(2008-08-19) — Democrat presidential hopeful Barack Obama said today that he would reveal the name of his running mate “when, and if, we ever actually need a vice president.”
Rampant speculation about Sen. Obama’s VP pick has overshadowed headlines about an Iranian rocket launch, a deadly suicide bombing in Algeria, Russia’s failure to withdraw troops from Georgia, the resignation of the president of nuclear-armed Pakistan and start of the NFL pre-season.
However, Sen. Obama said today that choosing a vice presidential nominee is “largely irrelevant to the campaign, since this election is a referendum on hope and change — in other words, it’s a referendum on me.”
“What could a running mate bring to the ticket that I don’t already provide in abundance?” Sen. Obama asked rhetorically.
The candidate said he would let his vice president know that he or she has been chosen, “just as soon as there’s a foreign state funeral, a tie to break in the Senate, or some other excuse for having him take up space in my shadow.”
[BREAKING: ScrappleFace editor Scott Ott has acquired press credentials for the Republican National Convention in September. Mr. Ott will report live from the Twin Cities via ScrappleFace, Twitter, Townhall.com, Facebook, YouTube and The Michael Koolidge Show. You can be part of this historic journalistic event by contributing what you can to fund the trip. Just click the "Donate" button below, and give until you stop losing your hair.]
65 responses so far ↓
1 RedPepper // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:57 am
A stealth VP. Just what we need!
Wouldn’t this Person Who Shall Remain Nameless, in effect, be running for a Dick Cheney third term ?
2 RedPepper // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:59 am
God Bless America !
3 Maggie // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:02 am
Just one more vetting question:
Boxers or briefs?
4 Shelly // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:21 am
I wonder if he’ll have trouble finding anyone who will admit they agree with this:
http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/2008/08/18/obamabortion/
It didn’t used to be above his pay-grade at all.
5 Shelly // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:38 am
We don’t know yet who the veep will be, but we do know that Winnie the Pooh will be SecDef. Perhaps Bill Ayers could carry the nuclear football? Any other thoughts on his administration?
6 Just Ranting // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:54 am
Where’s Walter Mondale now that we need him?
7 Maggie // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:56 am
shelly re #5 ………funny
The bumper stickers might say : vote for
Booh and Pooh….or maybe:A vote for
Barry will help himWinnie!
(best I could do until my meds wear off)
8 conserve-a-tip // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:02 am
Maggie re # 3
Are you asking “Fighter or Lawyer?”
Shelly: How about Jack Sprat for his National Health policy maker and Snoop Dog for Education Secretary?
9 Maggie // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:02 am
Shelly….How about Bo Peep for Veep?
(I’m logging off now before Scott deletes me.)
10 Just Ranting // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:07 am
OT…..The following email was sent this morning. I would encourage all loyal Scrapplers to contribute to Scott’s most excellent adventure to the Republican Convention, then copy and send a similar email to Rush as well…..
To:ElRushbo@eibnet.com
Subject: Please have a Virtual Bake Sale for Scrappleface’s Scott Ott
Dear Professor Limbaugh,
As a Dean’s List student at the Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies I respectfully beseech our learned Doctor. of Democracy and all around loveable little fuzz-ball to extend a helping hand to a deserving student. Scott Ott, the founder of Scrappleface.com, has received press credentials to the Republican National Convention. While the honor is most worthily bestowed upon him, there is no stipend provided to assist with his travelling and lodging expenses.
As an avid Limbaugh fan, and a contributor to the Scrappleface comments’ community, I humbly ask the Benevolent One to host a virtual “bake sale†to help Scott Ott cover his expenses. If you could let it be known to your listeners that contributions can be made at http://www.Scrappleface.com, it would be most appreciated.
Thank you for your assistance in this noble endeavor, and I eagerly await your response.
Best regards,
(Your Name)
11 Maggie // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:18 am
CAT….re #9….great comeback.
I must humbly disagree with your choice of Jack Sprat as Sec. of Health because he could eat no fat and his wife could eat no lean.There would be a volatile situation in the Sprat household ,not to mention no more mac and cheese.
12 Just Ranting // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:35 am
Rev. Wright for Secretary of the Posterior.
13 Mack // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:37 am
Two threads.
I think I said it best in 2003 when I said this: You will know we are winning in Iraq when the MSM is reporting anything but world events. We don’t hear the daily body count any more.
If we were losing it would help Obama so we don’t hear about it.
14 seneuba // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:44 am
Ranting: Rev Wright is busy planning his inauguration sermon.
My key Obama question :
Paper or plastic?
15 conserve-a-tip // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:47 am
Seeuba - and I’ll ask you like I asked Maggie:
Are you asking “Trees or Oil?”
16 conserve-a-tip // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:48 am
Whoops…left out the ‘n’ there Seneuba. Sorry.
17 conserve-a-tip // Aug 19, 2008 at 11:54 am
OT, has anyone got any news on Fred? I have emailed and called and have gotten no response. I am concerned about him. If anyone has any information I would appreciated your posting it.
18 JamesonLewis3rd // Aug 19, 2008 at 1:14 pm
“VP!?! BO dun nee no steeng-keeng VP!!!!!”
19 Mack // Aug 19, 2008 at 2:22 pm
One of the first days this week when I had the opportunity to listen to Rush. It would be great if Rush got the editor a leg up to the convention. If it were not for Rush I would never have heard of Scrappleface.
Funny that Scrappleface is still here even after the last elections. I heard some say that it would go away once the votes were cast. Scott is still at it, improved security for sure, but still here.
20 vittles scooper // Aug 19, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Fred Sinclair Update: He is not doing well and just got out of Holland Community Hospital, in Holland Michigan only 20 minutes ago. He is very weak and might have to go back in. Please pray for Fred. Thank you conserva-tip for alerting us that he has not been posting or returning your emails, as I just called him and luckily he was able to answer the phone.
21 mindknumbed kid // Aug 19, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Thanks for the update on Fred vittles scooper. When I realized that he hadn’t posted or emailed for a while I went back to his last post to see when it was and what it said. It also made me think something was not right, keep him in your prayers Scrapplers.
Unrelated to this post, not this thread though.
Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
22 vittles scooper // Aug 19, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Dear mindnumbed kid and my other fellow scrapplers: Fred posts with one hand and is unable to barely move, and never ever complains. Fred is the most courageous godly man I have ever encountered. Please pray for this magnificent friend and veteran who always testifies of God’s power and love.
23 vittles scooper // Aug 19, 2008 at 6:37 pm
P.S. Fred woke up one day a few years ago having suffered a stroke in his sleep, therein the paralysis…
24 camojack // Aug 19, 2008 at 7:55 pm
“What could a running mate bring to the ticket that I don’t already provide in abundance?†Sen. Obama asked rhetorically.
Ummm…experience?!
(I tried posting that this morning; it should have debuted around #4 on the charts. Since it never showed up, I’m trying again…)
25 VP Rumor Roundup : Stop The ACLU // Aug 19, 2008 at 8:24 pm
[...] Bottom line to all this VPOrama? Nobody has a clue, and the candidates like it that way. We’ll know soon enough. Or will we? [...]
26 Darthmeister // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Obama hasn’t said it yet, but with his rather pathetic attempts at triangulation and appealing to the whacked out kooks on the fringe left as well as to swing voters I wouldn’t be surprised if the following might slip past his lying lips one day:
“My friends, (uh) we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. (uh … pause) I hope you’ll join with me as we try to change it. (wait a minute! … uhhh)”
27 conserve-a-tip // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Vittles Scooper, thank you for your updates and information.
For the rest of you, I talked a little bit with Fred this evening and he has had a rough time of it. It was very exciting as I had never spoken with him, but only had an email friendship. How fun to have a voice to go with the letters now. He is a wonderful man and friend and wise beyond measure. Our prayers are definitely with him!!
I think that I need to call MsRightWing, Ink next! Been missing her too.
CAT
28 Fred Sinclair // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Some things come wrapped in big and/or little packages - some thing aren’t wrapped at all.
I had just finished reading what vs and mkk said about me and was blushing when the phone rang and a voice “Hi Fred! How are you doing?” Not recognizing the voice I of course said, “Who’s this?” The answer came back clean and clear, “Scott Ott.”
I’m not that easily caught off guard but if the voice had said, “George Bush.” or “This is Rush.” I couldn’t have been more thrilled or happy.
I guess God set that up to take the sting out of the next call 5 minutes later from Dr. Young (the Dr, overseeing my hospital stay) He tells me that the lab reported that my urine sample had what looked to be maybe cancer cells and is setting me up to see an Urologists.
Oh well “….a little rain must fall.” so I’m praying that it turns out to be a false alarm, but if not - then God’s will be done…I’ve got a lot of good friends I’m made here at SF thanks to Scott but if it’s not good then I will probably have to go back in to clear everything up so my body can concentrate on a bigger battle. Wish me well and I covet your prayers on my behalf. If anyone wants to talk, e-mail Scott and ask for my # - as long as I’m here to answer, I will.
IN GOD WE TRUST - Fred Sinclair, Heirborn Ranger
29 mindknumbed kid // Aug 19, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Wow Fred- A call from “the man”, doesn’t get much specialer than that! We will keep you in our prayers, great to see you back where you belong. Take care of what you can and leave the rest to God.
30 Ms RightWing, Ink // Aug 20, 2008 at 8:50 am
Scott is a good man!
31 Ms RightWing, Ink // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:03 am
Another Super Delagate-Stephanie Tubb Jones had a serious accident near Cleveland last night and is in serious condition. Hmm, anyone see a thread being weaved in the Clinton rug.
32 Ms RightWing, Ink // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:04 am
delegate
33 boberinyetagain // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:16 am
Fred, sorry to hear of your recent woes, happy you were able to post again.
Hang in there, we need you!
34 boberinyetagain // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:17 am
Rats, bad timing on the “post stealer…”
35 Mack // Aug 20, 2008 at 10:03 am
I would almost say I’m jealous. I thought I was special when the vast editorial staff her returned my emails. Scott, you have truly found your calling in this endeavor.
As for you Fred, you had best take care of yourself mister! don’t make me come down there. In all seriousness you are in our prayers here. May God, who is absolute, love, with absolute knowledge, and absolute power work His perfect will in your life.
36 Maggie // Aug 20, 2008 at 10:24 am
Fred,
Let me add my name to the list of those missing you.
One day soon all of the believers will be “Heirborn”. My Pastor always says we will soon be taking a “Plane air ride”
I’m certain that Scott was equally honored to talk with you.Gen.18:14?
(the answer is NO”)
37 RedPepper // Aug 20, 2008 at 11:21 am
Fred - good to see you back! Hang in there. This, too, shall pass.
38 MargeinMI // Aug 20, 2008 at 11:52 am
My prayers are going up for you too, Fred!!!!! Hang in there!
39 mindknumbed kid // Aug 20, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I wonder if Obama will let his chosen veep know before he makes the announcement, or will he find out the same time everybody else does?
40 boberinyetagain // Aug 20, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Keep in the down low but OBwan chose me because I’m so beloved. He knows I can deliver the Scrapplevote
41 RedPepper // Aug 20, 2008 at 12:26 pm
boberin #40: bob, no knock on you, but my advice is - keep your day job! ( I was never fond of phone calls at 3 a.m., myself … )
The odd choices in Barack Obama’s career .
He will lose for one reason above all, one that has been overlooked in any analysis that I’ve yet seen. Barack Obama will lose because he is a flake.
I’m using the term in its generally accepted sense. A flake is not only a screwup, but someone who truly excels in making bizarre errors and creating incredibly convoluted disasters. A flake is a “fool with energyâ€, as the Russian proverb puts it. (“A fool is a terrible thing to have around, but a fool with energy is a nightmareâ€.)
42 boberinyetagain // Aug 20, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Red, you may have a point. I’m not fond of phone calls anytime, day or night. I can sit right next to a ringing phone with caller ID and not even look to see who’s calling. It’s never good news…
43 Libby Gone // Aug 20, 2008 at 1:59 pm
The person I regard more than any other human I ever knew in person brought me to my knees in laughter yesterday.
The intellect of this LADY NEEDS to be exposed.
“McCain and Romney 08!”
-then Steve Martin and Dan Akroyd can make fun of the President and vice president”!
two wild and crazy guys!
and ya know, it’s all good.
44 Libby Gone // Aug 20, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I laughted myself silly after I heard the conection betweeen McCain and Martin.
“Somebody hates these oil cans!”
DAMN BIG OIL!
45 Ms RightWing, Ink // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Hang tough Fred. I know what battles are like.
You know my prayers are with you, I’m just to exhausted right now to post my thoughts, but Sunday is coming.
I too, picked up the phone one day about 2 years ago and Scott was on the other end. He has a special way of knowing when things are not quite right.
All of ya, be tough, be vigilant and when a soldier falls, pick him/her up.
46 MajorDomo // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:12 pm
My prayers for you, too, Fred. Apparently we are about the same age.
47 MajorDomo // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:15 pm
For BO’s veep? How about the little red hen? The Democrats are full of “the sky is falling” panic.
48 upnorthlurkin // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Both Fred and Ms. RightWing are in my prayers!! You (not to leave out Maggie) are truly our (Scrapplers’) national treasures. When any of you are MIA for any length of time, we all miss you!
49 upnorthlurkin // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:23 pm
….and OLA, CAT, Red Pepper, Vittlescooper, TomG, (where has BadAndy been hiding), SGT1EAUSMC, MathMom, Cassandra, and on and on…..I miss them all!
50 upnorthlurkin // Aug 20, 2008 at 3:25 pm
How could I….. I forgot to mention Possum and PrettyOld!!
51 RedPepper // Aug 20, 2008 at 4:56 pm
unl: Keep going! I miss Effeminen, and CalGirl, and ColoradoKittyCat, and Godfrey, and woodnwheel ; others who have posted here recently, but far too seldom ( such as gafisher, Darthmeister, PrettyOld, and beekabok ) ; and I could mention a number of others from the more distant past. Not to mention, some of our more pleasant contrarians. such as J Cougar Melancholy.
Finally, I have no intention of forgetting The Great Santini …
52 mindknumbed kid // Aug 20, 2008 at 5:12 pm
TrueBlueTony…
53 everthink // Aug 20, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Missing Scraplefaces? Where could they have gone. Oh’ where could they all have gone?
Everthink, maybe they are Obamalicans now?
Say, do you who are left think McCain may choose Lieberman? I’d be so proud if he did!
ET
54 Maggie // Aug 20, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Up Morth re #49
Thank-you ….Sniff,sniff
55 mindknumbed kid // Aug 20, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Looking to get out of your Obubblehead endorsement, eh? That is certainly understandable.
56 mindknumbed kid // Aug 20, 2008 at 6:33 pm
You gotta admit that Obobblehead is the lamest nominee to date.
57 mindknumbed kid // Aug 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Update - According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer Super Delagate–Stephanie Tubb Jones is in critcal condition, dead, and alive with limited brain function. Is it that hard to figure things out in Ohio?
58 conserve-a-tip // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:09 pm
MKK, just heard that Ms Jones has passed away. She is the second Hillary superdelagate to die in a week. Anyone know how they replace these superdelegates? Are there alternates and do they vote the same way that the original was planning on voting? Inquiring minds and all……
59 Fred Sinclair // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Pekingese dog in cartoon with name tag “Obama” around neck facing off against giant Great Dane wearing name tag “McCain”. Pekingese says “McCain doesn’t know what he’s up against”.
B.O. STINKS
60 conserve-a-tip // Aug 20, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Fred - a pekingese? Just another “yip-yip” dog.
OB1 Can Know Bees
61 RedPepper // Aug 20, 2008 at 10:49 pm
c-a-t #60: “OB1 Can Know Bees†?
Perhaps you are referring to that tasty pastry,
Ob-wan Cannoli ( a light, flaky, cream-puff-like (pâte à choux) shell, with a cheesy white filling ) . Sound familiar ?
/ cream ? white ?!? racist !
62 danimal // Aug 20, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Further proof that you can pick your friends, but not your family…
Jimmy had Billy, Bill had Roger. Barack has George.
63 danimal // Aug 20, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Further OT:
John Edwards won’t be speaking at the ‘D&C’ Convention because he got caught cheating on his wife and then lied about it. He’ll be replaced by Bill Clinton.
64 gafisher // Aug 21, 2008 at 9:40 am
c-a-t Re#58: “Anyone know how they replace these superdelegates?”
Oddly enough, following the recent spate of Dem superdelegate emergencies (broken ankles, sudden demise, broken heels, no matching socks, etc.) it seems the DNC is having trouble filling these positions. Their latest ads are in the Classifieds, right next to the ones for Plasma Clinics and “Medical Test Subjects.”
(That Roll Call Vote decision seems to be generating more fallout than an A-bomb test.)
65 Maggie // Aug 21, 2008 at 9:50 am
ET…re#
…..You’re still here?….
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