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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18480 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:16:13 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 29, 2012, 11:06:56 PM

Palin's speech was better

As expected the media loved the speech. Nevermind the blatant distortions and uneven delivery. I'll never understand their love for one of the most partisan, ideological members of congress.

He's a serious ideas man, PD!

...on the real, for the media to be able to continue their distinguished mentally-challenged hand wringing "both sides are equally bad/good" narrative that's integral to their continued existence, they have to be able to point to a "serious, principled conservative who you may disagree with but have to admit is SUPER SERIOUS, ok?" and guess who they picked to fill that role. Romney's choice of Ryan has as much to do with legitimizing his ticket in the media as anything else.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #18481 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:23:24 AM »

I'm still donning my tinfoil hat here and thinking that Koch and Co. strongly pushed Ryan onto Romney. Since a small handful of people are donating the mass majority of funding to the campaign, it would be hard to believe that they wouldn't be throwing their weight around over almost all aspects of the campaign. Ryan is a terrible pick, worse than Palin overall.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18482 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:25:24 AM »

Last week there were reports that Romney may have wanted Christie, but he refused to resign as governor to run; he also allegedly doubted Romney could win now. Who knows. I do know that the 2-3 weeks before Ryan was picked were dominated by talk of Pawlenty and Portman. Then all of a sudden the WSJ and other conservative outlets started demanding Ryan...and poof here we are

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #18483 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:28:40 AM »

There will be various tell-all articles written in the next few months, I guess we'll find out then.

tiesto · « **Reply #18484 on:** August 30, 2012, 08:53:58 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 29, 2012, 01:50:33 PM

If you had the choice of voting for Romney or Paul, who would it be? I just don't know who I'd choose. No, suicide is not an option here.

Paul, because at least I know what I'm gonna get.

tiesto · « **Reply #18485 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:03:06 AM »

Quote from: Trurl on August 29, 2012, 10:57:52 PM

I bet Mitt Romney has better taste in music than Ryan.

This man might be disingenuous, but he is a genuine douche.

Obama has the best taste of em all IMO:

(that's him with Frankie Knuckles, the founding father of house music - Obama even named the Chicago street where house was birthed after him)

But then again, there is this article (How hiphop fell out of love with Obama):
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/aug/23/why-hip-hop-deserting-obama

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18486 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:13:16 AM »

Charlie Pierce over at Esquire had a good write-up on Paul Ryan's speech and the Tricky Dick connection:

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/paul-ryan-convention-speech-12188956

Fifstar · « **Reply #18487 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:35:43 AM »

Quote from: tiesto on August 30, 2012, 09:03:06 AM

(that's him with Frankie Knuckles, the founding father of house music - Obama even named the Chicago street where house was birthed after him)

Obama

Oblivion · « **Reply #18488 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:08:56 PM »

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/rnc-ratings-night-two-networks-lose-17-million-viewers-compared-to-night-two-of-2008-rnc_b143711

Goddamn, son!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18489 on:** August 30, 2012, 07:04:20 PM »

Palin spoke on the second day last time, makes sense to a degree. But yea, when you look at the demographics it's just a bunch of old people watching the RNC

I don't think the DNC numbers will be much better, but I'd imagine Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama will be bigger draws than Paul Ryan and Chris Christie

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18490 on:** August 30, 2012, 07:56:11 PM »

Does anyone even remember who the fuck gave the keynotes at the 2008 conventions? I'm blanking.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18491 on:** August 30, 2012, 08:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 30, 2012, 07:56:11 PM

Does anyone even remember who the fuck gave the keynotes at the 2008 conventions? I'm blanking.

Michelle, Mark Warner, Biden, Obama. Hillary and Bill gave prime time speeches

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18492 on:** August 30, 2012, 08:21:43 PM »

Yeah, but who was the 2008 RNC keynote? Joe the Plumber?

Oblivion · « **Reply #18493 on:** August 30, 2012, 08:57:16 PM »

http://twitpic.com/ap9vne

Trurl · « **Reply #18494 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:44:34 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 30, 2012, 08:21:43 PM

Yeah, but who was the 2008 RNC keynote? Joe the Plumber?

Was it Lindsay Graham?
What a bad year for Republicans.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18495 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:49:30 PM »

I think it might have been Rudy.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #18496 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:12:38 PM »

Uggh Clint's hurtin'

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18497 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:17:09 PM »

According to Clint Eastwood, Obama should have consulted the Russians before invading Afghanistan

that was probably the worst live television I've seen in years

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18498 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:40:57 PM »

Rubio's speech was pretty good, even though I don't think he has any sort of future.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18499 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:41:24 PM »

Eastwood was just awkward.

Mitt is still pretty damn stiff, but I've only caught about 50% of it, been giving kiddo a bath and getting her ready for bed.

Oh, shit. There's the bootstraps. Real talk time: My conservative buddy got laid off a few years back as a construction manager (and he's still hurt by it whenever he runs into someone who didn't get laid off and is still there). He refused to take any job "below him." So Mitt's comment about taking two $9/hour jobs just makes me laugh.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18500 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:53:37 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on August 30, 2012, 10:50:47 PM

Wait, I thought Eastwood was a democrat. I guess I assumed he was a dem since he supported same-sex marriage and took other liberal positions on civil issues.

I thought he was after Million Dollar Baby pissed off the Catholic Church, but then I found out I was wrong.

Clint didn't talk about social issues, so he's probably a business and security Republican.

Glad to know that I'm a fucking loser because I work in the public sector.

Trurl · « **Reply #18501 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:58:09 PM »

Mitt Romney isn't even getting a speech. It's just a string of unrelated statements.

"I like women. I hired a bunch of them. Cars are cool."

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18502 on:** August 30, 2012, 11:04:00 PM »

And would you like to tell us what that plan is, Mr. Romney?

I'm getting the feeling that Mitt has no fucking clue about how the China-US relationship works.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #18503 on:** August 30, 2012, 11:22:54 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on August 30, 2012, 10:53:37 PM

Quote from: Green Man on August 30, 2012, 10:50:47 PM
Wait, I thought Eastwood was a democrat. I guess I assumed he was a dem since he supported same-sex marriage and took other liberal positions on civil issues.
Clint didn't talk about social issues, so he's probably a business and security Republican.

He criticized Obama for not getting out of Afghanistan yet and for not closing Guitmo

Barry Egan · « **Reply #18504 on:** August 31, 2012, 12:04:36 AM »

Clint Eastwood rambling at an empty chair might not have been the greatest thing to put in the final hour of your convention.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18505 on:** August 31, 2012, 12:09:10 AM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on August 31, 2012, 12:04:36 AM

Clint Eastwood rambling at an empty chair might not have been the greatest thing to put in the final hour of your convention.

GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU IMAGINARY KIDS WITH YOUR SOCIALISM

Atramental · « **Reply #18506 on:** August 31, 2012, 12:25:17 AM »

So glad someone made this.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18507 on:** August 31, 2012, 12:49:33 AM »

Atramental · « **Reply #18508 on:** August 31, 2012, 01:04:04 AM »

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18509 on:** August 31, 2012, 01:04:10 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 31, 2012, 12:49:33 AM

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Oblivion · « **Reply #18510 on:** August 31, 2012, 01:06:33 AM »

I said Goddamn son!

The Chairman just brought the ether.

Himu · « **Reply #18511 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:00:05 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #18512 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:00:37 AM »

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-august-29-2012/rnc-2012---the-road-to-jeb-bush-2016---the-republican-platform

Oblivion · « **Reply #18513 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:17:42 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 31, 2012, 03:00:37 AM

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-august-29-2012/rnc-2012---the-road-to-jeb-bush-2016---the-republican-platform

Was just gonna post this. Amazing.

Himu · « **Reply #18514 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:18:54 AM »

I want to marry Samantha Bee.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18515 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:29:11 AM »

Oblivion · « **Reply #18516 on:** August 31, 2012, 03:53:52 AM »

TDS has been absolutely killing it this week:

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/jon-stewart-blasts-truth-teller-paul-ryan-for-inaccuracies-in-vp-acceptance-speech/

Barry Egan · « **Reply #18517 on:** August 31, 2012, 05:05:43 AM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18518 on:** August 31, 2012, 07:06:19 AM »

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18519 on:** August 31, 2012, 08:40:55 AM »

Positive Touch · « **Reply #18520 on:** August 31, 2012, 07:24:10 PM »

the original inspiration for clint's chair speech:

Oblivion · « **Reply #18521 on:** September 01, 2012, 12:41:13 AM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18522 on:** September 01, 2012, 01:20:04 AM »

Invisible Obama/Chair 2016

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18523 on:** September 01, 2012, 01:32:55 AM »

Can't wait for Brietbart.org's expose on Invisible Obama's connections to black nationalist Ralph Ellison

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #18524 on:** September 01, 2012, 03:33:43 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2012, 01:32:55 AM

Can't wait for Brietbart.org's expose on Invisible Obama's connections to black nationalist Ralph Ellison

on the plus side, Invisible Obama loves Adam Smith's economic theory

Mandark · « **Reply #18525 on:** September 01, 2012, 05:14:14 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2012, 01:32:55 AM

Can't wait for Brietbart.org's expose on Invisible Obama's connections to black nationalist Ralph Ellison

Ten points to Black Gryffindor!

Barry Egan · « **Reply #18526 on:** September 01, 2012, 06:38:23 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2012, 01:32:55 AM

Can't wait for Brietbart.org's expose on Invisible Obama's connections to black nationalist Ralph Ellison

Haha. Nice.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18527 on:** September 02, 2012, 04:44:31 AM »

Harris-Perry Loses Cool Over Guest’s Comment, Yells ‘I Am Sick Of The Idea That Being Wealthy Is Risky’
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/harris-perry-loses-cool-over-guests-comment-yells-i-am-sick-of-the-idea-that-being-wealthy-is-risky/
whoa *claps*

she also lost her home to hurricane Issac last week

Trent Dole · « **Reply #18528 on:** September 03, 2012, 11:52:25 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on August 31, 2012, 05:05:43 AM

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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS

Positive Touch · « **Reply #18529 on:** September 04, 2012, 09:45:02 PM »

so am i the only one here touching myself to #dnc2012 tonight

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18530 on:** September 04, 2012, 09:47:45 PM »

Got home and heard Ted Strictland say "Barack Obama saved the auto industry. Mitt Romney saved on his taxes." Ouch

Positive Touch · « **Reply #18531 on:** September 04, 2012, 10:01:52 PM »

that massachooey governor killed everyone so far

cant wait to go to work tomorrow and stream all this again in front of my repub boss

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18532 on:** September 04, 2012, 10:47:07 PM »

Quote

When your country is in a costly war with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation is facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn’t class warfare. It’s patriotism.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #18533 on:** September 04, 2012, 10:51:48 PM »

man fuck everyone else; michelle obama 2016

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #18534 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:02:23 PM »

M.O.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #18535 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:08:24 PM »

i'd smang lady bamz, no doubt

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18536 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:19:00 PM »

Dat face tells it all. He's on Air Force One right now flying to NC to smang

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18537 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:23:37 PM »

I saw that pic on MSNBC tonight. Holy crap his girls are getting older.

Himu · « **Reply #18538 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:25:54 PM »

Hold your little girl right now, gundam!!!!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18539 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:31:21 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on September 04, 2012, 11:25:54 PM

Hold your little girl right now, gundam!!!!

She's asleep or I totally would.

:'(

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