May 05, 2010
— Monty
David Obey (D - WI) is retiring from the US House of Representatives. He has represented Wisconsin's 7th district since 1969.
UPDATE: Drew advised me that this was skull-worthy. And since I'm a giver...here ya go.
Sean Duffy for Congress [ace]: Duffy -- a DA who was once on Real World: Boston, and married kinda-hot Cuban Republican Rachel Campos from Real World: San Francisco, was already doing pretty well but now he's the favorite.
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Posted by: RightWingProf at May 05, 2010 08:18 AM (UOcNk)
Posted by: Fresh Air at May 05, 2010 08:18 AM (pq4Mm)
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2010 08:19 AM (7BU4a)
Posted by: Fresh Air at May 05, 2010 08:19 AM (pq4Mm)
Come on you teabaggers, the Dow will not be allowed to fall two days in a row. So let it be written, so let it be done.
Posted by: Pharoh Bernake at May 05, 2010 08:20 AM (7VvJB)
Posted by: Unclefacts, AoSHQ Professional Debate Team at May 05,
2010 12:16 PM (erIg9)
I have all the oil I could ever need now, thanks to President Obama.
Posted by: Some Otter at May 05, 2010 08:20 AM (7BU4a)
Posted by: Dan at May 05, 2010 08:20 AM (1jzSs)
Posted by: prettypinkfluffypanties at May 05, 2010 08:21 AM (EOtoH)
People like Obey don't retire unless something bad is coming their way. The polling numbers probably don't look good............
Posted by: Jack Meehoph at May 05, 2010 08:21 AM (SZy+Y)
I firmly think there should be term limits in Congress and after they serve a 10 year ban on holding any public office. Good luck getting that passed.
Posted by: wherestherum at May 05, 2010 08:21 AM (gofDd)
Posted by: Financejoe at May 05, 2010 08:22 AM (F4bHd)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:23 AM (uFokq)
I can't get excited until we know who's opposing Duffy now. Obey has two sons; could be a Dingell and assume his district is a fiefdom. And uses his house.gov page to bash an American corporation by name. Class act.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 08:23 AM (mR7mk)
Posted by: wherestherum at May 05, 2010 12:21 PM (gofDd)
Power corrupts...
Posted by: Lord Acton at May 05, 2010 08:23 AM (7BU4a)
If you are around can you send me an email.. drewmtips (at) gmail (dot) com?
Done. Check your inbox.
Posted by: Monty at May 05, 2010 08:24 AM (4Pleu)
Dave fought tirelessly for years against unsound policies that created exploding deficits in the 1980's.
Then wrote the porkulus bill.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 08:24 AM (mR7mk)
Posted by: joncelli at May 05, 2010 08:27 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: t-bird at May 05, 2010 08:29 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Neo at May 05, 2010 08:29 AM (tE8FB)
Then wrote the porkulus bill.
Posted by: HeatherRadish
at May 05, 2010 12:24 PM (mR7mk)
Didn't the Democrats control at least one house of congress every year from 1982-1990?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2010 08:30 AM (7BU4a)
Posted by: kansas at May 05, 2010 08:30 AM (mka2b)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:30 AM (uFokq)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 05, 2010 08:31 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: Terror level - Plaid at May 05, 2010 08:31 AM (T1boi)
Did someone give him a set of keys or did he steal them from the liquor cabinet?
Posted by: Ed Anger at May 05, 2010 08:31 AM (7+pP9)
I think so.
Democrats didn't want to see more 'retirements' because it adds to the narrative that they are doomed.
The Chair of the House Appropriations Committee bailing? That's a neon sign that says "We're headed for the minority and that's no fun, I'm outta here".
These guys get carried out on feet first and you have to pry the gavel from their cold dead hands. Look at the Senate Appropriations Committee, they force Bob Byrd out to get a younger guy in. His replacement is Dan Inoye who is 85!
Posted by: DrewM. at May 05, 2010 08:31 AM (9B5OK)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:32 AM (uFokq)
Posted by: Bosk at May 05, 2010 08:33 AM (pUO5u)
Posted by: RushBabe at May 05, 2010 08:33 AM (LKkE8)
Posted by: Snorty McBrearty at May 05, 2010 08:33 AM (UPY8t)
Posted by: David Obey at May 05, 2010 08:34 AM (7VvJB)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 12:30 PM (uFokq)
Me likey.
Posted by: RushBabe at May 05, 2010 08:34 AM (LKkE8)
I have all the oil I could ever
need now, thanks to President Obama.
Posted by: Some Otter at May 05, 2010 12:20 PM (7BU4a)
you call it a man made disaster, I call it marinating the free chow.
Posted by: Unclefacts, AoSHQ Professional Debate Team at May 05, 2010 08:35 AM (erIg9)
Posted by: Intrepid at May 05, 2010 08:35 AM (92zkk)
the Democrats controlled the House from 1931 to 1994, with two exceptions (1946 and 1952)
Looks like some Republican Senates in the 1980s, but spending bills originate in the House...
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 08:35 AM (mR7mk)
Posted by: DocJ at May 05, 2010 08:36 AM (dt6br)
Posted by: Havoc Jack at May 05, 2010 08:37 AM (iXcBZ)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:37 AM (uFokq)
Posted by: cranky-d at May 05, 2010 08:38 AM (3xott)
In Other Breaking News...
Barney Frank To Undergo Gender Reassignment Surgery
(Fox News)
From his upscale D.C. brownstone, in George Town, Democratic Congressman, Barney Frank, told Fox New’s Bill O’Reilly that rumors of his pending operation were accurate. The Capitol has been abuzz. Fearing that the issue might ‘hurt his position’ and influence on the new health ‘scare’ legislation, the congressman decided to put rumors to rest.
Script:
O’Reilly… What say you congressman about the actual reason ‘behind’ such an important decision?
Frank…(lisping and spitting) First there were rumors and ‘inyourendo’ about my being gay, and having a gay lover who was a prostitute. It was horrible Bill. A person’s private life and what they do in the comfort of their home should not be under public scrutiny. Then well, I noticed I was growing ‘man-boobs’ and I decided what the hell.
Frank…(more lisping and spitting) I’ve been screwing ‘normal people’ since I first was elected to the House of Representatives in 1972. I thought it would be a novel idea to see what a normal screwing feels like, thus the decision for gender reassignment surgery. You know, O’Reilly, it’s going to make me a better representative of the people.
FrankÂ… continued (more lisping and spitting) I have always fought for what was right, I mean left, for the good of the American people.
O’Reilly…Come on congressman, I’m not buying it. You have enjoyed ‘sticking it’ to the tax payer to long, why now the change? Come on, what say you congressman?
FrankÂ….(still lisping, spit gone) Well allegations of my past behavior have cast a dark shadow upon my heart. I was appallingly naive. After an initial encounter in which I paid Steve Gobie $80 for sex, I tried to lift the younger man out of drugs and prostitution by hiring him to run errands. I wrote letters to GobieÂ’s probation officer and paid his psychiatric bills. I allowed Gobie the use of a car and sometimes my apartment when I was out of town.
OÂ’ReillyÂ…(shaking his head) Come on congressman your sexuality is your choice!
FrankÂ…(screaming, spitting, and lisping) It is not, I was born this way, thatÂ’s why I want to change!
OÂ’ReillyÂ…ThatÂ’s bull, letÂ’s move along congressman.
After 18 months, of our sordid trysts, I dismissed Gobie upon discovering that he was bringing clients to my apartment. I mean, can you imagine Bill? Two years later, Gobie tried unsuccessfully to sell his story to the Washington Post. The little prick then gave the story to the Washington Times for nothing, in hopes of getting a book contract for the male version of The Mayflower Madam. This just broke my heart, I loved him, it was horrible. IÂ’m serious here Bill!
OÂ’ReillyÂ…ThatÂ’s understandable congressman.
Then there was the more recent incident of my partner at the time growing pot. I knew nothing about it and was not charged.
Fortunately for me, the House Ethics Committee could have reprimanded me. My constituents and colleagues were generally sympathetic. The scandal didnÂ’t involve seducing a minor, and I was and am still single. It is an incident from a past secret life that has come back to haunt me again and IÂ’ve grown so weary Bill. As I get older I want to settle down and get married.
O’Reilly (shaking his head)…Alright then congressman, I’m not really buying it, who said, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” but thanks for your appearance on the show.
FrankÂ…(tearfully), Thank you Bill
OÂ’ReillyÂ… (still shaking his head) ThatÂ’s it for tonightÂ’s show, if you care to opine send your Emails to OÂ’Reilly@FoxNews.com, OÂ’Rielly@ FoxNews.com. Remember, name and town, name and town, keep your comments short and pithy. Stay tuned for Hannity.
Posted by: sickinmass at May 05, 2010 08:38 AM (tamie)
Posted by: Kratos (missing from the side of Mt Olympus) at May 05, 2010 08:39 AM (9hSKh)
These guys get carried out on feet first and you have to pry the gavel from their cold dead hands.
Excellent point. What is it with the Congress "lifers" anyway? At some point, say around 80, isn't there something you'd rather be doing? Or is all the free fresh intern meat and the fact that you can fall asleep in meetings and no one calls you on it enough for them?
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at May 05, 2010 08:40 AM (RZ8pf)
Posted by: pendejo grande at May 05, 2010 08:40 AM (JHZ+N)
Posted by: Scott J. at May 05, 2010 08:40 AM (NY7mQ)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:41 AM (uFokq)
Posted by: Mal at May 05, 2010 12:37 PM (Z+qzA)
Hmm. Perhaps the first thing the new Republican majority should do is pass a law that no one who has ever held elective office can work for any organization that receives federal funds?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2010 08:41 AM (7BU4a)
That pretty much leaves them with Hillsdale College and the local mom-and-pop ice cream stand for career options, and I'm not so sure about the ice cream stand.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 08:43 AM (mR7mk)
Did someone give him a set of keys or did he steal them from the liquor cabinet?
Ask me no questions; I tell you no lies.
Posted by: Monty at May 05, 2010 08:43 AM (4Pleu)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:43 AM (uFokq)
Posted by: Captain Leech at May 05, 2010 08:46 AM (uFokq)
Also, it gives me great pleasure to say: Hey Obey, you're a QUITTTTAAAHHHH!
The irony is delicious, because nobody ever heard of Duffy until the one the dems call a QUITTTTAAAHHHH! endorsed him.
Posted by: ol_dirty_/b/tard at May 05, 2010 08:46 AM (IoUF1)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at May 05, 2010 08:46 AM (7VvJB)
Posted by: sherlock at May 05, 2010 08:47 AM (ZrS0c)
The world cannot handle that level of Awesome.
Posted by: alexthechick at May 05, 2010 08:48 AM (8WZWv)
The world cannot handle that level of Awesome.
Well, it is Cinco de Mayo, maybe the flaming Blago skull could celebrate it?
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at May 05, 2010 08:50 AM (RZ8pf)
Didn't the Democrats control at least one house of congress every year from 1982-1990?
From 1958 to 1994, with a brief interruption in the Senate 1980-1982.
Posted by: Curmudgeon at May 05, 2010 08:51 AM (ujg0T)
He probably thinks that he should be above having to face re-election every two years.
Posted by: Chris R at May 05, 2010 08:51 AM (AO4qz)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at May 05, 2010 08:52 AM (7VvJB)
Posted by: Uncle Jed at May 05, 2010 08:53 AM (eKgqT)
Saw a sign on a chuch this morning.
Want to be rich?
Count your blessings!
Then this little piece of joy is dropped. God is good.
Oh, and David?
GFYWABCB
(with a broken Coke bottle)
just sayin'
Posted by: BIG ROB at May 05, 2010 08:54 AM (E2fbE)
Posted by: Uncle Jed at May 05, 2010 08:55 AM (eKgqT)
Posted by: HeatherRadish
at May 05, 2010 12:43 PM (mR7mk)
It would provide a strong personal incentive to roll back the corporatist state, no?
And I can see the terms of the debate as being something that would hurt those that defend the status quo...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2010 08:55 AM (7BU4a)
Posted by: Chinaacid at May 05, 2010 08:56 AM (VP3y7)
not even a thank you?
You're lucky. I generally beat the shit out of people I steal from. But I was in a hurry this time. (Remember, kids! Busted kneecaps are Monty's way of saying, "Thanks for the donation!")
Posted by: Monty at May 05, 2010 08:56 AM (4Pleu)
Iran navy begins eight-day wargames in Gulf
Wonder if we'll get more images of photoshopped missiles this year?
Posted by: Kratos (missing from the side of Mt Olympus) at May 05, 2010 08:58 AM (9hSKh)
anyone else notice fact that count terrorism officials investigated shazad back in 2004?
Shhh! The MSM and the Obama administration are really hoping you don't notice this fact until they get their "it's Bush's fault" meme worked out.
Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at May 05, 2010 08:58 AM (RZ8pf)
Come on you teabaggers, the Dow will not be allowed to fall two days in a row. So let it be written, so let it be done.
Posted by: Pharoh Bernake at May 05, 2010 12:20 PM (7VvJB)
Preach it!
Posted by: Oh snapdragon! at May 05, 2010 08:58 AM (Mmw0q)
Monty!!!!!!!! How you been? *big hug*
I'll expect a report on the quality of that hug. On my desk. 6
oPM
Posted by: pendejo grande at May 05, 2010 08:58 AM (JHZ+N)
Posted by: Uncle Jed at May 05, 2010 08:59 AM (eKgqT)
Posted by: David Obey at May 05, 2010 08:59 AM (A3zgF)
True, very true. Might even get some Dims on board--Barry's got the paid-speech circuit to think about.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 08:59 AM (mR7mk)
This just might be a really awesome pick up for the 'Pubs in November.
Posted by: Intrepid at May 05, 2010 09:00 AM (92zkk)
Aren't these the same people who claim not to be afraid of terrorism?
Posted by: Walter Sobchak at May 05, 2010 09:01 AM (iJrbB)
I still want to see the rotating Mexican Pirate Hat on top of the rotating Flaming Blago Skull. And of course, the Blago hair and the pirate sombrero would be rotating in opposite directions.
FIFY
Posted by: RushBabe at May 05, 2010 09:01 AM (LKkE8)
Democrats claim a deep bench in the sprawling district, with several state legislators expected to seriously consider jumping in. They include: state senators Pat Kreitlow, Julie Lassa, Russ Decker and Jim Holperin, along with state Reps. Donna Seidel, Ann Hraychuck and Amy Sue Vruwink.
Posted by: Kratos (missing from the side of Mt Olympus) at May 05, 2010 09:03 AM (9hSKh)
yeah monty, i'm asceerd of fat middle aged guys in roch
Fat middle-aged guys fight dirty. That's how we got to be fat* and middle-aged.
*Less fat than I was, though. I got below a deuce this spring and am trying hard to keep it that way. Begone from my sight, Whopper! I crave only brown rice and wheatgrass broth!
Posted by: Monty at May 05, 2010 09:04 AM (4Pleu)
Bet he's really wishing he hadn't made a Predator drone joke the other night. Heh heh heh.
(Have the Jonas Bros filed suit yet for suggesting they were pedophiles?)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 09:04 AM (mR7mk)
I'm sure the moronettes will approve, judging by the front page.
Posted by: Jay in Ames at May 05, 2010 09:05 AM (UEEex)
Posted by: RushBabe at May 05, 2010 09:06 AM (LKkE8)
Posted by: WildWillyC at May 05, 2010 09:06 AM (eOCB3)
Tsunami just looks like a fairly unremarkable wave until it hits.
I listened to Tim Burns a few days ago, and actually hope that this may not be a Tsunami of RINOS–LET US PRAY
Posted by: ParisParamus at May 05, 2010 09:07 AM (lf/rr)
I prefer the high brow version of this, Monty.
Age and Treachery will always overcome Youth and Vigor.
Posted by: Jay in Ames at May 05, 2010 09:07 AM (UEEex)
Posted by: Jack Meehoph at May 05, 2010 09:09 AM (SZy+Y)
Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2010 09:10 AM (HjPtV)
Posted by: Predator Drone #442 at May 05, 2010 09:12 AM (Xu5Z7)
Posted by: AmishDude at May 05, 2010 09:15 AM (VLSVY)
Posted by: huerfano at May 05, 2010 09:20 AM (oSrBX)
No, you need a cheesehead on the Flaming Blago skull.
Posted by: pep at May 05, 2010 09:22 AM (0K3p3)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 05, 2010 09:26 AM (mR7mk)
Monty, excellent news on which to break your flaming skull cherry.
Congrats on losing your fattitude as well.
I'm assuming you're not too tall, though, since under 200 is a decent weight goal for most non-athlete folks
Posted by: s'moron at May 05, 2010 09:30 AM (UaxA0)
I'm assuming you're not too tall, though, since under 200 is a decent weight goal for most non-athlete folks
A shade under six feet. I try to keep my weight at around 190, but that gets more difficult with every year that goes by. My sweet-tooth sure doesn't help matters much.
Posted by: Monty at May 05, 2010 09:34 AM (4Pleu)
After telling us for years that killing terrorists just makes more terrorists, why didn't Obama take his own advice?
Of course the answer is obvious, it wan't advice at all, any more than a hundred other crapweasel things the Dems said about the war was "advice".
It was just another way to bash Bush, and if it happened to divide the country and bring discredit to our national security policies, so what? You don't think American unity and security is as important as Party unity and success do you? You ain't no kind of Donk if you do, son!
Petard, Barky's ass: some assembly required.
Posted by: sherlock at May 05, 2010 09:37 AM (jdXw+)
Posted by: Bruce The Robert at May 05, 2010 09:47 AM (+K1Rv)
Posted by: Neo at May 05, 2010 09:52 AM (tE8FB)
Posted by: kansas at May 05, 2010 09:53 AM (mka2b)
On Drudge, seems that BP's been bribing Obama and, I assume, the rest of the Democratic / regulatory establishment. We could be getting more flaming skulls here than on the mobile of Timur the Lame's crib.
Posted by: Zimriel at May 05, 2010 10:13 AM (9Sbz+)
Posted by: Asscheeks of Saturn at May 05, 2010 10:16 AM (w9bVp)
Posted by: Jack Meehoph at May 05, 2010 10:42 AM (SZy+Y)
Posted by: Jack Meehoph at May 05, 2010 10:45 AM (SZy+Y)
145
Yes, asscheeks. We are well aware that certain Republicans have integrity problems as well. You've obviosly mistaken this for a Republican blog. Stick around and you'll see some serious R-bashing. Which is not to say that most of us aren't convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Obama/Pelosi/Reed and company are worse.
Posted by: pendejo grande at May 05, 2010 10:48 AM (JHZ+N)
Posted by: wtfci at May 05, 2010 10:52 AM (+zo63)
Score another victory for Palin. She endorsed Sean Duffy before any other national Republican or conservative figure endorsed him and she made the endorsement at a time when Duffy appeared to be the longest of long-shots.
Said Erick Erickson at the time:
Governor Palin has gone all in with Sean Duffy and Charlie Cook is now saying David Obey is in trouble.
Coincidence? Probably not.
Posted by: Pike Place Pete at May 05, 2010 10:59 AM (MzTRc)
These guys are set for the rest of their lives because they get to decide their pay package. We let them get away with that to reduce the temptation to take bribes and kickbacks. But we are seeing that they regard their House pay package as a base salary.
Another problem is that they are in Washington DC too much. They need to stay home and do their other job as an attorney, doctor, business owner, etc.
This country has to make major changes to the culture of Washington and gain control over the circumstances that allow for someone to be a career politician. Every problem we face today was created by career politicians and they are incapable, by their own nature, of solving them.
Posted by: CozMark at May 05, 2010 11:23 AM (HK4Kc)
Man, Rachael was my favorite Real World chick. She's still kinda hot, but after 5 kids? Her uterus must be hanging out of her pant leg.
Having said that.....Go Duffy! It's going to be a blood bath in November!
Posted by: Learflyer at May 05, 2010 11:27 AM (5aVOy)
Posted by: Richard McEnroe at May 05, 2010 11:36 AM (XeUby)
With news like this, who needs porn?
Posted by: sifty at May 05, 2010 11:40 AM (rp/pp)
Posted by: evil libertarian at May 05, 2010 11:45 AM (/m0eu)
Obey's district starts on the north side of Eau Claire and runs north all the way to Superior -- far northwest corner of the state. Dave Zien represented the state senate district for years that included E.C. and Rice Lake/Spooner area, almost got concealed-carry passed when he was in office. Things can only improve from here.
You southern-Wisconsin and Illinois guys must think the state ends at the Dells. As a former gubernatorial candidate from Milwaukee once said in a speech at Green Bay, "Damn state's bigger than I thought." (He lost in the primary that year.)
District 2 (Madison and points south) is represented by Tammy Baldwin, our token lesbian.
Posted by: WildWillyC at May 05, 2010 01:06 PM (eISxF)
These guys get carried out on feet first and you have to pry the gavel from their cold dead hands.
It's easier to just wheel them out in their chair and buy a new gavel.
Posted by: Mikey NTH at May 05, 2010 01:57 PM (gzjX3)
I have always thought David Obey was one of the most vile, evil piles of puss ever to wear a suit. He is one of the never to be sufficiently damned democrats who pulled funding for the South Vietnamese in 1975 after we pulled out swearing to back them. Hopefully he will be done in by a rabid badger.
Posted by: U.S.S. Yorktown at May 05, 2010 03:08 PM (sYEpI)
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Posted by: Unclefacts, AoSHQ Professional Debate Team at May 05, 2010 08:16 AM (erIg9)