General Discussion

Marr

(20,317 posts)

111. "I would stand in front of a bus for Britney Spears".

Sun Apr 26, 2015, 02:55 PM

Apr 2015

That's how it sounds to people who aren't in the cult. It's an expression of selfless devotion to someone who doesn't even know your name. It sounds servile and pitiful and utterly irrational-- and sad.

It's not, as you've suggested, simply a reference to defending those around you. This is a politician promoting policy-- not a toddler wandering into traffic.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

171 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I would stand in front of a bus for President Obama [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 OP

I would stand in front of a parked one. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2015 #1

I see whut u did ther shenmue Apr 2015 #2

I had somewhat similar thoughts--Depends on the bus. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #13

Would standing in front of a toy bus count? Yorktown Apr 2015 #59

I love him as well but hopefully the bus thing is not necessary. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #3

DU already put him under the bus. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #4

prove it. n/t Scootaloo Apr 2015 #5

I am a little long in the tooth to be a secret service agent DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #7

No, you said you would. Let's see it. Get a friend to video Scootaloo Apr 2015 #9

It's a metaphor... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #10

And that proves what exactly? bluesbassman Apr 2015 #6

I won't stand in front of a bus for anyone. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #8

Greater love has no one than this... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #11

Friends yes, politicians no. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #14

+1 darkangel218 Apr 2015 #21

+100. nt Mojorabbit Apr 2015 #23

have to agree. ridiculous. nt RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #26

...^ that 840high Apr 2015 #27

That just makes me sad. Marr Apr 2015 #108

I would... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2015 #40

lol sendit Apr 2015 #12

There is no way I'd stand in front of a moving bus for any yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #15

I ran out in front of busy traffic (30 mph limit, but many drove faster) to snatch a cat tblue37 Apr 2015 #102

That is so awesome! I like to think I'd do the same yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #124

Personally, I don't think that blind Faith or blind devotion is a good quality for a Democrat. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #16

What makes you think his support is blind? He may be very well educated on the issues and that is okaawhatever Apr 2015 #18

Liking the President and never questioning anything he does is the definition of blind Faith. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #33

Questioning everything he does and always finding him wrong treestar Apr 2015 #56

I am disappointed you went there. You know I don't question everything he does. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #89

It has become as scary as the people with the "W" on the back of their cars... ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #37

People who trust no one for anything are scary too treestar Apr 2015 #58

I don't believe that was what I was talking about. I was addressing the comments ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #110

Any political sticker on a car freaks me out yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #125

Which applies to Sanders and Warren too right? treestar Apr 2015 #55

I wouldn't... but I WILL volunteer to help clean up the mess. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #17

I would too, but only because I know the secret service would shoot out the tires long before it hit okaawhatever Apr 2015 #19

THIS Secret Service? LiberalElite Apr 2015 #24

No kidding Aerows Apr 2015 #29

You certainly know how to get an R out of me...nt fadedrose Apr 2015 #20

... PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #22

That's a keeper Oilwellian Apr 2015 #41

Concerning TPP, he's driving the bus nt. neverforget Apr 2015 #25

He's driving the bus 840high Apr 2015 #28

And the passengers rooting him on are the Republicans and US Chamber of Commerce neverforget Apr 2015 #32

Maybe only DINO's. nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #34

So if a person who supports President Obama is a DINO what does that make President Obama? /NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #48

Is that a riddle? If so, I give up. Why don't you tell us? nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #92

A man who was elected and re-elected with nearly universal support from Democrats is a DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #93

I don't know who you are agruing with. I have never said he wasn't a Democrat. nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #121

I am not going to desert Obama on TPP, I am waiting for the final draft. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #30

With the bus moving or parked? JHB Apr 2015 #31

But waht would you do for a Klondike Bar? n/t oneshooter Apr 2015 #35

I would only protect my children. Sorry DSB and Obama... ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #36

But would he do the same for you? whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #38

Yes but he would throw a union member in front of you as a proxy. JanMichael Apr 2015 #45

I'll bet you think that is quite sane. 99Forever Apr 2015 #39

LOL LuvNewcastle Apr 2015 #51

Perhaps we should have a contest to ... 99Forever Apr 2015 #52

I think I already know who the contenders will be. LuvNewcastle Apr 2015 #53

Yup. 99Forever Apr 2015 #54

I wear your and Luv Newcastle's attacks like a badge... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #74

Attack? Thin-skinned much? 99Forever Apr 2015 #76

I am never the first to attack but I will not refrain from defending myself vigorously DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #78

If you think you've been "attacked" then... 99Forever Apr 2015 #90

+1 Marr Apr 2015 #107

Are you a superhero? GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #42

Reminds me of the people who thought GOD chose Bush n/t betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #43

Then you are a suicidal cult member. Congrats. nt. JanMichael Apr 2015 #44

You could argue Christ's disciples who were almost to a one matryred DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #46

You could MFrohike Apr 2015 #99

Is there history to back that up? MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #47

My ability to reason and sentience has never been questioned./NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #49

Ooohhhh�. MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #69

I don't worship politicians AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #50

Darwinism at work. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #57

Ad hominem DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #61

Your wanting to stand in front of a bus. Not me. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #62

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #63

Darwinism at work. Considering this is just you wanting to stand in front of a bus. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #64

I would stand in front of a bus and risk my life to save his. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #65

You said " I would stand in front of a bus for President Obama" Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #70

The SAT must have been your enemy. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #72

This much is exactly right... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #73

I flatulate in the direction of your attack. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #75

Thin Skinned Much? Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #81

I welcome your flatulence. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #88

Since I am In the SFV you presumably can smell it... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #91

Fair enough... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #98

I regret our verbal altercation. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #100

I would also hope I had the courage to do what was right if and when it came down to it. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #101

I will admit that bravery and putting yourself at personal risk is easier in theory DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #104

I can't argue with a single word of that. n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #106

LOl. One point short of acing the SAT. You on the other hand simply come across like Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #77

If you believe... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #80

Clad in dark robes. He prostrated himself before the velvet painting of Obama Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #84

If that's your way of saying "I really have nothing" I accept it. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #85

Praise Obama! Obama shows me the way to the seat of the Elder Gods. I just need to be run over Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #86

A for obscurantism. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #87

Your still the one wanting to stand in front of Buses. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #95

I would step in front of a bus to protect you. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #96

Glad you are willing to do that. Even though the bus is not threatening me. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #97

omfg!! thanks for that video! bbgrunt Apr 2015 #113

:) Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #114

"I would stand in front of a bus for Britney Spears". Marr Apr 2015 #111

I would stand in front of a bus to rescue Brittany and Miley and you too... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #112

Can I drive the bus? Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #115

If you deliberately ran someone over wouldn't that make you a murderer? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #116

Either way. It still puts you under the bus. Martyrdom!!!! Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #117

Would you rather be a murderer or a martyr? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #118

Man Being Dragged By Bus Leaves Hilarious Phone Message Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #119

I would have quit after being put in a position that I preferred murder to martyrdom... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #120

It's not murder when you are just driving along and some cretin throws himself Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #130

Every time I log on the first thing I do is check "My Posts" ... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #132

Whose throwing themselves in front of the bus? I am not the one spouting Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #133

Asked and answered. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #134

I still do. Just not throwing myself in front of random buses. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #135

Why is it so important to you to misinterpret my metaphor? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #136

Frankly some meaningless post on some board declaring your intention to be Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #137

That presupposes I have never taken physical risks in the service of another. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #142

I suppose could say something equally ridculous. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #147

Well, that's laudable... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #150

Dude your the one posting the "I will be a hero" Not me. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #152

Aw screw it. Off to go watch something interesting. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #151

Saw the latter, not the former...The former seems too high brow for me... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #153

? I am only talking about one movie "Wrath Of God". Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #156

I only saw the latter... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #157

yes i had heard that. The director's production Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #159

I read about the heart attack in a piece about Rob Lowe In Vanity Fair. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #162

And you will be thinking of me every minute. Thanks for the heads up, though. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #123

Good call. nt Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #164

Katashi_itto and I have had a rapprochement so I want to put our enmity to bed. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #168

Nicely done Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #170

Patience is a goal of mine rather than a description at the moment DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #171

You sort of set yourself up for that one. nt Logical Apr 2015 #140

Plus about a billion! Puglover Apr 2015 #138

LOL. What if Obama was driving the bus? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #60

would you stand in front of one for Hillary? cali Apr 2015 #66

Of course and Bill... and Chelsea...and Michelle... and Natasha...and Malia... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #67

Human beings are the most irrational creatures on earth AZ Progressive Apr 2015 #68

What do you think you're Superman? Reter Apr 2015 #71

Then I suggest you join the secret service. You probably would do a better job than they have still_one Apr 2015 #79

prove it Enrique Apr 2015 #82

Disprove it. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #83

lol. glad to see a pro Obama thread Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #94

But who would the prez do that for? You? The people? polichick Apr 2015 #103

There are plenty under the bus already. Marr Apr 2015 #105

The OP is obviously toying with us. senseandsensibility Apr 2015 #109

"Some people will do anything to prove they're right." From a psychologist talking about suicedes. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #122

Honestly, I think we should just trust our President....... PeteSelman Apr 2015 #126

Well, he is counting on it Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #127

You continue to embarrass yourself. U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #128

If you think I give a rat's ass what you think of me there is nothing I can do... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #129

You seem to have a generous supply of rat's asses. U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #139

See Post 129 DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #144

See Post 128 U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #146

I saw it and I treated your puerile invective with the dismissal it demanded. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #148

Are you still NOT giving a "rat's ass"? U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #149

No. I am enjoying our tete a tete... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #155

Sorry, done making oatmeal for tomoorow's breakfast. Judo...Tokyo = many experts U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #160

I will look forward to our next tete a tete. It can't be soon enough. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #161

Well, I give you credit for not posting another Hillary Rah Rah. nt Logical Apr 2015 #141

If you find my tireless advocacy for fellow Democrats annoying you can put me on "ignore" DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #145

No, it is entertaining really. I am waiting for more posts about another celeb that loves Hillary. Logical Apr 2015 #163

I probably wouldn't even ride a bus to see Mr. Obama TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #131

We all love President Obama but let's be real here sometimes the love goes only in one direction.nt craigmatic Apr 2015 #143

Nothing wrong with standing in front of a bus that is not moving! Rex Apr 2015 #154

Do this and maybe he'll be impressed whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #158

I'm sorry for you. ibegurpard Apr 2015 #165

I like Obama too. romanic Apr 2015 #166

That bus wouldnt say "TPP" on it, would it? davidn3600 Apr 2015 #167

He's driving the bus, full blast, mia Apr 2015 #169