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[Touchdown]

Even Rubio has trouble swallowing the GOP bullshit he's paid to promote.

 

[thefro]

lol, come on guys, it was funny and awkward but it's not a big deal at all

Yeah, we really want the guy who freezes up and chokes in tough situations as our leader.

 

[XenodudeX]

Hey guys I don't think most voters will give a shit about him drinking some water awkwardly four years from now.

No one will give a shit about him because his response is the same old tired bullshit that gets peddled every single SOTU response.

 

[B-Dubs]

his was much worse though

Yea but the water bottle is a definite thing that people can point to, Rubio was sweating the entire time. He'll need to work on this a lot otherwise he'd get eaten alive during a debate.

and SNL made it into an even bigger thing

SNL will have a field day with this.

 

[leroidys]

Because an awkward State of the Union response worked out so well for Bobby Jindal. oh wait...

That was on a whole other level.

I don't think that his response was good. At all. Those saying that he doesn't stand a chance in 2016 because of his tiny water bottle are living in a different universe.

No one will give a shit about him his response is the same old tired bullshit that gets peddled every singe SOTU response.

Agreed

 

[Fenderputty]

Hey guys I don't think most voters will give a shit about him drinking some water awkwardly four years from now.

If he can't handle a precooked rebuttal, how's he gonna handle an actual campaign with debates and such?

 

[Tamanon]

Rubio's delivery was alright, it was a bit high-school debatey in his earnestness, but the delivery was much better than Jindal.

The substance, if you can call it that, though was just stupid. No alternative plans, just denigration of a straw man. It didn't help that it seemed like he was responding to a speech in 2010....

 

[Black Mamba]

lol, come on guys, it was funny and awkward but it's not a big deal at all

the entire thing was a disaster. He was barely better than Jindal.

Seemed like he was slurring almost at times. Spoke way too fast, smacking his lips, the water, etc.

He looked incompetent. Such a difference from the convention.

 

[PhoenixDark]

2pac for the younger generation, bottled water for the older generation. Laugh all you want but Rubio's tactics are market tested and approved

 

[kehs]

The bigger problem with Rubios "response" is that it was all refuted and addressed in the sotu.

He was like canibus free styling in 2012 with a notebook.

 

[leroidys]

Rubio's delivery was alright, it was a bit high-school debatey in his earnestness, but the delivery was much better than Jindal.

The substance, if you can call it that, though was just stupid. No alternative plans, just denigration of a straw man. It didn't help that it seemed like he was responding to a speech in 2010....

If the right can't come up with something better than "The president hates private business" to try and sell the general public, I can't wait for 2016.

 

[jamesinclair]

Dead serious. There was an article about how it went up way early.

Then no point in watching.

Because an awkward State of the Union response worked out so well for Bobby Jindal. oh wait...

.....Jindal never have a SOTU response....

Seriously folks, have all of you forgotten that the last response was given by Mitch Daniels? And before that Paul Ryan?

No Jindal.

 

[Thai]

Here's marco making sure no one steals his spotlight:

 

[B-Dubs]

Then no point in watching.



.....Jindal never have a SOTU response....

Yes, yes he did. He did a Mr Rodgers impersonation during the whole thing.

 

[Touchdown]

the entire thing was a disaster. He was barely better than Jindal.

Seemed like he was slurring almost at times. Spoke way too fast, smacking his lips, the water, etc.

He looked incompetent. Such a difference from the convention.

this is how he usually talks. Not ready for primetime. Clinton will wipe the floor with him in 2016.

 

[Rayis]

Rand Paul's response: "Free Market is perfect" "Free market is perfect" "Free market is perfect, also respect constitution when it fits our agenda"

 

[Dartastic]

Rubio's delivery was alright, it was a bit high-school debatey in his earnestness, but the delivery was much better than Jindal.

The substance, if you can call it that, though was just stupid. No alternative plans, just denigration of a straw man. It didn't help that it seemed like he was responding to a speech in 2010....

I agree with this. I find it hilarious that the water thing is going to be such a big deal, but in all honesty his speech was devoid of substance.

 

[Touchdown]

Then no point in watching.



.....Jindal never have a SOTU response....

Seriously folks, have all of you forgotten that the last response was given by Mitch Daniels? And before that Paul Ryan?

No Jindal.

ooooh have we forgotten so soon?

 

[jamesinclair]

Yes, yes he did. He did a Mr Rodgers impersonation during the whole thing.

Not according to my sources.

2013: Rubio
2012: Mitch
2011: Pauly
2010: McDonnell

 

[Chichikov]

Remember that time Obama took a sip of water and everyone thought it was awesome?

Yeah.
I also remember that one time I tried to rap.

 

[B-Dubs]

Not according to my sources.

2013: Rubio
2012: Mitch
2011: Pauly
2010: McDonnell

Jindal was 2009.

 

[thefro]

Daniels was definitely better than Rubio.

 

[jamesinclair]

Jindal was 2009.

That wasnt a SOTU rebuttal.

 

[Touchdown]

It was a presidential address to congress in 2009. He still sucked though.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Daniels was definitely better than Rubio.

dat wife problem though...

 

[watershed]

That wasnt a SOTU rebuttal.

It was in everything but name. And Jindal was awful.

 

[jamesinclair]

So my facebook has very little of note.

Just this gem:


Me:
Obama catering to the pre-school vote. Obvious power grab for 3rd term election.
Gun nut response: He doesn't know how to do anything but campaign

Didnt get the joke

Why do I say gun nut?

His status
Typical. Obama is using the state of the union address for partisan politics and gun control advocacy.

 

[Aaron Strife]

So my facebook has very little of note.

Just this gem:


Me:
Obama catering to the pre-school vote. Obvious power grab for 3rd term election.
Gun nut response: He doesn't know how to do anything but campaign

Didnt get the joke

Why do I say gun nut?

His status
Typical. Obama is using the state of the union address for partisan politics and gun control advocacy.

Pre school vote? More like sixth term then

 

[kehs]

Pre school vote? More like sixth term then

Well he is trying to appeal to the GOP.


badumtish

 

[jamesinclair]

Pre school vote? More like sixth term then

Its directed at all those who said Obama was catering to the illegal vote. And they were serious.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

But PD told me Rubio was the real deal and wouldn't pull a Jindal.

So many of these supposedly formidable GOPers get their shot in the spotlight and just kind of melt.

PD showin once again he's the Dick Morris of GAF.

 

[Oblivion]

From the Guardian:

~24,700: Tweets-per-minute during the most-tweeted moment of the state of the union -- when Obama covered middle class opportunity and minimum wage.

~9,200: Tweets-per-minute during the most-tweeted moment of Rubio's GOP response -- when Rubio gulped a sip of water, obviously.

 

[PhoenixDark]

PD showin once again he's the Dick Morris of GAF.

Still mad Kobe has never had a season better than LeBron's last 3?

 

[The Librarian]

Watergate

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Still mad Kobe has never had a season better than LeBron's last 3?

Dero derp. Atleast you accept that you once again are shown to be as accurate as a Ben Wallace free throw.

 

[kehs]

At least lebron won a ring or two.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Dero derp. Atleast you accept that you once again are shown to be as accurate as a Ben Wallace free throw.

Hey, I didn't know he'd be giving the speech in Boehner's office, and thus surrounded by alcohol, cigars, and other items that cause thirsty mouths

 

[speculawyer]

Not according to my sources.

2013: Rubio
2012: Mitch
2011: Pauly
2010: McDonnell
2009: Jindahl

Jindahl got laughed at, McDonnell became toxic Governor Ultrasound, Paul lost as VP, Mitch Daniels went from translucent to transparent. Rubio is brave to take rebuttal, it seems cursed lately.

 

[Aaron]

After tonight, Christie better get on the treadmill. Because he's the Republican's only hope.

 

[kehs]

After tonight, Christie better get on the treadmill. Because he's the Republican's only hope.

He's got a waterboy lined up.

 

[dabig2]

Rubio's response...I know I shouldn't get heated about what was generic Republican bullshit we've been hearing for years now...but if I had the time I would seriously write down a 5000 word essay to put on Poligaf's blog about how retarded that speech was. Rubio...just fuck off you token piece of shit. You're an embarrassment to every Cuban not living in Florida or to those who stopped giving a shit about Castro.

Hell, screw that. My grandfather is no friend of Castro either, especially as he was banned for life from ever entering the country again when he left in 1958, but even he thinks you're a fucking tool.

Your only purpose in life is to get destroyed by Hillary and that's if you make it past the primary of the other jokers.

 

[ido]

I dug the SOTU for the most part.

Rubio's response was strange, as he basically said nothing.

Swigging that water, though.

 

[jamesinclair]

Jindahl got laughed at, McDonnell became toxic Governor Ultrasound, Paul lost as VP, Mitch Daniels went from translucent to transparent. Rubio is brave to take rebuttal, it seems cursed lately.

I dont think any president has ever previously done the response speech.

 

[Oblivion]

He's got a waterboy lined up.

Rubio?

 

[PhoenixDark]

I dont think any president has ever previously done the response speech.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/bill-clintons-democratic-response-to-reagans-85-state-of-the

 

[ClassyPenguin]

Gary Johnson, Ron Paul V.2.0

"What we didn’t hear tonight was a President telling the truth about the real state of the Union: that we are broke -- and that he and the Congress are succeeding only in digging us deeper into a financial hole that is, in reality, the single greatest threat to the nation’s well-being.

“Rather, we once again heard the tired argument that the challenges we face can somehow best be met by more government that costs more and taxes more. We’ve tried that. In fact, we’ve tried it so hard and so long that we have a debt totaling more than $90,000 for every worker in America.

“And while he spent an hour laying out a mind-boggling list of things the government should do, from ‘investing’ in infrastructure, technology and energy to helping parents pick the best college for their kids, he assured us his plans will not increase the deficit by ‘a single dime’.

“That is absurd on its face, and could only be based on the same arithmetic that has given us a $16 Trillion debt.

“Once again, we witnessed a great political performance wrapped around promises that shouldn’t be made in the first place, and that we certainly cannot afford to keep.”

How does that much stupid gets thousands of supporters?

 

[kehs]

Rubio?

Assuming he doesn't block the camera.

 

[speculawyer]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/bill-clintons-democratic-response-to-reagans-85-state-of-the

Even a boss back then. He even used the "building bridges to the 21st century" line.

 

[nib95]

Lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DucNBYPIRSk

 

[PhoenixDark]

Even a boss back then. He even used the "building bridges to the 21st century" line.

Notice how the entire video is democrats saying "hey we made some mistakes but we're different now, we're doing some cool things let us tell you about them." A party that recognized they were unpopular, in a ditch, and working to get out while facing a wildly popular transformational president. Whereas tonight we basically just heard a Hispanic republican parrot Mitt Romney's platform, while personally attacking the president.