We have, let’s see, zero interest in the dull antics of the AM talk radio hosts. But now and then, one of their desperate stunts percolates through the layers of illiteracy and finally appears over here on the “reading medium,” the Internet blogs. So, here you go: Parody wingnut radio host Michael “Savage” Weiner has apparently offered Newt Gingrich a million dollars, and all the money-grubbing amoral piglet needs to do is drop out of the 2012 GOP race to claim this precious money.
Why? We don’t know/care, probably because various corporate 1% sleazebag Kochs are getting a little nervous about the possibility that a human disaster like Newt Gingrich might actually win the Republican nomination — in effect, handing Barack Obama a landslide victory next November.
But is the Michael Weiner character guilty of a crime punishable by execution? Probably, according to an email we skimmed from Wonkette Operative “Peter P.”:
Michael Savage (nee Weiner) offered Newt Gingrich $1 Million to step out of the race for the Presidency. (The story is all over the ‘net.)
Section 18205 of the California Elections Code provides:
“A person shall not directly or through any other person advance, pay, solicit, or receive or cause to be advanced, paid,
solicited, or received, any money or other valuable consideration to or for the use of any person in order to induce a person not to
become or to withdraw as a candidate for public office. Violation of this section shall be punishable by imprisonment pursuant to
subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for 16 months or two or three years.”Seems like Michael Savage may have committed a felony under California law.
Think they’ll prosecute? I doubt it.
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They should throw in a $50.00 gift card to Tiffany's and he'll reconsider.
$50K, maybe. 50 bucks won't even gain you admission to the Cheesy Costume Jewelry department at Tiffany's.
50 bucks? Can you even tip the parking valet for that?
Oddly, they do have a $50 gift card. That will buy you a Pocket diary so you can write your wonkette comments on-the-go!
Mitt's loaded, he should start a bidding war.
How many jobs would that create?
Not so much a bidding war but to sweeten the pot. One mil isn't enough – Newt, and/or any other candidate can skim that much off their campaign contributions. Not to mention the increased speaking fees and other perks. Baby needs new shoes, goddammit!!! Or in this case, Callista needs new jewels!!!
So the wiener offered the dick a million dollars?
Doesn't this joke begin "Two pricks walk into a bar…"?
Heh heh. It said "penal," too also.
That's one savage weiner, right there.
Twit pix or gtfo.
"Seems like Michael Savage may have committed a felony under California law."
On the one hand, I'd love to see the book thrown at this asshole.
On the other hand, it would save this country a lot of grief if Newt accepted his offer.
On the other other hand, if Newt packed it in, we'd lose a lot of snark fodder.
Ah, but Newt's acceptance would add to the prosecutor's evidence, and the trial would provide lots of snark fodder. Win – win for everyone!
You just gave me a sad-
The way things are going… we will NEVER be out of snark fodder… or "Snodder" if you like…
All that "on the other hand" brings to mind Bill Johnson, for some reason….
A new trophy wife should do it. Along with the million.
Not enough. Right now, Gingrinch can leverage his moment into a multi – million FOX News contract. Now, if Savage had offered a revolving line of credit at Tiffany's, or Callista's replacement…
Between Anthony and Michael Weiner, I am about all weinered out for 2011
Don't do it Newt. This once great nation of ours will be a grimmer and more joyless place without your candidacy.
You have captured the boozy thought-like wiggling I feel by my ear side hair. While the GOP quietly destroys Senate dem campaigns for the Ultimate Gridlock level of Grand Theft Allyotaxes 2012 by tossing strawman after strawman into the entertaining Monster Truck Race Fer Preznit race… wait. Throw-away presidency?
In other annoying loudmouth news, Trump's cancelled his "debate." Says the candidates are obviously too intimidated by him to participate. Sure Donald, that's it. Now here's a cookie. Please go the fuck away.
Oh good! Another Weinergate! (Take it Newt)..
Newt, would sell out his own mother for less.
Is The Silly Savage still on the air? Does he have so few listeners he's got to try to pull a stunt like this?
His only redeeming feature is Off-the-Mark Levin can't stand him.
This violation of the law will probably be prosecuted about the same time as Ole Newt for promising John Bolton the Secretary of State gig.
PS: Some years ago, when The Silly Savage was at KSFO in San Francisco, his co-workers disliked him so much one of them peed in his stupid leather hat.
I would imagine he has to have food tasters these days. I would never trust a restaurant meal if I were him, or Limbaugh or any of the yakkychat haters. I hope the money is worth it to them.
R:
He hangs out in San Francisco's North Beach. It is generally assumed he's armed – and often has a bodyguard. He makes a big deal out of being out in public and demanding to be left alone.
Take a look sometime for his first novel. There are some reviews out there on the Internets. Quite interesting.
Only one peed in his hat?
Hey! I couldn't win the Presidency if I ran against Obama, either.
He is about half the reason I went to satellite radio, after his departure from it.
Newt cannot receive valuable consideration in exchange for dropping out and he get very little consideration for staying in.
I'll bet Newt put Savage up to this so he can look principled by refusing. Sarah Palin, on the other hand, is kicking herself for not running.
Ooh! Ooh! Conspiracy!
Today's Wonkette Krazy Kontest: Name That _________Gate!
The fact that we live in a country where a lunatic like Michael Savage can make enough money ranting against imaginary enemies that he can just offer to give someone a million bucks makes me angry.
Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves – the check hasn't cleared yet.
Thats chump change for Newtie. He could get that for one of his badly written alternate history novels that another guy writes and he slaps his name on.
I want to hear more about the Beck-Breitbart Feud.
Your wish is my command: http://blatherwatch.blogs.com/talk_radio/2011/12/...
In this poo flinging fight, America can only win. If only there was some way to drag Pam Geller into the fray…….
I fear that this will only encourage Newt to be even more stupid and obnoxious if that is possible.
Newt may already be a Weiner.
Newt Gingrich, has no morals,No values,No ethics,and Will make a textbook Republican Candidate.
Go for what's behind door #3, Newt.
Felony, shmelony. This is only a nation of laws if you're poor or brown.
If Michael Savage thinks you're a shifty, soulless and horrible human being, … just … WOW!
Nah, he just thinks (probably correctly) that Newt would tank in the general election, and bring a lot of downticket Republicans down with him; he's with the GOP establishment who want Mittens because he's the only one who probably wouldn't pull a Goldwater.
Yeah, it's kind of like Ann Coulter saying in 2008, that if John McCain was the nominee, it would spell the end of the Republiklan Party.
Interesting, that they have spent the last three years cranking up the lunatic fringe and now, all the sudden, they are concerned about their chances to defeat President Obama.
I liked it better when Radio Hosts offered free boob jobs, dial-a-date or sex with porn stars.
Boob job? Maybe Newt has already accepted!
Prank calls. Don't forget prank calls.
I've never seen a knee weiner before.
Is that like "gunt" or "back boobs"?
Every time I think the GOP primary can't get any more ridiculous … it gets more ridiculous.
I thought Weiner spent all of his time railing about teh gayz. If he's branching out into adulterers he'll be busy indeed.
I, for one, am perfectly happy to accept the $1,000,000.00 and not run for the GOP nomination.
When do I get me check?
Is it possible that the GOP will totally destroy itself before Christmas? And, wouldn't that be the greatest sign of God's love for this country? That and another Tebow win?
Newt's no amateur. Savage can't just make the offer. He needs to show up with the briefcase full of cash. This guy is Stringer Bell of Repub whores: "If you come at the king, you best not miss."
A million bucks? That will only pay for 2 of Newt's mistresses' Tiffany accounts. Savage is obviously not taking this seriously.
Seems like Michael Savage may have committed a felony under California law.
cut his Weiner already
Luckily, America's Weasel, Mark Levin, stepped in and offered Savage $100,000 to get out of radio. This really does sound like one of those 80s Vince McMahon / Brutus Beefcake promotionals
No laws were broken parody,and satire are protected speech.Thank you again Larry Flint (Hustler Magazine) See Supreme court Falwell vs Flint.
Go to his website and check out the offer. It is neither parody nor satire. It is genuine. But, we all know that nothing will be done to this felon. Because we don't prosecute. We don't enforce any laws, any more. Witness the thievery known as MF Global.
I do not pretend to debate weather it was serious offer. I have only stated that the law was not broken because this guy can always claim it was only parody.And since his show is a mock News show he is not taken seriously.That is why He will be let off.Thanks Jake.
Jake love your comments! I support all of them here and in that loony bin Brietbart.Keep them honest!I had know idea who you were at first.You Rock !
Fuckin' with the not-so-Breitbots has become my sole and only raison d'etre.
Think they'll prosecute….hell no. Just look at how they handled the Lohan. Cali. never prosecutes the showbizzy types – unless they're Baretta.
Payable in Shekels, no doubt. BTW, Michael "Shitstain" Savage IS a Felony.
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