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Subscribe to RSSWe said in First Thoughts that things are certainly getting crazy one week out. Well, Joe Manchin is taking that literally. His closing ad actually calls opponent John Raese's ideas "crazy."
This isn't the first instance of a Democrat using "crazy" to in reference Sharron Angle. Harry Reid in a Web video mockingly sells Sharron Angle "crazy juice."
Not to mention how much the word "extreme" has been used.
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To quote the 'beaming icon' of truth - justice & the American way... Dick Cheney...
SO?
Nothing wrong with telling it like it is...
Democrats & other sane Voter's, need to check thier Hurt feelings at the ballot door. Each & everyone Ron typed below are CRAZY in thier Political Veiws.
John Raese's Ad's (i've seen plenty ofem) say nothing about Himself or what his plans are. Nothing, Zilch!
The Folks in WV are very aware of his unending Political adventures. They want NONE of John Raese.
He's tried his best to make the WV Senate election a National Election, with all his ad's saying Obama about 20 times & RubberStamp about half of that.
Joe Manchin will Win this Seat, no worry here.
There is only one stop on the crazy train and that would be - Glenbeckistan!
No Fiesty Redhead, the crazy train is the liberal white house and this administration.
Goin' off the rails on the crazy train.
Yup, that would be the dem train. They put that thing in "D" but haven't figured out that it's not on auto pilot.
Sing it Ozzy!
Well, it's true, John Raese is CRAZY. So is Michele Bachann, Sharron Angle, Sarah Palin, Rand Paul, Glen Beck, Ken Buck, Glen Beck, and Russ Limbaugh. They are simply crazy. They spent a Billion dollars making crazy statements.
Why would anyone vote for a Tea Partier? They are simply crazy.
You know Ron... it wasn't until these tea & carpet baggers hit the scene that I realized there are certain degrees of crazy!
There is no doubt this group qualifies as: bat sh!t crazy!!!
I keep wondering that myself, why would anyone vote for TP crazy. In any other election, these folks would never have made it past the primary season. I believe that after the election whether the GOP wins or loses, there will be an internal war for the party's future.
I see MSNBC is again discussing the enthusiasm gap between GOP and Dems. I have come to the conclusion that this poll is meaningless because it boils down to a general question without much specificity. What does it really translate to? Could it be dems, when asked, just aren't as excited compared to how they felt in 2008--doesn't mean they won't vote, it just means they aren't as excited, it's been a tough couple years. If dems weren't enthusiastic, the DNC would not be raising record contributions. Meanwhile the TPers are simply in a state of frenzy.
You guys are spot on. Those dog gone tea partiers are not just crazy, but totally extreme and far outside the mainstream.
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But in all seriousness I do so enjoy the insular world that is MSNBC. But at least the wave is on your guys' side, right?
There are degrees of craziness. Bat sh!t crazy is not in the psychiatric nomenclature (DSM4) More like character disorder, borderline personality disorder fits most...with the exception of McCain. Dementia fits best.
Some people will vote for crazy, ill-informed, feckless candidates.
to paraphrase one (long time ago) hot tomato, Edie Adams:
"there's some-thing about an Aqua-Buddah Maaaaa-aannnnn"
Jody:
You are absolutely right, the enthusiasm gap is vague and tells us very little. I'm wondering if the Tea Partiers will actually work to get out the vote or just yell real loud and be disruptive, like they did in the town hall meetings. We'll know in a week.
drivey-by: LOL!
Was that Edie Adams who did that commercial? I didn't know that! She was the character in It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World who was married to Sid Caesar; they had to blast their way out of the Hardware Store basement. Evidently when her husband died in a car accident, she took this role to pay the bills.
As Buddy Hacket asked her & Sid when they made it to the park to look for the Big Dubya, he asked - What happened to you? You had the plane! LoL
I adore that movie.
Also, if my Hollywood history is correct, Edie and her husband Ernie Kovacs were the very last guests on I Love Lucy - or -I believe it was called then the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour or something like that. They did the v. last show before the show went off the air and Lucy and Desi ended their marriage.
Hey Ron Indiana, when did you stop yelling "RACIST" and start yelling "CRAZY?"
Typical liberal defense. Can't argue issues, so start calling names. The racist tag didn't stick so now you're all off yelling "crazy!!! Bat sh#t crazy! That's what they are, those silly tea baggers!"
You'll see how crazy we are when we regain control of this country, dipstick.
Uh oh! Someone is hitting the hate-or-aide pretty hard today!
Thank you Paul for setting the example of what a 'borderline personality disorder' looks like! ;0)
WOW! Feisty If that isn't the pot calling the kettle black!
No, that's just feisty repeating the same old stale, failed and de-railed line.
Yeah, note I didn't say I hated anyone, but somehow that got read into the term "dipstick." Of course, we all know that a dispstick is a racist crazy person, right Feisty?
Feisty is just a pompus fool who believes her impressions on the world are the true beliefs we should all have. Must be nice to have a childish view of life.
Palin, Beck, Limbaugh, Bachmann, Angle, O'Donnell, Paul, Buck, Joe Miller here in Alaska, and the rest are not crazy, they are feeding the lowest common denominator of our society exactly what they want to hear. The racist far right babblings are not only Un-American but are indicative of great failures in our educational system. The lies and sick propaganda coming from Fox News supports the ignorance of the ignorant; that segment of the population feels vindicated - "yes, I was right all the time in hating everyone and everything I don't understand!" The candidates and Fox celebrities many of us call "crazy" clearly understand their voting and listening base. They are completely irresponsible and without conscience, but they know how to manipulate their "fans". There are some very responsible Republicans who understand the process and actually debate issues clearly and succinctly; it is unfortunate for our Democracy these are the Republicans most in danger of losing their seats and support.
Good ad by Manchin. There are often a couple whacky candidates running in either party but this year--it is whackadoodle time. I've been following politics since JFK and never have I seen so many extremist candidates, least of all have those extremists been competitive as they are this year.
Ozzy would be pleased and probably confused by the allusion...
We need comfort food!!!...
O'Donnell!
Angle!
Palin!
Chum, Chum, Chum, Chum!....
I don't know, they all sound better than re-fried Clinton and overly aged Sharpton cheddar.
I hear MCA is going to re release a Patsy Cline album titled 'Crazy'.
Instead of the late Patsy Cline, though, on the cover it will feature a multiple-choice collage of Michelle Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Christine O'Donnell and Sarah Palin. Then, instead of the Willie Nelson classic for the title song, it will contain the Disney one that goes "ain't it great to be craaa-zeee?".
I love Patsy Cline drive-by. And I love Kenny Rogers
I guess I'm crazy
crazy for you can't you see
although you may think it's crazy
here it's where I want to be
I will always need your love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_U8MjoA8rM
Makes you just want to stop and listen to the words -
Cos you are the dream
that finally came true in me
in all my life there'll be no one else
if I looked all my life
there could be no one else
and for the rest of my life
all I need is you.
A simple, yet beautiful song.
Holy cow...the 80's just called...they want their hair back! That's just funny! Oz-zy Oz-zy! The ads are flying fast and furious now. My kids now know that if they see a black and white screen with ominous music it's going to be a political attack ad. My wife said to them the other day, "And this is why mommy and daddy will never run for office." ;-)
That's funny and so true. That's when you close your eyes and plug your ears just like when you went to a scarey movie.
Paladino looks like Denis Hopper in "Blue Velvet"...he doesn't need any special effects...:)
Last night I was imagining how a politician could create a fake "attack" ad against his or her self, something like...ominous music...black and white video..."Senator B says he supports improving public education, but do the four bills he's introduced to reduce class sizes, create charter schools, raise teacher salaries and fund charter schools really PROVE THAT?"
You get the picture.
OK...hopefully I'm not violating the rules of the road here, but this is just a great ad...what do you think Amy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXBDEPr9P9k
Yup. Two years ago, we had a man, a message, a plan. Hope and Change. Yes We Can. We saw a bright shiny future from someone that would "Get things done for the American People". He was a serious candidate, a Senator, a visionary, and uniter. He was a communicator, an intellect, an organizer, a do-er. Never mind that he had never accomplished much before, we all knew he was The One, because he told us so.
Two years later, after everything has fallen apart for the man from Chicago, when the Democrats total control of the government has turned into total failure, when the man from Chicago blames everyone but himself for the countries problems, when the Republicans are poised for historic gains, not for their vision, but for the utter incompetence and failure of the Democrats, we have the "Crazy Train" election.
"Hope and Change" has now morphed into "Crazy Train".
Are the voters also going have a tantrum next Tuesday?
Hope and change led republicans to jump on their crazy train but for them, that's just normal.
Stop it JoAnne, let them be. These fine, dedicated supporters only have a few days left until reality comes a calling.
My favorite...
From hope and change-to franks and beans...:)
JoAnnaSmith1
Please just go to the Whitehouse find the President and break him off a piece you know you want to! Just dont let Michelle catch you. Everthing you post is a dig at the man. You sound like a jilted lover! Talk about Crazy!
Speaking of old music- JoWhannna's tone-arm needs a penny taped to it- it's stuck again.....
ucg
You sound like a jilted lover!
lol. And you guys all sound like obsessed stalkers you're so in love with the guy. Never seen a group of people so blinded by adulation for a politician.
Strange days indeed.
Jody, the difference is that OUR crazy train hasn't jumped the rails.
There are places on the internet that will list all the accomplishments made in the last two years, despite the inordinate use of the filibuster and the obstruction of one political party.
You might want to check some facts before you post.
"Not to mention how much the word "extreme" has been used."
The word extreme has been used, because the far right candidates nominated by the Republicans ARE, by definition, "extreme." Tea Partiers who want to dismantle the Dept of Education, and dismantle Social Security, and repeal laws regulating the health insurance industry, are voicing positions that most Americans do not hold. Buck's assertion that homosexuality is a disease like alcoholism, is extreme, as in, outside the norm.
So now it's extreme to actually want to change the programs that are bankrupting the country? Now it's extreme to want a balanced budget and a smaller government? If so, the country needs a big dose of extreme in Washington DC. Some would even call that Real Change, not this fake bigger government is better nonsense Obama and the Democrats have been peddling for the last two years.
Extrme would be the Federal Reserve knocking on your door and demanding your share of the national debt. You got $42k?
Spending money we don't have is a disease. Unless you are Chinese, then it's all good. I'm sure they love all that interest.
"Now it's extreme to want a balanced budget and a smaller government?"
If you wanted a balanced budget and smaller government, you wouldn't have nominatewd and elected George W, Bush twice. Smaller government and balanced budget is just a slogan for the Republican Party, they haven't given the populace either, not even ONCE.
All roads lead to Bush for the Democrats.
Democrats have promised change to the African Americans for 50 years. Results: Highest percentage of unemployment, increased poverty rate, increased murder and crime rates, increased out of wedlock births, increased single parent families. And they say it's Bush's fault.
Democrats have promised change to the public school system for the past 50 years, spent billions on "improving" and "reforming" the system. Results: No better scores or education from 50 years ago. A pension system for the teachers that is woefully underfunded. Crumbling inner-city schools. And they say it's Bush's fault.
Democrats want more and more entitlement programs even though the ones we have now are bankrupting the nation. SS is getting to be more of burden to the budget every year, Medicare is failing. The Democrats answer? To have the Mother Of All Entitlement Programs - ObamaCare! And it's Bush's fault.
America though has caught on Libs. Want proof? It's coming.
only the dumb americans and granted, that is becoming a huge number! I think intelligentsia has one more victory until we hit "idiocracy" mode
"All roads lead to Bush for the Democrats."
Duh. He was our late great Republican President. Do you take responsibility for ANYTHING you have done?
My, my. Many of the "intelligent" voters from 2 years ago have managed to now become "idiots".
So how'd did that happen? Public education is my guess.
no, just the ones that let fear monger TP'ers convince them that a non-american, communist, muslim, who THEY elected wants to give their trailer and pick up to a mexican!!! Those are the ones I am speaking of
This election cycle has prooven that the United States of America is a country whose political system is as corrupt and dis-honest as any nations, America's greatness has passed.
In just two short years...
Ah yes- in just two short years, we are all STILL breathing a huge sigh of relief that McCain and Palin are NOT IN OFFICE!
The President has done more to resurrect the republican party than ANY republican ever could have..sigh...
I wish I could find something amusing in the statement I made, it would be advisable to enjoy all the laughter one can now, laughter in this country is going to be as scarous as hens teeth for most in the "new normal", the American Dream is dead, may it rest in peace.
Talk about an enthusiasm gap!...We are all doomed!!!!!...lol
it's just an election. We will have another one next year...lighten up...:)
"it's just an election. We will have another one next year...lighten up...:)"
Yes there will be another election where we can all kick back and ponder with great enthusiasim the selection our corporate masters will make for us this time, life is good.
Now now. Whats wrong with wanting smaller government? Anybody on this thread want to defend the overall productivity of our fine men and women that face no competitors in their daily grind? Want to add few thousand more to the federal payroll?
It's not at all crazy to want to stop the excessive spending and yes, both parties are culpable and corrupted by external influences.
Spoken like a true "compassionate conservative", so let's just fire millions of government workers when the private sector no longer provides jobs for U.S. citizens, just let evolution transform them into beings that can eat dirt or something else you don't want to survive, sounds great. Fact is the powers that be boxed up the technology and infrastructure required to maintain adequate employment in this country and shipped it overseas to make a quick buck, well they got their quick buck and America got screwed. Why not do away with the tax breaks for the swine that ruined our nation? It is irrelevant at this point what gets done, this country is too far gone to repair, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the ride down.
Start with the Department of Homeland Security large Dept with way too much redundency.
The progressives can continue to spew their "crazy" rant all they want, there are many people like me out here that don't believe there is anything crazy about wanting a smaller, more Constitutional, government presence in our lives! We don't agree that we are incapable of making our own decisions, or of recovering from our, inevitable missteps, without the "help?" of big brother
We are even capable of benefiting from the lessons taught by democrates. For example, the lesson taught by John Kennedy in the 60's that taxes and the revenue they generate are in inverse proportion to one another! Not to mention we can even learn from socialists like, France, The U.K., et al, that "Free?" health care is the most expensive and lest satisfactory systems!
We will begin the repair work on November 2, sadly it will take untill 2014 to complete the work of removing all progressives, of both parties, from our system!!!
first TP must "learn" constitution. it is obvious that they only want what they "think" is constitutional. I do not want to go back to 19th century as I am comfortable with smart people governing. I do not think education is evil, like TP. I am glad we finally have a thinking, compassionate man in WH, not tyrants who profit from the blood of our children....call me crazy
far right = reactionary far left = extreme moderate = wishy-washy
vote democrat in november, for fair and balanced policy for the people...
remember this taxpayers --- reagan left 2.8 trillion deficit, clinton left zero deficit, bush left 1.3 trillion deficit and a looming depression over us, obama spends 700billion for tarp/financial reform..in 18 months, all but 50 billion is paid back to government by big banks, leaving only general motors and a few smaller institutions left...it was a HUGE success, saved over 3.3 million in jobs, give President Obama his just due, a co operating house and senate....even Nixon was intelligent enough to want Universal Healthcare for Americans...we can't afford to take chances on failed policy at this point in time...Obama is turning things around and we avoided hitting the iceburg...let's not steer into another one, please.
ACTUALY Bush left a 280 Bil. deficit. The deficits started after 9/11 when gov't revenue fell for the first time. The 280 bil. was down from a much higher one. Mad Macmoud Obama got it up to 1.3 tril. and climbing in one year. JFK would roll over at what the Dems are doing. If he were around today he would be a Republican.
Progressive == socialist. Crazy == racist == any name a liberal can come up with in order to avoid arguing issues. Can't win any other way, so make people like me (Tea party and damned proud of it) out to be anything but the guy living next door to you who actually works for a living and pays the taxes that liberals feed off of.
Hey, come to think of it, paying taxes to be used to subisize lazy socialists *is* kinda crazy... Obama has the right idea! Bring your African auntie over and let her steal from tax payers. That's not crazy; it's just criminal.
I say we go for ULTRA-EXTREME change. Just vote against EVEYONE that is currently in office.
For over a year I have been hearing about how Obama is Bankrupting America. How can the American people be so ignorant! Ronald Regan elected to office: National Debt nearly 4 Trillion dollars. He leaves office, ND about 8Trillion. GHW Bush adds nearly 2Trillion. Bill Clinton debt starts going down. Bush Jr. adds nearly 4Trillion. Over 9 Trillion Dollars of Republican debt. Yet, I'm supposed to believe that it's Obama's fault we have over 13 Trillion dollars of debt.
As a former Republican all I can say is that you can fool the American people damn near all the time! Because they wouldn't know a true fact if it smacked them in the face like a steel girder.
Very Sad!
TARP! A George H W Bush (Republican) program!
America! A place where you can get both dummer and poorer and still be allowed to vote!
Even Sadder!
And another car is added to the 'Crazy Train'. In Nevada, the attorney for Sharron Angle's political campaign has sent out an email soliciting contributions "to deploy literally dozens of election law attorneys and poll watchers...at a cost of $80,000" to keep Harry Reid from stealing the election by way of a plot with the Nevada Secretary of State. What is the plot? The Sec. of State announced that voters can be provided with "free food" at "voter turnout events." And HARRY HAS BEEN OFFERING FREE FOOD!!
JP Lake of The Ozarks,Mo. First ever comment posted. I could not read another posting made. Both sides of the debate should put their caps on instead all the bs and finger pointing,and name calling. Let's try and figure out a feasible course. I know if I ran our household like we have been running the Government for the last sixtenn years We would be in BK. These posting do not solve a dam thing. If wecan not come up with a single line item veto,we will be in premanent gridlock for another sixteen or never ending lock. A good bill will stand on its own two feet it does not need bs stuck on it. Be wary of who you elect in local and state elections these men and women will have your futures in there hands. Remember the seperation of church and state. Posted with Luv From the Lake.