The Canadians are surrounding your trailer BMOCker.

That took about a minute ... your wife must be enthralled with your prowess.

If the Canadians were surrounding me, I would be scared. They did a bang up job in WWII, and I bet they still can kick some serious a$$

(Shaking head) Poor BMOC. You have no idea who you are up against with Feisty and Ideology. Piece of advice, slowly back away from the keyboard.

Nothing illogical about them at all. As a matter of fact, I would say they are full of logic and loaded with wit - which I don't see you being able to compete with.

@Feisty,

Lovie is going to be calling you for help with the Bears! You are hot tonight!!

Too bad these republican clowns don't fight like this for the people that are having their ability to vote shut down in Texas and elsewhere by their republican legislatures.

Talk about sore loser . . . well perhaps Rick Pery is JUST A LOSER. The Virginia Republicans have every right to cook up their own rules for their own Primaries, and it is NOT as if they just cooked them up last week to exclude dimwits, schysters, and losers. I guess it's one of those occasions where even the slimiest of all American politicians (Newt) cannot bribe his way onto the ballot and Rick will find that the courts do not want to touch long-established internal Party governance.

So this moron is going to sue all because people do not vote for him. What a freaking joke this man along with Santorum, Bachmann, Romney, and Gingrich are.

Lock these fruitcakes away for life.

This is exactly what Obama and Ron Paul speaks about. They tell you just how difficult it is t work with the republicans because when they don't get their way, then they throw their hissy-fits and cry like a baby.

We really do need to remove all these republican crybabies like Boehner and others from politics.

I'd like to know who put that law into place in Virginia....The GOP has had a nuclear case of sour grapes since their despotic leaders were booted out, it's been nothing but Whine and cheese...talk about your 1%ers.

The irony of a good ol' boy having to resort to a court challenge (that would not even be available but for the efforts to open poll access to minorities) to get on the VA ballot is too much.

Time to break out some popcorn and get comfortable.

Just another way to waste all that money people contributed to Perry last summer. Wasn't this the Party that wanted to be fiscally conservative??? wtf!

We believe that the Virginia provisions unconstitutionally restrict the rights of candidates and voters by severely restricting access to the ballot

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Rick Perry is a bloody idiot. He can't even do what it takes to get on the ballot so off to court he goes. I wish this imbecile HAD taken TX out of the Union. Then we wouldn't have to be putting up with him.

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If the Canadians were surrounding me, I would be scared. They did a bang up job in WWII, and I bet they still can kick some serious a$$--------------Yo PP, be careful what you wish for. The serious a** they might be kicking are the a**es of the American peole. You can thank george bush for that. Why? Because about a year before he rode of into the sunset he signed an agreement that allows the US to ask for Canadian troop to quell civil disobedience in this country. He knew full well American soldier would never fire on their own.

Rick Perry is suing in federal court to make it easier to get candidates on the ballot while at the same time signing legislation in Texas making it more difficult for people to vote for those on the ballot. Does anyone else see a disconnect? Also, Rick Perry is suing in federal court when he hates the federal government and especially the federal judiciary. I guess he only is opposed to a big federal government when it doesn't benefit him. What a hypocrite.

Vince My train of thought exactly!

The so called Job Creator in Texas wont admit it but most of those jobs were Government Jobs. In 2011 Texas has the fastest growing UN-Employment in the country.

Yep, you all are right...we need the party of NO to gain control and run our country! Newt and Perry can't even run their own campaign to where they can get listed for the ballot. They are so enthused with themselves, they can't get it right, can't set it straight, and are no more worthy to run than Bachmann. This is what you right wingers have to offer for candidates? The Party of fools.

Now, if Perry loses,(WE KNOW HE WILL) he get's to go back to Texas and "un-retire" and stay as Governor until 2013, AND continue to 'DOUBLE-DIP" his income. He designed the laws in Texas, just for him and all of his rich, white buddies. He claims to have "created" 1 million jobs while he is in office, it mirely exist today. The unemployment rate in his state is one of the highest in the nation. He blames everyone for the unemployment mess, never himself.

He is a LIAR, and cannot be trusted, even as stupit as he is, he cannot be trusted. Greedy, self-indulged, a GOLD DIGGER,a LOSER and a BIGOT!!!!

And last but not least, a CLOWN, he loves being the"TOP" clown of his own circus. If the chance should arise and I would have the face to face opportunity to tell him all of this, I would love that chance to do so in a heart beat. This is for all the unemployment taxpayers in his state that got screwed by him.

Perry's lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a state law that says those who circulate petitions to get a candidate on the ballot must be eligible, or registered, to vote in the state. Perry claims that requirement violates his freedom of speech and association.

This is poetic justice.......Stricter voting suppression laws are now not so appealing are they.....

"We believe that the Virginia provisions unconstitutionally restrict the rights of candidates and voters by severely restricting access to the ballot, and we hope to have those provisions overturned or modified to provide greater ballot access to Virginia voters and the candidates seeking to earn their support," said Perry communications director Ray Sullivan in a statement.

He then went on to say, unless it's poor people who cannot afford to spend the extra money on a state ID in order to vote. Those people need to live within the new rules the GOP would like to set for them, but we will not live by the rules that hinder us from achieving our God given right to vote and get on a ballot.

*Note: No politicians were hurt in this paraphrasing, but I know a few red trolls will lash out.

Being from Virginia, I have never thought that ten thousand signatures was a big deal. After all, if you can't do that, I don't think you will get many votes here. My gut feeling is that this is a problem of leadership, and these two candidates didn't make the grade.

If Rick Perry can't follow the rules and get on the ballot in Virginia like everyone else, he doesn't deserve to be on the ballot. Whining about how hard it is after the fact won't win him much sympathy.

Let's demonstrate some responsibility, organization and accountability, Mr. Perry. If you want to be the leader of the free world you're going to have to show voters you can handle the job.

Being the Governor of Tejas--one of the most mismanaged states in the country-- doesn't carry much weight, and Perry keeps on digging a bigger hole for himself.

leavingBB

The irony of a good ol' boy having to resort to a court challenge (that would not even be available but for the efforts to open poll access to minorities) to get on the VA ballot is too much.

Time to break out some popcorn and get comfortable.

Let's not get too comfortable just yet. The only way to win our country back from the strangle-hold of the Tea Party is to get out the vote.

Re-elect Obama, and then break out the popcorn.

What, Rick,'the prick'Perry suing to stop VOTER SUPPRESSION in Virginia. While Texas and most of the Red States enact numerous laws to suppress voters rights, in their own States? Until Ricky gets to the point where all voters have the franchise, I hope his efforts in Virginia Fail; to borrow a phrase from Limbaugh! Maybe then, he and those like him, will see, democracy is the victim when voter suppression is a political tactic! Welcome to our world 'RICK'. Where even scum like you, should have a right for the 'people' to vote you up or down. It's called DEMOCRACY 'RICKY" and it's good to see you are catching on to the concept... Now go back to Texas and fight for the same inclusion for all... Texans.

Please, someone start the petition to recall him once he comes back to TX with his tail between his legs!

Give it up, Perry. You are as useless as Dumbama. You two morons should open up your own country far away from here.

The rules in Virginia are the same for everyone. If you didn't get on the ballot, it's no one's fault but your own.

As for those photo ID laws? I moved to a very rural area that didn't have assigned street addresses. It took me 3 years to be able to get a photo ID from DMV just because I couldn't provide mail showing my address. I even asked a state policeman what I should do. He gave me instructions ... which DMV wouldn't accept.

Requiring photo ID will leave eligible voters unable to vote.

I cal bull@!$%# Ed.

He should have done what Obama's team did in the 2008 Indiana Primary - Forge enough signatures to get on the ballot for the State.

If the truth about this had been reported by the media in 2008, Hillary would be President today. Here's the link to the fraud by Obama's team - of course, this was a typical 'Chicago-Style' tactic, so no surprise here;

http://politicalarena.org/2011/12/09/indiana-2008-presidential-primary-election-fraud-probe-heats-up/

@roy interesting seeing as how this is a pack of lies. no one in Chicago business or private is forced to vote against there will for one party or another also you do know that in the last 10 years less than 100 counts of voter fraud have been found they have checks to prove all signatures and information in valid before it can be accepted. though you may want to look into Fruity newtys attempted fraud for the Virginia ballot vote and his stance which is a major flip flop! so what you have posted is nothing more than a fux news talking points in blog form filled with lies. I would suggest you find out the facts before you post but I fear the truth might cause you too stroke out so wallow in your little world of lies

I thought this guy was anti-attorney...well until his ass is in the sling.

Perry, wake up and smell the coffee! If you can't even get 10,000 voters to sponsor you for the primary ballot in the State of Virginia; that's a pretty good wake up call... They don't want you! Get over yourself, and move on down the road...

Yeah. Take it to court.

Wait. Isn't that how governors from Texas become Prez?

Actually it is how former VP's from Tennessee try to become President.

Guess he couldn't find enough people in Virginia that wanted him on the ballot or even to help him get on the ballot. Maybe he couldn't read the rules.

Go back to Texas Ricky. We have enough idiots in Virginia between Cantor and Cuccinelli.

Poor Perry, he couldn't figure out the rules so he is going to sue. LOL!

Funny, I couldn't help but notice that candidates from all the current and past elections (who were eligible [Newt and Rick excepted]) didn't have any problem getting on the ballot. Is it because no one in Virginia is quite as enthused with Perry as he thought? If he feels that Virginians are/were supportive of him, why could he not find just a few people to gather signatures for him? Sorry, Rick, that boat has sailed. And it's a state primary election to determine a candidate, not a federal one.

All you had to do is show your voter ID card, or your birth certificate, Ricky.

Looks like you got a taste of voter suppression before you got a chance to register.

That's what you get for jumping in at the last minute.

So now you want a state issue to be handled Federally to be fair..I thought you..........**

Imagine Perry late for his next war.

Newt looks even sillier, because he lives in Virginia.

They come prepared for the job.

So let me get this right....Was Perry for state's rights before he was against them? How much money is this lawsuit going to cost the middle class taxpayers of Virginia? So...was Perry against wasteful spending before he was forit? Did he not get on the ballot because he couldn't achieve that lofty goal of 10,000 signatures, or was he just too dumb to realize that different states have different requirements to get on the ballot?

Seems to me this man is the Republican/Bagger poster child!I can't understand why he isn't the front he epitomizes all that the GOP stands for.

Hey, that's right! I am one of the folks who will be paying lawyers for the state against this buffoon! It's bad enough I have to help pay for the Lawsuit Against Health Care.

If this "Idiot" can't get in the primaries then what would makes us think he would even get elected?

Who would he sue if he didn't get the nomination?

He's definitely not smart enough to be president!

Who needs sitcoms? We have the primaries!!!!!

I think you mean't to say the GOP "primates"....

Look who we have NOW

Yes priceml. Who we have now is better than what we had 2001-2009. There isn't one of the current crop of rethugli-con clowns that should be on any ballot let alone the presidential one.

Ya know, when the rethugs put up John McCain in 08 I seriously believed he was their sacrifical lamb, knowing NO rethugli-con could get elected after eight years of the chimp and darth cheney. However, I thought they would bring out their best guns for this election. I'll admit I was wrong. They have no best guns. All they have a serious bunch of idiots.

phinephancy - actually rasberry on a pork roast is esquisite - also orange marmalade on pork chops and chicken with a dabble of balsamic vinegar brings this to new heights - sorry my cooking is showing

priceml - Who we have now is President Barack Obama. His biggest mistake since taking office was thinking he could work with the Republican Party to work for the American people. What he got was virtually total obstructionism, which has seriouly damaged or government and our people.

@fiesty & phine you should try a bit of pepper jelly it really gives breakfast toast a zestiness and it is good on eggs

actually rasberry on a pork roast is esquisite

So is apricot preserves on a pork tenderloin... Mmm good!

Thanks for the help with the army wife on the other thread Barbara!

Much appreciated!

a bit of pepper jelly it really gives breakfast toast a zestiness and it is good on eggs

I'll have to give it a try!

Always looking for something new... thanks! ;o)

imwhitewolf: ". . . after eight years of the chimp and darth cheney . . ."

It burns when you blow hot coffee out your nose. ROTFLMAO

Diabolically clever. I like it.

I think it's a bit late though on that preventing Newt from looking like a fool thing...

Ken Smith - Fox News hates Newt and without their endorsement he is dead meat - and so is Ron Paul - the propaganda machine dictates - all the stepford wives and stepford husbands - listen to your leader Murdoch - he'll do your thinking for you just go about your inane lives - not to bother - they got you covered

P.S Books are your enemy so is knowledge

Newt also failed to get on the ballot, which means his candidacy is done.

None of these guys are actually serious about being President. They're just trying to beat time while the Tea Party exhausts itself.

@Busy:

They just want to pocket their PAC money after their campaigns flounder.

Seems to me most states say get x number petition signers and this state requires a proportional amount from each congressional district. Wouldn't that be a throwback to the Jim Crow laws? I.e. the proposition would keep minorities from getting enough signatures in predominantly white districts? Or was it a way to keep the carpet baggers from hold state-wide offices?

Regardless, it sounds like they had enough signatures, but not enough in at least one district. Virginia better have a good explanation or look real bad.

DBAkron,

Over 1,000 of the 11,000 signatures submitted were invalid. That's voter fraud on a grand scale.

ACORN was accused of stuffing the ballot box but only 16 votes from the entire nation were found to be fraudulent in 2008.

jason,

"READ THE DIRECTIONS" I love it.... but I think they have trouble with the reading part.

now you know reading is frowned upon in texas! I even hear tell they are working on a bill to make reading an executable offence.

Some assembly required.

@#8

"Read the directions"

Too late, they have cut the educations budgets to the bone. Reading has to be taught and teachers have to be paid. Thanks to creeps like Ricky, the teachers are now drawing unemployment, as the need for their services grows. This bs only makes sense to Teabaggers, where truth and knowledge are optional assets and the only requirement for membership, is to follow the 'CLANGING BELL' of radical right wing extremism...where compromise and negotiate are profane words! But "OOPS" IS QUITE acceptable...

Pretty well said, thanks.

He also claims the Feds have no right to supersede state rights, until state rights work against HIM...

Agreed. GOP is trying to stop young people from voting thru nasty trick rules.

But lil' Rick Perry thinks he's special and needs to be put on the ballet regardless of the rule.

Show us your birth certificate. Show us your DNA. Where is a urine sample! Prove it punk. Pay the poll tax!!! Auction off your Brokeback mountain jacket!!

Or go back to Texas and secede from the Union, ya fake cowgirl!

He's trying to sue a "Republican Governor and his sidekick Attorney General" who were the first to sue "Obama Care" - tried to close down Planned Parenthood - eliminate gays from being school teachers, will not allow people to adopt because of their race, religion and sexual orientation

Hey Rick they are one of yours!

ScommaG, well, you had me in your hands until you brought in the girl bit. Leave us out of the comments when you are talking about men.

TY Slightly! Michelle Bachmann is embarassing enough to thoughtful women without putting MEN in our circle. I love men, but have met precious few that I'd want to spend time alone with. Luckily, I have met a few really good men so I know they are not a myth. Just as a contrast, MOST of the women I have met have been wonderful and I happily spend time alone with them all the time. I never worry they are going to hurt me.....

Ricky claims to believe in states rights---until they are inconvenient to him, in other words a typical republican

"We believe that the Virginia provisions unconstitutionally restrict the rights of candidates and voters by severely restricting access to the ballot"

^ It's called Karma, Pretty Ricky. And it's an mf.

It's not just Perry and Newt. Nobody qualified except Paul and Romney. That says a lot about the lack of organization in the other campaigns. Whiners all.

I'm trying to verify that (Romney - Paul in VA thing), but for sure, no media group wants Ron Paul on their airwaves. Between the Clown Patrol and the salivating self-glorifying media it's been great entertainment. Keeps everyone form checking out real stories out there. Please keep being distracted, some of us are counting on having an open lane when the madness descends......

For the record, Robert, Virginia's Democrats said President Barack Obama's re-election campaign gathered enough signatures to get him on the state's primary ballot.

Oh give it a rest. That's what you said about Clinton. That he was going to declare Martial law and become President for life. Holy cow are you people senile or what?

Be afraid! Be Very afraid!

LOL!

Where the hell is ACORN when you need them, heh, Rick and "Eye of Newt"?

hey there, not too extreme are you?......Draw a bath, Baby, take a load off.....

I was going to point out the same thing. It's like when Oliver North turned to the ACLU to help him. I can just see the phone conversation between Rick Perry and the ACLU -- "Hi, guys, I know I've said some pretty hard things 'bout you, but do you think you could give me a Texas-sized help out here with them Virginia rightwingers? Ah jest can't seem to figger this form stuff out 'bout deadlines and all, but it's gotta be against sumpthin' in the con-sti-two-shun..."

Let's not forget he's also in favor of States Rights . . . except apparently when they apply to him . . .

Aus10

Good point!. Should we presume that Mr. Perry will offer to reimburse the State of Virginia for their cost of defending his lawsuit? Cowboy Ricky has been on a campaign to eliminate frivolous litigation so he should accept the European answer to crank litigation, LOSER PAYS EVERYBODY'S COSTS.

Or did I miss the phrase (except for me) when he rants against frivolous litigation?

They can take it out of Rick Perry's pension which he is now collecting in addition to his pay as governor who is never in Texas.

Jake In Chicago

indy

The residence rules are targeted at the itinerant bands of professional petition generators. They get paid by the number of signatures they produce and move from state to state to work where ever the job may be.

The knock on this type of petition gathering is that the gatherers are financially motivated to mislead potential signers or even to commit fraud (God forbid) to maximize their income.

The deceit and fraud factors place a greater burden on the election officials to validate signatures so they try to limit the practice of commercial signature gathering.

I think the problem is that Perry did not get enough valid signatures by the deadline. He probably could have gotten ten thousand valid signatures, had his campaign manager been on top of this. It sounds like the campaign may have "outsourced" the petition signing and it backfired. OOOOPS!