Manufactured outrage of the day: Huckabee jokes about letting air out of Dem’s tires
posted at 9:20 pm on April 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
A test case for the HA faithful: Do you guys hate Huck so much that you’ll hold this against him? It’s an obvious joke and, like MKH says, the guy who’s claiming to be offended has been known to do shots of rum on cable television. Ben Smith thinks it’s kind of a big deal; I think it’s kind of anything but. Exit quotation from Huck himself: “As someone who served as a Governor for 10 years, I can say if these are the type of things Terry McAuliffe worries about and make him break down and cry, then he won’t last 10 days as Governor much less four years and he doesn’t deserve the people of Virginia’s vote.”
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Maybe he should have let the air out of Joe Biden. It would end any energy Crisis but might increase global warming.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Predictable.
Romney Check
Palin Check
Huckabee Check
Next post up: Bobby Jindal believes in exorcism.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I’d rather have a:
Ward Churchill wrongly fired…thread.
You KNOW it’s coming.
artist on April 2, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I’m fine with it. Just make him go away.
a capella on April 2, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Wow, a Mitt, Palin, and Huckabust trifecta. Allah’s trying to make our heads explode.
HornetSting on April 2, 2009 at 9:24 PM
No, but you’re leaving out the fact that a good deal of his supporters are evangelicals who genuinely believe he’s sent by their god to take over the world. How long before “Tire Knifing Crusaders for the Lord”?
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
At least he doesn’t prescribe the tire slashing of which the Dems are so fond.
No, I don’t hold this against him. I have a long, long list of legitimate reasons to dislike this man. I don’t have to shop for new reasons.
Laura on April 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I met the guy last year when he was campaigning. As much as I don’t agree with him on some stuff, he’s a likable guy. And after having met him, to me the joke is incredibly obvious. People need to lighten up.
ScoopPC11 on April 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Conservatives are ready to give up protesting over a tea bag sent to some congress critter.
Of course this is huge!
lorien1973 on April 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Funny! Liberals have no sense of humor.
Look at Obama’s joke on the Special Olympics. Not funny at all.
jencab on April 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
By the way, this thread would be so much better with RedPill and St. Olaf still around.
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I like Huck. He’s a funny guy and is pretty good on his feet. Unfortunately, he’s wrong on some very serious issues, and squishy on a couple of others, so I much prefer that he stick to TV and commentary. But I usually enjoy his view, and he’s been excellent in his view of the bail-outs and their insane accoutrements.
progressoverpeace on April 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I consider myself part of the HA faithful (especially Ed’s part of HA because the Steeler nation sticks together) but I don’t hate Huck; I don’t “hate” Ogabe either for that matter.
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM
YOU HATE JESUS.
Good enough?
Allahpundit on April 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
And this was just very funny. I mean, seriously.
progressoverpeace on April 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
If people can’t tell a joke when they hear one, they maybe “they need to commit suicide”…like they do in Japan or somewhere.
therightscoop on April 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Dish it out but can’t take it?
Man up.
getalife on April 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Give me a break…. Huckabee belongs on Hee Haw. I am disappointed with Mitt, who was my guy. Sarah, Sarah, and then we have Sanford. Newt, go sit on a balcony with Calista and give us a break. We don’t like you…..
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I must say, I voted for Huckabee in the Texas primary. Also, how many of ya’ll are headed to a tea party? My mom and I are headed to DC. We bought our tickets the other day. We are very excited, we have never seen the capital. My awesome representative, Jeb Hensarling, has come though on short notice with tickets for the Capital tour and other things.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I don’t “hate” Ogabe either for that matter.
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I hate anyone who tries to destroy this country.
artist on April 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I wasn’t clear…. I love Sarah and I like Sanford.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Seemed like a joke to me.
What he should have advised was to let the air out of the buses that Democrats usually use to round up voters on street corners.
watson007 on April 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Hi Sweetie. I am surprised that you haven’t written a haiku about how the Car Dealer in Chief, single-handedly, saved the world from a Sino-French War today at the G20.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
I thought you were more smarter than that. You make yourself look like an ass when you say stuff like that.
keepinitreal on April 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
……… just give it a day or two.
But bow to a Saudi King showing servitude as the President of the United States…………….
…….. nothing to see here.
Seven Percent Solution on April 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
I thought you were smarter than that. You make yourself look like an ass when you say stuff like that.
keepinitreal on April 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Just another save by the President.
getalife on April 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
No post on the G20 agreement – where they decided to impose sanctions on countries that have low taxes?
lorien1973 on April 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
I can’t stand the fella but this is tame. Post up his record as governor and I’ll throw some rotten fruit but Huck poking the ribs of the Donks is just, well, poking the ribs of the Donks.
Limerick on April 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Why the strong words AP? I have seen a lot of people dislike Huck but it is based on substantive disagreement with his policies, views, statements, actions, behavior, etc. Do you really think that people hate Huck just to hate Huck? I would think that no other reasons are needed to dislike the man.
Mormon Doc on April 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM
It’s our punishment…………
………… for being Star Trek fans.
Seven Percent Solution on April 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM
BTW,
I love the TAZEwell poster!! That’s great!
progressoverpeace on April 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Let’s just bash Allah – he seems to be the problem here.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Ding ding ding. You just won the psychotically paranoid Andrew Sullivan award.
econavenger on April 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
I don’t hate Huck. I think he’s weak on crime and immigration. And I doubt he could win the Presidency. Nice guy other than that. I like his abolish the IRS idea.
Hog Wild on April 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
You know, this kind of “your guy is worse than our guy” does get kind of old. The most benign comment brings on the indignant outrage.
But, righteous indignation does sear the brain. Let’s face it, you never remember the adults quietly shopping at the grocery. You just remember the spoiled kid having a tantrum in aisle 4.
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Very nice.
getalife on April 2, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Best campaign slogan, ever.
lorien1973 on April 2, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Fixed it.
Right_of_Attila on April 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Nah, MadisonConservative is a good man folks. He is spot on about 90% of the time – vis-a-vis, conservative principles.
His only difference with my beliefs are religion.
I’m sure there is at least one issue difference between the lot of us.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Nope, not until I am proclaimed Satan.
Ding ding ding, you just won the Flunked the Snark award.
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Sweet.
Allahpundit on April 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Precisely.
To the MSM, this is a non-story.
Loxodonta on April 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Thanks. : )
As the Chicago song goes:
You’re the meaning in my life
you’re the inspiration.
You bring feeling to my life
you’re the inspiration.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:43 PM
The internet equivalent of, “I know you are, but what am I?”
You’re fading fast….come back to us.
econavenger on April 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM
That’s the caption for ACORN shirts for the 2012 election.
Laura on April 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Allah, you must have really thick skin. The Palin jabs are the ones that tick me off.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
LOL.
A Balrog of Morgoth on April 2, 2009 at 9:46 PM
1st: Huck said “let the air out of the tires” (rather than slash the tires)
2d: the Virginia Dems are getting wild over this one already. The Virginia Repubs have no definitive leader (sound familiar?), so the Dems may have the last laugh on this one.
kelley in virginia on April 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Well, it is good to see manufactured outrage not against our President here.
getalife on April 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
I’m no Huck fan, but I’m sure he said “Just kidding!” right afterward…right?
It’s no big deal.
jgapinoy on April 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
I don’t have a problem with the joke or with Huckabee. I don’t agree with all his pointe of view but I do like his standing up against all the spending and The One. And I’ve got more repect for him then for O’Reilly who has gotten to be a total Obama suck-up.
Deanna on April 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Holy Shit – reading these entries – this country is in a world of hurt. Everybody is touchy feely and are not principled. This is truly scarry. People are so confortable going around getting their coffee’s (which bugs me to see people walking around with sippy cups like my children used to have)and thinking they are informed. THEY ARE NOT. Wait until their Country is slipped into tyranny and they wonder what in the hell happened. My grandkids know what is going on. They get Pottery Barn Kids, IPods, American Girl, etc. Bribes – no. Quality stuff, but they realize that I know what I am doing and they want to grow up to give their kids stuff like that. I feel sorry for the idiots out there following a fallacy like Obama. Thank God in Heaven that I had the forsight to plan for this. Suffer suckers if you don’t wake up, and soon.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Sorry, but Huck does not inspire this raving Christianist. We will have to take over the world without him.
After doing the math, I’d say “Tire Knifing Crusaders for the Lord” are never going to happen.
Right_of_Attila on April 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I was cautiously optimistic that Cantor would fill the role. Not so sure after some of his votes lately.
McDonnell? Bolling?
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Why do people expect Huckabee to be perfect just because he was a preacher? His humor and his ability to connect with people is what drew me to him initially.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Aww, it’s humor Madison. Quit crying like a little girl. At least Glenn back does it with honor. Please, it’s pathetic. You should have never opened your mouth if you’re can’t take it and are going to revert to infancy.
econavenger on April 2, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Stupid shit seems to take hold here in Virginia.
Remember macaca?
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I for one am strongly outraged. This is nothing but rebelion. Didn’t the One strongly encourage improving the state of our nation’s consumption of energy by properly inflating our tires. And this, this, evangelical is going around letting air out of tires. Outrageous!
shick on April 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Let’s face it, you never remember the adults quietly shopping at the grocery.
You need to go during the day when the moms are out shopping.
*cough milf cough*
They can be memorable.
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Democrat operatives actually slashing tires during an election in Minnesota = “good”.
Rethuglican joking about letting air out of tires in a non-election year = “bad”.
Yep, the adults really ARE in charge now. We’re all Bozos on this bus.
Del Dolemonte on April 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Virginity must be hard.
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I am disappointed in Cantor and Pence lately. I think that Ryan may be the stand out.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
What an asinine comment…
thecollegepolitico on April 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I know it’s not too popular here to admit, but I like Huckabee too. I would definitely choose Palin, and even Jindal over him in a primary, but I definitely like him.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
By the way madison, Huck makes me cringe too. I’m not defending him against your goofy attempt at a smear.
econavenger on April 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Where should I hang out? Produce or battery aisle?
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Carbon, I just like genuine people. People like Obama who want to go around acting compassionate make me sick. You can (well, I can) always tell someone who really cares about people and the people posing.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Aw, the guy told a lame joke to an audience unlikely to do something like that. It’s takes a leftist to do vote fraud and get fascistic about words.
Feedie on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
How long before “Tire Knifing Crusaders for the Lord”?
Eh, they would probably be countered by the “Hypocritical Catholic Tire Slashers”, the “Lizard Chasing Atheist Sidewall Hackers” and the “Sorta Agnostic But I Believe Just Enough In Case Hell Really Does Exist Tread Slicers”.
It would be like the opening scene in ‘Gangs of New York’ but without the stovepipe hats.
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Like I said….your mind is fading fast. You’re reverting to about 8th grade now to defend stupidity. Keep digging if you want.
econavenger on April 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM
It was a joke! Get the Hell over it! Everyone is just looking to get offended these days, Good Grief!
Gatordoug on April 2, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Bishop, the other night it was Brazilian women and tonight it is moms in the grocery store?
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 10:01 PM
LOL
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Where should I hang out? Produce or battery aisle?
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Ever seen a good looking woman checking fruit for freshness? ‘Nuff said.
DON’T BAN ME, AP…it was just a regular joke, it can’t hurt anyone.
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM
*runs off to register ISliceBecauseIDontCare.com*
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Bishop, the other night it was Brazilian women and tonight it is moms in the grocery store?
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Tomorrow it will be the women doing group exercise classes at the gym. I like women, what can I say?
Bishop on April 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
You guys sure are touchy tonight.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
My 9 year old daughter said that she was going to vote for Paris Hilton. I am beginning to think her choice would have been better than the majority of voters.
TXMomof3 on April 2, 2009 at 10:07 PM
This exact line was part of his stump speech when he was running for President.
For example: this video from February 2008.
So, why is this a big deal now?
Mr. MacIan on April 2, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Outrage, over an obvious joke, done for entertainment value, yet did any Obama supporter express outrage at the not at all funny joke, (if it even was a joke) that Sandra Bernhard told about Sarah Palin?
Funny is funny, and Huck was funny. Sandra…….not at all.
capejasmine on April 2, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Actually I would prefer Hilton’s platform to Obama’s.
She’s good on illegal immigration.
carbon_footprint on April 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Don’t worry Suzy. Sarah will pick Mitt for her running mate and will carry him over the finish line, then say:
“This is for SuzyK of HotAir.”
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Huck’s joke was great. People will overreact on the left and MSM.
Do the right thing. Friends don’t let friends (or anybody) vote Dem. It was really a needed public service announcement.
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Hardly.
Sixteen comments in a row, with nested lengthy comments and links to previous threads loaded with your own bon mots (many in ALL CAPS and BOLD)…
I mean, dude – you’re just phoning it in…. it almost makes me sad.
sulla on April 2, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Didn’t a Democrat in Milwaukee let the air out of the tires of her opponent and praised her son for vandalism?
Theworldisnotenough on April 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Hoyer schooled the young Ryan in the debate. He was on top of his game.
getalife on April 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Has the site malfunctioned? How did a story from a year ago get on here?
echosyst on April 2, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Obama will be along with a pressure gauge to save the day shortly!
profitsbeard on April 2, 2009 at 10:27 PM
The choice between Huck and McAuliffe? No contest. McAuliffe is somewhere between a Denebian slime devil and Paul Begala in my book. Huck’s joke was boilerplate rally-the-troops stuff, not malicious.
sulla on April 2, 2009 at 10:27 PM
The problem isn’t that people expect him to be “perfect just because he was a preacher,” the problem is that he’s a barely educated, soft-on-crime, unelectable joke of a conservative.
Infidoll on April 2, 2009 at 10:30 PM
+eleventy
Laura on April 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
SECONDTHIRDFOURTH… EIGHTH LOOK AT FRED!flipflop on April 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
But, he plays a mean bass.
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Heh. My wife sometimes puts his show on right at the tail end just to catch the band.
flipflop on April 2, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Was Huck the one standing outside of the voting booths with billy clubs and blackjacks? sarc/
canditaylor68 on April 2, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I loathe the very being that is Huckabee, but I found this somewhat endearing.
myrenovations on April 2, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Distraction my friend, distraction. Or hadn’t you heard that Obama gave our country away today at the G20, made our country look like the cool kids on the block with his IPod gift to the Queen or that the Senate is now voting on the biggest budget in world history?
My country is on the verge of collapse and we’re hear arguing about something that happened how long ago? I don’t get or else I have my priorities all screwed up.
Knucklehead on April 2, 2009 at 10:52 PM
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