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An Early Nomination for Chickenhawk of the Year
Jonah Goldberg’s gonna have to work extra-hard this year to win his second consecutive Chickenhawk Award, ’cause it looks like Rick Santorum is gonna be very, very tough to beat (via Atrios):
Santorum: “And yet we have brave men and women who are willing to step forward because they know what’s at stake. They’re willing to sacrifice their lives for this great country. What I’m asking all of you tonight is not to put on a uniform. Put on a bumper sticker. Is it that much to ask? Is it that much to ask to step up and serve your country?”
Video here.
GuinnessGuy said,
January 25, 2006 at 1:52
“I am asking you all to commit to put on a bumper sticker- because this hollow act of intellectual non-commital will kill terrorists.”
Cobag.
buttermyself said,
January 25, 2006 at 2:38
Is he suggesting an actual sticker? That is quite a bit more commitment than the magnets.
Brad R. said,
January 25, 2006 at 2:45
I dunno, now that I think about it, maybe he has a point. A lot of us would rather be caught dead than with a Santorum stick on our cars…
tigrismus said,
January 25, 2006 at 2:46
According to the link he’s not even talking about the made-in-China “support the troops” magnets or stickers, he’s talking about a “vote for Santorum” sticker. That’s how he defines stepping up and serving your country.
HelenWheels said,
January 25, 2006 at 2:47
Ah, the fetus-fondler wants us to sticker up our cars, eh?
Hmmm. Nope. Don’t think so.
tigrismus said,
January 25, 2006 at 2:47
Darn you, Brad! Darn you to Heck!
Mal de mer said,
January 25, 2006 at 3:41
Ok…ha ha ha and all that…making fun of an elected representative by using a vulgar term like santorum. For the benefit of us foreigners, though: which senator are you really referring to?
teh l4m3 said,
January 25, 2006 at 4:10
I’ve been wondering how I could sacrifice more for my country in this trying time of war. I believe I’ll put a sticker on the shell of my box turtle/husband.
gordo said,
January 25, 2006 at 4:26
Mal de mer–
Thanks to you, I have snorted coffee through my nose and onto my keyboard. Please try to be less amusing in the future.
Is it true that there are really people in Pennsylvania who plan to vote for this cretin?
GuinnessGuy said,
January 25, 2006 at 5:33
Quite a few, though it looks like Casey will take the seat for the Dems (though he’s pretty conservative for the party).
D. Sidhe said,
January 25, 2006 at 6:27
I’m glad you guys can be witty about this one. I’m still in the “Stunned and appalled” phase.
GuinnessGuy said,
January 25, 2006 at 6:29
My Rep is Steve “Build a Wall on the Mexican Border!” King- after a few years under the stewardship of such a shameless man, you learn never to be shocked by one with the balls to say such an obscenely idiotic thing.
Taube said,
January 25, 2006 at 8:57
If putting a sticker on your car is patriotic, does that mean people with Truck Nutz are heroes? Can we get a medal for these fine citizens?
Taube said,
January 25, 2006 at 8:59
Oh, and bonus patriotism points if you order one in camo!!
buttermyself said,
January 25, 2006 at 9:16
I’m glad you guys can be witty about this one. I’m still in the “Stunned and appalled” phase.
OK, I just now had time to follow the links and realize he’s talking about a fucking Santorum sticker!
Yeah, stunned and appalled sums it up perfectly.
A Texan in Bavaria said,
January 25, 2006 at 10:24
You will all be pleased to know that there are otherwise politically-aware American 20-somethings who believe that “Santorum” is a really unfortunately last name for that particular senator from Pennsylvania, because they believe it is first and foremost the foul stuff Dan Savage decided to namesake.
Sweeeeeet!
GuinnessGuy said,
January 25, 2006 at 17:52
That brings a tear to this old (young) drunk’s eye…
I kind of feel sorry for his kids though (in more ways than one).
bill said,
January 25, 2006 at 19:52
What if you don’t own a car? Should I slap a sticker on my bike? But it’s a tad cold, so mybe I should put one on the bus?
One of my friends suggested calling Santorum “The Bulldozer.” Why? because both are giant tools
Lynnie said,
January 25, 2006 at 20:54
Maybe we could just stick him on a bumper of a hummer and send him to Iraq.
Pere Ubu said,
January 25, 2006 at 23:34
Santorum?
Isn’t that Latin for “asshole”?
King Spirula said,
January 25, 2006 at 23:38
Actually, I’d like to stick a bumper on Santorum…fast and really hard. Oh come on guys, it’s not like I could do any brain damage to him!
Vestal Vespa said,
January 25, 2006 at 23:57
Well, he didn’t say *where* to put the stickers. I for one think that much progress would be made if Santorum’s supporters put bumper stickers over their mouths and genitals.
Much progress indeed.
Marq said,
January 26, 2006 at 7:48
Vespa, if you mad that “mouths, nostrils, and genitals,” you’d be talkin’!*
*Note for the humor-impaired out there, and that means you, But Laughter Traumatizes: the preceding was a joke.
Col Bat Guano said,
January 28, 2006 at 7:51
Man, I hope if I have Santorum plastered all over my car it’s from a fun Saturday night!
Albert said,
February 28, 2006 at 8:57
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