Ya boi Perry be staking out at Funerals for donations now....

Go Perry.... how low can you go? how low can you go?

This guy is never going to be president....he definitely aint presidential by any means...and I envision him plunging us into plenty wars if given the red button.

The last time I saw something like this, it was a democratic family urging donations to a democratic candidate as a memorial to their loved one, and the right-wingers out here went CRAZY over what they called the impropriety of mixing politics and grief in such a way.

Just goes to show, doesn't it?

Anna Molly, glad you mentioned it. I remembered seeing something similar before but not the specifics but I do remember commenting that it was in poor taste, tacky.

Perry's in D.C.?

Didn't he state the other day he hates the place?

Maybe he just likes funerals. Anyone know if he attended funerals for the record number of people executed on his watch?

Maybe he just likes the parties that usually follow funerals. MANY politicians make a point to attend wakes, funerals, those parties. Not only do they gather points for showing respect for the deceased, but they work the crowds more assiduosly than at a state fair. This is like something out of Edwin J. O'Connor's famous novel, The Last Hurrah. (Highly recommended to any political junkie!)

He better have either a good bunker on high ground or a fast car to leave town in, though. Seems D.C. is likely to get more than a wee taste of Hurricane Irene.

Didn't he state the other day he hates the place?

lol

I believe the word he used JohnA was seedy...

However, it doesn't stop him from chasing the bucks...

Anna Molly - I remember that story as well. And I seem to recall saying then that if those were truly the wishes of the deceased, then I saw nothing wrong with it, so I'd have to say the same thing here. That being said, I could wish the deceased in both stories had wanted donations sent to someone or some organization that actually NEEDED the money, but hey - I think we're all entitled to one last wish, and those attending are certainly free to ignore it if they so choose. Sorry, nothing to see here.

I wonder how many funerals have been caused in Texas by Perry's belief that most people should not have access to the health-care system? If you are fortunate enough to have one of those "good" Perry created texas jobs, you know the ones that don't pay a living wage or have health insurance, the Good Governor Perry figures health-care costs will surely be reduced because most of the population won't have enough money to get to the emergency room so they will just die where they are, this greatly reduces the cost of treating the un-insured at the ER, that Perry is one smart cat ain't he, good "ole" boy, damn straight.

The whole issue is rediculous. If the deceased was a Perry supporter and if his wishes were to have donations made in lieu of flowers, then who has the right to dispute it? It seems the left will do, or advocate any argument against any republican candidate.

I'd say this for the opposite condition too. Too much made about too little. It seems First Read is grasping for any straw they can put out there. It is humorous to read the indignation of the left... as if they haven't done things to raise eyebrows... this being one of them.

I have an idea... Let's take Terpeluk's body and beat it... just for the edification of the left... That'll teach him for advocating donations to someone on the right. What say you libbies? Ready to go get your bats and tireirons?

so WHY is this newsworthy? What DIFFERENCE does it make??

Brian b. Whether R or D, it's tacky and I said so when it was a democrat. All the family needed to do was say in lieu of flowers, donations will be given as directed by the deceased. Takes politics out of the mix.

Ah, but Brian - it is far easier for the libbies to hoot and holler about Perry attending a funeral [as if it's their business] than discuss the issues.

Like the GDP was just downgraded again, to 1.0% for the second quarter. That is horrible.

And yet Obama sits in the lap of luxury in Martha's Vineyard, on vacation. All we get is a promise to get around to his job plan "soon."

Clearly there is no rush.

I vaguely remember the last kerfuffle over calls for donation in the Obituary AM. Refresh my recollection - wasn't the consensus that it's up t the dead guy to deem donations/gift to who ever or where ever.

I don't suppose you od al people woul dreather donations be made in the dead guys name to a church or religious institution?

All this blha blah is incredible. His friend and also a donor died, so he came to het funeral! What is the big deal! IF the donor asked t hat donations be given instead of flowers does not detract from Perry attending a firend's funeral. Don't make something out of this that it is clearly not!

Ah, but Brian - it is far easier for the righties to hoot and holler about where Obama is taking a working vacation [as if it's their business] than discuss the issues.

Spanky - it wouldn't fit the left's agenda if donations were made to a church or religious organization. The ONLY way this was newsworthy is because of the wishes of the deceased. Well, only newsworthy to a left news source. But the real question remains to be asked... what business is it of the left anyway? They are starting to sound like two little old ladies arguing over who's cat is nicer.

This is a big story. Perry's comings and goings to private events like these need to be scrutinized by the MSM, because good gosh, this man probably is the next President!

Not clear where the current President is. Probably down at the bookstore he goes to on The Martha's, buying an umbrella with that credit card of his.

An aside, re Irene and D.C., from WashingtonPost.com:

If the hurricane stays on track, the worst of Irene will arrive in Virginia, Maryland and the District later Saturday and into Sunday morning. Late-summer vacationers evacuated Atlantic coast beaches, which are expected to be hit hardest before the storm wallops New England.

The intensity of the storm and the shift in the forecast track farther to the west prompted the decision to delay the memorial dedication, said Harry E. Johnson Sr., chief executive of the memorial project foundation.

“I’m disappointed and hurt, really,” Johnson said. “But the memorial is going to be there forever.”

The MLK dedication had to be postponed, and the story said President Obama is due back in town tomorrow. Just how will he get there if the hurricane is preventing trains and planes from operating?

But Dash, we are only following the libbies example.... they complained everytime Bush went down to Crawford... We want you guys to like us so we use your methods to blend in.

ATTENTION ALL VILLAGES: If you are missing your idiot, please call Washington DC to reclaim him.

From CNBC.com: Vice President Joe Biden said Friday the U.S. economy needed more stimulus to get it moving, putting in a plug for government intervention shortly before the White House unveils new proposals to boost job growth.

Hopefully this funeral won't descend into a disgusting display of politics like the funerals of Paul Wellstone and Coretta Scott King. Hey! That reminds me. The chances are pretty damn good that the liberals will turn the MLK Statue Party into a left-wing, anti-Republican pukefest. It would be typical and just like them to do so. Go libbies!

The MLK dedication had to be postponed, and the story said President Obama is due back in town tomorrow. Just how will he get there if the hurricane is preventing trains and planes from operating?

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His Canadian built Greyhound One.

It cool - I'm sure Drive By, Feisty, Amy and Jody will be around for the "GDP revised down to 1.0%, third quarter expected to be worse" article that will be forthcoming.

You all will, cause those are the real issues you love to discuss, right?

Sure you will.

Brianb:

I have an idea... Let's take Terpeluk's body and beat it... just for the edification of the left... That'll teach him for advocating donations to someone on the right. What say you libbies? Ready to go get your bats and tireirons?

What?!

Sounds like someone may be projecting his own thoughts about what he would like to do to libbies.

I sincerely doubt any liberal would have thought of this.

How gross and tasteless.

Damage, the funerals for both Wellstone and Coretta Scott King were fundamentally state occasions. I watched both and was quite favorably impressed. Mrs. King was a significant national figure in her own right and earned the attention her funeral received.

I've noticed your comments around here for a few days, and they are consistently just repulsive junk. You won't be hearing from me again, and I'm sure that matters not one whit, because I'm not going to give you my valuable time and attention again.

I thing they buried the wrong guy.

..

Me too.

My sympathies go out to Mr. Terpeluk's family. However asking for donations to a political candidate in lieu of flowers is worst than crass. I doubt many friends, and business associates of Peter Terpeluk will write a campaign contribution to Rick Perry (in lieu of flowers), unless they already support Perry. And given Peter Terpeluk was only 63 and died of a massive heart attack, one would think the family would request donations (in lieu of flowers) go to the American Heart Association, or any other worthy health related cause (or Terpeluk's local Catholic Church, or Alma Mater). Again, despite the fact I'm sure I would not see eye to eye with Peter Terpeluk (or who ever in his family thought the request for political donations was worthy of their husband/father's memory) on many (if any) issues, I do sympathize with their loss.

You got it Joe the vice president is talking stimulus, because the GDP is down, Spanky, and the president is going to unveil some sort of jobs bill. It is like a perfect storm forming around the republicans, they can give the president a jobs bill and that is good for him politcally (and good for the country) or they can block his jobs bill which is even better for him politcally speaking (but bad for the country). They are now at the point where the must play or they will pay. I got a feeling they will just not be able to help themselves, they will kill the jobs bill, and politically take ownership of the high unemployment. They only have two choices they can share the success of passing a jobs bill or they can totaly own the failure of not passing one, it is going to be real interesting.

The same thing happened to me, somebody asked me if I would like to donate to Perry's campaign and I said yeah over my dead body.

Tunde Akins

Perry at a funeral for donations? nothing new

This is very interesting. It just proves what kind of "rat" Perry really is. Some of things that rats love to eat are dead people.

Gov BIG Hair Perry you need to stay in your hole. You are a problem for humans.

Slick Rick gives a new meaning to 'trying to buy your way into heaven"!

Slick Rick has no shame as he has said before....by any means necessary.

No shame at all.... and that's what it's going to take to beat the Chicago thug in office now... Ohhh, this is going to be a good election season! I'm looking forward to the heat of battle... I can't wait until the real fighting starts... It's shaping up to be a real prizefight.

All this blah blah is incredible. His friend and also a donor died, so he came to thefuneral! What is the big deal! IF the donor asked t hat donations be given instead of flowers does not detract from Perry attending a firend's funeral. Don't make something out of this that it is clearly not!

Well, at least we have it clear, as per Bev. - if you do something like this you are a "rat."

You libbies are just terrific. I wonder - is it you believe on evil conservatives do stuff like this, or are you just barking at the tree in front of you at this moment?

Really, you all are sure no dem has or would do this?

Too funny.

Chilled please explain how this is Perry 'trying to buy your way into heaven"!

Chilled, t is your understanding that this was either Perry's funeral or his request?

Oh My!

Lookie at Schpanky defending Slick Perry...birds of a feather, "counselor"?

[Really, you all are sure no dem has or would do this?]

Well, here's your big chance...go for it...

[Chilled please explain how this is Perry 'trying to buy your way into heaven"!]

And you want someone else to explain their post?

...seems you're the one with some 'splainin to do...

I wasn't wrong then... it is the left that is advocating violence against the right. How telling

The impotent rage, is increasing.

These here really seem to be the last line of Obama cheer leaders. Firedoglake, Kos, and even Huffington have all already started to , or have turned against Obama.

THe cries that conservatives are terrorists failed. They got two things left as Obama approaches the low 30's in approval - calls of racism and calls for violence.

Drive By was just making a funny. It's his way. But you are dead on - that one, like so many of his "jokes" are based on violence.

Oh, Spanky, the idea of liberals being able to both criticize and support President Obama is just too abstract for your black and white brain to handle, isn't it?

I am proud to be a liberal, we can weigh all the options, examine evidence, think outside the box and test hypotheses against reality, all activities hide-bound conservatives and ideologues seem unable to practice.

We can also rub our tummies and pat our heads at the same time.

First - yeah it probably is too much for my black and white brain.

So what's with the terrorists, hostage takers and rascims comments? I assure you I am none of those things. THat's desperation.

Further, the worse it gets for your side in general, and it is definitely getting worse, the more shrill the insults become.

Seriously - you think Feisty or Bev. could rub their bellies and pat their heads at the same time?

Ames: We can also rub our tummies and pat our heads at the same time.

Great. Now you killed the rest of the day for DBO.

Nice attempt at deflection. Not.

"journalistic integrity"

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Using that term in the context of MSDNC is the ultimate oxymoron.

Go Rev!!!! Get dem nasty Rupublicans (sic) dat are trashing dis great President.

"Lean forward, and sell your journalistic integrity."

Lean Forward, and continue to fulfil your mission as being 'the place for Politics'.

And forgive them that cannot see....

"...dem nasty Rupublicans (sic) dat are trashing dis great President"

FINNALY! This jackhole shows who he really is, and what his big problem with the President of the United States of America really is.

Thanks Joe. And I really mean it.

Who's next?

DBO:

Yep! Been sayin' it all along, and boy does it make them holler; but actions/attitudes speak louder than their words...

FINNALY! This jackhole shows who he really is, and what his big problem with the President of the United States of America really is.

It's always just a matter of time Buzz!

We can expect more of them to put on their white sheets as the election draws closer!

How DARE a black man occupy their White House!

Bob lotsa numbers is following Rove's manifesto to the letter. Don't address the facts, attack the source.

Rove's manifesto: Don't address the facts, attack the source

Typical....

I got next Drive By - Obama is a poor president because of his policies.

Let's talk about his economic policies, shall we? Do you have anything to say about the revision to GDP? Do you have any projection for the third quarter?

Bernake just said no new stimulus, so what Obama going to do? Where is is plan Drive By?

And As Stupid , and Jody - I am so happy you have found a new Bogey-man. Rove is it. Great, let's play.

Fear not Joe, as this continues to circle the drain, the impotent rage will continue to manifest. "Racism!" "Ignorance" "Terrorists"

Sad, and weak, but pity them, they have nothing else, least of all Obama's actual record.

"How DARE a black man occupy their White House"?

That is absolutely true Feisty....the Teapublicans can't hide their bigotry, they are what they are racists/bigots...both!

I'll just bet when they all 'meet' the language to describe President Obama is unimaginable....but they use code in public..the various 'dog whistle' phrases!

What's with the Teapublicans in the path of Irene following the advice of the National Hurricane Center, FEMA, or 'big government'...... Afterall, science be damn, ain't no hurricane!

Thanks Joe. And I really mean it.

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If my laughing at Rev. Al's limited acquaintance with the English language gets you into full poutrage mode, then I suggest you tune in to MSDNC at 6:00 EDT and get the full laughfest. He's Hillaryous!!!!!

and boy does it make them holler

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Who you callin' "boy"??

LMAO@U lefty liberal morons.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skin color is irrelevant.

Problem is there is an incompetent man in the white house.

Oh and Chilled don't forget we are all terrorists to, so although we hate all minorities cause were are racist, we also hate everyone else cause we are terrorists.

Right Chilled? Terroirst hate and want to kill all that do not ascribe to their beliefs, so us conservatives want to murder all non conservatives.

So get it right, ok?

Obama is a poor president because of his policies.

So, spanky.... You advocate W's economic policies?

Bwaaahahahaha! You really are somethig! The way you just wish to argue, one would suspect you believe you are some kind of lawyer or something...

Please explain a substantial economic plan that 1.) is significantly different than President Obama's, and 2.) will solve the nation's deficit dilema in the near future.. Come on - you do have all the answers, right?

And Joe...

If it makes you uncomfortable, then don't act like a racist moron. Simple...

Nasayu: Please explain a substantial economic plan that 1.) is significantly different than President Obama's, and 2.) will solve the nation's deficit dilema in the near future..

http://www.fiscalcommission.gov/sites/fiscalcommission.gov/files/documents/TheMomentofTruth12_1_2010.pdf

Terroirst hate and want to kill all that do not ascribe to their beliefs

That does pretty well describes wingnuts and teanuts... wishing to kill anyone's ideas that do not adhere to their "beliefs" or their assinine Grover N. pledge...

very astute Spanky!

And Joe...

If it makes you uncomfortable, then don't act like a racist moron. Simple...

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What part of my laughing at you lefty liberal morons made you think I was "uncomfortable" about anything?? Laughing at lefty liberal stupidity only makes me "uncomfortable" when my sides start to hurt.

Moron.

the various 'dog whistle' phrases!

And the pit-bulls in lipstick come running every time! ;o)

Poor As Stupid - still looking to the past.

Bush's policies are irrelevant. He's not running, and he's not in control NOW.

Times are bad, for everyone. Whoever is the pres now needs to effect that.

This has nothing to do with race. In fact Sharpton use of English is messed up and can be measured in an objective manner.

I don't think that race as much as intelligence.

Bush's policies are irrelevant...

Sooo

You are saying to reverse Bush's economic policies - remember the ones that "un-did" Clinton's balanced budget???

Good to hear you advocating this course of action Spanky might be hope for you yet...

As Stupid - who has had control of the budget since 2006?

Plus I think you might want to look up the word irrelevant - I don't think it means what you think it means.

I advocate spending no more than you have/earn.

I do it, and I bet you do it too, right As Stupid?

advocate spending no more than you have/earn

Gee, Spank... you can make some sense - on a superficial level at least.

Tell me, did you strongly advocate this principle all along? 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, etc., etc.?

Well let's see - in 1999-about 2004 I was hustling to build my business, so not really into politics.

In 2005-2007 things were rocking, and I focused on making money. 2007 was a great year.

I started paying attention in September of '08 when it all crashed down. I have paid attention ever since.

And you?

What - and "not support the troops? Gee - isn't military action the cure for EVERYTHING??

a bit short sighted spanky - the US has "problems" with idiotic politicians (and even CONSIDERING Rick the PRICK is a massive mistake)

In 2005-2007 things were rocking, and I focused on making money. 2007 was a great year.

How can you make such a statement Spanky unless you admit being a selfish uninformed hypocritical partisan? You know about the deficit spending during those years, yet you claimed,

"I advocate spending no more than you have/earn."

Now you have to spin it to try to convince yourself these statements are not incongruous and can actually be asserted together...

Come on - start copping deuces and making your rationalizations....

I'll wait.

Jody, please pardon me, but see my post #1.4 above. Usually NATIONAL politics avoids these kinds of things - with obvious rare exceptions - but at the state and local level, especially local, funerals can almost be a great big magnet for politicians.

Notice in this case that the deceased is a former ambassador who had been a major contributor to Perry. What's not mentioned in the story is that pay-for-play Perry has been in the habit of rewarding those contributors generously. So he may have frelt his attendance now is part of the de rigeur response, but you betcha what he really wants is the late ambassador's Rolodex - and it's right there at the funeral rites and after-party. The guy's a shameless huckster out selling himself to all bidders.

what he really wants is the late ambassador's Rolodex

...and probably the rolex too.

I know and I hear you John A but I still find it tacky. The family could have avoided any public scrutiny by simply printing that in lieu of flowers, donations will be made per the deceased request. Guess discretion is no longer in vogue.

Oh, Jody, I didn't disagree that Perry's being tacky. I was only commenting that funerals really are, in many places, magnets for pols. Perry probably has quite a record of attending the obsequies for prominent deceased Texans. Unfamiliar as he is with the national stage and entirely different standards of speech and behavior, he just thought he'd be well-received while he flashed a toothy grin and whispered in the ears of rich and influential mourners.

I do recall a local obituary where the family suggested donating to the Democratic Party, but that made sense as the person wouldn't have died if they had had health insurance.

Oh my.

Did you really just say that Amy? Do you you give any thought at all to what you say, BEFORE you actually post it?

I think we may have a winner for dumbest thing said this weak.

Just so I'm clear Amy - I have health insurance so I will never die. Cool.

See how trying to spin things makes you look silly?

Poor Amy her illogical conclusions are precious. I do believe she thinks that if only Democrats ran the universe we would all live in nirvana with rainbows and puppies. How sweet.

Amy is having a bad week.

I think it's because she is trying to branch out and be more assertive. Problem is, like most of them, they don't know what they don't know. In fact they only know what Think Progress tells them.

I read Think Progress - it is very superficial. No real substance.

But hey, here to Amy - keep it up, it is if nothing else very funny stuff.

Kudos for the wisdom, The Democrat Soldier.

In another high speed train wreck for Obama, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke declined today to implement QE3.

It appears Bernanke took Governor Perry's advice. Looks like Ben knows who's talking some sense.

What I want to know is, what's Obama doing about the crack in the Washington Monument?

Why isn't he up there with some quick dry cement patching up them there cracks?

Yup, he'll get there pat, but first he's gotta hold out his hand and stop the massive wall of sea water and wind threatening the East coast, then on to put the train back on track.....priorities!

Pat- probably because he's afraid of heights? Let me check in with Fox, and get back to you.....

Pat- probably because he's afraid of heights? Let me check in with Fox, and get back to you..

Don't know about heights, but Obama is afraid of Fox.

Some people don't like clowns. We all know Fox has plenty of them.

Funny - MSNBC canned Contessa Brewer. She was attractive, but a total partisan hack, of course.

But they keep Big Eddy Schultz.

Are their hiring decisions based upon rack size? Cause Eddy's is much bigger.

Spanky if attractrive hacks are what you are after, try The Five on Fox. They have two interchangeable, well heeled, brunettes who parrot anti Obama talking points. Besides they only have one hapless Democrat that they always pile on with swarmy comments.

I bet you would like it. Good programming, must watch TV. (snark off)

Speaking of the Hacks on Fox, did you catch John Stewart's appraisal of Megyn Kelly's "post partum compassion" in last night's repeat from Aug. 12.

Spanky, I agree, Ed Schultz is an idiot, and he's not so out there as to be funny, like O'Reilly, or good looking enough to be worthy of being watched. Yet they also canned Olberman, who, while just as partisan, had some intelligence and humor.

I can picture him standing next to the casket with his cowboy had in hand

And then passing 'said' hat around amongst the mourners... lmao!

Hang tough Pat, with Irene heading for you!

You'll be in my thoughts - and if you get a chance, drop by over the weekend to let us know you're alright!

Pat, Huntington, that word picture is priceless!

Or he went to honor his dead friend.

You all are really going here. The desperation is that bad.

How sad for you. But hey, if it makes you feel better. I'm sure Karma will give you all a pass.

Good luck

Well...

What would YOU say if the President acted this way????????

So much for compassion?

The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.

Uh as Stupid - all Perry is doing is going to a funeral. Surely you have no issue with that?

He didn't sent out the obituary - that was the dead guy's family.

You seem not to understand that as Stupid. That's a pity.

Schpanky: [Or he went to honor his dead friend.] [...all Perry is doing is going to a funeral.]

totas: [So much for compassion?]

Hey Einsteins...he went to honor his dead MONEY...

...and you didn't see that coming, right "counselor"?

Boy, you two are like olives in an olive press...

Notice the olives are avoiding the question in my post too Mickey...

They just realy get nervous when they get caught and called on their errors don't they?

That crawfishing is what is sad. I notice their candidates tend to do that too...

[Notice the olives are avoiding the question in my post too Mickey...]

Oh, totally...one lies, and the other swears...

Fine...but if I were given the choice I'm still calling FTD!

Whatever thetotas.

The guy is dead so I would bet he isn't to worried about Perry's candidacy right now and as for who wrote his obituary they, he, she, it, are a shameful shills. Maybe they should be praying for his eternal soul instead of Mr. Perry's presidential aspirations.

devie: you can be pretty sure that if he is a Perry supporter, he was a Republican and had sold his soul to the Devil a long time ago.

Ok As Stupid - how can that be any of your business?

What claim or right to the dead guy's money do you or anyone else have?

You asked me yesterday if I employ people and create I answered.

Your turn.

Gee "counselor"...not getting the answers you are suddenly demanding?

...your turn...

You asked me yesterday if I employ people

No, actually, I asked if you take money from one person and give it to another...

Remember? It was your own analogy to support your position that the government does't create jobs.

Mind a little twisted from all the RNC spin? Difficult to remember? Hard to understand what is being said? Well, the Psycology Today article I suggested to you explains alot of those symptoms.

Try really hard now... consentrate. It may come to you eventually.

[Mind a little twisted from all the RNC spin? Difficult to remember? Hard to understand what is being said? Well, the Psycology Today article I suggested to you explains alot of those symptoms.]

He never read it...better to deflect and deny...it's simply easier...after all mediocrity is what Spanky strives for.