Quote of the day
posted at 10:00 pm on May 23, 2009 by Allahpundit
“I thought it was reprehensible, irresponsible and unpersuasive. If we’re going to regain the credibility of the American people, we’re going to have to stop with silly antics like that. It may get a snide chuckle inside the Beltway, but it offends most people. We have to get away from the politics of personal destruction.”
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Oh, come on. You think there wouldn’t be this massive outcry of “SEXISM!!” from Palin supporters, regardless of the content of the ad? Please.
This is a self-inflicted wound by the DNC. There were a thousand different ways to go after Pelosi. Doing it this way completely detracts from the message.
SnarkVader on May 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Sorry, self-inflicted by the RNC.
SnarkVader on May 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Normally, she takes what I would call a traditional liberal line, sort of JFKish. This would mean there are at least a few areas of overlap with current conservatism-libertarianism. She is no Obama supporter.
Today’s thread was the first time I observed troll-like behavior on her part. So, maybe my take on her is wrong, or maybe she just got peeved.
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
You are screwed out of your money, that’s fo’ sho’
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM
…we’ve got to remember where we misplaced our testicles…”
ddrintn on May 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Do you really not see the difference between a shitty entertainer and the RNC?
SnarkVader on May 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Heard about the soda tax proposal? Supposedly to help fund healtcare, and discourage obesity.
cs89 on May 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
She’s got her priorities and she’s sticking with them!
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
After six months of some pretty vile anti-Palin garbage, I wouldn’t even notice it. That’s what overkill does.
ddrintn on May 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
More significantly, I don’t see what this has to do with this RNC ad, which does not depict Nancy Pelosi as a Bond girl. It takes more than showing a woman as the James Bond theme plays to make someone a Bond girl.
You can make a better argument that the ad depicts her as James Bond than as a Bond girl. It would still be a dumb argument, but there’s some actual circumstantial evidence for that, at least.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Time to stock up.
Cindy Munford on May 23, 2009 at 11:28 PM
How asinine. I’m fat, and I drink diet soda. Thin people drink the sugared stuff, not fat people.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
LOL…the possibilities in that sentence are terrific.
The thing is, though, the DNC knows it can count on shitty entertainers to do its dirty work. The RNC can’t.
ddrintn on May 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Don’t the military sleep in less than ideal conditions at times? Doesn’t seem to affect their mental discipline…
In other words, I think this is a silly tack to take. Dude can save a few bucks by sleeping in his office if he wants to, probably a bit of a publicity stunt as well. Critique him for his votes and statements, but this topic of discussion is, again, silly.
cs89 on May 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM
I’m fine sleeping in a comfortable bed, thank you. I’m not going to sneer on him for doing this – even if it’s only symbolic.
Tell, that to my office mates… but then again, they are prisoners to their work…
Well, they do need what’s in arugula, but yes, no one NEEDS arugula. That said, when we are all at the Camps, I don’t think we are going to NEED our King Sized Beds. It’s a luxury. A common luxury, but a luxury none-the-less.
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM
the gov’t is ridiculous with all its regulation
im working at a new wine and spirits store (just opened today)
the rules are MORONIC!
so many RULES!!!!
you can have wine tasting in the store,but only if someone who reps a winery is there doing it
you cant sell beer with the wine and spirits
you cant do this, you cant do that, but you can do this, but only on that day and in the morning and when barack obama likes the way his coffee was made on a thursday afternoon.
ridiculous
blatantblue on May 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Uh…
Well, the RNC isn’t very entertaining, but I suppose there is a difference.
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Yeah, I’m not sure the DNC could come up with something if they even tried. I mean, what are they going to do to top pornos and bad music videos?
Suck it up people and get to the real root of the problem here, which is 99% Pelosi and 1% possible innuendo.
eforhan on May 23, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Here’s the REALLY illogical part of it. If it is a major source of funds for Obamacare, then they are banking on you being UNHEALTHY by buying these items so that they can fund your healthcare. That is INSANE!
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Because they have to sometimes. The military doesn’t encourage it when it’s not necessary. Regardless, our soldiers rarely get things as good as they deserve. That doesn’t mean it’s okay.
The veterans frequently get lousy care in the VA hospitals. That doesn’t make it a good idea.
If it’s silly it’s only because he’s putting it forth as something positive. It’s not positive. It’s dopey, and based on his statement — it shows.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Knucklehead on May 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Cindy Munford on May 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Telling you man… Sin Laws…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
In his case, I believe it’s… Sin Rules…
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM
It’s so moronic.
The laws are INSANE.
And the NYC libs wonder why they are so when they come into the store.
WTF, idiot.
blatantblue on May 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM
It doesn’t have to be an “either-or” situation between a cot one the one hand and a bed of kittens on the other. It can just be a decent, comfortable place to sleep. We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed; it should be a decent bed.
If the guy wants to brag about brown-bagging it, I’m with him. If he grinds his own coffee, terrific. If he’s sharing a place with roommates to keep the rent down, mazel tov!
But sleeping on a cot in the office? That’s moronic.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM
OK, I’m assuming that all illegal hookers will also be getting Obamacare. Will Obama be taxing their revenue because hooking clearly is a health risk?
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:39 PM
You must have never been in the military.
Johan Klaus on May 23, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Hey, I’ll take it any day over Air-Nancy and (somehow, someway) paying for Bawney’s bikini waxes.
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Eh, clearly it’s the Repub’s fault… /s
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Guilty. I wonder what most soldiers would prefer: a cot or a comfy bed?
I know which one they deserve, at least, and which one’s better for a person.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM
It’ is foolish to plan on financing a new program on “sin taxes” since people can manipulate them so the revenue can’t be counted as consistent. As I mentioned in another thread people are still conserving on gas usage even after the price went down. They will do the same with these non-essentials or find an Indian reservation to make bulk purchases.
Cindy Munford on May 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM
*shudder*
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM
OK, so which one’s better for a person… Arugula or Iceberg Lettuce? I honestly don’t know, but I’m leaning towards Arugula. We couldn’t even feed Iceberg to our rabbits, if you know what I’m inferring.
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Hey, when he’s campaigning in the Bath Houses, he wants to show them what it looks like to have a clean house…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Or cross into the next state/country to get things cheaper…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:47 PM
I actually am starting to buy a decent amount of my textbooks from India and China… I usually save like $40 per book.
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Broccoli, which brings us to Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who produced most of the James Bond films…
…and thus we’re BACK ON-TOPIC!!!11!
And with that, I’m going out for dinner. I shall have Romaine on my salad.
Kensington on May 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
There were complaints that statements about Palin were untrue, or that they were hateful (I’m not crazy about the video linked here, either, btw). There were complaints that her children were attacked in unconscionable ways. There were complaints that she was held to a higher standard than any of the other four (witness the teams of reporters scouring Wasilla & Anchorage, but not Chicago, for dirt on Palin vs. Obama).
But the closest I saw to a claim of “sexism” was that supposed feminists would fail to acknowledge that she had achieved what they all said they supported: a career standing on her own two feet, while raising a family, with a husband who was supportive of her in every way. But here the complaint was definitely not sexism, but hypocrisy.
Politicians are supposed to be tough enough to take all kinds of criticism, much of which will invariably be unfair. Pelosi has been called a hag? McCain & Cheney have been called geezers. Pelosi was called a b!tch? Every male politician since the dawn of the republic has been called a bast@rd. “P#ssy Galore” is grotesquely sexual (especially for Pelosi — brrrggh)? How about all the George “Bush” and “Dick” Cheney jokes (not told by the DNC, to be sure, but howled at by plenty of elected officials and Presidential candidates).
This is a case of either feigned outrage or some sure-enough hypocritical namby-pamby wimps. But while Dems do tend to be cowardly, dishonesty is their main skill, so I’m going with ‘feigned outrage’.
RegularJoe on May 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Romaine! +1
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:49 PM
This is very true. And it’s also true that such taxes typically hurt the working poor the worst.
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:50 PM
You are far too interested in this topic, young man.
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Sin Taxes.
They’re going to tax soda pop, booze and they’ve killed us smokers with the new tax.
I’m trying to quit the smokes…………..and it’s killing me, I’m telling ya, killing me lol.
Knucklehead on May 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM
*pffheeew*
We dodge yet another bullet. Fortunately, Obama’s biggest fans are illegal Mexicans and some half-brothers scattered throughout the world… I think the poor workers can handle this. It’s what He that is called Teh One requires.
Oooops forgot Aunt Zeitouni
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Anybody that feels the need to apoligize for that ad is a wimp & anybody that expects an apology for that ad is a wussy.
I’m sick of the lefty hypocrisy.
redridinghood on May 23, 2009 at 11:53 PM
I’d pay a dollar (directly to Obama’s budget) to see Bawney in Drag…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Don’t smoke! I need you to be around so I can hit on you hotstuff
blatantblue on May 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Maybe they can also start taxing Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Baseball Game Enjoyment and all other things American…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM
But didn’t the Government just give the royal screw to the Indians down in Oklahoma or something like that? It must be true cause I read it here at HA.
Knucklehead on May 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM
I’ll tell you what, man.
I have a new found phobia of far left, Mahattanite leftists.
They are f*cking FREAKY, bro.
blatantblue on May 23, 2009 at 11:56 PM
A totally uncalled for visual. You should be ashamed.
Cindy Munford on May 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Maybe Obama will start taxing individuals who get screened for STDs… If they are worried, then clearly they are practicing unsafe methods…
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM
NO!!!!
Loxodonta on May 23, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Meet the next generation of up and coming certified RINO’s, led by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R(?)-Utah)!
pilamaye on May 23, 2009 at 10:09 PM
This guy is anything but a rino! He will not ask for pork, doesn’t believe in it. Lives in his office because his family is still in school in Utah. He is an up and comer. He would be the last one to support mccain.
I will not watch anything on madame deforche(?) but he is right in one sense – all anyone would have to do is show all of her lies and statements run together. I would not compare her to anyone on Goldfinger. She has finally shown she has the IQ and the ethics of a slug.
Bambi on May 23, 2009 at 11:58 PM
They may be FREAKY, but they provide 5 seconds of entertainment as you are driving by…
Sorry… I just think that Bawney is an uncalled for visual every time I see him on TV – that’s with the TV muted. Imagine the pain to the ears!!!
Upstater85 on May 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM
So how do we stop the cycle in this modern world where political correctness is used as a weapon?
eforhan on May 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I don’t know, I am so boring that my biggest “sin” is HotAir. I am sure blogs will be taxes also, right wing ones double.
Cindy Munford on May 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
So Allahpundit, what’s it like to go through life with no pride?
thirteen28 on May 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I can add another sin to your list!
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Oh, gosh… I just tried to talk about this… didn’t go over very well.
I agree. He’s no RINO. He might have his flaws, but it would seem a shame to not take him seriously given he actually won in the last election.
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:02 AM
yo me too.
I used to get drunk quite a bit
no more. I dont smoke, I dont eat too much.
my friends tease me about HA, but I say f*ck it, a person must have one vice.
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Someone has to pay for the DHS monitoring them… Plus it’s bad for your mind to read dissent… Came right from Obama’s little book.
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I think this is the first time I’ve read a post from you that proves the appropriateness of your user name.
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Dude they walk up into the wine store, with this BLANK look on their faces.
They look like empty shells of humanity — its so scary.
You say, “hey, how ya doin there sir?”
and all you get is this meek little:
“Hi”
I hate people who just say “Hi.” I hate it — makes me uncomfortable. I don’t feel safe about people like that. What if some murderer walked into rob the place and shoot anyone? Think they’ll stand up and do something?
I’ll place my bets with the guy who walks in and says: “hey how all you guys doin??1?1?”
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Don’t give up and don’t give in. You are working with people who equate testicles with brains , and incivility with righteousness. The Illiterati walk amongst us.
trailboss on May 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
+5
AZfederalist on May 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
I mean really
Who feels good about being near a grown man that wears a buckethat, crocs, a peace sign shirt, and says “Hi”?
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Did you see my post at 11:34? I copy and pasted one of the comments from that site you posted. I don’t know how they did that. The bad word was not stopped by the filter.
Cindy Munford on May 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Yeah! Totally! I hate it when people don’t make eye contact WHILE you are talking to them. I don’t mind them walking by without looking up, but please, if you can’t look at me while I am talking to you, what do you have to hide? I’m not going home with you… especially not in your basement!
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Oh hai!
Id liek 2 buy sum booze, plz.
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM
LOL
yea, cause if they’re going to sexually abuse and torture you in their sick underworld, you want them to at least give you the courtesy of looking you in the eye!!!
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Uh, not me… but then again, I am a racist, bigoted, extremist teabagger (that didn’t go to a tea bagging rally) dying feeble minded (not so neo) con…
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
You have a problem with my dogs name?
Knucklehead on May 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Eh, yeah.
I have to remember though, that HA also serves as a place for people to vent.
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
More like:
me: how ya doin there sir?
obama voter: hi
me: can i help you with anything?
O.V.: no
me: having seafood tonight? you know the such and such goes well with scallops
O.V.: oh. thanks.
seriously they are like Pod People
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:09 AM
HA!!! *shivers running up spine*
Well, some of them, yeah…
I just don’t want to be their newest “coat” if you will.
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
True, and most everyone is having a good time, so I’ll go do something useful, like mow my concrete.
trailboss on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
There’s some room left in my crawlspace.
I bet I=you could fit in there.
Might require some sawing.
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I saw that. How did they do that? I’m having a hard time keeping up, I’m eating rootbeer popsicles. Did they stand on their head?
How do you like them apples Blatenblue? BTW where’s the drunk fake military man been?
Knucklehead on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
your poor dog.
LOL
Then there are the crazy leftist ex-hippie whore I- had-five-abortions-and-am-proud-of-it nutjobs…
whole different can of worms.
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
You pick up people you pass on the street if they just look you in the eyes when they talk to you?
Wow!
Spiritk9 on May 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
No, ma’am!
Moving right along.
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM
I’m telling you… just sell them box wine. That’s all they deserve. Then when Obama gets on to give a speech, one can put their mouth on the funnel (er???) and the other one can jump on the box!!!
You did know Obama Voters always come in non-producing pairs, right?
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:12 AM
ʇoɥ ooooos sı pɐǝɥǝ1ʞɔnuʞ
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Agreed. A Gorgon would have been much better.
KentAllard on May 24, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Oh, come on, give us your best joke… Mowing Concrete is BORING!
Bawney?
What can I say? I’m LONELY ~AP
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
i really just need to make a documentary.
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Agreed. A Gorgon would have been much better.
KentAllard on May 24, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Janet Napoleon: Was is he sayin!?! I wans to nooo! *sinister Russian/German/Dictator voice*
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:16 AM
But play clips of Nancy Pelosi, surrounded by clips of James Bond, and they turn into Godzilla.
Or maybe Mothra. I forget.
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:17 AM
I’d watch.
Upstater85 on May 24, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Include a Bawney wax job, and you’re looking at Golden Globe!
Loxodonta on May 24, 2009 at 12:19 AM
LOL
We’ll call it
Hot Wax: A Journey into Leftist Communities
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I woulda went more with Blowhard, errr i mean Blowfeld
Rbastid on May 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
yo im gonna put this out there, knucklehead is totally ignoring me
:-P
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Tuesday in the airport I asked the security folks how they were doing this fine morning, one of them wanted to know where I was from. Nice seems to throw some people off.
How did you do the upside down post. Be brief I do not plan on trying it.
Cindy Munford on May 24, 2009 at 12:21 AM
I was making a documentary, but my partner kind of punked out on the project, pulled all of our stuff off of YouTube and then disappeared into a drunken stupor, or something like that.
Knucklehead on May 24, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Weird. Just weird. Your friend is weird!
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:22 AM
I was going to be a liar and try to be cool, making you think I know how to do it.
But, hark, I cannot tell a lie
http://undebug.org/funny/how-to-type-upside-down
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:23 AM
stupidknucklehead, what was the documentary on
blatantblue on May 24, 2009 at 12:23 AM
If you want to win the lady of your fancy
You must keep your feelings in your pancy
You must be more subtle
Or you’ll never even get to cuddle
PercyB on May 24, 2009 at 12:24 AM
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