Lipstick on a Bourgeois Pig

"The economy is fundamentally strong." -- President Herbert Hoover, after the stock market plummets in 1929.

"The fundamentals of the economy are strong." -- John McCain, after the stock market plummets in 2008

"What I meant was...um...the American workers! The fundamentals are the American workers! And they're the best workers in the world!" -- John McCain, after his campaign handed him some note cards. (I'm not kidding)

Senator Fat Cat and Governor Good 'Ol Girl would be a joke if it wasn't for the fact that it's all so deeply tragic. He has spent a career espousing the necessity of deregulation and she's apparently spent hers in a tanning bed. These self-appointed mavericks tell anyone who will listen how they're going to keep Washington out of your business, that they're going to shrink the government, and trust Americans to deal with their own lives without government interference. They condescend and patronize and tell you change is coming but fail to mention that the very change they're promising would, by definition, have to change the very things Grandpa McCain promoted, supported, and voted for. John McCain is going to take on the Old Boy Network, the Fat Cats, and the Washington Establishment? The only way that could possibly happen is in a Twelve Step Program. "My name is John McCain and I'm a Fat Cat."

Notice that the minute there is a disaster of any sort, Old Man Winter responds in two ways -- the disaster is either not actually happening and you're just whining, or, he's going to make sure it never happens again. And how exactly is he going make sure of that? Well, he says he's going to appoint a commission -- that's right, a GOVERNMENT commission. If that sounds like more of that bureaucracy he's going to shrink, it's because it is. And what do you think that commission going to recommend? Hold on...wait for it...here it comes....REGULATION. You heard right, Seniletor McCaine and Governor I-Can-See-Russia-From-Here would officially like to change their position. It seems they've awakened to the stunning realization that "government interference" is exactly what's needed to do all that changin' and reformin' they gon' do.

With a nick-nack-paddy-wack, give a dog a bone. This old man is going home.

Comments

[TexMex69]

McCains Economic leader Phil Gramm wrote a bit of legislation called the Gramm-Leac­h-Bliley_A­ct..
Which repealed The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 which maintained a separation between commercial banking and the securities industries, whichl was enacted because of banking during Great Depression. (sounding familiar yet?)

This law allowed banks to always prosper no matter what.
It also enabled Investment banks to enter the Speculative markets and begin trading futures such as oil, as opposed to only allowing Speculation by actual users,
We also begin to see the price of oil begin to rise due to investment banks using oil futures to hedge their bets in the market. Did anybody seem to notice that as these banks start to fold the price of oil has begun to drop..did we stop using that much oil all of a sudden?? didn't we just have a major hurricane?? What's happening is that these Banks are now clamoring for cash and unloading all the oil futures to keep themselves afloat.
One article suggests that 85% of the Futures in Oil where held by a combined group of 5 investment banks Leehmans and Bear Strearns were a couple of those mentioned. In the weeks to come we'll see the price of oil plummet as the institutional speculators begin leaving the market.

I have step ONE to correct this Banking problem repeal Gramm-Leac­h-Bliley_A­ct. and quit letting the banks run the government.

[HandsomeStranger]

Obama's "what me?" moment when confronted with his lipstick on a pig comment is eerily similar to his response to the symbolic (and extremely offensive) brush off he gave to Hilary during the primaries. Taken together, the actions and subsequent reactions are troubling. Not least important, is the willingness of the left to wink and nod at Obama's obvious dishonesty in denying his words and actions meant what everyone on the left knew they meant.

More disturbing is the obvious lack of respect Obama has shown to these women. It can be seen as a dysfunctional attitude toward women in general, and perhaps white women in particular. Knowing something of Obama's troubled relationship with his white mother, and his own words condemning his white grandmother as a racist, there seems to be a definite pattern of behavior exhibiting itself. Obama was abandoned by his black father and by his white mother, but has written books about his pyshcological need to heal (and mythologize) the relationship with his abusive, alcoholic black father. Does his lack of need, desire or ability to heal the relationship with his white mother point to an underlying tendency to lash out at strong white women?

[dengal]

His white grandmother was a strong woman too. Perhaps armchair psychology isnt appropriate

[HandsomeStranger]

Yes, she was. And as I said, Obama attacked his grandmother in print as a racist, and threw her under the bus during his public defense of "reverend" wright.

[margardner]

Are you kidding me? Obama, "lack of respect" shown to women? I think you've confused the candidates. Isn't John McCain the one who stood by while someone called Hillary a "Bxxxh?" Isn't John McCain the one that called his wife a "cxxx"? and doesn't want to give women equal pay, in fact, voted against it. I think you need to take your Dr. Phyllis psychological assessment to the medical area of the blog because it sure doesn't make any sense here!
In fact, today, the new polls came out and guess what? Obama leads McCain amongst women!
No, Obama doesn't have a problem with "White women" It appears you have a personal problem with Obama!
Because you resist in seeing the FACTS!

[Just Joe]

The comment by Handsome Stranger is psycho babble and just wrong. You need only look at the woman Obama married. A strong and very smart and accomplished self made woman. A man who is afraid of women or doesn't like them does not choose a partner like that.
Now look at McCains choices.
2 trophy wives and Redneck Barbie as his Veep.
What does that tell you about John McCain?
Add that to his disrespectful jokes, such as the one about Clinton's daughter..­. and what have you got?
Does an honorable man who respects women crack a joke about how ugly he thinks someones teen-age daughter is? Does he laugh and snigger when a supporter says "how do we get the b*tch?" when talking about Hillary Clinton?
Better you should train your psycho babble on the guy who actually voted against the Bill for equal pay for women - and that would be John McCain.

[MissingAmerica]

What Obama are you looking at, HS? Being a woman, I have yet to see any of that lack of respect you talk about. As for the old well-hashed lipstick thing, McCain has already admitted that Obama didn't intend it as a slam to Palin. If he had, it could be argued that McCain's very comment on Hillary's economic plans was a slam against her. You did not, however, hear the Democrats taking it so personal. This aphorism has been used for years! We have issues much more serious than lipstick., and those issues were started years ago by the GOP and have only been exacerbated by Bush's economic policies, his tax breaks for the rich and oil companies and his illegal war. It would appear we need Obama/Biden if we are going to survive this GOP mess.

[Jean Michelle]

Please! I'm not sure how you think you know Obama's history or family, but I have followed him for years since I first heard him speak one day. I've researched his history; I've bought his books, I've followed his campaign. Where in the world did you get your informatio­n....from the B.S. Daily? First of all; he was not speaking at all of Failin, uh, Palin, when he made his "lipstick" remark; he was speaking of McCain. Secondly, that phrase is a very popular one used back in that area; it's nothing new. Thirdly; McCain used the same phrase earlier in the primaries in referring to Hilary Clinton. Where is your anger about that? It might not have been a good choice of words, but he was not referring to Palin.
Barack Obama has every respect in the world for women, including his mother and grandmother. He had a very loving relationship with his family and a very diverse, well educated upbringing, so don't give us the baloney you spouted above. He has spent his life in service to others, unlike his oppenents, who by their history, character and actions no way deserve to be in the White House or Washington.

Obama/Biden 08!!

[ezbreezer]

PALIN CANCELS FLORIDA VISIT
I'm so disappointed. Do you know how difficult it was for me to get that perfect shade of lipstick on my pig? Now she's all dressed up and nowhere to go.
Hello Troopergate- bye,bye Sarah
http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/09/palin-visit-can.html#comments

[caterpol]

John McCain's "explanation" for his gaffe, as cited above, is pure GIBBERISH. It's just so indefensibly dumb.

This is the guy who wants us to believe he knows a thing or two about economics?

[EileenMac]

I think we are all being too harsh on Sarah Palin.....­.on the tanning bed issue. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a REAL problem for many people in Alaska and tanning beds, tanning salons, sunlamps, etc are a very practical, effective, and cost efficient way to ameliorate it.

Other than that....as an educated woman, who USED to be proud to be a conservative and a Christian, Palin is an embarassment and a disgrace.

[Just Joe]

I just find it ironic that Ms Sunbed is the chosen running mate of a guy who is battling skin cancer....­... I don't think sunbeds help with S.A.D. as it is the bright light reaching the eyes that helps with S.A.D. -- that would tend to rule out sunbeds as your eyes should be covered in there.

[Felicty]

Well said!

Many people of today's generation were not exposed to religious superstitions, so to be dragged along into some Holy Roller's dream of X tian Amerika makes one terribly uncomfortable. How is this any different from being an average Ger man citizen living under Na zi rule?

What if you DON'T believe? What can HER government do to you?

[Hufferton]

McCain is such a pathological liar, as is Palin. Any person of average intelligence could tell that he was lying when he tried to “explain” what he meant by *fundamentals* of the economy.

My own preferred slogan for the Republican ticket:

McCain/Palin: unable to lie their way out of a wet paper bag.

[Donabirdy]

Omitted source reference for excerpt... Sorry!

Reference: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2005/10/sunday_talk_shows_gopers_criti.html

Ethics violations? Poor judgement? Bad picks! Partisan damage control? See any parallels people?

[Donabirdy]

Another... 'A TOUGH WEEK IN WASHINGTON'???

A Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted in the wake of the Libby indictment showed that the American people are disinclined to see things through the lens Cornyn hopes. Fully 55 percent of those surveyed said the criminal charges brought against Libby are indicative of wider problems "with ethical wrongdoing" at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Forty-one percent said the charges brought against Libby represent an "isolated incident."

Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott (R) was more critical of the White House during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace. Lott said a White House staff shakeup might be in order, suggesting that the error of nominating Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court was born of "not having enough strong people advising the president.­" Lott refused to criticize any specific member of the White House staff, however, saying: "You should always be looking for new blood, new energy."

That sentiment was echoed on NBC's "Meet the Press" by Ken Duberstein, former chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan. "It is time to reset and recalibrate," said Duberstein

[deliriousgod]

he meant to say that American fundamentalists are strong

[Donabirdy]

Lord God Almighty, the man not even a month ago, confessed to not knowing much about The Economy; Then last week, he was telling us it was sound! SCARY! All this crap coming down the pike could have been predicted. In 2005, I drove down to DC from CT for the UFPJ Anti-War Protest March... a throng of hundreds of thousands of folks... young, old, christians, muslim, even orthodox jews, veterans, professionals! Trudging along the route, pressed together, to the front of the vacant 1600 Pennsylvania Ave! Of course, The Decider wasn't there! On vacation. Crawford? Kennebunkport? At one point, Cindy Sheehan passed by me on the other side of the baracade I walked along, and our gaze seemed to fix on one another. Two days later, found myself standing beside that little sherpa of a lady featured in Michael Moore's movie, with this overwhelming urge to wanting to scream at the top of my lungs, 'WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY COUNTRY? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY COUNTRY? JESUS WAS THE PRINCE OF PEACE, NOT THE GOD OF WAR!' So I did! 'Didn't change a thing but IT FELT REAL GOOD! So, here it is 2008, Our Nation's wellbeing entrusted to the RepuKKKe's these almost eight years? Are we better off? COME ON ALL YE PEOPLE STILL SITTING ON THE FENCE! WE NEED A CHANGE, OF COURSE!

[airhead-not]

Thank you Michael. In the midst of this gloom and doom, reading your article made me smile. It's so tragic that these two pretenders to the throne are still clueless about what "responsibility" means and are still trying to hoodwink the American people into getting them into the hen house by foul means more than fair. What do they know about the lives of ordinary folks - their daily struggles. He has been living off the fat of Cindy McCain's largess and she has been lording it over in her northern kingdom. Tanning beds and 7 mansions - they still have that to go back to.

[aicon]

You nailed it Michael. Now tell me why can't an Obama ad or himself say these things in these exact words ? and who is talking and reporting about the allover ongoing efforts to purge voters and diqualify from voting in Nov.

Does Obama care? Are they going to let the elections stolen again???

[clearthinker2008]

"Does Obama care? Are you serious or are just typing stuff for the heck of it? He's had ads running that uses that line against McCain. Try and keep up.

[MPeter]

"Well, he says he's going to appoint a commission - that's right, a GOVERNMENT commission. If that sounds like more of that bureaucracy he's going to shrink, it's because it is. And what do you think that commission going to recommend? Hold on...wait for it...here it comes....R­EGULATION. You heard right, Seniletor McCaine and Governor I-Can-See-­Russia-Fro­m-Here would officially like to change their position. It seems they've awaked to the stunning realization that "government interference" is exactly what's needed to do all that changin' and reformin' they gon' do.

With a nick-nack-­paddy-wack­, give a dog a bone. This old man is going home. "

I love that. ...Am John McCain and I Approved Those Lies.

[ToonMoene]

As Biden tried to point out (but he was not really to the point about it...) the American worker is not fundamentally strong.

And there is a good reason for that. If your pay dwindles and your mortgage suffocates you, you don't have the energy to do your work well.

People have only so much energy to spend on a day - if it's drained by these "other" issues it isn't spent on delivering a solid job.

[alt01]

But wait, your pay may not just dwindle, your job may likely disappear! But hey, American Worker, have faith, you are fundamentally strong, so take that strength and pick up soda cans for the deposit money...