Posted on 06/10/2005 7:21:00 PM PDT by CHARLITE
"Look, I'm not a perfect person. I have my warts. I sometimes say things that get me in trouble. I wear suits that are cheap. But I say what I think and I believe what I say, and I'm willing to say things that are not popular but ordinary people know are right." Howard Dean
Howard Dean, G-d's gift to the Republican Party, has a point. He says things that get him in trouble, things that are not popular, but things that ordinary people know are true if not precisely accurate.
I know what you're thinking. He should apply for a job with CBS.
No, what Dean should do is wait tables in a comedy club and try to pick up tips on timing and delivery. The man's got good lines, but his delivery has all the finesse and art of a pizza truck.
People should be slapping their thighs and shaking their heads, saying: "That Howard, what a hoot!"
It's worth noting, of course, that those complaining loudly are mostly the Democrats inside the Beltway with presidential aspirations, such as Senators Joe Biden and John Edwards. "Distancing Dean" may be the first unofficial slogan of Campaign 2008.
Democrats beyond the Beltway, on the other hand, are mostly grateful that Dean's bringing the Democratic Party back home. All those states previously believed to be useless in presidential races are suddenly back on the party map.
And, of course, Republicans though Deeply Offended invest in champagne futures every time Dean opens his mouth.
The hand-wringing from both sides is touching and gives the media something to talk about besides Michael Jackson's dating habits. But it's strictly made-for-TV schtick sound and fury signifying nothing.
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You don't need to excuse yourself for you patriotism buddy. They need to excuse themselves for their anti-Americanism, or just plain excuse themselves from this country. Either would work for me.
That's what I answer them when they start calling me a fascist for some patriotic comment I make...the "Excuuuse Me" is a la Steve Martin on Sat Nite Live. ha. That makes them really mad. Then I call them a commie. Then they tell me I'm a Nazi. Then I call them phony leftists that never made it out of the 60's. Then we hang up on each other and call three days later and swear never to mention politics again.ha.
I loved that Steve Martin skit. But you have to say it with more feeling next time, LOL.
Au contraire, my friend! (There's a little French lingo for you.) I think we all know that Dean represents the heart and soul of Democratic true believers.
If he was a lone kook, he would be more scary than funny. But as the representative of a big party that has completely unhinged, Republicans can take comfort in at least a few more election cycles of victory.
I'm sorry to say that's a pretty good question.
From the Democratic "copperheads" of the Civil War era to the pro-terrorist policies of today, I'm afraid Democrats are usually pretty comfortable with America's enemies.
I need that.
Do I need your permission.
But he's violating the First Commandment of the left. Thou shalt not reveal Thy true nature to Thine public.
I also loved the "WHAT is that? What IS that? What is THAT?"
and of course, "Hans and Frantz. We pump YOU up!"
I'm definitely an old school SNL fan. After Eddie left, it was all down hill for me.
I've tried watching it off and on for the last two years. It is not funny...at all.
Remember the Cczekoslovakian brothers? "We are two, wild and CRAZY guys! We are waiting for the two American foxes with the big breasts to come back. They went to the Statue of Liberty to get their birth control devices."
wow. A very good post...hadn't thought of that twist.
Or how 'bout, "Ok boys and girls were going to learn a new word today". "Did she slap you? Well then, you said it right."
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