Ex-SC GOP Official Calls Pelosi C-Word On Twitter, Tells TPM It Was A Joke

[meegbear]

Source: TalkingPointsMemo.com

Warning: The post contains the exact words of the texts sent out



Herman Cain’s "Princess Nancy" line at Wednesday's CNBC debate inspired different things in different people.

For former South Carolina Republican Party Executive Director Todd Kincannon, it was a license to go a little wild on Twitter.

Some of Kincannon’s tweets following the Cain line (which Cain later walked back), as first snagged by Amanda Terkel:

@ToddKincannon: @TeresaKopec The Crabby Cunt from the California Coast"? #NancyPelosi
@ToddKincannon: @TeresaKopec Or how about “The Botox Bitch from Buggeryland”? That seems to work for Nancy Pelosi too.
@ToddKincannon: @TeresaKopec Would you prefer Nancy the Crooked Whore? More accurate, but also more words.

He later walked one of these back, but not for the reason you might think:

@aterkel I wish I could walk back the "Nancy the Crooked Whore" thing. It's not alliterative.

Read more: http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/ex-sc-gop-official-calls-pelosi-c-word-on-twitter-tells-tpm-it-was-a-joke.php?ref=fpblg

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Kincannon is known in Palmetto State GOP politics, and his Twitter feed is legendary for being incendiary — or, as Kincannon calls it, joke-filled. Needless to say, the Pelosi stuff went beyond what even Kincannon followers are used to, and it grabbed the attention of progressives on Twitter as well as media outlets like the Huffington Post.

Kincannon took the mini-controversy in stride.

“I think a lot of people need to learn how to take a joke,” he told TPM, “and I’ll leave it at that.”

[nineteen50]

1. Standard excuse for an ignorant's insensitivity.

[Botany]

2. Can we now say that there is no point in trying to ......

... work with just about all republicans. They listen to a college drop out / flunk out in Rush Limbaugh and
think it is O.K. to speak non stop trash about democrats.

“I think a lot of people need to learn how to take a joke,” he told TPM, “and I’ll leave it at that.”

[whathehell]

8. Yes, and sometimes I wonder about dems...Is three "recs" is all the "outrage" this can muster?

Most men, DUers included, don't seem to give a flying fuck about

women being shat upon-- even when that woman is our house speaker.

I'm thoroughly disgusted.:(

[awoke_in_2003]

52. It was still early in the morning...

when you posted that. Please let people wake up before vilifying all the men on DU.

[whathehell]

56. It was early...Point taken

It's just that I see so MANY news stories about

harm and insult coming to women which either go

largely ignored or angrily "defended"

and/or minimized by the men here.

I wasn't, btw, vilifying all of DU's men.

[awoke_in_2003]

69. just know that there are some men here...

who do support women- unfortunately, a minority of people on this site tend to make a lot of noise in this and other matters (especially since Rush launched "Operation Chaos"). The majority are good :hi:

[whathehell]

70. I know that, which is why I didn't say "all"

What is Limbaugh's "operation chaos"?

[awoke_in_2003]

76. "Operation Chaos"...

was in 2007 during the democratic primaries. He urged his listeners to come to places like DU and sow dissension. It has worked pretty well- if you ever ask yourself "what is this poster doing on DU?" look at the join date. A lot of times it will be in 2007 or later.

[whathehell]

77. Trolls...Thanks for the explanation. n/t

[perdita9]

3. Why would any self-respecting woman vote Republican?

Look at who these people elect to office, ladies!

[nineteen50]

4. I call it the cavewoman syndrome.

Kind of like the caveman diet.

[meow2u3]

26. Cavewoman syndrome?! Try the Stockholm syndrome!

These women who vote Republican have no self-respect. They're zombies programmed by years of sadistic abuse first at the hands of their creepy dads, then at the hands of their equally creepy husbands discipline.

[tooeyeten]

30. right

They don't use their brains either.

[Plucketeer]

64. Women are really suffering the lingering nonsense

of religious dictates. Think subserviance, think burkas - think religious Right. ALL nonsenses DICK-tated and perpetuated by men. And I'm a guy, BTW.

Alot of the disrespectful commentary we're seeing from the Right is borne of the condensation their ideology is experiencing. After what happened this Tuesday - what with the 99ers REALLY taking their country back - it's gotta be scary being a part of the party of me and mine. Slinging gender epithets is a display of panic and futility release. Not that they'd ever admit to that. You know "It's just a joke!"

[Ian David]

6. Why would anyone from "Buggeryland" vote Republican? n/t

[ehrnst]

21. Stockholm Syndrome, I suppose.

[dotymed]

36. Their are women who are just as callous as men.

Especially when it comes to money and wealth. I know some and they make me as sick as their male counterparts. There are plenty of these women in (mainly R) politics. Unfortunately, their are also entitled (D) women.

Yes, those were especially disgusting names that this asshole called Pelosi. But I don't think that elitism is a male/female thing. There are disgusting assholes of both sexes who feel entitled (like Marie Antoinette). They are our enemies too.

That, IMO. is why women, men, minorities,etc. vote Republican. Unfortunately, while the repubs are more open about it, we have a lot of the corporate lackeys in our party.

[liberal from boston]

41. Why would any self-respecting woman vote Republican?

Because most Republican women are the ones who are "brainwashed" and also step-ford wives!!! This classless, clueless idiot whose disgusting verbal assault on Nancy Pelosi is the pefect example of how most Republicans really think of women. The Republican Debate last night showed how really pathetic this field of candidates are. The debate showed that the Republicans could care less about creating jobs & will never give President Obama credit saving the auto industry Republican agenda is to do nothing.

[Liberalynn]

78. I've often wondered that myself

I also wonder why any minorities vote for them either?

They pretty much hate anyone who isn't a white "Christian" male!

[Ian David]

5. In his "defense", his joke wouldn't have worked without another c-word.

But perhaps "Curmudgeon" would have been a better choice?

[whathehell]

9. Maybe where you're from

The "c-word" is HIGHLY offensive here.

[Ian David]

15. I put the word "defense" in quotes to indicate sarcasm. n/t

[whathehell]

16. I understand. n/t

[madokie]

18. Its fight city here

[whathehell]

20. Damned right it is. n/t

[PatrynXX]

47. yeah but first amendment rights here

although it's still one of the 7 words....you cant say on television


and the other side of that one is it has no double meaning.... but you can prick your finger but don't finger your....

[PatrynXX]

48. thats to say

that too little old ladies said yada yada but p and c are out


course the only ladies who still use the word are usually old school porn stars. The new ones are more interested in pussy and cock. (where the cock fight go) another double meaning word. actually both are. although Pussy Galore is hardly going to argue right now :P

considering some other idiot called someone a whore lately , thats probably why he did that.

[whathehell]

74. I'm not sure the first amendment comes into it; She's not being arrested.

[DallasNE]

57. The Late Andy Rooney

Was a curmudgeon. This loon is no Andy Rooney.

[Ian David]

58. I meant he could have said "Curmudgeon" instead of the other c-word. n/t

[searchingforlight]

7. It amazes me that some people still don't understand how offensive that "c" word is.

I bet the reaction would be different if that word was directed toward his wife.

[whathehell]

11. I don't think the problem is "understanding" so much as "caring".

Attacks aimed at the already down graded

tend to fly under the radar.

Trust me -- if something this sexually degrading

were aimed at a male of equivalent standing

they'd be bursting with outrage.:(

[Iggo]

50. Oh, he knows.

The problem is that he doesn't understand the definition of "joking".

[TheCowsCameHome]

10. At least it wasn't the "Conservative" word.

and yes, the "C" word is offensive.

[whathehell]

12. Would he be laughing if that "joke" were made about his daughter?

I think not.

[Kingofalldems]

13. It's the Pigboy Limbaugh syndrome

Attack and never apologize.

Bet this guy is also a chickenhawk.

[whathehell]

14. Unspoken Rule: Use a G-rated insult for women and the X-rated will soon follow

Misogyny at it's predictable best.

[Botany]

17. The man is below contempt ...... from his facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/toddkincannon

Joe Paterno today: "So one day, I was complaining about the team. I said 'Fuck those kids.' Sandusky took me WAY too seriously."

I wonder if Jerry Sandusky got nervous every time the refs called an "illegal touching" penalty?

The man is a big ball of hate and stupid.

[meow2u3]

19. ReTodd Kincannon thinks hate is a joke?! She was the former Speaker of the House, dammit!

Todd the Retodd called the former, and soon-to-be Speaker of the House a c**t and were not kidding. He meant it and is showing his utter contempt for women in positions of power.

I'm tempted to tweet that the world would be better if Republican men had their little danglies snipped off. I'm sure that'll piss them off but good. Repuke men can dish out the misogyny but can't stand it when women fight back. Bullies, all of them!

[whathehell]

22. Do you think Democrats could "joke" about Michelle Bachman like that?

We have more class than to do so, of course, but that's another conversation

[Hotler]

23. Todd Kincannon, bite the curb you fucker. eom.

[nc4bo]

24. If that's all he's got then he never had a damn thing to offer period.

Let's me know he's an empty vessel unfit for the office he served or any office whatsoever.

[Blacksheep214]

25. Buggeryland?

Look you contempiable pig! I live in Cal and think you are full of crap.

Last time I checked it was not California in the news for sodomy.

No go fuck off!

[snooper2]

27. "former South Carolina Republican Party Executive Director"

Is it really news worthy what this person does or says? He is a nobody?


It's like- Random overweight balding male called Hillary a #@#$$ in the cleaning section of WalMart


Or - Snooper2 posted nonsense about blah blah blah on a random message board on the Intertubes :rofl:

[The Wizard]

28. Teabagger Tourette's

What, anyone expect something different from a bigoted Republican hillbilly?

[trumad]

29. Well bless his chubby little cheeks

[tooeyeten]

31. and

his itty bitty peepee?

[Mendocino]

34. Likely had his

underwear jammed up his other little chubby cheeks back in the day. Now he fights back by calling women of power the disparaging terms possible. What a tough "guy".

[Firebrand Gary]

32. Sexist pig.

The GOP should be so proud! And every woman in America should vote against them.

[dotymed]

33. Well Todd, you're a joke, but a sick one. n/t

[mstinamotorcity]

35. Take this JOKE

Blow My Johnson and I don't have one lol lol. Trick.

[GoCubsGo]

37. Welcome to my nightmare.

This state is full of shitbags like him. Just look at his Twitter account and his followers' comments. Most of them are likely residents of this hellhole. That's why there is no outrage. They'll make excuses for him, just like they've been doing for Herman Cain. Gotta love his passive-aggressive "it was a joke" bullshit. Sure. It was only a joke after he got called out on it.

[northoftheborder]

38. "joke"????????

:evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown: :evilfrown:

[Historic NY]

39. How long would it take to break his twittter

[freshwest]

40. The rethug fear and hatred of a female speaker from a liberal area has never had any limits.

Amazing that such 'defenders of motherhood' by keeping them all barefoot and pregnant, would imagine any of the filth and disdain that have been on hate radio and their internet bloggings since she was elected speaker. I couldn't live in the same household with any of these abusive pigs. Imagine being subjected to such vile minds!

[AsahinaKimi]

42. The GOP stupid enough to look stupid on the internet

"I was just posting to my friends.." Duh! This is read by the entire world.. They only call it a joke when they get caught. And they want to be in charge of the country?

[gristy]

43. I've read this lead sentence five times.

never mind

[montanto]

44. *sigh* I don't know why we even try to teach

kids manners when our "mature," "educated," "compassionate" leaders set this kind of example. I don't know how many times a day I have to stop people from using his type of language against one another (and, indeed, I would be in trouble if I didn't). Where do we go from here? "I know you are, but what am I?"? Jeebus wept, what an example we set.

[benld74]

45. Another "Former" GOP figurehead, STILL making waves! Kinda like zombies ya know?

[Mrs. Ted Nancy]

46. Interesting tidbit about kincannon

He has been looking for plaintiffs to join a class action lawsuit against Righthaven.

From 9/13/2011

I asked Todd Kincannon, the lawyer signing up plaintiffs for a Righthaven class action, what he thought of the company’s claim that it was on the verge of bankruptcy.

“I always knew Righthaven would file bankruptcy if things got rough,” Kincannon told me by e-mail. “They
were set up as a limited liability company just so they could do that. Fortunately, Stephens Media, MediaNews Group, Sherman Frederick, Steve Gibson, and Dickinson Wright all seem to have plenty of money.”

I kind of thought he might think that.

The truth is that Righthaven’s bankruptcy, if and when it comes to that, won’t be the end of the Righthaven story. Instead, it will be the beginning of the second half.

Over its first year and a half, Righthaven was on the offense, swooping down on unsuspecting bloggers and holding them up for a few thousand dollars a piece. Then, in June, the Democratic Underground decision came down, and the tide reversed. Things are now swooping down on Righthaven. Not only does Kincannon have his nascent class-action, but there’s the strong possibility of bar discipline against Righthaven attorneys, and you can even see the potential for criminal charges (federal racketeering charges and conspiracy to obstruct justice, for instance).

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/?tag=todd-kincannon

[Iggo]

49. So if I walk up to him and say "Fuck you, you fucking asshole"...

...it'll be okay because, hey, he's one of those people that knows how to take a joke.

Right?

[louis-t]

51. The not funny repuke comedians are at it again.

Yeah, we just need to 'lighten up'. Actually, we need to put every teabagger on an ice floe and push them into the Arctic Circle. They can entertain each other with their "jokes'.

[Omaha Steve]

53. Ed Schultz called Laura Ingraham a “slut” & lost a weeks pay at MSNBC

Nothing happens to this guy? I guess MSNBC has more class than the GOP in that state!

[defendandprotect]

59. Rather stupid and coarse of Ed Schultz -- !! And I like to tune in to his shows -- !! Wow -- !!

[DallasNE]

54. Looks Mainstream Republican To Me

Therefore it is really not news. Does Kincannon have a wife or daughters and how must this make them feel. Kincannon shows what a race to the bottom looks like and it sure ain't pretty. How can any self respecting woman vote Republican given this extreme level of disrespect. He would make a "good" VP candidate for Cain.

Likewise earth to Kincannon; hate is not a joke just like putting a range target on Gabby Gifford's district in Arizona turned out to be a tragic joke.

[wilt the stilt]

55. I have been in the south for 30 years

and I am over it. I was in Denver and I am originally from up north. My kids are at UGA and it's my final conclusion the the culture in the south is toxic. i travel quite a bit and go to SF all the time. I have never seen such disrespect for people. They hide it behind a mask as southern hospitality.

My hairdresser's daughter also went to UGA and she said the men are fat and cocky. I was recently with a beautiful women at a trade show who was from Texas. She not only agreed about how crappy men treat women in the south. She told me she will never date a southern man again and she has 5 brothers.


I do not want my daughter to ever get involved with a southern man and I know it is generalizing but I'm sorry this culture is toxic and I am trying to get out of here as fast as possible.
Herman Cain is not an isolated instance. He is part of the culture.

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[defendandprotect]

61. And this from the Repugs who gave us Clarence the pervert on Supreme Court -- !!

And it looks like Cain "the pervertm," as well --

GOP hit the bottom of their barrel long, long ago --

[femrap]

62. Didn't you know

that women exist only to entertain and amuse the patriarchy? :sarcasm:

Hope this dude enjoys eternal flaccidity.

[radhika]

63. I dub Todd: The Blowhard from Baggerland...n/t

[demigoddess]

65. republicans are just so classy, aren't they??

!!!!!

[tblue]

66. What is in South Carolina's water?

I feel sorry for the decent people of that state who have to put up with these ridiculous a-holes.

[caseymoz]

67. Feel bad for Pelosi. Apparently, his hatred doesn't embarrass him in the slightest.

This is as loathsome an insult as anyone could make. If he uses it publicly against a political enemy far away who he has probably never met, imagine what he calls his personal enemies!

All I could say is, it's an election year now. If the Republicans want to unzip their hatred for every voter to recoil from, bring it on.

[yellowcanine]

68. How about the Puny Pecker from the Palmetto State. Is that alliterative enough for you TAWD?

Peckerhead.

[truthisfreedom]

71. Well now I don't feel bad calling them cuntservatives.

[lsewpershad]

72. He is

the c.nt.

[FunMe]

73. Let's not forget, he calls himself a "Christian"

I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. by Mahatma Gandh

[JJW]

75. Everything you need to know about....

politics and politicians, you learn before 5th grade.

[Kingofalldems]

79. He looks like a young Rush Limbaugh

[DirkGently]

80. Wow. The Republican He-Man Woman Hating contest continues. You ... uh "win," guys.