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3/2/2016

That Look

Filed under: General — Dana @ 4:56 pm

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Photo caption time!

I gotta stand with him. He knows Springsteen!

~~p.s. Ben Carson has suspended his campaign.~~

–Dana

UPDATE BY PATTERICO: Carson has not technically suspended his campaign, but he has admitted it’s over. As Cruz supporters, we don’t want to be accused of LYING!!!!11!1!!

UPDATE BY DANA: I was hasty in my wording. Here is Dr. Carson’s statement:

I have decided not to attend the Fox News GOP Presidential Debate tomorrow night in Detroit. Even though I will not be in my hometown of Detroit on Thursday, I remain deeply committed to my home nation, America. I do not see a political path forward in light of last evening’s Super Tuesday primary results. However, this grassroots movement on behalf of “We the People” will continue. Along with millions of patriots who have supported my campaign for President, I remain committed to Saving America for Future Generations. We must not depart from our goals to restore what God and our Founders intended for this exceptional nation.

As Robert Costa tweeted:

CARSON will not formally suspend today, but bid is over. Will make speech Friday at CPAC.

Comments (83)

83 Responses to “That Look”

Hello.
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 4:58 pm
lol. I’m thinking it’s more a marcel marceau thing,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 4:59 pm
How long will Kasich hang around? What are the odds Rubio pulls out after Florida?
Dejectedhead (81690d) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:01 pm
i suspect you’re trying to goad people into mockery of Mr. Trump and Mr. Christie

i’m making a note of the date and the title of this post in my spiral notebook
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:05 pm
Good to hear that Carson made that choice, and I thought the article was fair as far as I know, Carson’s comments concerning foreign policy belied a lack of appreciation for the evil that exists out there.
But I’m glad he ran, and I hope he can continue to be a voice in terms of ObamaCare, the Black family (and all families, for that matter), the need for people to take responsibility for their own choices instead of blaming others.
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:09 pm
“I can’t believe I sold my soul for this!
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:12 pm
I’m guessing Rubio and Kasich will both last through their own state primaries, unless their polls show them not winning, and hence may drop out first.

I think Kasich is running for VP and wants to demonstrate he can bring in the crucial swing state of Ohio. I think he is more popular still in Ohio than Rubio is in FL, but that is a bit of a guess.
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:12 pm
UPDATE BY PATTERICO: Carson has not technically suspended his campaign, but he has admitted it’s over. As Cruz supporters, we don’t want to be accused of LYING!!!!11!1!!
Patterico (86c8ed) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:12 pm
Minor quibble, Dana; Ben Carson has not suspended his campaign. He may well do so Friday at CPAC (or he may not) and he’s definitely out of the debate tomorrow, and clearly signaled he may leave the race, but he has not, yet, suspended his campaign.
Arizona CJ (da673d) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:13 pm
“I hope he likes me I hope he likes me I hope he likes me I hope me…”
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:13 pm
“My God, but he sounds even stupider from back here! What HAVE I done?”
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:15 pm
“Well, maybe I don’t NEED my nuts, and he can just keep them. I’d rather have a couple dozen donuts than get laid anyway.”
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:16 pm
The debate tomorrow should be limited to folks who have won a state.
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:19 pm
“This leash is a bit much”
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:23 pm
(Trump) “… and Soros laughed when I told him I was running, and so we made a bet. I get the weight in gold of every defeated candidate who endorses me, starting with Governor Stay-Puft here. Even if I lose this will be a great deal for me.”
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:27 pm
Don Don, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your daughter… ‘s wedding… on the day of your daughter’s wedding. And I hope their first child will be a masculine child. I pledge me ever-ending allegiance to your daughter’s bridal purse.

nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:28 pm
me and my other trumpfriends wanna do unify with you guys

i’m a make sangria it’s be awesome
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:29 pm
there is a touch of game of thrones, here,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:30 pm
nonono the sangria is tasty and wholesome
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:31 pm
(trump) I’ve decided that my administration will be modeled after the Seven Kingdoms. The governor here will be Lord Varys. Just a couple of little details to take care of before that’s set.
Kevin M (25bbee) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:36 pm
Bltchy resting face is a disability. We’ll face it together.
papertiger (c2d6da) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:40 pm
“You’re asking me to be rational. I know that is something I cannot do.”
DRJ (15874d) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:47 pm
“The force is with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet.”
DRJ (15874d) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:48 pm
Post of the day.
f1guyus (9cbd15) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:52 pm
Sangria is the official beverage of UC Santa Barbara. I have a superior recipe. Ask and you shall receive.
ropelight (20aa8c) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:52 pm
He may well do so Friday at CPAC (or he may not) and he’s definitely out of the debate tomorrow, and clearly signaled he may leave the race, but he has not, yet, suspended his campaign.

Arizona CJ

Oh for Pete’s sake. This guy did the same thing in Iowa. I don’t get Carson at all.
Dustin (2a8be7) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:54 pm
oh yes yes pls to share

my favorite is this peach basil one where i use a peach liqueur – then i add cantaloupe

it’s a hit every time and so so easy
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 5:58 pm
UPDATE BY DANA: I was hasty in my wording. Here is Dr. Carson’s statement:

I have decided not to attend the Fox News GOP Presidential Debate tomorrow night in Detroit. Even though I will not be in my hometown of Detroit on Thursday, I remain deeply committed to my home nation, America. I do not see a political path forward in light of last evening’s Super Tuesday primary results. However, this grassroots movement on behalf of “We the People” will continue. Along with millions of patriots who have supported my campaign for President, I remain committed to Saving America for Future Generations. We must not depart from our goals to restore what God and our Founders intended for this exceptional nation.
As Robert Costa tweeted:

CARSON will not formally suspend today, but bid is over. Will make speech Friday at CPAC.
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:16 pm
Mr Happyfeet, vitamin C (inherent in cantaloupe) absorbs into the bloodstream pretty fast—that’s why a screwdriver (vodka + orange juice) always works well.

But on the other hand, Orange Toupees don’t work as well. Although they do seem to get into the bloodstream fast and STAY there. And there seems to be a terrible hangover effect. (LOL)
Cruz Supporter (102c9a) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:19 pm
UC Santa Barbara Sangria:

In a small sauce pan: Add 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 2 Tablespoons of fresh orange juice to 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar. Warm gently and stir till sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Let cool.

In a large pitcher: Add 1ea 750 ml bottle of red wine (something inexpensive and lacking in personality) to 2 cups of lemonade, 2 shots of gin, 2 shots of vodka, add cooled sugar and fruit juice mix.

Slice a lemon, lime, and orange (remove seeds) add to pitcher, stir well. Serve in relatively large glass mugs over lots of ice. Don’t put ice in pitcher it waters down the magic. Garnish with fruit slices from pitcher.

Drink in moderation – it’ll sneak up on you.
ropelight (20aa8c) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:20 pm
For your viewing pleasure.

http://twitchy.com/2016/03/02/here-are-some-of-the-funnier-chris-christie-memes-and-photoshops-weve-seen-photos/
Steve57 (1ace39) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:21 pm
bookmarking that

it looks like fun
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:24 pm
Steve57,

Thanks for linking that. Pretty funny stuff. Loved the Biden/Christie stare.
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:32 pm
Interesting: Eating lunch w/ a Carson staffer right now. They are shocked. Who knew about this? “No one did. Ben must have made the decision by himself.”

And this: A former Carson staffer says Carson was in regular contact w/ Trump, who even offered they campaign together
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:39 pm
Dana, if it’s true that Trump offered to campaign together with Carson and Carson declined the offer, then he has only himself to blame for such a poor showing.
ropelight (20aa8c) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:45 pm
wait i thought Trump hated black people
happyfeet (5ea090) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:46 pm
Christie:”What are we gonna do tonight, Donald?”

Trump:”Same thing we do every night, Christie: Try to take over the world!:
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:46 pm
“*How much longer do I have to stand back here before he give me my gonads back?*
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:51 pm
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:46 pm

Ahh, such memories, my boys were at the right age when that was on.
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:52 pm
note, I was referring to arik’s 6:46 post,
NOT his 6:51 post…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:53 pm
I loved the Napoleon one, MD. “Hee ees so tiny.”
nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:55 pm
BREAKING NEWS via Megyn Kelly

DOJ granting immunity to person who set up Clinton’s email…
(who took the 5th before Congress)
maybe we need a post about the look on Hillary’s face right now…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:56 pm
Phineas and Ferb, Pinkie and the Brain,
those were the days…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:57 pm
MD, those were my bright college days. Who said higher education is a waste?
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:57 pm
the animaniacs were some of the best animation since the original warner’s trio,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:58 pm
That picture makes me wish Bert Lahr were still alive.
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:58 pm
the animaniacs were some of the best animation since the original warner’s trio,

narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:58 pm

Makes me wish for the days when we could all gather round Scorsese’s head
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:03 pm
Ahh, such memories, my boys were at the right age when that was on.

Is there a wrong age for Animaniacs?
Milhouse (87c499) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:07 pm
I swear, Mr. Trump I wiped everything.
mg (31009b) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:07 pm
Unfortunately, Milhouse, they do reach an age in adolescence when it is no longer cool to watch cartoons, even the best ones, with parents
maybe they watch them on their own, but that does me no good…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:11 pm
You can watch them on your own too…
Milhouse (87c499) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:15 pm
I love your jump-suit orange hair, Mr. Trump.
mg (31009b) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:16 pm
I watched the last season of Phineas and Ferb all on my lonesome. The daughter had lost interest (and seems to have acquired a dislike for Disney too). I AM NOT watching Gossip Girls with her. There are some sacrifices no parent can be asked to make.
nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:19 pm
We can still get the kids to listen to the Phineas and Ferb cd from time to time, even if they won’t watch the show so much, anymore.

That was a great cartoon.
arik (02de93) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:34 pm
MD & nk,

Isn’t it funny how even something like watching certain cartoons together becomes a sweet memory? More so once they’re out of the house and off the payroll.
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:35 pm
Indeed,
about 4 yrs old, bathrobe on and curlers in hair, watching Bobby and Cissy dancing on Lawrence Welk…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:38 pm
I’m going to reiterate:

BREAKING NEWS via Megyn Kelly
DOJ granting immunity to person who set up Clinton’s email…
(who took the 5th before Congress)
maybe we need a post about the look on Hillary’s face right now…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:56 pm
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:48 pm
MD,

I’m tied up with something else now. I’ll try to get something up later.
Dana (86e864) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:57 pm
Oh, Dana,
I wasn’t hounding you to take note, I was just repeating it as I thought it was noteworthy and didn’t want Pinky to take over the thread, even if he failed at taking over the world…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:13 pm
http://legalinsurrection.com/2016/03/hillary-email-scandal-moves-into-flip-flip-flip-phase/
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:17 pm
narciso,
that’s pretty good,
even gets the look on Hillary’s face
G’nite
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:25 pm
If you were that guy, who would want protective custody?
And who would you trust to provide it?
Are those ridiculous questions for the tin-foil brigade,
or somewhat reasonable?
IDK
Maybe Ms. Brain’s plot to take over has come to a glitch…
G’nite G’nite
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:32 pm
either the A team, or the person of interest gang,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:35 pm
They’ve changed the rules of evidence in recent years. You don’t want to kill a witness in a federal case, or in Illinois, because his out of court statements against you — to anyone, police or friends — and his death will be admitted as evidence of your guilt.

Got that, Hillary?
nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:39 pm
also the equalizer, which person of interest, is a partial homage,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:44 pm
I see the look on Christie’s face. What isn’t seen is whether or not the front few rows are covered in plastic sheeting.
Bill H (dcdd7b) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:46 pm
42. …maybe we need a post about the look on Hillary’s face right now…

MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:56 pm

Ask, and you shall receive. Here it is.

http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/02/Trillary.jpg
Steve57 (1ace39) — 3/2/2016 @ 8:54 pm
Hello, clowns.

Trump is your nominee, thanks very much in part to my fellow Tennesseans. I voted for Cruz, didn’t matter…in fact veterans, of all people, voted overwhelmingly for the serial adulterer con artist. Drinking helps but is small solace when considering what embarrassingly little can be done short of the California caucus.

Nothing, even dead drunk stoned, is my best guesstimate.

Carry on discussing Cruz taking 3 states (Texas!), Trump took less delegates than “expected”, Rubio is finally being called out as an obvious tool of the elite GOP.

Clowns.
pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 9:43 pm
For you, pieter. I always find it comforting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFLvhKv-Lbo
nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 9:48 pm
if you’re looking for a prologue,

http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/03/02/americans-brace-yourselves-for-the-bunga-bunga-berlusconi-donald-trump/

there are some exaggerations obviously,
narciso (732bc0) — 3/2/2016 @ 9:52 pm
AR, clownshoes, friend.

You are the problem with your admitted support of Trump’s candidacy. You are an admitted liar, hypocrite and social miscreant…if you share a portion of his values, certainly a person of poor character.

Look inward, be ashamed, ask for God’s forgiveness.

Clown, friend.
pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 9:55 pm
AR, sure…sure that’ll happen.

Clown.
pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 9:59 pm
56. I’m going to reiterate:

BREAKING NEWS via Megyn Kelly
DOJ granting immunity to person who set up Clinton’s email…
(who took the 5th before Congress)
maybe we need a post about the look on Hillary’s face right now…
MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 6:56 pm

MD in Philly (at the moment not in Philly) (deca84) — 3/2/2016 @ 7:48 pm

Meanwhile, from the Clinton universe, we receive this transmission.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/in-clinton-email-investigation-justice-department-grants-immunity-to-former-state-department-staffer/2016/03/02/e421e39e-e0a0-11e5-9c36-e1902f6b6571_story.html

…In a statement, Brian Fallon, a spokesman for the Clinton campaign, said: “As we have said since last summer, Secretary Clinton has been cooperating with the Department of Justice’s security inquiry, including offering in August to meet with them to assist their efforts if needed.”

It’s just a “security review” or a “security inquiry,” they’ve been trying to insist. NOT a criminal investigation.

Tell me, who needs immunity from prosecution if something is NOT a criminal investigation?
Steve57 (1ace39) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:05 pm
nk, thanks for nothing. Try something actually worth consideration outside this sad state of politics.

Space programs, especially Space x stuff; anything related to quantum theory, “a grain of sand is halfway between the Earth and the subatomic particle”; how cool it would be to have an awesome yacht.

Clown.
pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:11 pm
Go home, pieter, you’re a waste of bandwidth.
nk (dbc370) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:14 pm
K…hmmmm. Interrupt your inane banter with your clownbake?

Sorry I messed up you clown party. I may be touched but I know what clarity is…

Clown.
pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:19 pm
80. …I may be touched but I know what clarity is…

pieter (ec44a2) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:19 pm

Yes, you are touched. As far as knowing what clarity is, perhaps you do. If you lay off the hallucinogenic drugs you may experience it again.
Steve57 (1ace39) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:26 pm
Don Don, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your daughter… ‘s wedding… on the day of your daughter’s wedding. And I hope their first child will be a masculine child. I pledge me ever-ending allegiance to your daughter’s bridal purse.

– nk

Luca Bratwurst
Leviticus (a8efb0) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:43 pm
77Tell me, who needs immunity from prosecution if something is NOT a criminal investigation?

Someone who doesn’t want to testify for any reason and who takes the fifth to avoid it.
James B. Shearer (0f56fb) — 3/2/2016 @ 10:52 pm
But what would be the harm of talking to the FBI, James Shearer?

After all, according to the Hillary! campaign that’s just the harmless li’l ol’ Federal Bureau of (routine non-criminal security) Inquiries.
Steve57 (1ace39) — 3/2/2016 @ 11:24 pm
HRC told the network toady she always tries to tell the truth. Really, really hard, she tries.

Her next meeting with the Feds would not be a good time for her to tell the truth.
Ed from SFV (3400a5) — 3/3/2016 @ 12:38 am
Since when does California have a caucus?
papertiger (c2d6da) — 3/3/2016 @ 7:42 am
Chris looks like he needs a hug. Where’s Obama when you need him.
The Emperor (7da220) — 3/4/2016 @ 3:24 am

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