The McCain campaign’s “celebrity” attack ad against Barack Obama, linking him to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, recently provoked a response ad from Hilton herself. The McCain campaign has now politicized and embraced Hilton. But in September 2007, John McCain told MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews that Paris Hilton is “the kind of issue” that seems to “get a lot more attention than maybe some of us think” it deserves:
MATTHEWS: Here’s a hard call for you. Given everything that’s happening out in Vegas right now, and Clark County, and you know what’s going on in the news with O.J. — and let me put this in the language of the streets, can the Juice get a fair trial?
MCCAIN: I don’t know. I would not know about that. The last time a lot of people were surprised that he got at least what was in his view a fair trial. But, honestly, I have not been keeping up with it as much as I should have maybe, because it’s certainly — this and Paris Hilton are the kind of issues that seem to get a lot more attention than maybe some of us think they deserve. [MSNBC Hardball, 9/17/07]
Can we just get it on, and officially rename the Republican party the “Hypocrisy Party”?
August 7th, 2008 at 4:54 pmso, any thoughts on the upcoming college football season?
August 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pmAnd now she’s drinking McSame’s milkshake!
August 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pmMcCain’s ears are still ringing from the brilliant smackdown Miss Hilton delivered.
August 7th, 2008 at 4:57 pmMcCain has said a number of things I have agreed with over the years (and many things I haven’t). It’s disappointing that almost without exception, the things I have agreed with are things he has changed his position on.
This is just the latest example. Paris Hilton has gotten a lot more attention than she probably deserves, but enough that the McCain campaign has no problem exploiting that attention for their own purposes. And the fact that Paris’ parents contributed the max to McCain’s campaign didn’t even slow them up.
August 7th, 2008 at 4:59 pmObama is getting more attention than he deserves simply because of his “rock star” persona.
It’s not his fault you have an inferiority complex.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:01 pm“…McCain…has now…embraced Paris Hilton. …McCain told MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews that Paris Hilton is ‘the kind of issue’ that seems to ‘get a lot more attention than maybe some of us think they deserve.’”
I can guarantee that any issue from Paris Hilton resulting from an embrace by McDeadnuts will deserve all the attention it gets.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:02 pmThemis Says
August 7th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
…. and that was exactly the point of McCain’s ad. Obama is getting more attention than he deserves simply because of his “rock star” persona.
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Gee – and I thought it was because of his “presidential candidate” persona.
How much attention do you think a presumptive nominee for President “deserves”? Do you think a presidential candidate deserves more or less attention than a shallow socialite?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:03 pmand McPutz’s gaffes get less attention than THEY deserve.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:06 pmAre you sure you don’t want to rethink this comment?
I mean, we’re getting pretty used to you saying stupid shit around here, but this — this really takes the cake.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:07 pmrethink?
that implies that there was thought involved in the first place
August 7th, 2008 at 5:08 pmPoint well taken, raynman.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:09 pmmisshusseinmolly; McPutz said any number of contradictory/conlicting things that many people could have agreed with at one time or another—–before he reversed himself.
Damn the torpedoes! Full speed backwards!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pmThis comment from 2007 just supports McCain’s ad regarding all the “enthusiasm” surrounding Obama. the labels “over exposed” and “hype” fit well for both Paris and Obama.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pmThemis Says:
…. and that was exactly the point of McCain’s ad. Obama is getting more attention than he deserves simply because of his “rock star” persona.
More attention than he deserves because he has charisma?
I thought you “conservatives” were opposed to the Fairness Doctrine and now that the shoe is on the other foot, you want to bring it back?
Wow. Did you feel this resentment when Ronald Reagan got all that adoring press?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:11 pmThemis Says:
Obama is getting more attention than he deserves simply because of his “rock star” persona.
Then why is 71% of all news media coverage on Obama negative?
The only thing that is keeping McCain in the race is lack of news media coverage. If they ever start paying attention to his campaign, he is sunk.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:12 pmMcCain’s attack ad of Obama + Paris Hilton’s smackdown ad of McCain = That’s hot.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pmReagan didn’t have a ‘rock star’ persona… more like ’swing band leader” persona
August 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pmYou guys seriously want to advance this argument?
That the first major party presidential candidate of African descent is a trivial figure?
Well, okay, if you insist… don’t say I didn’t warn you how stupid it was gonna sound…
August 7th, 2008 at 5:14 pmDon’t whine, Tracy. It’s not attractive.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:15 pmWell… I guess you could call the Lawrence Welk orchestra a “swing band”…
August 7th, 2008 at 5:16 pmParis Hilton handed grampy mclame his ass 7 different ways til Sunday…she totally punked him.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:16 pmThemis Says:
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Perhaps you will like the latest ad better. It features key Democratic leaders praising McCain.
But, you hate Democratic leaders. Does this mean you no longer support McCain?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:16 pmZoo, I’m afraid it’s all Tracy’s got. He can’t appeal to people with his intellect, or with his judgment. And his personality as displayed here is, I think we can all agree, pretty unappealing.
All he’s got left is pathos.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pmso, tracy, in your own words, what exactly does grampy mclame have to offer?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:18 pmAnd T5 punks hisself!
Wouldna believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:19 pmMan there are so freaks about…
August 7th, 2008 at 5:19 pmTracy_5 Says:
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“Then why is 71% of all news media coverage on Obama negative?”
People are actually starting to come off their high.
Another major tactical blunder by Tracy! He just admitted that the overwhelming amount of news media coverage of Barack Obama has been negative!
Tracy, that was not in your RNC talking points!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pmsome not so.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pmSome celebrities, like Coach Sanders, support Republican efforts to turn the lights back on in the Capital.
http://stateofthedivision.blogspot.com/2008/08/darkness-to-light-in-capital.html
August 7th, 2008 at 5:24 pmralph the wonder llama Says:
And T5 punks hisself!
Wouldna believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself.
ralph, you need to pay closer attention. Tracy frequently swings so wildly that he knocks himself out.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:24 pmSince the facts are so easily lost on the low-clinging-fruit trolls du jour, I give you this:
“Motorists can improve their fuel economy by more than three percent with the correct tire pressure.”
LINK
Note, this was from March of this year.
Since it’s coming from somebody other than the charismatic candidate, maybe you’ll find the facts easier to digest, assuming you don’t try to eat your computer.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:26 pmWhoa! Tracy is lying on the canvas, yet he continues to deliver crushing blows to himself!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:26 pmTracy, what color is the sky in your world?
It’s usually blue here.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:28 pmSo, Tracy, answer me this:
August 7th, 2008 at 5:28 pmWhat’s grampy mclame going to doing when grampy hilton starts calling all of his friends, airing his displeasure at mclame slamming his granddaughter after the hilton family have been very generous in their contributions to the republican party?
Cue the cartoon bluebirds to orbit Tracy’s head whistling!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pmralph the wonder llama Says:
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Zoo, I’m afraid it’s all Tracy’s got. He can’t appeal to people with his intellect, or with his judgment. And his personality as displayed here is, I think we can all agree, pretty unappealing.
All he’s got left is pathos.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Now I feel all bad and shit… :D
August 7th, 2008 at 5:30 pmYeah, that Reverend Wright stuff was all sooo glowing.
Not to mention the bogus stories of the “madrassa” and Obama being a muslim. Those were told so adoringly.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:31 pmTracy_5 Says:
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Well if you actually payed attention….
August 7th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
It’s “paid,” Tracy, not “payed.”
*yawn*
August 7th, 2008 at 5:33 pmThat’s not a boat, Tracy. That’s a rubber ducky you’re playing with.
At least… I hope that’s a rubber ducky…
OH! Look away, Zooey!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:34 pmLOL is so ninth grade!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:34 pmHey Trace,
Your attitude towards Obama is truly amazing. What had he ever done to you?
Or is it just all that man-love you have for Johnny Boy that has you all atwitter?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:35 pmYou and Ralph apparently missed the boat. LOL!
Of course, they’re too smart to board a sinking vessel…
August 7th, 2008 at 5:37 pmToo late, Ralph.
**retch**
August 7th, 2008 at 5:38 pmOr is it just all that man-love you have for Johnny Boy that has you all atwitter?
Nah, she’s still quite intimidated by Obama’s big, black caucus.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:38 pmCould it be those McCain “Frequent Lyer” points, Trace is shooting for?
http://www.johnmccain.com/ActionCenter/BlogInteract/BlogInteract.aspx
Ding, ding, ding!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:39 pmupside99 Says:
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Hey Trace,
Your attitude towards Obama is truly amazing. What had he ever done to you?
Did you know that one of Tracist’s best friends is black, but Tracist isn’t sure which best friend that is, because he doesn’t see color.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:41 pmTracy_5 Says:
“Why would they be offended by being called a celebrity and/or being seen in the same ad with Obama? I figure they would be honored.”
Well, nitwit, you figured wrong. apparently you didn’t actually view her response. In what world do you live in where “wrinkly old dude” is a term of endearment or respect?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:44 pmTracy_5 Says:
Negative coverage doesn’t mean that it’s unfounded.
Don’t worry. I’m sure if McCain ever does anything positive, the news media will pause their constant slamming of Barack Obama in order to cover it.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:48 pmTracy_5 Says:
“I agree they were bogus stories as well, but they weren’t in the MSM.”
I’m am glad you agree faux news isn’t the “msm”, you assclown
August 7th, 2008 at 5:50 pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw6LBbeXTww
Just because 80,000 people show up to hear Obama’s message, doesn’t make him a ‘rock star’. He doesn’t play guitar, and sure as hell can’t bowl!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:52 pmTracy_5 Says:
“Not to mention the bogus stories of the “madrassa” and Obama being a muslim. Those were told so adoringly.”
I agree they were bogus stories as well, but they weren’t in the MSM.
Wow! Now Tracy is saying that Fox News is not a part of the mainstream news media! Tracy is pummeling himself mercilessly! The referee needs to step in and stop this fight before Tracy does permanent damage to himself!
August 7th, 2008 at 5:52 pmI remember Obama being criticized for not being black enough, for what his minister said, for a secret terrorist fist bump, for speaking too well, for attending a madrassa (false), for being Muslim (false), for not wearing a flag pin, for not putting his hand over his heart, fot not traveling abroad, for traveling abroad, for only being ahead of McCain by five points, for being so well-educated, for being popular, for being popular with foreigners, for not compromising, for compromising, for having the advantage of being a minority (?), etc., etc.
McCain doesn’t even know what his positions are from one minute to the next—and the media lets him get away with it.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:52 pmAnd Obama was criticized for ordering orange juice at a coffee shop and being a poor bowler.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pmTracy_5 says:
“Not to mention the bogus stories of the “madrassa” and Obama being a muslim. Those were told so adoringly.”
I agree they were bogus stories as well, but they weren’t in the MSM.
So, you don’t count Faux as a news source either? Good boy!
You don’t remember them with the ‘terrorist fist jab’, the ‘mixing up’ of Obama and Asama, the almost week of constant posting about his ‘early Muslim schooling’?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:56 pm“It’s going to be a constant drip.”
sort of like what’s going on in grampy mclame’s depends?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:56 pmTracy,
once again i will repeat my question from earlier,
In your own words, what does grampy mclame have to offer this country?
August 7th, 2008 at 5:58 pmI’ve got to say McBush deserves equal time as Obama. That way they’ll actually report all the stupid sh*t he says and does. Let’s start with trying to enter his wife in the topless bikini and banana competition he tried to enter her in this week and work our way down from there.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:58 pmTracy_5 Says:
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Amazing you picked up on the typo, but you seemed to have missed and/or dismissed the important part of the Hilton ad.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Aside from the entertainment value, the ad really is not important — a fact you miss completely.
Your use of “payed” rather than “paid” has been a consistent typo, and I thought it was time you stopped embarrassing yourself.
In that area anyway…
August 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pmKeith Says:
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And Obama was criticized for ordering orange juice at a coffee shop…
August 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Are you serious?
August 7th, 2008 at 6:01 pmKeith Says:
And Obama was criticized for ordering orange juice at a coffee shop and being a poor bowler.
And for ordering a salad. Only elitists eat salad, especially arugula.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pmZooey,
August 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pmSeriously, that was supposed to prove how elitist and out of touch with the common man he was!
gummitch Says:
“And for ordering a salad. Only elitists eat salad, especially arugula.”
Makes sense. under the stunning bush economy, only the very wealthy can afford lettuce these days.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:04 pmMe thinks tracy has run out of ammo and will not win today’s Highest Posting Points contest from McDepends.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:04 pmJon Stewart keeps talking about him eating arugula, while McCain eats good ole iceberg.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:04 pmKeith,
August 7th, 2008 at 6:05 pmThat’s just nuts. And asinine.
Zooey Says:
Keith,
That’s just nuts. And asinine.
That’s our infotainment media for you.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:07 pmAnd for talking about arugula with an arugula farmer.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:08 pmIsn’t it amazing, Keith? All I have to do to work my way out of the Working Class is walk into a coffee shop and order a fancy salad and orange juice.
Who needs schoolin’!?
August 7th, 2008 at 6:09 pmNote to McSpin campaign (since we know that Flippy no longer speaks for the campaign): When an apologist like David Brooks says the ad is “beneath you”, it might be a good idea to pull it and let it be forgotten.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:10 pmTracy seems to have finally beaten himself unconscious, but I wonder if he would consider the Chicago Tribune to be part of the mainstream news media?
Chicago Tribune repeated Obama-arugula falsehood, used anecdotes to cast Obama as “wine-track”</strong
August 7th, 2008 at 6:11 pmZooey Says:
Isn’t it amazing, Keith? All I have to do to work my way out of the Working Class is walk into a coffee shop and order a fancy salad and orange juice.
Who needs schoolin’!?
Wouldn’t try that in Idaho if I were you. They don’t cotton to pretentious folks. :)
August 7th, 2008 at 6:13 pmshoeless,
August 7th, 2008 at 6:17 pmWhite zinfandel? That does it! I’m voting for McAncient!
Keith,
August 7th, 2008 at 6:18 pmClearly, you’ve never been to Idaho. It’s not all Redneckistan. :-D
Seriously, I’m concerned about this country if this is the shit that’s important to people.
How can so many of us be so easily fooled?
August 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pmI keep expecting a McSpin ad that goes something like::
“Barack Obama thinks he’s smarter than you. Can we take the risk he’s right? Smart people say and do things us folks can’t even understand. I promise I’ll only do and say stupid things that any moron can figure out. Obama will only do smart things that scare simple folk like us”.
“I’m Flippy McSpin and I’m stupid enough to endorse this approach”.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:24 pmZooey, just joshing with sterotypes. Actually Barack won the Idaho primary bigtime. Big among the “widestance” crowd. :D Oops, sorry.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:25 pmZooey Says:
Seriously, I’m concerned about this country if this is the shit that’s important to people.
How can so many of us be so easily fooled?
Zooey,
Unfortunately, this is one of the signs that we live in the Enquirer/People magazine world now. Nobody wants to know about positions, stances (other than wide ones in MPLS), or anything important.
That is also why all the ‘reality’ shows have done so well too; people want to be spoon-fed their news, their entertainment and told what to believe and how to vote.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:26 pmKeith,
I knew that. :) I’m still surprised sometimes by the snobbery of some people in this state. I guess they’re everywhere.
Ugh, don’t mention Tappy…
August 7th, 2008 at 6:29 pmupside,
I have never regretted losing the teevee. Whenever I see teevee now, I realize it’s so much worse now than it was when I first bagged it.
Reality — my ass!
August 7th, 2008 at 6:31 pmCan someone get Tracy some smelling salts?
He’s been out a long time now.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:31 pmdennis Says:
August 7th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Liberals are 12 times more likely to use profanity online, while Cons simply live the profanity — in secret.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:40 pmupside99 Says:
Unfortunately, this is one of the signs that we live in the Enquirer/People magazine world now. Nobody wants to know about positions, stances (other than wide ones in MPLS), or anything important.
That is also why all the ‘reality’ shows have done so well too; people want to be spoon-fed their news, their entertainment and told what to believe and how to vote.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m not so sure it’s as hopeless as that, upside. Societies go through “active” and “passive”, or complacent, stages in cycles. While we have clearly, until recently, been in a passive state there’s every reason to believe we’re waking up.
People are forming strong opinions and making them heard while the broken parts of the system are revealing themselves as they crumble. It’s a frightening time, and a hopeful one.
Our society has, historically, responded to challenges. If, as I suspect, we are aware that our government needs fixing I have every reason to believe we will fix it. The only question is whether we can get it done with our votes or, we’ll need to go the torch and pitchfork route.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:44 pmWashington Times: Profanity greater on liberal blogs
So fcuking what yourself? (to parse Dick Cheney’s own words)
August 7th, 2008 at 6:44 pmSpeaking of Bruce Ivins, Dennis… did you realize that eighteen months after committing an act of domestic terrorism that left five dead (allegedly) Bruce Ivins was awarded a medal by the Bush Defense Department?
There’s some irony for ya, huh???
August 7th, 2008 at 6:44 pmI think killing 1.2 million people at a cost of $3 Trillion is PROFANE.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:46 pmgo the torch and pitchfork route.
In case you haven’t been paying attention, this is the only way.
We’re so far down the path of a corrupt, broken government, there’s only one thing left to do:
Start over.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:46 pmBarack might have some similarity to Paris and Britney with the large adoring crowds. But Republicans have much in common with “darkness to light” as they try to get the House reopened for business.
Is a commercial with Coach Sanders and Uncle Al in the offing? John McCain & John Boehner could be bookended by the new celebs as they chant, “Drill Now, Pay Less.”
Someone shine the light, and fast…
August 7th, 2008 at 6:46 pmProfanity on liberal blogs? I’ve got to quit quoting Cheney on the Senate floor.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:47 pmWow! They don’t even bother to read the topic, do they? What kind of psychological damage does it take to create a creature that gets it’s kicks from sh!tting on a discussion?
August 7th, 2008 at 6:48 pmWhy is it the rethugs were working against every vote until it was time for their holiday and then they wanted to start voting? Perhaps they’re just afraid to talk to their constituents.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:50 pmDieNowForPeace Says:
go the torch and pitchfork route.
In case you haven’t been paying attention, this is the only way.
We’re so far down the path of a corrupt, broken government, there’s only one thing left to do:
Start over.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I still have a little hope. On good days.
While Bushco may appear to be the most corrupt government we’ve had to deal with, part of that is do to better recording methods and the freshness of our outrage. And even if the next generation is no better, We the People still have unprecedented access to evidence of corruption. No matter how reluctant the MSM is to show it.
If, as I suspect, Sen. Obama is elected and returns a culture of accountability to the White House? It won’t take many “good” ones WE ELECT to clean up the legislative branch. I’m afraid the Judicial Branch will be an ongoing nightmare.
Either way, I’m willing to wait another “election cycle” before I stock up on pointy sticks or incendiary devices.
NOTE: Armed troops, be they G.I. or Blackwater, on U.S. streets would change my patient approach. Same for an overt attempt to stop, or steal, an election.
August 7th, 2008 at 7:05 pmTracy_5 Says:
Back with a fresh tampon I see…
August 7th, 2008 at 7:21 pmTracy; you know what they say
once you go black,
you’ll never go back.
try it
you’ll like it.
heh
August 7th, 2008 at 7:33 pmTracy; you know what they say
once you go black,
you’ll never go back.
try it
you’ll like it.
heh
August 7th, 2008 at 7:33 pmTake a wild guess, Trace.
BTW, does McSame still give you points if you just spam a thread long after everyone else has left?
August 7th, 2008 at 7:55 pmBTW, does McSame still give you points if you just spam a thread long after everyone else has left?
Given Tracy’s singular devotion to this method I have to believe that the McCain camp hasn’t yet caught on and that Tracy’s been raking in some sweet McBrand beer cozies and stadium cushions!
(Tracy- don’t get too greedy. After all, how many asses can one man cushion? How many beers can one man cozy?)
August 7th, 2008 at 8:01 pmThe McCain trolls are scoring points for prizes by posting their dumb comments. It’s the only attention they can get, sadly….
August 7th, 2008 at 8:17 pmHi Tracy_5:
August 7th, 2008 at 9:13 pmDo you enjoy getting pounded?
I see that you live here….pathetic.
What can I say, I’m a self-made-man.
I work hard as hell 4 months a year then sit on my duff, drinking, puffing and posting.
It’s a kick-a$$ life.
What’s pathetic is “workin’ for tha man.”
August 7th, 2008 at 10:08 pmAs matter of fact, Tracy just might enjoy getting pounded.
I’m on my second Vodka Collins, and well, I’m ready for Paris now.
August 7th, 2008 at 11:29 pmThen why is the Obama campaign have this apparent problem with it?
~Tracy_5
The Obama campaign has an “apparent” problem with Hilton’s ad?
What in the world are you talking about?
Haven’t you punk’d yourself enough already?
August 7th, 2008 at 11:44 pmAlthough, I have to say, I watched Hilton’s ad on Jay Leno last night (I think it was last night) and I was surprised to find out she can talk. And string together complete, coherent English sentences. Who knew!
August 7th, 2008 at 11:46 pmsurprised to find out she can talk.
That, and suck a mean dick on nightvision.
Once a stupid whore….
August 8th, 2008 at 12:13 am…this and Paris Hilton are the kind of issues that seem to get a lot more attention than maybe some of us think they deserve.
Then why did McCain bring her up in the first place? Idiot!
http://progressiveworldreview.com
August 8th, 2008 at 1:06 am.
As Paris Hilton said:
.
August 8th, 2008 at 1:54 amdennis Says:
Washington Times: Profanity greater on liberal blogs
This is shocking and disturbing.
This finding cannot be true and must be debunked. Along with the news that Bruce Ivins, the anthrax terrorist, was a Registered Democrat., as per BradBlog this morning.
Yes, Bruce Ivins a registered Democrat, was determined to kill other registered Democrats. Why? Because they were registered Democrats, just like him.
Hey, knucklehead, next time you find something this stupid, do yourself a favor and don’t post it.
August 8th, 2008 at 3:22 amOh yeah, and stop reading the Moonie Times, ya freak.
August 8th, 2008 at 3:25 amYou gotta hand it to Paris Hilton….her ad grabbed the old white hair guy by the testicles and she still hasn’t let go! I love that.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:50 amHey, knucklehead, next time you find something this stupid, do yourself a favor and don’t post it.
They can’t help it.
Too stoopid.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:01 pm