(2006-11-08) — President George Bush today, in an effort to find common ground with presumptive House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, accepted the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, but said he has no immediate plans to replace either Vice President Dick Cheney or First Lady Laura Bush.
“The people have spoken,” said Mr. Bush, “they want a new direction for America. Don Rumsfeld is a friend, and an excellent Secretary of Defense, but he’s old. So he’s gone. I hope this appeases Speaker Pelosi..cause I’d sure miss Cheney and Laura.”
The president named Texas A & M President Robert Gates to replace Mr. Rumsfeld, but White House officials were tight-lipped about who might be on the short list of potential replacements for the vice president or First Lady.
134 responses so far ↓
1 flacracker // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:29 pm
can’t we outsource him? We can get a russian to lead them for pennys on the dollar!
2 flacracker // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:30 pm
re #1 (this would be like we just did..) outsource conseratives — by getting them with a D on their titles
3 flacracker // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:30 pm
hey.. i’m 1, 2 and 3!
4 flacracker // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:31 pm
and 4? what cant all us republicans get out of bed today?
5 Bill's Bites // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Rumsfeld Quits, Pelosi May Let Cheney, Laura Stay…
Rumor: Bush to announce Rumsfeld’s resignation? Update: AP — RUMSFELD QUITS, to be replaced by Robert GatesAllahpundit A friend just phoned to say that Rush Limbaugh was talking about this at the beginning of today’s show. Supposedly there are …
6 Rogue55 // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Well, We haven’t got Rummy to kick around anymore,
The Dims will need new talking points.
What a joke!
7 flacracker // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:39 pm
must all be listening to POTUS
8 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:42 pm
Just in time for dessert and coffee at Crow dinner
9 red satellites // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:43 pm
The Democratic Underground has gone completely wild. A pack of rabid dogs if there ever was one.
10 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:43 pm
Wo is supposed to be eating crow? I don’t get it.
11 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Who
12 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:46 pm
Anyway.
This is a sad, sad day indeed–for America and the World.
The historians of the future will be flabergasted.
Lord have mercy on us all.
13 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:49 pm
I’m so shameless! I’m trying not to be a bad loser, and hope it’s reflected at United Possums International.
I gave up on election coverage and started listening to headbanger music at 0630. Those screaming banshees make a lot more sense about “the new direction for America”.
24 months, and I predict a sweep of the polls. A lot can happen in thext two years, including another terrorist attack. I don’t wish that on my worst enemy, but I have a lot more faith in God than the Democrats right now. As Paul Harvey used to say, “stay tuned for news!”
14 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Despite Lieger/neverthink/Pedro’s predictable ad hominem attacks against Rush in order to ignore the very valid point of where we are today as a nation, I’m posting them again:
1) No terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11
2) Gasoline is at 2.08/gallon national average
3) Americans are benefitting from a tax cut economy
4) Stock market is at an all time high above 12,000
5) Inflation is under 3%
6) Unemployment is at 4.4%
These are indisputable facts.
Since the Democrats, led by Nancy Pelousy, say they want to take this nation in a new direction, then I shudder to think where that direction might take us given the facts listed above.
15 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:57 pm
“To eat humble pie”
Did you by chance study “English” in school and have you lived in this country very long Mr Lewis the 3rd ?
16 wildhowd // Nov 8, 2006 at 1:57 pm
perhaps bystander has a good recipe
17 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:00 pm
There’s nobody to stop them, now. They’ve been handed the planet on a platter.
18 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:00 pm
The point of Scrappleface Mr Lewis the 3rd is to be satirical defined in Wikipedia as:
“Although satire is usually witty, and often very funny indeed, the primary purpose is not humour as such – but to criticise a person, an idea or attitude, an institution or a social practice by holding it up to ridicule, and, ideally, shaming it into reform.”
Is that not what most participants do here ?
19 nylecoj // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:01 pm
Re #9 who indeed? The Republicans who knew all along that the majority was in danger this election, or the Dhims who gained less seats than average in an off year election?
I like this take from Krauthammer, I saw the interview this morning.
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/11/8/111757.shtml?s=al&promo_code=2800-1
20 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:02 pm
RE: #14~~
Obviously, my English is far superior to yours since you insist on uses phrases that do not apply.
Look it up.
21 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:05 pm
uses = using
22 seneuba // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:08 pm
2006-Nov-11 (AP) Thousands of Kurds have been gathering near the Turkish border following the results of the U.S. elections. “Now that Democrats have won control of the U.S. Congress, we know that that the U.S. troops will soon be redeployed to more pressing domestic conflicts like guarding abortion clinics in U.S. cities.” With Nancy Pelosi advocating the pardon of Sadaam Hussein (”Sorry, it was all just a big misunderstanding.”), most Kurds fear a return to the genocide that gripped their lands in the 80s and 90s.
23 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Instead of a minimum wage bill maybe we should have a level wage bill. 20 dollars an hour and grey apartment buildings for everyone.
24 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Number one selling item next Ramadan in America – Prayer mat.
25 conserve-a-tips // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Isn’t that interesting…liberals started this thread and there is no “God Bless America.” Kind of ironic isn’t it?
God Bless America
26 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:10 pm
I wonder how will 5th avenue make money on the Burka industry?
27 JamesonLewis3rd // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:12 pm
I’m on here daily. I know what the phrase “to eat crow” (the Americanized version of “humble pie”) means.
I have never seen ANY non-Democrat express the opinion that the Republicans were going to retain control of either the House or the Senate.
None.
Therefore, who here on this blog is eating crow?
No one.
I’ll drop it, now.
28 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:12 pm
Conserve a tip – God is done blessing America. We just voted to kill babies (SD) and not only that but to create them to kill them (MO).
We are toast.
29 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:16 pm
Conservatip — In Jeremiah God told Jeremiah to tell the people to stop praying to Him. That He would not hear their prayers anymore.
We are now at that point in America.
That latest EMERIKA ad campaign – But wait if you order now we will throw in even more materialism. And that’s not all, you also get immortality, eternal youth, unlimited sex, or at least unlimited pornography.
30 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:16 pm
Re #25 by Jericho:
I can see it on “The Apprentice” now…Trump: “The manufacture and sales of burkas is a ten BILL-ion dollar a year in-dus-try. You’re gonna go out there and sell burkas to the toughest market in the world, New York City.”
Tune in, folks! You’ll see it on NBC!
31 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:17 pm
I wonder which city will get it first? Seattle? San Fran? DC? New York?
The Goths are fully across the river now.
Whoo Hoooo I’ve never felt so alive (says the left)
32 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:18 pm
“Therefore, who here on this blog is eating crow?”
Many of you should be, but many of you also can dish it out but can’t take it when it comes back at you.
A couple of folks here have a good sense of humor though, Ms Right Wing for one !
Darth could have but he gets too tied up in being serious all the time.
33 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:18 pm
JQ – Television is decadent. Bury yours now if you don’t want it smashed.
34 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:20 pm
So what is the regulation beard length under Sharia?
35 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:20 pm
And will there be a bailout for Shick?
36 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:21 pm
Darth,
I said it before and I’ll say it again. Perhaps the “facts” provided by your drug-addled swollen leader are true. But what isn’t on you’re list is the war in Iraq and corruption. Did I mention Iraq? What about Iraq.
Jericho,
Shouldn’t you be out burning crosses? Your N-word laden post on the last thread was beyond the pale–even for this site. I’m glad scott had the good sense to delete it.
I’m off to get fitted for my burka as we speak…
Love,
Liger
37 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:23 pm
So which is it? Is Bush dumb? incompetent? evil? And does it matter now that the left is running things into the ground (isn’t it fun going over the cliff at an even faster rate of speed?) what should be the response when Camelot doesn’t return?
38 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Scrapplers,
As if the hate-filled spew from Jericho wasn’t enough to destroy his credibility, I want to inform you that on the last threat (#74), he threw around the N-word like it was nobody’s business. As I said above, Scott had the good sense to recognize the hate speech for what it was and delete it.
Interestingly, Upnorth and myself were the only ones to condemn him.
Ah, well. I guess some people react to the stress of losing in different ways. Hank echos his favorite Oxycontin-addicted gasbag (you can thank him for delivering MO) and Jericho starts talking like George Allen.
Different strokes for different folks,
Liger (Pedro)
39 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:28 pm
God never told people to stop praying to Him, although He frequently told them to stop whining to Him without caring who He was and what He desired of them. The ancient Israelites were usually guilty of the true definition of “taking the Lord’s name in vain;” that is, they would use His name to gain influence or to sound important, but with no understanding of Who was behind that name. Oh yeah, they would also pull it out anytime something bad happened to them, so they would have someone to blame.
America is quickly assuming that same role. Politicians and false clergy spout the name of God left and right without really understanding the Creator that name represents. 9/11 happened, so America went to church for two weeks. We haven’t had a terrorist attack on our soil since, so God’s been conveniently placed on the top shelf again, gathering dust until the next sound-byte opportunity.
America is “One Nation Under God” at face value only. While the high places and idols still exist in abundance across our land, we will continue to be a rebellious nation thumbing our noses at our Creator. With all sincerity, I pray that God will help us.
40 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Pedro – I apologized for that. I stepped down from my leadership post. I called myself a white n word. I will now step down from office all together. Is that enough?
How can I make it up to you and scrappledom?
Maybe? Yes, that is it.
I am now a Marxist. Is that still in vogue? After all Ortega is Prez again in Nicaragua
Each according to his ability, all according to their need.
41 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Anyone how thinks Bush is “stupid” should take a look at who is controlling the news cycle today…when it should be all about the Democrats.
Bush has been humbled and has responded like a real president should. For the first time in the last year or so I remember why I voted for him.
Big changes are in the air. I am really looking forward to the next two years.
42 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Now that I’m a Marxist I’m enjoying hanging out with my new friends in the Democratic Underground.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102×2603389#2603863
Their posts are cool. Especially post three on the above thread. (Warning: Cheater Eater advisory – Be advised very common language use.)
43 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:34 pm
JQ: America is “One Nation Under God†at face value only.
And that’s exactly how it should be. As Scarborough at MSNBC just stated, “the age of the NeoCon is over.”
It’s time to start thinking in terms of “Americans” again, rather than in terms of “liberal” and “conservative”.
Democrats are not the enemy.
44 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:35 pm
One nation under Sharia, with soccer stadium slayings for all.
45 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:38 pm
The last point that I posted on reminded me of this song by Casting Crowns. Please forgive the lyric post, if that’s not your thing, but it’s somewhat on-topic.
“What if the armies of the Lord picked up and dusted off their swords, vowed to set the captives free and not let satan have one more?
What if the church, for heaven’s sake, finally stepped up to the plate, took a stand upon God’s promise and stormed hell’s rusted gates?
What if His people prayed, and those who bare His name would humbly seek His face and turn from their own ways?
And what would happen if we prayed for those raised up to lead the way? Then maybe kids in school could pray and unborn children see light of day.
What if the life that we pursue came from a hunger for the Truth? What if the family turned to Jesus, stopped asking Oprah what to do?”
46 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:42 pm
Before we kill these baby clones that we make in MO maybe we should consider first energy independence we all desire before we kill them? Here is a brave new thought – if we programed these babies to be somewhat reserved (slow?) we could get them to work for us – according to their ability of course and thereby free ourselves from foreign oil and thus be able to drop Israel like a hot potato. Then when all the Jews are dead and God shown to be a liar we can have our utopia and eat it too.
It’s not like Marxism doesn’t work (It’s not like Satan’s rebellion against God didn’t work) It just that it has been done right yet.
47 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:46 pm
Great idea JQ. Let’s all pray. Whoopsie God ain’t listening anymore. He heard us yesterday in SD and MO.
48 MinorRipper // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:48 pm
history will not be kind to Rumsfeld–tone deaf, most often wrong, arrogant, condescending–these are all words that immediately come to mind with him. Gee Mr. President, you really ought to have listened to Colin Powel over Rummy, don’t you think??
http://www.minor-ripper.blogspot.com
49 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:56 pm
I say Seattle gets it first.
50 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 2:57 pm
“Democrats are not the enemy.” Godfrey
Yes, you are so right Godfrey. It is the American military that is the enemy. Let the spitting commence.
51 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:05 pm
http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2006/11/throwing-progressives-under-bus.html
Madame Defarge rears her head.
52 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:06 pm
Jericho: that’s ridiculous. As conservatives are so fond of pointing out, this is not Vietnam.
53 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:09 pm
The people have spoken – We like death and we will not tolerate any Black robbed activists telling us that we don’t.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061108/ap_on_go_su_co/scotus_abortion
54 nylecoj // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:10 pm
Oh man! Jericho if Seattle gets it first my side of the state will be overrun. Thank alot!
55 nylecoj // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:12 pm
er..I guess a lot would infer that should be thanks.
56 conserve-a-tips // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:12 pm
Jericho, I am going out this afternoon for my year’s supply of Soma. Ending is better then mending. The more stitches the less riches…Everyone belongs to everyone else…
Please don’t forget. “Alpha children wear grey. They work much harder than we do, because they’re so frightfully clever. I’m realy awfully glad I’m a Beta, because I don’t work so hard. And then we are much better than the Gammas and Deltas. Gammas are stupid. They all wear green, and Delta children wear khaki. Oh no, I don’t want to play with Delta children, And Epsilons are still worse. They’re too stupid to be able…”
“Ford’s in his flivver. All’s well with the world.”
57 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:13 pm
Godfrey – You are right. It is not Vietnam. It’s worse. Our soldiers are killing Iraqi and Afghani babies. Exspectorating on them is their just due, right?
Now that Nancy is in charge of the war purse strings here is a new chant.
Yo Nancy, hey, hey, How many babies did you kill today?
58 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:13 pm
Yo Nancy hey, hey, how many Iraqi women did our troops rape today?
59 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:13 pm
I agree, Godfrey; Democrats are not the enemy. Neither are Republicans necessarily my ally. I’ve said it before, neither party is 100% right, and neither party is 100% wrong; we just have to figure out which party has a higher right to wrong ratio. For me, it’s the Republican party, since proponents of the Democratic party consistently promote a moral code that runs contrary to my own. I don’t necessarily equate capitalism with Godliness, as do many conservative Republicans.
The financial aspect of politics is less important to me than the moral aspect of politics; after all, the same Congress that legislates tax hikes and federal spending also decides the fate of unborn children and the future of the traditional family. The LOVE of money (not money itself, but an unhealthy obsession) is the root of all evil, so basing my political decisions solely on that subject is a dangerous road.
60 conserve-a-tips // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:14 pm
That’s ‘really’.
61 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:15 pm
Nancy P — we want to see — America cut — off at the knees.
62 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:17 pm
JQ – Drop the reason – that age is past.
Hey, hey, ho, ho, Western Civ has got to go.
63 Ms RightWing, Ink // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:20 pm
Actually, after all the dust settles and everyone takes their blood pressure meds, and darst I say a few around here need to, it may be some of the best years to come around Scrapple.
Now why, you ask, can I say that. Well, when the Clintons occupied the White House and I lived in the middle of insaneville California, I never ran out of material to write about.
We now have the opportunity to hear and see some of the most outrageous comedy ever. My pen is warming up and though I was audited for being an outspoken critic towards the Clintons in my day as a columnist, I may say now I have nothing for them to take, cuz the goberment took it all already
64 conserve-a-tips // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:23 pm
JQ, I would take it a step further. It isn’t about equating capitalism or spending with Godliness, as much as it is about strictly following the constitution can be equated with honoring God. I do consider that our constitution was written with an inspiration from our creator.
The constitution placed the burden of the job of governing most squarely on the states with the national government being in charge of protecting the union of those states and the inhabitants of those states. The Democrat party has run so far from the principles of the constitution that I am not even sure that they understand what those principles are. The Republicans, for the most part, still take it seriously. In that way you can say that the constitution offers us that moral aspect of which you speak and it is only the true conservatives who honor that. In short, we are neither Republican nor Democrat. We are conservative.
65 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Jericho, have you noticed that over 1/3 of the posts on this articles comment board are yours?
We get your whole satirical “I’m pretending to be a liberal” schtick. Clever. For effectiveness’ sake, you might want to cut down on the number of posts and try to put some quality into them instead.
That’s just assuming that you’re trying to make a point. If the effect you’re trying to have is that of a kid running around the kitchen banging a spoon on a pot, then by all means, continue.
I’m on your side, yet I’m beginning to wish you were signing “Liger” to the end of your posts…
66 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:27 pm
Conserva tip – What happened to the burden of government being on the people?
JQ – More substance – got it.
67 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:28 pm
RE: Conserve-a-tips
Well said; I wouldn’t argue w/ a word of that statement.
68 da Bunny // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Pro-abortion/infanticide-on-demand, pro-gay marriage, pro-open borders/illegal immigration [yes, they are], anti-US military, anti-capitalism, anti-Christian/pro-”religion-of-peace/islamofascism,” pro-socialist/Marxist ideologies in the form of “hillarycare,” high taxes, and “income redistribution,” and the “democrats are not the enemy?” Well, they are certainly doing a good impression of it, Godfrey.
69 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Jericho: given the generally conservative/centrist makeup of the Democrats who won last night I think we’re going to have a centrist rather than a leftist congress. The “majority” in the Senate (assuming Virginia goes to Webb) will be both a Democratic AND a conservative/centrist majority. The House is always more radical, but even there they realize what America won’t stand for a return to Carter-era liberalism. The Dem party leaders are already saying flatly “absolutely not” to any impeachment push, something which is so near and dear to the heart of radical leftists.
These are smart people and they know that if they lean too far leftward their power will be short-lived.
I realize you’re engaging in a bit of hyperbole here but the truth is that our country has just experienced a much-needed course correction. I think the Iraq situation, which, let’s face it has been stagnating for a while now, will benefit greatly from this wake-up call (as evidenced by Bush’s change of S.o.D.). This could be just what we needed.
In my opinion this is far from the disaster it may seem to be at first blush.
70 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Thankfully now that the Dhimmis are in charge we don’t have to worry about Soc Sec going bankrupt in 2017. Whew!
71 JQ // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:31 pm
Jericho-
Thanks for not taking my constructive criticism as bait. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear “Point taken” in an online forum.
72 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:32 pm
I’m glad to see that reason is prevailing on this site. It’s the first time in a long time. The fact of the matter is that the republicans dropped the ball. The outgoing congress has done nothing for the past two years and the people have spoken.
Reason will always prevail over the hateful and paranoid bile that Jericho is spouting (it appears that he has gone off the deep end, doesn’t it?). Perhaps Jeri should post on the aryan brotherhood website. His “thoughts” will be welcome there…
The most inspiring aspect of the election is that there can be such a dramatic change in leadership without any blood being spilled. Let’s hear it for a democratic government!
Inspired,
Liger
73 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Godfrey – It is the MO and SD votes that are they problem. We won’t pull out of Iraq, but we will talk a lot more about it and get it done under the next President D or R, and the Iraqi people will pull in instead of stepping out. They know the outcome when America takes a powder.
74 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:34 pm
Twofers at United Possums International.
Is it creepy that they renamed my music stations today, or am I just being a bad loser?
Liger (”Pedro”) never shows up at my blog anymore. Is that because we can’t keep it clean? It’s the only insistence that’s rigorously enforced. Surely such a smart guy can inform me about the other side of the coin without cussing. I see plenty of gloating happening otherwise today. Jump in; we don’t mind the “n-word”, but I won’t speak for all my readers.
What was that all about?
75 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:36 pm
The other 49 states to Missouri – Show us the immortality.
When was it we discoved DNA? Shouldn’t we have mastered our own evolution by now. Maybe if we could just get rid of all these fundi Christians we could get on with the business of evolving. Hey, they might make effective experiment subjects.
76 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:37 pm
Come let us reason together
Liger
Sorry I’ve been forgetting my new name.
77 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:38 pm
For the record:
I am pro woman’s rights.
I am for equal rights for homosexuals.
I am pro military.
I am pro respect for all religions.
I am pro universal healthcare.
And so, it appears, are the majority of Americans.
Love,
Liger
78 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:39 pm
Come let us reason together, though your sins be like scarlet they shall be as snow, though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. (Book of Isaiah)
Liger
79 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Well, gotta go. Local chapter of the WWP is meeting. Don’t want to miss the welcoming of the new initiates.
Toodles,
Liger
80 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:41 pm
The mob has spoken.
Liger and Liger
81 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:42 pm
Da Bunny: You are characterizing the entire Democratic Party by the most extreme elements. Do you like it when leftist trolls claim that Pat Robertson represents the Republican party? If you look at the elections last night, the far left is NOT the faction of the Democratic Party that was elected. They are generally centrists and some are even conservatives (for Democrats, anyway). Many are Christians. Some are ex-soldiers and successful businessmen (i.e. capitalists).
Our real enemies are radical insurgents and fanatical terrorists who want to see both Democrats and Republicans (and their children) blown to pieces. I say we give the new leadership a chance to demonstrate that they understand that. Islamists rely on dissension among their enemies and irrational hatred among their own ranks. They relish opinions like the one you just expressed. Divide and conquer.
Remember that campaign rhetoric and actual policy are very different things. Political opponents and real enemies are also very different things. It is very important that over the next few years Americans remember which is which.
The Democrats will not be in power forever.
82 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:46 pm
Possumtripe,
I don’t visit your website because it is boring. You don’t edit your thoughts. It is page upon page of blathering about how you’re a rebel, about your dead dad, your love of movies, Greta Van Sustren, your cigarettes, blah blah blah. Who cares?
Perhaps others here visit out of courtesy, but not me. It’s just a snooze fest. But I can admire your desire to drum up page hits.
Yawn.
Also, appealing to the likes of Jeri and his fondness of calling African-American democrats “field n’s” may get you an extra visit or two, but I, for one, refuse to exchange ideas with flat-out bigots like Jeri.
Love always,
Liger.
83 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:49 pm
“Our real enemies are radical insurgents and fanatical terrorists who want to see both Democrats and Republicans (and their children) blown to pieces.”
“I think we’re going to have a centrist rather than a leftist congress. The “majority†in the Senate (assuming Virginia goes to Webb) will be both a Democratic AND a conservative/centrist majority.”
I can’t stand it. You have just hit the nail square on the head twice in one afternoon !
84 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:52 pm
Wow,
Can it be true? Is the most remarkable thing about the election last night the triumph of reason on scrappleface? It’s good to see. Lets see if it lasts.
Both Godfrey and JQ (in the land of the sleeping giant) are expressing impressive magnanimity.
Love,
Liger
85 Scott Ott // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:59 pm
ScrappleFace editor Scott Ott will be “live” on the Mike Koolidge Show (NewsTalk 1060 WRHL) at about 4:05 p.m. Eastern today (11/8) to share his vast insight into politics, foreign policy and world events.
The show streams live at http://www.Koolidge.com
86 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 3:59 pm
Ms. RW: We now have the opportunity to hear and see some of the most outrageous comedy ever.
There’s that, too! Great point.
JQ re: #58 – …we just have to figure out which party has a higher right to wrong ratio. For me, it’s the Republican party.
Well, same here…but for different reasons. I don’t think government has any business whatsoever legislating on moral issues beyond the basics (fraud, theft, murder etc.).
When Bill Frist single-handedly outlawed online poker a few weeks ago (he inserted the ban into a bill that was already going to pass, late on a Friday night, without debate) I think he overstepped his bounds (and circumvented the spirit of the Constitution). People have the right to determine their own morality, so long as that morality doesn’t hurt other people (as I believe it does with abortion).
I think it’s a mistake to look at the financial aspects of government in terms of “greed” or “the root of all evil”. Tax legislation, minimal regulation and liberal trade policies are NOT about money, they’re about freedom. They are primarily what this country is about: small government and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I am very concerned about the Democratic position on these topics. But I’m not that worried.
The Democrats did win, but they had to move to the right to do it.
That’s worth thinking about.
87 conserve-a-tips // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:00 pm
Ms Rightwing, Ink – I know I am looking forward to your humor! I am thinking of writing a soap opera myself. I think that I will call it, “San Fransico: How Gaye Left”
88 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:14 pm
bystander re: #82 – there is, and always has been, a fair amount of reasonable discussion here at Scrappleface. Yet this is also a place where like-minded partisan Republicans feel comfortable venting. So be it. I tend not to engage in the latter but that doesn’t mean that the people who do lack the power of reason. Certainly the liberals who frequent this board don’t hesitate to engage in such activity. There are some obviously intelligent posters here on both sides. And some angry, rude ones as well.
I’m not a fan of partisan rhetoric but it would be silly not to expect it in a place like Scrappleface…or any other partisan political venue.
89 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:37 pm
Remembering trolls after the 2004 elections:
BUSH STOLE ANOTHER ELECTION … ANOTHER KARL ROVE PLOT … DIEBOLD, DIEBOLD, DIEBOLD … VOTING IRREGULARITIES … VOTER INTIMIDATION … REPUBLICANS PRE-PROGRAMMED THE VOTING MACHINES … WE NEED MORE LAWYERS AND MORE RECOUNTS … ELECTIONS WERE TOO CLOSE FOR THIS TO BE AN ACCIDENT … FRAUDULENT REPUB VOTING IN OHIO … OHIO … OHIO … OHIO …
After the 2006 Elections **crickets chirping** though there were plenty close races.
And trolls dare say we haven’t been magnanimous and civil in our caustic humor? Sheesh, there’s no pleasing these partisans with such highly selective memories. I guess they want us to just lick their slimey jackboots in abject capitulation … and then they’ll be our friends. Buwhahahahahahaha! Go fish. We’ve displayed quite adult reactions to this election, unlike liberals and trolls in past elections.
BTW, liger/neverthink/bystander/Pedro/et al, you never did answer my question: Do you still believe George W. Bush stole Election 2000 (or he was “selected” by the U.S. Supreme Court) and do you still believe the 2004 Elections were also “stolen” because of voting irregularities in Ohio?
90 Cricket // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:39 pm
Rove lost. I will miss wearing my tin hat, but now that the evil fundamentalist Reichwingers have been
exorcised from gubmint, I can breathe freely for the first time in years…until they start talking about taxes.
91 seneuba // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Pedro/Liger:
Please define what you personally mean by “respect for all religions”.
92 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:45 pm
What lieger really means:
I am pro woman’s rights to murder unborn babies
I am for special rights for homosexuals
I am pro military when used by a Democratic president like in Bosnia where 24,000 American troops are still bogged down to the tune of billions of dollars a month.
I am pro respect for all religions except Christian evangelicalism/conservative Catholicism/fundamentalism.
I am pro universal healthcare so future American taxpayers can bankroll my health benefits
93 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:47 pm
I feel that every religion has radical elements, including Christianity. Those radical elements frequently overshadow the more moderate elements of the belief.
To dismiss Islam out of hand because of the fundamentalists is no different than to dismissing the teachings of JC because of the philanderings of a certain Colorado preacher.
That’s what I mean.
P.S. And for the record, Darth, I do not believe that Bush was legitimately “elected” in 2000.
94 puzzletop // Nov 8, 2006 at 4:56 pm
Congratulations are in order for the Democrats and ABC News who worked hand in hand together to pull this one off. Maybe now we will hear of a news story about Iraq without mention of a body count.
95 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:02 pm
Well, let’s see.
I like my cigarettes. They’re the last vice I have left.
I reckon I don’t “edit†my thoughts. The stream of consciousness is one of the beauties of blogging. That’s a terribly nuanced concept.
My murdered father is off-limits. I’ll accept all the “Possumtripe†that can be hurled, but don’t insult a War II hero. I am within my rights to resent Greta Van Susteren; she plays at being an advocate for the slain, when it’s all about vacations in Aruba for her.
I suppose I’m a boring guy. If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d’ve taken better care of myself.
Watch your mouth, Liger. My dad’s an ongoing hurt, and I can get plenty unboring in a New York minute. I have your URL. Great Scott doesn’t permit such excitement here. No bad talk; don’t read my blog. What’s the WWP? Workers of the World Unite? Would you get more excited if I tossed the “n-word†around freely at UPI? Despite what you might think about us rednecks, some of us were brought up better than that. Boring, but polite.
Did I leave anything out? Perhaps some comment about that holier-than-thou purity that permeates liberal thinking. It’s been a long day, full of disappointment. The pillow calls.
96 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:11 pm
You have my URL?
Ha. Classic.
Love you lots, Possumtrip, but it appears that you have a lot of unresolved feelings regarding your old man.
You best look inward than blame Greta.
Love always,
Liger
97 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:11 pm
Gaia Akbar!!!
Just ran back from my first ever WWP meeting. Ran there too. No vehicle. Have to save the Earth for the boss. Click link to see the boss. Next time I’ll run a little slower, less CO2 emissions that way.
http://www.hillary.org/
Gaia Akbar!!!
ps.
The most wonderful thing about Ligers is I’m the only. I’m the only one.
Liger
It’s a shame that Amerikka had an opportunity to elect four African-Americans to the state wide office yesterday, but because of racism didn’t. Of course if Kweme Mfuse would have won in Maryland in the primary O’Bama would have been assured of not being lonely in DC. But I don’t live in Maryland and thus could do nothing about that this past primary season. Of course the Maryland Democrats could have elected Mfuse in the primary, but they felt he wasn’t ready yet, I guess.
Well, I’m off to buy Newsweek, Time, etc. I’m going to buy every issue between now and election 08 because there are going to be so many issues with handsome Senator Obama on the cover because their is one thing for sure the party of Bull Connor does not hate n word people.
98 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:12 pm
One more Gaia Akbar before I go.
Gaia Akbar!!!
Liger
99 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:16 pm
DNC fight phrase in Maryland during their primary.
To “Gangster Paradise”
It sure is awful nice livin’ in an N Word Paradise
We voted at least twice for livin’ in our N word paradise.
Liger
100 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:17 pm
Possum – Read those Liger postings carefully
Liger (the real one)
101 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:18 pm
The mob is dead.
Long live the mob.
Liger
102 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:18 pm
P.S. And for the record, Darth, I do not believe that Bush was legitimately “elected†in 2000.
Just as I thought! Buwahahahahahahahahahaha! And you rail about us not being magnanimous in defeat? Ha ha ha ha … that’s too rich! Moonbat, heal thyself!
103 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:19 pm
I’m pro-homosexual
Pro-women’s rights
Pro…
Oh
And for whirled peas
Liger
104 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:19 pm
Free Tibet
Liger
105 myword // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:19 pm
Our troll(s) are tiresome. Apparently even he can’t stand his own party blogs. That’s okay. I just skip all his posts.
BTW – My venerable Houston Chronicle headlined Republican Governor Rick Perry’s win thus:
“Perry Wins Re-Election by a Negative Landslide.” Huh?
Sigh. The Chronicle is as tiresome as our troll(s). Personally, I think there’s only one.
There is a small comfort in the Democrat’s dilemma re:
Bob Gates confirmation hearing. The Dims will have to deal with Rumsfield until a new SOD is confirmed. That should light a fire under their derrieres to move the confirmation along.
Godfrey, I’m afraid you’ve been drinking the kool-aid.
See:
http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2006/11/07/the_new_voter_fraud
106 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:20 pm
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107 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:26 pm
Jericho, to show you how insanely partisan, ideological, narrow-minded and non-inclusive liberals really are, you can be a woman or an African-American of great gifts and talents but if you don’t have that “D” behind your name they simply aren’t going to vote for you, particularly when you can vote for crooks and scumbags like Blagoyevich or any number of other, let’s say, less than stellar liberal demagogues.
Like I said, I voted for three Democrats and one Independent this last election based strictly on competency and character, so I wonder how many qualified Republican women, minorities or even white males that lieger/neverthink/bystander/donkey-brain didn’t vote for because they had an “R” behind their name.
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, lieger.
108 Jericho // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:29 pm
The era of seeking foregiveness shall commence.
So sought after.
In Christ,
Carl
109 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:32 pm
Jericho,
I don’t know why I allow myself to be provoked by creatures like Liger.
I keep visualizing some sweaty teenager crouched in a basement room somewhere.
So, I run a boring blog. I like my six percent European market share. I appreciate my reader in Mongolia, too.
I also like the super-secret technology that gives read-outs on URLs. Classic, indeed!
I should remeber that fools need no reply, and conduct myself accordingly.
110 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:37 pm
remember?
111 upnorthlurkin // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Don’t miss “In My World” over at IMAO. I laughed in spite of myself!! “The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow”, God willing! I’m with Ms. RW on this one….can you imagine the comedy relief old Plastic/Silicone Nan will provide? She may have orchestrated a coup (somehow) but her ignorance will be fun to watch.
And Godfrey, don’t think for a minute old SanFranNan will let any of those new conservative freshmen Dems legislate anything conservative! This was all part of the plan to get flaming libs in positions of leadership in the congress! Their marching orders will arrive shortly and there won’t be any straying from the party line or they won’t have any help getting re-elected!
112 myword // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:48 pm
No voter fraud? Wall Street Journal’s John Fund not so sure.
See:
http://www.opinionjournal.com/diary/?id=110009214
113 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 5:48 pm
Possumtrot,
Ya see, ol’ buddy, self-aggrandizing trolls like lieger only exist to provoke people, not to engage them in any meaningful debate because if you notice, when anyone answers him with a link documenting information which undercuts his worldview, he immediately shifts to another target with some kind of juvenile, snarky comment. I agree, the troll really does sound like a sixteen year old sitting in his basement taking great delight in tweaking his elders.
The perfect place for a troll like him/her/it would be over at the BlameBushblog. I’d love to see how he would blend perfectly with faux progressyves over at that site. It would be a real hoot and maybe a little educational for our beloved troll. But it would take real courage to do something like that instead of simply being a recalcitrant thorn in the flesh with his/her/its whacked sense of “humor” here. It’s like he’s on some Quixotic mission from Gaia to convert us all to his mind-numbing insanity which sees Christian evangelicalism as more of a threat to the natural rights of man than Muslim jihadism.
114 nylecoj // Nov 8, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Thank-you Upnorth, somehow I missed that installment today.
115 Godfrey // Nov 8, 2006 at 6:06 pm
Scott: The era of personal attacks in the comment section is coming to a close.
Not a moment too soon. While you’re at it can you limit individual posters to, say, 1000 posts an hour?
Possum: your blog is anything but boring, in a New York minute or otherwise. I love stopping in from time to time.
myword: from the article you cited: “Getting people to vote for moderates, in order to put extremists in power, may be the newest and biggest voter fraud.
Sorry, but that’s ludicrious. People should vote for the candidates with whom they agree on issues they find important. Republicans have diverged radically from what they’ve historically told the electorate they stood for and they’ve paid the price. My votes for “moderates” (if you can call Libertarians moderate) are exactly what democracy is all about. My vote is my political voice, not Sowell’s or anyone else’s.
The Democrats didn’t “steal” my vote…the Republicans gave it away.
116 myword // Nov 8, 2006 at 6:22 pm
Talk about “unintended consequences” of the failure of government.
In Britain, families go to church so kids can go to school.
See:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1108/p13s01-legn.html?s=hns
117 Ms RightWing, Ink // Nov 8, 2006 at 6:28 pm
conserve-a-tips
I like it already. We can combine it with Broken Back Hills
118 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:01 pm
Possumtripe,
Have you sought counsel in a Ouiji board to settle some of the questions that bedevil you?
Love,
Liger
119 Shelly // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:05 pm
As usual, upnorth and I are in total agreement. If the pro-life, pro-marriage, pro-troop, religious, etc. candidates that were elected yesterday voted according to those principals I wouldn’t care what letter is behind their name. Were people not paying attention to the stick to the party line at all costs Pelosi? The same woman who insulted the President on a regular basis, and is now calling for a return of civility to Washington? They ran conservatives to win the election, but will reserve all the far left-wingers as leaders. If conservatives with stronger spines can be found in 2008 this will work to our advantage. I see that year as potentially more important. I do, however, feel sorry for our troops and the people of Iraq who must feel very uncertain right now.
120 myword // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:13 pm
Post-election day blues? This may help:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1108/p18s01-hfcs.html?s=hns
121 Ms RightWing, Ink // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:23 pm
Okay, it has been nearly 24 hours since the close of election. Let’s roll.
PELOSI CALLS ON THE WORLD TO PRACTICE PEACE SAN FRANCISCO STYLE
http://shellyscafe.blogspot.com/
122 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:25 pm
My pop talks to me every night. I think he’s trying to tell me a name, but I can’t hear him. Let’s not ask again…I won’t respond, you greasy little critter.
God forgive me, I never saw the day I’d wish such ruin and loss on another human being. I can offer a sincere wish now that someday you will suffer such a personal loss. You will, but you ain’t grown up enough to realize it yet. Hang in there, kid!
My pa would be 100 years old next year. I don’t know if he would’ve made it that far. 1907 to 2007 is a long hike. Forgive me, Great Scott. I am falling prey to the personal attack thing.
My dad is off-limits. I can take all the heat generated by teenage punks hiding in their parent’s basements. The only unresolved issue I have is solving the murder. You claim to believe in God; will all things not be revealed?
Smoking cigarettes and being boring on Scorpion Hill…
Love and kisses…
Possum…The Harvester of Eyes.
123 Pedro // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:31 pm
Possumtripe,
Perhaps if you talked more about communicating with the dead; vengeful wishes and harvesting eyes, I might be inclined to visit your little diary/blog thingy.
Until then, learn how to write cogently and concisely. No one likes to read 10 pages on your theories on the portrayal of confederates in hollywood, or whatever tripe you spew from time to time.
124 Possumtrot // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:36 pm
No comment. I’m a boring old man up past my bedtime.
125 bystander // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:40 pm
” …his vast insight into politics, foreign policy and world events.”
For goodness sakes Scott, you sure show healthy signs of self love here
126 Darthmeister // Nov 8, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Until then, learn how to write cogently and concisely. No one likes to read 10 pages on your theories on the portrayal of confederates in hollywood, or whatever tripe you spew from time to time.
But wait, wasn’t that what blogs were originally all about, essentially on-line diaries? Sheesh, there’s just some people ya can’t please because they’re too busy giving themselves wedgies.
Hey Pedro, why don’t you start channeling Eleanor Roosevelt and quit taking yourself so seriously for the sake of humanity.
127 myword // Nov 8, 2006 at 9:47 pm
Anyone interested in what Al Jazeera has to say about the election. Comments make interesting reading also.
Go here:
http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/review/article_full_story.asp?service_ID=12297
128 upnorthlurkin // Nov 8, 2006 at 10:02 pm
That’s a joke, right Myword? That article could’ve been written by Howard Dean, Jack Murtha, Harry Reid, Dick Durban or any number of other Dhimmis. The Dim talking points are chilling….the only thing missing is the role of the evil task master, Rove… They should be so proud!!
129 Rock Slatestone // Nov 8, 2006 at 10:12 pm
Scott, very good post. I love it.
130 mig_gee // Nov 8, 2006 at 10:33 pm
Just thought I would show this newly released document.
Agenda for the Democratic National
Convention for 2008:
7:00 P.M. Opening flag burning
7:15 P.M. Pledge of allegiance to U.N.
7:30 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
7:30 till 8:00 P.M. Nonreligious prayer and worship.
Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton.
8:00 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:05 P.M. Ceremonial tree hugging.
8:15 till 8:30 P.M. Gay Wedding — Barney Frank Presiding.
8:30 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:35 P.M. Free Saddam Rally,Cindy Sheehan&Susan Sarandon.
9:00 P.M. Keynote speech. The proper etiquette for
surrender — French President Jacques Chirac
9:15 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
9:20 P.M. Collection to benefit Osama Bin Laden kidney
transplant fund
9:30 P.M. Unveiling of plan to free freedom fighters from
Guantanamo Bay.– Sean Penn
9:40 P.M. Why I hate the Military; a short talk by
William Jefferson Clinton
9:45 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
9:50 P.M. Dan Rather Truth in Broadcasting award,
presented by Michael Moore
9:55 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
10:00 P.M. How George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld brought
down the World Trade Center Towers– Howard Dean
10:30 P.M. Nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton by Mahmud
Ahmadinejad
11:00 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
11:05 P.M. Al Gore reinvents Internet
11:15 P.M. Our Troops are War criminals– John Kerry
11:30 P.M. Coronation Of Mrs. Rodham Clinton
12:00 A.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
12:05 A.M. Bill asks Ted to drive Hillary home
131 Ms RightWing, Ink // Nov 8, 2006 at 10:52 pm
Oh boy, the fun is just starting
Peace Mom Sheehan Arrested in Washington
Activist Cindy Sheehan was arrested Wednesday as she led about 50 protesters to a White House gate Wednesday to deliver anti-war petitions she said were signed by 80,000 Americans.
132 everthink // Nov 8, 2006 at 11:11 pm
Dear Scrapplers,
These dark days will pass, but until they do you can left your spirits by singing “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” and “Happy days are here again”.
Henry start us out will you? And a one, and a two, …
Say I just saw we took the Senate too! And what’s this about Rummy?
ET
133 da Bunny // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:30 pm
Godfrey, re: #81, I wasn’t lumping all dems together, I was referring to the party’s positions on the issues I mentioned. Yes, many of the dems who just won their new seats had to move to the center/right, and run as psuedo-conservatives, in order to win. But, I predict that many of these same “conservative democrats” will drop the “conservative” mantle now that they’re in office. They’ll HAVE to, if they want to curry any favor with their party’s “leadership.” Look at how the dems have treated people like Joe Lieberman and Zell Miller in the past, when these two men broke with the party’s far-left ideologies. I truly believe that liberal Republicans [Rino's, if you will] have been treated with respect by their party, but Lieberman has been treated like an outcast by the dems, has he not? Even if these dem “newbies” to the House and Senate are not currently “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” many will have to “cave” to the demands of the Pelosi/Reid far-left leadership in order to survive. That’s the way the dems operate, and history has proven this time and again.
As anti-national defense as the left appears to be, they certainly DO appear to me to be “the enemy,” when it comes to the security of our nation, in addition to their party’s efforts to tear down traditional values. That’s what I was getting at in post #68. I don’t trust the democrat party…and I’m a former democrat.
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