McCain Mutiny
Did anyone else notice how much John McCain, who promises a steady hand on the tiller, looked at times like Captain Queeg last night, attacking Obama for his "associations" the way Queeg went on about strawberries? It was sad, really.
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I have observed the Captain Queeg similarities for quite some time, now.
"Ahh, but the strawberries that's... that's where I had them. They laughed at me and made jokes but I proved beyond the shadow of a doubt and with... geometric logic... that a duplicate key to the wardroom icebox DID exist, and I'd have produced that key if they hadn't of pulled the Caine out of action. I, I, I know now they were only trying to protect some fellow officers..."
"This is the captain speaking. Some misguided sailors on this ship still think they can pull a fast one on me. Well, they're very much mistaken. Since you've taken this course, the innocent will be punished with the guilty. There will be no liberty for any member of this crew for three months. I will not be made a fool of! Do you hear me? "
October 16, 2008 9:47 AM | Reply | Permalink
Perfect! You're making me snicker at my office desk - my colleagues are thinking I'm a little Queegish.
October 16, 2008 10:41 AM | Reply | Permalink
McCain as Queeg last night:
Ahh, but "the strawberries" that's... that's where I had them.
(For full dramatic effect, you have to imagine McCain making the little 'air quotes' while saying the line.)
October 16, 2008 2:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Funny you should mention this...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-kelly/the-mccaine-mutiny_b_121034.html
October 16, 2008 9:52 AM | Reply | Permalink
Bullseye.
Gotta love that 'ring of truth' factor that resonates so sweetly.
October 16, 2008 10:02 AM | Reply | Permalink
Was it Patton who said "Americans will not tolerate a cripple"?
Or was that George C. Scott?
October 16, 2008 10:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
I believe that was Gen. "Buck" Turjidson talking about Dr. Strangelove, in the "War" Room...
October 16, 2008 11:55 AM | Reply | Permalink
Knock it off with the wit!
You're stepping on my troll line.
October 16, 2008 12:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Stay on the bomb run, boys! I'm gonna get them doors open if it harelips ever'body on Bear Creek!
October 16, 2008 1:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
What?
The new avatar wasn't ready for prime time?
October 16, 2008 8:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nope. I was able to finally locate my original avatar in the obscure folder where it was hiding. After they 'upgraded' their web app my profile was emptied out.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. --Oscar Wilde
October 16, 2008 10:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
After last night’s debate (with apologies to Budd Schulberg’s On the Waterfront):
Act III, Scene 6 - PLACING THE BLAME
Int. Hofstra University Debate Hall – Night
Deserted. Bob Scheiffer is gone. The people and media types are gone.
Barack and Michelle are gone. Cindy McCain is gone. In a darkened dressing
room, only George Bush and John McCain remain. Tension and the threat of
violence in the air.
Bush
Look, kid, er, old man, I - how much you weigh, John?
When you weighed one hundred and sixty-eight pounds
you were beautiful. You coulda been another Billy Conn,
and that skunk you got for a campaign manager, he brought
you along too fast.
McCain
It wasn't him, George, it was you. Remember that night
in the Senate you came down to my dressing room and you
said, "Kid, er, old man, this ain't your night. The country’s
going for the price on Obama." You remember that? "This
ain't your night"! My night! I coulda taken Obama apart!
So what happens? He gets the title shot on January 20th
outdoors in D.C. and what do I get? A one-way ticket
to Palooka-ville! You was my President, George, you shoulda looked out for me a little bit. You shoulda taken care of me just
a little bit so I wouldn't have to take them dives for the short-end money.
Bush
Oh I had some bets down for you. You married that beer
heiress. You saw some money.
McCain
You don't understand. I coulda had class. I coulda been a
contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which
is what I am, let's face it. It was you, George.
http://blueintheblueridge.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2008 2:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
I think it is time to revisit this Daily Show documentary on John McCain: Reformed Maverick.
I think this pretty much nails it.
October 16, 2008 5:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Priceless!
October 16, 2008 4:30 PM | Reply | Permalink