The American people are well aware this win was bought ...not earned ..that's why it will hold little or no real relevance ...You are witnessing the buying of a country ..This will not give the people jobs or be better for the people ...This is about the wealthy buying our country for their own profits ...Once the Romney generals are in place ..look out ...it will be Bain Capital all over again.. but on a massive scale !

America be ready to grab your ankles once again .. you have no idea what this religious cult member has the in mind for America !..This is about his profit not the people !

Feisty,

It is the "surge" thing...

Or riding the wave ...

I like your image of the polished crown , but I think his hair will get messed up in SC even though it will be covered by his crown.

I like your image of the polished crown

Willard too closely resembles the Burger 'King' for my tastes! ☺

Plastic hair & all...

PS: Still waiting for someone to explain to me WHY after 5 years of campaigning Willard still is only at 39%.

LOL.....Mr. Obama has been campaigning since the 2004 Democratic Convention and he still doesn't have a clue.

Why so impatient all of a sudden?

Northstar--one can only hope.....

:We have met the enemy and he is us!" Pogo by Walt Kelly

On a lighter note.....It almost pains me to say this but I have found that I'm not even interested in FR if you're not around Crusty.

Don't run and hide just because I call ya girly_bits, make fun of your cat or am a whole lot more logical. It's soooo troll-like and we know yer better than that.

Come out and play.

Love, Mike :)

Is it just me, or does Mittens always have a weird smirk on his face when he is being interviewed. He seems to be telling the journalist not to ask any questions that would have potentially embarrassing answers.

Michael - How was the klan rally?

The American people are well aware this win was bought ...not earned .

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I love this kind of "pious baloney" nonsense from FR lefty liberals who worship the first Presidential candidate in history to NOT use public funding of his 2008 campaign because of the spending limits it would impose on him. (After initailly promising he would use public funding. Gee, would that be a "lie" or a "flip-flop??) And who will also be the first Presidential candidate to run a $1,000,000,000+ campaign in 2012.

Since the "crown" is currently sitting on King Obama's head; who has destroyed our economy and credit rating, spending over $1 Trillion more per year than Bush, going into debt by more in three years than any other president's full term, defined his presidency by crony capitalism and lobbyists, shoving Obamacare down our throats by procedural posturing rather than votes, trampling on the Constitution by ignoring congress to place posts.

I'd say it's time to knock this "crown" off Obama's head to remind him he's not a dictator. Go Romney 2012

Still waiting for someone to explain to me WHY after 5 years of campaigning Willard still is only at 39%.

Good question. Maybe it's because the GOP rank and file don't like hold the nose while they vote.

The three states that determine our Presidential nominees are best described as "two hiccups and a fart!" I bet campaign advertising is 50% of their GDP.

I love this kind of "pious baloney"...

MMM...Pious Baloney!!!

nisl

Michael - How was the klan rally?

How much was your welfare check that I paid for?

See?.....This could go on ALL day with no point

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

PS: Still waiting for someone to explain to me WHY after 5 years of campaigning Willard still is only at 39%.

Feisty,

Debbie Wassermann Schultz said lack of enthusiasm.

Girl friend, did you see where last several right wing freaks were looking you? They missed you.

See?.....This could go on ALL day with no point

The point is that you are a racist troglodyte, your avatar proves it.

Romney's general election rout will be just as Reaganesque as the new Hampshire victory!

Americans don't like being trashed by anyone particularly someone they elect as President.

Hard work and success are valuable traits. What America doesn't appreciate is resentment of success. Time is almost up for the Welfare President.

nisl

See?.....This could go on ALL day with no point

The point is that you are a racist troglodyte, your avatar proves it.

....and your post just proved that you're a moron with bad eyesight.....what's your point?

I see well enough to see your avatar of Obama in white face, you inbred troglodyte retard.

My point is you display racist images and are proud of it. That makes you scum. Clear enough?

Michael,

I hope you stick around here. I enjoy seeing you get all these libbies in a twist!

Nisl,

Racism is a serious issue and lefties going to the race card far too often doesn't help advance the issue. Have you ever heard of the boy that cried wolf.

The face is that of the joker which obama is. It's as simple as that. It's you with the corrupt mind that has the real problem.

Girl friend, did you see where last several right wing freaks were looking you? They missed you.

Thanks for trying Bev "Resist We Much", but she won't "come out" when I'm in the sandbox....kinda makes me sad :(

Her sheer political brilliance makes me drool everytime I belly up to the monitor and hit the power button with anticipation....

Thanks Rob, you too....I'm off for a couple more weeks....then I git to head down girly_bits way in DEEEEEcatur, IL.....yippeee for me!

I'll wave to Crusty on the way

I enjoy seeing you get all these libbies in a twist!

WAAAAY toooo easy Mr. Rob. That's the pitfall when you act on emotion and not logic......liberal loons get their panties alllll in a bunch. Enjoy!

Girl friend, did you see where last several right wing freaks were looking you?

Hiya GF!

I do have quite a bizarre fan club! ;o)

Sorry I missed it! lol

Hiya GF!

I do have quite a bizarre fan club! ;o)

Hey! There ya are sunshine! We missed ya.

Hell yeah you have a bizarre fan club......you single-handedly allow 50% of country to affirm their confidence in their conservative beliefs.

Keep up the great work!

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

"..........So, the 'crown' has been polished and is waiting to be placed on top of the vulture capitalists impeccably groomed over inflated head!

Got it... lol

PS: Still waiting for someone to explain to me WHY after 5 years of campaigning Willard still is only at 39%..........."

LOL, FIRST READ should draw pictures for people like you, NastyRed-Neck.

There are currently six (6) people running for the Republican nomination. That's why Romney took "only" 39% of the vote. You forgot about the part of the article that says "..........On the heels of the slimmest Iowa caucus victory in history, Mitt Romney’s 16-point win in last night's New Hampshire Republican primary was the second-largest margin of victory for a non-incumbent in more than 30 years..........."

Oh, and by the way, 39% is 7% MORE than what he got in 2008.

When the field norrows down, as the primaries come and go, Romney's numbers, and margins of victory will go up.

That same thing happens in every primary cycle for both parties. The vote is split early on. Then the numbers are less spread around as candidates drop out of the race, and the field thins out.

LOL, FIRST READ should draw pictures for people like you, NastyRed-Neck.

Go hump someone elses leg Stanley - I'm not interested in YOU or your 'rant' of the day!

Don't make me smack your nose with a newspaper!

feisty... Really? Not interested? Then why post 19.26? Make up a fresh batch of Hate-R-Aid? Interesting that you think a beat down on someone else is the answer, keep dreamin' sweety. LMAO!

Well the mob bought JFK his presidency, but its ok right cuz he was the greatest president ever.

JFK a great president ? That's like saying that goof ball Regan was a great president ...The guy was a dumb ass..!

Put down the pipe and step away from the keyboard ...I am sure someone somewhere might love you ...lol

Dude...the GOP will spend well more in their Primary than was spent with Obama - Clinton.

What is your evidence that the President bought the election? Bought who, what? The Super PACs weren't around. You have money not funelled through the candidates that are having more of an impact than the money that is.

Better to at least have selective memory than no brain at all. Get real.

So do we interpret this to mean that Romney is a stellar candidate? Or that the rest of the field is that bad?

obummer spent $650 million in 2008; most ever spent on a campaing BY FAR!!! Source: NYT. Put down the koolaid and check some facts.

I don't recall an "obummer" running. Who in the name of the wee man are you talking about?

NND,

"Steller" or the "best of the worst"...

That truly is the question for the GOP.

It is enjoyable to watch these characters.

And speaking of characters... I heard on the news that Congress will only be in session for one day this month...!!!

So the primaires will have front stage while Congress continues to do nothing for pay.

Hobie81

obummer spent $650 million in 2008; most ever spent on a campaing BY FAR!!! Source: NYT. Put down the koolaid and check some fact

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Uhhh...that's the point brilliant. You are able to attribute a dollar amount to the President. There has been more money spent by non-candidate entities on their behalf. So no, the 08 cycle will probably not be broken, because they candidates won't have to spend like that. Duh!?!?

If we were smart as a nation, we would switch Congress over to a commission pay. You get so much pay for so much accomplished. Might encourage them to show up more, do you think Northstar?

Thanks Hobie, I don't have the patience for these welfare sycophants...

newday -- you dont know obummer but you do know willard or mittens?

c'mon can't have it both ways

In case I haven't told you lately - I am honored & flattered by the amount of attention you pay to me booby!

I ♥ U little guy!

XOXO

Your #1 Soros Monkey!

Are those numbers falsely inflated Bob? Surely you jest. You're such a funny guy. Did you get those numbers fropm a FOX News Poll?

Oh looky here...Feisty has not 1 but 2 righty tighty A$$ stalkers...Insane clown puss mikey 1969 and Bobsy lotsa numbers...

Oh looky here...Feisty has not 1 but 2 righty tighty A$$ stalkers...Insane clown puss mikey 1969 and Bobsy lotsa numbers...

They are fun to play with, when I'm in the mood...

It's amusing getting their panties in a bunch!

Otherwise, they bore the snot out of me! *yawn*

PS: I think you forgot a 'Y'! ;o)

Torpedo.....one might say 'birds of a feather' but then I'd be insulting the birds.

I remember the first time I ever saw Romney speak. It was during one of the first Republican debates during the 2008 election.

First impressions are important, and my first impression of Romney was that he was a robotic phony. I'm hardly alone in that analysis either.

Now that Romney has the nomination locked up I'm comfortable admitting that the only candidate the Republicans put forward this time around that had me worried was Jon Huntsman.

Obama has had some incredible luck throughout his career in who he has to go up against in general elections. His primary fights were tough, but in general elections he gets people like Crazy Alan Keyes and the older, less cool version of John McCain.

nisl,

One of the reason's (of many, I am sure) that he chose Huntsman as ambassador to China was to try and neutralize a run from Huntsman. I think even back then he knew Huntsman could be a difficult candidate to beat.

And I still say it is sad that only 2 small states decide who the nominee of a party is.

You can count on Amy to use the moonbat talking point of the day. So Romney is 'stiff' and rigid and boring, like Al Gore.(Nice made up story about Al Gore)

If Chris Christie was the GOP nominee, Amy would be whining about how loose and off-the-cuff Christie was, with his working class New Jersey accent and his lack of formality.

Amy would say he wasnt dignified enough....yet Romney is too dignified.

Let's face it Amy, you are a partisan hack. Though quite a bit nicer than the lead moonbat, feisty.

Is your argument bobby, that you are NOT a partisan hack? That would be dishonest, don't you think?

new -- just cant stop calling people names. you never offer anything of substance -- ignore switched on

Go ask Willard if the margin of victory is big news. I bet he'd say it is...I bet he talks about it at some point during the next 10 days and even invokes St. Reagan in his stump speeches.

Fair point, and he already has. His celebration dance last night included reference to a shining light on a hill, or something like that - clearly channeling his inner Ronald.

Just wondering, was Romney a "Reagan Man" in the 1980's? I must admit he confuses me on who and what he was/is for.

Paul---are you referring to the victory address Mitt delivered using a .....wait for it.....teleprompter?! What is wrong with the man that hs has to use a teleprompter---doesn't he know that is a sin?

phinephancy-4252115

Just wondering, was Romney a "Reagan Man" in the 1980's? I must admit he confuses me on who and what he was/is for.

Say no more, phine Reagan is a myth

"The Ronald Reagan Myth"

The Progressive Review

"We were told four years ago that 17 million people went to bed hungry every night. Well, that was probably true. They were all on a diet."
Ronald Reagan, TV speech, October 27, 1964

"Poor dear, there's nothing between his ears."
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

"An amiable dunce"
Clark Clifford (former Defense Secretary)

The national debt tripled under Reagan

"During Mr. Reagan's trip to Europe...members of the traveling press corps watched him doze off so many times--during speeches by French President Francois Mitterrand and Italian President Alessandro Pertini, as well as during a one-on-one audience with the Pope--that they privately christened the trip 'The Big Sleep.'"
Mark Hertsgaard, On Bended Knee: The Press and the Reagan Presidency

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Ronald_Reagan/Ronald_Reagan_Myth.html

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No wonder the debt tripled since the mythical Regan was dozing off.

dangerfield,

I am noticing this too. Suppose there are songs for this? LOL

Steeler's Wheel comes to mind...at least for this guy...;-)

dangerfield, exactly right. One thing I've noticed in the years I've been watching is that candidates for both parties seem increasingly silly. I don't know if this is because of more media exposure, or because truly serious people want nothing to do with politics anymore, or what.

So, in effect, elections are a contest to see which side can raise the negatives of the other further before election day. We saw this most notably in '04, when no one, and I mean no one, was talking about the merits of either presidential candidate. Kerry's big line was he wasn't Bush, and Bush's that he wasn't Kerry.

And it's playing out big time this cycle, and promises to carry over into the general election. "Anyone but Obama" from one side. Romney, really? will be the cry from the other.

It's all oriented toward getting people to vote against someone. Can't get them to vote for someone (last cycle was an exception). So how to get them to pull the level against.

Gentlemen,

Here is what brought me to a reality check on these threads. My 11 year old granddaughter came by to visit. I hadn't logged out and she pulled these posts up. The conversation between us was enlightening - especially to me (Grandma). I am now looking at this whole thing in a different light.

One thing I've noticed in the years I've been watching is that candidates for both parties seem increasingly silly.

I don't think President Obama is silly. He had to make the decision to execute Osama bin Laden and risk a catastrophe in Pakistan, and that's not silly. He had to hold the line against cutting spending too fast and jeopardizing the economic recovery, when the rightwing noise machine accused him of favoring big government, and that's not silly. I think the birther movement was silly, and I think books painting Michelle as having a problem with Rahm are silly, but I don't think the Obama administration has been silly.

Phine-

. " I am now looking at this whole thing in a different light."

How so?...

dangerfield,

First, just the extremism of both sides and language used. Realizing all the shades of gray in policy issues. Wanting to know I can argue a point with name calling. Looking harder at all sides of an issue.

And selfishly, wanting my granddaughter to be proud of me for being open minded and thinking things out before deciding on an issue or candidate. Children can really shame an adult - and she did just that to me (and a few others that post on here, but I can only work on me!)

This blog isn't exactly "Shields and Brooks"...lol

The old line that you can disagree without being disagreeable is the antithesis of the political blog where the most overheated rhetoric possible is used by both sides because they are not interested in the give and take of rational debate but the self-gratification of singing to the choir of their own beliefs. Both sides harden their positions and rhetoric as they respond to the other side's attacks.

So instead of "debate" based on issues, there are shouting matches based on personalities. It isn't "your position, contention, opinion, etc, is faulty, or ill-considered; It's YOU PERSONALLY (and everything you hold to be true) are wrong or worse. So the most basic political differences instantly devolve into insult-fests, pissing contests or 10 on 1 gang tackles.

Your experience with your Granddaughter reminds me of (yet another!) tune, from "South Pacific" about bigotry and the innocence of children

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You've got to be taught
To hate and fear,
You've got to be taught
From year to year,
It's got to be drummed
In your dear little ear
You've got to be carefully taught.

You've got to be taught to be afraid
Of people whose eyes are oddly made,
And people whose skin is a diff'rent shade,
You've got to be carefully taught.

You've got to be taught before it's too late,
Before you are six or seven or eight,
To hate all the people your relatives hate,
You've got to be carefully taught!

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/southpacific/youvegottobecarefullytaught.htm

Let's hope she inherits a better blog environment and more important, a better world...

dangerfield,

A little off topic, you just made me smile. I just watched South Pacific with my granddaughter over the holidays. It was the first time she had seen it and loved it!

Phinephancy - Realizing all the shades of gray in policy issues. Wanting to know I can argue a point with name calling. Looking harder at all sides of an issue.

Dangerfield - ...overheated rhetoric possible is used by both sides because they are not interested in the give and take of rational debate but the self-gratification of singing to the choir of their own beliefs.

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Good discussion.

Mark-

And I'm pretty sure Phine meant "withOUT name calling..."

Oops, I did mean without. Sorry, my bad.

Yes that was how I read it (without). Oops. I'm making her look bad.

phine -- what did she think of all the name calling and insults that are thrown around so easily here and avatars that are simply offensive like redhead's?

dangerfield,

Ouch! That must not please the folks at Romney headquarters!

The "New World Order" was extolled by a wealthy president, George H.W. Bush. It has to do with the economic order and investment wealth. Obama is much more rudimentary. He has stressed trade for prosperity and diplomacy and the rule of law for international society and politics. Profits are one thing, peace and prosperity are another. Voters will decide if we are a capitalist state with limits to freedom or a democracy, with limits to empire building and exploitation backed by military force. The Roman Empire failed because it was an empire, not a democracy.

With a big, brittle smile on his face, like he always does.

Job1 - if romney gets the nod, do you really think that he can't effectively respond to anything obama and company puts out? All these attacks to any republican hopefull from another is just practice for the likely scenario obama and company will throw at the eventual nominee. Obama must be pizzed at the nominees stealing what he thought would be his <obamas> thunder and lightning.

american--Romney has not "effectively" responded to any of the questions asked of him! Nor has he given anything of substance--it is all President Obama bashing.

"We have met the enemy and he is us!" Pogo by Walt Kelly

Run if your a redumbicant, your voting record and history is not lost on the rest of the country.