I think he should announce that Jesus will be his VP. You know, like "god is my co-pilot?" Who's gonna say no to a godhead, eh? And when they ask to see Jesus, Obama can whip out his grilled cheese sammich, and say "Here he is!" It worked for Bush, why shouldn't it work for Obama?
Posted by iamcoyote at August 19, 2008 02:59 PMI'd counter that McCain might very well go for J.C. Watts, cover all the bases. Or even Michael Steele...
What would happen to the Democratic brand if he pulls Clinton over to be his VP????
Posted by peter at August 19, 2008 03:09 PMJeebus on a grilled cheese, like McCain, will not last till election day.
Obama needs to pick Jeebus in a fogged thermopayne.
Posted by TIKI AL at August 19, 2008 03:24 PMIT HAS TO BE HILLARY!!! IT HAS TO!!!
Posted by MaskedVigilante at August 19, 2008 03:26 PM("his Anti-Drug Proliferation Act provides 20-year prison sentences for club owners, concert promoters, and people who throw parties in their home, if 'drug use' takes place in such settings")
Didn't know about this. Fuck you, Joe Biden. And don't fuckin' invite me to any more of your lame parties.
Posted by MaskedVigilante at August 19, 2008 03:29 PM"....apparently leaving South Ossetia, which, remember, Georgia invaded, to go blow."
Invaded? South Ossetia is part of Georgia.
"...unadulterated joy as the corpse of Rudy Giuliani is exhumed and placed on the ticket."
That would work.
Posted by Bagley at August 19, 2008 04:09 PMhttp://www.gallup.com/poll/109654/Veterans-Solidly-Back-McCain.aspx?version=print
Veterans backing McCain, 56% to 34%
PRINCETON, NJ -- With both presidential candidates addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention this week (John McCain on Monday and Barack Obama on Tuesday), Gallup finds that registered voters who have served in the U.S. military solidly back McCain over Obama, 56% to 34%.
They know the Democrats hate our troops and are trying to undermine their mission.
It aint Biden.
I dont groove on the guy because he tells dumb stories - like the one where he said he convinced some diplomat from Belgium or Norway (I forget) to back the Iraq invasion with some crazyassed story about a missing watch and wmd.
It still makes me want to smack him with a wet dishcloth.
Massked vigilante - I hope for Hillary, too.
Posted by the young Judith (tyj) at August 19, 2008 05:03 PMPhew. Trolls are thick tonight.
Well, they're always thick, but tonight they're swarming.
Posted by idiosynchronic at August 19, 2008 05:11 PMi assumed maskedvigilante meant Hillary as VP choice? Did I misunderstand?
Posted by the young Judith (tyj) at August 19, 2008 05:13 PMwhat are Clintonistas gonna say if Kathleen Sebelius is the pick? What, you wanted a woman but Hillary's not good enough?
The women who are militantly for Hillary really piss me off with this reasoning. What, a woman can't be chosen because she is a good candidate in her own right, not as some Hillary replacement? Come on! These are the feminists??
Posted by CG at August 19, 2008 05:20 PM"Phew. Trolls are thick tonight."
Yes, pointing out a geographic and diplomatic reality is "trolling."
Well, maybe it is in world founded upon the willing suspension of dis-belief...
Posted by Bagley at August 19, 2008 05:22 PMThey know the Democrats hate our troops and are trying to undermine their mission.
Fuck you, you sack of shit. You assclowns cut Veterans benefits, ran the ground forces into the dirt, and show no more compassion for them than you would a bug splattered on your windshields. Bush, McBush and almost every republi-con Senaturd denied increasing their benefits. So fuck you, you slimeball. Simply fuck you.
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 05:40 PMFuck you, you sack of shit. You assclowns cut Veterans benefits, ran the ground forces into the dirt, and show no more compassion for them than you would a bug splattered on your windshields. Bush, McBush and almost every republi-con Senaturd denied increasing their benefits. So fuck you, you slimeball. Simply fuck you.
You talking about Clinton, who tried to get rid of Colin Powell and the joint chiefs after he tried to force gays down their throat?
The majority of Veterans know you hate them. It's alrite though. Your boy has the support of Nambla.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 05:44 PMInvaded? South Ossetia is part of Georgia.
Uhhh. Here. Read Pat Buchanan on it. Maybe he can educate you. You generally don't bomb and kill citizens of your own territory.
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 05:46 PMYes, pointing out a geographic and diplomatic reality is "trolling."
Well, maybe it is in world founded upon the willing suspension of dis-belief...
Shrug. Fantasy and disbelief is the only way that liberal policy makes any sense.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 05:49 PMphidipides,
Now your referencing Pat Buchanan! My Lord, will the Sun rise in the east tomorrow?
"You generally don't bomb and kill citizens of your own territory."
US history: 1861–1865.
You talking about Clinton, who tried to get rid of Colin Powell and the joint chiefs after he tried to force gays down their throat?
Uhhhh. Are you stupid? Don't ask don't tell IS the Powell Policy.
The majority of Veterans know you hate them. It's alrite though. Your boy has the support of Nambla.
Ummm hmmm. And that's why those currently in the military are supporting Obama 6 to 1 over Ace McCain. And sorry, Foley locked-up the NAMBLA vote for you guys long ago. We all know there is one major truth with all republi-con men: They like sex with men. Kinda like when you were 15 with your High School buddy. Hey, nothing wrong with that.
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 06:00 PMUmmm hmmm. And that's why those currently in the military are supporting Obama 6 to 1 over Ace McCain. And sorry, Foley locked-up the NAMBLA vote for you guys long ago. We all know there is one major truth with all republi-con men: They like sex with men. Kinda like when you were 15 with your High School buddy. Hey, nothing wrong with that.
You can believe that if you wish. Denial. Not just a river in Africa!
Why does it bother you so much that vets support McCain?
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 06:04 PMUhhhh. Are you stupid? Don't ask don't tell IS the Powell Policy.
A compromise formed after Clinton tried to get rid of him and, well, didn't succeed.
Don't know why Slick didn't wait 10 months for his term to end, really.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 06:06 PMThe fact that you call him Ace McCain shows that there's at least 1 veteran who you hate. I'm sure there are thousands more.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 06:12 PMMost readers here will vote for Obama no matter what, and he knows that so he can take you for granted. So I'd look for Obama to take a pro-war centrist like a Joe Biden to capture the middle and some Republican votes.
A surprise pick for Obama would be Mike Huckabee. Huck's fiscal policies are liberal, and he'd add some of the evangelical vote to the Big O, who needs a little help after that dismal performance last weekend.
Posted by Muck at August 19, 2008 06:12 PMMcCain will probably pick Pawlenty. Pawlenty is already out there speaking. Talked about nuclear energy yesterday.
Posted by Muck at August 19, 2008 06:21 PMMcCain will probably pick Pawlenty. Pawlenty is already out there speaking. Talked about nuclear energy yesterday.
Or Romney, depending on who he things will turn MN or MI over.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 06:25 PMNow your referencing Pat Buchanan!
See. You lack the inquisitiveness to learn. Didja read it, spunky? Learn anything? Doubtful. Stupid is easy to pull off while nuance is pretty damn difficult. That's why we're in Iraq. Stupid was too easy to understand.
US history: 1861–1865.
Began with the South bombing and killi...
Damn! I hope the subtlety of that didn't escape you.
Don't know why Slick didn't wait 10 months for his term to end, really.
Idiot. You really are an idiot. Could you show any greater lack of knowledge? So what is the term? How many terms did Powell serve? When did the last one start and end? Fucking idiot. You aren't in charge of any people or dangerous objects, are you...because you are so fucking stupid as to be unbelievable. Of course, your level of stupid puts you about the middle of the curve for an assclown republi-con.
The fact that you call him Ace McCain shows that there's at least 1 veteran who you hate.
Not at all. His Navy buddies call him "Ace" because of the 5 planes he downed...while piloting them. But he was a POW (hey, howz about that Viet guard of his who said that once they knew who McCain was he got very good treatment...his Dad saved him again!).
I'm sure there are thousands more.
I think the ones I really admire...beyond my family members who started serving long ago and well before the Revolutionary War...are the Revolutionary War Vets from my family and their comrades. The reason is they would have seen you republi-cons for what you really are and there would have been hell to pay for you and your Mad King.
Or Romney, depending on who he things will turn MN or MI over.
Pick Romney! Oh please, oh please, oh please pick Romney!! Please!!
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 06:29 PMHELL YES!!
Rachel Maddow gets her own show!
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 06:44 PM"See. You lack the inquisitiveness to learn."
No, I am well familiar with the opinions of Pat Buchanan. (Perhaps it is only with this particular article that you have come to know Mr. Buchanan's opinions....or do you agree with his other opinions?)
"Stupid is easy to pull off..."
Yes, you prove that quite often.
"Began with the South bombing and killi..."
I assume that "killi" is not a reference to a type of fish (Google the word, you might learn something), but the word "killing." Proceding apace, are you aware of the successionist movement in South Ossetia?
So do tell me, phidipides, what is a "successionist movement," and in an argument regarding succession which side starts the argument?
Posted by Bagley at August 19, 2008 06:55 PMIdiot. You really are an idiot. Could you show any greater lack of knowledge? So what is the term? How many terms did Powell serve? When did the last one start and end? Fucking idiot. You aren't in charge of any people or dangerous objects, are you...because you are so fucking stupid as to be unbelievable. Of course, your level of stupid puts you about the middle of the curve for an assclown republi-con.
Hey stupid....
Powell's term as JC Chairman was October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 06:59 PMSo do tell me, phidipides, what is a "successionist movement,"...
Powell's term as JC Chairman was October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993
Stupid in stereo! Amazing.
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 07:05 PM"Rachel Maddow gets her own show!"
Fantastic: she was such a contribution to the success of Air America!
Posted by Bagley at August 19, 2008 07:05 PM"Powell's term as JC Chairman was October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993"
Huh...
And I referenced General Powell in which of my posts in this thread?
As you posted, phidipides: "Stupid in stereo!" Yes, sometimes your stupidity is steroe-phonic!
Posted by Bagley at August 19, 2008 07:19 PMPowell's term as JC Chairman was October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993
Stupid in stereo! Amazing.
Err, what?
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 07:24 PMBags, You and M12 are the gifts that keeps on giving!
Posted by phidipides at August 19, 2008 08:41 PMI think someone here is completely retarded. Guess we need that Obamacare.
Posted by m12 at August 19, 2008 10:26 PMI think someone here is completely retarded. Guess we need that Obamacare.
Is that your Stuart Smalley looking in the mirror shtick?
Posted by phidipides at August 20, 2008 08:10 AMI think someone here is completely retarded.
See, p-dip, you said the trolls had no self awareness. Clearly you were wrong. This one knows exactly who he is.
Posted by iamcoyote at August 20, 2008 08:55 AMare there no goats for the trolls to blow?
Posted by gay veteran at August 20, 2008 10:20 AMThis (that the left blogs dont like Bayh) is why he should pick him. He needs to send a signal to the center of the country that he's with them and not the left. The more the left would complain about Bayh the higher his poll numbers would go.
Posted by Jonesy at August 20, 2008 11:41 AMHe needs to send a signal to the center of the country that he's with them and not the left.
I think Obama's already made that clear, but thanks.
Posted by MaskedVigilante at August 20, 2008 01:32 PMNot clear enough, youre welcome.
Posted by Jonesy at August 20, 2008 08:06 PM