Michelle Bachmann March to 2012

[EagleSmack]

Pretty bad alright. The next thing we know he will be involving his country in useless and bloody land wars, trying to exit through locked doors, patting female foreign dignitaries on their backsides, and mispronouncing nuclear.

Mispronouncing words? Oh please... what is that all "aboot"? I have cousins from Newfoundland and I have to ask them to repeat everything twice. I can't even understand their father.


And don't forget following Canada into one air war!

And you never tried to open a door and found out it was locked? You're really reaching aren't you?

 

[Cliffy]

Ooooo! And now who is being touchy?

 

[EagleSmack]

Ooooo! And now who is being touchy?

Who?!

 

[ironsides]

Owl's. Hey Y'all. :lol:

 

[Bar Sinister]

Mispronouncing words? Oh please... what is that all "aboot"? I have cousins from Newfoundland and I have to ask them to repeat everything twice. I can't even understand their father.

And don't forget following Canada into one air war!

And you never tried to open a door and found out it was locked? You're really reaching aren't you?

Since when did a regional accent become mispronunciation? By that standard every American who does not use California standard mispronounces words. Also Newfoundland is a case unto itself so far as the local accent is concerned. And BTW no Canadian says "aboot."

As usual in the rest of your post you missed my point. None of the mistakes you listed amounted to a hill of beans unlike the disastrous errors committed by G.W. Bush. Incorrectly writing a date or forgetting how many US states there are is quite minor compared to supporting policies that almost collapsed the US economy; pushing forth budgets that placed the country massively in debt; and starting a war that killed off thousands of US service personnel along with a million Iraqis. If I'm reaching, then you have already fallen off the ladder.

As for you air war comment I have no reply as I can't understand what you might be talking about.

 

[Cliffy]

Since when did a regional accent become mispronunciation? By that standard every American who does not use California standard mispronounces words. Also Newfoundland is a case unto itself so far as the local accent is concerned. And BTW no Canadian says "aboot."

As usual in the rest of your post you missed my point. None of the mistakes you listed amounted to a hill of beans unlike the disastrous errors committed by G.W. Bush. Incorrectly writing a date or forgetting how many US states there are is quite minor compared to supporting policies that almost collapsed the US economy; pushing forth budgets that placed the country massively in debt; and starting a war that killed off thousands of US service personnel along with a million Iraqis. If I'm reaching, then you have already fallen off the ladder.

As for you air war comment I have no reply as I can't understand what you might be talking about.

It's about deflection. He is under the misguided opinion that Canada is leading the air offensive in Libya.

Smack, a Canadian was appointed by NATO to lead the NATO offensive, not Canada. It is part of our contract with NATO. He is a guy that Canada assigned to NATO.

 

[Tonington]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/17/opinion/crashing-the-tea-party.html

So what do Tea Partiers have in common? They are overwhelmingly white, but even compared to other white Republicans, they had a low regard for immigrants and blacks long before Barack Obama was president, and they still do.

More important, they were disproportionately social conservatives in 2006 — opposing abortion, for example — and still are today. Next to being a Republican, the strongest predictor of being a Tea Party supporter today was a desire, back in 2006, to see religion play a prominent role in politics. And Tea Partiers continue to hold these views: they seek “deeply religious” elected officials, approve of religious leaders’ engaging in politics and want religion brought into political debates. The Tea Party’s generals may say their overriding concern is a smaller government, but not their rank and file, who are more concerned about putting God in government.

This inclination among the Tea Party faithful to mix religion and politics explains their support for Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota and Gov. Rick Perry of Texas. Their appeal to Tea Partiers lies less in what they say about the budget or taxes, and more in their overt use of religious language and imagery, including Mrs. Bachmann’s lengthy prayers at campaign stops and Mr. Perry’s prayer rally in Houston.

Yet it is precisely this infusion of religion into politics that most Americans increasingly oppose. While over the last five years Americans have become slightly more conservative economically, they have swung even further in opposition to mingling religion and politics. It thus makes sense that the Tea Party ranks alongside the Christian Right in unpopularity.

On everything but the size of government, Tea Party supporters are increasingly out of step with most Americans, even many Republicans. Indeed, at the opposite end of the ideological spectrum, today’s Tea Party parallels the anti-Vietnam War movement which rallied behind George S. McGovern in 1972. The McGovernite activists brought energy, but also stridency, to the Democratic Party — repelling moderate voters and damaging the Democratic brand for a generation. By embracing the Tea Party, Republicans risk repeating history.
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The Tea Party is now less popular than Atheists and Muslims!

 

[mentalfloss]

I bet she knows there are only 50 states in the US.

So what is worse... messing up Elvis's birthday or Obama saying that he's been to 57 states with one left to go?

Do Americans really take it to heart if someone flubs up the number of states?

 

[EagleSmack]

Since when did a regional accent become mispronunciation? By that standard every American who does not use California standard mispronounces words.

I say cah... instead of car. It is both a misprounounciation and a regional accent. The correct way to say it is car... but F*** it... I'm from Boston.

Also Newfoundland is a case unto itself so far as the local accent is concerned.

It's Canada isn't it?

And BTW no Canadian says "aboot."

Sure they do... ever watch South Park?

As usual in the rest of your post you missed my point. None of the mistakes you listed amounted to a hill of beans unlike the disastrous errors committed by G.W. Bush.

Incorrectly writing a date or forgetting how many US states there are is quite minor compared to supporting policies that almost collapsed the US economy; pushing forth budgets that placed the country massively in debt; and starting a war that killed off thousands of US service personnel along with a million Iraqis. If I'm reaching, then you have already fallen off the ladder.

Well now you are going off in a different direction as well as embellishing greatly.

Folks in here were ripping Michelle Bachman for getting Elvis's Birthday wrong and I just pointed out some of their savoir's gaffes.

As for you air war comment I have no reply as I can't understand what you might be talking about.

Oh, you are unaware of Canada leading the bombing campaign in Libya or are you in denial?

It's about deflection. He is under the misguided opinion that Canada is leading the air offensive in Libya.

Smack, a Canadian was appointed by NATO to lead the NATO offensive, not Canada. It is part of our contract with NATO. He is a guy that Canada assigned to NATO.

Misguided? It is a fact. Just as we are leading NATO in Afghanistan, Canada leads in Libya. Every bomb that falls.

Do Americans really take it to heart if someone flubs up the number of states?

It would be nice if a Presidential candidate (which he was at the time) is familiar with the number of states in the United States. Just my opinion of course.

 

[TenPenny]

Folks in here were ripping Michelle Bachman for getting Elvis's Birthday wrong and I just pointed out some of their savoir's gaffes.

I didn't realize that anyone knew or cared when Elvis's birthday was, much less that anyone would care that someone got it wrong.

Obviously, some people are living an easy life with no hardships, if they care about stuff like this.

 

[WLDB]

Then there's her saying yesterday that the Soviet Union is a rising threat to the US. Idiot.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

I didn't realize that anyone knew or cared when Elvis's birthday was, much less that anyone would care that someone got it wrong.

Obviously, some people are living an easy life with no hardships, if they care about stuff like this.

Well, there are a few of us older folks that grew up during the Elvis glory days and do have a sentimental feeling about the talent, that he was. And no it is not an indication of easy living , just something that was part of our history. Pretty sure there are Beattle fans that have fond memories of that era too.

It is neither good or bad..........just part of a persons' history and formative years. No need to tell us to get a life........as we have not only lived a full one but continue to do so.

Outside of that...........her getting it wrong.........is not critical on its own.........but as part of a collection of bloopers she has espoused , makes her look like a certifiable "idiot" . Now......if THAT is the kind of "intellect" the US wants as their leader........more power to them . ( and may the stars of the galaxy help them......as there is no cure for such foolishness)

Michele Bachmann vs. Rick Perry: Who's the Bigger Right-Wing Extremist? | | AlterNet

Then there's her saying yesterday that the Soviet Union is a rising threat to the US. Idiot.

Isn't she something else?? Just not sure WHAT yet.


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Michele Bachmann vs. Rick Perry: Who's the Bigger Right-Wing Extremist?



Who really deserves a reputation as too much of a right-wing extremist for the Beltway media to take seriously?

August 18, 2011 |

As the battle for the Republican nomination for president heats up, more attention is being paid to Rep. Michele Bachmann from Minnesota, who is cast as the crazy-eyed right-wing nut, and Gov. Rick Perry from Texas, who gets to play the role of the more reasonable Republican who will likely win the nomination.

Do Americans really take it to heart if someone flubs up the number of states?

Probably not if "someone" does that. But a candidate for Presidential leadership.........should demonstrate at least a passing knowledge of his/ her country. Plus if they don't care..........that shows how little they expect in terms of requirements for their leadership. (wealth being the key prerequisit , as opposed to intelligence, knowledge base, political savy and interpersonal skills that should be imperative)

 

[Walter]

Then there's her saying yesterday that the Soviet Union is a rising threat to the US. Idiot.

Link?

 

[WLDB]

Link?

Michele Bachmann says the Soviet Union is a threat to America — RT

 

[Ocean Breeze]

Pretty bad alright. The next thing we know he will be involving his country in useless and bloody land wars, trying to exit through locked doors, patting female foreign dignitaries on their backsides, and mispronouncing nuclear.

............and those would be his "good" points.:roll:;-)

Geez, everybody's entitled to at least one miscalculation. After all, Bachmann's hero Bush was way off about WMD in Iraq and nobody objected.

in the busheviks eyes.......bush could do no wrong. And being that most of the lot have some religious orientation......that is really going some. Amazing how the ten commandments -your basic ethical standards for life and living- can be disregarded so easily by the hypocrits when they so decide.

Little wonder the repugs are not all that sane or grounded. Lots of spin, platitudes and no solid foundation to any of it.

.......frankly I almost hope someone of her caliber gets into the whitehouse. Might be a good fit between her "policies" and where the population stands. She presents like a gangly teenager who is strugging to find his/her footing in the maturational process.

 

[DaSleeper]

One thing I like about the left......They're of one mind or single minded...



















Meaning: The majority are mindless...:smile:

 

[EagleSmack]

Then there's her saying yesterday that the Soviet Union is a rising threat to the US. Idiot.

I bet she knows that there are 50 states in the United States and not 57.

I bet she knows it's 2011 and not 2008.

 

[taxslave]

Mispronouncing words? Oh please... what is that all "aboot"? I have cousins from Newfoundland and I have to ask them to repeat everything twice. I can't even understand their father.


And don't forget following Canada into one air war!

And you never tried to open a door and found out it was locked? You're really reaching aren't you?

Well if you learned to speak English understanding a Newfie isn't that hard. Its when you listen to too much of that gibberish they call speech south of the boarder that one has trouble with comprehension.

 

[Bar Sinister]

I say cah... instead of car. It is both a misprounounciation and a regional accent. The correct way to say it is car... but F*** it... I'm from Boston.

Who says that is the correct way? So far as English is concerned there are multiple regional accents in Britain and the USA, and then there is India, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and a multiplicity of accents in Africa. So far as those nations and regions are concerned their ways of speaking English are all the correct way.

It's Canada isn't it?

Only since 1949, which partly explains its regional accent. BTW there are only about 500,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador out of Canada's 34 million. So representing that province as typical of Canada's mode of speech is like representing Alabama as typical of that of the USA.

Sure they do... ever watch South Park?

Certainly do. And if you are getting your information from Mr. Garrison it might explain some of your posts.

Well now you are going off in a different direction as well as embellishing greatly.

What embellishments? Wasn't G.W. Bush at least partially responsible for the increase in the US national debt, considering that it went from about $5 billion to $9 billion during his time in office? And that was before the vast bailouts voted in at the end of his term. And last I noticed Mr. Bush was the one in office when the US attacked Iraq.

Oh, you are unaware of Canada leading the bombing campaign in Libya or are you in denial?

Or really? I think you might find this article interesting. The U.S. Has Dropped 76% of the Bombs in Libya - Global - The Atlantic Wire Looks like as of April 76% of the bombs dropped on Libya fell from US planes. Why don't you check your facts before posting? Or are you in denial?

BTW Canada's total contribution during the same time period was 240 bombs. 240 Canadian Bombs Dropped On Libya

It would be nice if a Presidential candidate (which he was at the time) is familiar with the number of states in the United States. Just my opinion of course.

Agreed, just as it would be nice if Ms. Bachmann realized that the world was more than 6,000 years old and had the vaguest idea about what homosexuality is all about. Obama is certainly far from perfect, but compared to Bachmann he is Einstein.

 

[EagleSmack]

Only since 1949, which partly explains its regional accent. BTW there are only about 500,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador out of Canada's 34 million. So representing that province as typical of Canada's mode of speech is like representing Alabama as typical of that of the USA.

It's still Canada isn't it

Certainly do. And if you are getting your information from Mr. Garrison it might explain some of your posts.

Mr. Garrison... who the heck would get information from him? Is that where you get yours? That would explain quite a bit.

Or really? I think you might find this article interesting. The U.S. Has Dropped 76% of the Bombs in Libya - Global - The Atlantic Wire Looks like as of April 76% of the bombs dropped on Libya fell from US planes.

But Canada is in charge. Every bomb that falls has a Canadian fingerprint as they are giving the orders. You are leading the bombing campaign. If you are upset at the US dropping more bombs then perhaps you should pick up a bit and drop some more.

Every bomb that falls is on the orders of a Canadian. Every death is the responsibility of a Canadian.

Embrace the horror!

Why don't you check your facts before posting? Or are you in denial?

Canadian to command NATO's Libya mission -  News - MSN CA

Looks like you're wrong again.

BTW Canada's total contribution during the same time period was 240 bombs. 240 Canadian Bombs Dropped On Libya

What! That is all! So Canada is in charge over there and they are making everyone else bomb and fly into danger while they pick out targets in some air-conditioned command post?

That is a whole different animal.

Agreed, just as it would be nice if Ms. Bachmann realized that the world was more than 6,000 years old and had the vaguest idea about what homosexuality is all about. Obama is certainly far from perfect, but compared to Bachmann he is Einstein.

That has to be the one of the unthought of posts I've ever heard. The only thing you got right was "Obama is far from perfect"