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What McP.O.W doesn't like to talk about

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:16:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: "the McCain camp's constant evocation of his P.O.W. past as an all-purpose shield against any and all criticism"

Clip Source: tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com

Newsweek's Howard Fineman, for instance, says that the McCain camp is in danger of "trivializing" McCain's sacrifice.

"you can't help but have admiration and respect for the guy" but that "it's become a crutch in the campaign."

Time magazine's Ana Marie Cox was even harsher, writing that the constant P.O.W.-past spewing is "weird" and "bordering on irrational."

"It's a head-spinning non sequitur, designed to distract us from something mildly troubling with the assertion of something impressive,"

"It does seem like they're flirting with Giuliani/9-11 territory here," opined Politico's Ben Smith, "in which a subject that seems utterly immune to humor, used as a first resort, suddenly becomes a running joke among your political enemies and your late night comic friends."

The McCain campaign is cranking out all these bills with a little "McCain as P.O.W." logo on it and is trying to use them to buy their way out of every controversy that comes along

Tags: mccain

Take stick, poke bear

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:23:20 GMT

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clipper's remarks: H/T Brother Tim - Editorial Cartoon of the Week

Clip Source: ofrevelation.blogspot.com

Tags: humor, politics, foreign affairs

"I have seen Putin's sole"

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:07:25 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Lukovich political cartoon

Clip Source: sage

Tags: humor, politics

"McCain being McCain" on rape joke

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:32:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: "The spokesperson went on to dismiss other criticism of McCain’s humor, calling it “a good example of McCain being McCain.”
Exactly my point. Can it really be that we would consider electing a president whose staff says a joke about women enjoying rape is "McCain being McCain"?

Clip Source: www.democracynow.org

McCain Can’t Recall Making Rape Joke

On the campaign trail, Senator John McCain is claiming he can’t recall making a joke about women enjoying being raped. A 1986 article in the Tucson Citizen reported McCain joked about a woman being “beaten senseless” and “raped repeatedly” before being “left to die” by a gorilla. According to the article, McCain goes on to say the woman asks her doctor, after regaining consciousness, “Where is that marvelous ape?” A spokesperson says McCain doesn’t remember making the joke. The spokesperson went on to dismiss other criticism of McCain’s humor, calling it “a good example of McCain being McCain.”

Tags: raoe, politics, news, mccain

Bush urges expanded drilling of Alaskan wildlife

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:05:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: New tech allows boring through bull-walrus midsections. Conservatives rage against saying anything funny about not drilling in ANWR, citing apocalyptic destruction of American values. Urge technology tax credits for development of higher petroleum use. "Americans should be able to bathe themselves in light sweet crude."

Clip Source: www.theonion.com

Bush Urges Expanded Drilling Of Alaskan Wildlife

Workers near Alaska's Lake Teshekpuk take a core sample from a grizzly bear cub.

President Bush urged Congress Tuesday to pass an appropriations bill that would enable expanded drilling of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's animals.

"With more federal money we can invest in necessary hardware, such as more durable annular diamond-impregnated drill bits, which can bore two-inch diameter holes deep through a solid bull-walrus midsection in seconds."

Drill foremen have already begun digging shallow exploratory holes through the surface flesh of over 5 million animals to provide workspace for the drillers and their equipment. Once this step is complete, an electrical generator powered by a large diesel engine will plunge rotating carbide-steel-tipped drill bits through the animal, boring through the skin, bone, or blubber at speeds of up to 6,500 rpm.

"It's an exciting time to be in the wildlife-drilling field," Salinas added.

Tags: bush, humor, anwr

Jon Stewart nails MSM for peddling "Baracknophobia"

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:07:28 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Even sillier than the myths you've already heard!

Clip Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Jon Stewart Mocks Media For Peddling Insane Obama Rumors

On Monday night's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart mocked the media's willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama — and their tendency to blame the rumor-mongering on internet sites. Calling it "Baracknophobia," Stewart showed clips of anchor and pundits from all three cable networks repeating baseless rumors (Muslim, plagiarist, sexist, etc.) about Barack Obama (and his wife Michelle).

The highlight of the clip comes about 2:25 in, when Stewart says, "Oh, this is interesting. SomeguyI'veneverheardof.com is reporting presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama has lady parts. Obviously scurrilous and unfounded, we'll examine it tonight in our special, 'Barack Obama's Vagina: The October Surprise In His Pants.'"

Tags: obama, humor

Why everyone should support Republicans

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:09:33 GMT

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clipper's remarks: They offer so very much ...

Clip Source: www.dailykos.com

the Republican party appeals to me for so many reasons

I fully and totally support the war

I can only hope that these or other wars are still raging when my boys are old enough to fight--they're already 6!

Republicans know that there is no problem for which the free market cannot find a solution

We need more insurance companies to charge unaffordable premiums for policies that offer bare bones coverage with sky high deductibles

Fourth, polar bears, ice caps, bumblebees, glaciers, carbon footprints, mass transit, Florida, California, New York, New Orleans and all other low lying, densely populated areas can kiss my ass

I absolutely support the GOP's sweeping education reform

No one understands better than a teacher the importance of demanding accountability and reform while underfunding and mismanaging at the highest level

One last point. How in the world is my marriage going to survive if my gay neighbors get to do it, too?

McCain/Lieberman '08

Tags: humor, satire, politics

Secret McCain webpage edits

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:51:25 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Oh, come on, it's a joke!

Clip Source: www.236.com

Tags: mccain, humor

A Tear for McClellan

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:48:28 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Bush's lament ...

Clip Source: www.truthdig.com

Tags: humor, politics, mcclellan

Object in mirror is not as close as she thinks

Sun, 25 May 2008 05:55:04 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Obama/Clinton cartoon

Clip Source: www.cagle.com

Tags: humor, politics

MILITARY INDUSTRIAL FUNPLEX!!

Sun, 25 May 2008 01:43:26 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Ride the Big Spin for free

Clip Source: images.politico.com

Tags: humor, politics, military

ID real vs. fake: breasts, Cuban cigars, 2-way mirrors, diamonds

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:51:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Now this is important ...

Clip Source: www.tremblantrealty.com

Real vs. Fake

Morpheus once asked Neo, “What is real? If real is what you can feel, smell, taste and see, then ‘real’ is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain.” So when it comes to breasts, can your brain interpret which electrical signals are emanating from the real deal and which are from the fakes? How was Kramer able to spot a fake Cuban cigar in just one puff? How can a woman tell if her husband spent two days’ salary on her wedding ring as opposed to the standard two months? When you’re busy popping that forehead pimple in the mirror, how can you be sure there’s not a team of sweaty detectives on the other side, watching your every move in a cloud of cigarette smoke? Here are some tips on how to discern between what’s real and what’s not.

Tags: real, fake, humor, women, breasts

Porky Pig confronts Bill and Hillary

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:35:35 GMT

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clipper's remarks: (political cartoon)

Clip Source: content.cartoonbox.slate.com

Tags: humor, cartoons, politics, news, clinton, elections

Hillary summits Mt. Giveitarest

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:33:54 GMT

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clipper's remarks: political cartoon

Clip Source: content.cartoonbox.slate.com

Tags: cartoon, humor, politics, clinton, elections, news

Ask your doctor about GASTAXADROPPIN!

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:31:16 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Warning: In the event of a tax vacation lasting three months, see your politician immediately. And don't expect your economy to firm up again for a long time

Clip Source: content.cartoonbox.slate.com

Tags: clinton, mccain, politics, elections, humor, cartoons