Nov 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Redskins FAIL
Wow. That game was excruciating to watch. Not just losing, or even especially getting blown out, but really being ground down into nothing in a depressing way. May Tuesday night go better than Monday.
55 Responses to “Redskins FAIL”
Register
RSSLogin
Advertisement
Visit Our Affiliated Sites
Books By Matthew Yglesias
Topic CloudView topics sorted by popularity
Abortion
Afghanistan
Basketball
Blanche Lincoln
Budget
Cars
China
climate
Congress
Crime
DC
Demographics
Economics
Economy
Energy
EU
Finance
Football
Gender
Health Care
History
Inequality
Infrastructure
International Relations
Iran
Israel
Media
Monetary Policy
National Security
NBA
Pakistan
Palestine
planning
Political Reform
Public Health
Public Opinion
Race
Regulation
Sarah Palin
Sports
Stimulus
taxes
Technology
Trade
transportation
Featured
Subscribe to the Progress Report
Contact Matthew Yglesias
Use this form to contact blog author Matthew Yglesias.
ArchivesBlog RollAbout Matt YglesiasContact Me
Donate
November 4th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Of course, when the Redskins lose, the party out of power wins the election (except in 2004), so this is a good omen, I guess.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:19 am
John Says:
November 4th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Of course, when the Redskins lose, the party out of power wins the election (except in 2004), so this is a good omen, I guess.
They changed it to the party that lost the popular vote in the previous presidential election wins. So it still works, even for 2004.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Hell – went just about perfect for me – sets up tomorrow wonderfully.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Iverson is in Detroit. The Dems win a second consecutive blowout election.
All’s right with the world!
November 4th, 2008 at 12:30 am
A resounding Steelers’ victory is a fine omen for Pennsylvania tomorrow!
Roethlisberger cheering on Leftwich with one arm was nice too.
And, hey, McCain and Palin have spent the last few weeks pandering to the racism of working-class whties who live in the western half of the state and live for a team with a black coach, biracial receiver, Samoan safety and outstanding African-American backup who came in tonight and was just outstanding.
Roethlisberger’s from Ohio too.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:35 am
May Tuesday night go better than Monday.
Or exactly the same, depending on your perspective.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:37 am
yes, may tuesday night go better than monday. I agree..
http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/whymccainhaslost/
November 4th, 2008 at 12:46 am
And all it cost us was our franchise quarterback!
November 4th, 2008 at 1:22 am
STILLERS!
November 4th, 2008 at 1:44 am
As a big Steelers fan, I’m obviously very happy about this. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I now live in upstate NY. I was making calls for Obama into PA until 8:30, when I was sure to stop calling Western PA because, lord knows, you don’t want to make a Steelers fan choose between football and Obama. I just hope others didn’t interrupt the game and piss people off… both in PA and VA. Of course, if that’s what makes the difference, then that’s bad news already.
November 4th, 2008 at 2:12 am
“Of course, when the Redskins lose, the party out of power wins the election (except in 2004), so this is a good omen, I guess.”
Republican lawyers are already challenging the score. We’ll find out after the emergency hearings tomorrow.
November 4th, 2008 at 2:45 am
So yeah, I’m in Pittsburgh, but I was going to quote that rule about kicking the bums out when the Redskins lose, too.
Seriously, they were taking one for the (larger) team. A noble sacrifice, if I may say so.
November 4th, 2008 at 2:55 am
Leftwich.
That kid is the man.
November 4th, 2008 at 6:27 am
And the Giants sit atop the best division in football comfortably. Ahh…
November 4th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Obv. the black players on the ‘Skins are in the tank for Obama.
November 4th, 2008 at 6:52 am
#8: Big Ben has been like a wind-up toy with a broken spring of late; I’m all for Leftwich getting to be a sponge for abuse for awhile.
“I’ll take a win.”
November 4th, 2008 at 8:12 am
“Of course, when the Redskins lose, the party out of power wins the election (except in 2004), so this is a good omen, I guess.”
- I’m pretty sure the rule only applies to Redskins’ home games, and that looked like a Steelers’ crowd to me.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:31 am
STEELERS!
Go, PA!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:35 am
@ Adam,
I remember volunteering in Pittsburgh four years ago and getting the ‘tour’ of the campaign HQ. One of things that I overheard was a Clinton ‘92 veteran staffer telling someone on the phone emphatically that you DO NOT phone bank western PA during a Steelers game. Politics is important, but that town and that whole region live and die by the Stillers.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 am
The team with the racist name loses the night before the election? Let’s hope it’s an omen.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Pittsburgher here. I’m thanking the Steelers for my quick voting this morning. I live in a predominately, white, old, blue-collar city neighborhood. I arrived at the polling place at 7:00, left at 7:05. I think the retirees are waiting until after 9:00 and lots of Stillers fans slept in. Plus my neighborhood has a high city employee ratio and those folks have the day off. It was a good night last night and I’m hoping for another tonight!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Obama/Leftwich ‘08
November 4th, 2008 at 10:00 am
At least the Skins are still comfortably ahead of the Cowboys. The Eagles could be a problem though.
The way the Redskins have played at home this year, they’re likely to be killed by the Giants and Eagles in a few weeks, and it will be particularly embarrassing, because like the Steelers game, you just know there will be as many Giants and Eagles fans at the games as Redskins fans.
Unfortunately, almost no one in Washington is really from Washington, and so this is a persistent problem at Washington sporting events.
And which would you rather eat, a Left-wich, or a Roethlis-burger?
November 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Eat?
November 4th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Sorry, the eating thing was a silly thing I thought of last night when I realized both the Steelers quarterbacks had names that sounded like sandwiches. Just a dumb afterthought I added to the comment. Don’t think to hard about it.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I hope it goes just the same as the game you watched with John Sidney McCain being in the place of the Redskins.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Kenny B,
Want something to eat?
How about some Big Ben’s Beef Jerky? And because we live in such a multicultural world there’s now teriyaki flavor too! Yum yum! Why, I bet this tastes just like the beef jerky they must eat in Japan! Talk about authentic!
http://www.plbsports.com/ProductPgs/products_roethlisberger.htm
There was an Obama card (or whatever you call those things that hang from the doorknob) on my door yesterday. Not sure if it’s all the doors or just registered Democrats or what. But, man, people are out in force.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Not just losing, or even especially getting blown out, but really being ground down into nothing in a depressing way.
Welcome to Stillers Country, yinz!
November 4th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Go Giants!
November 4th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I keep seeing the all-in-caps use of the word “FAIL” on the blogosphere of late. Is this an allusion to something I’ve missed? Or an acronym? Pop culture reference?
December 4th, 2008 at 11:20 am
(AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars came off the field at halftime thrilled with a 14-3 lead over the undefeated Tennessee Titans. Playing a team that had won nine straight, though, called for more than a half’s worth of effort. Kerry Collins
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Nice article. Keep up the great work. All the best, Tobias
February 19th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
my God, i thought you were going to chip in with some decisive insght at the end there, not leave it with
February 19th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Wow! what an idea ! What a concept ! Beautiful .. Amazing
February 21st, 2009 at 4:33 am
To start earning money with your blog, initially use Google Adsense but gradually as your traffic increases, keep adding more and more money making programs to your site.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:31 am
I don
February 21st, 2009 at 5:33 am
Of course, what a great site and informative posts, I will add backlink – bookmark this site? Regards, Reader.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Keep working ,great job!
February 24th, 2009 at 5:53 am
I don
February 24th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Wow! Thank you! I always wanted to write in my site something like that. Can I take part of your post to my blog?
February 25th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Hey very nice blog!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…
February 25th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
To start earning money with your blog, initially use Google Adsense but gradually as your traffic increases, keep adding more and more money making programs to your site.
February 25th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.
March 1st, 2009 at 5:59 am
viagra
I want to say – thank you for this!
March 12th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
I want to say – thank you for this!
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 am
tramadol
Great site. Good info
March 27th, 2009 at 4:34 am
As an Australia-based Steelers fan, I found your blog on google and read a few of your other Steelers posts.
I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
March 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Wow! what an idea ! What a concept ! Beautiful .. Amazing
March 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you
March 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I just love your weblog! Very nice post! Still you can do many things to improve it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am
I want to say – thank you for this!
buy cheap viagra
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 am
Excellent site. It was pleasant to me.
cheap brand pfizer viagra
April 9th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I want to say – thank you for this! viagra
April 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
How are you. If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.
I am from Lithuania and bad know English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: “Find amazing deals on air tickets of major airlines.”
Best regards 8), Og.