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Jeb Bush Calls the Media ‘Crack Addicts’ for Constantly Asking if He’ll Run for President

Mar. 10, 2013 3:31pm Madeleine Morgenstern

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Sunday likened political reporters to “crack addicts” and “heroin addicts” for repeatedly asking about his presidential ambitions.

NBC “Meet the Press” host David Gregory had asked whether America was more likely to see Bush or his fellow Floridian, Sen. Marco Rubio, in the White House.

“Man you guys are crack addicts, you’re really obsessed with all this politics,” Bush said.

Gregory laughed and said that wasn’t something he’d been called before.

“OK, heroin addict — that better?” Bush asked.

Bush appeared on all five Sunday morning talk shows to promote his newest book after stoking speculation in recent days about a 2016 bid.

On “Fox News Sunday,” Bush said he wasn’t concerned about his last name being a burden after his brother left office with unfavorable ratings four years ago.

“I don’t think there’s any Bush baggage at all,” he said. “I love my brother, I’m proud of his accomplishments. I love my dad. I’m proud to be a Bush.”

Bush continued, “If I run for president, it’s not because of something in my DNA that compels me to do it. It would be that it’s the right thing to do for my family, that the conditions are right, and that I have something to offer.”

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media-bias-steals-elections
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:00pm
Oh, you want me to explain this for you, you do say you? You sense a “disturbance in the force” say you? With finger licking pleasure, why this is like Rush Limbaugh says, its a five course meal, a feast?

Of course the media wants another Bush in the White House, they don’t believe in a Republic, they want an authoritarian regime, who will crush their competition for them, and give them the low information fruit voters? Why do you think the press is fascinated with political families?

So they can give the appearance of elections, but in reality, they love the thrill of watching these authoritarians pick winners and loosers, they wake up every day looking forward to report on the next evolution of chaos, stripping away your civil rights in the appearance of protecting you?

Would you like some fancy mustard with that? Perhaps some cavier? Oh we have some vintage Islamic liquids for you to refresh your sense of establishment of religion clause, to wash that down with? Maybe a little radioactive salt to spice it up a little? Natural gas is um, natural? Low hanging fruit?

I love the fact that liberals think theBlaze is such a political threat, they are willing to advertise on the blog, Glenn Beck has hit the big time? All kidding aside, the press would love the Bush familty to wipe out Sen. Paul or anyone like him?

You can cuss and fuss,
You can pout and plead,
But you can’t stop reading blogs these?

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- LameLiberals
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:07pm
  Of course the media wants another Bush in the White House
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  The media was all out for Huntsman and Romney during the GOP primary also.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:21pm
  It’s Bush’s fault !
  
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- sillyfreshness
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 7:17pm
  Oh please, no more RINO Bush family! Them and their politically correct nation building, costing the US trillions of dollars, are for nothing. No more!
  
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- Secret Squirrel
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 7:31pm
  Jeb would be crucified in the media.
  Of course the media would love that!
  Katie Couric is drooling now.
  The only better feeding frenzy would be if Sara Palin ran.
  
  Jeb, sit down. We have enough RINOs now.
  
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- JohnQTaxpayer
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 8:07pm
  Bush run = Clinton Win
  
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- shorelineliz
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 11:09pm
  Of course the media wants another Bush in the White House, they don’t believe in a Republic, they want an authoritarian regime, who will crush their competition for them, and give them the low information fruit voters? Why do you think the press is fascinated with political families?
  
  At Media Bias:
  The media wants an authoritarian regime in the white House like a Bush? what are you smoking dude? They already HAVE an authoritarian regime in the White House with Obama, Ne C’est Pas? The problem is the American People: They have a sickening MESSIAH COMPLEX and want the next BOZO to FIX the problems of 330 million people. Delusional!
  
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BernieDCur
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:31pm
The fact that he thinks the Bush name is not baggage is enough reason to not vote for him

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- Verceofreason
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:55pm
  He refuse to let Terry Schiavo die in dignity,
  Just another ho politician pandering to the base.
  Turns out, she was also blind, and didn’t ‘recognize’ anybody.
  
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soybomb315_II
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:27pm
is this the kind of politician Prince Riebus was talking about???

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- LameLiberals
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:38pm
  SIGN UP FOR Ted Cruz emails. He is vetting the candidates and GIVE TO THE CANDIDATES TED CRUZ promotes.
  
  Prince Riebus GOP party calls me for money now – I hang up AFTER giving then an earful for SHOVING 2 Bushes, McLame and RomneyCARE down our throats when NONE OF THEM ARE CONSERVATIVES.
  
  I give ALL my donations by going to the website of the GOP candidates who support the Constitution and am proud to say in 2008 and 2012 I gave money to Tim Scott, Mike Lee, and Ted Cruz and I gave to Allen West and Michelle Bachman again in 2012 although disappointed they voted for Patriot Act/NDAA and in West’s case that black farmer bill. West voted no to Patriot Act the 2nd time. The GOP elites HATE West/Bachman/Palin. They changed West/Bachman districts so they got a lot more dems and West lost and Bachman barely hung on and none of the 3 were invited to RINO Romney’s GOP acceptance. If the elite GOP hate them – I will support them.
  
  The GOP NEEDS to GET RID of Rove, Perino, ALL BUSHES, ROmney, Scott Brown and McCain, and Graham who disgraced themselves.
  
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- justangry
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:40pm
  Yup. It’s insane. After demonstrating his appeal and support from both sides of the aisle we’re not going to #standwithrand any more. We’re going to get another freaking Bush. The GOP isn’t serious about winning. I think there are perhaps 3 Republicans I’d vote for. (4 if Cruz’s voting record remains unblemished) Rand, Mike Lee, or Justin Amash. Otherwise, I’ll just write in Ron Paul again if he’s still kicking.
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:52pm
  Lameliberals
  
  I agree. Give money directly to the candidates that should be supported. If people give to the GOP, the GOP will turn around and give that money to McCain, McConnell, Boehner, etc. Glenn Beck needs to spread this message. I gave money last year to Amash even though i live in VA.
  
  Which reminds me, I got a letter from GW Bush asking for money for his library in Texas. LOLOLOLOLOLOL. I might frame it
  
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- truthnstuff
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:00pm
  Absolutely! They are hedging their bets and want to shove either Rubio or Bush down our throats. I stopped watching those FOX faux conservatives but watched this for a few minutes since Ryan was on. There was Ryan pushing the same “can’t we all get along” crap. He hopes the fuehrer will work with the GOP on budget issues. Really! Really! Are you still a dumb Rove establishment talking head.
  
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stumpygrim
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:17pm
You can bet carl rove will push this clown as the repub. candidate,hoping conservatives bite the first hook in the water.

@keatonic aka encinom. Rubio is a rino in progress you moron,now go away rove jr.F-n idiot.

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- LameLiberals
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:29pm
  Dana Perino will be pushing this Bush also. I cannot watch The Five because I cannot stand her. Bob Beckel – although I don’t agree with him – I can stand but NOT Perino. She has the Bush STENCH all over her. I wish Fox would FIRE the RINOs like Perino, Rove and now Scott Brown who replaced Sarah Palin on Fox.
  
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- Small World
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:15pm
  I’ll second that. Go to http://andrewnapolitano.com
  
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Look4DBigPicture
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:12pm
The Bush Dynasty. No way will he be nominated unless the Dems vote for him in the Rep primaries.

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AmericaMustBeFree
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:04pm
Why would anyone with their right mind vote in another Bush??? After all it was Papa Bush who first uttered the words New World Order!! The nut doesn’t fall from the tree my friends.. we saw it in Sr. then Jr., what would make Jeb any different! We have to think outside of the box..we need a man with morals, values, and principles.. a man of God..and not one who sits and listens to a preacher who ask God to damn white people, or the USA! Actually I think he ran last election.. will we get the chance to find another so wonderful??

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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:29pm
  i would settle for someone who is just not a NWO internationalist….Thats why many have had to vote libertarian / constitution parties the last few years
  
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banjarmon
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:03pm
DON”T let the MEDIA pick our candidate!!!!

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Ragnars Repos
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:54pm
“I don’t think there’s any Bush baggage at all…”

Enough baggage to keep me home on election day, again.

“W” was the second biggest mistake Americans have made in choosing a POTUS, Barry, of course, is the biggest.

“W” and the GOProgressives paved the way for what we’re witnessing now in this country.

Another Bush? I certainly hope not.

But, if he runs, you can count on mindless, gutless Conservatives running to vote “for the lesser evil”, so who knows what will happen.

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Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:52pm
I think I just threw up a little in my mouth

Jeb Bush??

You might as well ask Ron Reagan Jr —-

The way this country is going – Chris Rock will be our next president.

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Arshloch
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:42pm
Jeb is correct, no one knows more about cracks than the media. As far as running for ‘dear leader’ we’ve had enough establishment non-candidates running, and failing, so what we need is a real conservative prat kicker who will point out, and keep it up, what a collective bunch of semi communist fools the dumb-o-craps are. To coin an old saying’, their intelligence level is lower than whale dung on the bottom of the ocean. (In the Mindinao Trench)

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go2gym
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:32pm
Bush – Establishment addict.

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FlagWavingPatriot
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:30pm
Why would Jeb go and disparage crack addicts like that?

Crack addicts are relatively honest compared to the state-run media.

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- ShamanWorld
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 10:30pm
  You ain’t lyin!!
  
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Small World
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:26pm
Bush= Progressive RINO…No thank you!

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ShamanWorld
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:14pm
No more mebers of the Bush or Clinton crime families should be allowed to be POTUS. These 2 clans have had more than enough influence on US politics.

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- Sharon Rose
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:57pm
  Amen !
  
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welovetheUSA
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:59pm
You cannot run for president, period. Romney was a better man than you and he lost…you will never make it..the Bush name will not with stand this very important election , period.

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Eastinfection
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:58pm
Jeb Bush has always seemed like a nice guy- and i don’t doubt that he legitimately cares for this country -but i’d rather my Presidential options never again included politicians that made their bones on the backs of out-of-control spending policies reeking of Progressivism.

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- resme
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:14pm
  kook. JEB BUSH IS MY GOD AND I HATE U FOR ATTACKING HIM YOU LIB TROLL FROM KOOK TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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- OldSurfRat
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:15pm
  East
  
  I know I can be a smart @ss ( ok @ss period) but wanted to say nice job very well put with just a few words.
  I agree I don’t think Jeb is a bad guy. He was a pretty good governor but you are SO right. It’s all on the line and that’s if this country is still blessed enough to have 1 more honest election.
  Now back to being a smart @ (:
  
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- resme
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:38pm
  @east, http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/03/10/on-the-anniversary-of-the-nazi-invasion-this-is-what-austrians-are-saying-about-hitler/
  
  Check my post on the other page :)
  
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- freeberty
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:44pm
  He wasn’t a good governor, he bought into no child left behind and open up the state treasury to the government unions which had an exponential increase in hiring under his administration, which the taxpayer in FL is still paying for today.
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:31pm
  East
  
  GW Bush also seemed like a nice guy before he became president. Bush was loved by the evangelicals and talked about a “humble” foreign policy….Which was apparently much different than the “golden rule” foreign policy
  
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- resme
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:43pm
  @soy, Did you check my post? it was meant for you and east.
  
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- resme
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:46pm
  @east, NIRVANA Dude.. You spoke right to my heart. here’s another song about bi-polar medication, :)
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJGpsL_XYQI << I love the sound of her voice.
  
  Been listening to dire straits/Mark knopfler lately http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvc-bEP35I
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:47pm
  yea resme, i did. I remembered that exchange too – it was really weird, even by time2 standards.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:19pm
  Nice, RESME… Amy Lee is my favorite goth pixie. Absolutely love her “Broken” duet with Seether.
  
  Mark Knopfler is one the most under-rated guitarists ever- along with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Prince (yes- THAT Prince).
  
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- justangry
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 11:08pm
  I think all the Bush’s have the NWO stank about them.
  
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BlackCrow
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:58pm
Try moving to Elko Nevada and keeping quiet. They might leave you alone.

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- WEBWITHDEB
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:36pm
  Please. Gabbs, NV would be more fitting.
  
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Triple7
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:58pm
And Jeb is dealing the crack. It is a ruse. He wants the attention but chastises the media for giving it to him.
Go away Jeb.

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PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:55pm
See, He’s already out there…What a freakin’ LIAR. Make it seem like he’s not going to run. It’s Rove pay back time and the elites are going to push him and Rubio down our throats. Wait and SEE. And don’t be surprised when Rubio turns out to be another RINO.

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- Triple7
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:59pm
  Agreed.
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:07pm
  Rubio is just about the GOP’s only shot at winning in 2016 though
  
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- freeberty
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:11pm
  Your right Pigs
  
  Jeb Bush and Marco for vice will be the establishment picks for 2016. They both have switch up on immigration already, in 3 more yrs their positions will match Hillary’s, of course they’ll still call themselves “conservative republicans”.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:29pm
  KEATON…
  
  That’s a premature assumption. Your boy Barry wasn’t on anyone’s radar in 2004.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:46pm
  i dunno FREEBERTY…
  
  Jeb & Marco have always spewed rhetoric that philosophically endorsed “Dream Act”/ Amnesty…
  
  THAT crap isn’t really my problem with either of them.
  I want someone committed to stabilizing the dollar and protecting my Constitutional freedom.
  
  Rand talks a good game but seems like a bit of a weenie.
  Napolitano would be my first choice if he ran.
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:58pm
  Thats fair east… I should say.. As of now, Rubio is the GOP’s best shot of winning presidency.
  
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- freeberty
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:28pm
  East
  
  I like Napolitano, seems like he’s on the sidelines right now, what does he say about 2016?
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:08pm
  I hate to burst your bubble but Napolitano is a 9/11 truther, Is against abortion in case of rape and incest and is thus unelectable… Though, don’t get me wrong, I do like some of what he has to say. I read his articles on creators dot com from time to time. And I like some of it! Especially his views on immigration, drones, and gay marriage. He is a smart guy and he embraces many of the same Ron Paul views I liked. Plus He isn’t partisan! which is always a plus!
  
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- truthnstuff
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:12pm
  Well, we know Rubio is an establishment RINO all dressed up like a conservative. If there are any doubts, they can be dispelled by the liberal loons who are saying he can win. If they run one of their shills most will vote Libertarian or Constitutional.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:23pm
  FREE… i don’t know where he stands inre: 2016 – but being on the sidelines may not be a bad strategy in this hyper-gossip/ BS News environment. He needs a new ****-do though..lol.
  
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- Small World
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 6:24pm
  @FREEBERTY….go to http://andrewnapolitano.com. We should get so blessed.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 7:28pm
  That’s not accurate, KEATON.
  
  INRE: 9/11…He doesn’t believe we have been provided with the full explanation of how tower 7 came down. He has not speculated beyond that.
  INRE: Abortion.. that’s his PERSONAL belief. His Constitutional belief is that it should be left up to the States to decide and he has firmly stated that he is AGAINST a Constitutional Amendment banning abortion.
  
  Libertarians can separate PERSONAL beliefs from CONSTITUTIONAL beliefs because we are not Theocrats or Demagogues.
  
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GuruMeditation
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:50pm
They’re addicted to worse than just crack.

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Keatonc333
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:46pm
Please Jeb! Please run in 2016! Jeb or Rand! Hillary’s getting a little up in age.. so the less campaigning she’ll have to do to win the better.

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Tigress1
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:44pm
There’s a TON of baggage with the “Bushobama” name! If the Libertarians ever have a chance to win the Presidency, then they should hope that the GOP chooses Jeb Bush as its nominee. I will not vote for another member of the Bush dynasty. I’m Bushed-out.

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The_Jerk
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:40pm
Tell him to go finger paint with his loser brother.

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The_Jerk
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:37pm
Jeb Bush.Who cares?

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- doomytram
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:44pm
  Can’t we all agree that Jeb Bush isn’t a viable candidate? Jeb, take your 2013 Sunday show tours and stick them up your ****. While your at it please don’t have 25 debates again put on by the commie media. While Bozo didn’t have a primary debate 1 in 2012. Hillbo, and Bozo and Weiner and who the H the demoRats are putting up in 16 won’t be debating 25 times, I can assure you of that.
  
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RamonPreston
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:36pm
He knows dictator Obama won’t relinquish the presidency in 2016.

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- Keatonc333
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 3:44pm
  Ya just like he was going to impose martial law in 2012… you guys are hopeless.
  
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- Triple7
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:01pm
  Dictator? But but Dear Leader said he wasnt a dictator.
  
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- doomytram
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:43pm
  333 is a hopeless mis/dis/ill informed idiot. Nuff said
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 4:58pm
  doomytram
  
  He was born in 1990 and schooled by liberal progressives.
  
  It’s not entirely his fault. It’s part environment and part just plain stupid.
  
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- FlagWavingPatriot
  Posted on March 10, 2013 at 5:01pm
  I will bet anyone on this board ANYTHING that Obama doesn’t relinquish power in 2016. Who’s in?
  
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