A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-02-03...Holiday Contest Thread: Rumsfield Doll

12/02/003 | FreeTheHostages

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HARK! Welcome to a holiday contest thread.

The prize is a talking doll. But wait, it gets better!
	Secretary Rumsfield is doing the talking! Ah, Rummy, he tells it like it is.  Click here to see a sample of things the doll can say!

Santa sees all, knows all.     Cool Christmas gifts for Rumsfield?   You betcha.  But here’s a more perplexing question: Whatever will Rummy get for the press corps?


How does Donald Rumsfield really feel about THEM?  He probably can't say.   The press corps, being the inexperienced, naive, childlike people that they are, may determine how much Rumsfield really loves them by the Christmas gift he gives them.


So, let's do some fictitious shopping for our beloved Secretary of Defense.  Pretend the President has given you leave to get them what you *really* want to get them.  Best answer wins the doll!

Examples of Gifts From Rummy, To Press Corps, With Luv
Recompense for their thoughts	A Texas snowglobe?
A good gift for Sam Donaldson	Remember, it's the thought that counts . . .
Got the idea?  Good.  So it's your turn: what should Secretary Rumsfield get for his beloved crop of youngsters in the Pentagon press room?

The Rules
1. There are no rules! Everything is subject to change on the merest whim. Needless to say, this contest is not affiliated with the ownership of Free Republic and is run by just me.


The Guidelines
1. Post by 22:00 hours (10 p.m. EST --Rumsfield-time!) your description of what Rumsfield should get for the Fourth Estate.  In this fictious gift-giving contest, you can use words, graphics, sounds, and/or an unlimited ficitious budget.  Your contest entry can describe a gift to the entire press corps or you can select one member to receive Sec. Rumsfield’s gift.

2. Winner will be announced on this thread at 23:00 hours.

3. Humor counts.   Conservatism counts.   Picking on the artwork of The Thin Man counts.   In short, everything counts.   Including how much alcohol I have imbibed at the time of judging.   Oh, and if you have to ask if bribes count, then you don't know me well enough to get me the perfect gift anyway.

4. As always, no complaining that the judge (me) is a raving lunatic.   Everyone already knows that.   Bor-r-r-r-ing.   As per last year, no whining if you lose just ‘cause your entry was clearly better: remember, when the judge is an idiot, there’s no shame in losing.   So enter once, enter often, have a ball.

5. The possibility exists of runner-up prizes and awards.   The possibility also exists that if you don’t want a the Rumsfield doll and would prefer a Coulter doll, I just might have access to one for ya.  Or not.  Depends on my mood, really.

6. Don't post anything that our President and First Lady would disapprove of.


7. Oh, and no not entering because you're afraid of embarassing yourself.  That's the entire point of these contests and you'll have plenty of company!  Ho ho ho!





Just in case you're not motivated and somehow have lost the dander you usually put up when you see a member of the press corps, consider the fact that the ne'er-do-wells just yesterday gave TONS of cnn.com frontpage publicity to a "foot-in-mouth" award for Rumsfield given by a couple of unknown British quacks.  Unbelievably, the press corps is riding herd on the theory that the man can't talk no good!  We, on the other hand, understand perfectly this gem:

We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know.   But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

It makes perfect sense to everyone except a Liberal and we recognize the Rumsfieldian humor and truth in the statement.  I personally hope this contest has many unknown unknowns!

And Merry Christmas, Secretary Rumsfield!  We understand you and you've been a very good boy this year!

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[FreeTheHostages]

[FreeTheHostages]

Feeling lucky? Enter today's Freeper's Finest Holiday Contest and Win a Rumsfield Doll!

[FreeTheHostages]

[Chad Fairbanks]

Rummy should give them all a one-way, all expenses paid trip to the Lunar Surface.

[Mo1]

FOFL ... I love the Rummy Doll!

[The Thin Man]

What kind of scam is this? Who is "Rumsfield?"

Some poor sap thinking their getting a Rumsfeld doll is going to be stuck with a worthless "Rumsfield."

:-)

[Kirkwood]

EIB truth detectors for FOX news just to make their jobs a little easier. Lumps of coal for the rest.

[dixie sass]

Evening - no wait, Morning! You're up early or is late? I'm confused!

What would Rumsfield give the press corp...

[dixie sass]

That saying sounds just like you LadyX.

[dixie sass]

Are you the real The Thin Man. Can't be the real The Thin Man - our The Thin Man is a perfectionist! He would never make a mistake like this- "Some poor sap thinking(b) their (/b)getting a Rumsfeld doll is going to be stuck with a worthless "Rumsfield." (P)

You do mean "they're", don't you?(P)

Cute picture, although I never saw a purple cat before (scratching head and wondering...)

[dixie sass]

Oops, I meant "Are you really..." not "are you real...".

Sorry about that!

[Libertina]

Pie in the FACE!

OK, the President might not like that I have hotlinked this picture, but I bet he'd laugh ;) Rummy would like it too - that is to "share" this pie with the media ;) Hope the picture is still up tomorrow. hehehe What a great idea, Freethehostages!

[Kirkwood]

Jerry Seinfeld had the same problem. In the episode of bubble boy - waitress in diner says, "You're Gary Seinfield!"

[The Thin Man]

Are you the real The Thin Man......

Now Miss Dixie, I don't mind you having a chuckle at my teensy weensy mistake but when you question the existence of purple cats you're going too far!

Look, they're everywhere!

            
 

[tgslTakoma]

I'm working on my entry, but I need a little more time.

Bookmarking for later tomorrow/today/?...

[dixie sass]

I'll have to take this one up with PetroniDE. I've heard of purple cows but...

But if you say so, Mr. The Thin Man, I guess I will have to take your word for it. (Sighhhhhhhh, shakes head sadly as I hit the post button.)

[xp38]

Because the press corps clearly needs this.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning FTH.

[WaterDragon]

What Rummy should give each member of the press corps for Christmas....

A portable lie detector they wear at all times, that guages when they are lying while asking questions or writing their reports, that gives them a painful jolt when they lie, and a pleasure jolt when they are truthful.

Of course, the gift wonn't be perfect because it does nothing to correct their stupidity.

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL ! Cracking up here and I only got through rule #4 !! ...

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Rumsfeld Day !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[MeekOneGOP]

Give the media a ZOT, Mr. Rumsfeld ! ...

Click HERE or on the pic to hear the Rolling Thunder !

[Pippin]

LOL!!

Good Morning Meekie!

[Pippin]

Good Morning Free!

Later on I'll have a top ten list of what Rummy can give the press for Christmas ;O)

Don't worry, It's a "G" rated list, :O)

[GailA]

Good Morning FRiends

Coffee's on

[The Mayor]

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. —Galatians 5:16

God will give us the victory, but we must be willing to fight.

[dansangel]

Well *duh* - get them each their own "Rummy Doll." That way, whenever the press corps gets the urge to kick a good right-winger or stick pins in their very own right-wing nemesis voodoo doll without the danger of a good, solid Rummy-style tongue-lashing in return, the urge can be satisfied safely and immediately. Perfect gifts for the cowardly idiots that they all are.

:-)

[MinuteGal]

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (revised and extended)

On the twelve days of Christmas our Rummy gave the Press

A Teddy in a pier tree

Two peacenik doves

Three French chickens

Four appalling Byrds

Five gold-en zings.....Fa, La, La, La

Six Deans a-creeping

Seven Daschles weeping

Eight Freepers freeping

Nine darling Drudges

Ten far-right judges

Eleven Courics piping

Twelve Clintons swiping

And a Teddy in a pier tree

Fa, La, La.

Leni

[SpookBrat]

Good morning everyone. I prefer books myself for Christmas. You can never go wrong with Amazon.

[GailA]

I think I found the perfect gift for the RAT controled press corp from Rummy.

[SpookBrat]

Ties are nice. Every man wants a tie at Christmas. Especially a tie with Clinton missing. hehehe

[SpookBrat]

I can tell you right now, it will be a woman who wins today. Men can't shop. They'll wait until 9:55 tonight, run out to Google image search and grab what's left on the shelves.

LMBO

[Long Cut]

Hello, folks! I hope SOME of you remember me. I'm currently deployed to the Med with my squadron, Patrol Squadron TEN, supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

I'm here today to tell you all that another of our "finest" has just signed on yesterday...please welcome thumperusn to FR!

He's a former student of mine, and we're now crewmates. He's a good Joe, and a loyal Navy Enlisted Man like me. I introduced him to FR, and he signed on just yesterday. I hope you ALL will join me in making his experience here a fun and educational one.

Once again, Thump, welcome and good luck!

[SpookBrat]

A Bush 2004 election pin would look very nice on their jacket. A gift they will treasure for a lifetime.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning US Navy!!!

Nice to see you ..... we appreciate you guys.

ThumperUSN ..... Welcome to FreeRepublic!! We look forward to hearing from you whenever you can check in.

Long Cut and ThumperUSN ..... Thank you for your service!!!

[SpookBrat]

Hey there Long Cut. Did you guys move up north or are you still in Jax? How is your wife and baby? I guess the baby is getting pretty big now.

Welcome thumperusn. We're excited to have you here. Thank you for serving our country and working so hard. I hope you enjoy all the new FRiends you'll be making.

[MEG33]

It's wonderful to have a great Navy addition!Welcome,Thumper.This is good place to be.Thank you for serving our country!How are you,LC?Is the weather a bit kinder there than in Iceland.

[FreeTheHostages]

Welcome to FR, Thumperusn! Just holler if you have a question!

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL! Well, your entry is very nice. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

Wow, you've got lots of good options! I certainly hope the DOD is taking note.

[FreeTheHostages]

:) "cowardly idiots" Tell us how you really feel . . . .

[FreeTheHostages]

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[FreeTheHostages]

Some poor sap thinking their getting a Rumsfeld doll

Far be it from me to gloat, but I believe there's a typo in your post, honey.

[SpookBrat]

It's too early in the morning, but how about a toast to the Republican party?

[FreeTheHostages]

Good morning! Thanks for the coffee, guys!

[FreeTheHostages]

4:04 a.m. Not too shabby!

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL!

[FreeTheHostages]

You ladies really do know how to shop!