You would be right in thinking Glenn Beck is a repulsive person. He commanded an ounce of sympathy during his health care scare, but he's used up his reserve of anyone needing to feel sorry for him with his attack on Congress apologizing for slavery.
You remember, slavery? That two hundred year-plus period of time where America imported Africans, who, while being raped, murdered, and treated like animals, built this country into everything it is? Well, the House of Representatives finally got around to formally apologizing for all of it!
For Mr. Beck, it was a despicable waste of time! And: An affront to Christianity. CONTINUED »
MSNBC something or other Tucker Carlson will MC a something or other rally for presidential something or other Ron Paul. We're not exactly sure what Carlson's role at the cable network is these days; he lost his opinion show, but now he's listed as MSNBC's senior campaign correspondent, which sounds like a hard news-y position. Which might make his hosting gig a smidge of a probelm. [CFL, via Wonkette]
Don’t tell the dog, but Fox News has acknowledged that despite the innovative and unique stances Ron Paul has taken, he’s not going to be president. And the network has not invited him to speak at their GOP candidate forum in New Hampshire on Sunday. CONTINUED »
CORRECTIONS That New York Times blog post you read about Ron Paul might have implied that he’s a racist, but he’s not! He’s never even met with those white supremacists who are supporting his campaign. Plus, he has a blimp. According a recent poll, the two most important issues for voters this election are non-racism and blimp ownership. Ron Paul in ’08! [NYT]
• Chuck Norris is suing Penguin over their book, The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World's Greatest Human. Norris claims he never authorized the use of his name. In other words, he isn't getting royalties from it.
• Rupert Everett doesn't want to be typecast. Instead of starring in a movie as a gay leading man, he's writing a movie about a gay leading man.
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Ron Paul has accepted a $500 campaign donation from a white supremacist. Hey, it's a free market, baby!
Fortunately, the decision has no political consequences because Ron Paul can’t be bought. Also Ron Paul can’t win this presidency.
Jesse Benton, a Paul spokesman said:
Dr. Paul stands for freedom, peace, prosperity and inalienable rights. If someone with small ideologies happens to contribute money to Ron, thinking he can influence Ron in any way, he's wasted his money. … Ron is going to take the money and try to spread the message of freedom.
Yeah, what is a small ideology like hate is nothing compared with the message of freedom?
Running for president is exhausting, and Ron Paul is ready for his nap. But the libertarian candidate is sticking out until Super Tuesday, if only because he has to:
"Nobody would understand if I faded out before Feb. 5," he told the AP yesterday.
Ok, so his insane supporters would be disappointed if he quits before Super Tuesday, but we would understand. Why maintain the pretense of a candidacy?
After the Iowa caucus, many candidates will have to admit their adolescent aspirations for president are both absurd and financially unfeasible. But before they go back to political obscurity, we’re taking a quick look at a few of the wackos who want to rule the free world this week.
Who: Ron Paul
Current Job: Republican Representative from Texas.
Currently Polling: 6% [CNN]
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