# The Congresswoman with the crazy eyes, part II, crazy in the head **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 1, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420 "2011-05-01T23:36:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/341 "2011-08-19T13:39:36Z")
> [@Throatwarbler\_Mangrove](#): > > Bachmann warns against defence cuts in the face of a rising Soviet Union. > > [Bachmann: Americans fear 'rise of Soviet Union'](http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/michele-bachmann-soviet-union-/1?csp=34news) I can let that slide, after all I’m still writing 1990 on all my checks. ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/342 "2011-08-19T15:39:40Z")
> [@Throatwarbler\_Mangrove](#): > > Bachmann warns against defence cuts in the face of a rising Soviet Union. > > [Bachmann: Americans fear 'rise of Soviet Union'](http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/michele-bachmann-soviet-union-/1?csp=34news) Only one thing can counter that threat. Sarah Palin as Secretary of Defense. She can work from home. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/343 "2011-08-19T15:54:50Z")
> [@Enderw24](#): > > Only one thing can counter that threat. Sarah Palin as Secretary of Defense. She can work from home. She can shoot down Putin’s head when it looms over the horizon! From a helicopter! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/344 "2011-08-19T16:02:41Z")
Let’s not get our batshit bitches mixed up, here! Palin is the one who looks less crazy than she really is, Bachmann is the one who looks more crazy than she can be. Plus, Palin is the one, if you were drunk enough, you could tap that ass. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/345 "2011-08-19T16:10:07Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Palin is the one, if you were drunk enough, you could tap that ass. Plus earplugs. Very important. Forget the earplugs, you could lose your mind. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/346 "2011-08-19T16:11:01Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Let’s not get our batshit bitches mixed up, here! Palin is the one who looks less crazy than she really is, Bachmann is the one who looks more crazy than she can be. Plus, Palin is the one, if you were drunk enough, you could tap that ass. Just close my eyes and think of Tina Fey? Gotcha! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/347 "2011-08-19T16:30:24Z")
Might just be my limited experience. Seems to me, though, that serious, sober women are not particularly special when it comes to carnal gymnastics. Women with a truly sharp wit, turn you inside out and leave you for dead. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/348 "2011-08-19T16:38:15Z")
Are you saying… that Sarah Palin… is _witty?_ “How’s that hopey-changey thing workin’ out for ya?” 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/349 "2011-08-19T17:01:10Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Women with a truly sharp wit, turn you inside out and leave you for dead. Yeah, if you’re lucky. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/350 "2011-08-19T17:45:48Z")
Bachmann defends her sordid past as an IRS tax attorney. Not, “I was young, I needed the money . . .” No, [she was infiltrating them to learn to beat them.](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/bachmann-on-why-she-worked-for-irs-first-rule-of-war-is-know-your-enemy/2011/03/03/gIQAmVD6NJ_blog.html) ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/351 "2011-08-19T17:47:41Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Plus, Palin is the one, if you were drunk enough, you could tap that ass. There’s not enough beer in the world. ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/352 "2011-08-19T18:11:21Z")
For an, ahem, older woman, Bachmann is way hotter than Palin. Sexier, not so angular, more feminine. And, since you guys’ gripe has always been that Palin is dumb, Bachmann’s clearly smarter. So, so much for that trope, eh, guys? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/353 "2011-08-19T18:20:40Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > Bachmann defends her sordid past as an IRS tax attorney. Not, “I was young, I needed the money . . .” No, [she was infiltrating them to learn to beat them.](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/bachmann-on-why-she-worked-for-irs-first-rule-of-war-is-know-your-enemy/2011/03/03/gIQAmVD6NJ_blog.html) And now she wants to infiltrate the Oval Office. Why in the name of OG would anyone consider letting her? ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/354 "2011-08-19T18:35:29Z")
> [@Starving\_Artist](#): > > For an, ahem, older woman, Bachmann is way hotter than Palin. Sexier, not so angular, more feminine. And, since you guys’ gripe has always been that Palin is dumb, Bachmann’s clearly smarter. So, so much for that trope, eh, guys? 🙂 If you say so. ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/355 "2011-08-19T18:54:40Z")
> [@Starving\_Artist](#): > > For an, ahem, older woman, Bachmann is way hotter than Palin. Sexier, not so angular, more feminine. And, since you guys’ gripe has always been that Palin is dumb, Bachmann’s clearly smarter. So, so much for that trope, eh, guys? 🙂 Thing is, I try to not vote for candidates based upon how sexy they are or how much fun they are to have a beer with. And judging the comparative intelligence of Palin and Bachmann’s about the same as determining that the KKK is more racist than skinheads. I’m sure there’s some quantifiable way to prove my assertion but, really, why bother? ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/356 "2011-08-19T19:10:05Z")
> [@Starving\_Artist](#): > > For an, ahem, older woman, Bachmann is way hotter than Palin. Sexier, not so angular, more feminine. I agree with you that Bachmann is better looking, or at least was when she was Palin’s age. Pretty sure we’re in the minority on that one, though. > [@Starving\_Artist](#): > > And, since you guys’ gripe has always been that Palin is dumb, Bachmann’s clearly smarter. So, so much for that trope, eh, guys? 🙂 I can play basketball better than Stephen Hawking, but that doesn’t mean I should be playing in the NBA. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/357 "2011-08-19T20:15:33Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > Bachmann defends her sordid past as an IRS tax attorney. Not, “I was young, I needed the money . . .” No, [she was infiltrating them to learn to beat them.](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/bachmann-on-why-she-worked-for-irs-first-rule-of-war-is-know-your-enemy/2011/03/03/gIQAmVD6NJ_blog.html) OK, this must be some sort of bizarre campaign strategy as it’s like every day she says something so completely whack that it _has_ to be reported. I can see the brainstorming (well, more like “brainmisting”) session now: Aide 1: “Michelle, with Perry in the race we must keep the press focused on you.” Aide 2: “Yes, I have a few suggestions…” Michelle: “Yabba-dabba-doo!” Aide 2: “Er… yes. Of course. Anyway, one of the key things to do is make sure you give speeches daily, in different states, to show that you’re campaigning.” Michelle: “Who do you think would win in a fight? [Barney](http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/barney/) or [Fala](http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/Pets/fala.htm)? And don’t you dare say Fala!!!” Aide 1+2, in unison: “Fala” Aide 1: “Michelle, we’re going to have to board the flight soon. Can we continue this meeting?” Michelle: “I could kick Billy Joel’s ass!” Aide 2: “Yes, we all could… wait! I have a brilliant idea! I know how we can get you in the news daily!” Michelle: “Well, don’t keep me waiting! I have a dog fight to get to! Go Barney!” Aide 2: “All you have to do is say something completely fucking batshit retarded. Think you can handle that?” Michelle: “Yabba-dabba-doo!” ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/358 "2011-08-19T20:37:21Z")
I don’t think she knows the difference. I think she is one hundred percent sincere, all of life’s major questions are resolved as far as she is concerned, she does not suffer doubt. Its probably why she sees no hypocrisy in reaping all those federal goodies. There’s a creepy kind of Calvinism in right wing religiosity, God wants his chosen to have wealth and power, and that’s why he puts such opportunities in their path. Can’t get more kosher than God! Free money is just God’s way of saying “attaboy!” ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/359 "2011-08-19T21:53:07Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > There’s a creepy kind of Calvinism in right wing religiosity, God wants his chosen to have wealth and power, and that’s why he puts such opportunities in their path. [And it’s actually organized.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=527949) ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-congresswoman-with-the-crazy-eyes-part-ii-crazy-in-the-head/580420/360 "2011-08-20T02:14:59Z")
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