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Robert Murphy recommended Where is Wesley Clark? by coonsey

2008-12-01T03:10:37Z

Robert Murphy recommended Krugman hands George Will his vacuous head on This Week by jcd

2008-11-16T15:51:12Z

Robert Murphy Commented on Krugman hands George Will his vacuous head on This Week by jcd

2008-11-17T05:45:33Z

George F. Will is, for a man who is a rabidly dogmatic corporate apologist and a pompous jackass, a columnist who once in a GREAT while actually writes a great column. He is an intelligent man. Hence, I usually at least scan over his columns to see if he might just have sworn off the Kool-Aid for a week. But...

When he wants too (i.e. most of the time) he can be the world's biggest charlatan; an utter sophist. I remember one column he wrote during the lead-up to the Iraq war. Of course he followed marching orders and compared not invading Iraq to Munich '38. (Like you 'appease' a government you don't like by not invading its territory.) An absolutely absurd analogy. Yes, his voice was only one of so many conservative gasbags pounding the drums for war, but George, aren't you like Mr. Erudite? I mean, you do know that in 1939 Germany had the world's second largest economy and was the world's second producer of steel. Iraq? Before we invaded, their economy was about the size of Alexandria, Virginia, a tony suburb outside D.C. where the boob may well reside.

Robert

Howzat for GRUDGING admiration?

Robert Murphy Commented on Classy. Rahm Apologizes On Behalf of His Family for Arab Slur by M.J. Rosenberg

2008-11-17T05:20:07Z

Good God, what an AVALANCHE of f*cking cynicism. The future Chief of Staff doesn't hesitate, just steps up and does the right thing--a class move which should be applauded--and... WTF? No Emanuel was not to blame, but he took it upon himself to cover for his 'Archie Bunkerstein' father; this is to be commended. Yet so much of what I see in this thread are posts by those itching to be admitted to the 'Caustic Snide Bastard Hall of Fame.' Cynicism has its limits people.

Robert

Robert Murphy recommended Classy. Rahm Apologizes On Behalf of His Family for Arab Slur by M.J. Rosenberg

2008-11-13T23:00:35Z

Robert Murphy recommended Regan Democrats? Enough! It is time we started talking about OBAMA REPUBLICANS! by O¿O in the crowd

2008-11-14T13:36:34Z

Robert Murphy Commented on Regan Democrats? Enough! It is time we started talking about OBAMA REPUBLICANS! by O¿O in the crowd

2008-11-15T03:58:47Z

Yes, I too am exasperated by the phrase "Reagan Democrats." What exactly is it suppose to mean? For starters, Reagan won in two successive landslides. Were the media actually surprised that this necessarily involved a considerable number of registered Democrats voting for him? Second, they talk about Reagan Democrats as if, eight years after Clinton and twenty-four years after Reagan's re-election, they are still some sort of identifiable voting bloc. The longhand version would seem to be 'Democrats who usually vote Republican.' Well, I'm a vegetarian, but I usually have a steak for dinner. "Reagan Democrats" obviously describes independents and moderate Republicans who may occasionally crossover, but tell that to the label-happy media.

Robert

P.S. Welcome aboard Diet.

Robert Murphy Commented on When will TPM call Missouri, Mexico and Canada? by Allsburg

2008-11-15T03:32:05Z

Well Quinn, If you were a 41-year old old f*ck like myself no doubt you too would have seen this suspense classic. ;-) Deliverance is a movie starring Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight, which features a touching, romantic scene with Ned Beatty and an, uhm, 'passionate' hillbilly.

Robert

P.S. But Jon Voight's the one with the 'purdy mouth on 'im.' Ever wondered where the luscious Angelina Jolie get's those big, juicy lips? Collagen? No, Dad!

Robert Murphy Commented on National Dems Start Pouring Real Money Into Georgia Senate Runoff by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-14T23:04:35Z

Is the consenus that the Democrats underfunded the GA Senate race in the regular election?

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on When will TPM call Missouri, Mexico and Canada? by Allsburg

2008-11-14T23:00:31Z

I doubt it was the suit--they shoulda know not to send a man into them Ozarks who sure gotta pretty mouth on 'im.

(Wait, we have all seen Deliverance? Right?)

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on TPM Advertises for a Site Which Sells Tees Advocating Animal Abuse by Robert Murphy

2008-11-11T18:31:52Z

Interestin commentary, all. And yes, I did get a bit carried a way in using profanity. Sorry.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on Obama's Message At Final Rally: Vote! Vote! Vote! by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-04T22:47:55Z

Danke. ;-)

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on Obama's Message At Final Rally: Vote! Vote! Vote! by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-04T22:36:26Z

"I voted Nader today. Because he is the only one for true universal healthcare, which is single-payer healthcare."

Gravity, why didn't you just stay home, jump up and down three times, whilst chanting "Ooowoogah-Woogah! That would have effected the same amount of f*cking change as your voting for Nader, and save you a trip to the polls.

If the US had a parliamentary system of government in this country, then your vote would make sense; Naderites would win a few seats; Gore in 2000 would have been compelled to form a coalition government. But we don't. Your vote for Nader only puts people like Bush in power.

I would bet my testicles that if there were a comprehensive scientific survey, it would find that Nader voters are smarter than the national average, and probably by a fair margin. But...

I can find no better example (with all due respect) of smart, even very smart people behaving like idiots than the Nader crowd.

(I will go willingly,Please do not harm my family.)

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on Tell Us Your Voting Stories, Part Two by Greg Sargent

2008-11-04T19:03:05Z

Nothing terribly exciting to report. Went to the polls this morning here in Seattle, and the line was pleasantly short; also a fellow canvassing for Obama just knocked on my door. What else? Well, larger number of "I voted" stickers to be seen than in 2006.

Robert

Robert Murphy recommended Hell Doth Freezeth Over... by Robert Murphy

2008-11-01T02:41:25Z

Robert Murphy Commented on The Ultimate "Concern Troll Post" by Robert Murphy

2008-11-01T04:08:46Z

No offense taken.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on HOW WE NEED TO TREAT JOHN MCCAIN AFTER HE LOSES by crazedandconfused

2008-11-01T01:55:26Z

"How we need to treat John McCain after he loses?"

We ain't won yet. Way too early for this scheisse.

But...

Should we win, we'll treat him with grace and magnanimity. We are Democrats, after all.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on TPM Track Composite: Obama's Lead Slips, But Still Strong by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-29T23:32:57Z

Danke jzap. And I'll try and follow your advice. (I do find that klonopin helps. ;-) )

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on TPM Track Composite: Obama's Lead Slips, But Still Strong by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-29T23:18:33Z

Cripes all, can we please retire the lame-o term "concern troll?" Let me introduce a new term: "Pollyana troll." I.e., those who discount any even remotely negative development for Obama in the presidential campaign, and seem to get insulted on a bloody personal level should anyone express 'concern.' Do I think Obama will win? Yes. Do I worry about a McCain upset? Yes. Does this make me a "troll?"

There is a difference between concern and a predisposition to defeatism. Please Louise.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on Blogging Without the Option of Comment by CVille Dem

2008-10-29T21:05:41Z

What is the point of blogging if you don't want to hear any feedback? That's like sitting down to have a conversation with an individual or two, but only on condition that they remain silent throughout.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on ABC Anchor to Biden: Deny Obama's a Marxist!!! Wait--This Was NOT Fox News? by Robert Murphy

2008-10-28T00:55:16Z

I've seen the full interview, and the Lady makes an even bigger ass of herself than the mercifully clipped segment here on TPM demonstrates. Lord, if I was writing for SNL, I couldn't have done any better.

With the wingnut right, we keep having to bump things up (down?) 'satire-wise.'

Robert

P.S. Senator, has Obama stopped selling top secret information to al-Quaeda?

Robert Murphy Commented on Polls: Obama Running Strong In Key Red States by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-27T23:24:45Z

Remember everyone, this isn't a fair fight--if you are Democrat with a pulse come November 4th vote. The Republican voter intimidation/suppression tactics can swing it if it is close.

Robert

Robert Murphy Commented on The RNC Spent $150,000 on Palin's Wardrobe: BFD! by Robert Murphy

2008-10-25T18:32:04Z

Gary,

Your point is hardly invalid. E.g., John Edwards--while constantly reminding us all that he was a mill worker's son--never hid the fact that he has a net worth of around $27 million.

But...

Since when have the Republican's cared about hypocrisy?

Yet really, I think you sum it all up with your close: "But there are more important things to discuss."

Robert

Robert Murphy recommended Gallup, Early Voting, and Some Numbers by FlyOnTneWall

2008-10-24T18:33:00Z