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Title: Hit Job? Controversial Pics Portray Bachmann, Perry, & ‘Corn Dogs’
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URL Source: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/bac ... -perry-media-hit-job-corn-dog/
Published: Aug 17, 2011
Author: the blaze
Post Date: 2011-08-17 11:01:07 by no gnu taxes
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Views: 7563
Comments: 18
The attack on Michele Bachmann by the mainstream media was obvious to anyone who saw the unflattering Newsweek Magazine cover. Now, thanks to a delicious fast-food staple served at State Fairs all across America, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry have found themselves being ridiculed in photos published all over the globe. From the liberal Daily Kos to the largest selling newspaper in London — The Telegraph — and even a Texas publication called The Dallas Voice, the conservative candidates are being mocked. In fact, some have even called Perry’s sexual preference called into question. It all seemed to start with the Telegraph’s photo of Congresswoman and top-tier GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann that appears to be questionable in its selection. Seriously, what could possibly be the rationale for publishing this shot of the Minnesota congresswoman? The response to the picture on the Telegraph’s website has been significant, garnering support and complaints. Several posts from women who are not fans of Ms. Bachmann take exception to the image: This picture is offensive. She’s a disgusting human being but there is no need to have accompanied the article with such a blatantly sexually suggestive picture – she’s a politician and this is a crude, low blow. Another pro-Bachmann comment from a non-Bachmann fan named Majorie: I am a die-hard liberal, who last time around had two gigantic home-made plywood Obama signs in my yard, and I can’t stand Bachmann. That said, she still deserves to be treated with human decency. And finally, a reader who goes by the curious name of “ClowardPiven” said the following: For one, I only sympathize with Ms. Bachmann because she is a woman and this photo is very DISRESPECTFUL! It is offensive to me as a woman! It should be offensive to every woman no matter what her political affiliation! Someone named “Hurricane” clarified the situation with this comment: …yet if i waved around a picture of barney frank doing exactly what Michele Bachmann is doing in the above picture, i’d be called a homophobe. The above snapshot was taken by the Telegraph’s US Editor, Tony Harnden. Mr. Harnden’s work has been quoted on The Blaze in the past and while his work has seemed even-handed, this photo seems to stray from his usual fairness, especially considering it was the only picture used in conjunction with Harnden’s preview of the Iowa straw poll. Mr. Harden has been contacted via email and asked to justify his choice of photos. As of publication time, he has not responded. Not to be outdone, the Daily Kos, using the headline “GOP Candidates Gone Wild,” posted another corn-dog-eating photo of Michele Bachmann, as well as one of her husband Marcus (with the caption “Totally Butch”), and this one of Texas Governor Rick Perry: The Daily Kos ends their photo assassination of the candidates by stating: And yes, in case you suddenly started wondering—there are long-running persistent rumors that Rick Perry is gay. The Perry photo was also featured on the cover of The Dallas Voice with the headline: PIC OF THE DAY: Gov. Rick Perry deep throats corn dog at Iowa State Fair You make the call, is this fair coverage? What would the complaints sound like if Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama or Barney Frank were displayed as these candidates have been shown? UPDATE: CNN has joined the discussion of the “Corn Dog Conspiracy” – We bring you “Inside Edition” host Debra Norville, funny lady Beth Littleford and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock weighing in on the questionable photos and the media spin.
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#1. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
Keepers!
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Why penalize someone for having the good sense to stay away from any event where corn dogs and cameras are in abundance?
It's what they do. ;}
Where's Ron Paul?
He's no fool.
Why is there a need for politicians to be seen eating junk food? To seem like they are one of the people (who I assume live off junk food in America)? Hey, look there, Jethro that them there millionaire politician is just like us folks - they likes food that will kill them down the line also.....
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Yet he doesn't have the good sense to stay away from situations like this: Bruno (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is attempting to become famous in America and decides to create a sex tape. He somehow convinces Ron Paul to come to his hotel to conduct what Paul thinks will be an interview about politics. Bruno fakes technical difficulties during the interview and gets Paul to go into a hotel room alone with him while the crew fixes the TV equipment. While in the hotel room alone with Paul, Bruno proceeds to light candles, play sexy music and take his pants off.
Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
He's no fool. No doctor worth his practice would eat junk food like that.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Too bad Jethro doesn't have the politician's health insurance.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Or their chefs.......
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Bruno (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is attempting to become famous in America and decides to create a sex tape. He somehow convinces Ron Paul to come to his hotel to conduct what Paul thinks will be an interview about politics. Bruno fakes technical difficulties during the interview and gets Paul to go into a hotel room alone with him while the crew fixes the TV equipment. While in the hotel room alone with Paul, Bruno proceeds to light candles, play sexy music and take his pants off. Seems to me he turned his back and walked away. That was four years ago though. He's wised up to setups from you and your 'friends'.
It pretty hard to 'eat healthy' at a fair. But most fairs also serve a pepper steak sandwich which is my favorite.
There is no need to be seen eating. Just show up and say hello. I know it's political ritual - like the candidate must be seen "hunting" or "driving a car" or buying something in a supermarket (Bush, Sr remember?). Also, presidents need to be seen with dogs - they even get a dog when in office if they did not have one as part of the publicity machine. I always wondered if that had to do with old superstitions that kings or leaders were masters of men and beast or something? Who gets impressed by such photo ops any way?
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
He's an old geezer who doesn't have enough sense to not go in hotel rooms with fags, you spin notwithstanding.
Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
The Delta Minus Tea Party types are the target audience.
So now he should be able to read minds too. Sounds like the spin is still coming from your direction.
They seem to be voyeurs at heart.
He's no fool. ;}
#2. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
You make the call, is this fair coverage? What would the complaints sound like if Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama or Barney Frank were displayed as these candidates have been shown?
#3. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
#4. To: no gnu taxes, mininggold (#2)
#5. To: mcgowanjm (#4)
Where's Ron Paul?
#6. To: mininggold, no gnu taxes (#2)
(Edited)
#7. To: mininggold (#5)
#8. To: mininggold (#5)
Where's Ron Paul?
#9. To: Godwinson (#6)
Hey, look there, Jethro that them there millionaire politician is just like us folks - they likes food that will kill them down the line also.....
#10. To: lucysmom (#9)
Too bad Jethro doesn't have the politician's health insurance.
#11. To: no gnu taxes (#7)
To: mininggold Yet he doesn't have the good sense to stay away from situations like this:
#12. To: Godwinson (#8)
(Edited)
No doctor worth his practice would eat junk food like that.
#13. To: mininggold (#12)
It pretty hard to 'eat healthy' at a fair.
#14. To: mininggold (#11)
#15. To: Godwinson (#13)
Who gets impressed by such photo ops any way?
#16. To: no gnu taxes (#14)
He's an old geezer who doesn't have enough sense to not go in hotel rooms with fags, you spin notwithstanding
#17. To: Skip Intro (#15)
The Delta Minus Tea Party types are the target audience.
#18. To: mininggold (#5)
Where's Ron Paul?
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