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I just found a very interesting article with a huge list of quotes from Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Clinton. Here's a quick run-down of some of my favorites:

“[You] f*cking idiot.”

To a state trooper who was driving her to an event. (Crossfire, p. 84). Describing Hillary’s general personality, Larry Gleghorn, a former state trooper, said: “She was a bitch day in and day out” (The First Partner, p. 119).

“I want you to do damage control over Bill’s philandering … Bill’s going to be president of the United States … I want you to get rid of these bitches he’s seeing … I want you to give me the names and addresses and phone numbers, and we can get them under control.”

Hillary instructing Ivan Duda, a private detective, in the 1980s (The Truth About Hillary, pp. 98-99).

“What the f*ck do you think you’re doing? I know who that whore is. I know what she’s here for. Get her out of here.”

To President-Elect Clinton as she spots him talking to one of his reputed girlfriends at a going-away celebration the day they left Little Rock for Washington, D.C. in January 1993 (Inside the White House, p. 245).

And here's a classic one from good-old Bill -

“Larry, unless they have pictures of me with a goat, I’ll deny it.”

Bill Clinton telling state trooper Larry Patterson what he would do if anyone brought up any of his gargantuan amount of affairs.”

[More Than Sex, The Secrets of Bill and Hillary Clinton Revealed! By Larry Patterson]


Seriously, who wants these pigs in office again? You've got one that can't keep their pants on and the other who can't even apologize for a mistake she made 5 years ago. Just say no to Hillary

Representin',
Ian M. Gibson

PS: My next post will hopefully outline my position on legalized casino gambling - so get excited people!

Posted by Ian M Gibson at 9:32 AM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post   

Al Franken has tossed his hat into the 2008 Minnesota senatorial race with a failed charismatic attempt at a campaign video. He starts off with a strained guarantee to the state's citizens that he truly wants to help, not just crack cheezy jokes with that annoying voice of his. Then he completely rips off Obama's 2004 Democratic National Conventional speech with his detailed description of his parents (thankfully his dad wasn't a goat farmer), and then he rambles on about his wife's government supported upbringing. Now you have to understand that I'm listening to the speech as I'm typing this and I'm laughing at his pronunciation of "Minnesotans" or however the fuck you spell/say it. Al Franken is trying to relate to the poor and underprivileged "Minnesotans", citing FDR as he vaguely jabs at the GOP's lack of extensive social programs. This guy is worthy of keeping an eye on - I really don't know much about him except he's a comedian, is in bed with Air America, hates Republicans (especially O'Reilly (Lies wasn't a good book by the way (holy crap I'm using triple parentheses))), and dawg gonet, people like him. This is going to be a race worth watching - and 2008 just got a whole lot more interesting.

Not from Minnesota,
Ian M. Gibson

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Hey everybody, sorry for the long time between posts - I've been pretty busy lately but I finally have the time and the content to do a post.

So yesterday at 11 am in Springfield, Illinois, Junior Senator Barack Obama officially announced his candidacy for President of the United States. Tonight, at 7:24 am eastern in a darkened bedroom I am officially announcing my support for Barack Obama. That's right, good old liberal-hater Gibson is falling in line with a democrat. I will, however, point out that Obama is far from conventional - having examined his voting record and speeches, his strong stance on foreign policy and concern for rights in America show that he lines up nearly directly with my political stance. His new site just launched and it offers a fully interactive and personal experience, allowing for users to create their own personal profiles, join groups, and create their own campaign events. Swing by the site and at least take a gander at his history - I think you'll find that you like it. And if you feel so inclined, feel free to donate to Obama through our very own Thinkgibson donation page. Look for a new post soon....

Obama '08,
Ian M. Gibson

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So I was planning on live-blogging the State of the Union from the first entrances but Blogger decided to start spouting errors like that craptastic UNO attack! game. Let's get this rolling - oh fuck, there's too much going on so I'm just going to read ahead (via drudge) and provide my breakdown and analysis.

• Holy crap, Bushie made a joke - "These special interest items are often slipped into bills at the last hour – when not even C-SPAN is watching." Predictably he only received a few chuckles and the silence of puckered assholes
• A new tax cut program, providing benefits to those who pay for their own healthcare and supporting states that undertake free healthcare by supplying federal funds - good idea, not sure if its going to work though
• Great extended rant on need for alternative fuels while still supporting the Oil industry - he'll still get a lot of flack from the left for this, citing his concerns for the american workplace as an "industrial buyout"
• "America and it's allies have protected people by staying on the offense" - excellent mention of the success of preemptive strikes and the continued capture of terrorists
• Harsh Islamic attack - not really feeling the religious rant, kind of makes me believe less in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" and feel like its really "Operation Jesusize those Towel Heads"
• Pelosi looks pissed, her deadly stare at bush's backside during his terrorism rant is truly frightening
• I just realized that I haven't seen a reaction shot of Hillary or Obama yet - kinda weird as those are the two that should probably be focused on the most
• HOLY CRAP - Wesley Autrey, NY Superman, the guy who saved the man on the NY subway trakcs is mentioned in Bush's speech - now that's awesome
• I love the ending - the numerous examples of those who truly recognize and ultimately fulfill the American dream is incredible
• "Yet we can go forward with confidence – because the State of our Union is strong ... our cause in the world is right ... and tonight that cause goes on." Pretty good ending sentence, definitely leaves us with a purpose and that feel-good kinda thing.

Overall it was , well, it was the State of the Union, wtf did you expect? Tons of clapping, lots of partisan comments, and overall not a total failure. Great vision, but can we do it? Start praying to your deity now because if we keep on moving down the path we're on we will be royally screwed. The State of our Union is unknown, as rampant partisanship leaves little room for progress or change - let's do something about it.

Ian M. Gibson

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It’s nine in the evening on a typical Tuesday night and the nation is crowded around the tube. Not a collective, of course, but rather a smattering of liberals, republicans, Christians, Muslims, baby boomers, generation “X”ers, aristocrats and proletariats, all determined to support, rebuke, or simply hear the words of our commander in chief.

President George W. Bush’s so-called “surge” speech presented his unique and encouraging plan to end the quagmire in Iraq. By sending approximately 21,500 more troops to the struggling Middle-Eastern country, Bush hopes to regain lost territory, especially in the Anbar province. The added support will also work towards training more brigades of Iraqi soldiers in order to expedite the transition of power to the fledgling Islamic democracy. Democrats have, of course, assaulted this plan with the vengeance of the obese seeking the last croissant at Sunday brunch.

Pelosi’s posse has cited the need for a diplomatic solution while constantly ignoring that there is a militaristic aspect to war. The streets of Baghdad are divided, but not by lines as clear as friend or enemy. Dozens of militias conflict in their terms of motivation yet still share a common goal – destroy the occupiers. Others turn inward in their campaign of violence, citing a 1300-year-old conflict as a cause for death, pain, and suffering. These fear mongers must be dealt with in extreme terms; they must be met by America’s finest, ready to secure the freedom and liberty of millions of innocent Iraqis.

The current troop level is simply not enough. Lack of resources requires the military to focus less time on certain sections of the country, allowing the insurgents to build up strongholds. Fallujah is a key example of the price we must pay when we leave a trouble area to take care of itself. Only with more troops can we wrestle the streets from the insurgents. Through constant and vigilant patrols, Iraq can be secured and made safe for a democratic government. As soon as the Iraqi army can stand on their own, they will receive their country on a silver platter.

As Americans, we must stand together and support the president’s new plan for Iraq. The introduction of more troops can only bring success closer and in the end allow the soldiers to return home sooner. We must remain dedicated to our foreign policy and never lose sight of the ultimate victory – the establishment of a free and independent democracy in the Middle East.

Ian M. Gibson

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It’s nine in the evening on a typical Tuesday night and the nation is crowded around the tube. Not a collective, of course, but rather a smattering of liberals, republicans, Christians, Muslims, baby boomers, generation “X”ers, aristocrats and proletariats, all determined to support, rebuke, or simply hear the words of our commander in chief.
President George W. Bush’s so-called “surge” speech presented his unique and encouraging plan to end the quagmire in Iraq. By sending approximately 21,500 more troops to the struggling Middle-Eastern country, Bush hopes to regain lost territory, especially in the Anbar province. The added support will also work towards training more brigades of Iraqi soldiers in order to expedite the transition of power to the fledgling Islamic democracy. Democrats have, of course, assaulted this plan with the vengeance of the obese seeking the last croissant at Sunday brunch.
Pelosi’s posse has cited the need for a diplomatic solution while constantly ignoring that there is a militaristic aspect to war. The streets of Baghdad are divided, but not by lines as clear as friend or enemy. Dozens of militias conflict in their terms of motivation yet still share a common goal – destroy the occupiers. Others turn inward in their campaign of violence, citing a 1300-year-old conflict as a cause for death, pain, and suffering. These fear mongers must be dealt with in extreme terms; they must be met by America’s finest, ready to secure the freedom and liberty of millions of innocent Iraqis.
The current troop level is simply not enough. Lack of resources requires the military to focus less time on certain sections of the country, allowing the insurgents to build up strongholds. Fallujah is a key example of the price we must pay when we leave a trouble area to take care of itself. Only with more troops can we wrestle the streets from the insurgents. Through constant and vigilant patrols, Iraq can be secured and made safe for a democratic government. As soon as the Iraqi army can stand on their own, they will receive their country on a silver platter.
As Americans, we must stand together and support the president’s new plan for Iraq. The introduction of more troops can only bring success closer and in the end allow the soldiers to return home sooner. We must remain dedicated to our foreign policy and never lose sight of the ultimate victory – the establishment of a free and independent democracy in the Middle East.

Ian M. Gibson

PS: Sorry about the slight delay, I was working on this piece for a journalistic writing class and it took some extra time to polish.

Posted by Ian M Gibson at 10:22 AM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post   

It’s nine in the evening on a typical Tuesday night and the nation is crowded around the tube. Not a collective, of course, but rather a smattering of liberals, republicans, Christians, Muslims, baby boomers, generation “X”ers, aristocrats and proletariats, all determined to support, rebuke, or simply hear the words of our commander in chief.
President George W. Bush’s so-called “surge” speech presented his unique and encouraging plan to end the quagmire in Iraq. By sending approximately 21,500 more troops to the struggling Middle-Eastern country, Bush hopes to regain lost territory, especially in the Anbar province. The added support will also work towards training more brigades of Iraqi soldiers in order to expedite the transition of power to the fledgling Islamic democracy. Democrats have, of course, assaulted this plan with the vengeance of the obese seeking the last croissant at Sunday brunch.
Pelosi’s posse has cited the need for a diplomatic solution while constantly ignoring that there is a militaristic aspect to war. The streets of Baghdad are divided, but not by lines as clear as friend or enemy. Dozens of militias conflict in their terms of motivation yet still share a common goal – destroy the occupiers. Others turn inward in their campaign of violence, citing a 1300-year-old conflict as a cause for death, pain, and suffering. These fear mongers must be dealt with in extreme terms; they must be met by America’s finest, ready to secure the freedom and liberty of millions of innocent Iraqis.
The current troop level is simply not enough. Lack of resources requires the military to focus less time on certain sections of the country, allowing the insurgents to build up strongholds. Fallujah is a key example of the price we must pay when we leave a trouble area to take care of itself. Only with more troops can we wrestle the streets from the insurgents. Through constant and vigilant patrols, Iraq can be secured and made safe for a democratic government. As soon as the Iraqi army can stand on their own, they will receive their country on a silver platter.
As Americans, we must stand together and support the president’s new plan for Iraq. The introduction of more troops can only bring success closer and in the end allow the soldiers to return home sooner. We must remain dedicated to our foreign policy and never lose sight of the ultimate victory – the establishment of a free and independent democracy in the Middle East.

Ian M. Gibson

PS: Sorry about the slight delay, I was working on this piece for a journalistic writing class and it took some extra time to polish.

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Drudge has posted an copy of Bush's upcoming speech - looks like it will be somewhat short. Get it while its hot...

Ian Gibson

UPDATE: The drudge link is dead, here's a new transcript courtesy of opednews.com

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Drudge Report (awesome site) is reporting that house leaders have set a four day work week despite earlier claims to work harder by establishing a Monday through Friday schedule. This, to me, is hilarious - rarely do you see campaign visions shattered so early after winning the election. The hilarity grows when you realize that liberal trumpeter The Washington Post ran a front page article in heralding the five day week and the dream of a democratic congress. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not hardcore anti-liberal congress here - I just want to point out that everything Pelosi and her posse promised (hardcore alliteration right there) might not come to fruition. I strongly support ethics reform especially on an Obama-like scale and the movement towards alternate sources of energy, but I'm not jumping for joy at the hopes of the blue 110th like some people are. Keep a close on this session - it could get very interesting.

Update: Upon closer examination of the article, it appears the four day work week isn't set in stone - it is simply pointing out that the house will not be in session tomorrow because of a college football game and that next monday is MLK Jr day. The question still remains if this temporary thing will turn into a long term practice.

Ian Gibson

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Thinkgibson.com was under disrepair for a while due to lack of motivation and excess of incompetence. The site is finally back up after hours of technological wrestling with servers accesable only through web apps. Anyways, I'll be putting some posts up soon as I have tons to talk about - the 110th (Pelosi's Posse), the Democratic People's Republic of Maryland (DPRM), Bush's "surge" plan and much more. Thanks for being patient - let the bitchin' begin!

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