Think Progress

Fox Panel’s Verdict On Jindal’s Speech: ‘Childish,’ ‘Amateurish,’ ‘Not Exactly Terrific’

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s (R) response to President Obama’s speech tonight received a universal thumbs down from the Fox News panelists, who are traditionally conservatives’ most gentle critics:

BRIT HUME: “The speech read a lot better than it sounded. This was not Bobby Jindal’s greatest oratorical moment.”

NINA EASTON: “The delivery was not exactly terrific.”

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: “Jindal didn’t have a chance. He follows Obama, who in making speeches, is in a league of his own. He’s in a Reagan-esque league. … [Jindal] tried the best he could.”

JUAN WILLIAMS: “It came off as amateurish, and even the tempo in which he spoke was sing-songy. He was telling stories that seemed very simplistic and almost childish.”

ThinkProgress has compiled some lowlights of Jindal’s speech, along with the reactions of the Fox panel. Watch it:


On PBS, New York Times columnist David Brooks also remarked, “In a moment when only the federal government is actually big enough to do stuff, to just ignore all that and just say ‘government is the problem, corruption, earmarks, wasteful spending,’ it’s just a form of nihilism. It’s just not where the country is, it’s not where the future of the country is.”

Even conservative bloggers are upset with Jindal. Kathryn Jean Lopez writes at the Corner, “E-mails I’m getting are from disappointed conservatives. They wanted a full-throated response to Obama and expected and/or wanted more.” Ramesh Ponnuru called Jindal’s delivery “weak.”

Update In reaction to Obama's speech, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) replied, "I thought the tone was good. But for very few exceptions, I could have given the same speech." (ThinkProgress originally inaccurately said that this statement was in response to Jindal's address. We regret the error.)


287 Responses to “Fox Panel’s Verdict On Jindal’s Speech: ‘Childish,’ ‘Amateurish,’ ‘Not Exactly Terrific’”

  1. Canny55 says:

    Jindal is not impressive. He is a typical Republican, and it was laughable to hear him speak about the environment when he has one of the lowest possible ratings from the League of Conservation Voters. He’s an anti-gay, anti-abortion conservative who has few new ideas. It was sickening to hear him accuse Obama of refusing to fund the troops when he simply voted against a bill that had other measures that he didn’t agree with. Just like McCain did.


  2. SP Biloxi says:

    “Fox Panel’s Verdict On Jindal’s Speech: ‘Childish,’ ‘Amateurish,’ ‘Not Exactly Terrific’”

    Translation: Jindal bombed big time. That speaks volumes by Fox News.

    “House Minority Leader John Boehner seemed slightly bitter that he didn’t get to deliver the response.”

    lol What a bummer for Boner. I don’t think I can stand to hear crying Boner give a rebuttal. I don’t think Boner can stand up to give a rebuttal given the fact he looked glassy-eyed tonight.


  3. Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre says:

    Jindal, schmindal. He is just another little prop for the fascist racist, right-wing white boys, often called the Republican Party.


  4. Pelotonpro 048 says:

    Bubba Jindal. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Where’s the trolly?


  5. Jess Wonderin says:

    Mr Rogers drops acid and explains recent history . . . .


  6. tombaker says:

    I’m glad to see JK likes the way Obama shamed the R’s like the little, masturbating schoolboys they are.

    You’re right JK – it was righteous entertainment.

    Did you see how your side bobbed up and down clapping whenever Obama wanted them to.

    That’s ’cause he owns’em now.

    You won’t be likin that at all – for a good long time yet.

    Cheers, Precious.


  7. EagleAZ4 says:

    From Gettysburg to the lunch counter???

    Typical Republicans…we’ll just skip 100 years of history…
    as they hope we’ll forget the last eight.

    Jindal/Palin…Palin/Jindal…to quote the worst: Bring it on!

    This might actually be fun to watch.


  8. Jim Wolf359 says:

    I see JOHN KERRY was just here with his latest turd droppings. Oh well.


  9. rastaman says:

    Crybaby Boehner seemed slightly bitter that he didn’t get to deliver the response. “I thought the tone was good. But for very few exceptions, I could have given the same speech.”

    NOT WITHOUT CRYING OR THROWING A TANTRUM


  10. Rich H says:

    J.K. Just s.t.f.u.


  11. joe cantwell says:

    John Kerry Says:
    Great stuff!

    Brotha O now wants to spend MORE time in Iraq!!

    Brotha O’s approval rating is now 59% Down 10% in one month!!

    Hmm!

    *

    btother w

    22%

    :)

    great stuff.

    *


  12. scytherius says:

    Well . . . if Obama’s 2004 Convention speech launched his road to the Presidency, this speech ended Bobby “Exorcist” Jindal’s.


  13. BobbyG says:

    Mr. Jindal,

    One question:

    Are you in my country legally?


  14. dargumedo says:

    I may not like her policies, but at least Palin can deliver a speech. Wow–anyone ever see a political career end such as it did tonight?


  15. WAYNEBRO says:

    “Fox” news didn’t like his speech?

    You’re saying FOX NEWS, right? Fox.

    You’re saying Fox News didn’t like Jindal’s speech..”FOX”…the FOX news we know.

    Fox news? Do I have that right?

    Fox.

    :|

    F
    o
    x

    :|

    Fox?


  16. tombaker says:

    Herr Boehner didn’t have the stones to do it.

    He knew it was a kamikaze sacrifice bunt that only a wild-eyed and ambitious faux religious zealot with a fake Texas accent would ever deign to undertake.

    Herr Boehner laughed into his smoking jacket sleeve over schnapps at the club immediately afterword, and went back to plotting how to foil Indiana Jones.


  17. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Troll JK seems rather selective in his polling results.

    About 63 percent of Americans currently approve of Obama’s job performance, down from his initial 68 percent rating in January, (Gallup) reported. It said the president’s disapproval rating jumped from 12 percent to 24 percent over the same period, “mainly because rank-and-file Republicans — who already lagged well behind Democrats in their approval of Obama in January — have quickly become even more critical.” Thirteen percent of those surveyed had no opinion.

    In other words, Republicans remembered that they’re supposed to throw tantrums and shout “NO!” like bratty two-year-olds, and this is the source of any erosion in Obama’s approval ratings.

    No surprise, of course, that Troll JK has nothing to say about Bobby Jindal’s embarrassing performance, trying to follow the President.


  18. ralph the wonder llama says:

    And of course Mr. P uses the same polling results as Troll JK, but is reluctant to share them with us via a link or even a citation of source.

    And Mr. Pee has no more to say about Bobby Jindal than Troll JK, either.

    Trolls are so predictable.


  19. tombaker says:

    R’s down 20, same period.

    wow pillsbury – you win – make out with me. i’ll give you a hot mic moment you won’t soon forget.

    come here, and let me love you like the man you are not.


  20. tombaker says:

    “BJ” Jindal, -22 and counting at this hour…


  21. alpuz3 says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Fox News is fair and balanced. They crticize both parties. Unlike tools like olbermahn who get on their knees for anyone with a (d) after their name…………

    ODS?


  22. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    obamas approval has sunk 12% in 30 days. LOL!

    To over 60 percent.

    And if that’s not good enough check it out tomorrow.


  23. tombaker says:

    Pillsbury’s #’s are neck and neck with Dick as of this post, gmt.

    On the upside, the fmr. VP might shoot someone tomorrow, putting him back ahead of P.


  24. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Fox News is fair and balanced. They crticize both parties. Unlike tools like olbermahn who get on their knees for anyone with a (d) after their name…………

    This is a strong argument, Mr. Pee.

    If I accept your reasoning here, then it would seem that if Olberman can be determined to criticize Democrats as well as Republicans, then he, also deserves the label “Fair and Balanced™”, no?


  25. b40 says:

    Seriously, watch Jindahl’s speech again, but this time close your eyes and imagine you are watching an episode of “Thomas the Train.”


  26. SKdeA says:

    tombaker Says:
    Cheers, Precious.

    TomBaker, you are insatiable. Don’t you get enough trollflesh already, without seducing JK as well? You studmuffin, you.


  27. tombaker says:

    {it’s the only thing that reliably repels them)

    (don’t tell anybody i said that)

    also. I apologize in advance should I ever refer to you as “23-skidoo” – please understand I’d only mean it in the “heppest” of senses.


  28. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Olbermahn doesn’t criticize anything with a (d) after it’s name. See the difference?

    Will you stipulate that, if we can uncover evidence of such criticism, you will admit that Keith olberman is Fair and Balnced™?

    After all, we here in the Reality-Based Community like to work from evidence rather than simple pronouncement.

    Does that work for you, Mr. Pee?


  29. SKdeA says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    This is a strong argument, Mr. Pee.

    If I accept your reasoning here, then it would seem that if Olberman can be determined to criticize Democrats as well as Republicans, then he, also deserves the label “Fair and Balanced™”, no?

    Paint, corner, done. hi Ralph, we were wondering where you were…


  30. SKdeA says:

    tombaker Says:

    R’s down 20, same period.

    wow pillsbury – you win – make out with me. i’ll give you a hot mic moment you won’t soon forget.

    come here, and let me love you like the man you are not.

    See, there you go again…have you been getting into Rush’s Viagra stash? What else could possibly make you want someone like PHILBY, for gosh sakes?


  31. tombaker says:

    OW! my ankle!!

    PILLSBURY – YOU NAUGHTY SHE-DOGGIE!!!

    Mind your manners – don’t you remember what Cesar told us!!!!

    psssssssssssssssstt!! you!! psssssssssssssssssssttt!!!


  32. avchavis says:

    alpuz3 Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Fox News is fair and balanced. They crticize both parties. Unlike tools like olbermahn who get on their knees for anyone with a (d) after their name…………

    ODS?

    That’s not true, especially since the tools at Fox News are notorious for slobbing on the knobs of Bush, Rove, Limbaugh, Palin and all of the other criminal neocon fakes that exist! Check your facts philby! May you go to jail with the rest of them when the proverbial shyte hits the fan! BTW Keith’s last name is Olbermann – hit spell check BYATCH!

    Jindal is a goddamn fool and he proved it tonight! My 6th grader could’ve done a better job! No more repugnican BS!


  33. Pelotonpro 048 says:

    I will watch Bubba Jindal’s speech over and over again. I guess I’m sort-of-like a Nascar fan who only watches for the crashes!


  34. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Thanks for proving, further, that Fox News (#1) is the most fair and balanced cable news show!

    So you agree Jindals speech was amateurish and childish?


  35. SKdeA says:

    #
    tombaker Says:
    also. I apologize in advance should I ever refer to you as “23-skidoo” – please understand I’d only mean it in the “heppest” of senses.

    I would be honored! It’s a great nickname!


  36. motorfingaz says:

    HOPEFUL PRESIDENT 1

    SLUMDOG GOVERNOR 0


  37. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Pee?

    Do we have a deal?


  38. tombaker says:

    Pillsbury is biscuit dough,

    and you are glue,

    raisins stick to him deliciously,

    and you can fix my shoe!!


  39. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Who thinks olbermahn would qualify as being “fair and balanced” on a regular basis?

    Apparently you do, if we could demonstrate that he meets the same standards for Fair and Balanced™ that you set for Faux News.

    Do we have a deal?

    Or are you not willing to hold one side to the same standards to which you hold the other?


  40. tombaker says:

    I’ve got cesar’s cell on my speed dial Pillsbury…don’t you make me use it!!!

    If you don’t mind, I will have him over here in 30 minutes flat!!!!

    Back in your Prada tote, naughty little doggie!!!!


  41. scytherius says:

    You KNOW that back at the WH Obama and crew are sitting their with beer and chips watching Jindal over and over and over and over while in hysterics on the floor. The only question is, who is going to be the first to pass beer through their nose?


  42. Zooey says:

    Jindal/Palin 2012!!!!

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  43. McWars says:

    “Hi, I’m Governor Bobby Jindal. Tonight, I’m going to show the American people all the cool tricks I can do with my p enis.”

    –the more riveting response to Obama’s address that never occured.


  44. tombaker says:

    it was me, scyth – about :45 into it.


  45. ralph the wonder llama says:

  46. Stupid Git says:

    Mr. Philby,

    You seem to be equating Olbermann (One person) with Fox News (an entire network). Perhaps you might try being “fair and balanced” by comparing Olbermann to Hannity… or Fox to MSNBC?


  47. ralph the wonder llama says:

    scytherius Says:
    You KNOW that back at the WH Obama and crew are sitting their with beer and chips watching Jindal over and over and over and over while in hysterics on the floor. The only question is, who is going to be the first to pass beer through their nose?

    My money’s on Joe Biden.


  48. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Who thinks olbermahn would qualify as being “fair and balanced” on a regular basis?

    Olbermann has always admitted to being liberal leaning, unlike Fox, which sells itself as impartial news instead of the right wing echo chamber that it is.


  49. McWars says:

    HEY TOMBAKER, YOU’RE THE MAN!

    YOW!!


  50. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Who thinks olbermahn would qualify as being “fair and balanced” on a regular basis?

    He’s as balance as Bildo O’Liely.


  51. SKdeA says:

    HI ZOOEY!

    ralph the wonder llama Says:
    Or are you not willing to hold one side to the same standards to which you hold the other?

    Of course he isn’t willing, he’s a Republican troll. Don’t hold your breath…



  52. Keith says:

    Hey JK and P, I got a pole for you:
    10-11-08:
    “country generally going in right direction” = 8%

    “seriously off on wrong track” = 90%


  53. Keith says:

    Hey Zooey, SKdeA has been entertaining us with her piano and singing skills.


  54. RUCerious says:

    Now let’s hope the good folks of Louisiana do their civic duty and recall the moron.


  55. McWars says:

    Balance is truth in my book, and Olbermann sticks to the truth light-years more than an entire fake news channel whose desk jockeys’ only talent is saying “fair and balanced” with a straight face.


  56. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    if we could demonstrate that he (oralmann) meets the same standards for Fair and Balanced™ that you set for Faux News.

    ———

    LOL! Take your best shot!

    I already explained the difference to you Philby. The difference is Olbermann is honest about who he is.

    Fox lies.

    :|

    And by the way, you never answered my question.

    You proclaim that due to Fox’s calling Jindals speech tonight “childish and amateurish”, so does that mean you agree that his speech was childish and amateurish?

    Just trying to get some clarity there.


  57. Stupid Git says:

    Back to Jindal…

    With millions out of work, credit frozen, banks insolvent, companies collapsing, homes foreclosing, incomes plummeting and global instability rising – for him to say that government isn’t the solution, it’s the problem – to say regulation and investment doesn’t work is suicide. People are sick and dying from ‘deregulation’ of peanuts and other food products, the hero pilot spoke today about airline deregulation’s impact on air-travel. We all know how not watching the banks worked out.

    It’s like Jindal has been in a coma for 30 years and thinks Jimmy Carter caused this mess.


  58. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    He’s as balance as Bill O’Reilly.

    ———

    How many republicans has Olbermann had on his show?

    Gee, I dunno. I’ve seen Hagel, and I think Jindal was on the other day.

    I guess the real question there is how many republicans are willing to be on his show?


  59. WAYNEBRO says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Fox lies.

    ———-

    Did they not criticize Jindals speech, tonight? I rest my case.

    Ok, well the prosecution hasn’t rested ours yet.

    Can you remove the veil of ambiguity and just answer the question?

    They called his speech “amateurish” and “childish”.

    You’re saying you agree?


  60. Trollspotter says:

    Over at LGF, they’re not too happy with Jindal’s performance. Selected comments:

    “why is he using a mr,rogers voice?”

    “Sigh…this is a nightmare, guys.”

    “it failed to inspire and it attacked science”

    “I think we can all agree that the next Republican candidate had better be prepared to do more than utter mealy mouthed, feel good platitudes and play identity politics.”

    “This is like watching your kid at the school play and he really sucks.”


  61. Roket says:

    Bobby J: Come on all you kids out there in TV Land, sing along with me.

    “The GOP is dead,
    The GOP is dead,
    Hi-ho! The dairy-o!
    The GOP is dead.”


  62. Keith says:

    Sort of on topic: My news ticker just said (from AP):
    “What costs more – a spark plug or a share of General Motors? A Sunday New York Times or a share of the newspaper company? A General Electric toaster or a share of GE?”


  63. McWars says:

    The bar was set ultra low tonight, P. Not even fake news could slither out from under Jindal’s poor performance.


  64. superid says:

    Jindal’s speech made McCain’s green backdrop fiasco look like the sermon on the mount.

    Mr. Philby -

    You need a girlfriend.


  65. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    if we could demonstrate that he (oralmann) meets the same standards for Fair and Balanced™ that you set for Faux News.

    ———

    LOL! Take your best shot!

    Okay, fine. Now, you said:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Fox News is fair and balanced. They crticize both parties. Unlike tools like olbermahn who get on their knees for anyone with a (d) after their name…………

    And guess what I found:

    Olbermann criticizes Hillary Clinton

    Olbermann criticizes Obama for supporting the FISA bill


  66. Keith says:

    I guess that proves that Republicans are afraid to go up against Keith (great name).


  67. SKdeA says:

    Impressive list, Mr.Pee.
    Of course, it’s practically the only show (besides Rachel Maddow) that will give any time to the D point of view, so it all BALANCES out in the end, no?


  68. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Gee… if I didn’t know better…

    I’d say a certain trollie is feeling sorry for himself tonight…


  69. Shayne says:

    There’s lots of dates missing on your list P. I guess that’s the nights he had cancervatives on.


  70. SKdeA says:

    He’s soooooo sad….


  71. Zooey says:

    Keith Says:

    Hey Zooey, SKdeA has been entertaining us with her piano and singing skills.
    February 25th, 2009 at 12:11 am

    She’s amazing. :-)


  72. McWars says:

    I think it’s time for some industrial-strength flagging.

    1) The topic is not Olbermann

    2) If you have a link, simply post the link. Long cut-n-pastes done for the purpose of shoving it in the faces of others does not help your cause; they will view it as clutter and probably not take the time to read the material.


  73. ralph the wonder llama says:

    That’s an interesting iist of Olbermann’s guests there, Mr. Pee. There sure are a lot of Democrats on that list. But strangely, it skips A LOT of days. You’ve only got three dates in November 2006 and only one in December. I’m sure Keith was on more often than that. Who were the guests on those other days?

    Similarly, you only had three guests listed from December 2008, and only five from last month. None from the current month. Who are all of these other guests?

    Do you really expect that to be convincing?

    And it strikes me that it’s irrelevant anyway.

    You set the standards for Fair and Balanced™; one must criticize both parties. I’ve given you evidence that Olbermann does that.

    Thus you must admit that he meets the conditions you set out for being fair and Balanced™, and has to be acknowledged as every bit as Fair and Balanced™ as any Faux news host.


  74. Keith says:

    Starting to sound pretty racist, jacambece.


  75. joe cantwell says:

    mr. p’s website.

    he’s abandoned it.

    *

    mr. p at the marina.

    *

    mr. p,

    relationship problems.

    ***


  76. joe cantwell says:

    Jacambece Says:
    How is this for Fair and balanced, both of these “leaders” suck.

    Obama is an empty suit just spouting platitudes. If the economy doesn’t turn around in spite of the democrat party, he will be one and done unless the Republicans have Jindal or Palin anywhere near the ticket.

    300 million people in this country and this is the best we can do?

    Listening to that Louisiana porch monkey was like trying to deal with HP tech support. “Hi, I named Richard, what is the nature of your problem, please to write down this ticket number and be next to your computer.”

    *

    mr. p’s evil twin?

    *

    LOL

    *


  77. Jackie says:

    Boner Boy was drunk and he could never get elected President so that thought is out. Boner cries to much and doesn’t read as he often says.

    It was a Comedy Show as Jindal gave a speech as if he were campaigning for President. Not one word about President Obama’s Speech as it was suppose to be a rebuttal. Jindal praised how well Louisiana is doing under his leadership but forgot about the 6 per cent unemployment rate. Many are continuing to help the citizens of Louisiana after Katrina but Jindal acts like his State isn’t effected by the Recession. Looks like Eric Cantor has a clear path to be the GOP candidate for President as Jindal looked and sound like a complete idiot. Jindal might not even get re elected after refusing the Stimulus Package. The good news is the Louisiana Lt. Govenor will make sure the citizens get the Stimulus Package by over riding the Govenor.


  78. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Keith Says:
    Starting to sound pretty racist, jacambece.

    It was probably only a matter of time, Keith.

    Well, time and pressure. Those guys are under tremendous pressure right now, knowing that Obama is going to force “massive socialism” on us and they’re powerless to stop it.


  79. SharksBreath says:

    After the last 8 years you would think Republicans would just STFU. Which is it. No shame or just plain stupid.


  80. labman57 says:

    Jindal would be a perfect fit for SNL, cause he’s definitely not ready for prime-time.


  81. WAYNEBRO says:

    Keith Says:

    Starting to sound pretty racist, jacambece.

    He’s starting to sound pretty desperate to me.


  82. Keith says:

    joe cantwell,
    Trajan looks so sad at the marina. I’m beginning to feel sorry for him.

    jacambece,
    If the government hadn’t been rewarding corporations for sending jobs overseas for the past 28 years, that would be an American on the other end.


  83. ralph the wonder llama says:

    In reaction to Obama’s speech, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) replied, “I thought the tone was good. But for very few exceptions, I could have given the same speech.” (ThinkProgress originally inaccurately said that this statement was in response to Jindal’s address. We regret the error.)

    I’m sure they do regret the error.

    Because in its actual context, the statement is a lot more ridiculous than reported earlier.


  84. McWars says:

    Flagged for the racial slur, jam. Not gonna fly here.


  85. joe cantwell says:

    labman57 Says:
    Jindal would be a perfect fit for SNL, cause he’s definitely not ready for prime-time.

    *

    he needs eyebrows.

    maybe they could draw them in

    like jean harlow

    or david ferry.

    *

    mr. p, your thoughts?

    *


  86. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Oh shit, Lushy’s here. I’m not drivin’ him home.

    It looks like we’re between a rock and a hard place. No one wants to chip in for cab fare, but we don’t want him sleeping it off on our couch, either. Especially not after last time, when he puked in the space heater.

    Maybe Mr. Pee can give him a ride.


  87. Pelotonpro 048 says:

    I can see it now Palin-Jindal 2012!!! These guys are prime candidates for falling on their G.O.P. swords!!! Fox panning Jindal’s speech is their first step inching towards firing O’Really?, and trying to get Olberman. It’s time to get on the roof of their,”Big Tent” and wait for the rescue boats. Just like Jindal’s constituents they are going to have a long wait!!


  88. joe cantwell says:

    LushInterior Says:
    Please….a moment of silence for the Polar Bears killed today by Al Gores Global Warming satellite launched by NASA that crashed into their home….

    *

    your friends who tell you

    you’re a funny drunk

    like foster brooks?

    *

    they’re lying.

    *


  89. Jane E. Schneider says:

    I think it’s time for some industrial-strength flagging.

    Keith, I already started as I was catching up.
    ———————-

    jacambece Says:
    February 25th, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Flagged, that was despicable. I hope you get banned.


  90. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    Especially not after last time, when he puked in the space heater.
    _____________

    Not to mention the big damp spot on the couch, where he was sleeping…


  91. ralph the wonder llama says:

    I nominate joe cantwell at #113 for best post of the day.


  92. Jane E. Schneider says:

    joe cantwell, thanks for the link, I’m saving it. I loved Foster Brooks.


  93. joe cantwell says:

    Jane E. Schneider Says:
    joe cantwell, thanks for the link, I’m saving it. I loved Foster Brooks.

    *

    didn’t we all?

    :)


  94. McWars says:

    Bummer. From the looks of jam’s post, the GOP’s patience of minority development within their ranks is very thin. I suppose you can’t earn loyalty in the GOP, you have to be born into it (white, rich). That way you can make more mistakes on the way up.


  95. jacambece says:

    Keith Says:
    Starting to sound pretty racist, jacambece.

    Are you kidding! Have you ever tried to deal with those bastids in India?

    If this is the best either side has to offer it’s back to the 3rd party swamps. Where the hell is The Libertarian Party when you need it?

    Phil Hendrie for President!


  96. Rich H says:

    Philby, your still here?

    Olbermann may be a Democrat. So What. If he isn’t lying about what happens in Washington then he’s not lying. You don’t like it, get over it.
    This country’s better of with him in it. As well as Stewart and Colbert. Until recently these were the only shows you could watch that actuall told the TRUTH about what was happening in Washington.
    As for O’Reilly and FOX. They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit them on the ass. I’m not sure if they’ve aired a factual statement in the past 8 years.
    Yes there’s a difference. Andy by the way, that’s also the reason another poster here is “republicans hate facts.”

    Same as you I guess. What a nutjob.


  97. McWars says:

    Eh, jammy, I’m not for shipping jobs overseas, but I am for shipping racism to the sharks.


  98. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Getting back to Jindal’s speech, one had to admire the balls it took to cast doubts on the effectiveness of government by citing the example of Katrina.

    It’s the Republican Master Plan — place incompetents in charge of government, so that they will prove your argument that government is incompetent.

    It raises the question: why would you want to place in charge of government a party that says government is the problem?


  99. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    jacambece Says:
    ___________

    Funny… when this one stumbled in the other night , for the first time, he couldn’t wait to tell us how idiotic and what a waste of time it was to reply to him…

    And now… he won’t go away…


  100. tombaker says:

    but why did BJ go on to extol the virtues of our “greatest in the world political system”

    isn’t the political system “government”?

    “government is bad, but ours is the greatest?” what’s that supposed to mean? is BJ offering us the booby prize?


  101. curious says:

    This is simply not the real reason. After all, most of the Republicans we listen to are childish. And their rhetoric is usually hateful and juvenile. Let’s face it, the rest of the reason is his color. Jindal is not only dark, he is unattractive and not bright. As well as the new Chairman of the RNC it is the same.

    The Republicans eat their own. Even a weak man such as Jindal, who is subservient to the party is not quite bright enough or attractive enough. What they are looking for is a Republican Obama. And they don’t have one. This is why they hate Obama.


  102. joe cantwell says:

  103. Keith says:

    jacambece,

    Reagan began the tax breaks for sending jobs overseas. Bush, Clinton, and Bush continued it. If you had President Kucinich or President Nader—-it would not have happened.


  104. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    what a COMPULSIVE LIAR you are!! ROTFL!

    No proof? Shocker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    *

    shocker.

    everybody take a drink.

    except lush.

    :)


  105. tombaker says:

    I’m flattered KO has so many crazed righty stalkers.

    Proves beyond a doubt he’s doing something right.

    (come on, pillsbury – let me gerrymander your district)


  106. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Actually, oralmann claims that he is “not politcally biased!”
    ____________

    Boy… he’s sure a burr under your saddle blanket, isn’t he?

    One could easily come to the conclusion you’ve got some… sort… of… of… obsession w/ Olbermann… kinda creepy, if you ask me.

    I mean, I can’t stand Limbaugh, but I don’t bring him up constantly, the way you bring up Olbermann…

    Heck… we all have one bias or another…

    I, for one, can’t stand blatantly transparent, self-righteous twits…

    ***eyes roll…***


  107. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Keith Says:

    Reagan began the tax breaks for sending jobs overseas.
    ___________

    Ronnie’s also the one who first encouraged immigrants to come here and take jobs.

    It was widely thought at the time he did it to break the unions.


  108. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    ralph the wonder llama

    There are days “skipped” as you call it because the tool doesn’t have political guests on every show. You know, people like the felon, john dean, “expert.” You made it past what grade?

    You mean John Dean of the NIXON ADMINISTRATION? Nixon was a Republican, GAME, SET, MATCH, idiot.


  109. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Somebody’s soaked undies are chafing tonight… badly.


  110. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Pee, are you trying to make the argument that every show that you failed to list, Olbermann had a non-political guest on?

    Is that what you are saying?

    Has Olbermann never had a Republican guest? No Bobby Jindal?

    Let’s see… here’s a list of Olbermann guests... looks pretty exhaustive.

    I see… John Ashcroft has been a guest. Bob Barr. Ken Blackwell. Kit Bond. Michael “HeckuvaJob” Brown. Pat Buchanan. Jim Bunning.

    And that’s just in the B’s and just the names I recognized.

    You were saying, Mr. Pee?


  111. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    The Republic of Stupidity Says:

    Since it is apparently quite true… I’ll repeat it.

    One could easily come to the conclusion you’ve got some… sort… of… of… obsession w/ Olbermann… kinda creepy, if you ask me.


  112. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Actually, oralmann claims that he is “not politcally biased!”

    So does O’Really?


  113. Jane E. Schneider says:

    (come on, pillsbury – let me gerrymander your district)

    Oh, jeez, tom, good thing I wasn’t drinking anything when I read that–that’s your best ‘come-on’ yet!


  114. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    liberals hate facts

    Have you always been a bald faced lying coward?

    *

    mr. p,

    you’re the coward

    you’re afraid to talk

    about your website.

    :)

    why so afraid?

    ***


  115. Shayne says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    Anyone know who Mr. Pee is ranting at?

    He’s barking at the moon. Next he’ll start licking himself.


  116. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Anyone know who Mr. Pee is ranting at?


  117. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    So does O’Really?
    __________

    I’m not sure O’Reilly even tries putting on a pretense of sanity anymore, ralph.

    War on Christmas, anyone?

    And don’t forget, Fox IS the network that claimed in court, and won, that they weren’t required to tell the truth as a “news outlet”…


  118. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    So does O’Reilly?

    No, he doesn’t. He’s Independent, like me.

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

    No… seriously… isn’t “independent” supposed to be “not politically biased”?

    Does Orally admit to political bias? Or does he claim to be unbiased?


  119. Keith says:

    TRoS,
    Capitalism loves illegal immigrant labor. Keeps wages low. No benefits. Lay them off any time. They’re afraid to speak up for their rights. No unions.


  120. Jane E. Schneider says:

    “Next he’ll start licking himself.”

    Next? Shayne, I’m pretty sure he’s already started, probably from his first comment about Keith Olbermann.


  121. Shayne says:

    TRoS, the War on Chirstmas is so over. Surely it’s time for his War on Easter babble.


  122. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Keith Says:

    Capitalism loves illegal immigrant labor.
    _______________

    Not to mention, paying into SS but not being able to get the benefits…

    Ya gotta love that Raygun…


  123. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Oralmann has had 5 republicans on to badmouth Bush, mostly. O’Reilly has had on thousands of (d)’s on to get the other side of a story.

    *

    that’s nice.

    now what about you website

    you motherfu(ker?

    *

    and i mean motherfu(ker literally.

    *


  124. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    He’s got a bromance crush on Olbermann ;)
    ——————–
    Highly ironic from someone who has spent the last hour defending him, no?

    Keith is a hottie. Why are you drooling all over O’Reilly? Do you have a thing for chins, double and small?


  125. Jane E. Schneider says:

    Highly ironic from someone who has spent the last hour defending him, no?

    He didn’t want to leave you talking to yourself like a crazy person. And ignoring you doesn’t seem to make you go away, so…


  126. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Oralmann has had 5 republicans on to badmouth Bush, mostly. O’Reilly has had on thousands of (d)’s on to get the other side of a story.

    I just listed you SEVEN. On a quick glance.

    You’re saying john Ashcroft was on to “badmouth” Bush? Ken Blackwell who was an “honorary co-chair” of the Bush ‘04 campaign? Kit Bond? Jim Bunning? These guys were on to “badmouth” Bush?

    Can’t you do better than that?


  127. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Shayne Says:

    Surely it’s time for his War on Easter babble.
    ___________

    Damn those Secular-progressives…

    BTW, I wonder if anyone ever explained to BillO what the letter “t” usually refers to when attached to the front of another word…

    Like t-warrior… or mebbe t-girl… mebbe BillO was trying to tell us all something.

    In a similar vein, has anyone seen Timmy Vaculik since he confessed to having certain… “powerful feelings” here last week?


  128. joe cantwell says:

    people,

    keep pushing mr. p

    about his website.

    *

    it’s kryptonite to him.

    :)


  129. Shayne says:

    It must suck to be you Philby. It’s a new day in America and all you can do is pout.


  130. McWars says:

    Good night, TPers. I have to say, I absolutely love when this president is out causing a racket. This time around, nobody gets hurt!


  131. ralph the wonder llama says:

    okay, guys, keep an eye peeled.

    I think it’s just about the time when Mr. Pee realizes he’s out of bullets, so he’s gonna throw his gun at one of us.

    I just don’t want anyone to get a nasty bruise or anything.


  132. Keith says:

    Shayne Says:
    Keith is a hottie.

    After you promised not to tell! (blush) :)


  133. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    And finally, here it is, the #1 Keith Olbermann lie of 2007. In fact it bids fair to be the greatest lie of his sorry career: “I’m not politically biased.”

    *

    your mother (the person who bore you)

    you fu(ked her.

    now tell us about your website.

    :)

    why did you abandon it?

    *


  134. Keith says:

    joe cantwell,
    He can’t spell “George Tenet”?
    His last posting was December 16th?


  135. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    #4 – More lies about Fox News. We could do a top ten list every month the way Oralmann spews them. Whether it’s a smear of Chris Wallace, or a slander of Brit Hume, the one thing you can trust about Monkeymann’s attacks is that you cannot trust Monkeymann’s attacks. That’s what made this #4: Keith Olbermann contructs an ostentatious salvo at Fox over a leak. And guess what? Every single statement he made about Fox News was false. Untrue. An elaborate edifice of lies.

    *

    trajan,

    you can run,

    but you can’t hide.

    *

    your website

    ?


  136. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Highly ironic from someone who has spent the last hour defending him, no?
    __________

    Aww… geez… did he say “high colonic”???

    Can’t he ever leave his sex life outta the discussion?


  137. Shayne says:

    Keith Says:

    Shayne Says:
    Keith is a hottie.

    After you promised not to tell! (blush) :)

    Oops, my bad.


  138. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Man. I’ve seen some dudes obsessed with other dudes before, but this thing Mr. Pee has for Olbermann is just pathetic.

    He’s like the kid who pulls the pigtails of the girl he secretly likes, just to get her to notice him.

    Get a room already!


  139. Jane E. Schneider says:

    His last posting was December 16th?

    Ewww, that’s my birthday, dammit! Gross!

    G’night, guys, have fun with philby.


  140. SKdeA says:

    I mean, dude, you are so third-grade. Grow a pair and grow up, already.


  141. SKdeA says:

    “Monkeymann”?????


  142. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Correct me if I’m wrong… but it appears that Mr. Pee is cutting-and-pasting shit from someplace without attribution.

    Either that or he’s been sipping whatever Lushy brought in that Big Gulp cup and is out of his gourd already.


  143. Shayne says:

    Don’t feel bad P, I love Keith too.


  144. joe cantwell says:

    mr. p,

    here’s a video of olbermann losing it.

    *

    did you enjoy it?

    *

    now about your website

    why did you abandon it?

    ***


  145. joe cantwell says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:
    Correct me if I’m wrong… but it appears that Mr. Pee is cutting-and-pasting shit from someplace without attribution.

    Either that or he’s been sipping whatever Lushy brought in that Big Gulp cup and is out of his gourd already.

    *

    no, you’re right.

    *

    talk to him about his website ralph.

    it really gets him.

    :)


  146. Shayne says:

    Wow P, for somebody who hates him you sure know a lot about him. All I know of Rush and O’Reilly I learn here at TP. But you seem to know everything about Keith. P the Stalker.


  147. Keith says:

    Ed Rollins on Jindal’s performance:
    “It was a good night for Sarah Palin.”


  148. joe cantwell says:

    Shayne Says:
    Don’t feel bad P, I love Keith too.

    *

    ask mr. p about his website shayne.

    then stand back.

    ***


  149. Shayne says:

    republicans hate facts Says:

    Shayne Says:
    Wow P, for somebody who hates him you sure know a lot about him.

    It’s a BROMANCE ;)

    Unrequited I fear, must be why P is so bitter.


  150. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Pee, seriously… we won’t think less of you if you admit that you have a crush on Keith.

    It’s okay. We all have crushes we’re ashamed of. Look, if it’ll make you feel any better, I’ll share a secret of my own with you. I once had a crush on Tonya Harding. It’s true. Her trailer-trash spunk just seemed so sexy to me at one point in my life.

    Fortunately, it was a phase and I outgrew it.

    Maybe you’ll outgrow this Keith infatuation too.


  151. Shayne says:

    ask mr. p about his website shayne.

    then stand back.

    He’s ignoring the whole subject JC, just like he ignores the fact that John Dean worked in a REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION.


  152. Shayne says:

    Ralph, you better used a different word. He’s sensitive about “inFATuation”. Didn’t you see the picture of chunky monkey on his website?


  153. Shayne says:

    Oh, P, so you gave up TP Watch for Olbermann Watch. Cute.


  154. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    #5
    ______________

    Geez, if you’re going to cut and paste, at least give credit…


  155. Shayne says:

    Why not both P, can’t you multi-task. I guess it is a cancervative thing. You know like McCain had to leave the campaign trail to work on the bail out. I guess that’s why you’re such a bunch of losers.


  156. Keith says:

    The topic is not Olbermann. It’s the State of the Union and Obama vs. Jindal.


  157. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Thanks for the heads-up, Shayne. I don’t think we want to make Mr. Pee any more agitated than he is already. Looks like he’s about to blow.

    Unrequited love will do that to a man.

    Or even to Pee.


  158. joe cantwell says:

    Shayne Says:
    Oh, P, so you gave up TP Watch for Olbermann Watch. Cute.

    *

    bingo!

    don’t forget the link.

    *

    ralph, rhf, keith,

    your turn.

    :)


  159. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    liberals hate facts, why don’t you hit the cap lock key and save some effort? You must be upset seeing all of your orange faced heroes lies.

    That’s funn P-brain, you think you can come here and tell progressives what to do. D’oh, you’re not in charge around here. You’re just the mouse we bat around when we’re bored.


  160. Shayne says:

    Jeez P, you can eat Cheetos and post why can’t you run your two “Watch” sites at the same time?


  161. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    DESPERATE to CHANGE THE SUBJECT! ;)

    Wrong, the 3 legged llama changed the subject.

    *

    caps?

    do you do that on your

    WEBSITE?

    :)


  162. Shayne says:

    P, about your two watch sites, whattup with that? Why’d you ditch TP Watch. We feel so abandoned.


  163. joe cantwell says:

    Shayne Says:
    Jeez P, you can eat Cheetos and post why can’t you run your two “Watch” sites at the same time?

    *

    yeah p, what about that website

    of yours?

    *

    ashamed of it?

    :)


  164. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    John Dean worked in a REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION.

    Where is he now? A regular on the biggest liars comedy show aka countdown!

    Y’know, the tragic thing is that all this turmoil could have been avoided if only Keith’s production assistant had sent that autographed 8×10 that Mr. pee had asked for.

    All the pain, all the heartache, all the bitterness would never have happened.

    Sad, really.


  165. Shayne says:

    Really P, I can understand why a fat kid like you would need a big strapping man like Keith.


  166. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Where is he now? A regular on the biggest liars comedy show aka countdown!
    __________

    At least countdown is still ON television, unlike the 1/2 Hr News Hr…

    That Rush… he sure knows comedy…


  167. Shayne says:

    Hey P we’re here for you if you want to get anything off your manboobs.


  168. Zooey says:

    Ewwwwwwwwwww, why are you letting Mr Pee masturbate in here…?


  169. Shayne says:

    Where are you P, talk to me kid. A closet is no place for a fat kid like you.


  170. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Yeah, Pee what up with the two watch sites?

    Why did you abandon your TP site? It was really fun for awhile. Until you started banning everyone who commented.


  171. Keith says:

    Shayne, there you go again. :)


  172. The Republic of Stupidity says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    All the pain, all the heartache, all the bitterness would never have happened.
    _______

    And the pages of the TV Guide that had Olbermann on the cover would not have ended up hopelessly stuck together…


  173. Shayne says:

    P, PEEEEEEEEEE, stop crying and tell me when you realized you had feelings for Keith.


  174. ralph the wonder llama says:

    It’s okay, Zooey. He’s shootin’ blanks.

    At least he has been so far.


  175. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Pee, look at Shayne. She’s trying to help you, goddammit.

    Now, about that website


  176. Shayne says:

    Sorry Keith, I hate to use your name in vain but I’m working on P’s breakthrough. He’s working his way out of the closet like a butterfly leaving his chrysalis. A really fat ugly butterfly, but still, a butterfly.


  177. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Pee, why did you ban anyone who disagreed with you from your website?

    That was uncool.


  178. Shayne says:

    Pee was “uncool”? I’m shocked I tell ya, shocked.


  179. ralph the wonder llama says:

    You’re a good human, Shayne, to try to help poor, lovesick Pee.


  180. Shayne says:

    Yeah if he’d just work with me we could make some progress. Of course gay men all over the country would prefer he’d keep his piss-soaked chubby self in the closet but what can I do about that.


  181. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    or in the case of OLBERMANN they have a COWardly reaction as expected ;)

    You being banned was justified……

    So we’re banned from your Olbermann site too. Oh no.


  182. Shayne says:

    Really P you should be proud of your feelings toward Keith. But really, homosexual or heterosexual, you couldn’t get laid in prison with a fist full of $100 bills so why worry.


  183. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Pee, why did you ban anyone who disagreed with you from your website?
    That was uncool.

    TPWatch is not my website, df

    Oh now, just because we saw your fat pictures doesn’t mean you have to lie.


  184. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Pee, why did you ban anyone who disagreed with you from your website?
    That was uncool.

    TPWatch is not my website, df.

    yeah, if I were you i’d probably disavow myself of any connection with that site too.

    it was kind of amateurish. Especially the way you kept banning people who only wanted to discuss the issues.


  185. Shayne says:

    Who is patsy P. Another one of your inFATuations?


  186. Zooey says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    You’ve flagged me and cried to the mods, how many times?
    February 25th, 2009 at 1:50 am

    They’re just playing with you Pee, like a cat with a mouse — until Faiz gets that personal email.

    Enjoy while you can…


  187. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Careful, RHF… Pee just might transfer his Olbermann crush onto you…

    it would certainly fit his pathology.


  188. Shayne says:

    Oh your denial is getting tiresome P. It is my site, it isn’t my site. I love Keith, I hate Keith. I flagged you, I didn’t flag you. You sad little man.


  189. Zooey says:

    Toodles, all.

    Pee bores me.


  190. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    TPW is NOT my site. Got it?

    We got it. (Sarah Palin wink.)


  191. Shayne says:

    LushInterior Says:

    P stop it…..no one here know half of what your talking about let alone who “patsy” was……..

    Oh look, the jerks are forming a circle.


  192. Shayne says:

    So P, how long have you and InferiorLush been an “item”?


  193. ralph the wonder llama says:

    I don’t know if we should keep toying with him, in this condition like he is. Lushy musta slipped him some grain alcohol or Pee slugged down some heavy antihistamines. His eyes are jittering in his head.

    He don’t look right.


  194. Zooey says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Phuck faiz. you too p**sy.
    February 25th, 2009 at 1:56 am

    In your wildest dreams, limpdick.


  195. Shayne says:

    Oh look Lush scolded him and P shut down. Sweet.


  196. Shayne says:

    I hope we’ve all had enough of P because by tomorrow he’ll be gone. I wish I could say he’ll be missed.


  197. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Shayne Says:
    So P, how long have you and InferiorLush been an “item”?

    oh my god I can’t believe i didn’t see it earlier.

    I think that is wonderful for you, Pee. Way to go. That Lushy is quite a catch. Y’know, if you can keep him off the sauce, that is.

    But I’m sure you two will be very happy together. And when Keith finds out, I’m sure he’ll be jealous as all get-out.


  198. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    faiz should be deported.

    Well he could show you his birth certificate but we know how you people love to ignore those things.


  199. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Yeah, Shayne, I can say i’ve had my fill of Pee’s type of entertainment.

    It’s not a long-wearing charm, if you know what I mean.


  200. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Who’s driving Lushy home?

    Pee? You up for it?

    I bet you’ll get lucky…


  201. Shayne says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    I hope we’ve all had enough of P because by tomorrow he’ll be gone.

    Wanna bet, asshat?

    Why yes, yes I do.


  202. Zooey says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    zooey is an olbyloon? Shocker!
    February 25th, 2009 at 2:02 am

    So everyone who calls you a limpdick is an “olbyloon?”

    Works for me.


  203. Shayne says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    Who’s driving Lushy home?

    Pee? You up for it?

    I bet you’ll get lucky…

    Well he may get laid but is that really lucky for anybody. You saw his pictures. Yikes.


  204. Shayne says:

    Oh that’s cute P. You’re projecting.


  205. ralph the wonder llama says:

    On second thought… it looks like Pee is too wasted to drive too.

    Shayne, can you help out and take these two home? They won’t bother you. They’ll probably be making out in the back seat the whole way to Pee’s mom’s house.


  206. WAYNEBRO says:

    Jane E. Schneider Says:

    Yay, Waynebro – if I were you I’d go ahead and take the credit!

    Jane, thought you might find this interesting. Here is just a few of my comments over the past few days in here on the urgency of restarting lending, and on my idea (which I wrote to President Obama about) on creating a new “Lending Fund”.

    I’m not showing you these to blow my own horn but because I actually am starting to wonder if its possible my suggestions may have somehow made their way to him. That’s an ominous thought for me.

    “the real problem is frozen credit, and that’s where he needs to focus for real stimulus to occur.”

    “That LENDING MUST RETURN FIRST, BEFORE we throw money at other areas.”

    Return wide scale lending.”

    “Create a Federal fund with it and allow lenders to draw against it to write loans.”

    Lending was the key as it still is.”

    If lending doesn’t return soon, those people will lose their jobs eventually, and then lending will become moot”

    “Call, write or email your congressmen and tell them that they need to inject capital back into the banks for the SOLE PURPOSE OF LENDING. If they do that, the housing markets will return, and bringing millions and millions of jobs and lots of production with it.”

    “If President Obama and congress created a vehicle to inject lending capital, and ONLY lending capital into the more stable banks, help collapse the unstable ones while redistributing their assets much like the RTC did, then we’d see a resurgence of jobs and economic growth almost overnight.”

    Lending is still the key but I believe this bill will stop the hemmoraging at least, and keep us from going under. It won’t take much to get lending going, just some federal imsurance or a lending fund like I suggested.”

    Restart lending and we prop up the economy again, meaning people go back to work, and the hemorrhaging stops long enough to do the sort of rebuilding and such people are talking about.”

    “All we have to do is resurrect the RTC, or create a similar entity to restructure debt, inject lending capital and manage liquidation and restructuring of failing financial institutions.”

    These are just a few of my comments on the subject over the past few days and weeks.

    And here’s what President Obama said tonight.

    So the recovery plan we passed is the first step in getting our economy back on track.

    But it is just the first step.

    Because even if we manage this plan flawlessly, there will be no real recovery unless we clean up the credit crisis that has severely weakened our financial system.

    I want to speak plainly and candidly about this issue tonight, because every American should know that it directly affects you and your family’s well-being.

    You should also know that the money you’ve deposited in banks across the country is safe; your insurance is secure; and you can rely on the continued operation of our financial system.

    That is not the source of concern.

    The concern is that if we do not re-start lending in this country, our recovery will be choked off before it even begins.

    You see, the flow of credit is the lifeblood of our economy. The ability to get a loan is how you finance the purchase of everything from a home to a car to a college education; how stores stock their shelves, farms buy equipment, and businesses make payroll.

    But credit has stopped flowing the way it should. Too many bad loans from the housing crisis have made their way onto the books of too many banks. With so much debt and so little confidence, these banks are now fearful of lending out any more money to households, to businesses, or to each other.

    When there is no lending, families can’t afford to buy homes or cars. So businesses are forced to make layoffs. Our economy suffers even more, and credit dries up even further.

    That is why this administration is moving swiftly and aggressively to break this destructive cycle, restore confidence, and re-start lending.

    We will do so in several ways. First, we are creating a new lending fund that represents the largest effort ever to help provide auto loans, college loans, and small business loans to the consumers and entrepreneurs who keep this economy running.


  207. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    TPW is NOT my site. Got it?

    *

    tpw?

    the poor bastard child,

    denied by his father.

    :)


  208. ralph the wonder llama says:

    The good thing about their condition is that Lushy is way too fu(ked up to even notice if Pee calls him “Keith” at the moment of ecstasy.


  209. Shayne says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    On second thought… it looks like Pee is too wasted to drive too.

    Shayne, can you help out and take these two home? They won’t bother you. They’ll probably be making out in the back seat the whole way to Pee’s mom’s house.

    Hell no, remember Pee’s mom is a crack whore. I doubt if she’ll be happy to see either one of them with only rolls of nickels to show for their days work.


  210. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Shayne

    Mommy is calling you…………

    *

    let’s talk about your mommy, p.

    :)


  211. Jason Lantz says:

    Does anyone else think he sounded like Kenneth the Page from 30 Rock?


  212. Shayne says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    The good thing about their condition is that Lushy is way too fu(ked up to even notice if Pee calls him “Keith” at the moment of ecstasy.

    Then maybe he won’t be too put off by those man boobs either.


  213. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Yes, that’s cute, Pee.

    (pats Pee on the head)

    Can someone take these two to Pee’s mom’s house? How about a cab? Anyone know the number of a cab company?


  214. Shayne says:

    Jason Lantz Says:

    Does anyone else think he sounded like Kenneth the Page from 30 Rock?

    Really, Jindal lacked the eloquence of Kenneth don’t you think?


  215. joe cantwell says:

    Trajan75 IQ Says:
    From TP Watch
    mighty aphrodite Says:
    December 30th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Glad I found you – I used to troll @ TP quite a bit – but their lunacy is terminal.

    traj,

    my favorite:

    Think Progress attacks Palin for being member of a Church they don’t like.

    Tags: Islam, News, Politics, think progress
    Read More Comments (2) Anti-Christian, Leftists-Islamic Alliance, Palin Derangement Syndrome, Pro-Russian Fascism

    *

    comments (2)?

    :)

    no wonder he hates to talk about it.

    ***


  216. Shayne says:

    ralph the wonder llama Says:

    Yes, that’s cute, Pee.

    (pats Pee on the head)

    Can someone take these two to Pee’s mom’s house? How about a cab? Anyone know the number of a cab company?

    I don’t think cab drivers will take rolls of nickels in payment.


  217. Rich H says:

    As far as trolls go, we had much more entertaining ones than Philby. I guess you guys must be pretty bored to respond to him. I just went through the posts and couldn’t find anything from him hardly worth a comment.


  218. ralph the wonder llama says:

    That’s a fair point, Rich, but in some ways the utter lack of content is what makes Pee so entertaining.

    It’s because he’s so convinced that he’s saying something that his compulsion to say nothing becomes almost surreal.

    i don’t know how to explain it.


  219. Rich H says:

    Except a lemur driving a car might be funny.


  220. Rich H says:

    Ralph,

    I get it now, the surrealism perspective.


  221. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    I just went through the posts and couldn’t find anything from him hardly worth a comment.

    Not even olby’s lies and smears? LOL!

    Pee has a point, Rich. His creepy obsession with Keith Olbermann has to count for something, right? I mean, there’s a twisted fascination to it, if on;y from a sociological standpoint.


  222. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    republicans hate facts

    Highly ironic from someone who has been drug around by his hooves all day long, no?

    *

    p,

    don’t you want save these pearls

    for your website? it could use some

    new material.

    :


  223. ralph the wonder llama says:

    And yes, Pee, some of the women I’ve known have called it a “third leg”. Thanks for noticing.


  224. Rich H says:

  225. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    liberals hate facts

    How many times are you going to cut and paste your own post?

    *

    p,

    how rovian of you!

    ***


  226. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Now Lushy is talking in his sleep. If his pattern holds, we’ve got about twenty minutes before he pukes all over himself.

    The only hope of avoiding that is if he pees himself and wakes himself up first.


  227. Rich H says:

    Good night guys. I’ve enjoyed it much more since it was explained to me.


  228. ralph the wonder llama says:

    I’m getting out of here before Lushy pukes and/or pees himself and before Pee stumbles into the furniture and knocks all the CDs off the shelf like last time.

    It’s been fun. Pee, remember to put some meat tenderizer on those bruises, hear?


  229. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    Nite all! See you far left loons tomorrow!

    *

    :


  230. joe cantwell says:

    nite p,

    see you on your websty.

    :)


  231. joe cantwell says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    “What a bunch of f**king losers!”

    Classy!

    still here?

    :)


  232. joe cantwell says:

    digby on mr. p’s boy mr. j:

    I’m listening to Jindahl and finding it hard to believe that this guy is the great Republican hope.

    I’m also getting angry. He, like all conservative a*&holes, is a hypocritical, lying jackass. It’s really, really hard not to just say that the people who voted for this creep don’t want any help and so they shouldn’t get any. Unfortunately, there a whole bunch who didn’t and a lot of children who don’t deserve to pay the price for their parents’ folly.

    But my God, I’m gobsmacked by the fact that he actually raised Katrina in the way he did, suggesting that they didn’t need government help. I just don’t know what to say about that.

    *

    ’tis true.

    ***


  233. Stupid Git says:

    So, in all his posts the only thing Philby had to say tonight about Obama and Jindal’s speech was “Olbermann sucks!!!”

    Thanks for showing us all a clear picture of your take on the subjects of the day Philby. I feel truly enlightened by your insight and breadth of knowledge. You’re truly a profound voice of conservative ideas.


  234. ucsbclassics53 says:

    Mr. Philby’s just mad because Olbermann actually had on Democrats…In his world, he would STILL complain if every network had on 100% Republicans, because he can’t get over his knee-jerk thinking that the media is liberal…


  235. Perry logan says:

    “He’s in a Reagan-esque league.”

    Check it out. Obama is right up there with a B movie actor.


  236. Bozo The Neoclown says:

    if bobby swindal is the best the repukies can come up with to respond to obama, i actually am starting to feel bad for the marginalized bastards.


  237. rayall01 says:

    HEY! Everybody remember, this bobby swindahl dope is an EXORCIST! We need to repeat that over and over, in every forum, blog, and post about this butthole, so it will become a part of the American psyche, and eventually it will start getting reported on in the media again, if we yell it loud enough.


  238. The Dogfather says:

    I hear that Bobby Jindahl wasn’t actually born in this country, that his birth certificate’s a fake, that he’s actually Hitler or the Antichrist, that he’s a Muslim, that he’s a communist, …

    Did I miss any???


  239. barfly says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    “What a bunch of f**king losers!”

    Your conservative angst is delicious!

    But is it fattening?


  240. barfly says:

    CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: He’s in a Reagan-esque league.

    Does he mean that he thinks Obama was lying to us like Reagan did, about selling weapons to the same terrorists who held Americans hostage?


  241. KayInMaine says:

    Boner could have given the same speech as President Obama? OMG! Not even close Boner!


  242. spearNmagicHelmet says:

    boner is alot more delusional than first thought.


  243. Deuce Coupe says:

    In looking at the comments to the Obama speech some 240+, mostly positive and the comments on Bobby Jindal, 380+, mostly nasty, it seems that the Progressives are more interested in running people down then anything else. I do not see that it bodes well for the Socialist movement.


  244. barfly says:

    Kathryn Jean Lopez writes at the Corner, “E-mails I’m getting are from disappointed conservatives.

    Absolutely scrumptious!


  245. barfly says:

    I do not see that it bodes well for the Socialist movement.

    Your concern should reserved for the republican party.

    At this point they could surely use it.


  246. barfly says:

    Wingers aren’t as mad about the stimulus as the fact they have been marginalized.

    After following an inarticulate oaf for 8 years, they seethe at seeing Obama run rhetorical roughshod over their cherished beliefs.


  247. barfly says:

    Actually Matt, Jindal sounded more like an ’80’s nostalgia band…


  248. Wayne A. Schneider says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Nite all! See you far left loons tomorrow!

    Good luck finding a job today, Mr. Philby.


  249. Alecto says:

    Dr. Hussein Matt Says:

    Jindahl’s politcal career is over. End of story. Fail

    I agree 1000000%. The Gooopers used him for the ‘line itme rejection” of money fiasco; Was not Chuck Schumer great. The money is all or none, or it amounts to a “Line item veto even President Obama does not enjoy.” FCUKING BRILLIANT!!!

    And then Apu, oh sorry Jindal goes into his “I love you”, “you love me”, singsong of a speech. My 16yo son and I laughed and laughed at how ridiculous his presentation, and of course content were, after hearing from a true statesman like Obama. Hillarious!

    Thanks for the memories GOOP. How to end careers and NOT influence people at the same time.
    BWAHAHAHHA!!!


  250. Alecto says:

    Can you just imagine how boooosh would have mangled “equivocate.” The president used equivocate, I am sure booosh doesn’t even know how to look the word up, or what to look it up in.

    The dichotomy between a functioning brain and a sick, cocaine addled, “non-inquistitve,” brain cannot be made any more stark.


  251. barfly says:

    Perhaps Jindal can exorcise his incomprehensible demon…


  252. Alecto says:

    Wayne A. Schneider Says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Nite all! See you far left loons tomorrow!

    Good luck finding a job today, Mr. Philby.

    @ $.05 per post those nickels add up. Phlimsy is like the person who goes around collecting the bottles and cans from the neighborhood recycling containers. Cha-Ching, watch out for the RSI Phlimsy.


  253. backup says:

    Jindal was difficult to watch. Especially after Obama’s speech. The contrast was stark. It’s important that Republicans offer some alternative. Although Jindal’s delivery and content were weak, the underlying message is there. Republicans strayed from their fiscal conservative roots and will attempt to champion the idea of smaller government in the future.

    After last night’s speech, that may take a while.


  254. Nevar says:

    Lux Inferior sez: (…a moment of silence for the Polar Bears killed today by Al Gores Global Warming satellite launched by NASA that crashed into their home….)

    The idiotic inaccuracy of your statement aside, as polar bears do not live in or near Antarctica, something really stinks about this one. I sincerely hope for an in depth investigation, and not by Senator Inhofe.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7907570.stm


  255. shoeless says:

    BRIT HUME: “The speech read a lot better than it sounded. This was not Bobby Jindal’s greatest oratorical moment.”

    And just when was Bobby Jindal’s greatest oratorical moment?


  256. wmhogg says:

    I’ve got to admit that whoever said that Jindal talked like Kenneth from “30 Rock” was totally right.

    I re-listened to Jindal’s speech with Kenneth in mind and it cracked me up.


  257. shoeless says:

    backup Says:
    ——————————————————————————–
    It’s important that Republicans offer some alternative.

    No thanks. We’ve just had years of the Republican alternative. It’s important that we are not subjected to any more of the Republican alternative.


  258. shoeless says:

    Mr. Philby Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Nite all! See you far left loons tomorrow!

    February 25th, 2009 at 2:22 am

    I guess you had to go meet with you financial advisors.


  259. Xisithrus says:

    Jindals speech was, I thought, horrible. He kept repeating the same thing over and over and over and over and over…did I say over and over?…I began to wonder why someone didnt stop him, then just gave up and turned off the Teevee [Which I seldom turn on] It was almost to the point of creepy, like he was trying to cast a spell over people.


  260. Xisithrus says:

    Now I know how a snake in a basket might feel as its being charmed.


  261. Deuce Coupe says:

    Dr. Hussein Matt Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Deuce Coupe Says:
    it seems that the Progressives are more interested in running people down then anything else

    Elections have consequences. You lost. You are part of the permanent minority. Enjoy.

    Dr. Hussein Matt Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    #
    Deuce Coupe Says:
    I do not see that it bodes well for the Socialist movement.

    Quite the comical statement considering the conservative movement ranks right below whale sh*t.

    By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just nasty people whose only cause is to run others down, not any logical discussion on the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.


  262. Xisithrus says:

    Well, um, Deuce, I recall that Bush started the ’socialist movement’ when he abandoned his free market principles and bailed out Madoff Street, GM and Chrylser:

    “I’ve abandoned free-market principles to save the free-market system,” Mr Bush told CNN television.

    He also said it was governments responsibility to bail out businesses.


  263. shoeless says:

    Deuce Coupe Says:

    By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just nasty people whose only cause is to run others down, not any logical discussion on the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.

    See, what you aren’t getting is that YOU CONSERVATIVES FU(KED UP THE ENTIRE COUNTRY! Given that fact, you need to learn how to STFU.


  264. The Dogfather says:

    Loose in da Caboose says: By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just realistic people whose only cause is to rebuild the country destroyed by cancervatives, ignoring any illogical discussion with cancervativeson the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.

    There — I fixed it for ya, Loose…


  265. Deuce Coupe says:

    Xisithrus Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Well, um, Deuce, I recall that Bush started the ’socialist movement’ when he abandoned his free market principles and bailed out Madoff Street, GM and Chrylser:

    “I’ve abandoned free-market principles to save the free-market system,” Mr Bush told CNN television.

    He also said it was governments responsibility to bail out businesses.

    Duece Coupe Reply

    You are absolutely correct and I agree

    shoeless Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Deuce Coupe Says:

    By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just nasty people whose only cause is to run others down, not any logical discussion on the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.

    See, what you aren’t getting is that YOU CONSERVATIVES FU(KED UP THE ENTIRE COUNTRY! Given that fact, you need to learn how to STFU.

    Duece Coupe Reply

    You again prove my point!!

    The Dogfather Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Loose in da Caboose says: By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just realistic people whose only cause is to rebuild the country destroyed by cancervatives, ignoring any illogical discussion with cancervativeson the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.

    There — I fixed it for ya, Loose…

    Duece Coupe Reply

    Again, point proven!!


  266. ralph the wonder llama says:

    Okey dokey, Doosh Coop.

    You have your comforting conviction that Progressives are all just nasty people with filthy mouths and bad attitudes.

    We have the reins of power and the opportunity to restore liberal values and prosperity to the middle class after eight years of disastrous conservative rule.

    I’ll take that trade.


  267. ScaryBrownHusseinChick (ThinkOutsideTheBush) says:

    I had to laugh at how Jindal was trying to “slumdog millionaire” his speech. He started off with that sob story about his immigrant Indian parents paying the hospital bill.


  268. commentsareus says:

    Can you say “Johnny come lately”?
    First a woman, then a black man, now a slumdog?
    Is that really the BEST you can do?
    Who’s running the show over there?


  269. commentsareus says:

    Damn, just missed it.


  270. telestai2 says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Enjoy, olbyloons! Defend the indefensible!

    Defending the indefensible is a Repug trick.

    On this blog, we prefer to preg the impregnable [and the gooper mindset is pretty impregnable]. In the process, we define the indefinable [repug "ethos"] and pos the impossible [rethug version of reality].

    We’re having MUCH fun doing the above. Thank you for your able assistance, Mr. Pee.

    “One, two three–
    look at Mister P!
    Three, four, five–
    look at him jive!”


  271. Shayne says:

    Duece Coupe Reply

    Again, point proven

    Funny, cancervatives try their hardest to destroy all that’s great about this country and then they can’t understand why people are angry.


  272. Shayne says:

    ScaryBrownHusseinChick (ThinkOutsideTheBush) Says:

    I had to laugh at how Jindal was trying to “slumdog millionaire” his speech. He started off with that sob story about his immigrant Indian parents paying the hospital bill.

    And the fact is in India 1% of the population had all the money and everybody else lived in poverty up until the recent outsourcing boom. That means anybody whou emigrated here was part of that top 1% and showed up with wads of cash. Poor, poor Bobby.


  273. JustJohn says:

    Philby = irrelevant,[i-rel-uh-vuhnt],not relevant; not applicable or pertinent.
    Move on now, you and yours have caused too much damage.
    We really don’t have time to deal with you or your other 20%.


  274. ElBruce says:

    Deuce Coupe Says:

    By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just nasty people whose only cause is to run others down, not any logical discussion on the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.

    Because there aren’t any right-wingers on the Internet who use sarcastic comments and foul language to run others down, right?

    Oh wait, that was sarcastic. Oops.


  275. shoeless says:

    Duece Coupe Reply

    You again prove my point!!

    I think the thing that pisses me off the most is that you a$$hole right-wingers not only destroyed our economy, but now you have the supreme arrogance to tell us to make nice about it.


  276. EugeneDebs says:

    Mr. Philby Says:

    Liberals have values who knew
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Everyone not as stupid and brainwashed as you. My GOD you are ignorant. What a monumentally stupid punk you are. You arent even a good troll just a worthless moron without a single shred of decency or an ounce of intelligence. You are nothing but a loaf and I flush things every day better than you will ever be.


  277. EugeneDebs says:

    So LushMoron has a new name. LuxMoron. Still the same sad and pathetic game dropping by to beg us to pity him for being the stupidest most pathetic creature we have ever seen. Pity the man incapable of self respect.


  278. jimbobuddy says:

    Bobby Jindal IS Kenneth The Page!! I scrolled down while I listened, and imagined that it was Kenneth. So frickin funny, LMAO!


  279. jimbobuddy says:

    BTW Mr Philby,..We won, you lost. HAHaHaHaHa! Enjoy the upcoming decades of your total political irrelevence. We’ll be fixing what those of your ilk so efficiently destroyed: our economy, our national moral values, and the health of our planet.So you see we wont have much time to respond to your pathetic brainlessness. Peace out.


  280. Joe the Philosopher says:

    Bobby Jindal, great mind of the new Republican Party. Boy, are they in trouble. Catfish, anyone, the gumbo is still simmering?


  281. shoeless says:

    Tracy__5 Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    When is this pompus ass Matthews going to retire?

    Why are you blaming Matthews for Jindal’s crappy speech? It’s not his fault that the best voice of your Republicans is so pathetic.


  282. EugeneDebs says:

    Tracy__5 Says:

    Tweety is dumb as a doornail. That doesnt mean he was wrong about Jindal. Even HIS side criticised his speech


  283. shoeless says:

    There you go Tracy. You got nothing. Your Republicans can’t even find anyone to give a decent rebuttal, so you blame the Republican economic depression, which started last year, on Obama.

    Very original. You are as pathetic as your top Republican spokesperson.


  284. EugeneDebs says:

    Tracy__5 Says:

    More pure distilled ignorance from you. The media is NOT liberal nor is Tweety. He voted for Bush you moron. As to pathetic. I know that you SHOULD be an expert on pathetic what with it pretty much defining you entirely. I am afraid your stupid brainwashed opinion on the matter doesnt mean much to anyone not as baldly stupid as you are.


  285. prospectofdeath says:

    I’m sorry but wasn’t Juan Williams not supposed to identify himself with National Public Radio anymore? Was that just a dream?


  286. EugeneDebs says:

    Deuce Coupe Says:

    By the sarcastic comments and foul language I thank you for proving once again, that Progressives are just nasty people whose only cause is to run others down, not any logical discussion on the possibilities that lay ahead for the USA.
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    What discussion. YOU are not discussing. You are making stupid provacative statements that are nasty as well as ignorant. You are making rude baseless assertions with no possible discussion value. The ignorance of the assertion above is apparant to anyone with a brain. It is YOUR side that has the Oxymoron talking about feminazi and that liberals should be deported.. Annie Gangleskank Coulter saying liberals should be beaten with baseball bats. Your side spews hate and personal attacks continually and that is from your screechmonkeys IN THE MEDIA. The stupidity of your claim is clear. YOU are moron dont pretend you are trying to have some intellectual discourse. In fact if you ARE then that is even sadder yet. YOu obviously listen to so many bloviators and think posting what you hear is clever because you are a moron. That liberals are somehow supposed to just lay down and take it or WE are nasty. Go soak your head.



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