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Subscribe to RSSMYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum said yesterday that the top contenders in the presidential primary are like a “shiny penny” with which the media is temporarily distracted.
Wrapping up a three-day trip to South Carolina, Santorum told forty people at a Horry County GOP meeting that his campaign is like the “little engine that could."
“You have all of these bright shiny engines coming down the tracks, past the disabled train and the media just, it’s like a shining penny that they just keep looking at,” he said.
“Several months ago we just hitched up the train and started chugging along,” he said about his own campaign. He later noted his victory in a Republican straw poll in his home state of Pennsylvania, in which he took 36 percent of the vote, beating former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s 25 percent and Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s 18 percent.
Given that yesterday’s event was a Constitution Day prayer meeting, Santorum said he believed the Founding Fathers did not intend to remove religion “completely out of the public square,” as he said John F. Kennedy did when he became president.
“The separation of church and state was never to protect the state from religion but religion from the state. It was a one-way, not a two-way wall,” he said.
He also he supports a federally uniform definition of marriage, and criticized candidates who support a Constitutional marriage amendment but say they would allow states to decide the issue in the meantime, chiding Perry and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann by name.
“They go out and say, ‘but we’re for the federal marriage amendment,’ therefore they can appeal to both sides. They can say ‘it’s fine with me, and yet it’s not fine.’ Sort of like what Barack Obama does.”
Santorum also claimed Bachmann was inconsistent in her views on states’ rights, noting that she would leave same sex marriage up to the states, but not decisions about health insurance.
“She said that states have the right to change the marriage law. And then in the last debate, she said states don’t have the right to mandate insurance. I found that to be rather challenging, intellectually,” he said, as members of the audience responded with scattered laughter and whispers.
The forty people who listened to Santorum made a small dent in the large conference room where the event took place – something Johnnie Bellamy, the chairwoman of the Horry County GOP, noted when Santorum finished speaking.
“The number of the people here is not indicative of the quality of the candidate. We had the same type of meeting with Michele Bachmann, the same number of people,” Bellamy said.
The prayer meeting may have lost attendees to two other big Saturday-evening events: home football games for both Clemson University in Greenville and the University of South Carolina in Columbia, lending credence to the adage that in the South, football is religion.
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Flashy?
You mean the current crop of crazies who are running on the dumbing down of America platform?
Not hardly...
Fizzle is more like what comes to mind... lol
Say, Feisty old gal, what say you tell the fine folks what the Chicago Op. Ed. page had to say about Obama this fine morning?
Some advise about how he should approach his re-election?
Or better yet - you loves you some cut and paste, how about you paste up the whole glorious opinion?
Hurts, right.
See old gal, you libbies now have a choice, and it's not good for the ONE:
1. Throw liberalism under the bus; or
2. Throw him under the bus.
He's done so much for you all, but there is no way you will acknowledge the failure of the cause.
So it hasta la vista baby.
The wheels on the libbie bus go round and round, but from his own home town paper?
Ah, yes the "chicago Way." You of all must be so very proud Feisty.
I just read the Op Ed from Chicago Tribune. Obama's own "hometown" paper aint buying what this cat is sellin'
Too funny
YES!
By all means the President should take the advice of flame throwers in the cheap seats! lol
NY 9 is not the cheap seats girlie_bits....You'll be in better hands with a conservative in the White House anyway.
Happy Football Day!
Flashy perhaps in the sense of a shiny object that low-information voters are easily drawn to. Well Santorum, that may be better than a flash in the pan.
Why yes, there you have it TruePatriot - tis those bastards at Feisty's very own paper.
It is they that speak to the "low-information" voters.
But somehow I kinda doubt that's what you had in mind.
Feisty old gal, please be sure to re-up the old subscription.
Did the punk pass gas again?
"The ideal candidate would be a figure of stature and ability who can't be blamed for the economy."
Hmmm...
Doesn't suggest support for the incumbent President, does it?
The one who's been in charge of the economy since January 20th, 2009?
It's only the Tribune, though...
Who did they endorse in 2008?
Anyone...?
Well anyone BUT TruePatriot, cause he's scared.
But who can blame the poor little fellow, his world be crashing down all around him, according to no other than Obama's own newspaper.
Yep TP much easier than to to just run and hide, as per comment at 1.7, right?
Of course it is.
Or TP is it the Chicago Sun that is passing gas? Funny, in a painful way I'm sure for you libbies.
I get it, and so does Mixed Bag - indefensible, is, well under the bus these days.
It's like winning, just not. :)
Stop stinkin' up the place. You'll do anything for attention, we know.
And you will do anything to not have to deal with what is actually happening, v. what's happening in your own mind, hence the personal attacks. It's ok, and actually very funny. In fact seems to be the theme with you libbies these days.
So sure I'm stinky.
So how come Obama is running toward the "stink." Tax cuts, incentives and "corporate welfare" is what YOU are all about, right? Sure it is.
It's ok, we all know you can't respond.
It's all about me, and not about you, so says the Chicago Sun Times.
Oh wait, that's not what Obama and Fiesty's paper said today, now is it?
[Santorum says opponents are all flash]
Sure they are, Rick...they couldn't possibly top your biggest stunt...you know...bringing your dead newborn home for a photo-op with the family.
Ricky gives new meaning to the word "bizarre".
...ain't that right, Stinky...err...Spanky? Or are you too busy striving for mediocrity? Besides, posting on a Sunday? Wow...getting desperate in your attempt to get your pointless point across, are you not?
Shhhhh, the Vikings are on.
Except that train you're chugging along on? It is the train to crazyville, and it is on the WRONG track!
That whistle you hear is the express train to Beckistan! lol
Rick 'flashy-pant's Santorum is traveling in the caboose!
Normal Republicans (the ones like Reagan WAS) think there's light at the end of the tunnel, but it's the Tea Party Express coming!
TruePatriot,
With all due respect the Tea Party is much closer aligned with the founding ideology
of this great country than Barack Obama could ever dream of being.
If anyone is ever in doubt, I would encourage you to read the Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and our United States Constitution and THEN tell me who those documents reflect more: the Tea Party or Barack Obama?
The Tea Party believes in a smaller, non-invasive federal government.
Obama believes the federal government is the answer to every problem. I have faith in people that they are better able to judge the best way to lead their lives, not Washington DC.
I do not need some aristocrat to dictate which cough syrup I should feed my children or which light bulb to use in my own home.
Actions speak louder than bumper sticker slogans......think "Hope and Change".
P.S.
Implying that Ronald Reagan would not fit into today's Republican party would
be equivalent to saying John Kennedy would not fit into today's Democratic
Party......irrelevant.
The "teabaggers" are the antithesis of what the Founders believed. They have no understanding that the Revolutionary War was started over a CORPORATE MONOPOLY. The teabaggers have it exactly backwards, all tribute to the Corporations, forget about the people. We tried the Articles of Confederation, and guess what...it didn't work. It was clear that the country was going to have to have a central Federal Government in order to thrive.
I have read the documents mentioned, and it is clear you have not. The "teabaggers" would be laughed at by Madison, Jefferson and the rest for the fools that they are.
As to Reagan? He has the guilt of starting this mess with the ignorant thinking that they have ANY understanding of this country's beginnings. But, no. He would not be welcomed as a "teabagger". The fact that the signed legislation in CA liberalizing abortion law would be enough to exclude him.
I don't seem to remember Jefferson screaming about "corporate greed" but I do recall reading about a bad, bad king and taxation without representation.
Slice anyway you want, less government is better for the working individual....Unless of course you're a freedloader
BTW, describe the Stamp Act to me then if it's about "corporate greed"
Not enough that you've been blaming Bush for 2 1/2 years......now you're going to see if Reagan sticks??!?!....lmao
Talk about desparate.
From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to George Logan, November 12, 1816;
"I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength and bid defiance to our country's laws."
Jefferson worried about two things happening to the new government throughout his lifetime: One was that the religious would try to take over, the other was that the corporations would.
Yep, gotta love the "teabaggers". Jefferson's nightmare come to life in a generation too far removed for him to do anything about it.
Have I told you lately how happy I am to have you - our Jefferson expert back in the game?
*hugs*
Hugs back, Fiesty, but why do people say they have read this stuff when it is clear that they haven't?
Thank you for the paste job, but you failed to explain the Stamp Act.
Hint: Who is the East India Tea Company?
Hint: What was the Boston Tea Party?
Do you really NOT know this?
My gawd you're an idiot newday......are you really trying to pass yourself off as some fake intellectual? Reminds me of the movie "Good Will Hunting" with that douche in the bar...lol
I asked you to explain the Stamp Act because you stated that the Revolutionary War was started over "corporate greed"
I really don't blame you for your cute attempt at a misdirect.
The real shame in all of this is that there are American citizens that are fighting for socialism. It's expected from the citizens that do not contribute to our greatness, but not from tax-paying members of society
I'm pretty sure you won't find a quote from Jefferson saying , "Steal from individuals and give to the government"....
but hey,you could keep dreaming.
BTW, how many "founders" of this nation were there?
I'm fairly certain it was more than just Jefferson.
See, here is the thing mmnord: I was trying to not embarrass you by reminding you (since you have read ALL the documents you list) that the Stamp Act was repealed by George III on May 1, 1765.
What you are spewing is the Rush Limbaugh line. I have heard him say it, and the fact that you cannot defend it with fact and only by going back to the Limbaugh place of safety SOCIALISM is telling.
And it also brings us right back to the problem with the "teabaggers". They have no clue what they are talking about.
Or more to the original point, the Teabaggers aren't even aligned with Ronald Reagan let alone founding fathers like Jefferson. I wish these radicals would not only study Reagan--who they would then deem to be a socialist or something--I wish they would take political ideology tests, and then they'd discover they score so far to the right that they are fascists.
TP,
We pretty much wish they'd study ANYTHING at this point. The ignorance is astounding and pervasive.
Thank you so much for your "return" NewD - you really do make it much more entertaining.
Poor libbies, it's just getting so damn hard these days.
So Clara bell - how come Obama copies so much from the conservatives?
Or did you vote for him for the tax and deficit cutting?
If so, thanks.
True Patriot: The point that the "teabaggers" miss with Reagan, and what would make him unacceptable to them is that he NEGOTIATED with the other side. He was not the intransigent that they are.
If you are being sincere, Spanky, thank you.
To Nimrod (and your fellow flatulater)... President Obama has retained some national security measures, no doubt because now if any POTUS tries to eliminate these or downsize Homeland Security, they would be crucified for it if there was a terrorist attack -- though obviously President Obama has done a far better job as seen with bin Laden, Libya, etc. Troops have been drawn down in Iraq, but of course the same needs to be done in Afghanistan.
The continuation of things like the Bush tax cuts are a result of blackmail (threat of a government shut down and in exchange for unemployed hostages). The debt ceiling hostage taking, which resulted in the Tea Party downgrade instead of Republicans accepting a 4 Trillion Big Deal may never be understood -- perhaps Cantor will donate himself to science?
The American Jobs Act is the Grand Bargain being offered yet again. Gees, why are we stuck with the same, old, failed Bush era policies? The obvious answer is the huge Republican majority in the House that includes the Tea Party Raucous, and the filibuster-proof super majority required by Republicans on all legislation in the Senate. The answer is the uncompromising Do Nothing Teapublican congress.
Stop building windmills to spread ill-smelling air.
To my fun filled and very conflicted TruePatriot - Huh?
Dude, give it up already. Wait no keep up the fight. I like it when they fight. The harder the better an you are good, or at least as good as it gets here.
See the rest of us know that you will give up. If not today, then by December, or maybe you are super hard core, then Feb., But the game is over. Most, in case you have not noticed are scurrying away. Or did you miss the CBC's point today - they'd be marching on the WH if not for Obama.
So why is Obama different? Seems in their eyes there is an obvious difference, yet it is us who are the neo-nazi racist puppy killer, right?
Also you might want to talk to McCaskill, Manckin, Nelson, Laundreui and a bevy of other
republicandem senators about the merits of the Jobs Act.Sorry, my man, even a stinky lout like me can see it's DOA. But do keep talking about windmills, cause that's all Solyndra and all.
Obama done killed all the unicorns and faries that powered "green" energy. He's the best EVAH?
Happy Sunday all.
Holy cow, the punk got it right that Nelson, Landrieu are Republican senators...in disguise. But dude, you've gone off your meds again, because the rest is in Bachmannese or something.
yep newday, the train is on the wrong track AND heading in the wrong direction. At least according to over 70% of recent poll respondants (used to be in the 60% range). No specific parties mentioned or politicians either. Just "do you think the government is heading in the right direction".
I wonder if obama is the trains engineer leading it or the conductor punching tickets with a ho hum attitude on where it is going.
So TP read up on the constitutional duties of congress yet? Still insist that it is the responsibility of the house to introduce a jobs bill? Or that the senate just needs to wait for the house to introduce bills?
Spanky,
The president will use some of the republican policies only to point out the fact; they will reject their own policies just to score some political points with their base.
So now Rick thinks he can walk through walls, but only one way?
Here, Rick, let's get metaphysical about this. See, things are what they are. A wall is not a door. You can walk through a door, but not a wall. That's what makes a wall a wall and a door a door. Now, you can call a wall a door, but that doesn't make it one. A wall is still a wall. Get it?
Good job, Nathan.
Yes, like paper towels and napkins are both paper products, but a napkin is a napkin...
Hmm, we can see where Perry gets his twisted interpretation.
Of course the intent was to prevent something like the Church of England, and even showing favoritism for any one religion including Christianity. Also "the free exercise thereof" includes freedom from religion. Pander on, Perry, pander on...
Just like when Obama calls another stimulus plan a "jobs plan"?
No matter how ya slice it, it's still a tax increase.
Solyndra,
How not to spend tax payers money.
Obama is out looking for support for his new Jobs Bill. I am thinking he might have a little problem with that. I mean, to restructure Solyndar 's loan in a way that puts the tax payers at the back of the line to collect is pretty shady.
The administration response? - They had to, without more cash Solyndra would have faced bankruptcy immediately , putting more then a 1000 workers out of a job.
It reminds me of - well it could be worse. At the end of the day, the tax payers are out over half of a billion dollars and 1000 workers, just joined the unemployment lines.
Stimulus #2?
The tea people GOP republicans are grasping for straws again today. All they can do is bring up Solyndra and the Chicago Times trying to change the subject again. Yep can't handle another story about your clowns for candidates so you try to change the subject. How much more pathetic and transparent can you guys get.
So Spanky, mmnord1969, thetotas, and bag boy, Rove says your troll checks are in the mail for today.
Mo....you're an idiot.
How's that for "trolling"? Now where's my money?
With the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Reagan and Congress sought to broaden the tax base by closing loopholes and ending subsidies--in other words making the tax code fairer. If that's how President Obama's job plan "slices it" I'm all for it, and you should be for it too nimrod.
The Sun Times is trying to change the subject?
You have got to be kidding.
So riddle me this libbies - with so few wagons left, can you even circle them anymore?
Simple choice, not good for you - either Obama is tossed under or Liberalism is. Which goes under the bus?
And please take as much time as you need.
Nice job TP - now tell us how the "buffet tax" differs in intention from the AMT.
Funny part is neither likely apply to you.
Stinky, right? You bet it is, just like the IRC, but you so obviously don't understand that.
MO - times is tough bro. Thanks.
Yeah, it looks like it's TruePatriot, not True CPA.
Taxes are a MOFO, right Truepatriot?
AMT sucks, right? Every year its has to be amended to prevent the "middle class" for getting the bone. Yet here comes Obama, to shove that bone right on in.
Vulgar, right?
Silent but deadly...I can't see, my eyes are watering, my nose hairs are singed, there's something vulgar around here all right...
Mo - solyndra is a currnet and ongoing news event. It appears that your only personal problem with it is that it doesn't put obama in a positive light. Get over it, politicians make bonehead moves, this is just one of several by obama and it is not nov 2012 yet.
TP - if obama truly wants to "broaden the base" why exclude 98% of the taxpayers and shift the burden soley onto the 2% and corporations? After all, the 1986 tax reform act adressed all income groups and essentially was one of revenue neutrality as all individual taxes were addressed and corporate taxes were increased to maintain the revenue neutrality.
TP - I am sure that if you stopped licking your rectum, wiped your mouth, took a shower and sat in an upright position some form of sanity would return to you.
Tomorrow Obama will unveil his Job Bill. How it will be paid for, yada, yada, yada, the only thing that will not be addressed is details!
Don't expect details, just another summary of, could of, would of,should of.
American,
Say what?
Was not expecting that.
ok, being naturally curious what were you not expecting?
So one of the craziest of the crazies, the guy who lost his Senate Race in PA by almost 2-1, is giving advise the the rest of the teapublican presidential candidates. Rick -- you remind me of the 26 handicapper golfer giving swing lessons to the 37 handicapper -- nothing but an exchange of ignorance.
so it is better to be froth than flash????