The liberal media's hit piece on Rick Perry
First of all, I am NOT a Rick Perry supporter for the republican nomination and have major concerns about his social/cultural views and electability in the general election. Having said that however, politico's recent piece entitled, "Is Rick Perry dumb?" serves as a reminder of how much of a joke the media is and its double standard when judging republican presidential candidates.
There are legit questions on whether Perry possesses a substantive understanding of policy. But you will NEVER see the liberal media ask a similar question about Obama or any other democrat for that matter. Let's do a quick comparison of Perry's achievements with Obama's before he became president.
Perry: c-130 pilot, made a lot of money in real estate, never lost an election in texas, longest serving governor in state history, pretty solid economic record, initiated major tort reform.
Obama: got into columbia and harvard law through affirmative action, community organizer, taught at uchicago law but never published a meaningful piece of legal scholarship, mediocre career in illinois and U.S. Senate, wrote 2 books about himself, gave a great speech at 2004 DNC.
And yet, the media insists that Obama is "brilliant" while Perry is "dumb" because he got lousy grades in college back in the late 60's and early 70's. Speaking of grades and test scores, how come Obama never released them? What proof is there that our teleprompter president is brilliant and supremely talented?





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The title of the article was
The title of the article was stupid, but i thought the article itself was more about how all throughout Perry's career he has been underestimated, and has left a trail of people who thought he was dumb in his wake. It actually wasn't really that much of a "hit piece" more of a "poorly titled piece"
Cardinal wrote: The title of
The title of the article was stupid, but i thought the article itself was more about how all throughout Perry's career he has been underestimated, and has left a trail of people who thought he was dumb in his wake. It actually wasn't really that much of a "hit piece" more of a "poorly titled piece"
.....in essence, they misunderestimated him
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I love how it is assumed that
I love how it is assumed that every black person who has made any significant academic or professional achievements was able to do so because of affirmative action.
I also love how you cite "never lost an election in Texas" and "longest serving governor in Texas history" as proof that Perry is intelligent. As a Boston native, where Thomas Menino (nicknamed Mumbles) has served as mayor for 18 years, I can assure you that longevity in an elected office is in no way an indication of intelligence.
Also, agree with what Cardinal said. Did OP read the article?
"Perry may not be a wonk, but that doesn’t mean he’s a rube — a costly mistake many of his foes have made."
"He’s a power politician and a very canny one. And what seems to animate him is competition."
I'm going to guess no. Wasn't a hit piece at all. More about Perry's style and ability to overcome low expectations.
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
duffmt6 wrote: I love how it
I love how it is assumed that every black person who has made any significant academic or professional achievements was able to do so because of affirmative action.
I also love how you cite "never lost an election in Texas" and "longest serving governor in Texas history" as proof that Perry is intelligent. As a Boston native, where Thomas Menino (nicknamed Mumbles) has served as mayor for 18 years, I can assure you that longevity in an elected office is in no way an indication of intelligence.
Also, agree with what Cardinal said. Did OP read the article?
"Perry may not be a wonk, but that doesn’t mean he’s a rube — a costly mistake many of his foes have made."
"He’s a power politician and a very canny one. And what seems to animate him is competition."
I'm going to guess no. Wasn't a hit piece at all. More about Perry's style and ability to overcome low expectations.
The headline is just an attention grabber that's for sure.
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Agree with above, you really
Agree with above, you really think that Obama got into Columbia and Harvard because of affirmative action? Trust me, the man is smart. He was the first black editor of the Harvard Law Review, a significant achievement in its own right, and definitely not one that can be chalked up to affirmative action.
Not to mention, GOP candidates tend to pander to less educated people because it is the core of their base. Take a look at this article from the WSJ from a few years back. The media needs to ask this about GOP candidates, because frankly, GOP candidates need to act stupid in order to get elected. You really think Bush couldn't pronounce nuclear the right way?
By the way, Politico was criticized by Liberal watch groups for endorsing Bush earlier last decade. I would not call it a liberal publication at all.
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By the way, Politico was criticized by Liberal watch groups for endorsing Bush earlier last decade. I would not call it a liberal publication at all.
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I find Politico to be one of the more unbiased political news sources out there. They have some writers who can be partisan hacks, but have many who can write reasonable logical pieces about political situations.
The funniest section of Politico is what they call "The Arena" were a moderator asks a question then hard-line koolaid drinking hacks from both sides answer the question by attacking the other side. It has absolutely no intellectual value, but its funny how crazy the spin can be from both sides.
ahhhh lets not forget perrys
ahhhh lets not forget perrys college credentials: texas A&M, bS in animal science(whatever the fuck that is) with 2.5 gpa
famous quote from perry; "I was probably a bit of a free spirit, not particularly structured real well for life outside of a military regime, I would have not lasted at Texas Tech or the University of Texas. I would have hit the fraternity scene and lasted about one semester."
this guy has presidential material/ leader of the free world written alllll over him.......
how the fuck can you not be supporting RonP? i mean LOOK AT THESE FUCKING CLOWNS!!!!
If you dont vote for RonP, you have no right to complain about the shitstorm that will be rolling in to good ole USA when one of these imbeciles is elected. they have proven that they know absolutely nothing about economics nor politics. the only thing they know is how to take orders and wear nice suits and slick hair.
"Whether it is winning
"Whether it is winning elections, beating out other states in attracting jobs or besting them for college football recruits, Perry is ferociously single-minded.
“This is like judging [baseball star] David Ortiz as a failed athlete because he’s never scored a touchdown,” said Democratic Texas state Rep. Mike Villarreal, alluding to the Perry-is-dull charge. “He’s a focused, committed and skilled political animal. He wins elections. Do not underestimate him.”
“In terms of sheer brains and understanding policy at a deep level, he’d rank pretty low,” said McNeely, looking back at the chief executives he’s covered from John Connally on. “But as far as power politics and control, he’s the most powerful Texas governor in history.”
From what was historically designed to be a weak governorship, Perry has bent state government entirely to his will during a decade in office. He dominates the Legislature, has effectively taken over Texas’s expansive public university system and is relentless in his search for conquest.
What a savage "hit piece" from the "liberal media." Don't lose your seat on the Faux News ideology bandwagon fag.
^ That was rough lol.
^ That was rough lol.
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He's not going to be
He's not going to be president, so who cares?
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not sure winning texan
not sure winning texan elections is a sign of intelligence. surely there should be an inverse correlation between intelligence and winning texan elections?
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He's not going to be president, so who cares?
Really? Are you sure about that? The guy is currently killing it.
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I wouldn't really call
I wouldn't really call Politico the "liberal media" so much as I'd call it a political gossip-rag not worth the paper it's printed on or the servers it's stored on. Its sole focus is the political horse race and political strategy, not actual issues. The fact that they are taken seriously by major media outlets goes to show you how poor of a job the media does in actually covering the meat of elections. Rather than focus on the issues and candidates' ideas and stances, they focus on the horse race aspects. A bunch of fiddling while Rome burns.
With that said, I don't give a fuck how many elections Rick Perry has won or, quite frankly, if he had a 2.5 or a 4.0, I think he's unqualified because of his extreme fundamentalist religious beliefs and the fundy company he keeps. Holding a prayer rally as sitting Governor with extreme fundamentalist clowns to ask God to fix the economy is a shocking joke and shows me that he is not a serious person. If Romney loses the nomination to Perry, I think he needs to kill himself.
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TheKing wrote: I wouldn't
I wouldn't really call Politico the "liberal media" so much as I'd call it a political gossip-rag not worth the paper it's printed on or the servers it's stored on. Its sole focus is the political horse race and political strategy, not actual issues. The fact that they are taken seriously by major media outlets goes to show you how poor of a job the media does in actually covering the meat of elections. Rather than focus on the issues and candidates' ideas and stances, they focus on the horse race aspects. A bunch of fiddling while Rome burns.
With that said, I don't give a fuck how many elections Rick Perry has won or, quite frankly, if he had a 2.5 or a 4.0, I think he's unqualified because of his extreme fundamentalist religious beliefs and the fundy company he keeps. Holding a prayer rally as sitting Governor with extreme fundamentalist clowns to ask God to fix the economy is a shocking joke and shows me that he is not a serious person. If Romney loses the nomination to Perry, I think he needs to kill himself.
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"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
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TheKing wrote: ...With that
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
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cphbravo96 wrote: duffmt6
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
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"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
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I am certainly republican but
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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
- Ronald Reagan
cphbravo96 wrote: duffmt6
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
duffmt6 wrote: cphbravo96
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
- Ronald Reagan
duffmt6 wrote: cphbravo96
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
- Ronald Reagan
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cphbravo96 wrote: duffmt6
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
cphbravo96 wrote: duffmt6
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
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I like how every Obama-maniac
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cphbravo96 wrote: I like how
"Social cohesion and puritanical morality place roughly on my list of concerns between whether I'll pick up jock itch at the gym this week (not likely, since I don't go the gym) and whether it'll rain in Christchurch, New Zealand next Tuesday."
-Eddie
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