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Re: Angry Crowds at McCain Events Oct. 9, 2008
Nothing to do with the substance of what you are saying, but (quite seriously) you shouldn't make jokes -- no matter how far fetched -- about vice presidential (or presidential) candidates like the one in your second paragraph above.
It's the kind of thing that gets you a visit from the secret service.
I know you're just kidding around, but I'm just saying this because it really does happen -- they take even joking threats very seriously.
It's the kind of thing that gets you a visit from the secret service.
I know you're just kidding around, but I'm just saying this because it really does happen -- they take even joking threats very seriously.
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Daily Show: Sarah Vowell
Dead on at 5:44 re: NYC and world trade center....
She's great, you all should read her books, she's funny and erudite...
She's great, you all should read her books, she's funny and erudite...
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Edward Current: Us & Them: A Lesson for Liberal Morons
Man, I hope it's just a bunch of trolls suggesting that this might be anything other than satire.
Not only is it satire, but it's satire with a fucking sledgehammer, and I don't mean that as a compliment. Zero subtlety here, and it for that reason... man, was this a lame waste of 4 minutes of my life.
Utter crap.
Not only is it satire, but it's satire with a fucking sledgehammer, and I don't mean that as a compliment. Zero subtlety here, and it for that reason... man, was this a lame waste of 4 minutes of my life.
Utter crap.
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Daily Show: Palin Debate Training
Actually, this segment left me with incredible awe for Bronson Pinchot. I don't think I could do that in a month...
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Re: Palin on McCain Campaign Pulling out of Michigan
Those people who are hurtin' 'cause the economy is hurtin' -- man, they need Sarah & Todd to come talk to them about puttin' food on the table and feedin' yer family when the economy is hurtin' and that's why yer hurtin' too....
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Full Vice Presidential Debate with Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden
Regardless of your political persuasion, I would just like everyone to take a moment to contemplate hearing the phrases "You betcha," "Hockey Mom," and "Maverick" for the next four years.
Seriously. If you've decided you're not going to think about any of the issues or qualifications of the candidates whatsoever, just think about that one absolutely certain outcome of this election before you vote.
Seriously. If you've decided you're not going to think about any of the issues or qualifications of the candidates whatsoever, just think about that one absolutely certain outcome of this election before you vote.
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Sarah Palin Sex Tape
I have to say... of the all the many parodies and satires I can think of concerning Sarah Palin, this one never would have occurred to me in a million years.
I'm not sure it was funny, and I'm not sure it had a point to make, but I'm impressed that someone took the time to think of something this weird and act it all out....
I'm not sure it was funny, and I'm not sure it had a point to make, but I'm impressed that someone took the time to think of something this weird and act it all out....
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: I'm a Little Confused
"anti-female" -- love it.
And I know you're sincere since all you freepers and ditto-heads never once used gender-based criticisms of Hillary Clinton. Such as accusing her of crying on the campaign trail when her voice caught for a millisecond, for example, even though W. and Reagan both shed copious tears at various times during their tenancy in the White House. Nope, all you guys were sincerely respectful of her gender, and argued against only on the weight of her ideas.
PS If McCain had chosen a female vp with even half of Hillary's smarts and experience, you guys wouldn't be in this mess would you?
And I know you're sincere since all you freepers and ditto-heads never once used gender-based criticisms of Hillary Clinton. Such as accusing her of crying on the campaign trail when her voice caught for a millisecond, for example, even though W. and Reagan both shed copious tears at various times during their tenancy in the White House. Nope, all you guys were sincerely respectful of her gender, and argued against only on the weight of her ideas.
PS If McCain had chosen a female vp with even half of Hillary's smarts and experience, you guys wouldn't be in this mess would you?
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: I'm a Little Confused
I'm always confused why the promoters of abstinence-only sex education are so against porn.
I mean, sitting around in a darkened room masturbating to porn is surely a great way to stay abstinent, isn't it?
I mean, sitting around in a darkened room masturbating to porn is surely a great way to stay abstinent, isn't it?
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Sarah Palin - The Swimsuit Edition
Nice butt. I mean that sincerely.
Still wouldn't vote for her, though.
But if Playboy gets her to pose after she loses the election, I wouldn't be disappointed.
Still wouldn't vote for her, though.
But if Playboy gets her to pose after she loses the election, I wouldn't be disappointed.
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Palin Claims Iraq Was Behind 9-11
Eh, this is thin gruel, and I somewhat agree with the above commentator that Olbermann can be as bad as Rush Limbaugh (ok, not really, but he's definitely willing to exaggerate for the sake of some self-righteous rhetoric).
Palin is an obvious disaster, and I can't see how anyone, right or left, can vote for the McCain ticket with this VP.
The case is so obvious, we don't need to overstate the case like KO does in this video. The reality, unembellished by rhetoric or hysteria, is terrifying enough.
Palin is an obvious disaster, and I can't see how anyone, right or left, can vote for the McCain ticket with this VP.
The case is so obvious, we don't need to overstate the case like KO does in this video. The reality, unembellished by rhetoric or hysteria, is terrifying enough.
By: StrangeAttractor
Re: Jack Cafferty Tells Us How He Really Feels about Sarah Palin
God, she creeps me out. It's like a dystopian sci-fi novel... former beauty queen with extreme views becomes America's sweetheart and gains the presidency...
I can understand that people might not agree with Obama's views. I can understand that life-long Republicans would not want to vote for a Democrat. I can even understand people thinking McCain still retains some decency and honor, even though we've seen again and again that he is just another insanely rich guy with corporate buddies looking out for his friends.
What I can't understand is how anyone (including the Republican Party leaders) thinks Sarah Palin is even remotely a sane choice for a Vice President.
Goddamn. There are some smart, telegenic, even-handed, experienced Republican women. Why not Olympia Snow? Or even Christine Todd Whitman (in spite of her fallout with the GOP for taking her EPA appointment seriously)?
But Sarah Palin is a nightmare for the US, no matter what your political persuasion. The fact that McCain is running with her undermines the entire premise of his competency.
Please think of your country and not just your party when you vote this fall.
I can understand that people might not agree with Obama's views. I can understand that life-long Republicans would not want to vote for a Democrat. I can even understand people thinking McCain still retains some decency and honor, even though we've seen again and again that he is just another insanely rich guy with corporate buddies looking out for his friends.
What I can't understand is how anyone (including the Republican Party leaders) thinks Sarah Palin is even remotely a sane choice for a Vice President.
Goddamn. There are some smart, telegenic, even-handed, experienced Republican women. Why not Olympia Snow? Or even Christine Todd Whitman (in spite of her fallout with the GOP for taking her EPA appointment seriously)?
But Sarah Palin is a nightmare for the US, no matter what your political persuasion. The fact that McCain is running with her undermines the entire premise of his competency.
Please think of your country and not just your party when you vote this fall.
By: StrangeAttractor
Nuances are lost on government agencies, though.
I've just seen it happen to people on other boards, and it's an unpleasant thing to go through.