tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post401642007517297140..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: The Paul Ryan EffectAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-69015369813877022532012-08-15T12:23:30.498-04:002012-08-15T12:23:30.498-04:00And the little people of Chicago danced ...
Biden...And the little people of Chicago danced ...<br /><br />Biden: Can I raise a practical question at this point?<br />Obama: Yeah.<br />Biden: Are we gonna talk about the economy tomorrow?<br />Obama: No, we're not gonna f'ing talk about the economy!!!!<br /><br />Passer-by: "Practical," they keep using that word. I do not think it means what they think it means.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-81618975132143160412012-08-15T11:39:39.873-04:002012-08-15T11:39:39.873-04:00Erip, Spinal Tap-esque numbers! LOL! Now I'm ...Erip, Spinal Tap-esque numbers! LOL! Now I'm envisioning Obama speaking before really small pillars. LOL!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-3756125079822541942012-08-15T11:38:20.951-04:002012-08-15T11:38:20.951-04:00Anthony, I agree on both points. I think it's...Anthony, I agree on both points. I think it's interesting that they have found nothing to attack Ryan with. That shows he's a really straight forward and decent fellow.<br /><br />And I agree that Ryan's presence means that Romney will now have a mandate.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-82549200121706871032012-08-15T11:36:35.969-04:002012-08-15T11:36:35.969-04:00T-Rav, I don't keep up with the names of churc...T-Rav, I don't keep up with the names of churches because I honestly don't care.<br /><br />I think he probably is an atheist or more likely an agnostic.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-66541366341597578642012-08-15T10:59:34.848-04:002012-08-15T10:59:34.848-04:00Chick-fil-A as a verb, StanH -- love it! Also love...Chick-fil-A as a verb, StanH -- love it! Also love the paltry Spinal Tap-esque numbers Obama/Biden draw these days. More selective audiences indeed. Welcome to the Romney/Ryan Enormodome, Dems! Don't worry, there's room for everyone.<br /><br />Marty: The last time Tap toured America, they where, uh, booked into 10,000 seat arenas, and 15,000 seat venues, and it seems that now, on the current tour they're being booked into 1,200 seat arenas, 1,500 seat arenas, and uh I was just wondering, does this mean uh...the popularity of the group is waning? <br />Ian: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no...no, no, not at all. I, I, I just think that the.. uh.. their appeal is becoming more selective.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-47597878437190519592012-08-15T09:36:50.522-04:002012-08-15T09:36:50.522-04:00Given that he's undoubtedly been the focus of ...Given that he's undoubtedly been the focus of opposition research for years, its impressive that nothing negative about Ryan has come out. Some people disagree with him, but by all accounts he is who he says he is. <br /><br />Romney's victory is inevitable given Obama's record but Ryan will help ensure that Romney doesn't win merely because he isn't Obama, that he wins with a mandate.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-30529525118599652952012-08-15T09:24:50.955-04:002012-08-15T09:24:50.955-04:00Andrew, can I recommend the Unitarians for that la...Andrew, can I recommend the Unitarians for that lady?<br /><br />Also, United Methodist Church of Christ? What kind of unholy abomination is that???<br /><br />And I don't think Obama is a Muslim, either. I think he's just an atheist.T-Ravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861218035729479354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-1309139703190783292012-08-15T01:16:14.081-04:002012-08-15T01:16:14.081-04:00Ben, That's the problem -- you can call yourse...Ben, That's the problem -- you can call yourself almost anything, whether it's truly representative or not. So you always need to do your homework.<br /><br />I think I know the church you mention actually. I had a co-worker in DC who joined because she said her last church (a very liberal protestant church) "spend too much time talking about God this and God that" and she wanted a church that didn't focus on God. Really? Why even go to church them?AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-25748612988989989482012-08-15T00:50:03.677-04:002012-08-15T00:50:03.677-04:00Yes that's it, Black Liberation Theology.
I l...Yes that's it, Black Liberation Theology.<br /><br />I like how you put that: "KKK out of a boy scout troop," LOL!<br /><br />Didn't mean to imply it's a church, per se, but theology does matter in religion, even if it is sponsered by a more mainstream name.<br /><br />Reminds me of a United Methodist Church of Christ I visited once. It turned out to be a New Age vehicle and you can believe whatever you want (except traditional Catholic or Protestant Christianity).<br /><br />Based on what Jesus said I don't see how they think they get His endorsement but I guess that's irrelevant when the truth they preach is absolutely relative.<br /><br />They consider it a plus that there are no commandments or standards there. <br />The pastor or medicine man, or whatever their leader is called, appeared annoyed when I asked what the point was. <br /><br />I guess he didn't get my point. :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-60188758817229312932012-08-15T00:19:33.938-04:002012-08-15T00:19:33.938-04:00Ben, He may be learning Black Liberation Theology,...Ben, He may be learning Black Liberation Theology, but that's rarely the name of the church. Instead, it's something taught under the doctrine of another church. It's like running a KKK group out of a Boy Scout troop.<br /><br />In terms of Islam, that's SOP for Democrats -- bend over backwards to placate whoever is the current enemy of the US. This is an old story that goes back all the way to the start of the Cold War. If the US and Islam were working together, our left would hate Islam and would lump them in with right-wing Christians.<br /><br />I give it zero credence that he's a secret Muslim. They are just the cause du jour.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-43384883821436894752012-08-15T00:11:20.171-04:002012-08-15T00:11:20.171-04:00Thanks Jen!
I should also add that the new media ...Thanks Jen!<br /><br />I should also add that the new media that Andrew Breitbart contributed so much to has had a much bigger impact than most folks thought it would in a relatively short time span!<br /><br />Andrew and Tryanmax: My understanding was that Obama is Black Theology. <br />Wright's brand of BT has a lot of stuff you won't find in the Bible, and definitely not Christ-like by any stretch, being racist and classist centric, among other things.<br /><br />Ultimately, I do concur that Obama has only used religion to get what he wants and appear more acceptable.<br /><br />Obama certainly has a soft spot for fundamentalist muslims, however. Based on his actions and the apology tour of course.<br /><br />Not saying I know he's a secret muslim because I don't know, but he has shown more sympathy for that religion than any other. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-68740029174687385392012-08-14T23:40:39.009-04:002012-08-14T23:40:39.009-04:00Thanks Jen! I think the left is desperate and diz...Thanks Jen! I think the left is desperate and dizzy at the moment!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-67578759267127218532012-08-14T23:38:49.501-04:002012-08-14T23:38:49.501-04:00Andrew, I'm a little late, but I concur with B...Andrew, I'm a little late, but I concur with Ben (as in great post!).<br /><br />Ben, LOL! Love your take on it.<br /><br />I guess all the spinning has gotten them dizzy, and they don't know which way is up. (hint: they need to keep spinning, this is too fun to watch).:DJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-47084015882421724922012-08-14T23:29:09.128-04:002012-08-14T23:29:09.128-04:00Thanks Ben!
That is a great point. This has been...Thanks Ben!<br /><br />That is a great point. This has been the most one-sided campaign in as far back as I can remember, and it is Obama and his fellow travelers who are handing Romney the ammo by getting caught lying and distorting everything!<br /><br />I think you're right that there are signs of panic, because they keep doing what's always worked for them and it all blows up on them. They don't know to handle that. And you're right about the $700 billion -- I can't believe they thought no one was going to mention that!<br /><br />I'm loving the election as well... it is like a fine whine indeed! ;)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-33955755919576554372012-08-14T23:21:35.156-04:002012-08-14T23:21:35.156-04:00Superb post, Andrew!
The numbers Romney and Ryan ...Superb post, Andrew!<br /><br />The numbers Romney and Ryan are drawing compared to Obama and Biden are encouraging and indicative of the enthusiasm most conservatives have right now.<br /><br />The left will continue their meltdown and disarray, IMO.<br /><br />What's funny is the look of shock on the faces of liberals like Debbie WTH, Andrea Mitchell, and other lefyist politicians, pundits and journalists as Romney, Ryan, and most conservatives score hit after hit in one of the most one-sided, political ju jitsu battles since Reagan vs Carter.<br /><br />What's even more deliciously funny is that the left is supplying all the ammo as leftist attack after attack is easily blocked, shown to be blatant lies and smears, and returned on the attackers 100 fold, minus the lies and replaced with the truth.<br /><br />This is why I think the left is panicking, because if they weren't so enraged, fearful and off ballance, more of them would stop and actually consider the wisdom of their attacks, but no one is...until after the fact and the damage is done.<br /><br />For example, attacking Ryan on medicare. No one thought that Ryan, Romney and other conservatives would call the donks on their lies, and point out that it's Obama and the democrats who took 700 billion (and much more to come) from Medicare at the expense of seniors to cover people who haven't paid into the system at all?<br /><br />Obama is the one who is destroying medicare right now. <br /><br />Oh, and thanks, democrats for getting everyone to talk about medicare and sustainability, and how Obama has drastically shortened the time before medicare becomes bankrupt...unless Romney and Ryan are elected to save it.<br /><br />The left is really losing it, LOL! <br />I intend to enjoy each blissful moment of schadenfreude, which will culminate in the wailing and gnashing of teeth of leftists everywhere after election day.<br /><br />Moments of leftist implosion like this are to be savored, like a fine whine. <br /><br />Bwahahahahaha! Ha! Ha! :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-52866204945422842252012-08-14T22:50:33.469-04:002012-08-14T22:50:33.469-04:00Ed, I have always heard she's a Klingon. And ...Ed, I have always heard she's a Klingon. And I guess Klingons could be made of arugula? I never thought about it.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-25649841931725236022012-08-14T22:34:21.054-04:002012-08-14T22:34:21.054-04:00Are Klingons made of arugula?Are Klingons made of arugula?Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122308626703654554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-62035674996057900192012-08-14T22:33:36.770-04:002012-08-14T22:33:36.770-04:00I thought someone said the other day that she'...I thought someone said the other day that she's a Klingon.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122308626703654554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-71069273880638199642012-08-14T22:32:28.744-04:002012-08-14T22:32:28.744-04:00LOL! Nice! That would indeed explain a lot!LOL! Nice! That would indeed explain a lot!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-55227374775228593422012-08-14T22:29:55.156-04:002012-08-14T22:29:55.156-04:00Nah, she's just a self-loathing arugula plant....Nah, she's just a self-loathing arugula plant. Kinda like that vegetable creature from the original <i>Thing From Another World</i>.tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-16865497165967113752012-08-14T22:23:54.492-04:002012-08-14T22:23:54.492-04:00I thought Michelle was a hermaphrodite? In fact, ...I thought Michelle was a hermaphrodite? In fact, I was sure of it.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-21992630778821930202012-08-14T22:19:40.107-04:002012-08-14T22:19:40.107-04:00Actually, I think Obama is technically whatever ga...Actually, I think Obama is technically whatever gains him the most votes. You heard about Ancestry.com tracing his slave roots through his white mother--even though they can't actually prove it? So Obama is embracing his white side in order to be more black. By the end of October, he could be a hermaphrodite.tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-88892544280944324642012-08-14T22:11:54.360-04:002012-08-14T22:11:54.360-04:00"If one wants to be painfully technical"..."If one wants to be painfully technical"? Oh, I do! LOL!<br /><br />So the bottom line is that Obama is technically Protestant, but not really. AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-71115877495207866082012-08-14T22:09:36.822-04:002012-08-14T22:09:36.822-04:00that should read, "...the same way that Bill ...that should read, "...the same way that Bill Clinton was the <b>first</b> black president."<br />tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-76848601526273610592012-08-14T22:08:12.304-04:002012-08-14T22:08:12.304-04:00If one wants to be painfully technical, Obama'...If one wants to be painfully technical, Obama's Chicago church, Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) is based on the Congregationalist model which branched off of American Puritanism. American Puritanism came from English Puritanism, naturally, which was a division within the Church of England. The Church of England is decidedly not Protestant since it did not arise out of the reform movement. <br /><br />To be thorough, however, it should also be noted that the UCC took shape through the mergers of numerous churches throughout the 20 c., including some based on the Reform tradition (even Lutheranism). However, this history, combined with their generally liberal views on issues like homosexuality, abortion, and social justice, would make application of the descriptor "post-protestant" more apropos. <br /><br />Currently, the President worships at the nondenominational chapel at Camp David, further diminishing his Protestant credentials. <br /><br />In that light, the R & R ticket is the first non-Protestant ticket in the same way that Bill Clinton was the same black president. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.com