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^Indeed compared to politics these days Breaking Bad is practically soothing.
If the choice was "vote Democrat," "vote Republican," or "watch Breaking Bad all day," I would go with watching Breaking Bad.
Sometimes I think Rick Perry gets halfway through an answer and sees a Frisbee.
i just blew through three episodes in a row. i can't believe how good it is. amazing TV.
also amazing? that Newt Gingrich might actually be the GOP nominee. Mitt was right about one thing: Gingrich is a bomb thrower, subtext being that he's absolutely unsuited to know the nuclear codes.
also, i came across this line and had to reprint it, because my new mission in life is to make Rick Perry look as stupid as possible, whenever possible:
Gingrich has had by far the most realistic chance of any non-Romney nominee, and has stayed at a sustainable level of interest for longer.
Which would make his fall from favor all the more dramatic (and satisfying, because holy shit, he is an asshole).
How does everyone feel Mitt's "10,000 dollar bet" comment will affect his standings? I think it'll be blown completely out of proportion, and used in every attack against him, probably rather effectively. Which is sad, because it's really not that big of a deal.
Mrs. Garrison said:To me its a non-issue. Though im sure the media will probably be all over it and/or take it out of context like the Obama "its above my paygrade" comment from 2008. Im sure they probably already are....though i haven't bothered to watch any faux newts. (<--see what i did there?)
I think it'll be blown completely out of proportion, and used in every attack against him, probably rather effectively. Which is sad, because it's really not that big of a deal.
also, i don't think n00t is smart. i think he's clever, and i think he's extraordinarily pretentious.
How does everyone feel Mitt's "10,000 dollar bet" comment will affect his standings? I think it'll be blown completely out of proportion, and used in every attack against him, probably rather effectively. Which is sad, because it's really not that big of a deal.
Newt Gingrich brushed off Mitt Romney's charge that he should give back the $1.6 million that Freddie Mac paid him, speaking after a town hall in Londonderry N.H.
"I would just say that if Gov. Romney would like to give back all of the money he's earned from bankrupting companies and laying off employees over his years at Bain, that I would be glad to listen to him. I'll bet you $10, not $10,000, that he won't take the offer," Gingrich told reporters.
Newt uses Bain to slam Romney - POLITICO.com
Perry defended his gaffes in a sit-down with Fox News Sunday, telling viewers that voters "aren't looking for a robot."
They're also not looking for a simpleton.
Nor are we looking for an asshole.
To me its a non-issue. Though im sure the media will probably be all over it and/or take it out of context like the Obama "its above my paygrade" comment from 2008. Im sure they probably already are....though i haven't bothered to watch any faux newts. (<--see what i did there?)
Yeah, I pretty much agree. I do feel like it was an unnecessary comment though. Very unlike Mitt. He normally doesn't give the media any so-called gaffes to latch onto.
I think Mitt's net worth is estimated at 250 million. Chump change for him, and it's not as if people don't know he's loaded. Is it?
If it's some sort of gambling issue well he even abstains from coffee. When Mitt tries to be funny off the cuff it almost always seems weird, awkward, or dumb. That's just his personality.
I essentially agree with what's been said. Wagering $100 may have been the better way to relate to you and I, but let's be honest: Romney is wealthy. Not only can he make that bet if he wants to, so can everyone else on that stage and on the Democrat stage 4 years ago. Politicians are wealthy.
On a similar note, I thought his response to the question on growing up poor or having to make his own personal ends meet was answered quite well. I was nervous on how he would respond, but he basically acknowledged that he grew up in a family where money wasn't a problem, but that his life experiences have made him able to empathize with those less fortunate.
2861U2 said:I saw that yesterday, and I think he's got a good point. I'm going to lose a lot of respect and support that I have for the Tea Party if they end up rallying behind Gingrich and he gets the nomination. He deviates from everything that I think the Tea Party stands for.