At least in part, I think they're attacking Obama to hurt his legacy. They want people to remember scandals and controversy and tepid economic performance because they don't want Obama's popularity to create what Reagan did for Republicans, solidifying a core group of independents that identify with Democrats because they like Obama. So I think hurting his image would help their electoral chances a bit.

Monkeyboy wrote:At least in part, I think they're attacking Obama to hurt his legacy. They want people to remember scandals and controversy and tepid economic performance because they don't want Obama's popularity to create what Reagan did for Republicans, solidifying a core group of independents that identify with Democrats because they like Obama. So I think hurting his image would help their electoral chances a bit.

I just think that's too clever by half. Occam's razor suggests they're attacking Obama because they don't like him. I think in general, most politicians are true believers--they really think the stuff they're saying is true and reasonable. They're frustrated, because they don't understand why everyone doesn't see it that way, which causes them to go all unhinged. Furthermore, I would suggest the more outrageous a claim is (legitimate rape would be an example) the more likely the person who made the claim really believes it. And that's the scary thing.

TenuredVulture wrote:

drsmooth wrote:We've seen the last/
of Batshit Bachmann?

I would not rule out a comeback.

bleh wrote:as a Fox news analyst.

They're going to let her broadcast from prison?

TenuredVulture wrote:
I just think that's too clever by half. Occam's razor suggests they're attacking Obama because they don't like him. I think in general, most politicians are true believers--they really think the stuff they're saying is true and reasonable.

staff meetings with Louie gohmert must be off the hook

TenuredVulture wrote: Furthermore, I would suggest the more outrageous a claim is (legitimate rape would be an example) the more likely the person who made the claim really believes it. And that's the scary thing.

I don't understand your example here.

Bucky wrote:

TenuredVulture wrote: Furthermore, I would suggest the more outrageous a claim is (legitimate rape would be an example) the more likely the person who made the claim really believes it. And that's the scary thing.

I don't understand your example here.

When Akin made the "legitimate rape" claim during the campaign, he didn't misspeak, nor was he saying it to appeal to his base. He said it because he really believes it. Same with Romney's 47% claim, and so forth.

oh ok, i didn't realize you were citing a specific example. i thought you were speaking of people in general who had legitimate rape complaints.

Do people high in the GOP really believe Obama is a secret Muslim from Kenya? I agree that much of it might be people saying things they truly believe, but I really have a hard time thinking they actually believe some of the stuff. I'm sure some of the teaparty guys believe Obama is a socialist, but the people who have been in DC for any length of time have to know that much of his agenda is really just a slightly reworked Republican agenda from the 80's. He's no socialist, he's Republican lite.

Monkeyboy wrote:Do people high in the GOP really believe Obama is a secret Muslim from Kenya?

of course. and they believe these things even when they are NOT high

About Bachmann, I did not realize that she preannounced her presidential campaign announcement. "Tomorrow I will announce..." LOL

You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

President Obama nominates another Republican, James Comey, to head the FBI. This was the guy that made Bush change policy regarding NSA wiretapping

CalvinBall wrote:You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

Republican thought leaders

Erickson has been on a roll recently

CalvinBall wrote:You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

Look out 19th Amendment, the GOP is comin' for ya. Honestly, I would love to get Megyn Kelly's reaction to that clip.

td11 wrote:man i missed eric erickson on the Boy Scouts allowing gays to join last week. it started off with him saying his son won't be joining the BSA now. he was going on and on about how being gay is ok but the acts are against christ.

Erick Erickson ‏@EWErickson
Yes, Christ is love, but he is also wrath, vengeance, and redemption. The modern emo Christ is a fiction. Christ could throw a punch.

Would jesus pounch a 12 yr old F A G G O T? prepare for redemption, junior gays

NOW SHOWING: "PRINCE OF PEACE" STARRING SYLVESTER STALLONE

ANTHONY SMITH IS DEAD!!! he's the guy that had the Robb Ford tape. Five people have resigned from his administration, Ford just says 'anything else?' whenever a drug questions comes up, he insists there isnt anything wrong.

Go up to Toronto a lot for business and pretty much everyone I've talked to despises Ford

td11 wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

Republican thought leaders

Erickson has been on a roll recently

I love this kinda stuff. It's great to see Republicans marginalize themselves further.

td11 wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

Republican thought leaders

Erickson has been on a roll recently

a quiverful of douchebags

traderdave wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:You would think this is satire, but it isn't.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/3 ... _ref=media

Look out 19th Amendment, the GOP is comin' for ya. Honestly, I would love to get Megyn Kelly's reaction to that clip.

"oh dominant one" blew my mind. never thought i would give megyn kelly a standing ovation but here we are