The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 642

Moonliner · 02-03-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Knowing Trump, if the news this morning had been that he was going to endorse Romney I'm guessing he would have endorsed Newt. It's gets him two news cycles and that's all he cares about.

Especially with the next season of Celebrity Apprentice starting soon.

I vote for Herman Cain to join the cast of the next Celebrity Apprentice.

But that's mostly because I never watch it.

Betty · 02-02-2012, 03:26 PM

I'm kinda hoping they all go neck and neck to the end, trying to rip each other to shreds the entire time. That sounds kind of bad when I type it out though.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-22-2012, 09:38 AM

I think I figured out why the Colbert Report suspended production last week. His mother was fine, Stephen just had to take a couple days to infiltrate the Indiana state legislature, where he managed to convince everyone he was freshman representative Bob Morris from Fort Wayne.

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20...nEknS_M.mailto

I mean, this IS a Stephen Colbert joke, right?

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After talking to some well-informed constituents, I did a small amount of Web-based research, and what I found is disturbing. The Girl Scouts of America and their worldwide partner, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), have entered into a close strategic affiliation with Planned Parenthood. You will not find evidence of this on the GSA/WAGGGS website—in fact, the websites of these two organizations explicitly deny funding Planned Parenthood.

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The fact that the Honorary President of Girl Scouts of America is Michelle Obama, and the Obama's are radically pro-abortion and vigorously support the agenda of Planned Parenthood, should give each of us reason to pause before our individual or collective endorsement of the organization.

An excerpt from the response from a representative of the Girl Scouts.

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Not only is Rep. Morris off the mark on his claims, it's also unfortunate in his limited research that he failed to discover that, since 1917, every first lady has served as the honorary leader of Girl Scouts, including Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Laura Bush.

See? Clearly all part of an elaborate sketch on the Colbert Report, right?

Right? Sigh.

Strangler Lewis · 02-22-2012, 10:16 AM

Well, now, you never know. I have a friend who as a teenager years ago got a job washing dishes at a Girl Scout camp thinking he'd spend the summer starring in his own sex romp. The counselors all turned out to be lesbians.

At least that's what they told him.

JWBear · 02-22-2012, 11:18 AM

Imagine what it must be like to be married to that a-hole.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-22-2012, 02:31 PM

I could be wrong, but these last few days feel like death throes for Santorum. Going to the Jeremiah Wright well, Rick? Why, because that worked so well last time an opponent tried it? Everything he's said recently has just sounded like desperation to me.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-27-2012, 11:35 AM

No, Mitt, there's nothing wrong with being successful in America. What's wrong is pointing to the spoils of that success as your way of connecting with people. What's wrong is saying, "I'm just like you...look at all the fancy cars I have and the super wealthy people I know!"

BarTopDancer · 02-27-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

No, Mitt, there's nothing wrong with being successful in America. What's wrong is pointing to the spoils of that success as your way of connecting with people. What's wrong is saying, "I'm just like you...look at all the fancy cars I have and the super wealthy people I know!"

He read one too many US magazines.

Santorum wants the general public to remain uneducated and stupid. It's the only way he'll be elected. Hell, most of the Tea Party platform seems to revolve around keeping the public uneducated. College is for elitists and elitism is bad. See how elitist Obama is? And he is the debbil!

alphabassettgrrl · 02-27-2012, 10:55 PM

one of my coworkers says Santorum wants all the moms to home-school the kids. No college needed. But how smart are those kids going to be if mom doen't have the education?

And reportedly, Santorum holds more degrees than Obama. His problem is that college is a mind-expanding scene, and he wants good little sheep who will do as they are told, and not think too much.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-01-2012, 04:18 PM

Rush Limbaugh can go f.....

You know what, nah. Not even worth my effort. Anyone with the kinds of personal problems he's had that insists on lashing out at others the way he does just begins to seem to me like someone who is profoundly unhappy with himself and his life. At this point it's pitiable, really. I don't even want to be angry about his bullsh*t anymore.

I wish I could just let his bluster join the background noise, but I worry that too many people do still listen to him and are influenced by him.

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I'm kinda hoping they all go neck and neck to the end, trying to rip each other to shreds the entire time. That sounds kind of bad when I type it out though. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Well, now, you never know. I have a friend who as a teenager years ago got a job washing dishes at a Girl Scout camp thinking he'd spend the summer starring in his own sex romp. The counselors all turned out to be lesbians. At least that's what they told him. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Imagine what it must be like to be married to that a-hole. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I could be wrong, but these last few days feel like death throes for Santorum. Going to the Jeremiah Wright well, Rick? Why, because that worked so well last time an opponent tried it? Everything he's said recently has just sounded like desperation to me. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-27-2012, 11:35 AM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	No, Mitt, there's nothing wrong with being successful in America. What's wrong is pointing to the spoils of that success as your way of connecting with people. What's wrong is saying, "I'm just like you...look at all the fancy cars I have and the super wealthy people I know!" __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-27-2012, 10:55 PM	#9
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	one of my coworkers says Santorum wants all the moms to home-school the kids. No college needed. But how smart are those kids going to be if mom doen't have the education? And reportedly, Santorum holds more degrees than Obama. His problem is that college is a mind-expanding scene, and he wants good little sheep who will do as they are told, and not think too much. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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03-01-2012, 04:18 PM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Rush Limbaugh can go f..... You know what, nah. Not even worth my effort. Anyone with the kinds of personal problems he's had that insists on lashing out at others the way he does just begins to seem to me like someone who is profoundly unhappy with himself and his life. At this point it's pitiable, really. I don't even want to be angry about his bullsh*t anymore. I wish I could just let his bluster join the background noise, but I worry that too many people do still listen to him and are influenced by him. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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