Tag Archives: Republican

Mitt the historian

Posted on August 12, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Mitt Romney sure knows how to light a fire. He mobilized my base. Thank you, Mitt, for naming Tea Party Know-Nothing Paul Ryan as your running mate. It was like a Thermos full of coffee to me. … Continue reading →

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Galvanizing WHICH base?

Posted on August 12, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell According to The New York Times, Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as running mate means the Romney campaign doesn’t want to appeal to independents and centrists. They have a “better’ idea: aim for the Republican party’s … Continue reading →

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How serious is my bid for President?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell The question has been raised whether I’m truly serious about running for President, given that my name is not on the ballot of a single state. To political strategists, this may seem like a huge liability. It … Continue reading →

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Warm warns Newt: Social Security a bomb

Posted on November 22, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen It has been very difficult for me to remain on track for this semester’s lecture series on “Deceit, Deception, Duplicity and Backstabbing in the Newsroom and Beyond.” Wonderful things have happened … Continue reading →

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I want a bailout, too!

Posted on September 27, 2008 by admin

[donation] By Joel Thurtell Hey, how do I cash in on this bailout deal? I mean, for chrissake, I’m gonna be paying for it, right? According to economic prognosticators, I’m gonna be paying thousands of buckos over the years. What … Continue reading →

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Hothead alley

Posted on September 3, 2008 by admin

Tomorrow: Fun with the FBI and more recollections of Chicago ’68 [donation] By Joel Thurtell John McCain wanted a surprise. Surprise was what he got. What a choice for his vice-presidential running mate. Until McCain’s announcement Friday, Sarah Palin was … Continue reading →

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