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PoliGAF Interim Thread of cunning stunts and desperate punts
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The Blue Jihad
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SpeedingUptoStop said:
But surely he'd just try to expose her to some radiation so the paw would fall off?
http://yglesias.thinkprogress.org/archives/2008/09/kagan_knowledge_is_elitist.php
Robert Kagan, a foreign policy advisor to McCain, derided criticisms of Palin as elitist.
I dont take this elite foreign policy view that only this anointed class knows everything about the world, he said. Im not generally impressed that they are better judges of American foreign policy experience than those who have Palins experience.
Robert Kagan, a foreign policy advisor to McCain, derided criticisms of Palin as elitist.
I dont take this elite foreign policy view that only this anointed class knows everything about the world, he said. Im not generally impressed that they are better judges of American foreign policy experience than those who have Palins experience.
Xisiqomelir
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Mahadev said:
He's just using his favourite channel's tagline.
Dram said:
Nice to know Kagan sides with the dumbfucks.
Brannon said:
True story: Friend of mine was taking a 400 level poli-sci class. One of the questions on the first test was "What former superpower was involved in the Cold War with the United States of America from the 50's to the 90's".
It was multiple choice. Two people out of 14 got it right.
Funny I dont watch Fox News at all. i watched their online stream of the conventions because it was uncut and off the wall rather than news but thats it.Xisiqomelir said:
But if I upset you then I must say I am glad. I have been just as critical of McCain as any other individual in this election.
Here are the ones I see as noteworthy:
Brownback, Sam (R-KS) - Had no idea Brownback was retiring. Could be competitive depending on recruiting.
Bunning, Jim (R-KY) - Taking crazy pills, but should retire. Could be competitive depending on recruiting.
Burr, Richard (R-NC) - I like the think there's a chance to make this a race.
Gregg, Judd (R-NH) - Could get Sununu'd
Martinez, Mel (R-FL) - Apparently sucks at everything per Frag.
McCain, John (R-AZ) - Honestly would McCain really run again? If open this could be a good fight. If he wins then again, should be contested
Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK) - Might be competitive.
Specter, Arlen (R-PA) - Yeah, this will be a good fight no matter what.
Voinovich, George V. (R-OH) - Definitely will be competitive.
Give that there will be 4-7 pickups in 08, I could easily see another 4 in that lot. 04 as 02 was just an absolutely dreadful year for the dems in the Senate. There could realistically be a filibuster-proof majority in 2011.
I could see Salazar and Dorgan at risk, though Salazar is probably safe. The rest of the dem seats look reeallllly safe.
Brownback, Sam (R-KS) - Had no idea Brownback was retiring. Could be competitive depending on recruiting.
Bunning, Jim (R-KY) - Taking crazy pills, but should retire. Could be competitive depending on recruiting.
Burr, Richard (R-NC) - I like the think there's a chance to make this a race.
Gregg, Judd (R-NH) - Could get Sununu'd
Martinez, Mel (R-FL) - Apparently sucks at everything per Frag.
McCain, John (R-AZ) - Honestly would McCain really run again? If open this could be a good fight. If he wins then again, should be contested
Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK) - Might be competitive.
Specter, Arlen (R-PA) - Yeah, this will be a good fight no matter what.
Voinovich, George V. (R-OH) - Definitely will be competitive.
Give that there will be 4-7 pickups in 08, I could easily see another 4 in that lot. 04 as 02 was just an absolutely dreadful year for the dems in the Senate. There could realistically be a filibuster-proof majority in 2011.
I could see Salazar and Dorgan at risk, though Salazar is probably safe. The rest of the dem seats look reeallllly safe.
Maxwell House
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LOL, Palin had never even left this country before last year. There is a world of difference between Obama and Palin. She is just a dumb redneck.Blader5489 said:
Xisiqomelir
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laserbeam said:
No, I really don't mind at all. I think it's not exactly a devastating blow to Biden's electability, but at least you limit your spurts of nonsense to ~1/5 pages instead of King_Slender's 3 posts in a row.
PantherLotus
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z75QSExE0jU
:lol :lol
This is more like a spelling bee than a serious interview
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CG: Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "...in what respect Char-lee?" ...can you use it in a sentence?
CG: The...wha. What do you interpret it to be? ...do you know what it is?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "...his world view?" ...can you use it in another sentence please Char-lee?
CG: (exasperated) No, the BUSH DOCTRINE, enuciated September 2002, before the Iraq War. ...have you ever heard of this before?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "I believe that what President Bush has attempted to do is rid this world of Islamic Extremism, terrorists who are hell bent on destroying our nation. There have been blunders along the way, though.
There have been mistakes made. (smacks tongue like a cheerleader) And with new leadership (crinkles nose), and that's the beauty of American elections of course, and democracy as well, (fist pump), and with new leadership...comes opportunity to do things better. ...and the Iraq, like, such as. Right Char-lee?
CG: No. The Bush Doctrine, as I understand it, is that we have the right of anticipatory self-defense.
(her eyes widen and she leans back) That's right!!!
[That] We have a right of a preemptive strike against any other country that we think is going to attack us. DO YOU AGREE WITH THAT?
(more confident now)
(deep breath)
Char-lee, if there is legitimate, and ENOUGH intelligence, that tells us that a strike is imminent, against American people, (fist pumping the points home) we have EVERY RIGHT to defend our country. like, such as, the Iran.
CG: (sadface)
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If this doesn't terrify every American, we've already lost.
:lol :lol
This is more like a spelling bee than a serious interview
==================
CG: Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "...in what respect Char-lee?" ...can you use it in a sentence?
CG: The...wha. What do you interpret it to be? ...do you know what it is?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "...his world view?" ...can you use it in another sentence please Char-lee?
CG: (exasperated) No, the BUSH DOCTRINE, enuciated September 2002, before the Iraq War. ...have you ever heard of this before?
(uncomfortable pause)
(deep breath)
SP: "I believe that what President Bush has attempted to do is rid this world of Islamic Extremism, terrorists who are hell bent on destroying our nation. There have been blunders along the way, though.
There have been mistakes made. (smacks tongue like a cheerleader) And with new leadership (crinkles nose), and that's the beauty of American elections of course, and democracy as well, (fist pump), and with new leadership...comes opportunity to do things better. ...and the Iraq, like, such as. Right Char-lee?
CG: No. The Bush Doctrine, as I understand it, is that we have the right of anticipatory self-defense.
(her eyes widen and she leans back) That's right!!!
[That] We have a right of a preemptive strike against any other country that we think is going to attack us. DO YOU AGREE WITH THAT?
(more confident now)
(deep breath)
Char-lee, if there is legitimate, and ENOUGH intelligence, that tells us that a strike is imminent, against American people, (fist pumping the points home) we have EVERY RIGHT to defend our country. like, such as, the Iran.
CG: (sadface)
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If this doesn't terrify every American, we've already lost.
electricpirate
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Lack of experience isn't a major fault for either of them.
Jon McCain choosing Sarah Palin shows that experience isn't important.
Palin wears her ignorance of foriegn affairs as a badge of honor though, that's kind of scary.
Okay, that's really fucking scary.
Jon McCain choosing Sarah Palin shows that experience isn't important.
Palin wears her ignorance of foriegn affairs as a badge of honor though, that's kind of scary.
Okay, that's really fucking scary.
maximum360
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laserbeam said:
No comment on the second part but I heard about the first incident. That I believe is a non-issue and plus he turned it around when he asked everyone to stand up for the guy. Fox and Friends would like you to believe it was the worst gaffe ever though.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Agreed 100%. I respect Mccain. Palin is fuckin sickening though and I can't stand and let her become VP or even president.electricpirate said:
Stoney Mason
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electricpirate said:
reilo said:
Palin fails at foreign policy- Gibson has to answer question for her, she still looks lost. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z75QSExE0jU
Also, Obama rocked at the National Service forum. McCain didn't do bad, either.
DeathbyVolcano
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God, HOW CAN PEOPLE POSSIBLE DEFEND HER RESPONSE TO THAT BUSH DOCTRINE QUESTION
CNN, smh
CNN, smh
Byakuya769
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laserbeam said:
I apologize, you haven't. I think I confused your post to what Rush said on his show... that's primarily due to the fact that you're just repeating the same sentiment.
"oh oh oh, the drive-bys spent hours and days talking about the mistake bush made"
"oh oh oh, douche-gaf spent hours and days talking about the mistake bush made"
WickedAngel
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SpeedingUptoStop said:
Her idea of the 2nd Cold War is an image of two angry men on opposing shores with binoculars and flags in hand.
Russian Side:
"What are you doing, Sergei?"
"There is an American on the shore. The motherland is in danger!"
"Sergei, you are a hero. What forces are the Americans amassing on the beach?"
"It is a single American politician with binoculars. He's dressed in a tuxedo that appears to have been crafted from an American flag."
"Go home, Sergei."
"Never. Not at the expense of the motherland."
American Side:
"Governor Palin, this is Eagle Eye 1. The Russians have amassed a sizable battle force on the beach."
"Really? That is great news!"
+10 Foreign Policy Experience appears from nothing and floats above the American shore.
*The American soldier is baffled; where in the Hell the message came from and what it stands for.
*In a studio 2500 miles from the shore.
"As Governor of Alaska, I have faced down the most threatening menace to democracy that has ever existed. I am prepared and my foreign policy credentials are sound."
DeathbyVolcano
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Tamanon said:
Wow, pretty awesome
PantherLotus
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that no-blinking line is going to be used in future cartoons.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
THE VOTE'S CRACKALACKIN'Tamanon said:
DeathbyVolcano
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Jesus Christ, since when did Ferguson get so awesome? Holy shit on a stick, that was some inspiring stuff.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
I really can't believe she added nothing to that Russai question. "You can see Russia from Alaska."reilo said:
that's it. I'm just baffled. Absolutely stunned.
Son of Godzilla
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Oh my God that interview is painful to watch. McCain is an asshole for asking her to do this.
laserbeam said:
It only seems that way because the first responders are the hive that's been dispatched to do damage control. As for no one caring, I doubt that would be the attitude if she actually had done great not that she wasn't given an opportunity it is Charlie Gibson after all, I'm sure a lot of the same curious who watched her RNC speech came back for seconds probably to get too know her a bit more or maybe I'm just giving the American public way too much credit in thinking they would actually want to know more about a candidate other than a speech written for them and that has been repeated constantly at Nauseum.
maximum360
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laserbeam said:
CNN's panel gave her a pass (and their panel goes from moderately decent to joke time depending on the day of the week). We don't even need to mention how Fox News reported it. Rachel Maddow is probably the old one that called her on it. News in print will not be so kind though. I expect full belly-aching for Joey Scarbs tomorrow claiming that the media is being sexist again (with Andrea Mitchell nodding in agreement in the background).
SpeedingUptoStop said:
The writing was already on the wall when the right was attempting damage control early on by saying that Palin was experienced on foreign policy because Alaska is "right next to Russia". I still can't believe she actually said it, though, in a nationally televised interview no less. Her first one. Oh, she'll go down in history all right.
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