Aces Full of Links

Actually "In what respect, Charlie?" is more appropriate.

Doggone it, James, you betcha: count me in! John McCain is just the kind of maverick to do this, and as a Washington outsider who said "Thanks, but no thanks!" on that bridge to nowhere, you know, James, it's perfect. But I want to get back to taxes....

"I'll get back to you on that, Katie!"

"People who would seek to destroy America"

"Maverick"

Woops, "maverick" was already suggested. But that's okay. If you don't constantly tell people what a maverick you are, how else will they know?

A cornucopia already. Thanks, Barry and Julie.

How about this new term: "quasi-caved."

Or:

"we want to progress these issues."

Use "progress" as a verb, but pronounce it like the noun.

I am just waiting for her to utter "gee-golly-gosh."

Is she channeling Mrs. Poole or what?

You know you remember Mrs. Poole, the Hogans' neighbor on "Valerie": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090540/

I have decided that Palin is the master of the run-on to nowhere. I think this is much easier said than done, but we all must make our best effort. It will help if we have a well of phrases to pull from. Comprehensibility does not apply.

Here are some of my favs from the transcript:
Be careful who you borrow "dollars" from:
"those who are managing our money and loaning us these dollars"

Speaking directly to the government:
"government, you know, you're not always the solution. In fact, too often you're the problem so, government,"

Uh, right, say "greed" again and wrinkle your nose:
"there have been so many changes in the conditions of our economy in just even these past weeks that there has been more and more revelation made aware now to Americans about the corruption and the greed on Wall Street"

Drop names, it's important that you've talked to them, not that you understand what they said:
"No and Dr. Henry Kissinger especially. I had a good conversation with him recently. And he shared with me his passion for diplomacy."

The ability to say nothing in 30 words or more:
"A two-state solution, building our embassy, also, in Jerusalem, those things that we look forward to being able to accomplish, with this peace-seeking nation, and they have a track record of being able to forge these peace agreements."

I have decided that Palin is the master of the run-on to nowhere.

How fitting for the governor of the state with the bridge to nowhere. I sense a theme.

"I can talk like a Palin..."

/New England Aquarium

Now you too can interview Palin!: http://interviewpalin.com/n2

Also: "also."

Walked around saying "Hamas" in the place of "hummus".

Also, tell everyone Jesus rode a dino-horse and hates womens rights.

Mrs. Poole??
Sadly, yes, I remember her. I had a thing for Jason Bateman, so, yes, I watched "Valerie," aka "Valerie's Family," aka "The Hogans."

Which, if I'm not mistaken, was how I ended up watching "ALF."

Hah!

She was also the school secretary in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

I remember that character actress as the secretary in "FBDO" but I don't remember "Valerie" but dimly. It was not a show I watched.

But I'm familiar with the character. That type of character must have been in high demand.

Say "Joe and Jane Six Pack" and wink.

the 8th? Really? Must you? I like the idea but I don't want to hear a bunch of people imitating Palin on my birthday, for chrissakes!

My contribution: doggonit!

What a great idea - You betcha!

Now I just have to figure out how to wink and say nucular in every sentence.

Also, you can't blink all day unless you're on a mission.

"you have to be wired for X"
"you can't blink"

You guys laugh, but in all likelihood this woman will be our next VP. I mean, really, she's only the VP and can you say that she is any worse than Dan Quayle was? How about The current president himself? I think she came across as smarter than him, not that that's hard. All I'm saying is that, the Republicans have the dumb ass vote tied up, and don't be surprised to be outnumbered by dumb asses.

I watched the debate and cringed, I thought it looked at moments like she wanted to walk off stage cause she was in so far over her head. I also thought that she would have a great career ahead of her in selling toilet paper on tv!

But, apparently, the rest of the country is a bit more divided on that performance, and the media is working over time to make us think she actually did OK. The writing is on the wall. They only need to make the race close so that they can steal it in the swing states.

The whole system is a mess and needs to be completely overhauled, people are rigging presidential elections, freedoms are being taken away, our money is being given away... I'm not sure how bad things have to get in the USA for that to happen.

Let me leave you with something scary: When I was flying to Costa Rica this summer I had a stop over in Texas, George Bush international. I heard an announcement over the loud speaker, pleasant as can be, "We would like to remind you that any sarcastic or joking comments regarding the heightened security measures could result in your arrest" I wish I were making that up. I was sickened.

Welcome to the new USA, check your freedoms at the door.

A lot of people are doing a lot here to support a change in the administration. The Democratic party has learned a thing or two since 2000. Note that Democrats took control of congress in 2006.

Is it possible to steal an election? Yes, but both parties have lawyers all over the place this year. And I do not expect to see another "Recount" situation a la the HBO special.

To conclude that there is no measure of support that a candidate can have to overcome any shenanigans on the other side is to give up hope, and I certainly have not given up hope at this point.

The last thing I'll give up is laughing. So, make sure you prepare for Talk Like a Palin Day! It's only two days away!

CNN's most recent poll (a regular poll, not one of those lame quickvote things they do on their website) shows that Obama's lead over McCain is growing, and that public perception of Palin has gotten worse in the past month.

The poll was conducted over the weekend, after the VP debate.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/06/poll.of.polls/index.html

I don't know if it's her grating voice, her cartoonishly folksy schtick, her gossipy rather than professional tone, her flagrant refusal to answer simple questions, or the fact that the Tina Fey parody of Sarah Palin is less appalling than the real thing; but it seems that, while she is inspiring people to drink more beer, nobody wants to have that beer with her.

James, you nailed it. It's her lack of professional tone. This bar-casual attitude extends to her husband.

The first time I saw the Palins coming down the steps of a plane, Mr. Palin had an open shirt collar and no tie.

HUH? Your wife has the potential of meeting with WORLD LEADERS--put on a fucking tie, you dirtbag.

Last time I saw them, someone had bought him a tie.

You can't forget that every time you say "The New York Times" you have to pause for booing, raise your hands, palms up, and use a rising inflection, like it's a question (as in, "Just who in the heck reads this liberal drivel anyway?").

Also, drop your "g"s. Correct enunciation is intellectual elitism, dontcha know.

Down with erudition!