ryoder 1,384 #26 February 10, 2016 normiss News is reporting that Carly has aborted her campaign. I see what you did there."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #27 February 10, 2016 Seems pretty late in the term to me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #28 February 10, 2016 Maybe she can sell off the remaining pieces of the campaign? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #30 February 11, 2016 Christie is out."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #31 February 11, 2016 >Christie is out. Dang, it seems like he was one of the last halfway rational GOP candidates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #32 February 11, 2016 billvon>Christie is out. Dang, it seems like he was one of the last halfway rational GOP candidates. Are we talking the same Christie who panicked and quarrantined imprisoned a woman against all rational medical advice? And, of course, Cruz panicked and called Ebola the "biggest threat facing this country" at about the same time. I don't consider either of those things anything close to "rational" myself."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #33 February 11, 2016 QuoteI don't consider either of those things anything close to "rational" myself. But maybe "halfway rational". Only halfway irrational! Not bad for a GOP Governor, or Senator. (Mostly I just shut up about this stuff, but sometimes I sit here in the freezing north and take potshots) Good Luck with your election. The people are always right, even when they are left.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #34 February 11, 2016 I agree with the scale in use for the equation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #35 February 11, 2016 >I don't consider either of those things anything close to "rational" myself. I agree; he's at best halfway there. But he is closer to the "rational" side of the enchilada than Trump, Cruz or Rubio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #36 February 11, 2016 billvon >I don't consider either of those things anything close to "rational" myself. I agree; he's at best halfway there. But he is closer to the "rational" side of the enchilada than Trump, Cruz or Rubio. Well, that is a pretty low bar."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 383 #37 February 11, 2016 rehmwa***>Bush spent a crap load of money to just fail in another state. >Not the guy I want managing my money. The logical (worrisome) extension of that thinking is that anyone who spends a lot of money and wins is more qualified fiscally than someone who spends a lot of money and loses. And based on several people I can think of who spent a lot of money and won . . . . true - I'm just cynical and amazed at the money machine that is political campaigning and think there has to be a better way. ????? Paradoxically both winners of the NH primary are the least funded with no Super pacs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #38 February 11, 2016 brenthutch******>Bush spent a crap load of money to just fail in another state. >Not the guy I want managing my money. The logical (worrisome) extension of that thinking is that anyone who spends a lot of money and wins is more qualified fiscally than someone who spends a lot of money and loses. And based on several people I can think of who spent a lot of money and won . . . . true - I'm just cynical and amazed at the money machine that is political campaigning and think there has to be a better way. ????? Paradoxically both winners of the NH primary are the least funded with no Super pacs. Yes, Trump is quite short on money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 383 #39 February 11, 2016 It doesn't matter how much you have, it is how much you spend. Big mouth "trumps" big money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #40 February 12, 2016 This might be down to 3 after SC. It may go to Nevada becasue Kaisch isn't even putting effort in to SC. He is going to be in Michigan for two days next week.... His is a VP bid and that is it. Rubio will recover bouncing Bush. Cruz and Trump will be there. Carson is just going to hang around for a bit I guess but he isn't doing anything. He is helping pul support from non-Trump candidates though. I still think this plays out like I said before... Rubio gets most of the others votes and we have a 3 way race. If Trump got it down to Trump Cruz.... the nomination is Trumps. He will kill Cruz. It would be a good thing to go late with three if you hate Trump. I still think Rubio is going to be the nominee and possibly Kaisch as the VP to secure Florida and Ohio in a general. We shall see....Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #41 February 12, 2016 *BREAKING NEWS* Gillmore drops out. He managed to get 112 votes in New Hampshire. A whopping .001% of the vote. I honestly thought this happened a while ago but he was still in as of this morning! Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #42 February 15, 2016 So Rubio seems to be going all 'fundie' in his speeches lately. I knew he had that aspect of it, but was happier that he wasn't trying to campaign on it in hopes that he would maybe, for once, stay off the social political campaigning EVERYONE ends up selling... Too bad, so sad. Is this calculated to try and get some of Cruz's people over too him - shore up the extreme Reps? In my case, he's starting to look less and less like the best of 3 bad front runners. Now he's, to me, just another version of why I don't like Cruz. maybe even worse on that aspect ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #43 February 16, 2016 Cruz comes off as though he believes the stuff he says. That's scary. Rubio comes off as though he's saying what he thinks the audience wants to hear. Ie he's effectively for sale to voters. One might think that being for sale to voters is a good thing. The problem is that each speech has new voters. Kind of like how it's easier to remember the truth than whatever structure of lies you e been telling, it's easier to stand for what you believe in and be consistent than to react to every whiff of wind. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #44 February 16, 2016 wmw999Cruz comes off as though he believes the stuff he says. That's scary. Rubio comes off as though he's saying what he thinks the audience wants to hear. Ie he's effectively for sale to voters. One might think that being for sale to voters is a good thing. The problem is that each speech has new voters. Kind of like how it's easier to remember the truth than whatever structure of lies you e been telling, it's easier to stand for what you believe in and be consistent than to react to every whiff of wind. Wendy P. Then why don't you call out Hillary as much as Cruz and Rubio?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #45 February 16, 2016 wmw999Cruz comes off as though he believes the stuff he says. That's scary. as does Bernie. terrifying in both cases.... Rubio comes off as though he's saying what he thinks the audience wants to hear. Ie he's effectively for sale to voters. as does Trump. Hillary is a completely different type of fear, but even fanatical dems are too smart to pick her I hope I agree with you though. My worry is Rubio is trying to shore up the vote that will eventually come if Trump melts down - which agrees with your take on it. But I worry that's it not pandering, ala John Kerry, but really just showing his true colors......He's essentially Cruz, but with really big ears IMHO - I'm more terrified of lefty and righty "true believers" than I am of "politician for sale" (which is ironic, because I'd have loved to see Ron Paul vs Bernie as an example just to see what the country would do with such a very clear distinction of philosophies) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #46 February 16, 2016 I didn't mention her because she wasn't mentioned in the post I referenced. I think I've made it clear I'm not enamored of Hillary. The reason I'm not as scared of Bernie is that I think he'll get as much pushback from Congress as Trump would. However, he'd at least be polite, and is far less likely to start a war just because he's president Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #47 February 16, 2016 wmw999I didn't mention her because she wasn't mentioned in the post I referenced. I think I've made it clear I'm not enamored of Hillary. The reason I'm not as scared of Bernie is that I think he'll get as much pushback from Congress as Trump would. However, he'd at least be polite, and is far less likely to start a war just because he's president Wendy P. People were worried Reagan would start a war too These kind of comments are just fear mongering...."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #48 February 16, 2016 wmw999 The reason I'm not as scared of Bernie is that I think he'll get as much pushback from Congress as Trump would. However, he'd at least be polite, and is far less likely to start a war just because he's president Wendy P. I miss the good old days when it required an act of Congress to start a war.BTW I'm thinking Cruz might find himself at odds with *both* sides of the aisles if he were elected."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #49 February 16, 2016 rushmc***I didn't mention her because she wasn't mentioned in the post I referenced. I think I've made it clear I'm not enamored of Hillary. The reason I'm not as scared of Bernie is that I think he'll get as much pushback from Congress as Trump would. However, he'd at least be polite, and is far less likely to start a war just because he's president Wendy P. People were worried Reagan would start a war too . Too wussy to invade anyplace bigger than Panama or Granada.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #50 February 21, 2016 Jeb is out: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/jeb-bush-ends-2016-presidential-campaign-n522831 Fark: "Bush pruned" "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
