• February 13, 2012

HEY, HE’S THE ONE WHO SAID IT: Right-wing radio’s aristocratic progeny spokesman Michael Reagan: “It’s interesting that people say the right has taken over the Republican Party — but no one can say what we’ve done. We’ve been closeted for the last eight years; it’s time for the right to come out of the closet.” [NYT]

{ 47 comments }

Red Zeppelin April 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Yeah, you guys and Tom Cruise too.

V572625694 April 30, 2009 at 2:05 pm

There it is, as we used to say in the Nam.

Custerwolf April 30, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Kelly McGillis is a republican?

RogueDC April 30, 2009 at 2:06 pm

And somewhere, Lindsay Graham gets overwhelmed by the vapors

Lorax April 30, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Oh, I bet if I scrunch up my eyes and think reeeeeeeeeeeallll hard, I can remember some things they’ve done in the past 8 years.

Thekruton April 30, 2009 at 2:06 pm

He then went on to say, “No homo.”

rambone April 30, 2009 at 2:06 pm

I believe he was looking in your direction Senator Craig.

Tommy Says Soooo, Jugdish! April 30, 2009 at 2:07 pm

Sheesh, that’s the kind of stupidity I remember from dating a rabid Republican babe. But unlike her I see no recompense to gritting my teeth, appearing vaguely reflective, waiting for the check, and hoping her vodka kicked in.

Texan Bulldoggette April 30, 2009 at 2:08 pm

WTF does that even mean? Isn’t he the adopted Reagan? I’m sure Ronnie’s spirit & Nancy have had a few second thoughts about that decision.

davesnothere April 30, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Hmmm. Part of the “urban/suburban, hip-hop” strategy?

Tommmcatt April 30, 2009 at 2:09 pm

I’m sure your father loved you anyway, Mikey.

Gopherit April 30, 2009 at 2:09 pm

“It’s time for the right to come out of the closet.”

No, Michael. That’s a bathroom stall, not a closet.

Mahousu April 30, 2009 at 2:09 pm

Out of the closet, just in time to catch swine flu? Talk about your irony.

And, on a threadjack note, one of Obama’s security detail (Secret Service?) has been diagnosed with possible swine flu. Yes, we really are all going to die.

magic titty April 30, 2009 at 2:11 pm

I think the right should stay in the closet and forget to come out to feed and starve to death.

Bearbloke April 30, 2009 at 2:13 pm

Join the GOP – it’s faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabulous!!

x111e7thst April 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm

[re=304862]Mahousu[/re]: Two of my co-workers have kids in a school (St F Xavier) that is riddled w/the swine flu. They say that the cases they have seen are milder than the “regular” flu that was going round before. I’m guessing this won’t kill us all till it comes back round in the fall. Plenty of time to work on our drinking.
Also.

Bearbloke April 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm

[re=304862]Mahousu[/re]: Has he being pinpointed on the MEXICAN SWINE-FLU ZOMBIE DEATH PLAGUE map yet?

Mild Midwesterner April 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Is this how the Republicans are going to win back Iowa?

binarian April 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm

[re=304862]Mahousu[/re]: Time to re-read The Stand, just so we know what’s in store.

Crab1 April 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm

It’s interesting that people say the right has taken over the Republican Party — but no one can say what we’ve done. We’ve been closeted for the last eight years; it’s time for the right to come out of the closet.”
Is this what all those teabag orgies were announcing?

LydiaClaire April 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm

On second thought – These goofs could never bore me.

shortsshortsshorts April 30, 2009 at 2:18 pm

This being on the tail-end of Michael Steeles heartfelt apology for the GOP.
http://www.shortsshortsshorts.com/?p=2709
My God it’s like their suicidal or something…

Anonymous Office Zombie April 30, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Is there a single functioning brain left amongst these dimwits?

Yes, it is interesting that some would say this quite obvious thing. Even more interesting is the way you transition from a semi-criticism of this accusation directly into a incoherent acceptance and rabid defense of that accusation.

Oh, and the Right has been closeted for the last 8 years? Seriously WTF, also!?!

Does not compute.

Tommy Says Soooo, Jugdish! April 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm

I really want a job where all I have to do is repeat the most deluded thing to a core audience over and over for a paycheck. That would leave either a GOP talk radio host or seller of women’s clothes who has to say, “No, it doesn’t make you look fat.”

Mahousu April 30, 2009 at 2:24 pm

[re=304868]x111e7thst[/re]: Plenty of time to work on our drinking.
Good plan. We just got a “swine flu prevention bulletin” which recommended drinking “plenty of fluids” and also the use of “alcohol-based products.” They were talking about the latter in terms of hand cleaners, but I figure drinking the alcohol should be even more effective.

chascates April 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Ah, Ronnie’s adopted son. Whose father said: “My name is Ronald Reagan. What’s yours?” –introducing himself after delivering a prep school commencement address. The individual responded, “I’m your son, Mike,” to which Reagan replied, “Oh, I didn’t recognize you.”

Monsieur Grumpe April 30, 2009 at 2:28 pm

Yes, open the flaps of your big tent.

Hooray For Anything April 30, 2009 at 2:33 pm

A few people I know who were super-closeted and finally came out then made up for lost time by spending several years indulging in drug-fueled club hopping, slutty excess. So, if the Republican Party does finally come out of the closet, I expect the next tea bagging protest to feature lots of ecstasy, bad dance music, and possible orgies. Which would, actually, would be a good way to appeal to the youth vote.

shortsshortsshorts April 30, 2009 at 2:33 pm

[re=304887]Mahousu[/re]: I drank half-a-bottle of whiskey last night, so I’m immune, right?

ManchuCandidate April 30, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Eight years? I’m pretty sure the closet’s been for much longer than that (see: $20 Bob Allen and Larry Craig.)

Bruno April 30, 2009 at 2:51 pm

I thought Michael Reagan was the one who likes to be an Egyptian Ballet Dancer?

SayItWithWookies April 30, 2009 at 2:51 pm

It’s interesting that people say the right has taken over the Republican Party — but no one can say what we’ve done.

That’s the magic of espousing principles you don’t live by. Elect George Bush because he’s a conservative, then renounce his entire administration because it wasn’t conservative. How could that system possibly go wrong?

snideinplainsight April 30, 2009 at 2:52 pm

See, the problem with all this is, the RNC is shelling inanities with such efficiency, it looks as if one (1) Jim Newell is all that is necessary to have a fully-functioning Wonkette. SKS and that other guy – it looks like they could just stay in Ole Virginie forever! For fun!

But if we weren’t in the middle of an class-5 epidemic of Republican loghorrea, we would probably need them back, for our continued amusement, but as it is, it’s just wall-to-wall urban-suburban hip-hop strategy!

davesnothere April 30, 2009 at 2:55 pm

Careful, I just hurt myself trying to figure out what he could have actually meant. Don’t let it happen to you!

Custerwolf April 30, 2009 at 3:09 pm

[re=304883]Tommy Says Soooo, Jugdish![/re]: Somehow you strike me more as the type of guy who would say, “No, those don’t make you look fat. Being FAT makes you look fat.”

Mr Blifil April 30, 2009 at 3:12 pm

The reason people aren’t talking about what you’ve done is because they respect your right to prefer to remain in the closet. After you come out of the closet, then we’ll talk about all the trucker cock you sucked.

Lionel Hutz Esq. April 30, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Continued Mr. Reagan:

Our party has been stalled. But if we take a wide stance, with a little tapping of our foot we should be able to find the right hole and the glory that once was sprayed all over our faces.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Tommy Says Soooo, Jugdish! April 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm

[re=304988]Custerwolf[/re]: hahaha, but some times you’ve got to make the sale happen. I’m similarly polite and masquerae what I’m thinking on receiving the birthday/anniversary prezzies from Mrs Tommy.

qwerty42 April 30, 2009 at 4:16 pm

[re=304868]x111e7thst[/re]: well, if it is mild, maybe you’ll be immune to the deadly version this fall. maybe.

TeddyS April 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm

This mutt would never have had a job if his daddy wasn’t the Gipper. Dumb as dirt.

NotthatLC April 30, 2009 at 6:21 pm

Wow, Jim, these things just write themselves some days, don’t they? Lucky bastard.

Carrie_Okie April 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Ronald was gay with John Wayne. Just sayin’…

A Harlequin Bromance April 30, 2009 at 7:17 pm

[re=304871]Mild Midwesterner[/re]: Steve King is taking back Iowa. There will be no queer terrorists dancing in the streets when he is governor.

Captain Swing May 1, 2009 at 3:24 am

[re=304997]Lionel Hutz Esq.[/re]: Damn- You beat me to teh wide stance reference…

queeraselvis v 2.0 May 1, 2009 at 3:36 pm

It’s obvious, innit? Poor Mikey is simply trying so hard to live up to Ron Jr.

medici May 1, 2009 at 6:26 pm

Don’t ask, don’t tell!!

Bruno May 4, 2009 at 5:12 am

[re=306388]queeraselvis v 2.0[/re]: At least Ron Jr. is fully out of the closet, if I am not mistaken. Anyway, with photos like that he will have no problem attracting attention, widestance, toetapping or not

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