The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 684

innerSpaceman · 09-27-2012, 03:42 PM

But you're not running for president, are you. And, in doing so, how many times do you have to say something retarded "extemporaneously" before it becomes an indication of a more serious problem (like, ya know, true idiocy).

Worse, to my mind, are the three recent occasions where Romney made specific policy statements in recorded interviews, "extemporaneously" - that his campaign had to immediately retract and denounce.

Alex · 09-27-2012, 05:08 PM

Oh, I don't put this kind of extemporaneous error anywhere near the same bucket as policy squishiness and self contradiction.

But to answer your question, I don't really take any level of brain farting of the type this item would be to be a sign of idiocy. Presumably I'm not an idiot and I do it all the time. No, I'm not running for president, but then I don't place speaking skills all that highly on my list of presidential qualities. Nice to have, but not necessary.

I don't think Romney would be a good president, but I'm comfortable thinking that without having to think him an evil or stupid person.

But I'm not saying you shouldn't find it important. You can judge based on whatever criteria you want.

Strangler Lewis · 09-28-2012, 09:21 AM

It was obviously a joke, the kind of lame joke a political candidate makes when he's embarrassed to find his smoke-stained wife standing on stage next to him after he's just tried to have her murdered on an airplane to garner sympathy votes.

alphabassettgrrl · 09-29-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

It was obviously a joke, the kind of lame joke a political candidate makes when he's embarrassed to find his smoke-stained wife standing on stage next to him after he's just tried to have her murdered on an airplane to garner sympathy votes.

That made me laugh.

Betty · 10-03-2012, 07:48 AM

Mitt Romney Style

CoasterMatt · 10-03-2012, 12:54 PM

I just hope nobody dies of alcohol poisoning...

scaeagles · 10-03-2012, 02:57 PM

All participants will pass out within 10 minutes.

katiesue · 10-03-2012, 06:38 PM

Mitts flag is bigger but I like Obama's tie better.

katiesue · 10-03-2012, 07:19 PM

Watching with the 16 year old know it all (as all 16 year olds do)

Me - Mitt's eyes look bloodshot
Madz - he's probably drunk all the time
Me - He's Mormon
Madz - so
Me - they don't drink
Madz- Maybe it's a front

katiesue · 10-03-2012, 07:34 PM

Madz - Mitt keeps getting redder. (pause) He IS a Republican.

09-27-2012, 03:42 PM	#6831
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	But you're not running for president, are you. And, in doing so, how many times do you have to say something retarded "extemporaneously" before it becomes an indication of a more serious problem (like, ya know, true idiocy). Worse, to my mind, are the three recent occasions where Romney made specific policy statements in recorded interviews, "extemporaneously" - that his campaign had to immediately retract and denounce.
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09-27-2012, 05:08 PM	#6832
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Oh, I don't put this kind of extemporaneous error anywhere near the same bucket as policy squishiness and self contradiction. But to answer your question, I don't really take any level of brain farting of the type this item would be to be a sign of idiocy. Presumably I'm not an idiot and I do it all the time. No, I'm not running for president, but then I don't place speaking skills all that highly on my list of presidential qualities. Nice to have, but not necessary. I don't think Romney would be a good president, but I'm comfortable thinking that without having to think him an evil or stupid person. But I'm not saying you shouldn't find it important. You can judge based on whatever criteria you want.
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09-28-2012, 09:21 AM	#6833
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	It was obviously a joke, the kind of lame joke a political candidate makes when he's embarrassed to find his smoke-stained wife standing on stage next to him after he's just tried to have her murdered on an airplane to garner sympathy votes. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	All participants will pass out within 10 minutes.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Mitts flag is bigger but I like Obama's tie better. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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10-03-2012, 07:19 PM	#6839
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Watching with the 16 year old know it all (as all 16 year olds do) Me - Mitt's eyes look bloodshot Madz - he's probably drunk all the time Me - He's Mormon Madz - so Me - they don't drink Madz- Maybe it's a front __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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10-03-2012, 07:34 PM	#6840
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Madz - Mitt keeps getting redder. (pause) He IS a Republican. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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