Grayson re-used two of his lines. Alms for a wordsmith!

[DireStrike]

Admittedly, good lines: "nattering nabobs of negativism" and "foot-dragging, knuckle-dragging neanderthals".

But if he's going in prepared, and not coming up with this stuff on the spot, repeats will happen. The knuckle-dragging neanderthal comment in particular is a little tired, except for the fact that it's NEVER heard in polite media conversation.


....So! In addition to any cash you might have donated to Rep. Grayson, let's get together a few brain cells and donate some phrases! Either new lines, or tried-and-true ones never heard in the mainstream. This is the kind of thing forums like this were made for!

For example:

- Republicans

Obstreperous obstructionists; talentless, tantrum-throwing termites; the "squeaky wheel" beggar party

- Companies/Executives (works for banks, insurance cos, no-bid contractors...)

Vampiric vultures; The Hoover of industries - they just keep on sucking


He's already shown that he's not afraid of a little alliteration. All bets are off on what he might say! :evilgrin:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. "Nattering nabobs of negativism" was stolen from Spiro Agnew!

I'm sure Grayson intended it ironically, considering the phrase was coined by William Safire for an Agnew speech.

[DireStrike]

2. I thought it sounded a little familiar.

Oh well. All the more reason to give him a hand!

[Canuckistanian]

3. I've always liked the "Barbarian" reference

And it's more historically relevant, given that Barbarians (Vandals and Visigoths, actually) were responsible for tearing down what was left of the once-mighty Roman Empire.

Maybe something about "Barbarians at the gate".

[DireStrike]

4. Trojan Whores

They put themselves up for sale, get inside, and then screw everybody.

[Canuckistanian]

8. Promising...

Work on it and get back to me, OK?

[DefenseLawyer]

5. If you don't know the Agnew line

Written I believe by the late, crank extraordinaire William Safire, maybe giving advice is a bit presumptuous on your part.

[DireStrike]

6. Sorry, I'm pretty young.

Wasn't around when it was coined.

Do you take issue with my "advice", as you put it? What's the harm in suggesting new lines?

[DefenseLawyer]

7. I'd say of all the Democrats I can think of right now that need help with their lines

The Congressman is pretty low on the list.