Perry's "Oops.." moment has sealed his fate..

[JoeChalupa]

he is without a doubt.....Texas Toast. How the hell can you make a point and then forget a part of that point. I felt sorry for the good looking bastard tonight.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rick-perrys-oops-in-republican-debate-could-have-long-lasting-implications-for-his-campaign-video/2011/11/09/gIQAqUBr6M_blog.html

[baseline bum]

Forgetting a part of his plans would generally improve them.

[baseline bum]

Forgetting a part of his plans would generally improve them.

[JayTheClown]

No offense to anyone here, but Texans should not be president:lmao

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/rick-perry-flubs-debate-line-while-naming-agencies-023809851.html

[hitmanyr2k]

There has never been anyone who can make me laugh and cringe at the same time like Perry can. Whenever he speaks in a debate and hits that lull with the blank stare I find myself encouraging him to just get through the question. He was doing so good just keeping his answers short and stopping with the Gomer Pyle expression. When he was trying to remember the third agency to complete his point I don't think there was anyone pulling for him more than me. He went off script and went for the homerun and fucked up as only he can.

I think if Perry had skipped all of the debates he would have still been the frontrunner today...or at least in 2nd place. He had enough money and goodwill from his idiot supporters to pull him through regardless.

[fraga]

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[Das Texan]

God damn this fucker just keeps embarrassing himself time and again.

[cheguevara]

I feel sorry for that stupid motherfucker.

[Drachen]

just.... Wow.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

In a time of crisis, that is what you want, a guy who is poorly prepared and cannot remember shit.

[Drachen]

Campaign theme song: the Benny hill show

[ElNono]

:lol Goodhair
:lol Gov of Texas
:lol outdoing dubya

[Cry Havoc]

The saddest thing is not that Rick Perry is still considered a major contender for the GOP nomination.

The saddest thing is that if Obama were to lose the Presidency next year, the Democrats would likely have a Perry-esque equivalent at their debates prior to the '16 election. Scary to think about.

[Cry Havoc]

It will be interesting to see if Romney sets his sights on Cain now that Perry has thoroughly destroyed the credibility that he never had in the first place.

[Wild Cobra]

Forgetting a part of his plans would generally improve them.
Seems like if he can't remember, that he was just saying it to say something, and didn't really have any true feelings about it.

I didn't watch the video, but assume this is accurate. If so, I agree... He is toast.

[LnGrrrR]

WC, you should watch it, it's pretty funny.

[Wild Cobra]

WC, you should watch it, it's pretty funny.
OK, I'll do so now.

Finished looking into the threads I wanted, and still have some time left.

[Wild Cobra]

LOL...

OMG.

Think he's getting Alzheimer's or some other brain fart disease?

[LnGrrrR]

LOL...

OMG.

Think he's getting Alzheimer's or some other brain fart disease?

Told you it was funny. :)

[Jacob1983]

I loved how Ron Paul just stood there and just let Perry shit all over himself. Ron Paul had a look of "how were you ever a front runner" when he was facing Perry during the fail. Didn't Romney and Cain laugh during the Perry fail and didn't one of them say "oh my"? :lol

[Wild Cobra]

Told you it was funny. :)
I couldn't help but think of Denny Crane.

[SA210]

As I said before, another Texas moron.

[Wild Cobra]

As I said before, another Texas moron.
Are all Texan's morons?

[ChumpDumper]

Are all Texan's morons?:rollin

[boutons_deux]

"saddest thing is not that Rick Perry is still considered a major contender for the GOP nomination."

same can be said of each of them who put themselves forward: Cain'tGet'ErDone, Bachmann, Willard, Grinchgrinch, pitbull bitch, McLiar. I read that there is some idea of drafting .... Buchannan! :lol

[Wild Cobra]

"saddest thing is not that Rick Perry is still considered a major contender for the GOP nomination."

same can be said of each of them who put themselves forward: Cain'tGet'ErDone, Bachmann, Willard, Grinchgrinch, pitbull bitch, McLiar. I read that there is some idea of drafting .... Buchannan! :lol
So in your view, TOTUS is the only viable candidate, right?

[EVAY]

I have lived in Texas for the last 18 years or so. I have never been more embarrassed by a governor than I am by this one.

It will be interesting to see how the various news agencies cover the gaffe...
left vs. right-leaning vs. independents.

I even voted for the guy once...I did vote for Kinky Friedman one year when he was running, too, though.

Too much. Just too much.

[ChuckD]

There has never been anyone who can make me laugh and cringe at the same time like Perry can. Whenever he speaks in a debate and hits that lull with the blank stare I find myself encouraging him to just get through the question. He was doing so good just keeping his answers short and stopping with the Gomer Pyle expression. When he was trying to remember the third agency to complete his point I don't think there was anyone pulling for him more than me. He went off script and went for the homerun and fucked up as only he can.

I think if Perry had skipped all of the debates he would have still been the frontrunner today...or at least in 2nd place. He had enough money and goodwill from his idiot supporters to pull him through regardless.

You cant do that and be a viable candidate. Eventually, he would at LEAST have to debate Obama, who would wipe the floor with him.

[Wild Cobra]

You cant do that and be a viable candidate. Eventually, he would at LEAST have to debate Obama, who would wipe the floor with him.
LOL...

Obama without a teleprompter...

LOL...

[ChuckD]

The saddest thing is not that Rick Perry is still considered a major contender for the GOP nomination.

In this field? Not that big a surprise, even with his bumbling.

[EVAY]

LOL...

Obama without a teleprompter...

LOL...

Speaking of memory lapses, WC, you have clearly forgotten the debates between McCain and Obama...and how Obama cleaned McCain's clock time and again. There was no teleprompter present at those debates, and McCain's performances became the butt of late-night television jokes.

[Wild Cobra]

Speaking of memory lapses, WC, you have clearly forgotten the debates between McCain and Obama...and how Obama cleaned McCain's clock time and again. There was no teleprompter present at those debates, and McCain's performances became the butt of late-night television jokes.
Can you show me where I have spoken well of McCain?

[mingus]

Wow I just saw this wtf. He could have early onset of dementia or he could've be unprepared. Pretty bad

[EVAY]

Can you show me where I have spoken well of McCain?
The point is not what you said of McCain...it is that your last post before mine lol'd at the notion of Obama being able to do anything without a teleprompter!

My response was to your assertion about Obama and the prospect of debating without a teleprompter. Since he clearly did well against McCain in the last election without a teleprompter, it is clearly a refutation of your most recent assertion about Obama's abilities.

Sometimes, WC, I despair of your ability to comprehend the logical flow of a conversation.

[Wild Cobra]

The point is not what you said of McCain...it is that your last post before mine lol'd at the notion of Obama being able to do anything without a teleprompter!

My response was to your assertion about Obama and the prospect of debating without a teleprompter. Since he clearly did well against McCain in the last election without a teleprompter, it is clearly a refutation of your most recent assertion about Obama's abilities.

Sometimes, WC, I despair of your ability to comprehend the logical flow of a conversation.
Obama is more charismatic than McCain. Obama really fucks up on many topics without TOTUS, but he is still a better speaker than McCain.

Your point?

[scott]

Obama is more charismatic than McCain. Obama really fucks up on many topics without TOTUS, but he is still a better speaker than McCain.

Your point?

The main point gotten across in the last few posts is that you're still a fucking idiot.

[scott]

Unfortunately Perry hasn't hurt himself enough to not get elected Texas Gov4Life

[hater]

Hater's unbiased opinion:
I don't think Perry is that dumb. I think he just get's way too nervous in this spotlight. Actually let me clear this up. He is that dumb, but tons of other politicians: Bachman, Palin are way dumber. The difference is Perry chokes under the national spotlight. It's obvious and painful to watch.

So in other words, he is not DONE. If voters are willing to vote for Palin after she revealed she is borderline retaard, they will vote for Perry. Yes, voters are THAT DUMB.

Does he live in Dallas? Maybe living in Dallas has affected him in the choking department?

[hater]

Hater's unbiased debate rankings:
1. Old Father Time (Gingrich)
2. Black Jesus(Obama), Frankenstein(Romney) (tied)
3. Funnyman(Paul)
4. Blodd+Jizz(Santorum)
5. Obama's boytoy(chinaman all the way on the right)
6. Pizza Delivery Bro(Cain)
...
...
...
Dumb(Perry) + Dumber(Bachman) on the yellow bus with a drunk driver at the wheel(RC Bufford)

[Winehole23]

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[SA210]

Are all Texan's morons?

Most are, here's a good example.


:rollin

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

4. Blodd+Jizz(Santorum)

:lol

[George Gervin's Afro]

This guy is proving how many of my fellow Texans are morons. He ran from debating Bill White and now I see why.

[SA210]

This guy is proving how many of my fellow Texans are morons.

[Das Texan]

Unfortunately Perry hasn't hurt himself enough to not get elected Texas Gov4Life

Hopefully there is still time for this to happen.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Rick's got a new campaign song!

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[mingus]

Hater's unbiased opinion:
I don't think Perry is that dumb. I think he just get's way too nervous in this spotlight. Actually let me clear this up. He is that dumb, but tons of other politicians: Bachman, Palin are way dumber. The difference is Perry chokes under the national spotlight. It's obvious and painful to watch.

So in other words, he is not DONE. If voters are willing to vote for Palin after she revealed she is borderline retaard, they will vote for Perry. Yes, voters are THAT DUMB.

Does he live in Dallas? Maybe living in Dallas has affected him in the choking department?

i agree that Perry isn't dumb. he flew in the Airforce. the military doesn't let dummies fly planes worth more than most people will make in a lifetime. some people get early onset dementia or alzheimers. or it could be that he hasn't honed his skills enough over the last 15 years so that he doesn't perform well under the spotlight. the damage is done though. it's over. peoples' perception of him is as low as it can get.

[TheProfessor]

Eh, I think everyone's had one of those mental lapse moments. If this hadn't been a recurring theme in his campaign, he might have been ok, but this just furthers the meme that he's not ready for the spotlight and is not on Romney's level. It's sad that his substantive problems as a candidate, on full display in his book, didn't do him in, but this sound bite will.

[Cry Havoc]

LOL...

Obama without a teleprompter...

LOL...

So what you're saying is despite the fact that Obama destroyed McCain repeatedly in debates without a teleprompter, he would get beaten by Perry, who would fare MUCH worse in debates than McCain... because Obama wouldn't have access to a teleprompter...

You have issues.

[boutons_deux]

Jimmy Ricky should only speak in public with a teleprompter

[ElNono]

Your point?

Really? smh

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I'd agree Obama would destroy Perry in a debate, but idk if Perry would be worse than McCain in terms of debates.

McCain was about as bad as one can be in terms of debates. He was dumb as a brick and it showed with people who actually look for substance, but he also came off as an elitist to dumb Americans who think being smart is a bad thing and want an "average american" as president. Perry is a dumb candidate but he's at least got that folksy bullshit millions of Americans look for.

[Cry Havoc]

I'd agree Obama would destroy Perry in a debate, but idk if Perry would be worse than McCain in terms of debates.

McCain was about as bad as one can be in terms of debates. He was dumb as a brick and it showed with people who actually look for substance, but he also came off as an elitist to dumb Americans who think being smart is a bad thing and want an "average american" as president. Perry is a dumb candidate but he's at least got that folksy bullshit millions of Americans look for.

McCain knew his platform, at least. He never dropped an "oops" bomb where he forgot a 1/3rd of one of his major policies.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Sarah Palin actually said to Katie Couric, "I don't know the answer to that, I'll have to get back to you on it," During an interview and it didn't bother the Religious Right at all because she still had her folksy, bible thumping appearance going for her. Rick Perry has that same appearance. McCain didn't.

[SnakeBoy]

Unfortunately Perry hasn't hurt himself enough to not get elected Texas Gov4Life

I'm not so sure about that. Remember Perry claimed it was Bill White who was avoiding a debate. He can't use that type of tactic now that the cat is out of the bag. More importantly, there are some rich Texas boys losing money on the horse they bet on. They might decide to send him to the glue factory next election.

[Cry Havoc]

Sarah Palin actually said to Katie Couric, "I don't know the answer to that, I'll have to get back to you on it," During an interview and it didn't bother the Religious Right at all because she still had her folksy, bible thumping appearance going for her. Rick Perry has that same appearance. McCain didn't.

Then why is Rick Perry's rating dropping through the floor right now?

He'd get demolished in a debate with Obama.

[DarrinS]

Then why is Rick Perry's rating dropping through the floor right now?

He'd get demolished in a debate with Obama.


Yes, Obama could demolish someone that clearly sucks at debating. Good call.

[ChumpDumper]

Most are, here's a good example.:lmao

Neither of you know why I was laughing.

[Cry Havoc]

Yes, Obama could demolish someone that clearly sucks at debating. Good call.

Careful. Yer' runnin' afoul of Wild Cobra's opinion there. You guys need to go back and compare notes so you can present a more solid front for "your cause".

[SA210]

:lmao

Neither of you know why I was laughing.

:flag:

[ChumpDumper]

:flag:No, that wasn't why I was laughing.

[Koolaid_Man]

LOL...

Obama without a teleprompter...

LOL...

I know what you mean...kinda like when he went to the "Republican only Retreat" without a teleprompter and proceeded to undressed them in front of the world...:lol "No Telepromter, No Earpiece, No assistance from anyone!!"

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[Cry Havoc]

The fact that board Republicans think that attacking Obama on his skills of oration with any legitimacy shows how disillusioned they are. I don't even like Obama, but I"m not stupid enough to suggest that he's anything less than a marvelous public speaker. It would be similar to saying Bush did wonders for our international image. :wow

[Drachen]

The fact that board Republicans think that attacking Obama on his skills of oration with any legitimacy shows how disillusioned they are. I don't even like Obama, but I"m not stupid enough to suggest that he's anything less than a marvelous public speaker. It would be similar to saying Bush did wonders for our international image. :wow

Don't you know? He has NO strengths, outside of being able to read. THAT IS ALL.

Don't forget that CH.

[scott]

Sarah Palin actually said to Katie Couric, "I don't know the answer to that, I'll have to get back to you on it," During an interview and it didn't bother the Religious Right at all because she still had her folksy, bible thumping appearance going for her. Rick Perry has that same appearance. McCain didn't.

I think Palin's a moron, but I have no problem with ANYONE saying "I don't know, I'll get back to you" - at least it's honest.

Forgetting 1/3 of the point you are trying to make a for a minute solid is another story.

Edit: If Couric was asking Palin what 2+2 was, then it's another story.

[Kamala]

The poor, children, educators, elderly, the environment. Who can be expected to remember all the people he gives 2 shits about?

[Jacob1983]

Perry makes Bush look like a genius.

[Stringer_Bell]

I won't fault the guy for saying "oops," but he has made a habit of making Texas look like a bunch of idiots for electing him all these years. I don't know how he did it, but he fooled the state for a decade and I guess he thought he could fool the country - but he only fooled himself into believing he could be President. Still, it would be funny to see Barry lay the smack down on him in a head to head campaign.

[Wild Cobra]

Rick's got a new campaign song!

TgK6dBefpu8
Please don't dis Michael Aday by associating him with Perry.

[LnGrrrR]

I think Palin's a moron, but I have no problem with ANYONE saying "I don't know, I'll get back to you" - at least it's honest.


I think saying "I'll get back to you" during an interview is somewhat tone-deaf... are you going to schedule another interview to followup on those answers? I'd like to think there was a better "political" answer.

[ChuckD]

I won't fault the guy for saying "oops," but he has made a habit of making Texas look like a bunch of idiots for electing him all these years. I don't know how he did it, but he fooled the state for a decade and I guess he thought he could fool the country - but he only fooled himself into believing he could be President. Still, it would be funny to see Barry lay the smack down on him in a head to head campaign.

Perry didn't "fool" Texas, Texas is a GOP political machine. No one gives a shit, they just go out and pull the lever marked 'R'. If you make promises to the right people, and just get on the ballot, you're in. If Jesus came back to Earth in all his glory, and ran in TX with a 'D' after his name he'd lose for two reasons: one, the 'D', and two, they'd think he was a Messican.


This is the first time he's actually had to compete. Deep down, I think he doesn't want to run, but his monied backers forced his hand. When you make someone do something they don't want to do, they tend to do a half-assed shitty job.

[boutons_deux]

"I don't know how he did it,"

As Taibbi nailed him, the best little whore in Texas. Pay to play, all the way. Didn't help that TX is full of ignorant bubbas who think Real Macho Men don't vote for anything but Repugs.

[EVAY]

Perry didn't "fool" Texas, Texas is a GOP political machine. No one gives a shit, they just go out and pull the lever marked 'R'. If you make promises to the right people, and just get on the ballot, you're in. If Jesus came back to Earth in all his glory, and ran in TX with a 'D' after his name he'd lose for two reasons: one, the 'D', and two, they'd think he was a Messican.


This is the first time he's actually had to compete. Deep down, I think he doesn't want to run, but his monied backers forced his hand. When you make someone do something they don't want to do, they tend to do a half-assed shitty job.

The first part of your answer is one of the most cogent assessments of political reality in Texas I have ever read. The second part...not so sure. I don't think that he is doing much of anything subconsciously...or consciously.

[coyotes_geek]

This is the first time he's actually had to compete. Deep down, I think he doesn't want to run, but his monied backers forced his hand. When you make someone do something they don't want to do, they tend to do a half-assed shitty job.

I somewhat agree. I think he wanted to run but after the first few debates he found out he was in over his head. Now I think he wants out, but knows that it's better to get beat than quit. So he flubs a few more debates, gets beat in the primary and returns to Texas where he can blast the evil media for making him look bad.

[CuckingFunt]

:lmao

Neither of you know why I was laughing.

Dumb Texan's...

[Cry Havoc]

Perry didn't "fool" Texas, Texas is a GOP political machine. No one gives a shit, they just go out and pull the lever marked 'R'. If you make promises to the right people, and just get on the ballot, you're in. If Jesus came back to Earth in all his glory, and ran in TX with a 'D' after his name he'd lose for two reasons: one, the 'D', and two, they'd think he was a Messican.

He would be lucky if they didn't run him out of the state for being a socialist/communist.

[boutons_deux]

FDA Declares Rick Perry a Vegetable

Texas Governor Approved for School Lunches

http://www.borowitzreport.com/wp-content/uploads/perry7.jpg

WASHINGTON – In a decision that raised some eyebrows in the nutrition community, the Food and Drug Administration announced today that it had declared Texas Governor Rick Perry a vegetable.

The decision, effective immediately, means that a serving of Mr. Perry would be approved for school lunches across the nation.

In an official statement, Mr. Perry said he was “surprised and honored” by the FDA’s decision.

“As a vegetable, I am honored to join the other three food groups,” said Gov. Perry. “Meat, dairy, and… nope, can’t do it. Oops.”

http://www.borowitzreport.com/