"A black sheriff?!": The Official Topic of Obama and New Era American Politics

[Human Snorenado]

In the grand scheme of things, failing to take the house would be the best outcome for republicans. It would validate the few moderates left like my new bff Mitch Daniels, send a message to the RNC and ensure 2012 isn't another 1964 for them. Winning the house would boost Obama's 2012's chances (assuming the economy improves) and ensure we get another wave election as a larger turnout of voters boots the crazies back to their holes.

Mitch Daniels is no freaking moderate.  He has the much sought after ability to not sound or look crazy while advocating policies that will continue to destroy America and it's middle class, but that's about it.

[Phoenix Dark]

In the grand scheme of things, failing to take the house would be the best outcome for republicans. It would validate the few moderates left like my new bff Mitch Daniels, send a message to the RNC and ensure 2012 isn't another 1964 for them. Winning the house would boost Obama's 2012's chances (assuming the economy improves) and ensure we get another wave election as a larger turnout of voters boots the crazies back to their holes.

Mitch Daniels is no freaking moderate.  He has the much sought after ability to not sound or look crazy while advocating policies that will continue to destroy America and it's middle class, but that's about it.

Don't talk about my bff like that. He's a republican with big ideas who isn't afraid to raise taxes and even has the balls to talk about a vat 

I'm gonna miss Huck, but Mitch is where it's at yo

[brawndolicious]

Being racist isn't illegal, I assumed that the reason Zero Hero didn't agree with firing him was because it feels wrong for somebody to be legally required to represent their employer 24/7/365.  I didn't assume that Zero Hero was fine with someone announcing their racism on national TV.

Why are you acting like he's some janitor who got reported to HR by someone who thinks they heard something from the other table in the lunchroom.

HIS JOB IS TO BE ON TV FLAPPING HIS GUMS, IF HE FUCKS UP WHILE DOING THAT HE IS FAIR GAME

If you get hired to be a journalist, you will probably have stipulations in your contract that say whether or not you can make biased comments/acts.  That's probably the LEGAL reasoning behind why this guy was fired.  The main reason why I'd cheer his termination is for moral reasons of course which I assume Zero Hero does as well, the part that might be ambiguous is the extra stipulations that some journalists have in their contracts that dictate what they can do or say.  If that doesn't concern you and if you disagree with his comments, then I can't see any other reason to disagree with firing him.

[Brehvolution]

If NPR had a union, Juan would still have a job.
Nintenho: I said I disagreed with the decision, but at the same time if NPR thought it was a fire-able offense then that is their prerogative. He's better off being the token at fox anyways. It's praises that shit over their.

[brawndolicious]

Well his career as a serious journalist is over but this type of thing can only help his media career.

[Brehvolution]

Which should be a bonus for regular fox viewers given his 'Bill Cosby liberalism'. 

[Mandark]

Don't talk about my bff like that. He's a republican with big ideas who isn't afraid to raise taxes and even has the balls to talk about a vat 

I'm gonna miss Huck, but Mitch is where it's at yo

Didn't Daniels propose a hike on the richest earners in Indiana, then back down when other Republicans opposed it?

The guy's not an obviously raging idealogue, but he is a rich dude enamored with his own management skills and largely devoid of empathy for people harder off than himself.  In other words, he's the white Mitt Romney.

[Human Snorenado]

Don't talk about my bff like that. He's a republican with big ideas who isn't afraid to raise taxes and even has the balls to talk about a vat 

I'm gonna miss Huck, but Mitch is where it's at yo

Didn't Daniels propose a hike on the richest earners in Indiana, then back down when other Republicans opposed it?

The guy's not an obviously raging idealogue, but he is a rich dude enamored with his own management skills and largely devoid of empathy for people harder off than himself.  In other words, he's the white Mitt Romney.

Nah, he's not Romney.  Romney exudes that used car salesman vibe.  Daniels can come off as, for lack of a better term, genuine.

He still favors the same stupid policies that will continue to wreck the country and economy, however.  He'll just seem reasonable espousing them in a way, say, Sarah Palin won't.

[Phoenix Dark]

Don't talk about my bff like that. He's a republican with big ideas who isn't afraid to raise taxes and even has the balls to talk about a vat 

I'm gonna miss Huck, but Mitch is where it's at yo

Didn't Daniels propose a hike on the richest earners in Indiana, then back down when other Republicans opposed it?

The guy's not an obviously raging idealogue, but he is a rich dude enamored with his own management skills and largely devoid of empathy for people harder off than himself.  In other words, he's the white Mitt Romney.

It was a pretty modest tax raise too, like 2% on people making $100,000 or more. He has instituted tax increases to pay for infrastructure projects and shit though

Dude looks like a pedo but I'll give him dap

[Human Snorenado]

You know he'd have to go full teatard to win the nomination, tho.  Whoever wins will have done so; this is indisputable.

[tiesto]

At least the main people I'm planning on voting for - Cuomo, Gillibrand (total MILF), Schumer - are set to destroy the competition. Only one I'm worried about is Tim Bishop, my district's representative. 538 puts him slightly ahead of his opponent, Randy Altschuler. Who is your typical LI corporatist Republican.

[Eric P]

I'm voting Palladino!

ha ha just kidding

that dude is insane

[Phoenix Dark]

[youtube=560,345]M-TUu9kZlsU[/youtube]

ouch

What better way to appeal to social and fiscal conservatives

[Human Snorenado]

All of you NY people choosing to defy God's will and NOT vote for the Rent is too Damn High guy are dead to me.  DEAD.

[Human Snorenado]

http://gawker.com/5674353/

Oh.  My.  Gawd.

Christine O'donnell had a drunken one night stand on Halloween like three years ago with this guy... and he's got pics to kind of prove it (the drunk and Halloween part, not the one night stand)

PLEASE JESUS LET THIS CRAZY BITCH WIN ON TUESDAY I NEED ENTERTAINMENT IN MY LIFE

edit:  check it oh christ it was a FAILED ONE NIGHT STAND BECAUSE JESUS DIDN'T WANT HER TO GO ALL THE WAY

Ok, I'm back to hoping she's gonna lose again.  I mean, if she's not gonna get drunk and rape male pages in the cloak room there's no reason for her to win.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

When her underwear came off, I immediately noticed that the waxing trend had completely passed her by.

[Oblivion]

Computer Programming legend, JOHN CARMACK comments on the state of politics:

"I haven't paid any attention to the government at all, but I know it's horribly inefficient compared to for-profit."

http://media.armadilloaerospace.com/misc/government.htm

 

[Phoenix Dark]

http://gawker.com/5674353/

Oh.  My.  Gawd.

Christine O'donnell had a drunken one night stand on Halloween like three years ago with this guy... and he's got pics to kind of prove it (the drunk and Halloween part, not the one night stand)

PLEASE JESUS LET THIS CRAZY BITCH WIN ON TUESDAY I NEED ENTERTAINMENT IN MY LIFE

edit:  check it oh christ it was a FAILED ONE NIGHT STAND BECAUSE JESUS DIDN'T WANT HER TO GO ALL THE WAY

Ok, I'm back to hoping she's gonna lose again.  I mean, if she's not gonna get drunk and rape male pages in the cloak room there's no reason for her to win.

oh lawd I'd smash that so hard. if anything could get her to put out it would be a bbc

[Van Cruncheon]

Computer Programming legend, JOHN CARMACK comments on the state of politics:

"I haven't paid any attention to the government at all, but I know it's horribly inefficient compared to for-profit."

http://media.armadilloaerospace.com/misc/government.htm

 

he and his wife have been longtime randroid capital-L libertarians. no surprise here!

[Phoenix Dark]

yea those christian sidehug foursomes must have been awkward

[Fresh Prince]

joke is played out like the jheri curl

[Phoenix Dark]

[Mandark]

http://gawker.com/5674353/

Yech, that guy's a huge asshole.

[Mupepe]

While I think certain parts of the story are funny, like born again virgin and just how stupid she sounds in general, I gotta agree with the feminists on this one.  I get that she's a hypocrite regarding the ideologies she's running on, but I can't do anything but the hate the idea that almost any normal woman who runs for office probably has shit like this in their past and it's not very fair to be slinging it at them.  If a woman wants to run for office she apparently has to wear a chastity belt and be a fucking nun while men get away with fucking their staff in office.  I might hate O'Donnell, but I'm not fool enough to think this is the kind of bullshit I want involved in politics. 

[Van Cruncheon]

While I think certain parts of the story are funny, like born again virgin and just how stupid she sounds in general, I gotta agree with the feminists on this one.  I get that she's a hypocrite regarding the ideologies she's running on, but I can't do anything but the hate the idea that almost any normal woman who runs for office probably has shit like this in their past and it's not very fair to be slinging it at them.  If a woman wants to run for office she apparently has to wear a chastity belt and be a fucking nun while men get away with fucking their staff in office.  I might hate O'Donnell, but I'm not fool enough to think this is the kind of bullshit I want involved in politics. 

cosign. she's clearly insane and a moron -- and that should be enough for folks to bash her, not her sexual behaviors, especially in the misogynistic context they are discussed. yeah, she's a big ol' hypocrite and a hater, but you don't need to take the sex angle to ream her on this.

[Brehvolution]

It's politics though. I can't stand either side stoops that low. but to be fair, if Coons had skeletons like this, she would be all over it.

[Mupepe]

Maybe.  But I think it sets a really low bar for women in politics and it's not something I want to personally further. 

[Dickie Dee]

I 99% agree - and this story should just die and not become an issue in the election

-but-

the hypocracy is gobsmacking and at least worth a comment. She was almost 40 and I assume far along her career as a professional finger waver.

[Beardo]

On a slightly related note, it looks like there might be a cure for you guys coming soon.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/weird/Scientists-May-Have-IDd-Liberal-Gene-105917218.html

[Brehvolution]

It does make the case that conservatives are genetically deficient .

[Phoenix Dark]

It's politics though. I can't stand either side stoops that low. but to be fair, if Coons had skeletons like this, she would be all over it.

Or if O'Donnell was a fundie dude no one here would have a problem with it. Especially if gay sex was involved 

[Human Snorenado]

It's politics though. I can't stand either side stoops that low. but to be fair, if Coons had skeletons like this, she would be all over it.

Or if O'Donnell was a fundie dude no one here would have a problem with it. Especially if gay sex was involved 

If she was a dude it would be a totally different thing- remember Scott Brown's photos?  Dudes get off easy.

I agree that the whole thing is kinda lame and it's a cheap shot, but we have to get our shots in before Tuesday when the polls close and she fades back into the anti-masturbatory woodwork.  Honestly, the whole "yes I paid my rent with campaign funds, DEAL WITH IT" story should be bigger, but this is life and life loves a good sex scandal thing.

[Dickie Dee]

On a slightly related note, it looks like there might be a cure for you guys coming soon.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/weird/Scientists-May-Have-IDd-Liberal-Gene-105917218.html

However, the, subjects were only more likely to have leanings to the left if they were also socially active during adolescence.

[snip]

...and the environmental condition of having many friends in adolescence -- that is associated with being more liberal,”

[Van Cruncheon]

cool dudes like people and society, news at 11

[Fresh Prince]

Yeah I think centuries of gender politics are going to win out here. Anyway what do the say? Liberals always talk about sex, conservatives actually do it.

[Phoenix Dark]

Yea it's lame but I can't find it in me to defend O'Donnell here or just about anywhere.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

cool dudes like people and society, news at 11

So what you're saying is, you and your ... "friends" (?) went to Chili's every Friday, and when the bill came back you split the check evenly? That sounds like ... socialism.

[Dickie Dee]

"From each according to his ability, Texas Chili Cheese Fries to each according to his need"

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I 99% agree - and this story should just die and not become an issue in the election

-but-

the hypocracy is gobsmacking and at least worth a comment. She was almost 40 and I assume far along her career as a professional finger waver.

 

[Phoenix Dark]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/oct/29/tea-party-sharron-angle-nevada

"I'm trying to understand why they have 20 kids"
"they have 20 kids?"
"ok maybe I'm exaggerating. how about 15"

[Himu]

Posted?

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[Fresh Prince]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/oct/29/tea-party-sharron-angle-nevada

"I'm trying to understand why they have 20 kids"
"they have 20 kids?"
"ok maybe I'm exaggerating. how about 15"

Man you left this shit out

She has told rape victims that having their baby turned "lemons into lemonade";

wtf

[Dickie Dee]

She has told rape victims that when they got AIDS "they should turn it into LemonAIDS"

wtf

[Cheebs]

The worst part of this Republican wave is losing Russ Feingold who is pretty much dead now (the GOP candidate has been surging there pretty consistently). 

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I dislike Sharron Angle greatly but Reid is kind of a tool.  I hope Reid makes it but with a razor thin margin to put the fear of God into him.

The worst part of this Republican wave is losing Russ Feingold who is pretty much dead now (the GOP candidate has been surging there pretty consistently). 

It is a shame but he isn't that old.  In 2016, he could probably retake his seat.

[Phoenix Dark]

I hope Reid loses just to have Angle on CSPAN every day, and someone with balls like Durbin as the majority leader

[Cheebs]

Reid isn't winning. He is about 5% behind consistently in every poll this week. In this environment no chance he will magically come back. He is dead dead dead. Dems need to stop picking senate leaders from swing states. It always kills them. Only reason McConnel survived 08 was because he was from a solid red state. Being the party leader always hurts back home. Yet they keep picking ones from risky states. It's dumb. After Daschel they should have learned that lesson.

Durbin vs Schumer for majority minority leader.

[Mupepe]

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He totally nailed with the butthurt Britfag part.

[Mandark]

In b4 self-satisfied conservative posters resurface here after the midterms.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

In b4 Obamatards blaming the losses on everything except Obama

[Phoenix Dark]

In b4 Cheebs returns for election talk

oh wait

[Brehvolution]

In b4 Obamatards blaming the losses on everything except Obama

The man is such a magical negro that all dem losses are directly in his hands. Everything bad is Obama's fault and anything good was a failure of GOP obstructionism.

[Mandark]

In b4 pundits all across the ideological spectrum write a variation of the same column:  "In the wake of this electoral rebuke, Obama needs to listen to the concerns and opinions of the American people, which coincidentally are all the same as my concerns and opinions!"


In all fairness, David Brooks has already written this column.  Once a fortnight for the last two years.

[Brehvolution]

in b4 Obama passes regulation on the issues he campaigned on, and won on. Obama doesn't listen to the people.

oh wai.....

[Human Snorenado]

I for one can't wait for the school uniforms/impeachment era of Obama's Presidency.  It's just a coin flip on if they'll impeach him for not investigating the New Black Panthers or for health care, but the fucker's getting impeached.

[Boogie]

In B4 "in the past seventy years, the party of the president has only not lost seats in midterm elections twice, so this is really no biggie."

Oh wait.  That won't happen.

[Boogie]

Also @ mandark and PD.

It's elections like this one that make Churchill's quote such a truism.

[Boogie]

I did enjoy watching news pundits (in America and Canada) try to seriously analyze Jon Stewart's rally today.

It was ever so clear that they just. Didnt't. Get it.

[Phoenix Dark]

The month of "democrats were too liberal" narration is going to be unbearable. I wish I could be paid to write village hivemind articles and drink cocktails at DC parties.

Best thing about Tuesday: all the Blue Dogs who will bite the dust.

[Mandark]

In b4 ungovernable USA.

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I've been reading a lot of "once they've got a share of power they'll have to take responsibility".  But the last Republican Congress with a Democratic President gave us a government shutdown and an impeachment.  This is just gonna be turrible.

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