Sharron Angle hands election to Harry Reid

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Riot

Prior to election, Obama didn't avoid the press nor interviews as Angle is doing. He participated in multiple public candidate debates and press conferences. Obama didn't take controversial or extremist views and issues off his website to hide them from public view. If that's not true, perhaps you could point out what you are specifically talking about.

He kept his views hidden, distancing himself from terrorist Bill Ayers, reverend Jeremiah Wright, and the radicals he has surrounded himself with for years, until he became president and could hire radicals like Van Jones, Cass Sundstein and Anita Dunn. And now he has a redistributionist for the new head of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, who is presumably the guy who will usher in ObamaCare.

He stopped talking about a civilian military-style security force because people were getting nervous. He slipped and told "Joe the Plumber" that he wanted to "spread the wealth around".

He did take things down off of his website, but that was after he was president-elect. The whole "forced volunteerism" thing was taken down in short order.

Without the stealth, the very polished political consultants, the implications of racism against his critics, the watered down "Yes we can" and "Change" slogans, he wouldn't have quite made it.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by joeydb

He kept his views hidden, distancing himself from terrorist Bill Ayers, reverend Jeremiah Wright, and the radicals he has surrounded himself with for years, until he became president and could hire radicals like Van Jones, Cass Sundstein and Anita Dunn. And now he has a redistributionist for the new head of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, who is presumably the guy who will usher in ObamaCare.

He stopped talking about a civilian military-style security force because people were getting nervous. He slipped and told "Joe the Plumber" that he wanted to "spread the wealth around".

He did take things down off of his website, but that was after he was president-elect. The whole "forced volunteerism" thing was taken down in short order.

Without the stealth, the very polished political consultants, the implications of racism against his critics, the watered down "Yes we can" and "Change" slogans, he wouldn't have quite made it.

I am sure Glenn Beck loves you.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Riot

I am sure Glenn Beck loves you.

Never met the man.

As for the security force quote, not making it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaAVJITx1Y

Maybe you hadn't heard it before?

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

That's true, the GOP seems to have embraced the Tea Party with open arms.

Not exactly! Do you even know what impeccable means?

[clyde]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Not exactly! Do you even know what impeccable means?

dough!!




You had to ask??

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I will never set foot in Las Vegas as long as Harry Reid is in office

Honestly I cant stand Harry Reid. But Sharron Angle seems to be an equally bad choice, and at lead Reid isnt bat **** crazy like Angle.

I hope a third person gets voted in.

[Riot]

And the Sharron Angle angle gets better and better:

Sharron Angle Says Democrats' Agenda Violates 'The First Commandment,' Frames Reid As Dark Overlord

Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has long seen religious meaning behind her candidacy, going so far as to tell supporters that God was behind her rise from political obscurity, guiding her path to Congress.

On Wednesday, the celestial threads took another turn towards the bizarre, as Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston uncovered an interview in which the Tea Party favorite said that actions of the federal government were a "violation of the First Commandment" -- not amendment, commandment.

"I know people are very frightened about what's going on in this country," Angle said in an interview that originally aired on April 21 with TruNews Christian Radio's Rick Wile. "And these programs that you mentioned -- that Obama has going with Reid and Pelosi pushing them forward -- are all entitlement programs built to make government our God. And that's really what's happening in this country is a violation of the First Commandment. We have become a country entrenched in idolatry, and that idolatry is the dependency upon our government. We're supposed to depend upon God for our protection and our provision and for our daily bread, not for our government. And you've just identified the real crux of the problem."

This statement alone was a rather glaring reflection of just how infused religion is in Angle's political mindset. The Nevada Republican has already made major waves arguing in opposition to abortion even in cases of rape and incest.

But once Ralston published the exchange, things grew even more bizarre. Angle's communications director, Jarrod Agen -- who was hired, it should be noted, less than 24 hours ago -- sent a clarifying statement to the reporter that was dipped even deeper in religious tones, framing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) as a sort of dark overlord.

"Only the supreme arrogance of Senator Reid would believe that he has a divine right to rule over mere mortals by ramming through Obamacare, billions in reckless spending, and yes, buying cocaine for monkeys," Agen said. "The fact is, Reid has acted like he's all-powerful and accountable to no one. People are frustrated because, like Sharron, they understand Washington has become a giant, unseen, omnipotent force whose presence is felt in all our lives whether we like it or not."

The statement provoked a slew of seemingly shocked tweets from Ralston who took the response as sincere. Only after the fact did the campaign get in touch with him to insist the statement was facetious.

Asked to clarify whether, in fact, he was being sincere or sarcastic, Agen said there was "a little of both in there."

In all, the entire episode seems likely to end up being just another footnote in a Senate candidacy that has been filled with incredible oddities and dramatics. But context remains important. It's not unusual for a candidate to invoke his or her religion in the course of an election. Harry Reid himself has said it's difficult to "separate your religion from your politics, its part of your personality. It is part of who you are."

It's rare, however, for a candidate to insist that their candidacy is imbued with religion itself.

Angle has certainly raised the bar for envelop-pushing statements. Whether those following the campaign will adjust their expectations and coverage as a result (or continue to call a spade a spade) will matter as Election Day approaches.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by joeydb

Never met the man.

As for the security force quote, not making it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaAVJITx1Y

Maybe you hadn't heard it before?

You want to be taken seriously, yet you post that video?

Yes, I've heard that before - the whole speech - not just one cut off sentence!

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Not exactly! Do you even know what impeccable means?

You want to make the argument that the GOP has not embraced the Tea Party?
Please, go right ahead.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

You want to make the argument that the GOP has not embraced the Tea Party?
Please, go right ahead.

read something other than Rolling Stone,Slate and Newsweek and you'd see!
Forgot to mention DU...silly, I know

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

read something other than Rolling Stone,Slate and Newsweek and you'd see!
Forgot to mention DU...silly, I know

Sorry, I don't read any of the above. I don't know what DU is. I do read Daily Beast.

I haven't seen the argument that "the GOP has not embraced the Tea Party" anywhere - even on conservative sites. How about posting a reference, if that belief is out there in multiple media?

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

Sorry, I don't read any of the above. I don't know what DU is. I do read Daily Beast.

I haven't seen the argument that "the GOP has not embraced the Tea Party" anywhere - even on conservative sites. How about posting a reference, if that belief is out there in multiple media?

When I can, if I can! You seem to think that something positive will be said about TeaParty and Repubs in MSM!!! Not probable or likely.......but I'll look.
Forgive me for taking the nite off

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

When I can, if I can! You seem to think that something positive will be said about TeaParty and Repubs in MSM!!! Not probable or likely.......but I'll look.
Forgive me for taking the nite off

Forgiven

But we're not talking about finding positive PR regarding the Tea Party and Republican party (and no, I hope there is not "PR" in the MSM as Sharron Angle wishes, just "reporting"), the contention was that the GOP is not trying to embrace the Tea Party. No, have not seen that. Quite the opposite.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Riot

Sorry, I don't read any of the above?

please you almost squirted over the Rolliing Stone article with the General bashing Obama & Co! Of course that was personality #3 and not #6

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

please you almost squirted over the Rolliing Stone article with the General bashing Obama & Co! Of course that was personality #3 and not #6

No Dell, I don't read Rolling Stone regularly. Sorry.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Riot

No Dell, I don't read Rolling Stone regularly. Sorry.

Post number 31 of this thread Sybil

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Honestly I cant stand Harry Reid. But Sharron Angle seems to be an equally bad choice, and at lead Reid isnt bat **** crazy like Angle.

I hope a third person gets voted in.

I haven't been following the race but figure she couldn't be any worse than Harry

I'm guessing Angle doesn't want the federal government to be big brother
and that has the nannies hyperventilating

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Post number 31 of this thread Sybil

When the stuff about McCrystal came out, yes, I went to and read the original article. And no, I don't read Rolling Stone daily or regularly.

I know those are two extremely complex thoughts, and you obviously have a very hard time understanding how both can be true. Good luck

[Smooth Operator]

Classic not-ready-for-prime-time teabagger

Hilarious that they have some slick con helping the doofus now.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Classic not-ready-for-prime-time teabagger

Hilarious that they have some slick con helping the doofus now.

Slick con? Bill Clinton?