1 First thing Mitt should be getting out of the way: the abomination of Gov Health Care. Say you're sorry Mitt, Mr. Baggage.

2 Minuteman - He won't though, because he thinks it's a good idea.

3 Oh, you wouldn't believe what is going on in Connecticut these days. We got Massachusetts beat for sheer rot in the system.

4 Did Romney turn MA into MA? Stupid.

5 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

6 Obama is turning the US intp the EU.

7 Newt should go on record that all of his bright ideas need to be filtered through the question "Is this something that government should do?" Then if the answer is "yes", there is another question filtering those ideas: "Should this be something the FEDERAL Government should do?" Filter with consideration of the constitution, the enhancement of liberty, and the limits of reality.

8

Did Romney turn MA into MA? Stupid.

No, but he did help the Legislature get bluer.

9 steevy, you magnificent bastard!

10

Posted by: lauraw at December 21, 2011 07:53 PM (DbybK)

 

The Nutmeg Alliance is looking to the commoners for empathy?

11 Please don't make America have package stores on every corner and an addiction to Dunkin' Donuts.

12 Please don't turn America into "Warshington" either.

13 Did Romney turn MA into MA? Stupid.

It really wasn't a cut on Romney, just Massachusetts. But even that isn't the smartest thing to do when running for President. Like it or not they're still part of the U.S. and a Presidential candidate shouldn't really be insulting any of it's citizens. I think Andy thought this was a plus for Gingrich but really isn't.

14 Even if he wasn't carrying several tons of baggage, I have a feeling that Newt would still have a difficult time in a general election thanks to having the personal likeability and charm of a syphilitic hyena.

In the all important "who would you rather share a six-pack with?" test, I don't see Newt scoring very highly.

15 If Newt doesn't win the nomination and Romney does, Mitt's first act as president should be to appoint Newt as the Disrespectin' Czar.  He is brilliant at it and entertaining as hell.  It might even get Newt to train his fire away from Romney. 

16 That actually plays very well in New Hampshire, where they have to deal with all the Massholes moving there and fucking up their state, too. And Newt can totally afford to diss Massachusetts. He's not winning any of these electoral votes.

17 Oh, you wouldn't believe what is going on in Connecticut these days.

Did they pass the thing where all home daycare owners would be forced to pay SEIU dues?

18 Please don't turn America into a combination of Belgium and Zimbabwe

19 It really wasn't a cut on Romney, just Massachusetts. But even that isn't the smartest thing to do when running for President. Like it or not they're still part of the U.S. and a Presidential candidate shouldn't really be insulting any of it's citizens. I think Andy thought this was a plus for Gingrich but really isn't.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2011 08:01 PM (GZitp)

 

You sound very concerned. 

20 >> Did they pass the thing where all home daycare owners would be forced to pay SEIU dues? I thought that was Michigan. Although it could have been both, I guess.

21 Like it or not they're still part of the U.S. and a Presidential candidate shouldn't really be insulting any of its citizens.

I don't know.  That schtick worked really well in 2008.

22 First thing Mitt should be getting out of the way: the abomination of Gov Health Care. Say you're sorry Mitt, Mr. Baggage.

umm, they all favor "government health care", to a degree...

23 I watched the whole 3 minutes and this is not the guy you want on the top of the ticket. He just riffs off the top of his head, "Massachusetts refugees", "Italian Parliament", "I was fortunate to work with Bill Clinton", "Corzine model of free enterprise".  Does anyone really think talking like that is a way to win an election?

24 JEF insulted over half the country and he was still elected. He treats most of us with disrespect every day and he is still competitive in 2012. I don't buy the disrespect will hurt you thing.

25 In the all important "who would you rather share a six-pack with?" test, I don't see Newt scoring very highly.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 21, 2011 08:04 PM (SY2Kh)

 

I'd love to sit down and have a chat with Newt.  He's not off-putting to me.  Of course, I don't have a crooked stick up my ass either.

26

You sound very concerned. 

Posted by: Soona at December 21, 2011 08:06 PM (J8KG3)

Fuck you.

27 Does anyone really think talking like that is a way to win an election?

He's the warmup band.

28 who would you rather share a six-pack with?

Newt is pretty high on the list just for the entertainment value. 

29 I always wondered what Obama did when he was "baching" it for a few days without the family. Here he is picking up some videos while on his shopping spree today.

30 who would you rather share a six-pack with? ------------------------------------------------------------ No contest. Bill Clinton.

31

“I can take the heat plenty well,” said a combative Gingrich, who challenged Romney to a one-on-one debate to discuss the attack ads. “Go back, ask governor Romney, would he like to play in the kitchen? I don’t think so.




To which Gov. Romney responded, "Don't start none, won't be none."

32 You can't split a 6-Pack with a Mormon.

33 33 I always wondered what Obama did when he was "baching" it for a few days without the family. Here he is picking up some videos while on his shopping spree today. Posted by: Clutch Cargo at December 21, 2011 08:11 PM (Qxdfp) --------------------------------------------------------- Anyone see Kal Penn, Larry Sinclair, or Reggie Love around lately?

34

Mitt, "please don't let Newt near my wife wives".

Sorry, Mormon joke. I denounce myself.

35 I'd love to sit down and have a chat with Newt. He's not off-putting to me. Of course, I don't have a crooked stick up my ass either.

Perhaps you would, but the average voter? I suspect not.

36 Why Massachusetts? Why not one of the seven (or nine) mythological states that exist in Barky's superior mind?

37 Most people outside of massachusetts dont like massachusetts, so it's fine. New Hampshire people hate massachusetts. Problem is they are sheep and dont know Romney is from there.

38 I still don't understand how Americans wanted to "share a six-pack" with a guy who quit drinking in 1986.

Besides Al Gore and John Kerry being douchebags. And it is a metaphor.

But still . . . O'Doul's?

39

You can't split a 6-Pack with a Mormon.

Q: When you go fishing, why do you take two Baptists with you?

 

 

 

A: So the first Baptist doesn't drink all your beer.

40 Answering my own question...kinda.

So does that mean only providers who take in state-subsidized children have to pay? Or everyone?

Unionizing recipients of welfare dollars, that can't be good.

State-subsidized childcare has huge potential for fraud, no wonder SEIU's tapping into it.

41 Must say, give Newt kudos for that.  He's certainly made more sense than they're making over at HotAir on this (except for Tina - who is the best they've got right now).

As for Romney - I have to ask: With all the money he's got; if he wants to go into politics, and he says he wants to do it as a Republican, why in the Hell would you choose (because with his money he could choose anywhere) Massa-freaking-ChewsIt??

42  I watched the whole 3 minutes and this is not the guy you want on the top of the ticket. He just riffs off the top of his head, "Massachusetts refugees", "Italian Parliament", "I was fortunate to work with Bill Clinton", "Corzine model of free enterprise".  Does anyone really think talking like that is a way to win an election?

Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2011 08:10 PM (GZitp)

 

Yes.  Yes I do.  I think most people are really tired of all the political correctness.  What he says has a lot of truth to it and I think that's one of his attractions.  He has his gaffes, but most of the time he's saying what so many of  the voters have been saying for years. 

43 Can we get back to kissing lesbians?

44

Perhaps you would, but the average voter? I suspect not.

 

You'd be very wrong there. 

What the fuck are you going to talk to Mittens about? 

You can't have a beer with him, you can't even have a cup of coffee with him. 

You certainly can't afford to wager with him...what's left? 

Hair tips? 

45 You can't split a 6-Pack with a Mormon.

In Romney's case, it would have to be a six-pack of skim milk. It's known in the Romney household as "hot sauce".

46

Posted by: Handcuffed to the Bumper of a State Trooper's Ford

Sounds like you had a rough day.

47 Mitt Romney both condemns and endorses this video and the associated remarks.

48

 You can't split a 6-Pack with a Mormon.

 

You don't know jack?

49 I am a raging butch lesbian wrapped in a very well padded middle aged white guy.

50 OH, I won't, Mitt... I won't!

51 48
What the fuck are you going to talk to Mittens about? 
Posted by: garrett at December 21, 2011 08:18 PM (GUwij)

When your Dad was brain washed, did he rinse and repeat?

52 >> Can we get back to kissing lesbians? Endorsed!

53 Not sure how yet, but this video is racist.

54 Speaking as a proud life-long citizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts... The only reason I haven't fled to New Hampshire is because my job requires me to be in Massachusetts. I don't think Newt could alienate *any* GOP Primary voters with this comment. Particularly since he's not attacking the citizens, he's attacking the government of MA.

55

In Romney's case, it would have to be a six-pack of skim milk. It's known in the Romney household as "hot sauce".

I sat through a movie with Mitt, once. He had just taken office. Second LOTR flick.

My point? No point.

56

You'd be very wrong there.

What the fuck are you going to talk to Mittens about?

I don't know, but whatever topic you decide upon, he'll agree with you.

57 Sadly, I'm afraid that many kissing lesbians look like Newt Gingrich.

58 That's a good point, Chris. MA GOP voters agree.

59 All 20 of us, I mean.

60 61 55 48
What the fuck are you going to talk to Mittens about? 
Posted by: garrett at December 21, 2011 08:18 PM (GUwij)

Which way is North? Are you sure? Is that your final answer? Really?

61 And there comes the temple underwear thing again. That is getting old.

I didn't think we made fun of religious practices like that in America.

62 JEF insulted over half the country and he was still elected. He treats most of us with disrespect every day and he is still competitive in 2012. I don't buy the disrespect will hurt you thing.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 21, 2011 08:10 PM (jucos)

That's because you're as raaaaaaaacisssssst and as big an idiot as my supporters are were.

"That's nothing.  The people who vote for me really smell. " -- Hairy Reed

63 So Barry thinks he's like the 4th President of all time... only Johnson, FDR and (maybe) Lincoln. After all... what did Washington ever accomplish as the first President of the United States? And all Jefferson did was double the size of the country. That's NOTHING, Baby! Barry Tripled the size of the DEFICIT! John Adams? James Madison? James Monroe? Teddy Roosevelt? Ronald Reagan?? HA!!!! They've all been Unpresidented!!! Good Lord, What was this country thinking when it elected this deplorable moron to the Presidency?

64 50

Posted by: Handcuffed to the Bumper of a State Trooper's Ford

Sounds like you had a rough day.

Posted by: fluffy at December 21, 2011 08:18 PM (4pSIn)

With The Boss "Down in Darlington County".

65 This is what I'm talking about.  Newt's zany proclamations will alienate every Republican voter away from the GOP toward Willard.

66

Newt speaks well, authoritatively, and appeals to your intelligence. He is poised and confident. He is knowledgeable and experienced.

Why Don't I Support Him?

Adelson. ADELSON is one of his main men. We do not want Adelson to have the ear of the president. Or even the presidential staff, or the gardeners, or the guy across the street. Do the search, find out why.

And there are probably other reasons too, but this one is enough.

SCOAMF Fail!

67 Gingrich makes a lot of sense when he makes sense. And he definitely seems to have the passion to stick it out.

Newt is the Sex Panther Candidate.
80% of the time I agree with Newt every time.






(looking sadly over at you FRED)

68 I didn't think we made fun of religious practices like that in America.

Yeah!  Don't be making fun of my... religious practice!

69

And there comes the temple underwear thing again. That is getting old.

I didn't think we made fun of religious practices like that in America.

 

What don't we make fun of sifty?

Seriously, though.  I don't have an iota of respect for Mormons.  None. 

70 74 Newt is the Sex Panther Candidate.
Posted by: sifty at December 21, 2011 08:28 PM (WsOiK)

{ * picks up jaw from floor * }
{ * scrambles to find emergency stash of brain bleach * }

71 @21 and 24  Did they pass the thing where all home daycare owners would be forced to pay SEIU dues?

Posted by: HeatherRadish at December 21, 2011 08:05 PM (hO8IJ)

Yes they did pass this in Michigan, but it looks like it can be overruled. We are working on it as I speak.

72 Yeah, that's right, just ask the Southern Baptist about us.

Oh, I hear ya.
I just thought it would be nice if we could rise above that sort of thing when picking a candidate.

I don't care how our guys pray to God. I want them to beat the guy in there now who thinks he is God.

73 A lot of the campaigning in NH is done in the south which has the larger cities and population. A lot of those people either have moved from Mass or work there and aren't real conservative.
Up in northern NH it's a different story and people are very skeptical of Massholes (like me) and it takes a while for them to trust that you won't try to make their state like The Peoples Republic to the south.
Mitt's place is in the lakes region more to the south and very affluent. He's not really reflective of the more rural and northern NH thinking.
There are a lot of Ron Paul signs up north in the North Conway and Mt Washington area.
A. LOT.

74 Most of my problem is that I have had a very pleasant week. Lots of good family time, good food, plenty of time with my lovely wife.

Taking my edge off and turning me into a bleeding heart.

75 It takes Newt 20 minutes to complete a trip through the McDonalds drive-through.

2 minutes to order and pay, 18 minutes to lecture the attendant about how he would've made sure that each fry was equally salted and unbroken.

76 Seriously, though.  I don't have an iota of respect for Mormons.  None.

Most humans suck. I'll agree some are more organized about it than others.

77 80
There are a lot of Ron Paul signs up north in the North Conway and Mt Washington area.
A. LOT.
Posted by: ontherocks at December 21, 2011 08:32 PM (HBqDo)

So, the GOP is essentially throwing a nationwide frat house kegger?

78 @40 Why Massachusetts? Why not one of the seven (or nine) mythological states that exist in Barky's superior mind?

Posted by: Jeremiad was a Bullfrog at December 21, 2011 08:14 PM (Og1Kk)

How many electoral votes do the have? Might be worth a campaign swing.

79 OK I'll lay off the underwear, let's talk about the "seer stones", cult!

 I always just assumed he ordered one of those Rosetta Stones things online.

80 Just bought a pistol from a Ron Paul fan today. Would have walked out but we were 90% done.

It was awkward.

81 Speaking of McDonalds, did you see the sidebar item where some Hawaiian ditz felt shame about being seen by 'Chelle with a bag from Mickey D's in hand?

Me, I woulda opened it in front of her and devoured every lip-smackin' bite with relish. Just to piss her off... and get her own jones goin' for some deep-fat fried goodness.

82 21 Oh, you wouldn't believe what is going on in Connecticut these days.

Did they pass the thing where all home daycare owners would be forced to pay SEIU dues?
------------------------
Oh yeah. It's a huge sham of a vote, and payoff to the union. People in the industry are reporting having received unannounced visits from union reps where they were intimidated. This means an additional couple million dollars in dues, of course.

How, precisely, are people who take care of kids in their own damn home going to benefit from union representation?

Malloy is a filthy tool. When one union- the state troopers- rejected his 'concessions' deal, that was the one union that got layoffs. Then when all these state workers got in trouble because they were lining up to wrongfully take FEMA money because of that last storm, the only workers identified were a couple of state cops. Oh, and Malloy specified that it was DSS that did the investigation- the very department that was named as having a large number of employees who ripped off the FEMA funds. The original tally of 800+ public employees shaking down the system was revised down to about a dozen. That seems plausible.

Surprisingly, we haven't heard anything anymore about the results of that 'investigation.'

I could go on...and on. Even after the biggest tax increase in history, the shakedown of the taxpayer has just begun.

83 Against my will, I love that! Will I love it in 2016? God willing I should live so long! I may be grateful enough to be alive at that point that I don't bridle at paying a "tax" (campaign contribution to the Totalitarian Left) in order to impregnate my nubile, fecund, moist, luscious, young little babe FB. "Trust, but verify." Arm yourself, build your BOB to include plenty of Pb, and practice your skills. Pray, if you deem it necessary.

84

I didn't think we made fun of religious practices like that in America.

Oh yeah. We obviously know different Americans. In my America, we crap on everybody. Equally, of course.

85 Obama is turning the US intp the EU.

Posted by: steevy at December 21, 2011 07:56 PM (7WJOC)

Yes, and considering that he is trying to turn it into the USSR that is a pretty good example of his stuttering clusterfuckery.

86 I am sure he asked for your pistol permit and did a background check too, right?

It was in a real store. He had to. He didn't start preaching the Paul until all that was over with. Creepy.

87
Like it or not they're still part of the U.S. and a Presidential candidate shouldn't really be insulting any of it's citizens. I think Andy thought this was a plus for Gingrich but really isn't.

You think it'll actually cost Newt votes in Massachusetts?

Besides, a certain Stuttering Cluster Fuck of a Miserable Failure insults plenty of citizens...lazy being the most recent example...bitter clingers being another. Not to mention his public bleatings about the '1%'.

88 Don't be like my home state! If it weren't for the universities and hospitals being tied here from the 19th century before machine politics really took over, this state would be like a giant Detroit. The only reason why this state has cash is because of all the industries clustering around 19th century institutions. If those institutions were to relocate elsewhere or lose prominence, we'd be an instant backwater.

89 This info is a terrific read. Thanks for the info.I am looking forward for more updates.

90

Like it or not they're still part of the U.S. and a Presidential candidate shouldn't really be insulting any of it's citizens. I think Andy thought this was a plus for Gingrich but really isn't.

I think that Newt has just successfully appealed to every Mass. refugee and everyone who is aware of the tax / Romneycare situation in Mass.

Pull out the Federal dollars, and what does Romneycare do to Mass. taxpayers?

 

91 I just got my new tailor-made Newt Suit. It fits great. Bring on the fight.

92 31 Does anyone really think talking like that is a way to win an election? --------------------------- Oh geez. Newt's not going to win MA in the general and he's not going to get the gay vote. It's amazing to me that people who aren't going to vote for Newt insist he keep their feelings in mind. That's too freaking hilarious.

93 Monteefa, You make so much sense, my teeth hurt. You go girl.

94 I just cant stop reading this.  Its so cool, so full of information that I just didnt know.  Im glad to see that people are actually writing about this issue in such a smart way, showing us all different sides to it.  Youre a great blogger.  Please keep it up.  I cant wait to read whats next.

95 104 I just cant stop reading this. Its so cool, so full of information that I just didnt know. Im glad to see that people are actually writing about this issue in such a smart way, showing us all different sides to it. Youre a great blogger. Please keep it up. I cant wait to read whats next. -------- Fuck you.

96 Newt is the best we have.  This clip is sheer brilliance.  I'm fucking sick of cornpone bumbling.  Newt balanced four national budgets in a row for Crissakes!

97 who would you rather share a six-pack with?

Sarah, topless.  Easy question.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at December 21, 2011 08:20 PM (hXJOG)

Why would she want to see you with your shirt off?

98 This is what I'm talking about.  Newt's zany proclamations will alienate every Republican voter away from the GOP toward Willard.

Posted by: Fritz at December 21, 2011 08:27 PM (FabC

Not if they are fun proclamations. 

99 Good Lord, What was this country thinking when it elected this deplorable moron to the Presidency?

That it would be cool to vote for the black guy.

100 "Oh geez. Newt's not going to win MA in the general and he's not going to get the gay vote. It's amazing to me that people who aren't going to vote for Newt insist he keep their feelings in mind. That's too freaking hilarious.

Posted by: Monteefa Jones at December 21, 2011 09:25 PM (pkQdU) "

If some homos decide they will sell the country down the river so their boyfriend can wear a dress, Newt told them to have at it!  Besides they fired the first shot with that Glitter Attack!

101 Being a Rhode Islander, I wouldn't mind a little Mass-holing. At least they have a state Christmas tree.

102 Oh geez. Newt's not going to win MA in the general and he's not going to get the gay vote. It's amazing to me that people who aren't going to vote for Newt insist he keep their feelings in mind. That's too freaking hilarious.

Posted by: Monteefa Jones at December 21, 2011 09:25 PM (pkQdU)

Are you really that fucking stupid?

103

#113  Posted by: Maloderous at December 22, 2011 06:16 AM (Hq7DH)

I'm a Rhode Islander who moved to Clinton MA in 2004 to be closer to my job in Marlboro.  I couldn't take the commute up 495 anymore so I moved as close as I could get and still afford to buy a house.  It's the biggest mistake I ever made.  Massachusetts sucks and is NOTHING like Rhode Island.  Nothing. 

Last May I moved to Port Charlotte, Florida.  I used my retirement account to buy a house for cash and sell the hell hole in Clinton at a loss.  It was worth every penny.  I got a 3 bed, 2 bath house with a pool, pool cage, 2 car garage, nice yard in a nice neighborhood, 5 minutes from the Tamiami Trail which has everything I could ever possibly want.  I paid $83K for it.  It's like living in Warwick except it's flat, has palm trees, and beautiful weather.  The drive over the bridge to Punta Gorda is like going from Jamestown to Newport.  It's gorgeous.  I love it here.

Massachusetts was a bad dream I've woken up from.

104

Anybody who thinks this is going to hurt Newt is a concerned Christian conservative who has no idea what people outside the 93 / 495 belt think of Massachusetts.  They don't think "oh, Cape Cod, Boston, Concord and Lexington," they think "sanctimonious asshole racists, gay-marriage freaks, Kennedy-fellators, illegal-immigrant-coddlers."  Believe me, leave New England and tell people you're from this fucking hellhole, they immediately ask "what's wrong with you people?"

Massachusetts has some nice areas and good people, but they're swamped by the Volvo-driving, Globe-reading, Barney Frank-excusing, Joe Kennedy-fellating, BSO-season ticket holding, little-place-in-the-Berkshires jackholes who put morons like Deval Patrick in office.

Think Carly Simon without the talent.  Or an even smugger Paul Simon.  That's your typical Masshole.

105 @114: lowandslow - are you really that fucking stupid?

OK, genius, why don't you tell us how this hurts Newt?  Anybody in MA who's considering voting for him isn't going to back off because he's telling it like it is.  And if your answer is "we can't afford to piss off the moderates," then just admit you've got a hard-on for Mittens, because you think being a flopping squish is the way to the Oval Office.

106 "Seriously, though.  I don't have an iota of respect for Mormons.  None. 

Posted by: garrett at December 21, 2011 08:31 PM (GUwij)"

I know several Mormons.  They are good people.  They care, more than anything, about their family.  They love gun rights.  They hate abortion.  Not everyone agrees with that... perhaps that's not objectively right, but I agree with that.

I think the way Mormons tend to live their lives actually commands respect.  What America needs is strong nuclear families, love, values.  Mormons get it, and I respect them.

do I think some of their religion is wrong, even goofy?  Yes.  But I'm not God and that's not my concern, and I think things many would find goofy if they didn't have my faith in them.

Anyway, Romney is easy to bash without worrying about good folks who share his faith.

107 this guys an idiot. how do you expect to get elected by people who you shit on? hes just making an idiot out of himself. as a boston native i cannot stand him , i dont really what any one outside of massachusetts thinks about us you arent from here i cant blame ya for not getting its something else. though his points are valid about massachusetts no one talks about my my home whether its about the government or people and gets my vote. i wouldnt voye for hkm because im looking out for my home... not just boston, america. hes the last guy we need.

108

Thank god for New Hampshire that they have a progressive state next to them. They boast about low taxes but leech off of Massachusetts for jobs, education, healthcare, hell they haven't got a real airport. Newt can pander all he wants to this backwater state, but leave Massachusetts out of it. It;s one of the finest places to live in this country.

Michael Graham's interview was pathetic, almost sounded like he had a Chris Matthews " I feel something running up my leg" moment. Graham should just move back to south Carolina if he thinks it's so bad in Massachusetts. seriousli, why does he live in Mass if it so bad? Total fraud.