Archive for the ‘Mitt Romney’ Category

The Russian Is Cut

“That cactus is right!” – Homer Simpson Four years ago, South Carolina did more than any other state to set up McCain-Obama, the best possible matchup.  And while Mitt Romney is still the most likely Red nominee – even after last night’s Palmetto drubbing – if he is going to lose, this is pretty much [...]

Perfect Pitch vs Tone Deaf

“I can’t tell you how excited Rod Stewart is about this millennium concert.  He’s gotten a little older but you’re gonna see how much he can still rock.” – Rod Stewart’s Manager Barring a serious medical complication, and at his age it’s a real possibility, John McCain now has the Republican nomination sewn up.  Mitt [...]

Democracy Theater

“Ripoff!” – Abe Simpson “We paid for blood!” – Hans Moleman Democracy is a strange thing isn’t it?  At its core it is utterly simple, every member of a group gets one vote and whichever position garners the most votes wins.  The end.  In practice, of course, it is a bit more complex.  Last night [...]

Obama-McCain > Clinton-Romney

“Bob, I’m thinking of running as a Republican.” – Duke Phillips “That nomination is mine!” – Bob Dole Note: I originally tried to embed a couple of Daily Show clips but it looks like you can’t embed video from the Daily Show site, so I’ve gone with plain old links instead.   Second Note: While [...]

Dissention in the (Republican) Ranks

“Screw you guys.  I’m going home.” – Eric Cartman Do you smell that?  On Thursday actual non-media citizens expressed their preference for our leaders, on Tuesday it’s going to happen again and the country is going smell like democracy all week.  What a refreshing change from the usual odor of contorted analysis and posturing outrage.  [...]

Divine Wind: Rudy Giuliani & Mitt Romney

“Like most members of America’s cultural elite, I worship Pan, the Goat God.” – Duke Phillips Here at Tethered Swimming we’re examining the Republican presidential candidates and how they might fare in a general election that appears to be stacked against any Republican nominee.  Today we’re looking at Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney.  Last Sunday [...]

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