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Nicole Belle on Monday, April 7th, 2008 at 9:45 AM - PDT
Not to put too fine a point on it, but if you marry someone of means and use her family money to launch your political career, perhaps it’s best to not call her the c-word in public. The first time my husband used that word to me would be the last time. Got to know which side your bread is buttered. I’m just sayin’…
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This is as relevant as Clintons blowjob. Instead of a story based on anonymous sources (gossip), you should hammer the guy on his horrible politics - and only that.
McCain’s probably blown any chance at a blowjob from her thanks to that comment.
knud @ 1:
Ayup…this is just counterproductive.
knud @ 1:
knud, you’re right in theory, but the sad truth is, more people will be offended by his reported use of the c-word than they rightfully should be over his support for the war, his lack of support for the soldiers, his lack of knowledge about who’s fighting the war and why, his complete lack of knowledge - and lack of desire to learn - about the economy or educational issues facing our country, etc. And while I’d suggest Obama is too much of a class act to overtly use it, and Clinton’s grasp on the big-buck donation-givers is making the funding of 527s on our side problematic, this could get out there & shape opinion much the same way Obama’s relationship with Wright (not to mention his piss-poor bowling, SHOCKING!) did.
As far as what he called his wife…well, to be fair, she DID make fun of his thinning hair. b*tch was asking for it, if you ask me.
Of course, I’m bald, so my opinion IS biased.
I’m sure that he said it with love. Just ask Sean Hannity…or Brit Hume…or O’Reilly.
I’m sorry Bongo… I’m strictly butter side up.
I heard he called his mom a ’skank.’
knud @ 1:
Completely agree … I think this is irrelevant … at least when his temper is directed at his family.
Discussions on how his temper might affect his capacity as a president are NOT off limit however …
hey, by the way, what”s with the big fork in the picture ? anyone care to enlighten this poor clueless european ?
Slappy is right. Our moron population will be outraged at this - probably consider it worse than his continual foot-in-mouth political mistakes he made on his little tour to Iraq.
Hopefully there will be enough outrage to cost him a few votes? I’m not an ‘end justifies the means’ type of person but I’m getting desperate here!
He sounds like an elderly ex-Senator George Allen.
It’s relevant to fully paint this guy as he truly is. You want someone who is quick to anger, a bully and someone who can’t control his anger and his words to have his finger on the button?
I agree what you guys have to say. But lets look at the big picture. The Repugs are going to dig and make mountains out of molehills. They will take any situation, any phrase and twist it to suit their needs. Anything. They will use Rovian tactics at every turn. Remember Obama’s (gasp) bowling score.
hey, by the way, what”s with the big fork in the picture ? anyone care to enlighten this poor clueless european ?
It’s meant to evoke/parody the classic painting “American Gothic.” As we all know, the GOP is well known for effective parody.
La Parisienne @ 8:
It’s for ‘catching’ seal pups.
I think its a reference to “american gothic”, you know that picture with the zombie looking dudes?
Anyway this is bs, if he did call her a c*nt at least tell us the where and when so we can know if this is lies.
[Raw Story has the details. Click the link. That’s why we provide them-Sitemonitor]
liberalHUSSEINmoderation @ 3:
I think his temperament and control (or lack thereof) are very much an issue.
When we vote for a president, we ARE voting for the whole package, bad temper, mental defects that may come with age and all. Temperament and age, as in how well both are handled are very much an issue.
Now if they were bitching about the cost of the guy’s haircut, or how he dresses, I’d totally agree with you on it being unimportant and counterproductive.
But this goes to character and the ability to work efficiently and smartly under fire.
Of course, McCain may have been foolin’ around with female lobbyists at the time, so he may have already lost all respect for his wife.
How are all you family values folks out there, gonna spin this? The msm has spent 100’s of hours on Obamas minister, and how that plays on Obamas judgement, well. what about McCrazy’s judgement? Is this the repugs idea of a family values guy? Any women who would vote for a pig like this need their head examined.
Family values?
Love the photo! Classic. I also love it, Nicole, when you quote They Might Be Giants.
From the little lighthouse in your soul,
Macon D
How he talks to or about his wife is no business of mine, BUT … to use an excuse like “it was a long day” shows serious lack of control and judgment. Every day in the Oval Office will be a Long Day.
Don’t give John the button.
It is important because he wants women to vote for him.
It would be like him saying “All you bitches should vote for me.”
(Bill) Clinton would have said, “All you lovely ladies should vote for me. There might be a little something extra in it for you.”
diamondmc @ 16:
Spin it?
They’ll ignore it. They’ll never bring it up.
this is good. it does give a glimpse as to what McInsane is capable of. just imagine if he called merkel or some other foriegn leader a c*nt or even worse…
Nah, that’ll only help him with his base — Here’s his REAL Problem
diamondmc @ 16:
Hey, as long as the dude can break triple digits in his friggin’ bowling score, I’m all in. I mean, that IS the true test for manly leadership is it not? :P
“Whaaaaaat…you…you…YOUR gonna protest to the U.N. about my placing MY missile defense system into former Soviet satellites?!?! Who do you think you are. Do you know who I AM!!! I’m the President of the *!%$&* United States. I’ll incinerate your balls you %(*^ lowlife m*%&#%$k%$&*$#r!!!”
That’s why it’s relevant.
miss_kitty Hussein @ 21:
Well, with sites like C&L, hopefully they won’t be able to ignore it.
gee, that’s important news (not).
thanks!
This is very relevant. Dropping the C-bomb on the wife shows his almost complete lack of control. The only other person who I know who called his wife that to her face was my brother, and his wife left him. It’s a sign of serious personal problems. The guy has serious self control issues, not good for a guy who’s finger is on the button.
miss_kitty Hussein @ 14:
If his temper is relevant (which I to some degree think too), then let’s start by looking at some REAL stories. All C&L are doing by linking to stories quoting anonymous sources, is throw away their own credibility. Remember, according to anonymous sources the Clintons murdered Vince Foster.
bryancri @ 26:
I think it says alot about how McCrazy thinks about women.
This will probably help Mc100yearwar gain support among reich-wingers.
Don’t forget “trollop”! Well, that’s a different image than what he and his press buddies are selling, isn’t it?
Grandpa should try a stool softener. It might make him less angry.
Oh come on!
A rumor, when McCain called his wife a “cunt”.
Guess what - in the heat of the moment, people say terrible things. Didn’t all of you say to somebody: “I wish I could kill you” or words to that effect?
We can hammer McCain on his political speeches, his political stance but lets leave the private life out of this.
For the record, I do not care if my president cheats on his wife, has orgies, has snorted coke and had sex with a pony.
I DO care if my president lies the country into a war which we have not needed to be in.
La Parisienne @ 8:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic
the media will cover for him. that’s what their paid to do.
knud @ 1:
knud = a reich-winger attempting to act concerned. Exposed.
Rastignac @ 33:
Dr. Hussien Matt @ 36:
Damn….let me try that again:
http://www.areavoices.com/char.....acres1.jpg
i can’t believe that many here think it’s ok that McJerk called his wife a c*nt in public, that it isn’t important. It is important, not only because of his lack of judgement but it exemplifies his attitude towards women. He obviously has no respect for women.
McCunt
i do agree with knud on this. focus on the important.
Other than this incredibly important news [ha!] any word on the KBR rape [non]investigations? How about getting Rove and Meyers to testify? How’s that telecom immunity thing going? Any deaths or violence in Iraq today? Is there any movement on the impeachment front? Since this seems to be another ‘open thread’ on nothing I thought I’d ask.
She would not be the first woman to stay with her husband after he publicly humiliated her…
Every guy gets angry and says this and every woman gets angry and says asshole, its happens…
Dr. Hussien Matt @ 35:
I am definitely not right-wing/conservative. I just want facts, to me that is not anti-left. Try reading Chomsky, to see someone always arguing from verifiable sources - and making a strong case. Why would you put any credibility into a story based on anonymous sources? I don’t know the guy. Still, to a non-us citizen like me, I don’t think calling your wife a cunt is as bad as being proud of bombing vietnamese peasants.
She is helping to finance the most anti-choice candidate for president — I’m sure many other women feel the same way about her.
I think the phrase “not fit for duty” is appropriate for the senile codger.
Well this is a charming story.
McCain,to flip his wig and call his lovely young wife a “cunt” because she mentioned his thinning hair problem,obviously has an enormous ego.
The “age issue” probably really picks his ass.
One can’t help but wonder if his anger issues extend into the area of physical violence.
Does he beat his wife?How much gets reported by the fawning press?
If elected to the office of President will he call (for example)the PM of Britain a “cunt” in a fit of pique?The German Chancellor? I shudder to think.
You guys slay me, reallly.
I guess this means Hillary gets no votes from the C&L faction if temper is a disqualifier.
Cliff Schecter, Pulitzer Prize nominee someday maybe- I’m surprised it’s not on Drudge Report right now.
I can see the question at the first debate; Senator Obama, John McCain has taken a great deal of heat for an anonymous source claiming that he muutered the C-word to his wife one late evening. Can you tell the American people that you have never muttered that word too?”
Obama: “No, TIm. I can honestly so I haven’t as a matter of fact. I started to once in the heat of the moment, but the words were never formed on my lips. Or at least the words were not audible- I was able to inhale them back in”.