Another genius

[spence]

The man has hepatitis C and is in terrible health.

I'm sure Buck didn't know this before making fun of him.

-spence

[scottw]

I liked when democrat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asked a NASA representative if the Mars Pathfinder had taken a picture of the spot where the American flag was planted by Neil Armstrong in 1969. ... the NASA representative had to find a polite way of explaining to the congresswoman that Mars and the moon are not the same...

[basenjib123]

Originally Posted by scottw

I liked when democrat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asked a NASA representative if the Mars Pathfinder had taken a picture of the spot where the American flag was planted by Neil Armstrong in 1969. ... the NASA representative had to find a polite way of explaining to the congresswoman that Mars and the moon are not the same...

I remember that .... that was priceless!

[basenjib123]

The "Genius" Obama will not release his SAT/LSAT Scores.

[MarshCappa]

I think we need to cut this guy some slack. I don't think he's a moron and based what he's going through with his illness and his deadpan sense of comedy this was taken the wrong way by many. I guess he has a good sense of humor but in a very dry way.


Johnson’s office said the boss is simply a tremendous deadpan — and that he was using a facetious metaphor.



Here’s a formal response from Johnson, via his spokesman:

“I wasn’t suggesting that the island of Guam would literally tip over,” said Johnson. “I was using a metaphor to say that with the addition of 8,000 Marines and their dependents – an additional 80,000 people during peak construction to the port on the tiny island with a population of 180,000 – could be a tipping point which would adversely affect the island’s fragile ecosystem and over burden its already overstressed infrastructure.

“Having traveled to Guam last year, I saw firsthand how this beautiful – but vulnerable island – is already overburdened, and I was simply voicing my concerns that the addition of that many people could tip the delicate balance and do harm to Guam.”

Next time, Johnson might want to smile when he says that.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by MarshCappa

I think we need to cut this guy some slack. I don't think he's a moron and based what he's going through with his illness and his deadpan sense of comedy this was taken the wrong way by many. I guess he has a good sense of humor but in a very dry way.


Johnson’s office said the boss is simply a tremendous deadpan — and that he was using a facetious metaphor.



Here’s a formal response from Johnson, via his spokesman:

“I wasn’t suggesting that the island of Guam would literally tip over,” said Johnson. “I was using a metaphor to say that with the addition of 8,000 Marines and their dependents – an additional 80,000 people during peak construction to the port on the tiny island with a population of 180,000 – could be a tipping point which would adversely affect the island’s fragile ecosystem and over burden its already overstressed infrastructure.

“Having traveled to Guam last year, I saw firsthand how this beautiful – but vulnerable island – is already overburdened, and I was simply voicing my concerns that the addition of that many people could tip the delicate balance and do harm to Guam.”

Next time, Johnson might want to smile when he says that.

So it wasn't his illness..it was a joke. I'm sure the Admiral has nothing better to do then answer questions from a funny guy. Brilliant sense of humor for someone suffering with Hep C. I'm not buying it, but then I didn't fall for Obama either.
Well at least I'm not poking fun at the Special Olympics. That would be indefensible.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

So it wasn't his illness..it was a joke. I'm sure the Admiral has nothing better to do then answer questions from a funny guy. Brilliant sense of humor for someone suffering with Hep C. I'm not buying it, but then I didn't fall for Obama either.
Well at least I'm not poking fun at the Special Olympics. That would be indefensible.

While I agree with you, it's horribly difficult for me to because it's impossible for you to make a point without bringing up Obama.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

So it wasn't his illness..it was a joke. I'm sure the Admiral has nothing better to do then answer questions from a funny guy. Brilliant sense of humor for someone suffering with Hep C. I'm not buying it, but then I didn't fall for Obama either.

So you don't understand the difference between a joke and a metaphor?

Well at least I'm not poking fun at the Special Olympics. That would be indefensible.

You're not far from it.

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

The man has hepatitis C and is in terrible health.

I'm sure Buck didn't know this before making fun of him.

-spence

I didn't know Hep C made you a complete moron. My bad.

I wasn't making fun of his illness Spence, Your healthy,right?

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

I didn't know Hep C made you a complete moron. My bad.

I wasn't making fun of his illness Spence, Your healthy,right?

From what I read it's causing his speech to be slurred, causing extreme fatigue along with substantial weight loss.

It's got to be hell having your brain work but your body not be able to express yourself as you're used to.

I guess if that's funny to you, so be it.

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

From what I read it's causing his speech to be slurred, causing extreme fatigue along with substantial weight loss.

It's got to be hell having your brain work but your body not be able to express yourself as you're used to.

I guess if that's funny to you, so be it.

-spence

You are becoming a complete nut job.
It was the question he asked. You do understand what an island is, right. Did this go right over your head? How about the fact that he is on the Armed Services Committee? Is he there because we feel bad for him?

[scottw]

Originally Posted by buckman

You are becoming a complete nut job.
It was the question he asked. You do understand what an island is, right. Did this go right over your head? How about the fact that he is on the Armed Services Committee? Is he there because we feel bad for him?

Patrick Kennedy is.. the more screwed up, the better...and you are right Buck..if he's that ill and saying things like this he should not be in such an important position, casting votes ....if he's completely incoherent...but again...my rep is Patches and that moron can't say or do enough stupid stuff to get tossed.....I think he's planning a coup of ded ted's old diggs ...sooooo....he's all yours...suckers...

[JohnR]

If you are incapacitated by an illness, and if that bit on Guam is a result of such an illness, you should take a temporary leave of absence if practical or step down if not. Your job is to serve the American people and this nation. This is one of the greatest honors and greatest responsibilities you can hold. If you are in capable of doing so, remove yourself from the position of responsibility.

If he were a doctor, a member of the military, or driving a frieking Ice Cream Truck, he would be grazing other pastures long before reaching this state. It is sad and it is unfortunate, but his duties require clarity.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

You are becoming a complete nut job.
It was the question he asked. You do understand what an island is, right. Did this go right over your head? How about the fact that he is on the Armed Services Committee? Is he there because we feel bad for him?

His question seemed pretty simple to me. He was concerned that the increase in US troops couldn't be absorbed by the limited area of a small island.

This is a perfectly reasonable question and exactly the kind of oversight the Armed Services Committee is there to provide the taxpayer.

Did his illness impair his ability to ask the question or express his concern? It certainly looks like it has.

If he should still be serving considering his condition is another issue outright, your assertion is that he's a "complete moron" is central to this thread.

-spence

[Fly Rod]

[QUOTE=spence;759150]His question seemed pretty simple to me. He was concerned that the increase in US troops couldn't be absorbed by the limited area of a small island.

Spence, did you listen to the video?

He asked about the island tipping over with to many on one side.

Not making fun of his illness.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by spence

From what I read it's causing his speech to be slurred, causing extreme fatigue along with substantial weight loss.

It's got to be hell having your brain work but your body not be able to express yourself as you're used to.

I guess if that's funny to you, so be it.

-spence

And he is sitting in that chair WHY? You want someone in that condition making decisions that effect you?

This country is %$%$%$%$ed