(Cain) said. “I’ve got a major speech tonight at Hillsdale College on national security and foreign policy, and I will deliver it with vim, vigor, and enthusiasm."
― Aimless, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:34 (twelve years ago) link
of course he will.
hillsdale college will pack the hall with impressionable single ladies.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:36 (twelve years ago) link
a President Cain would at least make it clear that the prez don't run shit.
― Dr Morbius, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:37 (twelve years ago) link
(not that the current guy isnt making that point rather splendidly)
― Dr Morbius, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:38 (twelve years ago) link
Sure he does – he runs the legal department that hires the elves who write memos authorizing assassinations abroad, drone attacks, and other cool stuff.
― Lord Sotosyn, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:38 (twelve years ago) link
ALSO HE CALLED FOR THE CREATION OF A COFFEE MUG WITH HIS BIRTH-CERTIFICATE ACROSS THE BACK OF IT.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:39 (twelve years ago) link
visionary.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:40 (twelve years ago) link
maybe he meant he was counting on the drunk vote
― Shakey Mo Collier, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:50 (twelve years ago) link
Republican mash-up: "I’ve got a major speech tonight at Hillsdale College on national security and foreign policy, and I will deliver it with vim, vigor, and...vim, vigor, and...I'm sorry, I've forgotten."
― clemenza, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 19:57 (twelve years ago) link
Is Perry really that dumb, or is he just a terrible public speaker?
― Nicole, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:29 (twelve years ago) link
yes
― OH NOES, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:32 (twelve years ago) link
he just told a group of college students to vote for him if they're 21 before the election.
voting age is 18.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:37 (twelve years ago) link
shameful ignorance of the Constitution
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:39 (twelve years ago) link
I will deliver it with vim, vigor, and enthusiasm. No brio?! No pizzazz?! No zip?!
I am disappointed.
from FDR to Stevenson to JFK to Humphrey to Carter to Clinton to Bam
No love for Truman and LBJ?
― M. White, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:43 (twelve years ago) link
"No pizzazz?!"
Joke writes itself for Herman.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:44 (twelve years ago) link
When the 26th amdmt passed he was 21
― M. White, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:58 (twelve years ago) link
They do things differently in Texas.
― Aimless, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:05 (twelve years ago) link
Texas: We do things differently
― Lord Sotosyn, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:11 (twelve years ago) link
Texas: Think different.
― OH NOES, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:12 (twelve years ago) link
did a favor by neglecting a pair of genocidal maniacs
― Dr Morbius, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:12 (twelve years ago) link
wait I thought all presidents were genocidal maniacs
― Shakey Mo Collier, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:21 (twelve years ago) link
Mattie Van Buren wasn't.
― Lord Sotosyn, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:21 (twelve years ago) link
WHH?
― OH NOES, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:23 (twelve years ago) link
It had to be said.
― Aimless, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 21:37 (twelve years ago) link
predates his presidency but Battle of Tippecanoe, never forget
― superb mario bothers (crüt) (step hen faps), Tuesday, 29 November 2011 22:43 (twelve years ago) link
ezraklein Ezra Klein -- RT @AndrewNBCNews: Just asked Cain if he had plans to leave race. Responded: "999, 999, we're doing fine."
literally -- literally -- saying 999! in response to everything.
herman cain: visionary.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 23:37 (twelve years ago) link
999! we're doing fine999! all of the time999! don't sweat the deets999! leave it on repeat
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 23:38 (twelve years ago) link
maybe cain isn't quitting after all:
Having re-assessed whether his campaign should march on, Herman Cain emails this letter to his donor list. Above the text: A giant donation button. ____________________________________Dear Patriots and Supporters,As you probably heard yesterday, a troubled Atlanta business woman used national media outlets to promulgate a fabricated, unsubstantiated story about a 13 year affair with me. I am writing you today to assure you that this woman’s story is completely false.I do know Ms. White. I have helped her financially at times over the past few years, just as I have helped many friends and acquaintances throughout the years. I thought Ms. White was a friend in need of a supportive hand to better her life. Ms. White has made it apparent that she was abusing the friendship.But now I am asking for your friendship. I am also asking for your prayers and support. This is a trying time for my family, my campaign, and for me. It is also a trying time for our country as we are all distracted from the truly important issues facing our nation.This evening I have an important speaking engagement at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, where I will be outlining my foreign policy and national security plan. While recent events have taken a toll on me, the people in the audience this evening will not know it. I will deliver my message with vigor and enthusiasm. Let me assure you, I am not deterred. America’s future is too important. We will continue on this journey to make America great once again.Thank you and God bless.Sincerely,Herman Cain____________________________________Worth noting that Fox 5 has Cain making 61 calls to Ginger White, the last of them in September in 2011. That's some friendship! Cain's decided on the "crazy lying woman trying to bring me down" defense, the one he employed, with mixed success, during the sexual harassment story.
____________________________________
Dear Patriots and Supporters,
As you probably heard yesterday, a troubled Atlanta business woman used national media outlets to promulgate a fabricated, unsubstantiated story about a 13 year affair with me. I am writing you today to assure you that this woman’s story is completely false.
I do know Ms. White. I have helped her financially at times over the past few years, just as I have helped many friends and acquaintances throughout the years. I thought Ms. White was a friend in need of a supportive hand to better her life.
Ms. White has made it apparent that she was abusing the friendship.
But now I am asking for your friendship. I am also asking for your prayers and support. This is a trying time for my family, my campaign, and for me. It is also a trying time for our country as we are all distracted from the truly important issues facing our nation.
This evening I have an important speaking engagement at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, where I will be outlining my foreign policy and national security plan. While recent events have taken a toll on me, the people in the audience this evening will not know it. I will deliver my message with vigor and enthusiasm.
Let me assure you, I am not deterred. America’s future is too important. We will continue on this journey to make America great once again.
Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely,Herman Cain
Worth noting that Fox 5 has Cain making 61 calls to Ginger White, the last of them in September in 2011. That's some friendship! Cain's decided on the "crazy lying woman trying to bring me down" defense, the one he employed, with mixed success, during the sexual harassment story.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 23:55 (twelve years ago) link
it's plain that those who say "cain can't remain" are insane.
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 29 November 2011 23:56 (twelve years ago) link
Projecting far into the future, I'm trying to figure out if "61" will one day summon up images of Herman Cain and Ginger White for me, or if the number will continue to mean Roger Maris.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 01:58 (twelve years ago) link
if there was true serendipity, ginger white would have been the 999th woman to accuse cain of infidelity or harassment, and there would have been 999 calls logged on her cell phone from cain, and 999 text messages from cain. and he would still deny any wrongdoing -- 999 times.
― Daniel, Esq., Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:04 (twelve years ago) link
999! 999! 999! 999! 999! 999! 999! 999!
999 are we out of our minds? 999 we're doing fine.
― Daniel, Esq., Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:05 (twelve years ago) link
Wasn't Ginger White the one stranded on Gilligan's Island? She used to be so glamorous.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:06 (twelve years ago) link
obligatory joke about Cain's 6-9-9 plan
― by (mennen), Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:25 (twelve years ago) link
Why the base likes Newt.
― Lord Sotosyn, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:47 (twelve years ago) link
Like Barney Frank basically said the other day, it all seems too good to be true. So I try to remind myself that it probably is.
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/284330/down-goes-willard-robert-costa
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:52 (twelve years ago) link
https://mittromney.com/sites/default/files/Romney-2012-GrabBite-Donate.jpg?1321986247
― Matt Armstrong, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 05:46 (twelve years ago) link
Donate $5 to enter for a chance to grab a bite with Mitt. We don’t know when, where, or what the food will be – if it’s up to Mitt, it will probably be pizza. But this much is certain: one of you will get to meet Mitt and ask your questions. Donate today!
― Matt Armstrong, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 05:47 (twelve years ago) link
Pizza -- why, he's just an average Joe!
― Louis C.K. Williams (jaymc), Wednesday, 30 November 2011 05:49 (twelve years ago) link
Pizza -- why, he loves sexual harrassment!
Just to clarify, are you guys salivating over Newt because he's the most connected to teh evil Bush administration or will he provide the most giggles too?
― big popppa hoy, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 06:03 (twelve years ago) link
Newt is every bit the comedic motherlode that Bachmann, Perry and Cain have been.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 06:29 (twelve years ago) link
With his controversial stance on illegal immigration, Newt has been making it clear that he hates to see families break up in times of crisis.
― superb mario bothers (crüt) (step hen faps), Wednesday, 30 November 2011 06:36 (twelve years ago) link
lol
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 06:52 (twelve years ago) link
i really hope there's another blast of bachmann this campaign. the whole thing, perry's ranch, everything cain, the agnosticism re: mitt, has really not disappointed, but her contributions - the HPV controversy, calling everyone socialists - have been kinda predictable, i feel like she needs to put her name to something insane before it wraps. i feel like marcus is a valuable but underexploited asset in this respect.
― Never translate German (schlump), Wednesday, 30 November 2011 10:45 (twelve years ago) link
When do they finally have to go with Mitt someone?
― big popppa hoy, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 12:27 (twelve years ago) link
*Just to clarify, are you guys salivating over Newt because he's the most connected to teh evil Bush administration or will he provide the most giggles too?*
W.? I didn't know there was much connection there with Gingrich. Anyway, I want to him to win for many reasons, beginning with a couple of obvious ones:
1) Promises an endlessly entertaining campaign, one that will be almost entirely about Gingrich. I realize that the idea that politics might be entertaining is offensive to some people. I find that entertaining, too.
2) Obama has a significantly better chance to beat Gingrich than Romney--although (I'm probably alone here), I don't think Obama would be a lock against even Gingrich if a bad economy were to get worse.
3) Obama-Gingrich debates would be fascinating, possibly the best ever.
4) People who've been posting here the last couple of months that Romney's a lock, and doing so almost with a bored yawn--I'd like to see them proven wrong.
5) Nominating a wishy-washy, sort-of reasonable bureaucrat like Romney will seem like a cheat. In view of the way Republicans have conducted themselves since Obama took office, I think it's only fitting that it be someone spewed up from the Republican id. And to that end, Gingrich would be even better than Perry, and almost as good as Palin.
Again, though--I try to remain realistic, aware that Gingrich could implode at any minute.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 12:42 (twelve years ago) link
ok well colour me excited for lols. hope usa mines every lol from perry and pizzaguy first though.
― big popppa hoy, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 13:03 (twelve years ago) link
I think Herman's pretty much exhausted his laugh-quotient; Perry may have a surprise or two left (like yesterday's confusion over voting age).
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 13:07 (twelve years ago) link
obama would win easily against gingrich, and i think the GOP establishment knows it. also, many -- many, many -- lolz if ginrich wins the republican nomination.
― Daniel, Esq., Wednesday, 30 November 2011 14:34 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.lpzoo.org/sites/default/files/images/facts/emperor_newt.jpg
― by (mennen), Wednesday, 30 November 2011 14:38 (twelve years ago) link