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February 11, 2014

Obama's Ambassadorial Pics Are Exactly As Qualified As You'd Expect
— Gabriel Malor

The third video here with the exchange between Sen. McCain and Obama nominee George Tsunis just has to be seen to be believed.

MR. TSUNIS: Thank you, Senator. It's a very seminal question. Generally Norway has, and is very proud of, being a very open, transparent, democratic parliamentary government. One of the by- products of being such an open society and placing such a value on free speech is that you get some fringe elements that have a microphone, that spew their hatred. And although I will tell you Norway has been very quick to denounce them, we're going to continue to work with Norway to make sure --
SEN. MCCAIN: The government has denounced them? The coalition government -- they're part of the coalition of the government.
MR. TSUNIS: Well, I would say -- you know, what? I stand -- I stand corrected.
SEN. MCCAIN: I seriously --
MR. TSUNIS: The -- I stand corrected and would like to leave my answer at they are -- it's a very, very open society and that most Norwegians -- the overwhelming amount of Norwegians and the overwhelming amount of people in parliament don't feel the same way.
SEN. MCCAIN: I have no more questions for this incredibly, highly qualified group of nominees.

I say there's a 70% chance this guy gets confirmed.

Also check out the video of Obama bundler and Jim Messina BFF Noah Mamet, who Obama nominated for posting to Argentina. His confirmation is presently being held up by Democrats who are mad that Mamet leveraged his clients' (that is Democratic donors) money to buy an ambassadorship, knocking several of them out of the running for the plum assignments.

Â“There was a feeling of, Â‘Wait a minute. ItÂ’s my money heÂ’s getting that with,Â’Â” said one California-based fundraiser of MametÂ’s ambassador role.

Today, Buzzfeed's Ruby Cramer found out it was Democratic Sen. Menendez who put the hold on Mamet's confirmation. Ah, Blue on Blue, how I've missed you. Nice to see a little Democratic infighting for a change, no?

Posted by: Gabriel Malor at 12:28 PM | Comments (291)
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1 Gabe--you gotta lose the headphones.

Posted by: tasker at February 11, 2014 12:29 PM (RJMhd)

2 It looked like you were in outer space.

Posted by: tasker at February 11, 2014 12:29 PM (RJMhd)

3 I'll go get the others.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 11, 2014 12:30 PM (oFCZn)

4 *files this in the "Obama waving in a group picture and blocking another head of state's face" drawer*

Posted by: Heralder at February 11, 2014 12:31 PM (/Mxso)

5

How was HuffPo Gabe????

How long did the Class IV Bio-Chem Hazard decontamination process take??

Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 12:32 PM (nELVU)

6 All lefty lawyers! That's my guess, now I'll go look at the names.

Hell, I'll even take wagers on 80/20 leftie lawyers to anything else.

Cash up front.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 12:32 PM (x3YFz)

7 Nice to see a little Democratic infighting for a change, no? ---------------- I would be happier if it involved chains and tire irons.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:32 PM (aDwsi)

8 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:32 PM (PYAXX)

9 There are pics? Full frontal?

Posted by: Robert Filner, Private Citizen at February 11, 2014 12:33 PM (UZFA9)

10 Obama has some real winners as ambassadors-They give a lot of money to Obama's campaign-they get the post. One understands why an ambassador living in Bermuda ? or the Bahamas would take something like 265 sick days a year but that doesn%

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 12:33 PM (XyM/Y)

11 Obama has some real winners as ambassadors-They give a lot of money to Obama's campaign-they get the post. One understands why an ambassador living in Bermuda ? or the Bahamas would take something like 265 sick days a year but that doesn't make it moral or ethical, Whoops; We're talking about the Obama administration, Moral and ethical?!! BWAHAHAHAHA

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 12:33 PM (XyM/Y)

12 OT: That awkward moment when you realize you know more about writing the DB package than the DBA assigned to your project...

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:33 PM (PYAXX)

13 Forget an ambassadorship. I want to be a leisurologist like that professor from the other day.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 12:33 PM (XUKZU)

14 Sorry for the double post.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (XyM/Y)

15 Obama's Ambassadorial Pics Are Exactly As Qualified How do you have an unqualified picture? I mean, if anyone could do it, it would be the SCOAMT, but still...

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (PYAXX)

16 Today, Buzzfeed's Ruby Cramer found out it was Democratic Sen. Menendez who put the hold on Mamet's confirmation ________ TODAY? More like 5 weeks ago.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (0LHZx)

17 Barrel that way <<<

Posted by: Heywood Jablowme at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (jsWA8)

18 The ambassadorships are always a joke.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (oFCZn)

19 They give a lot of money to Obama's campaign-they get the post. ------------ or...., a cabinet position. Anthony Foxx, highly qualified mayor of Charlotte -> Sec. of Transportation.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:34 PM (aDwsi)

20 Norway's principal exports are toboggans and reindeer testicles.

Posted by: Ambassador Waterhouse at February 11, 2014 12:35 PM (t8ySh)

21 It's all arbitrary! The best way to fight arbitrariness is to spend more money, not to eliminate arbitrariness.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 11, 2014 12:35 PM (Djwm9)

22 Barry has also nominated some woman who is a producer for a soap opera to be an ambassador because she was a big fund raiser. Shockingly she had absolutely no idea about anything about the country

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 12:35 PM (1Jaio)

23 Nice to see a little Democratic infighting for a change, no? Never enough.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 12:35 PM (IXrOn)

24 Meh...every president does this. That's what ambassadorships are all about....I donate $$$ to you, you appoint me Ambassador to the Bahamas. Aside from a few countries does it really matter who the ambassador is? I'm pretty sure Norway isn't part of the "important country club". But holy fuck are the women there hawt!!

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at February 11, 2014 12:36 PM (0LHZx)

25 This just in: Obama's new economic plan was inspired by the Rolling Stones.

In the sweet old country where I come from
Nobody ever works
Nothing ever gets done
We hang fire
We hang fire

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 12:36 PM (XUKZU)

26 The job does come with dangers.

Posted by: April Glaspie at February 11, 2014 12:36 PM (oFCZn)

27 "Picks" I think you mean

Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at February 11, 2014 12:36 PM (q/jNW)

28 I only tuned in at the last minute. Holy shit--the Noam dude wants to set "limits" on how much you can spend to defend yourself. Think about that for a moment. The government prosecutes you--has an abundance of resources and this Noam dude wants to limit -- how much an individual[/i can spend to defend himself against even the government. 'What the flying hell? I had to tune out. Plus the Noam dude was all-- "you know" and like--"you know".

Posted by: tasker at February 11, 2014 12:36 PM (RJMhd)

29 Wow, actual sarcasm from Senator Reach Around.

Obviously he did not take his meds today.

Posted by: shibumi at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (25HWz)

30 At least we have Caroline Kennedy representing us in Japan.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (g1DWB)

31 So he's as qualified as Obama is as President then?

Posted by: Darth Randall at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (xWgW3)

Nice to see a little Democratic infighting for a change, no?

Not when they are fighting over the loose change from my taxpayer pockets.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (0GF2j)

33 WTH are they talking about? I get that he stomped on his dick, but what group of hatey haters is in the govt., and WTH was McLame getting at? Does he wanna bomb Norway now?

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (3ZtZW)

34 Aside from a few countries does it really matter who the ambassador is? I'm pretty sure Norway isn't part of the "important country club". Maybe so, maybe no. However, it *is* generally accepted that the nominee will have at least a passing knowledge of the nation to which they will be stationed. You know, they should have studied things like who makes up the government there. Little stuff like that.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:37 PM (PYAXX)

35 The Lefties like to cite Norway as an example of successful socialist policy. They neglect lots of things, as usual, but the most significant is this: "In 2010, crude oil, natural gas, and pipeline transport services accounted for almost 50 percent of Norway's exports revenues, 21 percent of GDP, and 26 percent of government revenues.."

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:38 PM (aDwsi)

36 SEN. MCCAIN: I have no more questions for this incredibly, highly qualified group of nominees. (another) MCBRAYING JACKASS.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 12:38 PM (IXrOn)

37 Wow, actual sarcasm from Senator Reach Around.

Obviously he did not take his meds today.

Posted by: shibumi at February 11, 2014 04:37 PM (25HWz)

------

Just great, this is the hill to die on McCain?

Posted by: Darth Randall at February 11, 2014 12:38 PM (xWgW3)

38 hey the obama administration is as honest as the politburo was, so shut the fuck up

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:38 PM (t3UFN)

39 Norway's principal exports are toboggans and reindeer testicles. I haven't had a good toboggan in a long time.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:39 PM (E7Zh9)

40 From the Daily Mail:

The prize for ambassadorial cluelessness, though, may go to Colleen Bell, an Obama bundler who put $800,000 in play for Democrats. She's trading in her work as producer of the soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful' to become ambassador to Hungary.

Asked by McCain to describe America's strategic interests in that nation, she launched into a rambling response worthy of a teen beauty pageant contestant.

Well, we have Â– our strategic interests, in terms of what are our key priorities in Hungary,' Bell began, 'I think our key priorities are to improve upon, as I mentioned, the security relationship and also the law enforcement and to promote business opportunities, increase trade ... Our strategic interests are to work collaboratively as NATO allies.'

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 12:39 PM (1Jaio)

41 How was HuffPo Gabe????
How long did the Class IV Bio-Chem Hazard decontamination process take??Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 04:32 PM (nELVU)

Okay, I've been gone from the HQ most of the day, I missed something. What's this about Gabe and PuffHo? Is he writing over there too?

Posted by: LizLem at February 11, 2014 12:39 PM (BF+2f)

42 I haven't had a good toboggan in a long time. That's a euphemism for something, isn't it?

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:39 PM (PYAXX)

Well I guess Barky's ambassadors have to be wealthy...since they'll need to take their own Security Force.

BYOS = Bring Your Own Security

Or get dead.

Posted by: wheatie at February 11, 2014 12:40 PM (eCZwh)

44 Can I get another assignment? I really enjoyed meeting the people of Belgium in my last posting. Especially the gals. Especially the very, very young gals.

Posted by: Howard Gutman at February 11, 2014 12:40 PM (q/jNW)

45 Top men. Sigh.

Posted by: MMW at February 11, 2014 12:40 PM (kt/h1)

46 How old is this story? I think Ace had a post on it weeks ago.

Posted by: Turnip Defense League [/i] at February 11, 2014 12:40 PM (O7Q1u)

47 I haven't had a good toboggan in a long time. Fuck. Teed that one right up.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:40 PM (E7Zh9)

48 Confederacy of Dunces

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:41 PM (aDwsi)

>>>I haven't had a good toboggan in a long time.

I think toboggans are the ones what make shoes when the cobbler is out. Measles live under the sink, but they're french and don't eat much.

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 12:41 PM (3ZtZW)

50 Argentina is going into economic meltdown and like all those reds do, they blame the US. So, yes, put an incompetent asshole down there.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 11, 2014 12:42 PM (NRYdU)

51 If the president nominated his dog to be ambassador to Portugal, that would be a better pick than most of these bozos. At least the dog is a 'Portuguese' water dog. Bo for ambassador!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 12:42 PM (TGgNi)

52 A few years or decades ago, maybe in the B.J. Clinton administration, our ambassador to Italy told a joke. Why does the new Italian navy have glass bottomed boats? So they can see the old Italian navy. I'm not certain but I don't think that's what they call protocol.

(The innertubes said it was GHW Bush's ambassador.)

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 12:42 PM (XUKZU)

53 In this administration, how do you spot "unqualified"?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 12:42 PM (8ZskC)

54 We've seen what happens to ambassadors who question The Won.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 12:42 PM (x3YFz)

55 13 Forget an ambassadorship. I want to be a leisurologist like that professor from the other day.Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 04:33 PM (XUKZU)
I was a leisurologist but I got tired of it.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at February 11, 2014 12:43 PM (reoHU)

56 Obviously these people have some time before their confirmation hearing to do some research. They can't hit their precious little fingers on their keyboards to find some things that are relevant to the country they're supposed to go to and the historical relationship between our two countries?!!. "The Bold and The Beautiful" Pathetic.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 12:43 PM (XyM/Y)

57 Argentina is going into economic meltdown and like all those reds do, they blame the US. So, yes, put an incompetent asshole down there.

They had better keep their damn hands off the Maldives!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 12:43 PM (8ZskC)

58 I haven't had a good toboggan in a long time.

That's a euphemism for something, isn't it?

-

Sounds like some sort of weird foot fetish masochism.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 12:44 PM (XUKZU)

59 So, yes, put an incompetent asshole down there. One rule of appointing diplomats- never appoint an ambassador who makes you look bad. Unfortunately, EVERYONE makes TFG look bad- either by proxy or by comparison.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:44 PM (PYAXX)

60 "I say there's a 70% chance this guy gets confirmed."

Max Baucus is and was absolutely, utterly, comically unqualified to be Ambassador to China, an infinitely more important posting than this. Doesn't speak the language, not even enough to order lunch. Has no time in grade handling Chinese or regional issues. His career highlight legislation was helping draft Obamacare.

Baucus made a total fool of himself in his confirmation hearings, including revealing that he has no understanding of what is currently ***THE*** flashpoint issue between China and Japan, the air defense zone China has unilaterally decreed around and over islands which the Japanese consider theirs, and which by treaty the USA must help Japan defend.

Baucus was confirmed _ninety-six to zero_. Not a single dissenting vote.

The Permanent Bipartisan Fusion Party strikes again. As America's body politic has entered into rigor mortis and begun to reek of decay.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 11, 2014 12:44 PM (gqT4g)

61 I wouldn't be surprised if the Obama ambassador to Argentina doesn't even speak Spanish.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 12:45 PM (XyM/Y)

62 One thing about McCain -- he *does* have the capacity to be a pretty sharp tack but, well, that's all I have to say positively about him at this point in his life.

Posted by: SFGoth at February 11, 2014 12:46 PM (M3JDe)

63 Some countries deserve this type of ambassador - France, for instance. Norway doesn't.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - President's Day Sale - All Red Hot Rage 15% Off! at February 11, 2014 12:46 PM (hLRSq)

64 I wouldn't be surprised if the Obama ambassador to Argentina doesn't even speak Spanish. Spanish, or Portuguese? I know Brazil largely speaks Portuguese, but I can't remember about Argentina...

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:47 PM (PYAXX)

65 Come on, you think OBAMA is going to be a stickler for qualifications???

Posted by: --- at February 11, 2014 12:47 PM (MMC8r)

66 >>I know Brazil largely speaks Portuguese, but I can't remember about Argentina... Spanish. The only country in SA that speaks Portuguese is Brazil.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 12:47 PM (g1DWB)

67 Argentina = spanish speaking

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 12:47 PM (3ZtZW)

68 I wouldn't be surprised if the Obama ambassador to Argentina doesn't even speak Spanish.

Our pick will speak fluent Argentinean.

Posted by: Barky O'Genius at February 11, 2014 12:47 PM (8ZskC)

69 How old is this story? I think Ace had a post on it weeks ago. Posted by: Turnip Defense League at February 11, 2014 04:40 PM (O7Q1u) The Norway guy is old, the argentine guy is a new one and counting.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (t3UFN)

70 32 Nice to see a little Democratic infighting for a change, no? - Not when they are fighting over the loose change from my taxpayer pockets. Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 11, 2014 04:37 PM (0GF2j) And nobody is left on the floor in a pool of slowly congealing blood.

Posted by: Iblis at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (9221z)

71 Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 04:47 PM (g1DWB) Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 04:47 PM (3ZtZW) Thanks.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (PYAXX)

72 I'll only be interested in democrat in-fighting when they get around to using weapons. Then I'm interested. Like, pay per view interested.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (agLwc)

73 "SEN. MCCAIN: I have no more questions for this incredibly, highly qualified group of nominees."

My friendshs, you have nothing to fear from Barack Obama in the White House.

Posted by: John McCain at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (gqT4g)

74 OK Allen - now answer Why Brazil?

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 12:48 PM (3ZtZW)

75 64 According to wiki it is Spanish. Of course, according to wiki it's population is 97% "European" by ethnicity. Really?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (TGgNi)

76 Look, a million dollar contribution is a small price to pay for the paid vacation of a lifetime to a place where the teenage girls are discreet and understand the value of a green card. When it comes to return on investment you can hardly beat it.

Posted by: Future Hillary Bundler at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (o+SC1)

77 Our pick will speak fluent Argentinean. Posted by: Barky O'Genius And I'll brush up on Barack's Brazilian!

Posted by: R. Love at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (S0eIZ)

78 I wouldn't be surprised if the Obama ambassador to Argentina doesn't even speak Spanish. Spanish, or Portuguese? I know Brazil largely speaks Portuguese, but I can't remember about Argentina... When in Argentina, speak Argentinian.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (E7Zh9)

79 The Lefties like to cite Norway as an example of successful socialist policy. They neglect lots of things, as usual, but the most significant is this:

Yep.

One of the few circumstances where a Socialist system might make some degree of sense is in a low population country with a lot of income from natural resources.

Even then, such governments never limit their socialism to nationalization of natural resource income, because too much is never enough.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (SY2Kh)

80 During a House panel hearing on asylum fraud, Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee warned her committee colleagues to Â“be preparedÂ” for immigration protests. And Kerry warns of boycott against Israel. See a pattern here folks?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (t3UFN)

81 However, it *is* generally accepted that the nominee will have at least a passing knowledge of the nation to which they will be stationed. You know, they should have studied things like who makes up the government there. Little stuff like that. Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 04:37 PM (PYAXX) ________ I suppose. It's funny and shows a new level of cronyism, but on the list of insane things Obama did, this is like 782 for me.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (0LHZx)

>>>According to wiki it is Spanish. Of course, according to wiki it's population is 97% "European" by ethnicity. Really?

Yes.

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (3ZtZW)

83 Honestly, there are darn few places I would want to go as ambassador, given how long it takes backup to arrive.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 11, 2014 12:49 PM (0GF2j)

84
Barry: Well my ambassador to Austria speaks Austrian. At least he told me that with his big donation

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 12:50 PM (1Jaio)

85 Ambassador Stevens unavailable for comment.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 11, 2014 12:50 PM (n0DEs)

86 semÂ·iÂ·nal
adjective

1. Something, blah blah blah
2. of, relating to, or denoting semen.

And this potty-mouth is going to be our Ambassador?????

Posted by: Horny Grandma at February 11, 2014 12:50 PM (jjaLl)

87 However, it *is* generally accepted that the nominee will have at least a passing knowledge of the nation to which they will be stationed. You know, they should have studied things like who makes up the government there.

Little stuff like that.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 04:37 PM (PYAXX)

Funny you should mention that - there is actually this government agency that has people trained to prep diplomats and high government officials on just that sort of thing. Can't recall the name right now, though.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - President's Day Sale - All Red Hot Rage 15% Off! at February 11, 2014 12:50 PM (hLRSq)

88 I'll only be interested in democrat in-fighting when they get around to using weapons. I thought that was called "Saturday Night in Chicago." now answer Why Brazil? Why does Brazil speak Portuguese? Because it was the Portuguese who colonized there? I make no claims to be qualified to be an ambassador. Or "Why Brazil" in which case I answer- "have you *seen* their women?"

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:50 PM (PYAXX)

89 But I'll bet McCain votes YES to approve them...

Posted by: Romeo13... prophet at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (84gbM)

90 OK Allen - now answer Why Brazil? It. Was. There.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (E7Zh9)

91 Our pick will speak fluent Argentinean I meant of course Our pick will speak flatulent Argentinean

Posted by: Mephitis at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (mShhM)

92 Ambassador Stevens unavailable for comment.

That reminds me. Note to nominees: NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CONDITION!

Posted by: Barky O'Genius at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (8ZskC)

93 Today, Buzzfeed's Ruby Cramer found out it was Democratic Sen. Menendez who put the hold on Mamet's confirmation. --- Put this guy as ambassador to the Dominican Republic and the hold goes away.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (/Crba)

94 Since the CIA factbook has been online almost forever there is no excuse for not knowing basic facts about any country.

Posted by: backhoe at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (ULH4o)

95 Barry: Well my ambassador to Austria speaks Austrian. At least he told me that with his big donation Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 04:50 PM (1Jaio) I understand obama's first choice was Kurt Waldheim till someone told him that Waldheim wasn't an American and was dead. But obama insisted that since he was in the SS and hated Jews he'd make an exception

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (t3UFN)

96 Watching the luge. Damn, that looks like fun.

Posted by: Soona at February 11, 2014 12:51 PM (kPiYr)

97 Asked by McCain to describe America's strategic interests in that nation, she launched into a rambling response worthy of a teen beauty pageant contestant. while she spun a burning baton

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (IXrOn)

98 Come on, you think OBAMA ~~is going to be a stickler for~~ knows anything about qualifications??? FIFY

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (aDwsi)

99 I don't see anything wrong with the Presidents picks.....

Posted by: Joey Biden at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (jucos)

100 Hey MWR, do you still have that link to how much it costs to buy an ambassador's position in this Administration? I seem to have lost the link.

And Ambassador Kennedy is visiting Okinawa to try and diffuse the fractious issue of the US Marine base there.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (Z/g31)

101 According to wiki it is Spanish. Of course, according to wiki it's population is 97% "European" by ethnicity. Really? Yes. German.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (E7Zh9)

102 After he's out of office, Joe Biden wants to be named Ambassador to the Land of Dairy Queen.

Posted by: --- at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (MMC8r)

103 In the end isn't an Ambassador just a party planner? The have no power to change treatys etc. The Embassy professionals (which do the real ground work) are the bigger problem. Ambassadors are just a holdbacks to the systems of aristocracy that were allowed.

Not arguing it's right that you can buy your way in. Just that we have way bigger fish to fry on the emerging Aristocracy front with King reverse Midas.

Posted by: The Hickster at February 11, 2014 12:52 PM (TI3xG)

104 Obama couldn't pay me money to be ambassador to Argentina. Country has some lovely areas but it is a financial nightmare that is getting ready to implode big time. Buenos Aires used to be a beautiful place but it is starting to slip in Havana territory. Last time I went to Argentina the currency became so unstable that I couldn't even change my pesos for dollars when I left. The currency was too volatile for the companies to risk it.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 12:53 PM (g1DWB)

105 And Ambassador Kennedy is visiting Okinawa to try and diffuse the fractious issue of the US Marine base there. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 04:52 PM (Z/g31) I hope she is not traveling there by PT Boat with her family history

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:53 PM (t3UFN)

106 See a pattern here folks? Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 04:49 PM (t3UFN) And the Ohio National Guard runs a drill where the bad guys are 2nd Amendment Americans... And the POSTAL Service buys Ammunition...

Posted by: Romeo13... prophet at February 11, 2014 12:53 PM (84gbM)

107 Posted by: Joey Biden at February 11, 2014 04:52 PM (jucos)

Ever tried pie made with real alpaca?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 12:53 PM (8ZskC)

108 69 How old is this story? I think Ace had a post on it weeks ago. Posted by: Turnip Defense League at February 11, 2014 04:40 PM (O7Q1u) The Norway guy is old, the argentine guy is a new one and counting. Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 04:48 PM (t3UFN) *************** And the scariest one is--Max Baucus--the new ambassador to China.

Posted by: tasker at February 11, 2014 12:53 PM (RJMhd)

109 while she spun a burning baton

What counts is poise!

Posted by: Cosmo Kramer at February 11, 2014 12:54 PM (t8ySh)

110 53 In this administration, how do you spot "unqualified"?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 04:42 PM (8ZskC)

wave a dead cat?

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 12:54 PM (x3YFz)

111 Won't the Norwegians be insulted if we send them an ambassador without a neck?

Posted by: --- at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (MMC8r)

112

Anyone take my job yet?

Posted by: Christopher Stevens at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (jucos)

113 On a not-at-all-related note... It looks like the family farm *will* get up and running again. My cousin is getting married next weekend, and he and his bride are apparently planning on moving there. Which means the main hurdle (having someone actually live there to take care of things) will be overcome.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (PYAXX)

114 Our pick will speak flatulent Argentinean Posted by: Mephitis ------------ Would you settle for Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXRby61yER0

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (aDwsi)

115 In the end isn't an Ambassador just a party planner? The have no power to change treatys etc. The Embassy professionals (which do the real ground work) are the bigger problem. Ambassadors are just a holdbacks to the systems of aristocracy that were allowed.

Ambassadors used to be important positions because of the slow communications. They often were plenipotentiaries who had the power to bind their state without getting approval from home.

Now they basically spy on the local scene and deliver messages from the State Department.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (8ZskC)

116 In this administration, how do you spot "unqualified"? Open your eyes?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 12:55 PM (E7Zh9)

117 In the end isn't an Ambassador just a party planner?

Pretty much.

Raise enough money or gain enough influence with the next President, and you too could become an ambassador.

Though I still can't imagine why someone would show up to a confirmation hearing so ill prepared, if for no other reason than not making an ass out of themselves.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 11, 2014 12:56 PM (SY2Kh)

118

In this administration, how do you spot "unqualified"?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 04:42 PM (8ZskC)

Start at the top and check each box on the way down.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - President's Day Sale - All Red Hot Rage 15% Off! at February 11, 2014 12:56 PM (hLRSq)

119 The nominee for ambassador to Poland told some hilarious jokes.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at February 11, 2014 12:56 PM (+lsX1)

120

Argentina = spanish speaking

...und ein bisschen deutsch.

Posted by: Marathon Man at February 11, 2014 12:56 PM (A0sHn)

121 Though I still can't imagine why someone would show up to a confirmation hearing so ill prepared, if for no other reason than not making an ass out of themselves. Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 11, 2014 04:56 PM (SY2Kh) Progressives don't seem to mind making asses out of themselves?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (t3UFN)

122 It looks like the family farm *will* get up and running again. My cousin is getting married next weekend, and he and his bride are apparently planning on moving there. Which means the main hurdle (having someone actually live there to take care of things) will be overcome.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 11, 2014 04:55 PM (PYAXX)

-----------------------------------------

Investing in wheat futures, eh?

Posted by: Soona at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (kPiYr)

123 I hope she is not traveling there by PT Boat with her family history --- If she does do so on a boat, I figure it will get cut in half by a passing ship.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (/Crba)

124 The slot for Peruvia is still open too Morons!

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (jucos)

125 You think TFG would put someone more qualified than him in the position they seek? Not a chance. One clue of his cluelessness to leadership. Always put someone in more qualified than you...Everywhere you can. But, JEF doesn't care. He doesn't care at all. Foreign Affairs is not his thing. Destroying America is.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (IXrOn)

126 On a not-at-all-related note...

It looks like the family farm *will* get up and running again.

YES!!!

Posted by: The Horse Fucker at February 11, 2014 12:57 PM (SY2Kh)

127 82 I guess my point is that at what point do you consider an ethnicity distinct on it's own apart from who colonized the country in question? To my understanding, for example you could not call Cubans or Mexicans "European" because they are a blend between Europeans and the native peoples. I would assume that the south Americas would be the same. I could be wrong here, ethnic/racial labels are not really in my wheelhouse.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 12:58 PM (TGgNi)

128 Though I still can't imagine why someone would show up to a confirmation hearing so ill prepared, if for no other reason than not making an ass out of themselves. Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 11, 2014 04:56 PM (SY2Kh) It's not like you need to be a world renown expert on the country. Spending some time reading on the Internet would give you most of the answers you would need to questions asked by these idiots.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 11, 2014 12:58 PM (oFCZn)

129

Of course, according to wiki it's population is 97% "European" by ethnicity. Really?

Oh yeah. Argentinians are white and consider themselves European and look down on the rest of South America.

I will give them this much, though. Buenos Aires is beautiful, looks an awful lot like Paris, but has no French people.

Posted by: Marathon Man at February 11, 2014 12:58 PM (A0sHn)

130 We'd be safer just shutting down the entire nation until the SCOAMF is out of office.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 12:59 PM (IXrOn)

131 You know what? Anyone stupid enough to be an ambassador after Benghazi can be my guest. Obama's all but stated that ambassadors are expendable, useful idiots, so why not just nominate idiots.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 11, 2014 12:59 PM (POpqt)

132 As soon as I'm done combing my tongue-hair I'm putting in for Ambassador to Amsterdam!! Yea! Woo-HOO!

Posted by: Miley Cyrus at February 11, 2014 12:59 PM (jjaLl)

133
Barry: I'm nominating Biggus Dickus as my ambassador to Rome. On second thought I'll keep him all to myself

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 12:59 PM (1Jaio)

134 I could have flown Caroline to Okinawa

Posted by: John John Kennedy at February 11, 2014 12:59 PM (jucos)

135 AllenG - Uh, is your cousin a moron? Asking for a friend.

Posted by: Nervous sheep. at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (aDwsi)

136 Don't cry for me, Argentina. I'm just here for the food.

Posted by: Ambassador NoNeck at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (MMC8r)

137 At this point it wouldn't surprise me if he appointed Jesse 'Hymie Town' Jackson as ambassador to Isreal. Seriously.

Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (G+Wff)

138 What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen Argentinian swallow?

Posted by: John McCain, Maverick at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (8ZskC)

139 ...or Israel. Dammit.

Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (G+Wff)

140

Sorry doing work heh

Nah the Brazil thinger was cuz the Pope at the time divided the world between Spain and Portugal, is all. Why the western part of the Americas is all teh Spanish. I guess if the Lefties knew they bowing to the old Pope's orders they might not be on board the reconquista thing, but who knows?

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 01:00 PM (3ZtZW)

141 Uruguay is more European than Argentina. And they speak the local language.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (Z/g31)

142 Max Baucus is and was absolutely, utterly, comically unqualified to be Ambassador to China, an infinitely more important posting than this. Doesn't speak the language, not even enough to order lunch. Has no time in grade handling Chinese or regional issues. His career highlight legislation was helping draft Obamacare.

Baucus made a total fool of himself in his confirmation hearings, including revealing that he has no understanding of what is currently ***THE*** flashpoint issue between China and Japan, the air defense zone China has unilaterally decreed around and over islands which the Japanese consider theirs, and which by treaty the USA must help Japan defend.

Baucus was confirmed _ninety-six to zero_. Not a single dissenting vote.

The Permanent Bipartisan Fusion Party strikes again. As America's body politic has entered into rigor mortis and begun to reek of decay.

Posted by: torquewrench

As a total zero on the policy issues, he will be easier to manage by the professionals on site. As long as he isn't picking up hookers in the park, he should be OK. It's the rich dilettantes who are dangerous.

Posted by: Jean at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (4JkHl)

143 Buenos Aires is beautiful, looks an awful lot like Paris, but has no French people.

That's a win-win.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (8ZskC)

144 Mark Sanford would have made a better ambassador to Argentina.

Posted by: @JohnTant at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (cViiz)

145 Just looked at the temperature here in OKC. It's above freezing.

Posted by: Soona at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (kPiYr)

146 Ever tried pie made with real alpaca? I wouldn't be surprised at all if that was a thing. Meat pies are yummy. I've never had alpaca meat. I'd guess that the young healthy ones don't get slaughtered, because their fur is valuable.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (J79eW)

147 Gabe is back HuffPo wasn't a killer, eh?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humantiarian at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (HVff2)

148 ...or Israel. Dammit. Posted by: Cheri --------- I assumed you were using Oblammer's spelling.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 11, 2014 01:01 PM (aDwsi)

149 125 Well, he gave away the game at that a very long time ago. A good leader realizes that he is not the best at everything under the sun, so he puts the best people he can find in the positions. But the lackey that said "He thinks he is a better widget maker than his widget makers" kind of showed that this man has not even a whiff of a clue about what it takes to lead or manage anything.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (TGgNi)

150 Blue on blue, heartache on heartache Blue on blue now that we are through Blue on blue, heartache on heartache And I find I can't get over losing you

Posted by: Bobby Vinton at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (8GKDa)

151 At this point it wouldn't surprise me if he appointed Jesse 'Hymie Town' Jackson as ambassador to Isreal. Seriously. Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 05:00 PM (G+Wff) Why? Is Farrahkan busy?

Posted by: Kerry at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (t3UFN)

152 Posted by: Miley Cyrus at February 11, 2014 04:59 PM (jjaLl)

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Piss off Miley.

The world could use less Miley Cyrus and more Shirley Temple.

Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (nELVU)

153 Wikipedia says that the main Peruvian exports are Soccer Balls made from Hobo Pelts, and a raging crotch rash that is contracted in their hotels.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (jucos)

154 Though I still can't imagine why someone would show up to a confirmation hearing so ill prepared, if for no other reason than not making an ass out of themselves.>>

People that have been shielded from consequences don't see them coming. The bitch is this belief is reinforced when there are none.

Posted by: The Hickster at February 11, 2014 01:02 PM (TI3xG)

155 Just looked at the temperature here in OKC. It's above freezing. The Earth has a fever.

Posted by: Algore at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (MMC8r)

156 At this point it wouldn't surprise me if he appointed Jesse 'Hymie Town' Jackson as ambassador to Isreal. Seriously. --- Don't shake me down... don't shake me down... don't shake me down... Hymie Town...

Posted by: Jesse Jackson at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (/Crba)

157

I would assume that the south Americas would be the same.

Not much blending in Argentinia. Few natives there in the first place, didn't import African slaves.

Posted by: Marathon Man at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (A0sHn)

158 Nevergiveup, the reason d'etre to oppose the new location on Okinawa for the Marines is to protect a relative of the manatee.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (Z/g31)

159 I have only one more patient standing between me and a drink

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (t3UFN)

160 Thank you, Fixerupper, that was very nice of you!

Posted by: Shirley Temple at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (jjaLl)

161 >>I guess my point is that at what point do you consider an ethnicity distinct on it's own apart from who colonized the country in question? African American.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (g1DWB)

162 I mentioned this to a Norwegian friend, and the video is circulating in that country, among the center-left, as a case of a guy caught saying the Emperor has no clothes. Many of them do feel that way about that faction. But hey, first you gotta win elections, right?

Posted by: Chris Balsz at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (5xmd7)

163 I have no more comments for this incredibly, highly qualified group of morans.

Posted by: eleven at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (VhqUZ)

164 raging crotch rash that is contracted in their hotels. --- The Secret Service spent some time down there, huh?

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at February 11, 2014 01:03 PM (/Crba)

165 Nevergiveup, the reason d'etre to oppose the new location on Okinawa for the Marines is to protect a relative of the manatee. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 05:03 PM (Z/g31) A relative of hillary?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:04 PM (t3UFN)

166 Wikipedia says that the main Peruvian exports are Soccer Balls made from Hobo Pelts, and a raging crotch rash that is contracted in their hotels.

Our biggest export is Mexicans.

Posted by: Mexico at February 11, 2014 01:04 PM (8ZskC)

167 But wouldn't it make it easier to spy on the local scene if you actually spoke the language instead of knowing Â¿DÃ³nde estÃ¡ Spot? or less in Spanish? I just think it's insulting to a country to have a person sent there from America not speak the native language, and surely China- for instance -is important enough to need that!! And considering where Japan is and who it's neighbors are, Caroline Kennedy was a pathetic pick too.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 01:04 PM (XyM/Y)

168 Great coverage today Gabe. Thanks for filling in.

Posted by: Yoshi, Aggrieved Victim of the White Man at February 11, 2014 01:04 PM (OzZJn)

169 Nevergiveup, the reason d'etre to oppose the new location on Okinawa for the Marines is to protect a relative of the manatee.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD)

They fucking eat manatee in Japan, for fuck's sake!

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at February 11, 2014 01:04 PM (cxs6V)

170 145 Just looked at the temperature here in OKC. It's above freezing. Posted by: Soona at February 11, 2014 05:01 PM (kPiYr) Lucky bastid. Wisconsinites haven't seen 30f since 12/28. Most days, we can't muster double digits, unless its below zero.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at February 11, 2014 01:05 PM (agLwc)

171
OK Allen - now answer Why Brazil?

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at February 11, 2014 04:48 PM (3ZtZW)

As I recall, Spain and Portugal made an agreement for division of the world, with Spain getting colonial rights to the west side of a particular meridian, Portugal the east. The Spaniards figured that this gave them all of the new world, except that they didn't realize that what we now know of as Brazil was on the east side of the line. Oops.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 11, 2014 01:05 PM (TIIx5)

172 Posted by: Jean at February 11, 2014 05:01 PM (4JkHl) Russia.... China... Saudi Arabia... Israel... Iraq... Afghanistan... There are a few places... flashpoints and Powers... where you need a REAL Ambassador... Mainly so they don't step on their own Crank...

Posted by: Romeo13... prophet at February 11, 2014 01:05 PM (84gbM)

173 At this point it wouldn't surprise me if he appointed Jesse 'Hymie Town' Jackson as ambassador to Isreal. Seriously.

It would surprise me a bit, only because Jackson is too fond of money to raise it on behalf of someone else.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at February 11, 2014 01:05 PM (SY2Kh)

174 Brazil had massive importation of African slaves. The Africans were much more resistant to malaria than the local Indians.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:05 PM (8ZskC)

175 Sorry- "Its" neighbors.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 01:06 PM (XyM/Y)

176 Our biggest export is Mexicans.

Posted by: Mexico at February 11, 2014 05:04 PM (8ZskC)

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**** grabs microfiber towel..... wipes off monitor, again.

Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 01:06 PM (nELVU)

177 Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 05:02 PM (nELVU)

I'll bet Shirley Temple was better in the sack than Cyrus.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2014 01:06 PM (QFxY5)

178 When I hear Norway, now, I think - Lilyhammer.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:06 PM (IXrOn)

179 Obama's Ambassadorial Picks Are Exactly As Qualified As You'd Expect
But we're the stupid ill-ejukat'd slack-jawed slope-browed mouth-breathin' intellectually-stunted yokels.

Posted by: HR at February 11, 2014 01:06 PM (ZKzrr)

180
Barry the Worldly: When in Argentina be sure to celebrate Cinco de Quatro!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (1Jaio)

181 Hello Argentina. Hey how is the Belgrano doing?

Posted by: England at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (t3UFN)

182

Shouldn't there be a blinking light or a shock to the scrotum to remind us to unsock?

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (A0sHn)

183 Baucus was confirmed _ninety-six to zero_. Not a single dissenting vote.

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Of course. If lack of qualifications was a deal breaker, how many of the senators would still have jobs?

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (XUKZU)

184 177 Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 05:02 PM (nELVU)

I'll bet Shirley Temple was better in the sack than Cyrus.

I'll take that bet!

Posted by: Billy Ray at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (jjaLl)

185 I'll bet Shirley Temple was better in the sack than Cyrus. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2014 05:06 PM (QFxY5) Cyrus Vance? Shit I hope so

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (t3UFN)

186 Nevergiveup and Weft... I think even the Japanese would draw the line at St. Cankles of Whitewater.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:07 PM (Z/g31)

187 Who got the coveted Prussina Ambassador assignment?

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:08 PM (EM8iL)

188 Cyrus Vance? Shit I hope so

Cyrus the Great.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:08 PM (8ZskC)

189 That should have been Prussian.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:08 PM (EM8iL)

190 Not much blending in Argentina. Few natives there in the first place, didn't import African slaves. They did actually. Slavery was officially abolished in 1813, but kind of hung around until the 1850s. The Africans disappeared in large part in the war with Paraguay and the yellow fever later. Sarmiento wrote some damning things in his diary about getting rid of the blacks too.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:08 PM (J79eW)

191 Russia.... China... Saudi Arabia... Israel... Iraq... Afghanistan...

Mainly so they don't step on their own Crank...

Posted by: Romeo13... prophet at February 11, 2014 05:05 PM (84gbM)

And Obama has done just *so* well in all of those.

This guy isn't qualified to take a piss without getting it on his shoes.

Foreign policy by clown car.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:08 PM (x3YFz)

192 Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at February 11, 2014 05:07 PM (A0sHn)

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.... with THAT hashtag..... we all know it's you.....

Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 01:09 PM (nELVU)

193 Also, I'm pretty sure that Argentina has the hottest babes on the planet.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:09 PM (EM8iL)

194 But.... I saw Evita.... like THREE times!!!

Posted by: Obamas Ambassador to Argentina at February 11, 2014 01:09 PM (84gbM)

195
Barry the Worldly: Damn, I've got to find someone religious to be my ambassador to England. Afterall they'll be dealing with that St. James guy at his court. I wonder if they shoot hoops there?

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 01:10 PM (1Jaio)

196 This guy isn't qualified to take a piss without getting it on his shoes. ??? Ya mean that's not suppose to happen

Posted by: Average fat guy at February 11, 2014 01:10 PM (t3UFN)

197 193 Also, I'm pretty sure that Argentina has the hottest babes on the planet.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 05:09 PM (EM8iL)

I sense a digression into women's beach volleyball...

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:10 PM (x3YFz)

198 I've never had alpaca meat. I'd guess that the young healthy ones don't get slaughtered, because their fur is valuable.

You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur.

Posted by: HR at February 11, 2014 01:10 PM (ZKzrr)

199

And Ambassador Kennedy is visiting Okinawa to try and diffuse the fractious issue of the US Marine base there.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 04:52 PM (Z/g31)

Well that is just great news being that Ms. Kennedy has such a brilliant mind........Uh, Uh, like ya know, um, um, ya know.

Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 01:10 PM (G+Wff)

200 I'll bet Shirley Temple was better in the sack than Cyrus. I wouldn't know how Cyrus Temple was.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:11 PM (E7Zh9)

201 Caroline Kennedy had never been in Japan either, but her maid did drive a Honda for a while

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:11 PM (t3UFN)

202 You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur. I don't get the joke.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:12 PM (J79eW)

203 Foreign policy by clown car.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 05:08 PM (x3YFz)

To be fair to Obama, he reached the pinnacle of stupid and embarrassing appointments with the choice of Caroline Kennedy for Ambassador to Japan.

That is a record that may never be broken.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2014 01:12 PM (QFxY5)

204 I think the difference with Mamet is that most non foreign service ambassadorships are for people who donate THEIR own money. This guy is a bundler. It wasn't his money. He used the money of others. And there are hints that he strong-armed donors for Obama.

Posted by: Lester at February 11, 2014 01:13 PM (2UPXV)

205 Caroline Kennedy But she's a Kennedy!

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:13 PM (J79eW)

206 You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur.

You don't actually have to, but if you kill the first one the rest will give up their fur voluntarily.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:13 PM (8ZskC)

207 Also, I'm pretty sure that Argentina has the hottest babes on the planet. When women go to get an "Argentinian wax" we'll talk.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (E7Zh9)

208 Last time I went to Argentina the currency became so unstable that I couldn't even change my pesos for dollars when I left. The currency was too volatile for the companies to risk it. Posted by: JackStraw They sure seem to be America's future. I used to follow FerFal's blog on Argentina and he did an interview the other day. He said inflation was so high that you could not buy anything lef on a shelf in a store because the price would get higher as the day wore on. You would think it would be the opposite. He also mentioned that one day several years ago the Peso devalued overnight like it did last month; The major banks, Chase, Barclay's, Citi, etc, where people held their savings in US dollars simply changed to pesos---One day you had $100K in US Dollars in the bank and the next day it was 100k Argentinian Pesos. It's a Progressive Country.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (4FsiB)

209 An 18-year-old woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon inside a room at the swanky Bryant Park Hotel, sources told The Post. The victim, a Short Hills, New Jersey resident, was discovered about 12:45 p.m. after her mother called the luxury hotel at 40 West 40th St. to say her daughter was supposed to have checked out Monday, but that she hadnÂ’t heard from her. ??? Because I always let my 18 year old daughter stay alone in swanky NYC Hotels. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (t3UFN)

210 202 You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur.

I don't get the joke.

Posted by: bonhomme at February 11, 2014 05:12 PM (J79eW)

me either. I thought they were bred for the fur... as in you shave them like sheep = wool kinda thing.

That'd make for a short-live alpaca ranch if you just offed them all to harvest...

...guess farming ain't for everyone.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (x3YFz)

211 Very diverse bunch, aren't they?

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (IXrOn)

212 I don't get the joke.

Good? Because it wasn't a joke.

Posted by: HR at February 11, 2014 01:14 PM (ZKzrr)

213 When women go to get an "Argentinian wax" we'll talk. Brazil? You are going to enter Brazil? That's just crazy talk. Sure, you'll podium for the Ass competition. But that's as high as you'll get.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:16 PM (EM8iL)

214 Wonder how many of these 'bundlers' were Hillary folks, before Obama folks... Machiavellian Thought would say.... most... because if they are out of the country, its hard to raise money...

Posted by: Obamas Ambassador to Argentina at February 11, 2014 01:16 PM (84gbM)

215 I'm smart.... Not like everybody says..... Hic....

Posted by: Caroline Kennedy guzzling her 7th martini at February 11, 2014 01:16 PM (Aif/5)

216 So Comcast is bankrolling Ezra Klein's new left-wing media venture. Still refusing to carry BlazeTV.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 11, 2014 01:16 PM (ZPrif)

217 >>You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur. Nein. Shear 'em like sheep.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 01:16 PM (g1DWB)

218 Mayor de Blasio made a call to a top NYPD spokeswoman about the arrest of a pal who was key to helping him in the black vote last year Â– and the guy was spared a night in jail. Bishop Orlando Findlayter, pastor of New Hope Christian church in Queens, was pulled over at 11:21 p.m. Monday in East Flatbush, Brooklyn for making a left turn without signaling, according to the Wall Street Journal. When cops ran his license, they found two warrants issued on Jan.16 for failing to appear in court for prior protest arrests. He was arrested and charged with the turn infraction and driving without a license. It was too late for him to see a judge as the arraignment part closes at 1 a.m., and a local clergy council called the NYPD and de Blasio. De Blasio personally called the spokeswoman, Deputy Chief Kim Royster, to ask about the arrest, according to the Journal. His office also sent emails to NYPD officials. Deputy Inspector Kenneth Lehr of the 67th Precinct went to the station to ask about the arrest. A short time later, the bishop was allowed to go home. A democratic thing I guess.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 11, 2014 01:17 PM (t3UFN)

219 Tabitha Bliss ‏@BlissTabitha Comcast Greenlights Ezra KleinÂ’s $10 Million Startup, Still Stonewalling The Blaze http://bit.ly/1aSldV9

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 11, 2014 01:17 PM (ZPrif)

220 I thought they were bred for the fur... as in you shave them like sheep = wool kinda thing.

Fur = hair with skin = kill the animal.
Wool = just hair = animal sticks around for a few seasons

That'd make for a short-live alpaca ranch if you just offed them all to harvest...

I defer to the Texas morons, but I'm pretty sure cattle ranches can produce beef for years and years.

Posted by: HR at February 11, 2014 01:17 PM (ZKzrr)

221 Good? Because it wasn't a joke. I'm genuinely confused. I've seen alpacas being shaved in real life. There are pictures and videos online of alpacas in the process of being shaved and post shaving. Are we talking about the same thing?

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:17 PM (J79eW)

222 You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur. Nein. Shear 'em like sheep. Shear 'em. Euphemism?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:17 PM (E7Zh9)

223 Nein. Shear 'em like sheep.

You know you have to kill the sheep to get shearling, right?

Posted by: HR at February 11, 2014 01:18 PM (ZKzrr)

224 What in the name of Zeus have I stumbled in to?

Posted by: navybrat at February 11, 2014 01:18 PM (AW7Gr)

225 Oh, I used the wrong term. I meant wool. I'm not a farmer, I plead innocent!

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (J79eW)

226
Goddamned city kids.... THAT's whats wrong with our country.

You dont kill alpaca's... you shear them. You dont shave them.

You harvest corn. You butcher livestock.

Now get off my gawddamned lawn!!!

Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (nELVU)

227 Fur = immature. Wool = mature

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (EM8iL)

228

Pretty sure I saw Mike Rowe clip an Alpaca rather horribly.

It was shamed but otherwise unharmed.

Posted by: eleven at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (GXZgZ)

229 At El Rancho Cicero, I would have alpacas that moult.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (8ZskC)

230 To be fair to Obama, he reached the pinnacle of stupid and embarrassing appointments with the choice of Caroline Kennedy for Ambassador to Japan. You're more optimistic about this than I am, CBD. :^) I think he could do even worse and it would be a bonus that he can stick it in the eye of America-again!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (XyM/Y)

231 Looking it up, they appear to be sheared like sheep. They can be sheared every year, evidently in the spring.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 01:19 PM (TGgNi)

232

Shear 'em. Euphemism?

Well, "euphemism" is rooted in Greek.

Posted by: The Greek what's gonna deny anything that sheep says at February 11, 2014 01:20 PM (A0sHn)

233 So now we got an alpaca meme?

Caroline Kennedy riding an alpaca...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:20 PM (Z/g31)

234 In Peruvia, the alpacas are born with zippers.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (cxs6V)

235 You have to kill the alpaca to get the fur.>>

Not all of them. Just the ones that might talk.

Posted by: Alpaca Shepperd at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (TI3xG)

236 I'm genuinely confused. I've seen alpacas being shaved in real life. There are pictures and videos online of alpacas in the process of being shaved and post shaving. Are we talking about the same thing? HR nailed it. In a most technical sense. Fur = hair & skin. Wool = shear like sheep. Original post said "fur". Point - HR.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (E7Zh9)

237 Correct me if I'm wrong but don't all presidents award ambassadorships to their friends? This is a big meh

Posted by: Navycopjoe at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (fA5xz)

238 Looking it up, they appear to be sheared like sheep. They can be sheared every year, evidently in the spring.

For a cow, leather is a one-time only thing.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (8ZskC)

239
To be fair to Obama, he reached the pinnacle of stupid and embarrassing appointments with the choice of Caroline Kennedy for Ambassador to Japan.

That is a record that may never be broken.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 11, 2014 05:12 PM (QFxY5)

true... I think Sponge Bob was booked the week of the senate hearings so Kennedy was #2

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:21 PM (x3YFz)

240 Pretty sure I saw Mike Rowe clip an Alpaca rather horribly. It was shamed but otherwise unharmed. Reminds me of the Far Side cartoon where the sheep shows up to his date and he's sheared bald. The date's mom says, "Look Luanne, Bobby got sheared today!" giving positivity a try.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:22 PM (J79eW)

241 Shear 'em. Euphemism? Well, "euphemism" is rooted in Greek. And Greeks are rooted in sheep.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:22 PM (E7Zh9)

242 Lets hope this Administration nominates Bill Maher to Turkey.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:22 PM (Z/g31)

243 Now get off my gawddamned lawn!!! Posted by: fixerupper at February 11, 2014 05:19 PM (nELVU) Which is mowed.* *sometimes

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:22 PM (IXrOn)

244 I saw Moulting Alpacas open for Bowie at the Spectrum in '77.

Posted by: Keepig it alive at February 11, 2014 01:22 PM (A0sHn)

245 I think Sponge Bob may be smarter than Caroline Kennedy.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 01:23 PM (XyM/Y)

246 In AoSHQ terms, you can shave a hobo's head every year but you can only get his skin once.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 11, 2014 01:23 PM (8ZskC)

247 237 Correct me if I'm wrong but don't all presidents award ambassadorships to their friends?
This is a big meh

Posted by: Navycopjoe at February 11, 2014 05:21 PM (fA5xz)

Good point, but the underlying discovery is all his "friends" have the IQ of a couch cushion.

So there ya go.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:23 PM (x3YFz)

248 We should get a shaved alpaca for his birthday.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 11, 2014 01:23 PM (NRYdU)

249 I'm exhausted. Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 11, 2014 01:24 PM (thBHI)

250

Obama's embassador nominees walk into a bar.

The bartender says, " You girls in town for the Shriner's convention ?"

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2014 01:24 PM (m2CN7)

251 241 Shear 'em. Euphemism? Well, "euphemism" is rooted in Greek. And Greeks are rooted in sheep. Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 05:22 PM (E7Zh9) For certain values of "Root".

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 01:24 PM (TGgNi)

252 I wonder how much ewok fur is worth.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:24 PM (IXrOn)

253 Caroline Kennedy makes April Gillespie seem to be a Mensa member.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at February 11, 2014 01:25 PM (Z/g31)

254 We should get a shaved alpaca for his birthday. Ace posted a pic of freshly sheared Alpacas about a month or so ago. Looked like french poodles.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:25 PM (E7Zh9)

255 Know it all fact: "Argentinian" is a redundant word, the equivalent of saying, "Americanian." Proper reference is "Argentine" with a long "I" sound, as in the "time."

Posted by: Sambo at February 11, 2014 01:25 PM (lZpRv)

256 245 I think Sponge Bob may be smarter than Caroline Kennedy.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 05:23 PM (XyM/Y)

I had a witty comment lined up then realized that there's more truth to that than I want to think about.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:26 PM (x3YFz)

257 Barry likes playing Greek games.

Posted by: Reggie at February 11, 2014 01:26 PM (Aif/5)

258 Well, even with highly qualified, and very talented, knowledgeable Ambassadors, we would still have Obama as President, so what difference does it make, really?

Posted by: Gulo Gulo, It's a type of weasel. at February 11, 2014 01:26 PM (ClirY)

259 I wonder how much ewok fur is worth. Less than nothing. It costs money to dispose of it.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 11, 2014 01:26 PM (J79eW)

260
Just stopping in to say hello.

Posted by: Mr. Debtclock at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (n0DEs)

261 For a cow, leather is a one-time only thing.>>

Eventually even the sheep are culled (mutton). And there leather is used to the leather used teach Docs how to sew you up. Now they appear to have fancy plastic stuff.

Posted by: The Hickster at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (TI3xG)

262 Ambassador you stupid fingers.

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (m2CN7)

263 Didn't we have a post. perhaps a ONT, that showed some fancy shaved alpacas that looked like large, alien poodles?

Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (G+Wff)

264 252

I wonder how much ewok fur is worth.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 05:24 PM (IXrOn)

/takes a step back from artisanal 'ette

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (x3YFz)

265 The mouth of the Rio de Plata is 140 miles at it's widest point. That is all...

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (NRYdU)

266 Fur = immature.
Wool = mature

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 05:19 PM (EM8iL)

__________

Well played

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (jucos)

267 [iI wonder how much ewok fur is worth.[/I] It varies, mostly depending on what is stuck in it.

Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 01:27 PM (EM8iL)

268 I don't care for shaved alpaca's. Nicely trimmed yes, shaved no.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 11, 2014 01:28 PM (cW876)

269 So Comcast is bankrolling Ezra Klein's new left-wing media venture.

Still refusing to carry BlazeTV.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 11, 2014 05:16 PM (ZPrif)

They're going after that enormous MSNBC viewership?

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 11, 2014 01:28 PM (1Jaio)

270 >>You know you have to kill the sheep to get shearling, right? We had sheep on our farm when I was a kid. They were shorn every year, as in they lived to see the next year.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 01:28 PM (g1DWB)

271 I wonder how much ewok fur is worth. Less than nothing. It costs money to dispose of it. Posted by: bonhomme at February 11, 2014 05:26 PM (J79eW) I'd say, one post.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:28 PM (IXrOn)

272 250 Obama's embassador nominees walk into a bar.

The bartender says, " You girls in town for the Shriner's convention ?"

Posted by: polynikes at February 11, 2014 05:24 PM (m2CN7)

The bartender says "Special Olympics? Already?"

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:28 PM (x3YFz)

273 rickb223....ooops didn't read your post first

Posted by: Cheri at February 11, 2014 01:29 PM (G+Wff)

274 Nood up.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 11, 2014 01:29 PM (E7Zh9)

275 261 crap I mangled that searching for accuracy.

Leather from sheep used to be the material Docs used to practice suturing.

Posted by: The Hickster at February 11, 2014 01:29 PM (TI3xG)

276

The mouth of the Rio de Plata is 140 miles at it's widest point.

Also deep.

Posted by: The Graf Spee at February 11, 2014 01:29 PM (A0sHn)

277 Not that I'm an expert on "Sponge Bob" although it was one cartoon I enjoyed watching with my son ;^) but Sponge Bob doesn't seem seem overly stupid just naive and sweet. It's Patrick the Starfish who is stupid and Patrick is a good Kennedy name. ;^)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 11, 2014 01:30 PM (XyM/Y)

278 It varies, mostly depending on what is stuck in it. Posted by: garrett at February 11, 2014 05:27 PM (EM8iL) like squirrel nuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTPOSdyA7Uo

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 11, 2014 01:30 PM (IXrOn)

279 Proper reference is "Argentine" with a long "I" sound, as in the "time." Posted by: Sambo I did not know that. Thank you.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 11, 2014 01:30 PM (mIn5v)

280 We had sheep on our farm when I was a kid. They were shorn every year, as in they lived to see the next year.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 11, 2014 05:28 PM (g1DWB)

I've ranched cattle and sheep. Sheep = maggots. If you had a sheep farm, then you know. I'll equate that to what will be necessary to rid us of the current administration.

Posted by: tangonine at February 11, 2014 01:31 PM (x3YFz)

281

Plus SpongeBob has near magical powers at times.

Posted by: eleven at February 11, 2014 01:31 PM (VhqUZ)

282 Wait, you have to kill a Hobo to obtain it's Pelt? I know you have to kill 'em to render their fat for candles and essential oils.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 11, 2014 01:32 PM (jucos)

283 Shut up, haters. This Administration is made up of correctly-thinking persons of the proper backgrounds. No racist rednecks from flyover states or hick schools need apply. For anything.

Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, Vermont at February 11, 2014 01:32 PM (UWbv/)

284 Posted by: The Hickster We used cadavers but some people use pigskin mostly.

Posted by: Daybrother at February 11, 2014 01:32 PM (zaTr5)

285 283 Except unemployment and food stamps.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 01:33 PM (TGgNi)

286 New topic above.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 11, 2014 01:34 PM (TGgNi)

287 I'll get right on this.

*hic*

Posted by: John Boehner at February 11, 2014 01:53 PM (8ZskC)

288 Posted by: tasker at February 11, 2014 04:36 PM (RJMhd) Something tells me the govt won't be limited in their resources thrown against you in a court of law.

Posted by: HoboJerky, Hash Hunter at February 11, 2014 01:57 PM (E8IHS)

289 Holy shit. I've seen these stories, usually don't read them..you scratch my back I'll scratch yours..blah..blah...blah...

I find it uncomfortable to call a US Senator a fucktard (well,not really)...but JESUS H. CHRIST!!!!

I watched all 3 videos...Christ, you're coming to a confirmation hearing and ...FUCK......gahhh!!

Baucus....Shoulda just said "hey, I hear they got some good food".

Mamet...They should have asked him to point out Argentina on a map...bet you dollars to doughnuts he couldn't do it.

Tsunis...Holy Shit....Fred Flintstone pithed...It was probably getting close to lunch and he couldn't think straight. Same goes for the map thing.....

McCain...hate him/love him....Great exit line....'I have no further questions for these "Highly Qualified" nominees....

God this country needs an enema....

Posted by: Portnoy at February 11, 2014 02:22 PM (8N1kd)

290 when I was in Argentina I never saw a black. everyone looked "european/American". In Brazil there were a lot of blacks but not in Curitiba (look it up) which is a beautiful city. Igassua falls is spectacular. I walked around at midnight and ate and drank in local bars and never felt uneasy. Igassua falls is spectacular. Rio , very different, always wary. Ipanema beach had a bunch of not great looking folks, like most beaches. At least you could buy booze right there.

Posted by: free tibet with purchase of one full price tibet at February 11, 2014 03:17 PM (lNsVz)

291 BuzzFeed described Messina, and Noah Mamet, as exceedingly close, seen together constantly. ok...

Posted by: Granny Jan at February 11, 2014 03:47 PM (UC678)

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