15 Replies to ““Civil War 2.0 may turn governors into presidents””

1. scooter says:

   February 24, 2011 at 11:37 am

   At least it’s civil.

2. John Bradley says:

   February 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

   Indeed. I think we can all agree that a war where the niceties are observed, such as saying “Please go to hell, you teabagging son of a bitch!” will be a fundamentally better war.

3. Blake says:

   February 24, 2011 at 11:53 am

   I notice the article accurately reports that Governor Walker is trying to strip some of the union collective bargaining rights.

   I’m a little taken aback by the honesty.

4. John Bradley says:

   February 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

   See, now that there? Darned civil! I’m sure the Union guy was merely offering to provide a valuable service free of charge. In the spirit of unity and such.

   (As an aside, “I’ll fuck you in the ass, you faggot!” is about the gayest thing an ostensibly-straight man could possibly say. Unless he’s actually dripping with irony. Or lubricant.)

5. Mueller says:

   February 24, 2011 at 2:44 pm

   I hope there isn’t a lot of violence like the last one. That one was messy. And Brian Kiteley is still a douche.

6. Obstreperous Infidel says:

   February 24, 2011 at 2:57 pm

   (As an aside, “I’ll fuck you in the ass, you faggot!” is about the gayest thing an ostensibly-straight man could possibly say. Unless he’s actually dripping with irony. Or lubricant.)

   Funny. However, I’m guessing the union guy is as dumb as a brick and wouldn’t understand that if you explained it to him. But, damn. Telling someone you’re calling a faggot, that you’ll fuck them up their ass? That’s some funny stuff, alright.

7. Ernst Schreiber says:

   February 24, 2011 at 3:03 pm

   (As an aside, “I’ll fuck you in the ass, you faggot!” is about the gayest thing an ostensibly-straight man could possibly say. Unless he’s actually dripping with irony. Or lubricant.)

   Is the proper response to that “woman, please,“?

8. John Bradley says:

   February 24, 2011 at 3:38 pm

   Though I suppose “Hey faggot, you’re so gay I’m going to suck your dick!” would rank a little higher on the Things a Straight Man Should Never Say to Another Dude scale.

9. pdbuttons says:

   February 24, 2011 at 7:39 pm

   lips that touch penises
   shall never touch mine

10. serr8d says:

    February 24, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    pdb! That’s a good sentiment, hits the net. Bobby ORR!

11. Mr B says:

    February 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I found the Megyn Kelly segment, with State Senator Erpenbach (WI fugitive) interesting. He’s right; it has been peaceful so far. But, we have no illusions that it will stay that way. Praying that I am wrong. Yet, I wondered why he brought that up? Since this goes beyond the lunatics that live in Madison, I fear the worst. http://www.bing.com/search?q=us+uncut&go=&form=QBLH I found reassurance in the State National Guard being primed and also inserviced on the State Penitentiary’s. Good move Governor.

    Also, I think Walker will lose support if he exhibits any signs of doing what he is doing just for a shot at the Presidency. I don’t think he rolls that way. Maybe my cynical side interprets the ananlysis from an opportunist view as opposed to that of principles leadership?

    “And if Walker should settle for something less than total surrender or go too far by firing workers, his sudden ascent could come to a halt.”

    Bullshit. He’ll do more damage if he turns. Full steam ahead. It’s not his style that won us over, it’s his ideas that have our loyalty. He’s warned of the layoffs not as a political weapon, but as a fact of reality. Walker made it clear that the Unions don’t care if workers are laid off. They’ll prove him right again.

    It DOES appear to me, the Pethokoukis analysis is written from an calculating opportunists view. Perhaps my historical ignorance makes me unaware of any parallels with the civil war leaders that emerged. Maybe there are similarities my idealism is blinding me from seeing.

12. Squid says:

    February 25, 2011 at 8:14 am

    lips that touch penises
    shall never touch mine

    Lemme tell you about my ex-girlfriend. Helluva kisser…

13. Squid says:

    February 25, 2011 at 8:22 am

    It DOES appear to me, the Pethokoukis analysis is written from an calculating opportunists view.

    This is one of those things that drives me up the wall. Look at Pawlenty: for the past several years, he “governed” Minnesota with an eye on Washington. By so doing, he completely blew whatever chance he might have had for the Big Show.

    If you’re a governor with aspirations to even higher office — just do your damn job, and do it well. Show leadership, good management skills, and communicate the reasons behind your policies. Don’t pander to people outside your state. Don’t get yourself invited on the Sunday morning talking head shows. Don’t suck up to the WaPo just because you think you need name recognition in that town.

    Just do your effin’ job, and let your work do the talking.

14. Carin says:

    February 25, 2011 at 8:25 am

    ps that touch penises
    shall never touch mine

    That seems rather self-defeating.

15. McGehee says:

    February 25, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Yeah. My rule is, “Lips attached to someone who has a penis, shall never touch mine.”

    Or my lips either.

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