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White House knocks
McCain for Palin pick

Washington Times, by Dave Boyer

Original Article

Posted By:Dreadnought, 12/14/2012 11:44:44 PM

Smarting over Senate Republicans’ criticism of envoy Susan E. Rice that ended her chances of becoming secretary of state, the White House took an apparent swipe Friday at Sen. John McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate in 2008. “The leading critics of Ambassador Rice, with their wildly unfounded assertions, have a spotty record at best when it comes to making judgments about who is qualified for high office in this country,” said White House press secretary Jay Carney. Asked to elaborate, Mr. Carney wouldn’t. “You’ll have to deduce,”

  

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Reply 1 - Posted by: NYbob, 12/14/2012 11:51:00 PM     (No. 9066573)

I´ve disliked the smug, stupid, opinions of this lightweight long before he became a mouthpiece for the most corrupt, inept, administration in living memory. He isn´t doing much to change my opinion.


Reply 2 - Posted by: losgatos, 12/14/2012 11:54:23 PM     (No. 9066580)

Is anyone in this administration ever going to grow up?


   

 

  


 
Reply 3 - Posted by: horacer, 12/14/2012 11:54:40 PM     (No. 9066581)

The ´leader´ of the free world and he and his twits can´t rise above infantile.


Reply 4 - Posted by: HisHandmaiden, 12/14/2012 11:57:10 PM     (No. 9066585)

Amen #1...

And the community organizer had accomplished what...


Reply 5 - Posted by: woofwoofwoof, 12/15/2012 12:00:23 AM     (No. 9066587)

Maybe they should ask Romney for some binders full of women.


Reply 6 - Posted by: LittleHoodedMonk, 12/15/2012 12:06:05 AM     (No. 9066593)

FTA: "Mr. McCain has been one of the most outspoken critics of Mrs. Rice’s fitness to replace Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton."

I´ll be interested in seeing if McCain goes after Kerry, who is said to have served in Vietnam, in the same manner. Or, will it be a "lovefest" for his friend from across the aisle?


Reply 7 - Posted by: LadyVet, 12/15/2012 12:15:04 AM     (No. 9066603)

If John F´n Kerry is nominated, look for McCain to take Kerry´s side when the Swift Boat Vets for Truth start telling the truth about J F´n K.

Now where is that Form 180?


   

 

  


 
Reply 8 - Posted by: SheikYerBooty, 12/15/2012 12:24:41 AM     (No. 9066613)

Bingo #7.


Reply 9 - Posted by: 4Justice, 12/15/2012 12:31:10 AM     (No. 9066617)

Palin was a thousand times more qualified and competent than Obama for the office of the Presidency. What a bunch of lunatics the Dems are. Palin was not what they painted her to be. Leftists are pathological liars.


Reply 10 - Posted by: quark, 12/15/2012 12:53:59 AM     (No. 9066632)

This is good...

McCain will endorse Kerry so what does that say? Carney? that´s McCains pick for SoS so I guess thats a stupid pick? since he picks losers (in your bosses opinion)!


Reply 11 - Posted by: Axeman, 12/15/2012 12:56:13 AM     (No. 9066635)

Three words...
Joe Biden


Reply 12 - Posted by: Melody, 12/15/2012 12:57:18 AM     (No. 9066636)

Sorry, Washington Times. ´´... criticism of envoy Susan E. Rice´´ didn´t end her chances of becoming secretary of state. Her barrage of lies to the American people did that for her.


   

 



 
Reply 13 - Posted by: Avikingman, 12/15/2012 1:09:11 AM     (No. 9066646)

Sarah wouldn´t have made the mess this administration has.


Reply 14 - Posted by: belwhatter, 12/15/2012 1:27:28 AM     (No. 9066660)

IMHO - this country would be a far better place had Sarah been given the opportunity to influence policy, even if she had had to work with and around that old goat McCain


Reply 15 - Posted by: eorsc, 12/15/2012 1:41:53 AM     (No. 9066669)

I saw McCain call Kerry Mr. Secretary the other day. Kerry was rattled by it. It is probably a done deal.


Reply 16 - Posted by: Italiano, 12/15/2012 1:48:28 AM     (No. 9066671)

Love Palin or not, she would be one hell of an improvement over Obama, Biden, Hillary or any of those other incompetent clowns in charge now.


Reply 17 - Posted by: Spidey, 12/15/2012 2:44:31 AM     (No. 9066700)

The left never attacked palin on her policies because they knew they were right and a winner with the public. So they attacked her on her personal peculiarities.

On the other hand,we attack Obama on his policies which are interpreted by the left as being racist.Nobody cares what race Obama is but the left.If somebody is taking you over a cliff,what difference does their race make.Jerry Brown is white and he´s every bit the liberal sycophant Obama is.


   

 

  


 
Reply 18 - Posted by: LanieLou, 12/15/2012 4:09:57 AM     (No. 9066744)

Sarah was an excellent choice! She motivated a downtrodden electorate. Unfortunately, McCain´s progressive team were horrified & set out to intentionally destroy her.


Reply 19 - Posted by: ocjim, 12/15/2012 5:23:55 AM     (No. 9066769)

Psst, Mr. Carney...
I don´t recall Gov Palin ever making the rounds trying to hoodwink the American people with some politically motivated fiction.

BTW, ´´carney´´ is an old slang term for someone who works carnivals.


Reply 20 - Posted by: leopardtwo, 12/15/2012 5:31:25 AM     (No. 9066772)

We´ve had a chance to see Joe Bite-Me for four long years already, and we can tell you ´Blarney´ Carney that he is nothing to write home about.


Reply 21 - Posted by: mercedesops, 12/15/2012 6:00:57 AM     (No. 9066793)

What a wimpy thing to say. He tosses out a cheap insult but doesn´t have the manhood it takes to stand behind his own statement.


Reply 22 - Posted by: iamtinman, 12/15/2012 6:44:17 AM     (No. 9066814)

Jay Carney is a perfect reflection of his no class boss. Infantile, petty, and incompetent!


   

 



 
Reply 23 - Posted by: ladychatalie, 12/15/2012 6:50:38 AM     (No. 9066817)

The WH doesn´t just knock McCain. They knock the millions of people who voted enthusiastically for Palin in spite of McCain because we agree with her beliefs and her unwavering support of the USA and Americans.


Reply 24 - Posted by: beca, 12/15/2012 7:06:19 AM     (No. 9066830)

i dont listen to the WH...why bother


Reply 25 - Posted by: hamrman, 12/15/2012 7:33:30 AM     (No. 9066862)

This is truly ironic, there is nothing wrong with McCain´s judgement on Rice who is incompetent. As far as Palin goes the Loonie Left hates her more than almost anything on the the right...that being said, she was the Vice Presidential candidate, not the Presidential candidate, but was more competent that the other parties leading candidate. But in 2008 as well as 2012, the American Sheeple were asleep at the wheel and now the whole country will continue it´s descent and all will suffer.


Reply 26 - Posted by: MOBeef4u, 12/15/2012 7:35:47 AM     (No. 9066865)

For being on the winning side, this sorry mouthpiece seems to be getting nastier than ever when questioned about anything. Note the snarky, belligerent attitude. I thought it was bad before but it´s getting worse. Apparently, thou must not question the emperor, at all, ever, about anything.


Reply 27 - Posted by: Keekng, 12/15/2012 7:36:09 AM     (No. 9066868)

Carneys grapes must really be sour!


Reply 28 - Posted by: NuGoddess, 12/15/2012 7:55:54 AM     (No. 9066891)

Give. It. A. Rest! See that horse over there? Yeah, it´s dead; quit beating it.


Reply 29 - Posted by: stablemoney, 12/15/2012 7:57:24 AM     (No. 9066893)

The democrats are constantly screwing up, but then say they are like the gop. As democrats are in charge now, I would prefer that they just didn´t screw up.


Reply 30 - Posted by: miceal, 12/15/2012 8:06:35 AM     (No. 9066908)

Jon Cary, Jon Cary...why do I know that name? Served in Viet Nam and is a traitor...right? And the horse he rode in on.....!


Reply 31 - Posted by: edgar, 12/15/2012 8:09:28 AM     (No. 9066914)

I am literally in agreement with #11


Reply 32 - Posted by: franq, 12/15/2012 8:31:24 AM     (No. 9066950)

The White House? They mean the Black House. In more ways than one. Is that a racist comment?


Reply 33 - Posted by: ROLFnader, 12/15/2012 8:36:41 AM     (No. 9066965)

Ever get the feeling that this WH is just itching for a real fight with the Tea Party? They should instead wish for something they can win. These comments work on the beltway-causing RINOs to jump down their holes like prairie dogs. Out here in America, it has a whole different effect.


Reply 34 - Posted by: Laurie, 12/15/2012 8:47:32 AM     (No. 9066988)

Whatever.

We need to stop giving this morons credibility by refusing to let them bait conservatives. Ignore them like you´d ignore a child throwing a tantrum.


Reply 35 - Posted by: srhcb, 12/15/2012 9:08:09 AM     (No. 9067043)

I wish Sarah Palin would show up to speak somewhere at the same time as Obama.


Reply 36 - Posted by: Davids918, 12/15/2012 9:45:08 AM     (No. 9067147)

The type of ridicule this WH likes to spew, does it create an environment where some people may act out with violence?

Are they actually setting the table for some?

Are they acting like the school yard bully with comments like this?

Just asking...


Reply 37 - Posted by: jofel, 12/15/2012 9:47:26 AM     (No. 9067154)

#11, LOL!


Reply 38 - Posted by: RedWhiteBlue, 12/15/2012 9:51:05 AM     (No. 9067165)

Why is the whitehouse so sexist and racist?


Reply 39 - Posted by: RoseOfTexas, 12/15/2012 10:07:57 AM     (No. 9067209)

Jay Carney´s remarks would fit right in with our contingent of l-dotter Sarah detractors. Even after she told us she wasn´t running, & even after Mitt conceded, they still haven´t given their sniping at her a rest.


Reply 40 - Posted by: Melody, 12/15/2012 10:22:25 AM     (No. 9067243)

Loved your post, #11. :D


Reply 41 - Posted by: Lonestar Jack, 12/15/2012 10:24:40 AM     (No. 9067245)

Carney slams the Republicans for putting up Palin for VP but forgets about zippy´s qualifications.
What a farce, but then he is trying to defend the undefensible


Reply 42 - Posted by: krause, 12/15/2012 10:31:36 AM     (No. 9067256)

Palin was an executive when she ran, Obama wasn´t...and still, obviously, isn´t.


Reply 43 - Posted by: capt scurvey, 12/15/2012 10:47:19 AM     (No. 9067292)

And along with her decided intellectual and character advantages, along with being incalculably easier on the eyes, I´d bet that Palin could easily kick Carney´s ass...


Reply 44 - Posted by: Me?Opinionated?Nah!, 12/15/2012 11:02:32 AM     (No. 9067328)

Country (formerly Community) Organizer Barack Hussein Obama has had four whole years in which to show us what he can do. Unfortunately, we now know. He shouts Emergency! Emergency! It’s Over the Cliff Panic Time! and he’s the one (The Won) who got us there. Ironic, isn’t it?

Gutless, snarky Jay Carney coyly tells us we will have to “deduce” for ourselves that he, on behalf of his documented to be unqualified and incompetent boss, is referring negatively to Sarah Palin.

The Democrats may think of their executive branch as an administration. In actuality, it’s an asylum.


Reply 45 - Posted by: zahbudda, 12/15/2012 12:45:13 PM     (No. 9067534)

It is certainly apropos that this Corrupt Marxist Regime name another Like minded "Poseur" to further weaken and Reduce the stature of the U.S...and Israel.


Reply 46 - Posted by: Packard Man, 12/15/2012 1:13:14 PM     (No. 9067583)

As the Clinton Whitehouse would´ve said: "That´s old news!"


Reply 47 - Posted by: snowcloud, 12/15/2012 1:42:14 PM     (No. 9067667)

Can they PLEASE just leave this woman alone already! I´m getting tired of them constantly bringing her up. Let her have some peace.


Reply 48 - Posted by: Muguy, 12/15/2012 8:27:57 PM     (No. 9068220)

I used to think Robert "Fibs" Gibbs was annoying... Jay Carney is even more of a shill than Fibs was


Reply 49 - Posted by: ASAvet, 12/15/2012 11:02:18 PM     (No. 9068370)

Jay Carney -- disgusting little cockroach that needs to be stepped on.


Reply 50 - Posted by: Stopstoreload, 12/16/2012 2:23:44 PM     (No. 9069391)

Sarah had an infinitely greater executive background than the community organizer, who had none. She was ignorant as to foreign affairs in the same way that I am ignorant of quantum physics, but ignorance can be remedied.

What he brings to the job cannot.


Reply 51 - Posted by: fembot, 12/16/2012 11:17:14 PM     (No. 9070011)

Three words: Consider the source.



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Mediaite, by Meenal Vamburkar    Original Article
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Ahead of the Benghazi hearings in which three witnesses are set to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade invited Fox News analyst Lt. Col. Ralph Peters to discuss the issue. Peters was unflinching in his criticism of the “cowardly” Obama administration — and the “establishment media” that aids it. “Is this a national security coverup?” Kilmeade asking, explaining that the witness testimony is expected to say the administration was deceitful in its handling of the situation. “The administration, facing the election, went into panic mode, wanted to contain it,”

Did Beck Cross the Line? Yes.
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Commentary, by Jeffrey S. Tobin    Original Article
Posted By: Pluperfect- 5/9/2013 6:28:23 AM     Post Reply
Fans of Glenn Beck are complaining about what I wrote yesterday about his speech at the National Rifle Association convention, where he used a giant image of Michael Bloomberg photoshopped into what appeared to be an image of Hitler with his arm raised in a Nazi salute and wearing an armband. The Beck crowd now tells me that it wasn’t Hitler’s picture into which the New York mayor was transposed but that of Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. They say that means I owe Beck an apology along with the Anti-Defamation League and others who were also outraged by it.


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