mittens on October 6, 2012 at 5:09 PM

The NPD is obvious. What is also fairly obvious is that he’s an “avatar for the zeitgeist”, as a friend of mine puts it. What I’ve had difficulty with is reconciling the two positions. You seem to have nailed it.

while i don’t see proof barry is a genius, he’s also not an idiot. after obamacare passed its been downhill. he’s one miserable disengaged guy after discovering how hard it is in a democracy to get everything you want. he doesn’t want to make the hard decisions. he doesn’t want to be an elected leader-he wants to be Dear Leader. the guy has seemed miserable for a long time. this isn’t what he expected. it’s not what he wanted. it has had to dawn on him that he’s being used and manipulated to the purposes of others. NPD don’t play that.

i think barry wants out. NPD individuals usually never attain this much power and admiration on their own-. they’re too dysfunctional for that. but they are not idiots- and are often quite resourceful and insightful about how to use and effect those around them. it has had to dawn on barry that he’s in the middle of a crap pile even his media love trolls cannot completely obscure and protect him from. that’s an amount of FAIL no NPD individual could withstand- and to be voted out. ouch. better if it looked like he wasn’t trying. barry is looking for the escape hatch.

the october surprise- runaway democrat presidential candidate.

Also, what is it with liberals and their hatred of successful people? Why should Romney be dumped on because he comes from a wonderful, loving, generous family? I mean, seriously, grow up. Are you jealous or something?

bluegill on October 6, 2012 at 9:06 AM

Jealous, why no, wait until urban elitist tells you of his mansion in Georgetown lol :), where he awaits the revolutionaries with pitchforks like marie antoinette in Versailles :)… The man (could be a woman too) is a tool. …the only thing he hasn’t confessed of on his forum is his belief in the maya predictions and the reptilians agenda (that share their DNA with Romney and the Bilderbergers)…

Police Union Warns ‘War-Like’ Detroit Unsafe For Visitors…

Hands Out Flyers: ‘ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK’…

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/06/enter-at-your-own-risk-police-union-says-war-like-detroit-is-unsafe-for-visitors/

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Which reminds me:

Survivor: Detroit

http://predicthistunpredictpast.blogspot.com/2012/10/survivor-detroit.html

M2RB: Gloria Gaynor

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Not to worry, both sides have enthusiasts who are less than helpful. I actually have no problem with the phones, they have probably been a life saver more than once for those meant to have them. I think what I miss are the days long gone where people wouldn’t even think of taking advantage of bureaucracies to get things they don’t qualify for and could pay for themselves. I’m kind of Pollyanna like that.

I think “blaming” Bush might be the wrong way to put it, but no doubt they distanced themselves from her as fast as they could. She is an idiot who should be slapped and plays to a damaging stereotype that Drudge et al are happy to promote.
urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Sorry but I must have missed the “distancing”. The fact of the matter is the Obama administration and the DNC have NEVER done ANYTHING to disavow such people of these notions.

And they sure as hell didn’t get them from the RNC or any of it’s affiliates.

Um, I have never been a boy nor would I ever want to be. Keep your pen1s envy to yourself.

You can “feel sure” all you want about Stevie, but we know the guy. He is as dumb as they get. He won’t vote for Romney because he wants Obama reelected so that he can be impeached. So there. Defend him at your own risk.

Resist We Much on October 6, 2012 at 11:43 AM

My apologies, ma’am.

And I will heed your advice regarding Steve.

Maybe but we sure do have a lot of ludicrous people getting a ludicrous amount of taxpayer money for ludicrous reasons. I am sure that the Obama administration had nothing to do with that lovely woman so obviously excited about her Obamaphone but she seemed to think it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. The Obama campaign didn’t take long to both blame Bush and distance itself from this woman.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2937847/posts

Cindy Munford on October 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

I think “blaming” Bush might be the wrong way to put it, but no doubt they distanced themselves from her as fast as they could. She is an idiot who should be slapped and plays to a damaging stereotype that Drudge et al are happy to promote.

… Or Maybe Michelle threatened to divorce him because he spent their anniversary in debate prep.

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 8:14 AM

No, Moochie threatened to divorce him if he loses the election.

With that happy thought in mind BO took a dive in the debate.

Calm down, boy. That wasn’t my term, that was Steveangell’s, so there’s no point in all-capping at me me. And second, though the gentleman in question used the wrong terminology, I feel sure we all knew what he was getting at.

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Um, I have never been a boy nor would I ever want to be. Keep your pen1s envy to yourself.

You can “feel sure” all you want about Stevie, but we know the guy. He is as dumb as they get. He won’t vote for Romney because he wants Obama reelected so that he can be impeached. So there. Defend him at your own risk.

The idea that the Obama team would debate the benefits of a video being circulated on conservative websites for the express purpose of “proving” that Obama was buying votes with free stuff for shiftless black people is frankly ludicrous.
urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

True Dat. But it’s sure money they wouldn’t be debating whether it would be better to come up with something to help the American people or something to help THEM hold on to power for another four years.

http://predicthistunpredictpast.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-undoing-of-storybook-man.html

M2RB: Radiohead

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Maybe but we sure do have a lot of ludicrous people getting a ludicrous amount of taxpayer money for ludicrous reasons. I am sure that the Obama administration had nothing to do with that lovely woman so obviously excited about her Obamaphone but she seemed to think it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. The Obama campaign didn’t take long to both blame Bush and distance itself from this woman.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2937847/posts

Presidentin’ is hard work.

davidk on October 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM

And so, it would appear, is avoiding it.

OK, genius, please give me the date when Bush debated ANYONE during the midterms? Even a presidential debate in which he won during “the midterms” will suffice.

They are called “MIDTERMS” for a reason, i.e., THERE IS NO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; hence, there are no presidential debates.

Resist We Much on October 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Calm down, boy. That wasn’t my term, that was Steveangell’s, so there’s no point in all-capping at me me. And second, though the gentleman in question used the wrong terminology, I feel sure we all knew what he was getting at.

Obama mandated or not, plant or not, what was the take away of that woman’s performance? I would love to have been a fly on the wall during that tactical meeting to see the debate on whether the video would get more voters so they could have a free Obamaphone or lose voters who resent paying for them.

Cindy Munford on October 6, 2012 at 10:51 AM

The idea that the Obama team would debate the benefits of a video being circulated on conservative websites for the express purpose of “proving” that Obama was buying votes with free stuff for shiftless black people is frankly ludicrous.

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM

OK, genius, please give me the date when Bush debated ANYONE during the midterms? Even a presidential debate in which he won during “the midterms” will suffice.

They are called “MIDTERMS” for a reason, i.e., THERE IS NO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; hence, there are no presidential debates.

urban elitist on October 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM

Obama mandated or not, plant or not, what was the take away of that woman’s performance? I would love to have been a fly on the wall during that tactical meeting to see the debate on whether the video would get more voters so they could have a free Obamaphone or lose voters who resent paying for them.

I missed you. if you know the forest-I wont loose my piggy.

bazil9 on October 6, 2012 at 1:44 AM

I know the good forest you speak of—-I just don’t like that Japanese forest. Bad things happen there. :)

arnold ziffel on October 6, 2012 at 1:56 AM

arnold, sorry to have missed you, my first night back. There is something in the forest my favorite little piggy will enjoy me thinks. ; ) No, I’m not just trying to fatten you up for Ms. Lamar. Lol!

GW Bush also lost his first debate in the mid terms.

Steveangell on October 6, 2012 at 1:34 AM

MOBY suffering from “altitude poisoning.”

Resist We Much on October 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM

And Reagan lost his first debate against Mondale — closing with what appeared to be a bit of senile rambling, among other things.

For whatever it’s worth.

Fantastic UPLIFTING new ad by American Future Fund. Pass it on!

Naturally Curly on October 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Wow. Thanks for the link.

As opposed to the 1920s, and ’80s when Socialist government intervention brought about incredible economic “booms”.
The mid to late ’30s were much better, thanks totally to FDR’s New Deal.

listens2glenn on October 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

In both the 20s and the 80s, the “boom” was limited to the upper economic classes. Income inequality in the 20s was the highest ever until the pre-crash Bush era, and middle income workers lost ground during the “Go-go 80s”.

GDP almost doubled between 1933 and 1940 and, with the exception of the ’37 recession brought on by an austerity budget — grew at at roughly double digit annual rates.

This probably explains Roosevelt’s first two landslide re-election victories.

Cindy Munford on October 6, 2012 at 10:06 AM

M’lady is ON, today ! LOL.

GW Bush also lost his first debate in the mid terms.

Steveangell on October 6, 2012 at 1:34 AM

MOBY suffering from “altitude poisoning.”

It was reported on hot-air.

Protesters, not plants — less insidious in my mind (to me, a plant is someone who surreptitiously infiltrates an event to cause trouble, not someone standing outside with a sign identifying themselves) At least the SEIU is putting money in their members’ pockets.

Cell phones were added in 2008 by Bush.

http://www.fcc.gov/lifeline

Oddly the 2008 history page is missing. Both 2007 and 2009 are there.

And they are not being called “Dubya Phones” are they ?

gh on October 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

On the other hand, there is no mention of the cell phones being added into the mix during the Obama era.

In fact, on the page to which you linked, there’s a nice little blurb about efforts to limit the number of subsidized phones.