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Samantha

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103. I guess it was my inside-the-beltway mentality that took over when I watched his press conference

Fri Jan 10, 2014, 02:16 AM

Jan 2014

Something quite unexpectedly happened to me. I was seriously listening, but suddenly just started laughing. The laughing continued until the end of the conference. I just could not believe he would seriously expect anyone to buy what he was peddling. I one point I was laughing so hard I was almost crying. I believe it was when he mentioned just how SAD he felt about the whole thing. Right.

Like so many others, I have watched him wondering exactly how far he would be able to go. I early on started thinking of him simply as a bully but could not believe the positive reaction he elicited from so many in our party. While I did not truly hold him in contempt, meaning I did not despise them to the degree I despised George W. Bush*, until this press conference, I was acutely aware of his political positions on many issues and I knew there was no way I would feel comfortable with him sitting in the Oval Office, should that happen.

So I celebrate this press conference. I sincerely believe his performance, and that is exactly what that display was, will convince so many other Americans Christie is not The One.

Sam

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Chris Christie is such an utterly, thoroughly foul human being [View all] MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 OP

Or maybe the Dems did so because they knew something was coming rocktivity Jan 2014 #1

They let the vindictive bully screw himself. JoePhilly Jan 2014 #3

Is that all? Whut about the ass whipp'n? lonestarnot Jan 2014 #6

I think Christie's ego took over and he decided he could do JoePhilly Jan 2014 #7

Got something to prove that nonsense? Dems loved him, right here on DU. He was 'nice to Obama' sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #15

thanks Sabrina 1. you rock. bbgrunt Jan 2014 #30

Thanks for putting an end to that bullshit. Scuba Jan 2014 #46

+1 a whole bunch.......nt Enthusiast Jan 2014 #50

+1000, Sabrina. First, Nay Jan 2014 #59

+ 7 Octafish Jan 2014 #66

+1. Thanks. (nt) Paladin Jan 2014 #70

I read DU and have never seen such a comment made davidpdx Jan 2014 #104

making shit up is nothing new for the anti-dem contingent on DU... dionysus Jan 2014 #116

and the swooner contingent too Skittles Jan 2014 #126

. dionysus Jan 2014 #127

Either they're the last members of the circular firing squad that's crippled the Democratic Party BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #131

Very nice, and I see you got the expected reaction from the conservative branch of DU. A Simple Game Jan 2014 #135

what nth level of extra dimensional chess might that be? FatBuddy Jan 2014 #93

Then they better stop supporting now or end up being part of the scandal. But sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head Jan 2014 #2

Not even remotely part of the narrative. Nor is it productive. ProgressSaves Jan 2014 #4

Well you better read this thread. I just learned right here in this thread from Joe Philly sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #16

You silly Goose. Don't you understand context? MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #25

thanks Manny. You rock too! bbgrunt Jan 2014 #31

Hey 4 days in and the lecturing begins HangOnKids Jan 2014 #40

Thankfully, I don't see that Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #51

Yeah, they supported the Republican & let the Democrat sink so the Republican would shoot El_Johns Jan 2014 #133

This message was self-deleted by its author DeSwiss Jan 2014 #33

Welcome to DU! Fumesucker Jan 2014 #94

Welcome back! morningfog Jan 2014 #138

ODS. nt msanthrope Jan 2014 #5

BOT Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #52

BIG time. BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #132

But poor Christie said today that this is the first he's heard about it! catbyte Jan 2014 #8

How about when he took a taxpayer-funded helicopter to his son's baseball game Doctor_J Jan 2014 #10

If Christie is elected President, he WILL punish the cities that didn't vote for him. jsr Jan 2014 #13

Holy shit. Manny's almost attacked a Republican!... SidDithers Jan 2014 #9

Great so when are you going to do so? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #18

Snort. Scuba Jan 2014 #47

Ut oh... 99Forever Jan 2014 #117

In Canada, do they teach schoolchildren that Lincoln was a bad man MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #23

Ask EarlG and Skinner if they want you harrassing Canadians. DevonRex Jan 2014 #120

I didn't intend to make a dig at Canada MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #124

The complaint wasn't about Canada. How disingenuous to even suggest that. How about people sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #125

well, Sid actually supports elected American Democrats a hell of a lot more than some of the dionysus Jan 2014 #134

Really? I am a Democrat, Manny is a Democrat, DU is filled with Democrats. Could you link to this sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #139

Almost. nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #27

LOL! I was thinking the same thing! Good Lord, this OP actually almost, slightly criticized a Repub Number23 Jan 2014 #84

he really, really tried, but third party Manny took over and he couldn't do it... dionysus Jan 2014 #114

But he couldn't quite... DevonRex Jan 2014 #123

Anything to bash Democrats treestar Jan 2014 #11

If you have principles, you bash who needs bashing. Wouldnt it be swell if all you had to think rhett o rick Jan 2014 #12

Why were they endorsing a Republican?? Remember, we asked back then. And were more or less sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #20

In bizzaro world, the Dems who endorsed a pig are the good guys Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #34

Thanks, sometimes it helps to have someone explain the convoluted logic I see here sometimes. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #39

Getting . . . dizzy. Must . . . . reach . . . . Dramamine! Ugg . . . passing out . . . hatrack Jan 2014 #49

It truly is bizzaro world - sheeple follow their leaders no matter what. polichick Jan 2014 #58

It's about standing up for principled Dems while some "Dems"... polichick Jan 2014 #57

No truer words, Manny. jsr Jan 2014 #14

"Chris Christie is such an utterly, thoroughly foul human being" ProSense Jan 2014 #17

Why do you think that Obama wouldn't endorse Buono? nt MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #19

Because he wanted Christie to win? ProSense Jan 2014 #22

Where was Debbie when Dems were endorsing Christie? What did she say back then? What sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #21

Please, ProSense Jan 2014 #24

Ooh. That's gonna leave a mark...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #37

Wrong, AGAIN. IF you had read my question you would have noticed that it wasn't ANSWERED. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #43

... SidDithers Jan 2014 #48

Best possible response. Bobbie Jo Jan 2014 #54

I love the indignant responses accusing JoePhilly of touting "nonsense" when that person Number23 Jan 2014 #85

Still not getting an answer to my question, maybe you could answer it? Why did Wasserman sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #69

That's not an answer to my question. Where was Wasserman, or any of the Dem Leadership when Christie sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #44

Yo, Rosanne Rosannadana rufus dog Jan 2014 #41

Always about hating on Obama with some people. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #26

Yep, disdain for Obama is dripping, yet again . Nt pkdu Jan 2014 #32

Really? It seems the disdain is for Democratic principles. Jakes Progress Jan 2014 #35

Good luck posting that here after Sept. Nt pkdu Jan 2014 #95

How Jakes Progress Jan 2014 #98

+1...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #36

Always about loving on Obama with some people. Jakes Progress Jan 2014 #38

+1000 n/t sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #45

He didn't endorse Christie, fer crissakes. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #56

That's nothing but a CT. Buono's positions on the issues were far, far more popular than Christie's sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #60

nice fairy tale geek tragedy Jan 2014 #63

Love that "sensible" position. Jakes Progress Jan 2014 #99

In the real world unpleasant decisions have to be made. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #100

But Democrats endorsing Christie didn't help him or the Republicans? Fumesucker Jan 2014 #111

Oh that was just treachery. nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #112

want some cheese to go with that whine? nt Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #53

Yep JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #55

Isn't it a Democrat's duty to help another Democrat? Octafish Jan 2014 #67

Democrats' duty is to win their own elections and get geek tragedy Jan 2014 #68

That's the difference between the Howard Dean and Rahm Emanuel schools. Octafish Jan 2014 #73

Who was running the DCCC while Dean was head of DNC? geek tragedy Jan 2014 #74

Who blew the chance of a lifetime -- Democratic White House, Senate and House of Representatives? Octafish Jan 2014 #76

What do you mean 'blew?' geek tragedy Jan 2014 #78

You are right. I forgot the ''Historic Mandate for Change.'' Octafish Jan 2014 #79

Blue Dogs are lead by their own asses. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #80

ELI5 GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #91

by having his capital 'proved' worthless when that Democrat gets their geek tragedy Jan 2014 #92

K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2014 #28

The first I ever heard of him he was being endorsed by Ann Coulter Cleita Jan 2014 #29

Finally something that we can agree on. Beacool Jan 2014 #42

LOL!! Gotta Find SOME Way, ANY Way to Bash Dems and Obama with the News of the Day! Skraxx Jan 2014 #61

Points for creativity are in order. Bobbie Jo Jan 2014 #65

Did Democrats endorse Christie or not? Are you arguing that the OP is wrong sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #71

You folks are adorable! Skraxx Jan 2014 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Savannahmann Jan 2014 #75

That's an important note? I can't imagine a life where that's an important note Skraxx Jan 2014 #82

Oh, that is gonna leave a mark and stick like glue Number23 Jan 2014 #86

You forgot, RIGHT and adorable! sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #87

Yes, yes dear, you're right, of course you are Skraxx Jan 2014 #88

Aw, how cute. I'm blushing, though being right is not new to me it's rare to sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #89

Not only are you right, but you're also so effective! I mean, just look at what you're being right Skraxx Jan 2014 #90

You sound angry. But let's calm down a bit shall we? You have used the word 'Obama' sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #96

Oh Punkin', you're so Obama obsessed, you're with the deluded sap who thinks Christie's problems Skraxx Jan 2014 #107

You appear to believe you have capabilities involving mind reading. A lot of people on the internet sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #109

Nah, just reading Sherlock! Skraxx Jan 2014 #113

Dude, they're doing wonderful things with decaf these days, you can hardly tell it from high test Fumesucker Jan 2014 #101

You rang? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #110

Nevertheless, it's a legitimate, and relevant, beef. Friends don't let friends vote republican. nt Zorra Jan 2014 #97

+ infinity squared!!! nt Zorra Jan 2014 #62

Awww you gave people that like Chris Christie a sadz! Rex Jan 2014 #64

3rd way sure knows how to pick em! adirondacker Jan 2014 #102

Holy crap, ODS has reached advanced stages. great white snark Jan 2014 #77

No kidding. HappyMe Jan 2014 #81

K & R AzDar Jan 2014 #83

I guess it was my inside-the-beltway mentality that took over when I watched his press conference Samantha Jan 2014 #103

hahah, i love how concerned some claimed to be AFTER the election when they never posted JI7 Jan 2014 #106

how true. dionysus Jan 2014 #118

Oh, that's gonna leave a mark. woo me with science Jan 2014 #108

Only with people who post woo like this: DevonRex Jan 2014 #121

LOL... bless your little heart Manny, you try so very, very hard... dionysus Jan 2014 #115

And succeeds..... ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2014 #128

I'm glad you posted this. TeeYiYi Jan 2014 #119

*snort* Manny, that is just pathetic. Worst stretch in months. DevonRex Jan 2014 #122

the tiny fists never quit flailing, do they? dionysus Jan 2014 #130

It's so much fun to watch! DevonRex Jan 2014 #140

Like I posted in another thread.... ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2014 #129

I didn't see him being backed by the White House JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #136

This message was self-deleted by its author Renew Deal Jan 2014 #137