Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:10 PM
"The Stench" Paul Ryan's alleged nickname of Mitt behind his backLast edited Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:36 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) 
Being reported on Lawerance O'donnell PLEASE LET THIS BE TRUE 
ETA: Here's the link to the full article http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/81618.html?hp=l1 Paul Ryan vs. The Stench Simon says despite Dan Senor’s efforts, Ryan veered off message in Orlando, Fla. | AP Photo By ROGER SIMON | 9/25/12 4:38 AM EDT Paul Ryan has gone rogue. He is unleashed, unchained, off the hook. “I hate to say this, but if Ryan wants to run for national office again, he’ll probably have to wash the stench of Romney off of him,” Craig Robinson, a former political director of the Republican Party of Iowa, told The New York Times on Sunday. Coming from a resident of Iowa, a state where people are polite even to soybeans, this was a powerful condemnation of the Republican nominee. Though Ryan had already decided to distance himself from the floundering Romney campaign, he now feels totally uninhibited. Reportedly, he has been marching around his campaign bus, saying things like, “If Stench calls, take a message” and “Tell Stench I’m having finger sandwiches with Peggy Noonan and will text him later.” Even before the stench article appeared, there was a strong sign that Ryan was freeing himself from the grips of the Romney campaign. It began after his disastrous appearance on Friday before AARP in New Orleans. Ryan delivered his remarks in the style dictated by his Romney handlers: Stand behind the lectern, read the speech as written and don’t stray from the script. Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/81618.html#ixzz27XVHcGMc
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 "The Stench" Paul Ryan's alleged nickname of Mitt behind his back (Original post) |
Heather MC | Sep 2012 | OP |
| Liberalynn | Sep 2012 | #1 | |
| Stinky The Clown | Sep 2012 | #9 | |
| Care Acutely | Sep 2012 | #38 | |
| hifiguy | Sep 2012 | #25 | |
| Vestigial_Sister | Sep 2012 | #75 | |
| olegramps | Sep 2012 | #58 | |
| hrmjustin | Sep 2012 | #2 | |
| Heather MC | Sep 2012 | #4 | |
| Iwasthere | Sep 2012 | #3 | |
| aint_no_life_nowhere | Sep 2012 | #5 | |
| Dread Pirate Roberts | Sep 2012 | #6 | |
| Spazito | Sep 2012 | #7 | |
| CrispyQ | Sep 2012 | #8 | |
| bluestate10 | Sep 2012 | #10 | |
| central scrutinizer | Sep 2012 | #14 | |
| Raster | Sep 2012 | #11 | |
| socialindependocrat | Sep 2012 | #19 | |
| Brother Buzz | Sep 2012 | #12 | |
| JohnnyLib2 | Sep 2012 | #13 | |
| Bobbie Jo | Sep 2012 | #15 | |
| Mira | Sep 2012 | #33 | |
| backscatter712 | Sep 2012 | #16 | |
| geek tragedy | Sep 2012 | #17 | |
| XemaSab | Sep 2012 | #21 | |
| progressivebydesign | Sep 2012 | #27 | |
| Orangepeel | Sep 2012 | #53 | |
| Setsuna1972 | Sep 2012 | #18 | |
| vanlassie | Sep 2012 | #20 | |
| Whisp | Sep 2012 | #22 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #43 | |
| Whisp | Sep 2012 | #49 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #52 | |
| October | Sep 2012 | #65 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #66 | |
| B Calm | Sep 2012 | #23 | |
| tblue37 | Sep 2012 | #24 | |
| rainbow4321 | Sep 2012 | #26 | |
| aletier_v | Sep 2012 | #28 | |
| flamingdem | Sep 2012 | #39 | |
| nycbiscuit | Sep 2012 | #29 | |
| gopiscrap | Sep 2012 | #30 | |
| colorado_ufo | Sep 2012 | #31 | |
| aint_no_life_nowhere | Sep 2012 | #32 | |
| robbob | Sep 2012 | #34 | |
| klook | Sep 2012 | #77 | |
| winstars | Sep 2012 | #35 | |
| Spitfire of ATJ | Sep 2012 | #36 | |
| groundloop | Sep 2012 | #37 | |
| eShirl | Sep 2012 | #40 | |
| regnaD kciN | Sep 2012 | #41 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #42 | |
| woolldog | Sep 2012 | #48 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #50 | |
| global1 | Sep 2012 | #51 | |
| myrna minx | Sep 2012 | #54 | |
| Berlum | Sep 2012 | #44 | |
| backscatter712 | Sep 2012 | #45 | |
| Quantess | Sep 2012 | #46 | |
| SamKnause | Sep 2012 | #47 | |
| M_M | Sep 2012 | #55 | |
| Lint Head | Sep 2012 | #56 | |
| Ganja Ninja | Sep 2012 | #57 | |
| jonesgirl | Sep 2012 | #59 | |
| Viking12 | Sep 2012 | #60 | |
| former9thward | Sep 2012 | #61 | |
| M_M | Sep 2012 | #62 | |
| aint_no_life_nowhere | Sep 2012 | #63 | |
| oldbanjo | Sep 2012 | #64 | |
| tclambert | Sep 2012 | #67 | |
| greiner3 | Sep 2012 | #68 | |
| eyewall | Sep 2012 | #69 | |
| Don C. Nuttin | Sep 2012 | #70 | |
| BigAnth | Sep 2012 | #71 | |
| davidpdx | Sep 2012 | #72 | |
| defacto7 | Sep 2012 | #73 | |
| Marr | Sep 2012 | #74 | |
| Warren DeMontague | Sep 2012 | #76 | |
| eridani | Sep 2012 | #78 | |
| Freddie | Sep 2012 | #79 |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:13 PM
Liberalynn (5,550 posts)
1. It would be fitting
Response to Stinky The Clown (Reply #9)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:20 AM
Care Acutely (1,370 posts)
38. LOL!
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Response to Liberalynn (Reply #1)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:47 PM
25. "Slappy" fits Lyin' Ryan better.
 Slappy the Zombie-Eyed Granny Starver. |
Response to Liberalynn (Reply #1)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:42 PM
58. That stench he smells is partly from his own lying mouth blowing back in his face.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:16 PM
2. Roger Simon is a good reporter.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:17 PM
Iwasthere (1,884 posts)
3. HUGH!!!!
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:18 PM
aint_no_life_nowhere (18,936 posts)
5. That's a keeper - lol
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:23 PM
6. Stinky Diver....
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"A former navy commando with an attitude as bad as his odor!"
A couple of months ago this campaign was really upsetting me. Now, I am completely entertained. It will be sad to see Romney & Ryan slip into the dust bin of history. Well it will be a little sad! |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:24 PM
Spazito (26,463 posts)
7. I don't care if it's true or not, I love it!
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:25 PM
CrispyQ (16,055 posts)
8. Two grade school boys, calling each other names.
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Dan Senor, one of Romney’s closest advisers, has kept a tight grip on Ryan, traveling with him everywhere and making sure he hews to the directions of the Romney “brain trust” in Boston. (A brain trust, rumor has it, that refers to Ryan as “Gilligan.”)
And they dare to think they can run a country? 
And what the fuck is wrong with people who vote for these fuckers?  |
Response to CrispyQ (Reply #8)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:28 PM
bluestate10 (8,593 posts)
10. We have a WINNAH! Right on the money. nt
Response to CrispyQ (Reply #8)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:59 PM
central scrutinizer (5,905 posts)
14. pretty mild compared to turd blossom
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:30 PM
Raster (12,615 posts)
11. It is easy to see how Lyin' Ryan is NOT happy with Rmoney or his forray into Presidential politics.
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Response to Raster (Reply #11)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:39 PM
19. I would imagine that Ryan is frustrated that Romney is standing in his way of greatness...
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:31 PM
Brother Buzz (8,387 posts)
12. The stench I smell is a 'Sour grapes' 'tell-all' book after the elections
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 10:54 PM
JohnnyLib2 (9,409 posts)
13. And they would lead us?
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:09 PM
Bobbie Jo (7,654 posts)
15. Game Change II
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Let the casting begin!
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Response to Bobbie Jo (Reply #15)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:28 AM
Mira (15,339 posts)
33. Next year's Emmys - I was thinking the same thing. n/t
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:13 PM
backscatter712 (19,863 posts)
16. There is no sweeter taste than schadenfreude from watching the Republicans implode!
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:16 PM
geek tragedy (25,721 posts)
17. Guys, this is satire/snark, not the truth. nt
Response to geek tragedy (Reply #17)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:42 PM
XemaSab (57,432 posts)
21. SHUT THE HELL UP
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and let me enjoy this moment.
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Response to geek tragedy (Reply #17)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:54 PM
27. the article is not satire. you can't just cherry pick satire in the story...
Response to geek tragedy (Reply #17)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:36 PM
Orangepeel (12,705 posts)
53. Of course it is. But make him deny it anyway :-)
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:32 PM
18. now hold on here
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I thought losing candidates start sniping at each other AFTER losing an election, not BEFORE
Where's my popcorn?!  |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:40 PM
vanlassie (1,702 posts)
20. But really. Don't you just KNOW Romney probably has that Old Man smell?
Response to Whisp (Reply #22)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 11:33 AM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
43. I went to HS with Ryan and the word "stench" at that time was a euphemism for the "c" word.
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Last edited Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:03 PM USA/ET - Edit history (2) It's an ugly local slur and I can't believe it's in his active vocabulary. It's stunning.
So with that context, your post has a different meaning to me.  |
Response to Whisp (Reply #49)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:34 PM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
52. This is now being spun as satire, but that would mean that the writer
Response to myrna minx (Reply #43)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 05:31 PM
65. But that's not the actual meaning of the word.
Response to October (Reply #65)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 05:49 PM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
66. Thus the nature of slang.
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Last edited Wed Sep 26, 2012, 05:50 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)  Most slang words don't match their dictionary definition. This was an hurtful term used at my HS, so this story was actually rather startling and seemed quite authentic to me even though it's a term I hadn't even thought about since the late 80's. This "satire" has brought back some very bad memories of that time. |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:44 PM
B Calm (17,282 posts)
23. I got news for Ryan,
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:46 PM
tblue37 (11,704 posts)
24. The piece that quote is from is obviously intended as satire--
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 11:49 PM
rainbow4321 (9,192 posts)
26. I believe it. You see Ryan's body language/facial expressions as he stood behind
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:03 AM
gopiscrap (2,542 posts)
30. Excellent!!!
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:07 AM
colorado_ufo (1,930 posts)
31. My prayer is
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to live to see the presidential debates!
Can't wait can't wait can't wait!  |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:08 AM
aint_no_life_nowhere (18,936 posts)
32. Mitt leads a secret life as a Super Hero: "The Stench"
Response to aint_no_life_nowhere (Reply #32)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:48 AM
34. I think you might be thinking of
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The Spleen!!!
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Response to aint_no_life_nowhere (Reply #32)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 05:15 AM
klook (4,461 posts)
77. Nice
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-- his underground car elevator.
I'm envisioning The Stench as a minor Batman villain, like Mr. Freeze. Giant fans are set up all over Gotham City to dispel his noxious odors, but to no avail -- The Stench permeates everything and makes friend and foe alike wretch in disgust. |
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:58 AM
winstars (1,214 posts)
35. Comments below story on Politico: Roger Simon is a Left wing tool! How funny we say Right wing tool?
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:00 AM
Spitfire of ATJ (7,410 posts)
36. This fits the "Munster" meme. Herman was made from dead bodies.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:07 AM
37. Maybe Ryan should just go back to running marathons
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If he's going to have problems running for office because of R-money's stench, well, anyone who can run a sub 3 hour marathon is obviously a hell of an athlete. Maybe that's where his future lies.
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:04 AM
eShirl (11,946 posts)
40. does that mean Ryan is Going Rogue? /nt
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:21 AM
regnaD kciN (17,427 posts)
41. Lyin' Ryan calling anyone else "Stench"...
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...is truly a "pot, meet kettle" moment.
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 10:32 AM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
42. Wow - I went to HS with Ryan and the word "stench" was a euphemism for the "c" word.
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Bullies like him could get away with calling people like me "stenches" without penalty because teachers didn't know the scope of the word. It's a slur I haven't heard (or have been called) in over 20 years, and I'm stunned that it's still in his vocabulary!
 This has brought back some rather horrible memories for me. But enough about me, Ryan essentially called Romney the "c" word! |
Response to myrna minx (Reply #42)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:59 PM
woolldog (6,835 posts)
48. so sorry to hear that
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Response to woolldog (Reply #48)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:20 PM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
50. Thanks. I've heard that this is being touted as satire now, but I know it's a term that was used
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in HS, I was called it, so this has an awful ring of authenticity to me.
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Response to myrna minx (Reply #42)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:27 PM
global1 (10,591 posts)
51. What Other Interesting Tidbits Do You Have About Ryan?.....nt
Response to global1 (Reply #51)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:39 PM
myrna minx (20,537 posts)
54. He was the "nice guy" who had minions.
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 11:35 AM
Berlum (3,734 posts)
44. What a Stinker (R)
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 11:39 AM
backscatter712 (19,863 posts)
45. This gives me an idea for a new pair of nicknames for Romney and Ryan!
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:41 PM
56. I refer to Paul Ryan as Putrid Rancid.
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 01:45 PM
Ganja Ninja (15,714 posts)
57. And the Romney camp has nicknamed Ryan "Gilligan".
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:51 PM
60. Another VP candidate going rougue.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:58 PM
former9thward (6,436 posts)
61. It was satire.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:15 PM
aint_no_life_nowhere (18,936 posts)
63. It's just a quaint and affectionate nickame, like the "Beave" or the "Fonze"
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:28 PM
oldbanjo (676 posts)
64. Only one thing is good about ryan
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 06:50 PM
greiner3 (3,966 posts)
68. To be fair to Romney;
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I just had several bowls of my own 'firebrand' chili and I'm sure anyone I come in contact with me tomorrow will have the same nickname for me!
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 06:51 PM
69. Dedspite being parody, the piece has a definite aroma of truth.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 09:56 PM
BigAnth (318 posts)
71. The article is hilarious.
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 10:09 PM
davidpdx (8,824 posts)
72. Ryan is finally understanding what a huge mistake he made accepting the nomination
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 12:53 AM
defacto7 (3,368 posts)
73. It is clear to me that Ryan want's distance....
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 12:56 AM
74. Ryan's problem isn't Romney-- it's that he's now talking to a national audience, not
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Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 04:56 AM
Warren DeMontague (46,401 posts)
76. We're in the home stench, now!
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 05:34 AM
eridani (38,419 posts)
78. Whatever happened to the "He who smelt it, dealt it" rule? n/t
Response to Heather MC (Original post)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 05:50 AM
79. This is satire--the best kind of satire
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When it's so close to the truth of what could really happen that people believe it!
Like Sarah Palin never actually said "I can see Russia from my house"--that was Tina Fey --but it's exactly like something she would say. Recently I posted the article about Ann Romney saying "why do women want equal rights anyway?" and had to explain "this is satire".
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