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Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 02:01 PM Oct 2015

CHRISTIE: I'd Rather JUMP OFF A BRIDGE Rather Than Be In Congress !

Source: Miami Herald

The Associated Press



Chris Christie wants to come to Washington. Just don't ask him to make the leap from governor of New Jersey to Capitol Hill legislator.

How strongly does the Republican presidential candidate feel? "I would rather jump off the Brooklyn Bridge than be in Congress."

During an interview with ABC's "This Week," Christie plunged into his accomplishments in a heavily Democratic state and said his record shows he can unite the GOP.

Christie then mused, "Maybe they should send me the House caucus to try to help them with that."

The Republican-run House is in turmoil after conservatives pushed out Speaker John Boehner, and there's now an internal leadership fight.

A joke about whether Christie was running for speaker drew his attention to the span over New York's East River.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article37713903.html#storylink=cpy

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article37713903.html



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CHRISTIE: I'd Rather JUMP OFF A BRIDGE Rather Than Be In Congress ! (Original Post) Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 OP
Finally! Something on which I can agree with Christie. nt Xipe Totec Oct 2015 #1
Exactly! He must be a mind reader. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2015 #31
Next election, they're should be a push to vote him into congress as a write-in. C Moon Oct 2015 #2
The push I can agree with, but we're slightly off on where they should push him jmowreader Oct 2015 #26
Hmmm. Seems bridges Spirochete Oct 2015 #3
Alternate headline: beac Oct 2015 #55
TSUNAMI ALERT!!!! uberblonde Oct 2015 #4
OMG, that made me laugh out loud! CTyankee Oct 2015 #36
so funny Rose77 Oct 2015 #38
+1 Really. Just what the people in the Carolinas need to hear, right about now. Right? n/t Smarmie Doofus Oct 2015 #56
I expected him to say: "I would rather be stuck in line louis-t Oct 2015 #5
The Chrispy thinks too high of himself. big head! riversedge Oct 2015 #6
I think we've had enough bridge closures from you. nt DRoseDARs Oct 2015 #7
Sounds like a good way to drain the Hudson Major Nikon Oct 2015 #8
:-) kag Oct 2015 #10
We don't want that to happen....... Capt.Rocky300 Oct 2015 #16
If you have floats it doesn't even have to be an emergency Major Nikon Oct 2015 #20
The Hudson River rats would be feasting on him meow2u3 Oct 2015 #28
Another Bridge,Another Storm,Another Opportunity Another Hug, Another Donut Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #8
That last picture... jmowreader Oct 2015 #27
Wish Fulfillment Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #32
The lower pic reminds me of Bush's flyover after Katrina wordpix Oct 2015 #67
Just what you want to hear from someone who claims to be a "public servant" PSPS Oct 2015 #11
He ACTUALLY mentioned bridge? He went THERE! joanbarnes Oct 2015 #12
That poor water. Third Doctor Oct 2015 #13
No, it's too easy. malthaussen Oct 2015 #14
Please proceed, Governor. n/t FlatBaroque Oct 2015 #15
Ironic comparison mehrrh Oct 2015 #17
He has my vote to go to Congress. EEO Oct 2015 #18
He's got my vote. bluedigger Oct 2015 #19
why did he say the Brooklyn Bridge Enrique Oct 2015 #21
I can help you with that question !! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #23
hate this man but no matter how sickening the article Rose77 Oct 2015 #40
A lot of people would love to push him into doing it. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #22
Chris Christie Raps Donald Trump Painfully Naive About Syria Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #24
can't makes this shit up. n/t librechik Oct 2015 #25
I'd rather he did too. nt Live and Learn Oct 2015 #29
"Of course, I'd order that bridge to be closed before I could get there." 6000eliot Oct 2015 #30
It's a deal. AtomicKitten Oct 2015 #33
OH! Christie Grimelle Oct 2015 #34
No problem ,and you won't be President either SummerSnow Oct 2015 #35
We must pray for Mary Pat... CTyankee Oct 2015 #37
When is he going to get Faux pas Oct 2015 #39
egzacly, faux pas! CTyankee Oct 2015 #41
And, not Faux pas Oct 2015 #59
people are tired of his schtick. He just plain looks MEAN... CTyankee Oct 2015 #60
Nothing but a Faux pas Oct 2015 #62
the people in NJ hate him and the guy is either delusional or in denial when he says CTyankee Oct 2015 #65
lol I'm sure it's all in his Faux pas Oct 2015 #66
I just passed one in Jersey he might like... Historic NY Oct 2015 #42
JUMP madokie Oct 2015 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author c588415 Oct 2015 #44
Hey hold my donut Mendocino Oct 2015 #45
Christie for Congress! Wolf Frankula Oct 2015 #46
Never mind Christie -- I *love* that shot of the GWB. Thanks for posting! (n/t) Jim Lane Oct 2015 #47
Glad you enjoyed that ! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #48
Another good one! (n/t) Jim Lane Oct 2015 #49
Jump, Jump! trillion Oct 2015 #50
He will be fine because shit floats. CBGLuthier Oct 2015 #51
Obviously, he misspoke. He meant he'd rather block traffic on a bridge than be in Congress. merrily Oct 2015 #52
Two things wr citizens can do to make earth better. JNelson6563 Oct 2015 #53
An innovative way to pander eom LiberalElite Oct 2015 #54
Well there's something the public agrees with Christy on... Gary 50 Oct 2015 #57
my first thought was ,more fun than Congress or President go for the CANNONBALLLL !!!! Sunlei Oct 2015 #58
Did he mean to say he would rather close the bridge? patsimp Oct 2015 #61
What a coincidence! I'd rather him jump off a bridge than run for President. Elmer S. E. Dump Oct 2015 #63
TSUNAMI ALERT yurbud Oct 2015 #64
They why is he running for POTUS? apnu Oct 2015 #68
Damn you for making me think of that Van Halen song: Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #69
Might as well jump !!! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #70

jmowreader

(50,555 posts)
26. The push I can agree with, but we're slightly off on where they should push him
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:28 PM
Oct 2015

Isn't there a bus station in Wrightstown?

CTyankee

(63,903 posts)
36. OMG, that made me laugh out loud!
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 06:02 PM
Oct 2015

Thank you for my belly laugh of the day, delayed as it has been...

I'm still laughing as I write this...

Major Nikon

(36,827 posts)
20. If you have floats it doesn't even have to be an emergency
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 03:07 PM
Oct 2015

A few weeks ago I flew up and down the Hudson for kicks.

meow2u3

(24,761 posts)
28. The Hudson River rats would be feasting on him
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:33 PM
Oct 2015

and then throwing up afterwards because of the aftertaste.

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
8. Another Bridge,Another Storm,Another Opportunity Another Hug, Another Donut
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 02:18 PM
Oct 2015

Never under estimate a political slim ball . He believes opportunity knocks bringing him a second chance.

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-new-jersey-rain-20151004-story.html


TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A drenching rain soaked most of New Jersey on Saturday, spurring minor flooding in some areas and washing a Jersey shore home into the water.

The storm had also caused scattered power outages throughout the state, with about 2,500 utility customers having no service as of early Saturday night. The rains had also slowed down traffic on the state's major roadways, including the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, but no major travel issues were being reported.

The wet weather was expected to continue through the weekend, and a coastal flood warning for the state was due to remain in effect until Sunday evening. About 2 inches of rain had fallen in most areas since Wednesday, and forecasters said another 1 to 2 inches was possible by Sunday night.

Coastal communities were bearing the brunt of the storm, as the heavy rains and high tides battered the region. But the rains there had eased in most areas by late Saturday afternoon.

No fatalities were being blamed on the storms, but they did dislodge an entire house from its pilings in a low-lying area of Middle Township in southern Jersey. The remnants of the home could be seen in Grassy Sound after daybreak Saturday, and residents there were bracing for the possibility of moderate flooding Saturday afternoon.

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jmowreader

(50,555 posts)
27. That last picture...
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:29 PM
Oct 2015

Doesn't that remind you either of Caesar reviewing the Roman Legion or the Tribute Parade in The Hunger Games?

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
32. Wish Fulfillment
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:55 PM
Oct 2015

Last edited Mon Oct 5, 2015, 12:43 AM - Edit history (2)

But the picture gives a visual of how badly Christie wants the public to view him with high esteem. Grandiose as it will seem ,he needs it blown up in over sized ways to satisfy his own periods of low self esteem related to his weight issues and his deep rooted feelings of detachment or that of being on the outside of the norm. You see for Christie since as far back back as his forever ,it's never been cool to be Chris Christie.

So when Christie is out on the trail spreading his talking points about waking up everyday as an outsider in a democratic controlled state, he seems believable and he believes himself but that is because he has always been an outsider. you see when it's not all about him,he is just an outsider standing in the side lines. It 's just not and never has been cool to be Chris Christie. It's a short coming he was born with and he thinks and believes he has turned it into a political asset.

Truth be known, surgery cannot fix that problem.
And that is just what those Bushys knew when they picked Christie for the job that saved his political neck !
When he was on the job for the Bush, all he had to do was fallow the directive,thats what he learned as the U.S. attorney general of New Jersey ! They also knew that Christie came equipped with a built in self destruct mechanism which would serve the party later on in time when it all goes to his head ,maybe even gets elected governor of New Jersey ,they can use him there, that is until he does the unthinkable -runs for president !

Those in the GOP party know must be sitting back having a good laugh at that built in self destruct mechanism knowing it is set to time release ! The funny thing is ,Christie thinks he is in control !

Christie thinks they picked him because he is party faithful and a real can do guy !
That too is very funny.


He really really wishes to to be cool or at least to be able to seem so.
If he could just fool somebody that is really cool long enough for him put his ever famous Christie hug on it in the hopes that some real coolness would wear into him !

That's always been his problem.And that why he is and always will be an outsider.

Now the general on the other hand thinks cool or coolness is associated with air conditioning units or keeping a cool head.
It's about perception.

By the way, the general doesn't like Bruce springsteen's music or Bruce at all because the general sees himself and himself only as supreme boss. Unless of course he's riding high with the big one in a business suit.

See Christie trying to be funny ,he can take a joke and make a joke out of a joke ,get lemons ,make lemon aid all that.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
67. The lower pic reminds me of Bush's flyover after Katrina
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 01:04 PM
Oct 2015

Says to me, "I am the commander" but help is NOT on the way.

Enrique

(27,461 posts)
21. why did he say the Brooklyn Bridge
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 03:08 PM
Oct 2015

you'd think the NJ governor would say the George Washington Bridge, I wonder what's up with that.

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
23. I can help you with that question !!
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 03:36 PM
Oct 2015

As odds will have it it is highly unlikely the same thing will happen the same way in the same place. it is however possible the same thing can happen in a different time ,a different place with a different end which may or may not be a greater gain.

Christie gained considerably as a result of hurricane sandy, and took the fall as a result of the George Washington bridge scandal ,although the Bridge gate as it is called is just one of many dirty deeds Christie and his gang of thugs do and have done.

Christie desperately is wanting to be jettisoned back up into the national lime light and capitalizing off of tragedy is far form beneath Chris Christie.

But Christie is no fool playing the evil odds.
The Brooklyn Bridge is the only other nationally known bridge in his turf areas, it's an open ticket . A way of distancing himself from the George Washington Bridge bad publicity that hit the gang of thugs hard.

Or you would think the bridge joke was Christie's way of getting out in front his problem- turning a negative into a positive through humor in a republican friendly setting.

Make no mistake ,Christie believes somehow how ,some way through some kind of tragedy, he will be propelled back into national fame in some kind of distorted trumped up way about it.

He's a thug, always looking for ways to get it over on people- more Or Less.

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
24. Chris Christie Raps Donald Trump Painfully Naive About Syria
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 03:59 PM
Oct 2015
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chris-christie-donald-trump-syria_56115b5ee4b0af3706e122f5?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) called Donald Trump's position on Syria "painfully naive" on Sunday, slamming him for welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin's intervention in that country.

Christie suggested on ABC's "This Week" that Trump's apparent support for Russian airstrikes amounted to "agreeing with Barack Obama."

"Only Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton could mess up this foreign policy that badly," the Republican presidential candidate added. "And anybody who agrees with allowing the Russians into the Middle East is just painfully naive."

In truth, President Obama has been extremely critical of Putin's actions in Syria, refusing to cooperate with the Russian military campaign and faulting Putin for not recognizing that Syrian President Bashar Assad is "the problem here." The Obama administration has said that it's coordinating with Russia only to avoid accidentally shooting down one another's planes in Syria.

Christie rejected any suggestion that Putin could be an asset to the U.S. in its fight against the Islamic State. "We know Putin's not fighting ISIS," Christie said. "Putin's there to prop up Assad."

Russia's escalating involvement in Syria is a threat to American security and interests in the Middle East, Christie argued.

Grimelle

(219 posts)
34. OH! Christie
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 05:30 PM
Oct 2015

You mean just like most drivers felt when you sat on the GWB and caused traffic for politaical gains.

Faux pas

(14,668 posts)
62. Nothing but a
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 11:14 AM
Oct 2015

narcissistic bully. If he wasn't in politics (legal crime) he'd have been a street hood. When he goes down, it'll be in a huge way. ( )

CTyankee

(63,903 posts)
65. the people in NJ hate him and the guy is either delusional or in denial when he says
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 12:17 PM
Oct 2015

they don't want him to leave his post and run for president...or he DID say that...

madokie

(51,076 posts)
43. JUMP
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 07:40 PM
Oct 2015

you mo'fo and get it over with. I dare you, hell I double triple dare you

Oh well one thing about it he won't ever be a president of this country. That is good

Response to Wash. state Desk Jet (Original post)

Gary 50

(381 posts)
57. Well there's something the public agrees with Christy on...
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 09:35 AM
Oct 2015

We would all rather he jumped off a bridge than be a member of congress.

apnu

(8,756 posts)
68. They why is he running for POTUS?
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 01:55 PM
Oct 2015

The POTUS interfaces with Congress every day, like it or not. So if he hates Congress, why is he asking to take a job that requires interaction with the thing he hates?

(Yes I'm ignoring the obvious Bridge joke, everybody's done it already)

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
69. Damn you for making me think of that Van Halen song:
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 02:04 PM
Oct 2015
Might as well jump. JUMP!
Might as well jump.
Go ahead, jump. JUMP!
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