"You Howdy Doody lookin' Nimrod"

[Dr.Phool]

Things seem to have gotten a little heated on the House floor last night. I could probably think of a few more choice names for a few of them.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/17/AR2005111700931.html?referrer=email&referrer=email



Republicans regrouped hours later to bring the budget bill to a vote after a round of last-ditch meetings won over just enough balking GOP moderates. Republicans framed the debate over the bill as a moment of truth in the battle against stubborn budget deficits, a time for lawmakers to stop lamenting the government's red ink and begin making the tough decisions to slim down spending. Democrats castigated the plan as a blow to the poor and a sham deficit-reduction effort, since, as early as today, House Republicans hope to pass a five-year $57 billion tax cut that would more than undo the savings in the deficit-reduction measure.

The budget debate was marked by acrimony and personal attacks. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) mocked the deficit-minded "Blue Dog" Democrats, calling them "lap dogs." Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.) called the youthful, redheaded Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) a "Howdy Doody-looking nimrod."

[marylanddem]

1. Those of us old enough to remember Howdy

believe Howdy would be offended to be compared to Putnam.

[shenmue]

2. Go Rep. Berry!

Yeah! That's brilliant!

:7

:thumbsup:

:rofl:

:applause:

:patriot:


I actually watched Rep. Putnam's speech, and dear g*d, he does look like a young dork.

[Dr.Phool]

3. Too bad he's running unopposed so far.

[drm604]

4. LOL

:rofl:
Even though Berry is a Democrat, I have to say that this sounds pretty juvenile (although I don't know what led to it). But even so I can't help laughing at something like "Howdy Doody-looking nimrod." :rofl:

[Pirate Smile]

5. It was a riot. Canoffun has a ton of clips. I'll find this one for you.

I know it is on the Greatest Page.

edit to add - Here you go http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5388399

[peekaloo]

6. LOL. Adam Putzman is from my parent's area of Florida.

Another Bu$h-lickin'(he has a nick from Bu$hler "Big Red"), rich man arsehole rimmer in the GOP stables. Apparently there are no Dems in that area since the Putz runs unopposed.

Thank you Mr. Berry. :rofl:

[Nimrod2005]

7. Talking about me?