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aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com CBD: cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com Buck: buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com joe mannix: mannix2024 at proton.me MisHum: petmorons at gee mail.com J.J. Sefton: sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com | The Case for Mike Flynn, Republican Candidate for the Illinois' 18th District"In politics today, sadly, we don't debate issues as much as the theater around those issues." -- Mike Flynn, June 6, 2015, laying out his case in opposition to the TPA "[T]rust that a Mike Flynn win is not a local win -- it's a national blow against Boehner approaching the importance of the Brat victory. -- PJ Media's David Steinberg detailing the dirty tricks campaign being run against Mike Flynn by supporters of Establishment fave-rave Darin LaHood I have previously endorsed Mike Flynn. But that's easy. Let me explain my case for him. I previously remarked that Flynn might be a genius. I didn't mean this as an empty boast or bit of trivia. What I intended by that -- but did not say -- is that we in America are currently in the most desperate war of ideas we've faced since the 1930s, and we on the conservative side simply do not have enough political representatives capable of engaging in this fight. There is a slur the Political Class likes to use against Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, and, I suppose, even low-level pundits like me: The "Entertainment Wing" of the party. See, the Political Class is the Serious Wing, but we thinkers, writers, and talkers are merely the "Entertainment Wing." This is precisely backwards. I disagree with Rush Limbaugh from time to time, but I do not doubt that he actually believes in the ideas he transmits to his listeners. I heard about the Corker Iran sell-out from two members of the "Entertainment Wing" -- Mark Levin and Andrew C. McCarthy. Both of them told me the Corker bill actually pre-approved Obama's Iran deal, and made it nearly impossible to block later. This turns out to have been true. If anyone from the non-"Entertainment Wing" has a credible argument against this, I have not heard it-- and I've been looking. So the "Entertainment Wing" told me the truth about the Corker bill, and the Political Class -- the Serious Wing, I guess -- gave me a silly sales pitch. So, we have a so-called "Entertainment Wing" that actually believes in the ideas it is transmitting, and an allegedly Serious Wing, aka the Political Class, which does not believe in these ideas, but instead cynically deploys them as Sitcom Catch-Phrases every Ratings Sweeps Period (better known as the US federal elections). So you tell me: Who is the Entertainment Wing, again? Who seeks to distract us, and who seeks to speak to us about important issues? Who treats ideas as if they matter, and who treats ideas as if they are merely Commercial Jingles employed in pitches for a product you don't want? Most politicians are not particularly fluent in ideas. You will frequently hear politicians speaking conservatism as if it is a second language -- if it is that at all. Indeed, politicians frequently only know the language of conservatism the way that business travelers do -- learning some French a couple of weeks before a sales meeting in Paris. Little wonder that they stick so closely to stock phrases. Many conservatives are chagrined that few of our leaders are making the case for conservatism. What they seem to do, most of the time, is run away from arguments, or try to soft-pedal them and pretend they're not arguments at all. They do so because they simply do not have the intellectual musculature to actually fight on the these ideas. If pushed, even a little bit, they will crumble to the ground. So they hide. And they issue well-scrubbed press releases that don't say much at all. Mike Flynn has something all of you do. Something all writers have, something all readers have. Something all students of history and politics have: An actual abiding interest in ideas. I don't know if we need an ideologue for a Congressman -- the word sounds so negative, and anyone called an "ideologue" is a guy people aren't going to elect -- but I'll tell you what we do need: An ideovore, an ideophile. Someone who eats ideas, someone who loves ideas. If you're sending a man to be your emissary in Kabul, you're going to want him to be fluent in Pashtun. And if you're sending someone to represent you in a far darker and more savage court -- the one in Washington DC -- you're going to want a man who's fluent in ideas. Ideas move men. Not campaign war chests and not three-millimeters-deep bumper stickers. But Ideas. Mike was speaking at an event. Mike supports the idea of starting an Article V convention. But one woman -- clearly invested in the issue -- did not. She feared that the left would hijack any such convention, and what we would be left with was a country even more leftwing, with even fewer rights of the individual, than we have now. Did Mike run away from this? Did he crumple to the ground? Did he, as so many politicians do, simply sneer at her concerns, because he had no better response at hand? No. He said to her that while he understood that concern, it has to be kept in mind that three quarters of the states need to ratify an Article V constitution, and while it is possible the left could hijack the convention itself, it seems impossible to imagine they could command majorities in two thirds of the states, as they only control about one third of them now. At the end of this town hall, the woman told him that she wasn't quite convinced he was right about the unlikelihood of that happening, but that she wanted to volunteer to support him. You don't have to sneer someone down if you actually have enough information and logic to have a polite and informative discussion with them. Sneering is what people do when they must say something in response but don't know enough to offer up facts and logic. This is why I think Mike Flynn could be a game-changer in the Congress. He gets it. If you think I'm smart-- well, he's smarter. And he knows a lot more than I do. A few months ago I was talking to Mike Flynn, and we talked about the books we were reading. I mentioned I was reading Dracula, which I never read before, assuming it to be bad. (It's good!) Mike said he was re-reading Will and Ariel Durant's 11-volume Story of Civilization. He said he was up to volume four, I think, and later mentioned he'd stopped reading at volume six (the Renaissance). Men do not have to sneer at each other if they are sufficiently confident of their ability to discuss ideas. One time I was talking about Mike about the Second Amendment. The discussion involved the fact that the Second Amendment seems, pretty clearly, to be about, at the end of the day, an armed citizenry's ability to resist an oppressive government, should that dark day arrive. I mentioned that the left keeps insisting that the Second Amendment is all about huntin' some ducks. Mike said: "The Framers of the Constitution did not write the Second Amendment to protect against a Tyranny of Geese." And then he chuckled that dry laugh of his. We need some people in Congress -- not just out on the radio, not just writing books but in the actual well of Congress -- explaining to people that the Second Amendment is not about the Framer's fear of the Tyranny of Geese. We need someone who gets that, and someone fluent enough with ideas to actually articulate that in an appealing and interesting way. Mike has declared his intention to "upend CSPAN's business model" -- that is, he intends to be thought leader and public communicator, actually practicing democracy as it was meant to be practiced, as an actual dialogue between the representative and represented. Not a rigged game where some know-nothing hacks balance one group's support with another group's donation and then come out to announce the decision they've made without your input. Democracy. Debate. Dissent. The Consent of the Governed. Either we insist the Political Class take these ideas seriously again, or we just pack up the whole thing. We swim in waters made for us -- befouled for us -- by progressive fish. They create the waste-tainted waters we swim in. And these waters we swim in are heavily biased to the left -- the left's talking points are always the Safe Harbor for weak, cowardly minds to parrot. That is to say, the weaker of mid you are, the more willing to bend yourself to comport with The Collective, the more likely you are to ape the positions of the Left. You need someone with brains to resist this, and pardon my language, you need someone with some balls. Mike has both. Andrew Breitbart's highest praise was to call someone "a warrior." If you were tough and courageous in your conservative chops, you got the accolade. You got called "a Warrior." I never got called this myself, but I was always hoping I'd one day make the Warrior cut. But that's how Breitbart introduced Mike to me -- "a warrior." When Breitbart was starting Breitbart.com, and needed an editor for Big Government, he hired Mike. Andrew wasn't looking for a clock-puncher. And he wasn't looking for weak sisters. He wanted Warriors --Mike Flynn, Dana Loesch, John Nolte. These aren't the sort of people to shrink from a fight, or to simper to the dominant Liberal Media Consensus in hopes that the alligator will eat them last. Breitbart picked people who didn't mind throwing a punch, and people who didn't mind taking one. And Mike Flynn was Breitbart's lieutenant from the beginning. Mike Flynn understands, as Andrew Breitbart understood, that some fights cannot be ducked. Some fights must be had, even if it causes the Political Class intestinal discombobulation and might get them some nasty looks from their progressive pals. I think Mike Flynn will immediately become a thought leader in Congress. If you think it's absurd that a freshman, half-turn Representative could become such -- ask yourself, how many other people are currently vying for the position? Maybe six? Ten? Fifteen? Certainly almost no one from the Establishment -- they don't seek to convince their voters of the rightness of their decisions. They merely seek to exhaust us from protesting them, until we protest no more. And then they win. I know a lot of you are beaten up and broken hearted. And I know that many of you think maybe it's time to just give up. I know I feel that way. I have felt that way for a year at least. I have felt that way so long it feels like I never felt anything but that way. But every once in a while, it's a good idea to try to believe, and to try throwing a punch, if only to convince ourselves that we still have the starch to do it. Is the race winnable? It sure is. For some reason, Darin LaHood is promoting his endorsement by the US Chamber of Commerce, as if that's a good thing. And supporters of Darin LaHood are acting desperate -- read this piece about the dishonest push-polls some supporters of LaHood are using against Mike. You'll remember supporters of LaHood previously made up a fake gay group to fake endorse Mike Flynn to scare voters away. And I hear another tactic is taking Mike Flynn's endorsement of Rush Limbaugh's Operation: Chaos -- you remember, in 2008, when Obama was beating Hilary but had not quite won yet, Limbaugh suggested that Republicans in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and other late-voting states vote for Hillary in order to keep her in the race, and keep Obama spending money to fight her off, and keep the Democrat Party from unifying -- and claiming that this makes Mike, absurdly, a "secret Democrat." Pushing Rush Limbaugh's Operation: Chaos makes you a Democrat? Rush Freakin' Limbaugh is now part of the Secret Democrat Conspiracy against Obama's Transportation Secretary's Son? Again: Who is the real "Entertainment Wing" here, and who are the people who are actually interested in ideas? Mike Flynn's opponent is not a bad man, I imagine. But he seems to have fallen into country-club Republican politics the same way many hardware store owners' sons falls into hardware. Not out of any particular interest in the subject matter, but because it's the easiest way to make a comfortable living. You've got the connections, you've got the in, and, heck, your name is already written on the awning over the door. As the son of Ray LaHood, former liberal Republican Congressman turned Obama Transportation Secretary, Darin LaHood is just the sort of man the Establishment likes. Darin LaHood will be a reliable vote for the John Boehner/Karl Rove brand of suburban shopping mall Republicanism. If you want a little crony capitalism to go with your Skinny Vente Mocachino, Darin LaHood's your guy. If you want something different -- something better -- something smarter -- something ballsier -- something that could actually change things in these dark days of America's last gasps, then vote for-- support -- knock on doors -- and donate to my friend Mike Flynn. The first New Media candidate, the first Republican Congressmen -- God willing -- who really understands the new media environment, because it's been his day job for six years. Believing is dangerous. Believing can wind up hurting, which is why few people are so willing to do so anymore. Believing takes courage. But faint heart never won fair lady. And this sort of tremulous, I’m-so-embarrassed-these-goons-make-me-say-this style of Republican communication is not going to change the trajectory of the country from its current vector directly into the heart of Greece. We need a change. We need a message, and we need a Messenger. We need to make a big noise that we will no longer put up with Business as Usual as the country, and indeed the world, burns. We need Mike Flynn. The primary is July 7 (the Establishment cooked up a short schedule to keep their boy from facing a rising challenge) so we need to work fast. But we can do this. This is a Romney +25 district. We do not have to settle for an Olympia Snowe candidate here. Like Mike said to me, when I first asked him about is campaign message: "If we keep saying we want something different, don't we actually have to demand something different at some point"? This election means a lot more than you know. The Establishment thinks they have our number -- that we grumble, that we whine, that we complain in blog comments and on calls to talk radio hosts, but, end of the day, We are blowhards and bigmouths who never actually do anything. Well, Mike Flynn decided his days of just sitting around doing nothing were over. I hope you'll support him. We need to do something. Note: Permission granted to re-publish this in whole or in part to anyone. Just include the link. Andrew Breitbart's View: Lurkering Lurker posts this excerpt from Breitbart's "Righteous Indignation," p. 167-168 (hardback):All I had to do now was make 'those unbelievable ACORN videos' a household phrase. Luckily, I had a sterling team on board. Big Gov was headed up by a good friend, Mike Flynn... Aside from being an outstanding writer and editor himself, Mike was by far my number one connector in Washington circles when it came to limited-government and fiscal-responsibility types. His last job had been with the Reason Foundation, so his conservative/libertarian credentials were intact. He understood state government because he'd worked there; he understood the federal government as well. He knew the best writers and researchers. So I asked Mike to fly out to California for 'an important meeting'; I wanted to do this in person. Sitting across from him, I had only one question that mattered: 'What do you know about ACORN?' A smile broke across his face. 'A lot.'" Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
Based on this review, I will go see this "Mike Flynn" movie. I look forward to the part with the volcano.
Posted by: wooga at June 24, 2015 05:03 PM (QhgyC) 2
fi... rats
Posted by: mallfly at June 24, 2015 05:03 PM (qSIlh) 3
Dagnabbit!
Posted by: Old Blue at June 24, 2015 05:04 PM (9iR5/) 4
Greg Gutfeld is an idiot.
Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:06 PM (48QDY) 5
Sorry ace.
Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:07 PM (48QDY) 6
Greg Gutfeld is an idiot.
Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:06 PM (48QDY) With Juan Williams on that Show all you can do is talk about Gutfeld? Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:07 PM (/tNwW) 7
So ace... long and short of it -- should I spent the $10 to see the movie or just wait until I can pirate it?
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 05:09 PM (AkOaV) Posted by: BuckIV at June 24, 2015 05:09 PM (CLfqv) Posted by: fixerupper at June 24, 2015 05:10 PM (8XRCm) 10
Already donated 25 bucks to him. I hope he wins handily against the establishment idiot.
Posted by: Legioinvictus at June 24, 2015 05:11 PM (hwovk) 11
>>>You'll remember supporters of LaHood previously made up a fake gay group to fake endorse Mike Flynn to scare voters away.<<<
There's a really gay group that really really gets behind Mike's opponent... it's called the GOPe. Posted by: Boyz in LaHood (NTTAWWT) at June 24, 2015 05:11 PM (mNMDd) 12
You guys will never learn.
Posted by: Mississippi GOPe at June 24, 2015 05:12 PM (DOw1s) 13
In like Flynn gets 5 stars and a handjob from Ace.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at June 24, 2015 05:12 PM (evdj2) 14
Sold. I'll donate today. Pity Jason Chaffetz turned out to be a rumpswab, though. I thought he might be what you describe Mike Flynn to be. I was wrong.
Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 05:12 PM (LAe3v) 15
So, was this movie any good?
Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:12 PM (/Ho8c) 16
I've never heard of this Mike Flynn movie.
Posted by: logprof at June 24, 2015 05:13 PM (h1usM) 17
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:07 PM (/tNwW)
Heh. The flag issue is to the right as BC is to the left. Dafuq? Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:14 PM (48QDY) Posted by: Roman Maroni at June 24, 2015 05:14 PM (vCA4F) 19
I'm with Mike!!! I just live in a diffrent state. Does that matter any more? in IL? The D's seem pretty set against any voter ID laws, mebe this will bit them in the butt Posted by: Yo! at June 24, 2015 05:15 PM (W6iIX) Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:15 PM (48QDY) 21
Interesting that Flynn has a reasonable answer to my biggest fear of an Article V Convention.
I think he is correct, but the downside is that the convention might not do what we want done because we do not control enough statehouses. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:15 PM (Zu3d9) 22
You even skipped over the volcano scene.
And I thought Gone With the Wind was a bit long. Take the week off, Ace. You've earned it. Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at June 24, 2015 05:16 PM (1CroS) 23
Is Mike Flynn half as badass as Vince Flynn? That would be cool wait is Vince Flynn the writer or the character?? ?? Posted by: Yo! at June 24, 2015 05:16 PM (W6iIX) 24
I'm afraid an Article V convention would be the same thing as the GOPe.
All talk about conservative fixes, then milquetoast corrections making everything worse. Posted by: Roman Maroni at June 24, 2015 05:17 PM (vCA4F) 25
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:15 PM (Zu3d9)
His defense is also evidence why it would not work for us either. Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:17 PM (CCNCh) 26
Vince Vaugh was in Gone with the Wind?? Posted by: fixerupper at June 24, 2015 05:17 PM (8XRCm) 27
Wait, the guy is commenter here?! What's his nic? Hell, that deserves a little moola right there. Done. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 24, 2015 05:17 PM (St6BJ) 28
Yes, this is the problem with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates. So far, none of them have shown an ability to articulate conservatism the way a Reagan or a Thatcher could. It's harder to be a conservative candidate than a liberal because you can't just promise shit. You have to come up with an appealing way of explaining to people that conservatism is in their best interest. Reagan did the hard work over many decades that is necessary to develop those communication strategies and tactics.
Posted by: Caliban at June 24, 2015 05:18 PM (DrC22) Posted by: Grump928(c) at June 24, 2015 05:18 PM (evdj2) 30
OK I donated, out of state and I suspect volunteering to phone would be counter productive.
I think some LaHood = GObammyP posters would be useful but perhaps not. Boner does keep winning next door in Ohio. I do not understand people most of the time. Posted by: PaleRider at June 24, 2015 05:18 PM (dkExz) 31
We are blowhards and bigmouths who never do anything."
You're right. I am. Watch me not do anything in November of 2016. Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (1DEli) 32
Mike Flynn is a Republican? Might be a negative against him at aos.
Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (CCNCh) 33
28 Posted by: Caliban at June 24, 2015 05:18 PM (DrC22)
Trump's blathering about the wall and making Mexico pay for it is red meat. But that's what I want. NB: that was in no way an endorsement of Trump. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (St6BJ) 34
You might want to cut that opening rant about Entertainment Wing in your endorsement pitch.
Otherwise, yeah, I'll toss the man more bucks. I've been a fan of his since I was still reading the BIGs. Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (tAPsA) 35
Sorry Ace. Let's assume he's as amazing as you say. No, let's say he's the most perfect combination of conservatism, communication, honesty, integrity and genius in the history of ever. So what? What is ONE guy going to do? I'll tell you. He's going to be castrated by those in power. Boehner will get him, or the media will. He can do NOTHING. We're past that now.
The only political donations I'm making are to my burning times prep fund. Posted by: RLTW at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (mJLvJ) 36
That all sounds well and good Ace, but how many times have we supported candidates that talked a good conservative game and then sold us out as soon as the got to that Corrupt shit hole between VA and MD?
You have talked to this guy personally, can we trust him to live up to his rhetoric? Obviously you think so. I will be sitting this next election out. But it will make no difference for this election anyway as I can't vote there unless I do it illegally. I haven't reached that point yet. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (GpgJl) 37
Wow, Ace, that is very moving.
Posted by: chemjeff at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (2ap0X) 38
Very well said, Ace.
Posted by: elaine at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (Y0Piu) 39
This Mike Flynn sounds like a helluva movie.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (oVJmc) 40
From your paws to God's ears. It is a consummation devoutly to be wish'd.
Posted by: Knemon at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (cAjzx) 41
That all sounds well and good Ace, but how many times have we supported candidates that talked a good conservative game and then sold us out as soon as the got to that Corrupt shit hole between VA and MD?
---- Yeah.... doesnt that chap your ass? Posted by: Paul Ryan at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (8XRCm) 42
"Little wonder that they stick so closely to stock phrases."
I'm for Free Trade. Aren't you? I bet you hate children, too. Posted by: GOPe, The Stupid and Increasingly Evil Party at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (1CroS) 43
Mike Flynn is a Republican? Might be a negative against him at aos.
It hasn't hurt Jeff Sessions. Posted by: Grump928(c) at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (evdj2) 44
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (GpgJl)
Sitting the next vote out? How does that help? Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (CCNCh) 45
If LaHood junior is anything like his father this is a no-brainer. LaHood the elder was the only Republican in Obama's cabinet ( I don't count Gates since he was already there and kept for continuity ) and an Obamacare supporter.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 24, 2015 05:22 PM (g1DWB) Posted by: a pen, a back pocket, a basketball game... at June 24, 2015 05:22 PM (VAsIq) 47
tl;jtb
Posted by: Lincolntf at June 24, 2015 05:22 PM (tvQwu) 48
So. Quick question:
Considering this site is practically all text, why can't it suck much less on a mobile device? Posted by: ArtGriego at June 24, 2015 05:23 PM (XDwcC) 49
Harry Reid Demands UNLV Dump Rebel Mascot In Wake Of Charleston Shooting
Note to Dingy: UNLV dropped their Confederate themed mascot 32 YEARS AGO! Weasel Zippers Go Mike Flynn But no Republican is getting one red cent from me till they stand up to Fredo, the Libs, and the RHINO Leadership. Sorry but I am sore from getting butt fucked Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:24 PM (/tNwW) 50
Posted by: Grump928(c) at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (evdj2)
Not so loud (looks around) , I like Sessions. Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:24 PM (CCNCh) 51
>>>lready donated 25 bucks to him. I hope he wins handily against the establishment idiot.
thanks! Thanks elaine, chemjeff, and other people whose names I can't see because the comments are filling up. to whoever said "Wow batman must really suck" -- I wouldn't say it sucks, but I have not been sucked into it yet. So far, it's meh. What has been keeping me from posting for four days (I meant to do this on Sunday) was all the false-starts and wrong-way-turns I made on this endorsement. Finally I just said "Gotta get it done," picked an opening and wrote. Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:24 PM (bhepQ) 52
This is how it's done. great post, Ace. Please, can we have wars of ideas instead of this reactionary toro-caca that is so pervasive these days.
Posted by: exhippie at June 24, 2015 05:25 PM (9STDh) 53
Let's assume he's as amazing as you say. No, let's say he's the most perfect combination of conservatism, communication, honesty, integrity and genius in the history of ever. So what? What is ONE guy going to do?
---- *hangs head* Posted by: Zombie Ronald Reagan at June 24, 2015 05:25 PM (VAsIq) 54
Good timing on the post Ace. Just donated over the phone about an hour ago. Guy in the office said this was a 50/50 proposition right now. A third guy is in the race and they aren't sure who he will draw votes from.
Keep pushing Mike over the top. Posted by: Crusader at June 24, 2015 05:25 PM (yMI8R) 55
Didn't Mike Flynn write all those Mitch Rapp books too?
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:26 PM (P25Hh) Posted by: Yo! at June 24, 2015 05:26 PM (W6iIX) 57
Well, Mike Flynn decided his days of just sitting around doing nothing were over.
I hope you'll support him. I will if I ever get thru reading the post. Posted by: Swamprat at June 24, 2015 05:26 PM (N787Q) 58
If you're sending a man to be your emissary in Kabul, you're going to want him to be fluent in Pashtun.
Heads in bags, maybe switch cities. Posted by: DaveA at June 24, 2015 05:26 PM (DL2i+) 59
What's it gonna be, guys?
Posted by: Mr. Paul Anka at June 24, 2015 05:26 PM (Ui7Rt) 60
Well said (and said and said and said some more), ace.
Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at June 24, 2015 05:27 PM (GvNnD) 61
The only political donations I'm making are to my burning times prep fund.
Posted by: RLTW at June 24, 2015 05:19 PM (mJLvJ) This is a wise choice but I will donate to Flynn anyway. It's sorta like buying a lotto ticket and dreaming what you will do when you hit it.The odds are about as good if you didn't buy the ticket. Mike Flynn will either be neutered or corrupted.But the money will soon not have a lot of value. Posted by: Velvet Ambition greatest thing since before sliced bread at June 24, 2015 05:27 PM (R8hU8) 62
Nice post, ace.
I also threw him $25 earlier today, hope he's as good as you say he is. Although, if he was Andrew's right hand, that speaks volumes in his favor. Posted by: speedster1 on the ipad at June 24, 2015 05:28 PM (1brdf) 63
@53 It's the Let It Burn Dilemma that seems to attract/infect so many people here. "If you're not quitting, you're not trying!".
Posted by: Lincolntf at June 24, 2015 05:28 PM (tvQwu) 64
If Cake Girl endorses him, I'm in.
Posted by: Garrett at June 24, 2015 05:28 PM (OZ2R7) 65
I'll donate, but I'll be watching.......very very closely.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:29 PM (P25Hh) 66
What's Flynn's position on guys getting shirts?
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at June 24, 2015 05:29 PM (oVJmc) 67
I'm gonna send Flynn some money Ace. But in return, how about a post discussing (in detail) the sheer unadulterated patheticness of Hector?
Posted by: maddogg at June 24, 2015 05:29 PM (xWW96) 68
44 Sitting the next vote out? How does that help?
Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:21 PM (CCNCh) It will help me by not wasting 2 hours of my life standing in line for nothing. I will not vote for that Graham asshole and my district Representative will win walking away. Maybe someone in the R Party will take note of vote fall-off. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:29 PM (GpgJl) 69
Well done, ace.
Posted by: Mega at June 24, 2015 05:30 PM (9Du4t) Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:30 PM (1DEli) 71
No, I don't want to Jump to top of page. Stop asking.
Posted by: OregonMuse at June 24, 2015 05:31 PM (VnIsU) 72
Ah fuck, OK, in deference to ACE and how much I like his site, I'll donate.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:31 PM (/tNwW) 73
Dang, Ace. That was thrilling to read; warmed the cooling coals in my ever-growing-more-cynical-on-politics heart.
If this little blog venture thing doesn't work out, mebbe a speech writing gig for ballsy conservative candidates is a possibility. ![]() Posted by: LizLem, Flynn for the Win! at June 24, 2015 05:31 PM (ZYbHn) 74
Where does he stand on peanut butter subsidies?
Posted by: Toby the Beagle at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (Ui7Rt) 75
I have to leave for a while because the wife wants to go get flowers to plant, but before I go, I want to just leave this here.
RLTW, I've been reading this blog for the last four or five years, and I've never seen Ace be so passionate about a candidate. It has to start somewhere. Your reply is to just give up. You won't join the fight, you'll just give up. We've been ceding ground for years and we're losing the culture war. You are content to just raise the white flag, concede to the other side and just hunker down. That won't work anymore. If you, and others like you, have already conceded the fight, then the fight is lost. If you could, liken this to the Battle of Britain. A small handful of men turned the tide because they believed in their cause. Many paid with their lives. Had they failed, the world would be a very different place. But they fought because they knew in their hearts that what they did mattered. You may have already conceded the battlefield, but Ace, and others here, are not yet ready to surrender. Not by a long shot. I stand with Ace, and with Mike Flynn. I'm not ready to live on my knees. Posted by: Old Blue at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (9iR5/) 76
"So, is he in this race? Where is he in the polling?
Lahoodie has a polling firm doing something. They will not release any data. What that means I do not know but if it was good news you think they would be shouting from the top of the Pere Marquette. Maybe making plans to jump off? Make a mess on Main Street though. Blood splattered all over Big Als door steps. That would be a sight. Posted by: Tim in Illinois at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (C8x6r) 77
I salute your passion and rationality and pray we get him elected, but see how Third World-ism has now crept even into the conservative dialogue. Like laughable banana republics in the bad old 20th century, America is now reduced to desperately longing for a Man on a White Horse.
Posted by: herb borkland at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (JF94C) 78
What's Flynn's position on guys getting shirts? #twoweeks
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:30 PM (1DEli) ---------------------------------------- Okay. What's Flynn's position about getting our comment tool-bar back. And ampersands. What's his stand on ampersands? Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (P25Hh) Posted by: jeezus at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (mOEk5) 80
If you think I'm smart-- well, he's smarter.
Heh. And wow... just read that. Nice writing, nice endorsement -- long -- but eh... I don't know, ace. I feel like my emotional capital is all spent. Plus, after 2010, I think they're all lying crooks. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (AkOaV) 81
Thank you, Tovarisch Ace, you hef made my book look like Haiku! In size, not style, of course! *kisses ace on both cheeks, hands him a bumper of Stolichnaya Vodka*
Posted by: Leo Tolstoy at June 24, 2015 05:32 PM (sCHw2) 82
So what? What is ONE guy going to do? I'll tell you. He's going to be castrated by those in power.
**cough** Posted by: A. Schickelgruber at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (LAe3v) 83
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:31 PM (/tNwW)
Huzzah! We're probably the only two Jews in NJ who donated. The W in Hoboken has $1 oyster happy hour....we should grab J.J. Sefton and discuss the Article V Convention. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (Zu3d9) Posted by: Mega at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (9Du4t) 85
Fine. Next paycheck, he gets a donation.
BUT. We've been burned too many times before on "solid" candidates that turn on us. If we get burned on this one, that's it. Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12 at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (2l5vw) 86
I just cannot imagine Durant's Civilization thing would be worth slogging through. No matter how "good" it is, who has that much time?
I felt the same way about Churchill's History of English Speaking Peoples, but got a condensed version... now I cannot quite recall how/what was in it... Anyway, some people are readers. They eat, sleep, drink reading. I don't know what that means, ultimately. Are they smarter? Better informed about what needs to be known? More practical? I really don't know. Dracula is a wonderful book, by the way. Everything you need to have in a good, moral, horror story. Now everything is anti-Dracula, in terms of what ends up happening. Who deserves what, in the end. Dracula didn't let anybody get away with anything. Everyone had to pay for their sins. That's not a good thing. Posted by: BurtTC at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (TOk1P) 87
Ah fuck, OK, in deference to ACE and how much I like his site, I'll donate. Posted by: Nevergiveup If/when I donate, it will be for the same reason. I'm sure Mike is a great guy, but I've lost nearly all faith in the political process. Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:34 PM (/Ho8c) 88
Too bad he is supported by shmucks.
The I get nothing done, but sound good on talk radio faction is a lame Cadre of demogogues. Posted by: GuyInTheRealWorld at June 24, 2015 05:34 PM (LUPlG) 89
If you think this post is long you should see the legendary post on Long Bows VS Crossbows...
Posted by: Mr Wizard at June 24, 2015 05:34 PM (eOpVe) 90
If what you write about Flynn is true, then his candidacy and potential congressional career will amount to nothing more than gesture politics, Ace.
Its pretty sad, but to have an impact in politics, you must be member of a successfull political party and part of its ideological consensus. Conservatives neither have a party of their own, nor are they within the ideological consensus of the Republican Party. Posted by: Harley Quinn at June 24, 2015 05:35 PM (oD53l) 91
BTW, where does Flynn stand on the CBF?
Posted by: maddogg at June 24, 2015 05:35 PM (xWW96) 92
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM (GpgJl)
Vic. I have no doubt that Flynn will tote the load. The problem is, he will be an outcast. Primary Boehner Posted by: Golfman at June 24, 2015 05:36 PM (48QDY) 93
The name of the movie that Ace is reviewing here is:
"Fuck McConnell and Boehner in the Ass with a Flaming, Barbed-Wire Wrapped Pineapple." Posted by: Sharkman at June 24, 2015 05:36 PM (72D6h) Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:36 PM (1DEli) 95
My friends, you have nothing to fear from sending Mike Flynn to Congress.
Posted by: John McCain at June 24, 2015 05:37 PM (Ui7Rt) 96
"Fuck McConnell and Boehner in the Ass with a Flaming, Barbed-Wire Wrapped Pineapple."
Posted by: Sharkman No, I'm afraid not. Were it only so. Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:37 PM (/Ho8c) 97
Louis Goober and that back bench cricket Dave Brat should go teach history somewhere and influence a kids.
Politics in the real world? Well they just suck. Posted by: GuyInTheRealWorld at June 24, 2015 05:37 PM (LUPlG) Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:38 PM (/Ho8c) 99
Great stuff Mr. Ace!
Posted by: Killerdog at June 24, 2015 05:38 PM (5hKvv) 100
Ace, you've convinced me. Can I donate a slightly used portable mattress?
Posted by: Columbia Mattress Girl, (Now Graduated) at June 24, 2015 05:39 PM (N787Q) 101
I wish Flynn the best and that's a fine endorsement, Ace.
But I'm tapped out. The well is dry. Flynn's timing is simply off for me. Even a month ago I probably would've contributed something. Alas, the GOP is a failure (for my concerns) and I simply do not believe it can be reformed. The Trade Bill scheme was the last straw. Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at June 24, 2015 05:40 PM (1CroS) 102
If Ace is endorsing this guy I have to wonder who is really pulling his strings.
Perhaps, Big Pudding? Posted by: Garrett at June 24, 2015 05:40 PM (OZ2R7) 103
Can't vote for Flynn. Outta state. Donated though.
Posted by: Richard McEnroe at June 24, 2015 05:40 PM (Kucy5) 104
I wanted Boner to jerk that fucking cartoon gavel out of Pelosi's
shriveled claw and hit her over the head with it. Instead, gave her saggy old ass a rim job. Posted by: maddogg at June 24, 2015 05:40 PM (xWW96) 105
The Camp Banhammer contingent kicks in the butter-and-egg-money.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 05:41 PM (F2IAQ) 106
Its pretty sad, but to have an impact in politics, you must be member of a successfull political party and part of its ideological consensus. Conservatives neither have a party of their own, nor are they within the ideological consensus of the Republican Party.
Posted by: Harley Quinn at June 24, 2015 05:35 PM (oD53l) ------------------------------------------ I will support a good candidate. I will stop supporting a bad congressman. Elections are so much like gambling. Crapping out is no fun. But at this point, I'll look at anyone that seems like they'll listen to the white man. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:41 PM (P25Hh) 107
93 The name of the movie that Ace is reviewing here is:
"Fuck McConnell and Boehner in the Ass with a Flaming, Barbed-Wire Wrapped Pineapple." Posted by: Sharkman at June 24, 2015 05:36 PM (72D6h) ________ It got a 72 on Rotten Tomatoes Posted by: HUCK / AKIN 2016 at June 24, 2015 05:42 PM (0LHZx) 108
I sent him a donation.
I would rather see him elected and I hope he earns our trust. My Congressman has stayed true to the principles Flynn espouses. There are some stalwart people worth supporting. As intensely cynical as I am, I will not give up the struggle. Posted by: kraki at June 24, 2015 05:42 PM (FxP+5) 109
who's actually an AoS commenter
If you had told us he was a moron up front it wouldn't have been a hard sell. Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (zauWW) 110
Donation sent. I'm too cynical to do political donations often, but if I see a decent candidate (which is rare) I try to help.
Posted by: irright at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (DtNNC) 111
wow what a great week for the Left 9 dead blacks, a New Rule about a historic symbol, a nation divided further, and conservatives attacking each other (ie, Ann Coulter, the flag, and You Dummies) No wonder we're losing all the time to them.. Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (oXcvc) 112
to be honest, I did not finish dracula. I wonder if anyone would want that to be the next book club choice.
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (bhepQ) 113
I wonder if Rick Perry could be a thought leader.
Posted by: X at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (xGNLA) 114
A vote for Mike Flynn is a vote for Tangerine.
Posted by: Michael Caine at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (Ui7Rt) 115
thanks, irright!
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (bhepQ) 116
Man, what a lot of excuses I'm hearing. I just donated $50 because I trust Ace's opinion. Well, except for Marco Rubio. But aside from that....
Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (LAe3v) 117
Wow, that banhammer sure came out fast. Better mind your p's and q's, boys, looks like the boss isn't suffering fools gladly today.
Posted by: OregonMuse at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (VnIsU) 118
xoxo, Ace. Bravo. If you and Brietbart like him that is good enough for me.
Posted by: ChristyBlinky,aging Redneck Queen supermodel, has a Hobbit foot at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (FCPu0) 119
From an e-mailed set of questions asked of Mike Flynn by a blogger. http://tinyurl.com/pxvlnh9
Will you support John Boehner for Speaker of the House in 2017? "Based on his leadership to this date, I would not support Boehner for Speaker." Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (Zu3d9) 120
thanks, killerdog!
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (bhepQ) 121
Nicely written, and would almost persuade me to do something if we hadn't run out of hills to die on several years ago.
Posted by: Strictly from apathy at June 24, 2015 05:44 PM (ply95) 122
My Congressman has stayed true to the principles Flynn espouses.
There are some stalwart people worth supporting. As intensely cynical as I am, I will not give up the struggle. Posted by: kraki ---------------------------- Yup. My guy is Mark Meadows. GOP? Yes...., but not GOPe. I'm currently so pissed with Richard Burr and Thom Tillis that I can hardly see straight. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 05:45 PM (F2IAQ) 123
I will support a good candidate. I will stop supporting a bad congressman. Elections are so much like gambling. Crapping out is no fun.
Neither is having your bankroll stolen by a rigged game. Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:45 PM (1DEli) Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:45 PM (CCNCh) 125
I wonder if Rick Perry could be a thought leader.
Posted by: X at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (xGNLA) --------------------------------------- He already is. I'm finding myself thinking twice about him. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (P25Hh) 126
Flynn is unacceptable because he lied to our Presdent of Color and also is supported by that liar Bush. They both lied to our Presdent of Color and that alone should disqualify him a s a viable Clamdadate.
Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (lNSdJ) 127
The W in Hoboken has $1 oyster happy hour....we should grab J.J. Sefton and discuss the Article V Convention.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:33 PM (Zu3d9) I'm in. Email me and we can set up plans. I could use a real good meal. I weighed in with in standards Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (/tNwW) 128
Nicely written, and would almost persuade me to do something if we hadn't run out of hills to die on several years ago.
Posted by: Strictly from apathy Funny, those who talk the most about hills to die on seem to be unable to see the Himalayas in front of them. Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (LAe3v) Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (CCNCh) 130
Very, very compelling article, Ace. You convinced me.
Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (/Ho8c) Posted by: Kreplach at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (mqYFN) 132
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to be honest, I did not finish dracula. I wonder if anyone would want that to be the next book club choice. Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (bhepQ) I read that when I was in the 7th grade Ace and I could not put it down. I bought a copy of it at a library sale for my wife to read and it has sat on the shelf ever since then. But I thought it was a great book. Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (GpgJl) 133
My congress critter is Scott Perry. Voted against TPA, TAA, and all the other stupidity Boehner tells him to do.
Posted by: kraki at June 24, 2015 05:47 PM (FxP+5) Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:47 PM (/tNwW) 135
That's worth the support.
Posted by: Cruzinator at June 24, 2015 05:46 PM (CCNCh) Yes. An unequivocal statement. I liked it! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 05:47 PM (Zu3d9) 136
Mike Flynn: The Movie.
Seriously though, I like the cut of his jib, seems like a straight shooter. Posted by: dude guy at June 24, 2015 05:48 PM (q177U) Posted by: Zombie Audie Murphy at June 24, 2015 05:48 PM (4WhSY) Posted by: Brian Williams at June 24, 2015 05:49 PM (VAsIq) 139
Sent him $100.00
Posted by: Brian at June 24, 2015 05:49 PM (Hd5n8) 140
Jindals hat into the ring.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:49 PM (P25Hh) 141
Gee, the guys sounds like the guy who won my district.
Took him all of 5 days to go from Conservative to GOPe. Posted by: Drill_Thrawl at June 24, 2015 05:50 PM (fO0en) 142
If my birth control wasn't costing me an arm and a leg, I could make a donation.
Posted by: S. Fluke at June 24, 2015 05:50 PM (N787Q) 143
A majority of the voting public believe that it is OK to vote themselves money from the public.
We are officially dead. The tide cannot be stemmed. Posted by: Drill_Thrawl at June 24, 2015 05:51 PM (fO0en) 144
sent my donation earlier today. hoping I don't have to stop voting altogether.
Posted by: the Butcher at June 24, 2015 05:51 PM (fUjxW) 145
Jindals hat into the ring.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:49 PM (P25Hh) You mean Turbin right? Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:51 PM (/tNwW) 146
A Breitbart hire and manager? Sounds perfectly Aces okay for Illinois, which we all know has no big liberal voting contingents at all and hardline conservatives get elected all the time.
Posted by: Wax the Jungle Hog at June 24, 2015 05:52 PM (lqeGC) 147
Illinois' 18th district is a Congressional district in the state of Illinois. You may continue.
Posted by: Soledad O'Brien at June 24, 2015 05:52 PM (Ui7Rt) 148
Good piece ace.
Posted by: steevy at June 24, 2015 05:52 PM (sPO3u) 149
What is ONE guy going to do?
Yeah, one guy can't do anything. Might as well surrender now. Posted by: Zombie Audie Murphy #1. If he'd pick up a tommy gun and go after the house like Audie, maybe. #2. We sent way more than one last November. And what did we hear even before they took office? A: FYNQ. That's what. Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 05:52 PM (1DEli) 150
Two maybe three governors running. I like that. And perhaps an early treat with Flynn getting elected. It ain't all bad.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:52 PM (P25Hh) 151
Dude. Do all of the Eeyores have to congregate on one thread? Is there a whistle or something that alerts them when something good is going on so they can come poop on it?
Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (GvNnD) 152
Ace, I'm looking forward to seeing the picture of you and Mike under the Endorsements tab on his website!
By the way, you is there a link to see his videos in the article, or somewhere else? I'd look, but it's a loong way up to the top of the page, and I just don't have the scroll-strength. Great article, I'm going to actually donate to a candidate for the first time in my life.... Posted by: Dirty Randy at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (xOu6p) 153
Oh CBD we got your donation to Flynn but what was that EXP Date of the credit card again? It got garbled in transmission?
Posted by: Chicoms at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (/tNwW) 154
Can't vote for Flynn. Outta state.
Is this a problem? It wasn't a problem in the 2008 primaries...shit, it's never a problem in Iowa, just register with an address of a dorm at U of Iowa. They won't ask if you're a citizen, either. Illinois registration is closed until July 9, though--that's a problem. Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (ZKzrr) 155
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 05:43 PM (bhepQ)
Are their pictures? I like books with pictures. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (AkOaV) 156
there*
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (AkOaV) 157
Feathered headdress, not turbin. Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (oXcvc) 158
In Greece Mike Flynn spent a year in silence just to better understand the sound of a whisper.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (BL2iu) Posted by: Math at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (W6iIX) 160
Okay, Ace, I donated. This obliges you to attend the next NoVaMoMee!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at June 24, 2015 05:54 PM (jR7Wy) 161
Great. My congressidiot is Peter DeFazio, who never met a tax he didn't think should be higher, and who's basically got a lifetime seat, as there's no way he'll ever get less than 60% of the vote.
And when the policies he's been actively supporting for decades are finished destroying the country, hey, no problem, he's got a retirement home set up in New Zealand to go to. Seriously. I wish I could borrow the barbed-wire-wrapped flaming pineapple from upthread. Posted by: OregonMuse at June 24, 2015 05:54 PM (VnIsU) 162
Obama Chastises Heckler During White House LGBT Event You Are In MY House
Your house? Its our house, as in the American taxpayers house. Weasel Zippers And it's NOT your plane either or your fat ass wife's Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 05:55 PM (/tNwW) 163
Wow. Impressive Ace.
Posted by: prescient11 at June 24, 2015 05:56 PM (q5APL) Posted by: Drill_Thrawl at June 24, 2015 05:56 PM (fO0en) 165
53 Let's assume he's as amazing as you say. No, let's say he's the most perfect combination of conservatism, communication, honesty, integrity and genius in the history of ever. So what? What is ONE guy going to do?
---- *hangs head* Posted by: Zombie Ronald Reagan at June 24, 2015 05:25 PM (VAsIq) This one guy, if elected, will do something congress has not been able to do; eliminate Boehner. Pass the ammunition. Posted by: Ralph at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (ylXIx) 166
I read that when I was in the 7th grade Ace and I
could not put it down. I bought a copy of it at a library sale for my wife to read and it has sat on the shelf ever since then. But I thought it was a great book. Posted by: Vic Of course, it was a newly-released bestseller when you were in 7th grade, right, Vic? Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (/Ho8c) 167
Thish guy Flynn shounds like another wacko bird!
Posted by: John McCain at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (7Kbxu) 168
Sick to death of GOPe. Thanks for the post and opportunity to donate.
Posted by: JJC at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (hRP0p) 169
Made my $25 donation, now he's guaranteed to lose. Sorry.
Posted by: bjk at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (x2rNW) 170
Ace, I'll donate $100 if you do a Twitch livestream of "Arkham Knight." Through your PS4 it should be a breeze.
Posted by: Kensington at June 24, 2015 05:57 PM (7Kbxu) 171
In every revolution, there's one man with an idea.
Perhaps Mike Flynn is that man. We need a revolution; hopefully the peaceful kind that comes from the ballot, but we may get the other kind. From Ace's essay, we all need to have someone that will carry our hopes, and ideas. I hope that Mike, among others, can be one of those men, or women. My congressman, Pat Tiberi, has betrayed me and many others, and supported Boehner on the TPP and TPA (he was actually in the middle of it as a sub-committe chairman). I can no longer support him. I will vote against him in the primary, and vote for the Democrat should it come to that in the general (unless it is Bob Fitzrakis again, who is actually a communist, then I will just not vote). And Boehner. There's going to be a reckoning. Like I said, there's a revolution coming. This year we sharpen our pencils and words. Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at June 24, 2015 05:58 PM (RFeQD) 172
I'm going to give even though I swore off. But my reason is selfish. I love the Horde and would like to see it's power realized.
Posted by: Lowly Lurker at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (FBjP7) 173
Well written ace. I would actually make the suggestion of editing out the few swears that you did have. Let someone go over it for any spelling errors and maybe take out the specific AOSHQ line of him commenting here. Then send it out requesting other blogs and sites put it up as well. Get as many eyes on it as possible.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (YbEO/) 174
Is there a whistle or something that alerts them when something good is going on so they can come poop on it?
Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone Sorry. The cynicism has really been beaten into me the last, oh I dunno, half dozen years. Posted by: Moderate Salami at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (/Ho8c) Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (P25Hh) 176
Donating to men is sexist against wymyn!
Posted by: Anita Sarkeesian at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (7Kbxu) 177
That all sounds well and good Ace, but how many
times have we supported candidates that talked a good conservative game and then sold us out as soon as the got to that Corrupt shit hole between VA and MD? Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at June 24, 2015 05:20 PM I tend to agree with Vic. Burned multiple times, and am damn sick and tired of it. On a related note: what I want from a candidate -- and it's damn near ALL I want from a candidate -- is for them to loudly proclaim, multiple times, that he (or she) will actively oppose, and personally and publicly aid in the prosecution of, any member of Congress or President who engages in acts that violate their oaths of office and/or the Constitution. Further, that they will take an and all legal measures to prevent such actions when they come before Congress, before any other business is conducted. Has this Flynn dude said anything to that effect, ace? If so, I could support him.... Posted by: MrScribbler at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM (P8YHq) 178
**good Ace, but how many times have we supported candidates that talked a good conservative game and then sold us out as soon as the got to that Corrupt shit hole**
Wuzzzzup? Posted by: Marco Rubio's Trash Can at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM (qzMbA) 179
Heh. Jindal: I'm tanned, rested, and ready.
Yes. He said that. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 05:59 PM (P25Hh) Well better than "Reporting for Duty" Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM (/tNwW) 180
>>>ell written ace. I would actually make the suggestion of editing out the few swears that you did have. Let someone go over it for any spelling errors and maybe take out the specific AOSHQ line of him commenting here. Then send it out requesting other blogs and sites put it up as well. Get as many eyes on it as possible.
thank you... hm, but the "balls' seems important, and I think the "hell" works... maybe the bullshit should go i'll yank the aos reader part. brb Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM (bhepQ) 181
We sent way more than one last November. And what did we hear even before they took office?
A: FYNQ. That's what. Posted by: rickb223 ---------------- Look, I saved you from that nasty Tea Party guy. If I hadn't been elected, then Kay Hagan would still be in office and she would have voted so as to get Loretta Lynch in office..., oh, wait...., okay forget that. What I meant to say is, she would have voted for TPA...., hold it... Okay..., but I saved you from the Tea Party guy. Posted by: Thom Tillis at June 24, 2015 06:01 PM (F2IAQ) 182
Funny, those who talk the most about hills to die on seem to be unable to see the Himalayas in front of them.
I used to see them. I was told they were the incorrect sites for dying. Posted by: Strictly from apathy at June 24, 2015 06:02 PM (ply95) 183
Well better than "Reporting for Duty"
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM He "ain't in no ways tard?" Posted by: MrScribbler at June 24, 2015 06:02 PM (P8YHq) 184
I just donated $50 to Flynn's campaign. Go kick some ass, Mike.
Posted by: OhioCoastie at June 24, 2015 06:02 PM (c9o0R) Posted by: Grey Fox at June 24, 2015 06:02 PM (a42f0) 186
>>>>>154 Can't vote for Flynn. Outta state.
Is this a problem? It wasn't a problem in the 2008 primaries...shit, it's never a problem in Iowa, just register with an address of a dorm at U of Iowa. They won't ask if you're a citizen, either. Illinois registration is closed until July 9, though--that's a problem. Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at June 24, 2015 05:53 PM (ZKzrr) That's easily solved. Just tell them you're a democrat and plan to vote for LaHood. They probably ensure your registered at three different residences with all the valid proof you need. Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:03 PM (YbEO/) 187
Grey Fox - Still got to arrange A'ville micro-meet. Been too wrapped up in other things. Did you hear H.K. Edgerton's interview yesterday? The guy is short on patience with the race-baiters. "Snakes crawling out from under a rock.." Cracked me up.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:05 PM (F2IAQ) 188
If he's a moron he's prolly worth a donation. Unless he posts as JeffB.
Posted by: Bypass at June 24, 2015 06:05 PM (hbeK4) 189
Yeah I was thinking mainly the "bullshit." You can find a cleaner word to use, like "garbage."
And I think there were one or two spelling mistakes that needed cleaning up as well. Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:06 PM (YbEO/) 190
188 lol
Posted by: NCKate at June 24, 2015 06:07 PM (+83oc) 191
Someone attending an LGBT event at the WH heckled Obama? About what? I can't imagine that they group wasn't screened very well, so it isn't like there were people there from the "Gay Patriot" site. Was the carefully selected group part of the gay mafia berating Obama for not putting Christians in support of traditional marriage in jail, was was it some set up in advance for political reasons?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:07 PM (OSs/l) 192
If he's a moron he's prolly worth a donation. Unless he posts as JeffB.
Posted by: Bypass at June 24, 2015 06:05 PM (hbeK4) ---------------------------------- *gulp* Tell us it ain't so, Ace. Tell us he's not JeffB. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:07 PM (P25Hh) 193
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:00 PM (bhepQ)
also copy and paste it in to google docs and change everything underline with red squigglys. Jeez. What -- did you hire Noah Rothman as an editor or something? Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:07 PM (AkOaV) Posted by: Ralph at June 24, 2015 06:08 PM (ylXIx) 195
I'm also a bit of a fan of the idea of bombarding talk radio with callers wanting to bring this up. Like for instance during Rush's open line Friday.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:10 PM (YbEO/) 196
I voted for hellary in the '08 primary, and I ain't no stealth democrat. I ain't a republican anymore, but I damn sure ain't a democrat either. As to Flynn, I don't believe this nation can be saved by any politician or any election. American is gone. Maybe we can rebuild after the 'bad' times. Hopefully enough good people survive.
Posted by: Eromero at June 24, 2015 06:10 PM (go5uR) 197
War, Mike Flynn and Peace
Posted by: That guy who always says... at June 24, 2015 06:10 PM (Dwehj) Posted by: Lauren at June 24, 2015 06:10 PM (MYCIw) Posted by: MrScribbler at June 24, 2015 06:11 PM (P8YHq) 200
*Flynn? Chair of Congressional subcommittee on used chewing gum...."
Posted by: Teh Boehner at June 24, 2015 06:12 PM (qzMbA) 201
God damn it Ace.
I have been trying so hard not to care. You are going to get me to believe again. OK. I am going for a job interview in a few days. If I get the job and a paycheck before the primary I will send Mike Flynn a contribution. That's the best I can do. Posted by: Obnoxious A-Hole at June 24, 2015 06:12 PM (QHgTq) 202
Anyone who actually admits they voted for hillary is as good as dead to me
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:12 PM (/tNwW) 203
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:05 PM (F2IAQ)
I'd be interested in an A'ville meet. Posted by: BignJames at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM (HtUkt) 204
How can Jindal run for president? He's an immigrant.
Posted by: Ann Cooter at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM (+jijM) Posted by: Mccool at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM (TGL70) 206
Maybe we can rebuild after the 'bad' times. Hopefully enough good people survive.
Posted by: Eromero ------------------ Suggested reading: "A Canticle for Leibowitz" Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM (F2IAQ) 207
Posted by: Teh Boehner at June 24, 2015 06:12 PM
You douchebag. I'll kick your orange-tinged ass in quarters again this evening. *hic* Posted by: Ready For Hillary!!11!! at June 24, 2015 06:14 PM (Dwehj) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:14 PM (OSs/l) 209
"I'm done with Republicans." - Ace
Here's why I'm not supporting Mike Flynn: He cannot articulate a strategy for the elimination of the Democrat Party. It's not even one of his goals in life. Ace, you feel like you can't win because you don't even know there's a war on. There is a war on. That war is the elimination of the Democrat Party as a political entity in the United States of America. There is a way to destroy it. Now we just need people who seek that goal as the endgame. The Democrats are 50 years into their plan to eliminate the Republican Party. If you go to their meetings, they'll happily discuss with you their strategy and their tactics. Republicans don't even have a goal. They just want to win the next election. You feel like a loser, Ace, because you have no concept of what war is, how to fight one, or even that there is one ongoing. You're a victim of it and you don't even realize who you're fighting, or that a war is being waged against you. You have no hope of winning. Posted by: someguy at June 24, 2015 06:15 PM (3z91g) Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:15 PM (bhepQ) 211
You feel like a loser, Ace, because you have no concept of what war is, how to fight one, or even that there is one ongoing. You're a victim of it and you don't even realize who you're fighting, or that a war is being waged against you.
You have no hope of winning. Posted by: someguy at June 24, 2015 06:15 PM (3z91g) silver dimes Posted by: Ron Paul, leaning in and whispering at June 24, 2015 06:16 PM (AkOaV) 212
Suggested reading: "A Canticle for Leibowitz"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM I guess using the nukes gets easier the third or fourth time, doesn't it? At least in "Canticle" a few people managed to get off the planet before it was torched again.... Posted by: MrScribbler at June 24, 2015 06:16 PM (P8YHq) 213
Cant Mike just go give a speech to the Clinton Foundation For All Wonderful Shit & Stuff and have them write him a check for $500,000. Seems a lot quicker than all the small potatoes checks from a bunch of right wing h8ers.
Posted by: LIV at June 24, 2015 06:16 PM (N787Q) 214
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at June 24, 2015 05:58 PM (RFeQD)
Modern Revolutions don't start from within the existing power structure... Posted by: BB Wolf at June 24, 2015 06:17 PM (qh617) 215
what are the weakest parts that should be cut or condensed?
The bit with the volcano seems tacked-on. Posted by: oblig. at June 24, 2015 06:17 PM (UCZ3b) Posted by: Teh Boehner at June 24, 2015 06:17 PM (qzMbA) 217
Sorry, just stopping by. Has this whole thread been this big of a clown show?
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at June 24, 2015 06:17 PM (LA7Cm) 218
I'd be interested in an A'ville meet.
Posted by: BignJames -------------- Well, there seem to be four or five of us. It's just a matter of establishing lines of communication, and picking a place/time. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:18 PM (F2IAQ) 219
The idea that an admirer of Hezbollah and Hamas should be a serious contender to lead the British Labour Party might seem fanciful. But amid the climate of confusion and self-doubt that plagues the freshly defeated opposition, this is exactly what is coming to pass.
Jeremy Corbyn, the 66-year-old hard left activist who has made a career out of opposing American and British imperialism, is one of four candidates to succeed Ed Miliband as Labour leader. One poll, by the influential LabourList website, finds him the favorite, with his left wing credentials and anti austerity stance attracting unexpected numbers of Labour supporters eager to break with the legacy of Tony Blair. Is Fredo all that much different? Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (/tNwW) 220
Suggested reading: "A Canticle for Leibowitz"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:13 PM I guess using the nukes gets easier the third or fourth time, doesn't it? At least in "Canticle" a few people managed to get off the planet before it was torched again.... Posted by: MrScribbler When we get "Cankle for America" nobody will get off this planet alive. Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Indestructible at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (tgnRB) 221
dear someguy,
1, you're an idiot. 2: Here's why I'm not supporting Mike Flynn: He cannot articulate a strategy for the elimination of the Democrat Party. It's not even one of his goals in life. actually Mike Flynn's pet project has been defunding the Left -- he is always sending me tips about attempts to get the left defunded. You probably don't know this, being a stupid, truculent chicken-brain, but the left has gotten the government/the taxpayers to fund many/most of its agitation fronts. ACORN was just the tip of the iceberg (and Mike was directly involved in bringing that down). So, in conclusion, eat my dick you ridiculous anger-junkie buffoon. Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (bhepQ) 222
Ban the asshole
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (/tNwW) 223
Has this whole thread been this big of a clown show?
Yes. Featuring the rancid crocodile tears of Pennywise the Douchebag. Posted by: Ready For Hillary!!11!! at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (Dwehj) 224
Sent him some money. My Congress Critter Bridenstine (R, 1st Dist, OK) also does not vote with Boehner, but, his seat is safe.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (kXoT0) 225
>>So, in conclusion, eat my dick you ridiculous anger-junkie buffoon.
Don't punch down. That's what we're here for. Posted by: JackStraw at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (g1DWB) Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (F2IAQ) 227
217 Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at June 24, 2015 05:58 PM (RFeQD)
Modern Revolutions don't start from within the existing power structure... -------- Well I pretty, much eliminated the other option. Posted by: Abe Lincoln- the original SJW at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (qzMbA) 228
I donated. I look forward to seeing him in Congress where Boehner will strip him of any committee positions and make him pick up the dry cleaning of the establishment Republicans.
Posted by: Old Hob at June 24, 2015 06:20 PM (NBhge) Posted by: The Chicken at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (ZKzrr) 230
198 "i'll yank the aos reader part. brb" Why? That was the best part. Morons for Mike. Posted by: Lauren at June 24, 2015 06:10 PM (MYCIw) I suggested he yank it for mass distribution. Yes that is awesome for us. But I'm thinking have it posted at the federalist, at PJ Media, Hot Air, etc. Have it cleaned up some for mass coverage. Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (z/Ubi) 231
Hector, you called for lavish government benefits for glory-hole operators, why should people listen to you?
Posted by: conflict of interest at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (UCZ3b) 232
You feel like a loser, Ace, because you have no
concept of what war is, how to fight one, or even that there is one ongoing. You're a victim of it and you don't even realize who you're fighting, or that a war is being waged against you. You have no hope of winning. Posted by: someguy Jeez, dude, stop being such a dick. Posted by: Grima Wormtongue at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (LAe3v) 233
So, in conclusion, eat my dick you ridiculous anger-junkie buffoon.
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (bhepQ) yeah Ace about that. Just a suggestion, but I'd be careful putting the family jewels anywhere near a crazy person's teeth. And I'm a Dentist, so I should know Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (/tNwW) 234
And I'm a Dentist, so I should know
Posted by: Nevergiveup 4 out of 5 dentists recommend avoiding putting your dick in crazy. Posted by: ADAm at June 24, 2015 06:23 PM (tgnRB) 235
Posted by: someguy
Jeez, dude, stop being such a dick. That's kind of like asking a cat to stop being a pussy. Posted by: Blanco Basura at June 24, 2015 06:23 PM (4WhSY) 236
Is Fredo all that much different?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM No. In fact, he's worse, if only because he has more of our money and our military to Help A Brother Out in the M.E. He makes the Labour Party dude look like a piker. Posted by: MrScribbler at June 24, 2015 06:23 PM (P8YHq) 237
Did this Flynn guy promise to wipe Ace's record regarding those bones in his crawl space?
Posted by: Old Hob at June 24, 2015 06:23 PM (NBhge) 238
You feel like a loser, Ace, because you have no
concept of what war is, how to fight one, or even that there is one ongoing. You're a victim of it and you don't even realize who you're fighting, or that a war is being waged against you. You have no hope of winning. Posted by: someguy Could you BE any more of a dick? Posted by: Chandler Bing at June 24, 2015 06:24 PM (LAe3v) 239
Were'd that extra m come from?
Posted by: ADA at June 24, 2015 06:24 PM (tgnRB) 240
4 out of 5 dentists surveyed recommend avoiding putting your dick in crazy.
Posted by: ADAm ------ Edited. An important qualifier...., like polls. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 06:24 PM (F2IAQ) 241
Someone keeps calling me from IL. Could that be Flynn's campaign or that of the the other guy?.
Ace, I have no money. I may have a little bit at the beginning of July. If I sent it in July 1st would that still be a help? P.S. "stupid truculent, chicken brain" made me laugh. One doesn't often see truculent used very often. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:24 PM (OSs/l) 242
I sense an oncoming banning the likes of which we haven't seen since a certain racist flag was put to rest.
Posted by: mugiwara at June 24, 2015 06:25 PM (3a584) 243
Notice me ace! Look at me! Acknowledge my pathetic worthless existence!
Posted by: Somegay at June 24, 2015 06:25 PM (z/Ubi) 244
Testing to see if this Call Verizon hash is still banned.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at June 24, 2015 06:25 PM (cdaMd) 245
1. I hope Mike Flynn wins, sounds like a real conservative anyway.
2. Since we are on a flag banning kick in the US, have we banned the Nazi flag, the Communist's flags and the Mexican flag as symbols of oppression yet. Oh and that D flag the Dems have should go also. 3. F John Boehner. 4. I missed a few threads today. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 24, 2015 06:26 PM (ODxAs) 246
Were'd that extra m come from?
Posted by: ADA ---------------- Dammit! Sorry..., our store-and-forward software is still a little buggy. Was outsourced to OPM... Posted by: Bob, at NSA at June 24, 2015 06:26 PM (F2IAQ) 247
actually Mike Flynn's pet project has been defunding the Left -- he is always sending me tips about attempts to get the left defunded. You probably don't know this, being a stupid, truculent chicken-brain, but the left has gotten the government/the taxpayers to fund many/most of its agitation fronts. ACORN was just the tip of the iceberg (and Mike was directly involved in bringing that down).
Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 06:19 PM (bhepQ) After the '94 election in which Rs took control of Congress for the first time in forever, National Review, which was then known as a conservative magazine, ran a cover story titled "De-Fund the Left". The Republicans didn't do it, and the rest is history. I would like someone committed not only to cutting future funding, but also to clawing back money that has been illegally spent over the last several years. This admin has spent tens of billions of dollars without Congressional authorization, and we should have several people dedicated to getting it back by seizing assets, attaching honoraria for future ex-Presidential speeches, etc. Posted by: Emmett Milbarge at June 24, 2015 06:26 PM (nFdGS) 248
When I get some extra cash I will donate to Flynn.
BTW, I just watched Jindal announce. I like him. I like him enough to vote for him and I'm a big Rick Perry gal. Posted by: mpfs at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (M+tdH) 249
That's kind of like asking a cat to stop being a pussy.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at June 24, 2015 06:23 PM (4WhSY) ------------------------------- HEY! STOP THAT! Posted by: Tomcat Local 413 at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (P25Hh) 250
Someguy is a dick, but Ace was the one caterwauling about supporting Democrats not so long ago. I don't care what the reasoning is, if you vote for the Party of Sharpton, Obama, Hillary, you're basically human garbage to me. Deliberately making the nation a worse place because it offers succor to your fits of manic pique doesnt make you a better conservative, it makes you a pissant chump without enough balls to stand up for the next round.
Posted by: Lincolntf at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (tvQwu) Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (LAe3v) 252
Ace,
From the bottom of my heart...please don't ban him. Rather, continue to respond to him with things like: "You probably don't know this, being a stupid, truculent chicken-brain," Morons all over the country laughed.... Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (Zu3d9) Posted by: Mad Men at June 24, 2015 06:28 PM (UCZ3b) 254
And I'm a Dentist, so I should know
Posted by: Nevergiveup 4 out of 5 dentists recommend avoiding putting your dick in crazy. Posted by: ADAm Is NGU the 5th dentist? Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 06:29 PM (1DEli) 255
Someguy is a dick, but Ace was the one caterwauling about supporting Democrats not so long ago.
Yeah but that was mostly tongue in cheek and out of frustration. Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:29 PM (/tNwW) 256
**racist flag**
Poor inanimate object acting as a lightning rod for self righteous , condescending jerks. We knew him well. Posted by: A racist spoon, and a racist chair at June 24, 2015 06:29 PM (qzMbA) 257
You're a victim of it and you don't even realize who you're
fighting, or that a war is being waged against you. You have no hope of winning. My strategy was to out--populate them, but not enough others would go along. Posted by: bergerbilder at June 24, 2015 06:30 PM (+jijM) Posted by: Doctor Fish at June 24, 2015 06:30 PM (P330y) 259
Deliberately making the nation a worse place because
it offers succor to your fits of manic pique doesnt make you a better conservative, it makes you a pissant chump without enough balls to stand up for the next round. Posted by: Lincolntf It's almost as bad as the "I won't vote. what difference does it make" crowd. Vote for something, and don't make excuses like "it doesn't matter". Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 06:30 PM (LAe3v) Posted by: Black guy named Thomas at June 24, 2015 06:30 PM (F2IAQ) 261
"Morons all over the country laughed...."
I know I did ! *hoists a Mickeys Big Mouth and drinks Ace's health* Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 24, 2015 06:31 PM (OCcU9) 262
There is a way to destroy it.
Apparently it's a closely guarded secret known only to internet douchetools and Dick Van Patton. Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:31 PM (rwI+c) 263
I'd just like to point out that nobody says that chickens drown standing in the rain looking up. We may no be MENSA material, but those turkeys, whoooo boy.
Posted by: Chicken at June 24, 2015 06:33 PM (LAe3v) 264
Posted by: Lincolntf at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (tvQwu)
I think most of that was rhetorical, but regardless.....Ace is energized by what he sees as a genuine, principled conservative who understands what is needed. We are all so pessimistic most of the time; it's nice to read a bold and optimistic post. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 06:33 PM (Zu3d9) Posted by: International Brotherhood of Ballot box Stuffers -Local 307 at June 24, 2015 06:34 PM (qzMbA) 266
Cruz ripping Ocare apart on FNC.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:35 PM (P25Hh) 267
Darin LaHood...with a name like that you know he's got "Asshole" written all over him. I would rather support a booger eating moron over an asshole like LaHood. And as a first rate big mouth blowhard I should know.
Good piece Ace..... Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 24, 2015 06:37 PM (JG47A) 268
Cruz ripping Ocare apart on FNC.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:35 PM (P25Hh) He is still my #1 Candidate. Hope he shines in the Debates Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:37 PM (/tNwW) 269
Eeeez it safe?? Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 06:38 PM (oXcvc) 270
How dare Ted Cruz leave millions of people in the streets without health care, and allow them to die because he refuses to endorse the republican leadership billion dollar fix. Or is it a trillion dollar fix? Posted by: Doctor Fish at June 24, 2015 06:38 PM (P330y) 271
Hey Ace just a suggestion, the "Jump to the bottom" should be at the top of the thread with the thread title, not on top of the comments.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:38 PM (/tNwW) 272
>>I would rather support a booger eating moron over an asshole like LaHood.
Thanks but I'm sitting this one out. Posted by: JackStraw at June 24, 2015 06:39 PM (g1DWB) 273
Hey Ace just a suggestion, the "Jump to the bottom" should be at the top of the thread with the thread title, not on top of the comments.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:38 PM (/tNwW) -------------------------------------- ![]() Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:40 PM (P25Hh) 274
**There is a way to destroy it.
Apparently it's a closely guarded secret known only to internet douchetools and Dick Van Patton.** sadly, He took the Eight is Enough Final Solution to his grave with him Posted by: Some random meathead at June 24, 2015 06:40 PM (qzMbA) 275
Or is it a trillion dollar fix?
Posted by: Doctor Fish Chamber of Commerce says it's gonna take at least $2 trillion. And 3 million new Dreamers getting amnesty. Posted by: GOPajamaboys at June 24, 2015 06:40 PM (tgnRB) 276
And I'm a Dentist, so I should know
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:21 PM (/tNwW) So Doc, maybe you can help me here -- got a dental question for you... Is it true that all dentists spend the entire day high on the nitrous oxide, or just part of the day? Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:41 PM (AkOaV) 277
Is it true that all dentists spend the entire day high on the nitrous oxide, or just part of the day?
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:41 PM (AkOaV) Well my drug of choice is caffeine, because I have to pass a pee test every month. And anyway, Nitrous is very very short acting and expensive. Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:42 PM (/tNwW) 278
53Let's assume he's as amazing as you say. No, let's say he's the most perfect combination of conservatism, communication, honesty, integrity and genius in the history of ever. So what? What is ONE guy going to do?
---- *hangs head*Posted by: Zombie Ronald Reagan at June 24, 2015 05:25 PM (VAsIq) THIS. Some of you here seem to be the Rightist cyberspace version of Jonestown, is that makes sense. Posted by: Curmudgeon at June 24, 2015 06:42 PM (GsebS) Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (oXcvc) 280
There have been more "this one's the real deal, seriously you guys' candidates over the past decade who, once elected, turned into back-stabbing scum than I can begin to recall.
But I'm sure this guy is different. -c Posted by: Cnation at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (MsIBX) 281
Why are you putting ANY hope in the 16 election??
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (oXcvc) Because we need a reason to get up in the AM Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (/tNwW) 282
Nitrous is very very short acting and expensive.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:42 PM (/tNwW) You're telling me! -- high school kids doing balloons of nitrous in their moms basement Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (AkOaV) 283
BTW, since we're on the subject of dentists, The Dentist starring Corbin Bernsen is a classic piece of schlock. Everyone should see it.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Indestructible at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (tgnRB) Posted by: Ashley Force Hood at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (P330y) 285
273 Hey Ace just a suggestion, the "Jump to the bottom" should be at the top of the thread with the thread title, not on top of the comments.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06 --------- ISWYDT. Anything that makes it easier not to read the post. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (Ze9kt) 286
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:42 PM (/tNwW)
Also, who drug tests you? Employer? Once a month is ridiculous. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (AkOaV) 287
You convinced me, Ace.
I donated. Posted by: mrshad at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (C5V36) Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (QqWOP) 289
Why are you putting ANY hope in the 16 election??
Posted by: Soothsayer at June 24, 2015 06:43 PM (oXcvc) ---------------------------------------- Unless you're ready to start the shooting, what else have we got? Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:45 PM (P25Hh) 290
The HQ is loading very sloooooooowly for me.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:45 PM (QqWOP) Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 06:45 PM (1DEli) 292
290 The HQ is loading very sloooooooowly for me.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:45 PM (QqWOP) Yeah, it's been fucky lately. Pixy said he's going to do all updates on amazon cloud going forward before rolling it out in a live environment. But the hamsters may have plans of their own. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:46 PM (AkOaV) Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2015 06:46 PM (1DEli) 294
Also, who drug tests you?
Employer? Once a month is ridiculous. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:44 PM (AkOaV) Military. I don't get tested that much, but there is always that possibility. it depends on who's name pops up on the supposed random computer generated lists. Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:46 PM (/tNwW) Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:47 PM (AkOaV) 296
By the way more good news for the Cops in Upstate NY:
Cops fear that fugitive prisoners David Sweat and Richard Matt may be armed with weapons stolen from hunting camps in the woods surrounding the upstate New York slammer from which they escaped. Must be because of the Confederate Flag is you ask me Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (/tNwW) Posted by: Jumpin' Jack Flash at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (P330y) 298
Ads are now displaying in the comments like they do on the main page. That always causes a bit of a lag. The main page will also have additional lag because The Dude sucks at embedding or he just embeds too many videos in the gaming thread that it causes additional lag on the main page while that is still there.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (z/Ubi) 299
I will send him some dough. Happily. Please tell me I'm not pissing into the wind.
(I realize I am, I just like the shorts I'm wearing.) Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (5buP8) 300
They can have the election...... I seek higher stakes
Posted by: Trump at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (j8Oqb) 301
Why are you putting ANY hope in the 16 election??
Posted by: Soothsayer ------------- Because hope springs eternal. Posted by: Dead white guy at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (F2IAQ) 302
290 The HQ is loading very sloooooooowly for me.
--------- That's what happens when thousands of morons are all clicking Jump to Bottom of Page over and over like crack-addicted monkeys. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (Ze9kt) 303
Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:49 PM (z/Ubi)
Oh yeah hadn't noticed those ads up top. Weird. I thought we couldn't have ads because advertisers were scared of our foul language. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:50 PM (AkOaV) 304
"Mike Flynn's pet project has been defunding the Left -- he is always sending me tips about attempts to get the left defunded." - Ace
Then why isn't he articulating that as a goal, and discussing the strategies and tactics he'll use as a Congressman to achieve that goal? I just went to his website, on the Issues tab. Elimination of the Democrat Party isn't one of his listed issues. But he does have a plan to fix ObamaCare and "reform" the tax code (i.e. keep it funding Democrats). What are his big plans for elimination of the Democrat Party, starting with how he would defund it? Posted by: someguy at June 24, 2015 06:50 PM (3z91g) 305
Some of you here seem to be the Rightist cyberspace version of Jonestown, is that makes sense
Don't drink the Sunny-D! Posted by: wooga at June 24, 2015 06:51 PM (QhgyC) 306
So-con or So-lib?
Is he a man of deep, abiding faith? Any more, that's the only type to truly have the courage to go along with their convictions. See our founders as an example. Sure, try to spout the "They were a bunch of deists" bologna. Those who know, know better. The overwhelming majority, as in 90+%, would be considered evangelical Christians. "With a firm reliance on Divine Providence..." Posted by: teej at June 24, 2015 06:51 PM (K3Cm5) 307
I'm as gloomy as anyone in the Let It Burn camp, but I just donated. Reasons:
1. Ace endorsed the guy, and I was able to read the whole thing in under 20 minutes. 2. Breitbart hired the guy. 3. It's just that much less money the government can confiscate from me. 4. It felt damned fine to say "F*#% you, Boehner" while hitting the Donate button. Posted by: Furious George at June 24, 2015 06:51 PM (UlJ3l) 308
As a long suffering Californian of the most hated variety, self employed Catholic business man and father of four, I virtually never have money in the budget for political donations. But Ace moved me off my apathy and so I donated a not insubstantial amount to Flynn. My kids are going to pissed that I spent the In and Out Burger dinner money on a political donation. oh well, there's some cottage cheese and green beans in the fridge.
Posted by: JeffroBodine at June 24, 2015 06:51 PM (H8QdL) 309
Gotta hand it to him, Cruz is good. Never hesitates with his answers. Everything he's said so far, I agree.
Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:52 PM (P25Hh) 310
I thought we couldn't have ads because advertisers were scared of our foul language. Posted by: mynewhandle Actually, it's because we're fraidy-cats. Posted by: Confederate Flag Manufacturers at June 24, 2015 06:52 PM (P330y) 311
Don't drink the Sunny-D!
Posted by: wooga at June 24, 2015 06:51 PM (QhgyC) uhh... ohh... errr... theoretically, if I drank the Sunny D... in other words, is there an antidote? Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:52 PM (AkOaV) 312
Has Moo Moo contributed yet? With his vast resources he could put Flynn right over the top.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 24, 2015 06:53 PM (Ze9kt) 313
Cops fear that fugitive prisoners David Sweat and Richard Matt may be armed with weapons stolen from hunting camps in the woods surrounding the upstate New York slammer from which they escaped.
Must be because of the Confederate Flag is you ask me Posted by: Nevergiveup Why did they steal hunting rifles? Couldn't they just go to a loopholed gun show? Then they could've gotten automatic assault AK-15s, with flash-supressorss and shoulder things that go up. Posted by: LIV, whose vote counts as much as yours at June 24, 2015 06:53 PM (tgnRB) Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at June 24, 2015 06:54 PM (W5DcG) 315
Leave it to the impartial media. "As Louisiana falls apart, a delusional bobby Jindal....."
Ugggh. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:54 PM (OSs/l) Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (AkOaV) 317
Moo Moo was tired of being cowed. He is posting as Akin/something 2016
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (OSs/l) 318
Has Moo Moo contributed yet? With his vast resources he could put Flynn right over the top.
He's already donated more than you made last year to LaHood. Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (QqWOP) 319
317 Moo Moo was tired of being cowed. He is posting as Akin/something 2016
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (OSs/l) HUCK / AKIN 2016 . Because he's so clever. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (AkOaV) 320
John Boehner wants LaHood. That should tell you right there all you "why does it matter?" crowd all you need to know. Mike Flynn: for no other reason than to piss in the orange skinned fuckhead's cornflakes.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (z/Ubi) 321
Brietbart, Andrew, "Rigtheous Indignation," p. 167-68 (hardback).
"All I had to do now was make 'those unbelievable ACORN videos' a household phrase. Luckily, I had a sterling team on board. Big Gov was headed up by a good friend, Mike Flynn... Aside from being an outstanding writer and editor himself, Mike was by far my number one connector in Washington circles when it came to limited-government and fiscal-responsibility types. His last job had been with the Reason Foundation, so his conservative/libertarian credentials were intact. He understood state government because he'd worked there; he understood the federal government as well. He knew the best writers and researchers. So I asked Mike to fly out to California for 'an important meeting'; I wanted to do this in person. Sitting across from him, I had only one question that mattered: 'What do you know about ACORN?' A smile broke across his face. 'A lot.'" Pretty good endorsement, I think. In fact, I'd be surprised if part of the plan here isn't to try to shove some sunlight up D.C.'s ass and watch the cockroaches scatter. Posted by: lurkering lurker who lures at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (avRTr) 322
No one leaves their rifles in their camps.
I'm not even a hunter and that sounded really odd to me. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (OSs/l) 323
I spent the In and Out Burger dinner money on a political donation.
Posted by: JeffroBodine ___________ That is a heartfelt endorsement with the ability to sway any undecided voter. Posted by: Furious George at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (UlJ3l) 324
Well done Ace.
Posted by: Arson Wells at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (UnJ7w) 325
Posted by: someguy at June 24, 2015 06:50 PM (3z91g)
Slap that cock out of your mouth and stop lying. From Flynn's website: Obamacare must be repealed. It cannot be reformed or improved or fixed. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (Zu3d9) Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:58 PM (QqWOP) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:58 PM (OSs/l) 328
I'm not even a hunter and that sounded really odd to me.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 06:57 PM (OSs/l) At least the camps I've been to in upstate NY are, well, camps. It's kind of... anticipated that snowmobilers and high school kids trying to party may or may not go in to your camp. You don't leave anything of value up there. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:59 PM (AkOaV) 329
So when are some more Democrats going to officially jump in. Hillary's a loser.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 06:59 PM (QqWOP) 330
I call bullshit. No one leaves their rifles in their camps.
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (AkOaV) ----------------------------------------- Yeah. It's bullshit. If not. Then I see why NY may need gun laws. Stupid stupid hunters. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 06:59 PM (P25Hh) 331
RE: hunting rifles in hunting camps
I call bullshit. No one leaves their rifles in their camps. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 06:56 PM (AkOaV) No that is true. Parts of Upstate NY, many of these hunting cabins are shared and they DO keep guns and ammo there. And it is very common Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:00 PM (/tNwW) 332
I'm unimpressed by Moo Moo's financial wherewithal since 90 percent of working people probably made more than I did last year. ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:00 PM (OSs/l) 333
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Posted by: lincolntf at June 24, 2015 07:01 PM (db2YV) 334
I'm unimpressed by Moo Moo's financial wherewithal since 90 percent of working people probably made more than I did last year. ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke I just made $14 the hard way. Posted by: Sandra Fluke at June 24, 2015 07:01 PM (tgnRB) 335
No that is true. Parts of Upstate NY, many of these hunting cabins are shared and they DO keep guns and ammo there. And it is very common
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:00 PM (/tNwW) Errr -- if you say so. I have several friends who have cabins in upstate NY. They lock their quads and toys in shipping containers with a bunch of dead bolts, and leave their cabins unlocked, anticipating assholes breaking in. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:02 PM (AkOaV) 336
Okay, you had me at Breitbart.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (J0IP0) 337
and by dead bolts I mean whatever those locks are called that you use to lock a shipping container.
I don't know why I'm blanking here. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (AkOaV) 338
I have several friends who have cabins in upstate NY. They lock their quads and toys in shipping containers with a bunch of dead bolts, and leave their cabins unlocked, anticipating assholes breaking in.
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:02 PM (AkOaV) Well there is Upstate NY and then there is WAY Upstate NY. This is WAY Upstate. It's the wild wild west up there Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (/tNwW) 339
...and isnt it illegal in NY to "transfer" your firearm to "a friend who you share a camp with"?
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (AkOaV) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (OSs/l) 341
I don't know why I'm blanking here.
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (AkOaV) ****** Padlocks. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at June 24, 2015 07:04 PM (cdaMd) 342
RE: hunting rifles in hunting camps
I heard an interview with a cabin owner up there who mentioned people leaving rifles in their cabins. I wouldn't do that either but maybe that's where it came from. Posted by: dartist at June 24, 2015 07:04 PM (ahBY0) 343
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:03 PM (/tNwW)
That's true. I've never been to that particular region of bumble fuck. Could be a totally different world. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:04 PM (AkOaV) 344
Padlocks.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at June 24, 2015 07:04 PM (cdaMd) Yes. Padlocks. Thanks! Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:05 PM (AkOaV) 345
337 and by dead bolts I mean whatever those locks are called that you use to lock a shipping container.
-------- "Shipping Container Locks" Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 24, 2015 07:05 PM (Ze9kt) 346
I sent $25. Small I know, but it is a meal.
It is a refreshing change from getting those RNC business reply mail envelopes and sending them back with the writing "NO AMNESTY" or "NO MORE SELLOUTS" with a black laundry marker, on that remittance thing the RNC attaches. Posted by: Curmudgeon at June 24, 2015 07:05 PM (GsebS) 347
shielded padlocks?
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:06 PM (rwI+c) 348
New phone likes to.insert a "." Every time I hit the spacebar. Also.random capitalization, which is fun.
Posted by: lincolntf at June 24, 2015 07:06 PM (db2YV) 349
Just arrived at 340 comments, I don't have to read the post now do I? Posted by: wth at June 24, 2015 07:06 PM (wAQA5) Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:07 PM (rwI+c) 351
That's true. I've never been to that particular region of bumble fuck. Could be a totally different world.
Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:04 PM (AkOaV) It's actually very nice up there. Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:07 PM (/tNwW) Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at June 24, 2015 07:08 PM (iQIUe) Posted by: wth at June 24, 2015 07:09 PM (wAQA5) 354
Homeland Security will begin releasing more illegal immigrant families from detention, Secretary Jeh Johnson announced Wednesday as he bowed to political pressure from activists and members of Congress whod called the conditions inhumane for families.
Despite offering amenities for the illegal immigrants ranging from flat-screen televisions in every suite, classrooms and ball fields at their disposal and 24-hour access to snacks and sodas, Mr. Johnson said hes concluded things are still too harsh. Weasel Zippers These people are fuckin crazy and are going to get us all killed Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:10 PM (/tNwW) 355
This Maniac is coming to our town this weekend.
The Iron Cowboy. 50 Ironman's in 50 Days in 50 States. http://is.gd/XnbfCt Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:10 PM (rwI+c) Posted by: bergerbilder at June 24, 2015 07:11 PM (+jijM) 357
(Jump to the Underverse)
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:13 PM (rwI+c) 358
That area of NY is gorgeous. I feel bad for families who had planned vacations because I'm assuming at least a large part of it is off limits now? It's scary to think of two murderous cons with guns up there because you know they'd have no hesitation taking hostages.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:13 PM (OSs/l) 359
86 I just cannot imagine Durant's Civilization thing would be worth slogging through.
Avg 800 pages per tome they are pretty riveting, that is if your a serious history buff. Posted by: Skip at June 24, 2015 07:14 PM (++mPz) 360
And I have to commend Jindals team. He just announced and I'm already getting "Won't you support me?" e-mails. I'm sure many others are too.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:14 PM (OSs/l) 361
It's actually very nice up there.
Posted by: Nevergiveup --------------------------- 'Niceness' is proportional to sum of distances from population centers. Posted by: Dead white guy at June 24, 2015 07:14 PM (F2IAQ) 362
(Jump in the Line)
Posted by: Harry Belafonte at June 24, 2015 07:15 PM (h8Lby) 363
Perhaps one of the convicts has already killed the other for food.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:15 PM (rwI+c) 364
This Maniac is coming to our town this weekend. The Iron Cowboy. 50 Ironman's in 50 Days in 50 States. http://is.gd/XnbfCt Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person ................................. He ain't no ways tahrred. Hide yer wimmen. Posted by: wth at June 24, 2015 07:16 PM (wAQA5) 365
(Jump to Alderaan)
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:16 PM (rwI+c) 366
"No that is true. Parts of Upstate NY, many of these
hunting cabins are shared and they DO keep guns and ammo there. And it is very common Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:00 PM (/tNwW)" As bad as New York State is for gun laws, New York City is worse. It is certainly possible, in fact almost certain, that some of the cabins are owned by people from New York City. Bringing even a bolt action rifle or a double barreled shotgun into New York City requires a bunch of paperwork and bureaucratic bullshit in order to stay in compliance with the law. It would not surprise me a bit to learn that some people prefer to avoid that hassle and stay legal by leaving their guns in their hunting cabin. Posted by: Obnoxious A-Hole at June 24, 2015 07:17 PM (QHgTq) 367
358 It's scary to think of two murderous cons with guns up there because you know they'd have no hesitation taking hostages.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:13 PM (OSs/l) Why worry? It's not like there's a law against paying them ransom money for the hostages, amirite? FORE!! Posted by: Emperor Barky I at June 24, 2015 07:17 PM (EHU9F) 368
And I should have added "Thanks", Ace. Very impassioned endorsement. Sounds like a good guy.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:17 PM (OSs/l) 369
heh. Already got a Thank You email from Flynn.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 24, 2015 07:17 PM (F2IAQ) 370
You probably don't know this, being a stupid, truculent chicken-brain,"
Morons all over the country laughed.... Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2015 06:27 PM (Zu3d9) well sure after i had to bing, truculent. It's almost as bad as the "I won't vote. what difference does it make" crowd. Vote for something, and don't make excuses like "it doesn't matter". Posted by: pep at June 24, 2015 06:30 PM (LAe3v) shhh, i tell democrats that when they say 'they're all the same' i tell them they are right, and it's not worth voting at all. IT MIGHT WORK! Posted by: willow at June 24, 2015 07:18 PM (nqBYe) Posted by: The Moo Moo at June 24, 2015 07:18 PM (P330y) 372
It's scary to think of two murderous cons with guns up there because you know they'd have no hesitation taking hostages.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 24, 2015 07:13 PM (OSs/l) ------------------------------------ Why would they take a hostage? It would just slow them down. Seems like they're doing a good enough job evading the authorities so far. Posted by: Soona at June 24, 2015 07:18 PM (P25Hh) 373
proceeed to noods Posted by: Soothsayer the imaginary cartoonist at June 24, 2015 07:19 PM (oXcvc) 374
OK, so it's now officially time for a new thread, amirite?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at June 24, 2015 07:20 PM (cdaMd) 375
It's actually very nice up there.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:07 PM (/tNwW) I believe it. I spend a decent amount of time in bumblefuck ME and bumblefuck NH near the Canadian border. Gorgeous. Posted by: mynewhandle at June 24, 2015 07:20 PM (AkOaV) 376
anyway someguy does have a point about we are behind the left .
they are ahead of us in political tools used to get the vote for their team good to hear Flynn is wanting to take on that fight, now if we could all organize as the left does to help. Posted by: willow at June 24, 2015 07:20 PM (nqBYe) Posted by: willow at June 24, 2015 07:21 PM (nqBYe) 378
while the escaped prisoners may have guns, I can assure you that almost everyone in that part of Upstate NY have guns and know how to use them.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2015 07:23 PM (/tNwW) 379
The radio interviews I heard also mentioned that people are putting out trail cams and if they are in the area they are less than 20 miles from the Canadian border. If these two get by all that they're pretty slick. They also said they're trying to pick up DNA to track them.
Posted by: dartist at June 24, 2015 07:23 PM (ahBY0) 380
Mike, please don't spend my contribution on booze, but if you have a nice dancer with a cute ass, please feel free to snort a few lines from her ass. For conservatism of course. Posted by: Doctor Fish at June 24, 2015 07:29 PM (P330y) 381
>>>Someguy is a dick, but Ace was the one caterwauling about supporting Democrats not so long ago. I don't care what the reasoning is, if you vote for the Party of Sharpton, Obama, Hillary, you're basically human garbage to me. Deliberately making the nation a worse place because it offers succor to your fits of manic pique doesnt make you a better conservative, it makes you a pissant chump without enough balls to stand up for the next round.
take it up with Rush Limbaugh. Posted by: ace at June 24, 2015 07:41 PM (bhepQ) 382
I just sent the third political donation I've ever made. I feel much better about this one: The first was to...I can barely force myself to type this...
John fucking McCain. And the second was to Mitt fucking Romney. (Shudder.) This is how we change the Republican Party: One congressman at a time. Posted by: Pastafarian at June 24, 2015 07:45 PM (pCf+a) 383
What an excellent pitch! I am sold. I am so hungry for somebody to lead in Congress ... so, Ace, I hope you are right about Mike Flynn. We desperately need somebody smart and gutsy and disciplined and principled. Sorry I couldn't donate more than a few dollars but I have been out of work ... thanks to Obama's (and Boehner's) economy.
Posted by: debiesam at June 24, 2015 07:51 PM (q/Oll) 384
Zombie Gipper: you presided over the first amnesty and left us in the kinder, gentler hands of Bush Sr. I love you, but the progressives and statists march on. Major Murphy, you served a nation schooled by the depression and dust bowl, not a country of trigger warnings, self-mutilating perverts, and millions of imported voters.
Give to Mr. Flynn as you please, God go with you, and I hope he does well. Just remember that this is the same country that put Bill Ayers' bestie in the White House twice, and allows him to stay there to this day. Posted by: RLTW at June 24, 2015 07:52 PM (mJLvJ) Posted by: Xennady at June 24, 2015 07:55 PM (XgF7y) 386
To anyone who doesn't like this endorsement, don't worry. In a couple of years, Ace will just tell you he was lying about this too.
Posted by: Ace's Brain Tumor at June 24, 2015 07:57 PM (u35xj) 387
STFU, dunce.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Pale Penis Person at June 24, 2015 07:59 PM (rwI+c) 388
Just sent him $50 because of you Ace.
He just better not still be calling me for more in 6 years like Gingrich still is. Hell of an article. Posted by: John Pomeroy at June 24, 2015 08:01 PM (gTa30) 389
Nitrous works very well in my funny car!
Posted by: Ashley Force Hood Nitro Nitrous https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Fuel The extra fuel added with nitrous in large applications may explode and blow the intake and hood off. When nitro goes it blows the intake and supercharger clean off (airborne in the bad old days) and the body to bits. 5000 hp vs 1200 Posted by: DaveA at June 24, 2015 08:40 PM (DL2i+) 390
I donated. It wasn't a huge amount because I don't have a huge amount, but many hands make light work and all that. :-)
Posted by: Miss Scarlett at June 24, 2015 08:43 PM (c40s0) 391
Mike sounds good. Just gave $50. After checking his positions, just wish he was stronger on limiting immigration. Stack the deck by importing enough Dem voters and no other issue matters - it's over.
Posted by: lazlong at June 24, 2015 09:35 PM (Yj8N+) 392
Someguy is a dick, but Ace was the one caterwauling about supporting
Democrats not so long ago. I don't care what the reasoning is, if you vote for the Party of Sharpton, Obama, Hillary, you're basically human garbage to me. Deliberately making the nation a worse place because it offers succor to your fits of manic pique doesnt make you a better conservative, it makes you a pissant chump without enough balls to stand up for the next round. Gee, Ace had me convinced to drop a dime on Flynn until this jackass showed up and reminded me why I hate even being called a Republican. This human garbage says fuck you AND the horse you rode in on......My vote means NOTHING as the establishment makes very clear, every day. Might as well vote D cuz your butt buddies in the GOPe aren't doing me any fucking favors. Posted by: FITP at June 24, 2015 09:45 PM (CuaIi) 393
Donated. Dude sounds legit, Ace trusts him, plus I just got paid - so I used some change and bought some hope.
Posted by: Parker at June 24, 2015 09:58 PM (U4Grr) Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at June 24, 2015 11:11 PM (YFw5T) 395
I gave $50 on your recommendation, ace, and I wish him all the luck. He'll need it as the establishment appears to be playing dirty.
Its money I might have given my own congressman if he weren't such a Boehner suck-up / pro-amnesty guy. I'm happy to redirect the funds to a more deserving candidate - someone who might actually vote in my best interests! Posted by: Lily at June 25, 2015 12:03 AM (yj/Rg) 396
I live in the 18th district and in the post today just got a ltter from lots of bi wigs in the area addressing laHood. I have not sen any lawn signs out for anyone excpet LaHood, I think he belives he will be coronated.
Posted by: alan at June 25, 2015 11:57 AM (ZjMj3) 397
i would have made a contribution if they accepted PayPal. NoScript was blocking the contact form on Mike Flynn for Congress, and I didn't want to take the time to figure out which script so i could ask them to set up a PayPal account.
Posted by: iowaan at June 25, 2015 12:44 PM (hXclJ) 398
I was disappointed by the Durant's volume on the Renaissance. There was a thorough discussion and description of the art, but few (and those poor quality) pictures of the art.
I suppose the thing to do, since actually traveling to see the remaining examples of the art is beyond my means, is to reread that volume with the computer at hand to look up images, recognizing that much of the three-dimensionality is lost by flat representations. Posted by: iowaan at June 25, 2015 01:17 PM (hXclJ) 399
Payday -- sent Mike Flynn $100 I don't really have. Yet another shot at the fat RINOs.
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