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Smells Like Team Spirit
Author: BobR
Date: 09/26/2012 14:21:31
I've said it before and I'll say it again: This election should have been extremely difficult for President Obama to win. With unemployment levels remaining at an uncomfortable level, the Republican candidate should have been able to make hay out of the current economic situation. The problem of course is that Mitt Romney became that candidate, and is not exactly selling his economic plan to the country, especially when he is so grossly out of touch with 47% of it (many of whom would normally be inclined to vote for him).
Paul Ryan was supposed to help bring some youth, experience, gravitas, and energy to the campaign. He has done none of those things. The problem with Paul Ryan is that he too has spent his political life in a bubble; for him: Congress. There he was lauded and coddled by other Republicans who liked his take-no-prisoners economic approach (or - more accurately - save-no-poor-people economic approach). The gory details of his plan (scant as they are) are appalling to most people once they consider the ramifications.
On top of all this, the gaffes, the poorly run campaign, the video leaks, the self-contradictions are all conspiring to ensure this Republican ticket heads into the dustbin of history. This is bad news for both Romney and Ryan, but especially Ryan. No losing VP candidate has ever gone on to win the presidency later in life - not one. This election seems destined to doom Ryan to a life in Congress.
Apparently, this is not making him happy. Politico is reporting that Ryan is trying to wash the stench of the Romney campaign off of him. In fact, he is reportedly referring to Romney as "The Stench":
(NOTE: Read the entire Politico article at the link... It is snark at its finest)
By the end of the McCain campaign in 2008, the acrimony between McCain and Palin was well-known. It seems the same is happening here, with the candidates sniping and not-so-secretly blaming each other for their impending failure. McCain went back to Congress and continues to be himself there. Palin went to FOX and reality TV. Romney will likely go back to counting his money like Scrooge McDuck. And Ryan?
Ryan will go back to Congress, minus his golden sheen, rueing the day he got involved with The Stench and his campaign.
Paul Ryan was supposed to help bring some youth, experience, gravitas, and energy to the campaign. He has done none of those things. The problem with Paul Ryan is that he too has spent his political life in a bubble; for him: Congress. There he was lauded and coddled by other Republicans who liked his take-no-prisoners economic approach (or - more accurately - save-no-poor-people economic approach). The gory details of his plan (scant as they are) are appalling to most people once they consider the ramifications.
On top of all this, the gaffes, the poorly run campaign, the video leaks, the self-contradictions are all conspiring to ensure this Republican ticket heads into the dustbin of history. This is bad news for both Romney and Ryan, but especially Ryan. No losing VP candidate has ever gone on to win the presidency later in life - not one. This election seems destined to doom Ryan to a life in Congress.
Apparently, this is not making him happy. Politico is reporting that Ryan is trying to wash the stench of the Romney campaign off of him. In fact, he is reportedly referring to Romney as "The Stench":
Though Ryan had already decided to distance himself from the floundering Romney campaign, he now feels totally uninhibited. Reportedly, he has been marching around his campaign bus, saying things like, "If Stench calls, take a message" and "Tell Stench I'm having finger sandwiches with Peggy Noonan and will text him later."
[...]
At a certain point, all running mates on failing campaigns feel they must break free from the manacles placed on them by the top of the ticket. Sarah Palin began pursuing her own path once she learned that John McCain was having strategy sessions with his morning bowl of Farina.
Dan Senor, one of Romney’s closest advisers, has kept a tight grip on Ryan, traveling with him everywhere and making sure he hews to the directions of the Romney “brain trust” in Boston. (A brain trust, rumor has it, that refers to Ryan as “Gilligan.”)
But on Saturday, the day after he was booed, Ryan broke free. Appearing at a town hall meeting at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Ryan showed the glitz, the glamour, the razzle-dazzle that he was supposed to bring to the campaign in the first place.
He did a PowerPoint presentation for the crowd.
[...]
The Romney campaign was furious. But Ryan reportedly said, “Let Ryan be Ryan and let the Stench be the Stench.”
(NOTE: Read the entire Politico article at the link... It is snark at its finest)
By the end of the McCain campaign in 2008, the acrimony between McCain and Palin was well-known. It seems the same is happening here, with the candidates sniping and not-so-secretly blaming each other for their impending failure. McCain went back to Congress and continues to be himself there. Palin went to FOX and reality TV. Romney will likely go back to counting his money like Scrooge McDuck. And Ryan?
Ryan will go back to Congress, minus his golden sheen, rueing the day he got involved with The Stench and his campaign.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/26/2012 12:38:48
wickedpam on 09/26/2012 12:38:48
Morning 
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 09/26/2012 12:48:31
trojanrabbit on 09/26/2012 12:48:31
I was listening to TUTN last night and this popped into my head. Mr. De Bartolo was rather prescient, don't you think? From July 1966.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 12:53:09
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 12:53:09
Tri, that Chinese aircraft carrier? Not so much. They don't have any planes for it. It is to train sailors for large ships.
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/26/2012 12:56:59
Yeah, I was reading more about it last night. It's afloat, but they have no history of naval air operations. There is no purpose-built aircraft for it, and their aircrews aren't trained for any such operations. That will take years to achieve.
Plus, it's not even homebuilt, it's a refurbished ex-Soviet POS. (Yes, it's that old.)
TriSec on 09/26/2012 12:56:59
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, that Chinese aircraft carrier? Not so much. They don't have any planes for it. It is to train sailors for large ships.
Yeah, I was reading more about it last night. It's afloat, but they have no history of naval air operations. There is no purpose-built aircraft for it, and their aircrews aren't trained for any such operations. That will take years to achieve.
Plus, it's not even homebuilt, it's a refurbished ex-Soviet POS. (Yes, it's that old.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:08:19
The fact that is Soviet surplus was in the article you posted yesterday.
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:08:19
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, that Chinese aircraft carrier? Not so much. They don't have any planes for it. It is to train sailors for large ships.
Yeah, I was reading more about it last night. It's afloat, but they have no history of naval air operations. There is no purpose-built aircraft for it, and their aircrews aren't trained for any such operations. That will take years to achieve.
Plus, it's not even homebuilt, it's a refurbished ex-Soviet POS. (Yes, it's that old.)
The fact that is Soviet surplus was in the article you posted yesterday.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:11:15
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:11:15
Tri, we've got some ships in our fleet that are 1988 vintage :)
Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2012 13:13:32
I think our maintenance is better.
(Hell, I was just crawling all over a pair of 68-year old aircraft that could have bombed up and headed to Germany, they're in that good shape.)
TriSec on 09/26/2012 13:13:32
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, we've got some ships in our fleet that are 1988 vintage :)
I think our maintenance is better.
(Hell, I was just crawling all over a pair of 68-year old aircraft that could have bombed up and headed to Germany, they're in that good shape.)
Comment by 
Raine on 09/26/2012 13:21:40
Good Morning. So what is this I am hearing about a secret PAul Ryan video?
Raine on 09/26/2012 13:21:40
Good Morning. So what is this I am hearing about a secret PAul Ryan video?
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:26:03
No argument there. I was just sayin..
Anyway the Chinese basically refit that puppy top to bottom.
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:26:03
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, we've got some ships in our fleet that are 1988 vintage :)
I think our maintenance is better.
(Hell, I was just crawling all over a pair of 68-year old aircraft that could have bombed up and headed to Germany, they're in that good shape.)
No argument there. I was just sayin..
Anyway the Chinese basically refit that puppy top to bottom.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:28:24
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 13:28:24
Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2012 13:29:26
wickedpam on 09/26/2012 13:29:26
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 13:48:31
Raine on 09/26/2012 13:48:31
Aww... Andy Williams, RIP. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:02:21
Bummer.
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:02:21
Quote by Raine:
Aww... Andy Williams, RIP.
Bummer.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:03:55
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:03:55
Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2012 14:21:16
My grandpa worked with him - got some autographed photos in the cellar that have apparently just increased in value.
TriSec on 09/26/2012 14:21:16
Quote by Raine:
Aww... Andy Williams, RIP.
My grandpa worked with him - got some autographed photos in the cellar that have apparently just increased in value.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:22:29
Sad, but true. That is why I will never part with my autographed copy of the single version of "Rock n Roll Highschool" by Da Ramones. Three of four signers are dead.
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:22:29
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Aww... Andy Williams, RIP.
My grandpa worked with him - got some autographed photos in the cellar that have apparently just increased in value.
Sad, but true. That is why I will never part with my autographed copy of the single version of "Rock n Roll Highschool" by Da Ramones. Three of four signers are dead.
Comment by 
BobR on 09/26/2012 14:23:23
BobR on 09/26/2012 14:23:23
blog is up!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:26:00
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:26:00
"The Stench" there's a great Secrect Service code name. 
I carack myself up.
I carack myself up.
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 14:31:04
Raine on 09/26/2012 14:31:04
I'm still LMAO at the politico Article! 
Ryan Fever. Catch it!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/26/2012 14:43:46
Psh.. that stench isn't Romney. It's Republican BULLSHIT.
Scoopster on 09/26/2012 14:43:46
Quote by Raine:
OOH. The title alone...
Paul Ryan V. The Stench
Psh.. that stench isn't Romney. It's Republican BULLSHIT.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:43:50
No thank you!
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:43:50
Quote by Raine:
I'm still LMAO at the politico Article!Ryan Fever. Catch it!
No thank you!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2012 14:48:31
Is that like Yellow Fever or Scarlet Fever or more like rash?
wickedpam on 09/26/2012 14:48:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I'm still LMAO at the politico Article!Ryan Fever. Catch it!
No thank you!
Is that like Yellow Fever or Scarlet Fever or more like rash?
Comment by TriSec on 09/26/2012 14:49:16
TriSec on 09/26/2012 14:49:16
Look! Up at the Hospital!
It's a patient!
It's an infusion!
It's CAPTAIN CHEMO!
I'll save the world after I throw the heck up.
It's a patient!
It's an infusion!
It's CAPTAIN CHEMO!
I'll save the world after I throw the heck up.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:49:47
Whatever it starts out like, it will leave you with a dry hacking cough that won't go away.
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:49:47
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I'm still LMAO at the politico Article!Ryan Fever. Catch it!
No thank you!
Is that like Yellow Fever or Scarlet Fever or more like rash?
Whatever it starts out like, it will leave you with a dry hacking cough that won't go away.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:50:13
ENJOY!
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 14:50:13
Quote by TriSec:
Look! Up at the Hospital!
It's a patient!
It's an infusion!
It's CAPTAIN CHEMO!
I'll save the world after I throw the heck up.
ENJOY!
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 15:05:11
Raine on 09/26/2012 15:05:11
Oh isn't this quaint.
RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 15:30:24
Stay KKKlassy Mecklenburg County GOP KKKommitte!
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 15:30:24
Quote by Raine:
Oh isn't this quaint.RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Stay KKKlassy Mecklenburg County GOP KKKommitte!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 15:47:03
Isn't Wally a peach!
Yup, that's racist!
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 15:47:03
Quote by Raine:
Oh isn't this quaint.RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Isn't Wally a peach!
R. Wallace "Wally" Hudson, chairman of the committee, was surprised to hear from a reporter that anyone had taken offense.
"If that group is that sensitive, I'm sorry, they're just not human,"he said, chuckling. "It's not American. If they've got a problem with it, we're not going to change what we do."
Yup, that's racist!
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/26/2012 15:51:18
livingonli on 09/26/2012 15:51:18
Just gotta love when you wake up and there's a power surge and you're waiting for everything to reboot.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/26/2012 16:04:59
So, Wally, if I were to say I hoped you died in a fire, then laughed, it's OK?
DIAF, Wally.
trojanrabbit on 09/26/2012 16:04:59
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh isn't this quaint.RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Isn't Wally a peach!R. Wallace "Wally" Hudson, chairman of the committee, was surprised to hear from a reporter that anyone had taken offense.
“If that group is that sensitive, I’m sorry, they’re just not human,†he said, chuckling. “It’s not American. If they’ve got a problem with it, we’re not going to change what we do.â€
So, Wally, if I were to say I hoped you died in a fire, then laughed, it's OK?
DIAF, Wally.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/26/2012 16:10:32
1 pix has been removed - I know I reported it to FB, I bet others did too.
wickedpam on 09/26/2012 16:10:32
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh isn't this quaint.RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Isn't Wally a peach!R. Wallace "Wally" Hudson, chairman of the committee, was surprised to hear from a reporter that anyone had taken offense.
"If that group is that sensitive, I'm sorry, they're just not human,"he said, chuckling. "It's not American. If they've got a problem with it, we're not going to change what we do."
Yup, that's racist!
1 pix has been removed - I know I reported it to FB, I bet others did too.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 16:56:26
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 16:56:26
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh isn't this quaint.RICHMOND — Virginia Republican Party officials on Tuesday ordered their Mecklenburg County affiliate to remove photos portraying President Obama as a witch doctor, a caveman and a thug from its Facebook page.
The altered photos have been on the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee’s page for months but drew attention outside the rural southwestern enclave after a luncheon event this week with Republican Senate candidate George Allen.
Isn't Wally a peach!R. Wallace "Wally" Hudson, chairman of the committee, was surprised to hear from a reporter that anyone had taken offense.
“If that group is that sensitive, I’m sorry, they’re just not human,†he said, chuckling. “It’s not American. If they’ve got a problem with it, we’re not going to change what we do.â€Â
So, Wally, if I were to say I hoped you died in a fire, then laughed, it's OK?
DIAF, Wally.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 17:01:35
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 17:01:35
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 18:04:00
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 18:04:00
now is the time on Schprocket ven we bang our heads on the table.
Sometimes it is like talking to a frigging 4-year old.
Customer: why?
Me: Because I said so!
Sometimes it is like talking to a frigging 4-year old.
Customer: why?
Me: Because I said so!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 18:08:26
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 18:08:26
Does Mondo need to choke a bitch?? 
Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2012 18:28:26
livingonli on 09/26/2012 18:28:26
I just got to love when I let the cat out and she just plops down on the driveway laying there.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/26/2012 19:36:25
Scoopster on 09/26/2012 19:36:25
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 20:01:51
I didn't have the sound on, but the facial expressions are priceless!
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 20:01:51
Quote by Scoopster:
I didn't have the sound on, but the facial expressions are priceless!
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 20:48:52
Awesomness
Campaign scrambles after Romney admits Obama didn’t raise taxes
Raine on 09/26/2012 20:48:52
Awesomness Campaign scrambles after Romney admits Obama didn’t raise taxes
“Paul Ryan looked like someone just punched him in the stomach,†PolitcusUSA’s Jason Easley noted. “The really priceless moment is happening behind Romney, as Paul Ryan realizes what Romney said, and tries his very best to maintain his smile. Ryan’s face transformed into a pained expression, as Romney accidentally let loose with a bit of truth.â€
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 20:49:09
Raine on 09/26/2012 20:49:09
Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2012 21:25:16
livingonli on 09/26/2012 21:25:16
That's where the Romney campaign is heading.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 22:00:17
As Bugs Bunny would, "Whatta maroon!"
Mondobubba on 09/26/2012 22:00:17
Quote by Raine:
Campaign scrambles after Romney admits Obama didn’t raise taxes“Paul Ryan looked like someone just punched him in the stomach,†PolitcusUSA’s Jason Easley noted. “The really priceless moment is happening behind Romney, as Paul Ryan realizes what Romney said, and tries his very best to maintain his smile. Ryan’s face transformed into a pained expression, as Romney accidentally let loose with a bit of truth.â€Â
As Bugs Bunny would, "Whatta maroon!"
Comment by Raine on 09/26/2012 22:42:09
Enthusiasm gap?
Raine on 09/26/2012 22:42:09
Enthusiasm gap?
Comment by livingonli on 09/26/2012 23:14:28
livingonli on 09/26/2012 23:14:28
If you heard Randi talking about the lack of Romney bumper stickers. You could still find old McCain stickers but no one seems to want to put on Romney ones. It does seem like his vote is entirely based on people who don't want Obama but really don't seem enthusiastic about him as an option.