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40. It's because they are the party of complete assholes

Reply to RetroGamer1971 (Original post)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 04:19 PM

Jan 2013

They've been that way since Nixon.

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Bob Schieffer Grills John McCain: Why Is The GOP ‘Against Every Single Person’ Obama Nominates? [View all] RetroGamer1971 Jan 2013 OP

It's simple..McCain is still bitter over 2008 SummerSnow Jan 2013 #1

I will agree, but.... Plucketeer Jan 2013 #3

Then Obama should tell them to breathe. alfredo Jan 2013 #7

Or cartach Jan 2013 #75

I just wanted to see how long they can hold their breath. alfredo Jan 2013 #77

They would find fault with Jesus and Mother Theresa if Obama selected them. appleannie1 Jan 2013 #2

Especially since Jesus gave away free health care... CBHagman Jan 2013 #38

He also hung out with prostitutes and had questionable ties to people in the middle east. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #61

He also... DissidentVoice Jan 2013 #90

Jesus was born in a foreign country. NOLALady Jan 2013 #107

nominations oldandhappy Jan 2013 #4

Personally, I'm sorry I missed this "grilling"! I can't imagine LibGranny Jan 2013 #5

I think he was "grilling" a "hot dog". MissMarple Jan 2013 #46

TouFREAKIKN'Che! Cha Jan 2013 #55

He was definitely grilling a weiner, no doubt. MessiahRp Jan 2013 #106

I was just about to type that... 4_TN_TITANS Jan 2013 #114

"Calling the other side" or 'floating' potential candidate? louis-t Jan 2013 #6

McCains bitter, he is excluded from the Admin. inner group. Even though he works at the WH, he is Sunlei Jan 2013 #47

McCain doesn't work in the White House. amandabeech Jan 2013 #64

He's in the current group that could spend more time with the President. Sunlei Jan 2013 #73

Look how well this worked out for the GOP last time! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #71

all of the above, plus the following: Volaris Jan 2013 #8

There you go -- bingo! pacalo Jan 2013 #89

Oh, bullcrap. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #9

It's fucking racism, Schieffer. BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #10

Not all of it. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #11

Clinton didn't undergo half the bullshit that Obama has endured BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #22

Clinton got it pretty bad from day one WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #34

Clinton went through the process of nominating multiple people for AG... CBHagman Jan 2013 #39

Yeah, they piled on alright BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #53

Shameful, to put it mildly. narnian60 Jan 2013 #59

Why are you posting this racist shit here? Are you lost? underthematrix Jan 2013 #85

Are YOU lost? BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #95

Why are you asking? Read the thread demwing Jan 2013 #97

Those pix make me very glad I never signed up for Facebook NICO9000 Jan 2013 #112

If the Nominees before Reno had just hired LEGAL nannies, no problem happyslug Jan 2013 #83

See "Benghazi" BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #51

See "Vince Foster Suicide" GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #58

Au contraire shawn703 Jan 2013 #122

Clinton was IMPEACHED over a blow job. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #37

And we are just starting Obama's 2nd term BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #48

This shit happened in Clinton's first term, as well. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #57

If I recall correctly The Wizard Jan 2013 #66

You do not recall correctly. onenote Jan 2013 #118

Remember the recent colombian hooker trouble? I think that was the same kind of rethug 'trap' Sunlei Jan 2013 #56

It's happened every time we've had a Democratic President DissidentVoice Jan 2013 #91

No it isn't Doctor_J Jan 2013 #67

Right BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #70

hmmm . . . underthematrix Jan 2013 #86

You need to go back and read the thread again. n/t BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #96

Hillary was accused of decorating the Whitehouse Christmas tree with condoms, when NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #105

And for murdering Vince Foster because they were having an affair Boomerproud Jan 2013 #117

What??? Condoms??? No words. narnian60 Jan 2013 #119

The "previous presidents" were ALL from the "good ole boys network"! malibea Jan 2013 #12

Could it be that the GOP is in open rebellion against the elected government? bluedigger Jan 2013 #13

So McCain Has An Ego Problem DallasNE Jan 2013 #14

Then they complain about bi-partianship... Historic NY Jan 2013 #15

Did johny mention he was a pow ? russspeakeasy Jan 2013 #16

Technically, no President has to call Congress about a nominee. Jennicut Jan 2013 #17

Never, never! malibea Jan 2013 #62

WHY heather blossom Jan 2013 #18

Because he appeals to their advertisers? SomeGuyInEagan Jan 2013 #104

Previous presidents would call on the other side obama2terms Jan 2013 #19

Analyze what John2 Jan 2013 #20

Or Republican Presidents? malibea Jan 2013 #63

simple, the GOP don't want to help America, only hinder the Black President samsingh Jan 2013 #21

McCain wants to wreck a few nominations just to prove he can wreck something other than an airplane. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #23

Heh! GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #74

He wrecked an aircraft carrier, too. nt awoke_in_2003 Jan 2013 #76

McNasty also blacked out southern Spain Rain Mcloud Jan 2013 #93

One more time Rain Mcloud Jan 2013 #94

The game has truly changed. They've treated us like we are "enemies" for so long that they have gtar100 Jan 2013 #24

what you said! every word! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #79

I watched FTN and do not remember a grilling. More like a couple of softball questions. Mass Jan 2013 #25

what a fucking lie Botany Jan 2013 #26

exactly! mark eagledove Jan 2013 #29

"Straight DoubleTalk"from the"Straight-Jacket Express"This guy is an unprincipled gasbag!My friends. The Wielding Truth Jan 2013 #87

really don't see this as racism but like Lincoln said... mark eagledove Jan 2013 #27

presidenting while black. PWB pansypoo53219 Jan 2013 #28

Yes I so remember when W. Bush consulted the Democrats about nominating Ashcroft for AG. Like NOT. Zen Democrat Jan 2013 #30

Or Rumsfeld, or Bolton or LiberalLovinLug Jan 2013 #35

+100 TeamPooka Jan 2013 #36

Spoiled gussmith Jan 2013 #31

No Sen McGrumpy, the Prez does NOT need advance permission from you! vlyons Jan 2013 #32

The "loyal opposition" ain't loyal. Scuba Jan 2013 #33

It's because they are the party of complete assholes Zorro Jan 2013 #40

Why is McCain on TV every Sunday ? jaysunb Jan 2013 #41

It's pretty bad when who have to turn to a comedy channel to get real news. n/t Ligyron Jan 2013 #42

McCain the jerk knows he's not nominated. Pres. O said last week."no peacocks, no jerks, no whiners" Sunlei Jan 2013 #43

They seem to think that "only if Obama.............." Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #44

Senile old meatsack libodem Jan 2013 #45

I believe EVERY single Democrat - including Lieberman - filibustered karynnj Jan 2013 #49

Why didn't he just ask, "Is it REALLY because of the Black President... VPStoltz Jan 2013 #50

"It's very simple Bob.... NYtoBush-Drop Dead Jan 2013 #52

Good. And, Social Media should be grilling Corporate Sunday Gasbag Cha Jan 2013 #54

The obstructionist party mokawanis Jan 2013 #60

McCain is full of shit (NT) The Wizard Jan 2013 #65

The point IS NOT that McCain would or would not vote for Hagel or other nominees CreekDog Jan 2013 #68

McCain is a lying douche-bag nakocal Jan 2013 #69

One of the largest holes in John McCain's argument is that Hagel's name was out davidpdx Jan 2013 #72

Of course the irony of that is this: McCain's attack on Rice was much softer than Hagel's attack Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #98

They're not against ALL of them... bobclark86 Jan 2013 #78

So is McCain lying or telling the truth?.... ReRe Jan 2013 #80

Haha, I can't imagine "GWB calling the Democrats to prescreen ANYTHING?" DianaForRussFeingold Jan 2013 #84

If Bob had asked me the question I would have told him the truth, because they are assholes. nt cstanleytech Jan 2013 #81

One would think Mcgrumpy would be sick of those sour grapes by now. whoisthatis Jan 2013 #82

He has ABSOLUTELY nothing else to do! malibea Jan 2013 #108

I'd like to propose that during the confirmation hearing, this should be the person McCain sees pacalo Jan 2013 #88

Seriously, can you imagine a CEO being hired to run a company, and then not being spicegal Jan 2013 #92

Pardon me, but I have never heard Bob Schieffer "GRILL anybody. pangaia Jan 2013 #99

Amen. Just another one of thousands of "non-journalists"! LuckyLib Jan 2013 #120

Remember rtracey Jan 2013 #100

Oh I see.. Vietnameravet Jan 2013 #101

I just love the words "who have been just so eager to work together". malibea Jan 2013 #110

I can answer that. It's because they are dicks. n/t Hotler Jan 2013 #102

I'm confused... Lawlbringer Jan 2013 #103

His answer boiled down to "He didn't ask us first." Iggo Jan 2013 #109

And I hope he NEVER does! malibea Jan 2013 #111

Old John Caeser67 Jan 2013 #113

John McCain=The Turd With Legs nikto Jan 2013 #115

It's how they steer the debate nolabels Jan 2013 #116

McLame is a LIAR n2doc Jan 2013 #121

Wouldn't that be "leading from behind"? grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #123