How about that, some foreigners are apparently less equal than others when it comes to their preferences in the US presidential campaign.
That's the smarmy impression conveyed by Air America Radio host Rachel Maddow, who could barely contain her mirth in response to a "Global Electoral College" survey at The Economist on how other countries would vote in the election.
Here's how Maddow described it on her radio show Friday:
I'm sure the McCain campaign doesn't find this embarrassing at all, but for me the most embarrassing McCain news today on the election is what you can discern by looking at the map that was posted by the Economist magazine today on what would happen if the world could vote in the US election.Conservatives love this, they love to say, oh yeah, foreign countries would love for you to elect a Democrat 'cause Democrats are good for foreign countries but not for America or somethin'.
And so Democrats don't usually bring up these things very often, but when you do look at the map and you realize what countries in the world would be leaning strong McCain, there are three of them -- they are Namibia, Cuba and Iraq. Those are the countries that would vote for McCain. Everybody else, yeah (laughs) It's very sad. What's that an axis of?
I refer, of course, to Iraq's inclusion on the list. As in, an Iraq that McCain once suggested may require US troops for the next century to maintain security. As in, an Iraq that McCain staunchly supported invading to end the decades-long threat posed by a rogue regime. As in, an Iraq further bloodied by the surge, with McCain among its few initial proponents, and which helped turn the tide of the war as all but jihadists and those working at Air America and MSNBC are now willing to acknowledge.
In fact, not only did Iraqis express a preference for McCain, it was by an overwhelming margin, which Maddow also neglected to impart to her listeners -- McCain at 59 percent to 41 percent for Obama, roughly the margin of McCain's blowout defeat of George W. Bush in the 2000 New Hampshire primary.
The rationale for Cubans preferring McCain borders on self-explanatory, seeing how Republicans possess a visceral disdain for socialism and its various manifestations, such as the avowed, transparent versions in Europe and the sulking, dare-not-speak-its-name variety in the States.
As for Namibia? That any African nation prefers a white candidate for American president instead of one of African descent, whose father was born in Kenya, might strike many people as noteworthy. But again, not Maddow. And had she chosen to delve further, Maddow may have noticed that support for Obama from other African nations is hugely lopsided in the Economist survey.
Kenya, for example, went for Obama by 97 percent, Mozambique logged in at 96 percent and Cameroon tallied an impressive 100 percent for the Democratic nominee, most likely the result of limited responses and not just unabashed enthusiasm for a favorite grandson, as it were, of Africa. But not Namibia -- who'da thunk?!
The Economist survey is an ongoing one and support for McCain abroad has grown in recent days to include Sudan and Congo, with Cuba now considered too close to call (an example of ACORN's global outreach?).
Maddow's sneering disdain for the trio of Iraq, Cuba and Namibia became evident when she asked,"What's that an axis of?"
An axis of yearning comes to mind as a possibility, as it might for anyone willing to give the matter a second thought.
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"What's that the axis of?"
October 30, 2008 - 09:01 ET by SickofLibsBeware The Axis of Reason.
(content warning would have been appropriate for that photo - blechhh!)
Duly noted for future reference
October 30, 2008 - 09:24 ET by Jack ColemanSorry about that, SickofLibs. I forgot this was my initial reaction to the photo as well.
That's a female!? It looks
October 30, 2008 - 10:59 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveThat's a female!? It looks like Bill Nye the Science Guy's little brother or something.
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." --Robert A. Heinlein, "Beyond This Horizon", 1942
Or a Bill Nye experiment
October 30, 2008 - 11:13 ET by SickofLibsOr a Bill Nye experiment gone horribly wrong.
Maddow makes Thomas 'The Pregnant Man' Beattie look attractive.
Most definitely no.
October 30, 2008 - 22:51 ET by Scout FinchAs a female, Bill Nye the Science Guy has kind of a cute, nerdy thing going for him. I like that. As a hetero female, I disregard any comparison of Maddow to Bill Nye. Even if I were gay, which I'm not (not that there's anything wrong with that) she would scare me. Maddow is one angry, unhappy person. She would scare most of mankind away. Angry, unhappy people suck.
Jack - maybe just consider
October 30, 2008 - 11:05 ET by SickofLibsJack - maybe just consider cropping off the most offensive part - whatever that thing is on the top of the shoulders!
PS: You should be getting compensated with HazMat pay for listening to that radio show. I tried once, but couldn't take it for more than 10 minutes.
It looks like a
October 30, 2008 - 11:46 ET by Tim the EnchanterIt looks like a cantaloupe-sized zit. Wouldn't want to be around when it's popped.
Hmm, hazmat pay, I like that idea
October 30, 2008 - 12:25 ET by Jack ColemanOr maybe it would be deemed re-education camp compensation.
Only thing worse than listening to Maddow is listening and watching. She's like a bright but obnoxious student council vice president.
Jack...
October 30, 2008 - 13:05 ET by SickofLibsyeah, and that set looks like it was designed by the Theatre Club.
"We need something that looks really patriotic, but we can only spend $150."
Anyway, we appreciate your dedication on performing this most disagreeable of tasks. You're the Mike Rowe of Newsbusters.
Yo, Madcow
October 30, 2008 - 09:02 ET by HelenSYo, Madcow, it really doesn't matter what the world thinks.
The truth is that if Obama gets in, there will no longer be anything special or unique about us. We will have sunk into the oblivion of everyone else.
No more heroes to save little nations.
No more riding to trounce giants who want to squash the little guys.
No more champions.
No more hope or chances of excellence.
He will turn off the lights of this great country and no one will have anywhere to go any more.
There will just be uniform mediocrity and the slow suffocating and death of freedom.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." - Paul (Rom. 13:1)
Love your comment
October 30, 2008 - 09:26 ET by Jack ColemanYou're a poet, HelenS
Thank you :o\ And yet it
October 30, 2008 - 09:33 ET by HelenSThank you :o\
And yet it is a nightmare to think about...
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." - Paul (Rom. 13:1)
Love that name
October 30, 2008 - 12:27 ET by Tom in NCLove that name "Madcow", fits her perfectly
Intentional
October 30, 2008 - 09:04 ET by lareeIs she intentionally trying to look like, Tucker Carlson's geekier younger brother?
Nah,
October 30, 2008 - 09:40 ET by JPR1She's going to the Halloweeen gala as Clark Kent.
That Harry Potter guy is
October 30, 2008 - 09:08 ET by SemperrightThat Harry Potter guy is kind of a dick.
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference.
The MARINES don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan - 1985
She/It, like Olbermann does
October 30, 2008 - 09:09 ET by kgShe/It, like Olbermann does not even deserve a comment.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Missouri
October 30, 2008 - 09:16 ET by krendlerFirst of all, that's a really scary picture of Maddow. Too early...
2ndly, I'd assume Israel is heavily tilted towards McCain. Do they count?
3rdly, don't look now but McCain has pulled ahead in MO (and FWIW, MO's record for picking the winner is pretty remarkable http://en.wikipedia....). Also, things have suddenly gotten very close in PA of all places, as reported on Morning Joe).
Click on the US...it shows
October 30, 2008 - 09:25 ET by taterClick on the US...it shows Obama leading like 81% to 19%. Polls have been showing at the lowest McCain getting in the upper 30s percent of the vote. They don't live in reality.
www.theholyrosary.org
"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
Great observation
October 30, 2008 - 09:33 ET by Jack ColemanOne that immediately calls the rest of the survey into question. Then again, isn't this what Obama coat-catchers in the MSM has been telling us?
I smell a set-up! If Mac
October 30, 2008 - 10:56 ET by BuxomAnnieMcGreggorI smell a set-up! If Mac wins this election.... they can cry it was stolen, because the polls were so in favor of Obama... how else can you explain a Mac win?
"We retort..... you decide."
OH YEAH!!!!.... and I said
October 30, 2008 - 10:59 ET by BuxomAnnieMcGreggorOH YEAH!!!!.... and I said this before....."ba naa... ba naa... Dude looks like a lady! ba na... ba naa... Dude looks like a lady!"
"We retort..... you decide."
Great Aerosmith song- one of
October 30, 2008 - 11:48 ET by Tim the EnchanterGreat Aerosmith song- one of my favorites. Another one of theirs that's perfectly apropos is "Toys in the Attic."
Crippingly Patriotic
October 30, 2008 - 09:24 ET by PurdueMattCrippingly Patriotic!
Reviving a classic Maddow claim
October 30, 2008 - 09:29 ET by Jack ColemanOne of my favorite Maddowisms -- and said without a trace of irony (to the extent this is possible with Maddow)
This proves it...
October 30, 2008 - 09:28 ET by retroconObama... preferred 10 to 1 by poverty stricken indentured servants of socialist dictatorships where all media and communications are controlled by the government.
Wow. He should be proud.
" What's that an axis of?"
October 30, 2008 - 09:38 ET by EurikaThat is an axis of, just how big the media bias in favour of the liberals is, Ms Maddow.
My family and friends, both in South Africa and England, who are committed Christians didn't think much of Sarah Palin, until I informed them of what she stands for and that is because of the lies that they've been fed by the media.
I myself was an avid Obama supporter, until I came to live in the US and saw for myself what the truth is....
Welcome aboard "Some
October 30, 2008 - 10:08 ET by SemperrightWelcome aboard
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference.
The MARINES don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan - 1985
Thank you, Semperight
October 30, 2008 - 10:43 ET by Jack ColemanAppreciate it. Love your quote from the man himself.
Hey, isn't that Rocky Madcow?
October 30, 2008 - 09:39 ET by bloolooWill somebody please toss a match on that poor flag now that it has been soiled? Preferably while still wrapped around the mannish shoulders of the madcow... (this photo should have been a captionfest contender)
Below is a suggestion for employers who face the daunting task of having to lay off their employees due to the coming Baraconomics Business Slump...
[Name of employer taken off open letter....]
Subject: If you must lay off employees in 2009
As a Business owner who employs 30 people, I have resigned myself to
the fact that Barack Obama will be our next President, and that my
Taxes and Fees will go up in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, I figure that our customers will
have to see an increase in my fees of about 8%. I will also have to
lay off six of my employees. This really bothered me as I believe we
are family here and didn't know how to choose who will have to go. So,
this is what I did. I strolled thru the parking lot and found eight
Obama bumper stickers on my employees' cars. I have decided these
folks will be the first to be laid off.
I can't think of more fair way to approach this problem. If you have a
better idea, let me know.
I am sending this letter to all business owners that I know.
"I might be movin' to Montana soon..." - FZ
Hey Rocky!
October 30, 2008 - 18:29 ET by Jack ColemanWatch me pull a weasel out of my hat! Ruffle up my sleeve ...
What's a picture of Ira
October 30, 2008 - 09:45 ET by balboaWhat's a picture of Ira Glass doing in this story?
Look at this map from AOL
October 30, 2008 - 10:01 ET by sjanus11http://news.aol.com/political-machine/2008/10/24/aol-straw-poll-oct-24-31
I AM JUST SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED..............THIS COUNTRY IS HEADING DOWN CRAPPER...........AND JUST REMEMBER WHEN IT"S TIME FOR BLAME.....YOU REMEMBER WHO!!!
Thanks, that's nice to see.
October 30, 2008 - 10:15 ET by SeashellThanks, that's nice to see.
Not far off the mark
October 30, 2008 - 10:45 ET by Jack ColemanOn Maddow's radio show a while back, she described talking to Ira Glass at a gathering somewhere and Glass's wife saw them across the room and couldn't tell one from the other.
Hey cut her some slack
October 30, 2008 - 09:53 ET by rotylrshe is kinda cute for a 12 year school boy
I thought that picture you
October 30, 2008 - 10:02 ET by marpelI thought that picture you posted for this item was a guy....sheesh...
What's more curious
October 30, 2008 - 10:16 ET by RESTLESS 1Is some of the countries supporting "that one".
Most notably, Russia, Iran, and Syria. Wonder what that means.
"This liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Namibians are clearly
October 30, 2008 - 10:18 ET by dark_dsNamibians are clearly racists
Rachel Madcow....
October 30, 2008 - 10:27 ET by Tim the EnchanterShe's icky.
Who is that
October 30, 2008 - 10:27 ET by Pha PhaWho is that guy??
"A donut with no hole is a danish"
Absurd!
October 30, 2008 - 10:30 ET by KC BeachIf the people of THIS country can't get the truth without considerable effort - do you think the world is going to do the hard work required to find it? Of course not. Just another example of how our msm has done us a disservice.
Wow!
October 30, 2008 - 10:41 ET by NortonalecThat poor flag!
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."~David St. Hubbins
It'll have to be retired and burned now, respectively
October 30, 2008 - 12:31 ET by Tom in NCSince it has been draped over dirt
I'm just totally...
October 30, 2008 - 11:09 ET by killbill2amazed by how young Ted Danson looks in that picture! Cheers Ted!!!
I Demand an Answer!
October 30, 2008 - 11:20 ET by Kirk TurnerWhy do you have a picture of a prepubescent boy wrapped in the flag for this article. He even has pimples!!??
Hi Jack and welcome. I'm
October 30, 2008 - 12:34 ET by KarmaHi Jack and welcome.
I'm not sure who has more of my sympathy. Justin for having to walk the "View" beat or you for patroling the "Maddow" district. Anyway, you do a great job.
No representation, without taxation!
Thanks, Karma
October 30, 2008 - 13:34 ET by Jack ColemanYou made my day.
As for Justin, the Phillies winning the Series may have helped offset "The View."
Listen Matthew Modine
October 30, 2008 - 12:45 ET by Bighead227You are too ignorant to note the unbelievable importance of Iraq being one of those countries, but we are not. The McCain camp should make some noise about that little nugget. Thanks for the help Matt!
Wait a minute! I
October 30, 2008 - 12:58 ET by JerryWait a minute!
I thought Bush personally slaughtered 100 billion innocent Iraqi women and children. I thought Iraq despised the Imperialistic United States and wanted us to get the heck out. I thought we had destroyed the future of all Iraqis and had stolen their oil. I thought McCain was just Bush "the sequel" and was going to keep "occupying" Iraq for 100 years. I thought Obama represented everything those repressed Iraqis wanted in an American president.
I guess those Iraqis are just stupid, redneck, racists.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
That's a woman?
October 30, 2008 - 13:31 ET by iiiireaderHonestly, I thought it was a really bad picture of that geeky news reporter from FOX News. I can't remember his name off-hand. I saw the picture and tried to figure out why he had a flag drapped on his shoulders and was included in an expose on a liberal doofus.
That's pretty darn scarey and Halloween is still a day away.
On the other hand, why would she think that the world's choice for POTUS makes a difference to the vast majority of US voters? Are we somehow supposed to think that they have our best interests at heart? I absolutely dread the idea that an Obama administration would force a ratification of Kyoto and jurisdiction by the International Court upon this country.
No, it's not Griff Jenkins
October 30, 2008 - 14:41 ET by Chris NormanNo, it's not Griff Jenkins from Fox News.
It's Pat!
McNotObama '08
Noooorm -- funny dude. But
October 30, 2008 - 14:43 ET by Jack BauerNoooorm -- funny dude. But it does look like Griff!
Griff Jenkins: "Big City
October 30, 2008 - 14:48 ET by Chris NormanGriff Jenkins: "Big City News Reporter"
McNotObama '08
Thanks for the name
October 30, 2008 - 14:49 ET by iiiireaderYep, Griff Jenkins is the guy. I realize that Griff is better looking but like I said, I thought it was a really bad photo of him.
"She's a man, baby!"
October 30, 2008 - 15:05 ET by thebronze"Yeah!"
Don't disparage her
October 30, 2008 - 15:16 ET by Hunter12Don't disparage her looks. Her screwed up beliefs are what are really ugly.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Hunter... Amen to
October 30, 2008 - 15:21 ET by bigtimerHunter...
Amen to that...
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
I never disparage
October 30, 2008 - 16:00 ET by Chris NormanI never disparage someone's God-given features. I was having a little fun with the way she chose to present herself in this particular picture. There is a difference.
McNotObama '08
I'm with you, Hunter12
October 30, 2008 - 18:26 ET by Jack ColemanOn both your observation and great quote from Churchill
Ok two things..
October 30, 2008 - 16:17 ET by MightyMouthFirst off, I thought that was a dude too!
Second, I question the validity of that stupid world map! Now unless they polled upwards of 6 billion people that map is bogus!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
On the other hand
October 30, 2008 - 18:30 ET by m1xramTossing aside the fact that foreigners do not vote in our elections AND we don't really care what they think on this particular subject...
Can we infer from this article, that countries like the Russia, Iran, North Korea, etc. want Obama for president? Those countries would desire a weaker U.S.A.
P.I.
November 1, 2008 - 08:06 ET by q2600The Phillipines also favor McCain.