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*** RNC Thread #3 (more macaronics) *** (Original Post) Wednesdays Aug 2012 OP
I don't think that speech succeeded in "humanizing" Mitt. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #1
Christie is disgusting. Let's hear more about New Jersey Gov. nt. nc4bo Aug 2012 #2
That guy looks like a bowling ball with legs. StrictlyRockers Aug 2012 #3
Now, this is one weird dude. Wednesdays Aug 2012 #4
Christie just praised federally subsidized college education. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #5
And single mom took the public bus to work Atman Aug 2012 #10
"Are we there yet? Seamus just had an accident and there's all kind of brown stuff on the window". grantcart Aug 2012 #6
I doubt Springsteen appreciates the mention. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #7
Christie's father's job at the ice cream factory explains a lot Politicub Aug 2012 #8
Great big humungous ginormous hope. Atman Aug 2012 #16
Yeah Buseater, we know you're fucking running in 2016, now say something about the jobs motherfucker lonestarnot Aug 2012 #9
"We've become paralyzed by the desire to be loved." WTF? highplainsdem Aug 2012 #11
He's moving his mouth and making sounds Wednesdays Aug 2012 #12
So now it's bad to be popular? tjdee Aug 2012 #13
Up is down, etc. Wednesdays Aug 2012 #19
Jobs Jobs Jobs motherfuckers! Where's the fucking jobs? You obstructed the jobs plan! lonestarnot Aug 2012 #14
Who knew Christie could say "no"? sfpcjock Aug 2012 #15
This speech is a complete shambles so far. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #17
There's a speech going on? Wednesdays Aug 2012 #21
respect??? bwahahahahahahaa what the fuck is he talking about? spanone Aug 2012 #18
Christie says yes to his cronies and 1%ers and no to the 99%. He is at least consistent nc4bo Aug 2012 #20
What the hell is Christie talking about? potone Aug 2012 #22
Fierce look: "You see, we are the United States of America." highplainsdem Aug 2012 #23
He couldn't see it when he looked down. Atman Aug 2012 #27
So Ann just spoke about love...Christie says too much love. Atman Aug 2012 #24
We have to choose respect over love? Uh, did he check with Ann? tjdee Aug 2012 #25
This speech makes me think of a high school drama class monologue Politicub Aug 2012 #26
"We are the USA" - Thanks for leaving NYC w/a 100 year old tunnel, Christie. sfpcjock Aug 2012 #28
Hey, thanks!... Just in time to see that fat fuck MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #29
Once more, the Republican war on unions is fought. Hayabusa Aug 2012 #30
OMG can't believe he's saying teachers were just too powerful. omg. omg. nc4bo Aug 2012 #31
Rethug "rising star"? speedoo Aug 2012 #32
Audience doesn't look very enthusiastic so far. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #33
I don't think they're following a lot, either... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #42
I say fundamentally reduce the size of his underwear... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #34
Teachers don't teach to become rich or famous---so don't worry about paying them sh**, it's ok. nt tjdee Aug 2012 #35
So we can take advantage of their good intentions and willingness to take money out of their pockets vanlassie Aug 2012 #51
Mr. Creosote needs just one little mint - what harm can one thin little mint do? aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #36
It's wah-fer thin! DeltaLitProf Aug 2012 #92
We believe in teachers... What a load of crap. Hayabusa Aug 2012 #37
OMG!! Tiny Tim is in the audience Politicub Aug 2012 #38
LOL MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #45
Who does he think belongs to teacher's unions?? Robots? tjdee Aug 2012 #39
"We believe in teachers...picked off the street and paid minimum wage..." Wednesdays Aug 2012 #40
Yeah that's why you caused them to be laid off all over the country helichopper. lonestarnot Aug 2012 #41
he keeps coddling those big boobs Chico Man Aug 2012 #43
I'm one of those seniors he's talking about! napi21 Aug 2012 #44
More teacher-bashing. potone Aug 2012 #46
And Republican politicians are teachers' best friends Wednesdays Aug 2012 #48
OMG, what an unbelievably creepy smile on Romney's face after Christie first mentioned him. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #47
Romney always looks like he's smiling through a bout of diarrhea aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #52
Caesar on his throne... Hayabusa Aug 2012 #49
Christie: 62% Half-truths or outright Lies - Politifact sfpcjock Aug 2012 #50
Ann Romney looks like she's trying to figure out where she is Politicub Aug 2012 #53
Yep. Playing with her hair, rubbing her hands together. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #56
Out with the little people... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #74
who are all these loud, sweaty people? likesmountains 52 Aug 2012 #61
He's nothing but a school yard bully Politicub Aug 2012 #69
Here's what she's about. longship Aug 2012 #99
This is a complete failure as a keynote address. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #54
His speech is boring! He's not interesting unless he's bullying someone. Auntie Bush Aug 2012 #55
Real leaders change polls? Hayabusa Aug 2012 #57
"If you'll stand with me, I'll stand with you." Um.... so? tjdee Aug 2012 #64
Just don't stand ON me please!! vanlassie Aug 2012 #84
So does Rasmussen... Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2012 #75
How do you excite a crowd after this goon? MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #58
This whole convention is a classic showcase of lack of education Wednesdays Aug 2012 #63
Yep... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #81
Even the Romney's look bored...tepid response. Christie is going to implode likesmountains 52 Aug 2012 #59
Nah, I've come to the conclusion that Mitt always looks like he's undergong a prostate check hatrack Aug 2012 #90
perfect description of his look... likesmountains 52 Aug 2012 #95
OMFG, dude: YOU ARE IN GOVERNMENT tjdee Aug 2012 #60
Sounds like a football player making a high school speech vanlassie Aug 2012 #62
This was originally a Sarah Palin speech generator Wednesdays Aug 2012 #78
I am willing to hear the truth... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #65
Most of Christie's speech has been about himself aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #66
Diane Sawyer just said it took him SEVENTEEN MINUTES to mention Romney. tjdee Aug 2012 #70
He can't pronounce "L." Like Brokaw. immoderate Aug 2012 #67
Also, a NJ thing... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #72
Tweety's about to unleash the fury. tridim Aug 2012 #68
Rachel rocks! Great assessment of the speech Politicub Aug 2012 #71
his "2016 acceptance speech" Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2012 #77
those rumors about why he rejected the VP spot seem true aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #86
This message was self-deleted by its author ArnoldLayne Aug 2012 #73
Even Fox News is commenting on how odd and self-centered Christie's speech was. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #76
If that speech helped rMoney one iota Wednesdays Aug 2012 #88
I watched for a short while, the GOP is pathetic! nt akbacchus_BC Aug 2012 #79
Howard Fineman is right -- both speeches failed. highplainsdem Aug 2012 #80
I cannot imagine Americans voting for Mitt, but stranger things akbacchus_BC Aug 2012 #89
Even Howard Fineman thinks both these speeches were bs. tjdee Aug 2012 #82
Daily Show is on and much more entertaining.... highplainsdem Aug 2012 #83
I'll bet it is MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #87
Christie conducted a job interview for 2016 n/t Blaukraut Aug 2012 #85
So, which family's going to hire him to be their hit man? Wednesdays Aug 2012 #93
I believe that was the lamest thing I've ever seen Chico Man Aug 2012 #91
Getting back to Ann. Did I hear her say "Mitts dad became a woodworker... vanlassie Aug 2012 #94
Yes sammytko Aug 2012 #96
Well if a simple woodworker can become head of GM vanlassie Aug 2012 #98
"like Prince Charles visiting New Guinea" Bobbie Jo Aug 2012 #97

highplainsdem

(49,044 posts)
5. Christie just praised federally subsidized college education.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:38 PM
Aug 2012

Talking about his dad going to college on the GI Bill.

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
20. Christie says yes to his cronies and 1%ers and no to the 99%. He is at least consistent
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:42 PM
Aug 2012

with that - even if he didn't admit it.

Respect over love - that's what a wife beater says after he's creamed his wife or kids. Respect is earned you jackass!

potone

(1,701 posts)
22. What the hell is Christie talking about?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:42 PM
Aug 2012

There is no logic to his speech, at least that I can follow? Could someone help me out here?

Atman

(31,464 posts)
24. So Ann just spoke about love...Christie says too much love.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:43 PM
Aug 2012

They should have compared notes.

This is cookoo-ville.

tjdee

(18,048 posts)
25. We have to choose respect over love? Uh, did he check with Ann?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:43 PM
Aug 2012

Wasn't her whole speech about "love"???

Ummmmmm..........

sfpcjock

(1,936 posts)
28. "We are the USA" - Thanks for leaving NYC w/a 100 year old tunnel, Christie.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:44 PM
Aug 2012

Instead of creating 1000s of new jobs when NJ has 9.8% unemployment. (Moron)

He actually gave away millions to big business, not small business and still lost jobs.

"They did it." and lost 23,000 public sector jobs "doing it." Stick with Nike, Chris, LOL

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
31. OMG can't believe he's saying teachers were just too powerful. omg. omg.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:45 PM
Aug 2012

Gotta bust them down, bust down the unions.

This is one sick, diseased party.

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
42. I don't think they're following a lot, either...
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:50 PM
Aug 2012

Lots of white faces that are red with "whoo-hoo's"

And the pathetic RMoney's look even less enthused!

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
34. I say fundamentally reduce the size of his underwear...
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:48 PM
Aug 2012

What a misguided mouth breather... all the right words... all the fucking lies...

"our seniors"... Nice scare tactics...

vanlassie

(5,692 posts)
51. So we can take advantage of their good intentions and willingness to take money out of their pockets
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:54 PM
Aug 2012

To buy classroom supplies

tjdee

(18,048 posts)
39. Who does he think belongs to teacher's unions?? Robots?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:50 PM
Aug 2012

So much bull coming out of his mouth, sooooo muchhhhh.....

napi21

(45,806 posts)
44. I'm one of those seniors he's talking about!
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:51 PM
Aug 2012

He's right that I'm not greedy, but I worked everyday of my life and PAID INTO SS from every paycheck! Guys like him better dam well keep their dirty hands off SS! That's not greed, it's a return on MY investment for so many years!

potone

(1,701 posts)
46. More teacher-bashing.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:51 PM
Aug 2012

In the guise of teachers' unions which, in some mysterious way, are the enemies of actual, you know, teachers.

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
55. His speech is boring! He's not interesting unless he's bullying someone.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:55 PM
Aug 2012

Even Mitt didn't look very interested.

Hayabusa

(2,135 posts)
57. Real leaders change polls?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:56 PM
Aug 2012

So, real leaders manipulate the public instead of listening to them?

And defeating Obama is like winning WWII? What the fuck!?

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
58. How do you excite a crowd after this goon?
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:57 PM
Aug 2012

Put an apple in his mouth?

Focus on the one black guy in the audience?

How dare he compare what happened in Nazi Germany. Learn some history lessons...

Yeah, tell you kids to read... nimrod.

Wednesdays

(17,439 posts)
63. This whole convention is a classic showcase of lack of education
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:59 PM
Aug 2012

They're teacher haters, probably from day 1...and it shows!

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
81. Yep...
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:05 PM
Aug 2012

bust the unions, steal, plan fear.... the truth is whatever the Koch brothers tell them it is... as they cash in...

hatrack

(59,593 posts)
90. Nah, I've come to the conclusion that Mitt always looks like he's undergong a prostate check
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:08 PM
Aug 2012

The forced smile, the pinched look, the awkward gaze in a slightly unnatural direction . . .

tjdee

(18,048 posts)
60. OMFG, dude: YOU ARE IN GOVERNMENT
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:58 PM
Aug 2012

It drives me nuts when these politicians bitch about 'big government'. Guy--you hold a government position. You are living off taxpayers. I do not see these jokers living in a smaller residence or taking less perks.

UGH.

vanlassie

(5,692 posts)
62. Sounds like a football player making a high school speech
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 10:59 PM
Aug 2012

Stand strong for freedom!! We are the masters of our destiny!!!!". I will fight with you!!!

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
72. Also, a NJ thing...
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:03 PM
Aug 2012

He's got a BMI of about 50, can't pronounce the word, "our" and has probably broken at least 8 of his toilet seats in his too big house while raking in too much money to keep his too fat ass in politics.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
86. those rumors about why he rejected the VP spot seem true
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:07 PM
Aug 2012

He turned Romney down because he thought he would lose and he wants to run in 2016.

Response to Wednesdays (Original post)

highplainsdem

(49,044 posts)
76. Even Fox News is commenting on how odd and self-centered Christie's speech was.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:04 PM
Aug 2012

Chris Wallace called it the "most curious" keynote address he ever heard.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
89. I cannot imagine Americans voting for Mitt, but stranger things
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:08 PM
Aug 2012

have happened when Bush got elected for a second term! What is wrong with some Americans?

tjdee

(18,048 posts)
82. Even Howard Fineman thinks both these speeches were bs.
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:06 PM
Aug 2012

He says Ann was meh, nothing new, and that Chris Christie was too mean and neither of them said anything very good about .....you know, the dude they're supposed to be there for.

Kind of surprised to hear that coming from Howie.

vanlassie

(5,692 posts)
98. Well if a simple woodworker can become head of GM
Tue Aug 28, 2012, 11:21 PM
Aug 2012

I guess that settles it. The Romneys work harder than the rest of us. Oh-and she also said Mitt is always helping others! Like she doesn't know WE ALL DO THAT?

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