So how does someone who sounds so annoyingly vacuous rate so much publicity? Simple. When a Republican (or relative of a prominent Republican) slams Republicans and/or conservatives, such a person will be enthusiastically given a national forum by the MSM. Even someone like John McCain's daughter who doesn't really sound all that interested in political issues. As you can see in this interview, Valley Girl McCain seems much more enthusiastic rambling on about how she was supposedly "dissed" by Laura Ingraham and carefully pondering which tattoo to choose for her wrist. First Larry plays a video clip of Barack Obama laughing while discussing the economic crises during his 60 Minutes interview with Steve Kroft then asks Meghan for her "learned" input:
LARRY KING: All right, Meghan, he's taking some criticism for smiling and laughing.
Are you one of those critics?
MEGHAN MCCAIN: You know, I actually am not. I think anyone that would possibly think that the president is not taking the economy seriously -- I just think it's ridiculous. I think it's like spinning in the 24-hour news cycle. I mean he's still new at this. He's only 60 to 80 days in. And he's making a joke during an interview. I think we take these things too seriously. And I do think the president is taking the economy seriously so.
KING: How about a lot of media -- "The Tonight Show," "60 Minutes," ESPN basketball, cover of "G.Q." "Vanity Fair," tomorrow night, an entire news conference?
We'll, by the way, follow that news conference.
Over exposure?
MCCAIN: I think he is on the verge of it. I do think you have to be careful. But it is a different generation. You know, mine, the generation of YouTube and Twitter and Mississippi and we like our celebrities. We like being involved. And I think that he realizes that because he is very much a Generation Y president.
However, he is on the risk of alienating his older followers.
Speaking of overexposure... And now Meghan on the need to support Obama.
KING: Did you grow up political?
I mean your dad is, of course, a major politician.
But did you were you into it early?
MCCAIN: Sort of. It sort of happened in college. I was kind of rebelling in high school and not wanting to be a part of it. But it's in my nature, so it kind of grew on me.
KING: Does Obama seem like the guy -- the same guy who ran against your dad?
Is he?
How do you view him?
MCCAIN: He's our president and when the election was over and when President Obama won, all negative feelings were gone. I support the president. You know, I do think he is at risk of possibly overexposing himself. But it's his administration. You know, it's his ball game. It's his to win over or not so.
KING: How does your dad feel about that?
MCCAIN: I think the same way. You know, my family is really good at letting go of things and moving on. And he just holds no grudges. And right now is a really scary time for our -- you know, the country. And there's so much going on with the economy. And I just want what's best for our country. And he's our leader and we need to support him.
Of course we have the obligatory slam against Rush Limbaugh which is mandatory in any interview nowadays with "moderate" Republicans who dislike conservatives:
KING: Do you think most of the people in your party agree with Mr. Limbaugh?
Do they want him to fail?
MCCAIN: I don't know, because there are many different personalities within the party. I think I've definitely shown that. I -- I do not want the president to fail. I would never want my president to fail, no matter which party is in power. And that's my personal opinion. And I know Mr. Limbaugh has other opinions.
KING: You don't think it would help your party if he fails?
Well, it would hurt the country, huh?
MCCAIN: I don't -- I love my country. I'm an American. I love being an American and I don't want my country to fail and I don't want my president to fail. That's my opinion.
Meghan McCain explains why she is a "progressive" Republican which really means "moderate" Republican which means "liberal" Republican which ultimately means Democrat:
KING: ...Do you -- do you consider yourself a moderate?
Are you moderate liberal?
Are you...
MCCAIN: I consider myself a progressive Republican. I am liberal on social issues. And I think that the party is at a place where social issues shouldn't be the issues that define the party. And I have taken heat, but in fairness to me, I am a different generation than the people that are giving me heat. I'm 24 years old. I'm not in my 40s, I'm not in my 50s and older. And I think there's just such a generation gap, that the people that don't understand me, I actually take it as a compliment, that sort of this new young Republican can come forward and make progress and be successful in the ways that this party has currently failed.
Why, oh why, don't they understand meeee, the 24 year old stubbornly clinging to a 14 year old Valley Girl accent?
Later in the interview they finally get into an issue dear to Meghan's heart...her weight:
MCCAIN: You know, it's so funny. I was in the airport today and this guy goes hey, Meghan, kiss my fat ass. And I was like oh my gosh. That's where this has gone to.
I just -- as far as I'm concerned with what's going on with Laura Ingraham, on my end, it's over. I just -- there are nine million women in this country suffering from eating disorders. And I just -- I'm not going to be bullied around about my weight and what kind of standards I'm not fitting or what kind of people I'm happy. And I just don't think weight should ever be brought into a topic when we're talking about politics or anything.
KING: Were you surprised that Laura, who's had breast cancer, got into something that personal?
MCCAIN: I had never heard of her before until this happened. I didn't -- I'm not familiar...
Even Larry is surprised that someone supposedly involved with politics had never heard of Laura Ingraham before...
KING: You didn't know her?
MCCAIN: No. I'm not familiar with her work. But I -- I hope she doesn't do it again.
And now we come to a big decision that Meghan has made. It took a lot of soul searching as you can see:
KING: OK. You blogged earlier this month that you still were figuring out what tattoo to get to commemorate your time on the campaign trail.
Have you made a decision?
MCCAIN: I think I have. I think I'm going to get...
KING: Where are you leaning?
MCCAIN: I think I'm going to get McCain and Old English on my wrist, just to commemorate the whole experience, because I kept wanting to but I think I finally decided on what I want.
KING: Are you a tattooer?
MCCAIN: I have one. My brothers have a lot of tattoos. I love tattoos. I do.
I know, you never would have thought me, right?
But I do.
KING: No. You don't look like a tattooer.
MCCAIN: I do. I love tattoos.
KING: What do your folks think of that?
MCCAIN: I've got supportive parents, you know. They -- my mom thinks it's cute, the one I have so -- I have a little star on my foot.
The interview drones on but at this point your humble correspondent is suffering from too many vapid Valley Girl flashbacks to continue. However, I leave with one piece of advice for Meghan McCain and her quest for fame way beyond her alloted 15 minutes. She should visit Kat Von D on LA Ink for an in-depth discussion on her important tattoo decision. A show like that would be a perfect fit for her and would be like totally rad, if not awesomely tubular.
—P.J. Gladnick is a freelance writer and creator of the DUmmie FUnnies blog.
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Oh so sorry....
March 24, 2009 - 09:22 ET by MillerTimeWarpdid not know I WAS SUPPOSED TO GIVE A CRAP
If it wasn't for Palin going down in defeat as VP
March 24, 2009 - 09:25 ET by Paul AtreidesDaddy John losing wouldn't seem as much a travesty.
It wasn't Palin - - -
March 24, 2009 - 09:48 ET by Caringwhiteguywho said the US economy was fundamentally sound, and then suspended his campaign, ran hell-bent for leather back to Washington. You do remember why don't you? - - - to personally lead solving the economic crisis that overtook us.
someone who sounds so annoyingly vacuous
March 24, 2009 - 09:24 ET by Paul AtreidesShe is making all the right appearances: Larry King, The View.
Can't get more vacuous than that.
Oh. My. God. She must
March 24, 2009 - 09:32 ET by motherbeltOh. My. God.
She must have watched a 24 hour marathon of "Clueless" before that appearance.
She's got the head-wag down pat too!
I'm personally pro-life, but I'm not going to judge someone who's pro-choice.
Right, Meaghan...that would be way harsh!!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Maybe it's because I'm 32
March 24, 2009 - 09:58 ET by MeowMeowMaybe it's because I'm 32 and am not surprised when people of my generation don't speak articulately, but Meghan didn't bother me that much. Some of her viewpoints, yes -- of course. I'm just talking about the accent.
To be honest, I've heard worse -- with more "like" and "basically" and "he goes/she goes" thrown in for sure. And it IS nauseating.
I honestly don't think people would be so bothered with her if her voice were a little deeper. For a chick, I have a deeper voice than she does, and I think it helps people take me more seriously. Think about Meghan Kelly on Fox News -- gorgeous, and then she opens her mouth and it's absolutely not the voice you'd expect to go with the face.
Obama: A glittering jewel of colossal ignorance. --RL
→ Thanks for the invite
March 24, 2009 - 10:04 ET by Cool ArrowI do think about Megyn Kelly.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I wouldn't care if Megyn
March 24, 2009 - 12:01 ET by SickofLibsI wouldn't care if Megyn K. sounded like Arnold Schwarzennegger.
Pro-Life????
March 24, 2009 - 10:12 ET by connmanI believe in gay marriage.
... I personally am pro-life, but I'm not going to judge someone that's
pro-choice. It is not my place to judge other people and what they do
with their body.
Well there sweet thing that makes you Pro-Choice 'cause you can't have it both ways. I myself am also Pro-Choice, if you choose to abort your baby you too will burn in the fires of Hell everlasting.
Your choice!
→ Here's a better one
March 24, 2009 - 11:03 ET by Cool ArrowWhy didn't she say:
I personally am against torture, but I'm not going to judge someone that's pro-torture.
I mean, why should she be against anything another person deems acceptable.
That's the new GOP? Anything goes?
No wonder "Republican" is such a dirty word these days. I'll stick with conservative.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Megan can
March 24, 2009 - 09:28 ET by txcoMegan can express her opinion in any voice she wants to as far as I'm concern...it's a free country. Lots of people think we talk funny down here in Texas too.
It's not her accent...it's
March 24, 2009 - 09:36 ET by motherbeltIt's not her accent...it's the empty-headed "Valley Girl" intonations and head wagging.
No one learns to speak like that initially.
My daughter went through a stage of talking like that in her teens...where do you think she got it if not from imitation?
It's a learned behavior. An affectation.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
I might agree with her opinions..but
March 24, 2009 - 09:51 ET by txcoI might not agree with her opinions...but I will not use the way she talks as a way to diminish them....!
txco, don't misunderstand
March 24, 2009 - 10:27 ET by motherbelttxco, don't misunderstand me. My comment was only about her manner of speaking. I disagree with her opinions for other reasons.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Having graduated high school
March 24, 2009 - 09:54 ET by dborschjr68Having graduated high school in 1986, and living through the Moon Unit Zappa Valley Girl days, I can honestly opine that any woman (girl?) who seeks to speak in such a fashion should be forced to recite Shakespeare, the King James Bible, and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales on national TV, while wearing an electric dog collar.
And each time she slips back into "ValSpeak", she would be shocked. Repeatedly. With extreme prejudice.
Maybe MTV would do a "reality show" on this?
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For the backlash
Of your ignorance.
You're OK
March 24, 2009 - 10:51 ET by cvgbuckeyetxco: You're OK. Just one thing; where would this run of the mill, marginally intelligent but inexperienced and naive little girl be if her dad was not John McCain?
Answer: She sure would not be appearing on any TV shows or anywhere else for that matter. She would be just another immature ditz, trying to impress 16 year-olds at slumber parties.
She is VERY ordinary at best.
Meghan/John Family Tree
March 24, 2009 - 09:45 ET by CaringwhiteguyLooks and sounds like this slightly less-than deep thinker had enough smarts to learn how to get her 15 minutes of fame. MSM will always give that 15 minutes (and sometimes more) to a "republican" critical of republicans. Thanks Daddy
But for many of us to Meghan/John - - gag me with a spoon!
Absolutely, Caringwhiteguy...
March 24, 2009 - 09:48 ET by dborschjr6815 minutes. And then she'll be kicked to the curb like the media whore that she is. The Republicans will rebuff her, and the liberals will tell her she is just another turncoat who can't be trusted. She'll have nowhere to go.
Then about 2 months later, Playboy will have her doing a photo spread, and she'll do an interview on The View, saying how no one should judge her or any woman who engages in pornographic endeavors.
Eventually, she will do a show on Biography, and the media will paint her as a greatly misunderstood rebel with a cause, who overcame the stigma of being John McCain's daughter. And then she'll write a children's book, adopt some African orphans, and start living with a recovering rockstar who is in and out of rehab, while also taking on a homosexual lover who wants to use McCain's "pull" to push for queer rights.
I'm just saying...
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LOL
March 24, 2009 - 09:56 ET by PewahI'm guessing that you're probably going to be proven correct on the majority of your predictions! Nice job...lol.
OMG!
March 24, 2009 - 10:02 ET by gailannrYou took the words right out of my mouth, only you said it much better that I could even begin to. thanks!
with any luck
March 24, 2009 - 11:11 ET by katainkentNone of that will happen. With any luck - she'll grow up. She doesn't have much motivation to do so right now, though.
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Obama does not perform as advertised. I'd like a refund.
Taxed Enough Already.
katainkent...
March 24, 2009 - 11:45 ET by dborschjr68Katainkent, you are right, of course.
After I posted that comment, I read yours and realized, that while my post was amusing, I really don't wish to see anyone go down such a path. I hope no one thought I was seeking to be malicious or vindictive.
However, I do believe that she is basking in the attentions given to her solely by either liberals or folks that despised her father, period.
I hope that she will indeed wake up, grow up, and wisen up, to be sure. But since she is being fed candy by the perverts of the MSM, why would she feel the need to? Again, you are right, katainkent.
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The NYT showed her father
March 24, 2009 - 15:57 ET by ConservativeRexThe NYT showed her father love too. There already is a party where Republicans can back stab other Republicans, they're called democrats.
Most beautifully, elegantly and HILARIOUSLY said!
March 24, 2009 - 11:48 ET by IndyAdamDon't forget the credit cards. ValGirls have to have their daddy's credit cards until they are at least 40 (or until they get knocked-up and get married to some sand surfer bum and are cut off for at least 3 weeks).
What's her point?
March 24, 2009 - 10:56 ET by Georgia GirlI've seen Meghan on a few guest appearances, and I was totally dumbfounded. What the heck is she trying to say/do? It's almost as if she got bored and decided "what the hey, I'll go on TV." I never see any point to it. Granted, I don't always have a point myself, but I also don't feel the urge to get on TV for no purpose. I would be so embarrassed at the thought of being on TV simply because I was related to someone.
She also seems incredibly bitter to me. Is she just ticked off that her Dad didn't win the election and this is a delayed reaction? Is this a Blame Game type of thing? She's (pretty feebly) attacking heavy-hitter ultra conservatives. It seems like she's campaiging for something or thinking of a reality show... ???
It's a little weird!
It's more than a little
March 24, 2009 - 11:16 ET by motherbeltIt's more than a little wierd!
She wouldn't even point to her father, the Republican Presidential Candidate as a leader in the party!! Well, at least not one that she could look up to!
Must have been pretty quiet in the McCain household for a while.....
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Textbook RINO
March 24, 2009 - 09:45 ET by UpwayWhen asked if the party had a leader, she could have pretended her father was a leader.
Defends Obama, slams Ingraham, Coulter, and Limbaugh.
Pro gay-marriage, pro-choice.
This helps the GOP how?
Upway - in answer to your question - IT DOESN'T!
March 26, 2009 - 19:01 ET by Cape ConservativeAnd I guess she is a headstrong bottom of her class loser like her dad who is STUPID enough to think these people USING her to FURTHER THEIR OWN AGENDA really give a rat's behind about her and her silly ideas!!!!!
By the way, what Laura failed to mention is BEFORE her reference to plus-sized models, the young (and I mean YOUNG!) Ms. McCain made reference on The View to herself as not caring about wearing a bikini on the beach even though she had a fat rear - or something close to those words.
It is obvious as she continues to mention her excess weight on all of her appearances that she is bothered by it. Maybe she can become the next Jenny Craig spokeswoman - doubt Kirstie will be back to try again ;-)
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Vapidity knows no party
March 24, 2009 - 09:46 ET by aakaakaakHrm, a senator's daughter being as mindlessly shallow as any other senator's daughter. And like, she has a blog, ya know? So?
Don't we have bigger fish to fry than lil' miss valley McCain? She's silly and vapid and a Republican. Who cares? Nothing to see here. Move along people....
(Caveat: If her vapid valley girl routine can somehow entice young bimbettes and Abercrombie and Fitch boys to join the GOP we'll be needing to support her airheadedness instead of putting her down. Voters is voters.)
Nitwits like Megan are too
March 24, 2009 - 09:48 ET by marpelNitwits like Megan are too stupid to realize the MSM is exploiting her. She thinks it's because they like her...no, it's because they want to use her to push their own agenda.
And John McCain doesn't try to enlighten his daughter to this?
HE ALREADY HAS!
March 24, 2009 - 09:57 ET by CaringwhiteguyMarpel - - Meghan is doing exactly what her dad has done his entire political career.
John McCain hasn't
March 24, 2009 - 09:59 ET by dasherJohn McCain hasn't enlightened Megan because he is not enlightened himself.
"Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P.J.O'Rourke
Just another "useful
March 24, 2009 - 10:59 ET by motherbeltJust another "useful idiot."
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Palin's Accent
March 24, 2009 - 09:54 ET by allanfBefore we poke fun at Megan's Valley Girl expressions, let's remember that unsophisticated urban liberals were the first to leap on Palin's mid-Western accent.
not about the accent
March 24, 2009 - 10:21 ET by aakaakaakIt has nothing to do with the accent. It has everything to do with the words. She's talking to Larry "Smeagle" King about what kind of tattoo to get. It's her words, not her intonations.
It's not just her accent.
March 24, 2009 - 11:02 ET by motherbeltIt's not just her accent. Granted, that is the subject of ridicule, as was Palin's. No one is saying either one's opinions should be discounted because of the way they speak.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Too many people are getting
March 24, 2009 - 14:51 ET by midnight cowboyToo many people are getting accent and grammar confused. Many posters are confusung this bubble headed bleach blond's (h/t Don Henley) distortion of the English language in relation to sentence structure, diction, and coherence, something teenagers do "like totally" as compared to Sarah Palin who spoke proper English with a midwestern accent. So just as the left went after George Bush for mangling his words we have every reason to go after this twit for sounding like a 20 something spoiled little rich girl who hasn't got a clue in life.
But cowboy...
March 24, 2009 - 15:07 ET by Rukus"...every reason to go after this twit for sounding like a 20 something spoiled little rich girl who hasn't got a clue in life."
But cowboy, she IS!!
Gary
Sorry Al, I've used up my allotment of "give a crap!"
Rukus, Whoops, my
March 24, 2009 - 15:48 ET by midnight cowboyRukus,
Whoops, my mis...
She definitely is.
GMAFB!!!
March 24, 2009 - 23:51 ET by thebutlerdiditLIKE, OH MY GAWD, GAG ME WITH A SPOON! TOTTALLLY! FER SHURE! Paris McCain is the worst example of anyone that any young person needs as a role model. My kids, 19, 20, have laughed themselves sick listening to her. My daughter actually thought she was "not quite right" when she first heard her. Come on, no one should excuse her wishy-washy morals and views as just being young. There are plenty of very smart, very good CONSERVATIVE Republican young people that can't get tv time because they aren't an heiress, and their Daddy isn't a suck up to libs in the Senate. "Like, I hate Ann Coulter, she is so abrasive! So mean! Did you, like, hear that new Russel Brand podcast? He is so totally cool and funny! I just love how he called GWB a totally retarded cowboy! I can't remember the horrible names he called my father, because my brain doesn't, like, you know, retain stuff." "I just love, love, love tattoos! They are so, like awesomely awesome!" "Didja know I write for Daily Beast? I'm like, a real writer and everything! I write really important stuff about how I have no convictions, no real values, and know how to suck up to libs, the ones that otherwise would hate me! Don't miss me tonite! I'm gonna, you know, be on that really cool old guy's show. I'll Twitter alllllll the deets! Ta ta, 4 now!"
PASS
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
Airhead
March 24, 2009 - 09:58 ET by ricklailAirhead- A stupid or mindless person. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. There was a picture of Meghan McCain next to it.
One loss is good for the soul. Too many losses is not good for the coach. Knute Rockne
Young
March 24, 2009 - 10:14 ET by iveseenitallImmature, ignorant, illogical, uneducated, idoctrinated "liberal". She's 24. Barry is almost 50. What's his excuse?
NEVE,NEVER trust a "liberal"
B arry's excuse?
March 24, 2009 - 15:11 ET by RukusMe me me!!
Ahem! That's easy. He's stupid!!
Gary
Sorry Al, I've used up my allotment of "give a crap!"
I was raised in Arizona
March 24, 2009 - 10:13 ET by PewahI was raised in Arizona too, but at 24 years old I was bright enough to know that I didn't know s**t from Shinola about a lot things. She apparently doesn't have that problem and will open her mouth about anything that the MSM asks her about.
I love how she talks about herself as being the definitive representative of the next generation of the Republican party. Too inexperienced yet to understand where the majority of "her" party stands on core issues.
It's not surprising that she does not hold to what might be considered as traditional conservative values. Take a look at her father, not exactly the paragon of virtue (ask his first wife) from which one would hope to get lessons on life's important values.
Right on
March 24, 2009 - 10:23 ET by iveseenitallPewah:
Right on. Time was that 24 was considered beyond the age of "still growing up". Due mainly to the public schools and the MSM, many Americans think 40- something is still a kid. Many of them can't (won't) pay their bills or act responsibly in so many other ways. I know 40 year olds who still depend on mom and dad. Unfortunately, we voted a "kid", a "boy" into the White House. How sad.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
~As a twenty-something
March 24, 2009 - 12:20 ET by choselife3xI am embarassed by her. It is shocking to me to realize that she is only a few years younger than I am. She acts and sounds like a 13-14 year old. A dumb one.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
CL...
March 24, 2009 - 18:49 ET by Georgia GirlDon't let her shame you for being in your 20s -- you make up for her by being articulate and thoughtful. You balance the sclaes...but still, she really should stop talking!!! ;)
~Paging Georgia Girl!
March 24, 2009 - 19:04 ET by choselife3xHopefully she'll get wiser with age, but she sure will be embarassed when she does!
I sent you a buddy request hoping that you might be able to access your page that way. Stay on this thread till we get that figured out!
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
GC and chose
March 24, 2009 - 19:15 ET by RukusI replied in another thread hoping to help. If you haven't yet read it yet GC go here. Hope it helps.
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
My first buddy!
March 24, 2009 - 19:16 ET by Georgia GirlI just checked my account...nothing yet (I assume I will get a prompt to say "yes"?), but I will check back later tonight~! I'm off to play checkers with my son & then wash our Golden Retriever, who thought it would a great idea to roll in the dirt this afternoon. It's a good thing she is cute, or she would really be in trouble. ^_^
If you actually stomach watching Obama tonight, let me know what you thought. I hear he'll start out with his trusty teleprompter and then he'll be taking questions from the media (also known as his employees, hee hee)...of course, the questions are probably all pre-determined and answers all rehearsed...a big show, of course. But I'm wondering if he will make some major "slip." At least that would be slighly entertaining... I'll check back later!
~GG
March 24, 2009 - 19:28 ET by choselife3xI did it earlier, so your buddylist page should show it by now.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Buddy List
March 24, 2009 - 21:24 ET by Georgia GirlCL,
Well, the "Buddy List" thing is there, but again, I can't click on it & none of the options do anything. I give up!! Oh well...we're buddies anyway. I will make one least attempt -- I'll ask my husband to see if he can figure out a way. Will let you know if I ever, ever solve this problem.
Well, did you watch Obama?...Dare I ask? I flipped over to see what he was up to about 5 times, but every single time I did, he was doing the exact same thing that he does all the time -- pushing his hands outward to people (kind of like wagging hands, instead of wagging a finger) and saying: "Look..." with that tone of voice he gets. Ugh!
Your account
March 24, 2009 - 21:31 ET by RukusWhen you go into your account there isn't three boxes right over the top of your name "view" "edit" "track"? They should be there when you click "My account" to view your account/settings.
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
GG & Rukus... I covered
March 24, 2009 - 21:41 ET by Clear thinkerGG & Rukus...
I covered tonights speech from a slightly diffrent angle... Teleprompters Unite!
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
I think that...
March 24, 2009 - 21:49 ET by RukusI think that I'm gonna go with either:
7. Or does this mean that Obama is truly a
thin-skinned egomaniac, and the constant bashing by our hero Rush
Limbaugh has gotten under Obama’s skin?
...OR
8. Barry's an idiot!
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
Amen! Ruk, how's the
March 24, 2009 - 22:00 ET by Clear thinkerAmen!
Ruk, how's the family doing lately?
Teleprompters Unite!
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
We're doin' ok so far
March 24, 2009 - 22:04 ET by RukusGrand jury finally indicted the bastard. Waiting for a court date now. We're ready to get this thing going and over with. At least it's still rotting in jail.
Thanks for asking my friend.
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
Glad to see this part of
March 24, 2009 - 22:16 ET by Clear thinkerGlad to see this part of your families nightmare is almost over.
Too bad Christianity demands that we pray for his soul, while we try to keep our anger in check. The death penalty would be too good for this guy. God bless to you and your family.
Teleprompters Unite!
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
Clear Thinker...
March 27, 2009 - 09:11 ET by Georgia GirlI love it. Too funny!
Rukus...
March 25, 2009 - 11:39 ET by Georgia GirlThanks so much for trying to help! "Track" is there, but there is no "view" or "edit." I think you had another message for me on this, so I will go to that now and see if that makes a difference. If not, we tried! Thanks so much.
Oh, and your Dad is a wise, wise man.
OK GC
March 25, 2009 - 14:11 ET by RukusSorry that didn't help. If I can think of anything else I'll send ya post. BTW, just for grins and giggles... was the "track" box to the right over your name? What I mean is, is there room for two other boxes to the left of the "track" box? If so, maybe, just maybe the edit box is there but contrast or color or something weird is hiding it. Just for the fun of it click just to the left of "track". Make sure you cross your fingers and hold your head right. Good luck!
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
Rukus...(and for CL to read too, if you are around anywhere!)...
March 27, 2009 - 09:17 ET by Georgia GirlOK, here is the update on all this. If you "see" CL around, would you let her know too? Everything hit the fan at the same time yesterday, and we're now off to my Mom's -- she hurt her toe & is in much need of some family help, so I may not be back on for a bit! When it rains, it pours. Anyway, my "Buddies" thing is working. AND it appears I can send PM's(though I have to now go back and figure out how to do that -- just haven't had a chance). AND my husband finally figured out that we can't currently receive PMs, which is not the site's "fault" but ours. Don't even ask -- my engineering husband could explain it well, but I can't. But out system is set a certain way, and if we change it, it will mess other stuff up. BUT I should at least be able to send PMs, and tell CL I will send her one as soon as we get our lives back!
Is this too long and complicated of a message to ask poor you to pass on? LOL. Please just direct CL to this goofy message, and save yourself!
Thanks, Rukus! ;)
~Dang it, missed her again!!!!
March 25, 2009 - 15:27 ET by choselife3xThat high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
CL...read above comment to Rukus!!
March 27, 2009 - 09:19 ET by Georgia GirlMy poor mother. :( I'll be back on when I can!
~Gotcha!
March 27, 2009 - 09:32 ET by choselife3xBest wishes, my hubby has back issues so I know how it is.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
That's like , you know, a
March 24, 2009 - 10:14 ET by jwm45That's like , you know, a totally annoying way to speak .... and it's even worse when every sentence begins with I... my ears tune out in a nanosecond. Grow up, please
It's a free country
March 24, 2009 - 10:36 ET by BlondeAnd Ms. McCain is entitled to her opinion.
I, for one, am willing to give her a pass, on both her immature positions and stupidity for putting herself out there like this, for now.
What does concern me though, is that she's allowed herself (oh, John....where are you, fool?) to be put in the position of speaking for Republicans. I give her credit, she tried several times to insert "that's my personal opionion" when King tried to make it seem as she was the arbiter of what is and is not Republican. Typical sliminess from King..."do the Republicans have a leader". Sheesh!
And as much as I do not like Ms. McCain's squishy RINO positions, she's right about one thing...that most young republicans share her views. We need to not be so harsh, and logically draw them into true conservative positions, rather than attacking and dismissing them out of hand, or even worse, driving them out of the tent altogether. That's exactly the purpose of the media putting Ms. McCain out there....divide and conquer for the Democrats. Don't bite.
I hope he fails, too.
HAHAHAHAHA
March 24, 2009 - 10:41 ET by sherylsimsAfter I read the article I listened to the video and while she was talking my husband walked through the room and (not seeing the screen) asked while he passed by, "Who is the Valley Girl?"
Thought that was funny.
A regular chip off the old block;
March 24, 2009 - 10:44 ET by RD KingYou’ve got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything.
Arrogance
March 24, 2009 - 11:06 ET by jjkTo me the head weave and bob, along with her accent show arrogance and ignorance. Sorta like barry's looking down his nose.
And even as they
did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
God gave them over
to a reprobate mind,
Then they will be
called liberals!
I'm sorry Meghan, but your
March 24, 2009 - 11:19 ET by macvilleI'm sorry Meghan, but your dad's politics didn't work and yours won't work either for the Republican party. If you want to be so moderate, then go join the dems. Our party, except for Palin, in the last election looks more like the dems, and they looked more like us (not to mention that Bush looked more like the dems on a lot of issues as time went by.) We need a wide swing back to both moral and economic conservatism to get the country back on track. As a 27 year old, I am ashamed that your parents obviously did not teach you what actually this country was founded on.
Hummm.... Still rebellious?
March 24, 2009 - 11:22 ET by CobraMan"And I think there's just such a generation gap"
It looks like she's still stuck in her rebellious stage, rallying against "strict" Conservatism. You know, against Daddy, although Daddy isn't very strict when it comes to Conservatism. That's why she calls herself a "Progressive" Republican.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
McCain
March 24, 2009 - 11:38 ET by GothampcDon't forget that McCain means "Son or daughter of Cain". She obviously wants to act like her Biblical namesake.
meghan
March 24, 2009 - 11:39 ET by rowdygirlI can, so like, understand, like, why people, are so totally annoyed... yeah !
I live in WV, where you wouldn't think this "annoyance" would even exist. Believe me, it does. I think this valley girl tone is everywhere now, and since most of the girls in this age bracket all look alike, I suppose it's part of the uniform to all sound alike too.
It makes me want to slap someone when I hear this cadence, but since you can't do that in public, I just grit my teeth and ignore it as best I can.
I think these MSMers have
March 24, 2009 - 11:52 ET by SeashellI think these MSMers have her on because she looks and sounds foolish. The fact that she rejects conservatism is a plus.
Oh, like wow! Was Meghan like, totally awesome...
March 24, 2009 - 12:12 ET by PrairieSkyor what??
I've never been impressed with Meghan McCain...I've always thought she was a dim bulb, swinging on her Daddy's coat tails...Since the election, she has proved herself to be an opportunistic, conservative-bashing dingbat, and as such isn't worth my (or anyone else's) time...
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Sky.... You hit the nail
March 24, 2009 - 15:21 ET by bigtimerSky....
You hit the nail on the head.
I saw this last night.
She is an embarrassment to herself, and she doesn't care one iota as long as she has the msm adoring her, the leftist msm adoring her, which she well knows, you aren't a kid a twenty four, as we get older we may look at them as kids in many ways, but the majority are not, we know what we were doing then...nor is the majority of real conservative republicans her age either...I've watched them debate on C-SPAN...plus, golly gee, I live in the real world, and I know plenty of them.
She is in her glory with her 15 minutes of fame...she will go the same way as her daddy as far as I am concerned when it comes to being nothing but RINO and always wanting the attention of the msm.
Makes me sick.
Howdy bt!... Right you are!
March 24, 2009 - 16:27 ET by PrairieSky"She is in her glory with her 15 minutes of fame..."
Exactly! I was thinking the same thing a little while ago...I hope she enjoys her 15 minutes of fame, because that is all she is likely to get....And you're right too about her not being a kid at 24...When I was 24, I had been married for 2 years and was expecting our daughter...Meghan McCain may feel like a kid, and may see herself as the "voice of young Republicans," but our daughter, who is a "young Republican" and is about to graduate from college, sure doesn't consider McCain to be her "voice" about anything...She thinks she's a self-important twit...
I sure hope little Miss McCain is relishing her 15 minutes...As far as I'm (we're) concerned, her time is already up...
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Will somebody Please tell that
March 24, 2009 - 12:28 ET by TeddyWill somebody Please tell that moron-on-wheels that the "currently leaderless" RNC/GOP somehow managed to beat the DNC in fundraising last month without her "Progressive Republican" aka Carter Conservative help.
Also, Tammy Bruce is subbing for Laura today - as she did yesterday. Her show's on later here.
Can't Wait to hear how the Megster is gonna counter what Tammy has to say about her appearance on Larry King Alive.
Who knows, maybe Meg has never heard of her either. Like, being the conservative, that like, Meg is, in some things, y'know? Pfft. Yah! Totally!
I agree with most of what you said, Teddy
March 25, 2009 - 00:01 ET by thebutlerdiditAll except the "Larry King Alive" part. I feel safe in saying that old Larry was embalmed many years ago. He is the living example of "Weekend at Bernies."
The problem with Meghan is not her tone, (though that is terribly annoying), the problem is people are acting as if there's an excuse for this type of silliness and ignorance, by referring to her as a "girl." She is not a "girl," she is 24 yrs old. For someone raised with big dinero, she is woefully ignorant of government, economics, and public speaking. Did she not attend any type of higher education? And if so, why did she pass? Add to that, if you don't have your values and morals in place at 24, when exactly do you plan to get them? This is embarassing.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
LOL with your "Weekend at Bernies" point!
March 25, 2009 - 15:21 ET by TeddyLOL with your "Weekend at Bernies" point!
I'm not a regular viewer of Larry's, but even while channel surfing, I wish I had a dollar for every time I've come across his close-ups into the camera with look a on his face that's either cracked me up or just creeped me out (BLAH! WTH Larry?! Back It Up!). Cus' I could cover our coming $10 Trillion debt all by myself!
You're spot on about the poor "girl" reference too. She's a grown woman, not a girl Or a child, and she stirred this thing up by going ad-hom on Ann. So it's a little late to pull the "little girl (and) victim" card now. Also, Laura may have been a tough on her, but that works for me, because it's about damn time that conservatives circled Our wagons Too! So Welcome To The NFL Meg! : )
GREAT Points about her being ignorant of government, economics, and public speaking as well. I'd come to the same conclusion, but Tammy sealed the deal with her analysis of the whys she's doing what she's doing last week on BOR's show http://www.youtube.c...
I'm also unclear about her educational backround, but Meghan is definitely her father's daughter. She Needs to reach across the aisle and be loved by the masses no matter Who they are, and no matter what it is She does or doesn't know about a given issue. It's truly compulsive and truly pathetic.
Btw, she can title and retitle her (lower case) republicanism however the hell way she wants to. But if we're gonna have a Dem in the ranks, then I'd like to trade her to them for Kirsten Powers. At least That way, we'd get some brains out of the deal. Lol.
Nothing personal?
March 24, 2009 - 12:28 ET by americaneagleWhat's really funy here is that she says that with Obama, who accused he father of being a racist, out of touch, too old to govern, too stupid to use email, and being stupid enough to believe the economy was fundamentally sound...she lets it all go after the elections.
But for Laura Ingraham, Ann Coulter, and George W. Bush the sin of opposing her father...without calling him a racist, old, etc...there can be no forgiveness.
This girl is the epitome of stupid.
What a fool...
March 24, 2009 - 13:09 ET by TheConservativeChemistMeghan McCain is a beautiful girl, but other than that she has nothing going for her, at least in terms or being someone who warrants attention in the public eye.
First, she's dead wrong about her brand of "conservatism" being because of her young age. I'm 29 and have been a staunch conservative since I first became aware of the issues in my mid to late teens, as have many of my friends and peers, so there goes her thesis on that. Her dad is the reason we conservatives lost the election...he's not a conservative! He's basically what the Democrats USED to be before the takeoever by the communists and fascists in the 1960s who now control the party and our government...
TheConservativeChemist...I agree!!
March 24, 2009 - 14:30 ET by PrairieSky"First, she's dead wrong about her brand of "conservatism" being because of her young age. I'm 29 and have been a staunch conservative since I first became aware of the issues in my mid to late teens, as have many of my friends and peers, so there goes her thesis on that."
Perfectly said...I'm 47, and I also knew from the same age as you, that I was a conservative Republican. My family was very politically aware, and we discussed the news and all aspects of politics frequently, so I was exposed to the issues early on. Miss McCain is lacking political insight and is suffering from a seriously over-inflated sense of herself and her importance in politics, and Republican politics in particular. She is in dire need of a reality break, I'm afraid.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Meghan McCain - her quest for fame? or King's quest to use her?
March 24, 2009 - 13:08 ET by Gary HallMeghan McCain - her quest for fame? or King's quest to use her?
P.J. I admit, in this particular case, I'm not famaliar with who's pushing for the interviews, however, the entire setup is typical for Larry King - as well as most of the rest of the MSM.
King has her on the show for a number of reasons, with his advantage being that he sees her as easy to use and finds the set easy to use in pushing his agenda - and he can do this from both sides. When she disagrees with her Dad's views (or conservative views), King is hoping to capitalize on it by showing her view to be sensible. When she's in touch with conservative views, he wants her to look stupid/uninformed -- to his liberal audience.
Larry King should have Rush Limbaugh on his show and conduct the interview he wants to have with everyone else out there. King, like AC Cooper, Bill Moyers, etc., is not interested in having an educated intellectual discussion on issues - he's interested in holding his own up, and in using others as fodder for his agenda. gary
Larry King is the male
March 24, 2009 - 13:11 ET by TheConservativeChemistLarry King is the male Barbara Walters of "news"...utterly empty, useless, and mentally vacant. Who in their right mind takes him or his show seriously?
I remember when he had Eric Clapton (a personal favorite of mine) on last year to promote Clapton's new autobiography and ALL Larry did was keep asking Eric about George Harrison (his best friend). Every time Eric tried to talk about his life or book, Larry interjected with such deep questions like "what was George like? what was it like to be friends with a Beatle?" etc...Eric was visibly pissed off...
Larry is a mental featherweight...he's creepy, too!
Progressive Republican - Moronic & Oxymoronic
March 24, 2009 - 13:39 ET by CTThis darling dimwit of the privilege class deserves no defense for her pinhead remarks
I admit it
March 24, 2009 - 13:39 ET by KTOk I admit it, I still speak Val-Speak. It's a really bad habit of mine and I'm still trying to stop.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.- George Santayana
Lying or just out-to-lunch?
March 24, 2009 - 14:37 ET by northoneWhen asked about Laura Ingraham, Ms. McCain said, "I had never heard of her before until this happened. I didn't--I'm not familiar...No, I'm not familiar with her work." Either she's more clueless than she appears to be, or she's an outright liar. Meghan was interviewed on Laura's show last year during the campaign. Let's just be honest here. Laura Ingraham did not call Meghan "fat". The only crime Laura committed was opposing Daddy McCain during the campaign. What a ditz!
This woman voted for John Kerry over...
March 24, 2009 - 15:50 ET by jawebster1George W. Bush. She would be the "Ron Reagan" of her generation except unlike Ron, she agrees with her father. If she never heard of Laura Ingraham she is dumber than she sounds with her "Valley Girl" accent. Jim Webster
OK, I think we've indulged
March 24, 2009 - 15:42 ET by fitzfongOK, I think we've indulged this spoiled little girl for more than long enough. Time for bed, honey. Let the adults alone so that we can take care of things while you're sleeping.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
Personal message for Meghan McCain...
March 24, 2009 - 15:48 ET by jawebster1since your father fell down on his job, why don't you educate yourself on what it means to be a Conservative and a Patriotic American and read Mark Levin's new book "Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto"! Oh, I forgot. Mark was no fan of your father's either. Wonder why? Jim Webster
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March 24, 2009 - 16:22 ET by just passing byAs the father of a 24 year old daughter, I am very amused at all of this. Those of us over, um, 40 hmm hmm, Ok, 50, have changed (formed) our minds on issues 5 times in the span of this entire young womans life.
She is nothing more than the daughter of a former presidential candidate. She has not earned nor formed her opinions on the major issues of life. Anyone remember Chelsea Clinton or Amy Carter? I thought not.
"Lead, follow or get out of the way!"
just passing by...I don't know about that...
March 24, 2009 - 16:39 ET by PrairieSky"Those of us over, um, 40 hmm hmm, Ok, 50, have changed (formed) our minds on issues 5 times in the span of this entire young womans life."
I understand the point that you're making, and I may be strange in this regard, but I haven't changed my mind all that much on major life issues, since I was in my twenties. I'm 47, and I've pretty much always felt the way I do today about my bedrock principles and beliefs, political and otherwise, as I always have. Maybe that makes me a dinosaur...I don't know...But I've always known my mind, and haven't had any huge swings on the issues.
I agree with your point though, that Meghan McCain, at 24, is a bit young to be pontificating to anyone about what is right or wrong about what they think or believe about politics or just about anything else. My main issue with her, is why she thinks, (as you said), as just the daughter of a former presidential candidate, that her opinion is important or relevant to anybody...Because it's certainly not.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
No way, Prairie!
March 24, 2009 - 18:53 ET by Georgia GirlYou do not look a day past 35. ;)
Georgia Girl...Why thank you...
March 24, 2009 - 19:07 ET by PrairieSkymy dear...right back at 'cha! ;) ;) :)
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Prairie - and if you are fortunate enough to reach my age,
March 27, 2009 - 19:22 ET by Cape ConservativeI hope you will be able to continue to say the same about your beliefs.
I, too, have held mine throughout my life and they have seen me through the ups and downs and tricky curves that have popped up along the way. The old saying about 'A Strong Foundation' is true!
I am continually amazed at how the young people of today stay young so long. They don't seem to want to be grown-ups and take responsibility for themselves. I can't figure it out...when I was coming of age, we were chomping at the bit to be on our own.
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Uhhh,
March 24, 2009 - 17:57 ET by mbmonahanlike......tubular!
COOL!
March 24, 2009 - 20:13 ET by northoneThis is, like, SO cool, ya know? I'm, like, so popular right now that it's so way cool! I, like, went on "The View" two weeks ago, and they were all, so, like, really cool. Joy was super nice to me, and, like, Whoopi pretended to talk like me. That was SO cool! I got to go on Rachel Maddow's show, too. She was so nice and so cool - it was really fun. I know, like, lots of people think that because I'm only 24 and I like to blog and twitter that I might not be so really smart, but I am! My dad is a senator, and like, he ran for president of the United States. That was SO cool, even though, he like, lost. But that's okay - I still love the United States of America. I got to go on Larry King last night - SO cool, even though he talked to me for only 10 minutes. It felt like, oh, 5 minutes. It went so fast. I made sure I talked about Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham. Even though I was on Laura's radio show last year, I still like to pretend I never heard of her. She, like, really made me mad when she was joking about valley girls and plus-sizes. I know she was talking about me - even though I say it doesn't matter, I like to make everyone believe I'm, like, so upset, because then all these liberal talk shows want to talk to me, and then I get to show everyone how super smart and informed I am. Gotta go - lots of twitterin' ta do!
Megs
Does this not remind anyone, you know, of, err, Caroline K?
March 26, 2009 - 19:06 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
CC... Ummm...aahhhh...you
March 26, 2009 - 19:19 ET by bigtimerCC...
Ummm...aahhhh...you know...I think...aaahhh...you have... you know...ummm...a good...you know..point!
Princess Caroline of Kennedy does have MsMcC beat though...give her time.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Big...(Fri.)
March 27, 2009 - 09:27 ET by Georgia GirlIf you see CL around, would you mind telling her I have an important message for her on this page??? Thanks a bunch! :)