Republicans to Wear Flip-Flops in NYC

[Nambe]

By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer

The Keystone State's 75-member delegation will be sporting thong sandals — adorned with Kerry's face — at the Republican National Convention, which opens Monday in New York. Pittsburgh businessman Jason Piccola dreamed up the shoes while listening to conservative radio hosts accuse the Democrat of shifting political positions.

"They were saying, 'John Kerry flip flops, John Kerry flip flops,' and I thought 'John Kerry — flip-flops,'" said Piccola, the son of Pennsylvania state Senate Majority Whip Jeff Piccola. ..

Piccola and his two business partners are Republicans. But their firm now is mulling over marketing other products with a bipartisan flavor — including, perhaps, T-shirts poking fun at Vice President Dick Cheney's now-infamous outburst in June, when he used an obscenity in an exchange with Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy (news, bio, voting record) on the Senate floor.

"They're more capitalistic than conservative," Piccola said of his partners.

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[Liberal Veteran]

1. Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll catch something...

...from their unprotected feet.

[Wallys World]

3. Let's just say that I hope that santiantion works inadvertently forgets...

to clean up.... :evilgrin:

Edit: Or to inadvertently turn on the hydrants for cleaning...

[lottie244]

50. Sign for Dem protestors at NYC: If the flip-flops fit, wear them!!!

I hope someone has some posters with Bush's flip-flops.

[donco6]

2. Yeah, the usual positive message from Bushco.

Hope they all slip and fall on their oversized asses. Those things are deadly on wet floors.

Perhaps a well-timed bucket dumping would help?

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

4. I know some of the guys who work there.

Clever fellows. ;-)

[jdj]

5. More capitalistic than conservative?????

Is that like more human than homo sapien?

[stevedeshazer]

6. Anything to make a buck

The worst possible footwear for walking in.

[mimitabby]

12. i beg to differ

i walked all over Rome in flipflops. cool and comfy...
but it's hilarious to me, these people are going to be wearing Kerry close to their skin. it's like a talisman!

[stevedeshazer]

22. If you find them comfortable, more power to you!

They just kill my feet. But your point is well-taken.

[stlsaxman]

45. But if they get skeered, them flip-flops are not good for runnin..

they'll find themselves running barefoot and cursing the name of the guy that came up with that brilliant idea! heheheh "Lookie thar- a commie librul! Run!!!!!.... ouch- oooh-ouch ouch- ouch!"

[noahmijo]

7. I cannot believe they are still pushing this "flip flop" crap

The facts have come out and showed that Kerry has NEVER flip flopped yet we have Bush caught in how many now? and still counting.

Unbelievable just UNBELIEVABLE.

[jdj]

13. It's completely appropriate for the disciples of the "vacation" president

And someone needs to point that out as the real reason they are wearing flip-flops. They are just coming up with a convenient reason not to change their shoes, as his base are non wage-earners.

Dems should come in their work boots

With T-shirts that say "Let's let Bush go AWOL again...In November"

and "Mission NOT Accomplished"

Or "It's time for Bush to desert the military again, this time permanently".

[IronLionZion]

8. maybe there will be some broken glass on the streets

or other foot-injuring nonsense.

"They're more capitalistic than conservative,"<--- I love that. That sums up most of the rich Republicans for you. That's why the rich pro-lifers in PA show unconditional support for pro-choice Republicans like Tom Ridge and Arlen Specter but say pro-life Dems like Bob Casey are immoral and have no family values. assholes

The almighty dollar trumps all

[annabanana]

31. there always is...

No one has to do anything. Just sit back and watch.

[LauraK]

9. The anti-Kerry logos' can't be seen unless take them off.

Sheeple.

[Fridays Child]

10. This is the perfect time to trot out B*sh's newest campaign slogan

"Read my flips."

Bush has flipped more times than a beached Texas bullhead. Just look:

http://www.americanprogress.org/site/pp.asp?c=biJRJ8OVF&b=42263

[hatrack]

11. Maybe the Boston delegates could have worn turds on their hats

Fake ones, of course, but the message would certainly remain intact.

[MAlibdem]

14. suggestion: break glass bottles where they plan to go.

[jdj]

18. This will injure street people and stray animals, I seriously hope

no one does this.

We need to paint them as the leisure class base of the "vacation pres."

[MAlibdem]

25. i was kidding...

[Philostopher]

15. Oh, no!

I'm so sorry -- I didn't mean to dump that carton of BBs right in front of you, sir! Let me help you up -- whoops! Oh, looks like you'll have to take your shoes off. So, so sorry!

[Fridays Child]

16. Headline typo. Should read, "Republicans to Hear flip-flops in NYC"

[aquart]

17. Aww, just like teenagers.

It's wonderful how they manage to impress themselves.

Anybody feel like purchasing those "bipartisan" products? Didn't think so.

[Gloria]

19. If they wear them on the street they might regret it! I always hate

walking in flip flops on urine-soaked streets in the summer time!!

PFFFFFFFFFT!

[cally]

20. I hope they get VERY sore feet..nt

[The Sushi Bandit]

21. Here is a picture!

[Ann Arbor Dem]

23. How precious

:puke:

[mark11727]

24. Signs all over NYC's eateries....

No shirt...

No shoes...

No Service.

Flip-flops are not acceptable.

Get some real shoes, dammit.

[cally]

28. Is this for real?

NY restaurants have these signs?

[annabanana]

30. absolutely!

friggen idiots........

[NYC]

Yes, some restaurants have those signs.

But, flip flops count as shoes.

[Generic Other]

26. The easier to spot fools?

I would think folks in flipflops would get their toes trampled on.

[Purveyor]

27. Fire Ants baby! Import some Fire Ants quick...

That will take care of the "thong" silliness in a hurry! :)

[annabanana]

29. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This is hysterical. Anyone who's ever spent much time walking around on NYC's streets KNOWS what this is going to be like. (giggle) They could scotch tape $20's to the backs of their shirts too.


clueless

[The_Casual_Observer]

32. Piccola, the son of .......a bitch

Bullshit fratboy trustfund freepers with an attitude. Fuck them all

[schultzee]

33. I hope New Yorkers step on their manicured toenails very hard.

[Citizen Daryl]

34. I sure hope the FOOT STOMPERS aren't out on the streets. n/t

[leesa]

35. Yuk! Yuk!! Fools don't even notice how often Bush changes course.

[SoCalDem]

36. George has flipflops too... It's easy to tell they are HIS

[oasis]

37. Somebody should herd some goats into Times Square.

[Stephanie]

38. Republicans are going to get their TOES STEPPED ON

I can't help it if I stumble in my platform shoes. Ooops! So sorry!

[JusticeForAll]

39. I hope the protestors wear combat boots

Then each party will be wearing their respective candidate's attire (circa the Vietnam War).

[Lorien]

40. What a bunch of classless babies

aside from the inability of these yahoos to see the stunning "flip-flops' of their Furer, this really is pathetically childish. When will the GOP ever GROW UP?

[sandnsea]

41. Dunce caps

I told y'all we needed to get Bush dunce caps and Pinocchio noses. If Dems could ever overcome the need to be original...

[DaveSZ]

42. Give this man a lollipop:

"They were saying, 'John Kerry flip flops, John Kerry flip flops,' and I thought 'John Kerry — flip-flops,'" said Piccola, the son of Pennsylvania state Senate Majority Whip Jeff Piccola. .."


He earned it.

[Piperay]

43. Aw gee, isn't that cute and

soooooo clever, NOT. :puke:

[devinsgram]

44. Piccola's dad is one of

the biggest a**holes in PA. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[SayitAintSo]

46. May they 'wing' their little toes, at great velocity ...

on passing chair legs .... :bounce:

[mrbill]

47. the texas delegation will be wearing custromized cowboy boots.....

Learned that fun fact in my local newspaper/shopper.

Delegate Pat Peale was pictured wearing her offical chimpy logo boots and "a chemical filtration mask which is required by convention organizers in the event of an attack or if gas is used by police to repel convention protesters."

Flip-flops on the streets of New York might not be a good idea. Too many places to stub your toe.

Boots are kinda stupid too. One thing i remember about Manhattan is that there is a lot of walking involved. These dumbass Texans are going to get major blisters walking around in their new shiney stiff boots.

Comfy tennis shoes might be the way to go.

[chromotone]

48. Where were they made?

I read the article but didn't see where these flip-flops were made. I'll bet Japan or some country know for its sweat shops.

Leave it to the Republicans to try an attempt at political satire that turns into irony!

[progressivebydesign]

49. Umm.. Flip Flops are the #1 fashion right now..

So, who'd notice? I think the flip-flop thing is probably the stupidest, most immature idea the republicans have come up with. Who cares? I guess they'd rather have a guy that can't admit he's wrong, or can't admit that adjustments need to be made.. just stays the course, like a dimwitted bull.

Kerry is speaking in our area today, so the media is reporting that the REpublicans are inviting the public to a waffle breakfast before the rally, to "educate people on Kerry's flip flops". I say go, eat the food, and leave.

[chenGOD]

52. Plus the fact that in order to see John Kerry's face...

they have to take off their flip-flops. So they're gonna be walking around NYC barefoot? lol

[GingerSnaps]

51. I would buy a big box of nails or tacks

Drop them like breadcrumbs on a trail :evilgrin:.

[ldf]

53. anyone know where we can get

1/4 to 1/2 million codpieces???

we be struttin in style. like w.