People say the darndest things...

Public figures have been saying stupid things since the beginning of time.  Back in 1968, presidential candidate George Wallace uttered this gem, "I've read about foreign policy and studied, I now know the number of continents.”  Great work George!  In describing the state of the world, Dwight Eisenhower was quoted saying, "The world is more like it is now then it ever has before."  Imagine that!  And of course, Jessica Simpson confirmed to the world her genius with this statement, "Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it's tuna, but it says 'Chicken by the Sea.'"

Today, not only do we have the media to catch brilliant statements but folks choose to impart their wisdom through 140 characters on a regular basis.  Yes, Twitter, the gift that helps celebrities keep on giving!  Social media allows us to get far closer to public figures than ever before.  We can read the most intimate, if not always the most intelligent, thoughts of just about anyone and everyone.

Earlier this week, a mayor in East Haven Connecticut, made the headlines with his failure to use his brain before speaking.  Frustrated with questions about investigations into his town's police department and the abuse of Latinos, when asked how he would start to repair relations, he replied. “I might have tacos when I go home. I’m not quite sure yet.”


As one might imagine, this didn't sit too well with the Latino community.  The group, Reform Immigration for America, based in Washington, DC decided to help him with his task.  The group launched a “text for taco” campaign Wednesday, asking people to text “Taco” to 69866 to show support for the East Haven Latino community and condemn the mayors comments.  

Over 500 tacos have been delivered, with the rest being being diverted to a local food bank.  He has made two public apologies already.  I would bet he never wants to see another taco again!

The recent political candidates have provided us with tons of really stupid things to read.  Some of my favorites include:

• Michele Bachmann said ''What I want them to know is just like, John Wayne was from Waterloo, Iowa. That's the kind of spirit that I have, too.''  Unfortunately for her, the John Wayne she was referring to was not from Waterloo, Iowa.  John Wayne Gacey (notorious serial killer) was.
• Herman Cain, trying to warn us all of the dangers that China presents said ''They [China] have indicated that they're trying to develop nuclear capability and they want to develop more aircraft carriers like we have. So yes, we have to consider them a military threat.''  I guess he wasn't aware that they have had nuclear weapons since 1964.
• Poor Rick Perry ''I will tell you: It's three agencies of government, when I get there, that are gone: Commerce, Education and the -- what's the third one there? Let's see. ... OK. So Commerce, Education and the -- ... The third agency of government I would -- I would do away with the Education, the ... Commerce and -- let's see -- I can't. The third one, I can't. Sorry. Oops.''  Energy Rick, it's Energy!
• Newt Gingrich, quoted speaking to a friend back in 1980 about why he was divorcing his wife ''She's not young enough or pretty enough to be the wife of a President. And besides, she has cancer.''' Compassionate conservatism at its best!
• Rick Santorum on former military POW and torture survivor John McCain ''[John McCain] doesn't understand how enhanced interrogation works. I mean, you break somebody, and after they're broken, they become cooperative.''  Nope, no doubt, McCain has no idea how torture works.
• And finally, Mitt Romney, with an estimated net worth of over $250 million dollars, trying to connect with the people of Florida said ''I should tell my story. I'm also unemployed.''  Yeah Mitt, just like the common people, you are hurting too.

Fair and balanced stupidity you ask?  These are just a few Obama quotes.

• "On this Memorial Day, as our nation honors its unbroken line of fallen heroes -- and I see many of them in the audience here today -- our sense of patriotism is particularly strong."   I see dead people, all the time.
• "I've now been in 57 states -- I think one left to go."  Thats how you win an election, out work the other guys, most only hit 50 states.
• "In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died -- an entire town destroyed."  Speaking about a tornado that hit Kansas and killed 12 people.

Heard any particularly stupid quotes recently?  Comment below.

Finally, I appreciate the comments, but I have no idea who is posting when it shows up anonymous.  That is fine if you want to be anonymous.  I can understand not wanting to create an account to post.  If you would just post your name at the end of the comment (should you want to include it, not a requirement) it would let me know who you are.  Also, if you think others would enjoy reading, please share on Facebook.

Thanks all and have a wonderful weekend!