August 24, 2012

Romney's Annoyed With Obama
— Ace

Kind of funny, but I think it's counterproductive. Believe it or not, the press was actually occasionally chastising Obama for the negative tenor of his campaign. This just gives them license to do what they want to do anyway, which is go 100% for Obama (as opposed to 96%).

Maybe he was annoyed by NBC's special on Mormonism last night.

Not a big deal, though. The press is in Full Rape Mode. There's not a lot lost in alienating them, given that that horror show is their idea of fair.

Posted by: Ace at 09:48 AM | Comments (317)
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1 Doesn't matter. The target of this jab was the JEF.

Watch. The JEF is going to say or do something to "hit back." Like a girl.

Posted by: RoyalOil at August 24, 2012 09:50 AM (imtbm)

2

yeah he went there

 

good for him, it'll get the preazy all wee-weed up

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 09:50 AM (jm/9g)

3 Funny.

Silly, but funny.

Posted by: © Sponge at August 24, 2012 09:50 AM (nDcVA)

4 It's a joke. The crowd loves it. So does the base. The media will act all p-ssy as usual. And I'm certain Obama won't appreciate it. Sounds like a winner to me.

Posted by: Adam_ME at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (ROjgX)

5 The Mormons are believed to have invented jello salads, and rape.

Posted by: NBC Dateline at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (QKKT0)

6 This will get under Obama's skin.

Posted by: rd at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (9sUlj)

7 I really think they need to bring duelling back.

Posted by: Hanoverfist at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (HiKk0)

8 So now just joking about birtherism makes one a birther?
Please. It's not Romney's fault so many have questioned Obama's birth, he's just using it in contrast to his own, undeniably American roots.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (hSm+F)

9 One of these days people on our side will realize that Romney actually knows something about planning and executing a plan.

He's tossing bait in the water.  Watch all the little media fishes bite.

Posted by: trumpetdaddy at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (dcoFe)

10 Jugears is going to go tell his mom.

Posted by: Cicero at August 24, 2012 09:51 AM (QKKT0)

11

@1:

 

Exactly

 

ace, you shouldn't worry about the press thinking this is counter productive. After all, Mitt was just speaking in code to the covert conservative race war special forces.

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 09:52 AM (jm/9g)

12 I thought it was funny and maybe smart. Hopefully it will distract the media from the abortion question. 

Posted by: snowcrash at August 24, 2012 09:52 AM (I30qo)

13 @9: Likely there's some internals stating that Rape Mode is not helpful to the campaign, so he's chumming the media to break them away from it.

Posted by: Ian S. at August 24, 2012 09:52 AM (B/VB5)

14 @10 Well, yeah. Cuz he can't decide who to claim for his dad.

Posted by: Cold Rage at August 24, 2012 09:53 AM (OyoE+)

15 Mitt knows there's one thing that Obama absolutely cannot abide:  mockery of himself.  Jugears' blood pressure will spike 20 points and he will flail like a bitch trying to get his SuperPAC to come up with something similar.

You can bet your ass there's going to be a Mormon ad coming this weekend.

Posted by: EC at August 24, 2012 09:53 AM (GQ8sn)

16 I find myself strangely unconcerned. Perhaps Romney is just a tad tired of being slimed non-stop by Team Barry for the last couple months. If someone called me a murdering tax cheat I might get a tad testy. Besides, anything that gets Greg Sargent's vagina all sandy can't be all bad.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 09:53 AM (TMB3S)

17 Obama has been using the "birther" issue to his political advantage for years.
He deployed it last week when dismissing the OPSEC video.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 09:53 AM (hSm+F)

18

Kind of funny, but I think it's counterproductive. Believe it or not, the press was actually occasionally chastising Obama for the negative tenor of his campaign. This just gives them license to do what they want to do anyway, which is go 100% for Obama (as opposed to 96%).<<<<<

 

I used to counsel the same, but really - it just doesn't fucking matter anymore.  The times you are communicating directly to the voters are the only time you get to forward your agenda. 

 

You just have to concede the MSM commentary to Obama.  It's  futile to expect a fair shake and your efforts would be better spent hitting back against their  mischaracterizations  rather than attempting to tailor your speeches to suit the  library palate.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 09:54 AM (pJKHZ)

19

"Romney is annoyed with Obama"

 

Hi Romney, my name is AndrewsDad, welcome.

Posted by: AndrewsDad at August 24, 2012 09:54 AM (C2//T)

20 One of the things I have loved about Mitt is his ability to stick it to his opponents while keeping it lighthearted.  I hope we see a lot of this in the debates.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at August 24, 2012 09:54 AM (f9c2L)

21

Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure.

 

There I said it.

Posted by: SCOAMF's birth cert at August 24, 2012 09:54 AM (3oPjL)

22 As Datechguy keeps saying "ride right through them, they're demoralized as hell!"

More cowbell, Romney, more cowbell!

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 09:54 AM (smvTK)

23 We will be the ones to determine what is proper campaign rhetoric!!

Up next, just how many midget's can fit inside Anna Nicole Smith's casket?

Posted by: Your Betters in the MSM [/i] [/b] at August 24, 2012 09:55 AM (Q/1Jp)

24 This could be wishful thinking but... Is Romney mocking Obama personally to get under his skin? Force him into an error? The worst thing to do to president mom jeans is make fun of him. He will lash out, he will. And we know what an unscripted Obama will say, left wing alienating BS when he isn't on the prompter.

Posted by: theworldisnotenough at August 24, 2012 09:55 AM (JpqtI)

25 They've accused Romney of killing a woman. I think a crack about the birth certificate thing is small potatoes.

Posted by: Chris at August 24, 2012 09:55 AM (gI9Bk)

26 Well, I never.

Posted by: Unemployed women's accessories designer at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (8/DeP)

27 MSNBC is in full meltdown, by the way. I categorize this as a big win.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (TMB3S)

28

Libtard, not library

 

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (pJKHZ)

29 Oooh,  me so got da angry!

Posted by: Precedent Jar Jar Ears Blinks at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (R18D0)

30 The worst thing to do to president mom jeans is make fun of him. He will lash out, he will. And we know what an unscripted Obama will say, left wing alienating BS when he isn't on the prompter.Posted by: theworldisnotenough at August 24, 2012 01:55 PM (JpqtI)


Sounds like a foolproof plan to me.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (sbV1u)

31

This is smart by Mitt.  Keep getting under Obama's skin.  You have to needle him like Caffey did to Jessup.  He is ready to just explode because he thinks he is smarter than everyone and doing everything right.  He is tired of having to hide his true lefty.  He would rather America just said Thank you and went on its way.  Keep egging Obama on.  He is thin-skinned  and can't deal with it. Normal people will recognize this for the joke that it is.  The only ones who will not find it funny are those who are going to vote for Obama in the first place. 

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (gmeXX)

32

We need to keep pushing back. 

 

There are a lot of people that get their opinions from snarky people like Leno and Maher.  Since the right does not have someone like Maher, our politicians have to provide the snark pre-canned for the media. 

 

Besides these little hits make Romney and Ryan look confident and hip.

 

 

Posted by: rd at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (9sUlj)

33 @23 That would lock in the Christopher Walken vote

Posted by: Cold Rage at August 24, 2012 09:56 AM (OyoE+)

34 I was there, it was funny.

Posted by: Ken Royall at August 24, 2012 09:57 AM (x0g8a)

35 "...your efforts would be better spent hitting back against their mischaracterizations rather than attempting to tailor your speeches to suit the library palate."

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 01:54 PM (pJKHZ)

Exactly. This is why McCain got his ass kicked by a weak candidate.

Romney will win if he does not pander to the press.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 24, 2012 09:57 AM (2b4yb)

36 Good heavens. That Costello woman sounds like Dana Carvey doing the church lady.

"What could it be? What could it be? Could it be.....RAPE?"

Posted by: Nicholas Kronos at August 24, 2012 09:57 AM (yxz7s)

37 Look, we've been bitching for years and years and years that the Republicans don't push back. Now Mitt Freaking Romney, of all people, does a bit of mild pushback and it's oh noes time? Yeah, no. The Left wants to play this way. Fine. Let's go.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at August 24, 2012 09:58 AM (VtjlW)

38 As someone said on Twitter, making this joke just shows he's feeling confident. It played well with the audience and the faux outrage by most of the MSM has been quickly de-bunked by conservatives and even a couple of MSM folks. Jim Acosta of CNN and Chris Moody of Yahoo were both pretty even handed about it on twitter. Bunch of folks dug up links to Obama campaign selling b.c. joke items and requesting ppl send jokes in. I don't know if I would have laughed hard at the joke or not, but I hate to see Mitt go back into rigid mode just as he's loosening up. And, honestly, what is it about that joke that supports Birtherism? The joke is ABOUT the Birther Movt, if anything making fun of it, it is not an attack on Obama's place of birth.

Posted by: Y-not at August 24, 2012 09:58 AM (5H6zj)

39 Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 01:56 PM (pJKHZ)

Dude, relax. You're from the South...we are impressed that you know how to operate a computer.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at August 24, 2012 09:58 AM (2b4yb)

40 What was that poll were people said the media was favoring Obama by about a 6-1 margin? When perceptions reach that level of critical mass, it's a pretty liberating situation. You can push the envelop and start picking up the pace with jabs, upper cuts, and the occasional jab to the nuts. Don't want to overdo it with the latter, just every once in a while to keep them guessing.

Posted by: Dave S. at August 24, 2012 09:58 AM (HEWhR)

41 It looks like Dad told Ashley Banfield that she couldn't go to the mall to hang out with her friends.

Posted by: Alec Leamas at August 24, 2012 09:58 AM (mg08E)

42 Nah Mitt said nothing but "I'm home"....

screw the press......

"Birthers" needing smelling salts are libs, democrats, or battered wife moderates....


Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 09:59 AM (LRFds)

43

>>>You just have to concede the MSM commentary to Obama.

 

This.  If Akin didn't spout his stupidity, the media would have invented him.  If Romney disavowed 'birtherism', the media would find another way to link him to it.  It doesn't matter.

 

Keep attacking, keep pissing off the JEF and his media fluffers.  It's working.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at August 24, 2012 09:59 AM (c/CJd)

44 Little digs.  Little jabs.  Like a gnat buzzing around Obama's head.  Can't wait for Obama to get ticked off and lose it live on national TV.  There's a whole lotta ugly inside that man just itching to get out.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 09:59 AM (P6QsQ)

45 They're in the tank for Bambi. Whatever Mitt says is wrong according to the MSM. Bypass them and speak directly to the voters and let the MSM gnash its teeth.

Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at August 24, 2012 09:59 AM (RD7QR)

46 Romney is just setting the table for an awsum display of Jedi politicking.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at August 24, 2012 09:59 AM (wtvvX)

47 This could be wishful thinking but... Is Romney mocking Obama personally to get under his skin? Force him into an error?

I would be unsurprised to learn that Mitt has an autographed copy of The Art of War in a vault next to his car elevator.

Posted by: HeatherRadish is slurpin' onna 32oz fountain drink at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (/kI1Q)

48 9 Trumpetdaddy,

why it's like he's been silently giving people permission to realize SCOAMF ain't bright or exactly forthright himself

Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (LRFds)

49 My Friends, I ran an honorable campaign, and that's all that matters.

Posted by: John McCain at August 24, 2012 01:58 PM (60GaT)

I respect a man who loses with grace and honor.

Posted by: Barky O'Dogeater at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (QKKT0)

50

Obama is a mean little prick, constantly baiting and needling his opposition.  It was Hillary first in 2008, them McCain.

 

Oh, and of course you CAN'T co-ordinate with the Super-PACs that are "supporting" you.  And of course Axelrod and Obama can't have had a peek at Romney's tax returns from the last 10 years, courtesy of the IRS.

Har - har - hardee har.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (RFeQD)

51 Is Romney mocking Obama personally to get under his skin?
Oh yes. Just like his "bless his heart" a few days ago. Romney's got a deft touch with the put downs, and he knows that president thin skin will not abide being mocked. Popcorn time!

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (hSm+F)

52 I dunno, I have to think this might have been purposeful. There's no way Romney just spontaneously decided to allude to birth certificates . . . is there?

Posted by: wte9 at August 24, 2012 10:00 AM (ZL7LA)

53 You're thinking Mitt is well-versed in Shih Tzu? Me too.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:01 AM (G/zuv)

54

Dude, relax. You're from the South...we are impressed that you know how to operate a computer.>>>>

 

Aw, DANG...

 


 

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 10:01 AM (pJKHZ)

55 >>>Kind of funny, but I think it's counterproductive.

Oh I think it's OK. They ignore Obama's attacks as humor and snark all the time. Time to bring that second edge back to them. What? It was a joke?! No sense of humor you guys.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Regular With Full Stomping Power! at August 24, 2012 10:01 AM (0q2P7)

56 Ace should have his pussy removed and replaced with a dick and balls.

Posted by: Doc octo at August 24, 2012 10:01 AM (a7gLU)

57 They are going to freak out, romneys camp is going to say he is a thin skinned child, and remind everyone that Romney was accused of murder.

Posted by: Dave S. at August 24, 2012 10:02 AM (ma+gB)

58

As someone who was not the biggest Romney fan, and I still have certain reservations about him once  he gets in power,  I have to admit, I have been pleasently surprised and happy with his campaign.  One of the knocks against him in the primaries (which I used) was he has been running for President for 6 years.  Well, I can certainly make the positive case for that now.  He has been running for President for 6 years.  The guy wants to be president.  Unlike McCain, who just wanted to be the Republican presidential candidate. 

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 10:02 AM (gmeXX)

59 @56 Well, Obama mastered that years ago. Proper tenderizing is key.

Posted by: Cold Rage at August 24, 2012 10:02 AM (OyoE+)

60 Was that birth certificate joke about Obama ? ... or was it about his father ?

George Romney was born in Colonia Dublán, Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico

Posted by: Forrest Gump at August 24, 2012 10:02 AM (e8kgV)

61 You're thinking Mitt is well-versed in Shih Tzu?

But if I need to know what kind of sauce to serve with one, SCOAMF's my go-to guy.

Posted by: HeatherRadish is slurpin' onna 32oz fountain drink at August 24, 2012 10:03 AM (/kI1Q)

62 It was a joke, I liked it, and it looks like the crowd did too. of course he MFM will make a BFD out of it.  But they will make a BFD out of him going to the bathroom to take a dump.

Posted by: Vic at August 24, 2012 10:03 AM (YdQQY)

63 Anyone who gets the vapors over Romney's comment should probably just avoid politics--and possibly all contact with the outside world--completely.

"Politics ain't beanbag."

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 10:04 AM (smvTK)

64

"There's not a lot lost in alienating them, ..."

 

... and there might be something to be said for intentionally alienating them, if done properly: more Americans will start to see the television and newspaper media for what they are ... and vote with their pocketbooks.

 

There are rumors that the Romney Campaign has managed to create massive internal conflit in Teh JEF's campaign. Maybe Romney can do the same to the MSM.

 

Let's watch.

Posted by: Arbalest at August 24, 2012 10:04 AM (YU266)

65 Nah Mitt said nothing but "I'm home"....

And we hear the echoes of Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley.
Dad's home, Beav, and it's time for Eddie Haskell to leave via the upstairs window and shinny down the elm tree in the backyard.

Dinnertime. Do your chores, and then finish your homework.
Not a bad life.

Posted by: comatus at August 24, 2012 10:04 AM (qaVK+)

66 @Mama

I'm hoping that the meltdown will happen the day after Paul Ryan's RNC speech. He's going to completely fillet him on national TV using nothing other than his smile and MATH.

His speech will be must see TV

Posted by: H Badger at August 24, 2012 10:04 AM (n/0Nw)

Posted by: Tex Lovera at August 24, 2012 10:04 AM (wtvvX)

68

Romney should keep up with these little light hearted jabs. 

 

It will drive Obama and his handlers crazy.

 

Then they will double down on some really vile thing like Romney is a felon, Romney is a murderer.  They will look small in comparison.  And their anger will grow until they really lose it.

 

Keep Jabbing!  Stick and move!

Posted by: rd at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (9sUlj)

69 Meh- it was just a joke, but I'd be careful about encouraging the Black Helicopter / Ron Paul / Birther crowd.

A ticket that's based on smart, competent management / wonky experience isn't well served by false perceptions of being in bed with the conspiracy theory nutter types.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (SY2Kh)

70 Excuse me.. I am not sure what outrage i am suppose to have today.. birther/racist outrage... rape outrage..... Romney is rich outrage... please let me know so I can plan accordingly.

Posted by: some lib at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (DGIjM)

71

Lurking Canuck @ 46

 

The story this week was supposed to be the Republican congressman who skinny dipped in the Sea of Galilee.  But then Akin took a big step into the Shinola, and gave them something better.

 

They have a media campaign planned, and they will execute it.  My ISP homepage had a picture of Romney speaking and he had a ridiculous and unflattering expression on his face, in that picture they snapped for the article header.  Coincidence?  Probably.

 

Forward!!

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (RFeQD)

72 Was that birth certificate joke about Obama ? ... or was it about his father ?

George Romney was born in Colonia Dublán, Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico.

George Romney's parents, Gaskell Romney and Anna Amelia Pratt, were American citizens and natives of the Territory of Utah, so he was a "natural born" American citizen.

Posted by: Forrest Gump at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (e8kgV)

73 EoJ -- listening to your #waronwomen podcast - lovin' it!

"I love women -- they got all the titties" . Classic. Loved the CBD to : )

Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (hLlaj)

74 You can tell 0's campaign is worried, too, that they latch onto something like this so immediately and turn the outrage meter up to 11. A confident campaign says something like, "Oh we put that silliness to bed a long time ago. Let Romney, bless his heart, bring up old news. The President is focused on the issues that matter to the American people."

Remember how Obama ignored the birthers in 2008?

Not Obama 2012. They're swinging at everything and hoping to get lucky.

Posted by: Nicholas Kronos at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (yxz7s)

75 68 Comatus,

Exactly....think it through Mitt's dad was there during the end of Detroit's glory days....

he knows what he's doing

Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (LRFds)

76

@ Ace

Anderson Cooper just kicked the living shit out of Debbie Wasserman Hyphen Shultz over abortion. POST!

Posted by: IrishNewEnglander at August 24, 2012 10:05 AM (mPIep)

77 @51 Not so silently. 

This crack works on about three levels.  And Ben LaBolt's over-the-top "instant response" was about seven kinds of hysterical pathetic. 

Romney is playing the part of a Big Swinging Dick in the corporate boardroom.  The guy all the women want to fuck and all the guys want to be.  A winner, IOW.

He's painting Obama into the role of affirmative action mid-level staffer, always bitter and resentful and looking over his shoulder.  Big time psychological dominance Romney is establishing here.  Obama will betray the effect of the dynamic at some point in the near future when he feels totally desperate and trapped. That time is not long to come.

Weak horse - strong horse, and all that.  You don't get to the upper levels of business without understanding psychology and strategy. 

Posted by: trumpetdaddy at August 24, 2012 10:06 AM (dcoFe)

78 Er, make that CMB.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:06 AM (hLlaj)

79 Who cares how it's portrayed? The more the LIV* see of Romney being human, the better. *Low Information Voter

Posted by: MJ at August 24, 2012 10:06 AM (TR60b)

80 I liked the joke myself but... seriously? You guys don't think that Romney just handed the media a weapon to bludgen him with? That Romney is such a master candidate this is all part of a broader plan, and not just another unforced error?

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:06 AM (hvzWz)

81 True story from today. I have a buddy at the gym. We don't hang out except in the gym. We never talk about politics. We mainly stare at women's T's and A's and judge them. Anyway, today he goes, "Did you hear? Obama finally fought back against Romney. Obama has always been quiet but he finally got sick of Romney blaming him for the bad economy." I was so disappointed because I now I know my gym buddy is a dunce. The dunce continued, "You can't blame one man for everything, right?" I said, "Well, Obama has done nothing except blame Bush for everything. And in 2008 Obama did say he could fix everything. And now everything is worse. I think he sucks." And the conservation ended.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:07 AM (G/zuv)

82 Was that birth certificate joke about Obama ? ... or was it about his father ?

George Romney was born in Colonia Dublán, Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico.

George Romney's parents, Gaskell Romney and Anna Amelia Pratt, were American citizens and natives of the Territory of Utah, so he was a "natural born" American citizen.

Questions were occasionally asked about George Romney's eligibility to run for President in 1968 due to his birth in Mexico, given the ambiguity in the United States Constitution over the phrase "natural-born citizen". His Mormon paternal grandfather and his three wives had fled to Mexico in 1886, but none of them ever relinquished U.S. citizenship. Romney's parents chose U.S. citizenship for their children, including George. The family fled Mexico and came to the United States in 1912 during the Mexican Revolution.


Posted by: Forrest Gump at August 24, 2012 10:07 AM (e8kgV)

83 Suggested Mitt line for MI:  "Who do you think understands Michigan better--somebody who attended grade school here, or someone who attended grade school in Indonesia?"

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 10:08 AM (smvTK)

84 I respect a man who loses with grace and honor.

Posted by: Barky O'Dogeater at August 24, 2012 02:00 PM (QKKT0)

 

Even if he can't type an email.... har-dee-har-har

Posted by: Barky O'Dogeater at August 24, 2012 10:08 AM (73P68)

85 I was not a romney person; but after watching him for a while, I for one, am willing to hang up my armchair campaign advisor hat and watch the show. *rubs hands, makes popcorn and puts beer in cooler*

Posted by: elizabethe at August 24, 2012 10:08 AM (9MyQd)

86 Romney is using Alinsky against the guy who could only grasp the Cliff-Note version.

Will someone tug Axelrod out of the linen closet.  Jarret the Ferret is busy chewing on the Resolute Desk.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (zMgpj)

87 I'm glad to see it.

Posted by: backhoe at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (ULH4o)

88 I liked the joke myself but... seriously? You guys don't think that Romney just handed the media a weapon to bludgen him with? That Romney is such a master candidate this is all part of a broader plan, and not just another unforced error?

Concern troll is concerned.

Posted by: Slublog at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (0nqdj)

89 It's because Obama is a hysterical, effeminate prat.

... And those -are- his best qualities.

Posted by: Al at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (MzQOZ)

90 If he's choleric, irritate him.

Posted by: JB at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (xVcWj)

91 Seems kinda racist to me. In fact, even talking about it is racist. So is reading it. Why are you reading this comment? Are you a racist, too? Racist?

Posted by: The Mega Independent at August 24, 2012 10:09 AM (iAp/0)

92

OMG!

 

Of course it was an unforced error! Of course, how silly of Romney to make that remark.  He should be talking about rape and how the gals at NOW say that all the Republicans HATE WOMEN.

 

IT'S A DISASTER! THE ELECTION IS LOST!

 

Which is something I caught on C-SPAN last night. Jesus Christ on crutch, are we all a bunch of eunuchs now?

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:10 AM (RFeQD)

93 And the conservation ended.

"Look!  Tits!"

Posted by: EC at August 24, 2012 10:10 AM (GQ8sn)

94 Sorry to hijack, but speaking of the #waronwomen nonsense, you *must* watch this. You'll cringe it's so bad.

tiny.cc/dq4jjw

Never mind the fact none of these fugs have a snowball's chance in hell of getting laid.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:10 AM (hLlaj)

95 "There's a whole lotta ugly inside that man just itching to get out."

Not to mention sitting beside him, when he's seen in public with that thing he calls a wife.

Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 24, 2012 10:10 AM (ksERZ)

96

Oh look.  reality check is back.   

 

You guys don't think that Romney just handed the media a weapon to bludgen him with?

 

You mean     besides the million other "weapons" they'll    happily bludgeon him with?   This is a particularly old, well-heeled weapon.   We all know it.   Nobody cares. 

 

Your concern is noted.  

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (4df7R)

97 Aren't these the same people that told the Romney campaign to put on their big boy pants when he was accused of being a felon, murder, and unpatriotic. Fuck the left and MSM, BIRM.

Posted by: MJ at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (TR60b)

98 Just remember: There are lots of normal people out there who truly believe Obama is "fixin Bush's mess" and Obama really did save us from a depression. They're stupid, but normal, not raving moonbats.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (G/zuv)

99 Not only will this get under Bambi's skin, but I think it's also a way to cut off Asshat Akin's 15 min of fame with the media.  Killing two birds with one stone...I like it.

Posted by: LB at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (O/5CZ)

100 Mitt is far exceeding any hopes I had for him. The Bless his heart comment, which as any Southerner knows means get fucked, was awesome. Nietzsche was wrong. When doing battle with monsters, sometimes you do have to become one.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (9TTOe)

101 Suggested Mitt line for MI: "Who do you think understands Michigan better--somebody who attended grade school here, or someone who attended grade school in Indonesia?" That might backfire in Dearborn.

Posted by: t-bird at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (FcR7P)

102 You guys don't think that Romney just handed the media a weapon to bludgen him with? T




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Oh for the love of pete.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:11 AM (P6QsQ)

103

The old adage that if you are explaining, you are losing applies to Obama and birtherism too.  My guess is most of the voters  really don't care one way or the other.  It didn't make a difference in 2008.  It probably won't make much of a difference in 2012. 

 

If the press asks Mitt about it, my response would be:  "It doesn't matter where he was born, his policies are wrong for this country."

 

Voters will say, yeah, why does it matter.  But it will tweak Obama just enough. Provoke Obama into getting into the issue.

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 10:12 AM (gmeXX)

104 Obama is out of his comfort zone, it's foreign territory for him. Keep mocking him. His frail ego can't handle it.

Posted by: seamrog at August 24, 2012 10:12 AM (zVyMI)

105 "That might backfire in Dearborn."

Only with people who aren't going to vote for him anyway.

"Ride right through them, they're demoralized as hell!"

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (smvTK)

106 Well of course the media is working against Romney, but why would you want to make their job easier than it already is? He is a crappy politician with low favorable ratings, who had low approvals as governor, and who got his ass routinely handed to him by the likes of McCain, Huckabee, Santorum, and Gingrich in all remotely fair fights. Quit trying to pretend he's a skillful politician something he's not.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (hvzWz)

107 Oh for the love of pete Paul Ryan.



FIFY.

Posted by: HeatherRadish is slurpin' onna 32oz fountain drink at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (/kI1Q)

108 @84:  I have a good friend from my high school days.  He and his girlfriend (now wife) set me up with my wife-to-be.  We are all good friends to this day, although we live some distance away.

Politics is the one thing we cannot discuss, or at least I won't.  They were all for Barky in 2008.  They are both intelligent, but liberal with state government jobs.  My wife & I?  Private sector.  We despise Obumbles.

I have actually gone out of my way to try not to say much to them until after the election.  Funny how we compartmentalize our lives sometimes...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (wtvvX)

109 Nobody ever asked for mine, either. Got me in to Pakistan, Columbia U., and Harvard, so I can't complain.

Posted by: Barry O, The Fifth Most Interesting Man In A Room Of Women at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (FcR7P)

110 Second look?

Posted by: Big Boy Pants at August 24, 2012 10:13 AM (TR60b)

111 lacy...i'm not convinced that they even have vaginas.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl at work, team dagny at August 24, 2012 10:14 AM (ZFFGJ)

112 The only thing missing from this joke was Romney scratching his nose with his middle finger. I would have spooged.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 10:14 AM (TMB3S)

113 Well of course the media is working against Romney, but why would you want to make their job easier than it already is?


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Fortunately Romney has you to fall back on when his plans go awry.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:14 AM (P6QsQ)

114


That might backfire in Dearborn.  - t-bird

 

 

Somehow I don't know if that matters to the rest of Michigan, but I could be wrong.  I think Mitt is going to have a tough time with the Dearbornistan vote, anyways.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:14 AM (RFeQD)

115 The only thing missing from this joke was Romney scratching his nose with his middle finger.

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If he does that during the debates I will vote for him twice.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (P6QsQ)

116 Obama is out of his comfort zone, it's foreign territory for him. Now, now, you can't prove that...

Posted by: t-bird at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (FcR7P)

117 That Romney sure plays dirty.

Posted by: Barky Hussein at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (mka2b)

118 "No one has asked to see my birth certificate, or what type of wine would pair nicely with THE FUCKING DOG THAT I ATE!!!!!" That may have concerned me a little.

Posted by: MJ at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (TR60b)

119 You know what's awesome? I'm going to the voting booth this Nov., kick this jackass out of office and celebrate with a glass of delicious, golden, single malt whiskey.

Posted by: Whiskey Fella at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (IvvrO)

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

Posted by: steevy at August 24, 2012 10:15 AM (Ts9tU)

121 >>>>You just have to concede the MSM commentary to Obama. It's futile to expect a fair shake and your efforts would be better spent hitting back against their mischaracterizations rather than attempting to tailor your speeches to suit the library palate.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 01:54 PM (pJKHZ) 


My friend, I couldn't disagree more.

Posted by: Your Friend, Sen. John McCain at August 24, 2012 10:16 AM (Zs83Q)

122 Bambi gets records unsealed of his opponents to "disqualify" them. There is nothing you can possibly do to be dirtier than this two bit lowlife.

Let the crybabies wail. That's the only thing they're comfortable doing anyway. Another few months and it's back to Loserville where all the libs belong. It's their lot in life to be losers, doing loser things like blocking doors of military recruitment offices, pissing off police, whining about everything and making bombs.

Posted by: The Mega Independent at August 24, 2012 10:16 AM (iAp/0)

123 @112

Thank you Heather.  Much better.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:16 AM (P6QsQ)

124 One thing comments like this from Romney/Ryan do is give their supporters a little bit more confidence to stand up in conversations like the aforementioned gym one.

Most of us have had the experience of standing there biting our tongues when some ill-informed but otherwise generally decent person spouts the Party Line.

No more.

Challenge, when challenged.

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 10:16 AM (smvTK)

125

"Obama is out of his comfort zone, it's foreign territory for him."

 

Hey, so is the USofA.... and anything to do with Capitalism... BAZINGA!!

Posted by: NewEnglandDevil at August 24, 2012 10:16 AM (73P68)

126 Next he's gonna do is ask to see my college transcripts. Well not until he releases all his tax returns.

Posted by: Barky Hussein at August 24, 2012 10:17 AM (mka2b)

127

and who got his ass routinely handed to him by the likes of McCain, Huckabee, Santorum, and Gingrich in all remotely fair fights.

 

Oh, so you missed the primaries this year?   That's okay,    they were probably easy to miss     what with your head being so far up your ass.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:17 AM (4df7R)

128 What an idiot. Doesn't Romney realize that mentioning the birth certificate takes valuable time away from talking about forcible rape? Let's stick to the issues folks.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at August 24, 2012 10:17 AM (+lsX1)

129 I love it. Anything that gets President Pantywaist's pretty pink sissy panties tied up in knots is ok by me.

Posted by: DangerGirl AKA Ellke Deadly at August 24, 2012 10:17 AM (L2I78)

130 Okay, so please explain how making today's news all about "Romney's birther pandering" is a swell idea that will boost Romney with independents and undecideds.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:18 AM (hvzWz)

131 MSNBC is in full meltdown, by the way.

I categorize this as a big win.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 01:56 PM (TMB3S)



If Maddow is fondling her strap-on uncontrollably while on the air, you know the meltdown is complete.  More importantly, are Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace, Mark McKinnon and Frum making bulk koolaid purchases?

Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 24, 2012 10:18 AM (VrgCv)

132 Eh, let me know when he finds the balls to call him an ass sucking anti American marxist piece of shit.

Posted by: Berserker at August 24, 2012 10:18 AM (FMbng)

133 Romney hits a home run with this "joke".  And he contrasted clearly and directly mentioning two different birth hospitals for two different people whereas the Indonesian Imbecile squeeked out two different birth hospitals for himself.  Barky had a quantum birth, you see ... with the added Uncertainty Principle for extra effect.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:18 AM (X3lox)

134 Oh look, the troll is back. Is RC the former Nationalist? Hard to keep them all straight sometimes.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 24, 2012 10:18 AM (da5Wo)

135 Eh, let me know when he finds the balls to call him an ass sucking anti American marxist piece of shit.

He did yesterday...

"President Obama, bless his heart......"

Posted by: EC at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (GQ8sn)

136 Mitt should just do everything possible to get under Obama's skin.  I'd find an ex-Admiral to introduce him at some campaign event.  Just so he can say  "Thanks General."

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (gmeXX)

137 This could be wishful thinking but... Is Romney mocking Obama personally to get under his skin? Force him into an error?

I would be unsurprised to learn that Mitt has an autographed copy of The Art of War in a vault next to his car elevator.

Posted by: HeatherRadish is slurpin' onna 32oz fountain drink at August 24, 2012 02:00 PM (/kI1Q)

 

Heh... that's a good little book.  "Encourage his arrogance"

Posted by: The Jackhole at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (nTgAI)

138 This election should be the reverse of 1984. Obama is the opposite of President Reagan. Obama made things worse; Reagan made things better. Obama has a Democrat Senate; Reagan had a Republican Senate. Reagan got things done; Obama can't even get a budget passed. Reagan was reelected in a landslide because he was doing a great job. Obama should be fired because he is farking up everything. Let's make sure the 2012 election is a Reverse-1984 election. And let's be careful not to make it a repeat of the 2004 election in which the Left was so sure everyone hated President Bush that there was no chance he'd get another term. Let's not be those people. Stay focused. Stay on message. Don't live in a bubble, though.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (G/zuv)

139 He is a crappy politician with low favorable ratings, who had low approvals as governor, and who got his ass routinely handed to him by the likes of McCain, Huckabee, Santorum, and Gingrich in all remotely fair fights.

I wouldn't say "fair". The media, up to and including FOX News, was against him almost the entire way... certainly in 2008, less so in 2012. He's also been getting better.

Posted by: The Mega Independent at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (iAp/0)

140 Concern trolls are boring. Where's the one that called us gay-hating dicks?

Posted by: Roy at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (VndSC)

141

Frankly, I like the subtle needling of Obama.  Romney should try to do that on a more routine basis, but vary the topic.

 

I agree that Romney can keep himself under control, but sooner or later, Obama is going to have a "Downfall in da Bunker" moment, and fly off the handle.  I only hope it happens in public, and a lot of people see it.  Let's see Axelrod, Cutter and the rest spin that.

 

It will be like Captain Queeg on with witness stand, talking about the missing strawberries.  Can we send Obama ball bearings to roll around in his hands?

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (RFeQD)

142 and do your Post Its!

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (G/zuv)

143 YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT I ORDERED THE DOWNGRADE!

Posted by: Col. Nathan R. Obama at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (QupBk)

144 Eh, let me know when he finds the balls to call him an ass sucking anti American marxist piece of shit.

Posted by: Berserker at August 24, 2012 02:18 PM (FMbng)

 

I believe that was implied with the, "Bless his heart," comment.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (4df7R)

145 @138 That's what he did.  He just did it in a totally professional way. 

Posted by: trumpetdaddy at August 24, 2012 10:19 AM (dcoFe)

146 >>Okay, so please explain how making today's news all about "Romney's birther pandering" is a swell idea that will boost Romney with independents and undecideds. You're too stupid to understand that Romney beat Santorum, Gingrich and everyone else in the primary and now you want us to explain why he is winning and getting stronger everyday? Pass. There are some mountains that are just unclimbable.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (TMB3S)

147 That might backfire in Dearborn. - t-bird

yeah, it might blow up into something big there....

Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (ksERZ)

148 Lacy...I'm having one of those "I feel dumber for having seen that" moments.
There's a whole lot of stupid (and ugly) in that video, not the least of which is the constant jazz-hands gestures to their vaginas. Ugh, my fellow women suck.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (hSm+F)

149 Welcome to the club, Paul!

Posted by: Manolo at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (osx1V)

150

Okay, so please explain how making today's news all about "Romney's birther pandering" is a swell idea that will boost Romney with independents and undecideds.

 

I was about to pose the same question, then I realized that we're not talking about "legitimate rape" and the answer appeared.

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (9KqcB)

151 Okay, so please explain


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Read the thread. It has comments.  They provide clues.


Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (P6QsQ)

152 33 This is smart by Mitt. Keep getting under Obama's skin. You have to needle him like Caffey did to Jessup. He is ready to just explode because he thinks he is smarter than everyone and doing everything right. He is tired of having to hide his true lefty. He would rather America just said Thank you and went on its way. Keep egging Obama on. He is thin-skinned and can't deal with it.Normal people will recognize this for the joke that it is. The only ones who will not find it funny are those who are going to vote for Obama in the first place.

Did I order those guns allowed over the Mexican border?  You're goddamn right I did!

Posted by: Colonel Barack Obama at August 24, 2012 10:20 AM (e0xKF)

153 and just who do you consider a skillful politician Reality Check?

Posted by: buzzion at August 24, 2012 10:21 AM (xqxYO)

154 big mistake.
Romney needs to spend more time convincing the moderate middle that he's not the extreme radical right-winger that Obama's people describe him as. he should start by publicly disavowing the Koch Brother and Ann Coulter.

And no point trying to get under Obama's skin. He doesn't have skin -- he has ARMOR, from growing up tough in America.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 10:21 AM (bJm7W)

155 Good grief he made a silly joke.  Progs are saying he went 'full-on' birther. Really? Did he question the birth certificate?  I didn't hear him say anything about that. I guess it was okay for Obama to make a similar joke himself at the Correspondent's Dinner this year (? - maybe last year).

Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:21 AM (hLlaj)

156 Gay - biting dicks?  Now that's uncalled for.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch, fake Internet person, writes.... at August 24, 2012 10:21 AM (RFeQD)

157 Okay, so please explain how making today's news all about "Romney's birther pandering" is a swell idea that will boost Romney with independents and undecideds.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:18 PM (hvzWz)



Because most Americans don't trust any of Barky's ridiculous and inconsistent birth stories.  The idea that anyone would even try to hide the details of his birth polls very strongly every time, and not in the Indonesian's favor.

Hiding stuff that is fundamental, simple, required to prove eligibility and that all of us have had to provide on many occasions makes normal people wonder, "WTFFF?"

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:22 AM (X3lox)

158 Most of us have had the experience of standing there biting our tongues when some ill-informed but otherwise generally decent person spouts the Party Line.

No more.

Challenge, when challenged.

Posted by: filbert at August 24, 2012 02:16 PM (smvTK)


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Exactly - THIS^^


I will have no patience - even with brother "conservatives".  I have spent all week twitter blasting those on the right still trying to support Akin.  No one can be silent anymore - there's just too much at stake.  This election is for ALL the marbles.

Posted by: Not and Artist at August 24, 2012 10:22 AM (uRumV)

159 and do your Post Its!

^^^

I have better than a Post-It. Hang on, lemme grab the link...

Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:22 AM (hLlaj)

160

Soothsayer  -  I hear what you are saying, but I'm pretty sure the underlying economic conditions of 2004 were a little bit better than they are now. 

 

Plus  the big issue in that election was terrorism and national security and most people trusted Bush on that issue.  The big issue in this election is the economy and most people do not trust Obama on it. 

 

But it is a good caution. 

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 10:22 AM (gmeXX)

161 If Code Pink sends those pictures via mail, would that make them guilty of disseminating pornography via the mail?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at August 24, 2012 10:22 AM (zMgpj)

162 Okay, so please explain how... Allow me to translate this for all of you: Hey, I'm a dunce, please let me waste your time.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:23 AM (G/zuv)

163 Just wait until the Choom Gang gets in the race!

Posted by: torabora at August 24, 2012 10:23 AM (D24gB)

164 And no point trying to get under Obama's skin. He doesn't have skin -- he has ARMOR, from growing up tough in America.

LOL, this is satire, right? Do you want to write for me?

Posted by: The Mega Independent at August 24, 2012 10:23 AM (iAp/0)

165 I did this today at Kroger : )

http://instagram.com/p/Otz9ANrKEd/


Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 24, 2012 10:23 AM (hLlaj)

166 Obama has Kleenex brand armour.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at August 24, 2012 10:24 AM (zMgpj)

167 I get why Obama was so concerned that Seamus rode on the roof. He was afraid I'd spoil my dinner...

Posted by: Mittens! at August 24, 2012 10:24 AM (FcR7P)

168 from growing up tough in America.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 02:21 PM (bJm7W)


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Were you trying to make a serious point?

Posted by: Not and Artist at August 24, 2012 10:24 AM (uRumV)

169 I want Post Its.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at August 24, 2012 10:25 AM (VtjlW)

170 ""And no point trying to get under Obama's skin. He doesn't have skin -- he has ARMOR, from growing up tough in America.""



News flash...the marxist prick didn't grow up in America.

Posted by: Berserker at August 24, 2012 10:25 AM (FMbng)

171 I want Post Toasties.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:25 AM (P6QsQ)

172

OT from Drudge

 

3 Marines Shot in Mexico

 

Diplomatic Mission?

 

http://tinyurl.com/9se9v77

 

Link to CNN article

Posted by: NewEnglandDevil at August 24, 2012 10:25 AM (73P68)

173 I did this today at Kroger : ) http://instagram.com/p/Otz9ANrKEd/ atta girl!

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:26 AM (G/zuv)

174 Nobody ever asked for mine, either. Got me in to Pakistan, Columbia U., and Harvard, and a couple of Social Security Numbersso I can't complain.

Posted by: Barry O, The Fifth Most Interesting Man In A Room Of Women at August 24, 2012 02:13 PM (FcR7P)


FIFY

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:26 AM (sbV1u)

175 Allow me to translate this for all of you: Hey, I'm a dunce, please let me waste your time.



Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 02:23 PM (G/zuv)

 

Naah.   More like, "Hey, I'm an Axelrod plant and we want to    know    what the right's reaction is to this Romney quote, so that we can work up a negative campaign ad about it    to try and appeal to idiot squish independent low information voter drones.      So please, tell us how this quote makes you FEEL."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:26 AM (4df7R)

176 Most of Obama's wins have been through eliminating his opponents. His only armor is the MSM and their complicity in perpetuating the myth that saying anything critical of Obama is racists.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 10:27 AM (hSm+F)

177 from growing up tough in America.

Total absorption only, dudes.  *choom*

Posted by: Barry Soetero, riding the pine at Punahou at August 24, 2012 10:27 AM (/kI1Q)

178 Captain StiffUnsweetenedOatmeal wilding. On tape. Full-on Mormon berserker mode. Fk'n crazy.

Posted by: 13times at August 24, 2012 10:27 AM (h6XiD)

179 you know, guys, this isn't my first day here... and yes, I was going to follow up by asking if I could write for "Time" or "Newsweek".

That hot dog you ate last weekend had a thicker skin than Obama has.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 10:27 AM (bJm7W)

180 149YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT I ORDERED THE DOWNGRADE  I lolt.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (pJKHZ)

181 And no point trying to get under Obama's skin. He doesn't have skin -- he has ARMOR, from growing up tough in America. Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 02:21 PM (bJm7W)

Are you a sock?

Or do you really believe that?

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (sbV1u)

182 Nuh uhs! Rommaknees is a baddy! He make a booboos! Why tell me you now!

Posted by: Rattly Chuck at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (ksERZ)

183

Romney was not claiming that O'dogeater wasn't born in Hawaii, but was making a swipe at the fact we still know almost nothing about Obama's personal history.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (xFgmp)

184 "It's three things: first, a tight pussy; second, loose shoes; and third, a warm place to shit."

Posted by: Obama 2012 at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (e8kgV)

185 from growing up tough in America.

Jakarta, America.


"I was a little Jakarta street kid." -- you know who

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (X3lox)

186

Well, I liked it.

 

He poked the Dogeater.

Good for him.

It's not like he made an outright joke about the name 'Hussein'.

It's not like he mentioned that Barky, himself, has said that he was "born in Kenya" on his publisher's bio section.

 

It was a subtle snark.....and I liked it.

Posted by: wheatie at August 24, 2012 10:28 AM (mtRB0)

187 Mitt slices like an Amish ScytheBeast.

Posted by: 13times at August 24, 2012 10:29 AM (h6XiD)

188 What's the upside to the comment?  It makes people who like Romney chuckle and feel good.   That's it.

The downside is bringing up the whole Birther issue, which I doubt is a winner with undecided voters.

I like that he's acting tough, loosening up and having fun.  But getting anywhere near Birthers is a loser. 

Even making a joke about Birthers is a loser.  Why go there?  It's not like the media will report on the comment accurately.   Too easy to connect Romney with Trump and his nonsense.

Better that he should have fun going after media bias.  People want a fair fight.  After just about any issue he hits Obama on, he could add something like, "But you never hear that from the media." Or, "The media never reports that." 

He needs something like Reagan's "There you go again" comment -- but one that's directed at the media.







Posted by: Hepcat at August 24, 2012 10:29 AM (frbyY)

189 NewEnglandDevil,

Embassy vehicle with people in civilian clothes.  And a Mexican government vehicle apparently used in shoot-out.  Well I wonder who is sending a message to whom?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at August 24, 2012 10:29 AM (zMgpj)

190 he has ARMOR, from growing up tough in America Too funny for the Axelrod Corpse. That's got to be one of us.

Posted by: t-bird at August 24, 2012 10:29 AM (FcR7P)

191 Full-on Mormon berserker mode. Fk'n crazy.

Did someone switch out his usual caffiene-free root beer for Barq's?

He's gonna wake up with a headache, if he falls asleep at all tonight.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at August 24, 2012 10:30 AM (/kI1Q)

192 Why go there? Because this is still the United States of America.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:30 AM (G/zuv)

193 80 So right. That is just how the game is played in the bigs. Alphas assume the head of the conference table and let the Betas scramble for what is left.

Posted by: SurferDoc at August 24, 2012 10:30 AM (6H6FZ)

194 The downside is bringing up the whole Birther issue, which I doubt is a winner with undecided voters.

Change your diapers and stop with the stupid "birther" label.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:30 AM (X3lox)

195 Too funny for the Axelrod Corpse. That's got to be one of us.Posted by: t-bird at August 24, 2012 02:29 PM (FcR7P)


That's what I was thinking.  But you never know.

I mean, even KayInMaine is on the borderline between funny and insane - as opposed to straight out insane - every once in a while.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:31 AM (sbV1u)

196 I think the crack is genius given that a) the original "birthers" are Democrats hired by Hillary & Co. during the primaries and b) how in hell does one get a Social Security number given to Connecticut residents when applied for in Hawaii? 

Posted by: navybrat at August 24, 2012 10:31 AM (PIgwN)

197 194 Hepcat,

you need a obvious sequence for "there you go again" to work....

get it?

Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 10:31 AM (LRFds)

198 actually, it's a brilliant move imo, as witnessed by the msm going full bore ballistic and bringing this issue back to the head of the line. Romney is not going to get any positive press anyway, so what's wrong with him directing the narrative to the extent possible? we already know how Palin's popularity is due, in great part, to the msm - it only took them 3 years to understand they were the root cause. the only caveat is that Romney is testing the waters with focus groups.

Posted by: rookwood at August 24, 2012 10:31 AM (Vwjhs)

199 Even making a joke about Birthers is a loser. Why go there? Because Romney's father was subjected to Birther shit and there have been rumblings about how Romney himself may not be qualified because reasons? Just off the top of my head.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at August 24, 2012 10:32 AM (VtjlW)

200

Even making a joke about Birthers is a loser. Why go there?

 

Because it's gets Aiken off the front page. That's the only reason I can think of. If it does that, good move. But beyond that, it's useless. 

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 10:32 AM (9KqcB)

201 Well I wonder who is sending a message to whom? I plead the Fifth.

Posted by: Eric Holder at August 24, 2012 10:32 AM (FcR7P)

202 Come on, everyone!   mallfly isn't a newbie.   'twas satire.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:32 AM (4df7R)

203 The title's a play on a Public Enemy album so you know I don't have an aks, sorry axe to grind against white people.Posted by: Ta-Nehisi Coates, professional race theorist at August 24, 2012 02:29 PM (60GaT)

Can I aks you a question?

What pacifically are you talkin' B?

Posted by: LaQuanIsha TyRonA Washington at August 24, 2012 10:32 AM (sbV1u)

204 but he haz ARMOR

Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 24, 2012 10:33 AM (Dx7Bq)

205 "You're too stupid to understand that Romney beat Santorum, Gingrich and everyone else in the primary and now you want us to explain why he is winning and getting stronger everyday?" You're too stupid to read what I said, which is that in "fair" fights he lost. Not when he simply crushed his enemies with a large spending advantage. And guess what, he's not winning. At best there is a tie, which stands as a huge indictment against him given that we're in an economic depression.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:33 AM (hvzWz)

206 What I like the best is it's a nod the base. Mitt is saying: I get it. And I won't try to be a media favorite like McCain at your expense.

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:33 AM (G/zuv)

207 Why go there? Because it's funny.

Posted by: t-bird at August 24, 2012 10:33 AM (FcR7P)

208 Come on, everyone! mallfly isn't a newbie. 'twas satire.Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 24, 2012 02:32 PM (4df7R)


Well, I dunno.  The stress could have gotten to him.

It's just Johnson and this goddamned war!

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:34 AM (sbV1u)

209 Personally, I like Romney's psyops  here. Best way to get into SCOAMF's   head is thru those big ears.

Posted by: Roy at August 24, 2012 10:34 AM (VndSC)

210

Even making a joke about Birthers is a loser. Why go there?

 

Because it's another way for Romney to assure the conservative base     that's never been too comfortable with him      that he's    on our wavelength, and that he knows no one knows jackshit about Obama's background, and that    he's not going to pussyfoot around the issue?     Just, y'know, shooting in the dark.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:34 AM (4df7R)

211 @207: Even if the media doesn't pounce and forget Akin, it increases the Obama Gaffe Threat Level and brings us closer to the next instance of "You didn't build that".

Posted by: Ian S. at August 24, 2012 10:35 AM (B/VB5)

212 At best there is a tie, which stands as a huge indictment against him given that we're in an economic depression.Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:33 PM (hvzWz)

And you know this, how?  Because of all the polls that consistently undersample
Republicans?  Or  because your membership to Psychic Friends Network is still current?

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (sbV1u)

213 Why is this Ashley strumpet making sport of rape?  Good God, where's the empathy?

Posted by: Fritz at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (RuVpG)

214 hey, didn't some Dems in 2008 raise the question about where McCain was born, after it was obvious he was the nominee? Whats' sauce for the goose is sauce for the poodle.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (bJm7W)

215 I'm really surprised that Nationalist is not a Romney backer. Aryan solidarity and all.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (QupBk)

216 Aw, Bammy is gonna get his frilly pink panties in a knot.

Posted by: mpfs at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (iYbLN)

217 Because it's gets Aiken off the front page. That's the only reason I can think of. If itdoes that, good move. But beyond that, it'suseless.

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 02:32 PM (9KqcB)

___

 

what do you think is useful?

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (jm/9g)

218 And guess what, he's not winning. At best there is a tie, which stands as a huge indictment against him given that we're in an economic depression.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:33 PM (hvzWz)



If I were you I would contact the Romney campaign and offer your services.  You seem to have spent a lot of time being concerned about this.  Here's their contact info:

http://www.mittromney.com/forms/

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (P6QsQ)

219 >>You're too stupid to read what I said, which is that in "fair" fights he lost. Not when he simply crushed his enemies with a large spending advantage. I take it back. Stupid would be an upgrade for you. Why do you think Romney was able to raise more money, build a far superior organization and win pretty much every debate? Spend the weekend thinking about these issues and then come back on Monday and give me your answers. Remember to show all your work.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (TMB3S)

220 [Whoooooosh] [Whooooooooosh]

Posted by: Romney's dick, swinging at August 24, 2012 10:36 AM (RD7QR)

221 I can't believe Romney would make such a stupid mistake right before the big gay convention. It's almost as if he wants to lose now because he knows he's going to lose on Nov 6.

Posted by: INTJ at August 24, 2012 10:37 AM (TR60b)

222 And guess what, he's not winning. At best there is a tie, which stands as a huge indictment against him given that we're in an economic depression.

If it's a tie, then what does that say about your boy?  The best he can do is 50-50, even with full help from the media?  He should be trouncing him, and yet he can't seem to break more than 50%?

Posted by: EC at August 24, 2012 10:37 AM (GQ8sn)

223 And guess what, he's not winning. At best there is a tie, which stands as a huge indictment against him given that we're in an economic depression.



Riddle me this O Champion of the Gloryhole: How many incumbent Presidents have been tied at this point in the election and gone on to win?

Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 24, 2012 10:37 AM (da5Wo)

224 I mean, even KayInMaine is on the borderline between funny and insane - as opposed to straight out insane - every once in a while.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 02:31 PM (sbV1u)



Kay is Sam Kinison reincarnated in an STD laden ugly hooker's body.

Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 24, 2012 10:37 AM (VrgCv)

225 Personally, I like Romney's psyops here. Best way to get into SCOAMF's head is thru those big ears.

Posted by: Roy at August 24, 2012 02:34 PM (VndSC)

 

True fact:  to make    choom money back in high school, Obama leased his ears to SETI     for deep space monitoring of potential extraterrestrial communication.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:38 AM (4df7R)

226

It needs repeated saying, just because the press talks about something does not mean it is a loser.  Romney made a joke.  The press and Obama can interpret it anyway they want.  His supporters can too.  This one joke isn't going to move anyone from Obama's camp to Romney's or vice versa.  Its a  lighthearted moment and campaigns need  those.  Even in serious times.

 

Let's wait until Soledad asks Sununu about it.  I'm guessing the response is going to be id doesn't matter.  The question will be why is Obama and his team so focused on an issue no one cares about. 

 

It does show confidence.  More please. 

Posted by: SH at August 24, 2012 10:38 AM (gmeXX)

227 I'm going to have to see what Toure has to say about this before I make my final judgment.

Posted by: Dave S. at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (GX2fm)

228 Kay is Sam Kinison reincarnated in an STD laden ugly hooker's body.Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 24, 2012 02:37 PM (VrgCv)

Indeed.

As I pointed out the other day when she graced us with her presence, there is a reason she's a single mom.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (sbV1u)

229 Good on Mitt.  The more he needles Bammy, the better. SCOAMF has no sense of humor and a very thin skin.  Keep it up.  It will piss Bammy off so much he will go off teleprompter and that's when the fun begins.

Posted by: mpfs at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (iYbLN)

230 ""Full-on Mormon berserker mode. Fk'n crazy.""


I totally endorse berserker mode.

Posted by: Berserker at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (FMbng)

231 I mean, even KayInMaine is on the borderline between funny and insane - as opposed to straight out insane - every once in a while.Posted by: Sean Bannion

Once again, the Kay here at AoSHQ is a sock. The real one exists, just not here.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (Q/1Jp)

232 Even making a joke about Birthers is a loser. Why go there?
-------
He's sending a message to Obama, who has shown no restraint when it comes to Romney hits (felon, tax-evader, cancer-causer, etc) that Romney is willing to hit back, even on subjects have been deemed off limits by the media.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 10:39 AM (hSm+F)

233 Exactly SH.  Let's stop letting the media tell us what the outrage of the day is supposed to be.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:40 AM (P6QsQ)

234 True fact: to make choom money back in high school, Obama leased his ears to SETI for deep space monitoring of potential extraterrestrial communication.



True fact: The VW Bug with it's doors open was modeled after Obama's head.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 24, 2012 10:40 AM (da5Wo)

235 >>If it's a tie, then what does that say about your boy? The best he can do is 50-50, even with full help from the media? He should be trouncing him, and yet he can't seem to break more than 50%? Worse. Obama has spend over $120 million in the last couple months trying to "kill Romney". They knew that the economy was only going to get worse and their only hope was to make Romney unelectable before the convention. Romney hasn't spend a nickel of general election money. He is sitting on $180 million that will start to be deployed after the convention. His only goal this summer was to stay even. Mission accomplished.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 10:40 AM (TMB3S)

236 hey, didn't some Dems in 2008 raise the question about where McCain was born, after it was obvious he was the nominee? Whats' sauce for the goose is sauce for the poodle.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 02:36 PM (bJm7W)

 

Yep.      That's what started the whole "Birther" thing to begin with.     The    difference being that     Juan McLame proved his bona fides.    When asked to do the same, Obama... declined.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:40 AM (4df7R)

237 Martin Bashir just fainted dead away.

Posted by: Fred at August 24, 2012 10:41 AM (AiZkN)

238 Leftards are in full meltdown mode over on HuffPo...over 10,000 comments of Mitts joke in just over an hour since it was posted there. I love it that Mitt is punching back, if only mildly...

Posted by: Tony253 at August 24, 2012 10:41 AM (PryWG)

239

Spend the weekend thinking about these issues and then come back on Monday and give me your answers. Remember to show all your work.<<>>><

 

Two posts already trying to educate this fool, JackStraw?

 

You're whistling past the retard.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 10:41 AM (pJKHZ)

240 Not when he simply crushed his enemies with a large spending advantage.

The convention is next week, and then it's on like Helen Thomas workin' the poll at the Berghof at Berchtesgaden.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at August 24, 2012 10:41 AM (/kI1Q)

241 Obama... declined.



Tell me about it. Thank God for Reggie.

Posted by: Moochelle Obama at August 24, 2012 10:41 AM (da5Wo)

242

Who knows, maybe Romney knows something we don't.

October surprise?

Posted by: Cheri at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (G+Wff)

243 newish post up

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (P6QsQ)

244 @242: Not only that, Obama spent $10 million more than he took in in July, and he's resorted to stiffing towns on funds to pay for security during his campaign appearances (Romney pays those fees in advance, for the record). SCOAMF may very well be unable to run ads as we get closer to the election.

Posted by: Ian S. at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (B/VB5)

245 Mock Obama! He can't handle it. And his lack of presidential success allows us to do it. Mock, mock, mock!

Posted by: uncle jj at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (9b2ES)

246 Usually, when you want to change the subject, you don't change the subject to something that actually HURTS your campaign. That seems to not be grasped here. Playing into a media narrative of embracing birtherism is just as bad as playing into a media narrative on abortion.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (hvzWz)

247 Other barbs Romney might fling: "I enjoy golf, but not so much." "You all have seen my college transcripts, I'm sure. How did I do in math?"

Posted by: The littl shyning man at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (uJJt0)

248 He is sitting on $180 million that will start to be deployed after the convention Monday night, three minutes after he accepts the nomination

FIFY

They moved it up from Wednesday to Monday.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (sbV1u)

249 hey, didn't some Dems in 2008 raise the question about where McCain was born, after it was obvious he was the nominee? Whats' sauce for the goose is sauce for the poodle.

Posted by: mallfly at August 24, 2012 02:36 PM (bJm7W)



Barky was a co-sponsor of the laughable Senate resolution that had McShame submit his documentation and then declared McShame a "natural born citizen", 'born to American citizens'.

Of course, the Senate doesn't have the power to make this determination, but that didn't stop them from trying or Barky from being a co-sponsor.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:42 AM (X3lox)

250 Mitt Romney™ Now with more Stabby.

Posted by: MJ at August 24, 2012 10:43 AM (TR60b)

251 This head movie makes my eyes rain.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 24, 2012 10:43 AM (Dx7Bq)

252 Romney needs to start leaking information about his planned cabinet member appointments.  Bush did this in 2000 and it really upset the Gore campaign.  He needs to act like it's an understood fact that he's going to win.  Also, it will infuriate Barky.  Win.

Posted by: Not and Artist at August 24, 2012 10:43 AM (uRumV)

253 212 RC,

and it admits we are in a depression....


don't worry princess we'll remind folks real soon

Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 10:43 AM (LRFds)

254 They've accused Romney of killing a woman. I think a crack about the birth certificate thing is small potatoes.
Posted by: Chris at August 24, 2012 01:55 PM

^^^^THIS!^^^^

All the (Self) Important Political Anal-ysts supposed on our side may counsel the High Road, making sure Bark Obama is treated with lots of Fairness and Civility. I'm sure there are people who think the First Choomer feels like resigning and hanging his head in shame every time Poppin' Fresh drops one of those devastating "Obamateurisms" on him, too.

Fuck all that. If we're not going to attack the America-hating affirmative-action loser for his unconstitutional and treasonous acts while in office, or talk about the other shit that would torpedo the career of any small-town city council member, a small and inoffensive joke at his expense is small potatoes indeed.

Posted by: MrScribbler at August 24, 2012 10:44 AM (wZI4b)

255 Usually, when you want to change the subject, you don't change the subject to something that actually HURTS your campaign. That seems to not be grasped here. Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:42 PM (hvzWz)

And only you, in your semi-mystical and borderline divine way have been able to ascertain this.

Your concern is noted.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:44 AM (sbV1u)

256 It is called driving the narrative. We have the photoshopped BC because The Donald stuck the issue up Jar Jar's ass until he cracked and had to respond.

Posted by: SurferDoc at August 24, 2012 10:44 AM (6H6FZ)

257 Once again, the Kay here at AoSHQ is a sock. The real one exists, just not here.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 24, 2012 02:39 PM (Q/1Jp)



Has the real Kay ever posted here?  Because she's been an occasional presence for years, sock or otherwise.

Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 24, 2012 10:44 AM (VrgCv)

258 Romney needs a seal for the Office of the President Presumptive.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 10:46 AM (QupBk)

259 so Obama last week in Iowa makes a joke about a dog on the roof of the car ... crickets and Romney makes a birth certificate joke meltdown. What more do you need to know about the left and the press.

Posted by: mikey at August 24, 2012 10:47 AM (kmxWt)

260

I have a number of lines for Romney to use that I have submitted and I have no doubt others probably have thought of similar lines as they are easy to write. They shouldn't be too sarcastic and demeaning and don't have to be high level comedy to be effective. 

Truman kept a sign on his desk that said The Buck Stops Here.  President Obama has a similar sign that says The Buck Stops Anywhere But Here.

President Obama thinks that the private sector is doing fine.  He also thinks the Cubs are doing fine.

The President believes that at sometime you have made enough money.  I wish he would also believe at sometime you have spent too much money.

 

Posted by: polynikes at August 24, 2012 10:47 AM (m2CN7)

261 Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2012 02:39 PM (hSm+F)

Very interesting take, had not thought of that. Nice work, Lizzy.

Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 24, 2012 10:47 AM (ksERZ)

262 "If it's a tie, then what does that say about your boy? The best he can do is 50-50, even with full help from the media? He should be trouncing him, and yet he can't seem to break more than 50%?" Who the fuck is "my boy"? I want to get rid of Obama, and if the Romney campaign is constantly screwing up I have not only the right but the duty to complain about it. I think that is a far more intelligent stand then having blind faith in Romney's infalliability in the face of truly enormous evidence to the contrary.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:48 AM (hvzWz)

263 ""He needs to act like it's an understood fact that he's going to win. Also, it will infuriate Barky. Win.""


Yes, he also needs to have a fake airforce 1, and go around the world and give speeches like he is already president, and undermine some of obama's dealings with other countries. Payback is a bitch.

Posted by: Berserker at August 24, 2012 10:48 AM (FMbng)

264 what do you think is useful?

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 02:36 PM (jm/9g)

 

Useful is promoting your message. That's essential, really. So useful is anything that aids getting a winning message out. Todd Aiken is not useful. Birth certificate talk is not useful. Economy talk = message = useful.

 

To the extent the birther stuff knocks "legitimate rape" off the front page, it's useful. But its usefulness is limited.

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 10:48 AM (9KqcB)

265

Once again, the Kay here at AoSHQ is a sock. The real one exists, just not here.
<<<<

 

That's true. I had an email exchange with her because I just had to know.  She knows about the sock, and claims she's tried to correct the impression that it's her,  but doesn't give a shit.

 

She was surprisingly lucid and good-natured about the whole thing.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 10:49 AM (pJKHZ)

266 >>You're whistling past the retard. I know. I'm bored. I can't start drinking for at least another hour and its making me cranky.

Posted by: JackStraw at August 24, 2012 10:49 AM (TMB3S)

267

Your concern is noted.
Posted by: Sean Bannion


You forgot to add [i[and thrown in the trash where it belongs.[/i]

Posted by: mpfs at August 24, 2012 10:49 AM (iYbLN)

268

Playing into a media narrative of embracing birtherism is just as bad as playing into a media narrative on abortion.

 

Need we remind you that the media tried to call Romney a racist because he used the word     "anger" when talking about Obama's divisiveness.     Entire swathes of the    english language are now considered "racial dog whistles"    and "code words," for no     reason other than the darker   toned skin of the dog-eater in the Oval Office.    

 

The    media     "narrative"     is one of hysterical desperation.   Let them choke on it.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:50 AM (4df7R)

269 Mitts superhero vulnerability?

Mennonite Marmalade with spiced cinnamon. SPICED!

Posted by: 13times at August 24, 2012 10:50 AM (h6XiD)

270 It is called driving the narrative. We have the photoshopped BC because The Donald stuck the issue up Jar Jar's ass until he cracked and had to respond.

Posted by: SurferDoc at August 24, 2012 02:44 PM (6H6FZ)



And that was after Barky refused to release the same forged document in response Col Terry Lakin's discovery request in his court martial, allowing Lakin to hang in the wind, evidently for "no" reason, but jumping the moment the Donald brought it up (because Barky knows that no one in America buys his crap - not even his supporters).  Maybe having to submit the forgery in a court versus as a jpeg on a web site had something to do with the decision ...

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:50 AM (X3lox)

271 if the Romney campaign is constantly screwing up I have not only the right but the duty to complain about it. Marvel at this.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 10:50 AM (QupBk)

272 in the face of truly enormous evidence to the contrary.


*looks around* Huh?

What evidence? He made a joke about the President that the President himself has made. What other fuckups has RR made so far?

Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 24, 2012 10:51 AM (da5Wo)

273 Romney's camp should say (1) of course we believe Barky was born in HI, it was a flipping joke and (2) even the JEF makes jokes about it.  Don't be such a pussies, 'rats.

Posted by: eureka! at August 24, 2012 10:52 AM (1qHOu)

274 Entire swathes of the english language are now considered "racial dog whistles" and "code words," for no reason other than the darker toned skin of the dog-eater in the Oval Office. I find the word "The" particulary offensive for obvious reasons.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 10:52 AM (QupBk)

275 Release the twin pythons of Paul Ryan!

Posted by: mpfs at August 24, 2012 10:53 AM (iYbLN)

276 I find the word "The" particulary offensive for obvious reasons.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 02:52 PM (QupBk)

 

Of course.  It's only natural.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 10:53 AM (4df7R)

277 @268-

The president recently said it is rare when he's the fifth or sixth most interesting person in a room. Apparently he isn't in rooms with five or six people very often.

The president recently said he "saved" the auto industry. I can think of about 32 billion reasons why that just isn't so.

The president was supposed to restore America's "standing" in the world. Unconscious on the floor is not "standing".

Posted by: Chariots of Toast at August 24, 2012 10:53 AM (ksERZ)

278 Entire swathes of the english language are now considered "racial dog whistles" and "code words," for no reason other than the darker toned skin of the dog-eater in the Oval Office.

I find the word "The" particulary offensive for obvious reasons.



I find "english" to be extremely racist and offensive. The English had slaves.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at August 24, 2012 10:53 AM (da5Wo)

279 Posted by: mpfs at August 24, 2012 02:49 PM (iYbLN)


Good afternoon, Cupcake.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 10:54 AM (sbV1u)

280 get your asses to the top post, pronto

Posted by: soothsayer at August 24, 2012 10:54 AM (G/zuv)

281 Obama's birth certificate? Never heard of it.

Posted by: Charlie Gibson at August 24, 2012 10:54 AM (esW6B)

282 I find the word "The" particulary offensive for obvious reasons.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 02:52 PM (QupBk)



Conjugating "to be" is a killer.  "Is", itself, is a wonder to "normal" dems even outside of the obvious racist nature of the use of a conjugated form of "to be".

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 10:55 AM (X3lox)

283 Does anyone here have a towel? Kleenex?

Posted by: Donald Trump at August 24, 2012 10:55 AM (ma+gB)

284 Usually, when you want to change the subject, you don't change the subject to something that actually HURTS your campaign. That seems to not be grasped here. Playing into a media narrative of embracing birtherism is just as bad as playing into a media narrative on abortion.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:42 PM (hvzWz)

 

Not quite. In terms of badness:

 

"legitimate rape" > birtherism > Bain etc...

 

You  have to do these things to poke the narrative in a more favorable direction.

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 10:56 AM (9KqcB)

285 The details are debatable forever but anytime you get the MSM to stop talking about what they want to talk about or have the other guy putting out fake documents to shut you up, you are ahead. If you are explaining "what you really meant" to a reporter you are fucked.

Posted by: SurferDoc at August 24, 2012 10:56 AM (6H6FZ)

286 199
Why go there?   Because this is still the United States of America.


201 The downside is bringing up the whole Birther issue, which I doubt is a winner with undecided voters.

Change your diapers and stop with the stupid "birther" label.




It's not about Romney's right to say what he wants.  It's not about me changing my diaper -- it's about getting Obama out of the White House.

I'm glad Romney's comment make you feel good, but do you really think the following will help swing undecided voters in Ohio? 

http://tinyurl.com/c9dn376

... The Obama campaign quickly responded, with spokesman Ben LaBolt saying that Romney was embracing the most extreme elements in the conservative movement.

"Throughout this campaign, Governor Romney has embraced the most strident voices in his party instead of standing up to them," he said. "It's one thing to give the stage in Tampa to Donald Trump, Sheriff Arpaio, and Kris Kobach. But Governor Romney's decision to directly enlist himself in the birther movement should give pause to any rational voter across America."

Romney adviser Kevin Madden played down the joke, saying Romney was "only referencing that Michigan, where he is campaigning today, is the state where he himself was born and raised"

Mitt Romney's own birth certificate was released by Reuters on the same day as the candidate appeared with Donald Trump, who loudly amplified doubts about the president's birthplace...

More here: http://tinyurl.com/9plsgu8

Posted by: Hepcat at August 24, 2012 10:56 AM (frbyY)

287 Mitt's superhero ability?

Area of Effect: Call of Locust; Seagull Shitstorm

Posted by: 13times at August 24, 2012 10:57 AM (h6XiD)

288 If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism. The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 10:57 AM (hvzWz)

289

Woah, look at the woman's T-shirt who is standing behind Romney and to the left side of the screen.

Posted by: Warthog at August 24, 2012 10:59 AM (WDySP)

290 If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism.

The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:57 PM (hvzWz)

 

Difference:

 

Mitt Romney -->  Made a joke

 

Todd Akin --> Believes in magic vaginas

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter [/i][/u][/b] at August 24, 2012 11:00 AM (4df7R)

291 If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism.

The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:57 PM (hvzWz)

 

WHO could save this election? Does it rhyme with Don Gall?

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 11:01 AM (9KqcB)

292 To the extent the birther stuff knocks "legitimate rape" off the front page, it's useful. But its usefulness is limited.

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 02:48 PM (9KqcB)

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It's very useful in provoking an unhinged reply from Team Preazy. Sit back and watch what happens.

 

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 11:02 AM (jm/9g)

293 Posted by: Hepcat at August 24, 2012 02:56 PM (frbyY)

Dude ...

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at August 24, 2012 11:02 AM (X3lox)

294 That's true. I had an email exchange with her because I just had to know. She knows about the sock, and claims she's tried to correct the impression that it's her, but doesn't give a shit.

She was surprisingly lucid and good-natured about the whole thing.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at August 24, 2012 02:49 PM (pJKHZ)



This is very disturbing.  My image of somebody taking nightly multiple inputs from parole violating Quebecois trash while screaming marxist dogma has been blown straight to hell.  It's gonna take a while to come to grips with this.

Posted by: Captain Hate (dagny solidarity) at August 24, 2012 11:02 AM (VrgCv)

295 If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism.

The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election.

Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:57 PM (hvzWz)


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Oh for the love of Ron Paul.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 11:02 AM (P6QsQ)

296 Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at August 24, 2012 03:00 PM (4df7R)

Shhhhhh.  The subtlety is lost on him.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 24, 2012 11:03 AM (sbV1u)

297 Maybe if we do two days of hand-wringing we can appease the MSM and the concern trolls.

Posted by: SurferDoc at August 24, 2012 11:05 AM (6H6FZ)

298

Woah, look at the woman's T-shirt who is standing behind Romney and to the left side of the screen.

 

Greta Garbo?

Posted by: eleven at August 24, 2012 11:10 AM (fsLdt)

299 The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election. Marvel.

Posted by: toby928© at August 24, 2012 11:10 AM (QupBk)

300 Maybe if we do two days of hand-wringing we can appease the MSM and the concern trolls.

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Even throwing Mormon virgins into a volcano would not appease the MSM gods.   And the concern trolls won't be happy till Ron Paul is king of America.

Posted by: mama winger in Paul Ryan's district at August 24, 2012 11:10 AM (P6QsQ)

301

It's very useful in provoking an unhinged reply from Team Preazy. Sit back and watch what happens.

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 03:02 PM (jm/9g)

 

Nah, this is one of the few issues where we look like the unhinged ones. The White House would very much like this to dominate the news.

 

 

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 11:11 AM (9KqcB)

302 Fury is my schtick, but I was, in life, FURIOUS! at the comentary on mormonism last night.

When the FUCK! will NBC do a detailed review of the political gathering, sorry, I mean congregation, at trinity united?

NEVER!

They Even used SOUTHPARK FUCKING CLIPS!  And insinuated a sorta Hidden Mormon Gold fucking theme, JESUS CHRIST!  Trey Parker and Matt Stone should SUE!

And I'm not kidding about that, they should sue, since the ENTIRE STORY! NBC ran was based on the opinions of SOUTHPARK!  IT WAS!

REAL HEADLINE!   "NBC IS A BIG FAN OF SOUTHPARK, AND WE HATE MORMONS!"

Posted by: Douglas at August 24, 2012 11:14 AM (YKOnu)

303 "This is what mormons believe"  "Orgasmo" and "The Book of Mormon" play, and you can see and hear the edits of the interview.  It was a 100% smearcast.

Posted by: Douglas at August 24, 2012 11:17 AM (YKOnu)

304 Some poster above had it perfect. 'He and his defensive media are so vain. I was referring to my father, who was born in Mexico.'

Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at August 24, 2012 11:18 AM (UU0OF)

305 296 Posted by: Reality Check at August 24, 2012 02:57 PM (hvzWz)   "If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism."   Of course you do. You're an Obamanut.   You simply choose not see Teh JEF's continuous failure-to-perform, and willfully fail to acknowledge his near-100% policy failures.   The only things Teh JEF has increased are Unemployment (8.3% is the new 5%) and Food Stamp recipients (Dignity comes from a Paycheck, not Food Stamps or other government handouts)   You seem to have no job, and are likely to never have one if The JEF has his way; remember, The JEF is the Food Stamp President. He decides whether recipients eat or not, live indors or not ...  

Posted by: Arbalest at August 24, 2012 11:18 AM (YU266)

306 309 CJ,

then they are stupid...

Mitt is setting them up for exactly the right type of hysteria going into the convention....

Sucker in the noise machine to increase attention paid to your speech

Posted by: sven10077 at August 24, 2012 11:18 AM (LRFds)

307 296 If it's okay to throw Todd Akin overboard for saying stupid shit about abortion, I think Mitt Romney should also be thrown overboard for saying stupid jokes about birtherism.

The convention is in a few days. There's still time to save this election. Posted by: Reality Check

If you ate more cock, you would be too preoccupied to say stupid shit.

Posted by: jeremiah Gosh Darn Amerikkka Wright at August 24, 2012 11:23 AM (ovpNn)

308 What these idiots don't understand is that the most active participants of political culture are the children of people who were vilified for the last 40 years.   My mom and my dad were forced into political silence because they disagreed with those who were a part of their generation.   I'm older now, and the younger people are more bold than I ever was, and to steal a phrase, We aren't gonna take it!!!

They managed to make my parents BITCHES, but not me!  and NOT MINE!

Intimidation and accusation only works with a meek populace.  I am not meek, and those after me are less so, You are fucked you so called rebels.

Posted by: Douglas at August 24, 2012 11:26 AM (YKOnu)

309

Posted by: CJ at August 24, 2012 03:11 PM (9KqcB)

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Well they just got their wish. Did you see ace's latest post? You could go over there and opine what a great coup for AxelJarrett this is.

 

also, re: your suggestion that Mitt/Ryan should be focussed on the economy...that's pretty much all they've been featuring as a theme. The economy is hitting the independents/undecideds particularly hard in the Philadelphia suburbs. The white collar professionals are sweating their houses going underwater.

 

Who to blame, what to do...?

Posted by: kallisto at August 24, 2012 11:28 AM (jm/9g)

310 I hate to mention he who must not be mentioned but.....



Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) to hold a press conference in St. Louis County today at 4:15 pm central time. That's all the release says.


Posted by: Tami at August 24, 2012 11:35 AM (X6akg)

311 Maybe Romney should release his college transcripts during the donk convention.

Posted by: c6 dave at August 24, 2012 11:38 AM (I08eI)

312 "Reality Check":  You might want to do a reality check on the boring crap you keep posting.....Just a suggestion, bless your heart.

Posted by: alwyr at August 24, 2012 11:55 AM (Oh5R1)

313 This is a nice subtle dig to highlight the fraud Obama is. Obama born an American went from Occidental to Columbia to Harvard. That wasn't good enough he had to convince people that he was from Kenya for forty some years guess it sounds more exotic, what a fraud of a man, a made up biography.

Posted by: Lions at August 24, 2012 11:55 AM (tux8k)

314 PJ Tatler has posted a video from CBS in April with a fairly nice piece on Romney that probably nobody saw because, well it was on CBS morning show. http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/08/22/cbs-airs-shocking-must-see-video-about-mitt-romney/ It talks about how he doesn't brag about the things he does out of the spotlight, just does them.

Posted by: RKinRoanoke at August 24, 2012 11:58 AM (DOEXI)

315 Let them eat cock.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at August 24, 2012 01:56 PM (5e6JG)

316 The President believes that at sometime you have made enough money. I wish he would also believe at sometime you have spent too much money. Yeah, this one. Romney should run with it. At Warp 250 million (or whatever his net worth is).

Posted by: Boston12GS at August 24, 2012 01:57 PM (2KAud)

317

FU liberals, suck on it. Romney was funny. Stupid liberals call all but call Romney a: murderer, felon, tax cheat, racist etc. but Romney can't make a little joke? Idiots. I suggest an Obama school transcript joke or a 57 state crack for Romney's next joke.

 

 

Posted by: Pete_Bondurant at August 24, 2012 02:05 PM (6Jw9O)

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