Wingnuts just say NO to guilt by association for McCain and Palin
If you're a wingnut attacking Obama for his past ties with other people that's just fine, but when confronted with controversial association on their side and they just say NO. We won't talk about it because it's irrelevant to us. The same Michael Steele that I ran into the airport in Denver moments after McCain picked Palin as his running mate and who said he loved the choice was on Hannity and Colmes and really looked like a fool when confronted with the many screwy and dangerous associations McCain and Palin have made over the years. The segment strayed away from the basis of the segment and became a usual FOX hit job on Obama.
Colmes:...but doesn't it concern you about the links to Saddam Hussein to the McCain campaign? The lobbyists on the McCain campaign, the secessionists Party that Sarah Palin's buddy-buddy with? The fact that they hate America? Doesn't that concern you?
Steele: Who you asking?
Colmes: Michael.
Steele: No.
Colmes: Why Not?
Steele: Because it doesn't. Because you asked the question.
You're concerned about Barack Obama associations but not these.
Steele: You get to the point Alan where you do the tit for tat and the bottom line is whether Sarah Palin did this that or the other thing is irrelevant. Barack Obama has not come out and fully explained or dealt into these issues. That's why we're still talking about them.
Colmes: Neither has the other side but the same standards have to apply.
Steele: The reality of it is, if you're going to raise it then we'll talk about it.
Sarah Palin's ties to the AIP are irrelevant because what, Michael? And he wouldn't answer the question at first. Anyway, I found this little snippet interesting for what it reveals about the Steeles of the Republican Party.
Ah, the ever vapid Michael Steele, my former Lt. Governor! Ran for Governor, but the people of the Great State of Maryland saw right through him and didn't elect him. He tried all sorts of dirty tricks to win(learned from Ehrlich who learned them from Gingrich), but, again, we saw through them.
They say 98% of blacks will vote for Obama and the only thing I can think of is why wouldn't 100% of them vote for Obama? What aspect of conservatism and the Republican Party appeals to the other 2%?
I'm so glad he was run out of Maryland. This repug was the dirtiest, sneaky and most blazingly deceitful candidate we have had in Maryland in a while. He tried to mask himself as a Democrat but we all saw the wolf in sheeps clothing. He can join Alan Colmes in the Black repug hall of shame.
he wont talk about it cuz colmes raised the points?
but he would talk about it if someone asked about it?
its times like these that i really miss steve gilliard
steve hated steele....ripped him every chance he got...
And that's exactly why we continue to see people like Steele on the corporate owned networks. And why we will rarely if ever see people like Barry Jennings, Luke Rudkowski, or William Rodriguez.
First you ask him if he feels it is a good thing to have Muslims and "Arabs" actively involved in the Republican Party. He'll dance around that one.
Then you show him this video of Sarah Palin saying the Republican Party should embrace all religions and races etc.
This must be driving her wingnut fans nuts. Especially O'Reilly and Hannity and Limbaugh (and McCain?/Lieberman?):
http://therealnews.com/t/index.php?option=com...
"The US has an army of 90,000 soldiers in Afghanistan and is spending $100bn a year, but has still been unable to defeat 20,000-25,000 Taliban who receive no pay at all." - Patrick Cockburn
Steele is a very huge chump - and this kind of arrogance does not wash anymore. Of course Alan Colmes is as big a tool as Steele.
his sound bit sums it up...
Lower taxes and kill terrorists.
red meat for frightened Americans... but think the average 'Joe' is a bit more concerned about keeping his job, and having money to retire, send kids to college etc.
lowering the taxes for the rich doesn't help average Joe. now does it.
What about that trickle down stuff? You know, if you don't tax the rich so much they'll give one more American a job or give what employees they do have a raise?
his sound bit sums it up...
Lower taxes and kill terrorists.
Do not forget to add a little smirk in there - why a smirk? Because WE, the republicans, cannot lose to these simpering Democrats - hah - WE are the aristocracy - WE are the puppetmasters - WE are the crafters of divisive sound bites that can turn an election on a dime based on fear and loathing. WE are considered the armed forces best steward even as we treat our soldiers in squalid hospitals and deny them body armor that may have kept them out of there in the first place - not to mention WE started this whole unnecessary sh!tstorm.
Democrat fools!
Why the smirk? - because no matter what I do - ignorance/fear/bigotry/greed loves a smirk (or wink). A smirk tells people that their agenda, because of it's craven nature, cannot possibly be spoken out loud - that this agenda is actually being operated on. In fact it's a confidence game and the American people are the suckers mostly religious people (see how Bush's office treated their faith based representatives - calling them names behind their backs and ultimately pushing them to Bush's agenda not the other way around). Reagan and Bush's whole presidencies were one big smirk. Clinton had to be severely punished because of his comparatively benign use of the smirk - Republicans only!;)
hint: Another great place to smirk is while testifying in front of congressional oversight investigations!
Smirker hall of fame candidate(s) 2009 (he needs to retire first) - Dick and Lynne Cheney!
I hope this blog and others can make up for the lack of vigor in so much of the mainstream media.
Go over to Whatreallyhappened.com and check out all the stories about the computerized voting machines screwing up all over the country in early voting. And this is in the EARLY voting!!!
This scares the Bejesus out of me, especially when you consider that one of McCain's main advisers is the uber lobbyist Charlie Black of United Technologies. The very same corporation that is involved with Diebold:
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/forum/living...
Considering all the BLATANT vote tampering/fraud we're already seeing with the computerized voting machines and some of the ridiculously close polls (AP Obama 44, McCain 43!) then McCain keeps repeating the meme, "We've got them right where we want them!" Wink, wink. And Palin confidently crowing, "What ever the outcome (wink, wink) on Election Night, we know that what ever it is it will be God's will."
Here's my question, and it goes right back to the MSM. Going into Nov. 4th, if Obama is headed for a landslide in the electoral college according to all the pundits at CNN, CNBC, MSNBC etc, even with all the Republicans who are jumping ship and endorsing Obama and with all the major newspapers backing Obama, if Obama/Biden lose come Nov. 5th morning by say 2% what will the reaction of the MSM pundits be? One of shock and disbelief? Questioning, doubtful disbelief?
Because I'm pretty damn sure what will be happening in L.A., D.C., Chicago, NYC, Miami, Atlanta and in every other metropolitan area. The American People won't take another stolen election sitting down. Just my personal prediction.
I'd love to hear comments from everyone on this.
"The US has an army of 90,000 soldiers in Afghanistan and is spending $100bn a year, but has still been unable to defeat 20,000-25,000 Taliban who receive no pay at all." - Patrick Cockburn
would not take this sitting down! There would be a total uprising in the streets. Maybe this is why our own troops will used against us and are training for as we speak?
They steal it again and that's it. Civil war!
And, just a thought, these idiots at the Palin rallies will be fighting against us, too. Maybe that's why they are being whipped into a frenzy.
Great post, Abbybwood, as usual.
that the reason for the troops stationed inside the US IS to put down any uprisings that come from this election. Why are these machines acting up NOW? Why in all of the years of voting that THIS kind of stuff never happened until NOW. It is a shame that it has come to this. The repubs smirking like they know the fix is in. We HAVE to take to the streets if they steal another election. Having mccain and palin as the "leaders" of this country should make everyone physically ill.
as a Marylander i can confirm, Steele is indeed a fool. what i cant help
pondering about guys like him is.... how does he feed his family ? more
specifically, who pays this guy ? Fox ?? talk about money to burn....
Sorry, but I just had to share this. It's brilliant!
http://www.wassup08.com/truechange.html
That is brilliant and I hope this video can go viral among the youth and people of our country who know what's up.
Actually it occurred to me yesterday, when that one girl's story was unravelling about the B cut on her cheek, that even if she acted alone, or had the help of others in mcgramps campaign spreading the story to the media, the GOP will never say that represents their campaign as a whole, but somehow a few dishonest workers for ACORN, not only represent the norm of the whole group, but Obama as well by extension.
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
I don't know how many times I have to say this but these rightwingers are delusional, pathological liars who are unable and unwilling to confront reality. The only thing that could help them is some sort of deprogramming.
You mean reeducation
Comrade?
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
the Hypocrisy..... it burns!
OK, I don't get it. The crazies of the right wingnut sphere say Obama hasn't 'fully explained' his relationship with Ayers. Hello. Yes he has-- numerous times. What the f do they want? Do they want a false confession that he's been conspiring for the last 40 years with Ayers to blow up planet earth? This is ridiculous. I'm sick of the distractions from the rethugs. They have nothing to build a campaign on, but they sure know how to tear one down. Unfortunately for them, it's their own.
Steel is just your typical hack; nothing about it. What is your typical hack you ask? Very simple as you all know:
1) You are a Fox News Contributor
2) You slime anyone who dares question you
3) You ignore facts about things done by the people you support
4) (In Steel's case) You are mad that Barack did what you wanted before you could
they are serious people concerned about the welfare of the country. If a Democrat brings it up, it's "tit for tat", childish stuff.
Republicans...Wankers ALL
Michael Steele is another reason why The Republican Crime Syndicate must not be allowed to have power in government again!
No wonder the piece of shit lost his senate bid in Maryland!
"Because you asked the question."
What this 1/2 witt means is that the tools that will still vote Republican don't care about what McSame did it's all about Obama. GO OBAMA.
Brian Kilmeade who seems to be a fan of terrorism, judging by his comments on Faux
FOX Anchor (Kilmeade) calls for Terrorist Car Bombings In Iran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH3BTaWrQ3I
Fox Host (Kilmeade) Says (lawful) Dissenters Should Be Tased (and beaten to a pulp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss_XAbaoAuY
and he still has job at Faux, and still is on TV broadcasting his terroristic filth. Nice to know the companies who advertise on Fox Cable condone terrorism and the deaths of innocent men women and children in other countries as promoted by Kilmeade and Fox.
Surely what Kilmeade said on those two occasions is illegal under the Patriot Act, he should be arrested and tried for aiding, abetting and promoting terrorism.
Don't like being called on your flagrant double standard and hypocrisy, Michael? Wait till Nov 4th---when the voters will send you assclown Neocons an unforgettable message.
Get ready to be marginalized, you scumbag.
"We will find fulfillment not in the goods that we have, but in the good we can do for each other."
Robert F. Kennedy
Yeah, I think and hope when some of these unevolved backwards old farts kick off they will be replenished with 21st century-minded individuals...hence we should become MORE liberal as a nation and not less - Isee that as a GREAT thing.
DEMOCRATS let's not #$%^ this thing up and leave the door cracked open even a smidgen to give them even the remotest chance of getting back in - we've DEFINITELY gotta be more than just the "lesser of evils" - we've gotta be RIGHT and MAKE POSITIVE S#$% HAPPEN.
The rethuglicans have used the same worn out issues that were proven wrong in the primary. To me they have proven to be the dumbest campaign managers I have ever witnessed. They copy Hillary and have nothing positive to offer, just lies. When that doesn't work they make up lies. The GOP takes us, their bosses, for fools. These guys are paid with our dollars and are taking us for fools.
Fox News: Fucktard Central
HYP! HYP! HYP! HYPOCRISY! hoooo yeah!
Goodnight, Frau Blücher
I'm so sick of these chumps
This man acts like a 12 year old petulant child.
"Who are you asking?"
YOU DUMBASS, because I was just talking to you!
"Does it matter?"
No.
"Why?"
Because you asked the question.
I had been a registered Republican all my adult life up until 2004. That's when the realization burst upon me (Yes, very belatedly. What can I say?) that first my party and then my country had been taken over by a bunch of knuckle dragging Neanderthal thugs who were now hell bent on taking over the rest of the world.
That was about the same time I began to be personally attacked for my Moderate Conservative views, being called an "American hating lefty" among the more printable names applied, and when I realized I had been left behind in my party's rush self destruction.
Needless to say, I'm no longer a Republican. I still have some of the traditional conservative views as espoused by those who founded the modern conservative movement and which have nothing to do with the philosophies being spewed by those who now appear to be the majority of my former party. Having those views may even make me suspect in the eyes of many, if not most of those here.
But again, my own conservative views have nothing to do with the views being pushed by the Republican party today in the name of Conservatism. The Republicans have attempted to build a base from the lowest, basest segments of society they could find and as far as I'm concerned, they've succeeded. I do NOT consider myself from that stratum so change is long past due for me.
By allowing... even encouraging... the forms of thuggery we've seen in the past few weeks and ESPECIALLY by shoving this (expletive deleted) piece of white trash down our throats and trying to convince us that she is the best and brightest there is out there, the Republican party has made itself totally flipping irrelevant in the little space that I inhabit, and I suspect that there are a hell of a lot of Republicans, former and current, who feel much the same way.
I'm not ready to latch onto the extremes of Liberalism, any more than I was the extremes of Conservatism but I also realize that today's Republican party offers little to nothing that I'm interested in seeing continue.
Now, more than ever , Barack Obama needs to be talking to ME too, even after he's elected. Some of us are capable of listening to reason.
define what those extremes are.
I was wondering that too. I am a socialist and while I am more to the left of a lot of people, I still don't want to see the state ban religion or the press, as that is the antithesis of liberalism.
Tom, while I am happy that you are a reasonable person, I can't understand why you don't think Barack Obama is speaking to you. In fact, he speaks more to you than he does to me, a socialist, but I still voted for and support him. While he doesn't go far enough for me, I think he is a fine man and will set the country on to the right path. I don't understand where you are coming from.
Oh yeah, Steele is one self-hating negro for real.
You know, as soon as I have it all figured out, I'd be glad to share it with you. These are transition times for me and I'm not sure exactly what it is I'm trying to say myself.
I'm THINKING that if Obama can appeal to the disaffected Republicans and then make them a significant part of what comes after, we have a pretty good chance of not having to go through all this again.
Some people feel healthcare for all is extreme. No regulations on anything anywhere is extreme.
I was curious as to what you thought was extreme.
You guys just don't understand. Tom can't say nothing bad about his massa. He wouldn't be able to work in the big house anymore and would have to go back to the fields!
And I have NO idea what the hell you're blathering about. Number 1, who is my "massa"? Number 2, Am I supposed to be ashamed of having been a lower class working person all my life and actually having worked in the "fields" in my early days?
You people who post just to be cute and snarky just confuse simple minded types like me at times.
If I read the comment correctly, CujoInNC is calling Steele an "Uncle Tom".
Don't try to confuse the issue with half-truths and gorilla dust.
Every once in a while, you got to give it up to Alan Colmes. He does a pretty damn thankless job in an extremely hostile environment. Most of the time, he's just the pencil-necked geek making Hannity's jock build look good by comparison (central casting, anyone?) but every once in a great while he manages to nail one of the bastards.
Just like I can't give props to Matthews for the few times he does something right.
He's a tool and Colmes is a bigger tool. Both are pretty useless in my mind.
most republicans are just huge hypocrites!
Steele: No.
Colmes: Why Not?
Steele: Because it doesn't. Because you asked the question.
For brevity, this little ditty of eleven words ranks right up there with Steel's: "John McCain will lower taxes and kill terrorists." It is among the best examples of the silly, rhyming aphorisms crafted for the benighted conservative masses in their quest to elevate close mindedness to a virtue. It also counterpoises nicely with the long winded, rhetorical falderal that passes for intellectual argument among what's left of their old guard, National Review style elite.
Michael Steele jus' loves massa!
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