How is that for a more visible example of a more virulent strain of Bush Derangement Syndrome?
The infected in question is a very long and very public sufferer, the New York Times' Frank Rich, and he just uttered said symptom on MSNBC.
Rich offered up his usual expert delusional analysis that the thus far flight of Democrats from the Hillary Clinton camp is not a result of her myriad unexamined scandals, her woefully unattractive personality or the reality that the "Ready" candidate is not really all that ready, having accomplished very little herself.
No, according to Rich, Democrat Clinton's rejection as a candidate by Democrats in a Democrat Presidential primary is a "rejection of George W. Bush, a rejection of George W. Bush's Washington".
Were Rich to check, he would find that President Bush was, and is, a Republican. A Republican, he might additionally find, that the nearly retiring Mrs. Clinton has routinely and incessantly beaten about the head and shoulders, metaphorically speaking.
If you think there are Republicans distancing themselves from the incumbent, none of them have anything on the junior Senator from New York -- if Bush is on Mars, HRC is campaigning on Venus.
But according to the very ill Rich, Democrats view the two as joined at the hip. To get back at one, so says he, they have rejected the other.
Is there a doctor in the house?
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Makes perfect Rich sense
January 8, 2008 - 21:34 ET by Lame CherryLiberals are insane so what Rich states is perfectly correct in the way he thinks.
You destroy your leader because you can not destroy the Bush you hate.
It is classic hate syndrome. People can not hate themselves so they find others to hate or non people to worship like the insane creatures at PETA.
So people who are miserable and can not commit suicide in destroying themselves in the Democratic party have no resorted to political suicide in trouncing Hillary and joining to Obama who is a dead weight to the party.
That is called blue suicide when insane people employ police to shoot them by waving guns around..........in the liberal world it is called a Frank Rich column.
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There is no cure for BDS,
January 9, 2008 - 10:38 ET by dscottThere is no cure for BDS, sucks to be you Hillary. The crafty W infected Hillary by publicly saying Hillary was the presumptive nominee which immediately started all the lefties thinking... since when does Bush choose who the Dem nominee is. The Left has never been very good at decerning cause and effect. Bahaha
2008 is shaping up to be a real cliff hanger on both sides, no forgone conclusions, no presumptive nominees, excellent!
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
But Obama's from Washington
January 8, 2008 - 21:36 ET by SMGalbraithBut Obama's from Washington too. He's a sitting Senator.
Anyway, using Rich's logic (charitably described), if Clinton wins, then that is a victory for Bush?
You need a big shovel when you start to dig through Frank Rich's views.
And if you think that's
January 8, 2008 - 21:41 ET by Jack BauerAnd if you think that's nuts, get this...
YOu just know if Mr Obama fails to win the Democrat-Socialist party nomination, that'll be because of white Republican racists.
It's the Iowa Caucuses all
January 9, 2008 - 10:31 ET by dscottIt's the Iowa Caucuses all over again with Republicans somehow engaging in a Rovianesque plot choosing the Dem nominee for the Dem POTUS nomination convention, that's quite a conspiracy theory, maybe the Truthers will pick up on it?? Dang, Karl you are good!!! <sarcasm>
You know, sometimes it's really nice being made out to be the boogy man, seeing the whining libs cry over their own failings is so satisfying. Everytime the MSM engages in this Tranference Projection spin, one sees how absolutely insane the left has become. They fearing the loss of power have become paranoid thus accusing Repubs by implying racist choices of their own rank and file for not doing exactly what they are told and the best part is the MSM hasn't made up it's mind regarding Clinton vs Obama. If Obama wins, all the feminists are upset, if Clinton wins all the racist baiters are upset, looks like a win/win for the rest of the country.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
Yes, it is as stated, and
January 8, 2008 - 22:00 ET by 89CanesYes, it is as stated, and it's only elementary.
My rejection of baked fish is a rejection of broccoli.
And my vote for Bush was indeed, a victory for the Clintons.
It all makes sense to me now.
Before you bury her, better make sure she's not breathing!!
January 8, 2008 - 22:13 ET by IamTinmanBased on the NH primary results so far, Hillary is still in the fight and may even win the state, a big road bump in Baracks victory tour. And once again the media who had already coronated him look like the nitwits they are!
From what I am seeing so
January 8, 2008 - 22:14 ET by Gary P JacksonFrom what I am seeing so far, tonight may indeed be a victory for Bush! Oh yeah, and also a victory for Mrs. Clinton.
Victory For Bush!
January 8, 2008 - 22:14 ET by Scout FinchWell......if Frank Rich says "Rejection of Clinton is rejection of Bush", it should follow suit that since Hillary's ahead in NH by 4 points, it's a victory for Bush, right?
Tomorrows Headline with Frank Rich byline
January 8, 2008 - 22:29 ET by IamTinmanBush wins NH demo primary!! LOLOL
It's now official...Frank
January 8, 2008 - 23:21 ET by motherbeltIt's now official...Frank Rich's BDS has finally caused brain damage.
Clinton Victory?
January 8, 2008 - 23:34 ET by PeterDWell it looks like Mrs. Clinton might win. I guess in Rich's world that means it's a vote to accept Bush!
Yeah, Go GWB!
Clinton
January 9, 2008 - 00:26 ET by PeterDWell Iowa allegedly proved America is not racist in voting for Obama. I guess NH is racist now becuase Obama lost, in the definitions of the MSM.
Are the Clintons gods or
January 8, 2008 - 23:40 ET by HumanEventsAre the Clintons gods or something? How come they always get their way? They seem more invincible than the New England Patriots.
She's gonna win tonight. Obama's over 5000 votes behind now with 65% counted. Thanks New Hampshire.
Good Analogy to the Patriots
January 9, 2008 - 02:20 ET by dodecahedronGood analogy to the Patriots since we know the Patriots cheated to win games.
The Patriots were able to anticipate their opponents routes before they were run since they had stolen their play calls. If the Hillary camp stole her opponents talking points so she'd be able to prepare a response, it doesn't seem to be helping.
Just like the NFL decided that cheating was ok as long as the Patriots won, the mainstream media will decide that anything Hillary does is ok as long as she wins.
Vote for "<insert name of conservative who stands up to the media>" for President in 2008.
Brilliant comments. And
January 9, 2008 - 10:45 ET by HumanEventsBrilliant comments. And just as some people say, "Aw so what if the Patriots cheated? Who doesn't cheat?" it's a parallel to the Clinton suckholes with, "Aw so what if he had a little on the side? Who doesn't have an affair these days?"
Barry Bonds gets glory and a standing ovation for illegitmately breaking the home run record. The New England Patriots will get glory and praise when they win the Super Bowl this year. And Queen Hillary will enjoy the most rousing coronation in the history of the world when elected this November.
Hey Frank....Bite me you
January 8, 2008 - 23:45 ET by owlpelletsHey Frank....Bite me you irrelevant, bankrupt, obsolete, crack whore.
I always wanted to get into politics, but I was never light enough to make the team.
NH win for Hillary
January 9, 2008 - 09:59 ET by AT2MontySince Hillary, Inc has now won NH, does this mean that NH voters "embrace" George Bush?
Now that Clinton won NH,
January 9, 2008 - 12:37 ET by mattmNow that Clinton won NH, does that mean it is a validation of Bush?
Talk about dumb!