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Emanuel Posting Could Mean War with GOP
Pajamas Media ^ | November 6, 2008 | Rick Moran

Posted on 11/06/2008 6:53:09 PM PST by george76

Paul Begala refers to Rep. Rahm Emanuel’s style as a “cross between a hemorrhoid and a toothache.” His stint as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been notable for his clashes with DNC Chairman Howard Dean over strategy, resources, and the direction of the party.

A former aide to President Clinton, he was known as “Rahm-bo” among friend and foe alike. Schooled in the rough and tumble of Chicago politics, he was a senior adviser to Richard Daley’s successful 1989 mayoral bid

Friends and enemies agree that the key to Emanuel’s success is his legendary intensity.

There’s the story about the time he sent a rotting fish to a pollster who had angered him.

the night after Clinton was elected, Emanuel was so angry at the president’s enemies that he stood up at a celebratory dinner with colleagues from the campaign, grabbed a steak knife and began rattling off a list of betrayers, shouting “Dead! … Dead! … Dead!” and plunging the knife into the table after every name. “When he was done, the table looked like a lunar landscape,” one campaign veteran recalls. “It was like something out of The Godfather. But that’s Rahm for you.”

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To: word_warrior_bob

How about Rahm-rod.
So less flattering.


61 posted on 11/06/2008 7:38:51 PM PST by mabelkitty (Democrats over-reaching for a mandate - smack their hand and tell them "No. Not Yours".)
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To: realcleanguy

And Emanuel signals that Obama will rule with Chicago style politics. Stand in their way and they will use any and all government power to destroy you.


62 posted on 11/06/2008 7:40:53 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat. And Obama is the Antichrist.)
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To: george76

Clinton retreads: Change we can believe in.


63 posted on 11/06/2008 7:42:54 PM PST by Nachoman (Think of life as an adventure you don't survive.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

It’s called fascism


64 posted on 11/06/2008 7:43:26 PM PST by realcleanguy
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To: Biggirl

They need to move back to the right and present a clear contrast to the socialist ‘Rats. McCain’s biggest problem was he promised change and he promised an end to earmarks and he promised smaller government yet not 3 weeks before the election he voted for the biggest pork barrel spending in history.

McCain only offered socialism lite. I heard a commentator say that the government had to be careful not to overpay for the truly worthless mortgages. If they are truly worthless, then one cent is overpaying, isn’t it?


65 posted on 11/06/2008 7:44:45 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat. And Obama is the Antichrist.)
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To: mabelkitty

I like Rahm-rod, or Rahmney.


66 posted on 11/06/2008 7:46:01 PM PST by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: george76

A real douchebag like that might be coaxed into doing something really stupid.


67 posted on 11/06/2008 7:47:02 PM PST by Harry Wurzbach (Joe The Plumber & Rep. Thaddeus McCotter are my heroes.)
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To: 11th_VA
Let's take a cue from Paul Begala and call him:

Rahmarrhoid.


68 posted on 11/06/2008 7:47:50 PM PST by hemogoblin
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To: george76

No.
He’s there to keep the Dems in Congress in line.

The GOP is no threat to him


69 posted on 11/06/2008 7:47:55 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: realcleanguy
Obama is building a dictatorship. Do not be fooled with his empty rhetoric, they are just words, just speeches. His goal is total dictatorship

Exactly. And, surprise, surprise, his Chief of Staff came out of the Daley Machine.

Screw the niceties. He raised $600+ million to win the White House. Where'd that money come from? We already know his campaign didn't screen online credit card donations. Who does he owe? What foreign interests does he owe something to?

I think the fact that so little is known about him is still an excellent line of attack. Especially if he starts off on a hard left tack.

The GOP should goad him into overplaying his hand. He's thin-skinned. The important thing is to cut off this honeymoon/fairly tale BS soon.
70 posted on 11/06/2008 7:53:14 PM PST by Harry Wurzbach (Joe The Plumber & Rep. Thaddeus McCotter are my heroes.)
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To: george76

***“Dead! … Dead! … Dead!” and plunging the knife into the table after every name. “When he was done, the table looked like a lunar landscape,” one campaign veteran recalls. “It was like something out of The Godfather. But that’s Rahm for you.”***

WOW...what insane behavior!! From this account I have to assume he’s too far gone for any psychological/psychiatric counseling, drug therapy, and/or shock treatment to help.

And the guy who made the nonchalant statement excusing the behavior - can’t say I blame him. He should hightail it away from those crazies as fast as he can.


71 posted on 11/06/2008 7:57:24 PM PST by Heart of Georgia
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To: george76

“Dead! … Dead! … Dead!” and plunging the knife into the table after every name.

ohhhh he’s vewwwwy vewwwwy scawwwy. Pretty boy Rahmmy’s gonna tell his mommy on us and say scawwy things because he thinks he’s a big boy!


72 posted on 11/06/2008 7:59:21 PM PST by ari-freedom (So this is how Liberty dies... with thunderous applause)
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To: 11th_VA

Rahm the Limp Hammer who acts like a Big Dick.


73 posted on 11/06/2008 8:00:10 PM PST by ari-freedom (So this is how Liberty dies... with thunderous applause)
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To: Harry Wurzbach

We need to prepare for the coming revolution. Once Obamanation creates his dictatorship, the rest of the US will wake up to the truth. The revolt cannot start until it has the full backing of the People of the US. BO will reveal his true nature very soon. I saw it in his face on his acceptance speech. He is the worst thing that has ever happen in this planet, worse than Hitler, Stalin, Polpot, Edi Amin, all of them


74 posted on 11/06/2008 8:02:56 PM PST by realcleanguy
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To: realcleanguy
His goal is total dictatorship

I don't think Obama himself is smart enough to be a dictator. He needs advisors like Emmanuel to tell him what to do.

75 posted on 11/06/2008 8:04:22 PM PST by JennysCool (Internet Powerhouse)
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To: realcleanguy

Rahmen Noodle?


76 posted on 11/06/2008 8:04:39 PM PST by Sweetwood
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To: JennysCool

I think this guy is calculating and devious.


77 posted on 11/06/2008 8:06:19 PM PST by realcleanguy
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To: realcleanguy

He’s too deep-down dumb for that.


78 posted on 11/06/2008 8:07:36 PM PST by JennysCool (Internet Powerhouse)
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To: igoramus08

“Rahm Emanuel was a Freddie Mac board member

Obama is rewarding people who played a part in this Economic Crisis and Recession”

We can expect the watchdog media to warn the American public of this corruption any day now - right after they finish gossiping about Sarah Palin.


79 posted on 11/06/2008 8:08:54 PM PST by Heart of Georgia
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To: george76

How about CD Rahm ( Culture of Death )


80 posted on 11/06/2008 8:11:23 PM PST by Ammo Republic 15
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