Rick Perry often comes off as a bumbling, easily pissed off version of George Bush in debates, but in this speech he seems to have pulled that stick right out of his ass, and possibly used it as a swizzle stick.
Mugging for the crowd, giggling like a schoolgirl, and occasionally lisping or yelling out at the audience, the speech was, if nothing else, entertaining. But possibly not for the reasons the campaign might have hoped that it would be entertaining.
Perry spokesperson Mark Miner said the Governor was filled with passion about the issues. I wonder if that "passion" came on the rocks, or with a beer back?
(H/T to the Huffington Post.)
Is it wrong that I would REALLY like this version of Rick Perry to show up in the next debate? I think it would be a hoot!
The comments at HP are too funny. Particularly like the ones suggesting that Anita is not going to be happy with him.
ReplyDeleteDisappointed that it seems to not have made the cut on the Sun am news programs. Jon Stewart, LOD will not give him a pass on this.
Drunk again....
ReplyDeleteOMG, WTH ?
ReplyDeleteObama 2012!
Whoa doggies, that guy is smashed on pain killers and alcohol. I've seen it a hundred times and it ain't pretty.
ReplyDeleteUnbelieveable!! He's on something for sure.
ReplyDeleteI watched this over at HuffPo last night. I really think his friends at Merc set him up good with some happy pills. He's got that relaxed, expansive, giggly attitude. Maybe a 1/2 lude with a whiskey chaser?
ReplyDeleteUnder the influence of something. Up the nose?
ReplyDeleteI think he almost came out of the closet there for a moment.
ReplyDeleteHe was in the top 10 in his class, huh? Out of 6?
The passion might have come with a roach clip!
ReplyDeleteHilarious! All that was missing was sobbing!
ReplyDeleteOMG some people think he's presidential material. God help the USA.
ReplyDeleteHow could his aides send him out there high? If this doesn't mean the end of the Perry campaign, the GOP is truly clueless. Oh, wait, what did I say?
ReplyDeleteWhat in the HELL is wrong with Texas that they elect goofballs like Perry and Bush into office? Alaska is right behind them also, too. These people are a disgrace to the office they hold. Perry wanted anyone running for office to resign from their present post first. Seems to apply only to democratic contenders. Could the repubs. set the bar any lower??
ReplyDeleteWell, THAT sure inspires confidence, now doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteDo we really want this man to have access to that 'magic football'?
Unfortunately, the sound quality was so poor that I couldn't hear much of it. I tried both your recording and the original at HuffPost, and both weren't good.
ReplyDeleteIs there a transcript?
Perry had experimental back surgery in June using adult stem cells. He suffers from chronic back pain and it is Sid he takes prescriptionain killers daily. All it would take is a glass or two of alcohol for him to be incoherent , but I'm just going to chalk this up to him being an ignoramus.
ReplyDeleteFace it, Rick Perry is just not the sharpest tool on the shed, regardless of whether he is drunk or sober.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/is-rick-perrys-bad-back-hurting-him-in-debates-observer-said-he-looked-in-pain.html
I am so embarrassed.
ReplyDeleteAwww, THAT's my governor...cringe-worthy as always!
ReplyDeleteAlso, when he's had a few, he sure lets his gay side out.
Hey, I just watched the video. How is it incoherent - Hippopotamus! - he did a fine job. Yes, ha, job. Nerf, nerf, nerf .. Wait, where was I? Oh yes, Governor Ricky Bobby was just (where are my feet - Oh God! my feet have vanished). He was just .. well, you know .. It's like Paul Revere said when he was writing the Constitution: You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, .. Everybody sing along now!
ReplyDeleteMy ass itches ..
No wonder Sarah loved spending time in Texas. They seem to share some habits.
ReplyDeleteI kind of like this Rick Perry.
ReplyDeleteVERY entertaining, in the way it's entertaining to spend a few minutes listening to the drunk guy at the bar who thinks he can solve the world's problems. Then he starts getting maudlin, and you try to think of excuses to leave and go back to your friends, and he accuses you of not wanting to hang out with him because he's drunk and pathetic. And he ends up crying on your shoulder if you can't extricate yourself in time. (Yeah, I've been there.)
ReplyDeleteAlso very coy, in a "my drunk self is desperately pounding at the door of the closet" kind of way.
But so NOT PRESIDENTIAL.
Thank God for POTUS, who actually presents himself as an international leader worthy of respect.
Oh, thank goodness - I thought "Little Rickie" meant something else.
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly no fan of this guy but I actually think that this talk actually does him a big favor--he sounds personable, and more importantly, genuine. Definitely amusingly animated but comes across as genuine and not dumb...but def. seems like it must be a drug that released his inhibitions. Whereas his debate performances (I only saw a few clips) seemed to portray him as a dumbass, I don't think this hurts him in the least among people inclined to like him.
ReplyDeleteI have to wonder if the Obamas sit and watch this and the debates and laugh themselves silly.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was that extra "lil' happy pill". There typically is a period of adjustment when you alter your meds.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know if this was discussed on the Sunday morning ego-fest political talk shows. Doubt it. What a fucking train wreck, but he's the second most popular "Not Romney" behind Herb "Imagine there's no Pizza" Cain. Bet ole Sarah "Mentally Unbalanced" Palin is kicking herself (or Todd) about now - she could be the leading "Not Romney" if she had the nerve. (C'mon Sarah buck up - or are you too chicken - Babygate, Babygate!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a disgrace and an insult to our intelligence...Hee Haw!
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteHe just cooked his goose. Epic fail on the scale of Palin!
Who will be the first to use bits of this video in campaign ads? lol It is so pathetic.
TOO FUNNY!
ReplyDeleteTruly, I fear for this country. What a pathetic display of the Republican roster for the office of Potus! I give up being appalled or amazed at the racism and ignorance and stupidity that runs rampant in the guise of the GOP!!!
ReplyDeleteCaroline in Michigan
What Ricky wouldn't do for some man love...that pure syrup is gonna come in handy tonight...
ReplyDelete"Little Rickie" is one Republican in search of a wide stance. Marcus Bachmann couldn't have said it better. Center square, anyone?
ReplyDeleteAw, Rick, come out, already! Think of all the fun you could have with the Log Cabin Repubs at N*****head ranch! Those jokes don't write themselves . . . though I don't think Bruce Vilanch would like your little soiree.
And props to my many, awesome gay friends, who had the balls to come out. Sorry about Rick. He's yours, now!!
Maybe the sound quality was poor, but I think I heard the fat lady singing...
ReplyDeleteHey was that note from quitler to P-Rick? I just went a few posts and it dawned on me that was to him!! Just a thought...
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have to be stupid and crazy to be a Republican candidate.
ReplyDeleteHere's a whole new mess that has just come to light for Rick Perry via http://juanitajean.com/2011/10/30/it-was-just-one-of-those-magical-things/
ReplyDeleteIt might be helpful to mention that ALL the members of the University of Texas' Board of Regents were appointed by Rick Perry.
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"Now pay to play has brought its cute self to the University of Texas.
"In a front page investigative reporting piece, the Austin American Statesman has found some really magical happenings among rich white boys who know each other very well but had no idea they were helping each other out. Magic like that happens all the time in Texas.
"The University of Texas regents took the unprecedented action of investing the University’s money all on their own without any advice from their money management firms — $10 million dollars of it, as a “unrestricted, unconditional” investment…in a privately held company with close ties to the system’s former chancellor, the chancellor’s son and associates of Gov. Rick Perry.
"...Not only is the former chancellor’s son a founder and senior vice president of the start-up, but the political connection doesn’t stop there. Honey, this whole deal is more connected than a dorm room power strip —
"The company’s chairman and CEO, Michael Crosno, served on the governor’s statewide re-election finance committee last year..."
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There's more, if you click the link. It's just one more really stinky deal among those who pay to play with Rick Perry.
I saw Sarah Palin gesturing, slurring, and slogans...with a Texas twist. Creepy. The NAR apostles and prophets are 0 for 2.
ReplyDeleteI don't think he really wants to run after all so he's sabotaging himself. And/or the Establishment, which wants Romney as the best chance to beat President Obama, is encouraging him to sabotage himself and will be rewarding him with $ and/or promise of being in the new Republican administration and/or VP slot or.... What do you all think?
ReplyDeleteThat was every bit as entertaining as the infamous Palin Turkey Pardon. Yikies!!
ReplyDeleteIt is widely known and undisputed that Perry is on painkillers for his chronic back pain. It is also widely reported that the governor is NOT a tee-totaler. Finally, it is allegedly reported among various sources that he also has drug habits involving non-prescription drugs, some of them fairly potent. The combination of any of these things could well produce the embarrassing level of behavior we witness on this video.
ReplyDeleteThe clincher for me was watching Perry's giddy reaction when his hosting emcee mentioned "liquid gold" (in reference to the bottle of New Hampshire maple syrup, which the host gave to Perry afterward). Considering how looped Perry was and how slow his reactions were otherwise, his immediate reaction to this comment – even before his introducer could complete the phrase – struck me as a possible 'bull's eye' give-away of Perry's 'pink side' (perhaps his knowledge of how the expression 'liquid gold' as used in gay circles). Admittedly, the fact that the emcee used the term at all with Perry while being so jocose (at what should have been a sober and dignified event) raised an additional eyebrow.
O/T: Interesting project if you can't physically occupy Wall Street.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.care2.com/greenliving/use-your-junk-mail-to-occupy-wall-street-video.html
starting with ronald ray-goon, the republican party has always sought to elect the dumbest guy they can.
ReplyDeletethis totally corrupt perry is their main guy because his corruption has absolutely no limits and he will do anythig he is told once elected.
he is offensive because he demonstrates the level of intellegence that is present among the so called white evangelical southern voter.
perry has gotten this far because he is appealing to those voters and now the powers that be hope to make him appealing enough to be the president.
i hope enough people wake up to the reality that the average working middle class american is being destroyed by the rich and get up off their butts and support OWS and those few voices that are trying to help them like elizabeth Warren.
Don't misunderestimate Rick Perry! He is NOT - repeating: NOT - quite as stupid as he looks, sounds and acts. He apparently boasted today that, whilst he's incapable of performing impressively against any of the other GOP presidential wannabes (except Rick "GOOGLE ME NOW!!!" Santorum) in the debate forum, he IS capable of 'handling Obama" in a debate. Before anyone assumes that he's suggesting that even a stoopid old white man like himself can best a dumb black buck like President Obama, you should know that one of his campaign interpreters - whose job it is to turn Perry's gibberish into a reasonable facsimile of English - quietly admitted that "we all know Governor Perry couldn't handle President Obama's athletic supporter in a debate... but... he... wouldnt exactly... turn down the opportunity to try... if it... um... presented itself."
ReplyDeleteTo unearth a phrase from my high school years . . .
ReplyDeleteRick is buttered.
What the hell? That was the weirdest thing. I don't think he was drunk, because he wasn't slurring, but he certainly could have been high on something else (I have no idea what kind of drugs are out there now). What was the forum this occurred at? The way he mugged for the audience and his eyes kind of goggled was truly amateur theatrical and bizarre. However, unless this gets broader play, like on SNL or -gasp- actual news, the majority of the electorate won't see it. Pity.
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Sarah Silverman keeps Perry's n-word problem from fading away...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/vp/45084802#45084802
It is well known that the guy is on pain pills. I assume he is taking many more than prescribed!
ReplyDelete'Passion on the rocks'>..I am having me one of those tonight.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this guy needs to sit down and stfu. He should not be allowed in front of a mic, but luckily the time that he has spent in front of a mic has proven just how incompetent he is.
Little Beldar Conehead @ 12:32 -
ReplyDelete"one of his campaign interpreters - whose job it is to turn Perry's gibberish into a reasonable facsimile of English..."
As an interpreter who's worked in some pretty challenging situations, I think that must be the second worst job in the interpreting world. The worst has GOT to be interpreting for Palin.
19:11 - sorry, but if you think Perry sounds genuine and personable, what sort of people do you hang out with? You might want to upgrade your social circle because you may be getting a bit too close to the bottom of that pitiful barrel.
ReplyDeleteJohn F. Kennedy had severe back problems and other health challenges and practically lived on pain killers and what-not, but he never, ever behaved like that.
ReplyDeleteHe was an intelligent man (leaving aside his sexual infidelities) who disciplined himself in public and could think rings around someone like Perry.
Actually, most people could think rings around Perry and he probably wouldn't even notice. He is dumber than George W. Bush and that is saying something. I think he is also a good site meaner and more ambitious.
I heard that Rolling Stone has a powerful expose on Perry's corruption in TX.
The man is every bit as much out of his depth as Sarah Palin. It's an ugly indictment of the Republican party that either of them has ever risen to top ranks.
It is also a sad commentary of the conservative movement that they have lionized people such as Palin, Perry, Bachmann, Cain and the rest.
Given his record of incarcerating and executing innocent American citizens, he should not be able to utter the words, "Live Free or Die."
ReplyDeleteEven those that should be free were imprisoned and killed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
And he looks and acts high.
Matt Taibbi's excellent take down of Rick Perry (in Rolling Stone) can be found at http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/rick-perry-the-best-little-whore-in-texas-20111026.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great read.
Whatever the cause of the strange behavior we see in this clip, it's clear Gov. Perry needs help. One of his staffers or family members should intervene.
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely on something. He's been our Governor for over 10 years (unfortunately) and I have never once seen him talk and act like that. Can you even imagine that idiot in the White House?
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe Republicans, who brought Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower into office, despise this country so much to even consider the current crop of candidates as Presidential material. None of them are qualified to be the leader the United States much less the entire Free-world.
ReplyDeleteCain, the right color candidate for Koch. An 18 month tour, fully sponsored and paid for by Koch & their entities.
Bachmann, the female token candidate who believes God is guiding her represent all people & cultures in this country, except: Gays, Lesbians, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, immigrants, non-fundamentalist Christians, sexually active un-married individuals, Muslims, hungry children, less fortunate, less intelligent...maybe I should list WHO is acceptable.
Rick Santorum - who is trying to use the political stage to legislate morality instead of a church pulpit.
Perry believes we've missed George Jr. so much he'll just be George III. Pretending to be aww-shucks down homey – fumbling over words – pretending he isn’t a politician. If voters have learned anything from George Jr., if he's not ready for a speech or debate.... he won't be ready for Katrina or 9-11 event!
Romney – GOP’s worst nightmare, rich enough to use his own money and bring much of his 5 Million strong base of Mormons to the voting booth. Flip-flops like a fish on the bank because money determines his policy position
I think it's safe to say we've replaced "word salad" with "word cole slaw", a popular side dish that complents fine Texas beef.
ReplyDeleteTo the posters who live in Texas, my sympathies are with you, no one thinks less of you or your State.
I suffer from severe chronic back pain for over a decade, am on some pretty strong medications, and never sounded that way. My guess is he's abusing his meds or using alcohol, which amplifies the effects of the medicine.
And the post about John Kennedy proves my point. He was an amazing debator and leader with the same problem Romney's facing about religion, and he rose above it all and did his job well.
I think he's sinking his ship with each new relevation. He'll never make it to the White House, ever.
Yeah, that's my governor.
ReplyDeleteDid ya notice? His hair was perfect.
Good 'ol Governor Good Hair.
I'm SO ashamed.
Bonsai-Jay
WTF! Did Rick think he was some kind of comedian?? Did he think this was a roast or sumptin....for a minute there I thought he was going to start cussing and calling out the audience...maybe like he just watched Def Comedy Jam on Netflix...I thought he would yell out to the audience and call them "bitches" and "motherfuckers" and then the dude at the end came out with the syrup!!! Which he clutched like it was some good "likker"....Rick Perry...the gift that keeps on giving!
ReplyDeleteHe seemed a little disappointed when he found out "liquid gold" was maple syrup. I think he was expecting more scotch.
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ReplyDeleteWTF? And could someone please explain to me why the people of Texas actually voted for this guy...? Yeah, I'm in Texas, but I'm still baffled as to how this guy stayed in power all these years.
Jon Stewart will eviscerate Perry on Monday night...won't he?
Wait a minute. A leading GOP hopeful had ...gasp...stem cell surgery?
ReplyDeleteHasn't that been a huge issue with them, blocking the horrible stem cell research? Seems I heard a lot of hype and lies about that last election.
Just when I don't thing the GOP can be anymore hypocritical, they prove me wrong.