Surprise Pick to Replace Hillary Clinton

[eliotfunny]

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[eeor3]

lol end my career over it? she had a CAREER in politics?

[joedoufu]

But but but - she's not related to any famous political family! She's not a foul-mouthed Hollywood celebrity! She's not even a billionaire! All she has to stand on is... you know... merit...(Democrats are outraged!)

[lamborger]

What merit? She is a bitter gun nut.

[joedoufu]

She's a moderate who neither Democrats nor Republicans have a major problem with. She got into office on her own merit, hard work, whatever you want to call it. The only other major candidates were radical left-wing celebrities whose sole qualifications were "related to somebody famous".

I think most of the country is pretty impressed with the governor for ignoring the media hype around the celebrities and making a sensible choice. Do you disagree?

[lamborger]

To be quite honest, I don't know enough about the other candidates to make an informed statement, I will say this though, having a good record with the NRA is generally not something I'm crazy about.

[joedoufu]

AFAIK the NRA's sole purpose is protection of the 2nd amendment. Unless you have a problem with the Bill of Rights, I can't see why her NRA endorsement would be a deal-breaker.

[lamborger]

First off, what the hell is AFAIK??? Anyway, the NRA has many purposes, one is to make people bitter enough to always want guns. The others are to scare people into thinking they need guns, and also to gather racists into their group so they all have common personalities. Besides, I have no problem with the second amendment, I have a problem with people who can't get it through their thick skull that they don't need an AK47, and that M16s are not used to hunt deer.

[joedoufu]

AFAIK = as far as i know. M16s may not be used to hunt deer, but I hear they are excellent at shooting at the government. The reason we have a 2nd amendment is to protect all the other amendments. You don't have to be bitter or scared into buying guns... guns are fun!

[lamborger]

You really think you need a gun to fight the government? Anyway, why don't you do it Gandhi's way? He had no guns and he overthrew the British Empire. Besides, there isn't going to be any "overthrowing of the gov." anytime soon, put down your tech 9 and tin foil hat and start thinking logically. Also, I wonder how fun the families of the children at Columbine and Virginia Tech think guns are. (ALL of the guns used at both of those tragedies were legally bought.)

[joedoufu]

Either you don't understand, or you're deliberately ignoring, the main arguments of gun rights supporters. If any of the other students or teachers at Columbine had had guns, many lives would have been saved. Anti-gun laws only make law-abiding citizens helpless. Criminals by definition do not respect laws.

[lamborger]

Had the teachers had guns, the other students would have risked another student stealing that teacher's gun. Or what if that teacher lost her/his damn mind? Of course criminals don't respect the law, that is not the point I'm trying to make,the point is, it would be harder for them to get guns. Most of the guns used in acts of gun violence are legally purchased. Have you ever been in the inner city? To quote Dave Chappelle "Gun store, liquor store, gun store, gun store, oh shit I'm in the hood!"

[eeor3]

"it would be harder for them to get guns." NOT true

"risked another student stealing that teacher's gun" not likely unless the gun is laying on the table

"Most of the guns used in acts of gun violence are legally purchased." by someone who had them stolen -- just depends on how you manipulate statistics

"Have you ever been in the inner city?" yes

"Gun store, liquor store, gun store, gun store, oh shit I'm in the hood!" It's called comedy

[lamborger]

First of all, when you took a wrong turn and were in the inner city for 3 minutes, you didn't become an expert, I LIVE IN THE INNER CITY!!! Secondly, most of the guns used in violent crimes ARE BOUGHT LEGALLY! Let me tell you how it works, a gangster buys a bunch of guns, waits outside, sells them to other gangsters, and leaves. Explain, how would more gun control make it easier to get a gun? Are you familiar with what happened in New Orleans after Katrina? With the white militias?

[eeor3]

Not convinced, and what do you know about where I live? I could be a gangster (I'm not but you wouldnt know) Let me just tell you again how it depends on how stats get manipulated,

"how it works, a gangster buys a bunch of guns, waits outside, sells them "

THIS IS NOT A LEGAL WAY. See? stats always favor the person who wants the results...just look at all the ways your new president used them in his campaign.

[lamborger]

That isn't the ONLY way it works, the columbine shootings, Virginia tech shooting, etc. were done with legally bought guns. BTW I thought left wing conspiracy theorists were nuts, but right wingers are even crazier. LOL. I heard one of your kind talking about how Obama was the anti Christ. LOL, go clutch your ak47 and your bible. Also, not everybody in the ghetto is a gangster, don't stereotype, and I know your not a gangster because gangsters don't spend time on youtube. Idiot. lol.

[eeor3]

LOL I am neither right wing nor religious, and they said the exact thing about Bush II and Bill Gates

Who is an idiot when I clearly posted that I am not a ganster and FYI born and raised in the inner city.

I wont have time to reply again because I'm scheduled for a drive by.

[lamborger]

You're not from the inner city cracker, don't lie to me. Anyway, that is why I said that I thought I think left wing conspiracy theorists are crazy too, don't message me back, you are unintelligent and generally a waste of my time.

[eeor3]

Apparently not too much of a waste because you are still replying and now even getting racial.

[StinkingHombre]

Yea she freaks out the gun grabbers! Carolyn McCartney has her panties in a twist because it's going to be harder for her to grab all the guns in New York State.

[BKDevious]

Oh my goodness!

She's a Liberal Sarah Palin.

Gun control in NYC?

Are you nuts!?

[finerbiner]

tattoos disqualify a person as a candidate. How about big boobs? Or small? Stupid biggot!

[Worrier316]

No, ONLY tattoos! Like I said earlier: What do people have to prove by getting tattoos anyway?

[Worrier316]

I'm pro-NRA, but I advocate tattoo control!

[ipxzor]

Short answer Worrier is they ain't proving anything regular people get tattoos too. I like mine it looks sweet i chose it because it reminds me of where i grew up. You might as well be advocating hair gel, gym, jewelery and makeup control. Hell even Barack Obama was wearing that flag pin what was he trying to prove? Tattoos aren't just for criminals and celebrities no matter what mother taught you growing up.

[Worrier316]

There's a difference between a flag pin and a tattoo. As a presidential candidate, President Obama had to wear that flag pin, otherwise it would seem awkward and the media was all over him for not wearing one. During former President Bush's eight years as president, he was wearing a flag pin, therefore President Obama should too. It's called being politically correct.

[b07rivera]

it's called being a hypocrite like so many other things that "President" Obama have done so far in office.

[Worrier316]

I see a lot of jackasses at my gym who have tattoos just to act like they're tough. I'm not putting you down ipxzor, I'm putting those jackasses who get tattoos to show off, impress they're so called friends, or try and act tough down. Those kind of people are deep down insecure.

[ipxzor]

An alcoholic was the president for 8 years. Larry Craig was a closet queen cheating on his wife while preaching family values. Don't tell me Bill and Hillary never smoked any green when they were in college. This chick has a picture on her skin wow thats soooo inappropriate.

[Worrier316]

I like Bush better than tattoos.

[micsc50]

She is a NRA member and believes in th second amendment. Not to bad.Kennedy has been screwing around with some publisher and it was about to come out.

[schultzee4748]

I am a liberal and I am against gun control.

[myha16]

I can certainly understand why Gov.Paterson chose Kristen Gillibrand, she's from Upstate New York, young and she's a conservative. That said, she's a disgusting record on Gun control and rights. And that fact that she's a conservative blue dog won't play in NYC and the surrounding suburbs like LI, Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess.

[McCainTheTurdburglar]

Yeah, from all I've heard she's just another fucking blue dog. That's the last thing we need in DC. They've sold us out time and again.

[Worrier316]

I don't like that decision either. JFK's beautiful daughter deserves that seat dammit, not that blue dog!

[F33bs]

Excuse me. "Deserves"?

She "deserves" to run a campaign like every other person has to. Not just put her name in because of her daddies legacy.

[Worrier316]

Good point. She also has a tattoo, which I think is inappropriate to have if you run for office.

[F33bs]

Depends on what it is and where. :P

[Worrier316]

I think it's inappropriate PERIOD! What do people have to prove by getting tattoos anyway?

[Worrier316]

Sorry. I'm just racist when it comes to tattoos. I hate tattoos!

[Lorenzo312]

I have an eagle, globe, and anchor tattoo... does that disqualify me?

[Worrier316]

No, and I apologize for the anti-tattoo comments. I was really out of line. I apologize. I was really hungover when I typed that crap.

[schultzee4748]

Nationally, the Democratic party is moving away from gun control as it has cost them votes. In my state, my Dem Senator is against gun control and keeps winning. We have excessive crime too.

[dna1987]

The title of this video has spelt "Surprise" wrong.

[jr788]

CK should move to Mass. and replace Uncle Teddy in order to maintain the Kennedy senate seat for the next 30 years.

[osp80]

so what if she supports gun rights nobody should agree with the party line on every issue.and democrats always seem to forget that many democrats especially in flyover country like guns too.democrats and guns are like republicans and abortion.they both just have to go with their more radical base for some reason,it's like crack to them,they just can't help themselves despite having an EPIC FAIL every time they touch it

[jpbalkenende]

A blue dog democrat in New York.... What a waste.

[hippieCy08]

lol, Patterson was pissed CK dropped out since as recent as last week said he hasn't picked anyone. She's a conservative Blue Dem....perhaps she'll learn how to represent the whole State, if she plans to win in '10.

Its good CK dropped out, now she can actually learn how to run for office and prove to all NY residents why they should elect her.

[Warjat35]

HWD

[shubot]

Good Riddance Princess. Great pick by Paterson. He let those elitist snobs twirl in the wind.

[PlayT0E]

I hope Ted Kennedy hires Caroline Kennedy as his top aid to let her get experience in government.

I think she would do an outstanding job.

[obamaayers]

Great pick. A smart, tough female senator to represent the views of real new yorkers not just central part elitists.

[NYHeineken]

Sarah Palin = Caroline Kennedy.

Republicans embraces stupidity Democrats don't.

[blumag88]

NYHeineken- I second that !!! You got a great name making me thirsty!lol

[FrankieArts]

I happy with the way things turned out. I would have been happier if Kennedy pulled out with more class and poise by saying that she will run for ellection in 2010 and earn her position by getting the votes, insteadi it was an awkward exit.

Kennedy was our Dem version of Palin, the difference is we did not embrace Kennedy and overlook he lack of qualifications the way Republicans did and do for Palin. And obviously there is a huge intellegence diff too where palin is a complete bimbo.

[SaganAppreciationSoc]

Also Gillibrand doesn't allow ratings or comments on her YouTube videos.

Not cool.

[prideventures]

Ms. Kennedy was another Palin....she just was not ready......that's why......

[TheSomberlain]

"Ms. Kennedy was another Palin....she just was not ready......that's why......"

Unlike Palin, she was actually quite intelligent. Just because she wasn't best for the job does not mean that she warranted comparisons with Palin. When Palin obtains a doctorate in law after graduating in the top 10% of her class, perhaps then we can return to the comparison. Until then, I think it isn't fitting.

[prideventures]

I wasn't making suggestions that she had the same intelligence as Palin.....I was just saying that she just was not ready for the job.......no maker how horrible Palin was on the national scene, she did get elected mayor and governor,,,,,,small city...sparcely populated state.....but high office none the less.....if Caroline had worked on this just 6mths to a year ago she would be a shoe in....but her public speaking recently gave people pause...after Obama the bar has been raised.....

[TheSomberlain]

prideventures, I agree with you about lack of readiness for the job. However, the past eight years and this election cycle have convinced me that intelligence is more important than experience. Even with politics put aside, our relatively inexperienced new president is much more qualified for his position than his intellectually lacking predecessor who had six years of executive experience. I'm much more willing to take a chance on a lack of experience than a lack of intelligence.

[prideventures]

I totally agree with you......look at Wall Street......these people were the best of the best, they were considered very bright and intelligent, (another word for excellent manipulators - LOL) Now they are asking for bailouts....Caroline would have been a very good Senator, just like you said she has the intellect....her problem is she did not have the ability to express her intellect.....after the way Palin slipped all over her words the public is very careful about who they want in office...

[DenOndeMister]

Yeah well like Cenk has already pointed out, it's unfair to a lot of people who spent their lives in politics, to appoint someone who hasn't ever been in politics.

[blumag88]

DenOndeMister- Life is unfair, it's time for some new blood, new ideas, GREAT CHOICE !!

[liquidhead]

i'm not so sure that's relevant if the person in question is qualified, but given the situation i don't think Caroline Kennedy is qualified or as qualified as other possible candidates.

[HopefullyAnonymous]

geographic affirmative action. Carolyn Maloney would be the more qualified choice, Andrew Cuomo is highly qualified, but doesn't send an "open, non-dynastic society" message. I think Carolyn Maloney would have been the most meritocratic, progressive choice, but Gillibrand is a decent, understandable appointment.

[biggerflexible]

I hope Paterson realizes he just made polical suicide.

[crowdaddy13]

oh no, thats a doozy

[TokyoNiGHTS1]

How is she a progressive? She's a Blue Dog Democrat, also known as Democrats who vote like Republicans.

[thewalrus45]

really she is rather liberal on most issues other then gun control and a few others.

[TokyoNiGHTS1]

Her gun stance alone is crazy

"In fact some of her gun control stances are detrimental to law enforcement and their efforts to prevent crime by going after illegal guns. When law enforcement seeks to find the source for illegal weapons under Gillibrand's plan they would not be able to. H.R.4900, which she cosponsored last term, severely limits law enforcement's ability to trace guns across state lines."

That should be reason enough not to give her this seat. That bill was insane.

[Kaimosae]

Socially liberal, fiscally conservative.

[Worrier316]

Paterson must have been high when he made his decision to appoint Gillibrand. It should have been Carolyn Maloney.

[ciplexian]

Oops I uprated your comment but meant to downrate.

[andid]

Thanks, Ashley Dupre.

[katey1dog]

The most famous political prostitute since Judith Campbell.

[ayyildiz60]

you have great videos CENK!!!

PEACE

[tico8007]

I hate paterson, he sucks

the coke probably fried his brain

[Worrier316]

Gillibrand hasn't been in the house that long, and Paterson is appointing her to the senate?

[muffin1559]

Obama has not been in the senate that long (same and Gillibrand) and the people voted him President??

[Worrier316]

Damn right they did all 69 million of them!

[muffin1559]

Glad I didn't!

[Worrier316]

I'm one of those 69 million people who voted for President Obama.

[muffin1559]

I wasn't one of them!

[Worrier316]

I wanted Caroline to be appointed.

[muffin1559]

I did too!

[Rosannasfriend]

LOL. Cenk is crazy with his last comment!!!

[wh1t3d3vil13]

1st

[myachimantis]

She isn't very progressive.

[Rosannasfriend]

wow!!! That was fast, I wasn't expecting it this soon. Cenk, you broke news for me here!! LOL.

[WKaliber1]

I am first to comment here you stupid cunt pieces of cunty shit

[LaxHelp]

fail!

[LaxHelp]

i couldnt believe it

[corbono35]

!!!

[Phantasmvlog]

Wow!