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Klingon Penis 2009-06-27 01:39:56 PM  

 
hubiestubert [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 04:48:27 PM  
lh4.ggpht.com

Though, a point made in the redlit thread makes we wonder now.


*********** 2009-06-27 03:20:46 PM
Maybe I've got something that makes sense.

I'm pretty sure Minnesota is somewhere close to the line of losing a seat in the House of Representatives depending on the result of the 2010 census. Could it be that the Republican party has gone through re-allotment scenarios and concluded that if Minnesota was reduced to seven house seats it would likely mean the loss of a "safe" Democratic seat? Holding down census participation would be a solid, if unbelievably cynical strategy for the state.

And with loony Michele Bachmann available as the messenger, you have just the right person to get through to enough crazies and conspiracy theorists while the majority of people just ignore it as just more "Michele being Michele."


And I still damn that user to the Hell of Screaming, with all its 404 diseases from insects devouring them from within for making me think that she might be mildly competent...

 
robsul82 [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 04:51:07 PM  
W. Wrongy Wrongenstein!

 
chuck4455 [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 04:59:03 PM  
Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.

/OH!...forgot your history again douchebags? THATS RIGHT..you were too busy sucking Michaels Jackson's diseased cock and humping trees to bother with actually READING.

//libs are just such puddin' eatin' tards

///glad MJ is DEAD...ROT IN HELL YOU DISEASED PEDOPHILE TURD

 
Richard Pye 2009-06-27 05:00:45 PM  
Michelle Bachmann is very hittable for her age, and she's certified crazy so the sex would be A+++ outstanding.

I'd hit it.

 
Lionel Mandrake [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:01:05 PM  
She is so awesome.

Dear GOP: Eric Cantor has been disappointing in his role as GOP up-and-coming leader. Please fast track Michele Bachmann to a leadership position. Please?

Sincerely,

A. Liberal

PS: PLEEEEEEEEEASE????

 
DarnoKonrad 2009-06-27 05:02:14 PM  
That can't be wrong. I've seen it repeated on Fark. Let's wait until the tweets come out people.

 
Sodium Benzoate 2009-06-27 05:04:24 PM  
chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.

/OH!...forgot your history again douchebags? THATS RIGHT..you were too busy sucking Michaels Jackson's diseased cock and humping trees to bother with actually READING.

//libs are just such puddin' eatin' tards

///glad MJ is DEAD...ROT IN HELL YOU DISEASED PEDOPHILE TURD


You okay there little fella? You need some quiet time? It's alright, I'll get you some juice.

 
Richard Pye 2009-06-27 05:05:30 PM  
Sodium Benzoate: You okay there little fella? You need some quiet time? It's alright, I'll get you some juice.

OMG Michael Jackson isn't dead, he's on Fark ensnaring little TF'ers!

 
hubiestubert [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:06:32 PM  
Richard Pye: Sodium Benzoate: You okay there little fella? You need some quiet time? It's alright, I'll get you some juice.

OMG Michael Jackson isn't dead, he's on Fark ensnaring little TF'ers!


TFers aren't little.

/Just their weeners...

 
Mr. Coffee Nerves [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:10:04 PM  
Michelle Bachmann does not scare me. The idea that there is a Congressional District with hundreds of thousands of people who look at and listen to her and say "You betcha! Back to the House with you for another glorious term" is what scares me.

 
Bender The Offender 2009-06-27 05:11:09 PM  
chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.

/OH!...forgot your history again douchebags? THATS RIGHT..you were too busy sucking Michaels Jackson's diseased cock and humping trees to bother with actually READING.

//libs are just such puddin' eatin' tards

///glad MJ is DEAD...ROT IN HELL YOU DISEASED PEDOPHILE TURD


Show us on the androgynous doll were the zombie pop superstar (or uncle frank) touched you.

 
BunkyBrewman [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:15:20 PM  
chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.

/OH!...forgot your history again douchebags? THATS RIGHT..you were too busy sucking Michaels Jackson's diseased cock and humping trees to bother with actually READING.

//libs are just such puddin' eatin' tards

///glad MJ is DEAD...ROT IN HELL YOU DISEASED PEDOPHILE TURD


vacuous? Like your post?

 
Bender The Offender 2009-06-27 05:15:24 PM  
The only thing about Bachmann that scares me is her aging past the ripe time to hook up with Palin and I to film "2 psychos, 1 robot".

 
RevMercutio [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:15:27 PM  
chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

 
Pechorin 2009-06-27 05:17:07 PM  
I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

 
studleystudstutterson 2009-06-27 05:23:13 PM  
Pechorin: How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

The general explanation FTA:

So the Constitution itself does not contain any requirement, as Bachmann claims.

We draw your attention to the last clause, "in such a manner as they shall by law direct." The "they" in that sentence refers to members of Congress. They write laws about the content of the census and require that people answer the questions...

According to Census spokeswoman Stacy Gimbel, these laws came under the authority of the "Necessary and Proper" clause of the Constitution:

"The Congress shall have the power . . . To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."

Congress' use of the Census to ask questions well beyond just the number of people has been upheld several times by the Supreme Court, Gimbel said, citing several cases.

What's more, a law passed by Congress requires people to answer "any of the questions on any schedule submitted to him in connection with any census" from the U.S. Census.

So what if you don't?

The law says those who refuse to fill out the entirety of their census questionnaire or answer questions posed by census takers could face fines of anywhere from $100 to $5,000. Honestly, Gimbel said, the U.S. Census doesn't often enforce those rules.

 
angrymacface [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:23:28 PM  
Pechorin: How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

This part:

in such Manner as they shall by Law direct

 
Russad 2009-06-27 05:23:30 PM  
Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?


Paraphrased from TFA: Congress has passed laws requiring other information.

 
ChickenTits 2009-06-27 05:23:53 PM  
Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?


Where in the constitution does it say anything about the Air Force? What point are you trying to make? Where the hell else are we supposed to find out any demographic info? The census, in some shape or form, has been around for thousands of years. You know, you've gotta have a system for counting and documenting these statistics... It's pretty important.

 
chuck4455 [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:25:02 PM  
RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?


ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES

 
schief2 [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:25:24 PM  
Mr. Coffee Nerves: Michelle Bachmann does not scare me. The idea that there is a Congressional District with hundreds of thousands of people who look at and listen to her and say "You betcha! Back to the House with you for another glorious term" is what scares me.

What I don't get is how her breed of crazy gets her elected in Minnesota, of all places. I could kinda sorta see it if she represented a district in rural Alabama or, of course, img1.fark.net.

But everything I know about Minnesotans suggests to me that they're a generally pragmatic people, not given to politicians who go full retard on a weekly basis. (And yes, I'm aware of Jesse Ventura.)

 
hubiestubert [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:25:38 PM  
RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?


As a Republican, and someone whose family actually was swept up in the Internment, I have no problem with you calling this vacuous piece of tripe that got elected to spread her brand of crazy a liar and an idiot.

She shames my party on a regular basis. She actually drops the bar for our species...

Michelle, I have a question for you:

lh4.ggpht.com

 
TheOther [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:26:05 PM  
chuck4455: RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


0.1/10

 
The Dog Ate The Constitution 2009-06-27 05:27:20 PM  
Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?


Reading the article would be a good idea next time.

 
LordJiro 2009-06-27 05:27:34 PM  
chuck4455: RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


i538.photobucket.com

 
LordJiro 2009-06-27 05:28:14 PM  
TheOther: chuck4455: RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES

0.1/10


You are way, WAY too generous.

 
Pechorin 2009-06-27 05:28:56 PM  
Thanks studleystudstutterson. Guess i should have RTFA. Whenever I see Bachman, I usually just turn away.

ChickenTits, calm down. Just because I ask a question doesn't mean you have to become the Gestapo. WHAT POINT ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE?.

Dick

 
El Pachuco 2009-06-27 05:30:51 PM  
chuck4455:
ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


LOL WUT?

'CUZ HOW MANY CHUCKS COULD THERE BE IN GA?

/your thorazine. take it. now.

 
Pechorin 2009-06-27 05:30:56 PM  
The Dog Ate The Constitution: Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

Reading the article would be a good idea next time.


I heard ACORN rigged Iran's election. And killed Jeff Goldblum.

 
ChickenTits 2009-06-27 05:31:09 PM  
Pechorin: Thanks studleystudstutterson. Guess i should have RTFA. Whenever I see Bachman, I usually just turn away.

ChickenTits, calm down. Just because I ask a question doesn't mean you have to become the Gestapo. WHAT POINT ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE?.

Dick


Well, maybe you should ask stupid questions.

 
RevMercutio [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:32:56 PM  
chuck4455: RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


okay there, ____4455. You enjoy your little moment in the sun. Because lord knows we needed another tard like you around.

 
Britney Spear's Speculum 2009-06-27 05:33:43 PM  
chuck4455:
ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


Liz?

 
Poopspasm [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:34:32 PM  
We seem to have a visitor from the youtube comments section...

Oh, and Bachmann is too stupid for words.

 
ChickenTits 2009-06-27 05:34:36 PM  
ChickenTits:

Well, maybe you should ask stupid questions.


shouldn't**fark. Unfortunate place for a typo.

 
Wii.Tard 2009-06-27 05:35:18 PM  
chuck4455: WHARRGARBL

Welcome to the ban lists of every user in this thread.

 
jake_lex [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:35:53 PM  
Palin/Bachmann '12!

/first unanimous Electoral College victory ever
//for Obama
///well, some nutbar in Alabama would probably vote for Palin anyway just to keep it from being unanimous
////so 537-1

 
trueaustinite 2009-06-27 05:36:31 PM  
I'll take it to the next level of bannination.

His name is Chuck and he lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.

 
hubiestubert [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:37:25 PM  
Wii.Tard: Welcome to the ban lists of every user in this thread.

You do realize that quoting him sort of defeats the purpose for others who made the leap a while back, right?

 
Pechorin 2009-06-27 05:37:25 PM  
trueaustinite: I'll take it to the next level of bannination.

His name is Chuck and he lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.


And he's a white male.

Anyone else want to add on?

 
TheOther [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:37:26 PM  
LordJiro: TheOther: chuck4455: RevMercutio: chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.


I've no problem telling people who lived in internment camps that Michelle Bachmann is a liar and an idiot. Should I also point out to them that some guy named "Chuck" in Georgia is a tard as well?

ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES

0.1/10

You are way, WAY too generous.


I'm just a fan of 'way, WAY over the top' written humor. Pynchon putting Yosemite Sam in his last novel made me giggle uncontrollably.

 
Lionel Mandrake [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:38:02 PM  
chuck4455: Tell this to the US citizens who were put into camps right here on American soil during WWII, you vacuous libtards.

blogs.dallasobserver.com

"Shut up, dumbass...that was a GOOD thing!!!"

 
Wii.Tard 2009-06-27 05:38:29 PM  
hubiestubert: You do realize that quoting him sort of defeats the purpose for others who made the leap a while back, right?

I just thought you'd like an update.

 
Poopspasm [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:39:27 PM  
Pechorin: trueaustinite: I'll take it to the next level of bannination.

His name is Chuck and he lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.

And he's a white male.

Anyone else want to add on?


He has a closed head injury.

 
bartink 2009-06-27 05:40:21 PM  
I actually donated to her opponent Tinklenberg. Look at his site for an explanation of how she might have beat him.

I regret supporting her opponent, though, since she is an absolute gold mine for right wing crazy.

 
bartink 2009-06-27 05:43:11 PM  
chuck4455: ENJOY YOUR BANNANATION LIBTARD
YOU JUST VIOLATED THE RULE AGAINST EXPOSING POSTER NAMES


www.dogguide.net

 
hubiestubert [TotalFark] 2009-06-27 05:43:48 PM  
Poopspasm: Pechorin: trueaustinite: I'll take it to the next level of bannination.

His name is Chuck and he lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.

And he's a white male.

Anyone else want to add on?

He has a closed head injury.


I heard he once was fondled by zombie Michael Jackson...

 
Bender The Offender 2009-06-27 05:44:19 PM  
Poopspasm: Pechorin: trueaustinite: I'll take it to the next level of bannination.

His name is Chuck and he lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.

And he's a white male.

Anyone else want to add on?

He has a closed head injury.


He hates black people

 
moistD 2009-06-27 05:44:40 PM  
Pechorin: The Dog Ate The Constitution: Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

Reading the article would be a good idea next time.

I heard ACORN rigged Iran's election. And killed Jeff Goldblum.


Does this mean Jurassic Park 4 was delayed again?

 
Pechorin 2009-06-27 05:45:38 PM  
moistD: Pechorin: The Dog Ate The Constitution: Pechorin: I'm sure I'm going to get painted as a defender of this loon, but what exactly does the Constitution say about the census? The actual text I find is this:

"Representation and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers ... . The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

How did this simple procedure evolve into something asking how many toilets you have in your home?

Reading the article would be a good idea next time.

I heard ACORN rigged Iran's election. And killed Jeff Goldblum.

Does this mean Jurassic Park 4 was delayed again?


It depends on if ACORN allows production.

 
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