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The Velveteen Ocelot

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56. It's hard to utter the words "GOP" and "decency" in the same sentence.

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Bachmann ties Ellison to Muslim Brotherhood [View all] MinneapolisMatt Jul 2012 OP

She is awful. (nt) Skinner Jul 2012 #1

When is someone going to sue this f***ing bitch for slander!!! tonybgood Jul 2012 #97

public figure tru Jul 2012 #106

If I remember right, they could not do it if willfully knowingly lying treestar Jul 2012 #120

you can sue and there is legal consequences SemperEadem Jul 2012 #160

Who is paying her? and how much? BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #2

She is parroting Frank Gaffney. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #15

The members of the Chamber of Commerce are huge supporters. glinda Jul 2012 #32

She is another Palin. Yes, she is that stupid. randome Jul 2012 #20

I think you overestimate the intelligence of Bachmann n/t MrsMatt Jul 2012 #150

They're paying her The Wizard Jul 2012 #105

I'm glad I don't have her karma. n/t BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #111

That she has been visiting Glennbeckistan shows who'd paying her: freshwest Jul 2012 #121

its called an ego... iamthebandfanman Jul 2012 #147

You can't buy that kind of crazy. eallen Jul 2012 #151

Bachmann has ties to the Aryan Brotherhood GarroHorus Jul 2012 #3

But in her case atreides1 Jul 2012 #9

Great minds think alike. See my comment downstream. Bette Noir Jul 2012 #77

Boy this woman is outta control! ananda Jul 2012 #4

There is. But first she needs to admit that she's f**ked up enough to need it. smirkymonkey Jul 2012 #115

Bat shit crazy Re-defined atreides1 Jul 2012 #5

Think of her as a rabid creature unleashed at her own expense. glinda Jul 2012 #33

I wonder she is on the intelligence committee play nasty with that community at your own risk! gordianot Jul 2012 #90

"Batshit crazy" is a dated term, and has been replaced with Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #102

She's doubling down against her own fellow Minnesotan. How despicable. myrna minx Jul 2012 #6

It wasn't just predictable, it was pretty much guaranteed. DCKit Jul 2012 #22

Her absured "presidential run" fame having faded Plucketeer Jul 2012 #72

Of course she does. I've been waiting for her to say that. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #7

Someone who is good in computer graphics should do sa montage of Bachmann morphing into 1monster Jul 2012 #65

she should be in a mental institution, but congress will do for now spanone Jul 2012 #8

Censure now. BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #10

She's doubling down? MineralMan Jul 2012 #11

This is the beginning of the end for Batshit. hifiguy Jul 2012 #12

Keep talking, sweetie. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #13

It's not her fault edhopper Jul 2012 #14

"They should be ashamed" -- But they're not. FiveGoodMen Jul 2012 #92

It's not just MN edhopper Jul 2012 #96

Perhaps the silver lining is that... 99Forever Jul 2012 #16

Hope Ellison sues her for slander. sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #17

Hope the Governor provides him with security. glinda Jul 2012 #34

100% agree with you. nt avebury Jul 2012 #39

Yeah, well, Jon Stewart tied Michele Bachmann to the Muslim Brotherhood last night. tanyev Jul 2012 #18

"Smear and Loathing" bluedigger Jul 2012 #63

Excellent stuff as usual from Jon stewart /nt think Jul 2012 #109

Flow chart...Michele is married to Marcus Bachman, whose name truth2power Jul 2012 #145

How long before my2sense Jul 2012 #19

But that's just it... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #23

She must be serving a purpose xxqqqzme Jul 2012 #64

but she has Glenn Beck for support Voice for Peace Jul 2012 #78

Some rethugs have BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #24

Nothing to see here... southshore Jul 2012 #38

take action riverwalker Jul 2012 #21

She definitely has a one track mind. Her mind is made up, don't confuse her with facts. Arkansas Granny Jul 2012 #25

I seriously, honestly believe she needs medical help... truebrit71 Jul 2012 #26

change,org petition.. abolugi Jul 2012 #27

Done, thanks for the link. 99Forever Jul 2012 #29

Done and tweeted. glinda Jul 2012 #35

put her on the stupid committee n/t tru Jul 2012 #107

Michelle Bachman on the Intelligence Committee is an oxymoron. lob1 Jul 2012 #127

Ms. Bachmann . . . Mr. Welch has a message for you Jack Rabbit Jul 2012 #28

I have always loved that liberalhistorian Jul 2012 #131

A few years ago Ann Coulter was aggressively trying to rehabilitate tblue37 Jul 2012 #159

Bachmann is, simply, an awful person FlyByNight Jul 2012 #30

I don't even think she's mentally ill. Just diabolical (eom) StevieM Jul 2012 #95

In another time she would have been one of the first to call for the internment of the Japanese Dustlawyer Jul 2012 #31

Ron Reagan Jr. nailed it: Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #36

was dueling ... bayareaboy Jul 2012 #37

She is a person (?) that has no redeeming qualities Irishonly Jul 2012 #40

what kind of district keeps a hater like this in Congress??? lunasun Jul 2012 #49

Her district includes enclaves of teabaggers and other lunatics. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #51

Indeed. Lots of mega"churches" and hifiguy Jul 2012 #67

snowbillies ..mega churches....OK I am getting the picture now I thought it was all lunasun Jul 2012 #133

A district that's been gerrymandered to specifically appeal to her. Hong Kong Cavalier Jul 2012 #54

The only reason St. Cloud is relatively moderate The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #58

No kidding. Hong Kong Cavalier Jul 2012 #62

Her district is Minnesota's mini-Alabama. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #124

So when will this be brought up on the floor? Robyn66 Jul 2012 #41

She needs to be censured by the House, HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #42

Deflection . . . for what is anyone's guess madashelltoo Jul 2012 #43

will her constituents finally throw her ass out? WI_DEM Jul 2012 #44

Parts of her district are full of teabaggers. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #47

And she is on the Intelligence committee. Bonhomme Richard Jul 2012 #45

Bachmann and Intelligence should not be used in the same sentence. madashelltoo Jul 2012 #98

Let's call her what she is: a racist. Myrina Jul 2012 #46

She is that - but she's not *just* a racist. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #55

Yeah, you're right about that too ... Myrina Jul 2012 #100

except her husband Kyad06 Jul 2012 #122

Oh, but Marcus isn't gay. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #125

I concur mythology Jul 2012 #128

Andrew Sullivan had a wonderful take on hifiguy Jul 2012 #138

Bad timing. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #48

vote smart dterrell Jul 2012 #50

Well said. And welcome to DU! classof56 Jul 2012 #76

It seems impossible there are people who actually vote for her. Welcome to D.U.! n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #148

Comedy of the absurd Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #52

Wait until she finds out about the Brotherhood of Mutants caveat_imperator Jul 2012 #94

She's so ill-informed, I wouldn't be surprised Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #114

Will the House GOP have the DECENCY to CENSURE her alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #53

It's hard to utter the words "GOP" and "decency" in the same sentence. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #56

She really is the AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #57

He ought to sue her ass for slander. aquamarina Jul 2012 #59

I know she's off her rocker, but she didn't provide one iota of data to back up her claim DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2012 #60

She is one of the top 5 fundraisers in the House. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #61

Every lunatic is brought low eventually, and Crazy Eyes Bachmann is no different. Arkana Jul 2012 #66

Michele Bachmann-McCarthy needs to STFU. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #68

Since Huma Abedin is basically a private citizen, can bachman be sued for defamation? madmom Jul 2012 #69

I hope she does. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #70

I can't believe Anthony Weiner would be one to let this slide. He is a fighter. madmom Jul 2012 #89

the minute he pops his head up SemperEadem Jul 2012 #161

There is a question of Congressional immunity The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #113

actually, she probably would be deemed to be a limited purpose public figure onenote Jul 2012 #130

To any sane person, the malice is obvious, IMO.....n/t madmom Jul 2012 #135

Proving malice with respect to Bachmann wouldn't be that hard. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #140

Can they please fire this asshole already. EnviroBat Jul 2012 #71

Her eyes don't lie ... she is batshit crazy Botany Jul 2012 #73

Holy shit davidpdx Jul 2012 #146

Yeah first they side with her after Anthony Weiner PatrynXX Jul 2012 #74

Simple explanation for this. Bette Noir Jul 2012 #75

I think we need to do Ramadan protests in front of her house! MADem Jul 2012 #79

I really wish I could vote against her... Kalidurga Jul 2012 #80

Michelle! Look up in the sky! It's the Batshit Signal telling you to STFU! Scuba Jul 2012 #81

I am sure Bachmann has ties to the flat earth society. And I'm equally sure she has no connection firenewt Jul 2012 #82

Micharthy Bachmann woo me with science Jul 2012 #83

I think there should be an investigation.... Harriety Jul 2012 #84

Bachmann Smilo Jul 2012 #85

Want to help get rid of Bachmann? Send this guy a buck or two: The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #86

There's no proof Michele Bachmann's syphilis of the brain was contracted from goats Brother Buzz Jul 2012 #87

The Problem Republican Have DallasNE Jul 2012 #88

What is disgraceful also is those willing to donate after she says outrageous things. Thinkingabout Jul 2012 #91

This woman is crazy, but she loves the attention RedEarth Jul 2012 #93

“All we’re doing is asking a question,” she (Bachmann) said. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #99

Contact info for Bachmann's office. CBHagman Jul 2012 #101

She is batshit crazy and that is demeaning to batshit. Lint Head Jul 2012 #103

Shhhh.... don't tell Michelle... lapfog_1 Jul 2012 #104

She's positioning herself The Wizard Jul 2012 #108

Jon Stewart ties Bachmann to al-Qaeda ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2012 #110

This is one of the reasons why Jamaal510 Jul 2012 #112

she's playing old school dirty - Call him a pigfucker and... TeamPooka Jul 2012 #116

Fuck you, Bachmann, and fuck you BlecKKK. Zoeisright Jul 2012 #117

This may be her defining moment Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #118

People Vietnameravet Jul 2012 #142

In rare moments, even the GOP realizes some reps go too far Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #157

Oh, crap. What's in the water up there? freshwest Jul 2012 #119

She continues embarrassing my state. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #123

To quote Dick Cheney: GO FUCK YOURSELF, michelle! muntrv Jul 2012 #126

This is a test... Godot51 Jul 2012 #129

hey Michelle, talk about your buddy Grover Norquist DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #132

Which is worse? Third Doctor Jul 2012 #134

Maybe it's time to pull her off a few Committees. Turbineguy Jul 2012 #136

Pity me, good people ahostett Jul 2012 #137

I pity you. If anything, hifiguy Jul 2012 #139

Oy. Sucks to be you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #141

I think White Nationalists have infiltrated our government, mzmolly Jul 2012 #143

Michele needs to STFU proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #144

Hope Keith Ellison realizes how many human beings actually respect him. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #149

I like him very much. Always an intelligent, thoughtful commentator. -nt Justitia Jul 2012 #158

It's a shame. Beacool Jul 2012 #152

She never even heard of the Muslim Brotherhood... AlbertCat Jul 2012 #153

I suspect her fundraising gets a bump the week after these accusations.... radhika Jul 2012 #154

Yes it will. The Nazis in her district love her !!! RagAss Jul 2012 #156

Coo-coo rks306 Jul 2012 #155

How is Graves doing against her in the 6th? Anyone know? Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #162

TPM has a post on the Graves-Bachmann MN-06 race.... radhika Jul 2012 #163