OMG that's like so intertextual and postmodern and stuff :-p

The Freepers still won't get it.

Is that where he were?

I think it would be great if he came on and spoofed himself.

meta

Sen. Franken may be spoofed on SNL....

tl;dr

Franken himself parodied a U.S. senator at least once on SNL, playing a Democrat at confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.

I remember that sketch. Chris Farley as Howell Heflin, Dana Carvey as Strom Thurmond, Phil Hartman as Ted Kennedy, and Chris Rock as Long Dong Silver. It was hilarious.

That Al Franken cracks me up with his hilariousness.

Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Cody

is the tag for his quote about not seeing himself as the 60th democrat? Or for the people who didn't understand that the subtext of that comment was "But then, I believe that a straight party line voting record IS what's best for Minnesota"

? How so?

Egon Spengler: meta

Seconded.

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Do blame them?

Jackpot777: Is that where he were?

use, used. Whatever.

What is that?

Don't put yer mouth on it!

But serously, Al Franken is the quasar of the milky way. So mysterious.

Do *you* blame them??
FTFM

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Cody

Still butthurt, i see.

lilbjorn: ? How so?

The tag is probably for SNL

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.


So what you are saying is that Franken would have lost if fewer people voted for him.

Fascinating!

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Cody

Stegasaurus Bob would have won if dinosaurs could travel in time, and were registered to vote in the Minnesota election. And if Stegasaurus Bob successfully met the eligibility requirements to run for election, and had done so. And if his base didn't travel to the wrong year.

Et cetera.

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

A total of 16 states presently offer straight-ticket voting (STV). (new window) Guess which one isn't on the list?

keithgabryelski: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Cody

Still butthurt, i see.

ryebread: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

A total of 16 states presently offer straight-ticket voting (STV). (new window) Guess which one isn't on the list?



Cody, this is for you son.

Car_Ramrod: I think it would be great if he came on and spoofed himself.

I would say that is guaranteed.

Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

There was actually an early SNL skit where he played a young senatorial candidate and Davis played his old, incumbent opponent. I actually watched it when his whole battle for the seat started. Very prophetic.

My bit broke on the final layer of meta.

ZekeMacNeil: OMG that's like so intertextual and postmodern and stuff :-p

Intersexual? Al Franken is a hermaphrodite?

Codyl: (in a heavily dem state)

A heavily Dem State with a Republican Governor?

tedbundee: ZekeMacNeil: OMG that's like so intertextual and postmodern and stuff :-p

Intersexual? Al Franken is a hermaphrodite?

Hey, you never know...

Franken-Stein '18 !!! Franken-Stein '18 !!

Impudent Domain: this guy is an ass clown

Which of his offenses do you find the most egregious?

ryebread: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

A total of 16 states presently offer straight-ticket voting (STV). (new window) Guess which one isn't on the list?

Typical libtard response. Always trying to cloud the issues with your "facts".

Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

Agreed. I would be equally disappointed if some district sent Hannity to congress.

Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is awesome and it's a great day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota!

This.

keithgabryelski: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

No, Acorn used the majority of dead voters on the Obama election. It was an accomplishment for them that they were able to dig up that many votes for Franken. Those may have been dead UW Students moveon.org had bused to Minnesota for the 2004 election so they could vote again for Kerry.

The Homer Tax: A heavily Dem State with a Republican Governor?



/She sees what you did there...

ryebread: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

A total of 16 states presently offer straight-ticket voting (STV). (new window) Guess which one isn't on the list?

Your "logic" and "reason" has no place in a political thread.

I guess that shoulda been '16. But since the end is coming in '12 it hardly matters.

Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

In what way is Al Franken an "ass clown".

Seems like a reasonable guy to me, who is concerned about the issues, educates himself on them, and certainly leans left/progressive.

I can understand some hate from people on right because he has dressed down some of their messiahs, but why do you have an issue?

tedbundee: ZekeMacNeil: OMG that's like so intertextual and postmodern and stuff :-p

Intersexual? Al Franken is a hermaphrodite?

Have you seen his wife/husband?

Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

Actually, in the times I have seen or heard him in serious conversation, he handles himself rather adroitly. I am not really sure why people are so opposed to him if not for purely partisan reasons.

Beeblebrox: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Do blame them?

It's the bow tie, isn't it?

Successful comedians tend to be very smart. Try to imagine one Republican ideologue that could last five minutes against Jon Stewart. Franken is the the same, and he will make a great Senator for all of us.

keithgabryelski: Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

In what way is Al Franken an "ass clown".

Seems like a reasonable guy to me, who is concerned about the issues, educates himself on them, and certainly leans left/progressive.

I can understand some hate from people on right because he has dressed down some of their messiahs, but why do you have an issue?

He's essentially a pundit, at least I'd say that writing 3 books demonizing the right makes him one. Think of one of the more intellectually honest right-wing pundits sorry, imagine there were an intellectually honest right-wing pundit - you'd probably not be too happy if he were sent to congress.

PJ_the_Barbarian: Impudent Domain: Quite apart from any considerations of left wing or right wing politics, this guy is an ass clown and it's a sad day that he is a senator. Nice going Minnesota.

Agreed. I would be equally disappointed if some district sent Hannity to congress.

So you see some comparison between Hannity and Franken? Please explain.

keithgabryelski: I can understand some hate from people on right because he has dressed down some of their messiahs, but why do you have an issue?

I don't know either. This is why I asked. I won't hold my breath though - the best they usually can come up with is that pic of him in a diaper.

Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

Minnesota doesn't allow straight ticket voting.

It's amazing how close the vote was seeing how well Obama did. That means there were lots of people who voted for Obama and against Franken

Mainly because of Barkley. Coleman got fewer votes than McCain as well. But it's not surprising that Barkley would particularly appeal to Obama voters -- Barkley is socially liberal and had a platform of change and reform.

Eddie Adams from Torrance: ryebread: Codyl: Franken would have lost by a landslide if not for so many dems (in a heavily dem state) pushing the "straight dem ticket" button.

A total of 16 states presently offer straight-ticket voting (STV). (new window) Guess which one isn't on the list?

Typical libtard response. Always trying to cloud the issues with your "facts".


Let the libs have their facts, the GOP has Thruthiness!

PJ_the_Barbarian: imagine there were an intellectually honest right-wing pundit - you'd probably not be too happy if he were sent to congress.

I'd love to see some of the prominent GOP pundits in congress. All they know how to do is biatch, I'd love to see them put their money where their mouths are. I give Senator Franken credit for having a set in that regard.