43 Comments

1. Roberts:

I know where he’s been hiding in comments …

Feb 1, 2005 - 8:33 pm 2. richard mcenroe:

PleaseletitbeDeanPleaseletitbeDeanPleaseletitbeDean….

Feb 1, 2005 - 10:15 pm 3. Terrye:

He’ll crawl out of whatever rock he is hiding under. The bastard always does.

As for Dean, what can I say? They are nuts, even if he is not the disaster I fear he will be they still could have done better…like maybe Ward Churchill..why be subtle with scream boy when the real deal is out there and may need a job very soon?

Feb 2, 2005 - 2:49 am 4. David Thomson:

Howard Dean represents the heart and soul of the radical Leftists who possess the ultimate veto over the Democratic Partyís presidential nominating process. The very liberal John Kerry was a compromise pick. Dean is the real deal. But doesn’t choosing the former Vermont governor send the wrong message to Americaís swing voters? Alas, many of us can clearly see the ridiculousness of such a move. The hard core left wingers, however, truly believe that the majority of Americans embrace their values. They merely need to get their message out more clearly.

Feb 2, 2005 - 3:15 am 5. notthisgirl:

Well, you know, I thought Dennis the Peasant was Allah! And I’m wondering the same thing; why he disappeared. I figured maybe he was getting death threats (like, I-know-who-you-are-and-where-you-live with details kind of thing).

I hope that was him.

As far as Dean goes, I am amazed that the Democrats put him out there in such a prominent position – given that they are *trying* to look like they’re moving toward the center.

Feb 2, 2005 - 3:38 am 6. notthisgirl:

I’d say that’s got to be him (Allah).

Feb 2, 2005 - 3:44 am 7. David Thomson:

Letís not forget some of the friends of Howard Dean. The Weekly Standard just posted this most interesting piece concerning ìTaking Kos Seriously.î Roger is also mentioned.

http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/207exwra.asp

Feb 2, 2005 - 5:02 am 8. Hogarth:

I detested Terry McAuliffe. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more disingenuous, ineffective, morally impecunious factotum, and frankly I thought it would be difficult to find someone worse for the position of Chairman of the DNC.

Always eager to surprise me with their inate obtuseness, however, the Democrats are on the cusp of selecting an even more reprehensible leader for their party in the form of Howard Dean.

More:

http://shortfinal.blogspot.com/2005/02/howard-dean-dnc-chairman.html

Feb 2, 2005 - 5:52 am 9. notthisgirl:

OK, I know this is OT, and the post is right below. But since everyone’s probably read that post already — you guys have GOT to see this from CQ about E. Jordan. He is dating Danny Pearl’s WIDOW! http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/003720.php

And he has the NERVE to do what he did?

Feb 2, 2005 - 6:22 am 10. Knucklehead:

I’m not convinced Dean is a card-carrying, ideological (idiotarian?) leftist. I see Dean as very similar to the populist political opportunists/nutballs like Perot, Nader, Buchanan, and the various Libertarian candidates (LaRouche may be the only one of those who really qualifies).

The significant twist that Dean brings (and that Buchanan tried) was to capture an existing party rather than to try and crank up (pun intended) a new or third party. He may see himself as a “Jackson” or “TR” (in terms of capturing control of an existing party rather political ideological terms) but he’s not. Then again, maybe he is if the Dems pick him as their chair.

Feb 2, 2005 - 6:27 am 11. Knucklehead:

Wow, notthisgirl. There’s no explaining love and I’ll eagerly give the benefit of the doubt about EJ and the widowed Mrs. Pearl being in love, but if I were among her circle of friends I’d give her my candid opinion that given Mr. Jordan’s behavior wrt his professional choices regarding Saddam’s regime and now his disgusting blather about the US military targetting journalists, she might reconsider her choice of love interests.

Feb 2, 2005 - 6:47 am 12. Hogarth:

Knucklehead -

I confess to knowing little of Dean’s past. He didn’t hit my personal radar until he started campaigning in 2003. From what I saw there, however, I believe he will try to pull the party in the direction of the moonbat crowd.

I’ve been wrong before, though.

That said, I’m not a big fan of “windsock” opportunists either. They’re incapable of a maintaining a consistent, coherent direction.

Feb 2, 2005 - 6:56 am 13. JBR:

I’m not so sure that this is so stupid on the part of the Democrats. They throw a bone to their moonbat base, but at the same time a DNC chair is very different from a Presidential candidate. Could even 10% of Americans name McAuliffe as the current DNC chair?

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:08 am 14. Clio:

I think it’s really beside the point (however accurate it may be) to defend Dean from charges of being nutty, off his gourd, left of Fidel, too granola for primetime, etc. Who cares about reality? The guy’s image is pure death for swing voters, moderate Dems or Republicans who don’t like Bush. He’s a hit with young people who don’t know any better, a few internet millionaires, and the most leftist quarter of the Democratic party, most of which (no offense, Roger) resides in California.

Dean is like that guy who went bonkers at one party–but oh, what a performance!–then went back to living a quiet, normal life. But every time they saw him for the rest of his days, everybody who knew him was waiting–secretly hoping even–for a repeat performance. You might like to hang out with the guy, but would you ever give him a position of authority over you? No f**ing way.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:09 am 15. Katherine:

Notthisgirl,

And why not? I know nothing about the lady and she always had my deepest sympathy, but remember that Nick Bergís father managed to blame Bush for his sonís death. Worse, he attributed humanity to his killers, they were suppose to somehow bond with Nick when they were looking into his eyes, just before they moved the bladeÖ but in Bush he saw a devil incarnate with a heart of stone, one who is responsible for all the ills the planet suffers.

Human nature is weird thing and we are all prone to accepting versions of reality that is most comforting to us. I can very easily see Pearlís widow ultimately blaming Bush for the death of her husband, and being entirely anti-war. I am sure Mr. Jordan and she have quite a lot in common. I wish them joy with one another; I still wish that Mr. Jordanís statements about terrorists/journalists were thoroughly investigated ñ by authorities.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:10 am 16. lindenen:

Lordy, what I would give for a documentary documenting all the ways the biggest sources of anti-Americanism in this world come from Americans.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:27 am 17. promoguy:

Hey, Dean’s our man. Please don’t discourage his supporters. We need him!!! He’ll get the job done. He’s a uniter not a divider and lots of more stuff.

/sarcasm off

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:36 am 18. ambisinistral:

This weekend I spent a considerable amount of time on far left blogs. They were all big on “branding”, and not message being their problem in the last election. Basically, the theory was that the Republicans had attached themselves to things like NASCAR and country music and it was those associations, not the policy positions of the Republicans, that caused the brain-dead couch potatoes to vote against their interest and back Bush.

Totally whacked theory IMHO, but I suspect we’ll see some lame-brained attampts on the part of the far left wingers to “brand” their party to get more votes. Eh, who knows — maybe Michael Moore will take up wrestling in the WWF to get through to the goobers.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:37 am 19. Matt Evans:

The article re: Kos mentions the “screw them” comments but fails to recognize one important point- those comments drew more left wing morons to the blog.

His callous (though no dealt truly heart felt) comments is reflection of his readership- “who cares about the lives of other people that we don’t agree with”.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:40 am 20. notthisgirl:

Well, the point really isn’t the fact that they are dating (I don’t have quarrel with that) … the point is the irony of Jordan’s comments, considering who he’s dating.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:41 am 21. Knucklehead:

Hogarth,

How I envy those of you who have the gift of brevity (Terrye being, perhaps, the true Queen of Slicing Right to the Bone of the Matter). “Windsock Opportunist” is what I was trying to get at re: Dean. I see Kerry, politically, as a card-carrying, idiotarian to the core, a true-blue leftist (for everyone else, he’s got no problem personally being part of the wealthy scum class). Dean strikes me as a windsock opportunist (I’m gonna keep that descriptive phraseology handy).

Keep in mind, however, I said that I’m not convinced Dean is a WO rather than a true Idiotarian. I remain open to persuasive argument in the matter.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:43 am 22. lindenen:

[quote]Basically, the theory was that the Republicans had attached themselves to things like NASCAR and country music and it was those associations, not the policy positions of the Republicans, that caused the brain-dead couch potatoes to vote against their interest and back Bush.[/quote]

It would probably cause psychiatric problems were they to realize the problem is them and their policies, not “branding”. The country will be better off once they do realize it though. Hey, maybe, they’ll head Dean’s words and start going around with the Confederate flag on their brand new pick up trucks.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:46 am 23. richard mcenroe:

JBD ó 10% swings an election these days. And Terry never had a screaming melt down in front of nationwide cameras.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:47 am 24. Katherine:

Knuck,

How about WO Idiotarian?

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:47 am 25. Knucklehead:

Notthisgirl,

A while back when crime was one of the big political hot buttons I recall some analysts describing a segment of the youth of the time as “conscienseless”; i.e, they really had no inherent sense of right and wrong and didn’t not experience the feeling of “guilt”.

I suspect a good portion of our elites, particularly the media types, suffer from some variation of the same affliction. Some of us wonder how the likes of Jordan can look in the mirror or sleep with themselves but the disgusting, perplexing reality may be that they are incapable of shame. That would surely be a valuable situation for professional advancement, especially when what one is selling is words – a very malleable product with a short shelf life.

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:52 am 26. Katherine:

Deanís a platform is: ìI hate Republicans and everything they stand forî (a believe the quote is accurate). Judging from the reactions of my decent, tolerant, good-natured Democratic friends when the subject of Republicans is brought up, it is a winner. They all ìhate Republicans and everything they stand forî, too. Dean will accurately represent current mainstream Democrats. I hope he gets the job.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:02 am 27. Hogarth:

Katherine -

The quote is accurate, but incomplete. It continues on to state Dean’s respect for the organizational skills of the RNC:

“I hate the Republicans and everything they stand for, but I admire their discipline and their organization.”

The continuation of the quote does nothing to temper the beginning, so I personally have no compunction over truncating it, and did so on my blog posting (link somewhere above).

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:13 am 28. Katherine:

Hogarth,

Thank you.

This also means that Dean may try to emulate ìorganization and disciplineî of Republicans, while never trying to reexamine the core of Democratic ideas.

Fine with me.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:23 am 29. Hogarth:

Discipline would be nice if it means muzzling some of the real nutcases – they give me ulcers.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:29 am 30. Yehudit:

“I can very easily see Pearlís widow ultimately blaming Bush for the death of her husband, and being entirely anti-war. ”

After Pearl’s death she distanced herself from the Jewish community and Pearl’s parents, and generally gave the impression that she was uncomfortable with attempts to make her slain husband’s Jewishness and Israeli birth more visible. (She isn’t Jewish, and Pearl, although raised Jewish, was one of those generically liberal secular universalist Jews.)

There was a big memorial for Pearl at a large very liberal synagogue in NYC, some of his family was there including his parents, she was invited to attend and speak, and said no. I won’t attribute this to shyness since she hasn’t been shy to give interviews or appear publically in other venues.

Like most of you, I don’t want to judge a widow whose husband was slain so horribly and with sucvh political ramifications, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:35 am 31. chuck:

ambisinistral:

but I suspect we’ll see some lame-brained attampts on the part of the far left wingers to “brand” their party to get more votes.

Yeah, and they will look like Kerry slinking around on his belly with a double barreled 12 gauge. Phony as hell. The idea that they can put one over on the Rubes is condescending as hell and they are going to look like jerks trying to pull it off.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:36 am 32. Matt Evans:

Isn’t Dean basically looking at the republican strategy during the 90’s as his model for the future of the DNC ? Unfortunately for Dean, democrats still don’t understand why the strategy worked for Gingrich and Co.

Feb 2, 2005 - 8:46 am 33. michaelt:

The idea that they can put one over on the Rubes is condescending as hell and they are going to look like jerks trying to pull it off. Exactly. Those that try to change their style without at least making it seem like they’ve modified their substance (i.e. policy positions) will not make much progress.Hillary, at least, is trying to present the illusion of a change in substance. The thing is, everyone knew it was coming, and so it can be discounted. She still could become our next President, but this shift is not going to be enough. She may have more success if she found her own Perot to run in 2008.Someone is still going to have to convince me that Dean’s presidential run was not the equivalent of a dotcom stock. I know there is more to it than that, but why that makes him the best choice to run the DNC is….oh, we’re talking about the decision making processes of hard-core Democrats. Forget what I said, he’s perfect.

Feb 2, 2005 - 10:38 am 34. promoguy:

As read on that intelligent site DU

“but, my Rushbo co-workers cheer every time he gets an endorsement. My guess is that Rush is bluffing, but they’re so brainwashed that they don’t see that and are just doing as their told. Hilarious really.

Any Republican who doesn’t see Dean as a threat, especially in a position like DNC Head, is completely out of their minds”

and

“Trying to act cool when they are scared shitless. Make no mistake – the RW does not want The Good Doctor anywhere within bomb throwing reach. Go get ‘em Howard!

and

“Looking better every day. Dean is someone who can bring the entire nation together. We’re giddy about him being DNC chairman, and the Rush Repukes are giddy about it too because they think (wrongly) that he’s easy to beat.

I guess they don’t understand just what he did for the Democratic party last year, which, for the first time EVER outraised the Republicans.

We owe Dean BIG, and I can’t wait to see him step up to the plate and kick some ass!”

This after the UAW endorses Howie. Well, this conservative is shaking in his boots

Feb 2, 2005 - 11:16 am 35. Knucklehead:

Pretty Please: Howard Dean, the DNCís leading man.

Feb 2, 2005 - 11:19 am 36. promoguy:

Knuck, don’t show so much enthusiasm. They might not nominate him.

Feb 2, 2005 - 11:31 am 37. Terrye:

promoguy:

So they think Dean can bring the nation together? Does that include all us brainwashed bootleggin Jesus freaks he hates so much?

If they want to bring the nation together thay can start by acting like they are part of it.

Feb 2, 2005 - 11:40 am 38. Katherine:

Terrye,

ìDoes that include all us brainwashed bootleggin Jesus freaks he hates so much?î

No, there will be no need. We will be safely locked away in a reeducation camp.

Feb 2, 2005 - 2:57 pm 39. chuck:

No, there will be no need. We will be safely locked away in a reeducation camp.

Dunno Katherine, they get a couple of cities, but I suspect we get the armed forces, the militia, and the rest of the country. And the financial business has been decentralizing out of Manhattan. I think we will do just fine. ^_^

Feb 2, 2005 - 5:31 pm 40. Katherine:

Chuck, of course you are right.

But even moonbats have dreamsÖ.

Feb 2, 2005 - 5:41 pm 41. richard mcenroe:

Promoguy ó EXcellent…

Feb 2, 2005 - 7:26 pm 42. Knucklehead:

Terrye,

If they want to bring the nation together thay can start by acting like they are part of it.

You, ma’am, are a National Treasure!

Feb 3, 2005 - 1:23 pm 43. CDR Salamander:

None of you are addressing the critical part of this post…………….

What is the real story about AllahPundit!!!

I know he left gracefully and has the “In the Poor House” sign out. Between his “poof” gone and The Commissar at “The Politburo Diktat” going into slow motion……the post election dry spot on the smarmy Libertarian Right makes me very sad.

AllahPundit and The Commissar (along with the gaggle at The Corner) are why I started my blog.

As for Dean, he is a suicide pill. Let them gag on it for a few years.

I want Allah and the Commissar back!!!!! “Worn out your welcome” my a55. Come back to the rocking chair and babble on the porch with the rest of us.

Feb 5, 2005 - 7:44 pm

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