October 05, 2011
— Slublog
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States. As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision. When we serve, we devote ourselves to God, family and country. My decision maintains this order.There's more at the link.My decision is based upon a review of what common sense Conservatives and Independents have accomplished, especially over the last year. I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office – from the nation’s governors to Congressional seats and the Presidency. We need to continue to actively and aggressively help those who will stop the “fundamental transformation” of our nation and instead seek the restoration of our greatness, our goodness and our constitutional republic based on the rule of law.
Update - Hot Air has a link to the interview.
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Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 02:19 PM (kPT11)
Posted by: al-Cicero, Tea Party Jihadist at October 05, 2011 02:19 PM (QKKT0)
Posted by: Popcorn at October 05, 2011 02:20 PM (OOehk)
Posted by: Fifty something at October 05, 2011 02:21 PM (AOrcn)
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (hIWe1)
Seriously, though, she did the right thing, and played the press pretty damn well given that she knew all along she wasn't going to run. And I like having my cock teased, especially by MILFs wearing glasses ....
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (+vkOU)
They will NOT go to Romney so I would say some kind of split between Cain and Perry.
Posted by: Vic at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (M9Ie6)
This is good, even though I know its tough for her supporters. But she can and I think will be very very effective for our side.
I still hate the media for what they did to her, but they created a monster that can eat them alive.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:22 PM (qpKJT)
Hmmmm.
I have my suspicions that she would have run had the field thinned more. With Romney, Perry, & Cain in strong contention at this late point she might well have determined that the filing deadline would pass before any of those three would fall sufficiently behind...and she could swoop in and take their place.
Posted by: Reggie1971 at October 05, 2011 02:23 PM (0DGtF)
Posted by: Dr Spank at October 05, 2011 02:23 PM (OGQrv)
Posted by: Lloyd Christmas at October 05, 2011 02:23 PM (36WTy)
Posted by: Willy at October 05, 2011 02:24 PM (Gm/A+)
Posted by: Megan at October 05, 2011 02:25 PM (c6M3+)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at October 05, 2011 02:25 PM (r4wIV)
Posted by: logprof at October 05, 2011 02:25 PM (QaKuj)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:25 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (qpKJT)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (E8oYF)
Posted by: packsoldier at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (YLtgm)
Posted by: Samuel L. Jackson at October 05, 2011 06:21 PM (36WTy)
FIFY
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (fk/lm)
And even if Cain doesn't fully implode, he's got to be an even more undesirable candidate from the establishment's perspective, and will in any event eventually gaffe his way back out of orbit. Plus, he can't even come close to Romney and Perry's cash and organization.
Perry needs to recognize what a gifts he's been handed lately, and get his shit together in the upcoming financial date. And I ain't just whistling Dixie.
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:26 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: Keith Arnold at October 05, 2011 02:27 PM (Jdtsu)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:27 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:27 PM (qpKJT)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:28 PM (+vkOU)
1) Cain
2) Perry
3) Romney
Not that it matters. As a Missourian, I don't get to vote in a primary until the nominee's a foregone conclusion...
Posted by: Palandine at October 05, 2011 02:28 PM (g7D8V)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:28 PM (+vkOU)
Posted by: Miss80s at October 05, 2011 02:29 PM (d6QMz)
Posted by: Ron Paul!! at October 05, 2011 02:29 PM (OGQrv)
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:29 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Andrew Sullivan at October 05, 2011 02:29 PM (8V6RC)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:29 PM (+vkOU)
Hopefully she'll spend most of her free time kicking Obama and the media in the balls.
Posted by: Warden at October 05, 2011 02:30 PM (vMb8S)
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at October 05, 2011 02:30 PM (UrPTC)
Posted by: Willy at October 05, 2011 02:31 PM (Gm/A+)
Posted by: logprof at October 05, 2011 06:19 PM (QaKuj)
She milked it for all it was worth.
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 06:22 PM (niZvt)
I didn't expect her to pull that....
Posted by: Warden at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (vMb8S)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (qpKJT)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (JEVge)
Honestly, I couldn't find it fast enough. Ace keeps it well hidden, under lock and key, guarded by an angry Wicket.
Posted by: Slublog at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (Rdq6Z)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (niZvt)
Oh we hardly knew ye, cut off in the prime of life, so young, so much potential that will never be realized. To think of all the mouse clicks on "refresh" that were lost today truly saddens bloggers everywhere. In honor of a short life so full of accomplishments, a 21 gun salute from a circular firing squad...
*taps begins*
*BANG!* [morons fall]
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (+vkOU)
I just wandered over to C4P and what do I see? A reader-submitted article dated yesterday titled - " A Third Party Run By Sarah Palin May Not be Far-Fetched".
And what do you know, they haven't highlighted this announcement yet, heh.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (c0A3e)
Posted by: izoneguy at October 05, 2011 02:32 PM (i6Neb)
Posted by: A Flaming Moose at October 05, 2011 02:33 PM (36WTy)
Man, no kidding about that. What's he going to do to drive up hits and comments now?
Seriously though, now that it's over, I'm going to be respectful in this one thread at least. I'm glad she didn't keep her fans twisting in the wind any longer, and I'm glad she explicitly abjured the possibility of running 3rd party. The right thing to do.
The field is set!
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:33 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: Vic at October 05, 2011 02:33 PM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:33 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: izoneguy at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (i6Neb)
Posted by: somebody else, not me at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (7EV/g)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (TMB3S)
Posted by: BuckIV at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (+4mBJ)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (wfOrW)
Posted by: dfbaskwill at October 05, 2011 02:34 PM (ndlFj)
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:35 PM (8/DeP)
This. quoted for damn skippy.
Posted by: Willy at October 05, 2011 02:36 PM (Gm/A+)
Posted by: izoneguy at October 05, 2011 02:36 PM (i6Neb)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 02:36 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: Vic at October 05, 2011 06:33 PM (M9Ie6)
nah Vic, leave newt in if not just for the humor quotient when he slaps the "journolisters" around.
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at October 05, 2011 02:36 PM (UrPTC)
This.
So far, he managed to mostly convince me he's dumber than the rock at his hunting camp.
Posted by: Popcorn at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (OOehk)
Posted by: snowcrash at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (w3YD7)
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (+vkOU)
Posted by: izoneguy at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (i6Neb)
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: Admiral Cain at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (36WTy)
I'm sticking with Perry until I can't.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 02:37 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: macintx at October 05, 2011 02:38 PM (ucs8Y)
As for Sarah, I am sure she did pray about it, and I am sure she did the right thing. She will be helpful behind the scenes, and her opinion and endorsement will be important. She, no doubt, realizes that getting the proper senators and representatives elected is very important. A conservative congress is essential for whoever is president.
Posted by: chillin the most for Perry at October 05, 2011 02:38 PM (6IV8T)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (qpKJT)
50 .....Can anybody tell me what that bus tour was about?
Oh YEAH! $
And....maybe she was auditioning for the job of campainer-for-hire? .....I dunno.
I think she decided some time ago that she wasn't running. ....Saying things like "I'm not for sale" and "don't want to be stifled by a title" sounded like she was trying to figure out how to gracefully get off the monster ride she had created.
Posted by: ConservativeMenAreJustHotter at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (sYyfh)
Posted by: polynikes - Texan for Romney at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (8c9g6)
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (gyHyY)
Her job now is to carry a big drum with Fast and Furious and Solyndra written on one side and Depression 2.0 on the other. Keep beating that fucker until next November.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (4CSeG)
we will have to bone up on deflecting the smears from the media and left that will surely try to savage our candidates .
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:39 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Sharron J Misner at October 05, 2011 02:40 PM (KGaxy)
The hand you bite today pulls a lever tomorrow?
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 02:40 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: HeartlessBlackOrchid at October 05, 2011 02:40 PM (SB0V2)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at October 05, 2011 02:40 PM (ZDUD4)
Posted by: awkward davies at October 05, 2011 02:40 PM (YCW1b)
He's out back blaming the Israelis for the Greece meltdown or something.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: MissTammy at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (JEVge)
If I can refrain then you sure as hell can. No further rationale needed.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (hIWe1)
I didn't fill out a form to join. Did anyone?
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:41 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2011 02:42 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 02:42 PM (GULKT)
#107 "I'm sticking with Perry until I can't"
You put that well. Me too.
Posted by: snowcrash at October 05, 2011 02:42 PM (w3YD7)
Posted by: Sarah Palin (TM) at October 05, 2011 02:42 PM (36WTy)
They're certainly under no "mama said" obligation to obey people who despise them with the psychotic intensity Romney fans do. The ballot's secret—and who their enemies are isn't. So, four more years!
(Oh, and thanks for so promptly fulfilling my prediction that when Palin didn't run, RINO priority #1 would be to browbeat and humiliate her fans with that specific cult-recruiter tactic. I didn't think you'd go first with it, but...oh well.)
Posted by: oblig. at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (xvZW9)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Anony at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (Yigvc)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (niZvt)
Okay, let's see who else is in the cupboard . . .
Posted by: Ken at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (3ar4L)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (TMB3S)
I gotta go along with others who think it's time to thin the herd.
Romney, Perry, & Cain...that's it.
Bachmann is toast.
Newt is entertaining going after the media in the debates, but that doesn't seem all that important at this point.
Hunstman. Who? Why? What?
Paul. Should but won't go away dammit. Neither will his supporters
Johnson. Who? Why? What? Part deux
Santorum. Needs to relax. Take a breather.
And poor Buddy Roemer didn't even get a damn chance. All this attention on we'll she or won't she Palin, and he had actually committed to run, and wasn't even given one stinking debate to prove himself.
Posted by: Reggie1971 at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (0DGtF)
I don't take him seriously either. He gives no indication that he understands anything--and I mean anything--about foreign policy.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (7utQ2)
Yep.
Posted by: Dave in Texas at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (WvXvd)
Nothing wrong with that. at all.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 02:43 PM (qpKJT)
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 06:41 PM (4CSeG)
Yeah and my unicorn came the next day.
I've always liked Palin, good luck to her.
Posted by: robtr at October 05, 2011 02:44 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:44 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:44 PM (h+qn8)
-----------------------
Yup. Truer words never spoken.
Posted by: MJ at October 05, 2011 02:44 PM (BKOsZ)
Posted by: Buck Hayek at October 05, 2011 02:44 PM (z0HdK)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (0P6R5)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: Legacy at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (ydf3v)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 05, 2011 06:30 PM (/qkBU)
That's kind of my take. But I don't think there'll be a deadlock, just that we won't know who our nominee is until the final delegate vote at the convention. Yes, I think it will be that close.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (iRmUF)
Another brilliant move that brings her closer to the White House!
Posted by: Elize Nayden at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (v49dF)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 06:43 PM (5H6zj)
I volunteer. He lives in Hawaii, right? I'll go pack....
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:45 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:46 PM (niZvt)
I think he prefers moronettes just come in their skivvies. No need to pack.
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 02:46 PM (5H6zj)
Are you referring to AB Stoddard? The woman who writes for The Hill and comments on the Bret Baier roundtable?
Anyway, it's a decent enough point. I mean, holy shit: the man is SURGING IN THE POLLS RIGHT NOW...and he's leaving the campaign trail for a book tour? This is moment. It may never come again. What can that possibly mean?
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:46 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench at October 05, 2011 02:46 PM (le5qc)
I volunteer. He lives in Hawaii, right? I'll go pack....
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 06:45 PM (X6akg)
oooh Tami, me too!
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:47 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Erick Erickson at October 05, 2011 02:47 PM (36WTy)
the head explosion sound eminating from C4P and TepidAir will make all living organisms deaf within the North American continent.
Yeah, it does kind of feel like the fix is in (not Palin in particular, but generally). I just wish I had some reason to vote for *anyone* in this mess, rather than piling up reasons to vote against them and looking for the smallest pile of poop.
Posted by: Methos at October 05, 2011 02:47 PM (sOXQX)
Posted by: jules at October 05, 2011 02:47 PM (CKQWF)
Posted by: Jordan at October 05, 2011 02:47 PM (XJYf4)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:48 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Bob Dole, because the other BobDole is missuing at October 05, 2011 02:48 PM (rJVPU)
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 06:34 PM (4CSeG)
Well said, and with class.
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 02:48 PM (UzjcV)
It worked so well for McCain to suspend his campaign to go suck Obama's dick over TARP.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:48 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 06:46 PM (5H6zj)
It takes a lot of products for me to get this natural look...I gotta pack.
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: A Liberal AoS Reader, Really! at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (h/cdE)
Posted by: Hey.Wheres.Barry at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (gQLr2)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (+vkOU)
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 06:26 PM (8/DeP)
But I am.
Posted by: JohnnyReb at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (NNrYJ)
Posted by: simplemind at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (za3QZ)
93Next point of business: some of you guys need to get a fucking grip about Cain. Nice man, but no fucking way, you hear me?!>>>
Actually, I would recommend for you to get a grip. Cain is the most conservative (fiscally and socially) in the field. I'm sticking with him until I can't anymore.
Posted by: ICBMMan at October 05, 2011 02:49 PM (YQT4a)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at October 05, 2011 06:39 PM (qpKJT)
You are a class act, Guy. Well said.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (fk/lm)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 06:37 PM (+vkOU)
She took my job!
Posted by: Tina Fey, circling the bowl at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (fyOgS)
Good point.
I'm glad she's finally made her decision and that her supporters can move on, but let's face it- the entire tease act was unseemly at best. She influenced a lot of her supporters into spending much time, effort and money in the belief that she'd run for far too long.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: Roger Ebert at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Tina Fey at October 05, 2011 06:49 PM (j84s0)
See ya in the unemployment line, bitch.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 02:50 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 02:51 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 02:51 PM (TMB3S)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:51 PM (h+qn8)
France has been working for a number of days on a plan that would allow the state to take a stake in the country’s financial institutions if needed, Le Figaro reports, citing a source. The plan, the article continues, is being prepared “just in case” it’s needed and only 2 or 3 banks may be affected under plan
Posted by: Methos at October 05, 2011 02:51 PM (sOXQX)
Posted by: mugiwara at October 05, 2011 02:52 PM (KI/Ch)
No, it won't be. That sort of an outcome isn't possible in GOP primaries anymore, only Democratic ones. The parties have diverged onto very different paths for choosing the nomination since 1972. Because the horrible McGovern experience (where -- this hurts to say but the analogy is pretty exact -- a liberal analogue of the Tea Party seized the primaries and foisted George McGovern upon the Democratic party, leading to biggest blowout in American history), the Democratic Party instituted the practice of having a certain percentage of all convention delegates be unpledged "superdelegates," party 'inside-men' who were pledged to no candidate and had the latitude to swing the nomination to the more electable one at a convention should it come to a choice like that. (The ability of the Obama campaign team to run a media and psychological blitz gaming this system is precisely what gave him the close win over Hillary.)
In the GOP, however, the vast majority of delegates show up to the convention already pledged. There are no more 'back room deals' possible for our party. Unless it's an actual TIE numerically, you'll know who the nominee is going to be.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 02:52 PM (hIWe1)
He's dead to me unless he can get it down to 7-7-7. OK, even then, no.
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:52 PM (8/DeP)
Mourning or stage 2 of grief?
Or maybe the site will close within minutes.
Posted by: Buck Hayek at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (z0HdK)
And frankly, if it is Mitt vs. Chauncey Gardner in the general then I am staying home. I don't see a bit of difference between those two fucks except in the rhetoric they use to get in office. Once he is in, Mitt will fuck us over good and hard and he will side with anyone but the Tea Partiers.
But let's face it. Palin could prove Fermat's Last Theorem, field strip a rifle while wearing a blindfold and hit every note of Martern aller Arten all while waiting her turn in the debate and the press would just point at her and yell "stupid" then giggle amongst themselves at how very clever they are.
But the fact that we let them get away with defaming Palin means we empowered them to do it to anyone else they please. Perry has been getting a little taste of that lately.
Posted by: Voluble at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (JKX4x)
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Urban Terrorist at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (GTbGH)
Anyone running for President, who after ten years of warfare in Afghanistan, says that he'll assess the issue and put forward his ideas AFTER TAKING OFFICE is not a serious person. I wouldn't trust him with the button any more that I trust you know who at the moment.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: simplemind at October 05, 2011 06:49 PM (za3QZ)
So the all-important and decisive crisp pants' creases voting block is no longer in play?
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 02:53 PM (UzjcV)
Mourning or stage 2 of grief?
Or maybe the site will close within minutes.
Hopefully they didn't pull a Jonestown.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 02:54 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:54 PM (h+qn8)
He won't do it. Cain seems to dislike Perry on a pretty basic level, but not Romney. I have no idea why, but his "I won't endorse/support Perry" statement alluded to multiple reasons he disapproved of Perry aside from the tuition waiver issue.
I wouldn't say it was a "plan" at the outset, but my feeling is that Cain is now merely a spoiler for Romney looking for an appointment of some sort.
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 02:54 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: Hotair commenter at October 05, 2011 02:54 PM (rmnSq)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 02:55 PM (fyOgS)
She'll be a good Sec Energy, until we can get the fucking department abolished, then move to Interior and bust it back down to "managing national parks."
Posted by: BeastModeRadish at October 05, 2011 02:55 PM (lGVMg)
Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at October 05, 2011 02:55 PM (lNGfM)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:55 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 02:55 PM (TMB3S)
Because he and Romney aren't competing for the same voters. Cain and Perry are.
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 02:56 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 02:56 PM (JEVge)
I think a "Flaming Boots" logo would be appropriate.
I've supported Sarah Palin since Summer 2008, I still view her quite favorably, but I think she chose the only action she could.
At best, the MSM will never giver her an honest interview; at worst, they will continue to dog her. I'm not sure why; my guess is that Sarah Palin, a Republican, achieved, by Summer 2008, if not before, Every Single Thing on the Feminazi agenda ... and more ... by age 45(?), and the Eastern Liberal/Prog Self-Appointed Elite (the profile, not just the location) hate her for this ... essentially to the point of violence.
But I think Sarah Palin reaches Middle-America quite well. I think that some campaign support this coming Summmer for the R nominee will help substantially.
Too bad she made money from her books. Now, the various activists who have heckled her (and worse), and the investigative fabulists who profess to write books about her (and, more importantly, their publishers) now have to worry about wrath and deserved punishment descending upon them ( and at least hurting their bank accounts severely).
Posted by: Arbalest at October 05, 2011 02:56 PM (xN5N4)
Posted by: Slublog at October 05, 2011 06:48 PM (Rdq6Z)
I've only been hanging out at AoS for a bit under a year so I may not be familiar with all of the norms but... isn't the flaming skull usually used when an enemy of conservatives receives their comeuppance?
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 02:56 PM (fk/lm)
Posted by: MCPO Airdale at October 05, 2011 06:48 PM (rW62i)
Probably Cain and Perry, Chief
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at October 05, 2011 02:56 PM (UrPTC)
Jib, periodical?
Posted by: BeastModeRadish at October 05, 2011 02:57 PM (lGVMg)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 02:57 PM (jeLTI)
Palin NOT Running.
Romney sux = RINO who makes mique toast look decisive and inspiring.
Perry sux = Drugged up dumb texan who couldn't win a debate against 5yo
Cain sux = armature gaff prone race baiter
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 02:57 PM (0q2P7)
I wouldn't say it was a "plan" at the outset, but my feeling is that Cain is now merely a spoiler for Romney looking for an appointment of some sort.
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 06:54 PM (5H6zj)
Cain wants to play Huckabee to Romney's McCain.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 02:57 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at October 05, 2011 02:58 PM (Zxn2F)
He had to say that to protect his garbage. He'll accept once Ace is off "vacation".
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2011 02:58 PM (Lpdzt)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 02:58 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 02:58 PM (h+qn8)
"I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office."
Plus I can make a crapload of money, criticize Obama at every opportunity, and make liberal heads explode.
All fun, no responsibility, very little risk. Who's to argue with her?
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at October 05, 2011 02:58 PM (v3ItM)
This Cocktease projection thing is troubling. Frankly, the cocktease comments say more about the commenter in my view.
I wish she was running, but she is not.
It's been decades since I fell in love with a POLITICIAN. I give thanks to the Great Lee Rodgers for that.
The question becomes: Will this thread hit 1000 comments?
Posted by: nobody in particular at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (3BRAa)
We'll see. It hasn't been offered yet.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Palinista 4 Life at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (3eTJD)
I've only been hanging out at AoS for a bit under a year so I may not be familiar with all of the norms but... isn't the flaming skull usually used when an enemy of conservatives receives their comeuppance?
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 06:56 PM (fk/lm)
Nah, its more for breaking major stories. Pudding is for when enemies receive their comeuppance.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (GULKT)
Perhaps with a twinkie, string, and stick we can get Christie to run?
Posted by: Shiggz at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (I9fXA)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 02:59 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: Al Sharpton at October 05, 2011 03:00 PM (rJVPU)
Posted by: Legacy at October 05, 2011 03:00 PM (ydf3v)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:00 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 06:53 PM (fyOgS)
Your must be joking.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:00 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: Sukie Tawdry at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (MPtFW)
Now that she's decided not to run, it's a lot easier to figure out who the DNC plants, RINO/elites, and Huffpo shills are. And there seems to be a lot of them here today. You're nothing but trolls to me.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (iRmUF)
For all those that think that it's so freaking funny, go ahead and laugh and say I told you so, but you really have no idea how crucial the tea party is, without them we would not have won the last congressional election. So laugh it up now, but people are really sick and tired of voting for the same old shit every 4 years. I for one am tired of the media choosing for me. I reallly have no idea who I will vote for, I'm not overwhelmed with anyone currently in the field. Can anyone here say they are excited about any of the current candidates, or are they just choosing once again based on who they think can win?
Posted by: spypeach at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (hyUyU)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (h+qn8)
Palin NOT Running.
Romney sux = RINO who makes mique toast look decisive and inspiring.
Perry sux = Drugged up dumb texan who couldn't win a debate against 5yo
Cain sux = armature gaff prone race baiter
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 06:57 PM (0q2P7)
Second look at Doktor Paul?
Posted by: mugiwara at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (KI/Ch)
Posted by: rockmom at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (lSyyU)
Front page of the Atlanta Urinal (ajc.com).
Posted by: Buck Hayek at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (z0HdK)
Oh, please. That was pretty mild criticism. It's not as though I'm dancing on her grave after a tragic accident. A non-candidate is still a non-candidate.
How do you think that guy in Iowa who's been roaming the state on his own dime after taking leave from work to support her as a future candidate feels after all this? Her PAC sent out solicitations for money under the guise of helping her to make her decision- I doubt those who donated under the belief that she'd run will get refunds.
Maybe she was genuinely undecided, but given that she didn't have other important commitments like running a state to think about, her actions leading up to this have not at all reflected well upon her in my opinion. At worst she just confirmed the worst suspicions that critics like myself have had about her.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 03:01 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at October 05, 2011 06:58 PM (Zxn2F)
He can take up defense of his Fair Lady, Meggers ... 24/7/11.
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (HBqDo)
Agreed. PDS afflicted "the Right," too.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (Zxn2F)
Perry sux = Drugged up dumb texan who couldn't win a debate against 5yo
Cain sux = armature gaff prone race baiter
That is basically the situation. But somehow, we still have to win. I'd vote for my dog and cat before I stayed home or cast a protest vote and helped allow Obama & Biden reach a second term.
That said, there is no hope for either Romney or Cain, they are what they are and change ain't gonna happen. On the other hand, it's at least possible we can detox Perry and get him back on his boots again.
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: Georgette Mosbacher at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (OcmPS)
Romney sux = RINO who makes mique toast look decisive and inspiring.
Perry sux = Drugged up dumb texan who couldn't win a debate against 5yo
Cain sux = armature gaff prone race baiter
Yeah, we're a bunch of Eeyores around here, with an addiction to circular firing squads.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (bjRNS)
We either hang together or hang separately.
We have to form the line, touch elbows, and advance right the fuck to the White House.
No more race-baiting, no more loonies, and no more back-biting.
Bachmann, Johnson, Santorum, and Paul and Huntsman - get out
Newt, get out. Go write a book about Gorebull Warming during the Civil War.
Perry -sack up and get your shit together. Learn to think and speak in 30 second intervals. If we can do it here, you can do it. Your a fucking Governor of Texas, sound like it or go home. More Buford T Justice and less Stumbles McBike Path.
Cain - You're the black guy in the race. We get it. We don't care. Stop rising to the bait every time and giving the MFM more ammo to beat conservatives over the head with. You are a great candidate when you shut up with the race shit. The next time Joy Behar shits out of her yap about how bad the GOP is to blacks, maybe you could actually argue. You watch your ass take the lead if you follow my advice.
Romney: Stop being Bill Clinton.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: rockmom at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (lSyyU)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 06:53 PM (fyOgS)
Well, he is.
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (X6akg)
I am willing to bet a rather substantial amount that will not happen.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:02 PM (7utQ2)
What the hell. NONE of our best guys will run when Obama is easy pickings. Weird and frustrating.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell at October 05, 2011 03:03 PM (uVlA4)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:03 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sdildo (NJConservative) at October 05, 2011 03:03 PM (xFdca)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 03:03 PM (fk/lm)
Posted by: Sarah Palin (TM) at October 05, 2011 03:04 PM (36WTy)
Cain...maybe.
Survey: Conservative Woman Backing Cain over Bachmann, Palin
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at October 05, 2011 03:04 PM (c0A3e)
kicking you in the shins.
srsly this is a bad day for those that are also on our side. let em cry, shake their hand. why is that so hard.
she's been a force, like her or hate her.
i would hope we'd do the same for any that get knocked out, mitt, perry, or cain.
i want their supporters too.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:04 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Sweetbriar at October 05, 2011 03:04 PM (YWF51)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 06:53 PM (fyOgS)
Well, he is.
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 07:02 PM (X6akg)
The word "Palin" has triggered the usual relentless posts from the usual crowd ever since Delaware. I don't expect that to change any time soon.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:05 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 07:01 PM (5H6zj)
The only other one I saw today was Ron Paul...$9M.
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: Flapjackmaka at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (pVjSh)
That's a good point, and one that suggests that in the end, it is business as usual for just another politician.
Granted, one with a lovely rack and a fine backside....
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sdildo (NJConservative) at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (xFdca)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (5H6zj)
Sure.
[looks]
Well it seems he still thinks it's okay if a country that
A. Hates us with the heat of a 1000 suns
B. Espouses the virtue of suicide bombing.
actually acquires a practical way to generate the heat of 1000 suns within major us cities.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (0q2P7)
Dude, we're Republicans. There's a cursus honorum to follow. One of the big ones is completing a full term as a governor before running for President.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:06 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: MostlyRight at October 05, 2011 03:07 PM (ZG8Ti)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:07 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: snowcrash at October 05, 2011 03:07 PM (w3YD7)
I've only been hanging out at AoS for a bit under a year so I may not be familiar with all of the norms but... isn't the flaming skull usually used when an enemy of conservatives receives their comeuppance?
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 06:56 PM (fk/lm)
That's been my understanding too. Although I've been having doubts as to which side many who comment here actually have their allegience.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:08 PM (iRmUF)
I honestly don't know. I didn't think he was even Jon Huntsman (Jr) level wealthy, but really I'm guessing.
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 03:08 PM (5H6zj)
Thatch the Snatch. Greatest political nickname ever!
Posted by: Fa Cube Itches at October 05, 2011 03:08 PM (xy9wk)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:08 PM (fyOgS)
Shit, that's some of the nicer things the Leftards supported by "feminists" say about her.
Posted by: BeastModeRadish at October 05, 2011 03:08 PM (lGVMg)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:09 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:09 PM (jeLTI)
kicking you in the shins.
srsly this is a bad day for those that are also on our side. let em cry, shake their hand. why is that so hard.
I get that. However, I also find it a little bit creepy that anyone would become so emotionally attached to a former politician. Not necessarily you, but there were too many people who fell hard for her personally.
If Obama has taught us anything, it's that love affairs and uncritical devotion to political figures will always result in a big letdown.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 03:09 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:10 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: BeastModeRadish at October 05, 2011 07:08 PM (lGVMg)
I think he is talking about commenters here.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:10 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: George Orwell what knows Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure at October 05, 2011 03:10 PM (+vkOU)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:11 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:11 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: Dr Spank at October 05, 2011 03:11 PM (OGQrv)
I agree. If we had the kind of history erasing machine the Dems have Newt would walk away with this election.
Newt just needs an OFF switch hooked to a remote that we can turn off at home. When he wanders into Global Warmingville and turns into UberGore the ManBearNewt we need to be able to shut him up.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 03:11 PM (4CSeG)
Can I go back to liking her without being viciously attacked for it?
Oh wait, I scrolled up in the thread I see we're not done kicking her yet.
Posted by: ParanoidStillAGirlinSeattle at October 05, 2011 03:12 PM (RZ8pf)
You. Betcha.
Posted by: Sarah Palin (TM) at October 05, 2011 07:04 PM (36WTy)
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This. ....+ 1000
Posted by: ConservativeMenAreJustHotter at October 05, 2011 03:12 PM (sYyfh)
Jon Huntsman Jr's is roughly estimated at $11 million to $74 million, but his daddy is loaded
Mitt Romney's net worth is estimated at a quarter of a billion
Rick Perry's net worth is estimated at $2.8 million
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 03:12 PM (5H6zj)
I think she made the right decision here. If you do not feel the call to run, you should not run. Too many people flame-out because they think they want it but get into the primary contest (which is grueling) and realize they actually don't.
Posted by: Miss80s at October 05, 2011 03:12 PM (d6QMz)
Politics. Why would Cain trash the RINO when he's trying to differentiate himself as the Conservative. He's smart enough to see that Perry is his threat to the nomination, not Romney.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 03:12 PM (kPT11)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 03:13 PM (niZvt)
>>Dude, we're Republicans. There's a cursus honorum to follow. One of the big ones is completing a full term as a governor before running for President.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 07:06 PM (bjRNS)
Don't worry folks this is where the GOP is planning to hold the next debate.
Should be some fresh ideas and strategy.
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2011 03:13 PM (HBqDo)
Ya goes to war with the limp-dick fuck-ups ya gots, not the limp-dick fuck-ups ya wants.
Posted by: Sgt. Lincoln Osiris at October 05, 2011 03:13 PM (xy9wk)
Can I go back to liking her without being viciously attacked for it?
What do think this is, a Major League Baseball stadium?
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 03:13 PM (gyHyY)
Herman Cain issued a statement that these statements by the other GOP candidates didn't necessarily mean they are racist, but it was very insensitive.
Posted by: sifty is gettin his Depression on at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Flapjackmaka at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (pVjSh)
Posted by: Bosk at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (n2K+4)
Can I go back to liking her without being viciously attacked for it?
Oh wait, I scrolled up in the thread I see we're not done kicking her yet.
Posted by: ParanoidStillAGirlinSeattle at October 05, 2011 07:12 PM (RZ8pf)
I wouldn't hold my breath expecting the tone to change any time soon.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: katya, the designated driver at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (7qKVv)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 03:14 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: Paul at October 05, 2011 03:15 PM (DsHk0)
personally i admired her guts and lack of initmidation at the political wanks on the left. and her kicking the media in the teeth.
mainly i was protective over her and her family becuase i'd never witnessed anything so fkn ugly as what they did to her and her family and she Is a conservative even with flaws. I would have voted for her happily if she'd have srsly gotten into being a candidate. and studied to build her information base .
but i will vote for any gop that wins the primary.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:15 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: John Huntsman at October 05, 2011 03:15 PM (rJVPU)
Posted by: katya, the designated driver at October 05, 2011 07:14 PM (7qKVv)
When did they leave?
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:15 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 07:14 PM (5H6zj)
Yowza! What business?
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:16 PM (X6akg)
A dose of Rumsfeld: You go to war with the Army you've got.
I'm not thrilled with the field (I really liked Thad McCotter. Billy Jeff played sax, Thad ROCKS) but I'll donate to, work for, and vote for any of them except Paul. The reality check is that most of them will move to the center once they clinch the nomination. ( Huntsman will move more to the left, Paul will head to Saturn.) The rest of these guys all have their own problems but none of them are Bob Dole or John McCain.
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at October 05, 2011 03:16 PM (v3ItM)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:16 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 03:16 PM (E8oYF)
Politically it wouldn't make much sense for her to be in the VP slot. I'm not sure she'd take it if offered anyways.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (SY2Kh)
Yeah - we have to make sure that government growth is only at Full Military Power, not Afterburner.
Posted by: Fa Cube Itches at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (xy9wk)
Posted by: NonCentsical at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (9BtSu)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (TMB3S)
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 07:16 PM (5H6zj)
Without which, life itself is impossible.
*sorry, flashback to an old commercial
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (X6akg)
At this point he stood to lose the most. I have no idea why he would want to lose the support he has left by introducing another NotRomney who is a lot more popular with the base than he.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Urban Terrorist at October 05, 2011 03:17 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at October 05, 2011 03:18 PM (v3ItM)
Posted by: What about? at October 05, 2011 03:18 PM (KqwSL)
To my knowledge, no one here has ever referred to Sarah as a cunt. I can't speak for everyone obviously (or really anyone but myself), but my sense is that most of us here love her as a person and recognize she got screwed over badly by the media; nonetheless we don't want her blowing up our chance to beat Obama. It's not a personal thing, it's a political thing. Now ... a MILF and a cocktease? Well, let's go to the record shall we?
In any event, the bottom line is that like Ron Paul, a Palin presidency just wasn't going to happen. Not now, not ever. I know you Nistas are hurting, but this really is for the best. Now, let's go get an ice cream, OK?
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 03:18 PM (8/DeP)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:18 PM (HhCkU)
Whoever Sarah endorses will be the next President of the United States.
Posted by: franksalterego at October 05, 2011 03:19 PM (7/sDI)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 07:17 PM (TMB3S)
Not sure why you have to fill up this blog with rebuttals to things happening elsewhere.
As you see in this post.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:19 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 07:16 PM (fyOgS)
Not like they'd really be able to, since states seem to be trying to set their primaries for next week.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 03:20 PM (GULKT)
Nah, it was plastics. He invented "clamshell" packaging. Huntsman Chemical Corp is a global business (including a lot of business in Asia). He also has a private equity firm.
Posted by: Y-not at October 05, 2011 03:20 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: jjshaka at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (xlqLO)
we need to pick one, and fight like crazy to see them over the finish line.
i hadn't realized how ugly vetting was as i'd never watched it before, it is quite gross.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (h+qn8)
She won't endorse until there is a nominee....and that person will be the next President, so you are correct.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (7utQ2)
Sayin it again.
I'll stick with Sarah!
Back in 2008, I pushed the button for Sarah and some old turd the gop dug up.
In 2012, I hope to push the button for Sarah and whoever she's running with.
Perry/Palin 2012
ABO
Posted by: Blacksmith8✡ at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (Q1qy3)
I agree. Power broker is a better role for her anyway, at least right now.
Posted by: Miss80s at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (d6QMz)
Posted by: Bosk at October 05, 2011 07:14 PM (n2K+4)
This.
Whether or not she could be elected is moot now. Her value on the trail is huge and she has the unique ability to make libtards tear their hair out in screaming madness, which I'm totally for!
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (8Liz1)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:21 PM (fyOgS)
Rick Perry is the first out with a statement on Sarah PalinÂ’s decision to not run in 2012:
“Sarah Palin is a good friend, a great American and a true patriot. I respect her decision and know she will continue to be a strong voice for conservative values and needed change in Washington.”
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:22 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: Dr Spank at October 05, 2011 03:22 PM (OGQrv)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:22 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: ahem at October 05, 2011 03:23 PM (kifFR)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 07:21 PM (fyOgS)
Maybe you should try women instead.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 03:23 PM (GULKT)
The objections to Newt are all about what he says or who he appears with to court the center (Well, the Scozzafava fiasco was a huge mistake in judgment--Newt obviously thought Party over Conservatism and didn't get that the Tea Party has fundamentally changed all that. Hope he learned his lesson. That would be a good question to ask him at a debate).
He is clearly trying to build a constituency in the center and rehabilitate his media image of "The Grinch" with the Indies with pretty much harmless crap like appearing with Sharpton and Pelosi (the Indies are always whining about partisanship). He understands and articulates the conservative cause better than just about any public figure.
I think with a Republican Congress, he'd be fine. I don't think he'd fall into the comfortable cronyism of the DeLay-Bush years with a bunch of Young Turks to keep him honest. But, yes, it's a risk. But not as much as a risk with Crazy Uncle Paul.
Romney, on the other hand, is as phoney as Moochelle's trip to Target.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 03:23 PM (kPT11)
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at October 05, 2011 03:24 PM (v3ItM)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 03:24 PM (niZvt)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:24 PM (HhCkU)
I think he's had this one prepped since he got in. If memory serves, he had some sort of meeting with her about the time he started really thinking about running, and knew she wasn't getting in -- even if she didn't know at the time.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:24 PM (bjRNS)
I just don't know where I am right now.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 03:25 PM (uhAkr)
Her and Rubio. That's one depressed little ewok right now.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:25 PM (bjRNS)
I just don't know where I am right now.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 07:25 PM (uhAkr)
Some one did partway through, or the first half anyway.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:25 PM (z1N6a)
But to be accused by Palin supporters of being HuffPo leftists......DNC plants?? Get a grip people. It is this kind attitude by Palinistas that cause us to mock you. Has very little to do with Sarah........who......we rightly surmised......was NOT going to run in 2012.
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 07:16 PM (E8oYF)
I think you need to go back to the beginning of the thread and read the comments. It's gone far beyond what you're saying. This thread has become mostly a troll haven trashing a good conservative woman.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:26 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 07:25 PM (bjRNS)
Hope he doesn't get the idea Sarah made Rubio not run...
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:26 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 03:26 PM (8/DeP)
360 ...Yeah, there is still blood driping off the walls from the carnage that has been waged by the crazed Palinistas against anyone who tried to tell them that they were being played.
The candidates have all been bruised and bloodied because of her long tease.
But now....somehow, we're the terrible ones for not being on that train?
Posted by: ConservativeMenAreJustHotter at October 05, 2011 03:26 PM (sYyfh)
Isn't that how it would go?
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:27 PM (h+qn8)
I think you need to go back to the beginning of the thread and read the comments. It's gone far beyond what you're saying. This thread has become mostly a troll haven trashing a good conservative woman.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 07:26 PM (iRmUF)
Why be different that any thread mentioning her name for the last year or so?
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:27 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: CAC at October 05, 2011 03:27 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 03:27 PM (uhAkr)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 03:28 PM (TMB3S)
Rick Perry is the first out with a statement on Sarah PalinÂ’s decision to not run in 2012:
“Sarah Palin is a good friend, a great American and a true patriot. I respect her decision and know she will continue to be a strong voice for conservative values and needed change in Washington.”
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An excellent first move, Rick. Now let's see if we can build on that.
Posted by: Max Hitpoints at October 05, 2011 03:28 PM (8/DeP)
The good thing about Romney is that he will skullfuck President Wee Wee during the debates.
The bad thing about Romney is everything else.
Posted by: Warden at October 05, 2011 03:28 PM (XlsO2)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 07:27 PM (fyOgS)
Actually you're right, I read through it too quickly and thought you had made the mistake of saying "I hate fucking clamshell packaging," So my apologies.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 03:29 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: mugiwara at October 05, 2011 03:29 PM (KI/Ch)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 07:21 PM (fyOgS)
How do you feel about manure?
Posted by: Biff Tannen at October 05, 2011 03:29 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 03:30 PM (0q2P7)
Isn't that how it would go?
Yeah, but I'm sick to death of it after 8 years with fiscal libtard Bush II.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 03:30 PM (kPT11)
For those worried about a Romney presidency
1. Obama is worse than any RINO. I am pretty much resigned that my perfect candidate does not exist. I will take what I can get as long as Obama is out.
2. Cage the RINO by keeping the House and turning the Senate GOP and conservative. For example, do you think Romney has the balls to veto a House and Senate repeal of Obamacare? I would have that bill on his desk before they take the little flags off the inaugural limo. "Gee Mr. President, how do you think your Presidency will work out if you veto this?" Time to take some of the wheels off the imperial presidency.
3. Get more conservatives in State legislatures and governorships. The states are the last line of defense against this bullshit. Time to get them ready.
Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at October 05, 2011 03:30 PM (qwK3S)
Absolutely ridiculous claim. Let's try to avoid the completely over the top exaggerations.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:30 PM (7utQ2)
We're going to get stuck with motherfucking Romney.
Well of course we are, silly! Your betters decided on it and you better fucking swallow that shit sandwich with a smile and clap your ass off while doing it.
They gots a plan for this country and the world and a bunch of fucking dumb hicks from the sticks sure as hell ain't going to get in their way.
Oh, and get use to Obamacare, too. They ain't getting rid of it.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 03:31 PM (AF1jB)
Posted by: ahem at October 05, 2011 07:23 PM (kifFR)
I'd heard about mormons and the wife posse thing, but that there trumps an upside down blackfaced rock by a wide margin.
I can't believe WaPo isn't on this like flies on shite.
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2011 03:31 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:31 PM (fyOgS)
The good thing about Romney is that he will skullfuck President Wee Wee during the debates.
The bad thing about Romney is everything else.
Posted by: Warden at October 05, 2011 07:28 PM (XlsO2)
If Romney is nominated, Obama will be too busy "fixing the economy" to debate. But don't worry, we will learn everything you never wanted to know about Mormonism.
Posted by: mugiwara at October 05, 2011 03:31 PM (KI/Ch)
The candidates have all been bruised and bloodied because of her long tease.
But now....somehow, we're the terrible ones for not being on that train?
Posted by: ConservativeMenAreJustHotter at October 05, 2011 07:26 PM (sYyfh)
You make a far-fetched claim here, so I want to know how, exactly, how any of the candidates were bruised and bloodied by a person who hasn't been in any of the debates. Who, from the start, hasn't been a candidate. Are you going to say the same shit about Christie?
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:31 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: FPW at October 05, 2011 03:32 PM (BDNF5)
Isn't that how it would go?
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 07:27 PM (h+qn
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 03:32 PM (uhAkr)
Posted by: George Costanza at October 05, 2011 03:32 PM (fyOgS)
I don't know who this is, but read this tweet:
"I'd consider Romney or Perry but their supporters were so thin-skinned and ugly."
Yep, I always calculate who I vote for based on a candidate's supporters. This person is apparently moving on from the bar car to the Cain Train.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 05, 2011 03:32 PM (ycuSb)
Posted by: Titsie McCain at October 05, 2011 03:32 PM (FabC8)
Posted by: Joffen at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (EPcuy)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (fyOgS)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (0q2P7)
I support whomever will be our candidate and i'll personally try to be sensitive to others with their candidates.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: johnc_recent_EXdem at October 05, 2011 03:33 PM (ACkhT)
Cage the RINO by keeping the House and turning the Senate GOP and conservative
^^ THIS
Romney isn't my first choice, but I'm not as viscerally opposed to him as most here.
But you paint the Senate and House Tea Part Red and you hem him in tightly. We get what we want if that happens
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 03:34 PM (X5PxL)
Even if it were Romney and you're not thrilled, We'd work on getting conservatives in the senate to encourage him to stay strong on issues we care about.
Isn't that how it would go?
I would like to interest you in some real estate I own in Florida. It's a steal and has plenty of water available on site.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 03:34 PM (AF1jB)
I think a lot of you asshats who keep calling us palinistas, paultards etc.. are freaking idiots. I'm neither extreme nor am I crazy, just disappointed. But if you are trying to alienate a HUGE group of people then you are succeeding. I think a lot of you are underestimating the effect this will have. Conservatives are sick of voting for democrat light, and although this might be freaking hilarious to you right now, come November it might not be so gosh darn funny.
Posted by: spypeach at October 05, 2011 03:34 PM (hyUyU)
Posted by: Joffen at October 05, 2011 07:32 PM (EPcuy)
it better happen soon cause right now it ain't
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:35 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: Sukie Tawdry at October 05, 2011 03:35 PM (MPtFW)
You think Boehner and McConnell are going to put their asses on the line for the shitstorm a repeal of Obamacare will generate?
Those guys wouldn't cross a street without a GOP President taking the first step, especially if that president is more interested in setting the agenda on other items.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 03:35 PM (uhAkr)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2011 03:35 PM (UlUS4)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:35 PM (h+qn8)
I would like to interest you in some real estate I own in Florida. It's a steal and has plenty of water available on site.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 07:34 PM (AF1jB)
Can you throw in a bridge too?
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 07:33 PM (0q2P7)
We will pick James K Polk, just like the last time.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (UlUS4)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (fyOgS)
P'haps, eventually, they'll come to understand the "why" of the Reagan rule.
Hopefully, before it's too late.
Posted by: franksalterego at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (7/sDI)
and although this might be freaking hilarious to you right now, come November it might not be so gosh darn funny.
Posted by: spypeach at October 05, 2011 07:34 PM (hyUyU)
Yes because 4 more years of Obama will be absolute hilarity.
Whatever
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (X5PxL)
Posted by: LHN at October 05, 2011 03:36 PM (FTETh)
Isn't that how it would go?
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 07:27 PM (h+qn
This.
But it isn't just Mitt who would need bucking up, given the way DC works. I think the opportunity to build on the 2010 successes in the House and to wrest majority status in the Senate away from the Dimbulbs ought to be given as much weight as tossing Barky out on his skinny behind.
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 03:37 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Hotair Commenter at October 05, 2011 03:37 PM (oauKd)
Posted by: The Mega Independent at October 05, 2011 03:37 PM (5I0Yr)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:38 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 07:30 PM (7utQ2)
Oh crap....now what will we talk about?
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 03:38 PM (X6akg)
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at October 05, 2011 03:38 PM (UrPTC)
Posted by: johnc_recent_EXdem at October 05, 2011 03:38 PM (ACkhT)
Palin says no to Pres.
Rubio says no to VP.
Steve Jobs just passed away.
Slow news day, eh?
Posted by: filbert at October 05, 2011 03:38 PM (smvTK)
Posted by: macintx at October 05, 2011 03:39 PM (ucs8Y)
It's kind of like Fred in '08--I KNOW it's there. He just has to seize on three things and stay there and with this kind of target rich environment that can be any three of a kajillion damned things.. Allowing others to define you is just not smart.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:39 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at October 05, 2011 03:39 PM (l9zgN)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 07:38 PM (jeLTI)
so how is weed these days?
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:39 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: Sukie Tawdry at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (MPtFW)
Posted by: Clubber Lang at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (QcFbt)
Uh, same thing they used to do. The various factions jockey for votes and favors and eventually (second or third ballot), they get a nominee.
Except now the delegates are mostly there because it's "their turn" and then tend to pick RINOs like themselves (we havea group in Washington state called "Maintstream Republicans" who tend to run stuff. They are mainstream like the media is mainstream).
Another reason the Tea Party MUST BE ASCENDANT (double exclamation point)
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (kPT11)
Apple says Steve Jobs has died
But remember this news came out a month ago too... just be cautious.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (c0A3e)
Posted by: As If! at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 07:39 PM (HhCkU)
Looks like its cheap in his neighborhood
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (X5PxL)
Posted by: Blue Falcon in Boston training for the ONT mudwrestling match at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (ijjAe)
Posted by: Doctor Fish at October 05, 2011 07:39 PM (Lt/Za)
Damn, he took the Palin news hard didn't he?
Posted by: robtr at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (MtwBb)
Then, on to the next elephant in the herd . . .
Posted by: filbert at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (smvTK)
I would like to interest you in some real estate I own in Florida. It's a steal and has plenty of water available on site.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 07:34 PM (AF1jB)
haha, i'm that ignorant? , I really can't deny it (my first election i'm watching before the primary candidate is picked), i'd just like to win.
abo.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:40 PM (h+qn8)
Those guys wouldn't cross a street without a GOP President taking the first step, especially if that president is more interested in setting the agenda on other items.
The unpopularity of ObamaCare would make it easier, not harder. Besides, neither man may necessarily be in their respective leadership position come 2013.
Posted by: Miss80s at October 05, 2011 03:41 PM (d6QMz)
Today is like 9/11 all over again
Posted by: curious 4 Palin at October 05, 2011 03:41 PM (sOXQX)
This is brilliant! Teh Saracuda outfoxes em again lolz! Living rent free! In their headz!
UNDEFEATED, BITCHEZ!!!11!!
you have a link for that quote there Jeffy?
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at October 05, 2011 03:42 PM (UrPTC)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at October 05, 2011 03:42 PM (6GvAC)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:42 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 07:36 PM (X5PxL)
Yes because 4 more years of Obama will be absolute hilarity.
Whatever
You misunderstand, I would never not vote, I'm just saying there is no one in the field that seems to captivate a large group of supporters, I don't sense any real enthusiasm for anyone do you?
Posted by: spypeach at October 05, 2011 03:42 PM (hyUyU)
Perry/Cain
It might be a possibility.
I hear Cain doesn't like Perry for whatever reason but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen.
As long as they appoint the 'Stache to SecState, I'm totally on board!
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 03:43 PM (8Liz1)
RIP Steven Jobs.
May the road always rise up to meet you.
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 03:43 PM (3TjSM)
it is stupid, but ultimately palin supporters have to realize as paul supporters, perry supporters, cain , mitt supporters etc... we must grab this from obamas administration, before he has taken us so far out over the edge there is no recovery at all.
might be too late already. but it certainly will be finished if he's allowed to continue.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:43 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 05, 2011 07:32 PM (ycuSb)
And whoever this is matters because ... ?
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 03:44 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: steevy at October 05, 2011 03:44 PM (fyOgS)
I would never not vote, I'm just saying there is no one in the field that seems to captivate a large group of supporters, I don't sense any real enthusiasm for anyone do you?
Then you're right. I misunderstood.
No, you're spot on, as you can tell by the constant sniping about everyone's preferred candidates in here. There is no perfect candidate, they all - ALL - have gaping flaws.
But at the end of the day, a sea scallop would do a better job than Obama.
Surf n' Turf 2012!
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 03:45 PM (X5PxL)
In spite of his many eccentricities, he was an American entrepreneur who changed everything.
Sent from my iPhone
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2011 03:45 PM (uhAkr)
Posted by: yankeefifth at October 05, 2011 03:45 PM (loM0R)
If you hadn't already priced in his death to your holdings, you're an idiot.
I'm gonna drink a bottle of Valurite in his memory, though.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:46 PM (bjRNS)
Cain...maybe.
Survey: Conservative Woman Backing Cain over Bachmann, Palin"
I'm tellin' you, Herman - playa to playa; pimp to pimp, those soccer moms sure do love playing the political snowbunny.
Posted by: Prezidizzle Obizzle at October 05, 2011 03:46 PM (xy9wk)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:47 PM (HhCkU)
i know it is off topic, however, the hippies are on the move in force. Seriously, there are thousands meandering through lower manhattan; a few hippies and lots and lots of union thugs.
Posted by: yankeefifth at October 05, 2011 07:45
As I recall, the New York Army National Guard has 4 Military Police battalions, including one that's specifically designed to set up and run POW camps.
Works for me.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 03:47 PM (X5PxL)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:47 PM (jeLTI)
Personality cults are so creepy.
The awesomeness we saw in 2008 was from a woman who knew the message, was able to articulate it, and looked good doing it. We saw her family, and that spoke to her character. She also had some accomplishments as chief executive at the local and state levels. What's not to like and respect?
Since then, I've seen nothing to negate any of these attributes. However, instead of preparing herself to top the ticket in 2012, she did a cable TV show, and her daughter had a baby and a nasty break-up with a dirtbag boyfriend which kept Sarah's name on the covers of tabloids for more than a year. I still like Sarah Palin (a lot) but at some point during the last three years it became obvious to me that she was never going to become president.
Some people's admiration turned into adoration, and they must be disappointed right now. To those people, I can only suggest that they stop being fans of politicians. (And to the most enthusiastic of them: really, it can get kind of creepy.) Support them, but be fans of athletes and entertainers instead. Follow their careers and cheer them on. But don't do that for Sarah Palin or people in her line of work. The good ones don't need to be cheered on. They need to be guided by the people they aim to serve.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 03:47 PM (gyHyY)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 07:43 PM (h+qn
I'm just amazed at the sheer idiocy of it. There are voters like me who've donated to Sarah's Pac, my wife donated as well, and heck she's democrat still. And while I don't think Palin would have won the repub nomination, my wife and I have a tremendous amount of respect for her for rallying the base, finally defining and crystallizing what conservatism was about, my wife and I were reagan dems.
And this dumb ass posting over there, this gloating, this rubbing salt into the wounds for staunch Palin supporters. Just stunning, is that (redstate) a very popular site with conservatives?
Posted by: johnc_recent_EXdem at October 05, 2011 03:48 PM (ACkhT)
Apple stock will crater and take most of the market with it tomorrow.
Posted by: Blue Falcon in Boston training for the ONT mudwrestling match at October 05, 2011 03:49 PM (ijjAe)
AP (Associate Press, not AllahPundit) says that Apple announced it today.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 03:49 PM (bjRNS)
"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.
Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts."
Rest in peace.
Posted by: Miss80s at October 05, 2011 03:50 PM (d6QMz)
I condemn myself for laughing at that.
Seriously though, while I'm not particularly a fan of Apple products, there's not question that Jobs and Apple had a big impact on the world of tech.
Rest in peace, Steve Jobs.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 03:50 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:50 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:50 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 07:47 PM (jeLTI)
again, how is that weed tasting in Cali?
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 07:47 PM (h+qn
curious has been a Trump, Paul, and Cain supporter. she changes candidates like she changes names or porn links.
not sure how you brought that up because I called her friends hippies?
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:50 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at October 05, 2011 07:42 PM (lpWVn)
This is bullish
Posted by: Some HFT algo at October 05, 2011 03:51 PM (sOXQX)
Posted by: Holger at October 05, 2011 03:51 PM (zaVyn)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 03:51 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at October 05, 2011 03:51 PM (vzFJV)
Posted by: Adolph Titler at October 05, 2011 03:52 PM (K8hVI)
Posted by: Jimmy-Joe at October 05, 2011 03:52 PM (/LqDJ)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 05, 2011 03:52 PM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: bskb at October 05, 2011 03:52 PM (on4jm)
Posted by: Legacy at October 05, 2011 03:52 PM (ydf3v)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:53 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 07:47 PM (gyHyY)
+100000000
Great post, exactly how I feel on Palin
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 03:53 PM (HhCkU)
Posted by: Flapjackmaka at October 05, 2011 03:53 PM (pVjSh)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 03:54 PM (WnIbn)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 07:46 PM (h+qn
You are quite welcome.
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 03:54 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Rex the Wonder God at October 05, 2011 03:54 PM (vahvH)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2011 03:54 PM (TMB3S)
1. The Republican Establishment secretly wants to lose to avoid responsibility for an inevitable collapse.
2. But the establishment is also secretly dictating the nominee, who will be Romney, and who probably appeals the most to Indies, who decide the election.
3. And the Republican Establishment can once again be assured that Conservatives will pull the R lever, because the President is a SCOAMF.
Sure, sounds like a losing strategy to me--for the TEA PARTY.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 03:54 PM (kPT11)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 07:51 PM (niZvt)
Good one. 
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Sap at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (uGUfQ)
That was my question as well. I pulled it from someone's post upthread. Forgot to highlight it & separate from my own comments.
RIP Steve Jobs. Goodbye to a visionary.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (ycuSb)
You've gotta be kidding me. Romney is, and always has been, a stiff humorless politician. He can't banter. He can't joke. And he does not know how to attack and follow up. Obama will actually look strong compared to him.
I'm sorry, but I disagree. Romney is incredibly polished, has command of the facts, can talk policy in-depth, and rarely makes unforced errors.
And he's a far better liar than our other candidates.
And no, that's not a knock, actually.
I don;t like or trust the man, but he's a far better debater than, say, Perry, who I really want to support, but who keeps stumbling and bumbling through answers while squinting his eyes in a manner that reminds me WAY to much of George W.
Posted by: Warden at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (XlsO2)
Posted by: Timothy S. Carlson at October 05, 2011 03:55 PM (HfMQ+)
Thanks for the correction, willow. I was going for the 9/11 meme and my brain wanted to fit something into c4p as a sock.
I'll try harder on the humor next time.
Posted by: Methos at October 05, 2011 03:56 PM (sOXQX)
Posted by: Clutch Cargo at October 05, 2011 03:56 PM (MKxSB)
I agree. These people come along once or twice in a generation. The legacy of Jobs isn't just the iproducts, it's that he made other companies work harder, work better and come up with newer ideas.
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (WnIbn)
"
Perry/Cain
"It might be a possibility.
I hear Cain doesn't like Perry for whatever reason but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen."
Cain blew it. He said he'd never support Perry as the GOP nominee implying he'd vote for Obama? and he accused Perry of being racially insensitive (racist) to score cheap political points at a fellow GOP contender. It was calculating and for a rocket science Cain calculates badly. He will slump backwards while he's on his book tour.
Posted by: workingclass artist at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (tBMfq)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (jeLTI)
i know it is off topic, however, the hippies are on the move in force. Seriously, there are thousands meandering through lower manhattan; a few hippies and lots and lots of union thugs.
Posted by: yankeefifth at October 05, 2011 07:45
As I recall, the New York Army National Guard has 4 Military Police battalions, including one that's specifically designed to set up and run POW camps.
Works for me.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at October 05, 2011 07:47 PM (X5PxL)
keep us updated on how the police respond with fellow union guys there, if you can?
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Truman North wants black people swingin' from trees at October 05, 2011 03:57 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 03:58 PM (WnIbn)
But it was clear that the MSM had done its work only too well; and she was unelectable to high office. Further, in the years of the Obama administration, she gadded around on television, rather than preparing herself personally for a run at high office.
Should an R win in 2012, and that is by no means a slam dunk, since the MSM and the Dems (BIRM) will pull out all the stops to keep their Teleprompter Jesus in office), she would make a terrific Secretary of Energy. If she does that job well, and I see no reason why she couldn't, that would position her well for a run eight or twelve years down the road. After all, she has 20 good years ahead of her. And as Secretary of Energy, she'd give the libtards apoplexy, which would amuse me to no end.
Anyway, all the best, Mama Grizzly!
Posted by: Brown Line at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (2OjUm)
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: Ferris Bueller at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (36WTy)
Posted by: Max Power official Perry Winkle Member at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (+wxCD)
I will be voting for Obama. Twice. Obviously.
Posted by: "Steve Jobs" at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (sOXQX)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 03:59 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 07:57 PM (jeLTI)
dude are you for real?
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Ban Curious) at October 05, 2011 04:00 PM (HhCkU)
I'm going to hell for laughing at that.
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Non-Apple User at October 05, 2011 04:00 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at October 05, 2011 04:02 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 07:54 PM (WnIbn)
Before he threw his full support behind CFLs!
Posted by: Edison's numbskull descendants at October 05, 2011 04:02 PM (UzjcV)
#562...better for her to be Energy Czar.
We can play that game too. And the Kenyan is still a SCOAMF.
I gotta self report myself for that, don't I?
Posted by: torabora at October 05, 2011 04:03 PM (hqegq)
Posted by: CoolCzech at October 05, 2011 07:51 PM (niZvt)
But if you believe in Reincarnation? He is merely Rebooting...
Posted by: Indian Teck Asist Guy at October 05, 2011 04:03 PM (NtXW4)
Posted by: Legacy at October 05, 2011 04:03 PM (ydf3v)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 07:59 PM (0q2P7)
I wish I was a writer. You just gave me an idea about a good sci-fi/horror short story.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 04:04 PM (iRmUF)
Posted by: comatus at October 05, 2011 04:04 PM (NA+Ul)
And this dumb ass posting over there, this gloating, this rubbing salt into the wounds for staunch Palin supporters.
I'm glad you found a source of inspiration in Sarah Palin, and there's no reason for that to disappear.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 04:04 PM (gyHyY)
Posted by: Havedash at October 05, 2011 04:05 PM (JfvbF)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 04:06 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 04:06 PM (WnIbn)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 07:59 PM (0q2P7)
I wish I was a writer. You just gave me an idea about a good sci-fi/horror short story.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 08:04 PM (iRmUF)
Ghost in the Machine?
Posted by: St. Vidicon, Patrone Saint of Technos at October 05, 2011 04:06 PM (NtXW4)
6Let the flame war begin.
--------
Nope. She would have had my vote, and thats with driving 600 mi. to vote. (tax purposes). But oh well. Each to their own. She don't want to run? No hard feelings.
Posted by: Jimmah at October 05, 2011 04:06 PM (g9KCn)
"Think about it, if she wasnÂ’t running there would be no reason to put off telling us her decision. This isnÂ’t rocket science folks, if it were; we would ask Herman Cain for help."
Posted by: Chuckit at October 05, 2011 04:06 PM (NXMlK)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 04:07 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Linux Fan at October 05, 2011 04:07 PM (W2tLK)
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 04:07 PM (sIyxV)
Cain blew it. He said he'd never support Perry as the GOP nominee implying he'd vote for Obama?
Posted by: workingclass artist at October 05, 2011 07:57 PM (tBMfq)
Clueless much?
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:08 PM (8Liz1)
Jobs was a Prog asshole.
Buh-bye.
Posted by: ErikWHe might have been a Prog asshole but he was a brilliant asshole who changed how we communicate, listen to music, etc.
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 04:08 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 07:57 PM (WnIbn)
Why, the Russian Alexander Lodygin would have gotten the credit for inventing the light Bulb!
Posted by: torabora at October 05, 2011 04:09 PM (hqegq)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:09 PM (aYQHH)
Jimmy-Joe at October 05, 2011 07:52 PM (/LqDJ)
I heard them paint chips is tasty. You must've doubled down on them, huh?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (AF1jB)
And you are a dick. But I won't mention it after you're dead.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 08:07 PM (0q2P7)
Am I wrong or are you just an Apple fanboy?
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (8Liz1)
Posted by: USS Diversity at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (aD5Kx)
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (sIyxV)
Ghost in the Machine?
Posted by: St. Vidicon, Patrone Saint of Technos at October 05, 2011 08:06 PM (NtXW4)
Probably more like the Night of the Living Dead or Premature Buriel.
Posted by: Soona - Tearorrist at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (iRmUF)
He did. Saw it on Fox news tonight.
Posted by: Retread at October 05, 2011 04:10 PM (SBN6u)
Posted by: tdpwells at October 05, 2011 04:11 PM (7vA7k)
Posted by: Daniel at October 05, 2011 04:11 PM (vZ8fl)
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 04:12 PM (sIyxV)
Anybody who wasted their time running down Palin as a candidate is a double-dumbfuck, dumbass asshole deserving of total scorn, derision and mockery.
The idiots at Daily Kos and DU are smarter than the fucking idiots on this site who ranted for months over whether or not Palin would run.
Yep -- that goes for all of you. The toad you catch that pisses down your arm is smarter all of you collectively.
Posted by: Ed Anger at October 05, 2011 04:12 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: fd2blk at October 05, 2011 04:12 PM (67kzj)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 04:12 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 08:06 PM (WnIbn)
And he was adopted ...
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 04:13 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Truman North wants black people swingin' from trees at October 05, 2011 04:13 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: dagny at October 05, 2011 07:57 PM (WnIbn)
Why, the Russian Alexander Lodygin would have gotten the credit for inventing the light Bulb!
And Nikolai Tesla would have done everything else.
But with robots and Jacobs Ladder's and sharks with fricken lazers, because he was fucking awesome crazy.
Posted by: Entropy at October 05, 2011 04:14 PM (dn7cw)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at October 05, 2011 04:14 PM (0yt4x)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 08:08 PM (3TjSM)
That's disappointing. The guy supports Progressivism which would destroy our country but he's still cool because we can listen to music on our smartphones.
Really?
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:14 PM (8Liz1)
I would throw rocks at a mac then take it in and trade it for a windows system. I do own an Ipod shuffle and an Iphone.
But his contributions to personal computing, and computing in general are substantial. As a computer scientist, I appreciate what he did in the nascent years of computing to help bring us to where we are today.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 04:14 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 05, 2011 04:14 PM (jeLTI)
Posted by: Rex the Wonder God at October 05, 2011 04:15 PM (vahvH)
Posted by: FlaviusJulius at October 05, 2011 04:16 PM (ieDPL)
>>>Jobs was a Prog asshole.
>>>Buh-bye.
And you're a small-minded little prick.
Sincerely,
A PC user who's never touched an Apple product in his life but can recognize a man who changed the world for the better regardless of his personal politics.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 04:16 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: Jean at October 05, 2011 04:16 PM (X6eYN)
Bastards never give me my rightful due - I was the first telephone pole!
Posted by: Alexander Graham Dombrowski at October 05, 2011 04:17 PM (xy9wk)
"I'm sorry, but I disagree. Romney is incredibly polished."
Posted by: Warden
Lots of turds are polished, take for instance the SCOAMF...
Posted by: Gmac at October 05, 2011 04:18 PM (xQvMr)
Posted by: FlaviusJulius at October 05, 2011 04:18 PM (ieDPL)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:18 PM (aYQHH)
That's disappointing. The guy supports Progressivism which would destroy our country but he's still cool because we can listen to music on our smartphones.
Really?
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 08:14 PM (8Liz1)
Conservatives also use that same technology to spread our message, you realize.
Posted by: tdpwells at October 05, 2011 04:19 PM (7vA7k)
Not sure why you have to fill up this blog with rebuttals to things happening elsewhere.
As you see in this post.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 07:19 PM (z1N6a)
I thought that was the raison d'être of this blog.
Posted by: Flounder at October 05, 2011 04:19 PM (Kkt/i)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 08:14 PM (0q2P7)
Okay, I can understand that.
Also understand that I'm building a zero tolerance for anyone remotely anti-American. That's where I'm coming from.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:19 PM (8Liz1)
Too bad he never got around to completing his proposed death ray? Or did he?
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at October 05, 2011 04:19 PM (c0A3e)
Posted by: ombdz at October 05, 2011 04:20 PM (2DpoY)
The raison d'être of this blog is to please the Ace.
And fund Hobo Hunting.
Posted by: De' Debil Hisself at October 05, 2011 04:21 PM (lpWVn)
Posted by: FlaviusJulius at October 05, 2011 04:21 PM (ieDPL)
Also understand that I'm building a zero tolerance for anyone remotely anti-American. That's where I'm coming from.Posted by: ErikW
And we give a shit why?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 05, 2011 04:21 PM (kt1UQ)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:21 PM (aYQHH)
Posted by: FlaviusJulius at October 05, 2011 08:21 PM (ieDPL)
You mean the made up one?
It was made up.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2011 04:22 PM (z1N6a)
Apple is a religious cult with really expensive holy relics that hapen to also be really awesome computing devices. As a conservative I'm quite torn.
Again, it's a shame about Ted Danson.
Posted by: Truman North wants black people swingin' from trees at October 05, 2011 04:23 PM (I2LwF)
So, consumer electronics are the hallmark for improving the world? It's not like he cured cancer.....
Posted by: Fa Cube Itches at October 05, 2011 04:24 PM (xy9wk)
Me neither.
Posted by: sifty at October 05, 2011 04:25 PM (4CSeG)
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 04:25 PM (X6akg)
Breaking: Steve Jobs Dies: Apple Chief Created Personal Computer, iPad, iPod
Oh come on. OK he's dead, we're all sad, let's not give him credit for creating the fucking PC.
Posted by: Entropy at October 05, 2011 04:25 PM (dn7cw)
Posted by: Linux Fan at October 05, 2011 04:26 PM (W2tLK)
Posted by: fd2blk at October 05, 2011 08:12 PM (67kzj)
I lol'd!
Posted by: Occupy Wall Street! at October 05, 2011 04:26 PM (nxptv)
A PC user who's never touched an Apple product in his life but can recognize a man who changed the world for the better regardless of his personal politics.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 08:16 PM (hIWe1)
Well said
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 08:18 PM (aYQHH)
You forgot that I'm a small prick.
Okay, I'll defer to your opinions because yes, I've never used an Apple product and I might not know what I'm talking about.
I stand by the fact that Jobs is a Socialist so go ahead and trash me.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:26 PM (8Liz1)
Quit harshing on Megan; she said she's sorry, h8r.
Posted by: just sayin' at October 05, 2011 04:26 PM (/E3ql)
I love that story. When the police showed up at his workshop during the "Earthquake", Tesla was beating it to death with a sledgehammer, then turned around and said It wasn't me.
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Non-Apple User at October 05, 2011 04:28 PM (GTbGH)
That's disappointing. The guy supports Progressivism which would destroy our country but he's still cool because we can listen to music on our smartphones.
Really?
Posted by: ErikWErik,
That's not what I meant and you know it. I never thought SJ was cool, I'm no Mac fanboy. Think what you want about the man but you cannot deny he had vision and the drive to pursue it. Not many people can say that about their lives. You can't deny his brilliance just because you think he is an asshole. There have been many men in history who were complete shitheads but they changed the world.
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 04:29 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:29 PM (aYQHH)
Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at October 05, 2011 04:29 PM (21lBC)
Posted by: FlaviusJulius at October 05, 2011 08:21 PM (ieDPL)
Can I call with my credit card number or do you prefer I fax it?
Posted by: Ms Choksondik at October 05, 2011 04:30 PM (nxptv)
ass...
Let me run it down for you.
His innovation in computation, specifically the keyboard/monitor interface first seen on the Apple 1 became the form to which all other personal computers were cut.
Consumer electronics is what allows us to deplete the power of elitist information brokers concerned with consolidating power through control of knowledge.
His line of computers undoubtedly ushered IBMs entry into the market they otherwise thought was worthless.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 04:30 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:30 PM (aYQHH)
i know it is off topic, however, the hippies are on the move in force. Seriously, there are thousands meandering through lower manhattan; a few hippies and lots and lots of union thugs.
Since 2001, there's been an incredible amount of security in New York. Everywhere, really, but especially NYC, where every imaginable agency has been making plans and doing exercises.
This may turn into a Paris Commune– or Munich Beer Hall–type thing, but it won't happen in New York.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 05, 2011 04:31 PM (gyHyY)
Posted by: ErikW
Yo, internet tough guy, how's your campaign for killing every Muslim man/woman/child working out?
Dumbfuck.
Posted by: Linux Fan at October 05, 2011 08:26 PM (W2tLK)
Who the fuck are you?
Yes, I'm okay with wiping Muslims out because they want to wipe Christians out! It's called self-preservation, dumbfuck.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:31 PM (8Liz1)
659 Truman....is there a reason for your moniker?
In the same vein that people have added Tea Party Terrorist and so forth to their names, I added my ironic suffix to remind us of Representative Andre Carson's idea of serious and respectful public discourse.
However, I have at times in my life of being credibly accused of 'crossing the line'. So in light of that, I'll drop the invective-- invective, again, voiced and owned by Andre Carson.
Posted by: Truman North, full-stop at October 05, 2011 04:31 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 04:31 PM (3TjSM)
and if we are going to defeat socialism, or totalitarianism in general, ironically, it will be his contributions that will have made it possible.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at October 05, 2011 04:32 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 04:32 PM (UzjcV)
In the same vein that people have added Tea Party Terrorist and so forth to their names, I added my ironic suffix to remind us of Representative Andre Carson's idea of serious and respectful public discourse.
However, I have at times in my life of being credibly accused of 'crossing the line'. So in light of that, I'll drop the invective-- invective, again, voiced and owned by Andre Carson.
Posted by: Truman North, full-stop at October 05, 2011 08:31 PM (I2LwF)
Ok, I get it. But without being able to put that explanation after your name, it could be used against you/ace. Glad you changed it.
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 04:33 PM (X6akg)
Posts are like politicians. They need to be changed often, and for the same reasons as dirty diapers.
I'm going to go see if there's anything to publish out of the queue...
Posted by: Truman North, full-stop at October 05, 2011 04:34 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 08:31 PM (3TjSM)
He's gotta be messin' with us....it's a trap!
Posted by: Tami at October 05, 2011 04:34 PM (X6akg)
Thank you! Please send your official condolences to Wives 1-4.
Posted by: Zombie Osama bin Laden at October 05, 2011 04:35 PM (xy9wk)
Posted by: Truman North, full-stop at October 05, 2011 04:35 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Linux Fan at October 05, 2011 04:36 PM (W2tLK)
Posted by: Truman North, cheeseburger afficionado at October 05, 2011 04:36 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 04:37 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: Nancy Pelosi's douche at October 05, 2011 04:37 PM (ohuTu)
I'm going to go see if there's anything to publish out of the queue...
There's an official AOSHQ queue?
Anything with tits in there?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 04:37 PM (AF1jB)
Posted by: Ronster at October 05, 2011 04:37 PM (/ej8I)
Posted by: apodoca at October 05, 2011 04:38 PM (8i7/V)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 08:29 PM (3TjSM)
Okay, I just don't like giving people whom I consider the enemy any credit. Yes, he was brilliant and changed the course of communications. That doesn't mean I have to like him.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:38 PM (8Liz1)
Didn't college date rape sensitivity training tell you that "No" means "No"?
Posted by: Jim in Virginia at October 05, 2011 04:39 PM (v3ItM)
Posted by: Chas at October 05, 2011 04:39 PM (au1PY)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:39 PM (aYQHH)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of Suddenly Paying Attention at October 05, 2011 04:39 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Clubber Lang at October 05, 2011 04:39 PM (QcFbt)
Posted by: Arms Merchant at October 05, 2011 07:40 PM (kPT11)
Where at in WA?
Posted by: Flounder at October 05, 2011 04:40 PM (Kkt/i)
Posted by: Tim Tebow at October 05, 2011 04:40 PM (le5qc)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 05, 2011 04:40 PM (aYQHH)
Posted by: Truman North, cheeseburger afficionado at October 05, 2011 08:36 PM (I2LwF)
It's like you're a shape shifter ... on the nom de plume plane!
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 04:42 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Truman North prefers 'nom de guerre' at October 05, 2011 04:44 PM (I2LwF)
What about Xerox PARC? Jobs ripped off and successfully marketed many of the man-machine interface concepts originally developed there. I don't begrudge him that, but he ain't a technological god.
Posted by: Piñon Farmer at October 05, 2011 04:44 PM (IzuWw)
Posted by: Truman North prefers 'nom de guerre' at October 05, 2011 04:44 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 05, 2011 04:44 PM (AF1jB)
One more things about Steve Jobs. Most people can't envision anything past their morning dump and coffee. The thing was Jobs could do both those things and envision the future.
You know, as I read gushing praise like this I have to supress an instinctual snarky reaction. I think it is because in Job's case, rather than recognize it immediately as a eulogy for the dearly departed, for a second there I had it confused for Wednesday.
Posted by: Entropy at October 05, 2011 04:44 PM (dn7cw)
Posted by: Chas at October 05, 2011 08:39 PM (au1PY)
Oppressed leftist women.
And they all are oppressed.
Because G*d didn't make them pretty.
Posted by: No Whining at October 05, 2011 04:45 PM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Linux Fan at October 05, 2011 04:47 PM (W2tLK)
So - he's one of many inventors who upgraded the abacus. That's nice and all, but ultimately - it's a consumer product, not exactly something that makes the world better.
"Consumer electronics is what allows us to deplete the power of elitist information brokers concerned with consolidating power through control of knowledge."
Um, you might wanna check the levels of power and bank balances of the elitist information brokers over the last 30 years - they've gained; we've lost.
"His line of computers undoubtedly ushered IBMs entry into the market they otherwise thought was worthless."
Again, that's nice and all, but so what? He made nice gadgets; Trump builds big hotels and such - they both have their uses, but neither are quite on par with say, Jonas Salk
Posted by: Zombie Osama bin Laden at October 05, 2011 04:47 PM (xy9wk)
Posted by: Truman North, cheeseburger afficionado at October 05, 2011 08:36 PM (I2LwF)
I wouldn't worry about it too much. I used to swing from trees when I was young.
....til I broke my nose.
Gotta make sure they're properly spaced, the trees I mean.
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2011 04:48 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at October 05, 2011 08:39 PM (3TjSM)
I don't know, say something negative about him around here and you get piled on. Review the past couple hundred comments or so.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 04:49 PM (8Liz1)
I marvel at the manifest spiritual poverty of your life.
Oh, and after reading the 9/11 thread linked here, where you rhapsodized about your wish to PERSONALLY commit genocide against every Muslim man woman and child (lest anyone think I am exaggerating even the slightest bit, please go read the linked thread)...you are seriously an indescribably hate-filled person.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 04:54 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: Clubber Lang at October 05, 2011 04:56 PM (QcFbt)
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 04:56 PM (hIWe1)
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 04:56 PM (4t9J5)
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 05:00 PM (4t9J5)
Compared to past inventors like Edison, Jobs is small potatoes. But he made the world a better, more enjoyable place. Partly this just show the smallness of our times. Radical breakthroughs like Edisons' inventions just don't seem to happen anymore. Our stagnant era means we focus more on spit and polish and usability.
Well it certainly describes a mood, but it's kind of bullshit. They had light, home and portable, just not electric (which, turns out, isn't free either). They also had electric lightbulbs, just not widespread distribution. Other people invented things like arc-lights. Tesla and others made the distribution possible.
Edison made electric lighting a little better for his involvement.
Meanwhile: Luke Skywalker hands.
Have you seen what they are doing in labs now with prosthetics? Robotic limbs you control by will? Slap on some realistic synthetic skin - no, screw that, some crazy bitch in Europe I think is trying to combine human skin with spider silk at a genetic level to make bulletproof real artifical human skin.
Also there's a guy that grew rat neurons in a petri dish around electrodes, and then tought the petri-dish-rat-brain to fly a flight simulator.
We've sent ion drives into space.
The US military is now in the process of deploying Japanese MECHA robotic exoskeletons.
Let's see Edison do that shit.
Posted by: Entropy at October 05, 2011 05:12 PM (dn7cw)
This "decision" by Palin is welcome.
Now we will see if the Republican primary voters have learned anything in the last four years. If not it will be Romney.
As for Palin, she is with Chambers, McCarthy, Nixon, Bork and Thomas in the pantheon of objects of the Leftist Smear Machine. Good company to keep.
Posted by: notion at October 05, 2011 05:15 PM (MwTP4)
Posted by: LGoPs at October 05, 2011 05:16 PM (+Uv5V)
But the fact that we let them get away with defaming Palin means we empowered them to do it to anyone else they please. Perry has been getting a little taste of that lately.
This.
Posted by: Abdominal Snowman at October 05, 2011 05:19 PM (rVfMa)
What about Xerox PARC? Jobs ripped off and successfully marketed many of the man-machine interface concepts originally developed there. I don't begrudge him that, but he ain't a technological god.
Posted by: Piñon Farmer at October 05, 2011 08:44 PM (IzuWw)
This. I think he gets entirely too much credit for technological advances. He was a wiz at giving people what they want and in a slick package (think product design). But he was no Edison or Tesla.
Posted by: Flounder at October 05, 2011 05:27 PM (Kkt/i)
Posted by: Rose at October 05, 2011 05:33 PM (6EwZS)
Palin announcement means little. She never announced. So we have the same old set of RINOs, has beens and wanna bes. Cain looks like the best hope for conservatives although he remains both an unknown and an original candidate.
I do not trust Newt although he is the brightest of the candidates. Romney and Perry are politicians of the RINO ilk. I can only hope a true conservatives gets the nod. I know I will not vote for the lesser of two evils.
I'd like to see Bachman/Cain but the country clubbers want someone they can control.
Posted by: Molon Labe at October 05, 2011 05:33 PM (S7K8x)
Posted by: Paladin at October 05, 2011 05:33 PM (/JGtb)
Then go complain to your messiah. She didn't have the spine to run. And the pay cut if she won was too much for her and the family.
Romney or Perry will butcher Obama in the general. And if they are the ticket, Barry won't win 10 states.
Hell, I bet Cain would beat Obama head to head.
Those 3 people have something in common, they are in the fracking race trying to unseat Barry. Palin isn't.
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 05:39 PM (ZM1yg)
Posted by: Spiker at October 05, 2011 05:40 PM (4t9J5)
I know some Muslims who don't want to wipe anybody out at all.
Posted by: Jeff B. at October 05, 2011 08:56 PM (hIWe1)
You're a fool.
Posted by: ErikW at October 05, 2011 05:41 PM (8Liz1)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at October 05, 2011 05:44 PM (vQfJ3)
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 05:46 PM (ZM1yg)
I'm eating Eddie's Triple Cookie Fudge Sundae.
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Non-Apple User at October 05, 2011 05:49 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: Corona at October 05, 2011 05:56 PM (fh2Y7)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 05:59 PM (ivg2J)
You people have lost you mind.
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 06:00 PM (ZM1yg)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 06:04 PM (ivg2J)
I continued to support Gov Palin as one of the candidates I would vote for until she used her position in at Fox News to snipe at other conservative candidates -- without taking the heat herself. Unpardonable to me. Now that she is out, I wish her well in supporting the many candidates who will be running to limit this voracious federal governnment ruled by bureaucratic Robber Barons.
I will double my now weak resentment toward her if she endorses anyone until the last primaries. Trust the voters to figure this out with thorough vetting by everyone involved -- minus the leftist media.
Unfortunately, the only one of three main candidates -- Romney, Perry, Cain -- who has any chops at seriously limiting government reach, regulations, and spending is Gov Perry, and this is over 11 years. While I admire Herman Cain, a businessman's job is to make a profit; that is not the job of government. Why does he think the Federal Reserve does not need auditing? 9-9-9 is too much of "a plan" like all other businessmen can miraculously tout until it is clear that it does not work. We need someone who acts to limit goverment, someone who can say NO.
I was furious at consevatives who stayed home and refused to vote for McCain last time. They let a radical marxist/Chicago mafia-type/unvetted incompetent take over the White Hous. ,But I will be damned if I will mark the ballot for a softer, sweeter version of a radical marxist this time. No Mitt Romney for me, ever.
Posted by: pyromancer76 at October 05, 2011 06:06 PM (i0aYq)
They are candidates, not a false messiah.
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 06:08 PM (ZM1yg)
Examples: Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace, Karl Rove, Alex Castellanos, Glenn Beck, Bill Kristol, Eric Erickson, etc.
These people have a bigger megaphone and far more influence than what they deserve. To them this is all about the next job, and for some it is a game.
To us, it is our lives.
So, I am sorry she isn't running; but over the last week or two I have noticed people like Jim Nolte also supporting other candidates, so I figure people like Nolte got the heads up.
One thing people should ask themselves is this: If Palin was destroyed by the media, the GOP establishment, and the democrats, how do you think we will fare with our eventual nominee?
It seems to me that the failure to defend Palin (by our side) will embolden these people and we will have a harder time because of it. I suggest everyone be prepared to fight in the trenches.
Now to go to war with the army we have. I will support whoever wins the nomination, although I hope it is Perry or Cain.
Posted by: Miss Marple at October 05, 2011 06:08 PM (GoIUi)
You know Sarah Palin was never an actual candidate right?
I mean you all talk like she was running, but she wasn't ever running.
She wasn't ever brave enough to actually get in the race. She just threw water balloons from the sidelines and hoped to distract the players.
Posted by: petunia at October 05, 2011 06:10 PM (hgrmi)
The desire to gloat is a destructive emotion.
"Pride goeth before a fall, and a haughty spirit before destruction."
Proverbs 16:18
Posted by: Miss Marple at October 05, 2011 06:16 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 06:26 PM (ivg2J)
Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 05, 2011 06:34 PM (ZM1yg)
I want to like Rick Perry but I don't think I'm the only one that has severe problems with his lack of poise and preparedness thus far.
Romney is very troublesome. He's a guy that would require very strong constitutional conservatives in Congress to keep a leash on him.
Cain seems like a smart guy but I have a real problem with someone not named Washington or Eisenhower stepping directly into the Big Boy Chair.
All the folks who have been gloating tonight need to step back and remember that this decision validates the scorched-earth tactics of the Democrat media complex. They did everything possible to destroy this lady and her family.
What makes you think they won't do it to your favorite? Rick Perry got a little taste of the Palin Treatment this past week with the disgusting WaPo hit job.,
Anybody who thinks her supporters are going to automatically fall in line behind any candidate better wise up. They are gonna have to earn it, bitch.
Which is as it should be.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy at October 05, 2011 06:38 PM (dcoFe)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 06:39 PM (ivg2J)
Now may the best candidate win, and may we never allow the slaughter of any of our own by the sick freaks of the left again.
online news has become a power , use it for good.
Posted by: willow at October 05, 2011 06:41 PM (h+qn8)
"Ultimately, a decision will be made and we will all be privy to it. Those whoÂ’ve mocked and derided her for stringing along her supporters while not planning to run and seeking only publicity and attention will probably be proven wrong, and left to scramble with something somewhat comprehensible in response, while those whoÂ’ve had to deal with the scorn and endless name-calling will watch in amusement. For those who laugh last, laugh best."
Posted by: Chuckit at October 05, 2011 06:41 PM (NXMlK)
All of us have to do some soul searching. It's not about what we want.
It's about what is good for the country.
When you go in that voting booth, you have to choose who will do the best for the country. Obama isn't it.
And if you stay home and refuse to vote, you will have to realize you didn't help the country.
We seldom get the candidates we want. We have to choose the one we think is the best of the field. That's the way the system operates.
Hope you reconsider.
Posted by: Miss Marple at October 05, 2011 06:44 PM (GoIUi)
I want to like Rick Perry but I don't think I'm the only one that has severe problems with his lack of poise and preparedness thus far.
Romney is very troublesome. He's a guy that would require very strong constitutional conservatives in Congress to keep a leash on him.
Cain seems like a smart guy but I have a real problem with someone not named Washington or Eisenhower stepping directly into the Big Boy Chair.
All the folks who have been gloating tonight need to step back and remember that this decision validates the scorched-earth tactics of the Democrat media complex. They did everything possible to destroy this lady and her family.
What makes you think they won't do it to your favorite? Rick Perry got a little taste of the Palin Treatment this past week with the disgusting WaPo hit job.,
Anybody who thinks her supporters are going to automatically fall in line behind any candidate better wise up. They are gonna have to earn it, bitch.
Which is as it should be.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy at October 05, 2011 10:38 PM (dcoFe)
I have never seen you at AoSHQ before tonight but I completely agree with what you just said.
I'm saddened that Palin is not running. None of the others do anything for me. I want to vote for the conservative nominee but believe that if they're not like her, we're doomed and boned. I'd almost rather we just crash into doom and rebuild rather than have a slow and painful decline into doom.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 06:44 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Africanus at October 05, 2011 06:50 PM (saJ3N)
Examples: Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace, Karl Rove, Alex Castellanos, Glenn Beck, Bill Kristol, Eric Erickson, etc.
Posted by: Miss Marple at October 05, 2011 10:08 PM (GoIUi)
I'm mystified that Kristol gets lumped into this group. Everytime I've seen him on FNS or heard him on Laura Ingraham, he's been more open to the Tea Party candidates and Sarah Palin than the others you mention. He strikes me as always accepting of new ideas in politics.
Posted by: Captain Hate at October 05, 2011 06:58 PM (AOB4B)
I'm damned sick and tired of being told who is "electable" and who isn't by a bunch of Ivy League fucksticks and douchebags. That Mosbacher bitch can suck my hairy beanbag if she thinks me and my fellow plebeians are just gonna follow Massa's directions and pull the lever for Romney.
Sarah Palin represented normal people. People who have to work their way through college, and maybe a state college at that, and maybe who have to take time off to save some fucking money to go to that state college.
People who work in normal jobs and who own family businesses. People who have kids and aren't ashamed to be "breeders."
People like me.
If Sarah Palin can be run out, so can any normal person. Just so the ball lickers and social climbers of the East Coast can divide the spoils and run our country in to a fucking ditch.
This is supposed to be a republic of the people, by the people, and for the fucking people. Not just for the connected and the wealthy and the Ivy League legacy assholes.
Posted by: trumpetdaddy at October 05, 2011 06:59 PM (dcoFe)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 07:00 PM (ivg2J)
You can say that, but a vote for a third-party candidate is a vote for the SCoaMF, or at the very least, it's not a vote against the SCoaMF.
Sad, but true.
Posted by: toby928©: Perrykrishna and Non-Apple User at October 05, 2011 07:08 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 07:11 PM (ivg2J)
Who the heck are you?? I like the way you think.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 07:11 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Ken Royall at October 05, 2011 07:13 PM (9zzk+)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 07:14 PM (ivg2J)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 07:16 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at October 05, 2011 07:20 PM (otfJ1)
Again, I am more firmly in the "anyone but Romney" mode in the primary. I will stick with Perry and Cain as my plan A & B. Romney people seem to be comfortable with the liberal talking points and smear tactics. We have seen that repeatedly already wrt their attack on Perry (SS and the phone stone-gate). The upcoming debate arrangement is insanely stupid as pointed out earlier today. It looks like the Rep party establishment is in bed with the liberal media to undermine conservative candidates and conservatism in general. The best case scenario is that they still fear or try to kiss up to these radical leftists. The worst case is that they are more comfortable with these leftists than with the conservative base. In either case, I am done with the Rep establishment. Looks like they are more interested in stabbing the conservatives than taking it to the left. I hope Palin now can help take it to the Rep establishment and the Obama progressive fascist machine.
Posted by: LAI at October 05, 2011 07:28 PM (AB+aO)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 07:29 PM (ivg2J)
Oh, I'm tired of it as well but that doesn't make it untrue. When you vote libertarian at the Presidential level, you just remove yourself from the battlefield.
I'm assuming this was addressed to me, but who knows since they changed the matrix.
Posted by: toby928© at October 05, 2011 07:37 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: James at October 05, 2011 07:40 PM (5c/7K)
If we are ever going to get a handle on this terrible situation in our country, ordinary people have to step up and wrest control from the scumbag elites. Whether that is organizing as precinct chairs or running for school board or whatever you can do.
As Milton Friedman said, we can't hope for good people to do the right thing always, we have to structure things so bad people are compelled to do the right thing against their normal tendencies.Or something like that.
As the Offspring song goes, I don't know much but I know shit is fucked up!
The only way for it to be unfucked up is for normal people to get in these fuckers' faces and demand change. It is a lot of responsibility but that's our American tradition, isn't it?
Posted by: trumpetdaddy at October 05, 2011 07:46 PM (dcoFe)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 07:46 PM (ivg2J)
That the field is still in flux tells me that we are far from a nominee, no matter what the talking heads and bundlers would like to think. Because Republican voters are still dissatisfied, Sarah still has the ability to keep the fire burning and influence the focus of the race. I don't have a bet for any of the current top three, but none of them will make it to the nomination as they stand now. Conflict sharpens the mind and they all have some seriously fuzzy notions. Because of the Tea Party and Sarah, those notions won't be negotiated in back rooms, but will have to be dealt with in public forums. The people are demanding a solid political philosophy before they vote. The Republican establishment still can't wrap their brains around that.
I'm trying to have some sympathy for the talking heads and professional Washington insiders. They have vested their careers in knowing all there is to know about campaigns, and then when there is a sea change in how the political reality is shaped, they can get very cranky when they find themselves out of the loop. No one is asking the in the know crowd who we are to vote for this time, we are making that determination ourselves. It's going to be horribly messy, but I'm too angry to start backing off now. Thanks Sarah.
Posted by: Sweetbriar at October 05, 2011 08:19 PM (YWF51)
Posted by: LAI at October 05, 2011 08:26 PM (nLTW4)
It's back to business as usual.
Posted by: davidt at October 05, 2011 08:30 PM (bVJMF)
Posted by: Nancy Pelosi's douche at October 05, 2011 08:41 PM (ohuTu)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at October 05, 2011 09:20 PM (vQfJ3)
Ain't no Xena, warrior princess gonna ride out of the North and save our bacon.
If they won't do what we want them to then they're gone.
First up is John "weeping Boner" Boehner for not even making an attempt at voiding the scoamf's "Screwing With Health Care" bill.
Second is some demos to Romney that although the elites, the MFM and the money people don't mind his mendaciousness, we're not so impressed. He thinks we've got no where to go so let's show him WE can put a candidate in reach of him and Obama WITHOUT the big bucks.
We want him taking office with a pledge to annul the Health Care Act. OR ELSE.
Cain has a shot but he's got to stop shooting from the hip like he's talking to his black employees. What goes over good with them doesn't impress white folks.
I'd like to see Sarah use her money and popularity to get/keep Romney honest and conservative. Cause I hate to say it but it's looking like he'll be the nominee.
Posted by: Valar Morghulis at October 05, 2011 10:02 PM (cA6/i)
Posted by: rickl at October 05, 2011 10:08 PM (ivg2J)
Good for her. That poor woman has been put through enough, and responded with a courage few of her detractors here would have shown if they went through 1% of the public bashing she has. That's one reason I liked her, she's got guts. But she probably couldn't have won, and she definately shouldn't subject herself to the outrages she'd have to endure.
She's done enough already. How many people have been awakened to the MSM duplicity by their ridiculous coverage of her? Many, I'd bet, and that's a good thing. She's kept O off balance for the last two years, and is really the only person who did.
It's probably going to be Romney, but after all the SP supporters lick their wounds, maybe they'll refocus on what really matters, i.e. Congressional and Statewide races. Gonna need some people in Congress to keep Romney in check (assuming he wins), and the future of the Country will be decided by what happens in the States.
Build a strong base for a bottom up reform movement, and good things could happen. Top down, not so much.
Posted by: dtmack at October 06, 2011 12:54 AM (uB2q2)
Posted by: davidinvirginia at October 06, 2011 03:44 AM (ED4oz)
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Looks like I'll be sticking with Cain.
Posted by: knob at October 05, 2011 02:17 PM (FR9yV)