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Jim Pence October 17th, 2008
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John And Cindy McCain 13 Cars, Barack And Michelle Obaama One. Get The Picture?
Jim Pence September 22nd, 2008
When you have seven homes , that’s a lot of garages to fill. After the fuss over the number of residences owned by the two presidential nominees, NEWSWEEK looked into the candidates’ cars. And based on public vehicle-registration records, here’s the score. John and Cindy McCain: 13. Barack and Michelle Obama: one. Read more.
Hell, It Seems To Me, The Terrorist And Bin Laden Can Relax And Take A Vacation!
Jim Pence September 22nd, 2008
Before George W. Bush and the members of congress get too giddy about spending $700 billion dollars, we don’t have, to bailout the work of thieves and leaving it for our children and grand children to pay. How about telling that bunch of lazy ass slacker, thieves to kiss our ass, but if the Washington politicians don’t have the stomach for that, then fund the bailout, even if it means raising the taxes, yes raising taxes. Of course the morally unrighteous right wing neocons would rather strap our children with this debt than pay for it themselves. What a bunch of self serving, greedy hypocrites.
Hell, it seems to me, the terrorist and Bin Laden can relax and take a vacation because George W. Bush, John McCain, Senator Mitch McConnell and their lazy ass slacker, thieving pals are destroying the United States of America faster and more efficient than the terrorist could have ever imagined!!!!
Phil Gramm would probably call me a whiner, but Mr. Gramm was a sponsor of the legislation that got us to this point (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) of mortgaging our children’s future to bailout the wall street thieves and John McCain voted with Senator Mitch McConnell to pass this piece of shit law, that also included the "Enron loophole " for their morally unrighteous right wing neocon, lazy ass slacker, thieving pals.
Folks like John McCain and Senator Mitch McConnell own this mess and now they need to tell their the morally unrighteous right wing neocon, lazy ass slacker, thieving friends we’re going to tax your asses till the cows come home to fund our, John McCain’s and Senator Mitch McConnell’s, mistake!!!
PSA: Phony Pheminists
Terri Whitehouse September 15th, 2008
Aww, how precious. Conservatives have gone and discovered pheminism. A whole week-ish after I called it like I saw it, B. Hussein Osama’s uppity ass went and said that the same old bullshit by any other name still stinks.
It doesn’t just stink. It STANKS!
At any rate, it’s really sweet to see the GOP hustle at developing their pheminist muscles. (No, I’m not talking about kegels.) To the conservatives out there who are new to pheminism, I’d like to offer a very brief rundown of the concept. I understand that you’ve dedicated your whole lives to harming women’s physical, psychological, and financial well-being, so there are bound to be early failures. Pheminism, like any asset worth having, doesn’t develop over night. You’ve got to practice!
First off, rushing to the defense of your VP, as though she were a Damsel in Distress and not a damn pit bull-skinned moose hunter is problematic. Read and learn. No, rape is nowhere near as bad as some boy being a big meanie, but I think the same concept applies.
Secondly, please understand the difference between “feminism” and “pheminism.” Feminists are a bunch of fugly, hairy, man-hating sluts that care about shit like getting paid, and not dying as a result of pregnancy. Real trivial crap.
Pheminists, on the other hand, are beautiful, non-threatening white women (mostly) who collect wingnut welfare and have made hefty money putting bitches in their place. Intellectually, feminists win hands down, but who wants to hang with a bunch of humorless brainiacs? Pheminists are women, so you don’t have to hide or feel all guilty about your deep-seeded innate hatred of them.
Finally, it’s 2008, not 1968. Therefore, it’s probably not the brightest idea to call out supposed sexist attacks by reverting back to racist dogwhistles. While it’s admirable that you’re coming to pheminism in the 9th inning, better not to do it on the back of racism. That’s not how feminism works.
(x-posted: B&P)
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The Difference Between George W. Bush And John McCain? Lipstick!!
Jim Pence September 11th, 2008
Opinion: Andrew K. McCain And Mitch McConnell Are Lazy Ass, Unpatriotic, Greedy Slackers!
Jim Pence September 6th, 2008
Opinion:
OK, I’m pissed, folks like Andrew K. McCain, son of John McCain, in my opinion, are nothing more than greedy lazy ass slackers that sit on big bank boards, draw big pay checks and then expect us to bail their asses out when they screw up. That’s corporate welfare and these folks are the "baby mommas" of the 21st century. I suggest the lazy ass greedy slacker bankers like Andrew K. McCain have done more damage to the American economy than the terrorist they want us to focus on while they talk the Jesus talk and line their pockets with our money. That’s unpatriotic, I don’t give a shit how many "I support the troop ribbons" they have on the trunk of their cars!!
The latest bank to fail is Silver State Bank and Andrew K. McCain, John McCain’s son, sat on Silver State’s board in February and served on the audit committee, bank regulatory filings show. Andrew K. McCain, is also the chief financial officer of Hensley & Co., the beer distributorship of which Cindy McCain is chairwoman .
He resigned in July due to "personal reasons," the bank said. He previously served as a director of Choice Bank in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 2006 to April 2008 when Choice Bank merged with Silver State .
His involvement in the bank during the current credit and housing problems is a reminder of his father’s alleged role in the massive savings and loans scandal decades ago.
In the late 1980s John McCain was one of five senators known as the "Keating Five." They were investigated by Congress over their alleged roles in the crisis, which resulted in a U.S. taxpayer bailout.
It’s a shame that Senator Mitch McConnell supports this bunch of lazy ass greedy slacker, 21st century "baby mommas" that are destroying the "American way of life" and is willing to bail them and their pals out with our tax dollars while denying children healthcare "SCHIP" , voting against senior citizens on Medicare and Medicare Part D .
How can Senator Mitch McConnell claim to be a patriot when he supports the lazy ass greedy slacker, 21st century "baby momma" banking community that is destroying the "American way of life" and foreclosing on the troops he claims to support? Senator Mitch McConnell a patriot I don’t think so he’s just another, unpatriotic, lazy ass greedy slacker!!!!!!!!
The Hillbilly
Apparent Transparent
Terri Whitehouse August 30th, 2008
Sen. Mitch McConnell had this to day to the Messenger-Inquirer about Sen. John McCain’s VP choice of Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday:
Clearly, picking a little-known governor from Alaska was an effort to appeal to women voters.
McCain was looking for someone who was not of Washington, who has a reputation as a reformer like him and on the foreign policy stuff, he’s going to say, “I’ve got the experience. I don’t need it in a vice president.”
The test will be when it’s all over, it will either look like a genius move or a Hail Mary that went imcomplete.
So, what do you think? Mitch McConnell: true believer, or just kidding himself because he’s power-hungry? Personally, I thought Sen. McCain came across as less-than-enthused about his own choice.
Appealing to women? I don’t know about all ya’ll, but I don’t vote with my vagina.
Of course, what do you expect from a party of dumb shits that think people are only voting for Obama because he’s black. Talk about just not getting it.
And while we’re on the topic of vaginas, why is Rep. Ed Whitfield so scared of them? Vagina dentata, perhaps?
John McCain Loses His Flag Pin?
Jim Pence August 29th, 2008
John McCain’s Houses
Jim Pence August 22nd, 2008
Dumb And McDumber
Jim Pence July 23rd, 2008
IndyMac, Sorry Everybody!!!!!
Jim Pence July 12th, 2008
IndyMac goes bust and folks could lose as much as $500 million. Reckon foreclosure Phil will give these folks permission to whine?
Phil Gramm:
"You’ve heard of mental depression; this is a mental recession, we have sort of become a nation of whiners. You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline."
John McCain described Gramm, one of his top economic advisors this way.
"No one who is more respected on the issue of economics than Phil Gramm," McCain said.
Read more about IndyMac .
Keith Olbermann, Phil Gramm May 27, 2008
Dumb, Dumber, Super America Ice And The Melting North Pole Ice Cap!
Jim Pence June 30th, 2008
Saturday June, 28 2008 Dumb and Dumber held a campaign fund raiser in Louisville, Ky. and we were there with a video camera to capture the protesters and those attending Dumb and Dumber’s fund raising event.
I put up a video of the protest Sunday , but after being inspired by Jake over at Page One and several commenter’s here on Ditch Mitch I decided to put up this short clip.
Supporters of Dumber should be aware that we’ll be protesting at every fund raiser Dumber has and we’ll do our best to have clips of them up on Youtube just like the one below. So I suggest Dumber supporters at these events keep their shirts tucked in and their nails done (Hell they might check and see if their employer is stupid enough to send them to a nail salon with 2 SUV’s and 6 body guards).
We, on the other hand, might find that Super America ice is the answer to Global Warming and the melting North Pole ice cap !!!!
Senator Mitch McConnell And John McCain Hold Fund Raiser In Louisville, Ky. And The Protesters Were There!
Jim Pence June 29th, 2008
Some of Kentucky’s most influential Republicans attended the $1,000 per plate event at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Organizers said the total raised was $2 million.
The $2 million will be divided among the Republican National Committee, John McCain’s campaign fund and the Kentucky Republican Party.
Who would have thought these two with their history would ever get together for a fund raiser, but times are tough for Republicans and it appears they are willing to sacrifice their values for self preservation.
What won’t make the news is the protesters at the event and Elaine Chao, Senator Mitch McConnell ’s wife and The Secretary of Labor getting her nails done, before the event, a few blocks from her house with a entourage of 2 SUV’s and as many as 6 security people. We have a short video clip, shot at a distance, of that incorporated in the video below.
Getting back to the protesters at the event. The protesters set up with the approval of the Kentucky State Police on the North West corner of 3rd and Jefferson Street, but were later ask to move across the street to the South West corner of 3rd and Jefferson, by the Kentucky State Police and then the protesters were asked to move to the corner of 3rd and Market Street by the Louisville Metro Police. It was obvious the secret service didn’t want us to view John McCain And Senator Mitch McConnell pulling into the Kentucky International Convention Center and it seems they didn’t want John McCain and Senator Mitch McConnell to see the protesters and their signs.
One of the protesters had his back pack searched by the Secret Service.
The Kentucky State Police and the Louisville Metro Police seemed to understand what we were doing and were very professional, but it seemed to me they were being jacked around by by the Secret Service, I feel at the request of Senator Mitch McConnell. Take a look at the video and judge for yourself.
Senator Mitch McConnell has a history of avoiding regular folks. I know this because I’ve tried to get video of him in the following places: Buckner, Ky ., Berea, Ky ., Louisville, Ky. at the Olmsted BOO-LA-LA Fete D’Halloween gala and even at his own home but the chickenshit Senator from Kentucky sneaks in and out of these venues avoiding his constituents.
I must say, I didn’t feel very free today!!!!!!!!!!
Click here to view photos of the event.
Mrs. McCain I Love This Country Too! A James Pence Video
Jim Pence June 24th, 2008
(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
Video transcript: Mrs. McCain I’m proud of this country to and that’s why I respect and obey the law.
But with all due respect Mrs. McCain when regular folks get caught obtaining drugs illegally, they get prosecuted and go to jail.
But folks like you Mrs. McCain, with your bus load of lawyers and a Senator husband, can get away with anything even if it’s illegal.
You see Mrs. McCain there’s one set of rules for folks like you and a real crummy set of rules for folks like me.
Mrs. McCain your husband didn’t know you were getting drugs illegally and you were addicted to those drugs, so how can your husband, John McCain, even consider being President of the United States of America when he doesn’t even know what’s going on in his own home??
Vote For John McCain and Put A Thief In The White House!!!
Jim Pence June 23rd, 2008
John McCain felt justice was necessary for President Clinton, but he didn’t hold his wife to the same standards, why am I not surprised!!
Following is a statement, by John McCain, from the Senate’s closed deliberations on the articles of impeachment against President Clinton, excerpts of which senators were allowed to publish in the Congressional Record for Friday, February 12, 1999.
Mr. Chief Justice, I intend to vote to convict the President of the United States on both articles of impeachment. To say I do so with regret will sound trite to some, but I mean it sincerely. I deeply regret that this day has come to pass.
I bear no animosity for the President. I take no partisan satisfaction from this matter. I don’t lightly dismiss the public’s clear opposition to conviction. And I am genuinely concerned that the institution of the Presidency not be harmed, either by the President’s conduct, or by Congress’ reaction to his conduct.
Indeed, I take no satisfaction at all from this vote, with one exception–and an important exception it is–that by voting to convict I have been spared reproach by my conscience for shirking my duty.
The Senate faces an awful choice, to be sure. But, to my mind, it is a clear choice. I am persuaded that the President has violated his oath of office by committing perjury and by obstructing justice, and that by so doing he has forfeited his office.
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Salon News: How Cindy McCain was outed for drug addiction.
Common Dreams Excerpt:
McCain’s Double Standard: Hawk In The Drug War, Yet His Wife Got No Penalty.
Let’s examine Mrs. McCain’s position in these terms. She was the privileged wife of a prominent family and spouse of an important politician, a person who had her own position of prestige and power. Should she not be held at least as accountable for her actions as an uneducated inner-city drug user? After all, she could enter drug treatment at any time she chose, unlike many drug users who find themselves in prison.
Moreover, Mrs. McCain was violating a position of trust by stealing from a charitable organization, using its money and medical expertise to fuel her drug use. Is this not morally more reprehensible than simply purchasing drugs illegally?
Finally, Mrs. McCain was the mother of four children at the time she admits to using drugs–between 1989 and 1992. Her children were born in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1991. In other words, Cindy McCain was using drugs while raising small children, one of whom she adopted while she was an addict. In most states, family services will remove children from a woman who is known to be an active drug addict, and she would certainly not be allowed to adopt a child while addicted.
John McCain is a hawk in the drug war. He advocates stricter drug laws, penalties and enforcement against drug sellers. He has had nothing to say about redressing our punitive approach toward drug users. Of course, McCain also supports family values. Yet if John and Cindy McCain were not well-off and influential, they might not have a family at all. McCain’s lack of concern for street drug users contrasts sharply with the support and understanding his wife received. It’s the old American double standard. For “straight-shooter” McCain, charity begins at home–and ends there.
Quick Hit: Drilling Is A Fraud!
Terri Whitehouse June 19th, 2008
I guess some people think that if you repeat a lie long enough, it becomes magically true. Click here to learn why the Bush/McCain/McConnell energy “plan” is a great big FAIL!
UPDATE: And Krugman for the TKO:
Mr. McCain has now aligned himself with an administration that, even aside from its blame-the-environmental-movement tendencies, has established an extensive track record as the gang that couldn’t think straight about energy policy.
Remember, they didn’t just insist that the Iraqis would welcome us as liberators; on the eve of the Iraq war, administration officials were also adamant that regime change in Iraq would add millions of barrels a day to the world oil supply, driving oil prices way down. (In fact, Iraq’s oil output took five years just to recover to preinvasion levels.)
So why would Mr. McCain associate himself with these characters? The answer, presumably, is that it’s a cynical political calculation.
How can anyone really delude themselves into trusting Bush/McCain/McConnell/and the ever-desperate Northup on energy policy? All the sugar in the world wouldn’t make that snake oil go down!
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You know, surely Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) wept after hearing Sen. John McCain speak tonight
Matt Gunterman June 3rd, 2008
Man. Wow. I’m just amazed that any adviser let Sen. John McCain (R) on stage to give the speech he gave tonight.
How bad was it? It was so bad that the audience didn’t know whether to boo or applaud during the moments of the speech designed for crowd reaction. The whole thing seethed discomfort.
Isn’t the whole strategy for the GOP to make McCain somehow likable and somehow more desirable than the political incarnation of the Crypt Keeper? What’s with the small audience of rednecks boo’ing throughout his speech? How inspirational and motivational is that? So that’s what the GOP thinks will win them the election: bitter rednecks?
Simply radioactive. If you haven’t seen it, watch it.
John McCain Is A No Show For Veterans. Senators Mitch McConnell And Jim Bunning Cut And Run From The Troops, Stand Up For George W. Bush And Vote Against The 21st Century G.I. Bill!!!
Jim Pence May 22nd, 2008
Senator John McCain was a no show. Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning cut and ran from the troops and voted against the 21st Century G.I. Bill!!! These 3 senators have terrible ratings when it comes to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.
According to Time Magazine:
This is not the first time McCain, who has a proud history of opposing what he views as excessive government spending, has found himself at odds with his fellow veterans on legislation. He’s voted for veterans funding bills only 30% of the time, according to a scorecard of roll-call votes put out by the nonpartisan Disabled Americans for America. Under the same system Obama has a 90% rating — though, of course, he has spent a much shorter time in Washington.
“Senator McCain clearly needs to be recognized for his military service and in some respects that will play to his advantage, but when it actually comes to delivering health care and benefits during war, Senator McCain’s going to have some explaining to do,” said Paul Sullivan, director of the nonpartisan Veterans for Common Sense.
Project Vote Smart Ratings Of Senators John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning.
“The mission of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is to ensure the enactment of policies that properly provide for our Troops & Veterans, keep our military strong, and guarantee our national security for the purpose of a stronger America. We uniquely empower Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans to use their credibility and experiences to speak truth to power, shape public opinion, and place a priority on these issues.”
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Mitch gives $70,000,000 to millionaire horse owners
Joe Sonka May 14th, 2008
(crossposted at B&P)
There is no greater advocate of handing out pork in return for political favors than Senator Mitch McConnell.
And it appears that Mitch McConnell has outdone himself again in political cronyism.
While Mitch McConnell is busy filibustering to stop the expansion of health care for poor families, he has finally found a constituency that is worthy of our tax dollars.
Millionaire thoroughbred owners.
This week, Congress is expected to take up a $300 billion farm bill, which President Bush has vowed to veto. The AP reports that the bill “contains something for everyone” — including the following important project tucked within the massive bill:
A tax break for horse owners was included by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Politico’s Crypt explains:
The measure would essentially allow race horse owners — who pay millions for Triple Crown contenders — to write down their investment over four years. … Senate aides say it will cost between $60 million and $70 million.
Shocking, eh?
Well, if sick kids can’t get the health care they need, at least our millionaires will be able to cover all of their thoroughbreds’ veterinarian bills. After all, we need to have our priorities in order, right Mitch?
Anyway, a review:
Covering sick kids from poor families = socialism
Giving $70 million in tax breaks to millionaires = The American Way
And once more, I can’t wait to see Mitch “Porky” McConnell and John “Pork-Intolerant” McCain on the same stage campaigning this year. I will literally pay money to see that uber-awkwardness.
Republican Kool-Aid. Drink Up Suckers!!!
Jim Pence May 9th, 2008
John McCain’s Continuing Hypocrisy On Healthcare
Cliff Schecter May 1st, 2008
Roger Hickey has a great post at ourfuture.org on the “dangerous fraud” that is John McCain’s healthcare plan. As I point out ad nauseam in The Real McCain, McCain’s positions are not simply fraudulent. The “straight-talker” rarely limits himself to simple dishonesty.
First, read the email The McCain Campaign sent out today on this issue:
My Friends,
Today, there are 47 million uninsured individuals in the U.S., and nearly a quarter of them are children. High costs and limited access are the underlying, fundamental problems in our healthcare system.
As you know, both Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are touting outrageously expensive and unrealistic universal health care plans - a government monopoly over health care.
Unlike my opponents, I do not believe that all of our nation’s problems can be solved by turning control over to our government, with all the tax increases, new mandates and government regulation that come with that idea.
Today, our campaign began running a television ad focused on health care - that you can view by following this link - to ensure all Americans hear the truth about how I plan to tackle the challenges facing our nation’s health care system. To ensure this important ad is aired in as many markets as possible, I’m asking for your immediate financial assistance.
I believe the key to real reform is to restore control over our health care system to the patients themselves. Americans need new choices beyond those offered in employment-based coverage.
That’s why, as president, I will seek to encourage and expand the benefits of Health Savings Accounts, tax-preferred accounts that are used to pay insurance premiums and other health costs. These accounts put the family in charge of what they pay for.
In addition, I will reform the tax code to provide every family the option of receiving a direct, refundable tax deposit - effectively $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 cash for families to offset the cost of insurance.
The reality is that both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama, in their haste to garner support for their so-called “solutions,” are promising more than they can deliver. And, once again, they are simply out-of-touch with the real problems facing our health care system and how to solve them.
Here are the facts: Under the Democrats’ plan, we will have all the problems, and more, of the current health care system - rigid rules, long waits and lack of choices - and we risk degrading the system’s great strengths and advantages, including the innovation and life-saving technology that make American medicine the most advanced in the world.
My friends, this is not my definition of real reform. I hope you will join me in my fight to tackle the real problems facing our nation’s health care system by making a contribution of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or $2,300 to help fund this important ad.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
John McCain
A good rule of thumb: When John McCain says “my friends,” start looking for a bomb shelter. Another good rule of thumb when McCain utters this trite phrase: Dishonesty is about to morph into full scale hypocrisy.
Here is a man who has been on government healthcare his entire life (daddy was an Admiral)–all seven decades–who dares deride it by saying, “Unlike my opponents, I do not believe that all of our nation’s problems can be solved by turning control over to our government… .”
No, only his own healthcare is worthy of that.
In case you missed McCain’s position: Government healthcare is good enough to pay his hospital bills–with your “taxes” to quote him–but it is not good enough for the rest of us–oh and by the way, can you spare $1000 “my friends?” That means a lot coming from a guy who enjoys lounging at 8 different houses on his wife’s inherited dime, and laughably calls other candidates “elitist.”
With straight talk like that, who needs mendacity?
Cliff Schecter is the author of The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don’t Trust Him And Why Independents Shouldn’t. Every time you buy a copy (for only $10!), an angel gets their wings.
Keith Olbermann’s List Of Questions For George Stephanopulos To Ask John McCain This Sunday On His Show “This Week”. Youtube Video.
Jim Pence April 18th, 2008
The Real McCain
Jim Pence April 9th, 2008
Cliff Schecter one of our own has just finished his latest book, “The Real McCain“. How much do we know about John McCain?
Here’s what The Huffington Post had to say:
Appearing on Fox News this past Sunday, Sen. John McCain attempted to turn his infamously combustible temper from an electoral liability into political strength.
“If I lose my capacity for anger, then I shouldn’t be president of the United States,” the Senator explained to host Chris Wallace. “When I see the waste and corruption in Washington, I get angry.”
But how much of McCain’s legendary anger streak does the public actually know? Judging from snippets of Cliff Schecter’s new book “The Real McCain” - an advanced copy of which was obtained by the Huffington Post - the answer may be surprisingly little.
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JOHN MCCAIN MUSIC VIDEO BY ESKIT.
Jim Pence March 28th, 2008
The video below is from Eskit. They also have a Youtube Channell. I have used their music I purchased on iTunes in several of my videos. They are funny, progressive and talented. Enjoy the video.
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