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The Spectacle Blog
It’s interesting to see a liberal like film critic Richard Roeper come to the defense of Michele Bachmann over her joke yesterday about Hurricane Irene vis-à-vis the deficit and debt. There’s no question that Bachmann was joking. Speaking from personal experience, liberals take themselves way too seriously. I mean there are liberals who really believe that Sarah Palin’s target map led to Gabby Giffords shooting.
But that said, I’m not sure if joking about Hurricane Irene was a good move by Bachmann. I’m sure she meant no harm but for a lot of people Hurricane Irene wasn’t a laughing matter. For some people, it turned out to be a matter of life and death. Keep in mind that if Bachmann should find herself elected Commander-in-Chief she probably won’t be inclined to joke about a natural disaster which occurs under her watch.
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Oldefarte| 8.29.11 @ 4:14PM
Liberals and Democrats [the same thing no doubt] only become outraged when the joke teller is a Republican and conservative, otherwise they don't care. As old Joe B proclaimed, with them it's usually NO BIG F%&KING; DEAL!!!!
LC Jack | 8.29.11 @ 5:53PM
I agree with your take completely. Liberals indeed take themselves way, WAY too seriously and have NO sense of humor with anything conservative say or do. I could ask "what's for supper?" and some proggie would get it's panties in a wad.....mheh....
Bob| 8.29.11 @ 4:17PM
Correct me if I'm wrong. Nobody can be this stupid, she did this to get some press. Have you noticed her drop in the polls since the Texas cowpuke got in the race.
Oldefarte| 8.29.11 @ 4:47PM
Texas cowpuke? This nation's COWPOD currently resides at 1600 n DC, idiot!!!
JmsA| 8.30.11 @ 9:55AM
Well said, Oldefarte.
Grzmlyk| 8.30.11 @ 2:29PM
Nobody can be this stupid?
Really?
Have you ever heard Obama talk?
Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 8.29.11 @ 5:43PM
It actually was a pretty funny remark and underscores the fact that the Congress needs someone to light a fire under their collective asses.
George S| 8.29.11 @ 5:58PM
"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
It's all in the timing...
Robbie| 8.29.11 @ 6:00PM
I never understood the attraction to her as a credible national candidate. I understand why people like her though. She is unabashedly conservative.
Having said that, she's made some real gaffes on the trail and they are beginning to add up. Ever since Perry entered the race, she has been on the downhill slide. Her days as a serious candidate with a real shot to win the nomination have long since come and gone.
Oldefarte| 8.29.11 @ 7:37PM
Yeah, I think she misspoke about some insignificant fact concerning the Revolutionary War. Big Woop! Who in the hades cares? She a practicing tax attorney, runs a successful business, birthed five children and is extremely knowledgable about the current defecit/debt problem. Let's see now, compared to the current community organizer in chief, I'd say there's no comparison [since he has no experience at anything other than flappin' his substantial gums constantly]!!!!!!!!!!!!!
glenny44| 8.30.11 @ 11:54AM
Robbie, I agree w/ you in re: Bachmann as a credible national candidate. I like her conservative credentials but it's REAL hard to get any Congresscritter elected POTUS.
However, Bachmann appointed to Treasury Secretary/Director of Internal Revenue????
Hmmmmm?
glenn
Parky Bill | 8.29.11 @ 7:45PM
Note to Ms. Bachmann -- the fact that they are laughing at you does NOT mean you just told a joke. Oh, and we've received God's official response.
http://bit.ly/mZbkoD
PCC| 8.29.11 @ 8:08PM
I watched the video. It is harmless. It is not news.
Occam's Tool| 8.29.11 @ 9:03PM
I still like her. I think Perry will wrap it up, though. I'd love her as VEEP, and she has fewer problems than Romney with the Core. A good way to not alienate some Paul supporters, and that 3% of the total electorate may be necessary.
gearjammer| 8.30.11 @ 8:45AM
You need more than the Core to win.
Clint| 8.29.11 @ 9:35PM
Rick Perry supported Lance Armstrong’s 3 billion dollar Texas taxpayer funded medical research center. That’s like ObamaCare. That’s not free market.
Rick Perry, secured a 300 million dollar business handout slush fund for him and just the two leaders of the legislature to dole out to whomever he felt like being friendly to. That’s corporate welfare, a recipe for corruption, and as bad as the TARP bailouts that caused the Tea Parties to explode all across America. In fact, Perry gave 20 million dollars to Countrywide Financial which later went bankrupt.
He supported a new state business tax. He set up toll road tax collection booths all over Texas highways. The Austin Tea Party and the Austin Toll Party booed him on the steps of the state Capitol for that.
Rick Perry, signed an executive order mandating young Texas schoolgirls to get the HPV vaccine, while his former chief of staff was a lobbyist for Merck. Perry's judgment was so bad the Texas legislature revolted against him and overturned his decision,"
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here.
Carpe Diem.
WL| 8.29.11 @ 10:01PM
While I usually don't like yours and Hillyers circling the firing squad...on this one you are right.
Congresswoman Bachman is a fine advocate for our cause...she is very effective at getting people mobilized...she is magnificent in many ways...
But she isn't ready to be president....
All of us Monday Morning Quarterbacks and bleacher bums KNOW NOT TO JOKE ABOUT NATURAL DISASTERS....
Sorry Ma'am....Maybe 2020 will be the year...
But not right now...Right now...I'M WITH PERRY
marco| 8.29.11 @ 10:15PM
"Hurricane" Irene? Maybe in the Bahamas, but 33 mph doesn't even cut it as a tropical storm. By the way, now that T-Paw is history, is the cowpoke the new "must have", or am I confusing you with NRO? Anyway, both of you are always picking on the girl. Perry has some baggage and may not wear well, and if Bachmann is demolished too soon or too thoroughly, you might just get Romney (as the only legitimate candidate still standing). Is Mitt a conservative you can believe in?
JP| 8.30.11 @ 7:39AM
Bachmann's problem is her campaign staff. Some people are natural politicians (Reagan, Clinton, Perry). Bachmann isn't one of them. She needs a professional, disciplined staff that keeps her on the straight and narrow. And the underlaying assumption is that every gaff, miscue, and fart will become headlines on Drudge within minutes.
She needs to fire her staff. Of course, some people believe she should fire herself. If these miscues continue, she won't need to.
SUSYQUE| 8.30.11 @ 7:47AM
Frankly....Bachmann wasn't joking.
Ken (Old Texican)| 8.30.11 @ 9:34AM
In context, I thought it was a pretty good observation...not a joke.
JmsA| 8.30.11 @ 10:04AM
Mr. Goldstein, me thinks thou doth protest too much.
talkradio55| 8.30.11 @ 10:12AM
Mr. Goldstein, don't be humorless like the Left. Mrs. Bachmann was not making light of the tragedy, she was making a joke at the expense of Washington, of the politicians. If anyone thought she was being serious, their head needs to be examined.
howeecarr| 8.30.11 @ 10:43AM
Much like J. Forbes Kerry's "botched joke" about Iraq awhile back this shows the shallowness of Bachmann.
Not ready for prime time. We can do better.
WL| 8.30.11 @ 12:47PM
Well...I can see the point from all of you who say it was "a joke" or "good observations" etc...
The problem is not that whether she (or any Conservative) will get a fair shake or not...they won't(in the media), and we all know that.
However, the conservative road to the White House MUST include a candidate that can use the media to beat them up about points that highlight their strengths. For instance, while Perry might have chosen a different wording...his big "treasonous" folly got lots and lots of play from the liberal hyenas...only to highlight the fact that he supports non-inflationary policies...
We all have opinions about the candidates, and God love us all for them...
But we have to have someone who will not choose words foolishly...The error was NOT that she said the joke...It was that it was an un-necessary risk...With No Benefit...whatsoever.
That's just not gonna cut it. Perry isn't perfect..but he's the best I see right now.