Railing Against Pork: McCain Tells Tea Party to ‘Grab Your Pitchforks’
- Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:35am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Earlier this month we noted the unusual metaphor by Sen Claire McCaskill (D-MO) urging people to “take up pitchforks” if tax rates were extended for the top income earners. At that time, Scott wondered what might happen if a conservative said the same thing:
I would never be one to declare the casual use of a metaphor as a literal call for a violent uprising. But it is always interesting to play the reversal game. What if Palin had said this? There would be instantaneous demands for her retraction and apology.
Well, now one such conservative has obliged. While it wasn’t Sarah Palin who said it, it was her running mate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)who used the analogy twice during a Fox appearance Thursday morning.
“I’m saying to the Tea Partiers this morning, ‘grab your pitchforks let’s stand up against this, it can be stopped,’” he said about halfway through the interview while talking about the pork-laden omnibus spending bill. Then, toward the very end, he repeated the analogy: “Grab the pitchforks and come to Capitol Hill, Tea Partiers.”
We have reached out to McCain’s office for comment but have not received a response. Today, as we did back then, we’ll again note that this is a metaphor for expressing your disdain for something. But we’ll sit back and see if our prediction from earlier this month comes true.
UPDATE:
McCain’s office has declined to comment, only reiterating our previous point that the Senator was speaking “rhetorically.”
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Comments (189)
Outside Looking In
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:09pmRINO McCain exhorting Tea Partiers to ‘raise pitchforks’?
A Progressive doing his best to ‘motivate’ us to ‘rise up from the bottom?’
That just gives them all they need to drop the Top down on us.
Top Down – Bottom Up – Inside Out. (TDBUIO)
No, John.
No.
YOU go first!
John, how are you voting of DADT?
How are you voting on START?
How are you voting on the Omnibus?
How are you voting on the new ‘Tax Compromise?’
SHOW US where you’re REALLY standing – with the RINOs or with the Tea Party?
When will we get tired of getting played by all the weasels and scoundrels in D.C?
Report Post »felina g
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:13pmPuppet show by the wolves in cheap clothing. Move along.
Report Post »CowwFace
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:22pmHey Outside,
Report Post »Great Minds think alike my friend. It’s soo obvious once you know what to look for. Some go to Washington to “Serve” (VERY FEW) but the rest are there to “RULE” … We need to continue to revolt at the ballot box… THAT is the mechanism God, via our Founding Fathers, gave us to use. Not violence … are you listening Mr. VanJones?
Warphead
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:08pmThere was a time for the steam engine and there was a time for the electric light bulb. There was a time for the aero plane. History tells us that those that were credited for such inventions were not alone. Had they never been born another would have brought the idea to reality within a similar time frame. Bare with me here, I’ll get to the point in a moment. As with inventions there are also occurrences that have greatly altered society. Again there are those key individuals instrumental in the process of bringing about those key societal changes, but also there were others that were saying and doing nearly the same thing to promote such ideals at nearly the same time. In a nutshell the invention or the change was to come about regardless of the individual credited. It simply was the time in which it was to occur. I call this “Steam Engine Time”. I read it somewhere long ago and it seems to ring true. Whether it be the hand of God, our natural progression as a species or both, it happens. So much talk about taking up pitchforks as a light-hearted metaphor for taking up arms against those perceived as the enemy. Like the proverbial genie escaping the bottle, regardless of which side or which person says what, I believe “steam engine time” is fast approaching.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 9:21pmSo if the American Founders had never been born, would America have risen? There would have been a Revolution perhaps, but would our Constitution say the same things? Perhaps, but it is doubtful. A miracle took place at the birth of this nation. These fellows were inspired by DIVINE PROVIDENCE. Now, perhaps others would have been inspired as well. The founding of America is the greatest invention man has ever conceived, and nothing like it has ever existed anywhere else, nor at any time. Furthermore, if this great experiment should ever fail, there will never be another like it. America is the exception to your ‘steam engine’ theory.
Report Post »fatpatriot
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:17am@KONSPUNK
Report Post »well said and here-here
Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:59amThanks FP, it’s a shame that public schools do not teach this.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:07pmIt’s about time THE OLD MAN woke up!
Report Post »mdlwoods
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:06pmI don’t really care if he has gotten the message or not, he is right in this instance. Those of us who can need to descend on DC and Capitol Hill and let them hear from us again about this flagrant in-our-faces spending bill. Its like the bully kid who thumbs his nose at other kids and then turns around to leave and runs right into the principal! Lets be the principal and take Harry Reid to the office for some punishment! Let his hear from a massive group just outside his office on the HIll! Let them all hear us, again!
Report Post »tketterer
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:04pmPut a pitchfork in START rino boy and then maybe we might listen to you.
Report Post »13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:04pmthe original Tea Party was also figurative. they did’nt really throw tea into Boston harbor, they just figurativly did it to get the king’s attention.
Report Post »Parkeralan
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 3:06pmYour terrible grasp on history is only out done by your horrendous spelling and punctuation, what a dolt!
Report Post »fatpatriot
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:12am@parkeralan…
Report Post »ROFLMAO..You owe me a keyboard.. I just spit coffee on mine
CowwFace
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:03pmHey Folks,
This looks suspiciously like someone trying to get the “Bottom Up” movement started on the Conservative side… We all know McCain is a Progressive. I don’t trust him, and I question his motives.
Report Post »Colonial Revolutionary
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:01pmI have something more accurate then a pitchfork!
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:47pmWith a slightly longer reach, too. Ever feel like you’re being baited to start violence?
Report Post »Parkeralan
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:49pmFunny stuff Colonial and Texas, my “pitchfork” is shiny and black and has 16 little poky things.
Report Post »I don’t feel were being baited to start violence just yet, but I will know it when I see it. Never start violence, be tactical, resist until the last moment and then WHAM!
Sgt.Crust
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:09pmMine has 30…
Report Post »Pslam 144 verse 1
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:16pmParker,
Report Post »Yeah I think you’re right, just sit back and wait. Let them take the first “shot” then we all unleash hell on’um.
paulnashtn
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:00pmWhat is wrong with many of you people!!!!
Report Post »Like most here I agree with Sen McCain about 60% of the time but when he is spot on, for goodness sake, give him LOUD applause.
If you tell him how much you appreciate it when he is on the right path, maybe he would not stray to the left so often!!!
Slamming and insulting over past indiscretions is counter productive
triquad
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:59pmI agree,what is it with you people.it was a metaphore you dolts.It’s obvious none of you have a clue of what a metaphore is.As for McCaine,I don’t like the dude either but for you guys to say now is not the time to stop this earmark spendthrift bill is rediculous.It is very expensive and we cannot aford even one of them to pass through.It would help if you guys would open you ears,your mind,and your eye’s and pay attention.
Report Post »And as for the beckisnuts moron,go take your freaking drugs and get off your mommy’s computer.
charliego
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:56amFIGURATIVE use of speech folks–no violence intended. Words and actions are our pitchforks.
Report Post »CaptGregg
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:54amIt looks like McCain has gotten the message, albeit a bit late. He’s safe for another 6 years, at which time he’ll be 84 (and will probably retire), so he can be free to do pretty much as he pleases without fear of political repercussions. It will be interesting to see what path he takes.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:22pmOh, he gets it. I don’t know if he believes it, but he gets it. He‘s always been an arrogant SOB so he’ll now say he was behind it all along. But the unmitigated gall to call on us now…
Report Post »CaptGregg
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:42pmI’m giving him the benefit of the doubt. He’s now in a position where he has nothing to lose by doing and saying as he pleases, without regard for the political consequences. He’s got the job until January of 2017, so let’s hope he does the right thing.
Report Post »bullzi
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:53amMcCain is nothing but a lying, two faced, RINO POS. I hate looking at him almost as much as I do looking at Obama and his Neanderthal wife. Just another blowhard politician.
Report Post »DeltaHawk
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:52amWe don’t have to stand tall, but we do have to stand up!!! Walk softly and carry a big stick!!
People who don’t believe in God will believe anything else!!!
Report Post »BeckIsNuts
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:02pmYour comment about atheists is just plain stupid. However, people who think they’re acting under the authority of a god are the most dangerous people around. Incredibly evil acts have been done in the name of god, allah etc. Even the Nazis claimed to have god on their side. Learn some history.
Report Post »tranquilraider
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:28pmAnd don’t forget the atrocities committed by Stalin and Mao. There were Russians and Chinese who believed in some sort of God at the time. The problem is definitely with religious people.
Report Post »davuf
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:31pmYes but their God was Odin. Much more evil has been done by secularists in either a political, profit oriented, extortionist or other context. Just look at about every Communist regime, the evils acted out through Eugenics, Social Darwinism, and the French Revolution. The abuses of the church don’t come close.
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:02amBeckisnuts…..I can‘t believe I’m about to say this…you are correct! All the problems in the world are because of religion.
Report Post »REETZBEE
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:51amHe‘s saying what the people want to hear that’s all. Wait until next year when the Republicans pass their own version of the Dream Act.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:50amHe is just trying to make himself relevant on the backs of the Tea Party people. Don’t do it. Don’t heed his call. Besides this isn’t the time. It will come but this isn’t it.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:49amI heard our outgoing semator, Voinovich is going to vote, and has a pork bill, for this. What a surprise! He showed his true feathers on Hannity a few years back whenhe was all for the amnesty bill as he put it, he knew what was good for us, even though most Ohioians were dead set against it. He knows better. A shame he is retireing, I would have loved to work against him for a true conservative.
Report Post »Another person that needs to get a message! Things have changed- we are awake and detest what you folks have been doing.
JohnQTaxpayer
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:49amWho is Johnny Mcain
is he the french fry guy?
http://www.mccain.com/products/Pages/default.aspx
JQT
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:47amI prefer Tar & Feathers
Report Post »The American
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:51amAlong with a rail to ride on their way out!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:00pmWhy only Tea Partiers? Is trying to get them all arrested?
I thought this is a bi-partison effort against increased tax and spending
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:45amSince when is McCain a conservative? He saw what happened to alot of his progressive buddies in November and wants to play conservative now. He doesn’t have alot of clout with the tea party, maybe he got scaired straight.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:50amSpot-on once again Kate.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:50amYea and maybe pigs fly!
Report Post »Proud Navy Dad
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:55amAgreed, his is the original flip flop just wait a few more weeks and he will change his mind .
Report Post »We all need to hold his feet to the fire this rhino is slippery as a snake !
I don’t think he will can ever be scared straight, but its a great idea.
mast_elec929
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:42amI don’t agree with Sen. McCain on many things, I feel he is a Progressive Republican, but I agree with him on the “pitchfork”. Its time for the Tea Party Patriots to stand up and make the real changes we need.
Guns = American Express
Report Post »davuf
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:25pmBite your tongue. There is a long way to go before the pitchfork talk. Besides what does that make us? A bunch of ignorant town’s people?
Na, just grab your signs and protest at any opportunity. But always do it rationally so no one can confuse us with a bunch of hippies.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:42amGood for him! For a RINO I cannot help but like the guy now and then…
Okay, now John McCain, you should not have won reelection. You are an old progressive RINO and you should be out, but you have been saved for another round…You better straighten up, we have our eyes on you! You seem like you were coming around, you need to stand tall for conservative principles. You are on probation. And BTW, reel in that loudmouth daughter of yours. I know you love her but she really is an idiot…
Report Post »tranquilraider
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:18pmShe is kinda hot though.
Report Post »BeckIsNuts
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:42amMcCain is the reaosn why the Tea Party exists. He was a weak candidate.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:51amI agree.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:55amWe must not allow the Republican Presidential Ticket to be hijacked by another lukewarm candidate on the grounds that he/she is more ‘electable’. History shows that while the ‘independant’ vote is necessary to win office, centrists do not appeal to a majority of either party.
Report Post »davuf
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:21pmTrue enough…But Obama is also a pretty big part.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 3:49pmMcCain is one of the reasons the Tea Parties exist.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:41amSee, he is always to mild. We just don’t have a lot of pitchforks available these days, however, we do have a lot of rope. I wonder if the would get the point then?
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:50amThen the Congressional Black Caucus would yell racism, but then, when do they not?
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:58amYouv’e got a point there.
Report Post »UMMAH GUMMAH
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:34pm.
Who cares what the RACIST black caucus yells. They’ve long been exposed.
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Report Post »Race
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:41amBe very very careful, Lefties. If the People rise up against you they won’t need pitchforks. They can tear DC down with their bare hands.
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:54pm“one such conservative” Bwahahahahaha, good one…..John McCain should be ashamed of himself…
Report Post »Reagan/Demint.deciple
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:22pm@ BECKISNUTS … That was way out from left field ,Oh yeah that’s right your a radical leftist sitting blogging in your parents basement with a wife beater and boxers shorts on waiting for all this socialism to kick in,wait for obama’s little scraps.. It‘s just too bad that you and you moronic buddies aren’t going to get your way.. The sleeping giant has awoken and WE THE PEOPLE (not the “collective” as you believe in) are coming straight for you.. You don’t have a prayer.. keep hiding behind your PC because if you Did ever show your face it would be smashed in with my boot heels from my “ WORK” boots.. A maggot/leach is all you are. BTW, your comment holds no water and if it did ,I get why you would be jealous, it‘s because you can’t get YOUR grubby paws on Glenn’s money… lol get a life ,douche, everyone including you has that chance.. never mind, not you you’re too far gone..
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 3:19pmRegan….don’t even try reasoning with beckisnuts, she is projecting. I think she is nuts and needs to be more heavily medicated. Her comment shows she may schizoid, certainly devoid of rational thinking and happy to be online with a keyboard. “Yay! the internet is so cool!”
Report Post »Rev. WC
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:40amMcCain for President! Not!
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:46amWith all due respect for his military service, McCain is a fool who is attempting to win the current popularity contest in Washington.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:51amAgreed PUNK.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:52amThe Progressives and their allies and accomplices need to understand the simple reality of the USA, WE the People outnumber them in the tens of thousands to their one. The country will rise or fall into the night by OUR choices, or lack of them.
So McCain, we will prepare the pitchforks (metaphorically) and hold ALL of you accountable.
Remember, You work for US, not the other way around.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
EgoBrain
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:54amI believe he means it, this time. Everyone can have a Come to Jesus moment.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:54amEvery traitor in Washington needs to be eliminated…but in the meantime, I wouldn’t mind seeing two old crooks like McCain and McCaskill standing around poking each other with pitchforks for my amusement….lol
McCain, you tired, old, Progressive traitor, we now get the fact that you change positions like most people change socks….enough already, I’m tired of the cramps you give me.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:57amMcCain is a Rino, a symbol of what is wrong with this country. He ran the most inept presidential campaign since Bob Dole. Just because you agree with them on one issue doesn’t make him any the less of a Rino. Look no further than the amnesty bill McCain cosponsored with Ted Kennedy and the the campaign finance laws he collaborated with Sen. Feingold on. Until the Republican Party purges itself of Rinos, like McCain it cannot solve our problems. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:57amI knew a WWII hero and he was a lot like McCain. Sometimes he was right on the money and sometimes he was out in left field but always a hero. We need some conservative hero’s.
Report Post »BeckIsNuts
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:58amJesus. Now Beck is merchandising the photos from the 9/28 rally. Unreal.
BMartin1776
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:59amAgree we dont need him to run for Pres again. He has it right though DC did not get the message. What they have done is so brazen and a slap in the voters face. May I suggest the Tactics of STR as a substitute for the pitchforks!? I have been preaching here and elsewhere that the time has come to give these folks a dose of their own medicine, civil within the rule of law.
There are things you can do but the first question you need to ask yourself is what are you prepared to do? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7jsKLXqA0g
Stop playing the game. Stop the animals in their tracks, expose them for what they are liars, cheats, self serving creatures with a ‘do as I say not as I do’ attitude. Take back America though http://www.savingtherepublic.com
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:00pmHere is all you need to know about this NWO Scum
Report Post »http://www.cfr.org/bios/662/john_mccain.html
Dandylyon
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:03pmMcCain is a RINO and always has been,he blows in so many directions you can’t tell who or what he is.
Let alone the fact that Soros helped with his campaign in 2004 or 1998,not sure witch.
Report Post »Nutthuggers
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:06pmMan what a difference 2 years makes. Two years ago McCain was telling the Tea Partiers to grab their ankles. Know he is telling them to grab pitchforks. Great progress McCain!
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:20pmThis fool is screeching about earmarks and not about the bigger things.
Earmarks make up remarkably less than 10% of government spending. Start cutting the other 90%, John, then I’ll give you some credit.
Until then, you’re only playing phony populist.
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:22pmDon’t do it, Tea Party!!!
Mccain is a PROGRESSIVE!!!
He is BAITING YOU to incite VIOLENCE or the PERCEPTION OF VIOLENCE so that the progressives can CRACK OUR HEADS!
Don’t do it, just keep doing what you’ve been doing, we’re winning.
Cobra Blue
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:28pmTough talk from the great Republican chameleon…Shut the H*** up McCain. It wasn’t so long ago you were talking real cocky when you were trying to pass Amnesty legislation against the will of the American people. As a matter of fact you had utter contempt for the desire of the American people. ..until the American people shutdown the Whitehouse. Then you figured it was time to change your tune. Now you expect us to trust what you say. You may have served this country years ago…thank you…but that was then and this is now and you are pathetic…OK! Are you willing to rally and lead the pitchfork mob against Washington. Not! Excuse me while I throw up!!!!!
Report Post »UMMAH GUMMAH
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:34pm.
Maybe if he had said these things in 2008 BEFORE the election and DURING the campaign he might have half an OUNCE of credibility.
Heck, he fired a campaign manager for using HUSSEIN’s middle name.
McCain thus gave the MIDDLE FINGER to America.
He is as responsible for the present progressive mess as anyone!
Maybe he should impart some Conservatism on his ditzohead nobrain daughter before he even dares pretend to be a Conservative.
If you can’t raise your own offspring right you have no right to speak for anyone else. You have ZERO credibility, JUAN McLAME.
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Report Post »haroldl10
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:45pmIf I had a pitchfork McCain would not want to get too close
Report Post »P C BE DAMNED
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:51pmI have not read or listened to this report, but McCain does not speak for any American . Maybe anti Americans.We will never forget who people are and where they stand. The old days of playing the ignorant citizen is over. Also while I’am commenting there is a place for levity and it may be a reliever of sorts but as for me when I am reading these comments and it is a serious subject when I first notice the comment is some kind of comedy I just move to the next comment. I really can’t stand it when there is a serious debate over something like say abortion and when the debate is over everybody breaks into laughter. Hell sometimes someone should be just plain angry to set accross from a supporter of murder of innocent children. Is it just me that feels like this?
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:07pmMore Poop on the Big Guy!
Report Post »Sen. McCain (R-AZ), himself a former longtime prisoner of war, was one of just two Republican presidential candidates to say Guantanamo should be shut down. He thinks the prisoners should be moved to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In a March 2008 speech, McCain said the United States should “close Guantanamo and work with our allies to forge a new international understanding on the disposition of dangerous detainees under our control.”
davuf
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:19pmHe may be a snake, but he is our snake. As long as we get some of these politicians to start supporting the Tea Party values because they think it’s popular the Tea Party will have more leverage in congress. There is no way to restore our country without using some of these slimy polititicians. If there is no way for them to come to our side they will fight more vehemently to oppose the Tea Party. We just have to remember who they are and never put them in positions of higher leadership. Who knows, maye some of them could have a come to Jesus moment and realize: “hey, this constitutional Republic thing is worth while.” The key is to keep sending true people of character to congress so that eventually we will be able to overcome the obstructins and restore our government.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:46pmYep pitchforks for everyone INCLUDING RINOs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Reagan/Demint.deciple
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:09pmAgreed, KONSERVATIVEPUNK… Agreed..
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:31pmLet us not forget the Hero named John McCain. It is ok to forget Senator McCain, he meant well but did a poor job and should retire a real American Hero. When you mix the two men, your heart wills him to be true to the Hero but, my heart is disappointed with the Senator. Only so many “passes” may be given. Please just go out a Hero John McCain. Senator McCain may never be forgiven. The two sides are almost a wash…take the Hero side and ride off into the sunset.
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:51pmMaybe John McCain has been radicalized?
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 3:31pmThank you Reagan/Demint.
Report Post »Hanna
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 5:00pmI am still ticked off over that the Republicans in the Senate voted for the Tax Bill. Now McCain turns around and attacks the same kind of spending in this bill. His pork must have been in the Tax Bill. What a worthless bunch of people:(
Report Post »TheRevInCo
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 5:03pmAmen to that!!!
Report Post »General K
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 7:55pmProgressive jerk, go away!
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:29pmMcNugget is the worst of all the fake right.
Report Post »timej31
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:42pmThis is John McCain 2.0?
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 2:50amthe only reason I voted for this a$$jack is because of PALIN….
Report Post »*************************
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 5:55amReal Americans don’t use socialist mops … I mean, commie pitchforks … and real Patriots don’t call for them, either. McCain, you are a progressive (communist) bastard — go peddle your schnitzengruben in Red China!
LILI VON SHTUPP: “Would you like another schnitzengruben?”
Report Post »sheriff BART: “No, thank you. Fifteen is my limit on schnitzengruben.”
-Blazing Saddles
fatpatriot
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:00am@beckisnuts…
Report Post »Your idiocy is apparent. It’s 8/28, moron. Now STFU and let the adults have a conversation about things more important than how much cheese has rubbed off the cheese doodles and fallen in to your belly button.
Jfen
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 8:45amI think that the justice department and the attorney general should be indicting every member of the congress as well as the President under the federal RICO act for running an ongoing criminal enterprise. Last time I checked writing bad checks was a crime (deficit spending) and grand larceny is as well (stealing from the Social Security fund to pay for other wasteful government spending). EVERY one of these crooks need to be indicted. No slap on the wrist censure. They should be jailed and fined for their felonious acts
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