Ok, that's just my intro. I'm fucking around. But seriously, let's ask a question, why is Bill O'Reilly being paid, By Anyone, for political commentary? But, as Levar Burton used to say, "Don't take my word for it," see for yourself:
There is something strange in the air when former President Clinton compliments Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann. Speaking on CNN last week, Mr. Clinton said that he is not surprised the Congresswoman is rising in the polls because she is a "compelling public figure" and comes across as "real."
No, Bill, there is nothing fucking strange in the air. I'll cut you a little bit of a break here, because writing an intro to a column is hard (see above) and, well that's it. But let's pretend for a moment, just a moment, that Michele Bachmann is indeed a "compelling public figure," who does indeed come across as 'real." I assure you, Bill, from everything I've thus heard about Michelle Bachmann, I find her morally repugnant, and yet, as our former President acknowledges, I find her to be both of those things. Let's move on.
Since Mrs. Bachmann pretty much opposes everything Bill Clinton believes in, the question becomes exactly why does he think she's compelling. It can't be her ardently pro-life views. Or her lower taxes, smaller government beliefs. Or even her call to abolish national health care. Bill Clinton can't find those things attractive at all. And the Congresswoman absolutely loves the Tea Party. Is the former president down with that?
Umm... No. Bill Clinton is not "down with that". What the fuck you talking 'bout, Billus? This should not be a difficult point to grasp, but apparently Bill O doesn't quite get it, there is such a thing as acknowledging a person's skill at a particular profession, say Banking, or Assassin, or Politician, and at the same time Not appreciating what that person is Actually Doing.
Can't be.
Oh, I stand corrected. People of differing political views can not appreciate the skills of one another. Do go on, Bill. Enlighten me.
So, I sense some gamesmanship in the air, and I suspect it has to do with Sarah Palin. Most Democrats loathe Governor Palin so much that they are happy to see a candidate who is taking up some of her air time. Both Bachmann and Palin appeal to the same audience: traditional, conservative working folks. Their views are almost identical on many subjects, but Mrs. Bachmann, for some reason, seems to be easier for the Democrats to accept.
Umm... Really? This might be the stupidest thing ever said by a major political commentator. Are you Serious, Bill? I agree, Palin may actually run for President in her fashion. She'll probably be the first person in history to run for President AND manage to keep her highly paid and high profile job as a political commentator for a high profile network. If anyone can pull off that sort of business savvy coup de grace it's our girl Sarah. But only fucking morons think that A) she is a legitimate threat to democrats at this point, and that b) anyone except for her die-hard supporters care if she actually runs or not. Here's a clue, Bill. Democrats WANT Sarah to run. Jesus, you're a fucking moron. But let's see what other kernels of wisdom you have to share.
This might come down to personality. Sarah Palin has a harder edge than Michele Bachmann. A new Granite State Poll in New Hampshire puts Palin's unfavorable opinion rating among registered Republicans at a whopping 52%, with 41% approving of her. On the other hand, 52% like Congressman Bachmann; just 23% do not.
So you would think that Democrats would want to promote a Republican who has high negatives instead of one who is gaining momentum. Not in this case.
It seems that Sarah Palin has replaced George W. Bush has the person many liberal Americans love to hate. That has benefited Michele Bachmann, who is getting compliments aimed at bolstering her candidacy at Palin's expense. Democrats well understand that the GOP does not have room for both women in the primary fray. They would split the Tea Party vote.
So you would think that Democrats would want to promote a Republican who has high negatives instead of one who is gaining momentum. Not in this case.
It seems that Sarah Palin has replaced George W. Bush has the person many liberal Americans love to hate. That has benefited Michele Bachmann, who is getting compliments aimed at bolstering her candidacy at Palin's expense. Democrats well understand that the GOP does not have room for both women in the primary fray. They would split the Tea Party vote.
Jesus Christ. I guess I could break this all down line-by-line, but it's all so fucking dumb, what's the point (aside from immense personal satisfaction). Again, this is just jumbled garbage based on one two bullshit premises; A) that Sarah Palin has anything but the slightest outside chance at winning the Republican Primary; and B) that Bachmann, in the highly unlikely event that she wins the Primary, is able to win the General Election.
Bill O, Yes, Obama is vulnerable, but Democrats, if the are boosting Michelle at all, they are boosting her because the are afraid of Mitt Romney, not that fucking psycho. Jesus. This is basic. This is easy. Someone paid to break down politics should not get their analysis wrong on so many levels; indeed, Every Single Level. It's fucking embarrassing, man.
This is not hard to understand.
If unemployment hits 10% Obama could be beaten by, if you'll forgive me, a Rhino wearing a tutu of monkey skins. SO, chances are that Democrats, who are not fucking morons, (i.e. do not have paid commentary jobs for Fox News) understand this. So, yes, they will likely promote and acknowledge weaker candidates in the hope that one of these weaker candidates goes on to win the primary granting Obama a better chance to maintain his position another 4 years. BUT, this does not mean that one politician (Bill Clinton) cannot appreciate another politician (Michelle Bachman) for her singular skill at livelying up the base, in a way that, if you'll forgive me, Sarah Palin, with all her back-woodsey bullshit, just can not touch. If there was ever an expert in back-woodsy bull-shit, it's Clinton. And, maybe, you should pay a bit of legitimate attention to the former President's analysis, Bill. Because, you know, yours' fucking blows.
Anyway...
No comments:
Post a Comment