Finally! Cindy McCain On SNL

good show

Submitted by Anonymouse73 on November 3, 2008 - 3:08pm.

I knew it must be something like that. Not mock-able, anyway.

stefystef> In what universe can McCain make a "big comeback"? I'm not silly enough to rest on my laurels at this point, but statistically speaking, McCain has like a 1% chance of getting the Electoral Votes he needs. It's just not going to happen outside of some illegal shenanigans.

r5bales> The government has ALWAYS "redistributed the wealth"! That's why we pay taxes! Yes, the gov't is there to provide services....and they require tax money to PAY for those services. All Obama is doing is letting the Bush tax cuts (all 3%. Wowie, the world might end!)expire. That's exactly what Clinton did & we were FINE. In fact, we were more than fine. I don't believe any of the gloom and doom scenerios.

Kacky> Actually, according to a very good article in Rolling Stone, John's arms and legs were broken when he ejected from one (of 4) of the planes he crashed...crashed b/c he was being all Mavericky and crap. Then he was captured and the arms/legs didn't heal properly.

Anyway, I thought this appearance on SNL was sort of pathetic and desparate. I honestly cannot believe he would sit there and allow them to mock his VP pick...although she certainly deserves it, but he should be sticking up for her, not joining in! Just one more example of why I don't think McCain is or ever was an "honorable" man. HE has allowed his campaign to go on as it has...the race-baiting, the name calling...sure, Sarah did most of it, but it was up to HIM to rein her in and tell her that is not acceptable. He said he wouldn't run a negative campaign. Um.
And frankly, I don't really care that he's a "war hero", b/c frankly, he never really was one! I feel bad that he was captured, BUT that sort of means he wasn't very good at doing the military thing, yes? Screwing up doesn't really make someone a war hero...it's not like he saved people's lives or anything. He gave them the "don't you know who I am???" business and sang like a canary! Everything he's ever "achieved" in his whole life (i.e. - getting into Annapolis)has been not based on his own merit, but on who is father and grandfather were. He cheated on his first wife...not just w. Cindy, but w. MANY women while he was in the military. That doesn't really speak well of him as a person OR as a man.
I don't think it's honorable to be a misogynist, either...Calling his wife a c*nt, voting against equal pay for women, and picking a total dipshit of a VP simply b/c she's a woman & might get the Hillary votes...as if all women will just vote for someone b/c she happens to be the same gender. Like we're interchangeable. EW.
I know it's easy to feel sorry for him b/c he's old and a military guy. I understand how people might appreciate those things, but personally, I don't think he's very nice.
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whew

p.s. - I used to get the "wooden spoon", too. Although I used to laugh during. Yes, I am messed up. ha

I love "The Darjeeling Limited"!!!

LOL! McCain actually looks like he has relaxed a bit.
Cindy McCain is a hot bitch. I know she is old, but damn the woman has some gorgeous eyes.
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He looks handsome. I just saw his profile on SEXY*WEALTHY dating site --★★★★--K i s s M i l l i o n a i r e S. C o m --★★★★--. It is said he has a crush on wealthy young women on that site.

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A part of me feels bad for McCain because he definitely knows right from wrong. But that also makes me dislike him all the more for the path he has taken. I don't know what to think of a guy who has been strong-armed into backing up torture. And now this whole campaign. The sad thing is I don't think he even shares Palin's ideology. He's a respectable "old school Republican", but he's obviously not strong enough to be a leader.
Didn't you also feel bad for him when that crazy lady stood up at his rally and talked about Obama being an Arab? I sure did. But then I had to remind myself that he let it happen.

About the skit:
I liked "What's going on over there, Sarah?"

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YES! I only like the UPS man skit really amomg all Affleck's performances. The Olbermann one sucked. I wonder why they never made fun of O'Reilly, though. He seems so much more ripe for the picking.

it was amusing! ben affleck as a comic always has seemed like a cold bowl of oatmeal, but he was crack a smile funny as the ups man in the target lady skit. the funniest of the whole ordeal was "the view", hell yeahs! right on the money- love love the *pulls on shirt* "who cares? its a lie" joy b., and elizabeth with it's testimony because I printed it off the internet! lmao. and we were drunk, but it took a minute to determine if it really was tina fey or sarah palin~

I must say, I don't support Mr. McCain, but didn't mind him back in 2000 when he tried for the White House. I think he is an inherently good man who genuinely wants whats best for America, but I don't agree with his ideology. or Sarah Palin's entire existence.
That said, I found Mr. McCain's skits on SNL HILARIOUS. Bravo to a man who has the humor to self deprecate when things are dire in his career. And yes, Cindy's hand gestures were on POINT.
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This reminds me of why I supported John McCain in 2000.

Submitted by patty cake on November 2, 2008 - 9:49pm.

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I think the arm movements are from old torture wounds, so I don't dare make fun of that! But I can't love her. She ruined a lot of peoples' lives with her drug crimes and was never prosecuted for them.

Those cheap bastards. Brewed coffee? Not even the good stuff.

Anyway I'll have to admit Chipmunk cheeks was pretty funny (even if he looked a little strange with those arm movements) but I already cast my vote so it's little late to try to sway me.

I voted! That's all that matters to me at this point.

BTW my birthday is next weekend so it would be a nice gift to get the President I want
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The war isn't working.

LOL!! "Sarah Palin" would rather be Lindsay Lohan's mom than go back to Alaska!! I'm glad I read this stuff cuz that made that skit so much more funny.

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happyface,
Amen Sister. Now let's put the kids to bed and go have some fun!

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Vadge-

Thanks for explaining it to me. I didn't think nsaustin's post made sense. I guess you were able to explain what the gorilla was trying to say. He had one point about Congress and seemed to think it's a complete definition of the role of Congress, as if his "explanation" negated mine. You're schooling was a good investment. I appreciate when and if I'm wrong someone calmly explaining to me why.

Submitted by Phoebe on November 2, 2008 - 9:19pm.
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Dude,My Pop~Pop was a barber,so we got the barber strap.
My Father raced horses(harness racing)so we got the horse whip.
HMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....come to think of it,is that why I like getting whipped?
I am JUST FUCKING JOKING!!!!
Trying to make a motherfucker laugh.
Lighten the FUCK UP!
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Submitted by Phoebe on November 2, 2008 - 9:19pm.
My mom never actually used the wooden spoon - she would just yell that she was getting it !

Just like I'm still waiting to get my mouth washed out with soap......
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haha! I'm still waiting for my Dad to turn the car around!!
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Submitted by Phoebe on November 2, 2008 - 9:19pm.

My mom never actually used the wooden spoon - she would just yell that she was getting it !

Just like I'm still waiting to get my mouth washed out with soap......
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LMAO!
My mom threatened me all the time with the soap.

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See, now isn't this better? Bonding over our dysfunctional abusive childhoods instead of stupid political arguments?

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happyface,
woops, sorry bout that. Just read through the threads. I take it back!
BUT, to be fair (and it really pains me to say this nsaustin was right by saying "Congress represents the people. they sponsor their own bills, to help their constituents'. What Nsaustin didnt say was the constituents are made up of special interest groups..
That does not make what nsaustin said to or about you any more acceptable. What a low life.

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My mom never actually used the wooden spoon - she would just yell that she was getting it !

Just like I'm still waiting to get my mouth washed out with soap......

My step-dad tried to hit me with a wooden spoon once but I swiped it off him and hit him first. That taught him.

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Well, I am happy to report my mom did not use corporal punishment.

A little swat on the behind every now and then, but after the age of 5 she started using guilt and shame.
"WHAT did I do to deserve kids like you?!?!?!"

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Submitted by Phoebe on November 2, 2008 - 9:13pm.
Yes, the wooden spoon works better. I don't wear a belt that often : )
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A childhood friend of mine used to get "the hairbrush"! That's gotta smart! Don't think she's brushed her hair since second grade..

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Vadge-

What were the valid points? Speculating I'm from Canada and not understanding what I was saying?

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Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on November 2, 2008 - 8:58pm.
STOP THE NAME CALLING!!
I'M TAKING OFF MY BELT!!!!!
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My mom used to tell us she would get the wooden spoon !
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My mom would make us go out in the yard and pick a "switch" ...(usually a fallen tree limb). I hated when my mom used kitchen utensils...those suckers left a mark.

Yes, the wooden spoon works better. I don't wear a belt that often : )

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Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on November 2, 2008 - 8:58pm.
STOP THE NAME CALLING!!
I'M TAKING OFF MY BELT!!!!!
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My mom used to tell us she would get the wooden spoon !
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if it makes you feel more nostalgic I can yell about the spoon, too!
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YOU KIDS BEHAVE OR I'M GETTING OUT THE WOODEN SPOON

good times, good times...
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happface,
It takes all kinds. It's a shame that nsaustin has to resort to childlike taunting because there were a few valid points spewed from her/his piehole. So sad I'm not listening..
Next!..

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Submitted by Phoebe on November 2, 2008 - 9:01pm.

Anyone who gets an income tax refund is NOT PAYING INCOME TAXES.
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I'm not sure that is true...I thought the money was taken out of your paycheck before you got the money (gross and net). If you paid too much tax you get a refund but not necessarily ALL of the tax that was taken out of your paycheck.
So for example I may have paid $1000.00 in tax, and I may get a refund of $250.00. I've still paid $750.00.

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Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on November 2, 2008 - 8:58pm.
STOP THE NAME CALLING!!
I'M TAKING OFF MY BELT!!!!!
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My mom used to tell us she would get the wooden spoon !

Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on November 2, 2008 - 8:56pm.

Going into Iraq had everything to do with "the establishment of a global American empire to bend the will of all nations."
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Yep. People get all worried about the Church and the State and they forget the holy trinity is now complete with The Corporation. War, Inc. anyone? (i did love that movie)

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Anyone who gets an income tax refund is NOT PAYING INCOME TAXES.

How do you cut something that's already $0 ?

Vadge-

Ha. I guess we're not "Joe The Plumber" enough for this smartass.

STOP THE NAME CALLING!!
I'M TAKING OFF MY BELT!!!!!

:)

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Nsaustin-

Sorry if I have a tendency to use the British variation of "authorization" by spelling it with an "s". Must have been that year of college I spent in England. I guess I'm an elitist.

Submitted by nsaustin on November 2, 2008 - 8:50pm.
OMG vadge, you're just as silly, you two need to crack a book

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ok, sweetie. I have a major in Polical Science and a minor in economics. My career consists of helping those less fortunate. AND YOU?
pffff.

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Going into Iraq had everything to do with "the establishment of a global American empire to bend the will of all nations."

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article1665.htm
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Who ever wins, I pray for them because they have a tough road ahead.

nsaustin. It's a typo, dumbass. And you forgot the comma before "dumbass", dumbass.

nsaustin,
and just to clear things up. Do NOT speculate on my political belief because you'd be wrong.

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nsaustin-

You didn't explain why you're insulting. You only explained why you think you're right. Nothing excuses your attitude. You've obviously waited your whole life to tell someone to "go back to school". Get the chip off your shoulder. You jumped to conclusions about what I was saying.

Submitted by nsaustin on November 2, 2008 - 8:49pm.
This is why I'm 'so insulting': You obviously don't have a clue.

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I don't mean to be rude, but you really are ignorant. I think you have jumped on the populas bandwagon because it's the "in" thing to do right now.
Did you NOT watch the vice-presidential debate where Biden said "OBAMA AND I ARE AGAINST GAY MARRAIGE"????????? wtf...

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You spelled authorizations wrong dumbass

This is why I'm 'so insulting': You obviously don't have a clue.

happyface said: 'No. I don't think people know what Congress is there for. The President makes up the ideas for Congress to allow to go forward. Congress has a job of saying yay or nay.'

OMG vadge, you're just as silly, you two need to crack a book

I'm just sayin'...

Economic View
Would Obama’s Plan Be Faster, Fairer, Stronger?
By ALAN S. BLINDER

CLEARLY, there are major differences between the economic policies of Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. Mr. McCain wants more tax cuts for the rich; Mr. Obama wants tax cuts for the poor and middle class. The two men also disagree on health care, energy and many other topics.

Such differences are hardly surprising. Democrats and Republicans have followed different approaches to the economy for as long as there have been Democrats and Republicans. Longer, actually. Remember Hamilton versus Jefferson?

Many Americans know that there are characteristic policy differences between the two parties. But few are aware of two important facts about the post-World War II era, both of which are brilliantly delineated in a new book, “Unequal Democracy,” by Larry M. Bartels, a professor of political science at Princeton. Understanding them might help voters see what could be at stake, economically speaking, in November.

I call the first fact the Great Partisan Growth Divide. Simply put, the United States economy has grown faster, on average, under Democratic presidents than under Republicans.

The stark contrast between the whiz-bang Clinton years and the dreary Bush years is familiar because it is so recent. But while it is extreme, it is not atypical. Data for the whole period from 1948 to 2007, during which Republicans occupied the White House for 34 years and Democrats for 26, show average annual growth of real gross national product of 1.64 percent per capita under Republican presidents versus 2.78 percent under Democrats.

That 1.14-point difference, if maintained for eight years, would yield 9.33 percent more income per person, which is a lot more than almost anyone can expect from a tax cut.

Such a large historical gap in economic performance between the two parties is rather surprising, because presidents have limited leverage over the nation’s economy. Most economists will tell you that Federal Reserve policy and oil prices, to name just two influences, are far more powerful than fiscal policy. Furthermore, as those mutual fund prospectuses constantly warn us, past results are no guarantee of future performance. But statistical regularities, like facts, are stubborn things. You bet against them at your peril.

The second big historical fact, which might be called the Great Partisan Inequality Divide, is the focus of Professor Bartels’s work.

It is well known that income inequality in the United States has been on the rise for about 30 years now — an unsettling development that has finally touched the public consciousness. But Professor Bartels unearths a stunning statistical regularity: Over the entire 60-year period, income inequality trended substantially upward under Republican presidents but slightly downward under Democrats, thus accounting for the widening income gaps over all. And the bad news for America’s poor is that Republicans have won five of the seven elections going back to 1980.

The Great Partisan Inequality Divide is not limited to the poor. To get a more granular look, Professor Bartels studied the postwar history of income gains at five different places in the income distribution.

The 20th percentile is the income level at which 20 percent of all families have less income and 80 percent have more. It is thus a plausible dividing line between the poor and the nonpoor. Similarly, the 40th percentile is the income level at which 40 percent of the families are poorer and 60 percent are richer. And similarly for the 60th, 80th, and 95th percentiles. The 95th percentile is the best dividing line between the rich and the nonrich that the data permitted Professor Bartels to study. (That dividing line, by the way, is well below the $5 million threshold John McCain has jokingly used for defining the rich. It’s closer to $180,000.)

The accompanying table, which is adapted from the book, tells a remarkably consistent story. It shows that when Democrats were in the White House, lower-income families experienced slightly faster income growth than higher-income families — which means that incomes were equalizing. In stark contrast, it also shows much faster income growth for the better-off when Republicans were in the White House — thus widening the gap in income.

The table also shows that families at the 95th percentile fared almost as well under Republican presidents as under Democrats (1.90 percent growth per year, versus 2.12 percent), giving them little stake, economically, in election outcomes. But the stakes were enormous for the less well-to-do. Families at the 20th percentile fared much worse under Republicans than under Democrats (0.43 percent versus 2.64 percent). Eight years of growth at an annual rate of 0.43 percent increases a family’s income by just 3.5 percent, while eight years of growth at 2.64 percent raises it by 23.2 percent.

The sources of such large differences make for a slightly complicated story. In the early part of the period — say, the pre-Reagan years — the Great Partisan Growth Divide accounted for most of the Great Partisan Inequality divide, because the poor do relatively better in a high-growth economy.

Beginning with the Reagan presidency, however, growth differences are smaller and tax and transfer policies have played a larger role. We know, for example, that Republicans have typically favored large tax cuts for upper-income groups while Democrats have opposed them. In addition, Democrats have been more willing to raise the minimum wage, and Republicans have been more hostile toward unions.

The two Great Partisan Divides combine to suggest that, if history is a guide, an Obama victory in November would lead to faster economic growth with less inequality, while a McCain victory would lead to slower economic growth with more inequality. Which part of the Obama menu don’t you like?

Alan S. Blinder is a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton and former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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