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2008-08-24 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Fred 2008-08-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 Interesting choice....

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2008-08-24 01:08|| 2008-08-24 01:08|| Front Page Top

#2 The Springfield-Wilmington Axis...

Posted by Seafarious 2008-08-24 01:49|| 2008-08-24 01:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Obama must have gotten some sort of assurance that Biden won't speak publicly.

Posted by Mike N. 2008-08-24 01:54|| 2008-08-24 01:54|| Front Page Top

#4 Barry Os New Musical Message to the PUMAS

[Kim G]
Kool Thing sittin with a kitty,
now you know youre sure lookin pretty
like a lover not a dancer
superboy take a little chance here
I dont wanna, I dont think so
I dont wanna, I dont think so

Kool Thing let me play it with your radio
move me, turn me on, baby-o
Ill be your slave
give you a shave
I dont wanna, I dont think so
I dont wanna, I dont think so

[Chuck D-of Public Enemy]
yeah, tellem about it,
hitem where it hurts

[Kim G]
hey, Kool Thing, come here, sit down beside me
theres something I gotta ask you.
I just wanna know, what are you gonna do for me?
I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls
from male white corporate oppression?

[Chuck D]
tell it like it is!

[Kim G]
huh?

[Chuck D]
yeah!

[Kim G]
dont be shy

[Chuck D]
word up!

[Kim G]
fear of a female planet?
fear of a female planet?

[Chuck D]
fear, baby!

[Kim G]
I just want you to know that we can still be friends
come on, come on, come on, come on

[Chuck D]
let everybody know

[Kim G]
kool thing, kool thing

when youre a star, I know that youll fix everything
kool Thing sittin by the kid,
now you know youre sure lookin pretty
rock the beat just a little faster
now I know you are a master
I dont wanna, I dont think so
I dont wanna, I dont think so

kool thing walkin like a panther
come on and give me an answer
kool thing walkin like a panther
whatd he say?
I dont wanna, I dont think so
I dont wanna, I dont think so

Sonic Youth KOOL THING

Posted by ebrown2 2008-08-24 02:01|| 2008-08-24 02:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Tru dat.

Posted by Mike N. 2008-08-24 02:20|| 2008-08-24 02:20|| Front Page Top

#6 McCain should pick Clinton lol

Posted by Slinens Bucket4932 2008-08-24 03:05|| 2008-08-24 03:05|| Front Page Top

#7 I was perplexed by this choice; Biden brings nothing to the table for Bama. No important state, no large segment of the party, no outstanding record to burnish the ticket's lustre. It made no sense.

Then I realized that it made perfect sense from one angle. Bama truly believes he's going to win the election. He also knows that there are lots of people who already hate him and there will be plenty more if he gets half of what he wants to do done. Some of those people might consider taking action on that hatred, a la JFK/Ronald Reagan, and that worries him--a lot.

Bama thinks that no matter how angry the opposition, they'll think not just twice, but enough to be frozen into immobility, before taking action against him if Biden is the backup choice. Biden is life insurance for Obama.

I could certainly be wrong, but I can't see what other benefit, if any, comes from the choice of Biden.

Posted by Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-08-24 07:32|| 2008-08-24 07:32|| Front Page Top

#8 He's been a union supporter for a lot of his time in Congress. I think O's going for the rustbelt, the guys who liked Hil belting down a beer or whiskey.

He figures Biden's gaffes might actually appeal to blue collar white men in places like PA. References to 'clean and articulate', belligerent challenges back at WASP men in coats and ties who ask about law school ... I think O thinks that will actually be a plus with voters he needs for electoral count. Even Biden's comment that O's not experienced enough could play well - O says "look, I got this guy beside me, all's well".

I could be way wrong but looking at the electoral map that's how it looks to me.

Posted by lotp 2008-08-24 08:01|| 2008-08-24 08:01|| Front Page Top

#9 Sure Thing Obama said Senator Biden brings international experience -- key after McCain got such a positive response in the polls. NPR said yesterday Senator Biden brings his union connections, who voted solidly for Hillary Clinton in the primaries, who presumably need to be seduced to Obama's cause.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-08-24 08:20|| 2008-08-24 08:20|| Front Page Top

#10 lotp, there's no way a blue collar Democrat will vote for a man named Barack Hussein Obama.

The rust belt will go to McClain.

Posted by Menhaden Glomonter1020 2008-08-24 09:07|| 2008-08-24 09:07|| Front Page Top

#11 I suspect you're right - but we'll see. The rust belt now has a lot of immigrants for whom the name might not be a big deal.

Last time I saw figures, Allentown PA had the fastest growing Hispanic population in the country. Getting a union job is a big deal for many of them and they're likely to vote for someone who promises to make things better for unions.

Posted by lotp 2008-08-24 09:10|| 2008-08-24 09:10|| Front Page Top

#12 Obama must have gotten some sort of assurance that Biden won't speak publicly.

That won't work. Jobiden couldn't keep silent if his life depended on it.

I believe that he's there because of some kind of "Pelosi Payback" for her support of the Messiah.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2008-08-24 09:16|| 2008-08-24 09:16|| Front Page Top

#13 Not sure how those supposed union connections are going to work out for him. I was in a union for 30 years and don't remember Biden's name coming up once as someone who had helped us. Maybe he's popular with the Chemical Workers' Union (if there is such a thing) for people working at DuPont.

I think this pick just handed the election to McCain on a silver platter.

Posted by Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-08-24 09:22|| 2008-08-24 09:22|| Front Page Top

#14 Do people really want a VP who is starting to look like Peter Boyle on "Everybody Loves Raymond". Shades of Kerry-Lurch in the last election.

Posted by Jim K 2008-08-24 09:49|| 2008-08-24 09:49|| Front Page Top

#15 Why'd Obamalamadingdong pick Biden?

Maybe all the other choices took a look at the way Obambi is tanking in the polls and said, "No thanks, wish I could help ya' but I'm washing my hair this fall."

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-08-24 10:13|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-08-24 10:13|| Front Page Top

#16 but I'm washing my hair

If I had a dollar everytime I heard that...

Posted by badanov 2008-08-24 10:44|| http://www.freefirezone.org]">[http://www.freefirezone.org] 2008-08-24 10:44|| Front Page Top

#17 A bit off topic, but the History Channel last night revealed that the first use of the term 'redneck' was applied to unions folks making their way to southern West Virginia to break the non-union companies and thereby enforce union will on the workers.

Company folks met them on Blair Mountain and mowed down 60 of the mountain men, using machine guns. Times were different, in 1921.

Posted by Bobby 2008-08-24 10:53|| 2008-08-24 10:53|| Front Page Top

#18 Oh, because the union guys wore red bandanas to identify themselves in the woods. Hence the term, Rednecks.

Posted by Bobby 2008-08-24 10:54|| 2008-08-24 10:54|| Front Page Top

#19 Getting a union job is a big deal for many of them and they're likely to vote for someone who promises to make things better for unions.

Oughta work. Union folks voted in droves for President Gephardt.

Posted by Angie Schultz 2008-08-24 11:16|| 2008-08-24 11:16|| Front Page Top

#20 I wouldn't start relaxing just yet.

I see this as a fight, there is no clear winner or silver plates yet for either guy.

Posted by Pliny Sleash8027 2008-08-24 11:30|| 2008-08-24 11:30|| Front Page Top

#21 Do people really want a VP who is starting to look like Peter Boyle on "Everybody Loves Raymond". Shades of Kerry-Lurch in the last election.

Actually, I think if he did it would be an improvement, but he doesn't have the gravitas to pull off Peter Boyle.

Posted by Abdominal Snowman 2008-08-24 11:49|| 2008-08-24 11:49|| Front Page Top

#22 This is something that may give people pause:

When Joe Biden started his first term in DC as a Senator, John McCain was still a POW in North Vietnam.

Now exactly who is the "DC insider"?

Posted by OldSpook 2008-08-24 12:36|| 2008-08-24 12:36|| Front Page Top

#23 But, but...the teevee tole me this morning that JB never moved to DC! Takes the train home every night to Wilmington, he does...

Posted by Seafarious 2008-08-24 12:57|| 2008-08-24 12:57|| Front Page Top

#24 Jim Geraghty, National Review:

Imagine McCain picking Gov. Bobby Jindal. First line at the debate, "Senator, before we begin our debate, let me clarify for you that I don't work at a 7-11."

Posted by Mike 2008-08-24 14:06|| 2008-08-24 14:06|| Front Page Top

#25 Oughta work. Union folks voted in droves for President Gephardt.
Posted by Angie Schultz

ROLF, there it is!!

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-24 14:32|| 2008-08-24 14:32|| Front Page Top

#26 Since BO's campaign is driven by MSM, consider Biden's nomination in that context. Anytime BO delivers a regular-as-clockwork gaffe, joltin' Joe will up the ante with a more elaborate idiotic comment to give BO cover.

Time to rev up the Gaff-O-Meter Maryland's Senior buffoon is on the airwaves!

Posted by regular joe 2008-08-24 14:53|| 2008-08-24 14:53|| Front Page Top

#27 Mike that so called "gaff" reveals a shitload about Joe Biden.. How could a potential candidate who has lived in a Politically Correct Fish Bowl for decades, talk about Indians in such a manner?

Joe Biden is a clueless M'F, Indians have superb Intellects and singly immigrate to America on special work visas.

Then after they work hard for some of the Best Industries in America they take the test and become Good Citizens. GOOD THAT.

THEN JOE BIDEN AND HIS A$$HOLE BUDDIES ALLOW FOR 500 FAMILY MEMBERS TO FOLLOW [anchor X 500].

Ima not a Senator so I speak Politically Incorrect with pride and almost every time I open my mouth. thankyouverymuch

No I will not vote for Obamaledge or his VP choice, Dolten Joe Biden...

No Ima gonna vote for the Olde Daft Pissed Off Dude.

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-24 15:11|| 2008-08-24 15:11|| Front Page Top

#28 Dear Mods plz erase one of these comments THANKYOUVERYMUCH.

I was sent to Road Side America when I submitted the first one, so i sent it again. :)

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-24 15:16|| 2008-08-24 15:16|| Front Page Top

#29 Done, Mr. Dawg.

And it absolutely is not true that Fred sends Luddites to RA ;-) Not usually anyways

Posted by lotp 2008-08-24 15:21|| 2008-08-24 15:21|| Front Page Top

#30 One of my favorite comments so far on the web:
To me, Biden is the reincarnation of Senator Beauregard Claghorn the pompous and dumb senator of the old Fred Allen show. Or, if you prefer, Senator Foghorn Leghorn the cartoon rooster. Biden is just a blowhard, bullsh$t artist.

Posted by Muggsy Glink 2008-08-24 15:21|| 2008-08-24 15:21|| Front Page Top

#31 Muggsy Glink: "Biden is just a blowhard, bullsh$t artist."

I Bet Most of Rantburg Concurs...

~oo~

LEFT: Foghorn Leghorn was based on the character RIGHT: Senator Beauregard Claghorn, played by Kenny Delmar on the Fred Allen's radio show

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-24 16:05|| 2008-08-24 16:05|| Front Page Top

#32 "I say, I say, I say, boy..."

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-08-24 16:21|| 2008-08-24 16:21|| Front Page Top

#33 Somebody snarked that Obama was 11 years old when Biden entered the Senate.

Maybe this will be like "The Andy Griffith Show" with Biden playing the Father/Sherrif role. Each week, little Obie will make some cute screw-up and Joe will offer a long-winded, overly talkative moral lesson. Wouldn't Nancy Pelosi would make a great Barney Fife!

Posted by SteveS 2008-08-24 16:37|| 2008-08-24 16:37|| Front Page Top

#34 Many Netters are perplexed on Barack's choice of Biden as Veep.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-08-24 18:29|| 2008-08-24 18:29|| Front Page Top

#35 What do you mean FogHorn LegHorn was based? Is that some sort of sick joke? FogHorn LegHorn is a big ass Rhode Island Red Rooster, I say Roooooster, you get that? Ain't no based. What you see is what you get. I suwannee folks getting denser by the day. Now where's that miserable dawg?

Posted by .5MT 2008-08-24 18:41|| www.cybernations.net]">[www.cybernations.net] 2008-08-24 18:41|| Front Page Top

#36 #35 What do you mean FogHorn LegHorn was based? Is that some sort of sick joke? FogHorn LegHorn is a big ass Rhode Island Red Rooster, I say Roooooster, you get that? Ain't no based. What you see is what you get. I suwannee folks getting denser by the day. Now where's that miserable dawg?

Are youse charging me for dat Diagnosis SHIPS??

I sed based Upon, not that HE USED or Smoked base Mr. 6 Shiper!

No Offffence.. Is dat Rooooooster a personal Friend of Yourn dot5emTee?

Plz correct the record... BOTH Characters are Kool Characters my son, of course they'd have to be ifn they were "based", NOT BIASED mind youse.. but one was based on another... thanks youse!!! >>::)

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-24 19:18|| 2008-08-24 19:18|| Front Page Top

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