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THE TIGHTENING SPHINCTER

What Is The Boehner Talking About Now?

Orange smoke monster John Boehner tells CNN this: “BOEHNER: Wolf, you have to understand, there was no deregulation of anything in the financial services industries. As a matter of fact, there was an increase in regulation.” Then! “What happened in all of this is that some people got creative in terms of how they could create new products — new products at different parts of the company — that were in the unregulated part of the company that caused this infection of our entire financial system.” Yes, and how do certain parts of the company become “unregulated?” [RealClearPolitics, Washington Monthly]


5:07 PM on Thu March 19 2009
By Jim Newell
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  1. Doglessliberal says at 5:14 pm, March 19th, 2009

    But see, if a Republican says something often enough, it becomes fact.

  2. Doglessliberal says at 5:15 pm, March 19th, 2009

    And, is his skin actually crafted of baseball glove leather? Does he need to oil it like a glove?

  3. Inadequate Blackmail says at 5:16 pm, March 19th, 2009

    God, I wish Warren G and Nate Dogg would regulate this son of a bitch.

  4. Boehner seems to be getting uppity. And, of course, it’s pronounced ’sfAYnk-ter’.

  5. comradepaulson says at 5:17 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Doglessliberal: I’m regulating Boehner’s skin. It’s a new product that can cause infection of our whole system.

  6. Atheist Nun says at 5:18 pm, March 19th, 2009

    You know what would look really great ’shopped on that picture of Boehner? A boner.

  7. mocowbell says at 5:20 pm, March 19th, 2009

    One would think a narcissist like Boehner would own at least one mirror…

  8. SayItWithWookies says at 5:22 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Also, we still haven’t tried cutting taxes. What’s up with that?

  9. queeraselvis v 2.0 says at 5:22 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Maybe it’s me, but when I see this picture, I can’t help but imagining Boehner having a facial meltdown.

  10. memzilla says at 5:23 pm, March 19th, 2009

    As long as the Repugnicans stay in their own alt-universe, we’ll be OK. Unless Boehner *isn’t* speaking from their own special reality — you know, the one where Caribou Barbie is Preznit — then it must be the drugs they are on.

    Speaking of which, what is Lush Rimbaugh’s take on this?

  11. NoWireHangers says at 5:23 pm, March 19th, 2009

    But you see, the deregulation was not deregulating the deregulation. Understand now, you commies?

  12. NoWireHangers says at 5:24 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Damn, Boehner’s open mouth is sure screaming for a dick. I don’t think Blingee has dick stamps, otherwise I’d do my Wonkly duty…

  13. BklynIlluminati says at 5:26 pm, March 19th, 2009

    See how his eye’s are rolling up like that? Thats the puppet guy squeezing too hard.

  14. Gopherit says at 5:29 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: I think a little green, some melted flesh and putrescence….boom! Instant zombie.

  15. Jukesgrrl says at 5:29 pm, March 19th, 2009

    I’m writing a horror feature where the Egyptian mummies in the Smithsonian arise, put on suits and ties, and have 202 seats in the House before anyone notices. Can anybody come up with a title? I’ll put you in for some cash when New Line gives me my bailout.

  16. Roger the Shrubber says at 5:30 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Boehner’s Contributions by Industry (opensecrets.org)

    Top 5 Industries, 2007-2008

    Insurance…………………..$220,525
    Securities & Investment………$180,600
    Pharmaceuticals/Health Products.$166,650
    Lawyers/Law Firms……………$162,400
    Commercial Banks…………….$150,450

  17. It’s kind of like negative numbers. The square root of negative numbers to be precise.

  18. Roger the Shrubber: Is it bad that I can’t even get mad about shit like this anymore?

  19. Tommmcatt says at 5:32 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Doglessliberal:

    He must constantly kill hobos and high-school football players and absorb the derma he gets from skinning them, like that scarecrow thing in Jeepers Creepers parts 1 and 2.

    Cheney gets the parts he doesn’t use.

  20. That picture doesn’t even look like a real person. That looks like one of the faux Nazis in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, right before their faces melted off.

  21. Lascauxcaveman says at 5:35 pm, March 19th, 2009

    queeraselvis v 2.0: Everytime I see that picture the soundtrack in my head switches to The Replacements song “Gary’s Got A Boner.”

    Which is kinda awesome.

  22. JadedDIssonance says at 5:36 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Too Much Irony, Not Enough Time.

    He killed my Boehner.

  23. WadISay says at 5:38 pm, March 19th, 2009

    (*yawn*) Here’s the deal: truth is an utterly subjective and plastic concept to these people, and they lie like fucking rugs. Wake me if he ever has a chance to say this under penalty of perjury, in which case he won’t be able to recall.

  24. frumious_bandersnatch says at 5:38 pm, March 19th, 2009

    He really does look like a suited slice of toasted spam with eyes. But that’s not the only reason I want to douse him with mayonnaise and feed him to a starving third-world family.

  25. Roger the Shrubber says at 5:39 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Jukesgrrl: “Turning Point: The Golden Age of Democracy in the House of Representatives.”

  26. dougbob says at 5:48 pm, March 19th, 2009

    No deregulation? damn, I want some what he’s smoking! maybe my job and my 401k will come back.

  27. SayItWithWookies says at 5:49 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Jukesgrrl: “The Caucus of the Living Dead,” or maybe “Mr. Amonhotep Goes to Washington.”

  28. miss_emish says at 5:50 pm, March 19th, 2009

    soooooo we had more regulation except in the parts that avoided the regulations? fuckin’ brilliant, this guy.

  29. The Cold Sea says at 5:56 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Orange smoke monster. Perfect.

  30. Canuckledragger says at 5:57 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Yes, and how do certain parts of the company become “unregulated?”

    Garlic & a crucifix.

    Blends in well with pitchforks and torches.

  31. cranky says at 6:01 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Jukesgrrl: bwahahahaha

  32. cranky says at 6:04 pm, March 19th, 2009

    translation: don’t say we fucked it up, when the truth is we never even tried to get it right!

  33. shortsshortsshorts says at 6:09 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Read:
    “I am an ass-clown.”

  34. MarieDeGournay says at 6:11 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Jukesgrrl: “Curse of the Flesh Eating Commerce Committee.”

  35. JadedDIssonance says at 6:15 pm, March 19th, 2009

    frumious_bandersnatch: I thought you said he looks like a suited slice of toasted sperm

  36. frumious_bandersnatch says at 6:26 pm, March 19th, 2009

    JadedDIssonance: No, but you’ve definitely inspired my next art project.

  37. Atheist Nun says at 6:47 pm, March 19th, 2009

    NoWireHangers: I might lose my blingee account over this, but if I do, it was totally worth it!

    http://blingee.com/blingee/view/86392437-John-Boehner

  38. AKAM80TheWolf says at 6:47 pm, March 19th, 2009

    NoWireHangers:

    It’s actually screaming for a dick because Hastert is trying to open his joint session of congress.

  39. Lascauxcaveman says at 6:56 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: Well that’s pretty sick.

    (I laughed)

  40. Gopherit says at 7:00 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: The wonketteers are pummeling the site! I can’t see it!!!

  41. Atheist Nun says at 7:04 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Lascauxcaveman: What? He’s just having a little post-voting refreshment! Your mind is in the gutter!
    Gopherit: Keep trying, you’ll see starbursts!

  42. Holding Out for a Hero says at 7:11 pm, March 19th, 2009

    SayItWithWookies: Will you marry me? Or at least let me have my way with you?

  43. CaliforniaMike says at 7:13 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Republicans never met a regulation they liked, unless it’s regulating teh gay.

    But what will be so cool is when Hopey undoes everything Reagan and Dubya did. It’ll be like Newt, Boehner and Rush pushed the rock almost to the top of the hill and then it rolled all the way back down.

    Bible Spice and Exorcist Piyush will save the GOP.

  44. trondant says at 7:20 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: Hahahahaha WIN

  45. Boehner’s lungs would love to be unregulated from his mouth.

  46. Vulpes82 says at 7:27 pm, March 19th, 2009

    The ghost of Dennis Hastert seems to be haunting Mr. Boehner. Scary!

  47. hobospacejungle says at 7:31 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: Wunderbar!

    Jukesgrrl: Zombie Bukkake Party

    on Boner’s face. Everybody’s coming.

  48. Can’t we citizens of the 21st Century finally discover the place where Boehners go to die?

  49. OzoneTom says at 9:34 pm, March 19th, 2009

    How long before some interviewer calls these jackasses on statements like “there was no deregulation of anything in the financial services industries”?

    Probably never. That’s why Jon Stewart could never be a REAL journalist.

    Not to mention anyone associated with Wonkette. Also.

  50. kbanginmotown says at 11:14 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Is that Boehner’s O-face?

  51. donner_froh says at 11:36 pm, March 19th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: + One Thousand

  52. NoWireHangers says at 12:15 am, March 20th, 2009

    Atheist Nun: I’m REALLY laughing hard right now! Out old! God, I’m happy I checked back on this thread. There’s a little tear for you in the corner of my eye. God, I’m coughing now! It’s the champagne bottle! THE CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE!

  53. davesnothere says at 12:40 am, March 20th, 2009

    kbanginmotown: Yes, the Boner shows O-face as Denny Hastert, taking advantage of a tragically rare opportunity, slips him the “pork”

  54. Hagar77 says at 1:00 am, March 20th, 2009

    Jukesgrrl: I really feel like that’s more Lion’s Gate.

  55. JDHART says at 7:49 am, March 20th, 2009

    I think they deregulated the Spray Tan Department.

  56. zhubajie says at 10:34 am, March 20th, 2009

    It’s pronounced “Bayner.” I know because I was unfortunate enough to live in southern Ohio for 11 years. Remember the Savings & Loan scandal? Keating was in Boehner’s district.

    Ohio Repubs are incredibly sleazy, even for Republicans. I was represented by Donald “Buzz” Lukens, who was convicted of f’ing a 13 year old black girl. His defense: he did it, but it wasn’t wrong for HIM. He was convicted, of course, and sentence to 90 DAYS in prison. He got out after 30, by promising to go to a sex rehab clinic in DC. Last I knew, he was in Texas, and undoubtedly having fun with young’uns in Mexico.

    Zhu Bajie

  57. Haha, BEE-nus. Haha!

  58. Atheist Nun says at 4:26 pm, March 20th, 2009

    NoWireHangers: hahaha… that’s one suggestive phallic champagne bottle! I didn’t even have to upload that shit!

    donner_froh: hobospacejungle: trondant: cheers!

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