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Ted Cruz Asks Communications Director To Resign After False Claim About Rubio Demeaning the Bible
Narrative for breakfast, Narrative for lunch, Narrative for dinner.
The Establishment and the Rubio camp-- but I repeat myself -- have cooked up a narrative that Cruz just "lies" all the time. This, despite the fact that Rubio and his supporters dissemble every time Rubio's actual position and statements on amnesty, DACA, and border security come up. But that's the Narrative. It's a tissue of lies, but so are most Narratives. Cruz's campaign spokesman fed into this Narrative by stupidly pushing out a dumb claim that Rubio "demeaned" the Bible. This based on misheard audio in a video. At this late date, I am absolutely astonished that political professionals still fall into this trap; do they not remember Mickey Kantor's alleged (but not real) statement about "white n*****rs" in Pennsylvania? Or CNN's debacle in claiming George Zimmerman said "coon"? How many times do these morons have to be stung by the phenomenon that if someone tells you what to hear in audio, you will in fact hear it, but not because it was actually said, but only because it's actually sometimes difficult to understand speech, and if we're given a claim about what was said, our brains will keep hearing the words that way? It's like in math when you first accidentally sum 17 and 19 and get 33. You will keep on making this mistake for a while. You will be blind to the error your brain is making, because once a "track" is established in your brain for thought or interpretation, thoughts keep going down that exact same track, unless they are forcefully disturbed from it. It is not remotely plausible that Marco Rubio would ever say something publicly dismissive about the Bible. In fact, I doubt he'd say something dismissive privately either, but certainly, we can all agree that this Miami Soundbite Machine is programmed well enough to avoid saying "There are no answers there" in regard to the Bible, in public, around operatives for other candidates. But Cruz communications director Rick Tyler did push this absurd claim out, thereby fragging his own candidate, and so you're damn right Cruz should ask him to resign. Indeed, I think he should be fired, assuming he was the one who made the call. Political people should just generally stop making preposterous claims, I guess except for Trump, for whom preposterous, risible gibberish is the stock in trade. But if we're going to talk about dissembling candidates and campaigns, yes, let's check the record on Rubio's preposterous claims about his past positions on amnesty and DACA. (Don't post in that thread; old posts ban you for trying to post in them. If you want to comment on that old post, please do so in this thread.)Comments
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1st again?
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 05:49 PM (l+OuH)
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I'm worried about this, all in all a good move I think but wish it didn't happen to start.
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 05:50 PM (l+OuH)
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Congrats Skip. Cruz v. Rubio. Fun times.
Posted by: Beth M at February 22, 2016 05:50 PM (kiy9d)
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I'll get the others
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 05:50 PM (l+OuH)
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Sen Cruze should learn that honesty is the best polliwog.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 05:51 PM (qSIlh)
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Wish they would use the vitriol on Hillary! not each other.... She just skates to the nomination while We have WW111 on the republican side...
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 05:52 PM (/dSsq)
Posted by: Bandersnatch, Opus/Bill the Cat 2016 at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (1xUj/)
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Rubio is becoming more annoying each day. This #AlwaysTheVictim bullshit astonishes me because he manages to portray himself as the poor little victim whilst lashing out with his own attacks.
Meanwhile, Cruz is growing on me. I listened to his speech in Vegas and he sounded really good. He should do more of what he did there, which is to layout in some specificity how he has, personally, fought to defend the Constitution.
Meanwhile, Cruz is growing on me. I listened to his speech in Vegas and he sounded really good. He should do more of what he did there, which is to layout in some specificity how he has, personally, fought to defend the Constitution.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (8PbKi)
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Ah! A good, old fashioned Rubio Sucks (NO! Cruz Sucks!) thread.
Good times, good times.
Rubio's a slimy, slippery weasel, ain't he?
Cruz might be a dick (or at least, he hires dicks), but what does the country really need right now? A weasel, or a dick?
Good times, good times.
Rubio's a slimy, slippery weasel, ain't he?
Cruz might be a dick (or at least, he hires dicks), but what does the country really need right now? A weasel, or a dick?
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (s5o+q)
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Told you that Cruz was really nasty. A really nasty lying guy. He lies as much as George W. Bush did about Iraq. Horrible!
Posted by: D. Trump at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (H9MG5)
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re 6: you can get skates that fit over those ankles? I'm impressive.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (qSIlh)
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Who won?
Posted by: Mimzey at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (aRUb8)
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Well Ace, in my old company parlance asking someone to resign was "you're fired". But the company could issue a notice that SonSo X has resigned to seek a different position elsewhere.
I have even seen them do this in extreme cases where they did not even give them a nickle in a severance package,
I have even seen them do this in extreme cases where they did not even give them a nickle in a severance package,
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at February 22, 2016 05:54 PM (t2KH5)
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The repubs can't fully take on Hillary until they are the last man standing.
Posted by: Beth M at February 22, 2016 05:54 PM (kiy9d)
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>>>Cruz might be a dick (or at least, he hires dicks), but what does the country really need right now? A weasel, or a dick?
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (s5o+q)<<<
Why not both!
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (s5o+q)<<<
Why not both!
Posted by: Willie, the one-eyed wonder weasel at February 22, 2016 05:54 PM (H9MG5)
Posted by: Breathe In, Breathe Out at February 22, 2016 05:55 PM (+zqYj)
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>>>This #AlwaysTheVictim bullshit astonishes me because he manages to portray himself as the poor little victim whilst lashing out with his own attacks.
meanwhile his online myrmidons continue to insist that everyone should use their campaign warchest to attack Trump - -despite the fact that Rubio has never attacked Trump, and even when he's specifically invited to do so at a debate, ALWAYS contrives some absurd to reason to say "Here's where I agree with Donald," and then never disputes him on any point.
This fuzzy little chick who can't stand on his own wobbly feet is our best shot at winning the white house?
meanwhile his online myrmidons continue to insist that everyone should use their campaign warchest to attack Trump - -despite the fact that Rubio has never attacked Trump, and even when he's specifically invited to do so at a debate, ALWAYS contrives some absurd to reason to say "Here's where I agree with Donald," and then never disputes him on any point.
This fuzzy little chick who can't stand on his own wobbly feet is our best shot at winning the white house?
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 05:55 PM (dciA+)
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re 7: well, as my grandmother housekeeper used to say, herring is be leaving.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 05:55 PM (qSIlh)
Posted by: Nathan at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (OD2ni)
Posted by: Ktgreat at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (Bl4dy)
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Sooooo, Ted Cruz *is* capable of firing people! Who knew! He fires someone over a deceptive video but he cannot find *anyone* to fire for stealing votes from Carson in IA? Hmmmm.
I'll miss sleazy Rick Tyler. I always called him "Lenny" from Laverne and Shirley.
I'll miss sleazy Rick Tyler. I always called him "Lenny" from Laverne and Shirley.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
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Why not both!
Posted by: Willie, the one-eyed wonder weasel at February 22, 2016 05:54 PM (H9MG5)
Willie! You survived alt.sex.bestiality.hamster.duct-tape! Been a long time!
Posted by: Willie, the one-eyed wonder weasel at February 22, 2016 05:54 PM (H9MG5)
Willie! You survived alt.sex.bestiality.hamster.duct-tape! Been a long time!
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (s5o+q)
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A Cruz thread! It's so on!
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (UnJ7w)
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I can't believe that guy worked in a political organization and was that stupid anyway. He will, in fact, have t seek a position in a different line of work now because only an idiot would hire him.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (t2KH5)
Posted by: Breathe In, Breathe Out at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (+zqYj)
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This fuzzy little chick who can't stand on his own wobbly feet is our best shot at winning the white house?
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I don't care what the polls say. Hillary makes him look like an ingenue in a debate.
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I don't care what the polls say. Hillary makes him look like an ingenue in a debate.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (8PbKi)
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Marco dude, if you're going to freak out over this how the fuck will you deal with 6 months of MSM coverage? They accused Romney of literally killing a woman, remember?
Posted by: Monsieur Moo Moo at February 22, 2016 05:58 PM (0LHZx)
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I swear so many of these campaigns are sabotaged from within, like when McLame's goons put the reins on Palin.
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 05:58 PM (NjX7M)
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Hillary can get by with the grandma shtick. I wouldn't put it past her to say something about how gosh darned cute Rubio is.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 05:58 PM (8PbKi)
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21 Sooooo, Ted Cruz *is* capable of firing people! Who knew! He fires someone over a deceptive video but he cannot find *anyone* to fire for stealing votes from Carson in IA? Hmmmm.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
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He stole votes? LOL. If by stealing you mean, retweeted a CNN story, then OK, I suppose so.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
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He stole votes? LOL. If by stealing you mean, retweeted a CNN story, then OK, I suppose so.
Posted by: Monsieur Moo Moo at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (0LHZx)
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Rubio's a slimy, slippery weasel, ain't he?
Cruz might be a dick (or at least, he hires dicks), but what does the country really need right now? A weasel, or a dick?
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (s5o+q)
No no no. Cruz is a dick, Rubio is a pussy, and Trump is an asshole.
Cruz might be a dick (or at least, he hires dicks), but what does the country really need right now? A weasel, or a dick?
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:53 PM (s5o+q)
No no no. Cruz is a dick, Rubio is a pussy, and Trump is an asshole.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (fC9RO)
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I can't believe that guy worked in a political organization and was that stupid anyway. He will, in fact, have t seek a position in a different line of work now because only an idiot would hire him.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (t2KH5)
How wasn't he snapped up by the Jeb! campaign?
But there's hope . . . maybe some of the political consultants from that trainwreck will latch on leech-like to Rubio's campaign and drag him down, too.
Too much to hope that the same would happen to Donald, I suppose.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at February 22, 2016 05:57 PM (t2KH5)
How wasn't he snapped up by the Jeb! campaign?
But there's hope . . . maybe some of the political consultants from that trainwreck will latch on leech-like to Rubio's campaign and drag him down, too.
Too much to hope that the same would happen to Donald, I suppose.
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (s5o+q)
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Already sick of Campaign 2016! Daily outrage from now to November.
It is happening on the D site too. The subcurrent from the Hillary nutters is that Bernie is not good with minorities.
So they push this "English Only" insanity and then trot out "friends of Hillary" to raise questions about Bernie and the BernieBros for being hostile to "POCs"
And once she slices and dices her way to the nom, it is gonna be gurrrl power and racism accusations all the way to the bank.
The humor of it all will be if Trump wins the nom and takes huge chunks of the labor vote and the black vote, the shrieking from Camp Hillary is going to be an awesome spectacle.
...still rooting for Cruz until then though...
It is happening on the D site too. The subcurrent from the Hillary nutters is that Bernie is not good with minorities.
So they push this "English Only" insanity and then trot out "friends of Hillary" to raise questions about Bernie and the BernieBros for being hostile to "POCs"
And once she slices and dices her way to the nom, it is gonna be gurrrl power and racism accusations all the way to the bank.
The humor of it all will be if Trump wins the nom and takes huge chunks of the labor vote and the black vote, the shrieking from Camp Hillary is going to be an awesome spectacle.
...still rooting for Cruz until then though...
Posted by: BruinEric at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (XQOtG)
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Rick Tyler did push this
In his defense because of Trump he thought stepping on your own dick was allowed now.
In his defense because of Trump he thought stepping on your own dick was allowed now.
Posted by: DaveA at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (DL2i+)
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Yes, yes, yes, this is a lie but it must tell us of the bigger truth of Rubio.
I hate this kind of garbage. Trying to score political points off of an obvious (at best) screw-up.
Please stop trying to toast Marshmallows on this dumpster fire.
I hate this kind of garbage. Trying to score political points off of an obvious (at best) screw-up.
Please stop trying to toast Marshmallows on this dumpster fire.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (Xd2w5)
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It's like in math when you first accidentally sum 17 and 19 and get 33.
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Or any of those crappy lower cable paranormal shows where there's a sound, and they helpfully caption it for you so you 'know' what the ghost was saying.
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Or any of those crappy lower cable paranormal shows where there's a sound, and they helpfully caption it for you so you 'know' what the ghost was saying.
Posted by: Methos, AoS commenter since 2006, apparently also non-voting democrat at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (ZbV+0)
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Not to mention Rubios weird attack on the ICE official that Breitbart has been covering.
Posted by: Ktgreat at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (Bl4dy)
Actually that ICE official spilled the beans on what a lying backstabbing SOB the Rube is and all the shit he did trying to ram that gang of 8 shit through.
Not to mention Rubios weird attack on the ICE official that Breitbart has been covering.
Posted by: Ktgreat at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (Bl4dy)
Actually that ICE official spilled the beans on what a lying backstabbing SOB the Rube is and all the shit he did trying to ram that gang of 8 shit through.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (t2KH5)
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28 I swear so many of these campaigns are sabotaged from within, like when McLame's goons put the reins on Palin.
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 05:58 PM (NjX7M)
There was a time when I'd have put the reins on Palin...
Or at least pulled her hair....
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 05:58 PM (NjX7M)
There was a time when I'd have put the reins on Palin...
Or at least pulled her hair....
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (lutOX)
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I'm getting perilously close to being done with Rubio fans. I tend not to insult or attack (most of) them, preferring to engage them in debate(if nothing else we'll need their votes in November), but this victim whine and, yes, constant lies, is getting incessant.
RUBIDIOT: CRUZ IS A LIAR! HE JUST LIES ABOUT MARCO AND HIS IMMIGRATION POSITION!
Me: Well, here's a link to the tape of Rubio saying what Cruz claimed.
RUBIDIOT: LYING LIAR! THOSE ARE ALL LIES!!!!ELEVENTY!
Me: But it's right there on tape. Here's the transcript.
RUBIDIOT: LIES LIES LIES! *block*
Everyone is expected to coddle poor little Dondi like he's a retarded child, never disagree, most certainly never point to his actual record or words, and just get on with the coronation.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
RUBIDIOT: CRUZ IS A LIAR! HE JUST LIES ABOUT MARCO AND HIS IMMIGRATION POSITION!
Me: Well, here's a link to the tape of Rubio saying what Cruz claimed.
RUBIDIOT: LYING LIAR! THOSE ARE ALL LIES!!!!ELEVENTY!
Me: But it's right there on tape. Here's the transcript.
RUBIDIOT: LIES LIES LIES! *block*
Everyone is expected to coddle poor little Dondi like he's a retarded child, never disagree, most certainly never point to his actual record or words, and just get on with the coronation.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
Posted by: Weirddave at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (N8hFs)
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he cannot find *anyone* to fire for stealing votes from Carson in IA? Hmmmm.
I'll miss sleazy Rick Tyler. I always called him "Lenny" from Laverne and Shirley.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
Carson is an angelic imbecile who has no business running for president much less standing outside the gates of the White House. What kind of damn moron announces the night of the first primary that he's going home, skipping the next state and has an announcement that following thursday? Carson is the type of guy that would clean a loaded gun pointed at himself.
I'll miss sleazy Rick Tyler. I always called him "Lenny" from Laverne and Shirley.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
Carson is an angelic imbecile who has no business running for president much less standing outside the gates of the White House. What kind of damn moron announces the night of the first primary that he's going home, skipping the next state and has an announcement that following thursday? Carson is the type of guy that would clean a loaded gun pointed at himself.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (UnJ7w)
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HilDog has not only purchased all the SuperDelegates, she has also purchased a significant number of moles in the Stupid Party.
Her success is assured.
Given the possibility that she medicals out of office, a real issue is gonna be her VP choice...
HilDog has not only purchased all the SuperDelegates, she has also purchased a significant number of moles in the Stupid Party.
Her success is assured.
Given the possibility that she medicals out of office, a real issue is gonna be her VP choice...
Posted by: Breathe In, Breathe Out at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (+zqYj)
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27 Marco dude, if you're going to freak out over this how the fuck will you deal with 6 months of MSM coverage? They accused Romney of literally killing a woman, remember
Speaking of that Trump isn't exactly Mr. calm and cool..... He has thin skin just like obama... And no, I don't looooove Rubio and haaaate trump.... Just an observation....
Speaking of that Trump isn't exactly Mr. calm and cool..... He has thin skin just like obama... And no, I don't looooove Rubio and haaaate trump.... Just an observation....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (/dSsq)
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Please don't tell me that this campaign is rapidly approaching the Fifty Shades of Willard Romney territory.
Posted by: Fritz at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (BngQR)
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Much ado about the robot who is mindlessly walking around In circles imagining himself as Ronald Reagan.
Rubios path to the White House involves entering through the servants entrance.
Rubios path to the White House involves entering through the servants entrance.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (fbovC)
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It's almost starting to seem as though many - many - of the top-ranking people involved in politics and public policy today are, how does one put it? Stupid? Idiots?
Kind of disappointing that such a bush-league amateur ever did more than get pizza for Cruz's campaign.
Kind of disappointing that such a bush-league amateur ever did more than get pizza for Cruz's campaign.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (QDnY+)
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re 32:
I can't believe that guy worked in a political organization and was that stupid anyway. He will, in fact, have t seek a position in a different line of work now because only an idiot would hire him.
I'm hiring... you know, for my friend, Justin Case.
I can't believe that guy worked in a political organization and was that stupid anyway. He will, in fact, have t seek a position in a different line of work now because only an idiot would hire him.
I'm hiring... you know, for my friend, Justin Case.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (qSIlh)
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Why are they fighting so hard over second place?
Posted by: Jean at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (ssCrr)
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29 Hillary can get by with the grandma shtick. I wouldn't put it past her to say something about how gosh darned cute Rubio is.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 05:58
"Mario Rubio! My Grandson likes playing your game _so_ much!"
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 05:58
"Mario Rubio! My Grandson likes playing your game _so_ much!"
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (kCfMX)
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Rick Tyler please report to the White Courtesy phone. 1968 wants their dirty tricks back.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (CE0QQ)
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>>>Or any of those crappy lower cable paranormal shows where there's a sound, and they helpfully caption it for you so you 'know' what the ghost was saying.
right.
This phenomenon has caused political upset three or four times now (this would be like the fifth time).
I just don't get how people are still not getting this.
if I write a setence with mipselled wrods you will still udnertsand it because you are *expecting* to see cetrain words and thus your brain will in fcat feed you those wrods.
right.
This phenomenon has caused political upset three or four times now (this would be like the fifth time).
I just don't get how people are still not getting this.
if I write a setence with mipselled wrods you will still udnertsand it because you are *expecting* to see cetrain words and thus your brain will in fcat feed you those wrods.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:02 PM (dciA+)
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It's like in math when you first accidentally sum 17 and 19 and get 33.
Don't know about that but 13 X 7 = 28.
https://youtu.be/xkbQDEXJy2k
Don't know about that but 13 X 7 = 28.
https://youtu.be/xkbQDEXJy2k
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (JO9+V)
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He will, in fact, have t seek a position in a different line of work now because only an idiot would hire him.
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We're already hiring
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We're already hiring
Posted by: JEB 2020 at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (ZbV+0)
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Ah! A good, old fashioned Rubio Sucks (NO! Cruz Sucks!) thread.
Throw in some Trump Sucks! and it's a three-way.
Throw in some Trump Sucks! and it's a three-way.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (evdj2)
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Posted by: Monsieur Moo Moo at February 22, 2016 05:59 PM (0LHZx)
You need to read these:
"Definitive Timeline"
http://tinyurl.com/j7v24d9
"Voicemails"
http://tinyurl.com/gpz7a63
CNN NEVER said that Carson was "suspending" which is the exact word the Cruz camp used. Cruz stole votes from Carson. Period. This was NOT CNN's fault. The blame rests entirely on Cruz.
You need to read these:
"Definitive Timeline"
http://tinyurl.com/j7v24d9
"Voicemails"
http://tinyurl.com/gpz7a63
CNN NEVER said that Carson was "suspending" which is the exact word the Cruz camp used. Cruz stole votes from Carson. Period. This was NOT CNN's fault. The blame rests entirely on Cruz.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (xetep)
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Of all the candidates on the R side, Cruz gets more "YES!" response from me when he speaks and addresses the issues facing the country.
No problem pulling the lever for him Mar 1.
My vote for him for Senator was probably my most satisfying vote I ever cast.
No problem pulling the lever for him Mar 1.
My vote for him for Senator was probably my most satisfying vote I ever cast.
Posted by: GasperGoo at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (Bk0n1)
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Posted by: Aslans Girl at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (xetep)
It behooves you not to lie while while (falsely) accusing others of that same sin. I was reliably informed by my grandma that you can go to Hell for that the same as you can for stealing.
It behooves you not to lie while while (falsely) accusing others of that same sin. I was reliably informed by my grandma that you can go to Hell for that the same as you can for stealing.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (OrI3J)
Posted by: Breathe In, Breathe Out at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (+zqYj)
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Let's all remember why DACA exists I the first place. Because of Rubio. That dipshit decided during the 2012 elections to bring up the DREAM act in congress as his effort to kiss Hispanic ass. And Obama wasn't about to be outdone in kissing Identity politics ass so he went and did it via executive order
Posted by: Buzzion at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (z/Ubi)
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i just ate like three quarters of a pound of bacon.
that's why i didn't post for a while. I was super hungry and figured, incorrectly, "well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
that's why i didn't post for a while. I was super hungry and figured, incorrectly, "well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (dciA+)
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (UnJ7w)
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53 Ah! A good, old fashioned Rubio Sucks (NO! Cruz Sucks!) thread.
Throw in some Trump Sucks! and it's a three-way.
I actually do think they all suck... Just not as much as Hillary!
Throw in some Trump Sucks! and it's a three-way.
I actually do think they all suck... Just not as much as Hillary!
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (/dSsq)
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Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
I don't know. They were symbiotic in the beginning. Cruz sort of drafted behind Trump.
I think the most honest thing Trump has said in this campaign was in the one debate where he was asked about suddenly being tough on Cruz.
"Well, until a few days ago he wasn't much of a threat".
I don't know. They were symbiotic in the beginning. Cruz sort of drafted behind Trump.
I think the most honest thing Trump has said in this campaign was in the one debate where he was asked about suddenly being tough on Cruz.
"Well, until a few days ago he wasn't much of a threat".
Posted by: Bandersnatch, Opus/Bill the Cat 2016 at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (1xUj/)
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Carson is an angelic imbecile who has no business running for president much less standing outside the gates of the White House. What kind of damn moron announces the night of the first primary that he's going home, skipping the next state and has an announcement that following thursday? Carson is the type of guy that would clean a loaded gun pointed at himself.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (UnJ7w)
Idiot-savant?
Really nice guy, obviously an exceptionally talented surgeon, has some really good but totally non-PC views, has some other totally batshit views.
Probably posts on the HQ in his spare time.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (UnJ7w)
Idiot-savant?
Really nice guy, obviously an exceptionally talented surgeon, has some really good but totally non-PC views, has some other totally batshit views.
Probably posts on the HQ in his spare time.
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (s5o+q)
64
Cruz is running a horrible campaign. He seems to focus almost exclusively on the evangelical vote and the only non-social platform I've heard was abolishing the IRS, which may be good as a sound bite but overall it's not practical, and comes across as just more pandering.
Even worse, I checked his rally schedule and a few of them include Glenn Beck. *face palm*
Even worse, I checked his rally schedule and a few of them include Glenn Beck. *face palm*
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (qHgBB)
65
This fuzzy little chick who can't stand on his own wobbly feet is our best shot at winning the white house?
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 05:55 PM (dciA+)
Even if he were, I do not want him and his love of amnesty any where near the White House.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 05:55 PM (dciA+)
Even if he were, I do not want him and his love of amnesty any where near the White House.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (OrI3J)
66
I guess except for Trump, for whom preposterous, risible gibberish is the stock in trade.
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)
67
Cruz is going to have to raze the field to the ground to win. Unfortunately.
Posted by: Machine gun joe at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (KvIKo)
68
"28 I swear so many of these campaigns are sabotaged from within, like when McLame's goons put the reins on Palin.
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin"
That bitch Nichole Wallace got her 30 pieces of silver from the MSM. (I'd still hit it.)
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin"
That bitch Nichole Wallace got her 30 pieces of silver from the MSM. (I'd still hit it.)
Posted by: Benji Carver at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (OD2ni)
69
Throw in some Trump Sucks! and it's a three-way.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (evdj2)
Fromage a trois!
(a callback!)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (evdj2)
Fromage a trois!
(a callback!)
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (s5o+q)
70
Episode 23,457,456 of someone said something so let's navel gaze about it while they're stealing everything in the country that isn't nailed down.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (4ErVI)
71
Cruz really needs to appeal beyond evangelicals and social conservatives. He can't win any state with only the votes of religious people.
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (2x3L+)
72
Cruz! Cruz! Cruz!
Posted by: Eromero at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (zLDYs)
73
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)
Pompous and stentorian . . . don't forget pompous and stentorian.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)
Pompous and stentorian . . . don't forget pompous and stentorian.
Posted by: filbert at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (s5o+q)
74
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (/dSsq)
75
"Carson is an angelic imbecile who has no business
running for president much less standing outside the gates of the White
House. What kind of damn moron announces the night of the first primary
that he's going home, skipping the next state and has an announcement
that following thursday? Carson is the type of guy that would clean a
loaded gun pointed at himself.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (UnJ7w)"
Nice of you to blame the victim here. Classy. CNN NEVER said the word "suspend", but Cruz's camp used it in voicemails to precinct captains in IA. Breitbart proved it. Cruz LIED.
running for president much less standing outside the gates of the White
House. What kind of damn moron announces the night of the first primary
that he's going home, skipping the next state and has an announcement
that following thursday? Carson is the type of guy that would clean a
loaded gun pointed at himself.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:00 PM (UnJ7w)"
Nice of you to blame the victim here. Classy. CNN NEVER said the word "suspend", but Cruz's camp used it in voicemails to precinct captains in IA. Breitbart proved it. Cruz LIED.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (xetep)
76
No no no. Cruz is a dick, Rubio is a pussy, and Trump is an asshole.
Posted by: Colorado Alex
That must make Hillary the tits!
I condemn myself.
Posted by: Colorado Alex
That must make Hillary the tits!
I condemn myself.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (LAe3v)
77
>>>Cruz is running a horrible campaign. He seems to focus almost exclusively on the evangelical vote
i worry about this myself. He's playing so hard for the evangelical vote that many of the more secular, or at least Reserved Yankee types who do not believe in public shows of religiosity, are against him for this one chauvanistic reason.*
* Which they can never see is a chuavanism, because no one sees their own chauvanisms, and particularly a group which is never much told about their own chauvanisms, such as the Establishment/college educated suburban class.
i worry about this myself. He's playing so hard for the evangelical vote that many of the more secular, or at least Reserved Yankee types who do not believe in public shows of religiosity, are against him for this one chauvanistic reason.*
* Which they can never see is a chuavanism, because no one sees their own chauvanisms, and particularly a group which is never much told about their own chauvanisms, such as the Establishment/college educated suburban class.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (dciA+)
78
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
You misspelled Jeb!
You misspelled Jeb!
Posted by: cool breeze at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (ckvus)
79
It's a good thing I hold my campaign to a higher standard than that Canadian lying liar guy, Ted Cruz.
When I found out someone in my campaign was lying about something Tom Coburn said I told that person "You're fired!"
Boy was I surprised when I fired myself from my own campaign.
When I found out someone in my campaign was lying about something Tom Coburn said I told that person "You're fired!"
Boy was I surprised when I fired myself from my own campaign.
Posted by: D. Trump at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (H9MG5)
80
"Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?"
Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
81
Of all the candidates on the R side, Cruz gets more
"YES!" response from me when he speaks and addresses the issues facing
the country.
No problem pulling the lever for him Mar 1.
My vote for him for Senator was probably my most satisfying vote I ever cast.
Posted by: GasperGoo at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (Bk0n1)
It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
"YES!" response from me when he speaks and addresses the issues facing
the country.
No problem pulling the lever for him Mar 1.
My vote for him for Senator was probably my most satisfying vote I ever cast.
Posted by: GasperGoo at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (Bk0n1)
It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
82
Yeah, if JEB! had referred to his mom and dad as "father" and "mother" he may have come across a more of an Alpha male type instead of a prickly geek.
Posted by: Fritz at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (BngQR)
83
Unforced error. Fire the guy.
That should be the end of the story... but... the MFM, GOP, and Rubio Campaign (BIRM) want to talk about what a mean, horrible guy Cruz is.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and her staff send thousands of classified emails using an unsecured server and have repeatedly lied about it. Clearly a felony yet no one has been fired, no one has been charged, and the MFM, GOP, and Democrats (BIRM) would rather talk about what a big meanie Ted Cruz is.
That should be the end of the story... but... the MFM, GOP, and Rubio Campaign (BIRM) want to talk about what a mean, horrible guy Cruz is.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and her staff send thousands of classified emails using an unsecured server and have repeatedly lied about it. Clearly a felony yet no one has been fired, no one has been charged, and the MFM, GOP, and Democrats (BIRM) would rather talk about what a big meanie Ted Cruz is.
Posted by: Damiano at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (XItbt)
84
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?Posted by: Weirddave
It's just you, in my opinion. If not for Trump it would be 24/7 attacks on Cruz. Trump carries the ball, slips tackles, gets the crowd on its feet, while Cruz runs in the draft.
Don't get me wrong, I prefer Cruz. I just calls 'em as I sees 'em.
It's just you, in my opinion. If not for Trump it would be 24/7 attacks on Cruz. Trump carries the ball, slips tackles, gets the crowd on its feet, while Cruz runs in the draft.
Don't get me wrong, I prefer Cruz. I just calls 'em as I sees 'em.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (fbovC)
85
Win the convention Cruz, must before winning the general. Angry purple headed cobra he must be not, for now.
Win the convention Cruz, must before winning the general. Angry purple headed cobra he must be not, for now.
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (+zqYj)
86
"well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
If you'd made machine gun bacon you'd still be pelting out the hobos, so this isn't bad.
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
If you'd made machine gun bacon you'd still be pelting out the hobos, so this isn't bad.
Posted by: Bandersnatch, Opus/Bill the Cat 2016 at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (1xUj/)
87
Rick Tyler is the same guy who made statements that pissed off Sarah Palin when she endorsed Trump. That incident was also not helpful to Cruz and he also had to walk back Tyler's damaging remarks then.
http://tinyurl.com/zrckq2c
http://tinyurl.com/zrckq2c
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (R+30W)
Posted by: Buzzion at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (z/Ubi)
89
re 76: udderly ridiculous
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (qSIlh)
90
>>>Nice of you to blame the victim here. Classy. CNN NEVER said the word "suspend", but Cruz's camp used it in voicemails to precinct captains in IA. Breitbart proved it. Cruz LIED.
CNN all but said it in remarking that this was unheard of, then saying something like "So you know what that means..."
All campaigns leapt to the conclusion he was dropping out, including Rubio's. Because, in all likelihood, HE WAS IN FACT DROPPING OUT, and was only convinced to keep pretending to run by his impassioned supporters.
One of Rubio's people put out this claim too, by the way.
CNN all but said it in remarking that this was unheard of, then saying something like "So you know what that means..."
All campaigns leapt to the conclusion he was dropping out, including Rubio's. Because, in all likelihood, HE WAS IN FACT DROPPING OUT, and was only convinced to keep pretending to run by his impassioned supporters.
One of Rubio's people put out this claim too, by the way.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (dciA+)
91
Yep. Cruz should just fire his dumb ass. Makes an excellent example, and helps his cred.
Posted by: kraken at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (sdxPm)
92
Yeah, I was surprised by how hard Cruz went evangelical in Iowa, the main problem being that will follow you to areas where it won't be considered such a strength and you won't be able to dial it back.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (oVJmc)
93
Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
SNORT... no he wouldn't. He was pulling 5-10% support from the very start.
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
SNORT... no he wouldn't. He was pulling 5-10% support from the very start.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (OrI3J)
94
I never said spittoon.
Posted by: Marco Polo Rubino at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (Dwehj)
95
"It behooves you not to lie while while (falsely)
accusing others of that same sin. I was reliably informed by my grandma
that you can go to Hell for that the same as you can for stealing.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (OrI3J)"
HUH? I proved my point with LINKS. I am not the one lying here. Unless you are referring to the Cruz campaign who LIED about Rubio yesterday. (BTW, I loathe Rubio)
accusing others of that same sin. I was reliably informed by my grandma
that you can go to Hell for that the same as you can for stealing.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:03 PM (OrI3J)"
HUH? I proved my point with LINKS. I am not the one lying here. Unless you are referring to the Cruz campaign who LIED about Rubio yesterday. (BTW, I loathe Rubio)
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (xetep)
96
i just ate like three quarters of a pound of bacon.
that's why i didn't post for a while. I was super hungry and figured, incorrectly, "well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
Knowing Ace, he probably started with a hot pan.
that's why i didn't post for a while. I was super hungry and figured, incorrectly, "well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
No it doesn't, not really. Not when you're cooking the whole thing of it.
Knowing Ace, he probably started with a hot pan.
Posted by: John P. Squibob at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (DQZLr)
97
In his defense because of Trump he thought stepping on your own dick was allowed now.
***
Heh. I started tweeting last week that I felt certain Tyler was a Trump plant. He just seemed so perfect for his campaign.
***
Heh. I started tweeting last week that I felt certain Tyler was a Trump plant. He just seemed so perfect for his campaign.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (8PbKi)
98
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
*****************
I don't think so, Bush was the frontrunner until Trump's relentless and I mean RELENTLESS attacks all but stopped that train. If anything Trump was a boon to Cruz's numbers when they were still being amiable to each other in the campaign.
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I don't think so, Bush was the frontrunner until Trump's relentless and I mean RELENTLESS attacks all but stopped that train. If anything Trump was a boon to Cruz's numbers when they were still being amiable to each other in the campaign.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (qHgBB)
99
>>>Breitbart proved it. Cruz LIED.
oh breitbart proved it?
Gee i wonder which candidate they're supporting.
oh breitbart proved it?
Gee i wonder which candidate they're supporting.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (dciA+)
100
What is Cruz's path to victory?
Posted by: Wonk with Pigtails at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (TFWFz)
101
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (dciA+)
Well one thing you can say about Cruz is that he's never going to be able to veer to the center in the general. Not with his track record.
Well one thing you can say about Cruz is that he's never going to be able to veer to the center in the general. Not with his track record.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (4ErVI)
102
Cruz really needs to appeal beyond evangelicals and
social conservatives. He can't win any state with only the votes of
religious people.
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (2x3L+)
That is not all he appeals to. Anyone who is conservative and values the Constitution and limited government, he appeals to.
social conservatives. He can't win any state with only the votes of
religious people.
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (2x3L+)
That is not all he appeals to. Anyone who is conservative and values the Constitution and limited government, he appeals to.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (OrI3J)
103
Imagine if we lived in a country where the POTUS asked for resignations immediately when someone screwed up even the most minor thing and held everyone, from the most low level to the most senior level person accountable for their actions, regardless of if their good intentions?
Posted by: Damiano at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (XItbt)
104
93 Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
My two cents worth is that absent Trump Rubio and Kasich would probably be up there.... Now don't shoot the messenger, just My opinion under the circumstances this election.....
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
My two cents worth is that absent Trump Rubio and Kasich would probably be up there.... Now don't shoot the messenger, just My opinion under the circumstances this election.....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (/dSsq)
105
Here's what happened:
UPenn students had tape, added subtitles.
Asked Cruz campaign what the book was he was referring to. They came back with "The Bible".
Rick Tyler promoted it on Twitter and Facebook with a snarky clickbait headline.
Eventually deleted the Tweet but kept the Facebook post up for some time until Sarah Rumpf's story came out.
They tracked down the Cruz staffer who said Rubio did and said nothing wrong.
Cruz fires Tyler today and takes a swipe at Rubio in the presser.
Rubio releases a statement that takes a swipe at Cruz.
As Ace points out, it's the height of stupidity to think that Rubio would renounce his faith in a hotel breakfast nook in front of operatives of the other campaign (and his own son).
I also think Cruz was tired of Rick Tyler making him look bad. Tyler was clearly hired to do passive-aggressive stuff like this but kept feeding the perception that the Cruz campaign was overly mean.
Their targeted mailers have been over-the-top, including the "Voter Notice" ones in Iowa. Tyler's team seemed to take tough campaign tactics to 11.
What I'm seeing with this is a campaign feeling the heat and on its last legs. A communications director not afraid of future blowback because there is no future.
And I'm seeing it from Cruzers too. They know. I wouldn't say it's over, but the margin is so narrow for Cruz, it might as well be.
Trump is too much to overcome in a 3-way race and I don't think Cruz can do it in a 2-way at this point.
They know.
UPenn students had tape, added subtitles.
Asked Cruz campaign what the book was he was referring to. They came back with "The Bible".
Rick Tyler promoted it on Twitter and Facebook with a snarky clickbait headline.
Eventually deleted the Tweet but kept the Facebook post up for some time until Sarah Rumpf's story came out.
They tracked down the Cruz staffer who said Rubio did and said nothing wrong.
Cruz fires Tyler today and takes a swipe at Rubio in the presser.
Rubio releases a statement that takes a swipe at Cruz.
As Ace points out, it's the height of stupidity to think that Rubio would renounce his faith in a hotel breakfast nook in front of operatives of the other campaign (and his own son).
I also think Cruz was tired of Rick Tyler making him look bad. Tyler was clearly hired to do passive-aggressive stuff like this but kept feeding the perception that the Cruz campaign was overly mean.
Their targeted mailers have been over-the-top, including the "Voter Notice" ones in Iowa. Tyler's team seemed to take tough campaign tactics to 11.
What I'm seeing with this is a campaign feeling the heat and on its last legs. A communications director not afraid of future blowback because there is no future.
And I'm seeing it from Cruzers too. They know. I wouldn't say it's over, but the margin is so narrow for Cruz, it might as well be.
Trump is too much to overcome in a 3-way race and I don't think Cruz can do it in a 2-way at this point.
They know.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (Xd2w5)
Posted by: jsg at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (V0Gvb)
107
Rick Tyler sounds like a real winner:
>>>>Previously, Tyler was the executive director of the Republican Party of Maine, spokesman for Newt Gingrich and Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) and an associate with the Strategy Group for Media.
>>>>Previously, Tyler was the executive director of the Republican Party of Maine, spokesman for Newt Gingrich and Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) and an associate with the Strategy Group for Media.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (AkOaV)
108
>>>81 It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
Yes, Yes it is.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
Yes, Yes it is.
Posted by: GasperGoo at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (Bk0n1)
109
She just skates to the nomination while We have WW111 on the republican side...
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It's like this. You know how some years the two best teams play in the conference championship and then the Super Bowl is a blowout? Yeah, that.
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It's like this. You know how some years the two best teams play in the conference championship and then the Super Bowl is a blowout? Yeah, that.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (oVJmc)
111
Weirddave, I of course have no idea how your counter-factual would have actually worked out, but not so sure Cruz would be cruzing to the nomination if there were no Donald in the picture.
He's got some inherent drag to overcome (mostly stylistic and mindless, but there it is), and as this incident reminds us his campaign has been far from smooth.
But still quite early. Depending on the outcome, even Super Tuesday might be "early" for everyone to be forecasting the final score.
Confess to not even knowing what "Rubio fans" are like. I know you and ace have talked about them being annoying and vapid. Around here the worst I've seen is "oh, he made that one 'mistake' with immigration, but otherwise he's OK".
I believe a search of the archives would reveal me referring to Rubio long ago as a lightweight and a pretty empty suit, back when there was much rather daft excitement about him. Given the state of the country and the Senate, he might have been comparatively harmless if he stayed there, but after brief exposure it was pretty clear Rubio had reached his Peter Principle peak in the Senate.
He's got some inherent drag to overcome (mostly stylistic and mindless, but there it is), and as this incident reminds us his campaign has been far from smooth.
But still quite early. Depending on the outcome, even Super Tuesday might be "early" for everyone to be forecasting the final score.
Confess to not even knowing what "Rubio fans" are like. I know you and ace have talked about them being annoying and vapid. Around here the worst I've seen is "oh, he made that one 'mistake' with immigration, but otherwise he's OK".
I believe a search of the archives would reveal me referring to Rubio long ago as a lightweight and a pretty empty suit, back when there was much rather daft excitement about him. Given the state of the country and the Senate, he might have been comparatively harmless if he stayed there, but after brief exposure it was pretty clear Rubio had reached his Peter Principle peak in the Senate.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (QDnY+)
112
Ace I have a suggestion. Next time you get a hankering for a hunkering of bacon preheat your oven to 350. Then slap the whole pound(every piece side by side) on a tray and bake it for 12 to 18 minutes. This saves you from flipping bacon into a curly mess and from singeing ewok arm fur.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (UnJ7w)
113
So he worked for Todd Akin (he of the rape discussions), and the R party of Maine (ask LePage about D-Money from Connecticut impregnatin all the white girls).
Exactly the kind of chap I'd want as my communications director.
Exactly the kind of chap I'd want as my communications director.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (AkOaV)
114
Those damned socons.
Posted by: Marco Polo Rubino at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (Dwehj)
115
"Political people should just generally stop making preposterous claims, I guess except for Trump, for whom preposterous, risible gibberish is the stock in trade."
Trump has absolutely nothing to do with the story, yet here he is, living rent free in your blog.
Trump has absolutely nothing to do with the story, yet here he is, living rent free in your blog.
Posted by: Dirks Strewn at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (99Y71)
116
now, lemme say that Carson is a lot like what we were told Obama was in 2008, basically unqualified but brilliant. The difference is that Carson apparently is brilliant in his field, while Obama would have a problem selling Good Humor and Snapple to millionaires stuck in Death Valley.
When Carson finally calls it a day, Trump should promise to make him Surgeon General.
When Carson finally calls it a day, Trump should promise to make him Surgeon General.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (qSIlh)
117
if I write a setence with mipselled wrods you will still udnertsand it
because you are *expecting* to see cetrain words and thus your brain
will in fcat feed you those wrods.
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You know I was about to pat myself on the back for catching "mipselled wrods" until pixy's spellcheck lit up hafl your comment.
because you are *expecting* to see cetrain words and thus your brain
will in fcat feed you those wrods.
---
You know I was about to pat myself on the back for catching "mipselled wrods" until pixy's spellcheck lit up hafl your comment.
Posted by: Methos, AoS commenter since 2006, apparently also non-voting democrat at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (ZbV+0)
118
"64
Cruz is running a horrible campaign. He seems to focus almost
exclusively on the evangelical vote and the only non-social platform
I've heard was abolishing the IRS, which may be good as a sound bite but
overall it's not practical, and comes across as just more pandering.
Even worse, I checked his rally schedule and a few of them include Glenn Beck. *face palm*
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (qHgBB)"
I am an "evangelical" and I cannot stand Cruz. If *I*, his target audience, can't stomach him, he agnostic down the street certainly won't. Cruz has NO chance in the general. He's going for a niche target which is far, far too narrow to win. He has refused to reach out to anyone but evangelicals and he can't even win a majority of THEM (as SC proves since Trump won the majority of them there).
Cruz is running a horrible campaign. He seems to focus almost
exclusively on the evangelical vote and the only non-social platform
I've heard was abolishing the IRS, which may be good as a sound bite but
overall it's not practical, and comes across as just more pandering.
Even worse, I checked his rally schedule and a few of them include Glenn Beck. *face palm*
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM (qHgBB)"
I am an "evangelical" and I cannot stand Cruz. If *I*, his target audience, can't stomach him, he agnostic down the street certainly won't. Cruz has NO chance in the general. He's going for a niche target which is far, far too narrow to win. He has refused to reach out to anyone but evangelicals and he can't even win a majority of THEM (as SC proves since Trump won the majority of them there).
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:11 PM (xetep)
119
Of all the years for MO's primary to actually matter, it's the year I want to slit my wrists based on the campaign.
We're getting trump because the everyone is out for themselves.
The only hope was a probably a Rubio/Cruz unity ticket. Cruz has to many overlapping voters to stop trump in a head to head, but Rubio can't stand on his own.
President Hillary here we come!
We're getting trump because the everyone is out for themselves.
The only hope was a probably a Rubio/Cruz unity ticket. Cruz has to many overlapping voters to stop trump in a head to head, but Rubio can't stand on his own.
President Hillary here we come!
Posted by: tsrblke (Tablet) at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (a8eFL)
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"I don't think so, Bush was the frontrunner until Trump's relentless and I mean RELENTLESS attacks all but stopped that train."
Yep. Bush had $120 Million that would have crushed everyone.
Trump is a godsend.
Yep. Bush had $120 Million that would have crushed everyone.
Trump is a godsend.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (CE0QQ)
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"well bacon probably cooks pretty fast in a pan, right?"
Cook it in the oven next time. You don't have to hover thus freeing yourself to play in the comments. I mean do serious work on your blog.
Cook it in the oven next time. You don't have to hover thus freeing yourself to play in the comments. I mean do serious work on your blog.
Posted by: no good deed at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (GgxVX)
122
Without Trump in the race, the issues would be different.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (oVJmc)
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I always make it a point to listen to both Trump and Rubio whenever they happen to be on CSPAN on the way home. I loathe them both, but there simply isn't any doubt that they're both terrific salesmen. But like the Shamwow, Vegematic, and Ginsu knife, there are going to be a whole lot of very shocked and disappointed customers once the deal is closed and they see what they've really bought.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:13 PM (LAe3v)
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Aslan's Girl, give it up. Cruz did not lie in Iowa... his campaign tweeted a CNN story. And loudly proclaiming that you hate Rubio does not help the dispel the idea that you are a Rubio plant. Especially when I didn't even mention Rubio.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:13 PM (OrI3J)
125
"Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would
have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
Posted by: Weirddave"
It's just you.
have this nomination almost in the bag by now?
Posted by: Weirddave"
It's just you.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (xetep)
126
It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
I know, right?
It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
I know, right?
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (UnJ7w)
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Things that have been made clear to me over the past week:
I will under no circumstances cast a vote for either Trump or Rubio.
I will under no circumstances cast a vote for either Trump or Rubio.
Posted by: Dbot1800 at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (pW9OW)
128
rick tyler had to go....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (0O7c5)
129
>>>ce I have a suggestion. Next time you get a hankering for a hunkering of bacon preheat your oven to 350. Then slap the whole pound(every piece side by side) on a tray and bake it for 12 to 18 minutes. This saves you from flipping bacon into a curly mess and from singeing ewok arm fur.
yes, this is the way I usually do it but for whatever reason I thought that pan-frying it would be better, and I thought, again wrongly, that this would be a quick thing.
It was thick-cut, too, so that slowed it down. The directions also said "Low-Medium heat," which I found to be silly (it didn't cook at all for ten minutes). Eventually I put it up to high-medium, because I'M A MAN
but actually then that did cook it.
yes, this is the way I usually do it but for whatever reason I thought that pan-frying it would be better, and I thought, again wrongly, that this would be a quick thing.
It was thick-cut, too, so that slowed it down. The directions also said "Low-Medium heat," which I found to be silly (it didn't cook at all for ten minutes). Eventually I put it up to high-medium, because I'M A MAN
but actually then that did cook it.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (dciA+)
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Gotta hand Rubio credit. They are doing a number on Cruz, with a big old assist from Ben Carson. Tag-teaming with Trump to turn the Iowa win into a net negative is a brilliant Alinsky type tactic. For the short term at least.
Posted by: Dave S. at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (mhkbv)
131
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Posted by: donna
It's genuine New York City gibberish! Just ask Howard Johnson!
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Posted by: donna
It's genuine New York City gibberish! Just ask Howard Johnson!
Posted by: Donald Trump Johnson at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (RFeQD)
Posted by: John P. Squibob at February 22, 2016 06:15 PM (DQZLr)
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***"Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now."***
I don't think he'd have it in the bag, but he'd be no less out of it than the objectively retarded idea that he is now.
I don't think he'd have it in the bag, but he'd be no less out of it than the objectively retarded idea that he is now.
Posted by: Burn the Witch at February 22, 2016 06:15 PM (Wckf4)
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>>> Aslan's Girl, give it up. Cruz did not lie in Iowa... his campaign tweeted a CNN story. And loudly proclaiming that you hate Rubio does not help the dispel the idea that you are a Rubio plant. Especially when I didn't even mention Rubio.
she's not a rubio plant; she's running a Trump attack. She's on Team Trump.
not a plant, it's what she believes.
but she's wrong.
she's not a rubio plant; she's running a Trump attack. She's on Team Trump.
not a plant, it's what she believes.
but she's wrong.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:15 PM (dciA+)
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (+zqYj)
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"I don't think so, Bush was the frontrunner until Trump's relentless and I mean RELENTLESS attacks all but stopped that train."
Yep. Bush had $120 Million that would have crushed everyone.
Trump is a godsend.
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (CE0QQ)
BWAHAHAHAHAHA... stop making me laugh so hard or I will pee my pants.
"I don't think so, Bush was the frontrunner until Trump's relentless and I mean RELENTLESS attacks all but stopped that train."
Yep. Bush had $120 Million that would have crushed everyone.
Trump is a godsend.
Posted by: Misfortune Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:12 PM (CE0QQ)
BWAHAHAHAHAHA... stop making me laugh so hard or I will pee my pants.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (OrI3J)
137
<b>
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)</b>Silly me, I thought it was ignorant, easily led voters, and their Half-Priced Gloryhole workers in the MSM...But, I digress...Frankly, its going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the MSM and other assorted kooks.I truly hope he can make a comeback, and get the nomination...because if the contest comes down to between Trump or Rubio...:sigh:Assuming of course, I...and other similarly minded folks...don't just sit it out this time.Why not? We could have prevented a lot of this by tossing out the failed Marxist and replacing him with someone that wasn't a Conservative, but at least wasn't openly hostile to the Republic.
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)</b>Silly me, I thought it was ignorant, easily led voters, and their Half-Priced Gloryhole workers in the MSM...But, I digress...Frankly, its going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the MSM and other assorted kooks.I truly hope he can make a comeback, and get the nomination...because if the contest comes down to between Trump or Rubio...:sigh:Assuming of course, I...and other similarly minded folks...don't just sit it out this time.Why not? We could have prevented a lot of this by tossing out the failed Marxist and replacing him with someone that wasn't a Conservative, but at least wasn't openly hostile to the Republic.
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (tL0rn)
138
"All campaigns leapt to the conclusion he was
dropping out, including Rubio's. Because, in all likelihood, HE WAS IN
FACT DROPPING OUT, and was only convinced to keep pretending to run by
his impassioned supporters.
One of Rubio's people put out this claim too, by the way.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (dciA+)"
Nope. Only Cruz camp did this. Even the "Rubio camp did it too" was proved false since the kid who tweeted it was in no way affiliated with Rubio, he was just a college student who supported him. Trump didn't. Huck didn't. Santy didn't. Christie didn't. Kasich didn't. ONLY Cruz did it.
dropping out, including Rubio's. Because, in all likelihood, HE WAS IN
FACT DROPPING OUT, and was only convinced to keep pretending to run by
his impassioned supporters.
One of Rubio's people put out this claim too, by the way.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:08 PM (dciA+)"
Nope. Only Cruz camp did this. Even the "Rubio camp did it too" was proved false since the kid who tweeted it was in no way affiliated with Rubio, he was just a college student who supported him. Trump didn't. Huck didn't. Santy didn't. Christie didn't. Kasich didn't. ONLY Cruz did it.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (xetep)
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That is not all he appeals to. Anyone who is conservative and values the Constitution and limited government, he appeals to.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (OrI3J)
Imagine if he could win. You'll need imagination because it won't happen any other way. Not with that mug and that voice. Hate to say it, but it's true. Most voters are that shallow.
Well and that and he was a big supporter of H1-B1 visas and bringing people out of the shadows.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM (OrI3J)
Imagine if he could win. You'll need imagination because it won't happen any other way. Not with that mug and that voice. Hate to say it, but it's true. Most voters are that shallow.
Well and that and he was a big supporter of H1-B1 visas and bringing people out of the shadows.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (4ErVI)
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Nice of you to blame the victim here. Classy. CNN NEVER said the word "suspend", but Cruz's camp used it in voicemails to precinct captains in IA. Breitbart proved it. Cruz LIED.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (xetep)
Look, Trump's Girl, it was reasonable for Cruz' camp to assume exactly what they assumed. And for the record, I was actually at an actual Iowa caucus and nobody actually said word one about any actual suspension of Carson's actual campaign.
Moreover, Carson outperformed his polling. Actually.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (xetep)
Look, Trump's Girl, it was reasonable for Cruz' camp to assume exactly what they assumed. And for the record, I was actually at an actual Iowa caucus and nobody actually said word one about any actual suspension of Carson's actual campaign.
Moreover, Carson outperformed his polling. Actually.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (Xd2w5)
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Those damned socons.
Yes, and don't forget about those religious people. They ruin it for everybody.
Yes, and don't forget about those religious people. They ruin it for everybody.
Posted by: Colonel Bernie Sanders at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (Dwehj)
142
i said i wouldn't vote for trump.....i hate what he said about gwb and 9/11.....but if it's him against hillary...i'll think about it....i will never vote for rubio.......
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (0O7c5)
Posted by: Mr. Doo Doo at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (OD2ni)
144
Lying liars that lie!
Posted by: Trump! at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (m0JA3)
145
"CNN NEVER said that Carson was "suspending" which is the exact word the
Cruz camp used. Cruz stole votes from Carson. Period. This was NOT CNN's
fault. The blame rests entirely on Cruz."
Oh, boo hoo. The Constitution doesn't contain the exact phrase "natural born citizen" and that chicken is still getting fucked pretty hard every day.
Cruz camp used. Cruz stole votes from Carson. Period. This was NOT CNN's
fault. The blame rests entirely on Cruz."
Oh, boo hoo. The Constitution doesn't contain the exact phrase "natural born citizen" and that chicken is still getting fucked pretty hard every day.
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (kf2iZ)
146
Now, time to pluck some chickens...
Posted by: Colonel Bernie Sanders at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (Dwehj)
Posted by: El Gobernador Jeb Bush at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (8ZskC)
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Posted by: Burn the Witch at February 22, 2016 06:15 PM (Wckf4)
W/o so many candidates I wonder if a Jindal would have risen up. Walker got screwed by consultants which was doomed to happen regardless of trump.
W/o so many candidates I wonder if a Jindal would have risen up. Walker got screwed by consultants which was doomed to happen regardless of trump.
Posted by: tsrblke (Tablet) at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (a8eFL)
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Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (xetep)
Don't fall for that conspiracy website. Untrustworthy!
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:06 PM (xetep)
Don't fall for that conspiracy website. Untrustworthy!
Posted by: Slackmac at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (VY2Rn)
150
>>>Nope. Only Cruz camp did this.
CNN is lying, and so is Breitbart, if they're claiming CNN didn't say this. I saw the VIDEO. You guys are looking at EMAILS.
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
Everyone who saw it DID read into it, and they all read the same thing into it.
Which was probably exactly what it meant.
CNN is lying, and so is Breitbart, if they're claiming CNN didn't say this. I saw the VIDEO. You guys are looking at EMAILS.
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
Everyone who saw it DID read into it, and they all read the same thing into it.
Which was probably exactly what it meant.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (dciA+)
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Posted by: Colonel Bernie Sanders at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (Dwehj)
Keep plucking that chicken.
Keep plucking that chicken.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (8ZskC)
152
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's what elected the last president twice.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)
-------------------------------------
Silly me, I thought it was ignorant, easily led voters, and their
Half-Priced Gloryhole workers in the MSM...
But, I digress...Frankly, its
going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks.
I truly hope he can make a comeback, and
get the nomination...because if the contest comes down to between Trump
or Rubio...:sigh:
Assuming of course, I...and other similarly minded
folks...don't just sit it out this time.
Why not? We could have prevented
a lot of this by tossing out the failed Marxist and replacing him with
someone that wasn't a Conservative, but at least wasn't openly hostile
to the Republic in 2012.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:05 PM (LAe3v)
-------------------------------------
Silly me, I thought it was ignorant, easily led voters, and their
Half-Priced Gloryhole workers in the MSM...
But, I digress...Frankly, its
going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks.
I truly hope he can make a comeback, and
get the nomination...because if the contest comes down to between Trump
or Rubio...:sigh:
Assuming of course, I...and other similarly minded
folks...don't just sit it out this time.
Why not? We could have prevented
a lot of this by tossing out the failed Marxist and replacing him with
someone that wasn't a Conservative, but at least wasn't openly hostile
to the Republic in 2012.
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (tL0rn)
153
"Cruz is running a horrible campaign. He seems to focus almost
exclusively on the evangelical vote and the only non-social platform
I've heard was abolishing the IRS, which may be good as a sound bite but
overall it's not practical, and comes across as just more pandering."
Then you haven't been paying very close attention.
Are you an atheist? Because you seem to be pretty obsessed with Cruz's Christianity.
exclusively on the evangelical vote and the only non-social platform
I've heard was abolishing the IRS, which may be good as a sound bite but
overall it's not practical, and comes across as just more pandering."
Then you haven't been paying very close attention.
Are you an atheist? Because you seem to be pretty obsessed with Cruz's Christianity.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (OrI3J)
154
"oh breitbart proved it?
Gee i wonder which candidate they're supporting.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (dciA+)"
Breitbart's been a fan of Cruz, Rubio, and Trump. Say they're biased, but their exclusive emails on the subject are legit. And their timeline was exhaustive. (I provided links to both articles). CNN has also exhaustively defended themselves against Cruz's charges. CNN did not say what Cruz said they said.
Gee i wonder which candidate they're supporting.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:09 PM (dciA+)"
Breitbart's been a fan of Cruz, Rubio, and Trump. Say they're biased, but their exclusive emails on the subject are legit. And their timeline was exhaustive. (I provided links to both articles). CNN has also exhaustively defended themselves against Cruz's charges. CNN did not say what Cruz said they said.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (xetep)
155
"SNORT... no he wouldn't. He was pulling 5-10% support from the very start."
Well, what difference does it make since your guy is losing repeatedly anyway?
Spent $12-15 million in South Carolina and got zero delegates.
Well, what difference does it make since your guy is losing repeatedly anyway?
Spent $12-15 million in South Carolina and got zero delegates.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (CE0QQ)
156
147 Are there any Jeb Bush plants out there? Anybody? Anybody?
Please clap.
Posted by: El Gobernador Jeb Bush at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (8ZskC)
*dead silence*
Well I guess the checks already stopped flowing. Or even clearing.
Please clap.
Posted by: El Gobernador Jeb Bush at February 22, 2016 06:17 PM (8ZskC)
*dead silence*
Well I guess the checks already stopped flowing. Or even clearing.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (4ErVI)
157
What surprises me is that even I expected the evangelical vote (despite being one myself) to hinge on social issues, and that they would use a candidate's own religious convictions as a litmus test. yes Trump is drawing the bulk of their support with hardline stances on immigration, terrorism and being a true outsider.
I wish Cruz had understood this and aligned his campaign to promote the same platform, like: "Trump SAYS he will do these things, but I have the record that PROVES I will do these things." I see elements of that for the SC judge issue, but for whatever reason it's not getting any traction.
I wish Cruz had understood this and aligned his campaign to promote the same platform, like: "Trump SAYS he will do these things, but I have the record that PROVES I will do these things." I see elements of that for the SC judge issue, but for whatever reason it's not getting any traction.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (qHgBB)
158
I mean, You guys are looking at TWEETS. In the Tweets, the guy did say "He has clairified he's not suspending his campaign," but on the actual video, which is what most people would be watching, Dana Bash did not say he wasn't suspending his campaign, and noted how very odd it was to do this, at least for a candidate intending to continue his campaign.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (dciA+)
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>>> That is not all he appeals to. Anyone who is conservative and values the Constitution and limited government, he appeals to.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM
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Maybe that's my bias at work against him. He has a lot to say about conservatism and limited government, but all I hear is the Jesus speak. I consider myself a religious person but I don't wear it on my sleeve and get turned off by people who do. He sounds like Glenn Beck when he talks like that
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:10 PM
-------
Maybe that's my bias at work against him. He has a lot to say about conservatism and limited government, but all I hear is the Jesus speak. I consider myself a religious person but I don't wear it on my sleeve and get turned off by people who do. He sounds like Glenn Beck when he talks like that
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (2x3L+)
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Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (xetep)
CNN has transcripts, kindly go to them and let me know what they said at that time.
CNN has transcripts, kindly go to them and let me know what they said at that time.
Posted by: tsrblke (Tablet) at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (a8eFL)
161
"going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks."
I would be more worried if he were loved by those people.
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks."
I would be more worried if he were loved by those people.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (OrI3J)
162
Shut up, Mimzey!!
Posted by: Nathan at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (OD2ni)
_______________________________________-
I know a shark.
Posted by: Nathan at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (OD2ni)
_______________________________________-
I know a shark.
Posted by: Mimzey at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (aRUb8)
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re 125: the GOP establishment would go out of its way to keep Cruz from winning the nomination. Perhaps that why !beJ was able to raise all that money. The establishment learned it's lesson in 1984 when Reagan failed to carry two states: you need to run moderates who haven't the slightest streak of nastiness if you want to win. W Bush is proof.
If it's Trump vs that woman, Trump wins, because (at the debates) his talent for making faces while she's trying to repeat her memorized talking points will drive her off the rails.
If it's Trump vs that woman, Trump wins, because (at the debates) his talent for making faces while she's trying to repeat her memorized talking points will drive her off the rails.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:20 PM (qSIlh)
164
I am an "evangelical" and I cannot stand Cruz. If *I*, his target audience, can't stomach him, he agnostic down the street certainly won't. Cruz has NO chance in the general.
We must not live on the same street. I am an agnostic and Cruz is my favorite of the remaining Republicans. I hear him talking about sticking to the Constitution and enumerated powers and I like that.
But he's only my favorite in the GOP primaries.
I do fear that the minute he gets the nod the media will start pounding him about rape and incest exceptions and every other divisive SoCon issue and that he won't sell in the general.
I basically like him because I'm a sucker for really smart people. I don't kid myself that being really smart is the key to the White House.
We must not live on the same street. I am an agnostic and Cruz is my favorite of the remaining Republicans. I hear him talking about sticking to the Constitution and enumerated powers and I like that.
But he's only my favorite in the GOP primaries.
I do fear that the minute he gets the nod the media will start pounding him about rape and incest exceptions and every other divisive SoCon issue and that he won't sell in the general.
I basically like him because I'm a sucker for really smart people. I don't kid myself that being really smart is the key to the White House.
Posted by: Bandersnatch, Opus/Bill the Cat 2016 at February 22, 2016 06:20 PM (1xUj/)
165
- Bacon
- Microwavable or paper plate
- Place two layers of paper towels on the plate
- Lay bacon on plate, side by side
- Cover bacon with two layers of papers towels
- Microwave until it reaches desired crispness
No splatter. No lingering greasy odor.
- Microwavable or paper plate
- Place two layers of paper towels on the plate
- Lay bacon on plate, side by side
- Cover bacon with two layers of papers towels
- Microwave until it reaches desired crispness
No splatter. No lingering greasy odor.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 06:20 PM (8PbKi)
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 06:20 PM (tL0rn)
167
How does Cruz get to 270 electoral votes?
Posted by: Wonk with Pigtails at February 22, 2016 06:20 PM (TFWFz)
168
Are you an atheist? Because you seem to be pretty obsessed with Cruz's Christianity.
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No, and I think it's Cruz who is obsessed with his own Christianity.
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No, and I think it's Cruz who is obsessed with his own Christianity.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (qHgBB)
169
Our hotlines are now open.
Posted by: The AoSHQ Concern Desk at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (Dwehj)
170
"Trump has absolutely nothing to do with the story, yet here he is, living rent free in your blog."
Right, it's not like he's also running for president.
Right, it's not like he's also running for president.
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (kf2iZ)
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There is an interesting story about Cruz over at Market -Ticker dot org. Claims Cruz broke campaign finance laws.
"Oh Teddyyyyyyyyyy...... this is the FEC calling, and here's a nice 84-page "query" onapparent irregularitiesin your FEC reports, including donations that facially exceed contribution limits,contributions from apparent foreign nationals and other organizations that facially appear to be illegalalong with "travel" expenses that were not itemizedas required."
"Oh Teddyyyyyyyyyy...... this is the FEC calling, and here's a nice 84-page "query" onapparent irregularitiesin your FEC reports, including donations that facially exceed contribution limits,contributions from apparent foreign nationals and other organizations that facially appear to be illegalalong with "travel" expenses that were not itemizedas required."
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (7FH+T)
172
......there are going to be a whole lot of very shocked
and disappointed customers once the deal is closed and they see what
they've really bought.
Posted by: pep
There is going to be a lot of "buyer's remorse" out there in the wide open spaces.
If it's Trump and Hillary (which looks likely now if you start to do the delegate math, and likely outcome), then I vote for Trump, with no reservations. With my eyes wide open, and unwilling to vote for a traitor and an un-indicted felon.
But I realize what I am getting. I don't think that people are "stupid", but they want a WIN for the country after 8 years of Obama and his mendacious ways. Because people are desperate, and this is a desperate election.
and disappointed customers once the deal is closed and they see what
they've really bought.
Posted by: pep
There is going to be a lot of "buyer's remorse" out there in the wide open spaces.
If it's Trump and Hillary (which looks likely now if you start to do the delegate math, and likely outcome), then I vote for Trump, with no reservations. With my eyes wide open, and unwilling to vote for a traitor and an un-indicted felon.
But I realize what I am getting. I don't think that people are "stupid", but they want a WIN for the country after 8 years of Obama and his mendacious ways. Because people are desperate, and this is a desperate election.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (RFeQD)
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Here We go again.... More poo slinging.....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:21 PM (/dSsq)
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But like the Shamwow, Vegematic, and Ginsu knife, there are going to be a whole lot of very shocked and disappointed customers once the deal is closed and they see what they've really bought.
Wait...the Ginsu kife is a lie?
Wait...the Ginsu kife is a lie?
Posted by: eleven at February 22, 2016 06:22 PM (qUNWi)
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Breitbart supports Cruz and Rubio lol.
I may have seen an article sympathetic to someone in the race whose name doesn't rhyme with Cronald Rump, but it was quickly drowned in the flood of TRUMP!
I think by this point they're running an operation from the basement of Trump Tower.
Which is fine. I get it. The Last Refuge is all in on The Donald as well, but let's not pretend they aren't.
I may have seen an article sympathetic to someone in the race whose name doesn't rhyme with Cronald Rump, but it was quickly drowned in the flood of TRUMP!
I think by this point they're running an operation from the basement of Trump Tower.
Which is fine. I get it. The Last Refuge is all in on The Donald as well, but let's not pretend they aren't.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:22 PM (4ErVI)
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"124
Aslan's Girl, give it up. Cruz did not lie in Iowa... his campaign
tweeted a CNN story. And loudly proclaiming that you hate Rubio does not
help the dispel the idea that you are a Rubio plant. Especially when I
didn't even mention Rubio.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:13 PM (OrI3J)"The fact that you think I am a Rubio plant shows you know nothing and your opinion is worthless. Ask anyone here and they'll tell you I am a Trump plant. And have been since 2011 (with a brief love affair for Perry only when Trump decided not to run).
You know, not all enemies of Cruz are Rubiobots, some are Trump plants
Aslan's Girl, give it up. Cruz did not lie in Iowa... his campaign
tweeted a CNN story. And loudly proclaiming that you hate Rubio does not
help the dispel the idea that you are a Rubio plant. Especially when I
didn't even mention Rubio.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:13 PM (OrI3J)"The fact that you think I am a Rubio plant shows you know nothing and your opinion is worthless. Ask anyone here and they'll tell you I am a Trump plant. And have been since 2011 (with a brief love affair for Perry only when Trump decided not to run).
You know, not all enemies of Cruz are Rubiobots, some are Trump plants
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:22 PM (xetep)
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One thing that bothered me in SC was Cruz trotting out Phil Robertson. God love the guy, but he has been plastered with narratives which voters want to avoid.
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 06:22 PM (NjX7M)
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Without Trump, Bush, Cruz and Rubio would be discussing what color illegals congratulatory citizenship papers should come in.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (CE0QQ)
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These guys are so desperate to hit Home Runs!
To Knock the other Campaign Off!
This is like the third stupid error Cruz people have made.
Carson dropping out.
Some clown dis-endorsing Rubio faked Facebook post
Noe this.
Relax, keep plugging away at your candidates strong points.
This crap reeks of desperation. Cruz is supposed to be better than this!
To Knock the other Campaign Off!
This is like the third stupid error Cruz people have made.
Carson dropping out.
Some clown dis-endorsing Rubio faked Facebook post
Noe this.
Relax, keep plugging away at your candidates strong points.
This crap reeks of desperation. Cruz is supposed to be better than this!
Posted by: rd at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (v0YLX)
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>>>161
"going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks."
I would be more worried if he were loved by those people.
^^^^
This!
"going to get a LOT harder for Cruz before SuperTuesday BECAUSE he is
the most hated person by the Progressive Moonbats (aka: Democrats), the
MSM and other assorted kooks."
I would be more worried if he were loved by those people.
^^^^
This!
Posted by: GasperGoo at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (Bk0n1)
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You'll need imagination because it won't happen any other way. Not with that mug and that voice.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (4ErVI)
Let's get this straight, Donald Trump ain't no Cary Fucking Grant either buddy.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (4ErVI)
Let's get this straight, Donald Trump ain't no Cary Fucking Grant either buddy.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (UnJ7w)
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Maybe that's my bias at work against him. He has a lot to say about conservatism and limited government, but all I hear is the Jesus speak. I consider myself a religious person but I don't wear it on my sleeve and get turned off by people who do. He sounds like Glenn Beck when he talks like that
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I honestly don't hear it from him nearly as much I as I hear Constitution, etc. But as you say, we all have our own biases that affect what we hear. I'm like you a religious person, but not an evangelical. His strikes me as nowhere near like Huckabee.
Cruz' appeal to me is solely as a Constitutionalist, ridder of Obamacare, and encourager of governmental shutdown.
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I honestly don't hear it from him nearly as much I as I hear Constitution, etc. But as you say, we all have our own biases that affect what we hear. I'm like you a religious person, but not an evangelical. His strikes me as nowhere near like Huckabee.
Cruz' appeal to me is solely as a Constitutionalist, ridder of Obamacare, and encourager of governmental shutdown.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (gmeXX)
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Here's what Bash said.
LINK: http://www.mediaite.com/online/cnn-cruz-heres-why/
BASH: We should say that our Chris Moody is breaking this news that Ben Carson is going to go back to Florida to his home, regardless of how he does tonight here in Iowa. He's going to go there for several days, and then afterwards he's not going to go to South Carolina; he's not going to go to New Hampshire. He's going to come to Washington, D.C., and he's going to do that because the national prayer breakfast is on Thursday.
And people who have been following Ben Carson's career know that that's really where he got himself on the political map, attending that prayer breakfast and really giving it to President Obama at the time. He became a hero among conservatives, among evangelicals especially.
TAPPER: That's very unusual --
BASH: Very unusual.
...
That's very unusual. Dot dot dot.
And in fact it is very unusual. That's why this was reported in the first place. No one cares if Carson is just taking a trip to Florida. It was reported precisely because it was so unusual, and that it could be read as a tea leaf about Carson's commitment to continuing his slow-walking race.
Also note there Bash does NOT provide the update that "Carson says he's continuing his campaign."
That was present in the tweets -- but not the tv report which raised so many eyebrows.
LINK: http://www.mediaite.com/online/cnn-cruz-heres-why/
BASH: We should say that our Chris Moody is breaking this news that Ben Carson is going to go back to Florida to his home, regardless of how he does tonight here in Iowa. He's going to go there for several days, and then afterwards he's not going to go to South Carolina; he's not going to go to New Hampshire. He's going to come to Washington, D.C., and he's going to do that because the national prayer breakfast is on Thursday.
And people who have been following Ben Carson's career know that that's really where he got himself on the political map, attending that prayer breakfast and really giving it to President Obama at the time. He became a hero among conservatives, among evangelicals especially.
TAPPER: That's very unusual --
BASH: Very unusual.
...
That's very unusual. Dot dot dot.
And in fact it is very unusual. That's why this was reported in the first place. No one cares if Carson is just taking a trip to Florida. It was reported precisely because it was so unusual, and that it could be read as a tea leaf about Carson's commitment to continuing his slow-walking race.
Also note there Bash does NOT provide the update that "Carson says he's continuing his campaign."
That was present in the tweets -- but not the tv report which raised so many eyebrows.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (dciA+)
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CNN is lying, and so is Breitbart, if they're claiming CNN didn't say this. I saw the VIDEO. You guys are looking at EMAILS.
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
CNN was massively disingenuous. Cruz campaign said "that's what CNN said on air"; CNN immediately said "that's not what we tweeted!"
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
CNN was massively disingenuous. Cruz campaign said "that's what CNN said on air"; CNN immediately said "that's not what we tweeted!"
Posted by: Bandersnatch, Opus/Bill the Cat 2016 at February 22, 2016 06:24 PM (1xUj/)
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If it's Trump and Hillary (which looks likely now if you start to do the
delegate math, and likely outcome), then I vote for Trump, with no
reservations. With my eyes wide open, and unwilling to vote for a
traitor and an un-indicted felon.
I largely agree, except that if it comes down to T vs H, I might go 3rd party. I haven't decided yet. I wouldn't vote for Hillary if she was promising me a night of passion with Sophie Marceau.
delegate math, and likely outcome), then I vote for Trump, with no
reservations. With my eyes wide open, and unwilling to vote for a
traitor and an un-indicted felon.
I largely agree, except that if it comes down to T vs H, I might go 3rd party. I haven't decided yet. I wouldn't vote for Hillary if she was promising me a night of passion with Sophie Marceau.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:24 PM (LAe3v)
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re 172: can you imagine Trump becoming president and then going around the world on an Apologizing for America Tour?
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:24 PM (qSIlh)
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162 Shut up, Mimzey!!
Posted by: Nathan at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (OD2ni)
_______________________________________-
I know a shark.
Posted by: Mimzey at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (aRUb
Timmy!
Posted by: Nathan at February 22, 2016 05:56 PM (OD2ni)
_______________________________________-
I know a shark.
Posted by: Mimzey at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (aRUb
Timmy!
Posted by: Timmy at February 22, 2016 06:24 PM (QWY55)
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (Xd2w5)
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"Who's Trump's VP choice?
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (+zqYj)"
I'm pushing Dave Brat! Can you imagine? Dave Brat single-handedly stopped Rubio's Gang of 8 when he was elected. Brat is the Dragon Slayer of amnesty. The Establishment's head would explode into a million pieces if Trump chose Brat.
Or Jeff Sessions.
Trump cannot go wrong with either choice. I can't wait to see who he picks! The only hint he's given is that he wants a politician.
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (+zqYj)"
I'm pushing Dave Brat! Can you imagine? Dave Brat single-handedly stopped Rubio's Gang of 8 when he was elected. Brat is the Dragon Slayer of amnesty. The Establishment's head would explode into a million pieces if Trump chose Brat.
Or Jeff Sessions.
Trump cannot go wrong with either choice. I can't wait to see who he picks! The only hint he's given is that he wants a politician.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (xetep)
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I mean everybody in a presidential campaign flies home to get fresh underwear? Amiright?
That shows power and conviction. The last thing I want in a presidential candidate is soiled underwear.
That shows power and conviction. The last thing I want in a presidential candidate is soiled underwear.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (fbovC)
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Trump was exceedingly useful to help Cruz lie under the radar though 2015. Cruz is the one who is simply unacceptable to the guys that still think there isn't a damn thing wrong with the GOP. It made it exceptionally awkward to get red faced about Trump, and still take down Cruz. Cruz would have taken fire by last summer if there was no Trump.
Any time Cruz is a problem, the party makes it plainly clear where their priorities lie. If 3-1 is a disaster for Cruz, and my choice on 3-15 is Trump or Rubio, my real choice is Trump or watching hockey.
Any time Cruz is a problem, the party makes it plainly clear where their priorities lie. If 3-1 is a disaster for Cruz, and my choice on 3-15 is Trump or Rubio, my real choice is Trump or watching hockey.
Posted by: Dave S. at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (mhkbv)
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OMG!! A Cruz staffer did something dumb and was asked to resign as a result!!!
That's it! I'm voting for the guy who teamed up with Schumer on immigration and keeps telling me that he didn't mean it.
That's it! I'm voting for the guy who teamed up with Schumer on immigration and keeps telling me that he didn't mean it.
Posted by: Damiano at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (XItbt)
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>>> Bacon
- Microwavable or paper plate
- Place two layers of paper towels on the plate
- Lay bacon on plate, side by side
- Cover bacon with two layers of papers towels
- Microwave until it reaches desired crispness
No splatter. No lingering greasy odor.
...
RIGHT! I do that a lot too.
However, I got it in my head that it would be better to do Bacon the "real way," the old skillet way, the way our patriotic pioneer forebears did it.
Well, they were idiots. I will never do it in a pan again.
- Microwavable or paper plate
- Place two layers of paper towels on the plate
- Lay bacon on plate, side by side
- Cover bacon with two layers of papers towels
- Microwave until it reaches desired crispness
No splatter. No lingering greasy odor.
...
RIGHT! I do that a lot too.
However, I got it in my head that it would be better to do Bacon the "real way," the old skillet way, the way our patriotic pioneer forebears did it.
Well, they were idiots. I will never do it in a pan again.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (dciA+)
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167 How does Cruz get to 270 electoral votes?
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By winning an election. Next question.
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By winning an election. Next question.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (gmeXX)
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"can you imagine Trump becoming president and then going around the world on an Apologizing for America Tour?"
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither.
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (7FH+T)
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re 185: How about Marcel Marceau?
Anyone see Gilbert Gottfried's about about studying mime with MM? Oy.
Anyone see Gilbert Gottfried's about about studying mime with MM? Oy.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (qSIlh)
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Maybe that's my bias at work against him. He has a
lot to say about conservatism and limited government, but all I hear is
the Jesus speak. I consider myself a religious person but I don't wear
it on my sleeve and get turned off by people who do. He sounds like
Glenn Beck when he talks like that
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (2x3L+)
Glenn Beck is a nut. Ted Cruz isn't. As for the rest, perhaps it is the area and tradition I grew up in but it certainly doesn't turn me off. If he truly were pushing God to cover up his lack of any substance or in a false way (like Trump did in Iowa), it would bother me because I would feel he was trying to fake people out using God.
As it is he is a principled and upright man whose life is informed and shaped in a very good way by his religion.
I think people have been almost brainwashed over the last few decades to believe that Religion is somehow the equivalent to porn and is something that should be hidden. I think our country is suffering a moral crisis (as in our leaders have no morals) because of this shunting aside. It is something to think about.
lot to say about conservatism and limited government, but all I hear is
the Jesus speak. I consider myself a religious person but I don't wear
it on my sleeve and get turned off by people who do. He sounds like
Glenn Beck when he talks like that
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (2x3L+)
Glenn Beck is a nut. Ted Cruz isn't. As for the rest, perhaps it is the area and tradition I grew up in but it certainly doesn't turn me off. If he truly were pushing God to cover up his lack of any substance or in a false way (like Trump did in Iowa), it would bother me because I would feel he was trying to fake people out using God.
As it is he is a principled and upright man whose life is informed and shaped in a very good way by his religion.
I think people have been almost brainwashed over the last few decades to believe that Religion is somehow the equivalent to porn and is something that should be hidden. I think our country is suffering a moral crisis (as in our leaders have no morals) because of this shunting aside. It is something to think about.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:27 PM (OrI3J)
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Amish Dude,
Then in that case, we go to Trump, and you lose.
You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling, doughy candidate.
Then in that case, we go to Trump, and you lose.
You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling, doughy candidate.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:27 PM (dciA+)
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"can you imagine Trump becoming president and then going around the world on an Apologizing for America Tour?"
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Yeah, I wouldn't expect Jeb Bush to do that either.
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Yeah, I wouldn't expect Jeb Bush to do that either.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:27 PM (gmeXX)
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither
In the unlikely event Hillary is convicted, I can see Trump pardoning her.... They do have "history" together....
Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither
In the unlikely event Hillary is convicted, I can see Trump pardoning her.... They do have "history" together....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:27 PM (/dSsq)
Posted by: Bandersnatch at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (1xUj/)
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Elderly siblings, 90 & 82 years old, shot walking to southwest Baltimore bus stop
http://fw.to/4AQt7Jc
Aholes!
http://fw.to/4AQt7Jc
Aholes!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (iQIUe)
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither.
/********************
But Hillary and Trump are vagina in arms BFFs!!!111
Or so I'm told.
Yeah, me neither.
/********************
But Hillary and Trump are vagina in arms BFFs!!!111
Or so I'm told.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (qHgBB)
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someone said something so let's navel gaze about it
****
I would, but I gave up navel gazing for lint.
****
I would, but I gave up navel gazing for lint.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (NeFrd)
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Good for Cruz for firing his comms director - loose shit causing an unforced error.
What is interesting to me is that once Hillary Clinton was accurately quoted that the Bible is her go to book for inspiration, guidance, etc. This blatant long time criminal actually has a chance to make it to the WH while telling whoppers that even the most craven of pols wouldn't do.
What is interesting to me is that once Hillary Clinton was accurately quoted that the Bible is her go to book for inspiration, guidance, etc. This blatant long time criminal actually has a chance to make it to the WH while telling whoppers that even the most craven of pols wouldn't do.
Posted by: Cheri at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (oiNtH)
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It was reported precisely because it was so unusual, and that it could be read as a tea leaf about Carson's commitment to continuing his slow-walking race.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (dciA+)
Which is why all of the other campaigns jumped on this information in kind, right?
It doesn't strike you as even slightly unusual that Cruz's campaign was the only one acting in this manner? Not even slightly?
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (dciA+)
Which is why all of the other campaigns jumped on this information in kind, right?
It doesn't strike you as even slightly unusual that Cruz's campaign was the only one acting in this manner? Not even slightly?
Posted by: Wonk with Pigtails at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (TFWFz)
207
"we can all agree that this Puffy Faced Robot"
lol you need a break, this campaign is ruining your mind
lol you need a break, this campaign is ruining your mind
Posted by: MLP at February 22, 2016 06:28 PM (Pa4eZ)
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>>>I mean everybody in a presidential campaign flies home to get fresh underwear? Amiright?
......
So... I was away from home much longer than expected. Ran out of clean underwear. I could have a) gone home, b) washed underwear, c) bought new underwear.
When I got home, I threw out a bunch of older underwear that had just been replaced and still had twice what I left with.
......
So... I was away from home much longer than expected. Ran out of clean underwear. I could have a) gone home, b) washed underwear, c) bought new underwear.
When I got home, I threw out a bunch of older underwear that had just been replaced and still had twice what I left with.
Posted by: Damiano at February 22, 2016 06:29 PM (XItbt)
209
CNN is lying, and so is Breitbart, if they're claiming CNN didn't say this. I saw the VIDEO. You guys are looking at EMAILS.
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
Everyone who saw it DID read into it, and they all read the same thing into it.
Which was probably exactly what it meant.
Water under the bridge now. The narrative about Cruz's dirty tricks was set, and they really stepped in it with the awful photoshop of Rubio & Obama, and now this. Not to mention how Trump has hurt him with the eligibility ploy. I've talked to a few non-political people about the campaign, and to a man they know Cruz as "the Canadian guy."
In the video, Dana Bash says it's unheard of for a candidate to announce he's going home before a caucus, and said something like "So read into that what you will.'
Everyone who saw it DID read into it, and they all read the same thing into it.
Which was probably exactly what it meant.
Water under the bridge now. The narrative about Cruz's dirty tricks was set, and they really stepped in it with the awful photoshop of Rubio & Obama, and now this. Not to mention how Trump has hurt him with the eligibility ploy. I've talked to a few non-political people about the campaign, and to a man they know Cruz as "the Canadian guy."
Posted by: gewa76 at February 22, 2016 06:29 PM (9MbCY)
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If it's Trump and Hillary (which looks likely now if you start to do the delegate math, and likely outcome), then I vote for Trump, with no reservations.
Go right ahead. Plenty of officeholders will leave the party -- ones you like. Trump will get crushed.
Crushed.
Why? Well even if you don't believe he wants to elect Hillary, which is what he does want to do, Trump is a crazyperson.
He's quite likely insane. He's had several Howard Roark moments already, his fans are just too invested to notice.
Go right ahead. Plenty of officeholders will leave the party -- ones you like. Trump will get crushed.
Crushed.
Why? Well even if you don't believe he wants to elect Hillary, which is what he does want to do, Trump is a crazyperson.
He's quite likely insane. He's had several Howard Roark moments already, his fans are just too invested to notice.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:29 PM (Xd2w5)
211
I assume y'all saw the dick move by Rubio in response to Tyler's firing:
https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/701882028145246208
https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/701882028145246208
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:29 PM (t5zYU)
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You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling, doughy candidate.
I disagree, Ace.
It's both.
You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling, doughy candidate.
I disagree, Ace.
It's both.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:29 PM (oVJmc)
213
I wonder if Glenn Beck is Hoovering pie and ice cream in a closet in his mansion right now?
He probably lurks here. And weeps.
He probably lurks here. And weeps.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (FsuaD)
214
Why did Cruz think that hiring Todd Akin's spokesman was a good idea in the first place?
I wish I could say that firing him was good enough for a second look at Cruz, but the original move was just so tone deaf.
I wish I could say that firing him was good enough for a second look at Cruz, but the original move was just so tone deaf.
Posted by: cool breeze at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (ckvus)
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>>>Go right ahead. Plenty of officeholders will leave the party -- ones you like. Trump will get crushed.
so be it.
so be it.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (dciA+)
216
re 200: what did Bush do for Scooter Libby? Not pardon, can't think of the correct word, but Trump might be pushed into saying something about "oh, come on, she's old."
Ah, commute, that's it. Maybe Trump would let Hillery commute to Sing Sing every day.
Ah, commute, that's it. Maybe Trump would let Hillery commute to Sing Sing every day.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (qSIlh)
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"...Trump's Girl...
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (Xd2w5)"
Hey, at least you got my name right!
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (Xd2w5)"
Hey, at least you got my name right!
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (xetep)
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (kf2iZ)
219
You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty
attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling,
doughy candidate.
Posted by: ace
Wait, Amish Dude is a Hillary supporter?
attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling,
doughy candidate.
Posted by: ace
Wait, Amish Dude is a Hillary supporter?
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (LAe3v)
220
Over at inforwars (LOL, the bastion of sanity), they are saying Trump wants to audit the Fed.
If at some point, Trump mentions ET disclosure, that will put the total lock on the fringe vote.
If at some point, Trump mentions ET disclosure, that will put the total lock on the fringe vote.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (7FH+T)
221
I'm done with Mark Levin until either Cruz or Rubio is out of the race.
I can't do his rah-rah cheerleading against Rubio and for Cruz any fucking more. He's been dragging this wagon for more than two months now, and it's just so goddamn tiresome.
I don't want Trump as my President. I also think Cruz, while the only "True Conservative" we have, is also a slimy peckerhead and probably a monumental Dick. There's a reason that literally nobody likes him. He comes across as the unholy spawn of a used-car salesman and a tent-revival preacher, and I quite frankly don't want to listen to that for the next four to eight years. People like to yammer about how we haven't had the opportunity to vote for a True Conservative like Reagan in the last 30 years - Which would be a wonderful argument if Cruz was a tenth as charismatic or a sixteenth the bridge-building communicator that Reagan was. He's not, and we should stop pretending that he is.
Marco...sucks, except for the fact that he's at least somewhat palatable. Let's not even pretend that there is the political will in Congress to pass any sort of meaningful wall-building along the southern border, nor will amnesty ever get through unless the Congress turns upside-down, at which point we're fucked anyway. Do we honestly think that a President Cruz is going to un-fuck the immigration system? I, personally, don't have any faith in that idea.
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
I can't do his rah-rah cheerleading against Rubio and for Cruz any fucking more. He's been dragging this wagon for more than two months now, and it's just so goddamn tiresome.
I don't want Trump as my President. I also think Cruz, while the only "True Conservative" we have, is also a slimy peckerhead and probably a monumental Dick. There's a reason that literally nobody likes him. He comes across as the unholy spawn of a used-car salesman and a tent-revival preacher, and I quite frankly don't want to listen to that for the next four to eight years. People like to yammer about how we haven't had the opportunity to vote for a True Conservative like Reagan in the last 30 years - Which would be a wonderful argument if Cruz was a tenth as charismatic or a sixteenth the bridge-building communicator that Reagan was. He's not, and we should stop pretending that he is.
Marco...sucks, except for the fact that he's at least somewhat palatable. Let's not even pretend that there is the political will in Congress to pass any sort of meaningful wall-building along the southern border, nor will amnesty ever get through unless the Congress turns upside-down, at which point we're fucked anyway. Do we honestly think that a President Cruz is going to un-fuck the immigration system? I, personally, don't have any faith in that idea.
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (2OcMe)
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I'm pushing Dave Brat! Can you imagine? Dave Brat
single-handedly stopped Rubio's Gang of 8 when he was elected. Brat is
the Dragon Slayer of amnesty. The Establishment's head would explode
into a million pieces if Trump chose Brat.
Or Jeff Sessions.
Trump
cannot go wrong with either choice. I can't wait to see who he picks!
The only hint he's given is that he wants a politician.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (xetep)
Neither Dave Brat nor Jeff Sessions would consider running with that lying buffoon.
single-handedly stopped Rubio's Gang of 8 when he was elected. Brat is
the Dragon Slayer of amnesty. The Establishment's head would explode
into a million pieces if Trump chose Brat.
Or Jeff Sessions.
Trump
cannot go wrong with either choice. I can't wait to see who he picks!
The only hint he's given is that he wants a politician.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:25 PM (xetep)
Neither Dave Brat nor Jeff Sessions would consider running with that lying buffoon.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (OrI3J)
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Well, they were idiots. I will never do it in a pan again.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (dciA+)
ace. Nice to see you around in the comments. Don't take the rest of the week off.
BTW. You gained a new fan last week. Turned a friend onto the podcasts. He said y'all are great.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (dciA+)
ace. Nice to see you around in the comments. Don't take the rest of the week off.
BTW. You gained a new fan last week. Turned a friend onto the podcasts. He said y'all are great.
Posted by: Golfman at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (6dxOB)
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Well, they were idiots. I will never do it in a pan again.
***
If you are going to fry anything in a pan, if you don't already have one, buy a splatter guard. You can even pick them up at Dollar stores.
***
If you are going to fry anything in a pan, if you don't already have one, buy a splatter guard. You can even pick them up at Dollar stores.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (8PbKi)
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I'm not sure who I hate more Trump or Rubio
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (l+OuH)
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Hey!...I heard that Cruz said that Carson is going to suspend his campaign and go home and operate on kitten heads?? Is this true?? I'm pretty sure you need a license for that. Does he have one?? I don't think so. So basically, Cruz said that Carson is going home to operate on kitten heads without a license and quit his campaign. People use to think that Carson was a "nice guy", but who would do something like that??
Posted by: Mimzey at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (aRUb8)
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I assume y'all saw the dick move by Rubio in response to Tyler's firing:
https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/701882028145246208
Oh God, that's classy.
https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/701882028145246208
Oh God, that's classy.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (1xUj/)
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Why? Well even if you don't believe he wants to elect Hillary, which is what he does want to do, Trump is a crazyperson.
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And if the wall gets erected post election, will you back here to kiss ace's ring for being wrong?
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And if the wall gets erected post election, will you back here to kiss ace's ring for being wrong?
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (qHgBB)
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>>>
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
well you certainly have a wide variety of Rubio-boosting sites to choose from.
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
well you certainly have a wide variety of Rubio-boosting sites to choose from.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (dciA+)
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I don't want Trump as my President. I also think
Cruz, while the only "True Conservative" we have, is also a slimy
peckerhead and probably a monumental Dick. There's a reason that
literally nobody likes him. He comes across as the unholy spawn of a
used-car salesman and a tent-revival preacher, and I quite frankly don't
want to listen to that for the next four to eight years. People like
to yammer about how we haven't had the opportunity to vote for a True
Conservative like Reagan in the last 30 years - Which would be a
wonderful argument if Cruz was a tenth as charismatic or a sixteenth the
bridge-building communicator that Reagan was. He's not, and we should
stop pretending that he is.
Marco...sucks, except for the fact that he's at least somewhat
palatable. Let's not even pretend that there is the political will in
Congress to pass any sort of meaningful wall-building along the southern
border, nor will amnesty ever get through unless the Congress turns
upside-down, at which point we're fucked anyway. Do we honestly think
that a President Cruz is going to un-fuck the immigration system? I,
personally, don't have any faith in that idea.
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog
version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of
weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (2OcMe)
False narrative pushed by Trump and not backed by actual data. Cruz is hated by the establishment. The establishment is not everyone.
Cruz, while the only "True Conservative" we have, is also a slimy
peckerhead and probably a monumental Dick. There's a reason that
literally nobody likes him. He comes across as the unholy spawn of a
used-car salesman and a tent-revival preacher, and I quite frankly don't
want to listen to that for the next four to eight years. People like
to yammer about how we haven't had the opportunity to vote for a True
Conservative like Reagan in the last 30 years - Which would be a
wonderful argument if Cruz was a tenth as charismatic or a sixteenth the
bridge-building communicator that Reagan was. He's not, and we should
stop pretending that he is.
Marco...sucks, except for the fact that he's at least somewhat
palatable. Let's not even pretend that there is the political will in
Congress to pass any sort of meaningful wall-building along the southern
border, nor will amnesty ever get through unless the Congress turns
upside-down, at which point we're fucked anyway. Do we honestly think
that a President Cruz is going to un-fuck the immigration system? I,
personally, don't have any faith in that idea.
Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog
version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of
weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (2OcMe)
False narrative pushed by Trump and not backed by actual data. Cruz is hated by the establishment. The establishment is not everyone.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (OrI3J)
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*hands out ammo to circular firing squad*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (FsuaD)
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (NjX7M)
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I've been thinking Rick Tyler is not a good spokesman for awhile. Cruz needs an answer for the "Cruz lies" meme right away.
Posted by: Bill C at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (5hJpU)
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https://twitter.com/PatrickSvitek/status/701882028145246208
Oh God, that's classy.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (1xUj/)
Ouch.
Reinforces the rule that you Never Apologize.
Oh God, that's classy.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at February 22, 2016 06:31 PM (1xUj/)
Ouch.
Reinforces the rule that you Never Apologize.
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (uURQL)
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I'm not sure who I hate more Trump or Rubio
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Pick the amnesty guy.
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Pick the amnesty guy.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (qHgBB)
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (/dSsq)
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You know for all you sanctimonious Cruz haters going after him for the Carson Lie, just remember there's another candidate that inferred Carson was a child molester. Nobody's saying shit about that. I'm looking at you Aslan's Girl.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (UnJ7w)
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Wait, Amish Dude is a Hillary supporter?
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (LAe3v)
It's true that "doughy candidate" is ambiguous given the current lineup of contenders, but a little less so now that Señor ¡Heb! is out of the running.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (LAe3v)
It's true that "doughy candidate" is ambiguous given the current lineup of contenders, but a little less so now that Señor ¡Heb! is out of the running.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (8ZskC)
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You know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (t5zYU)
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Who has ¡Jeb's mom thrown her support to?
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (NeFrd)
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Hey!...I heard that Cruz said that Carson is going to suspend his
campaign and go home and operate on kitten heads?? Is this true??
Not only that, I heard he's going to do it by dropping them headfirst into a blender. Of course, I heard that on CNN.
campaign and go home and operate on kitten heads?? Is this true??
Not only that, I heard he's going to do it by dropping them headfirst into a blender. Of course, I heard that on CNN.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (LAe3v)
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False narrative pushed by Trump and not backed by actual data. Cruz is hated by the establishment. The establishment is not everyone.
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I for one like Cruz and would be thrilled to hear someone talk about the Constitution for the next 4-8 years. No one is pretending that Cruz is the communicator that Reagan was. But I'm not sure Reagan was the conservative that Cruz was. Different eras. I like them both and hope Cruz wins. I'm not that hopeful though. SC was a tough result for him.
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I for one like Cruz and would be thrilled to hear someone talk about the Constitution for the next 4-8 years. No one is pretending that Cruz is the communicator that Reagan was. But I'm not sure Reagan was the conservative that Cruz was. Different eras. I like them both and hope Cruz wins. I'm not that hopeful though. SC was a tough result for him.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (gmeXX)
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Wait, Amish Dude is a Hillary supporter?
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (LAe3v)
Almost... he supports Dondi.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (LAe3v)
Almost... he supports Dondi.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (OrI3J)
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195
"can you imagine Trump becoming president and then going around the world on an Apologizing for America Tour?"
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (7FH+T)------------------------------------------------------------------No, but I CAN imagine Trump going around the world inking "deals" becuase...in HIS (paraphrased) words..."I can make deals with *anyone*.."
Well! I certainly feel better about that! /s
"can you imagine Trump becoming president and then going around the world on an Apologizing for America Tour?"
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Can you imagine Trump pardoning Hillary?
Yeah, me neither.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at February 22, 2016 06:26 PM (7FH+T)------------------------------------------------------------------No, but I CAN imagine Trump going around the world inking "deals" becuase...in HIS (paraphrased) words..."I can make deals with *anyone*.."
Well! I certainly feel better about that! /s
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (tL0rn)
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Pot meet Kettle.
Gang of 8 obsession is exactly this.
It did not become law. Was never even close to becoming law. No one was betrayed by Marco trying to work on an age old problem.
But there you go with you tissue paper narrative that prevents you from moving past something that didn't happen.
It's all in your head!
And Cruz is less than honest for a man running to be God's own candidate. Cruz's holier than thou attitude brought this on himself. If you take up that mantle you better live up to it, or values voters will not support you. And Cruz didn't.
Gang of 8 obsession is exactly this.
It did not become law. Was never even close to becoming law. No one was betrayed by Marco trying to work on an age old problem.
But there you go with you tissue paper narrative that prevents you from moving past something that didn't happen.
It's all in your head!
And Cruz is less than honest for a man running to be God's own candidate. Cruz's holier than thou attitude brought this on himself. If you take up that mantle you better live up to it, or values voters will not support you. And Cruz didn't.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (VoCyE)
246
lol.....people are going crazy.....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (0O7c5)
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I'll just throw this out. WTF is up with Trump's orange skin and weird white circles around his eyes? I mean, the dead orange weasel on his head is an attention-grabber, but jeebus. Can't he afford a decent spray tan?
*dodges incoming rounds*
*dodges incoming rounds*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (FsuaD)
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well you certainly have a wide variety of Rubio-boosting sites to choose from.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (dciA+)
And BOOM goes the dynamite!!
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (dciA+)
And BOOM goes the dynamite!!
Posted by: The Dynamite that likes to go BOOM! at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (UnJ7w)
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"Well, they were idiots."
Well, they also thought bleedings and leaches were good for you too, so.
Well, they also thought bleedings and leaches were good for you too, so.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (LA7Cm)
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"142
i said i wouldn't vote for trump.....i hate what he said about gwb and
9/11.....but if it's him against hillary...i'll think about it....i will
never vote for rubio.......
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (0O7c5)"
Just curious: what exactly did Trump say about 9/11 that wasn't true? All he said was that Bush didn't keep us safe that day and that it happened on his watch. That's true. Bush, being the son of a former CIA director, should've torn down the wall Clinton built between the CIA and FBI on Day One. This isn't hindsight here. Anything Clinton did should've been seen by W as evil and he should've worked to undo everything immediately. W had the advantage of his father's CIA knowledge and he still didn't tear down the wall til AFTER 9/11. And as Ann Coulter pointed out, in June 2001, W actually made sure that Arabs were not being racially profiled at airports (!). And W allowed lax immigration to continue which directly led to the hijackers being here in the first place.
For me personally, I also have another issue with W: he became Islam's PR spox after 9/11. It was W who kept spewing the lie that "Islam is a religion of peace". Made me mad then (I'd been studying Islam for years before 9/11) and it makes me made now. We are STILL fighting W's false narrative about Islam 15 years later.
i said i wouldn't vote for trump.....i hate what he said about gwb and
9/11.....but if it's him against hillary...i'll think about it....i will
never vote for rubio.......
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (0O7c5)"
Just curious: what exactly did Trump say about 9/11 that wasn't true? All he said was that Bush didn't keep us safe that day and that it happened on his watch. That's true. Bush, being the son of a former CIA director, should've torn down the wall Clinton built between the CIA and FBI on Day One. This isn't hindsight here. Anything Clinton did should've been seen by W as evil and he should've worked to undo everything immediately. W had the advantage of his father's CIA knowledge and he still didn't tear down the wall til AFTER 9/11. And as Ann Coulter pointed out, in June 2001, W actually made sure that Arabs were not being racially profiled at airports (!). And W allowed lax immigration to continue which directly led to the hijackers being here in the first place.
For me personally, I also have another issue with W: he became Islam's PR spox after 9/11. It was W who kept spewing the lie that "Islam is a religion of peace". Made me mad then (I'd been studying Islam for years before 9/11) and it makes me made now. We are STILL fighting W's false narrative about Islam 15 years later.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (xetep)
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lol.....people are going crazy.....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (0O7c5)
We live in crazy times.
Bacon?
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (0O7c5)
We live in crazy times.
Bacon?
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (uURQL)
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I for one like Cruz and would be thrilled to hear
someone talk about the Constitution for the next 4-8 years. No one is
pretending that Cruz is the communicator that Reagan was. But I'm not
sure Reagan was the conservative that Cruz was. Different eras. I like
them both and hope Cruz wins. I'm not that hopeful though. SC was a
tough result for him.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (gmeXX)
He was expecting second and got edged out by 2 tenths of a percent. Not ideal but not the end of the world either.
someone talk about the Constitution for the next 4-8 years. No one is
pretending that Cruz is the communicator that Reagan was. But I'm not
sure Reagan was the conservative that Cruz was. Different eras. I like
them both and hope Cruz wins. I'm not that hopeful though. SC was a
tough result for him.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (gmeXX)
He was expecting second and got edged out by 2 tenths of a percent. Not ideal but not the end of the world either.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (OrI3J)
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And if the wall gets erected post election, will you back here to kiss ace's ring for being wrong?
Posted by: Burn It Down
Gladly. You can put me down for it. What will you kiss if he doesn't?
Posted by: Burn It Down
Gladly. You can put me down for it. What will you kiss if he doesn't?
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (LAe3v)
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oh there is the troll!
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (0O7c5)
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And Hillary should be a Federal prisoner and if nothing is done within I think 3 months she will be the Democrat nominee.
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (l+OuH)
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This election is Episode IV TheEmpire GOP's Base Strikes Back.
It won't end well, but it will indeed make a point.
This election is Episode IV The
It won't end well, but it will indeed make a point.
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 06:36 PM (slHqP)
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Dang, y-not, that is completely shitty. I didn't trust him after the Gang of 8, and when he recently came out and claimed he never intended for it to become law, I disliked him. But that is low. My dislike is starting to turn to hate.
Posted by: no good deed at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (GgxVX)
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (oVJmc)
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Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:18 PM (dciA+)
CNN never once used the word "suspending" or "dropping out" in their ON AIR reporting. Or in their ONLINE reporting. Not once.
CNN never once used the word "suspending" or "dropping out" in their ON AIR reporting. Or in their ONLINE reporting. Not once.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (xetep)
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80 "Is it just me, or does anyone else think that absent Trump, Cruz would have this nomination almost in the bag by now?"
Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
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Not a chance. Cruz is at his top right now. He was never getting any better than this. He doesn't appeal to anyone.
Absent Trump, Jeb! would have it in the bag right now.
Posted by: Misfortune & Pestilence at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (CE0QQ)
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Not a chance. Cruz is at his top right now. He was never getting any better than this. He doesn't appeal to anyone.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (VoCyE)
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239
You know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (t5zYU)
He's fasting for Cruz. For real.
You know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (t5zYU)
He's fasting for Cruz. For real.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (FsuaD)
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'Oy,' I meant to add.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (oVJmc)
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"WTF is up with Trump's orange skin and weird white circles around his eyes?"
I didn't think people still used those eye-cover things when they tanned anymore. I guess I was wrong.
I didn't think people still used those eye-cover things when they tanned anymore. I guess I was wrong.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (LA7Cm)
Posted by: George P Bush at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (c7vUv)
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He's had several Howard Roark moments already, his fans are just too invested to notice.
What is a "Howard Roark moment"? If you don't mind my asking. Isn't that the Fountainhead guy?
What is a "Howard Roark moment"? If you don't mind my asking. Isn't that the Fountainhead guy?
Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (rwI+c)
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well you certainly have a wide variety of Rubio-boosting sites to choose from.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (dciA+)
Yeah, I have no interest in reading that either, but thanks for the offer.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:32 PM (dciA+)
Yeah, I have no interest in reading that either, but thanks for the offer.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (2OcMe)
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I'm not that hopeful though. SC was a tough result for him.
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Well, he outperformed Rubio in the majority of districts and spent less than 60% of what Rubio did. And he has about three times the cash on hand as Rubio and one more delegate.
The non-Trump campaign that's underperforming is not Ted.
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Well, he outperformed Rubio in the majority of districts and spent less than 60% of what Rubio did. And he has about three times the cash on hand as Rubio and one more delegate.
The non-Trump campaign that's underperforming is not Ted.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (t5zYU)
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You know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (t5zYU)
No shit! I just realized it's Lent! Fucking media always frames news this way. Good one Y-not.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (t5zYU)
No shit! I just realized it's Lent! Fucking media always frames news this way. Good one Y-not.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (UnJ7w)
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He was expecting second and got edged out by 2 tenths of a percent. Not ideal but not the end of the world either.
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No its not the end. We'll see what happens, but I'm not as hopeful as I was.
These open primaries are not going to help him. I've heard of a lot of Dems who are voting for Trump with no intention of voting for Trump against the Dem.
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No its not the end. We'll see what happens, but I'm not as hopeful as I was.
These open primaries are not going to help him. I've heard of a lot of Dems who are voting for Trump with no intention of voting for Trump against the Dem.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (gmeXX)
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I still think Cruz is the "Best" candidate we have but apparently he is not a popular or likable guy ( not that that matters ) and has run a shitty campaign. Sigh
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (mw8Dm)
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re 244: there is a difference between making a deal in which both sides get something worth having and a deal where the other side gets most of what it wants in return for which we get to have a horseface ex-senator announcing "We have a deal!"
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (qSIlh)
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Gladly. You can put me down for it. What will you kiss if he doesn't?
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I'll kiss my dog's ass.
Disclosure: I don't have a dog
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I'll kiss my dog's ass.
Disclosure: I don't have a dog
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (qHgBB)
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Ricardo! Good to see you.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (UnJ7w)
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PS ace, I didn't mean to say "Breitbart's exclusive emails", I meant to say "Breitbart's exclusive VOICEMAILS" those are voicemails from a TEXAS Cruz campaign worker made to Cruz's precinct captains in IA. They used the word "suspending" even tho CNN had never said that.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (xetep)
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Howard Roark was the guy from Fantasy Island.
Howard Roark was the guy from Fantasy Island.
Posted by: Rich Corinthian Leather Guy at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (slHqP)
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***"If *I*, his target audience, can't stomach him, he agnostic down the street certainly won't."***
Bzzzzt! Wrong answer. I'm with Bander. As an agnostic, I couldn't give two shits aboutCruz's appeals to God. What, precisely, the fvck do you think he's going to do about it as president?
This attack is as weak as the "But Trump is going to lie to you!" that the stealth Rubio supporters float out there on a daily basis. As if their little candidate for Student Body President doesn't have a fvcking TRACK RECORD of lying to you. As an elected official.
Please.
If Cruz's "Appeals to the Lord" offend you so, then Rubio's must offend you too.
It's like using "electability" when talking about Rubio. With his position on abortion? In the general? Yeah, "electability" means whatever the speaker wants it to mean. It's certainly not based on reason.
Bzzzzt! Wrong answer. I'm with Bander. As an agnostic, I couldn't give two shits aboutCruz's appeals to God. What, precisely, the fvck do you think he's going to do about it as president?
This attack is as weak as the "But Trump is going to lie to you!" that the stealth Rubio supporters float out there on a daily basis. As if their little candidate for Student Body President doesn't have a fvcking TRACK RECORD of lying to you. As an elected official.
Please.
If Cruz's "Appeals to the Lord" offend you so, then Rubio's must offend you too.
It's like using "electability" when talking about Rubio. With his position on abortion? In the general? Yeah, "electability" means whatever the speaker wants it to mean. It's certainly not based on reason.
Posted by: Burn the Witch at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (Wckf4)
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Beck is asking his fans to fast FOR TODAY ONLY for Ted Cruz. Because he seriously believes Cruz was sent by God.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (FsuaD)
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It did not become law. Was never even close to becoming law. No one was betrayed by Marco trying to work on an age old problem. But there you go with you tissue paper narrative that prevents you from moving past something that didn't happen.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (VoCyE)
He didn't ACTUALLY fuck Americans. He only gave it his best shot.
Yeah. I think it works.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:35 PM (VoCyE)
He didn't ACTUALLY fuck Americans. He only gave it his best shot.
Yeah. I think it works.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (8ZskC)
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This is truly depressing for me... I just can't get behind any of the Candidates.....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (/dSsq)
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WTF is up with Trump's orange skin and weird white circles around his eyes?
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He's Scottish, that pretty much explains it to me.
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He's Scottish, that pretty much explains it to me.
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What is a "Howard Roark moment"? If you don't mind my asking. Isn't that the Fountainhead guy?
I assume he meant 'Howard Beale,' the guy from 'Network.'
What is a "Howard Roark moment"? If you don't mind my asking. Isn't that the Fountainhead guy?
I assume he meant 'Howard Beale,' the guy from 'Network.'
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (oVJmc)
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Almost... he supports Dondi.
Posted by: redbanzai
I've never heard that. Lots of folks asked him repeatedly, and he played coy. To the best of my knowledge, Marco's math skills end with his fingers.
Posted by: redbanzai
I've never heard that. Lots of folks asked him repeatedly, and he played coy. To the best of my knowledge, Marco's math skills end with his fingers.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (LAe3v)
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No one was betrayed by Marco trying to work on an age old problem.
Romney might argue differently. Rubio is a Democratic mole.
Romney might argue differently. Rubio is a Democratic mole.
Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (rwI+c)
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He's fasting for Cruz. For real.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (FsuaD)
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You realize that people fast as part of prayer, right? Surely you understand this.
Or is the outcome of this election so unimportant to you that you think prayer is not an appropriate outlet for a politician's supporters?
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (FsuaD)
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You realize that people fast as part of prayer, right? Surely you understand this.
Or is the outcome of this election so unimportant to you that you think prayer is not an appropriate outlet for a politician's supporters?
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (t5zYU)
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He doesn't appeal to anyone.
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Other than the 20-25% that vote for him. Other than edging both Rubio and Trump in matchup against Hillary. Nope, no appeal whatsoever.
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Other than the 20-25% that vote for him. Other than edging both Rubio and Trump in matchup against Hillary. Nope, no appeal whatsoever.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (gmeXX)
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Welcome to Fantasy Island!
Posted by: Mr Howard Roark at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (slHqP)
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>>> You know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
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I sneer at it for two reasons:
1. I'm not religious, but I always conceived of prayer as concerning greater things than a presidential nomination. I thought it was for bigger things. I don't really like when teams pray to God for a win -- does God really care about who wins?
What should be prayed for, at most, is for each man to do his best, and to thank God for whatever gifts he has bestowed on one, and whatever gifts he may choose to bestow on one in the future.
Again, i'm not religious, but this "Pray for a Candidate" thing seems to demean the point of religion to me. I thought religion was about the Big Things. I mean, really big.
2. I have a problem with it because Cruz is trying too hard on evangelicals, who he's splitting with Trump, while losing more secular people *precisely because* he's chasing the evangelical vote so hard.
People are chauvinistic. Those idiots who adore Amnesty Boy are largely in favor of him because he *flatters their sense of class belonging-ness.* He's of their class -- religious, but not too religious, a Nice College Boy -- and that's why they're attracted to him. Not for any real policy reason.
With this stunt, Beck further gives these chauvinists more coals for their chauvinism trains.
But I guess nothing good will come of discussing it.
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I sneer at it for two reasons:
1. I'm not religious, but I always conceived of prayer as concerning greater things than a presidential nomination. I thought it was for bigger things. I don't really like when teams pray to God for a win -- does God really care about who wins?
What should be prayed for, at most, is for each man to do his best, and to thank God for whatever gifts he has bestowed on one, and whatever gifts he may choose to bestow on one in the future.
Again, i'm not religious, but this "Pray for a Candidate" thing seems to demean the point of religion to me. I thought religion was about the Big Things. I mean, really big.
2. I have a problem with it because Cruz is trying too hard on evangelicals, who he's splitting with Trump, while losing more secular people *precisely because* he's chasing the evangelical vote so hard.
People are chauvinistic. Those idiots who adore Amnesty Boy are largely in favor of him because he *flatters their sense of class belonging-ness.* He's of their class -- religious, but not too religious, a Nice College Boy -- and that's why they're attracted to him. Not for any real policy reason.
With this stunt, Beck further gives these chauvinists more coals for their chauvinism trains.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (dciA+)
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I didn't actually come in your mouth, because I'm impotent.
Posted by: campaign slogans by petunia at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (Bx5xB)
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It's a tissue of lies, but so are most Narratives.
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It's OK as long as you only use one square, except for those pesky occasions.
It's a tissue of lies, but so are most Narratives.
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It's OK as long as you only use one square, except for those pesky occasions.
Posted by: Sheryl "Dingleberries" Crow at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (HgMAr)
Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (rwI+c)
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Not Ted Cruz's fault but I credit him for taking swift action and firing the guy's ass.
Be good practice for him when he is Trump's hatchet man as VP. I also think Ted Cruz's legal expertise can be put to good use drawing up indictments and arrest warrants for the former Obama admin employees over the next 8 years of the Trump purge that is coming.
Be good practice for him when he is Trump's hatchet man as VP. I also think Ted Cruz's legal expertise can be put to good use drawing up indictments and arrest warrants for the former Obama admin employees over the next 8 years of the Trump purge that is coming.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM (ej1L0)
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Jane, I think (THINK) he still uses a tanning bed and we are seeing the protective eye goggle marks...
Spray tanning just doesn't seem like it would leave such defined marks, even if he wore goggles for it.
I've never done the tanning thing and can only go by what I've seen on TV and such.
Spray tanning just doesn't seem like it would leave such defined marks, even if he wore goggles for it.
I've never done the tanning thing and can only go by what I've seen on TV and such.
Posted by: Ktgreat at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (Bl4dy)
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Never mind. I'm out. Nothing good will come of this discussion.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (t5zYU)
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Vote for Rubio because if he decides to do something incredibly stupid and shortsighted he's probably too incompetent to pull it off.
Posted by: Petooooonia at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (8ZskC)
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Math? On this blog??
Posted by: freaked at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (BO/km)
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re 255: Barky's people will get a deal: she gets a pass and they get, oh... their pick for VP and Moochelle for Sec of Education?
Sorry, kiddies, I gotta go get liquored up.
I mean go home, yeah, that's what I mean. Hom eis where the Harp is.
Sorry, kiddies, I gotta go get liquored up.
I mean go home, yeah, that's what I mean. Hom eis where the Harp is.
Posted by: Joe Biden and not mallfly at all at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (qSIlh)
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*dodges incoming rounds*
Posted by: Jane D'oh
LOL! I think it must be like when some women get to a certain age and believe that the more make-up and jewelry they apply, the younger they will look when the exact opposite is true - it accentuates their age along with a way too short skirt.
I'm thinking that Trump has his own make-up & hair team and he instructs to add more tan no. 8 and more highlighter around the eyes for the same reason. No one has the balls to tell the boss he looks weird.
Posted by: Jane D'oh
LOL! I think it must be like when some women get to a certain age and believe that the more make-up and jewelry they apply, the younger they will look when the exact opposite is true - it accentuates their age along with a way too short skirt.
I'm thinking that Trump has his own make-up & hair team and he instructs to add more tan no. 8 and more highlighter around the eyes for the same reason. No one has the balls to tell the boss he looks weird.
Posted by: Cheri at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (oiNtH)
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At least I accomplished a bit today. Cleaned out my closet and donated a lot of nice clothes to Goodwill.
Also trimmed the herd of cookbooks, which I'll donate tomorrow to my no-kill shelter's gift shop.
So there's that.
Also trimmed the herd of cookbooks, which I'll donate tomorrow to my no-kill shelter's gift shop.
So there's that.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (FsuaD)
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How in the fucking hell anyone who purports to tire of being ass reamed by the establishment and hosed over by wishy washy shitbags like Boehner, McConnell, Bush, McCain, Romney, Ryan yet supports Rubio is beyond me.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:41 PM (qHgBB)
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>>>Or is the outcome of this election so unimportant to you that you think prayer is not an appropriate outlet for a politician's supporters?
i do in fact question that. God's is not the kingdom of the earth, but the kingdom yet to come. God seems bigger than the transitory. He seems to be about eternal things, like what kind of shape your eternal soul is in, not whether Rubio gets the nomination.
again i'm not religious but it just seems to be a sort of small-ball thing to come to God about.
i do in fact question that. God's is not the kingdom of the earth, but the kingdom yet to come. God seems bigger than the transitory. He seems to be about eternal things, like what kind of shape your eternal soul is in, not whether Rubio gets the nomination.
again i'm not religious but it just seems to be a sort of small-ball thing to come to God about.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (dciA+)
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Welcome to Fantasy Island!
Posted by: Mr Howard Roark
My fantasy is to squirt water out of my skull.
Posted by: Mr Howard Roark
My fantasy is to squirt water out of my skull.
Posted by: Fountain Head at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (FkBIv)
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288: Threadwinner
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Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (oVJmc)
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Oh, I see.
Marco's Gang of 8 didn't pass, so no harm, no foul.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel
Yeah, and Barbarossa ultimately failed, so I don't understand why the Russians can't just get over it already.
Oh, I see.
Marco's Gang of 8 didn't pass, so no harm, no foul.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel
Yeah, and Barbarossa ultimately failed, so I don't understand why the Russians can't just get over it already.
Posted by: pep at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (LAe3v)
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Yep it was stupid to think Rubio said that even though the two people he directed it at thought he had done so too. It was a little confusing but no way Rubio would have demeaned the Bible. What was confirmed in that video though is that Rubio is a dick.
Posted by: Mad Rockatansky at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (MNgU2)
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Imagine if he could win. You'll need imagination
because it won't happen any other way. Not with that mug and that voice.
Hate to say it, but it's true. Most voters are that shallow.
Well and that and he was a big supporter of H1-B1 visas and bringing people out of the shadows.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (4ErVI)
Dack.. Cruz never supported "bringing people out of the shadows".
And the visa thing according to him and , more importantly, according to Jeff Sessions, was a poison pill to stop the Gang of 8 bill. You can believe them or not BUT Cruz and Sessions also sponsored legislation last year to suspend the temporarily H1B1 program and tighten the rules so American labor could not be replaced or supplanted.
because it won't happen any other way. Not with that mug and that voice.
Hate to say it, but it's true. Most voters are that shallow.
Well and that and he was a big supporter of H1-B1 visas and bringing people out of the shadows.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:16 PM (4ErVI)
Dack.. Cruz never supported "bringing people out of the shadows".
And the visa thing according to him and , more importantly, according to Jeff Sessions, was a poison pill to stop the Gang of 8 bill. You can believe them or not BUT Cruz and Sessions also sponsored legislation last year to suspend the temporarily H1B1 program and tighten the rules so American labor could not be replaced or supplanted.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (OrI3J)
Posted by: redc1c4 at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (obZhs)
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81 It is really freaking cool to for once in our lives be able to vote for someone rather than against their opponent.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
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Well, I'm happy (sort of!) for those in that position.
But as for me, having to choose between Trump and Rubio ---- and then between Rubio-or-Trump and Hillary --- is far worse than having to choose between Romney and Obama.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:07 PM (OrI3J)
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Well, I'm happy (sort of!) for those in that position.
But as for me, having to choose between Trump and Rubio ---- and then between Rubio-or-Trump and Hillary --- is far worse than having to choose between Romney and Obama.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 22, 2016 06:42 PM (T/5A0)
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Romney might argue differently. Rubio is a Democratic mole.
Seriously? You really believe that...... I don't see it..... rubio is just an opportunist...... Trump has Me worried because he says such stupid things and has true ties to Dems..... I guess I'm just the suspicious type... Of course if He's the nominee I will vote for Him.... The alternative is too frightening....
Seriously? You really believe that...... I don't see it..... rubio is just an opportunist...... Trump has Me worried because he says such stupid things and has true ties to Dems..... I guess I'm just the suspicious type... Of course if He's the nominee I will vote for Him.... The alternative is too frightening....
Posted by: donna at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (/dSsq)
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I also thought that people usually say "If it is your will" in prayers, which, I guess you could say if you're praying for a particular candidate, but it does seem like at that point your mind is made up, and you're not really asking God what his will is, but sort of *campaigning* at God to get him on board.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (dciA+)
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What surprises me is that even I expected the evangelical vote (despite
being one myself) to hinge on social issues, and that they would use a
candidate's own religious convictions as a litmus test. yes Trump is
drawing the bulk of their support with hardline stances on immigration,
terrorism and being a true outsider.
I wish Cruz had understood this and aligned his campaign to promote
the same platform, like: "Trump SAYS he will do these things, but I have
the record that PROVES I will do these things." I see elements of that
for the SC judge issue, but for whatever reason it's not getting any
traction.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (qHgBB)"
Evangelicals are just as jobless as anyone else right now. They are just as sick of illegal immigration as anyone else right now. Plus, they have the added anger of having been used as pawns for decades while seeing few results (similar to how the Dems use the blacks). The GOP has used their pro-life stance as bait to get them to vote for them all the while selling America out. Evangelicals are just like anyone else. Jobs, economy, immigration, terror, these all trump (pardon the pun) most else right now. Also, remember, evangelicals know bad televangelists the best. And Cruz looks like one of those. Kooky Beck certainly is not helping.
What surprises me is that even I expected the evangelical vote (despite
being one myself) to hinge on social issues, and that they would use a
candidate's own religious convictions as a litmus test. yes Trump is
drawing the bulk of their support with hardline stances on immigration,
terrorism and being a true outsider.
I wish Cruz had understood this and aligned his campaign to promote
the same platform, like: "Trump SAYS he will do these things, but I have
the record that PROVES I will do these things." I see elements of that
for the SC judge issue, but for whatever reason it's not getting any
traction.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:19 PM (qHgBB)"
Evangelicals are just as jobless as anyone else right now. They are just as sick of illegal immigration as anyone else right now. Plus, they have the added anger of having been used as pawns for decades while seeing few results (similar to how the Dems use the blacks). The GOP has used their pro-life stance as bait to get them to vote for them all the while selling America out. Evangelicals are just like anyone else. Jobs, economy, immigration, terror, these all trump (pardon the pun) most else right now. Also, remember, evangelicals know bad televangelists the best. And Cruz looks like one of those. Kooky Beck certainly is not helping.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (xetep)
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"Rubio is more palatable" like HFCS; oversweet, with no substance
Posted by: random lurker at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (+tRIN)
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k Tyler is not a good spokesman for awhile. Cruz needs an answer for the "Cruz lies" meme right away.
Posted by: Bill C at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (5hJpU)
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Rubio is clearly talking all over the place on immigration. Iowa was not a dirty victory. Cruz citizenship should be a non-issue. Trump is in fact not reliably conservative.
Outside of blogs there isn't much interest in Rubio's double talk. He's fighting multi front battles on Iowa's win still today from 3 of the remaining candidates. Anderson Cooper somehow thought he'd give this Canada thing legitimacy by asking a follow up on it in the town hall. Nothing seems to hit Trump.
All of that to say that being Ted Cruz spokesman is not an easy gig.
Posted by: Bill C at February 22, 2016 06:33 PM (5hJpU)
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Rubio is clearly talking all over the place on immigration. Iowa was not a dirty victory. Cruz citizenship should be a non-issue. Trump is in fact not reliably conservative.
Outside of blogs there isn't much interest in Rubio's double talk. He's fighting multi front battles on Iowa's win still today from 3 of the remaining candidates. Anderson Cooper somehow thought he'd give this Canada thing legitimacy by asking a follow up on it in the town hall. Nothing seems to hit Trump.
All of that to say that being Ted Cruz spokesman is not an easy gig.
Posted by: Dave S. at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (mhkbv)
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>>No shit! I just realized it's Lent! Fucking media always frames news this way.
I take it you didn't give up cursing for Lent.
I can't believe I may really have to vote for the Oompa Loompa. Get your shit together Ted!
I take it you didn't give up cursing for Lent.
I can't believe I may really have to vote for the Oompa Loompa. Get your shit together Ted!
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (/tuJf)
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I will wait for an opportune moment to de-lurk. This post is not it.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (JO9+V)
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The Coppertone Sunless must sting his eyes.
Posted by: wth at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (HgMAr)
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He's quite likely insane. He's had several Howard Roark moments already, his fans are just too invested to notice.
Posted by: AmishDude
I'm not a fan, just stating the obvious.
I don't see how Cruz gets the nomination. I just don't see it. In two weeks, after Super Tuesday, this will be more obvious.
And Rubio too. As weasily as he has been at times, I would vote for him over Hillary. Hillary is a criminal, and she will be the Democrat nominee. There was an article in the NY Times today, about the hill (pun) that Bernie has to climb to get enough delegates to win.
The comments were all about Hillary! and how most of them would hold their collective runny noses and vote for her. Because the Republicans are da Debil!, and that settles it. Or some such folderol.
It's the NY Times, and somebody had to make the effort to comment. I suspect that Hillary enthusiasm is not strong, and many Democrats will stay home come November.
Trump is a wild card. I have only vague notions of how he will act if elected. But I have absolutely concrete ideas of what President Clinton will be like. It will not be pretty. And if Republicans hold firm this year, she does get to tilt the SCOTUS if elected.
Tilt.
Posted by: AmishDude
I'm not a fan, just stating the obvious.
I don't see how Cruz gets the nomination. I just don't see it. In two weeks, after Super Tuesday, this will be more obvious.
And Rubio too. As weasily as he has been at times, I would vote for him over Hillary. Hillary is a criminal, and she will be the Democrat nominee. There was an article in the NY Times today, about the hill (pun) that Bernie has to climb to get enough delegates to win.
The comments were all about Hillary! and how most of them would hold their collective runny noses and vote for her. Because the Republicans are da Debil!, and that settles it. Or some such folderol.
It's the NY Times, and somebody had to make the effort to comment. I suspect that Hillary enthusiasm is not strong, and many Democrats will stay home come November.
Trump is a wild card. I have only vague notions of how he will act if elected. But I have absolutely concrete ideas of what President Clinton will be like. It will not be pretty. And if Republicans hold firm this year, she does get to tilt the SCOTUS if elected.
Tilt.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (RFeQD)
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ou know, I really don't get the sneering about Glenn Beck and this fasting thing. Especially during Lent.
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Mormons don't observe Lent, do they?
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Mormons don't observe Lent, do they?
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (qHgBB)
Posted by: eleven at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (qUNWi)
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Ignore Beck, I do
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (l+OuH)
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He's Scottish, that pretty much explains it to me.
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Speaking of Scottish, did you guys watch the videos about Trump's exploits in Scotland? A complete ass. And, whereas I had always thought that the demeanor of his kids spoke well of him, I might now have to extend the "complete ass" label to Don Jr. as well.
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Speaking of Scottish, did you guys watch the videos about Trump's exploits in Scotland? A complete ass. And, whereas I had always thought that the demeanor of his kids spoke well of him, I might now have to extend the "complete ass" label to Don Jr. as well.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (8PbKi)
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Been reading you a long time, Ace, but if you turn into the blog version of Mark Levin (and it's gotten quite close in the last couple of weeks), I'm out until after it's a moot point.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (2OcMe)
I guess you're in for SMOD then?
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:30 PM (2OcMe)
I guess you're in for SMOD then?
Posted by: OneIronMacGuffin at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (NjX7M)
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You either like bacon......Or you are wrong
Posted by: MrKnowItAll at February 22, 2016 06:45 PM (egzLR)
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" Because he seriously believes Cruz was sent by God."
Dude needs to be in a facility somewhere, getting professional help.
Dude needs to be in a facility somewhere, getting professional help.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 22, 2016 06:45 PM (LA7Cm)
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If you think about it Mario didn't get 2nd place. Technically he did get 2nd place, but it's more like Mario and Cruz got to be co-3rd place finishers. Trump was 10 points ahead of both.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:45 PM (UnJ7w)
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I also thought that people usually say "If it is your will" in prayers, which, I guess you could say if you're praying for a particular candidate, but it does seem like at that point your mind is made up, and you're not really asking God what his will is, but sort of *campaigning* at God to get him on board.
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Much of prayer is just a simple conversation.
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Much of prayer is just a simple conversation.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (8PbKi)
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Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:23 PM (dciA+)
Dear ace, where in that transcript does Bash or Tapper say the word "suspending"? Because that is the word Cruz camp used in the voicemails to IA precinct captains. And that is why Cruz lied.
Dear ace, where in that transcript does Bash or Tapper say the word "suspending"? Because that is the word Cruz camp used in the voicemails to IA precinct captains. And that is why Cruz lied.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (xetep)
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (+zqYj)
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1. I'm not religious, but I always conceived of prayer as concerning greater things than a presidential nomination. I thought it was for bigger things. I don't really like when teams pray to God for a win -- does God really care about who wins?
What should be prayed for, at most, is for each man to do his best, and to thank God for whatever gifts he has bestowed on one, and whatever gifts he may choose to bestow on one in the future.
Again, i'm not religious, but this "Pray for a Candidate" thing seems to demean the point of religion to me. I thought religion was about the Big Things. I mean, really big.
Christ instructed his followers to pray for their daily bread.
Is that more or less significant than a presidential candidate?
What should be prayed for, at most, is for each man to do his best, and to thank God for whatever gifts he has bestowed on one, and whatever gifts he may choose to bestow on one in the future.
Again, i'm not religious, but this "Pray for a Candidate" thing seems to demean the point of religion to me. I thought religion was about the Big Things. I mean, really big.
Christ instructed his followers to pray for their daily bread.
Is that more or less significant than a presidential candidate?
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (uURQL)
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The MUMR thing is slaying me. Hilarious.
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318 He's quite likely insane. He's had several Howard Roark moments already, his fans are just too invested to notice.
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I've noticed. And then I consider the alternatives, and then I'm back to Trump again.
There are many, many things I wish Trump could be, but in the end I have to accept he's a wildcard and voting for him will be a leap of faith. Cruz is the only other alternative and based on how he's run his campaign, not a chance in hell can he win a general election.
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I've noticed. And then I consider the alternatives, and then I'm back to Trump again.
There are many, many things I wish Trump could be, but in the end I have to accept he's a wildcard and voting for him will be a leap of faith. Cruz is the only other alternative and based on how he's run his campaign, not a chance in hell can he win a general election.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (qHgBB)
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It occurs to me that we are coming up on a full moon. Just sayin'
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (NeFrd)
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Dear ace, where in that transcript does Bash or Tapper say the word "suspending"? Because that is the word Cruz camp used in the voicemails to IA precinct captains. And that is why Cruz lied.
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I can't believe we are still arguing about this.
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I can't believe we are still arguing about this.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (gmeXX)
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MUMR's nuts
Posted by: random lurker at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (+tRIN)
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Reverting a moment to the previous thread.
CBS news, reporting on the situation says "It's critical that the FBI obtain this information".
Really? Critical ? Heck, there may well be absolutely nothing relevant on the phone. Bullshit 'reporting'.
Also, the FBI says that they would be 'remiss' if they failed to make every effort to recover they information, but that is different than declaring it 'critical'. I just wonder that no such statement has been made re Hillary's emails.
CBS news, reporting on the situation says "It's critical that the FBI obtain this information".
Really? Critical ? Heck, there may well be absolutely nothing relevant on the phone. Bullshit 'reporting'.
Also, the FBI says that they would be 'remiss' if they failed to make every effort to recover they information, but that is different than declaring it 'critical'. I just wonder that no such statement has been made re Hillary's emails.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (oFSUK)
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i gave up being Catholic for Lent one year...
Posted by: redc1c4 at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (obZhs)
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Dun dun daaa
Da dun dun daaa
It's me, Superdelegate! Able to circumvent the process with a single bound! I'll save you Hillary!
Dun dun daaa
Da dun dun daaa
It's me, Superdelegate! Able to circumvent the process with a single bound! I'll save you Hillary!
Posted by: Superdelegate at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (BO/km)
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I take it you didn't give up cursing for Lent.
I can't believe I may really have to vote for the Oompa Loompa. Get your shit together Ted!
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (/tuJf)
I realized that as soon as I hit enter. Apologies to all Catholic Morons.
I can't believe I may really have to vote for the Oompa Loompa. Get your shit together Ted!
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (/tuJf)
I realized that as soon as I hit enter. Apologies to all Catholic Morons.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (UnJ7w)
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Beck suffers from a not so official designation as 'wet brain' -- caused by years of alcohol abuse. Ted really needs to shed that person. Nothing good will come of it.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (fbovC)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (oFSUK)
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He seems to be about eternal things, like what kind of shape your eternal soul is in, not whether Rubio gets the nomination.
Eggzactly.
God doesn't give a shit if the Nation XYZ goes in the shitter or whatever, in my opinion.
btw, while we're on the subject: Using prayer/fasting like an ATM machine really isn't cool, either.
He seems to be about eternal things, like what kind of shape your eternal soul is in, not whether Rubio gets the nomination.
Eggzactly.
God doesn't give a shit if the Nation XYZ goes in the shitter or whatever, in my opinion.
btw, while we're on the subject: Using prayer/fasting like an ATM machine really isn't cool, either.
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (slHqP)
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The GOP has used their pro-life stance as bait to get them to vote for them all the while selling America out.
I would forgive the GOP all their sins if they delivered on abortion.
Not. The. Hill.
I would forgive the GOP all their sins if they delivered on abortion.
Not. The. Hill.
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (uURQL)
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if the FBI wanted the data so badly, they shouldn't have re-locked the phone without having the new password written down somewhere.
Posted by: redc1c4 at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (obZhs)
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Who is Trump's choice for VP?.......the one with the nicest tits ....Duh!
Posted by: MrKnowItAll at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (egzLR)
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You know, it's you guys' fucking smug shitty attitude that makes people hate your terrible pro-amnesty, dissembling, doughy candidate.
You want to talk amnesty?
You want to talk immigration???
Well let's talk about immigration. You know what I do for a living, right? Well I looked it up, the number of PhDs in the mathematical sciences in 2014 was 920 to US citizens and 1006 to non-citizens.
You want to talk immigration?????
Talk about having to compete against that. People who never even set foot on US soil. People who never had to suffer under the shitty US public school system (and boy do they complain about it for *their* kids). People who had the best government-funded education in the world, selected as elites.
And of the half of PhDs awarded to Americans, how many of them are kids of professors? (For the record, my parents never went to college.) How many of them went to fancy private schools, while I had to take a scholarship at a land-grant and waste at least of a quarter of my time on Liberal Arts bullshit requirements?
That's right: English, history, social studies, diversity, whatever crap the education system puts in front of Americans to keep them from a STEM education while our competitors learn (a) Math and (b) foreign languages and (c) nothing else.
I have to compete against that. 7 billion people around the world. The best of the best of the best from everywhere.
And who do you compete against?
Was your class in school 50% foreign born? Mine in grad school was 50%...from China.
Do you compete against a pool of 7 billion potential competitors or just the English-speaking world?
You want to know immigration? *I* know immigration. I know what it's about and I know I'd get, probably, an 80% raise in salary and a job in a much better climate if academia had any immigration limits and if the national goal for STEM education weren't to just import more.
But that's my life. And, believe it or not, I'm not complaining. If I want to be world-class, I have to compete to be world-class. I have to overcome the handicap of the wretched American public education system.
And that's what needs to be torn down, not the GOP.
Does Gang of 8 suck? You'd better believe it. It goes against fundamental notions of fairness (why should people who break the law get priority over those who obey it), it's sneaky, it was an attempt by Rubio to gain some unearned spotlight and gave him a Lando Calrissian moment.
But it's time to stop this stupid posturing and go through the Five Stages pretty damned quick. I did it when Walker and Perry dropped out. I refuse to be stupid. I am not willing to lose just to get some revenge.
And I know full well Rubio has a dewey-eyed view of immigration but here's the facts: Trump is all-in for touchback amnesty and Cruz deflects when asked if he would deport.
So what's this over? A slapfight? Rubio'd be the third-most conservative GOP nominee since Coolidge -- after Goldwater and Reagan. And I'm sorry he's dough-faced and likable and you just want to stay mad at him.
You think anybody could get amnesty through? Well, the only ones who could are Clinton, Sanders and Trump and they will all try.
I gave Cruz a chance. I never ever criticized people for supporting Cruz and I won't start. He was a rational choice and, despite the fact that he was defending Trump waaaaaay too much, he himself was a legitimate candidate.
But Cruz can't do it. His genelex numbers are bad (Trump's are ruinous) and people who should be selecting Cruz over Trump are not doing so.
That's where we are. I'll wait, Ace. You'll get there soon enough. I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
You want to talk amnesty?
You want to talk immigration???
Well let's talk about immigration. You know what I do for a living, right? Well I looked it up, the number of PhDs in the mathematical sciences in 2014 was 920 to US citizens and 1006 to non-citizens.
You want to talk immigration?????
Talk about having to compete against that. People who never even set foot on US soil. People who never had to suffer under the shitty US public school system (and boy do they complain about it for *their* kids). People who had the best government-funded education in the world, selected as elites.
And of the half of PhDs awarded to Americans, how many of them are kids of professors? (For the record, my parents never went to college.) How many of them went to fancy private schools, while I had to take a scholarship at a land-grant and waste at least of a quarter of my time on Liberal Arts bullshit requirements?
That's right: English, history, social studies, diversity, whatever crap the education system puts in front of Americans to keep them from a STEM education while our competitors learn (a) Math and (b) foreign languages and (c) nothing else.
I have to compete against that. 7 billion people around the world. The best of the best of the best from everywhere.
And who do you compete against?
Was your class in school 50% foreign born? Mine in grad school was 50%...from China.
Do you compete against a pool of 7 billion potential competitors or just the English-speaking world?
You want to know immigration? *I* know immigration. I know what it's about and I know I'd get, probably, an 80% raise in salary and a job in a much better climate if academia had any immigration limits and if the national goal for STEM education weren't to just import more.
But that's my life. And, believe it or not, I'm not complaining. If I want to be world-class, I have to compete to be world-class. I have to overcome the handicap of the wretched American public education system.
And that's what needs to be torn down, not the GOP.
Does Gang of 8 suck? You'd better believe it. It goes against fundamental notions of fairness (why should people who break the law get priority over those who obey it), it's sneaky, it was an attempt by Rubio to gain some unearned spotlight and gave him a Lando Calrissian moment.
But it's time to stop this stupid posturing and go through the Five Stages pretty damned quick. I did it when Walker and Perry dropped out. I refuse to be stupid. I am not willing to lose just to get some revenge.
And I know full well Rubio has a dewey-eyed view of immigration but here's the facts: Trump is all-in for touchback amnesty and Cruz deflects when asked if he would deport.
So what's this over? A slapfight? Rubio'd be the third-most conservative GOP nominee since Coolidge -- after Goldwater and Reagan. And I'm sorry he's dough-faced and likable and you just want to stay mad at him.
You think anybody could get amnesty through? Well, the only ones who could are Clinton, Sanders and Trump and they will all try.
I gave Cruz a chance. I never ever criticized people for supporting Cruz and I won't start. He was a rational choice and, despite the fact that he was defending Trump waaaaaay too much, he himself was a legitimate candidate.
But Cruz can't do it. His genelex numbers are bad (Trump's are ruinous) and people who should be selecting Cruz over Trump are not doing so.
That's where we are. I'll wait, Ace. You'll get there soon enough. I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
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He's Scottish, that pretty much explains it to me.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (qHgBB)
Having come from a predominantly Scottish (and Irish) family, I can say with some certainty that those are not Scottish traits.
That is the result of spray tanning with tiny little goggles to protect your eyes.
GEEZ.... did you really think the Scottish are just taller Oompa-Loompas?
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:39 PM (qHgBB)
Having come from a predominantly Scottish (and Irish) family, I can say with some certainty that those are not Scottish traits.
That is the result of spray tanning with tiny little goggles to protect your eyes.
GEEZ.... did you really think the Scottish are just taller Oompa-Loompas?
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (OrI3J)
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"Beck suffers from a not so official designation as 'wet brain' -- caused by years of alcohol abuse. Ted really needs to shed that person. Nothing good will come of it."
My brain is soaking. Hic.
My brain is soaking. Hic.
Posted by: Grandma Hillary at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (OD2ni)
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>>>
Christ instructed his followers to pray for their daily bread.
Is that more or less significant than a presidential candidate?
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well bread is a survival-level need.
Christ instructed his followers to pray for their daily bread.
Is that more or less significant than a presidential candidate?
...
well bread is a survival-level need.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (dciA+)
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Dear ace, where in that transcript does Bash or Tapper say the word "suspending"? Because that is the word Cruz camp used in the voicemails to IA precinct captains. And that is why Cruz lied.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (xetep)
oh my god, give it up.
Some Cruz staffers repeated something during a campaign. Big deal.
Seriously -- I saw the reports on Fox News that night. They made it sound like Carson was suspending his campaign, too.
"Going home after Iowa" sounds like "suspending campaign."
It's not something most people are going to get worked up about.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:46 PM (xetep)
oh my god, give it up.
Some Cruz staffers repeated something during a campaign. Big deal.
Seriously -- I saw the reports on Fox News that night. They made it sound like Carson was suspending his campaign, too.
"Going home after Iowa" sounds like "suspending campaign."
It's not something most people are going to get worked up about.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (AkOaV)
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and you're not really asking God what his will is, but sort of *campaigning* at God to get him on board.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (dciA+)
This. My prayers lately have been, "Please let this nation elect a moral, honest, brave, wise, man who loves this nation, but most especially, You, more than himself."
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:43 PM (dciA+)
This. My prayers lately have been, "Please let this nation elect a moral, honest, brave, wise, man who loves this nation, but most especially, You, more than himself."
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (FsuaD)
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the email sent by cruz's organization didn't mention the word suspension either.....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (0O7c5)
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Does this mean I can stop fasting for Teddy?
Posted by: Drider at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (6Xbsz)
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340 Beck suffers from a not so official designation as 'wet brain' -- caused by years of alcohol abuse. Ted really needs to shed that person. Nothing good will come of it.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (fbovC)
Somewhere along the border there is a ripped teddy bear pleading, "Come back Ted, Come back Glenn".
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (fbovC)
Somewhere along the border there is a ripped teddy bear pleading, "Come back Ted, Come back Glenn".
Posted by: Wonk with Pigtails at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (TFWFz)
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I can't believe we are still arguing about this.
Posted by: SH
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We're in full-on Perot/Bush mode.
Rodeo. Been there.
It ended badly last time.
Posted by: SH
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We're in full-on Perot/Bush mode.
Rodeo. Been there.
It ended badly last time.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (oFSUK)
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well bread is a survival-level need.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (dciA+)
Unless your on Atkins, then you try to avoid your daily bread.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (dciA+)
Unless your on Atkins, then you try to avoid your daily bread.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (AkOaV)
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Not a chance. Cruz is at his top right now. He was never getting any better than this. He doesn't appeal to anyone.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (VoCyE)
-------------And yet, Primaries will *still* be held, votes *will* be cast and some will be marked for Cruz.I like the guy...he pisses off the right people, says what he *wants* to do FOR the country, isn't afraid of God or using His name either.Question: Out of the three (Rubio, Trump Cruz), who do you think will tick off the Reid/Pelosi/McConnell/MSM "Axis of Stupid" more?The guy that's willing to "Go Along, Get Along"?The Guy willing to "Cut Deals"?OR, maybe...the guy that its reported that NO ONE likes...but, interestingly has smaller "Unfavorable" numbers than...well, you know.
Posted by: petunia at February 22, 2016 06:37 PM (VoCyE)
-------------And yet, Primaries will *still* be held, votes *will* be cast and some will be marked for Cruz.I like the guy...he pisses off the right people, says what he *wants* to do FOR the country, isn't afraid of God or using His name either.Question: Out of the three (Rubio, Trump Cruz), who do you think will tick off the Reid/Pelosi/McConnell/MSM "Axis of Stupid" more?The guy that's willing to "Go Along, Get Along"?The Guy willing to "Cut Deals"?OR, maybe...the guy that its reported that NO ONE likes...but, interestingly has smaller "Unfavorable" numbers than...well, you know.
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (tL0rn)
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That's where we are. I'll wait, Ace. You'll get there soon enough. I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
TL;DR
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
TL;DR
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (UnJ7w)
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>>Penis and hand are my only friends
Posted by: MIRROR UNIVERSE MARCO RUBIO
You and petunia come sit here with Mohammet, Jugdish, Sidney and Clayton.
Posted by: MIRROR UNIVERSE MARCO RUBIO
You and petunia come sit here with Mohammet, Jugdish, Sidney and Clayton.
Posted by: Aviator at February 22, 2016 06:51 PM (c7vUv)
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God doesn't give a shit if the Nation XYZ goes in the shitter or whatever, in my opinion.
Nation XYZ going into the shitter is very much linked to God withdrawing his protection or blessing.
If you're just talking about some abstract God concept, that's one thing, but the one described in the Bible is very much active in human affairs.
Nation XYZ going into the shitter is very much linked to God withdrawing his protection or blessing.
If you're just talking about some abstract God concept, that's one thing, but the one described in the Bible is very much active in human affairs.
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:51 PM (uURQL)
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If Ruboit thinks he can win, how come they are not yelling about all the Super Tuesday states they lead in?
They aren't because they aren't.
Trump leads in every single one.
Trump--because the GOPe has thrown all-in for amnesty--will win big on Super Tuesday.
The only path to stopping Trump was for Cruz to win some states on Super Tuesday; Rubiot has and never had any chance of beating Trump.
Trump will have 500-600 delegates next Wednesday; Cruz and Rubio will split around 250-300.
And the GOPe will run stories Wednesday morning about how Rubiot, with his 100 delegates, is positioned in the prime location to beat Trump.
They aren't because they aren't.
Trump leads in every single one.
Trump--because the GOPe has thrown all-in for amnesty--will win big on Super Tuesday.
The only path to stopping Trump was for Cruz to win some states on Super Tuesday; Rubiot has and never had any chance of beating Trump.
Trump will have 500-600 delegates next Wednesday; Cruz and Rubio will split around 250-300.
And the GOPe will run stories Wednesday morning about how Rubiot, with his 100 delegates, is positioned in the prime location to beat Trump.
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 22, 2016 06:51 PM (fQ/0p)
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Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 06:48 PM (slHqP)
If you read the Bible God talks about the fate of Countries all the time. We don't have a say so .
If you read the Bible God talks about the fate of Countries all the time. We don't have a say so .
Posted by: Max Rockatansky at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (MNgU2)
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Ok, I really hate Mario now. The more Trump bashes Cruz, the more he makes me not want to vote for him when the time comes. I guess it's going to burn when hellory is in charge. It was a nice country while it lasted.
Posted by: lindafell de spair at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (xVgrA)
Posted by: freaked at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (BO/km)
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Kooky Beck certainly is not helping.
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This gives me a YUUUGE insight to Cruz's thinking and how tone deaf he is. If he had a talent for feeling the pulse of the base and where the tide was turning, he would have thanked Beck for his endorsement, and then locked him up in a dungeon until the election was over.
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This gives me a YUUUGE insight to Cruz's thinking and how tone deaf he is. If he had a talent for feeling the pulse of the base and where the tide was turning, he would have thanked Beck for his endorsement, and then locked him up in a dungeon until the election was over.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (qHgBB)
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http://tinyurl.com/j2axl6r
It was Carson campaign manager & all heard it from CNN.
Rubio used it too!
It was Carson campaign manager & all heard it from CNN.
Rubio used it too!
Posted by: Carol at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (sj3Ax)
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321 Ignore Beck, I do
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (l+OuH)
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This^ is the best advice.......and Cruz should take it. Listening to anything an alcoholic has to say is never good.
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:44 PM (l+OuH)
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This^ is the best advice.......and Cruz should take it. Listening to anything an alcoholic has to say is never good.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (rZJS9)
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Beck is a loon. He does not help Cruz.
Posted by: freaked at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (BO/km)
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Well, I'm off to start dinner.
Beck, if you're lurking in your closet with a plateful of pie, I'm making smothered steak with mushrooms, and spicy scalloped potatoes. With a nice side salad.
Beck, if you're lurking in your closet with a plateful of pie, I'm making smothered steak with mushrooms, and spicy scalloped potatoes. With a nice side salad.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (FsuaD)
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I have a problem with it because Cruz is trying too hard on evangelicals, who he's splitting with Trump, while losing more secular people *precisely because* he's chasing the evangelical vote so hard.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM
Nailed it and worth repeating
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:40 PM
Nailed it and worth repeating
Posted by: cool breeze at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (ckvus)
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Just remembered, the Republican party, giving 100% of the points to someone who didn't get 1/3 of the votes, genius
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (l+OuH)
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"You know what it was? It was a little -- rabidly hyper-aggressive Canadian Wolverine, in a crate that he had sent all the way from Alberta, black and white, spotted, and our little girl Catherine, the six year old, named it Checkers."
"And you know, the kids, like all kids, loved the critter, and I just want to say this, right now, that regardless of what they say about it, we are going to keep it."
"You know what it was? It was a little -- rabidly hyper-aggressive Canadian Wolverine, in a crate that he had sent all the way from Alberta, black and white, spotted, and our little girl Catherine, the six year old, named it Checkers."
"And you know, the kids, like all kids, loved the critter, and I just want to say this, right now, that regardless of what they say about it, we are going to keep it."
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (kdS6q)
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Yeah, I have no interest in reading that either, but thanks for the offer.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (2OcMe)
It might be too pro-Trump for you, but the new hotgas .net is fun! Nearly every worthwhile poster from the old hotair has joined.
Posted by: ballistic at February 22, 2016 06:38 PM (2OcMe)
It might be too pro-Trump for you, but the new hotgas .net is fun! Nearly every worthwhile poster from the old hotair has joined.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (xetep)
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If you read the Bible God talks about the fate of Countries all the time. We don't have a say so .
Yeah, that's my understanding.
Fate. Destiny. God's Will. Call it whatever you like.
If you read the Bible God talks about the fate of Countries all the time. We don't have a say so .
Yeah, that's my understanding.
Fate. Destiny. God's Will. Call it whatever you like.
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (slHqP)
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No true Scotsman spray tans.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (NeFrd)
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Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
...well, he's 0 for 3 so far.
Not sure where his "base" is. I guess he'll pick up some of Jeb's supporters.
...well, he's 0 for 3 so far.
Not sure where his "base" is. I guess he'll pick up some of Jeb's supporters.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (AkOaV)
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That's where we are. I'll wait, Ace. You'll get
there soon enough. I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm
certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
Posted by: AmishDude
So.... you did the math?
there soon enough. I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm
certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
Posted by: AmishDude
So.... you did the math?
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (RFeQD)
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My prayers lately have been, "Please let this nation elect a moral, honest, brave, wise, man who loves this nation, but most especially, You, more than himself."
Posted by: Jane D'oh
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Jane - As I mentioned earlier today, it is the anniversary of George Washington's birth. We used to celebrate this day, it now passes unmentioned. Anyhow:
"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." - George Washington
My prayers lately have been, "Please let this nation elect a moral, honest, brave, wise, man who loves this nation, but most especially, You, more than himself."
Posted by: Jane D'oh
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Jane - As I mentioned earlier today, it is the anniversary of George Washington's birth. We used to celebrate this day, it now passes unmentioned. Anyhow:
"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." - George Washington
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (oFSUK)
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Listening to anything an alcoholic has to say is never good.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (rZJS9)
He's a recovering alcoholic. I know plenty of recovering alcoholics that are helping lots of people. You can't stand Beck, okay. Chill out on the alcoholism shit.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 06:52 PM (rZJS9)
He's a recovering alcoholic. I know plenty of recovering alcoholics that are helping lots of people. You can't stand Beck, okay. Chill out on the alcoholism shit.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (UnJ7w)
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I assume he meant 'Howard Beale,' the guy from 'Network.'
I did indeed. Working too fast to properly check. Thank you.
I did indeed. Working too fast to properly check. Thank you.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (Xd2w5)
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On the subject of hearing what you think you hear rather than what has actually been said, check out a couple of YouTube videos from a few years back done by a guy who went by the name Buffelax. One was the "Benny Lava" video which is a musical number from an Indian movie with English subtitles were the English words sound similar to the words in the Indian language being sung but the English is complete nonsense. He did something similar with a German language Eurovision song from 1980 called Moscow. One of the commenters on the Moscow video wrote that even though he is a native speaker of German, when he sees the English subtitles with the nonsense words, that is what he hears.
Posted by: obnoxious ahole at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (MpvuV)
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237 You know for all you sanctimonious Cruz haters going after him for the Carson Lie, just remember there's another candidate that inferred Carson was a child molester. Nobody's saying shit about that. I'm looking at you Aslan's Girl.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (UnJ7w)
Because voicing any concerns about Cruz automatically makes you a hater and a Donald Trump supporter.
You can scream at the clouds all day and it won't change the fact that Cruz is goony looking with a weasel voice. It's going to matter in the general whether it should or not.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:34 PM (UnJ7w)
Because voicing any concerns about Cruz automatically makes you a hater and a Donald Trump supporter.
You can scream at the clouds all day and it won't change the fact that Cruz is goony looking with a weasel voice. It's going to matter in the general whether it should or not.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (4ErVI)
383
Every day I find new things I don't like about trump & Mario.
Posted by: Carol at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (sj3Ax)
384
Jane - As I mentioned earlier today, it is the
anniversary of George Washington's birth. We used to celebrate this day,
it now passes unmentioned. Anyhow:
"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I
consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest
man." - George Washington
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (oFSUK)
This nation needs another George Washington.
Jane - As I mentioned earlier today, it is the
anniversary of George Washington's birth. We used to celebrate this day,
it now passes unmentioned. Anyhow:
"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I
consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest
man." - George Washington
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (oFSUK)
This nation needs another George Washington.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (FsuaD)
385
Glenn Beck fasting for Cruz is ridiculous, but the "God killed Scalia to get Cruz elected" was far, far, faaaaaaaaaar worse.
And they thought Palin would be a liability for Trump. LOLZ.
And they thought Palin would be a liability for Trump. LOLZ.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:56 PM (xetep)
386
It might be too pro-Trump for you, but the new hotgas .net is fun! Nearly every worthwhile poster from the old hotair has joined.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (xetep)
Why don't you skip off back then?
It might be too pro-Trump for you, but the new hotgas .net is fun! Nearly every worthwhile poster from the old hotair has joined.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 06:53 PM (xetep)
Why don't you skip off back then?
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:56 PM (UnJ7w)
387
I'd like to thank Ace for this post.
I predicted elsewhere that if he posted on this, an obvious Cruz fuck-up, he'd somehow twist it to really be about Rubio is just an awful, awful person, for pointing out that Cruz has a very serious problem with integrity (something that voters appear to agree on, given how polling shows they now feel he had a campaign only slightly less dirty than Trump's). I guess Ace would just chalk that up to "narratives."
That Cruz - Christly Warrior of God that he is - runs a campaign that will say or claim most anything in order to get ahead is, something of a narrative I suppose. One in the non-fiction section.
I predicted elsewhere that if he posted on this, an obvious Cruz fuck-up, he'd somehow twist it to really be about Rubio is just an awful, awful person, for pointing out that Cruz has a very serious problem with integrity (something that voters appear to agree on, given how polling shows they now feel he had a campaign only slightly less dirty than Trump's). I guess Ace would just chalk that up to "narratives."
That Cruz - Christly Warrior of God that he is - runs a campaign that will say or claim most anything in order to get ahead is, something of a narrative I suppose. One in the non-fiction section.
Posted by: Vyce at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (HI7nL)
388
Off to make dinner.
And for the record, I don't have a dog in this hunt. I'm totally undecided. But I'm getting there.
And for the record, I don't have a dog in this hunt. I'm totally undecided. But I'm getting there.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (FsuaD)
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There are many, many things I wish Trump could be,
but in the end I have to accept he's a wildcard and voting for him will
be a leap of faith. Cruz is the only other alternative and based on how
he's run his campaign, not a chance in hell can he win a general
election.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (qHgBB)
And we are back to the stupid electablity argument. Data shows you are wrong about Cruz's electability. Hell, he wins in head to head polling against both Democrats AND Trump.
Cruz is electable... he has been elected before.
Trump, on the other hand, is a progressive that I don't want elected even if he could win.
but in the end I have to accept he's a wildcard and voting for him will
be a leap of faith. Cruz is the only other alternative and based on how
he's run his campaign, not a chance in hell can he win a general
election.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (qHgBB)
And we are back to the stupid electablity argument. Data shows you are wrong about Cruz's electability. Hell, he wins in head to head polling against both Democrats AND Trump.
Cruz is electable... he has been elected before.
Trump, on the other hand, is a progressive that I don't want elected even if he could win.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (OrI3J)
390
This nation needs another George Washington.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (FsuaD)
Are you kidding? He'd never get elected. People would say that they won't forgive him for his losses in the French and Indian War.
This nation needs another George Washington.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (FsuaD)
Are you kidding? He'd never get elected. People would say that they won't forgive him for his losses in the French and Indian War.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (Xd2w5)
391
This nation needs another George Washington.
This nation doesn't deserve another George Washington.
This nation doesn't deserve another George Washington.
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (uURQL)
392
I'm not saying God does not care what happens.
I believe God won't "save" your nation from doom just like he won't help your favorite team inexplicably and miraculously win the Super Bowl (cough!, cough! Broncos!)
Is it important to God if the USA's government goes completely nazi or more important His people never turn to darkness?
I'm not saying God does not care what happens.
I believe God won't "save" your nation from doom just like he won't help your favorite team inexplicably and miraculously win the Super Bowl (cough!, cough! Broncos!)
Is it important to God if the USA's government goes completely nazi or more important His people never turn to darkness?
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (slHqP)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (oFSUK)
394
"This^ is the best advice.......and Cruz should take it. Listening to anything an alcoholic has to say is never good.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes"
Huma tells me I have lots of good things to say. Hic
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes"
Huma tells me I have lots of good things to say. Hic
Posted by: Grandma Hillary at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (OD2ni)
395
You can scream at the clouds all day and it won't change the fact that Cruz is goony looking with a weasel voice. It's going to matter in the general whether it should or not.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (4ErVI)
Says the guy supporting a lunatic with no filter and who wears an actual weasel on his head. As I posted in response to you earlier Cruz is goony looking but Donald Trump is no Cary Fucking Grant either, lol.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (4ErVI)
Says the guy supporting a lunatic with no filter and who wears an actual weasel on his head. As I posted in response to you earlier Cruz is goony looking but Donald Trump is no Cary Fucking Grant either, lol.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (UnJ7w)
396
I will eat continuously until Trump wins the nomination.
Posted by: Johnny LaRue at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (FkBIv)
397
Cruz is electable... he has been elected before.
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Yes. In Texas.
The nation is not Texas.
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Yes. In Texas.
The nation is not Texas.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (qHgBB)
398
I do not believe that God cares a whit about politics.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 07:00 PM (oFSUK)
399
I can't believe we are still arguing about this.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (gmeXX)
Me neither. It's so obvious.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 06:47 PM (gmeXX)
Me neither. It's so obvious.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 07:00 PM (xetep)
400
I was told there would be no math.
Posted by: Sharkman at February 22, 2016 07:00 PM (zRr9/)
401
This nation needs another George Washington.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (FsuaD)
[X] White guy
[X] Christian
[X] Owns guns
[X] Owns slaves
[X] Unfamiliar with use of teleprompter
Magic 8 Ball says, Outlook Not So Good
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:55 PM (FsuaD)
[X] White guy
[X] Christian
[X] Owns guns
[X] Owns slaves
[X] Unfamiliar with use of teleprompter
Magic 8 Ball says, Outlook Not So Good
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (8ZskC)
Posted by: Joe Biden at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (XItbt)
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I believe God won't "save" your nation from doom
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing."
Nations choose their doom, yes. But turning to God would give a different result.
Story of Jonah ring a bell?
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing."
Nations choose their doom, yes. But turning to God would give a different result.
Story of Jonah ring a bell?
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (uURQL)
404
Evidently, God is, however, a fan of Peyton...
Evidently, God is, however, a fan of Peyton...
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (slHqP)
405
TL;DR
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (UnJ7w)
You should have. You really should have.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (UnJ7w)
You should have. You really should have.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (Xd2w5)
406
The nation is not Texas.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (qHgBB)
You can say that again. God bless Texas!
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (qHgBB)
You can say that again. God bless Texas!
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (UnJ7w)
407
Glenn Beck fasting for Cruz is ridiculous, but the "God killed Scalia to get Cruz elected" was far, far, faaaaaaaaaar worse.
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As soon as he went apeshit with that Cruz should have immediately disinvited Beck from all future rallies and distanced himself at the speed of warp factor 10.
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As soon as he went apeshit with that Cruz should have immediately disinvited Beck from all future rallies and distanced himself at the speed of warp factor 10.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (qHgBB)
408
I'd like to thank Ace for this post.
I predicted elsewhere that if he posted on this, an obvious Cruz fuck-up, he'd somehow twist it to really be about Rubio is just an awful, awful person, for pointing out that Cruz has a very serious problem with integrity (something that voters appear to agree on, given how polling shows they now feel he had a campaign only slightly less dirty than Trump's). I guess Ace would just chalk that up to "narratives."
That Cruz - Christly Warrior of God that he is - runs a campaign that will say or claim most anything in order to get ahead is, something of a narrative I suppose. One in the non-fiction section.
***
You are one of the reasons people hate Rubio.
Your history here, as far as I can tell, has consisted of a handful of comments and each one has been attacking Ace's position.
I predicted elsewhere that if he posted on this, an obvious Cruz fuck-up, he'd somehow twist it to really be about Rubio is just an awful, awful person, for pointing out that Cruz has a very serious problem with integrity (something that voters appear to agree on, given how polling shows they now feel he had a campaign only slightly less dirty than Trump's). I guess Ace would just chalk that up to "narratives."
That Cruz - Christly Warrior of God that he is - runs a campaign that will say or claim most anything in order to get ahead is, something of a narrative I suppose. One in the non-fiction section.
***
You are one of the reasons people hate Rubio.
Your history here, as far as I can tell, has consisted of a handful of comments and each one has been attacking Ace's position.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (8PbKi)
409
AmishDude - while I disagree with you on Cruz' electability, I can easily vote for Rubio. I cannot vote for Trump. I get the arguments against Rubio, but he is a conservative. He may not be conservative on immigration or as conservative as I would hope, but he is conservative enough for me to vote for him.
I am becoming less and less convinced he is nearly as electable as people say he is. Whether he is truly establishment or not, that is how he is perceived. Being perceived as the pro-establishment, pro-amnesty candidate in an anti-establishment, anti-amnesty election strikes me as being ... not good. I'm not sure the base will show up for him.
I am becoming less and less convinced he is nearly as electable as people say he is. Whether he is truly establishment or not, that is how he is perceived. Being perceived as the pro-establishment, pro-amnesty candidate in an anti-establishment, anti-amnesty election strikes me as being ... not good. I'm not sure the base will show up for him.
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (gmeXX)
410
>>>Unless your on Atkins, then you try to avoid your daily bread.
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
411
Off to make dinner.
And for the record, I don't have a dog in this hunt. I'm totally undecided. But I'm getting there.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (FsuaD)
Watcha making? Ya got enough to share with the horde?
And for the record, I don't have a dog in this hunt. I'm totally undecided. But I'm getting there.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 22, 2016 06:57 PM (FsuaD)
Watcha making? Ya got enough to share with the horde?
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (OrI3J)
412
He's a recovering alcoholic. I know plenty of recovering alcoholics that are helping lots of people. You can't stand Beck, okay. Chill out on the alcoholism shit.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (UnJ7w)
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And I know a couple of them that have nearly killed several of my family members. Sorry, but I have no sympathy for alcoholics or dopeheads. Anyone that chooses to associate with them is making a big mistake.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:54 PM (UnJ7w)
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And I know a couple of them that have nearly killed several of my family members. Sorry, but I have no sympathy for alcoholics or dopeheads. Anyone that chooses to associate with them is making a big mistake.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (rZJS9)
413
Trump/Palin 2016
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (kf2iZ)
414
"And they thought Palin would be a liability for Trump. LOLZ."
Sarah is a good friend with a unique speaking style. Nice cans too.
Sarah is a good friend with a unique speaking style. Nice cans too.
Posted by: Donald Trump at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (OD2ni)
415
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
Especially with the whole Jesus was a Jew thing:-P
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
Especially with the whole Jesus was a Jew thing:-P
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (OrI3J)
416
It's going to matter in the general whether it should or not.
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Didn't affect me much. Won twice including the largest electoral landslide in history.
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Didn't affect me much. Won twice including the largest electoral landslide in history.
Posted by: Zombie Nixon at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (gmeXX)
417
I'm a Stage 5 Rubio supporter. I'm not enthused, I'm certainly not in love, but I'll take it.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
Rubio is a treasonous little worm who wants to do away with the notion of the nation-state.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 06:49 PM (Xd2w5)
Rubio is a treasonous little worm who wants to do away with the notion of the nation-state.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (zc3Db)
418
And the GOPe will run stories Wednesday morning
about how Rubiot, with his 100 delegates, is positioned in the prime
location to beat Trump.
Posted by: RoyalOil
Yes, that's where we are now. There is momentum building for a preference cascade to begin in 3 -4 weeks.
After Super Tuesday, both Cruz and Rubio will be too far behind in delegates to catch up. People will see this. It will be harder to catch Trump then, unless he makes some kind of giant mistake. And he has said some really ridiculous things, that apparently slide right off of him. I am not a Trump fan, but this is the reality of the situation. In 60 days, he will be free to say some REALLY ridiculous things to begin to position himself to run against Hillary. People here will cringe. I know I have, and will.
It matters little what kind of breast - beating we all may do here, about might-have-beens, and what could have been.
This is the real world.
about how Rubiot, with his 100 delegates, is positioned in the prime
location to beat Trump.
Posted by: RoyalOil
Yes, that's where we are now. There is momentum building for a preference cascade to begin in 3 -4 weeks.
After Super Tuesday, both Cruz and Rubio will be too far behind in delegates to catch up. People will see this. It will be harder to catch Trump then, unless he makes some kind of giant mistake. And he has said some really ridiculous things, that apparently slide right off of him. I am not a Trump fan, but this is the reality of the situation. In 60 days, he will be free to say some REALLY ridiculous things to begin to position himself to run against Hillary. People here will cringe. I know I have, and will.
It matters little what kind of breast - beating we all may do here, about might-have-beens, and what could have been.
This is the real world.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (RFeQD)
419
Cruz needs to do a Reagan Impression. Happy Warrior, blunt hammer.
This dancing around Rubio is getting annoying. Stop pulling your punches with cute ads, and go for the damned knockout, but smile while doing it.
This dancing around Rubio is getting annoying. Stop pulling your punches with cute ads, and go for the damned knockout, but smile while doing it.
Posted by: Hunta Khan at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (+oR7L)
420
It was Carson campaign manager & all heard it from CNN.
And that was the fundamental mistake.
Anything before the voting, particularly JUST before, that can imply anything other than resounding victory and gloating is a tactical error. It undermines confidence. Never talk about what comes after unless it's basking in glory.
And that was the fundamental mistake.
Anything before the voting, particularly JUST before, that can imply anything other than resounding victory and gloating is a tactical error. It undermines confidence. Never talk about what comes after unless it's basking in glory.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (oVJmc)
421
Anyone that chooses to associate with them is making a big mistake.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (rZJS9)
Ok, thanks for nothing.
Posted by: Stay out da Bushes at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (rZJS9)
Ok, thanks for nothing.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (UnJ7w)
422
This so damn stupid and so damn costly that I would be searching for gold coins with Rubios face on them in Rick Tyler's pocket
This so damn stupid and so damn costly that I would be searching for gold coins with Rubios face on them in Rick Tyler's pocket
Posted by: ThunderB at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (zOTsN)
423
Say what you will about Trump, and you will.. but I'm pretty sure Trump would have told his handlers to get that kook (Glenn Beck) the hell out of here.
Now I prefer Cruz, but pandering to the likes of Beck has reduced him, in my eyes.
Now I prefer Cruz, but pandering to the likes of Beck has reduced him, in my eyes.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (fbovC)
424
If CSpan replays the speech Cruz gave in Vegas this afternoon, try to catch it. It was quite good and he laid out particularly well those cases before the Supreme Court which have been decided by a single vote, including the 2A and the UN's World Court.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (8PbKi)
425
OT, maybe we can get a post on this on Rapey Tuesday...
Kesha accused her music producer Dr Luke of harrassment and rape, using it as a reason to get out of her contract. Judge ruled the contract legally binding, she cannot leave. Lots of Twitter hissyfitting, and celebs weighing in because of course they are.
If allegations are true horrific. If not, what a terrible way to try to weasel out of a contract.
Kesha accused her music producer Dr Luke of harrassment and rape, using it as a reason to get out of her contract. Judge ruled the contract legally binding, she cannot leave. Lots of Twitter hissyfitting, and celebs weighing in because of course they are.
If allegations are true horrific. If not, what a terrible way to try to weasel out of a contract.
Posted by: LizLem at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (hvf9s)
426
Says the guy supporting a lunatic with no filter and who wears an actual weasel on his head. As I posted in response to you earlier Cruz is goony looking but Donald Trump is no Cary Fucking Grant either, lol.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (UnJ7w)
Find a single post where I'm supporting Trump.
I'm not supporting anyone at this point. It's been watching and popcorn this go around. Been burned too many times in the past.
Again, just because someone voices concerns about Cruz does not automatically make them a Trump or Rubio or Carson or Kasich supporter.
But hey you've figured it all out. Let's just scream down anyone concerns and ignore any problems and charge ahead into oblivion. It's worked so well in the past.
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (UnJ7w)
Find a single post where I'm supporting Trump.
I'm not supporting anyone at this point. It's been watching and popcorn this go around. Been burned too many times in the past.
Again, just because someone voices concerns about Cruz does not automatically make them a Trump or Rubio or Carson or Kasich supporter.
But hey you've figured it all out. Let's just scream down anyone concerns and ignore any problems and charge ahead into oblivion. It's worked so well in the past.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (4ErVI)
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (kf2iZ)
428
I don't understand everybody's negativity. Rubio is going to the White House!
In fact, his guided tour leaves in ten minutes.
In fact, his guided tour leaves in ten minutes.
Posted by: Qoheleth at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (iIzG7)
429
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
Oh, I don't know. It has a certain... Christian ring to it.
What with Jews and Muslims not eating bacon and all.
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
Oh, I don't know. It has a certain... Christian ring to it.
What with Jews and Muslims not eating bacon and all.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (AkOaV)
430
Now I prefer Cruz, but pandering to the likes of Beck has reduced him, in my eyes.
***
He should have known that Beck would make it all about himself.
***
He should have known that Beck would make it all about himself.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (8PbKi)
431
346 --- Amish Dude --- Great rant on the subject of immigration. And interesting thoughts on the candidates.
My own take: We are doomed.
My own take: We are doomed.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (T/5A0)
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (slHqP)
433
You want George Washington
You'd settle for Calvin Coolidge
You get Hillary!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (oFSUK)
I was thinking I'd rather have Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington......
You'd settle for Calvin Coolidge
You get Hillary!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 22, 2016 06:58 PM (oFSUK)
I was thinking I'd rather have Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington......
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (ej1L0)
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (fQ/0p)
435
Silly you all,thinking that ANY of the candidates are in it for ANYTHING other than:
- Their pockets
- Their owners
- Their owners pockets
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?
Silly you all,thinking that ANY of the candidates are in it for ANYTHING other than:
- Their pockets
- Their owners
- Their owners pockets
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?
Posted by: Benito Loves Sophia at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (+zqYj)
436
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
LOL. Jesus was a JEW, y'know
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)
LOL. Jesus was a JEW, y'know
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (xetep)
437
I was thinking I'd rather have Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington......
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (ej1L0)
DYN-O-MITE!
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (ej1L0)
DYN-O-MITE!
Posted by: Misremembering 1970s television sitcom tropes at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (4ErVI)
438
405
TL;DR
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (UnJ7w)
You should have. You really should have.
Posted by: AmishDude
WHUMPA WHUMPA WHUMPA
TL;DR
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 06:50 PM (UnJ7w)
You should have. You really should have.
Posted by: AmishDude
WHUMPA WHUMPA WHUMPA
Posted by: the vein in AmishDude's forehead at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (TY4TN)
439
Trumps sons are kinda hideous. They have bad hair too
Posted by: L, Elle at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (2x3L+)
440
>>>Unless your on Atkins, then you try to avoid your daily bread.
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)<<<
And... you know... Jew... so no bacon.
"give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 07:01 PM (dciA+)<<<
And... you know... Jew... so no bacon.
Posted by: Jesus, but not the one that just showed up on The Walking Dead at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (H9MG5)
441
There are a lot of people that should switch who they are supporting. Because they are such shitty spokespeople for their candidates that whenever I read their posts it turns me off for who they are for. So they would be much better suited giving full throated support for the one they actually hate.
Posted by: buzzion at February 22, 2016 07:06 PM (z/Ubi)
Posted by: Twitter Outrage Corps at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (oVJmc)
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AmishDude - while I disagree with you on Cruz' electability, I can easily vote for Rubio. I cannot vote for Trump.
Hey, if Cruz gets the nomination, he has my vote. And money.
Thing is, he won't.
And I say this with regret. I had hoped Trump would fade and we'd be Cruz v. Rubio by now. But there are too many dumbasses who like the clown show.
Hey, if Cruz gets the nomination, he has my vote. And money.
Thing is, he won't.
And I say this with regret. I had hoped Trump would fade and we'd be Cruz v. Rubio by now. But there are too many dumbasses who like the clown show.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (Xd2w5)
444
Speaking of conservative, I would say it is a conservative estimate that fully 27% of the commenters on this thread are literally frothing at the mouth as they type.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (NeFrd)
445
Horshack is dead?
Horshack is dead?
Posted by: Buckaroo Banzai at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (slHqP)
446
But hey you've figured it all out. Let's just scream down anyone concerns and ignore any problems and charge ahead into oblivion. It's worked so well in the past.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (4ErVI)
Look Dack, that post was in response to Aslan's Girl who says she is a Trump supporter. Then you popped off and said your piece. Okay, you support no one but that post you were responding to was for a Trump supporter, okay?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 22, 2016 07:04 PM (4ErVI)
Look Dack, that post was in response to Aslan's Girl who says she is a Trump supporter. Then you popped off and said your piece. Okay, you support no one but that post you were responding to was for a Trump supporter, okay?
Posted by: Arson Wells at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (UnJ7w)
447
397 Cruz is electable... he has been elected before.
***********
Yes. In Texas.
The nation is not Texas.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (qHgBB)
Sadly, the nation is not Texas. That said, Texas is not Texas. Houston, Austin, and Dallas could rival anywhere in CA for liberal BS.
Yet Cruz won here.
And he recently won Iowa. He came in 3rd to Rubio's 5th in NH. Rubio edge him out for second in SC by .01%.
The only person currently beating Cruz is Trump. Rubio has yet to win anything.
***********
Yes. In Texas.
The nation is not Texas.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 06:59 PM (qHgBB)
Sadly, the nation is not Texas. That said, Texas is not Texas. Houston, Austin, and Dallas could rival anywhere in CA for liberal BS.
Yet Cruz won here.
And he recently won Iowa. He came in 3rd to Rubio's 5th in NH. Rubio edge him out for second in SC by .01%.
The only person currently beating Cruz is Trump. Rubio has yet to win anything.
Posted by: Damiano at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (XItbt)
448
You want George Washington.
You'll settle for George Washington Carver.
You'll get another peanut farmer for Georgia.
You'll settle for George Washington Carver.
You'll get another peanut farmer for Georgia.
Posted by: Jesus, but not the one that just showed up on The Walking Dead at February 22, 2016 07:07 PM (H9MG5)
449
Rubio is a treasonous little worm who wants to do away with the notion of the nation-state.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (zc3Db)
"Mwahahahahahahaha, now is my chance to take down the whole Westphalian system ITSELF!!! Mwahahahahahahaha!" -- Marco Rubio
Rubio is a treasonous little worm who wants to do away with the notion of the nation-state.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (zc3Db)
"Mwahahahahahahaha, now is my chance to take down the whole Westphalian system ITSELF!!! Mwahahahahahahaha!" -- Marco Rubio
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:08 PM (Xd2w5)
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (l+OuH)
451
413
Trump/Palin 2016
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (kf2iZ)
I didn't used to like Palin, but warmed up to her last year or so. I could totally live with this ticket. The MSM would be so busy chasing the latest outragey thing Palin said and the latest outragey thing Trump said that they'd be chasing their tails all day! It could be fun seeing them puke from their own dizziness.
Trump/Palin 2016
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:02 PM (kf2iZ)
I didn't used to like Palin, but warmed up to her last year or so. I could totally live with this ticket. The MSM would be so busy chasing the latest outragey thing Palin said and the latest outragey thing Trump said that they'd be chasing their tails all day! It could be fun seeing them puke from their own dizziness.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (xetep)
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>>Sarah is a good friend with a unique speaking style. Nice cans too.
This is the fun part of a potential Trump Presidency. We might hear something exactly like this at some point. Hell, we might hear worse.
It will not be dull.
This is the fun part of a potential Trump Presidency. We might hear something exactly like this at some point. Hell, we might hear worse.
It will not be dull.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (/tuJf)
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Thing is, he won't.
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I doubt he will win the nomination too. But I don't doubt that he is electable in the general. I am on record saying anyone can win against the Dems this year - including Trump.
Though I do think Cruz has the best shot. No way to know of course. Just my gut. May be wishcashing.
In any event, he has to win the nomination first.
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I doubt he will win the nomination too. But I don't doubt that he is electable in the general. I am on record saying anyone can win against the Dems this year - including Trump.
Though I do think Cruz has the best shot. No way to know of course. Just my gut. May be wishcashing.
In any event, he has to win the nomination first.
Posted by: Zombie Nixon at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (gmeXX)
454
Nood operational.
Posted by: ReactionaryMonster browsing Bravely at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (uURQL)
455
419 Cruz needs to do a Reagan Impression. Happy Warrior, blunt hammer.
This dancing around Rubio is getting annoying. Stop pulling your punches with cute ads, and go for the damned knockout, but smile while doing it.
Posted by: Hunta Khan at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (+oR7L)
One way you can tell a campaign is in trouble is when supporters start giving it advice.
This dancing around Rubio is getting annoying. Stop pulling your punches with cute ads, and go for the damned knockout, but smile while doing it.
Posted by: Hunta Khan at February 22, 2016 07:03 PM (+oR7L)
One way you can tell a campaign is in trouble is when supporters start giving it advice.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (Xd2w5)
Posted by: GOPe at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (ml1PM)
457
According to MSNBC host Kate Snow,Ted Cruz's former communications director Rick Tyler abruptly left the studio just as he was about to go on air. "He actually abruptly left just before we were about to go live to him and now we know why," she said on air.
Fired him just as he was about to go on air? Shades of:
wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_La_Rosa
According to MSNBC host Kate Snow,Ted Cruz's former communications director Rick Tyler abruptly left the studio just as he was about to go on air. "He actually abruptly left just before we were about to go live to him and now we know why," she said on air.
Fired him just as he was about to go on air? Shades of:
wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_La_Rosa
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (kdS6q)
458
>>> but the "God killed Scalia to get Cruz elected" was far, far, faaaaaaaaaar worse.
Don't even check us out then, you will be terrified...
Don't even check us out then, you will be terrified...
Posted by: Coast to Coast AM conspiracy nut callers at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (hvf9s)
459
My own take: We are doomed.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille
Nobody gets out of here alive. Well, not Ace of Spades. I mean life. We can all get out of this blog if we want.
Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille
Nobody gets out of here alive. Well, not Ace of Spades. I mean life. We can all get out of this blog if we want.
Welcome to the Undiscovered Country.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 07:09 PM (RFeQD)
460
Someone needs to ask Trump if he's running for president to meet girls.
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (kf2iZ)
461
sock off
Posted by: SH at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (gmeXX)
462
New Mika thread up
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (8PbKi)
463
Ace,
Rush pointed to Politistick website & you are right.
Rubio used it too.
Faux News thought it was not a move a candidate for president does.
Rush pointed to Politistick website & you are right.
Rubio used it too.
Faux News thought it was not a move a candidate for president does.
Posted by: Carol at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (sj3Ax)
464
"Mwahahahahahahaha, now is my chance to take down the whole Westphalian system ITSELF!!! Mwahahahahahahaha!" -- Marco Rubio
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:08 PM (Xd2w5)
Don't be an ass. Without borders there is no nation. That doesn't bother you, evidently. But, at least own up to what you are supporting.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:08 PM (Xd2w5)
Don't be an ass. Without borders there is no nation. That doesn't bother you, evidently. But, at least own up to what you are supporting.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (zc3Db)
465
This nation needs another George Washington.
Amen! If only.
Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/sbRom1Rz8OA
Amen! If only.
Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/sbRom1Rz8OA
Posted by: freaked at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (BO/km)
466
"439 Trumps sons are kinda hideous. They have bad hair too
Posted by: L, Elle"
Maybe, but the hot chicks dig me because of my dad's money.
Posted by: L, Elle"
Maybe, but the hot chicks dig me because of my dad's money.
Posted by: Eric Trump at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (OD2ni)
467
"... "give us this day our daily bacon" doesn't scan as well... "
There was a video out this weekend on Y'alltube, in which Ted Cruz teaches the viewers how to wrap bacon around the business end of a rifle, wrap that in aluminum foil, and cook up the bacon by emptying a few mags downrange.
Breakfast of Americans! And as an added bonus, if you happen to be attacked by jihadis and a little bacon fat has dripped into the barrel -- well, it seems to me that would qualify as a free-fire zone.
There was a video out this weekend on Y'alltube, in which Ted Cruz teaches the viewers how to wrap bacon around the business end of a rifle, wrap that in aluminum foil, and cook up the bacon by emptying a few mags downrange.
Breakfast of Americans! And as an added bonus, if you happen to be attacked by jihadis and a little bacon fat has dripped into the barrel -- well, it seems to me that would qualify as a free-fire zone.
Posted by: Qoheleth at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (iIzG7)
468
460 Someone needs to ask Trump if he's running for president to meet girls.
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (kf2iZ)
Nah, that's Kasich
Posted by: Baron Von Ottomatic at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (kf2iZ)
Nah, that's Kasich
Posted by: buzzion at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (z/Ubi)
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 07:10 PM (oVJmc)
470
Thing is: Trump, with his rather...interesting...takes/views on certain subjects is still electable..as far as he hasn't committed a crime or killed anyone in the streets yet.
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Aslans Girl, that's nice news to hear that some of the old HA posters have a new place right now, but I'll hold off on signing in for the moment until...well probably not for a while...lol.
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Aslans Girl, that's nice news to hear that some of the old HA posters have a new place right now, but I'll hold off on signing in for the moment until...well probably not for a while...lol.
Posted by: BlaxPac at February 22, 2016 07:11 PM (tL0rn)
471
Somebody's probably mentioned it in this thread, but on my way home I heard Mark Levin talking about a FL state anti-terrorism commission in the wake of 9/11. Rubio was named to the panel, and blew off half of the meetings and hearings.
Posted by: rickl at February 22, 2016 07:11 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at February 22, 2016 07:11 PM (oVJmc)
473
Speaking of conservative, I would say it is a conservative estimate that fully 27% of the commenters on this thread are literally frothing at the mouth as they type.Posted by: Seamus Muldoon
OCD-10 code for frothing at the mouth? Covered under ObamaCare?
*wipes mouth*
Asking for a friend.
OCD-10 code for frothing at the mouth? Covered under ObamaCare?
*wipes mouth*
Asking for a friend.
Posted by: mega machines at February 22, 2016 07:11 PM (fbovC)
474
Now I prefer Cruz, but pandering to the likes of Beck has reduced him, in my eyes.
I like the *idea* of Ted Cruz. It's the execution that's so awful.
I like the *idea* of Ted Cruz. It's the execution that's so awful.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 22, 2016 07:12 PM (Xd2w5)
475
Advance voting has started today in my state for Super Tuesday.
My vote will be for Not Rubio and Not Kasich. Rubio will be the third term of GW Bush including amnesty and foreign wars and Kasich as a sanctimonious creep who hates conservatives and is a moderate Democrat in Republican clothing.
Could throw my vote away or vote for Crazy Bernie in the Dem Primary (open primaries in my state) but will wait to find out which destructor: teh Cruz or teh Donald seems most likely to block a GOPE approved candidate from the nomination this Friday.
Since personnel is policy, Cruz and Trump are the most likely to exclude any of the sorry hangers on Bushies that were responsible for the GOP policy failures in the White House and Congress post Gingrich.
My vote will be for Not Rubio and Not Kasich. Rubio will be the third term of GW Bush including amnesty and foreign wars and Kasich as a sanctimonious creep who hates conservatives and is a moderate Democrat in Republican clothing.
Could throw my vote away or vote for Crazy Bernie in the Dem Primary (open primaries in my state) but will wait to find out which destructor: teh Cruz or teh Donald seems most likely to block a GOPE approved candidate from the nomination this Friday.
Since personnel is policy, Cruz and Trump are the most likely to exclude any of the sorry hangers on Bushies that were responsible for the GOP policy failures in the White House and Congress post Gingrich.
Posted by: whig at February 22, 2016 07:13 PM (mlyQI)
476
Trump/Rubio/Cruz Rabies maybe?
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 07:15 PM (l+OuH)
Posted by: Carol at February 22, 2016 07:15 PM (sj3Ax)
478
Personally, I think it's mean that Ace is misdirecting all the new commenters with warnings about autoban from old threads.
It's how I got my platinum membership!
It's how I got my platinum membership!
Posted by: TexasDan at February 22, 2016 07:15 PM (GVeEy)
479
Well guess I'll go see what the new thread has.
Posted by: Skip at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (l+OuH)
480
Ooo! Ooo! I'm feeling better!
Posted by: zombie Horshack at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (BO/km)
481
And I say this with regret. I had hoped Trump would fade and we'd be Cruz v. Rubio by now. But there are too many dumbasses who like the clown show.
***********************
Yes, the base likes clown shows and has nothing to do with the possibility that Cruz has been running a shitty campaign.
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Yes, the base likes clown shows and has nothing to do with the possibility that Cruz has been running a shitty campaign.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (qHgBB)
482
Here's how it looks next Tuesday, according to the poll on Real Clear Politics, from polls taken in the last month:
GA, 76 delegates, Trump up 11
TX, 155, Cruz up 6.7
MA, 42, Trump up 24
MN, 38, Trump up 6
OK, 43, Trump up 7.5
AR, 40, Cruz up 4
VA, 49, Trump up 6
See any there with Rubio?
No?
So, why do they keep pushing this notion that he can still win? Because all of the states next Tuesday are proportional (in different manners) and the winner of each will walk away with nearly all of the delegates.
So: Where is the state where Rubio is leading?
There is only one reason to push Rubio--and it's not because he can win--it's to damage Cruz so he can't.
GA, 76 delegates, Trump up 11
TX, 155, Cruz up 6.7
MA, 42, Trump up 24
MN, 38, Trump up 6
OK, 43, Trump up 7.5
AR, 40, Cruz up 4
VA, 49, Trump up 6
See any there with Rubio?
No?
So, why do they keep pushing this notion that he can still win? Because all of the states next Tuesday are proportional (in different manners) and the winner of each will walk away with nearly all of the delegates.
So: Where is the state where Rubio is leading?
There is only one reason to push Rubio--and it's not because he can win--it's to damage Cruz so he can't.
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (fQ/0p)
483
I'm laughing, not foaming.
This is, after all, the Divine Comedy. We're all just too scared to laugh about it.
This is, after all, the Divine Comedy. We're all just too scared to laugh about it.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....tortured American at February 22, 2016 07:18 PM (RFeQD)
484
Rick Tyler? I think I saw him in "Walk This Way," the best Aerosmith tribute band out there!
Posted by: Josephistan at February 22, 2016 07:19 PM (7qAYi)
Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie! at February 22, 2016 07:21 PM (rwI+c)
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@346, AmishDude,
Yeah, I feel your'e pain. I do all my work outside the US (over 60) and np one wants to hire you in the US at that age. I majored in STEM (only a bachelors) but have a ton of experience and patents.
But if the GOPe, the party of Amnesty (both parties actually)think I'm gonna vote for da 'Rube" to prevent Hillary from getting in they are wrong. I told the last RNC guy who had the audacity to call the same thing.
I will would hold my nose and pull th lever for trump if it comes to that. I will write in for Cruz if it does not.
It will be a cold day in hell before I vote for 'Rubes".
If it destroys the GOP, then break out the marshmallows and let it burn.
I've had it with party elites determining who I'm gonna vote for. I'm stage 5 "Cruz , or Trump whilst holding nose, or let it burn".
There are a lot of people who feel like I do.
Yeah, I feel your'e pain. I do all my work outside the US (over 60) and np one wants to hire you in the US at that age. I majored in STEM (only a bachelors) but have a ton of experience and patents.
But if the GOPe, the party of Amnesty (both parties actually)think I'm gonna vote for da 'Rube" to prevent Hillary from getting in they are wrong. I told the last RNC guy who had the audacity to call the same thing.
I will would hold my nose and pull th lever for trump if it comes to that. I will write in for Cruz if it does not.
It will be a cold day in hell before I vote for 'Rubes".
If it destroys the GOP, then break out the marshmallows and let it burn.
I've had it with party elites determining who I'm gonna vote for. I'm stage 5 "Cruz , or Trump whilst holding nose, or let it burn".
There are a lot of people who feel like I do.
Posted by: The Walking Dude at February 22, 2016 07:31 PM (cCxiu)
487
>>Here's how it looks next Tuesday, according to the poll on Real Clear Politics, from polls taken in the last month:
Polls since Bush dropped out might be a bit more informative.
Polls since Bush dropped out might be a bit more informative.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 22, 2016 07:35 PM (/tuJf)
488
There is only one reason to push Rubio--and it's not because he can win--it's to damage Cruz so he can't.
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (fQ/0p)
This.
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (fQ/0p)
This.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 07:44 PM (NPofj)
489
I remember the good old days when our side just hated on Obama and Hillary. Now we're shredding our own players and driving a stake into our loose coalition. As dirty as this has been and as bad as it's likely to still get, I'll just say fuck it and hope for Yellowstone to pop off.
Trump is going to fuck you. Hard. Congrats.
Trump is going to fuck you. Hard. Congrats.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 22, 2016 07:44 PM (pUDQf)
490
i just ate like three quarters of a pound of bacon.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM
I guess you're not Muslim.
Posted by: ace at February 22, 2016 06:04 PM
I guess you're not Muslim.
Posted by: F.N.G. at February 22, 2016 07:45 PM (ovuUl)
491
Yes, the base likes clown shows and has nothing to do with the possibility that Cruz has been running a shitty campaign.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (qHgBB)
No he has not.
Posted by: Burn It Down at February 22, 2016 07:17 PM (qHgBB)
No he has not.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 07:47 PM (NPofj)
492
Rubio can claim any position on DACA because he has held every position on DACA. He's flexible.
Posted by: Bob at February 22, 2016 07:48 PM (fVGlW)
493
Petunia,tell us how Cruz used his breath to blow down the WTC?
Posted by: Geoffrey at February 22, 2016 07:48 PM (LoRcb)
494
So it was a false claim,sorry.
Posted by: Geoffrey at February 22, 2016 07:49 PM (LoRcb)
495
And Cruz looks like one of those. Kooky Beck certainly is not helping.
Doesn't look like a bd evangelical to me, but then again, I'm not a fervent supporter of Trump.
Doesn't look like a bd evangelical to me, but then again, I'm not a fervent supporter of Trump.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 22, 2016 07:51 PM (w4NZ8)
496
I remember the good old days when our side just hated on Obama and
Hillary. Now we're shredding our own players and driving a stake into
our loose coalition. As dirty as this has been and as bad as it's likely
to still get, I'll just say fuck it and hope for Yellowstone to pop
off.
Trump is going to fuck you. Hard. Congrats.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 22, 2016 07:44 PM (pUDQf)
Perhaps not if we keep our wits about us and keep up the good fight.
I will point out that Trump is the one behind most of the shredding going on though Rubio has gleefully joined in.
I remember the good old days when our side just hated on Obama and
Hillary. Now we're shredding our own players and driving a stake into
our loose coalition. As dirty as this has been and as bad as it's likely
to still get, I'll just say fuck it and hope for Yellowstone to pop
off.
Trump is going to fuck you. Hard. Congrats.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 22, 2016 07:44 PM (pUDQf)
Perhaps not if we keep our wits about us and keep up the good fight.
I will point out that Trump is the one behind most of the shredding going on though Rubio has gleefully joined in.
Posted by: redbanzai at February 22, 2016 07:57 PM (NPofj)
Posted by: Corona at February 22, 2016 08:13 PM (ragzU)
498
Red State discusses fact that a majority of GOP primary voters favor some type amnesty. This site will not let me post the link. Just go to Red State.
How do you like "them" apples.
How do you like "them" apples.
Posted by: Arkansas Yankee at February 22, 2016 09:40 PM (Je4OY)
499
Just so you Cruzies know my Methodist wife will never support the preacher and his fasting friends.
Posted by: Arkansas Yankee at February 22, 2016 09:50 PM (Je4OY)
500
"Red State discusses fact that a majority of GOP primary voters favor
some type amnesty. This site will not let me post the link. Just go to
Red State.
How do you like "them" apples."
In that case, we are boned.
"Arkansas Yankee?" Isn't that Hillary?
some type amnesty. This site will not let me post the link. Just go to
Red State.
How do you like "them" apples."
In that case, we are boned.
"Arkansas Yankee?" Isn't that Hillary?
Posted by: Richard Cranium at February 22, 2016 10:00 PM (ATlQg)
501
Ace, your Rubio Derangement Syndrome is really starting to make you unreadable. This is a story about Cruz and the way his campaigning has been unethical since Iowa. It's not just one incident, it's a pattern of deceit. Yet, you are trying to excuse by putting up multiple links to where you say Rubio lied. This should be solely about what Cruz did. If you want to show Rubio lied about whatever, or Trump, you should start a different post about it. When you do it the way you are doing it now, it looks like you're excusing everything that the shady Cruz does.
Posted by: rexbatt at February 22, 2016 11:36 PM (woA40)
502
Eh, the GOP had a chance to beat Trump. It decided it hated Cruz more. When Rubio failed to do his job in NH and knock Kasich and Bush out of the primary, the GOP could have lined up behind Cruz. Imagine what the results look like in South Carolina if Haley, Gowdy, and Scott were campaigning for Cruz.
Instead, they made their decision. They despise Cruz so much they'd rather back a guy with zero shot of winning and hand the nomination to Trump than get behind Cruz. So, they managed to drag Rubio to a tie with Rubio and South Carolina, and won't manage to drag him to a single win until, MAYBE, Super Tuesday. By then the race will be over.
So, if that's the game they want to play, I'll play it too. If you hate my candidate so much that you'd rather have Trump win by propping up Cruz, I'll grant you your wish. I, too, won't vote for your candidate, and Trump can go ahead and win. You want it? You got it.
As to the clown above me, this is his site. He can create a blog post however he sees fit. You don't like that he smacked Rubes upside the head for his constant bitching about things which are true (like DACA), then go somewhere else. Fact is, Rubio has been screaming liar on things that are patently true and easily provable. He DID tell Univision that he would NOT end DACA on day 1, exactly as Cruz said. So for him to then scream "LIAR!!!," well, guess what? He needs to be called out on it. Daily.
Instead, they made their decision. They despise Cruz so much they'd rather back a guy with zero shot of winning and hand the nomination to Trump than get behind Cruz. So, they managed to drag Rubio to a tie with Rubio and South Carolina, and won't manage to drag him to a single win until, MAYBE, Super Tuesday. By then the race will be over.
So, if that's the game they want to play, I'll play it too. If you hate my candidate so much that you'd rather have Trump win by propping up Cruz, I'll grant you your wish. I, too, won't vote for your candidate, and Trump can go ahead and win. You want it? You got it.
As to the clown above me, this is his site. He can create a blog post however he sees fit. You don't like that he smacked Rubes upside the head for his constant bitching about things which are true (like DACA), then go somewhere else. Fact is, Rubio has been screaming liar on things that are patently true and easily provable. He DID tell Univision that he would NOT end DACA on day 1, exactly as Cruz said. So for him to then scream "LIAR!!!," well, guess what? He needs to be called out on it. Daily.
Posted by: Rich at February 23, 2016 12:30 AM (MIdlN)
503
Lord Jesus Christ, submit America to judgment by the sword.
Posted by: Chris Balsz at February 23, 2016 01:27 AM (/sHci)
504
Yo, Trump lady in this thread, your guy's Comm Director is Katrina Pierson, ya dig? Old saying about pointing out the spec in someone else while you've got a plank in your eye and whatnot.
Posted by: Rich at February 23, 2016 02:55 AM (MIdlN)
505
Ace is so biased it's laughable
Posted by: Dan at February 23, 2016 05:30 AM (yyqyc)
506
It's really not laughable because he's made zero effort to hide his bias. He's told you, out front, he doesn't like Rubio because of his betrayal, he likes Ted Cruz, and he's not all that big on Trump. These aren't secrets and you aren't on an objective news site.
If you want someone to fluff Rubio, go to Commentary or Red State.
If you want someone to fluff Trump, go to Breitbart.
If you want someone to pretend they have no horse in the race, listen to Hugh Hewitt.
Ace has made no bones about what his bias in this race is. If you don't like it, then I guess don't read it.
If you want someone to fluff Rubio, go to Commentary or Red State.
If you want someone to fluff Trump, go to Breitbart.
If you want someone to pretend they have no horse in the race, listen to Hugh Hewitt.
Ace has made no bones about what his bias in this race is. If you don't like it, then I guess don't read it.
Posted by: Rich at February 23, 2016 05:41 AM (MIdlN)
507
131
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's
what elected the last president twice.
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Posted by: donna
It's genuine New York City gibberish! Just ask Howard Johnson!
Posted by: Donald Trump Johnson at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (RFeQD)
Sorry, no. Just no.
My grandpa on my mom's side was a pureblood Gibberenean; and claiming that New York Gibberish is of any value to someone who speaks fluent Gibberish in various dialects?
Trump's Gibberish is often passed off as better; but it's street-slang Gibberish. It is not close to the true language of the Gibberese as it should be spoken, and it's offensive to see people abuse my heritage with this wrong style of idiocy.
Better Gibberish is required to avoid giving offense.
Don't underestimate preposterous, risible gibberish. It's
what elected the last president twice.
Is it authentic Frontier gibberish?
Posted by: donna
It's genuine New York City gibberish! Just ask Howard Johnson!
Posted by: Donald Trump Johnson at February 22, 2016 06:14 PM (RFeQD)
Sorry, no. Just no.
My grandpa on my mom's side was a pureblood Gibberenean; and claiming that New York Gibberish is of any value to someone who speaks fluent Gibberish in various dialects?
Trump's Gibberish is often passed off as better; but it's street-slang Gibberish. It is not close to the true language of the Gibberese as it should be spoken, and it's offensive to see people abuse my heritage with this wrong style of idiocy.
Better Gibberish is required to avoid giving offense.
Posted by: gekkobear at February 23, 2016 11:52 AM (kq7Of)
508
Why Trump?
Posted by: RoyalOil at February 23, 2016 02:27 PM (fQ/0p)
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