Stein: America Loses, Cons Cheer

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Sam Stein: Upon being informed that Chicago lost its Olympics bid, a gathering of conservatives at the Americans For Prosperity -- one of the main organizing groups behind the tea party protests -- erupted in applause. They cheered once more after they were told that Chicago had been eliminated during the first round of voting.

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Upon being informed of the news, a gathering of conservatives at the Americans For Prosperity -- one of the main organizing groups behind the tea party protests -- erupted in applause. They cheered once more after they were told that Chicago had been eliminated during the first round of voting.

Conservatives want Obama to fail, even if it ends up hurting America.

#1 | Posted by DARTHCHENEY at 2009-10-02 07:23 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Conservatives want Obama to fail, even if it ends up hurting America."

This has been painfully obvious since shortly after the election.

#2 | Posted by Dave at 2009-10-02 08:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

The Right Wingers are just fucking useless these days. They would rather support greedy fuckers in the health care insurance industry. They would rather see the first Black President to fail and by extention the United States than support Him. I just do not know.

Larry

#3 | Posted by LarryMohr at 2009-10-02 08:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Conservatives want Obama to fail, even if it ends up hurting America."

No question about it. The modern Republican party is quite possibly the biggest collection of sore losers in human history.

#4 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-02 08:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

Is not getting the 2016 Olympics for Chicago a failure?

#5 | Posted by mysterytoy at 2009-10-02 08:28 PM | Reply | Flag:

Rumor has it that the Olympic committee was expecting an apology from Obama for Americans winning so many gold medals.

#6 | Posted by mysterytoy at 2009-10-02 08:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

These threads are as ridiculous as the ones put up about the left cheering whenever the body count in Iraq went up under Bush.

BFD if America didn't get the Olympics. This country has had more than its share anyway.

Get over it

#7 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-02 08:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

Goat I don't think you cheer when America fails under Obama but you aren't extreme right either. There is a small but vocal minority that 100% want America to go into the tank under Obama.

#8 | Posted by jackass at 2009-10-02 08:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

There was some on the left that wanted America to suffer casualities in mass to make Bush look bad. There is fringe elements on both parties. Beck seems to cater to them.

#9 | Posted by jackass at 2009-10-02 08:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

I live just across the lake from Chicago. There were a lot of people who did not want the Olympics. I am not sure hosting the Olympics is a good thing. Lots of money and hastles.

As far as Obama and the right. It is no different than the people who wanted to lose the war in Iraq so that Bush would be embarrassed.

Fot those same people to act all indignant when Obama is treated the same is quite hypocritical.

#10 | Posted by sawdust at 2009-10-02 08:51 PM | Reply | Flag:

I'm having my celebration party tonight. Its going to be great. 4 kegs. We even got strippers. This will be the best party since Hillary broke her arm.

#11 | Posted by wurster at 2009-10-02 09:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

It is no different than the people who wanted to lose the war in Iraq so that Bush would be embarrassed.

#10 | Posted by sawdust at 2009-10-02 08:51 PM

What exactly are you saying? Are you saying that the left was cheering when they heard about American casualties? Why do you find it necessary to mischaracterize the criticism of the war from the left just to make a false equivalence?

#12 | Posted by DARTHCHENEY at 2009-10-02 09:06 PM | Reply | Flag:

So the International Olympic Committee went with Rio de Janeiro?

Guess that was the Wise Latina Choice.

(stolen from the Hugh Hewitt radio Show)

#13 | Posted by zulu at 2009-10-02 09:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

Arerica Loses, Conservatives Cheer

You would think this would be a non-partisan issue.

IMO Obama was politically-dumb for his last-minute pitch. He needs a victory; badly.

This is a fight he would have been better off avoiding unless he had good reason to be confident in his success.

Fairly or not, this loss is adding to the growing perception that he's a pushover; weak.

Having said all of that, I do agree that it's bad form for righties to be gloating about an issue that should be apolitical.

#14 | Posted by JeffJ at 2009-10-02 09:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

Are you saying that the left was cheering when they heard about American casualties?

It was posted every day with apparent glee by some lefties on this blog.

Truthhurts even admitted that posting casualties and hyping it was politically good for his cause.

#15 | Posted by JeffJ at 2009-10-02 09:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

Why do you find it necessary to mischaracterize the criticism of the war from the left just to make a false equivalence?
#12 | Posted by DARTHCHENEY at 2009-10-02 09:06 PM

Mischarachterize the critism of war from the left? Are you beig serious? Harry Reid saying the war is lost, Jack Murtha accusing soldiers before charges or investigations, Ted Kennedy calling it Bush's Vietnam. Kerry, Reed... Those are mischaracterized criticism? How about the whack groups funded by Soros airing commercials and ads where soldiers are in a surrender position?

Haven't even begun the barrage on Cheney and Rumsfeld. Can any of you whining, short memory libs come up with anything from equal ranking or leading republican Senators that comes close to wanting Bush to fail?

#16 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 09:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

Oh cool...Chuck Norris is here. You guys should see the size of this bon fire. Well party on!

#17 | Posted by wurster at 2009-10-02 09:39 PM | Reply | Flag:

#14...

Anything the POTUS is political. He is the head of the Party. Had Chicago got the nod, there is no doubt it would have been used politically by the left. There was no reason for him to go. He went because he is an arrogant SOB and hopefully will be humbled that the world hasn't gushed over his election like his ass kissers here.

#18 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 09:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

(Anything the POTUS is political)

Anything the POTUS "does" is political.

Different thread, same stupid fuck up. Taking a 5 minute self penalty....

#19 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 09:59 PM | Reply | Flag:

I don't see how the Olympics going to Rio--which deserved it anyhow--is "America loses".

That said, ever since the so-called "American Dream Team" formed, full of NBA stars, I've cheered against them every single game. I hate the idea of professional basketball players in the Olympics.

#20 | Posted by rightisright at 2009-10-02 10:21 PM | Reply | Flag:

"I hate the idea of professional basketball players in the Olympics."

Agreed. Every time I see them, I think of Jim Thorpe.

#21 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:23 PM | Reply | Flag:

Rooting for America to Fail

Chairman Zero personalized the Olympics bid. He made it about himself. And his fluffers in the media obediently bought into it. Obama needed a win to distract from his foreign and domestic policy failures. So, he put his prestige on the line and fell flat on his silly face. And it is only natural to take pleasure when arrogant people are brought down by their own hubris.

Unable to deal with the failure of the Obamessiah, lefties are accusing the rest of us of delighting not in the failure of Obama's arrogance, but in the failure of America itself. These are not the same thing. But even if we were, all we would be celebrating is that a two-week long party would be held some place other than Chicago. No big whoop.

It's not like we would be rooting for the kind of failure that would result in the deaths of American soldiers, like certain lefties did during the Iraq War.

I don't feel bad for laughing at the failure of Obama and his media cult. No one had to die in order for Obama to fail in bringing the Olympics to Chicago. On the other hand, I do have to wonder if any lives could have been saved if the Daley political machine had put its time and resources into dealing with the epidemic of violent crime in his city, instead of chasing Olympic glory.

It looks like Chairman Zero will have to find a better way to pay back Valerie Jarrett, Tony Rezko, and the rest of his Chi-Town slumlord cronies. The next time Mayor Daley sends Obama on an errand, let's hope he does a better job or I might bust a gut.

#22 | Posted by mysterytoy at 2009-10-02 10:24 PM | Reply | Flag:

#20...
They are all paid athletes now. We wouldn't have a prayer against the likes of Spain or Argentina fielding our best college kids. Hockey is no different.

#23 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

I haven't watched the Olympics since they allowed professionals to play. They are venal, corrupt and acquire baksheesh for their 'volunteer' work ...

I suggest the death penalty should any Olympic 'official' be discovered taking graft ... I'll bet that would effect a rebirth of Olympic conservatism, what?

#24 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 10:28 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Agreed. Every time I see them, I think of Jim Thorpe."

Jim Thorpe was a freak of his time. He was the greatest athlete on earth. I am not sure of the rules back then, but I would assume he never competed in any events he was paid as a professional.

I know I lost my amateur elgibility at 16, and back then you could not compete in any amateur events, if you made a dime in any other sport.

#25 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

#25
Crisp is a curler?

#26 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

#25
Crisp is a curler?

#26 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:33 PM

Don't think I even knew what curling was back in 1977.

#27 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

MSNBC's Schultz Blames 'Right-Wing Talkers' for Obama Olympic Defeat; Compares GOP to Hanoi Jane

It was bound to happen.

Although some in the liberal media were all too eager to point out instances where some are celebrating President Barack Obama's "epic fail" in the media, it was just a matter of time before conservatives and Republicans got the blame for the President's inability to secure the 2016 Olympics for Chicago.

Enter MSNBC's Ed Schultz. During his Oct. 2 MSNBC show, the liberal host launched into a rant blaming the Republican Party and went as far as comparing the party to the anti-American antics put on by Jane Fonda during the Vietnam War.

#28 | Posted by mysterytoy at 2009-10-02 10:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

Don't think I even knew what curling was back in 1977.
#27 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:34 PM | Reply | Flag: doesn't know a troll when he reads one

#29 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Don't think I even knew what curling was back in 1977."

You never set foot in a beauty shop?

#30 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:40 PM | Reply | Flag:

Toymastery,

Schultz is the democrats answer to your Rush. Pay his bullshit no mind.

That said, Republican glee at Chi-town's loss is pretty pitiful.

#31 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:40 PM | Reply | Flag:

"MSNBC's Schultz Blames 'Right-Wing Talkers' for Obama Olympic Defeat"

What a pile of crap.

#32 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:40 PM | Reply | Flag:

I didn't mind if a professional athlete was allowed to compete in another sport amateur venues like the World or Olympics. It is about the best athletes so they deserve it.

It is kind of screwy only certain professional athletes are allowed to compete in their paid sport and others only allow amateurs. Like Boxing.

#33 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

So, OC...what was your pro sport?

#34 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

#29...
Sorry to mess that up Hag. I will be more conscious next time. Hard to consider you a troll though. Take some lessons.

#30...
Had a fro bigger than Bernie from Room 222.

#35 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Had a fro bigger than Bernie from Room 222."

BTW, that guy is a major league asshole.

#36 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:46 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Take some lessons."

I guess I took Kanrei's word for it when he called me one a week or two ago. Can I say I was referring to the post and not myself to get a pass?

#37 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

#34...

I would like to say it was something like Boxing. Sadly it was Bowling. I joined adult scratch leagues where there was money paid out at the end of the year. That was considered being paid if you can believe that. It clearly said it on the ABC sanction card you filled out every year. Couldn't play football or basketball in HS after my Sophmore year. Seems kind of picky and technical, but coaches and league officials took it seriously. They changed that shit about 10 years later.

#38 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:51 PM | Reply | Flag:

#38

Damn, for a minute I thought we were talking to a bona fide celebrity.

*reaches out from under the bridge.

#39 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 10:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

"I would like to say it was something like Boxing. Sadly it was Bowling. "

Hey, man, a pro is a pro. Good for you.

#40 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:55 PM | Reply | Flag:

#36...
Really?

I met Karen Valentine at the Bowling Alley when they were filming the Celebrity Superstars back in 1974. Had fingernails about 4 inches long and inch eyelashes.

#41 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:55 PM | Reply | Flag:

#37...
Sorry again Hag. I don't consider either of you trolls. As much as I would like to.

You are one of the few on the left here I have no qualms about. You calls them like you sees them.

#42 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 10:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Really?"

Yeah, unfortunately. I used to think he was cool.

Shit...Karen Valentine? I'm jealous. She and Laurie Partridge filled many a fantasy for young Danforth!

#43 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 10:59 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Sorry again Hag."

Shiiit.

I knew Kanrei was using that as an excuse not to engage me.

#44 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

Mystery notices, "Schultz ... went as far as comparing the party (GOP) to the anti-American antics put on by Jane Fonda during the Vietnam War."

You know the rightwing has won when the leftist creeps turn on their own!!!!!!!!!

#45 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:08 PM | Reply | Flag:

#42...

Robert Conrad was warming up when the lanes were real dry and he was hooking it out of the house. So I walked up to him and suggested he take the ball to the machine on the concourse and have it cleaned. He hands me the ball and five bucks and said hear kid go clean it. Keep the change. I'm strutting through the House showing the ball and saying who's it was being all cool and shit. I go back to the lanes and hand him his ball and Michael Cole was there. So I am checking out his bowling ball curious like and he fucking looks at me and says "Don't ever touch my ball." I wasn't so cool anymore.

#46 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

#46

Fame is so fleeting.

And it's a mean, mean lesson to learn....

#47 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:13 PM | Reply | Flag:

#47...
I guess I am thankful I am way past my fame days. Much easier laying low.

#48 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:17 PM | Reply | Flag:

I got to spend a day with Paul Newman years and years ago. I came away with the utmost respect, as well as the knowledge I would NEVER want to be that famous. Especially these days, with the 24/7 paparazzi, and the jagoffs more than willing to crap on you just to film (and sell) your reaction.

#49 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

... as well as the knowledge I would NEVER want to be that famous. Especially these days, with the 24/7 paparazzi, and the jagoffs more than willing to crap on you just to film (and sell) your reaction.

#49 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:25 PM | Reply | Flag: Rationalization

J/K

#50 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

#49...
Have you ever disclosed anything here you have been in? Ads, small or big screen?

#51 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

I got drunk one night and fouled the line every first ball, and which was a strike, and then converted the spare, for 11 frames ...

My league average was 157 at the time ...

This universe is sometimes very, very strange ...

My team mates wouldn't speak to me, in disgust ...

#52 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:29 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Have you ever disclosed anything here you have been in? Ads, small or big screen?"

Nah. Some things you'd recognize...most you wouldn't. You've doubtless heard my voice, though....

#53 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

MSNBC's Schultz Blames 'Right-Wing Talkers' for Obama Olympic Defeat; Compares GOP to Hanoi Jane

MSNBC is one of the bought and paid for "news" media outlets. Bought and paid for means George Soros funnels money to them via other outlets and organizations. Hence, their repugnent ratings. No other "news" media could survive on ratings alone without "welfare" from the powers that be.

That being said, liberals like Schultz, Olbernman and Mathews have full reign on MSNBC regardless of quality or factuality.

Bottom line: The liberal news media is a bought and paid for business with top trash talkers getting most of the attention while low profile "investers" get their message across for pennies of media coverage on the dollar.

#54 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-02 11:32 PM | Reply | Flag:

Especially these days, with the 24/7 paparazzi

For the life of me, I can't figure out why some of the bodyguards don't bull their way through paparazzis and knock them out of the way.

#55 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:32 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Rationalization"

Maybe. What little fame I had (VERY little), I used to get laid, every time a woman recognized me. Plenty for me when I was younger. That, and I was smart enough to save my money.

#56 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

My team mates wouldn't speak to me, in disgust ...
#52 | Posted by tadowe

That's a miserable story.

I play a mean wii bowling.

High game 267.

One day I convinced myself that I had learned something about the real thing and in the first frame attempted to throw a ball the way I do in the game.

Almost broke my wrist.

#57 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

"For the life of me, I can't figure out why some of the bodyguards don't bull their way through paparazzis and knock them out of the way."

Partially because that's what the paps want. That's a guaranteed payday.

#58 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

That, and I was smart enough to save my money.

#56 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:33 PM | Reply | Flag: definitely NOT Gary Coleman

#59 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

"definitely NOT Gary Coleman"

LOL.

Or Todd Bridges, for that matter....

#60 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Partially because that's what the paps want. That's a guaranteed payday."

Not if I was on the jury. If the guy on trial says my hand slipped and broke his nose, good enough for me.

#61 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hag gets honest for a change, "That's a miserable story."

Exactly - don't get drunk, unless you want to bowl 22 strikes in a row ... that don't count as anything but zip-spares ...

#62 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

"If the guy on trial says my hand slipped and broke his nose, good enough for me."

Jake...it's Chinatown....

#63 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Maybe. What little fame I had (VERY little), I used to get laid, every time a woman recognized me."

No that's bigtime fame. Little fame is when you say you know someone and get laid if they recognize the name.

#64 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:40 PM | Reply | Flag:

Exactly - don't get drunk, unless you want to bowl 22 strikes in a row ... that don't count as anything but zip-spares ...

Hey you still shot 110.lol

#65 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-02 11:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

I don't blame by team mates ... I was a stupid drunk idiot ... and blew away 10k for a league 300 ...

#66 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Hag gets honest for a change"

I come from a working class, union family... with my own league history.

I'm always honest. That's why democrats aren't thrilled with my posts either, usually. And republicans only like me when I criticize the left.

I thought I was for all waters when I got here... (2003 or early 2004)

*sigh.

And I like you better when I'm drinking... curmudgeon.

#67 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

BTW - My high Wii bowling score is 233, but I play a mean game of golf.

#68 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-02 11:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

As mentioned by others now, at that time I was so 'sophomoric' that I laughed it off, like a dufus ...

#69 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

"My high Wii bowling score is 233, but I play a mean game of golf."

Coincidentally, also scoring 233.

#70 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

but I play a mean game of golf.

#68 | Posted by Beachbuzz

If you're talking wii... I hate that game. It's the big hole in my fitness assessment.

#71 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:51 PM | Reply | Flag:

I LOVE Wii golf!!!

#72 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-02 11:52 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hag says, "I'm always honest."

So am I, and I'll honestly say that you should definitely get over your obsession with trying to insult me, Mr. Honesty.

You make a fool of yourself, because I don't get insulted by leftist creeps, and which you make of yourself in being obsessed with trying to discredit me.

Honestly, Hag, your ilk cannot insult me. Wise up ...

#73 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:53 PM | Reply | Flag:

My high Wii bowling is a 279.

My high game in real bowling is the same.

I think that's kinda cool!

#74 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-02 11:53 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hag has one, "... my fitness assessment."

Mine is Tai Chi, what's yours?

#75 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

HAgbard - you must not be holding yer club right. Nice easy swings...follow through is the key.

Eat Me Danforth!

#76 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-02 11:55 PM | Reply | Flag:

Lisa says, "My high game in real bowling is the same."

Ironically, so was mine - drunk again ...

#77 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:56 PM | Reply | Flag:

279? Good game girlfriend...I suck.

#78 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-02 11:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Eat Me Danforth!"

Sorry...chickenshit is off-limits.

#79 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-02 11:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

Eythl and I should find a bowling equalibrium ...?

...or should that be saved for youth?

#80 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

Stirly, my entire family are bowlers.

My uncle bowled on the Senior Tour.

A couple of years ago, he bowled back to back 300's.

#81 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-02 11:59 PM | Reply | Flag:

Honestly, Hag, your ilk cannot insult me. Wise up ...

#73 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-02 11:53 PM | Reply | Flag: Thinks "curmudgeon" is my attempt at an insult.

#82 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-02 11:59 PM | Reply | Flag:

Tad:

I was drunk at every state bowling tourney...and always cashed!!!

LOL

#83 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:00 AM | Reply | Flag:

#74...

That is quite impressive when you get 11 strikes in one game.

#84 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

"My high Wii bowling is a 279."

When I bowled my 267 my brother bowled 298 (I think the only spare was first frame). He credits me for the score.

#85 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

Dan says, " ...My high game in real bowling is the same."

Definitely trayfe, even considering the kosher source.

#86 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

My average now is only 172.

#87 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:02 AM | Reply | Flag:

Sorry.

Dan actually said, "... chickenshit is off-limits."

... and still trayfe ...

#88 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:03 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Dan says, "...My high game in real bowling is the same.""

Um...no he doesn't, you addled drunk.

#89 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-03 12:03 AM | Reply | Flag:

HC:

You always bowl better when bowling against someone good, or who is doing well.

I love bowling better teams.

I prefer 3 man scratch leagues, myself.

#90 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

Mine is Tai Chi, what's yours?
#75 | Posted by tadowe

Really? That's impressive.

I swim in my real life.

Hackey sack in summer. Tele-skiing in winter.

It's all in how you approach it, I think.

#91 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:05 AM | Reply | Flag:

Lisa says, "My average now is only 172."

Very nice league average! They will always be calling you for league play ...

My ex averaged that, too, or better. She was one of those who avoided me for my idiot foul-line attraction ... for about an hour ...

#92 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:05 AM | Reply | Flag:

Thanks Tad.

My average was a little higher a few years ago. After all my stomach surgeries I'm afraid to really stretch and lift when I release the ball.

But....I'll settle for a 172

#93 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:07 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Dan actually said, "

Sorry, idiot...you only get one bite at the comedy apple.

#94 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-03 12:08 AM | Reply | Flag:

#81...

I used to run the oil machine and probably had the most unsanctioned 300's by the ABC in the State. I used the "wall" the lanes up nicely for any good bowler. If you chucked it to far out, it always came back. If you yanked it up the middle, it would slide and stay straight.

Everyone was happy, until they found out their 300 game or 800 series wasn't approved because of skewed lane conditions.

#95 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:08 AM | Reply | Flag:

LOL Tad...I never had an attraction to the foul line.

My attraction was to the bar during that period in my life...lol.

#96 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:08 AM | Reply | Flag:

Wait...the Brett Favre commercial for Sears is on...it's so funny!

#97 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:09 AM | Reply | Flag:

Ok it's over...LOL

#98 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:10 AM | Reply | Flag:

I prefer 3 man scratch leagues, myself.

#90 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:04 A

There is just something wrong with that wording. I can't figure it out but... Something just wrong about it.

#99 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:10 AM | Reply | Flag:

LMBO Crispy...I never looked at it that way.

How's this....

3 person no handicap?

#100 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

There is just something wrong with that wording. I can't figure it out but... Something just wrong about it.
#99 | Posted by crispee_oc

Coming from Lisa, I have to agree. LOL.

#101 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

Hag says, "Hackey sack ..."

In Thailand, I was blown away by their version of Hacky skills! Sepak takraw rules!

Amateurs play in Northern Thailand

Imagine the pros!?! Youtube has *lots* of takraw videos.

#102 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

LOL

I'm sorry.

#103 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

"When I bowled my 267 my brother bowled 298 (I think the only spare was first frame). He credits me for the score."

Not to mak a big deal... But you can't have a spare in the first frame and shoot 298. Or have only one spare and shoot 267. For whatever it is worth.

#104 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

#100...
God love ya Lisa. Much better vision.

#105 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:15 AM | Reply | Flag:

"takraw videos"

No Kraw! Kraw!!

#106 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:16 AM | Reply | Flag:

After league in K.C., I'd go and watch my buddies bowl "Midnight" scratch across ten lanes ... good old days ...

#107 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:17 AM | Reply | Flag:

"In Thailand, I was blown away by their version of Hacky skills! Sepak takraw rules!"

We used to do that when I lived in Yellowstone, but the "hack" was smaller.

"Not to mak a big deal... But you can't have a spare in the first frame and shoot 298. Or have only one spare and shoot 267. For whatever it is worth."

I don't remember what frame it was. Did it have to be frame 12? Maybe it was. My brother remembers it for sure.

#108 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:19 AM | Reply | Flag:

Damme ... Pandora's been on for 2 hours without my 'liking' one of my "Modest Mouse" list groups!

Shame on me!

#109 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:20 AM | Reply | Flag:

I'm sorry.

#103 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:14 AM | Reply | Flag: Kanrei impersonation

#110 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:20 AM | Reply | Flag:

"We used to do that when I lived in Yellowstone"

Did you watch the Ken Burns documentary this week, or was it just too painful?

#111 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-03 12:21 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Or have only one spare and shoot 267."

I didn't say that, did I?

#112 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:22 AM | Reply | Flag:

279 is still pretty good.

Danforth is still a pussyfiedObamaFuck.

#113 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-03 12:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

Did you watch the Ken Burns documentary this week, or was it just too painful?
#111 | Posted by Danforth

Way too painful. I definitely avoided it. Thanks for bringing it up.

Last time I was there was for my friends' wedding in 2004. Driving south through the tetons I was a blibbering idiot... I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to go back and feel that connected to the planet again. My wife did not get where I was coming from.

#114 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:25 AM | Reply | Flag:

#112...

Nahh just being a dick. But you can't have any spares and shoot 298. 288. First 10 strikes 8- spare. Or spare in the first next 10 strikes and 8-

#115 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-03 12:26 AM | Reply | Flag:

Or spare in the first next 10 strikes and 8-
#115 | Posted by crispee_oc

That's what it was. My brother was dying.

#116 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 12:28 AM | Reply | Flag:

Lisa observes, "My attraction was to the bar during that period in my life...lol."

Unfortunately, mine too. It lost me 10k for a league 300, and graded me out of UMKC. Well ... that and duplicate bridge.

Now, it is Chelada and poker ... !->

#117 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:30 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Thanks for bringing it up."

Ooooo....sorry.

#118 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-03 12:33 AM | Reply | Flag:

Hag says, "... where I was coming from."

No fan of fictional vikings?

#119 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:33 AM | Reply | Flag:

Hag mentions, "I swim in my real life."

I was a HS swim team member. I was just good enough to be assigned the 500, and where my finishing would gained the team some points.

As Chief Dan George mentioned, I endeavored to persevere and actually came in second in one of my matches.

My coach sneered and said I could have done better to make first ...

I'll bet that they have him pulling a wagon up in Kansas ...

#120 | Posted by tadowe at 2009-10-03 12:45 AM | Reply | Flag:

Ken Burns and his "War" epic was a great documentary.

#121 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-03 12:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

I'm sure me and Dannny Boy can agree on that.

#122 | Posted by Beachbuzz at 2009-10-03 12:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

No fan of fictional vikings?

#119 | Posted by tadowe

Ha Ha. I guess.

She's very science minded. And a real city girl.

The Yin to my Yang Yang

#123 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-10-03 01:30 AM | Reply | Flag:

When Chicago loses, America wins. But where the hell is "Arerica"? Is that the Island Godzilla destroyed in the first movie?

#124 | Posted by Diablo at 2009-10-03 01:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

America didn't "lose" anything with this decision. Just look at how much having the Olympics has costed taxpayers in the past. The only thing really lost was "face" and that only affects Obama.

www.pbs.org

#125 | Posted by jestgettinalong at 2009-10-03 10:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Goat I don't think you cheer when America fails under Obama but you aren't extreme right either. There is a small but vocal minority that 100% want America to go into the tank under Obama." - JACK

I want Obama to fail because I think his policies are ruinous for America. I want America to succeed. In my mind those two agendas are mutually exclusive.

You and others can choose to willfully twist what Rush and many others say about Obama. That doesn't make you accurate, however.

I suppose the same argument was cast back when Dubya ran the show. The left spoke very passionately against most everything about the Iraq War. When challenged about that... the left said they supported the troops but not Bush's policies. They wanted Bush to pursue a different path, no?

So, substitute "troops" for "America" and "Bush" for "Obama." We support America, not Obama.... you supported the troops, not Bush.

#126 | Posted by OohRah at 2009-10-03 10:57 AM | Reply | Flag:

How is National Health Care Insurance ruinous to the American dream OohRah?? You can not styate that it is with a straight face. How can You declare Universal Health Care is bad for America?? That is one policy that You want failed OohRah pray tell whats Your reasoning.

Larry

#127 | Posted by LarryMohr at 2009-10-03 11:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

the only thing america loses in this is the right to not bail out chicago crooks and pad thier bank accounts...

and the line about us wanting obama to fail has really lost its edge IF it had one to begin with

anyone with even a small amount of reason will see what we have said when this bullshit comment comes up

the reason we want obama to FAIL TO GET policies enacted is for the MAIN PURPOSE of seeing that america DOES NOT FAIL.
and goddamn democrats and leftists here KNOW THAT.
you really do ...but you lie about it because it suits your purpose and makes you "Feel good" about yourself

#128 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 11:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

SOP for the Reichwingnuts.

#129 | Posted by briwo at 2009-10-03 01:59 PM | Reply | Flag:

The left slammed the Bush Administration for 8 years - now it's the leftist administration's turn to be slammed - deal with it.

#130 | Posted by MSgt at 2009-10-03 02:00 PM | Reply | Flag:

Well this kinda bloodied his nose a bit.

#131 | Posted by aclusux at 2009-10-03 02:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

So the International Olympic Committee went with Rio de Janeiro?
maybe they'll do the marathon along the Appalachian Trail

the reason we want obama to FAIL TO GET policies enacted is for the MAIN PURPOSE of seeing that america DOES NOT FAIL.
Aflac-

Bullshit. You want America to fail, even if it takes NY or Chicago or Hollywood getting nuked to do it. You simply cannot accept that your wartime hero, George W Bush and his GOPper cronies fucked up so much, so often in 8 years that you would prefer even wose things to happen than 9-11, losing the war in Iraq or the economic meltdown just so you can feel better about yourselves. Why cons cheer about the Olympics and Bolton smiles when he talks about al queda nuking Chicago. And why righties pray for a military coup...

Party before Country has been the Republican slogan since 2001.

#132 | Posted by northguy3 at 2009-10-03 02:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

This is just another example of the Right regaling at the expense of America. The President tries to do something good for the country, which having the Olympics in Chicago would have been, and the Republicans mischaracterize and cheer at the first sign of failure...

Bad for Chicago.
Bad for America.
Bad for Americans.

And, the Right JUMPS FOR JOY.

Party over Country as always.

#133 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus at 2009-10-03 02:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

Cleveland was awarded the 2014 Gay Games, Mayor Frank G. Jackson trumpeted the win, saying his city has "tremendous assets and amenities for [gays] to enjoy"and, of course, to spend their ample disposable income on.

should have sent mayor frank,open up the bath houses.

#134 | Posted by semtex111 at 2009-10-03 02:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

Barack Obama just can't help himself.
Every time the radical president crosses international waters something drives him to apologize for his country. It's his calling card.

Today Obama apologized for America during his IOC plea in Denmark.

#135 | Posted by semtex111 at 2009-10-03 03:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

Rightards,

How does Obama taking one day to campaign for America equate to the 2 AND A HALF YEARS that Bush took for VACATION while in the midst of TWO WARS that he started?

#136 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2009-10-03 04:08 PM | Reply | Flag:

The left slammed the Bush Administration for 8 years - now it's the leftist administration's turn to be slammed - deal with it.

#130 | Posted by MSgt at 2009-10-03 02:00 PM | Reply | Flag: Silly little bitch.

#137 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2009-10-03 04:09 PM | Reply | Flag:

Party before Country has been the Republican slogan since 2001.

#132 | Posted by northguy3 at

wrong again..just read what it said..

and here we have another poster who just HAPPENED TO FORGET what the massachusetts legislature did just last month

how can you people get on here and say something like that last line KNOWING that we remember the kennedy seat giveaway by goddamn democrats?

#138 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 04:44 PM | Reply | Flag:

Bad for Chicago.
Bad for America.
Bad for Americans.

And, the Right JUMPS FOR JOY.

Party over Country as always.

#133 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus

same here as the other post

you and north are completely blinded by partisanship..

HALF of the people in chicago were against it.
are you telling us that half of chicago are rightwing obama haters..

please..

#139 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 04:46 PM | Reply | Flag:

and AGAIN

tell me the last olympics that came in without going over budget and costing taxpayers tons of money?

the one that MITT saved.

thank you
thank you

#140 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 04:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

HALF of the people in chicago were against it.
are you telling us that half of chicago are rightwing obama haters..
#139 | Posted by afkabl2

Do you just throw numbers out at random?
Or does a little voice in your head whisper them to you?

(The actual figure, from a poll conducted a month later than the one you seem to have cited -- or the little voice in your head heard about -- was 72% of Chicagoans favoring the Olympics being brought to the Windy City: www.huffingtonpost.com)

#141 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-10-03 04:51 PM | Reply | Flag:

the poll I saw was right at half and half..
so you can question the poll all you want....

and of course, there is always the question of the chicago political gangsters involvement

STARTING with tony rezko and going all the way to the white house....

ah but IM sure leftists here dont give a fuck about graft and corruption if obama could be around it somewhere.

I guess all of you are too busy praying to the chosen one

#142 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 05:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

"the poll I saw was right at half and half..
so you can question the poll all you want...."

What is it about me telling you your poll was taken a month earlier than the one I cited -- meaning the poll I cited was more current -- that you don't understand?

"I guess all of you are too busy praying to the chosen one"

That would be the loser's thread you posted, that was posted on the DR days ago and which is now pretty well discredited.

Jeezus, drag your fat ass up to speed.

#143 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-10-03 05:17 PM | Reply | Flag:

#139 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 04:46 PM

I didn't say that Chicago residents wanted the Olympics...

I didn't say that everyone against Chicago having the Olympics were against Obama...

I said the rallying Right cheering a loss for Chicago and America was wrong and that they were (once again) puting their Political Party over America's best interests...

#144 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus at 2009-10-03 06:22 PM | Reply | Flag:

Chicago not getting the Olympics is not analogous to the failure of America.

Nobody, including the most radical right-wing nut job is hoping for the failure of the nation. This is just lib-whining. What I do see is the hoped for failure of many of the stated policies of what many believe to be a too-liberal administration and a bunch of idiots in congress.

From my perspective, the nation will survive the stupidity of the current president and his ridiculous agenda just as we survived Bush, Carter, Nixon, Johnson, etc.

The conservatives will get to say "I told you so..." and the cycles will continue.

#145 | Posted by Ari at 2009-10-03 06:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

This is the same bunch of losers who went into raptures about getting winked at by Sarah Palin, whose ideas of governance approximate to those of Joe The Plumber and whose idea of an energy policy is "Drill, baby, drill". If the GOP treated them as the irrelevant and noisy nutjobs that they are then they could rant away to their heart's content while the rest of the country laughed at their antics. But the GOP doesn't do this, it panders to them.

This being America where ADD, amnesia and an inability to take anything seriously are endemic it is certain that they will continue with their mean and nasty negativity and almost certain that the GOP will not disown them and still possibly be rewarded by being elected again and, having learned nothing from their previous disasters with 9/11, torture, Iraq, Katrina and the economy, will further fuck up our country like they did 2001-2009.

#146 | Posted by brock at 2009-10-03 07:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

#145 | Posted by Ari at 2009-10-03 06:26 PM

I didn't say that Republicans were "hoping for the failure of the nation"...

I said that Republicans cheering when America fails is analogous to them puting their Political Party over the good of America, again...

Which they've been doing a lot of in the last nine months...

And, the Republican party saying "I told you so!" exemplifies this same childish ideology...

#147 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus at 2009-10-03 08:06 PM | Reply | Flag:

"O'Neill said he tried to warn Vice President Dick Cheney that growing budget deficits-expected to top $500 billion this fiscal year alone-posed a threat to the economy. Cheney cut him off. "You know, Paul, Reagan proved deficits don't matter," he said, according to excerpts. Cheney continued: "We won the midterms (congressional elections). This is our due." A month later, Cheney told the Treasury secretary he was fired."

GOP motto: "FUBAR Today, Tommorrow, and Forever!"

They leave the country in horrible shape and now whine.

#148 | Posted by Timex at 2009-10-03 08:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

Is not getting the 2016 Olympics for Chicago a failure?

#5 | Posted by mysterytoy at 2009-10-02 08:28 PM

It is for Tony Rezko's family.

#149 | Posted by Washboard at 2009-10-03 09:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

It is for Tony Rezko's family.

And the mafia tied to the contruction industry . . .

#150 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-03 09:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

I prefer 3 man scratch leagues, myself.

#90 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-10-03 12:04 AM

You're blonde, right?

#151 | Posted by Washboard at 2009-10-03 10:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

Most Americans do not know what the 'public option' means. They don't follow politics as intensely as they follow sports.

BUT, they have seen the Messiah on TV begging for the Olympics and they have seen Michelle saying that it was a 'sacrifice' to fly to Europe in a luxury airliner with Oprah.

To many Americans that will represent failure, and being out of touch with reality.

Those are the political consequences.

Eisenhower had a rule that the POTUS should not go anywhere unless the outcome was already assured. The Messiah, once again, diminishes the presidency.

#152 | Posted by vernon at 2009-10-04 01:26 AM | Reply | Flag:

"The Messiah"

You think he's 'the Messiah"? Good God, you're a dumbshit.

#153 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-04 01:28 AM | Reply | Flag:

Good God, you're a dumbshit.

Just as dumb as everyone who thought Bush was a chimpanzee, wouldn't you agree?

#154 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 01:30 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Just as dumb as everyone who thought Bush was a chimpanzee, wouldn't you agree?"

No.

#155 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-04 01:31 AM | Reply | Flag:

No.

Didn't think you would. It was a rhetorical question mainly.

#156 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 01:33 AM | Reply | Flag:

At least as dumb, Goatman. Why don't you look those guys up and write them a letter, list them for my edification; or you could do something nutty like addressing the people who are here.

#157 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-04 01:34 AM | Reply | Flag:

Did you have some folks in mind, Goatman? I'd like for you to tell me about them.

But, on the other hand, Vernon referred to Obama as the "messiah" about five minutes ago and you predictably defend him with vague bullshit and accusations against ghosts.

It's a pattern with you, I'm sorry to say.

#158 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-04 01:38 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Didn't think you would."

Obama is a politician, nothing more. Pretend-adoration is useless. Mock-pretend even more so. Bush, on the other hand, seemed to have his cronies' betterment as a higher priority than the country's. The Bush tax code alone underscores that.

Just an observation.

#159 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-04 01:38 AM | Reply | Flag:

What I'd REALLY like to hear is a definition of "public option" from either Vernon or Goatman, since Vernon raised the issue.

#160 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-04 01:45 AM | Reply | Flag:

I guess I don't care enough to wait for it, but whatever.

#161 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-04 01:59 AM | Reply | Flag:

guess I don't care enough to wait for it, but whatever.

#161 | Posted by BetelG

Aw, did Goat leave you waiting at the altar? Bad boy.

Don't cry. It's nothing personal. He just has a chronic case of gamophobia.

Maybe Tosser will show up to keep you entertained instead.

#162 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-10-04 02:09 AM | Reply | Flag:

"Aw, did Goat leave you waiting at the altar? Bad boy."

Aw, is Betel picking on Chris's oil-rigger hunk?

#163 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-04 02:11 AM | Reply | Flag:

Anybody remember when Christine posted that "hot men on hot rigs" pictorial?

#164 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-04 02:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

Anybody remember when Christine posted that "hot men on hot rigs" pictorial?

#164 | Posted by nullifidian

No one remembers because I never posted any "'hot men on hot rigs' pictorial," Nullidiot.

I had posted a link to "AXE" on the Discovery Channel -- the series they had about lumberjacks in the Northwest -- and that was all you and Monteperv needed to go on your roll of always accusing me of being some hard hat honey.

#165 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-10-04 02:19 AM | Reply | Flag:

No one remembers because I never posted any "'hot men on hot rigs' pictorial," Nullidiot.
...

#165 | Posted by CalifChris

Uh huh.

#166 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-04 02:38 AM | Reply | Flag:

Uh huh.

#166 | Posted by nullifidian

Oh that's right! I had forgotten about this youtube video of the oil rig guy whose dancing got you and Monteperv all hot and bothered.

Derrickman Dancer

Be sure and take a cold shower when you're done watching. LOL

#167 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-10-04 02:50 AM | Reply | Flag:

#167 | Posted by CalifChris

Well I don't know, "Hot Rigs". That doesn't look like the oily beefcake pictures you posted before.

#168 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-04 02:57 AM | Reply | Flag:

I don't know how many people were up and watching the sales pitch that Chicago presented... but I thought it was a very poorly done presentation.

Besides that, the pres and Ms. Obama both talked more about themselves than anything else. My first thought was "Fuck, even making a pitch for the olympics our messiah can't shut the fuck up about himself".

I knew, as soon as the pitch was complete, we didn't have a chance. No one on the committee wanted to hear how this would be a great ending to his 2nd term, some type of feather in his cap.

They wanted to be told how wonderful they were and how having the olympics would be so great... basically, they wanted their ass kissed and he went over there telling them how wonderful he was and expecting them to kiss his ass. Guess he came away looking like a fool.

As for hosting the olympics, I wouldn't attend the games if they were here... and some of them would have been mere minutes away.

All in all, the biggest losers in this process were the crooks in Chicago [who would have raped the coffers], followed by Obama for the loss of face. And possibly the poor people in Rio [who may be moved in mass from their slums to new slums in a different part of the city / country].

I don't see that the USA, as a whole, lost anything. No soldiers died.

#169 | Posted by 1libertarian at 2009-10-04 06:34 AM | Reply | Flag:

It didn't matter which US city was in the running for the 2016 Olympics. After Chimpy gave the world the middle finger for opposing the Iraq invasion, Pyongyang would have received more votes than Chicago or any other American city. Paybacks are a bitch.

#170 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2009-10-04 06:45 AM | Reply | Flag:

Possibly... but if Obama had started bombing Israel last week, I am sure that the rest of the world would all be at his feet... with Iran first in line to suck his dick.

As for the olympic committee, if Obama had stayed the fuck home and if Chicago had made a better pitch, MAYBE we would have made it past the first round.

#171 | Posted by 1libertarian at 2009-10-04 06:56 AM | Reply | Flag:

Aw, is Betel picking on Chris's oil-rigger hunk?

You would call it that since you side with the losers on this blog, but the rest of us see it as boyd's nightly "will someone please look at me" gig followed by his crying when no one does.

I'm surprised you are too dull to see this. He does it every night. Try reading his stuff when your not under the influence and it will all make sense.

#172 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 07:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

Aw, is Betel picking on Chris's oil-rigger hunk?

Posted by nullifidian at 2009-10-04 02:11 AM | Reply | Flag: Jealous he doesn't have his own oil-rigger hunk

#173 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 07:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

Just an observation.

It's an observation that still doesn't paint Bush as a chimpanzee.

Anyway, get over the messiah thing. I didn't see Bushites get as upset with the chimp thing as Obamamas get over he messiah thing.

The more you bitch about it, the more people are going to use it.

#174 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 07:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

I'm having my celebration party tonight. Its going to be great. 4 kegs. We even got strippers. This will be the best party since Hillary broke her arm.

#11 | Posted by wurster

Better hope your parents don't find out.

#175 | Posted by midiman at 2009-10-04 08:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

Why do you find it necessary to mischaracterize the criticism of the war from the left just to make a false equivalence?

#12 | Posted by DARTHCHENEY at 2009-10-02 09:06 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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because thats exacty the quote that Sean Insannity and Lush Limpdog used to support the idiots that led us into this shit in the first place

#176 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 11:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

STARTING with tony rezko and going all the way to the white house....

ah but IM sure leftists here dont give a fuck about graft and corruption if obama could be around it somewhere.

I guess all of you are too busy praying to the chosen one

#142 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-03 05:15 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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If you got something other than a quam over the man's Birth certificate please do bring it forward. I would like to know what crimes "go all the way to the W.H."

Otherwise you look like a raving loon (and you may very well be).

When I read your posts I hear Jack Nicholson in the back of my mind saying "I wanna watch the damn world series"

#177 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 11:29 AM | Reply | Flag:

There was no celebrating that America lost. There WAS celebrating that the Chicago political machine led by Mr. and Mrs. Obama was defeated. These people would have personally prospered greatly with huge infusions of federal money into Chicago's slum areas owned by Obama friends and political allies, many of whom are presently working in the White House. In that regard, America won because our tax dollars won't be going to bail out Obama's Chicago buddies under the guise of rebuilding the area for the Olympics.

#178 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 12:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

#178 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 12:15 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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Again, If you have knowledge of crimes that the President or his appointees were part of please bring it forward. If not then kindly go back to your nap.

You would rather see the olympics go anywhere in the world but here...

No wonder the conservatives are fucked.

#179 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 12:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

Of course, Just keep your eyes closed to the corruption of this administration because, after all, they are your crooks, aren't they...

Valerie Jarrett owns slum property precisely where the Olympic complex would be purchased and built at taxpayer expense. The web of Raum Emmanuel, Mayor Daley, Valerie and others is drawn around this and they worked for months to get this lined up with federal funds already earmarked for these purchases. The Chicago machine takes very good care of its own.

#180 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 02:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

I am glad Chicago was pissed on by the OIC. The decent people in Crime town didn't want it and the only ones that stood to get rich from it was the Damn Crooks. Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, Mayor Daley and a few other dirty Bribe taking Politicians.
The Messiah is not as well liked as his twisted mind would like to think.

#181 | Posted by Badeye at 2009-10-04 03:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

Of course, Just keep your eyes closed to the corruption of this administration because, after all, they are your crooks, aren't they...

#180 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 02:47 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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You're both full of shit.

BadI what'd you do, take a poll of all the "decent" folks in Chicago?

You're both birthers, tea baggers and conspiracy theorists

Seen any UFOs lately? Word has it that UFO's got all the bail out money and are holding it for Obama and his racist preacher in the bubble on the moon where they will rendezvous After the second term is over.

#182 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 04:01 PM | Reply | Flag:

Rahm emanual said chicago deserved it because of it's diversity. He wa so sure of the win, he mocked critics saying "they'd get good seats".

Maybe instead of doing copanhagen, you should have been working on the war. BUT with his primary staff axelrod, emanual, and jarret....what would you expect?

The zero preaches constantly how we need to atone for 'previous' sins, and support less developed nations, then he has the balls to say his hometown should trump Rio.

You just can't make this hypocrisy up. The zero........ a living legend in his own mind....

#183 | Posted by DavetheWave at 2009-10-04 06:10 PM | Reply | Flag:

Some critics pointed fingers at Chicago Mayor Richard Daley for failing to accurately tally Chicago's support before putting the president's credibility on the line.

Others noted the role of Ms. Jarrett, the administration's liaison with the business community. Ms. Jarrett, former vice-chairman of the Chicago bid committee, directed a White House office devoted to the effort and had the deepest knowledge of the bid's strengths and weaknesses. Attempts by her spokeswoman to reach Ms. Jarrett weren't immediately successful. She didn't issue a separate statement.

#184 | Posted by DavetheWave at 2009-10-04 06:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

The zero preaches constantly how we need to atone for 'previous' sins, and support less developed nations, then he has the balls to say his hometown should trump Rio.

You just can't make this hypocrisy up. The zero........ a living legend in his own mind....

#183 | Posted by DavetheWave at 2009-10-04 06:10 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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Pulling for your hometown to host the Olympics is Hypocricy???? Hmm I guess when I pull for the Superbowl to be in New Orleans Im a hypocrite.

There is money to be made in the large events and I'm sure some unethical things do exist.

Whats hard for me to understand is the fact that GW Bush presided over the largest bank heist in the history of America. He botched one war and started another for wmds that were never there and all you, Badeye, kissntell and b.rice can come up with is some slum land that a realestate mogul in Chicago would try to dump if the Olympics should come to town?!?!?!

Yeah? You gotta start wondering wtf is comming of the Republican party.

Whitewater, remember that one? Couldn't stick that to clinton so Newt, Lush and the like (contract with America) started circulating shit like Clinton Murdered Vince Foster.

I dont agree with a lot of things the President is doing but foaming at the mouth and ranting about him being a criminal is a little premature. If you want to rightly accuse a president of criminal actions you can back up one Pres. or just hang around and wait.

Until then stay off the late night AM dial.

#185 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 08:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

Pulling for your hometown to host the Olympics is Hypocricy???? Hmm I guess when I pull for the Superbowl to be in New Orleans Im a hypocrite

No you aren't a hypocrite for that. The superbowl is always profitable. The infrastructure is in place. Big difference between that and the Olympics

#186 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-04 08:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

This is hilarious.

Comparing the criticism of Bush's unnecessary Iraqi adventure to cheering because America didn't get the Olympics?

Ummmm...ok. 'Tards.

#187 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2009-10-04 09:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

Mitt Romney is qualified to be president BECAUSE of his involvement in the olympics.

-- the riiight

#188 | Posted by NoGov4Me at 2009-10-05 07:32 AM | Reply | Flag:

Mitt Romney is qualified to be president BECAUSE of his involvement in the olympics.

Why is it only the ignorant posters who spam?

#189 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 07:43 AM | Reply | Flag:

#189 | Posted by goatman at

I've been wondering the same thing for a long time.

#190 | Posted by NoGov4Me at 2009-10-05 07:54 AM | Reply | Flag:

I've been wondering the same thing for a long time.

Reinforces the "ignorant" assumption, for sure.

At any rate, I hope you figure it out and stop it. It's pretty childish and rcade bans people for doing it. I'd hate to see you go. I enjoy the comic relief people like you provide, to be honest.

#191 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 07:59 AM | Reply | Flag:

You know man, saying that in the past the Olympics haven't been very profitable is living in the past. It certainly doesn't mean that they will NEVER be profitable, does it? Don't you want to look ahead? Or is that just more shit you say that only applies in certain situations?

#192 | Posted by NoGov4Me at 2009-10-05 08:00 AM | Reply | Flag:

You're too easy of a punching bag, dude. You set yourself up, I knock you down with your own words. LOL

#193 | Posted by NoGov4Me at 2009-10-05 08:23 AM | Reply | Flag:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Compliment accepted. Thanks

#194 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 08:30 AM | Reply | Flag:

FWIW

I think that is a good thing that Chicago failed in its bid for the Olympics.

I suspect that a few fat cats would have made a lot of money but "The City" would have ended up even more in debt and the average Joe would not have benefited at all.

I refuse to believe that the President had any motive other than a belief that the city would benefit from hosting the Olympics (I think that he was wrong).

Any loss of "face" the President suffered from this failure was minor and will be forgotten by most reasonable people within a very short time.

I just can't see this as the big deal that partisans on both sides try to make it.

#195 | Posted by Cowboy at 2009-10-05 08:42 AM | Reply | Flag:

chicago whines.

#196 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 09:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

It certainly doesn't mean that they will NEVER be profitable, does it? Don't you want to look ahead? Or is that just more shit you say that only applies in certain situations?
#192 | Posted by NoGov4Me at 2009-10-05 08:00 AM

Certain situations?(lol) Shouldn't that be in almost every situation? Seeing as there has been very few if any, cities which have made a profit? Yet you are trying to rip on those who use this trend, and say they aren't looking ahead? Hmp, I guess you bet on every maiden over 100 to 1 under that logic.

Think maybe you should make sure your own words can't be knocked down or used against you? JMO.

#197 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 10:19 AM | Reply | Flag:

I've come to understand the problem with our politics today. It is filled with immature people who don't know how to behave or conduct themselves. This immaturity rears its head in many different fashions and displays itself in many other forms. And politics today is filled with this immaturity on both sides. It's like a bunch of 4th graders.

#198 | Posted by everlong at 2009-10-05 10:25 AM | Reply | Flag:

"I refuse to believe that the President had any motive other than a belief that the city would benefit from hosting the Olympics (I think that he was wrong)."

"Any loss of "face" the President suffered from this failure was minor and will be forgotten by most reasonable people within a very short time."

There has been no other sitting President flying to meet with officals and lobbying for the US. Much less their home city. I guess Obama thought he could "change" the profitable trend.

As for the failure, success in regards to political benefit... Romney is still making sure it is out there.

#199 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 10:31 AM | Reply | Flag:

Crispee,

I personally think this was a battle that Obama desperately wanted to win. Furthermore, I view this one as largely apolitical. In short, I was irritated that the right was so quick to pile-on regarding this particular failure.

I bring this up not to chide you, but to get your honest opinion regarding my take.

#200 | Posted by JeffJ at 2009-10-05 10:34 AM | Reply | Flag:

#200...

I think Obama was nothing more than his arrogant, conceited self. I also believe he was prodded by those around him, and his "friends" in Chicago into thinking he should in fact go and lobby. Those being the ones who would profit if you know what I mean.

As for it being non political... Maybe, but there is no doubt if he was succesful, the left would lap it up and benefit for a long time, as opposed to the failure which will be forgotten.

#201 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 10:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

I wonder if Obama would have gone knowing we were such a longshot to get the bid. I don't think there was anything he could have said or promised to change Chicagos chances.

#202 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 10:57 AM | Reply | Flag:

When I read your posts I hear Jack Nicholson in the back of my mind saying "I wanna watch the damn world series"

#177 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009

I am sorry that you arent good in reading comprehension..maybe some adult classes would help you...

#203 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 10:58 AM | Reply | Flag:

there is a name linked to jarret and others involved with this push to get the olympics and his name is tony rezko

the pray comment was about the link I posted showing people actually praying for obama to help them..

#204 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 10:59 AM | Reply | Flag:

Crisp,

I disagree.

When I witnessed a downright scary personality-cult manifest before my very eyes during the campaign, I viewed its success as as sense of hubris - Obama's lofty rhetoric (sans substance) coupled with an unhealthy swooning resulted in the breeding-ground for supreme arrogance...and naivete.

MY point being - don't be so quick to point the finger at the Big-O. While he is ULTIMATELY responsible for his mandate; he STILL has impediments.

#205 | Posted by JeffJ at 2009-10-05 11:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

IM RE POSTING THIS exchange just so people can see how the left attacks without knowing the truth much more than any of us conservatives here..

Again, If you have knowledge of crimes that the President or his appointees were part of please bring it forward. If not then kindly go back to your nap.

You would rather see the olympics go anywhere in the world but here...

No wonder the conservatives are fucked.

#179 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-04 12:26 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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Of course, Just keep your eyes closed to the corruption of this administration because, after all, they are your crooks, aren't they...

#180 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 02:47 PM | Reply

#206 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 11:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

Mitt Romney is qualified to be president BECAUSE of his involvement in the olympics.

-- the riiight

#188 | Posted by NoGov4Me

well lets see...he dealt with huge financial numbers with members of the world community to make a success of something that others only created higher taxes and govt bailouts..
sounds like BETTER qualifications than the present leader to me!!!!

#207 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 11:03 AM | Reply | Flag:

cant rember the link or the exact numbers which of course means the left here will call me a liar over

but obama said I or a personal pronoun 18 times and michelle did the same 32 times....
anyone else hear that

#208 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 11:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

#205...

I have always claimed he was elected on ambition over talent. This is another episode of a running series called The Obama Amateur Hour.

#209 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 11:09 AM | Reply | Flag:

#208 | Posted by afkabl2:

www.foxnews.com

but who's counting?!?

#210 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 11:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

nice job nane baby...

I can always count on you...

and this is one reason that lot of people truthfully are happy chicago didnt get it..
when his face is on tv everysingle day and he gives 5 speeched a week and the media fawns all over him

well shit...its the same reason why I hope

FAVRE GETS HIS ASS KICKED TONIGHT>>.

and this next comment will NOT BE UNDERSTOOD BY many on the left..

I just HATE IT wHEN people are on tv and blogs and shit ALL THE TIME and dont KNOW WHEN TO GET OFF

#211 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 11:29 AM | Reply | Flag:

um, bee ell two? do you see those other three fingers pointing back at you?

#212 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 11:36 AM | Reply | Flag:

yes

you see..its a little joke...get it

if woke or someone like that reads it be ready to
explain' it to them

#213 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 11:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

i'll not explain the obvious.

#214 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 11:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

nanc
I went and listened to the song from utube you have posted.
it was so pleasant that I think I knodded off a little

where did you find that and who is singing it?

#215 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2009-10-05 12:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

Sam Stein is a political hack. A real reporter would be impartial, and portray both sides of the story. Instead he lambastes a partisan group that is clearly opposed to anything BHO does. What kind of reporter can't find a group that opposes the current administration or any administration? There are thousands of groups that will disagree with anyone with any position in politics. Of course these groups would celebrate any failure by any administration. The same is true of opposing groups. This is common for both demos and repubs. It is natural for political groups to celebrate when their opponents fail. So what is new with this story? America did not lose. It was the Olympics that lost. Rio needs the Olympics to clean up that mess. How many of the Olympics have been held in North America, more than many believe. We will have the Winter Olympics in Canada in 2010.

#216 | Posted by mtnewc19 at 2009-10-05 12:29 PM | Reply | Flag:

If Obama focused on

PRIORITY ONE
Not only balancing the budget, but starting paying off the principle of the debt....

PRIORITY TWO
Putting a higher priority on KILLING terrorist rather than protecting their rights....

PRIORITY THREE
Energy independence using ENTIRELY existing COST EFFECTIVE technology (This means Nukes and/or coal, plus drilling), and PERHAPS research on green energy AFTER the other stuff is paid for....

etc

Then he would have my full support, but then he would be a conservative....

#217 | Posted by USAF242 at 2009-10-05 12:31 PM | Reply | Flag:

#215 | Posted by afkabl2 - is it the stones singing "YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT"?

anyhoo, everyone is admonished to please p/u their chicago 2016 signs asap:

www.nbcchicago.com

don't forget to recycle! guess you COULD put them with the future obama in 2012 posters...great firestarter.

#218 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 01:01 PM | Reply | Flag:

Chicago has strong allies to pursue federal funds for security and transportation: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is the 2nd in command among Democratic Senators as the Whip, and former Senator Barack Obama is now the President of the United States. The city has announced a $500 million insurance policy against cost overruns and revenue shortfalls.[47]
en.wikipedia.org

Looks like the article should be about Chicago and the State of Illinois losing.

#219 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 01:39 PM | Reply | Flag:

Nice vid clip. 'Conservatives' cheering a US loss.

#220 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-05 03:06 PM | Reply | Flag:

Ummm,Beetlebutt, when CORRUPTION loses, WE win.

Learn it, live it, love it.

#221 | Posted by The_Chapel at 2009-10-05 03:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

Bullshit, CHAPEL. You don't give a damn about the US, or the boon to the US that hosting the Olypmics would generate, both in the private sector locally and nationally, and in terms of international recognition and celebration.

Those on the right who cheer at at loss for the US have revealed themselves for the petty morons they are, and you have joined them.

#222 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-05 03:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

Boyd continues his childish assigning of positions to people.

Grow up, boyd.

#223 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 03:50 PM | Reply | Flag:

When BHO's schemes lose, America wins.

#224 | Posted by Greatamerican at 2009-10-05 03:56 PM | Reply | Flag:

I don't think I've seen such a tempest in a teapot since the "Obama eats mustard on his hamburger" thing.

The Obamamamas sure are protective of their messiah

#225 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 04:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

I don't think I've seen such a tempest in a teapot since the "Obama eats mustard on his hamburger" thing.

The Anti-Obamas will try anything to try to bring down the POTUS.

#226 | Posted by mOntecOre at 2009-10-05 04:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

The Anti-Obamas will try anything to try to bring down the POTUS.

Right. Many a US president has fallen from the revelation of his love of mustard on a hamburger.

If that's the best the right can do to bring down Obama, you guys don't have much to worry about. As I said, tempest in a teapot.

#227 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-05 04:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

"You don't give a damn about the US, or the boon to the US that hosting the Olypmics would generate, both in the private sector locally and nationally, and in terms of international recognition and celebration'

Maybe you can provide a link showing cities make a profit hosting the OG. You are right about who would benefit in the private and local sector, the problem is, they would all be related to Daley and his cronies. Chicago needs recognition? Please.

#228 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2009-10-05 05:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

i'm sure that when russia, iran, china and other nations suddenly stop using the dollar to trade in oil that the righties will blame obama.

just like the olympics, the reaction from the world is from things done by the usa during the bush administration.

#229 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2009-10-05 06:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

#180 | Posted by Kissntell at 2009-10-04 02:47 PM | Reply

Again you provided an accusation with no basis for this "criminal" admin.

Totally avoiding the atrocities of the previous...

you can always take your ball and go home...

#230 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-05 08:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

Conservatives want Obama to fail, even if it ends up hurting America.

#1 | Posted by DARTHCHENEY at 2009-10-02 07:23 PM | Reply |

How does Chicago losing the Olympics hurt America? The only losers are Obama's cronies who invested in slums, with the hope of a big pay day. But look, his cronies now have the opportunity to put their money where their mouth is and improve the living conditions for those who live in the slums they own. These people are so nice.

#231 | Posted by slicksterWilly at 2009-10-05 08:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

just like the olympics, the reaction from the world is from things done by the usa during the bush administration.

#229 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2009-10-05 06:07 PM | Reply | Flag: NerfHerder is an IDIOT

#232 | Posted by slicksterWilly at 2009-10-05 08:40 PM | Reply | Flag:

Ummm,Beetlebutt, when CORRUPTION loses, WE win.

Learn it, live it, love it.

#221 | Posted by The_Chapel at 2009-10-05 03:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

You should have a good fucking clue as to what corruption looks like, its been a beast for the last 8 years hasn't it.

#233 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-05 08:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

chicago whines.

#196 | Posted by nanc at 2009-10-05 09:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

Sure Skanc,

No bias in your headline.

#234 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2009-10-05 08:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

Sure Skanc,

No bias in your headline.

#234 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2009-10-05 08:48 PM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)
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A skank on free government healthcare too

#235 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2009-10-05 08:53 PM | Reply | Flag:

Sure Skanc,

No bias in your headline.

#234 | Posted by COMMONDENSE

Dry you fucking eyes. Shorts in the dryer. Done.

#236 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-10-05 08:56 PM | Reply | Flag:

The liberals vilified Bush and wanted him to lose all the time. The conservs wanting Obama to fail is just goose and gander.

That said, am glad the world realized Obama is no messiah after all. (No antichrist either, but Obama gave the National Day of Prayer the finger and since then God has withdrawn His blessing from Obama's admin. If Obama continues to praise Islam and align himself with terrorist supporting organisations such as the IOC, expect to see more troubles ahead).

#237 | Posted by takitez at 2009-10-05 10:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

I mean this Islamic organisation that asserts its rights but does nothing to speak for Christians suffering under Islamic oppression.
www.oic-oci.org

#238 | Posted by takitez at 2009-10-05 11:10 PM | Reply | Flag:

Half of the Chicago citizens wanted it to fail as well.

I bet they were glad.

Especially after Mayor Daly told them the tax payers would not pay for cost overruns the city would.

Just where does he think the city gets their money?

#239 | Posted by Mato at 2009-10-05 11:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

"since then God has withdrawn His blessing from Obama's admin."

Only a blasphemer would make a statement like that.

#240 | Posted by Danforth at 2009-10-05 11:41 PM | Reply | Flag:

It's really something to see. Obama tries to win the bid for the Olympics in the US. The "conservatives" cheer the loss.

#241 | Posted by BetelG at 2009-10-06 03:32 AM | Reply | Flag: