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Freeper Decides not to Run for President in 2008
Vanity | 12/04/2006 | YDR

Posted on 12/04/2006 1:14:12 PM PST by You Dirty Rats

Cincinnati (FR) - The completely unknown and cordially disliked Free Republic poster "You Dirty Rats" announced today from his PC that he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination for President for 2008.

"After carefully consideration of the chances of victory, I have decided against a run for 2008," he said.

YDR noted that his negatives were much less than over half of the Representatives and Senators who have either announced a run, considered running or have issued statements that they aren't running.

"Lots of people have seen Jimmy Cagney movies, and they might vote for me on that basis. But Daschle? 58% of the voters would think that's one of Santa's eight reindeer. Kerry? America is working overtime trying to forget that stiff. Tancredo? He's got millions upset at him in Florida. There aren't 2,000 who know me enough to hate on me."

When asked about his policies on the issues, though, Mr. Rats lost his composure.

"ISSUES?? Who cares about issues? You think there is one person in the Democratic Party who cares what Barack Obama's position is on any issue?"

YDR noted that although his chance for ultimate victory was higher than Jon Carry's, in reality he had no realistic chance. "I've never been on Oprah. What chance do I have? I'm not delusional, rich, or completely full of myself either. If I was, I'd be in the Senate."

So why make the announcement if you aren't that well-known and nobody really cares? "Three reasons -- it's a pathetic attempt at making fun of all of the no-hopers that think themselves important enough to announce they aren't running; my mother is a Freeper so she can say she saw me consider a Presidential run in a media outlet with far more credibility than CBS., and Congressman Rangel is going to try to get a Draft going and I don't want to end up being drafted at the Republican Convention in 2008."

Don't quit your day job, YDR.


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KEYWORDS: delusional; dulcie; finbar; hopeless; notfunny; wasteoftime
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The next year will be like watching preseason football or "The Gong Show". We'll see all kinds of unknown Congresscritters, former Governors, marginal politicians and freaks announce they are running or considering a run. There are enough people on Free Republic delusional enough to think they can play too. Not me -- I'm getting out before this process become more insane than a Harriet Miers thread.
1 posted on 12/04/2006 1:14:16 PM PST by You Dirty Rats
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To: You Dirty Rats

You are AT LEAST as qualified as Bareassed Obamarama.


2 posted on 12/04/2006 1:16:05 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: You Dirty Rats

I would like to announce here that, I, too, have decided not to run (I'm not old enough anyway).


3 posted on 12/04/2006 1:16:17 PM PST by jdm
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To: You Dirty Rats
A FReeper's cats, however, have decided to run for President.


4 posted on 12/04/2006 1:16:38 PM PST by Allegra (Vote Dulcie / Finbar 2008)
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To: You Dirty Rats

ROFL!


5 posted on 12/04/2006 1:18:16 PM PST by Pajamajan (Pray for president Bush-pray for our military-pray for our congress-pray for our nation)
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To: You Dirty Rats

... psst. I bet alot of us aren't running this time either


6 posted on 12/04/2006 1:20:28 PM PST by sure_fine (*not one to over kill the thought process*)
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To: You Dirty Rats

That's too bad. You had my vote ;p


7 posted on 12/04/2006 1:21:13 PM PST by Tx Angel
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To: Allegra

OK, how come the girl cat gets top billing?


8 posted on 12/04/2006 1:22:32 PM PST by CholeraJoe (Spork weasels ain't afraid of nuthin' but running out of sardines.)
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To: Allegra

The fur will fly in that contest!


9 posted on 12/04/2006 1:22:36 PM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Remembering Beirut Vets 1983 American Embassy April 1983/Marine Headquarters Oct.1983)
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To: You Dirty Rats

So, what to do with the campaign funds now?

Coupla kegs and a roaring bonfire?


10 posted on 12/04/2006 1:24:35 PM PST by FourtySeven (47)
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To: CholeraJoe
OK, how come the girl cat gets top billing?

Well, technically, she's not really a girl...she had a little operation when she was about six months old.

I just know the press is going to have a field day with that. Good reason to get it out there early.

11 posted on 12/04/2006 1:25:39 PM PST by Allegra (Vote Dulcie / Finbar 2008)
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To: You Dirty Rats

Phooey!

You had my vote.
I hate it when people mess with my universe.


12 posted on 12/04/2006 1:26:07 PM PST by dixiechick2000 (There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
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To: FourtySeven

Bonfire? No, i'm not burning money. I can't anyway -- the pennies in my desk won't burn.


13 posted on 12/04/2006 1:26:51 PM PST by You Dirty Rats
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To: Allegra

Was there a cat fight to see who got top billing?


14 posted on 12/04/2006 1:27:04 PM PST by dixiechick2000 (There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
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To: You Dirty Rats

Do I get my donation to your exploratory committee back?


15 posted on 12/04/2006 1:28:31 PM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: You Dirty Rats

Are you sure it isn't because your middle name is Hussein?


16 posted on 12/04/2006 1:28:36 PM PST by NeoCaveman (or Atta?)
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To: You Dirty Rats

I would have voted for you, YDM. So put one tally in the "yes" bin.


17 posted on 12/04/2006 1:28:46 PM PST by Oberon (What does it take to make government shrink?)
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To: You Dirty Rats

Okay, then I have decided not to send a campaign contribution.

It could have been a great election-night party, though, if you think about it.


18 posted on 12/04/2006 1:29:10 PM PST by alwaysconservative (In memory)
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To: justshutupandtakeit

See my tagline.


19 posted on 12/04/2006 1:29:22 PM PST by RockinRight (Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. That's his name, and words mean things. Think about it.)
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To: Allegra

I guess the Constitution doesn't prohibit cats from running.


20 posted on 12/04/2006 1:29:50 PM PST by RockinRight (Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. That's his name, and words mean things. Think about it.)
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