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Al-Qaeda would celebrate an Obama victory, claims subhuman homunculus
Filed under: Shameless Whores
In our feature on the Iowa caucuses, I described Rep. Steve King (R-IA) as a "xenophobic Golem look-alike who once unironically called Joe McCarthy 'a hero for America.' " It occurred to me later that perhaps these words were a tad harsh for the controversial congressman.
No longer. Not after that pitiful war-lusting pervert one-upped himself Friday in asserting, "If [Obama] is elected president, the radical Islamists--al Qaeda and their supporters--will be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on September 11, because they will declare victory in this War on Terror."
I grew up in King's district in uber-conservative northwest Iowa, so I am (unfortunately) well-versed in the troll's lunacy and the clinically insane base to whom he panders. I realize that to take the time to refute this blatant, crazed fear-mongering is to lend his shattered worldview more credence than it deserves.
But such garbage is worth noting, because it illustrates an increasingly familiar phenomenon benefiting the McCain campaign as of late. Act 1: a far-right GOP whore parlays Obama's middle name into Obama-as-Muslim-terrorist inneundo, thus injecting the languid conservative base with a much-needed shot of adrenaline. Act 2: John McCain swoops in and disavows the comments, which causes moderates to swoon over his above-the-fray campaign and "independence."
It's a brilliant racket, and I suspect we'll see it played out with greater intensity and frequency in the coming months should Obama secure the nomination.
Posted by Matt Snyders at March 9, 2008 3:01 PM
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I suppose that, following Rep. King’s logic, or lack thereof, that based on middle names and other irrelevant details, if Hillary “Rod ham” Clinton were elected, then all of the road pigs will be dancing in the streets and when Steve King from “Ode bolt”, Iowa was elected all of the “old odd bolts” were dancing in the street too.
Maybe the good people of Iowa, next time, can elect a congressman who thinks. It is really scary they let this guy vote on stuff.
Posted by: Robert Campbell at March 9, 2008 9:34 PM
Take care that you aren't acting morally superior to the good people of Iowa, Mr. Campbell. Remember-- your state elected Michele Bachmann.
Posted by: Kyle at March 10, 2008 1:16 AM
Every state has their token fascists. Oops, there I go again with the hyperbole...
Posted by: Helm Matthews at March 10, 2008 10:44 AM
To Snyders: I'm ashamed of the "clinically insane" socialist tyrants of the Twin Cities.
To Cambell: Congress members can't speak their mind? Isn't that what you and your ilk supposedly fight so hard for? But only when it's in your favor.
Isn't it more fascist to thwart constitutional ideals, to further socialism in a capitalistic republic, than it is to spout logic? None of you ever think.
Posted by: ANTEATER at March 10, 2008 3:04 PM
To the Anteater: I don't think you know what the word "hyperbole" means. Someone who "thinks" knows what the word "hyperbole" means. Carry on...
Posted by: Helm Matthews at March 10, 2008 3:21 PM
Anteater:
No one is seeking to deny King's right to speak his alleged mind. Thus, no constitutional ideals are being "thwarted," unless you consider a lawmaker's desire to not be criticized a constitutional right. (It's not.)
It's perfectly legit--and healthy--to question a legislator's imbecilic jargon, particularly when it's this deranged and odious. Campbell wins this round.
Posted by: Snyders at March 10, 2008 3:36 PM
I never win these things. I want to go to arbitration. Ah, hell, okay, I concede to Mr. Cambell, too. I'm still trying understand how the comments shifted to macro economics. I never did well in that class.
Posted by: Helm Matthews at March 10, 2008 3:57 PM
You're missing the point Snyders. Cambell says "it's really scary they let this guy vote on stuff". Does he mean "he shouldn't be allowed to have the opinion he has?", or is he saying "how did this guy get elected?" It would seem to me the former is true, but I'm not a mind reader. If that is true Cambell would be supporting an unconstitutional act. Either way King is right. ALL terrorists that hate the U.S. would love to see Obama elected, not just Islamic extremists.
Posted by: ANTEATER at March 10, 2008 6:16 PM
"Maybe the good people of Iowa, next time, can elect a congressman who thinks. It is really scary they let this guy vote on stuff."
At the risk of putting words into someone's mouth, I think he's saying it's scary that people elected this guy. You know-- from the context and everything
Posted by: Kyle at March 10, 2008 8:36 PM
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