I think Brian just experienced political rapture

**theworm**[$] · #1 02-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Keith Olberman just cut into programming to report that 8 years ago the McCain folks stepped in to protect McCain from himself in what appears to be an "un-forward" relationship w/ a lobbyist. I will let Brian post about it, but he had more than a hearty laugh.

I myself was wondering if it was April Fools Day.
This is too much!

**pippadaisy**[$] · #2 02-20-2008, 10:39 PM

I think this was Brian's orgasm-inducing read? (I grabbed the Wonkette synopsis for brevity and overall snarkiness):

The Courage To Avoid Conviction: John McCain's Long Career Of Sleazy Lies, Semi-Affairs & Total Corruption

**theworm**[$] · #3 02-20-2008, 10:44 PM

Um... he didn't actually climax......

**theworm**[$] · #4 02-20-2008, 10:45 PM

he just glanced over and saw that headline - that set him off again.

**theworm**[$] · #5 02-20-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

This whole “presumptive nominee” thing must be serious, because the New York Times just dumped a million-word “investigative report” on how John McCain is the sleaziest sack of scum since, uh, all the other Republicans who already dropped out of the race.

Agree or disagree - that's some mighty fine writing!

brian_igo · #6 02-20-2008, 10:53 PM

For the record, if rapture is being raised from the dead then I think its Mike Huckabee who experienced political rapture tonight.

**pippadaisy**[$] · #7 02-20-2008, 10:54 PM

Yeah... Wonkette is listed as an example in the dictionary under "irreverent."

**pippadaisy**[$] · #8 02-20-2008, 10:55 PM

Well, considering that Huckabee is in bed with a televangelist under investigation for all sorts of dirty deals, I'm thinking he's more likely hiding under his duvet hoping he's not next in line.

**theworm**[$] · #9 02-20-2008, 10:57 PM

there he goes again - I'm not sure if he's breathing or just vibrating.....

brian_igo · #10 02-20-2008, 10:58 PM

Anyone know the USDA recommended daily allowance of schadenfreude? I'm trying to be more careful with my diet.

**pippadaisy**[$] · #11 02-20-2008, 11:00 PM

You can always work it off tomorrow with the Slate piece on Obama and tall poppy syndrome.

brian_igo · #12 02-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Had to look up tall poppy syndrome. Nicely played.

**pippadaisy**[$] · #13 02-20-2008, 11:07 PM

Well, to prop you back up a bit, G just sent the Wonkette piece out to his parents, who are McCain supporters with the comment "I think his Manchurian Candidate Program is breaking down."

**theworm**[$] · #14 02-20-2008, 11:09 PM

and he's off.....

brian_igo · #15 02-20-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

pippadaisy said

Well, to prop you back up a bit, G just sent the Wonkette piece out to his parents, who are McCain supporters with the comment "I think his Manchurian Candidate Program is breaking down."

Jesus Christ, what kind of Hallmark cards does he send on their anniversary?

**drmomentum**[$] · #16 02-20-2008, 11:15 PM

I love seeing friends so happy.

**drmomentum**[$] · #17 02-20-2008, 11:17 PM

McCain loves lobbyists... secularly.

(Arrested Development joke)

**pippadaisy**[$] · #18 02-20-2008, 11:23 PM

yeah... they are only on the McCain bus now that he's The candidate. They voted for Huckabee in the primary.

rmthunter · #19 02-24-2008, 09:55 AM

I forget where I ran across this one, but the figures stuck in my mind: Mr. Independent has 59 lobbyists on his campaign; Ms. Corporate Shill has 19.

Make of it what you will.