http://www.digtriad.com/video/default.aspx?aid=191868&cat=175&storyid=101085

What is it with these Republicans mixing up Obama and Osama? Mitt Romney has done the same thing. Is it just a mistake or are they doing it on purpose? The crowd booed Ashcroft pretty hard and he looked pretty embarrassed.

Honestly, it's not that hard of a mistake to make. I'm not so sure all these Republicans are doing it on purpose.

Andrew

We have your requests kicking off the next ten in a row...

I'm sure no one here, including me, has EVER mis-spoke about ANYTHING.

The only difference is that the politicians have cameras on them most of the time and the media sensationalizes it.

That's all it is. The Media blowing it out of proportion as usual.

Oddly enough, Ashcroft is one of the few that served in the Bush administration having a conscience (even if only partially functioning), so I'd vote mistake.

Asscroft.

Thought I would return the favor.

I agree with Andrew. I think this is gonna happen, from time to time.

I saw the video.

No big deal. His apology was very sincere.


He is still a jerk, though, for his REAL mistakes.

Instead of putting $100,000 in his freezer, Mr. Ashcroft was pilloried for holding Bible studies amid the political cesspool of Washington, DC politics.

Classic leftist spin.

Herb

Well considering the Senator and terrorist havde the same name, people shouldn't be suprised when they are occassionally mixed up.

"Well considering the Senator and terrorist havde the same name, people shouldn't be suprised when they are occassionally mixed up."

???
Who's mixed up?

" Well considering the Senator and terrorist havde the same name, people shouldn't be suprised when they are occassionally mixed up."

And what is that name that is the same?

I see what he means, as I always get George Bush and Curious George mixed up...especially when Cheney puts on that big yellow hat.

"The Office of Compliance is an independent congressional agency responsible for administering and enforcing employment policies and making sure congressional offices follow health and safety laws that apply to other government agencies.

The compliance office has investigative and enforcement powers, and is overseen by a five-member board of directors."

So, Nwokie, you do not believe the independent office is independent, but you believe the independent lawyer that went after Bill Clinton was independent.

Dude, get your reading glasses fixed or at least stay sober in the mornings.

" Well considering the Senator and terrorist havde the same name, people shouldn't be suprised when they are occassionally mixed up."

That's what Ashcroft should have said instead of apologizing, eh?

This is where Nwokie goes away and Deane chimes in with " What's the difference?" and Herb announces a point change to support " clssic leftist spin." Uhhh, I think that shifting the actual topic is the very definition of " spin."

Much in the same way Republicans don't believe what Obama says, I'm suspicious of this being an honest mistake...one that is made so often now that Nwokie believes it to be accurate. Which is a low threshold to meet - but still.

So to sum up; Osama Bin Hussein used his public schooling to deal crack and secretly desires to be President so he can further his Muslim agenda to allow terrorists into America so he can perform his Holocaust against Jews and Whites so he can get a sweet land deal like he learned from " The Daley Machine."

Got it.

You know, I am sincerely glad that you guys have never taken drugs. You've got enough paranoia already. Imagine how ridiculous you'd sound if you were high.

"I think that shifting the actual topic is the very definition of 'spin.'"

Hardly. Leftist groups like the diabolical aclu jump all over a guy for leading a Bible study:

http://www.aclu.org/religion/govtfunding/16331prs20010514.html

...but give a crooked liberal with cold cash in his freezer a pass:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2007/02/jefferson_gets_homeland_securi.html

This kind of leftist spin happens all day long.

I'm merely shining a little light on it whilst watching democrats scatter like rats.

Herb

"Well considering the Senator and terrorist havde the same name, people shouldn't be suprised when they are occassionally mixed up."

O-b-ama is not O-s-ama

Now we know for sure that Nwokie is really John Ashcroft.

So Herb must be Cheney.

And Dean is Gonzolaz.

It's an honour for my name to be mentioned in the same sentence with one of our nation's best vice-presidents.

Mr. Nixon would have been indeed fortunate to have swapped Mr. Agnew for Mr. Cheney.

Herb the 'K'

Herb, I would replace Cheney with you anytime, as you will at least debate the issues without offering just a simple-minded "So?"

Agnew was a moron, but Cheney is a jerk.

How can prayer meetings in the Justice Department of the Federal government not be a violation of the principle of separation of church and state? He's a public servant, being paid with public money, and should not be holding religious service on the public's dime. If he wants to hold a prayer service, hold it during non work hours in a non-government building.

"I think that shifting the actual topic is the very definition of 'spin.'"

Hardly. Leftist groups like the diabolical aclu jump all over a guy for leading a Bible study:"

That's not the topic. I mean, sure, we can MAKE it the topic - but that's not the topic. Thus, you are spinning.

"diabolical", "dastardly"

Herb, Commissioner Gordon called on the Batphone and he wants his vocabulary back.

"Herb, Commissioner Gordon called on the Batphone and he wants his vocabulary back."

Holy 'got me there,' Batman.

Having said that, I can think of no better word to describe the aclu, except perhaps satanic.

Herbert 'The Riddler' Milhous


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1. having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked: a diabolic plot.

2. pertaining to or actuated by a devil.

Also, di·a·bol·i·cal.

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OK - so now the topic is the ACLU - because that's what Herb hates so much.

I'm out.

Look.

If you're going to pile on a guy who is no longer even an office-holder, in what is a lame-duck presidency, the real question is 'what's the point?'

Pardon me for mixing my metaphors, but I'm merely trying to salvage your salvo and give the thread some relevant legs, lest it die a languishing and premature death.

Herb

If you're going to pile on a guy who is no longer even an office-holder, in what is a lame-duck presidency, the real question is 'what's the point?'

Like you guys still do to Clinton???

Mr. Ashcroft wasn't president.
Mr. Ashcroft didn't sell military secrets to the Chinese.
Mr. Ashcroft didn't pardon Marc Rich.

There's plenty more, if you want.

Herb

John Ashcroft is a piece of shit. A terrible human being. I think he said Osama instead of Obama, because he's used the term privately and he had an unfortunate Freudian slip while on tape.

Nixon was a bigot.
Nixon was a liar.
Nixon was going to be Impeached.
Nixon did the cut and run.

There is TONS more if you want???

Osama...Obama...same difference.

The terrorist win if he is elected.

"The terrorist win if he is elected."

You mean more than they already have with Bush? W's the poster boy for getting young militants excited about fighting against US interests.

How will Osama do a better job of this than Bush has?

ugh.. low information voters.

The question is, will we be any safer with Obama as president since he is going to be bringing the troops home?

Yes. There will be less PO'd-at-us people in the world.

The question is, will we be any safer with Obama as president since he is going to be bringing the troops home?

So McCain wants to start WW3 with Iran and how does that make us any safer?
He wants to stay in Iraq for a 100 years... How does that make us safer?

"So McCain wants to start WW3 with Iran and how does that make us any safer?"

Wait a minute. You keep saying that Mr. McCain is 'your guy.'

And you accuse 'your guy' of wanting to start WW III?

You're either

(1) An unwitting political poseur

(2) An intentional democrat operative provacateur

And/or

(3) Like so many liberals, simply self-hating and confused.

Herb

Our troops and gear are pretty worn out. Best to scale back the best way we can, build up, and focus on REAL terror.

That's going to keep us safer than an overextended military is.

"Like so many liberals, simply self-hating and confused."

Yeah right. And that's why so many conservatives vote against their own best interests when provided with obvious facts. That sounds to me like "self hating and confused".

How much more clearly can Trixter express his disappointment? Even I get that point. Duh.

I respect that position more than blind faith...or obstinance in the face of facts.

It doesn't look good for my guy.....

"So McCain wants to start WW3 with Iran and how does that make us any safer?"


Are you going to answer the question Herb? Or is it business as usual??? I take that as a yes....

Looks like WW3 will happen during McCain's administration...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAzBxFaio1I&feature=related