Althouse: "New post alert."/"I hope it's Scott Walker, unintimidated."/"I already rejected that. I am not intimidated by Scott Walker's unintimidated."

August 17, 2015

"New post alert."/"I hope it's Scott Walker, unintimidated."/"I already rejected that. I am not intimidated by Scott Walker's unintimidated."

Overheard at Meadhouse, just now.

41 comments:

Meade said...: Texas gal cutting a fine figure while unintimidated by Friends Of Clintons.; 8/17/15, 3:43 PM
traditionalguy said...: Scott is in triuble. He needs to get him some $7,000,000 Helos and a top model wife. But the letters on the Helos would have to read "KOCH" and Tonette just will not go for Polygamy.; 8/17/15, 3:50 PM
Michael K said...: I'm sure the unions will be stalking Walker all year. He needs a good response and seemed to have it at that event. They will be the equivalent of Black Lives Matter at the Democrats' events.; 8/17/15, 3:56 PM
Birkel said...: So traditionalguy has nothing useful to say in a post that says little: meta.; 8/17/15, 3:57 PM
traditionalguy said...: The Power of the Clown controls my weirdness as Scott Walker fades away like an old soldier.

What intelligent comment can be made to the situation? Walker was the best candidate by far, and then Trump came, saw, and conquered.; 8/17/15, 4:04 PM
David said...: Overheard by whom? Who is listening in on you?; 8/17/15, 4:18 PM
David said...: As to Walker, it's early yet.; 8/17/15, 4:19 PM
Ann Althouse said...: "Overheard by whom? Who is listening in on you?"

Zeus.; 8/17/15, 4:31 PM
Mike Sylwester said...: I've been a Walker fan until yesterday, when I read Trump's immigration policy.

Walker has turned out to be a squish about illegal immigration.

If any pollster calls me, I will tell him I would vote for Trump if the election were held today.; 8/17/15, 4:34 PM
Michael K said...: "Trump's immigration policy. "

The world of fantasy.; 8/17/15, 4:39 PM
Bricap said...: If Walker can take on ISIS, he should be able to take on Trump. I'm sure there is a reason he decided to embrace the Donald's immigration position, though. He must be tired of trying to think of his own position. Maybe it will change again after Kasich weighs in, who knows?; 8/17/15, 4:47 PM
Mike Sylwester said...: "Trump's immigration policy." -- The world of fantasy.

There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why.

I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?; 8/17/15, 5:03 PM
rhhardin said...: Arousing intimidation.; 8/17/15, 5:12 PM
Carol said...: "Trump's immigration policy." -- The world of fantasy.

Yeah, but..he went there, in writing, and it was a beautiful thing.; 8/17/15, 5:52 PM
Freder Frederson said...: I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?

Well, first off, eliminating birth right citizenship would require a Constitutional Amendment. That ain't gonna happen.; 8/17/15, 6:41 PM
Sprezzatura said...: Like most folks commenting here, I'd rather jabber about MAGA.

I'm trying to follow the Althouse rules, but RGS is lame.

And, if Meadehouse can't have an internal discussion that doesn't require Mr WI's first and last name, Isn't "Scott Walker" toast for the rest of us? The media, public and Meadehouse seem to know who "Trump" and "Hillary" are.; 8/17/15, 6:51 PM
Sprezzatura said...: Looking at Meade's video: those are low cut jeans. I don't think we're looking at a Kohls $2 special. If Scott Walker has lost Meade to Ms. $300-jeans, should Mr. $2-shirt-guy just give up? At least then he can better focus on picking winners and losers with WI tax dollars.; 8/17/15, 6:57 PM
kcom said...: This is from August 29, 2014

Overheard at Meadhouse

8/29/14, 10:40 AM

kcom said...
Overheard by whom?
8/29/14, 10:51 AM

....

Ann Althouse said...
"Overheard by whom?"

With the windows open… lots of neighbors. Plus the government.
8/29/14, 11:00 AM

So, apparently, they managed to bring that government problem under control. :)

Now, about those dogs...; 8/17/15, 7:04 PM
Moneyrunner said...: In a way, it’s a shame. The Republicans have so much talent that only one can win. My first choice was Walker. He’s a good man who accomplished a very difficult political feat and won. He made Wisconsin a better place over the bitter and often violent opposition of labor unions. He was the subject of an unbelievable legal witch-hunt that involved gag rules that I did not believe existed outside of totalitarian countries. But he is being politically steamrollered by a better politician who has the one thing that everyone else lacks: fuck you money combined with a fuck you attitude. And that’s why I would vote for Trump, one man who can also steamroller whoever the Democrats finally put up as their sacrificial lamb once Hillary decides she needs to spend more time with her family. And he’ll have fun doing it.; 8/17/15, 7:15 PM
D.E. Cloutier said...: Excellent comment, Moneyrunner.; 8/17/15, 7:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Shit, I actually agree with Trump about something:Trump said he wants to require employers to pay H-1B workers much more money, which he said would discourage companies from hiring them and boost job prospects for Americans. He also wants to have tech jobs offered to unemployed Americans before they can be filled by workers with H-1B visas.; 8/17/15, 7:27 PM
Titus said...: 50% of the people I walk by don't speak english and I wonder to myself why are they in fab Cambridge? A 20 story condo building, on Mass Ave, next to my building (800k for a 1 bedroom) is overwhelmingly Asian.

I am interested in why these folks are living in Cambridge. Are they working-which I doubt; did their Asian parents buy them a condo in the U.S. or are they studying here? There is also a Paki, Indian, Moroccan and Jewish building two blocks from my building. I know the black townie Cambridge peeps live in the projects.

The restaurants in Cambridge are now overwhelmingly foreign-I mean international.

Who are these people and why are they here?\

I met with a special agent from the FBI today; he was hot and I was hoping for sex in my office but it didn't happen.

tits.; 8/17/15, 7:32 PM
traditionalguy said...: So do we take up a collection and buy Scott his own steamroller? Will Scott know how to use one?

Nope. Trump is Phillip The Great of the 2016 politics. He literally channels the thoughts of the American middle class about the long 30 year War on the American Middle Class being lost by the GOP allied with the Dems under the Bush and Clinton Dynasties swapping the title of President. And the middle class is a Tea Party ten times as big as the one Obama snuffed four years ago using his IRStapo tactics.; 8/17/15, 7:53 PM
Nichevo said...: Look, since Trump will not be the nominee, you should not commit so drastically and hagiographically. But since you don't value your credibility at a pinch of snuff, do what you like. I ask only one question, are you drunk or high when you post?; 8/17/15, 7:58 PM
Moneyrunner said...: It's amazing, isn't it that everywhere you look it's all Trump all the time. Trump haters talk about Trump. Trump lovers talk about Trump. People who don't know what to thing talk about Trump. It's like he's a force of nature and he's remaking the political scene. What I like best are the exploding heads on all the networks. Especially the ones who get an interview and implore, beg, demand and insist he apologize. And all they get is a fuck you. I'm looking at you, Chuck Todd.; 8/17/15, 8:12 PM
Michael K said...: "I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?"

Robert F Kennedy, who was a lefty and who was killed by a Palestinian.

Conservatives believe what they see.

Leftists see what they believe.; 8/17/15, 8:14 PM
D.E. Cloutier said...: Trump has only just begun. He is the most bulletproof Republican since Reagan.

My prediction: Trump will win the White House in a landslide.

Breitbart News today: "Bloomberg Politics Managing Editor Mark Halperin stated that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has 'reached a turning point' where the 'establishment candidates' think he can win Iowa, 'most' believe he can win the nomination, and 'a significant number think he could win the White House' on Monday's broadcast of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe.'"

Link:
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2015/08/17/halperin-trump-reached-turning-point-most-estab-cands-think-he-can-win-nomination/; 8/17/15, 8:14 PM
David said...: Maybe Zeus is wearing a wire. Better check.; 8/17/15, 8:15 PM
Larry J said...: Those union protesters are the best advertising Walker could've had. The unions don't seem to realize how much they're distrusted and disliked by much of America, especially the Republican base. The protesters remind everyone of who Walker is and what he has accomplished in Wisconsin.; 8/17/15, 8:20 PM
D.E. Cloutier said...: P.S. Yes, I know Reagan got shot. But he lived.; 8/17/15, 8:27 PM
Sprezzatura said...: "Those union protesters are the best advertising Walker could've had."

I'm not sure the R base is so interested in a one trick pony. Especially when the pony gives big dough to rich guys (e.g., the Bucks co-owner who gave him $150,000 the day before the big bucks Bucks giveaway).

Anywho, it seems like it wouldn't hurt Walker to expand his argument, if he can.; 8/17/15, 8:32 PM
grackle said...: I hated to see Walker’s poll numbers fade. He’s one of my favorites. But as has been said, it’s early yet.

Half of these GOP hopefuls could end up on the next President’s cabinet.

I will be sorry to see Hillary go. She would be the perfect opponent, wounded and beatable by just about anyone. But she’s going, folks. It’s just a matter of when Obama decides to end it. There will be a tearful for-the-good-of-the-party speech. The Hillary supporters will be angry but will back Obama’s choice.

Another question is: Who will be her replacement? There’s only a small group to choose from. The smart money is on Biden.

Another thought. What will Obama do after the Whitehouse? I see a desk in the Senate with his name on it. He’ll be around for a long time.; 8/17/15, 9:36 PM
I'm Full of Soup said...: Trump has just begun negotiating. If he knows or does not know of the anchor baby constitution clause, so what? He is negotiating and has just started negotiating. And it is working already because libs and MSM ad La Raza aka The Race lovers like Jorge Ramos are freaking out as we speak.

So get your high school and college kid ready -there are gonna be plenty of summer jobs available after the illegals get the message and leave.; 8/17/15, 9:57 PM
Robert Cook said...: "Another question is: Who will be (Hillary's) replacement? There’s only a small group to choose from. The smart money is on Biden."

I won't be voting for the Democratic candidate,** whomever he or she may be, but Biden is a sure loser. No one wants Biden to be president. If he wins the candidacy, it will be because there is no one else available who does not have either a live boy or a dead girl in his bed, (as the old saw has it).

**(I certainly won't be voting for the Republican candidate either, whomever he or she may be.); 8/18/15, 6:49 AM
Rusty said...: Freder Frederson said...
I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?

Well, first off, eliminating birth right citizenship would require a Constitutional Amendment. That ain't gonna happen.

Remember, "got to pass it to know what's in it."? Remember "you didn't build that."?

I don't think a Trump executive order is out of the question.; 8/18/15, 7:00 AM
bbkingfish said...: Walker's martyr act has turned out to be a big nothingburger with the voters. He needs to re-tool his message.

I think that jumping on board the Good Ship Trump probably is the best move for Scotty. Let the Donald do the heavy lifting, and be the first to squeak, "Me too!"
Like he's doing with immigration.

That Scotty is a promising boy. But his topline expectation for this election cycle now appears to be as Trump's Mini-Me.; 8/18/15, 7:31 AM
Kyzer SoSay said...: I wish Duncan Hunter had won the GOP nomination in 2008. Today we'd be much better off, because I think he could have beaten Obama. He's too old to run now, though.; 8/18/15, 9:37 AM
Deb said...: Biden is speaking in Atlanta on September 3. Maybe I'll go see what he has to say.; 8/18/15, 11:24 AM
ken in tx said...: Modifying birthright citizenship of children born to illegals might not require a constitutional amendment. According the USCIS website, children born here to foreign diplomats do not receive birthright citizenship because they are not considered to be born under US jurisdiction. A similar logic could be incorporated into a federal law addressing children born to illegals.; 8/18/15, 12:34 PM
Deb said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 8/18/15, 4:57 PM
Deb said...: I mean, maybe I'll go *hear* what he has to say. I've worried about that all afternoon.; 8/18/15, 4:59 PM