Biden Secret Service Code Name: 'Assassination Insurance' by Ann Coulter
While Gov. Sarah Palin is being grilled on her position on mark-to-market accounting rules, the press can't bother to ask Joe Biden if he could give us a ballpark estimate on when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president -- or maybe take a stab at guessing the decade when televisions were first available to the public.
Being interviewed by Katie Couric on the "CBS Evening News," Biden said: "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened.'"
For those of you who aren't hard-core history buffs, Biden not only named the wrong president during the 1929 stock market crash, he also claimed a president who wasn't president during the stock market crash went on TV before Americans had TVs. Couric was nearly moved to tears by the brilliance of Biden's brain-damaged remark. She was especially intrigued by Biden's claim that FDR had said the new iPhone was the bomb!
Here is Couric's full response to Biden's bizarre outburst about FDR (a) being president and (b) going on TV in 1929: "Relating to the fears of the average American is one of Biden's strong suits."
But when our beauteous Sarah said that John McCain was a better leader on the economy than Barack Obama, Couric relentlessly badgered her for evidence. "Why do you say that?" Couric demanded. "Why are they waiting for John McCain and not Barack Obama? ... Can you give us any more examples of his leading the charge for more oversight?"
The beauteous Sarah had cited McCain's prescient warnings about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But Couric, the crackerjack journalist who didn't know FDR wasn't president in 1929, demanded more examples from Palin.
We are currently in the middle of a massive financial crisis brought on by Fannie Mae. McCain was right on Fannie Mae; Obama was wrong. That's not enough?
Not for the affable Eva Braun of evening TV! "I'm just going to ask you one more time," Couric snipped, "not to belabor the point. Specific examples in his 26 years of pushing for more regulation?"
This would be like responding to someone who predicted the 9/11 attacks by saying: OK, you got one thing right. Not to belabor the point, but what else?
Obama was not merely wrong on Fannie Mae: He is owned by Fannie Mae. Somehow Obama managed to become the second biggest all-time recipient of Fannie Mae political money after only three years in the Senate. The biggest beneficiary, Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, had a 30-year head start on receiving loot from Fannie Mae -- the government-backed institution behind our current crisis.
How does the Democratic ticket stack up on other major issues facing the nation, say, gas prices?
Shockingly, Sen. Joe Biden was one of only five senators to vote against the first Alaskan pipeline bill in 1973. This is like having been a Nazi sympathizer during World War II. If Sarah Palin does nothing else, she has got to tie that idiotic pipeline vote around Biden's neck.
The Senate passed the 1973 Alaskan pipeline bill by an overwhelming 80-5 vote. Only five senators voted against the pipeline on final passage. Sen. Biden is the only one who is still in the Senate -- the other four having been confined to mental institutions long ago.
The stakes were clear: This was in the midst of the first Arab oil embargo. Liberal Democrats, such as senators Robert Byrd, Mike Mansfield, Frank Church and Hubert Humphrey, all voted for the pipeline.
But Biden cast one of only five votes against the pipeline that has produced more than 15 billion barrels of oil, supplied nearly 20 percent of this nation's oil, created tens of thousands of jobs, added hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy and reduced money transfers to the nation's enemies by about the same amount.
The only argument against the pipeline was that it would harm the caribou, an argument that was both trivial and wrong. The caribou population near the pipeline increased from 5,000 in the 1970s to 32,000 by 2002.
It would have been bad enough to vote against the pipeline bill even if it had hurt the caribou. A sane person would still say: Our enemies have us in a vice grip. Sorry, caribou, you've got to take one for the team. But when the pipeline goes through and the caribou population sextuples in the next 20 years, you really look like a moron.
We couldn't possibly expect Couric to ask Biden about a vote that is the equivalent of voting against the invention of the wheel. But couldn't she have come up with just one follow-up question for Biden on FDR's magnificent handling of the 1929 stock market crash?
Or here's a question the public is dying to know: "If Obama wanted a historically delusional vice president, why not Lyndon LaRouche?" At least LaRouche didn't vote against the Alaskan pipeline.
Tyra, sweetie, you really need to realize that my views on Palin are not a personal attack on you. Tom actually posted this, as he thought it was funny. I have not commented on your blog because I respect and support your right to vote for the person who resonates with you. Maybe it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and if neccessary break into a downward facing dog. Let's not forget that it wasn't that long ago, during the civil war, that families went to war against each other. I'm not willing to go there, after all, in a democracy there is room for both of us.
Once again - many, many words to communicate one single point. And those many words contain mean-spirited, personal attacks versus a concise, rational argument.
I personally don't share Palin's views; however I won't be commenting on her performances as I don't have a vote in her election. Suffice to say that I've seen a few articles highlighting the anti-Palin voices in Alaska. Democracy does prevail even in the state to the north and not everyone there supports Palin, her past actions, nor her policies.
I do feel that taking pot shots at Palin has become a bit of a meaningless distraction. Wouldn't it be nice if candidates and supporters on both sides could offer their platforms without personally attacking everyone within their sights.
Let Palin speak for herself and let wisdom prevail.
Making fun of someone isn't respecting them; it's condescending. I don't take it personally and I'm not offended; I just feel sad, that's all. BTW, just b/c you haven't written anything on my blog doesn't mean that you are "respecting" my views, it just means that you don't want to say what you really want to say b/c you think it will hurt my feelings. Believe me, I am neither ashamed nor afraid of voicing my beliefs even if that means I'm not the majority. I am equally guilty of poking fun of at the Dems. and feel they give me good material to do so at times. :)
I find it interesting, though, that you gave up your US citizenship and can't vote but clearly involve yourself deeply with American politics. This comment isn't meant to personally attack you, just an observation. My neighbor across the street has a Norweign citizenship and goes crazy over American politics. It's just wierd to me...if it means that's much to you, then become a citizen with a true voice.
I do love you, Mika. I hope you know that. I truly think you have an amazing spirit! I'm just an opinionated person and passionate about my beliefs. Would you rather me not be myself? Have you met my parents? Who else could I have possibly been?
Ugh! Here we go again with the why Canadian people care about American politics!!!! Canada is America's largest supplier of crude. In 2007 total oil exports to US exceeded 2.4 million barrels per day. From CANADA.
You better hope we care.
The U.S.-Canada trade is the most extensive and the most profitable in the world. $1.1 billion in goods cross our border everyday.
You better hope we care.
Canada is the largest export market for 39 US states. 1/2 of Canada's foreign investment $ flow to the U.S. and some 60% of foreign investment $' in Canada come from the U.S.
I've been rethinking my "lay off Palin" approach after seeing how she is conducting herself.
Not only is she an embarassment, she's a danger. And she seems to be this incredible combination of unbridled self confidence and incompetence. Quite stunning really.
Truly, let's pray that wisdom and common sense prevail and the world doesn't get stuck with this wingnut in the White House.
Dawn, you're so funny! You hit upon the truth in your first response. While yes she is crazy and scary, the best thing for us to do is just let her speak for herself. Most rational people will get it, if not than god be with us.
OH Maggy and me....I hear ya. I think, and can only hope that Palin's popularity is the "can't look away from the accident scene" type. You know what I mean.....it's horrible and gruesome but you have to check it out. That's why I can't seem to look away. She's quite fascinating really.....in a gruesome horrible way.
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I'm sad for you. I truly am.
Biden Secret Service Code Name: 'Assassination Insurance'
by Ann Coulter
While Gov. Sarah Palin is being grilled on her position on mark-to-market accounting rules, the press can't bother to ask Joe Biden if he could give us a ballpark estimate on when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president -- or maybe take a stab at guessing the decade when televisions were first available to the public.
Being interviewed by Katie Couric on the "CBS Evening News," Biden said: "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened.'"
For those of you who aren't hard-core history buffs, Biden not only named the wrong president during the 1929 stock market crash, he also claimed a president who wasn't president during the stock market crash went on TV before Americans had TVs. Couric was nearly moved to tears by the brilliance of Biden's brain-damaged remark. She was especially intrigued by Biden's claim that FDR had said the new iPhone was the bomb!
Here is Couric's full response to Biden's bizarre outburst about FDR (a) being president and (b) going on TV in 1929: "Relating to the fears of the average American is one of Biden's strong suits."
But when our beauteous Sarah said that John McCain was a better leader on the economy than Barack Obama, Couric relentlessly badgered her for evidence. "Why do you say that?" Couric demanded. "Why are they waiting for John McCain and not Barack Obama? ... Can you give us any more examples of his leading the charge for more oversight?"
The beauteous Sarah had cited McCain's prescient warnings about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But Couric, the crackerjack journalist who didn't know FDR wasn't president in 1929, demanded more examples from Palin.
We are currently in the middle of a massive financial crisis brought on by Fannie Mae. McCain was right on Fannie Mae; Obama was wrong. That's not enough?
Not for the affable Eva Braun of evening TV! "I'm just going to ask you one more time," Couric snipped, "not to belabor the point. Specific examples in his 26 years of pushing for more regulation?"
This would be like responding to someone who predicted the 9/11 attacks by saying: OK, you got one thing right. Not to belabor the point, but what else?
Obama was not merely wrong on Fannie Mae: He is owned by Fannie Mae. Somehow Obama managed to become the second biggest all-time recipient of Fannie Mae political money after only three years in the Senate. The biggest beneficiary, Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, had a 30-year head start on receiving loot from Fannie Mae -- the government-backed institution behind our current crisis.
How does the Democratic ticket stack up on other major issues facing the nation, say, gas prices?
Shockingly, Sen. Joe Biden was one of only five senators to vote against the first Alaskan pipeline bill in 1973. This is like having been a Nazi sympathizer during World War II. If Sarah Palin does nothing else, she has got to tie that idiotic pipeline vote around Biden's neck.
The Senate passed the 1973 Alaskan pipeline bill by an overwhelming 80-5 vote. Only five senators voted against the pipeline on final passage. Sen. Biden is the only one who is still in the Senate -- the other four having been confined to mental institutions long ago.
The stakes were clear: This was in the midst of the first Arab oil embargo. Liberal Democrats, such as senators Robert Byrd, Mike Mansfield, Frank Church and Hubert Humphrey, all voted for the pipeline.
But Biden cast one of only five votes against the pipeline that has produced more than 15 billion barrels of oil, supplied nearly 20 percent of this nation's oil, created tens of thousands of jobs, added hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy and reduced money transfers to the nation's enemies by about the same amount.
The only argument against the pipeline was that it would harm the caribou, an argument that was both trivial and wrong. The caribou population near the pipeline increased from 5,000 in the 1970s to 32,000 by 2002.
It would have been bad enough to vote against the pipeline bill even if it had hurt the caribou. A sane person would still say: Our enemies have us in a vice grip. Sorry, caribou, you've got to take one for the team. But when the pipeline goes through and the caribou population sextuples in the next 20 years, you really look like a moron.
We couldn't possibly expect Couric to ask Biden about a vote that is the equivalent of voting against the invention of the wheel. But couldn't she have come up with just one follow-up question for Biden on FDR's magnificent handling of the 1929 stock market crash?
Or here's a question the public is dying to know: "If Obama wanted a historically delusional vice president, why not Lyndon LaRouche?" At least LaRouche didn't vote against the Alaskan pipeline.
Tyra, sweetie, you really need to realize that my views on Palin are not a personal attack on you. Tom actually posted this, as he thought it was funny. I have not commented on your blog because I respect and support your right to vote for the person who resonates with you. Maybe it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and if neccessary break into a downward facing dog. Let's not forget that it wasn't that long ago, during the civil war, that families went to war against each other. I'm not willing to go there, after all, in a democracy there is room for both of us.
Once again - many, many words to communicate one single point. And those many words contain mean-spirited, personal attacks versus a concise, rational argument.
I personally don't share Palin's views; however I won't be commenting on her performances as I don't have a vote in her election. Suffice to say that I've seen a few articles highlighting the anti-Palin voices in Alaska. Democracy does prevail even in the state to the north and not everyone there supports Palin, her past actions, nor her policies.
I do feel that taking pot shots at Palin has become a bit of a meaningless distraction. Wouldn't it be nice if candidates and supporters on both sides could offer their platforms without personally attacking everyone within their sights.
Let Palin speak for herself and let wisdom prevail.
Making fun of someone isn't respecting them; it's condescending. I don't take it personally and I'm not offended; I just feel sad, that's all. BTW, just b/c you haven't written anything on my blog doesn't mean that you are "respecting" my views, it just means that you don't want to say what you really want to say b/c you think it will hurt my feelings. Believe me, I am neither ashamed nor afraid of voicing my beliefs even if that means I'm not the majority. I am equally guilty of poking fun of at the Dems. and feel they give me good material to do so at times. :)
I find it interesting, though, that you gave up your US citizenship and can't vote but clearly involve yourself deeply with American politics. This comment isn't meant to personally attack you, just an observation. My neighbor across the street has a Norweign citizenship and goes crazy over American politics. It's just wierd to me...if it means that's much to you, then become a citizen with a true voice.
I do love you, Mika. I hope you know that. I truly think you have an amazing spirit! I'm just an opinionated person and passionate about my beliefs. Would you rather me not be myself? Have you met my parents? Who else could I have possibly been?
I'll stop now...sorry for the rant.
From Mika's husband, Tom
Oh my GOD! Mika, when did you give up your US citizenship? Why didn't you tell me? Why?
Phew! My take? The United States of America is in a great big mess. Good luck with that. I'm sad for you. I truly am.
Ugh! Here we go again with the why Canadian people care about American politics!!!!
Canada is America's largest supplier of crude. In 2007 total oil exports to US exceeded 2.4 million barrels per day. From CANADA.
You better hope we care.
The U.S.-Canada trade is the most extensive and the most profitable in the world. $1.1 billion in goods cross our border everyday.
You better hope we care.
Canada is the largest export market for 39 US states. 1/2 of Canada's foreign investment $ flow to the U.S. and some 60% of foreign investment $' in Canada come from the U.S.
I'd think you'd want us to care.
My mom told me you had given up your citzenship...sorry, my bad. Then, good, I'm glad you have a voice and that's it not vain!
P.S. I'm starting my "Mutts for McCain" rally soon...any takers? :)
I've been rethinking my "lay off Palin" approach after seeing how she is conducting herself.
Not only is she an embarassment, she's a danger. And she seems to be this incredible combination of unbridled self confidence and incompetence. Quite stunning really.
Truly, let's pray that wisdom and common sense prevail and the world doesn't get stuck with this wingnut in the White House.
Dawn, you're so funny! You hit upon the truth in your first response. While yes she is crazy and scary, the best thing for us to do is just let her speak for herself. Most rational people will get it, if not than god be with us.
OH Maggy and me....I hear ya. I think, and can only hope that Palin's popularity is the "can't look away from the accident scene" type. You know what I mean.....it's horrible and gruesome but you have to check it out. That's why I can't seem to look away. She's quite fascinating really.....in a gruesome horrible way.
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