoconservative. Barr will end the war, cut spending (for real), and close the border. He’s even pro-life. I’d rather have him than McCain.
Palin is alright, but she’s being corrupted by Bill Kristol’s ilk.
MedSchoolCatholic on November 2, 2008 at 12:06 AM
HornetSting on November 2, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Well that might be true but still GOP will have to find a way not to loose the hispanic vote in the years to come. I don’t have a solution just say that something has to be done.
I really don’t consider myself a “dudette” but I was called evan worse so it’s ok.
clemycali on November 2, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Support this claim.
Spirit of 1776 on November 2, 2008 at 12:07 AM
No, but he is making up poll numbers to make North Dakota, Montana, Arizona, and Indiana look as if Obama can win. Please.
SouthernGent on November 2, 2008 at 12:07 AM
The Cowboys play Tech in Lubbock next Saturday!
carbon_footprint on November 2, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Giraffes!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 2, 2008 at 12:08 AM
How about bringing them in the old fashioned way….one individual entrepreneur at a time.
Limerick on November 2, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I did not intend to offend you! I was just telling him that you were not a “dude”. Forgive.
carbon_footprint on November 2, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I have a solution. Build a wall and deport the illegals. McCain disagrees but what the hey
Roger Waters on November 2, 2008 at 12:09 AM
You won’t recognize your country in 4 years. Give me one example where socialism reversed. Please don’t name any former eastern bloc countries, which were all communist.
Entelechy on November 2, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Calm down ManlyRash. Anger isn’t likely to win people over to your side.
By the way, if McCain wins, I’ll be sending a $100 check to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children, just as you told me.
MedSchoolCatholic on November 2, 2008 at 12:10 AM
It looks like SNL is back to its crappy self. It was nice while it lasted.
Lance Murdock on November 2, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Obama, with Nancy and Mr. Death will sail things through.
We can fight McCain on this topic.
Entelechy on November 2, 2008 at 12:11 AM
phew…
tru2tx on November 2, 2008 at 12:11 AM
He will win. You will send that check. In the meantime, shut the f*ck up. You aren’t helping the cause.
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Bob Barr adopted the LP party position on border enforcement, which means none.
End the war? How, exactly, does one “end the war?” That’s frankly one of the dumbest things said by the Obamabots, and now by you. My husband is an Air Force pilot, deployed to the sand box right now. You don’t just wave a magic wand and “end the war.” Our guys are interwoven with the Iraqi people trying to rebuild their country. You “end the war” and you get a hell of a lot of our people killed, because the enemy will get real energized.
Barr is a lunatic who is a laughingstock in his former congressional district.
Either you are an astroturfer or a fool. If you are just a fool, there is a cure for that. The cure involves talking with military officers or non-commissioned officers about “ending the war” being like shutting off a light.
Google the Libertarian Party platform position on border enforcement and illegal immigration.
If you vote LP, you endorse their position on border enforcement, which is that there should be none.
funky chicken on November 2, 2008 at 12:12 AM
The pills are kicking in. You’re making some sense.
HornetSting on November 2, 2008 at 12:13 AM
We have finally identified the “Independent Vote…..”
………… those that were waiting for the last SNL skit before the election.
Thank you………………… McCain/Palin 2008.
Seven Percent Solution on November 2, 2008 at 12:13 AM
This cannot be repeated often enough.
Spirit of 1776 on November 2, 2008 at 12:13 AM
It can be reversed byt generally it takes only instances:a civil war or a military dictatorship as it happend in Chile. Not very happy outcomes.
clemycali on November 2, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Take some more painkillers, Roger. Ten or twelve should be sufficient.
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:14 AM
That was one of the funniest things I’ve seen on SNL in a long time. Who knew Ben Affleck had talent?
VanPalin on November 2, 2008 at 12:14 AM
One more reason to vote McPalin 2008!
God bless, f.c.
either orr on November 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM
OK…the trolls got us to throw the mud ball.
Woulda, coulda neener-neener-neener. Leave that to the Paulbots, Barbots and Greenbots. What we need is a fighting chance. Johnny gives that. Obama will ‘listen’ then wave his hand and make his ruling.
You all can offer up your complaints to the National Security Corps.
Limerick on November 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM
What I mean is that she’s touting Bush’s exact same foreign policy. I was hoping that she would be less hawkish, since I’m against the war.
I get the feeling that she started off as a blank slate on foreign policy, and McCain’s neoconservative advisers saw her as an opportunity to create a new Bush and pounced on her.
MedSchoolCatholic on November 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Roger just found the “on” switch to his Sybian…….. that’s all.
……………….. enjoy the ride, Cowboy, Saturday Nights alright.
Seven Percent Solution on November 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Barr definitely has the conservative position on immigration, unlike McCain.
http://www.bobbarr2008.com/issues/border-security-immigration/
MedSchoolCatholic on November 2, 2008 at 12:17 AM
+100…….Giddyup!
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Um, as a practicing doctor I would recommend taking at least 60.
carbon_footprint on November 2, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Friends, there’s no need to fear. Underdog is here.
The last time a team from Philadelphia played in the World Series in a presidential election year was 1980. The Phillies won. The Republican (Ronaldus Magnus) won.
The Phillies played in the World Series this year. They won. The Republican (McPalin) is gonna win.
Have faith, gang.
either orr on November 2, 2008 at 12:18 AM
And about ZERO chance of getting elected. But go ahead and vote your conscience, moron.
ManlyRash on November 2, 2008 at 12:18 AM
WTF…goody for you, you’re against the war. You and Barack H. Obama. Did you stand in front of a bunch of people who didn’t give a damn and tell them your views like he did?
We are there. For the love of God, we need to allow these brave men and women to finish the job.
Sarah Palin is a patriot. She doesn’t want to see another Vietnam where shitheads with nothing to do but smoke dope and f*ck were spitting on returning veterans.
So, shut the hell up and either vote for the cause or just plain STFU! No one wants to hear your mealy mouthed crying that you were against the war. Just shut up.
HornetSting on November 2, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Joe the Plumber vs. Joe the Bummer.
Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on November 2, 2008 at 12:19 AM
A few vicadins…maybe top it off later with a couple xannax. Lost in a haze of vicadin and soft middle age
Roger Waters on November 2, 2008 at 12:19 AM
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