Will Romney Rue The Day He Threatened Big Bird?

Started by CountDeMoney, October 05, 2012, 01:12:47 AM

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Sheilbh

#30
October 05, 2012, 02:08:46 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 02:07:15 PM
While I agree that its mention was 90% dog whistle, I don't think it would've been mentioned if Jim Lehrer wasn't moderating.  Mittens was in full-blown CEO mode that night, and that means a dressing down from the end of the conference table.
If Romney promises death panel the moderator he'll have my undivided and full-throated support.
Let's bomb Russia!

derspiess

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October 05, 2012, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 05, 2012, 01:13:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on October 05, 2012, 11:27:59 AM
Quote from: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 11:07:09 AM
Except for military ones.  Pity tons of waste there.

Yeah.  I would hope that a President Romney would lend an ear to Republican budget hawks like Rand Paul who do not think military spending is a sacred cow.

Maybe but right now he is saying the opposite.

I know. 
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

derspiess

#32
October 05, 2012, 02:30:21 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 02:07:15 PM
Quote from: Sheilbh on October 05, 2012, 02:04:11 PM
Personally I think it's a bit of dog-whistle actually.  Most of the country just hears it as an example of him cutting programs but for Republicans, who don't like PBS, it's a way of him to say 'don't worry guys, I'm still one of you', without scaring everyone else.

While I agree that its mention was 90% dog whistle, I don't think it would've been mentioned if Jim Lehrer wasn't moderating.  Mittens was in full-blown CEO mode that night, and that means a dressing down from the end of the conference table.

You're both probably right.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

CountDeMoney

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October 05, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: derspiess on October 05, 2012, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 05, 2012, 01:13:51 PM
Maybe but right now he is saying the opposite.

I know.

Don't worry; with 5 weeks to go, he'll switch it up about 7, 8 more times.

derspiess

#34
October 05, 2012, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: derspiess on October 05, 2012, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 05, 2012, 01:13:51 PM
Maybe but right now he is saying the opposite.

I know.

Don't worry; with 5 weeks to go, he'll switch it up about 7, 8 more times.

As long as it gets elected and I can get my Mitt Phone, it'll all be worth it.
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

CountDeMoney

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October 05, 2012, 02:43:13 PM
Quote from: derspiess on October 05, 2012, 02:39:21 PM
As long as it gets elected and I can get my Mitt Phone, it'll all be worth it.

#AnybodyButTheNigger

mongers

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October 05, 2012, 02:44:09 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 05, 2012, 01:18:48 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 05, 2012, 01:10:42 PM
Yeah, that stuff needs to be stamped out; they should be learning about game theory, prisoner's dilemma and all things Austrian.

Not sure why you would associate GT so closely with Austrian School or the GOP.  Oskar Morganstern is the only obvious point of contact and he was not exactly a paragon of Austrian School thought.

Yi.  ;)
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