Quotes of the day
posted at 10:30 pm on June 15, 2009 by Allahpundit
“Finally, here’s a second thing Sarah could learn from Hillary: It’s the substance that sustains, not the exposure. In terms of raw talent on the hustings, Sarah Palin is far more of a political natural than Hillary Clinton. She might get somewhere in the long run if she would just go away in the short run and read some books. Her problem is that she thinks the popular culture is the culture. She has no context, no knowledge of the world to offset her obsessive Nixonian flailings about how everyone is belittling her stature as the hardworking governor of Alaska. Her answers on CNN about Pentagon cuts in missile defense that affect her state were as halting and glassy-eyed as a novice U.N. translator’s attempt to grapple with Uzbek in his earphones.
Yet if Palin added some depth to her knowledge, she has so much she could offer.”
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“And God bless Sarah Palin. What would we do without her for entertainment? She’s our very own political reality show. An American Political Idol finalist. She’s like watching a moose on roller skates. Never graceful. Always riveting.
Yet, despite buckets of criticism constantly flung her way, she’s got a lot going for her. Just like George W. Bush, people and the media constantly ‘misunderestimate’ her. No matter what you think about her politics, this woman is tenacious, fearless, and savvy. John McCain’s former chief of staff, Mark Salter, said it best: ‘What she knows, you can’t teach. And what she doesn’t know, she can learn.’
She got thrown in the deep end before she could swim. As my friend Stuart Stevens said, ‘It was like picking someone of the street and telling them they had to take the MCATs the next day.’ But, she dog-paddled furiously, thrashed about, made a lot of waves, and managed not to drown. And now she’s got her water wings. And she’s working on her strokes. And by 2012 or 2016, she’ll be a lot stronger.”
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After a bucket of beer?
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Hello Ladies…where did you go?
Are you leaving me here with these guys?
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Well, then, how about I raise my 16 hours of labor and your 25 years, with 25 years of my own.
ladyingray on June 16, 2009 at 12:29 AM
I’m still here but not for long…
ladyingray on June 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:28 AM
lol- it is “bucket O’beer”
Just a dumb story- but everyone here doesnt need to hear it.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM
I won’t you unchaperoned with such a group of houligans.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Did you do all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, driving as well as work 10-12 hours per day and commute 2-4 hours per day?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM
What comment?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:27 AM
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My summary of CIA directer implied claim that Cheney wanting an attack on U.S. to occur.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:32 AM
ill send you my email when i remember to
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:32 AM
I need to get some sleep Lady in Gray. I am sure you do too.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:32 AM
I can bring out your inner hooligan
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM
AIGHT
goodnight, my sweet Harem.
goodnight.
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Thx sister :)
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Commute that far? No. But you can put me down for all the rest…and oh so much more that I’m not going to put out here.
ladyingray on June 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM
I’m outta here…
ladyingray on June 16, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Let me guess…uphill, both ways in the snow without shoes?
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:23 AM
HELLO!!! Did you get lost?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM
You’re a baaaaad boy!
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Well, we can compete another time. take good care.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:36 AM
What comment?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:27 AM
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My summary of CIA directer implied claim that Cheney wanting an attack on U.S. to occur.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Your welcome. But I shouldn’t make your head any bigger than it is, or you won’t be able to rotate your tires.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Give it time..
give it time.
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Your welcome. But I shouldn’t make your head any bigger than it is, or you won’t be able to rotate your tires.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:37 AM
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lol
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:39 AM
on drudge now (without link):
homesickamerican on June 16, 2009 at 12:40 AM
There were the years of 1-2 hour each way public transit and the years of 1-1.5 hours driving each way. I’ve always lived in or near a large urban area. Sometimes on the outside, commuting in, sometimes the other way around.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Am I the only one that believes there is a chance Sarah and Todd read Tina’s column and just…
LOL’ed and fell on the floor in stiches?
Sapwolf on June 16, 2009 at 12:42 AM
NY?
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:42 AM
I have the mechanical skills of a slug. So, i respect people who do. However, I’m really good at knocking things over, dropping things, and falling down.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Always east coast but never New York, I’ve only been in there a few times and could not handle it. I felt like an ant, but I should be an uncle.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:44 AM
That is something I don’t miss. Back when I used to be a person and had a real job, my typical commute was an hour each way. Traffic in my area has gotten much worse in the past 5-10 years. When I do have to venture on the highways, back-ups seem to start as early as 5am.
It could be worse, when I lived closer to the District, I drove in bumper to bumper rolling road blocks that sometimes got up to 70mph. It was enough to make the old palms sweat.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:46 AM
NYC is a love/hate thing for me.
I’ve always lived AROUND it (in it for only a year or so).
My family has always been IN it, so I’ve been there more times than I’ve hit on women on this website.
But IDK — I like the vastness of the five boroughs, how you can see so much and simply lose yourself, but I hate how my hair is so dirty by the end of the day from the city air. It’s stale air, and I get sick of it quick. I’m used to the sea everday.
Anywho, I hope you have a good night. Try not to fall down (wear a helmet). Have a nice shot of brandy and go to bed!
blatantblue on June 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Lox, none of my business… but I kinda feel you were unfair to lig. I am a little surprised at you. Thats not normally you.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM
I have the mechanical skills of a slug. So, i respect people who do. However, I’m really good at knocking things over, dropping things, and falling down.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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That’s funny, I though everybody does what you claim you can do.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Yes, but they will keep repeating it, until a majority of the voting public is “sure” it’s “true.”
And, they’ll add the liberal support joists that they use whenever they have no substance, and need to make something seem solid. You can already see it in the QOTD’s above.
“Every thinking person knows…”
“The American people believe…”
“We can all agree that…”
Whenever, by explicit comment or inference, they include these kind of phrases, you know they have nothing to back their position.
BTW – still laughing about the whaling post, and the random bar whacko with the Moon Landing fixation.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Hi Mass
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:50 AM
In later years, one reason I worked longer hours was to avoid rush hour traffic. I worked another hour and would save about an hour, plus incredible anxiety.
When I was young, public transit was always fun. Since I never became acculturated to this country, I would look at people and smile and start up conversations and get rtobbed and beaten a few times. But it was mostly fun.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I thought you were hitting the hay? So you can’t sleep either!
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Nearly everyone who has ever known me has complimented me being a klutz. They have often told me they’ve never met a person with greater klutz skills. It’s a gift!
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I have a terrible cold- took a late nap after work. I need to sleep, but somebody says something and I get hooked.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Great idea Halcro’s brother, but there’s one problem: BOR, like him or not, doens’t make sick jokes about 14-year olds.
The Final Cut is behind again. It ain’t about Sarah now. It stopped being about Sarah and Willow when NOW joined in.
Sapwolf on June 16, 2009 at 12:54 AM
brb
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 12:55 AM
That’s terrible! I was very fortunate that I never took mass transit to work, but I used to park in what was an old warf in an iffy part of the city (now a Ritz Carlton).
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:56 AM
What did I do that was unfair? I don’t understand.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Why did The Final Cut stop posting? And does it always post in this manner?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:58 AM
I hope you feel better.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:59 AM
It wasn’t bad at all. I’ve seen tens of thousands of people, talked with thousands of very interesting people, several of which robbed me and a some of which beat me up. Good odds.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Sarah may or may not be it – I think the larger question is one of identity of the conservative voting block.
It really is up to us to determine that.
My worry is that we look for approval from all the wrong sources, and hope we educate ourselves enough to be well armed to rebuke all the Dem nonsense that is hell bent on destroying the Country I love.
Palin is Governor of one of the most powerful States in the Union and she has done a bang up job and has weathered a storm of b**lshit.
Give the same circumstances to one individual in the
current admin I think the results much different. I say respectfully. Amateurs. One and all. Disgraceful.
Great post Mac Leod.
seesalrun on June 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Why did The Final Cut stop posting? And does it always post in this manner?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 12:58 AM
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The final cut is “the wall” (who was banned awhile ago).
Just ask him about Mitt and you’ll know it is him.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Hello back!
As usual late to the thread.
I was reading through all the labor stories.
My wife gave me 4 great kids.
I’ve had lung surgery, been thrown from a moving car, and would never, ever, think about going through labor.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:03 AM
You’re a gem.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:03 AM
These people (on both sides, Noonan and Brown, Brooks and Dowd) have conversations at cocktail parties complimenting each other on their creative putdowns of Sarah. Oh the joy to have them seeth over their chardonnay while she takes the oath of office.
Ted Torgerson on June 16, 2009 at 1:06 AM
I remember The Wall, but don’t know if I ever interacted with it. Yes. the language and behavior patterns are similar between the two.
I’m beginning to develop theories and strategies regarding certain Hot Air trolls. Don’t know enough about this one, though. However, I think I know why the trolls have been frequenting the headlines instead of the blog lately. And I also think I’ve actually gotten a few to quit posting in my presence, like I have body odor or something. I hope I’m not offending non-trolls. That isn’t my intent. And sorry I type so slow, but it’s the klutz stuff at work.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Americannodash on June 16, 2009
And how long have you been posting? I thought you just arrived in the last batch?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Thanks- that was nice of you. Summer cold I guess.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:09 AM
RE: Trolls – I almost wanted SouthernGal back, just for the Letterman appologizes thread.
She was so annoying during the previous Letterman discussions.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:10 AM
Stop that. I’m a major trail of patience and a cause of curiosity and suspicion. I know a few things. That’s about it.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:11 AM
It is just no fair. There should be a cut-off date for colds. At least in the winter you can stay in, cuddle up under a blanket and drink hot tea. There is no silver lining for a summer cold.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:11 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:03 AM
4 kids- awesome.
God- lung surgery, man I had a car accident that still haunts me but that is horrible.
Nice to see ya :)
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Loxodonta…
Not to worry the klutz factor. There are lots of us with that syndrome. (Maybe we can get cured with Obamacare, eh? NOT!)
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:13 AM
And how long have you been posting? I thought you just arrived in the last batch?
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:07 AM
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I am part of the new batch but I have been reading Hot Air for over eleven months and I know who the trolls are. You can change your name but not your writing patterns.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:11 AM
lol- I know! I live in FL- sweating my butt off. I am not feeling snuggly.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
the only troll I “miss” is getalife. I’ve been told that it sometimes caused much disturbance, but In the threads I found it, other commentators were almost always laughing at it’s inane Valley-Girl-Zen-Sufi-Haiku talk. I thought it was funny.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Dealing with getalife, though, was like shooting fish in a barrel. Too easy.
Most trolls are lost once you whip their talking points (which is not a real challenge).
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
I must apologize for the stupid cold post now.
Bazil9, I still feel for you, but Dang!
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Are you ready for your morphine drip? On SS yet? No? Not ready yet, then. Not paying taxes? Not in a protected group? Here you go. Just relax and go to sleep.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Girls/boys ?
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Not really a big thing – I just used the fact of it to contrast my respect for the whole labor/delivery experience.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:19 AM
The kids had some sort of bug last week and it seemed weird not bundling them up, but they did enjoy the popsicles!
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
You talk like you are from the south- are you?
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Well I avoidsed the trolls for a long time. But I was aware enough to track SouthernGal on several threads and throw its own posts back at it from other threads to demonstrate its hypocrisy or hit-and-run nature. It tried to avoid me as a result. And then poof! It bumped into Ed.
an adult was in charge
ed is a good man
all is well
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Girl/Boy/Girl/Boy
(actually, Woman/Man/College Girl/Young Man)
Perfect!
But, my wife and I are both from families of 7 kids – we always felt bad that we wimped out at 4.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM
g0tmylife ≠ getalife, unless it is working hard to hide its style now or then.
Don’t know what a “tribute troll” is.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:22 AM
Because I came…
I saw…
I kicked Palintologist cultist a$$…
And I had to move on…
I provided…the final cut.
The Final Cut on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:20 AM
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OK
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
mimicking the getalife style, in an attempt to draw attention to itself.
In the manner of a “tribute band.”
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
massrighty, my mom was one of seven (she’s the only one still alive, going strong at 83), I’m one of five, but I’ve got just two — took us a long time to connect, but 2 in 17 months will give you some pause (and not enough time alone to have any more).
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Don’t tell blatantblue, but I think you win that one. I’d rather pop out a couple more 9.5lb kids than have anyone mess with one of my lungs. *shivers*
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM
Very nice!
Wimping out- lol
I cannot imagine raising 4 children. My Grandparents Gen had 7 & 8 children too. Crazy!
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
We believe you.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
I don’t think that’s true, as the best one’s never concede or simply change subject. The argument cannot be one on debating points or facts. However, unfortunately, their lies do have to be corrected.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
The Final Cut comes with words, just words. No facts, just words.
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
Any advice you want to give me any time, please feel free.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
Yikes!
Never would have had the patience for simultaneous toddlers – don’t know how the parents of multiples do it, either.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:26 AM
The Final Cut on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
*dorky*
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:26 AM
My family is. We moved up here when I was little.
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Ah. Yes. Mimicking, but not good enough. Not getalife.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:27 AM
The Final Cut on June 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM
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Newt, Mitt and Huck are windsocks.
Americannodash on June 16, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Lauara- are you popping out 9.5 pounders for real?
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
I smell FEAR in those QOTD posts.
They FEAR Palin!!!
And rightly so. Where ever she goes, she draws 20K+ crowds, but WHY?
It’s the message. She speaks in realities and focused truths to conservationism. Not the platitudes of a community organizer that openly lies to the American People, some that still obtusely follow Oboobama.
2010 cannot come fast enough
Kini on June 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
but the best part of big families – Christmas and Thanksgiving with 35+.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Call it massrighty’s first law: Anyone who uses one of those stock phrases is not speaking the truth in 101.6 percent of the cases examined.
Anyone who claims to speak for the American people generally is speaking from a location where the sun don’t shine.
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Laura in Maryland on June 16, 2009 at 1:27 AM
The word “dang” gave you away. :)
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM
I don’t understand what I did that was unfair earlier. Explain please.
Loxodonta on June 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Nothing like extended families around for Thanksgiving. We have two extended family Thanksgiving — we host my wife’s side on Thursday, then on Saturday go about 150 miles back to Mom’s for the second one.
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:31 AM
uuuuuuh….
windsocks, eh?
OK.
What is that supposed to mean??
Newt is an untrustworthy guy. Cheated on wives, cheated while in congress, unethical, sat with Nancy Pelosi on a couch to support Global Warming hysteria…lost a debate with Al Gore on Global Warming….
Huck is a bigoted tool. A failure of a governor. An empty suit that springs offspring that hangs dogs for fun. A liar. A jerk. Yes, in other words, a true evangelical.
Mitt is a genius with accomplishments unseen in the political class. He is only trying to help…he could make a few more billion telling the political world to piss off…which he will eventually do cause the electorate is not worthy of a man of his abilities and stature.
Hope that helps.
The Final Cut on June 16, 2009 at 1:32 AM
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Our family reunions and gatherings can’t even fit everyone in the pic. It is awesome.
bazil9 on June 16, 2009 at 1:32 AM
I’m honored.
massrighty on June 16, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Back on topic — it’s not a bad idea for Sarah to pick her spots and not let the leftards pick them for her. It would be a better idea for the GOP to show some brains and start attacking the Obots at every opportunity on every possible front. The Obots don’t do defense very well (unfortunately for our country).
either orr on June 16, 2009 at 1:33 AM
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