‘Ain’t a day for quitting,’ says Perry after GOP debate gaffe

Globe and Mail ^ | 11.10.11 | KASIE HUNT

[trumandogz]

Rick Perry says he “stepped in it” when he couldn't remember the third federal department he would abolish if elected, but insisted the debate blunder wouldn't force him out of the Republican presidential field.

“Oh, shoot, no,” Mr. Perry told The Associated Press on Thursday morning, the day after making the error during a GOP debate. Asked whether his campaign, which is struggling to regain traction, could survive, Mr. Perry replied: “This ain't a day for quitting nothing.”

[trumandogz]

"Mr. Perry replied: “This ain't a day for quitting nothing.”"

But, it may be a day for the governor to speak proper English.

And he may want to revisit the the lesson he was taught at A&M regarding double negatives.

[babble-on]

How important could the department be if he can’t even remember its name!? Go ahead and abolish it.

[CainConservative]

This ain't the day, Gov.

But Friday works.

[OldNavyVet]

I don’t want an “Ah Shucks” Prewsident.

[South40]

[org.whodat]

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=ms-android-verizon&devlocsession=off&ei=ySK8TrDPCsGjlwfQeg&gl=us&hl=en&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D_VrFV5r8cs0&source=android-browser-type&ved=0CBoQuAIwAQ&usg=AFQjCNHa3R5lN5HmGwm6ZXHSTrpZSMezCQ

[Chipper]

How deeply convicted of abolishing it can he be if it he cannot remember it.

[cricket]

'Sympathy' here; but the 'gaffometer' is ticking; and the only candidates that must wear one; are Republicans. Perry already 'over time' allotted for Repubs making mistakes.

No one ever said life is fair; and Repubs certainly know, they will be held accountable; whereas 'Obama' et al; will not be. Perry surely, will be bowing out soon. Cannot imagine his nerves; going again; before world in debate situation. Hard on Repubs watching, for sure.

As for his speaking with 'local flavor'. . .he needs to leave that one at home.

Whatever; clearly 'he' is not going to be a winner per National scene.

[Choose Ye This Day]

I won’t click on a hyperlink that short.

Is there any way you could make that longer?

[org.whodat]

Clint eastwood, “a man has got to know his limitations. “

[Jay Santos CP]

“This ain't a day for quitting nothing.”

Unlike Odingo, I'm sure he's got the best interests of the nation at heart. But I think we've heard enough from Gov. Perry at this point.

[Choose Ye This Day]

He also said, “Nothin’ like a good piece of hickory” and “Right turn, Clyde.”

He was quite the philosopher.

[109ACS]

World English Dictionary
train wreck
—n
1. an incident in which a train is severely damaged
2. see Perry Campaign

[org.whodat]

Right turn, Clyde, that animal was smarter than Perry.

[buccaneer81]

“Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.” ― Clint Eastwood

“I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will.” ― Clint Eastwood

“Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!” ― Clint Eastwood, Heartbreak Ridge

[SERKIT]

That day will be upon us soon, Rick. We've all been Rick-Rolled.

[South40]

Rick Perry Campaign, The Movie

[brytlea]

Ain’t? Can we stop using that word? What is going on? I’m so sick and tired of hearing it. It’s not cool, it’s not trendy and it’s not correct. And yes, double negatives as well. It’s one thing to talk like this among your friends or in casual conversation, but lately on the news (Neil Cavuto is the worst!) ain’t is the word du jour. I personally think they all think it makes them sound hip and cool. It doesn’t, it makes them sound like your Grandma looks when she puts on a mini skirt. Stop it. Grow up. You are not rappers or hillbillies. The correct word should be “isn’t”. Learn it. Use it. We are not impressed with bad grammar.

[Choose Ye This Day]

That doesn’t take much, but yes, he was.

[Grut]

There was a cartoon back in the days of the Algerian War (circa 1958) showing Charles De Gaulle sitting besides a hospital bed, in which is a skeleton labeled “Algeria”. De Gaulle is saying “Cheer up! Where there’s life, there’s hope!”