Geraldo: Impeach Rick Perry for his secessionist chatter!
posted at 4:05 pm on April 17, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via RCP, a communique from the newest addition to NBC’s reality series, “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!” (Yes, really.) Why, he’s so mad he could spit.
I share his contempt for this whining nonsense, premised as it is on Perry’s spite at his side having lost a fair election, but why the urge to purge with impeachment? If this is as grievous a sin as Geraldo says, Texans can simply vote the guy out. He’s surely right about Perry cynically gaming this to fend off a challenge from Kay Bailey Hutchison, but while secession bravado might help in the primary with the 18 percent who support it, he’ll pay in the general when the Democrats start launching attack ads aimed at the other 82.
Anyway, no need to get exercised about it. After all, according to Hillary, Texas is already its own country.
Blowback
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AP, please. No Geraldo. I’m just going to have to sign off HA for today because my blood pressure can’t take it.
Geraldo – it’s not treason. It’s their RIGHT.
Oink on April 17, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Who is whore-raldo? Wasn’t he the one with the tomb gig?
tarpon on April 17, 2009 at 4:08 PM
doesn’t impeachment require some type of crime to be committed?
Surely Geraldo isn’t suggesting rowdy speech is a crime.
If it is a crime to start shooting off your mouth, time for obama and biden to go as well!
redshirt on April 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM
And we care what Geraldo says…why?
petunia on April 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Note to Geraldo: You don’t live here, thank God, so shut up and mind your own business.
Vashta.Nerada on April 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Allah are you anticipating another thread of your commenters agreeing with Perry, that Texas can and should secede?
Instead of inspiring you to post on the topic again, why not take the rest of the day off early? It’s Friday!
e-pirate on April 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM
A man who thinks that people from other countries don’t have to obey our immigration laws is attacking Perry? The presidents who have refused to close our borders are the ones who should be impeached.
Rose on April 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM
I think he just handed over power to Kay or a dem.
getalife on April 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Uhmm… why is this guy still around?
Daddy-O on April 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Impeach Perry?
First of all, he was not talking about secession.
Secondly, if Perry were going to be impeached it would have happened during the height of his Texas-Trans Corridor and HPV inoculation nonsense.
Impeach Perry? This has made him more endeared by Texans then had he actually built a wall on the Rio Grande by himself.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Geraldo knows all about treason.
Valiant on April 17, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Impeach Geraldo, he needs to go to work for PNN -
izoneguy on April 17, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Geraldo is an idiot.
Spirit of 1776 on April 17, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Texicans. Gotta Love ‘em.
portlandon on April 17, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Geraldo? Isn’t that a character in a kid’s book who is always needing to be found?
ladyingray on April 17, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Note to Geraldo. Here’s the correct list of priorities for the Texans:
1. Learn not to murder mentally retarded people.
2. Learn that wearing costumes is reserved for theater actors.
3. Finally, stop saying stupid sh*t in public.
We’re not even through with 1. yet.
radiofreevillage on April 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM
When you get a request from Kay for money -
go here:
http://www.rickperry.org/
Print the page out and send it back to Kay RINO….
izoneguy on April 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Is Geraldo then going to open Rick Perry’s secret vault?
MadisonConservative on April 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM
“This is treason”, huh Geraldo? I wouldn’t be throwing too many stones considering that Perry wasn’t the one giving away US battle-plans live on cable TV.
teke184 on April 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Why does Geraldo care if Texas secedes? I mean, national borders are just there to be ignored. No need for him to his-panic. (His crummy wordplay, not mine.)
Grayson on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Exactly. Based on comments around here, he just gained about 7 points since he said it.
Vashta.Nerada on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Whorealdo obviousle doesn’t realized that Texas, when it was negotiating to give up its status as a Republic to become a State, insisted on an “out” and was granted this by agreement with the United States of America. Further, Texas could choose not to secede but to remake itself as five States each with their own representatives. No treason. Just shrewd bargaining. The lefties might not like having ten “Texas” Senators in the U.S. Senate. I think that it would be great.
noprisoners on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
No Mr. Rivers, allowing, no INVITING, illegal aliens into this country to bask it the rewards of its citizens hard work and oppressive taxes is TREASON.
You are a disgrace. Fox News should send you over to MSNBC where you belong.
stenwin77 on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Idiot speaks — dispells all doubts
blatantblue on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I wonder what side Geraldo will take when all the illegal aliens start to march again……………?
Seven Percent Solution on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Who really gives a rip as to what Moustache Pedro thinks or says?
thomasaur on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I cannot stand Geraldo. How’s that whole Al Capone vault thing working for him?
matthew26 on April 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Meanwhile in Al Capone’s Vault. . . .
jdkchem on April 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Remember, kids: Secession is only treasonous when Texans talk about it…
“In preparation for Vermont’s bicentennial in 1991, public debates — moderated by then-Lt. Gov. Howard Dean — were held in seven towns before crowds that averaged 230 citizens. At the end of each, Dean asked all those in favor of Vermont’s seceding from the Union to stand and be counted. In town after town, solid majorities stood. The final count: 999 (62 percent) for secession and 608 opposed.
In early 2003, transplanted Southerner and retired Duke University economics professor Thomas Naylor gave a speech at Johnson State College opposing the Iraq war. When he pitched the idea of secession to the crowd, he saw many eyes ‘light up,’ he said. Later that year, he and several others started a loosely organized movement (now a think tank) called the Second Vermont Republic, which has an independent quarterly journal, Vermont Commons, and a Web site.”
ScottMcC on April 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for the link, AP.
DJ Tablesauce on April 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM
I turned off our direct tv after Geraldo, and Sheppard Smith made a%%es of themselves. What the heck has happened to our media today.
Alex Martinez on April 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Smart diplomacy!!!
jdkchem on April 17, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Seriously, is anyone surprised that Allah and Geraldo are two peas in a pod? Maybe they can make a sequel to Dumb and Dumber!
jmell7 on April 17, 2009 at 4:19 PM
I think Geraldo should start dressing like Zorro. Can’t explain it, it’s just a feeling.
Cindy Munford on April 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Geraldo is a tool.
Just the threat of Texas dividing into 5 states would almost guarantee 10 new Republican Senators in D.C. That is more power to leverage this administration than anything.
What may be interesting is that even the perception threat of secession may be the one thing that saves our country from President Alinsky.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Screw Geraldo.
uhsooner on April 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Dear Herrrrrrrrraldo,
How about this: We’ll take Perry and you can have Ahhhhhnold. We’ll even throw in 15 million more
illegalsunregistered Democrats for you, free of charge.Love, California
Russell28 on April 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Nobody, which is why his histrionics are constantly being ramped up. Nothing a little Ritalin couldn’t cure.
sherry on April 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Jerry Rivers is the biggest sensationalist hack ever to be put on screen. Too bad we can’t vote to impeach him off of Fox News.
DeathB4Tyranny on April 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM
But Obmabi can release interrogation techniques and make us all unsafe. Impeach Obambi!
ctmom on April 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM
If this is treason, what is William Ayres, Rev. Wright?
Only people under an I.Q. of 70 are not executed. So does that mean you are exempt?
GunRunner on April 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Geraldo seems to like the laws, once they apply to sticking it to conservatives. However, illegals are above the law to him.
Give me someone with credibility.
Perry was just expressing the frustration the governors are having with the nitwits in the federal government oppressing the states’ rights.
Take a chill pill Geraldo.
jencab on April 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Gerald Riviera looks like he got hit in the face by a chair.
>.<
SilverStar830 on April 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Nope. i live in Texas, he’ll win.
clearbluesky on April 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
I haven’t forgiven the idiot for wasting 2 hours of my childhood with is al capones vault
unseen on April 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
I’m moving to whichever state succeeds first. I lived in Tejas for 5 1/2 years, and it was ok, but I’d rather move to Alaska this time.
From a very blue,
Colorado *sniff*
kirkill on April 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Wow threatening to use a legitimate constitutional right is now grounds for treason…
Welcome to Bizarro USA…
Skywise on April 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Same feeling I get whenever I see an ad for Captain Morgan’s rum.
sherry on April 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Fire Geraldo for his incessant blather!
maverick muse on April 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Geraldo, pluuuuzzzz! I can’t stand that man! Doesn’t he want open borders and all illegals automatic citizenship? Excuse me, I must throw up now. Any time I hear that name, makes my tummy hurt.
txstar on April 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Or a Louisville Slugger.
thomasaur on April 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
That’s what I promised my husband when we went to bed the night of November 4th.
Russell28 on April 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Geraldo is a has been major irritant who needs to quietly retire. ICK
Ris4victory on April 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Gee after 20 years of libtards demonizing Texas, it SHOCKS ME that they would even consider seceding.
Speedwagon82 on April 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Isn’t this the objective of the liberal open border policy to balkenze the country? so open borders that intentionally destroy the country is patriotic but wanting to leave the idiots in washington is treason? Ok got it
unseen on April 17, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Yes, and judging on those comments in the so-called “awful” thread two days ago, the vast majority of HA posters see no problem with Texas seceding. I take the position that we need to win in the upcoming elections and that Perry was not implying secession in that speech anyway.
But people who say that ANY state does not have the right to secede are ludicrous.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Doesnt Geraldo have something better to do? Like standing in the middle of a Hurricane next to a sea wall, waiting for a wave to knock him over?
If he isnt getting punched in the nose, doing his best Jim Cantore impersonation, or giving us alot of drama in describing the scene, is he really of any use to anybody?
TheHat on April 17, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Perry’s chatter is not premised on his spite at his side having lost a fair election. It’s based on the 10th Amendment and the federal government’s constant intrusion over states’ rights.
Sure – I don’t want Texas to secede, either. However, if enough Texans think the federal government is being too oppressive they can secede. The numbers aren’t there, but I think Perry’s right for reminding people that there are options out there for fighting the federal gov’t.
thebadoutlaw on April 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Isn’t this the same goof that gave away troop positions.
KBird on April 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Geraldo is stuck on his own racist misunderstandings the same as Obama is.
READ MY LIPS: Though by our own rights, Texas COULD choose to survive on its own, Perry and Texans choose to uphold the US Constitution within the union of the member states.
Geraldo, on the other hand, chooses what portions of the Constitution he supports, and dismisses the rest as irrelevant.
By his own standards, Geraldo is the traitor.
maverick muse on April 17, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Doesn’t he have someone trapped in a flood to cover?
Firebird on April 17, 2009 at 4:28 PM
I wish Geraldo would leave Fox and go over to MSNBC.
mindhacker on April 17, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Or how about drawing maps in the sand?
eaglescout1998 on April 17, 2009 at 4:29 PM
That’s it! Geraldo is just pissed at Texas because that happened during Hurricane Ike! Libs really have a hard time with hurricanes.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Texas is big but it isn’t big enough to hold all the incoming bodies, if this actually happened. Talk about a real estate boom, influx of brains and money! Hell, subdivided into 5 states they could even have their own athletic conference.
a capella on April 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Don’t like Perry, wife actually hates him, he has done several un-conservative things (trans siberian highway, inactivity on the border) but this issue won’t hurt him. It’s a states rights issue when push comes to shove and that will help him greatly with the base and independents. I’ll probably vote for him though I wish there were a better choice out there.
b4itsover on April 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM
CNN might be a better fit for Geraldo with murderer & drunk driver Rick Sanchez.
sweetcake on April 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Again…when did he specifically say that Texas should split from the United States? I’ve looked at his exact quote and he you can make the case that there is a clear line between the succession comment and the part about Texans being independent.
Being familiar with this guy and Texas politics in general, this was for local consumption…mostly because the crowd that day and Texans in general actually understand the context.
The point still stands. The federal government is overreaching and it’s time for states to pushback or roll over and die as independent entities.
I keep thinking you must have heard something else, or his comments are getting filtered through a New York sensibility….having ‘contempt’ for this ‘whining nonsense’ seems like complete overreaction.
And I can’t believe I’m having to defend Rick Perry…I don’t know how I feel about that. He’s not horrible, but hardly anyone special.
Asher on April 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Very well put.
Most of us don’t want to secede either. The fact that so many of you out-of-staters get this is endearing and heart warming to me as a Texan.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:33 PM
(trans siberian highway)–b4itsover
Argh! Tolls!
maverick muse on April 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Hannity couldn’t even shut him up last night.
He was even ranting about the Civil War and how secession was somehow irrevocably tied to slavery.
Dr. ZhivBlago on April 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM
When is FOX going to ‘impeach’ this obnoxious loon?
And if Texas secedes, I hope they will invade their neighbor to the west and free us from tyranny as well.
LegendHasIt on April 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM
“Why, he’s so mad he could spit.”
LOL – better warn your boss, Allah.
KS Rex on April 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM
If I remember correctly several people have proposed NYC secede from NY to save themselves from having to send money to the rest of the state.
thebadoutlaw on April 17, 2009 at 4:35 PM
“If a conservative doesn’t say the vile things you wish they would, you can always misquote them” – Geraldo
Vashta.Nerada on April 17, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Yes, but we would have tougher immigration laws than the US. ; P
I really think that the value of the acreage that I own will make me a millionaire. Oh, and that million would not be taxed by the IRS either.
We used to have the Southwest Conference which was almost exclusive to Texas. The Razorbacks were the only non-Texas member.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Isn’t this the same goof that gave away troop positions.
KBird on April 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Yes, indeed he, did. I remember it clearly as he wrote into the sand giving away our position to the enemy. In my eyes, that makes him a traitor or maybe just an idiot! At least he got his comeupins when Hurricane Ike almost washed him out to sea when he was reporting in Galveston last year.
txstar on April 17, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Fox News should trade Geraldo for Lou Dobbs and CNN would stand for the Clown News network. Dobbs is out of place with those loons, but Rivera would fit in nicely.
volsense on April 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Geraldo’s career DEPENDS on his open border stance endorsing the legalization of illegal aliens.
Until he admits that his opposition hold a rational argument, he can remain mute to me.
maverick muse on April 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Throw his mustache into Al Capone’s vault! Then, when they open the vault years later, they’ll finally find something:
A toupee for James Carville.
Travis1 on April 17, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Why does anyone care what this dope thinks? Talk about annoying.
UnEasyRider on April 17, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Exactly! I’m so glad that the vast majority of you all get it.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:38 PM
I already don’t watch FOX on Fridays because I can’t stand this whining, Liberal Posuer and ever since katrina vowed to never watch the nitwit again.
Go away Whorealdo far far away!
Impeach him Fox News if you know whats good for you!
dhunter on April 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
LOL, those two stick out like sore thumbs on their respective networks.
Vashta.Nerada on April 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
It seems like anytime that an American takes pride in their country or fights to keep her identity, Geraldo is right there yelling them down and calling them a racist. I am starting to think he was projecting himself onto others. Unless it benefits Hispanics, he has no use for it.
He is a publicity hound and a blowhard.
TampaBayBull on April 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Whorealdo obviousle doesn’t realized that Texas, when it was negotiating to give up its status as a Republic to become a State, insisted on an “out” and was granted this by agreement with the United States of America. Further, Texas could choose not to secede but to remake itself as five States each with their own representatives. No treason. Just shrewd bargaining. The lefties might not like having ten “Texas” Senators in the U.S. Senate. I think that it would be great.
noprisoners on April 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I also understand this to be true. So if there are as many as was quoted on drudge who don’t want to separate I bet we could trade a lot of people who would gladly do it for the ones who would rather stay with obambi. Can you imagine they would be self sufficient in 2 to 3 years with their oil etc? No more middle east! No more bowing to saudi kings! They’d have their own sea port. They could even refuse to sell to the US.
Bambi on April 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM
I think we can all agree that it’s normal for a Texan to say something like that.
radiofreevillage on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
What in the world is wrong with Fox that they keep this turd? He only turns up when there is death, destruction and dirth. He’s the Grim Reeper. He loves boats, wish he would take a cruise somewhere near Somalia. That’s right up that idiots alley.
suzyk on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
PS: why didn’t fox trade geraldo for Glenn? Oh, yah, who wants geraldo.
I turn him off no matter who’s show he appears on. He was a disgrace to Michelle. Fox should have canned him then.
Bambi on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Until Fox fires Geraldo, they should be forced to change their motto to Fair and Unbalanced.
carbon_footprint on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
geraldo, you are no TEXAN!! STFU!!
I AM A TEXAN!!
Run down your own f’n state wherever that is!!
gary on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Gerald wouldn’t know treason if he tipped troop coordinates to the enemy. He might want to check his living breathing document before he piles crap on the only true conservative in public office today.
By the way Gerald … your show sucks!
kregg on April 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Geraldo … Don’t Mess With Texas.
If there is anyone that needs to be impeached it’s your man Prez. Zero.
redridinghood on April 17, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Hell, we’ll even throw in Pelosi and Boxer for a warm can of beer.
Rovin on April 17, 2009 at 4:43 PM
I remember Geraldo from 30 years ago, looking nervous and talking stupid. He’s gotten over the nervous thing.
Archie Noble on April 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM
I was high on Perry for about a day given his talk about the 10th amendement. Now I think he’s an idiot. I hope he gets run out of office in no time.
V15J on April 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Geraldo is a racist and a bigot and should be deported to NBC news and take AP with him. I live in the south and I am ready to secede. We have virtually nothing in common with the fascist north.
apoole on April 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Texas is a great place. I would love to live there, but Texas has no right to secede from the Union. The supreme court case Texas Vs. White back in 1869 put that to rest.
To Gerlado’s point of it being treasonous, I disagree. It’s stupid to talk like that, but not treasonous.
nazo311 on April 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Shut up, Geraldo. Just… shut up.
Jockolantern on April 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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