I should never have changed the channel. See today’s Open Thread to learn why I wish I’d been wearing George. Clown Car Destruction Derby VII was a debate that reflected the century. Unfortunately, it was the 19th century, and the Republicans reflected only its low points. Unless they are successful at undermining the tattered remains of this Republic, that American apathy has allowed Republicans to shred, and establishing a Republican Reich, in which predetermined elections exist for show only, we may be watching the implosion of the Republican Party.
Things felt a lot more predictable in the Republican debate Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa, without the party’s bombastic front-runner.
Real estate mogul Donald Trump made good on his promise not to show up for the debate after feuding with Fox News over its moderators, a risky move just days before Iowa’s caucuses kick off the election season next week. But Trump’s opponents made sure he was not forgotten.
“I’m a maniac, and everyone on this stage is stupid, fat and ugly,” Texas Senator Ted Cruz said at the debate’s outset. “And now that we’ve got the Donald Trump portion out of the way…”
Trump’s absence meant less ad-hominem attacks, but also a lot less spontaneity. Most of the exchanges felt familiar, a rehashing of many of the same disputes seen in previous debates. Cruz once again attacked his Senate colleague, Florida Republican Marco Rubio, for flip-flopping on immigration when he worked on a failed bipartisan reform plan. Rubio, in turn, critiqued Cruz for not supporting defense budgets in the Senate.,,
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The following is a complete list of statements that reflect competence.
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The following is a complete list of good ideas.
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The following is a complete list of statements that reflect integrity.
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The following is a complete list of interesting statements.
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I would include a complete list of lies told but I do not have the Craig super-computer needed to format a collection that asymptotically approaches infinity in length,
In my goodness and mercy, I shall not assault you with video of Clown Car Destruction Derby VIII
Fortunately for Iowa, there were other events that day.
Hillary attended a rally in Newton, Iowa.
And, saving the best for last, Bernie, with Susan Serandon, attended a rally in Fairfield, Iowa.
May one of the two be our next President!
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AlterNet compiled what it felt were the five biggest lies in the debate. I'm not surprised you didn't use it, it was so pedestrian (translation: more of the same and not exciting). But I recorded a few of my thoughts –
1. Such a typical Republican lie, it will almost certainly get overlooked.
2. And regardless of how many pages there are, there is not enough regulation of activities that really need it.
3. On a par with Trump's "hundreds of Muslims dancing in the streets." Or was it thousands? Trump may not have been there, but his ideas were represented.
4. I said earlier today about someone else that nothing gives me more respect for a politician or a person than the ability to evaluate evidence and on that basis say, "I was wrong." That will never describe Rubio, or, for that matter, any of today's GOP.
5. What AlterNet calls "a really literal weird sense," slang from years ago used to call a "letter-of-the-law liar." He never asked once, he asked multiple times. She didn't tell him, she drew pictures. And on and on. If you can think up the way to word it, you can essentially say "literally" anything.
When a Republican says he is lying, it is an oxymoron from a moron.
Watched part of the derby, but couldn't stomach watching the rest of it.
''Bernie cannot be bought!!'' Great quote!
Awww…Great video! Go Bernie!! Loved seeing Ms. Serandon there introducing Bernie too.
Thanks, TC.
Clearly it was so bad that this was all Jeb could think of doing:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/01/28/1475883/-Jeb-Campaign-Pulls-The-Plug-On-Itself?detail=email
YES! In fact, I just posted the DK story at C2!
Thanks, I signed and shared.
Great minds fall in the same ditch!
"I would include a complete list of lies told but I do not have the Craig super-computer needed to format a collection that asymptotically approaches infinity in length." Tom, are you chanelling Borowitz? That's one funny, wonderful, way to put it!
Mitch I've always loved writing satire.
Oh, TC! Love the lists!! EXACT and to the point!Go, BERNIE!!!o
Thanks Viv!
I didn't watch them for all the reasons you listed, a complete waste of my life to have done so.
It's a Republican SNAFU in the Clown Car — Republican Situation Normal All F*cked Up!
Go Bernie!!!
LOL – the Newsweek article says it all!
Thanks all. Hugs!!
Love your lists of positive things about the Republican rally, TomCat. They are just as empty as the candidates heads. There simply isn't a good choice on the Republican side, the only question is if their base will go for entertainment or pseudo-Christian misanthropy. On Democratic side there is a better choice: Go Bernie, GO!