[davesimondotcom]

Taken from: http://www.scrappleface.com/MT/archives/001873.html

Object Under Bush Jacket Identified: 'It's a Spine'

(2004-10-11) -- A forensic scientist studying photographic evidence has identified an object which caused a bump on the back of a suit jacket worn by President George Bush during his first debate with John Forbes Kerry.

"It's a spine," said the unnamed scientist. "The president's backbone, in a sense, was showing during his debate with Mr. Kerry."

Similar images of Mr. Kerry showed "no comparable spinal features."

When asked about the new evidence, Mr. Kerry said, "I had a spine when I defended this country as a young man, and I will have one again when I defend her as president of the United States."

[Mithras]

We've been through this, but as for the Kerry "cheat" in the first debate -- you know, the video that Drudge posted, hyperventilating about Kerry cheating by bringing notes?

Image analysis reveals:

[spacefreak]

Originally posted by Mithras:
We've been through this, but as for the Kerry "cheat" in the first debate -- you know, the video that Drudge posted, hyperventilating about Kerry cheating by bringing notes?

Um, Drudge just posted a link and quoted the story that was reported on ANOTHER site. Drudge didn't dream it up.

It's obvious that you're upset that Kerry got nailed violating the rules.

[zigzag]

Originally posted by spacefreak:
Um, Drudge just posted a link and quoted the story that was reported on ANOTHER site. Drudge didn't dream it up.

It's obvious that you're upset that Kerry got nailed violating the rules.

I thought you admitted that the story was wrong. So now, having started yet another thread with a false premise, you're:

a) retracting your retraction, and

b) rationalizing Drudge's sensationalism?

Another promising day in the MacNN forums.

[zigzag]

By the way, dave, good one.

I figured it might have been the connector for his suspenders - you know, the leather thing. But I don't know if he wears suspenders. So now I'm thinking it was a box of poison darts that he could use if Kerry got out of hand.

[RAILhead]

Originally posted by zigzag:
I thought you admitted that the story was wrong. So now, having started yet another thread with a false premise, you're:

a) retracting your retraction, and

b) rationalizing Drudge's sensationalism?

Another promising day in the MacNN forums.

Man, some of you Libbies are so wound up, you don't even recognize satire or humor. Cool your jets, Ziggy, and don't get so defensive until you read the link!

Maury

[Twilly Spree]

Originally posted by davesimondotcom:
Taken from: http://www.scrappleface.com/MT/archives/001873.html

Object Under Bush Jacket Identified: 'It's a Spine'

(2004-10-11) -- A forensic scientist studying photographic evidence has identified an object which caused a bump on the back of a suit jacket worn by President George Bush during his first debate with John Forbes Kerry.

"It's a spine," said the unnamed scientist. "The president's backbone, in a sense, was showing during his debate with Mr. Kerry."

Similar images of Mr. Kerry showed "no comparable spinal features."

When asked about the new evidence, Mr. Kerry said, "I had a spine when I defended this country as a young man, and I will have one again when I defend her as president of the United States."

LOL

[Nicko]

Originally posted by Mithras:
We've been through this, but as for the Kerry "cheat" in the first debate -- you know, the video that Drudge posted, hyperventilating about Kerry cheating by bringing notes?

Image analysis reveals:

Holy %$#&! I want me a can of that.

....or will it be included for free when the new ketchup subsidies kick in?

[zigzag]

Originally posted by RAILhead:
Man, some of you Libbies are so wound up, you don't even recognize satire or humor. Cool your jets, Ziggy, and don't get so defensive until you read the link!

Maury

Spacefreak was being serious, and I responded in kind (I was referring to his earlier thread, in which he assumed that Kerry had cheated). If you read my second post here, you'd see that my sense of humor is intact (if not always effective ).

Be careful about jumping the proverbial gun . . . http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.p...hreadid=230668

[djohnson]

Originally posted by davesimondotcom:
Taken from: http://www.scrappleface.com/MT/archives/001873.html

Object Under Bush Jacket Identified: 'It's a Spine'

(2004-10-11) -- A forensic scientist studying photographic evidence has identified an object which caused a bump on the back of a suit jacket worn by President George Bush during his first debate with John Forbes Kerry.

"It's a spine," said the unnamed scientist. "The president's backbone, in a sense, was showing during his debate with Mr. Kerry."

Similar images of Mr. Kerry showed "no comparable spinal features."

When asked about the new evidence, Mr. Kerry said, "I had a spine when I defended this country as a young man, and I will have one again when I defend her as president of the United States."

Woohoo!!! Our President has a spine.

[Atomic Rooster]

If that is a spine..it ain't his...looks like they stuffed Cheney's into a hole in Bush's back.

[Mithras]

On-topic, in the sense of "funny silly stuff": Onion story


GREENSBORO, NC—In an announcement that has alarmed voters across the nation, Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday that he will personally attack the U.S. if Sen. John Kerry wins the next election.
Cheney issues a warning to Greensboro, NC voters.
Above: Cheney issues a warning to Greensboro, NC voters.

"If the wrong man is elected in November, the nation will come under a devastating armed attack of an unimaginable magnitude, one planned and executed by none other than myself," Cheney said, speaking at a rally in Greensboro, NC. "When they go to the polls, Americans must weigh this fact and decide if our nation can ignore such a grave threat."

Added Cheney: "It would be a tragedy to suffer another attack on American soil, let alone one perpetrated by an enemy as well-organized and well-equipped as I am. My colleagues and I urge voters to keep their safety in mind when they go to the polls."

Although Cheney would not comment on the details of his proposed attack on a John Kerry-led U.S., national-security experts said he possesses both the capabilities and the motivation to pose a serious threat.

"There is no question that Cheney has the financial assets and intelligence needed to pose a threat to our nation," said Peter Bergen, terrorism researcher and author of Threats And Balances: Former Executive Branch Officials And The Danger To America. "After all, this fanatic can call upon the resources of both the Republican Party and Halliburton to aid him in his assault. America would be foolish not to take his warning seriously."

After his speech, Cheney was asked to confirm his remarks.

"Make no mistake: If Kerry becomes president, no one will be safe from me," Cheney told reporters. "Businesses, places of worship, schools, public parks: No place will offer you refuge. A vote for Kerry is a vote to die in your own bed at the hands of Dick Cheney."

Stepping up to the podium after Cheney, Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge vowed to increase surveillance of the vice president.

"Wherever Cheney is—whether in his office in the White House or stumping in battleground states—we will be watching him," Ridge said. "I will not rule out raising the terror-alert level, should Kerry begin to draw ahead in the polls. Every percentage point conceded to Kerry brings the nation under greater threat of attack by Cheney."
[snip]

Cheney's remarks quickly drew a response from the Kerry campaign.
...
"Should John Kerry be elected, he and I will work with, not against, the international community," Edwards added. "I have no doubt that we would be able to assemble a coalition of nations more than willing to aid us in the war against Dick Cheney."

[gatekeeper]