Comments on: New Obama Ad Is Win

By: Duros Hussein 62

Duros Hussein 62 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:17:11 +0000

For a second there, I thought you wrote “schtupping with Palin.”

I wouldn’t rule it out.

His new spokesman (one of three) says, “Joe the Plumber is fast becoming a brand.

Well, that’s just fucking great. One more attention whore I have to ignore.

Whoa, sorry about the rhyming.

By: PG

PG — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:04:43 +0000

Oh, wait, here's the next thing: he's now Joe the Celebrity, complete with a management deal. Pathfinder Management will be representing him. His new spokesman (one of three) says, "Joe the Plumber is fast becoming a brand. He is a dynamic speaker and an everyman who has become an overnight celebrity. It's going to be our job to find Joe’s strengths and give him some options. ... It wouldn't be far afield to have Joe be the spokesperson for Home Depot, for example, representing the shoulder-to-the-wheel working stiff. He really isn’t selling out in any way, shape or form. We just want to see where he can have a positive impact."

By: Bruce Henry

Bruce Henry — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:48:21 +0000

For a second there, I thought you wrote “schtupping with Palin.”

By: PG

PG — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:25:08 +0000

Speaking of Joe the Plumber, it's odd that the conservative bloggers who react to any liberal protest or activism with "Jeez, don't these people have jobs?" aren't wondering how Joe is going to make enough money to buy a business if he's spending his weekdays stumping with Palin. Or has he gone on the McCain campaign payroll along with the makeup artist from "Dancing with the Stars"?

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:41:47 +0000

Bruce Henry: “You’re right. I hereby change your screen name to ‘SaveFarris the Victim.’”

When I first say he added “The Plumber” at the end of his name, I thought it was a troll pretending to be him.

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:40:17 +0000

SaveFarris: “Sorry, I forgot the first rule around here: IOKIYAAD.”

No, the rule is you have to look at the evidence. All of it. Obama can draw big crowds AND has great polling.

The same can’t be said of Palin.

“My apologies for the mistake.”

I don’t want your apologies. I want you to smart up or shut up.

By: Oliver Willis

Oliver Willis — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:22:50 +0000

I tuned in to the Palin-Biden debate, ergo I must love Palin, right? Jesus. I dunno why you guys are so dumb on purpose.

By: Nimrod Gently

Nimrod Gently — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:18:52 +0000

I swear it’s a WATB infestation lately.

By: Crusty Dem

Crusty Dem — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:09:42 +0000

uh, Farris, lots of people watch NASCAR just for the car crashes, that's pretty much what she's become. Maybe those few of your ilk see starbursts, but polls suggest you're in the distinct minority.

By: Bruce Henry

Bruce Henry — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:05:54 +0000

You’re right. I hereby change your screen name to “SaveFarris the Victim.”

By: SaveFarris the Plumber

SaveFarris the Plumber — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:53:42 +0000

Sorry, I forgot the first rule around here: IOKIYAAD.

Data showing Obama drawing big crowds: Proof positive he’s gonna win next week.
Data showing Palin drawing big crowds: Irrelevant fluff that matters not a whit (and probably racist!)

My apologies for the mistake.

By: Duros Hussein 62

Duros Hussein 62 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:36:48 +0000

Farris, you’re adorable.

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:11:08 +0000

SaveFarris the Plumber: “You’re right. Every time she appears in public, the American audience turns away in disgust.”

“They just can’t stand her!”

Have you seen her poll numbers?

By: Bruce Henry

Bruce Henry — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:10:50 +0000

SaveFerris links to two articles. The first is about where, despite it being her best performance to date, she lost the debate to Biden. The second is about when she was publicly ridiculed and lots of people watched.
Good Save there, Ferris.

By: Parthenon

Parthenon — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:09:53 +0000

That’s a good point Farris. You can’t fool all of the people all of the time.

Great ad. These people are earning their paychecks.

By: SaveFarris the Plumber

SaveFarris the Plumber — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:02:11 +0000

They just can't stand her!

By: SaveFarris the Plumber

SaveFarris the Plumber — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:00:56 +0000

People know how bad she really is You're right. Every time she appears in public, the American audience turns away in disgust.

By: Sean D. Martin

Sean D. Martin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:00:16 +0000

It works nicely with just the words on screen and the silent image of Palin.

But it would have been fun to have the Palin clip at least with sound. Words come onscreen “His choice?” followed by Palin winking and saying “You betcha!”

By: icruise

icruise — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:51:24 +0000

Yeah, they’re not criticizing her directly, and it’s actually more effective because of that. People know how bad she really is (well, the people outside of the hardcore right wing). This just brings it home.

By: Steve LaBonne

Steve LaBonne — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:45:15 +0000

It’s about time the O camp went after Palin.

Jake @10:39 am just explained why they waited.