It never ends:

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett wants you to know that he is not a birther, but he says he wants proof of Barack Obama’s citizenship before putting his name on the Arizona ballot.

In a radio interview today, Bennett said he is just doing his job of making sure “that those people whose names are on the ballot have met the qualifications for the office they are seeking.” He says he has been trying for eight weeks to get documents from Hawaii.

So that means he’s requesting Mitt Romney’s birth certificate, right? Since it’s verifying everyone, right?

Matt Roberts, Bennett’s spokesman, said in an email that Bennett had not asked for Romney’s Michigan birth certificate because “This was simply in response to some constituents asking us to ask Hawaii,” he said.

In other words, they’re kowtowing to the birthers of Arizona, the most famous of which is Sheriff Joe Arpaio. This suggests something more troubling — instead of having the spine to tell the birther crowd no, it’s easier to waste time and taxpayer dollars placating them. 

It’s not about eligibility. It’s about the persistent belief that a black man with a funny name cannot occupy the White House, couched in claims of eligibility.

Any Arizona followers want to start making some noise about Romney’s birth certificate? After all, folks just sued in California this March questioning Romney’s eligibility… his dad DID spend time in Mexico… Romney’s claimed several states as his home… I’M JUST SAYING IT’S WEIRD, OK?

Now go. Question Romney. See what the Arizona SoS has to say.

Ted Nugent defends himself in the only batshit way he knows how — by digging a deeper hole:

CBS’ Jeff Glor asked Nugent if the Romney campaign had a problem with his NRA comments. Nugent said that the Romney campaign has expressed nothing but support for him after the outrageous remarks. “Stay on course, Ted,” the Romney campaign reportedly told Nugent. “Freedom of speech is a beautiful thing.”

So far, so good. But then Glor decided to point out that Nugent isn’t exactly known as a soft-spoken moderate. And it all goes to hell:

I’m an extremely loving, passionate man! And people who investigate me honestly — without the baggage of political correctness — ascertain the conclusion that I’m a damn nice guy! And if you can find a screening process more powerful than that, I’ll suck your fucking dick!”

After offering Glor some man-on-man action, Nugent then threatened to “fuck” a female CBS producer, turning to her and screaming “Or fuck you! How’s that sound?”

Nugent blamed his remarks on a kidney stone and apologized later. Kind of like turning into a KKK Grand Wizard because of heatstroke, amirite you guys?

Seriously. Instead of hope and change, Obama’s new slogan is simply “Forward” — cue the batshit!

From ThinkProgress: 

Breitbart.com’s Joel Pollak explained that the “Forward” “borrows…from decades of communist iconography.” Pollak checks off a litany of scary historical world leaders whose lineage Obama is supposedly following, from Marx, Stalin, and Mao, to Benito Mussolini, to Thabo Mbeki, the former president of South Africa. “Communist leaders frequently used — and still use — the word ‘forward,’” he notes.

The Washington Times also sees a “rich association with European Marxism,” quoting at length from Wikipedia to prove the point.

Meanwhile, ever-hyperbolic blogger Jim Hoft went straight for Hitler, writing that “Forward” was a “marching song of the Hitler youth.” He added a helpful illustration of Hitler Youth wearing Obama pins.

Communist? Marxist? Seriously?

ThinkProgress also notes: “In 2003, George W. Bush announced a new strategy for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East called the ‘forward strategy of freedom’ to promote democracy.”

Ah, but I have one better. But what about Willard “Marx” Romney, the presumptive GOP nominee? What did his middle initial stand for originally? Doubtful it was Mitt. So what else could it be? Hmmmm?

But I digress. Let’s get to the Communist part instead! You know, the one where he talks about moving America forward.

His speech, “An American Century,” at the Citadel in 2011:

“Today, I want you to join me in looking forward. Forward beyond that next Recognition Day, beyond Ring Weekend to four years from today, October 7th, 2015.”

There’s that word. But he’s been using it for awhile now.

CPAC 2009:

“We will find strength in each other, and answer our opponents with good will and honest words. And we will go forward – confident in our beliefs, and certain of victories to come.”

Ooh, and CPAC 2007:

“If we in this room will simply march forward we can propel America’s growth and prosperity to lead to the world. If we in this room lift up our eyes, we will lift the spirit of the nation.”

Who’s the communist now, comrades? </sarcasm>

(Source: cognitivedissonance)

I do believe he just called anyone who’s not successful a loser. Exactly what is your definition of success? Those in the top 20%? The top 1%? Those not benefiting from government programs?

If the last point is the case, I’d like to introduce John Boehner to one of the biggest welfare queens in existence:

Meet Willard Mitt “Mittens” Romney. He’s used government programs and loopholes to reduce his taxes for years.

But that’s okay, right? Because at least he’s NOT POOR! What losers. Side note: You just know Boehner spells it “loosers” </sarcasm>

In summary: