• February 15, 2012

SleepytimeWhat is this crazy thing by sweater goblin Howard Wolfson in today’s Washington Post? It actually seems like an insightful and … dare we say, candid assessment of his Clinton-induced dementia and eventual Come to Jesus moment with Barry Obama.

Here is the tragic tale of Howard’s life in a bubble:

Most of us never heard him speak in person. At work 14 hours a day in the war room, we focused on his perceived faults and deficiencies. Our time was spent sharpening and advancing arguments. Skepticism was critical to our efforts. Insulated from Obamamania, I met few Obama supporters and distanced myself from the ones I knew. I lived this way for 18 months. [...]

Once we ran out of states and the campaign ended, we were like Rip Van Winkle. We awoke to a world transformed by political currents we had stood against. There was the neighbor in an Obama T-shirt getting the morning paper. Every parked car on the street bore an Obama bumper sticker. Had they been there along, or did they pop up overnight?

I fled the country, overcoming a fear of flying to travel abroad three times in two months. I avoided the papers and television.

And and and! Not only is Howard Wolfson writing actual sense in the newspaper, he also has a blog where he writes about politics and not-bad music. THE WORLD’S GONE MAD.

A Clintonite in Denver [Washington Post]

{ 30 comments }

cal September 1, 2008 at 3:04 pm

Paging Cliff Huxtable…

columnv September 1, 2008 at 3:05 pm

Palin is the Harriet Miers of VP picks.

Not at all related to the sweater goblin, hilltards or obamatards, but I wanted to say that.

Vanity Smurf September 1, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Oh, so that’s why Hillz lost! They were all asleep.

Texan Bulldoggette September 1, 2008 at 3:13 pm

I think the most amazing thing is that he found a woman desperate/stupid enough to pro-create with him. (See if this guy can get a chick, no reason Lindsey Graham & Charlie Crist should still be single….just saying.)

SayItWithWookies September 1, 2008 at 3:13 pm

It’s a trick! He’s gone off teh stupid just long enough to get another gig. Obamites, do not hire this man!

kellygrrrl September 1, 2008 at 3:16 pm

Howard Who?

Spence September 1, 2008 at 3:17 pm

[re=77900]Texan Bulldoggette[/re]: Yes there is a reason. Delicious, tasty cock.

Texan Bulldoggette September 1, 2008 at 3:22 pm

[re=77907]Spence[/re]: Ha ha! Yes, & now Charlie doesn’t have to marry that poor Halloween costume store owner. Whooo…she dodged a bullet.

WagTehGod September 1, 2008 at 3:24 pm

“Two gin-scented tears trickled down the sides of his nose. But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother.”

NotMyRealName September 1, 2008 at 3:30 pm

“I drank the Kool-Aid, and what do you know? It was new Obama-Berry Blast! Oh yeah!”

carerer September 1, 2008 at 3:36 pm

I woke up this morning wearing an Obama T-shirt and I have no recollection how that happened.

Lionel Hutz Esq. September 1, 2008 at 3:56 pm

When will Bush go nuclear to prevent the Obama infection from spreading.

freppish September 1, 2008 at 4:07 pm

i bet his mom made that sweater for him

problemwithcaring September 1, 2008 at 4:21 pm

Howard, Chris Elliot called — he wants the stretched-out neck hole of his “Get a Life” sweaters back.

i is on ur blogz, redin ur wordz September 1, 2008 at 4:29 pm

Wow… Howard looks just like Larry the Cameraman in Groundhog Day. Ironic that Howard appears to be living the same day over and over also…

Undeterredbyreality September 1, 2008 at 4:29 pm

[re=78002]problemwithcaring[/re]: Wait–you mean…Howard Wolfson isn’t really Chris Eliot?

WonkaBee September 1, 2008 at 4:32 pm

this guy was the absolutely most obnoxious attack dog during the primary. when poor David Axelrod was trying to speak he just kept throwing daggers and flustered our boy David. I remember one of the opinionators saying David reminded them of the boyfriend who shows up late, out of breath with wilted flowers – I’m thinking it had to be MoDo…..

Cape Clod September 1, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Well, I guess this means his usefulness at Fox News has pretty much come to an end.

WonkaBee September 1, 2008 at 4:38 pm

Nope it was Rachel Sklar… “It is immensely fun to watch these two square off. In that way that people tend to look like their dogs or fat people make their friends fat, Axelrod and Wolfson each seem like the obvious representatives for Obama and Clinton ; Axelrod all earnest and seeming slightly green, Wolfson coldly precise and in complete control of the facts as he smacks it down with utter confidence. Of course, these are exaggerated qualities, which makes them more fun to watch as they lock horns (though Wolfson’s calm certainty has a certain
four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse type feeling — you can just imagine his contemptuous snort as you forget your keys yet again, whereas Axelrod would be the guy showing up panting and disheveled with slightly droopy flowers with a hopeful, hangdog look on his face).”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/07/27/clintonobama-proxy-throw_n_58104.html

The video is hilarious but makes me abhor Wolfson all over again. DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!!!

1ofUS September 1, 2008 at 4:42 pm

So it’s so long mama,
I’m now at camp Obama,
So don’t wait up for me.
But while I’ve this sweater
Stay home in your shelter
Watch the GOP
On your TV.

sarcasticusername September 1, 2008 at 4:46 pm

aww he’s totally gay for barry now. how sweet, will he bring the gay over to faux news when he goes to work tomorrow?

BobLoblawLawBlog September 1, 2008 at 4:50 pm

Oh, Jeebus God in heaven, please forgive me for what I’m about to say. It’s…not badly written.

The Incomparable Tiny Valdez September 1, 2008 at 4:55 pm

That sweater looks like it would hurt to wear it.

thwanger September 1, 2008 at 5:21 pm

[re=77887]columnv[/re]: yes, yes and yes. mKKKain: “see, check it out. i nominated a lady. now vote for me, ladies. oops turns out she sucks and i had to pick cheney. still, vote for me, because, you know, i ‘tried’ and stuff.”

PrinceOfSnarkness September 1, 2008 at 6:16 pm

Wolfson’s on board?

Well, I guess this WOULD be a good day to bury bad news…

Kill the Wabbit September 1, 2008 at 7:37 pm

What was that man doing in Bill Cosby’s closet?!

CthuNHu September 1, 2008 at 8:31 pm

So, Mr. Wolfson, you ran against this man for eighteen months, during which defeating him was the sole focus of your existence, yet you never went to one of his events to see him and the reaction he evoked for yourself?

Can you say malpractice?

Wagamuffin September 1, 2008 at 8:34 pm

[re=78045]The Incomparable Tiny Valdez[/re]: His version of a hair shirt…

TexasCowGirl September 1, 2008 at 8:41 pm

Well maybe now his sorry ass can get around to defending Barry on Faux News. Of course now they might fire him for drinking the delicious Obama Cool-Aid.

graceless September 1, 2008 at 10:24 pm

[re=77894]Vanity Smurf[/re]: Sort of reminds me of the scene in The Wizard of Oz…

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