The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 419

Alex · 02-05-2009, 05:46 PM

Just to provide an avatar for use by those keen on the "Obama Messiah Complex" meme:

alphabassettgrrl · 02-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Well, he should say what he means. We know he can.

JWBear · 02-06-2009, 01:08 PM

Bristol Palin named after ESPN headquarters

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Two meanings in Bristol's name: I worked at the Bristol Inn, and Todd grew up in Bristol Bay. But also, Bristol, Connecticut, is the home of ESPN. And when I was in high school, my desire was to be a sportscaster. ESPN was just kicking off, just getting off the ground, and I thought that's what I was going to do in life, is be one of the first woman sportscasters. Until I learned that you'd have to move to Bristol, Connecticut. It was far away. So instead, I had a daughter and named her Bristol.

Thank goodness this moron lost. This country dodged that bullet!

The best part is the quote from the Mayor of Bristol Conneticut:

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Bristol Mayor Art Ward tells the local paper that it's probably for the best that Palin stayed in Alaska.

"You can't see Russia from here," he said.

SacTown Chronic · 02-06-2009, 01:11 PM

Wanna know why I named my boy Waco?

Alex · 02-06-2009, 01:34 PM

Really, I should have my own talking head pundit show. Scooped them by 6 months.

That said, it doesn't strike me as any stupider than many of the other reasons children are given the name they get. And it is, I think, a perfectly nice name.

JWBear · 02-06-2009, 01:50 PM

Oh, it isn't the name, or the reason she gave it. It was the whole "Like... gosh... I was going to be this totally rad sports announcer or something. But I found out I'd have to move to Connecticut. (Whatever!) So I stayed here and got this gig as Governor instead. It’s totally like work, so it kinda sucks. Then this old creepy dude wanted to make me Vice President. At first I said 'as if!'. But he explained what it was, and I thought it sounded totally cool, so I totally went for it.”

Alex · 02-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Well, I didn't read the article so I'll take your word that tone is there (though I don't see it in the quoted part).

Snowflake · 02-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Well, she should have kept to her original plan, become a sportscaster. She'd probably be best buddies with Keith Olbermann now.

Alex · 02-06-2009, 02:10 PM

Probably not, most people who have worked with him haven't really enjoyed the experience (from what I hear).

Drince88 · 02-06-2009, 05:55 PM

I understand that Congressman basically have to start campaigning for their next election as soon as they start the term - but I think the Democratic Congressional Committee is starting a LITTLE too early on bashing Republicans for voting against the first version of the stimulus package.

Yes, I realize the Republican from New Orleans is going to face a tough opponent in 2 years and Yes, the Democratic National group is going to be throwing TONS of dollars because it probably IS a seat they can win back. But to start the anti-campaign THIS early is a bit extreme, in my book.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Really, I should have my own talking head pundit show. Scooped them by 6 months. That said, it doesn't strike me as any stupider than many of the other reasons children are given the name they get. And it is, I think, a perfectly nice name.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Oh, it isn't the name, or the reason she gave it. It was the whole "Like... gosh... I was going to be this totally rad sports announcer or something. But I found out I'd have to move to Connecticut. (Whatever!) So I stayed here and got this gig as Governor instead. It’s totally like work, so it kinda sucks. Then this old creepy dude wanted to make me Vice President. At first I said 'as if!'. But he explained what it was, and I thought it sounded totally cool, so I totally went for it.” __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I didn't read the article so I'll take your word that tone is there (though I don't see it in the quoted part).
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Probably not, most people who have worked with him haven't really enjoyed the experience (from what I hear).
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Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	I understand that Congressman basically have to start campaigning for their next election as soon as they start the term - but I think the Democratic Congressional Committee is starting a LITTLE too early on bashing Republicans for voting against the first version of the stimulus package. Yes, I realize the Republican from New Orleans is going to face a tough opponent in 2 years and Yes, the Democratic National group is going to be throwing TONS of dollars because it probably IS a seat they can win back. But to start the anti-campaign THIS early is a bit extreme, in my book.
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