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This is Stephen Colbert‘s Super PAC Ad Attacking ’Mitt the Ripper’

This is Stephen Colberts Super PAC Ad Attacking Mitt the Ripper

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Mitt Romney is “Mitt the Ripper” in a new ad released by Stephen Colbert’s former super PAC, “Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow.”

Colbert officially handed off his super PAC to fellow Comedy Central comedian Jon Stewart earlier this week, clearing the way for him to explore a run for “president of the United States of South Carolina.”

The ad, titled ”Attack In B Minor For Strings,” is narrated by actor John Lithgow and was released online early Sunday. It was accompanied by a press release from Stewart vowing to “blanket South Carolina from Charleston all the way to North Charleston” with a major ad buy.

Watch below, via Comedy Central:

The ad says:

Corporations, America’s greatest institution. They built this country one job at a time. Mitt Romney says he’s for corporations. But Mitt Romney has a secret. As head of Bain Capital he bought companies, carved them up and got rid of what he couldn’t use. If Mitt Romney really believes ‘corporations are people my friend,’ then Mitt Romney is a serial killer. He’s Mitt the Ripper. If you believe corporations are people, do your duty and protect them. On Saturday, January 21st, stop Mitt the Ripper before he kills again.

Read Stewart’s announcement:

Dear Super Pac Super People,

Hi again, it’s me, Jon. When I took over this Super PAC, I had no idea there’d be so much email-writing. Also, there are a lot of plants around Super PAC office with extremely specific watering schedules. Seriously, does a Northwood Spotted Fern really need to be watered “thrice fortnightly at dusk”?

Anyway, The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC made an ad, and I figured you’d want to know. I’ve attached the press release below, so hopefully your mouse’s scroll-wheel isn’t broken.

Sincerely,

Jon Stewart
President For Life For Now
The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC Releases First Ad, Begins To Regret Length Of Name

AMERICA – The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC released its first TV ad today, in advance of South Carolina’s upcoming unnamed GOP Primary. The ad, which takes an objective look at Mitt Romney’s private sector experience, is entitled “Attack In B Minor For Strings.”

“Mitt Romney claims to be pro-corporations,” said Jon Stewart, President of The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC. “But would you let him date your daughter’s corporation? Americans have been clamoring for a comprehensive study of this crucial issue, so we splurged for the full sixty-second commercial. We think South Carolinians will agree – they deserve a leader who shares their state’s values, and perhaps even their state’s initials.”

The new spot begins airing today in a major ad buy that will blanket South Carolina from Charleston all the way to North Charleston. Those of you with some free AOL hours left can view the ad here.

The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC, officially known as Americans For A Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, is an independent, expenditure-only committee that’s been proudly serving the community since late Thursday.

Comments (99)

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  • miren
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 2:23pm

    Graphic artists, fine artists, videographers, It’s time we ban together and get to work on VISUAL ART of what Obama is all about. You know what he stands for, what he did, what he want’s to do to this country. Take a little time and get a few great depictions of this Communist, Marxist Dictator that has VAN JONES, ANITA DUNN, BILL AYERS, CASS SUNSTEIN, GEORGE SOROS, RICHARD TRUMPKA, JOSE RICO, the CZARS, and many others on the White House Pay Roll.

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    • MammalOne
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:29pm

      It sounds like you’re proposing putting together a propaganda team… Why reduce the actual state of things to over-simplified cartoons? Just tell people the truth, we don’t need clever little videos and pictures to explain things.

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    • MammalOne
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:31pm

      And I’m telling AttackWatch on you!

      Report Post » MammalOne  
    • Banjo Bulldog
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 4:35pm

      unfortunately for those who need the education also have to be educated through the “clever” videos

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    • AhLeahIris
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 4:39pm

      Honestly, there are much better grounds to attack Mitt than this, and one is that he CANNOT WIN the general election against Obama because he’s giving away the biggest issue: http://wp.me/p1HGwx-21K

      Report Post » AhLeahIris  
    • ZengaPA65
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 4:43pm

      First there was AttackWatch then came NDAA….

      Report Post » ZengaPA65  
    • qzak491
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 4:48pm

      MIREN

      By keeping Romney out of the White House we are keeping another one off your list.

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    • Kathleen
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 5:32pm

      Good idea. If you’ve got the entertainment world rooting for Obama then you are going to have to rely on talented individuals to make it clear. Why not get snippets of Obama’s words versus his actions. Why not interview immigrants formerly from Communist countries and ask them if they think that Obama’s words and actions sound eerily familiar. People take freedom for granted. Maybe do a video on that. Interviewing people on whether they believe they will always be free and if they would even know when and how it would happen.

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    • Platonician
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 6:33pm

      @MammalOne Oh AttackWatch? is that the substitute of your over-protecting mommy? You liberals are psychopaths.

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    • Platonician
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 6:38pm

      I agree we freedom loving citizens we have to counter the communist misinformation coming from the Obama propaganda machines: Colbert, stewart, etc.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 10:42pm

      Good luck with that. Unfortunately for you, liberals have all the talent. But hey, we can always use another Hee Haw.

      Saaaaaalute!

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    • Callie369
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 9:01am

      Do you realize how many truly ignorant people actually believe the crap spewed by Colbert and Stewart? They take it as gospel, as news. The vast majority of Colbert‘s and Stewart’s audiences are liberals/dumbocrats. The uneducated. Or as they used to say, the great unwashed!

      We have two commedian idiots trying to skew the election in Dumbama’s favor. God help us if Dumbama gets another term. Between him and Moocherella, there will be nothing left in the treasury and we will have no personal rights left.

      I do not want Mitt Romney to win the nomination. HOWEVER, if he does, I WILL HOLD MY NOSE AND VOTE FOR HIM just as I did last election. But then, I only went and voted beacuse of Sarah Palin.

      Dumbama got 69,498,215 votes. Of the 59,948,240 CREDITED to Juan McShame, 59,948,200 were actually votes for Sarah and the 40 were for Juan McShame curtesy of his family.

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    • slaytan
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:51pm

      is there a private message function here? i just joined to try and PM Miren. I’m an artist and I would like to band together with conservative artists to create truth propaganda. Sensie says the libs hav all the talent and I disagree. Conservatives I’ve known in my years are funnier and more creative, but have real jobs. Liberals think they’re funny but all they do is re-enact scenes from their favorite hollywood movies Mammalone doesn’t seem to think we should “cheapen” conservatism by using cartoons and satire and I say that’s committing suicide. John Stewpid, ColBURT, Family Guy, and the dumb ass Adult Swim cartoons are what install every opinion in the minds of most people my age (36) and younger. If anyone knows how to private message hit me up. I’ll show Sensie what talent is

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    • A Conservatarian
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:52pm

      Senator Davis noted, “Ron Paul’s record matches his rhetoric, his fiscal plan matches the fiscal challenges that our nation is facing, and his movement represents the taxpayers whose interests have been ignored in the political process for far too long.”

      “I’m also endorsing him because unlike what the pundits have led you to believe, he is the candidate who gives the Republican Party the best chance to beat Barack Obama in November.”

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on January 17, 2012 at 1:05pm

      The only talent you have Your Sensei is for making an @ss of yourself. Saaaaaalute!

      Report Post » Gonzo  
  • weldman7
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 2:02pm

    Really there is no one here who can take this for what it is its humor, entertainment ,satire. If it was a joke on Ron Paul you all would be praising it. I have never seen such an uptight group.

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  • Noahide Ron
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:59pm

    Comedy Central is an infested nest of Obama admin shills.

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  • quiltgal
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:54pm

    Colbert’s ad spoofs an ad currently being run by Winning Our Future, the super PAC supporting Newt Gingrich. However, Obama’s website has almost the same motto. At whitehouse.gov, you will see “Winning the Future” displayed in bold letters at the very top of the first page. Seems strange that opposite sides are using the same unfortunate catchphrase that talks of America’s future as if it were a gambling game or some kind of silly lottery. Perhaps “Winning My Own Re-election” is what they really meant to say, since politicians seem to care more about their own futures than that of the country.

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    • RBSWORLD
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 7:53pm

      In 0bama’s case it is “STEALING THE FUTURE”, of the American people. Cobert and Stewart are a couple of “STUPID, IGNORANT, POS!!!!!!! AND ANYONE THAT BELIEVES ANYTHING THEY SAY ARE JUST AS “STUPID!!!!!!

       
  • Simonne
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:44pm

    They are allowed to put up these kind of ads. It is just unbelievable. Where does this crap end?

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    • tifosa
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:06pm

      BINGO! That. Is. The. Point. And he highlights it well, no?

      Report Post » tifosa  
    • saranda
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:48pm

      The problem is Super Pacs are a huge mistake and our process to just determine a candidate is way too long and expensive. Spending limits and elimination of Super Pacs would help on one side and cutting down the election season would be perfect.

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  • barber2
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:17pm

    These funny “ Lefty Enablers” are just setting the stage for the January 20 Occupy the Courts Day . Remember when Obama criticized the Supreme Court members at his State of the Union speech long ago ? This is just another example of the well-planned agenda of the Obama Center for American Progress/ Soros Program. Media Matters. And it’s all in the hands of the Lefties.

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  • RightThinking1
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:11pm

    Just a minute…., is Romney the candidate? No. Okay, why would the lefties be mounting attacks before the candidate is even selected? Easy answer: They don’t want Romney to BE the candidate.

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    • TSUNAMI-22
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:19pm

      Cobert is a master of reverse psychology.

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    • barber2
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:23pm

      Correct answer is : Romney is the next targeted Republican for the Democrat Character Assassination Squad. Just continuing the Democrats’ standard, campaigning technique which came from their Far Left, Community Organizer Alinsky Wing.

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    • NES
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 2:17pm

      This is mocking Gingrich and his super PAC “King of Bain” ad more than Romney.

      Gingrich also has an ad that compares Romney to John Kerry because they’re both from Messachusetts (spelling intentional) and both speak French.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyFaWhygzjQ

      It reminds me of the old SNL political ads like, “Bush. He’s taller!”

      http://snltranscripts.jt.org/88/88cbush1.phtml

      The irony is that Gingrich also apparently knows some French from when his father was stationed in France back when Gingrich was a teen.

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    • NoNannyState4me
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 10:01pm

      Well, Romney isn’t the candidate yet and I hope he never is. However, John Huntsman gave him a big ol’ Mormon brother thumbs up today. “Huntsman to Drop Out of GOP Race; Will Endorse Romney”

      http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/huntsman-to-drop-out-of-gop-race/

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    • edmundburk
      Posted on January 17, 2012 at 1:02am

      what’s the difference beteewn Romney and Obama?!

      Report Post » edmundburk  
  • 321481
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:06pm

    If Mitt gets elected Prez. he wil do what he did as gov. of Mass. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Mitt is a progressive, moderated with liberal leanings, as evidenced by RomneyCare (at form of redistribution of weath) and flip flops on abortion to help whatever his political needs were at the time. He and Obama have ALLOT in common, even Mitt himself says so, Bain & auto bail out are the same. It is as plain as the nose on your face.

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:42pm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY8LKII_MNA&feature=player_popout TAKE ALL THE WEALTH?

    Report Post » EqualJustice  
  • guntotinsquaw
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:38pm

    If Mitt is the choice, i hope he walks into the government and begins to cut it down to the size of it’s income..maybe no more borrowing. This government needs a $.47 on the dollar slashing.

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  • Kathleen
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:33pm

    Why are there no clever Comedians on the right who can rebutt these leftists?

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:59pm

      Comedians are only successful if they can make fun of something. It just happens to be a lot easier making fun of Republicans than it is to make fun of Democrats…

      I could tell you why that is, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise :)

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:02pm

      Why are members of the FEC approving of self-promotion and granting waivers to members of MEDIA who are prohibited from these activities?
      Really? He gets a TAX SHELTER for self promotion?
      He is running for President of the United States of South Carolina?
      A PAC with a candidate for a NON-existent country?
      If he is not running for office in THIS COUNTRY, then he should not be getting tax breaks in the form of a 501(c)(4) !
      Which, using liberal logic – TAKES MONEY FROM OLD LADIES AND LITTLE BABIES because it “costs” the U.S. in the form of lost “revenues.” (Taxes they would otherwise have collected.)
      So, he is promoting himself and his show (along with jon) ON THE BACKS OF LITTLE OLD LADIES and little babies and the weakest and most frail among us.
      TISK TISK SHAME ON YOU, colbert !

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    • symphonic
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:28pm

      I remember once I made something to mock the other side, and it was good as far as mocking goes, and the Spirit of God whispered “don’t do that. take it down” and I did. The Lord would never mock anyone, and that’s the truth. Love is not mockery. These guys use the talents of satan to make their points. They mock others, make light of sacred things like Jesus Christ, and they try and intimidate to make their points. Its all very devilish when you think about it, even if it is funny. Laughter is an interesting phenomenon. Too much of it is sin.

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    • TOMSERVO
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:34pm

      LOL Symphonic, you must be a very unhappy person.

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  • crazyoz
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:30pm

    Colbert is a liberal loser. He should join MSNBC with the other losers.

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  • Ditto Head
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:24pm

    TheBlaze is deafeningly silent on “The Drubbing of Denver”, or, “Tim Tebow is no David”.

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    • crazyoz
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:33pm

      Ditto: Maybe it because your mother was routing for Denver!

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:36pm

      What are you talking about? READ the stories and the comments… ????

      Report Post » EqualJustice  
  • CulpepperJosh1638
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:24pm

    John Lithgow, FUNNY!

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  • Jackie Rogers, Jr.
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:23pm

    Bring back Pat Paulson and Richard Nixon. Now they’re funny!
    Oh I forgot, they’re dead. Well, not so funny now I guess.

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    • chips1
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:01pm

      YEAH! Their dead. Now THAT’S funny!!!!

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  • Gatekeeper
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:19pm

    I thought it was funny. It doesn‘t mean If Mitt is the nominee I won’t vote for him. It means its comedy! Geezzz Can’t someone at least appreciate the cleverness or the “AHHH” at the end. Do I think Gutfeld is funnier? Yes. Go make fun of yourselves people. It’s good for you.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:28pm

      It would be funny only if it was mere silliness and they didn’t actually believe it. However, that’s not the case.

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  • Look4DBigPicture
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:19pm

    Just curious … if corporations aren’t people, then what are they? What are Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, since they’re part of a corporation? Isn’t the government one big overpowering corporation?

    Saying liberals are completely out of touch with reality is an understatement.

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  • ctw19
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:15pm

    corporations are groups of people doing things together. It’s called legal personality. Corporations are taxed. So obviously they should have a voice in politics.

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    • Robert999
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:47pm

      I agree. When you have a group of people in an organization together then that organization is the same as a person and should be allowed to be involved in politics. Schools, churches, cities, states, etc. should all be considered people and should be allowed to contribute to campaigns and vote. Each organization should get one vote for each member, employee and customer. That would make it legal for churches to engage in political activities, something they can’t do now.

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:09pm

    It’s going to be a torrid election year.

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  • LibertyGoddess
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:05pm

    This would only be funny to a Marxist or Socialist. Colbert may need a dictionary and a history book.

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    • tifosa
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 3:18pm

      Maybe you could use your resources INDEPENDENT of the GOPaganda voices to read what those words REALLY mean.

      Report Post » tifosa  
  • NOT A CRAZY
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:03pm

    What do you expect from the LEFT?

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    • barber2
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:28pm

      Form the Left : Anti-capitalism, anti-corporation, anti-Spupreme Court, pro-union, pro-imtimidation, pro-Occupies, pro- over spending, pro Blame Game, pro Race Card …. just what we are seeing in the US today. They are NOT the 99% but, boy, are they vocal, dedicated, spoiled, lacking in common sense , and arrogant.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 5:19pm

      BABS2 – So you support Roe Vv.Wade. FGood to know.

      Report Post » your sensei  
  • democritusoilder267
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:01pm

    I could never understand how anyone can watch Colbert or Stewart and find their shows funny.

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  • Roaran
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:01pm

    Funny way of pointing out how the ‘Corporations are people’ logic fails.

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    • Gatekeeper
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:12pm

      yeah, because corporations are run by cats.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:45pm

      Yea, and cats like corporations always diligently seek out their employes views before speaking on issues, to make sure all the cats get a voice to what they prefer in all things. And pigs fly too!

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  • BetterDays
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:01pm

    Colbert is not funny on the TV, in the TV, or while watching TV. And “canned laughter” can’t be heard on the campaign trail Stevie Blunder.
    If I had the money I would purchase as many of the left wing media outlets as allowable under the rule of law, and then I’d fire them all. But only after I could get them to sign three “official reprimands”, so they couldn’t get to have to unemployment. Bye bye to bad leftist garbage.

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  • barber2
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 11:58am

    Gee. Just what the country needs : a stand-up comedian channeling Saul Alinski. Unfortunately, what the Far Left is doing to this country, under the Obama Administration, is not funny. It is tragic. Hope the Obama Smoke and Mirrors Magic Show gets cancelled in the fall and that America survives the damages of his dangerous , budget- busting political acts.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:25pm

      Well said. In a socialist society, Stephen and Jon would have their salaries redistributed to you and me, to ensure we all make the same income.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 5:20pm

      Four more coming your way, BAB2. We’l make your life better in spite of your ignorant voting tendencies. You still owe us a thank you for saving you from McCain and Palin.

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    • Dr. Joel Fleischman
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 7:28pm

      The truth hurts doesn’t it, Senseless?

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    • Komponist-ZAH
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 9:00pm

      Sensei—

      “Better” according to whom? What gives you the authority or knowledge to decide what is “better” for someone else?

      And BTW “ignorant voting tendencies” tend towards electing moderates, not us right-wing “fringe element” types.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on January 15, 2012 at 10:21pm

      Fleischman . . .Fleischman . . .What is that, German?

      Report Post » your sensei  
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