Rick Perry ad: Obama comments "pathetic," positions "socialist" (CBS OMG saw it on Fox News today)

CBS ^ | November 16, 2011 | Brian Montopoli

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Rick Perry's presidential campaign is out with a new ad, "Lazy," attacking President Obama for his comment that Americans have "been a little bit lazy I think over the last couple of decades."

After video of the president making that comment is shown in the ad, Perry, standing outside in a casual shirt, addresses the camera. "Can you believe that?" he says. "That's what our President thinks wrong with America? [sic] That Americans are lazy? That's pathetic." (Perry appears to have omitted an "is" from his comments.)

Perry goes on to say "it's time to clean house in Washington," an argument that squares with his recent call to overhaul all three branches of government, a proposal that includes making being a member of Congress a part-time job.

"It's time for a Balanced Budget Amendment that forces Washington to stop overspending," Perry goes on to say. "If Congress balks, cut their pay and send them home."

He then complains that "Obama's socialist policies are bankrupting America," adding: "We must stop him now."

The Perry campaign says the 30-second spot is airing on national cable and on broadcast television in Iowa; CBS News saw it on Fox News Wednesday afternoon...

[Cincinatus' Wife]

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[Cincinatus' Wife]

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[pgkdan]

Excellent!

[corbe]

That depends on what the definition of is “is”.

You knew that was comin’

[samtheman]

He has good plans, I’ll give him that.

[onyx]

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[Reagan Man]

Great Perry ad blasting Obama for being a schmuck!

We need more!

[Cincinatus' Wife]

We need more!

President ZERO -- over 2 million views

[tumblindice]

“If Congress balks, cut their pay and send them home.”

Salary of retired US Presidents...............$450,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of House/Senate members .........$174,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of Speaker of the House ..............$223,500 FOR LIFE
Salary of Majority/Minority Leaders........$193,400 FOR LIFE

Average salary of a soldier DEPLOYED IN AFGHANISTAN - $38,000

Average income for seniors on SOCIAL SECURITY - $12,000

Keep talkin’ you silver-tongued rascal you ...

[Gator113]

I have to admit... that was a very good commercial.

[buccaneer81]

Rick Perry, conservative hero no longer

As Perry's poll numbers shrink, so does market for his books

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Keep talkin’ you silver-tongued rascal you ...

LOL -- Now that is good!

[NFHale]

“If Congress balks, cut their pay. Send them home.”

Simple, brutally direct, and to the point. Calling O out for his socialist policies.

Love it. Good Job.

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Perry may be our only hope.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

"That's what our President thinks wrong with America? [sic] That Americans are lazy? That's pathetic." (Perry appears to have omitted an "is" from his comments.)

It seems that Brian read Michael O'Donoghue's How to Write Good". Here's what O'Donoghue had to say about [sic]ing other writers:

"If placed in a situation where you must quote another author, always write "[sic]" after any word that may be misspelled or looks the least bit questionable in any way. If there are no misspellings or curious words, toss in a few "[sic]"s just to break up the flow. By doing this, you will appear to be knowledgeable and "on your toes," while the one quoted will seem suspect and vaguely discredited."

How to Write Good is a classic. You can read the whole thing here:

http://workableweb.com/_pages/tips_how_to_write_good.htm

[normy]

MY favorite

[normy]

Perry was on Medved and Medved brought up Presidential and Congressional staff costs. Perry liked the idea of cutting those down too.

He also has the median household income graph on his website next to the congressional pay.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Thanks for the quote and link. It made me laugh to read this article bashing Perry — it’s very telling — and it shows these “journalists” for the small minded, sniping elites (in their own minds) that they are.