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WEST CHESTER, OH -- The media, the country, and the man who could be the House's next speaker think it’s going to be a “big day” for Republicans. Voting at his polling location here this morning, John Boehner said, “We’ve been at this election for the better part of nine months, and if you look at the races around the country, I think we have a real opportunity to win the majority, and hopefully my colleagues will elect me speaker.”
As for his large family (11 other brothers and sisters), he wasn’t sure if they were going to watch election returns together. When asked what his parents would say if they were still alive, Boehner responded, “They’d be happy.”
And when asked what he would do for the constituents of Ohio’s 8th District, Boehner said, “Listen to the American people. Listen to my constituents and obey the Constitution.”
Right before he got into his black SUV, a woman supporting Boehner’s competition (yup, there is someone running against him) asked, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve done for West Chester and the district?” Boehner’s short response: “Represent them honestly.” He then got into his truck and drove away.
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I have long wondered why Mr. Boehner assumes that he will be automatically re-elected. He is part of the establishment in Washington, and if this election is to get rid of the people that have been in Washington a long time, logically he should also be "booted" out like the rest of the democrats that everyone on here seems to believe that should be gone.
But regardless of who wins and who loses today, the sun will still come up tomorrow. The moon will still circle the earth. I will still go to work. Children will still go to school. And Washington will still not solve any of the problems that they (meaning this country) are facing.
Amen, sister Kathy, Amen! He is SUCH a retread - certainly not a "Don't Tread". I am so happy I had the opportunity to LAUGH directly AT HIM, and he heard me, on the house floor.
sonokursh2 - I agree, I have been wondering the same thing, if nancy is so bad then shouldn't he considered just as toxic? he is not a new hire so to speak, and has certainly done nothing productive that I've seen.
Also, I'm curious, if all of these people hate government don't they realize they will be working for the very entity they hate? Kind of two faced there fella, just a little bit, I do think.
This same Boehner going to have a big day?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a64ZIkmVPv_w
Depends on how quickly folks have their heads hollowed out. I doubt it very much. I remember thinking similar things after the 2000 election with a prosperous economy and surpluses that all will be well. It takes time to correct mistakes like these.
Even if Mr. Boehner assumes the mantle and become Mr. Speaker, he will still be orange and still be a dimwitted drunkard.
Might be nice to have a speaker that doesn't actually say very much.
Now we transition from Lady GagGag to Agent Orange, huh?
From tanning advertisements to DentuCreme endorsements.
Change is good.
He is such a tool. I can't imagine him as serious about anything but his Lobbyist funding. He doesn't represent constituents, he represents Corporations. He is as fake as his orange 'bake'.
Please, America - do not let this retread back in a leadership position. He has NO new ideas and wants to just recycle the "oldies" that tanked us in the first place. Ohio, is there NO ONE else?
Clara---he is also serious about his golf game and his tan.
Here is one of the examples of the media not doing their professional best. No mention, in this or any other article, of the fact that Boehner has never taken even a single earmark.
I wonder why?
I honestly do not know if he has ever taken a single earmark. But I do know he doled out $7,000 to a republican candidate who likes to dress up as a Nazi.
I wonder why?
It is called historical re enactment. My brother dresses as a British soldier every other year, does that make him a revolutionary enemy?
My best friend's husband has dressed as a confederate general at re enactments at various civil war battlefields. I guess you would call this retired Superior court judge a racist-despite the fact that he, himself, is African American.
When you have re enactments, somebody has to play the enemy. Think that is why the story did not grow legs?
There are people who love history, and get involved in these re enactments in order to interest others, particularly younger generations, in important historical moments. There are plenty of Hollywood actors who have dressed in Nazi uniforms- what do you call them?
It is childish at best, and imbecilic at worst, to try to label those who participate in these events as Torys, racists, Nazis, or whatever. Then again, look who I am addressing.
Personally I've never understood grown men playing dress up... let alone dressing up as one of histories most reviled figures!
Let's get the FACTS straight shall we NJNB... this wasn't a ONE time deal!
Candidate Rich Iott regularly does this on the weekend, sometimes including his young son!
http://gawker.com/5659792/meet-the-tea-party-candidate-who-plays-nazi-on-weekends
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&sqi=2&ved=0CCgQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrooksandliars.com%2Fkaroli%2Fohio-tea-party-candidate-nazi-re-enactor&ei=MCzQTMTgEoibnAfmxZyOBg&usg=AFQjCNH3PjGIetheZ2EQsiyOtEwuOitunQ
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=9&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F1010%2F43553.html&ei=MCzQTMTgEoibnAfmxZyOBg&usg=AFQjCNFzyGJ_YXasFumhm8cknWDdnwjq7g
It certainly seems that John Boner condones this type of behavior as he's donated upwards of $5K to this little freak!
Oh well what ever get him off I guess! lol
Just askin: Why dress as a Nazi and not a WWII American soldier? Could it be Lott likes what the Nazi's stood for. That's my guess.
Don't forget Boehner also passed out Tobacco Lobby money on MY house floor. That should make him ineligible to serve right there.
Can I get a Corporate Donor on aisle 3?
This comes from NJ:
There are plenty of Hollywood actors who have dressed in nazi uniforms-what do you call them?
You call them " HollyWood Actors"!
Next Question?
no joe, no bo, nj
It is called historical re enactment. My brother dresses as a British soldier every other year, does that make him a revolutionary enemy?
No Jo Girl Friend, please don't mistake a person dressing up as a British soldier with a person that put on a SS uniform,
that Would be like a white man putting on a KLAN outfit to rein act our history of the klan, then ran for public office and defended why did dressed up like that.
No Jo, No its not and never will be the same thing.
a couple years ago at my sons high school, a kid dressed up like bin laden for Halloween, the teachers that first saw him go in to the building made him take it off.
So in your opinion the teachers should have lets this kid walk around dressed like bin laden no matter how people felt?
Speaking as someone of direct and extremely recent German-Jewish descent, the only thing this particular string of comments has made me want to do is locate a World War II re-enactment group for the sake of dressing up like a Gestapo officer and screaming something about the schadenfreude of schnitzengruben.
Congrats to Feisty (and everyone else who parroted after her!) for writing off historical re-enactment for the sole sake of wanting to remain offended.
DERP-DERP.
No, Jeff, I do not, and I think the teacher made the right decision.
This is something different, though. Historical re enactments of war battles require that someone represent the enemy. When my brother first joined the re enactors in his town, he was disconcerted at being on the British side. Unfortunately, the board that runs things has to enforce a rule that the newest "recruits" be in the British army- otherwise, people would begin to wonder why we had a war at all, given that there was no opposing army!
As for my friend, the first time he was handed a civil war general's uniform, he thought it was a joke. He said that his reading of history did not suggest that there were any confederate, African American generals. He did it, had a great time, and now volunteers to wear that uniform.
All I am saying is that there are those to participate in these historical re enactments, somebody has to be the enemy, and people should not jump to immediate conclusions, no matter how well they might fit their political views.
no joe, no bo, nj
i think all this discussion would not be there if this guy had said what he had done instead of trying to first hide it, then deny it, then trying to explain it.
as my grandma use to say, be honest, then be humble.
I recommend watching this. I know it's old and it's been a while, but it remains relevant and I certainly hope the ironic poignancy isn't lost on anyone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q2EPKKVrqI
No Joe, there's really no point in trying to explain the reenacting mindset to those who have no ability to comprehend historic value. But those of us in the reenacting community appreciate your efforts.
The reality is there are many reasons we get involved in reenacting and participate with the groups we do- proximity to events, people whose company we enjoy, interest in a particular area, even understanding that you can't have a reenactment with only the "good guys". Assuming this guy is a Nazi sympathizer would be like saying all of my friends who portray confederate reenactors do so because they think Obama should be a White House slave, not the man occupying the Oval Office. While I'm sure there are plenty on FR who actually DO believe that to be true, again, it has little basis on reality. But there I go trying to convince the masses when fact or reality have so little to do with their thought process... My bad
So what does playing dress up have to do with Boehner? His record with K street is less than stellar. Think he would ever support term limits?
Boehner is not your friend folks.
I've been involved in historical wargaming which has crossover with reenactors. Most are fine people. Nothing wrong with portraying Colonial British/Confederate/WWII German soldiers to live some history. However, it has been my experience that those who focus on the Wafen SS have serious mental issues.
Rich S-1900127
I've been involved in historical wargaming which has crossover with reenactors. Most are fine people. Nothing wrong with portraying Colonial British/Confederate/WWII German soldiers to live some history. However, it has been my experience that those who focus on the Wafen SS have serious mental issues.
ok what mental issues are you talking about, i thought this was about a personal opinion, i did not think a persons opinion about something like this was mental or are you just talking crap.
As a black man to see a rein acting of a lynching by the Klan as offensive. I'm sure a jew who grandfather was taken to the ovens by a SS guards would take this as offensive. people are different,
this whole thing got started by the media, all this guy had to do in the first place was admit what he was doing before the media got the story, agree!!!! I'm sure he is not a nazi sympathiser and even had family that fought against fascism in WW2. i think we were being played by the media and it worked.
"When you have re enactments, somebody has to play the enemy."
No Joe, careful how you use the word "enemy"...
Stop this America, while we still can today:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a64ZIkmVPv_w
Re: SS Reenactors - Not talking crap, just sharing some experience.
I read through the website of this guy's group when this first came up. As I expected, it never mentions any atrocities comitted by the people they portray and only talks about how the Wafen SS were against communism.
And Obama's former communications director admired Mao Tse Tung, which of course means nothing.
Yellow Man, Yellow Man, work on your tan! Sooner or later the sun will do a number on your skin. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
Ah, the maturity and wisdom of the Obama worshipping democrats on display.
All the maturity and wisdom of a see Obama under every rock individual on display.
I would imagine he runs into you from time to time, too.
How long?
How long will it take Mr Boehner and the "party of NO" to "take back our country"?
And more importantly, take it back to where? Bank Failures, Housing Market failures, Job Outsourcing, No regulations on business...
Or is it back further - no women voting, no person of "color" voting, no alcohol, no civil rights, How far back do we go?
Sarah Palin was seen with signage that said back to 1776!
See how crazy and uniformed she is. Doesn't even realize her crazy a$$ would not even be allowed to vote in 1776, never mind run for public office.
Sonokursh:
In your own mind you can go anywhere.
Please do.
Sheila:
What uniform was she wearing?
I'm tired of hearing this spewed "party of no" garbage. But personally, any party that says NO to Obama's run away train is something I want to stand in line and say no to also. Stop drinking kool-aid.
Russell-I understand, anyone who said no to either of the bushes crap was and still is my hero.
I think you're catching on Union Baby!
Why? Is that because he might remain sober for a change?
He shouldn't be measuring for the new drapes yet... even if they do take the House, there's gonna be a internal battle between the establishment GNOP and the tea baggers!
See Bat Sh!t crazy Bachmanns comments... lol
If you saw his 'victory' speech, you'd realize he'll be DRUNK DIALING Pelosi before sun up. He couldn't even stay sober for the speech.
And those crocodile tears as he realzed he now has to actually GOVERN,...what was THAT about?
Okay, salty tears, "You WON!" Now let's see those Ace plans you have to turn this ship around. It's been 2 hours, WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
Boehners big day - does this mean they will let him out of the tanning bed on time and he will be sober enough to realize it?
He says he will, let's see what his will is. There is the issue of jobs for the unemployed, then how to get the ecconomy growing again not to mention ending the war there is enough going on for us to measure what his will is; the one thing I hope he doesn't do is go on vacation. He has asked for a man sized job, speaker on the house, let's see.
GREAT arguments against Boehner. Fake tan, "such a tool", good stuff. If that's all you have on the guy, I'm feeling pretty good about this election. And Clara, you really showed him, kudos to you for realy putting yourself out there. I'm guessing that is going to be the highlight of your life that you are going to tell people for many years to come. I'm sure he lost plenty of sleep over that. Read the Federalist Papers and eduacate yourselves. The Constitution and limited government interference are what this country is founded on. One last thought - don't be a hater!
The most confusing thing to me is everybody is supposedly mad at Congress, right? Yet they don't seem to realize that the republicans are a part of Congress just as the democrats.
What has the republican party done for the Nation that makes them so great? They constantly tell un-truths, spin, divert attention from the real issues, etc.
I am completely at a loss for what the voters are looking for when they think the republicans are going to be better for the country.
Puzzlling!!!!!! Although the so-called polls say the dems will loose I refuse to believe it until the last votes are counted.
One other thing, wouldn't it be hillarious if Boehner and McConnell came up short and lost their bid?
Personally I've never understood grown men playing dress up... let alone dressing up as one of histories most reviled figures!
Let's get the FACTS straight shall we NJNB... this wasn't a ONE time deal!
Candidate Rich Iott regularly does this on weekend!
http://gawker.com/5659792/meet-the-tea-party-candidate-who-plays-nazi-on-weekends
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&sqi=2&ved=0CCgQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrooksandliars.com%2Fkaroli%2Fohio-tea-party-candidate-nazi-re-enactor&ei=MCzQTMTgEoibnAfmxZyOBg&usg=AFQjCNH3PjGIetheZ2EQsiyOtEwuOitunQ
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=9&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F1010%2F43553.html&ei=MCzQTMTgEoibnAfmxZyOBg&usg=AFQjCNFzyGJ_YXasFumhm8cknWDdnwjq7g
It certainly seems that John Boner condones this type of behavior as he's donated upwards of $5K to this little freak!
Oh well what ever get him off I guess! lol
I'm not going to debate whether there is a reason or not for a candidate dressing as a nazi, be it to go to his WWII re-enactment club, a Halloween party, or heading to his local KKK meeting. But I do take issue with one of your statements:
That's some liberal nonsense if I've ever heard it. Firstly, "Boner?" Really? I expect 12 year olds to tease people over their name, surely you're above that. You DO realize that political parties share funds, donate to each other, etc, correct?You also realize there are MILLIONS upon MILLIONS of dollars in campaigns, right? Yet...suddenly an oddball who had a photo taken of him in a nazi suit getting five THOUSAND makes the congressional minority leader a nazi lover. I'm just curious, do you liberals review your thoughts before you make wild claims, or is that just bitterness over how the election is about to turn out? Common sense folks, come on.
"Listen to the American people..." Obviously, that SOB is still drunk and still has no answers.
Anyone with half a brain can see that this racist drunk doesn't have a clue as to what he [or the Republican party] will do to help the American people; however, I'd bet my life that he [and the Republican party] knows exactly what they'll do for the rich! Please go back to your "freakin" gutter Boehner!
So let me see if I understand this correctly, feel free to reply if I'm somehow reading this wrong. As for a few weeks to a month ago it went something like this...
Repubs/Tea Party: we're going to take the house back so we can at least do something other than be ignored by the Dems who hold majority and don't need us/want us involved.
Dems: Yeah right! Repubs are [insert random insult], tea party is [insert 4th grade sexual inuendo]
As of the last week....
Repubs: Things are looking great for us, we knew we could do it! Now we can stop Obama and get to work (now that the Dems won't be able to pass bills without them/are forced to hear them out to restore party balance)
Dems: But..but...party of no, [insert posturing], President Bush, [insert wild insult and claim], they'll screw us all over.
Last I checked, it's usually the losing side that is the most bitter. Last I checked, we've had a two party political system for years and years, and which one controls the majority changes hands every so many years. The Dems have had full control of both houses since 2006, that obviously can't last forever. 4 years of full control is a pretty long streak, given some of the things passed. Is it so hard for people to be impartial and logical? Dems did some stuff we don't like, or even perhaps acted as what we perceive as too slowly to a crisis they and others who are no longer in office created.
I recall much outcry over what Bush and the Repubs did regarding Iraq, etc. The people didn't care for them and the Dems were given a landslide victory to move us away from that. Now, the Dems have their own issues, such as Obamacare, etc. The people outcry against it, now we switch back over. The world didn't end under Clinton, it didn't end under Reagan, etc. Can't some people just acknowledge change is coming and deal with it? The sky isn't going to fall, I promise you. If the Repubs don't fix things, then I imagine in 2012 the Dems will get another shot. The bottom line is things suck right now, we all want them better. Instead of flaming people because of their party, or trying to look clever misspelling their names to form insluts, why not simply wait and see?
Everyone was happy about Obama and celebrated his victory. Can't Boehner celebrate the same with some respect IF his 'big day' comes to pass? Pelosi got her chance, there will be plenty of time and opportunity to derail Boehner if he messes up also. Fair and balanced folks.
Boehner will be as polarizing as Nancy. I have to agree about the name calling, with the exception of talk show host who deserve to be called names. If they can dish it out they should be able to take it. I have use Ditto Head here, but you know what, some people think Ditto head is a term of endearment.
Let's hope that IF the repuglicans take the House, Boehner is made the Speaker, because then someone will ask him HOW he is planning on fixing things, and he will have absolutely NO answer.
Big Lou,
He will stop taking questions and officially have to answer to NO ONE. Well, except his Corporate Masters; but that will occur in the dark of night witha couple fifths of his favorite libation.
It's a sad day for America. I cannot believe that the American people actually wanted a man that has been associated with Nazi re-enactment as part of our government. I supported Obama in 2008 and I support him now and I will support him should he run again in 2012. The obvious thing here is that Republicans are the Party of Me. They don't care for anyone but themselves. They don't want Obama's health care because then their rich friends in the medical profession don't get richer. They don't want people with pre-existing conditions to be covered by insurance so anyone who has a child that was born with asthma or a heart condition or if they themselves have the problem, they can just die. They don't want people making $250,000/yr. to have to pay higher taxes because it's better for them to get richer. Middle and low class America means nothing to them and because things didn't get done quick enough in the two years President Obama has been in office, it's his fault. But, people, remember the old saying you have to spend money to make money. How soon everyone forgets the mess that was left for Obama and who left it. Need I remind you? Yes, that's right; REPUBLICANS. Yes, it's evident that the Republicans and the Tea Party, Glen Beck and Rush Limbaugh and FOX News, have done a good job of instilling fear in the American public. The Republican agenda is not an American agenda and now with a bit of Nazi influence in the White House, we have to watch our backs. The Republicans instilled the fear, fueled it with their rhetoric, and cashed in on it.
So, call me what you will, but I will remain dedicated to my President. I will continue to believe that he is doing the right thing and even though things look dark now, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I say to all true Democrats, never give up hope. Stand strong and show support for our country and each other. Keep sending the message that we matter and we will not remain subservient to the rich of this country. Strive to bring back the creativity this country once had. Use your talents, show your pride. Let's bring back the phrase, "Made in America." Let's rally to stop sending our jobs overseas and start making things here again. Now is the time to get up and create those jobs that were lost. We have to do all we can to make the Change. With our help, our President will succeed.