99 Percent Tops List of Year’s Best Quotes

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The rallying cry of Occupy Wall Street” protesters, ‘We are the 99 percent,” has been named the year’s best quote, according to Yale University librarian Fred Shapiro, who has released a top 10 list of quotes — reaching back to 2006 — that have defined the year.

Other top 10 quotes include Steve Jobs’ last words (Oh wow … ), Rick Perry’s “oops” moment and Charlie Sheen telling ABC News he was on a drug called “Charlie Sheen.”

Here is the complete list of quotes that defined 2011:

1. “We are the 99 percent.” — slogan of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

2. “There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. Nobody. You built a factory out there — good for you! But I want to be clear. You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of us paid for. You hired workers the rest of us paid to educate. You were safe in your factory because of police forces and fire forces that the rest of us paid for.” — U.S. Sen. candidate Elizabeth Warren, speaking in Andover, Mass., in August.

3. “My friends and I have been coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly Congress.” — Billionaire Warren Buffett, in a New York Times op-ed on Aug. 15.

4. “I believe in evolution, and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.” — Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman in an Aug. 18 tweet.

5. “Oops.” — Presidential candidate Rick Perry after unsuccessfully trying to remember the third federal agency he would eliminate during a Nov. 9 debate.

6. “When they ask me, `Who is the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan?’ I’m going to say, `You know, I don’t know. Do you know?”‘ – Former presidential candidate Herman Cain in an Oct. 7 interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network.

7. “I am on a drug. It’s called `Charlie Sheen.’ It’s not available because if you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.” — Actor Charlie Sheen in a February interview with ABC News.

8. “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.” — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ last words on Oct. 5, as reported by sister Mona Simpson in her eulogy.

9. “I can’t say with certitude.” — Then-U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner on June 1 when he was asked whether a lewd photograph was in fact him.

10. “Instead of receiving the help that she had hoped for, Mr. Cain instead decided to provide her with his idea of a stimulus package.” — Lawyer Gloria Allred on Nov. 7 discussing Herman Cain’s alleged sexual harassment of her client, Sharon Bialek.

Can't believe this one didn't make it into the top 10:

"After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States." -- Sarah Palin.

Or this other gem by our gal, "I love the smell of emissions."


Ocala Mike

[clyde]

TouchyTouchy...of Long Island.. moo'd:


"I'm looking to find a decent place where a girl can sit and enjoy a few beers and bar food and watch the Breeders Cup in the company of fellow race fans. Has anyone ever checked out these bar/restaurant/OTB locations on Long Island?"

[bigrun]

"I'll tell you what the coloreds want. It's three things: first, a tight pussy; second, loose shoes; and third, a warm place to ****."..Earl Butz... October 18, 1976

[Riot]

Year in Review by Tom Tomorrow:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/1...ia=blog_792316 Clickable link to enlarge cartoon here

[Riot]

Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain told a conference call of tea party activists on Sunday night that it was the liberal media that forced him out of the 2012 presidential race.

“I am as broken hearted as others about having to pull out,” Cain said, “but I couldn’t continue to try and run a race when you have a liberal media and others who did not want to see me succeed and to see us succeed — constantly fighting false accusations.”

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/18/he...#ixzz1h18tT9pq

[bigrun]

Originally Posted by Riot

Yeah, the liberal scumbag main stream media...their fault....

[Antitrust32]

"as Iron Sharpens Iron.. so one Man sharpens another" -Tim Tebow and god.

[geeker2]

“But resist, we much. We must and we will much… … …about… … …that… …be committed.”

~ Al Sharpton

[Riot]

11. Who?

“I don’t even know who this woman is.” — Businessman Herman Cain on Sharon Bialek, the woman accusing him of sexual harassment.

10. Blinding him with science.

“To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.” — Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman via Twitter on the debate over climate change within the GOP presidential primary field.

9. The government is me.

“I am the government.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on being the government.

8. Palin-ism.

“Journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence they purport to condemn.” — Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responding via Facebook to the attempted assassination of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

7. Ubekistan.

“When they ask me who is the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I’m going to say, you know, I don’t know. Do you know?” — Herman Cain on foreign policy.

6. Re-writing history — and not in a good way.

“You’re the state where the shot was heard around the world in Lexington and Concord.” — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann.....in New Hampshire.

5. They’re made of people!

“Corporations are people, my friend.” — Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in response to hecklers at the Iowa State Fair.

4. GTL

“Get the hell off the beach...you’ve maximized your tan.” — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) warning sunbathers to flee Hurricane Irene.

3. Facts are funny things.

“His remark was not intended to be a factual statement.” — Spokesman for Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) regarding the senator’s claim that abortions accounted for more than 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does.

2. Certainly not certain.

“I can’t say with certitude.” — Then Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) on whether a lewd picture was, in fact, him.

1. One word says it all.

“Oops”. — Texas Governor Rick Perry at the end of a 50-plus second (unsuccessful) attempt to remember the third federal agency he would eliminate if elected president.

[lord007]

Originally Posted by Riot

11. Who?

“I don’t even know who this woman is.” — Businessman Herman Cain on Sharon Bialek, the woman accusing him of sexual harassment.

10. Blinding him with science.

“To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.” — Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman via Twitter on the debate over climate change within the GOP presidential primary field.

9. The government is me.

“I am the government.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on being the government.

8. Palin-ism.

“Journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence they purport to condemn.” — Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responding via Facebook to the attempted assassination of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

7. Ubekistan.

“When they ask me who is the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I’m going to say, you know, I don’t know. Do you know?” — Herman Cain on foreign policy.

6. Re-writing history — and not in a good way.

“You’re the state where the shot was heard around the world in Lexington and Concord.” — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann.....in New Hampshire.

5. They’re made of people!

“Corporations are people, my friend.” — Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in response to hecklers at the Iowa State Fair.

4. GTL

“Get the hell off the beach...you’ve maximized your tan.” — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) warning sunbathers to flee Hurricane Irene.

3. Facts are funny things.

“His remark was not intended to be a factual statement.” — Spokesman for Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) regarding the senator’s claim that abortions accounted for more than 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does.

2. Certainly not certain.

“I can’t say with certitude.” — Then Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) on whether a lewd picture was, in fact, him.

1. One word says it all.

“Oops”. — Texas Governor Rick Perry at the end of a 50-plus second (unsuccessful) attempt to remember the third federal agency he would eliminate if elected president.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv_ms93dzX4 Barry oh Barry

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by lord007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv_ms93dzX4 Barry oh Barry

Ror!!

" I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president -- with the possible exceptions of Johnson, F.D.R., and Lincoln -- just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history"


http://newsbusters.org/blogs/pj-glad...greatest-presi

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Ror!!

" I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president -- with the possible exceptions of Johnson, F.D.R., and Lincoln -- just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history"


http://newsbusters.org/blogs/pj-glad...greatest-presi

that is hilarious. i'd say the guy is lacking in perspective at best...completely historically ignorant and in la-la land at worst.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Danzig

that is hilarious. i'd say the guy is lacking in perspective at best...completely historically ignorant and in la-la land at worst.

KROFT: Tell me, what do you consider your major accomplishments? If this is your last speech. What have you accomplished?

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, we're not done yet. I've got five more years of stuff to do. But not only saving this country from a great depression. Not only saving the auto industry. But putting in place a system in which we're gonna start lowering health care costs and you're never gonna go bankrupt because you get sick or somebody in your family gets sick. Making sure that we have reformed the financial system, so we never again have taxpayer-funded bailouts, and the system is more stable and secure. Making sure that we've got millions of kids out here who are able to go to college because we've expanded student loans and made college more affordable. Ending Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Decimating al Qaeda, including Bin Laden being taken off the field. Restoring America's respect around the world.

The issue here is not gonna be a list of accomplishments. As you said yourself, Steve, you know, I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president -- with the possible exceptions of Johnson, F.D.R., and Lincoln -- just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history. But, you know, but when it comes to the economy, we've got a lot more work to do. And we're gonna keep on at it.

Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/pj-glad...#ixzz1h6RXg0Sw

So, Obama does not claim to be the "4th greatest president" at all (that's an outright lie) but simply lumps himself in against all the other presidents first two years, other than the excellent exceptions he lists, that he puts above himself.

Wow. You guys really dig deep to try and justify your dislike of the President.

[Riot]

Or positively in the works (just a representative sampling):

Expand Veterans Centers in rural areas
Fully fund the Combating Autism Act and Federal Autism Research Initiatives
Increase special operations forces and civil affairs
End the use of torture
Urge China to stop manipulation of its currency value
Reform the patent system
Increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps
Launch robust diplomatic effort with Iraq and its neighbors
End the "Stop-loss" program of forcing troops to stay in service beyond their expected commitments
Expand federal bioforensics program for tracking biological weapons
Expand housing vouchers program for homeless veterans
Restore the government's ability to manage contracts by rebuilding our contract officer corps
Create a tax credit of $500 for workers
Eliminated Medicare donut hole
Covered Medicare recipients with better preventive healthcare
Killed Osama bin Laden
Killed most of Al Quaeda leadership
Ended war in Iraq
Prevented country from going into depression
Saved American auto industry
Killed Somali pirates, saved hostages
Tried to close Guantanamo (blocked by states)
Restrict warrantless wiretaps
Lowered taxes
Seek verifiable reductions in nuclear stockpiles
Require more disclosure and a waiting period for earmarks
Secure the borders (immigrant deportation at all time high)
Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Saved millions in government money by eliminating bank middlemen for student loans
Expanded student loan program so more students covered
Reform mandatory minimum sentences
Secure nuclear weapons materials in four years
Ended Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Strengthen antitrust enforcement
Sign a "universal" health care bill
If you don't have insurance, or don't like the insurance you have, you'll be able to choose a new plan on a health insurance exchange
Create 5 million "green" jobs
Create new financial regulations
Reduce oil consumption by 35 percent by 2030

Four more years pretty much in the bag against the "competition" at this point. Unless you want to give up your Medicare and Social Security to private investment or health companies to manage, stop helping people who are poor & disabled, keep the US down in the upper 20's regarding educational level, and start another war with Iran.

Choose freely when you vote. Unless you've lost your right to vote, as 5 million will, due to restrictive new GOP voter registration laws.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Riot

Or positively in the works (just a representative sampling):

Expand Veterans Centers in rural areas
Fully fund the Combating Autism Act and Federal Autism Research Initiatives
Increase special operations forces and civil affairs What?
End the use of torture
Urge China to stop manipulation of its currency value This is an accomplishment? They havent
Reform the patent system lol
Increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps So on one hand yoy complain about military spending but on the other you laud increases in the size of the military?
Launch robust diplomatic effort with Iraq and its neighbors What? lol
End the "Stop-loss" program of forcing troops to stay in service beyond their expected commitments
Expand federal bioforensics program for tracking biological weapons
Expand housing vouchers program for homeless veterans
Restore the government's ability to manage contracts by rebuilding our contract officer corps
Create a tax credit of $500 for workers
Eliminated Medicare donut hole
Covered Medicare recipients with better preventive healthcare
Killed Osama bin Laden
Killed most of Al Quaeda leadership
Ended war in Iraq
Prevented country from going into depressionsure he did
Saved American auto industrysure he did
Killed Somali pirates, saved hostagessinglehandedly
Tried to close Guantanamo (blocked by states)This is an accomplishment?
Restrict warrantless wiretaps
Lowered taxes Once again you want it both ways
Seek verifiable reductions in nuclear stockpiles Which president hasnt?
Require more disclosure and a waiting period for earmarks
Secure the borders (immigrant deportation at all time high)So deportment is at an all time high yet just underneath he created a path for those he decided not to deport? lol
Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Saved millions in government money by eliminating bank middlemen for student loans
Expanded student loan program so more students covered
Reform mandatory minimum sentences
Secure nuclear weapons materials in four years what?
Ended Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Strengthen antitrust enforcement
Sign a "universal" health care bill
If you don't have insurance, or don't like the insurance you have, you'll be able to choose a new plan on a health insurance exchange
Create 5 million "green" jobsWhere? China?
Create new financial regulationslol
Reduce oil consumption by 35 percent by 2030Wow he is good he is already doing things in 2030

Four more years pretty much in the bag against the "competition" at this point. Unless you want to give up your Medicare and Social Security to private investment or health companies to manage, stop helping people who are poor & disabled, keep the US down in the upper 20's regarding educational level, and start another war with Iran.

Choose freely when you vote. Unless you've lost your right to vote, as 5 million will, due to restrictive new GOP voter registration laws.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Ror!!

" I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president -- with the possible exceptions of Johnson, F.D.R., and Lincoln -- just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history"


http://newsbusters.org/blogs/pj-glad...greatest-presi

for one, he didn't mention washington, who had to invent the presidency from scratch from beginning to end. he also showed that a president could willingly relinquish power-something never before seen. i'd put him above obama in a nanosecond.
then there's polk-not ever mentioned as a great president, but he added more land to this country than any other president, including jefferson with the la purchase. polk is who was in office when we accepted texas as a state, signed the treaty that annexed california, new mexico, az. settled the border dispute with great britain regarding oregon and washington. in four years no less. i'd rank him above the egotist.
andrew jackson, definitely. no other president has an era named after him. or a party. he had both.
there's more, but that's a start right off the top of my head.

now, i'd put barack over jimmy carter and buchanan right now....that's about it. maybe harding?

[somerfrost]

To rank a President, one must allow time to pass...things often appear quite differently as more history is written.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

To rank a President, one must allow time to pass...things often appear quite differently as more history is written.

true, but you might want to remind obama of that!

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Danzig

true, but you might want to remind obama of that!

I laughed