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Tales Of Schadenfreude & Sniping From McCain/Palin Campaign Continue
Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner... Or Nicolle Wallace Under A Bus
Seriously, Women Actually Pay Attention To Politics In Other Years, Too
Finally: The NY Times' Post-Mortem On The Still-Breathing McCain Campaign
GOP Pinheads: Women Aren't "Feminist" Unless They Vote For Sarah Palin
Virginia Republicans Would Like You To Vote Against Evil, So Don't Vote For Them
Sarah Palin Is More Than A Little Confused About, Well, Everything
John McCain Walks Away From Debates, His Pride, And America Itself

McCain's Campaign Adviser Declares War On Media, New York Times

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Little Green Frog (Wise Latina)
07/01/09

In reply to Tales Of Schadenfreude & Sniping From McCain/Palin Campaign Continue
You know what my takeaway from that VF profile on Sarah Palin was?

COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY.

I mean, really: poorly sourced, too gossipy, giving SP a reason to complain about how she is treated, and keeping her in the national news.
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anibundel
07/01/09

In reply to Tales Of Schadenfreude & Sniping From McCain/Palin Campaign Continue
Things are exploding wherever I look, household appliances are trying to kill me, and bizarre racial stereotypes are shouting at me.

Yes, I do believe that is what it is like inside Glenn becks head EVERY DAY.
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PilgrimSoul
07/01/09

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Um, slightly OT, but next to the United States, there is a nation called Canada which is celebrating its national holiday today! Holla, sisters!
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BearDownCBears
07/01/09

@PilgrimSoul: I thought the Stanley Cup was a couple of weeks ago.
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dianersb was bit by a zombie
07/01/09

@PilgrimSoul: Happy Canada Day!!
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
07/01/09

@PilgrimSoul: In your honor:

Can't wait for my road trip up there this summer :D
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PilgrimSoul
07/01/09

@BearDownCBears: No Canadian jokes today. Or ever, frankly.

Lots of Canadians don't watch hockey!
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Ipomoea
07/01/09

@PilgrimSoul: I don't believe in Canada.

/kidding

Seriously, happy Canada Day to the nation that proves Republicans wrong left and right: you have gun control, gay marriage, national health care, and decriminalized pot, and you have yet to be struck from the face of the Earth by angry Jesus. Congratulations! I live in envy.
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pantsless economist...access RESTORED
07/01/09

@PilgrimSoul: Happy Canada Day, to all the Canadian Jezzies!
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Hiroine Protagonist
07/01/09

@pantsless economist...access RESTORED: What up, Canucks? Happy Canada day - I will be studying all day like a freight train, so eat a hamburger and hoist a mojito for me!
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
07/01/09

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You know, I really can't figure out how McCain lost so badly with such lovely, competent people working for him.

Also, this made my life:

Remember how IO9 described the Transformers movie? That's what Beck experiences, in his mind, every day.

It's funny because it's true.
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Little Green Frog (Wise Latina)
07/01/09

@Sputnik_Sweetheart: That review needs to be published in hardback, accompanied by the one from Roger Ebert as a prologue.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
07/01/09

@Little Green Frog: Just read Ebert's review and it was lovely. There are few things in life that give me more pleasure than reading poor reviews of bad movies.
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girl.of.your.dreams
07/01/09

@Little Green Frog: Seriously. I would spend my whole day reading reviews of that movie, if I thought I could get away with it.
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ellaesther
07/01/09

In reply to Tales Of Schadenfreude & Sniping From McCain/Palin Campaign Continue
I continue to hold out hope for a functional opposition party, because America kind of needs it. Aside from anything else, I fear that the Blue Dog Democrats will feel they're allowed to fill the role if the Republicans don't stop acting like half-brained wankstains. Damn it.

Of course this must be why it felt like the grown-ups weren't in charge for 8 years -- the GOP appears to have a worrying dearth of grown-ups. This is like that point in the playdate when the parents say "You know what? We have to let them work it out. They have to learn how to work things out," and go to the kitchen for more coffee. COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN, RESPONSIBLE REPUBLICANS!!

Damn it!
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dianersb was bit by a zombie
07/01/09

@ellaesther: I agree. I pretty much figure any true democracy needs a functioning opposition party, what with absolute power corrupting absolutely and all that.

So I second your call. Responsible Republicans...it's time to come out of the kitchen!
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EkaterinaBallerina
07/01/09

@ellaesther: Completely, completely agree. I was raised a Liberal Democrat. I identify as a Liberal, as does my brother. The one thing we both steadfastly believe in is a functioning democracy where all views, opinions, and voices are heard. I truly want the Republican party to get its act together and start acting like it cares about its members and constituents. I want them to weed out the hate-mongering, racists. They are so fractured and so lost. And the ones that do dissent? Don't have the guts to stand up to their fellow Republicans cut the crap out. It's utterly sad and utterly pathetic.

I want a Republican party in America, I just don't want this one.
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southernbitch
07/01/09

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ah, petty in-fighting and screwing-the-pooch accusations: the life blood of modern politics and the 24 hour news cycle.
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dianersb was bit by a zombie
07/01/09

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Glenn Beck needs to STFU.

I just don't understand people who appear to be hoping for a terrorist attack in order to prove that the country's not safe with a democrat at the helm.
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EkaterinaBallerina
07/01/09

@dianersb was bit by a zombie: Lest anyone remind them that BUSH was president during the last (and worst) terrorist attack. I cannot wrap my head around people continuing to ignore that important fact.

Beyond that, Cheney can STFU about keeping us safe afterwards too. London, Madrid, anyone? They were all attacks related to our presence in Iraq. I think that qualifies as keeping no one safe.
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southernbitch
07/01/09

@dianersb was bit by a zombie: yeah, it's especially bullshit due to the amount of time he and the rest of his blathering ilk spend trying to do the unpatriotic, "you are trying to make america less safe" witch hunt. and it's a sad day when the vile mouthpieces of the republican party think that the only way they will gain traction with voters is if there is a massive terrorist attack. not through policy, not through good governance, not through inspiration or ideas, but through death. fuck that.
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BearDownCBears
07/01/09

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Eh, Romney's next in line, or T-Paw. Palin and Sanford are unelectable anyway.
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morninggloria
07/01/09

@BearDownCBears: Oh hay. You must have escaped your overlords.
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Jamie Sommers
10/29/08

In reply to Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner... Or Nicolle Wallace Under A Bus
I'm not sure she would recognize it if it walked up to her on the street Schoolhouse Rock style and slapped her for all the shit she's been talking about it behind its back.

That is awesome. Somebody with talent needs to put that in cartoon form for our amusement.

With bacon.
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katastic
10/29/08

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In fact, Sarah Palin LITERALLY wants to change the Constitution, by creating an amendment against gay marriage.
So......yes, she's a terrible terrible hypocrite- but we knew this.
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NefariousNewt
10/29/08

@katastic: Did anybody mention to her that she can't change the Constitution by herself? I can guarantee that even if it gets through Congress, she would never get a majority of the states to approve it.
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katelinnea
10/29/08

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ANA MARIE: Guy behind me: "The first polls close in six days, nine hours, and two minutes."

MEGAN: Ok, Rainman. And where do polls close at 5:30?

Did he (or you) forget about Daylight Saving Time, maybe? Not sure exactly when the comment was said, but that could account for someone being an hour off.
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ElleL
10/29/08

@katelinnea: Good call, that starts on Saturday!
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NefariousNewt
10/29/08

@katelinnea: Yes, thanks to the dumb change they made to DST, thinking it would save energy when in fact, it does absolutely nothing. But that's the Bush Administration for you -- half-assed measures to make it look like they are doing something.
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ElleL
10/29/08

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Can we please discuss Obama's 30 minute commercial tonight? I'm letting all the nerves at Gawker get to me, and I worry it will backfire.

Talk me off the ledge! Ahhhhh.

Also, any Nicole with TWO L's is going to beat a bitch down. You dont mess with two L's, you JUST DONT.
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shewar
10/29/08

@ElleL: Honestly, at this point it's difficult to be interested in any election related appearances that don't involve dancing.
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MegSpencer
10/29/08

@shewar: I heard on the radio that Obama is going to be video conferencing into the Daily Show tonight. Now THAT I'm excited for.
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

@MegSpencer: It's interesting, because I have mixed feelings about this move. The buying of airtime, which to me- suggests mad money and potential for "elitist" criticism.
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Princess Leela
10/29/08

@SisterMaryMartha is ready for 2009.: Well, but think of it this way: this money mostly came from small contributions. So it's like the PEOPLE's ad buy. My hope is that the content of the ad reflects this ... like he could spend the bulk of the time doing something like "interviewing" everyday supporters about various planks of his platform and why they will be good for all Americans. That would kick ass.
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NefariousNewt
10/29/08

@SisterMaryMartha is ready for 2009.: Let them criticize. They were late to recognize the potential. And don't tell me the McCain camp would not have done the same thing if the situation was reversed.

Yes, let him have his 30 minutes, because my contributions paid for that 30 minutes, and I want everyone to hear this man and know he is the right choice on Election Day.
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stacyinbean
10/29/08

In reply to Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner... Or Nicolle Wallace Under A Bus
Bacon Donuts FTW!

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Tara Incognita
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: STOP MAKING MY MOUTH WATER. I only had grapefruit this morning.
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: I am desperate to try chocolate covered bacon.
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shewar
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: My eyes are bleeding!
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Spaceman Bill Leah
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: IS THAT MAPLE ICING!!!!!!????

Damn I wish I was pregnant again.
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ElleL
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: FOOD PORN!!!
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BeckySharper
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: If that is maple icing with the bacon, I may have found nirvana.
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stacyinbean
10/29/08

@Spaceman Bill Leah has the Crazy Eyes: @BeckySharper: It IS maple icing, made with real syrup! DROOOOOOL!
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BeckySharper
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist:

:::faints:::
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rmric0.wedding.photographer.and.manny
10/29/08

@stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist: Where do I get this?
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stacyinbean
10/29/08

@rmric0.is.the.liberal.media.establishment: Sadly I only have the recipe!

whisk together 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 cup Grade B maple syrup
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

In reply to Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner... Or Nicolle Wallace Under A Bus
May I just state- the Kwame Kilpatrick texts are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. and the woman he had an affair with is pathetically sad. The best part is how after professing his love, and she tearing up her life for him, he never left his wife and also deniedher.
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Tara Incognita
10/29/08

@SisterMaryMartha is ready for 2009.: I haven't fully followed this story. Is it worth a read?
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

@TaraIncognita: I thought so. But then I love to read nonsensical dirty text messages on government cell phones to staff members. I was entertained. I read it all when the trial was going on. Plus I am serious, she is sadly pathetic. One of the series of texts is about her asking permission to give him a blowjob. Because apparently she wanted to, but was afraid to ask or some nonsense.
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BeckySharper
10/29/08

@SisterMaryMartha is ready for 2009.: @TaraIncognita: It is SO worth a read. He is a miserable, corrupt, lying, race-baiting rat bastard and I am delighted his ass is going to jail. And this is speaking as a fellow liberal Democrat.

Also, he's seriously into those sexy time texts!
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

@BeckySharper: I co-sign everything you said.
Also, I think he is attractive- which is disappointing because on him, it is such a waste.
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BeckySharper
10/29/08

@SisterMaryMartha is ready for 2009.: He needs to lay off the bacon and go for a job every now and then IMO. The Times mentioned that he went around with 21 bodyguards. 21? For what? I know it's Detroit, but I seriously doubt anyone's gonna jack him at a stoplight.
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SisterMaryMartha
10/29/08

@BeckySharper: No one was going to jack him. He marketed himself as the gangster Mayor, complete with pinstripe suits. A cabal of bodyguards goes with the image.
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VaginaWig is A Merkin
10/29/08

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I waited in line for over 3 hours the other day to vote early. The good thing is that people are voting. But that line was ridiculous. It makes me worry that people are going to see the lines and turn around and go home!
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Princess Leela
10/29/08

@TheVaginaWig: What state are you in?
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VaginaWig is A Merkin
10/29/08

@TheVaginaWig: Oh, and I was disheartened at the number of McCain supporters in line. Also, the number of people voting "yes" on Florida's Amendment 2 (which recognizes marriage as between one man and one woman and takes rights away from ALL unmarried couples, not just same-sex couples).

I wanted to stab things. My mother had to tell me to keep my mouth shut.
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VaginaWig is A Merkin
10/29/08

@Princess Leela: Florida. I read in the papers that people are waiting 4 and 5 hours at some polling places.

We are one of those states up for grabs, but in my area at least, there seemed to be lots of McCain love to be had.
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shewar
10/29/08

@TheVaginaWig: Hmm, maybe you could entice them to stay in line with doughnuts? Or would the O shape be considered campaigning?
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Meg
10/29/08

@TheVaginaWig: I would really hope that for something like this, people would suck it up and wait. Besides, it's good practice for the upcoming holiday season.
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