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marmar

(77,078 posts)
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 09:23 AM Aug 2020

Whitmer caught on hot mic: 'It's shark week mother f******'


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Whitmer caught on hot mic: 'It's shark week mother f******'


(WXYZ) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on a hot mic before her speech at the virtual Democratic National Convention.

The video was posted on Twitter by The Recount, which describes itself as "a new approach to video about politics that won't waste your time or insult your intelligence."

It shows Whitmer before her speech, which she gave at the UAW Local 652 in Lansing.

"It's not just Shark Week, it's Shark Week mother f******," she said on video while smiling. The comment got laughs from the people who were in the room at the time of the speech. .....(more)

https://www.wxyz.com/news/whitmer-caught-on-hot-mic-its-shark-week-mother-f?




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Whitmer caught on hot mic: 'It's shark week mother f******' (Original Post) marmar Aug 2020 OP
she should make that part of her everyday speech beachbumbob Aug 2020 #1
Will republiCONs say "She tells it like it is", that's why they voted for orange man. KS Toronado Aug 2020 #32
I agree 100% Mick Travis Aug 2020 #84
Cue outrage over a woman using such "coarse language" Miguelito Loveless Aug 2020 #2
"Susan Collins breaks out in a case of the vapors" durablend Aug 2020 #43
Wait... that's Lindsey's territory! Mr. Evil Aug 2020 #80
all those hypocrites llashram Aug 2020 #49
Oh yes!.. Maxheader Aug 2020 #82
She played that beautifully. n/t Laelth Aug 2020 #3
I like her even more now.. A real person with real comments.. And I thought she was just a mitch96 Aug 2020 #10
She's like Katie Porter in that aspect shanti Aug 2020 #79
and And AND she is smart as a whip You know when she comes to the table mitch96 Aug 2020 #81
It is winetourdriver01 Aug 2020 #4
Hell yeah! . ... Iliyah Aug 2020 #5
Make that 2 - Double Double hockey sticks yeah!! Bravo oh highly talented & esteemed Gov. Whitmer! onetexan Aug 2020 #31
Good for her! 👏👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Aug 2020 #6
Yeah musclecar6 Aug 2020 #7
Religious yes, but not of faith. They put their faith not in God but in the opposite of God. overleft Aug 2020 #11
Yeah, Bill Clinton couldnt be president because he was an adulterer. oldsoftie Aug 2020 #78
I like Gretchen even more.... ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2020 #8
I love #ThatWomanFromMichigan. Our Best Governor Ever. catbyte Aug 2020 #9
yep, without a doubt llashram Aug 2020 #60
I LUV MY GUV. roamer65 Aug 2020 #12
I luv your Gov too! calimary Aug 2020 #36
THIS. roamer65 Aug 2020 #38
I appreciate candor laced with a touch of vitriol! Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #13
Yup. when it's done properly & at the right time it can cut deeply. onetexan Aug 2020 #33
I love how she's run out of fucks to give IronLionZion Aug 2020 #14
Trump's next tweet: madaboutharry Aug 2020 #15
I love her more every day gollygee Aug 2020 #16
she gives zero fucks about the repukes and the orange asshole. Javaman Aug 2020 #17
Knives are already out. Mine has been out since 45 stole the election in 2016. onetexan Aug 2020 #34
Knives are already out. Mine has been out since 45 stole the election in 2016. onetexan Aug 2020 #35
Gretchen, the Shark kentuck Aug 2020 #18
Locker room talk. klook Aug 2020 #19
LOL.....😂 😂 nt iluvtennis Aug 2020 #41
I love it. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2020 #20
I just bought a new car. That I would put on the bumper. mjvpi Aug 2020 #24
Sherk Week! orangecrush Aug 2020 #83
Well, after all her motto to win the office of Governor was... llmart Aug 2020 #21
these are now part of my verbege , " its shark week @#$%& and AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #22
I like her a lot more now! Thank you! Nt ecstatic Aug 2020 #23
She is special! idziak4ever1234 Aug 2020 #25
Oh, I gotta see that! Cracklin Charlie Aug 2020 #26
What a gal that Gretchen is! She KNOWS that Trump is that moldy stinky piece of white bread Illumination Aug 2020 #27
Chevy's response springs to mind (Minus the nose candy) packman Aug 2020 #28
Yayyyyyyyyyy Gov. Whitmer!!!!!!! niyad Aug 2020 #29
I love it! ananda Aug 2020 #30
She'll grab him by the greymattermom Aug 2020 #37
Even funnier when you remember how terrified Trump is of sharks! Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2020 #39
It's how people in our age group talk. Buckeyeblue Aug 2020 #40
+1000 silverweb Aug 2020 #48
Yep. It's how this Ohioan talks, as well. scrabblequeen40 Aug 2020 #76
Wait for it . . . LaMouffette Aug 2020 #42
I take it the governor is a fan of Stepbrothers? Initech Aug 2020 #44
The "motherfucker" came from alfredo Aug 2020 #45
Why the ice packs? Why are red booties Ilsa Aug 2020 #55
It's also slang for something else blogslut Aug 2020 #66
I love my Governor... N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2020 #46
that's one of the reasons llashram Aug 2020 #47
We have an ample supply of DEMs for 2024. She is one of them. NCjack Aug 2020 #50
for sure llashram Aug 2020 #56
May I make a shallow point here? nolabear Aug 2020 #51
Oh Donnie, Donnie PatSeg Aug 2020 #52
She is bad ass! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #53
Another one that crying out for T shirts, bumper stickers, coffee cups and secret decoder rings. sarge43 Aug 2020 #54
And those MF'n sharks are coming after Donny like he's bloody chum... Blue Owl Aug 2020 #57
"That woman from Michigan" ... that's my guv! JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2020 #58
Watch out for those hot mics. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Aug 2020 #61
Thankfully, he didn't do it in public. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #62
Hot Damn! Cha Aug 2020 #63
It's shark week, Mo Fo... Sloumeau Aug 2020 #64
She was just using "locker talk," like when Trump said "Grab them by the pussyl" LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2020 #65
YEAH, BABY! We have a BATTLE CRY!!! calimary Aug 2020 #67
Where is the lie? jorgevlorgan Aug 2020 #68
"Shark Week" I believe I read that Trump.... reACTIONary Aug 2020 #69
Love it! paleotn Aug 2020 #70
+1,000,000 ... I say "atta girl" to Gov. Whitmer n/t MFGsunny Aug 2020 #71
That's our Governor Marmar! jimlup Aug 2020 #72
I may swoon from the shock! So unladylike! Hekate Aug 2020 #73
I Love Her Even More . . OldManTarHeel Aug 2020 #74
I really liked her, prior to this. warmfeet Aug 2020 #75
That's MY Governor! James48 Aug 2020 #77
 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
1. she should make that part of her everyday speech
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 09:25 AM
Aug 2020

America responds to strong words and democrats need more, not less of those mutherfuckers

llashram

(6,265 posts)
49. all those hypocrites
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 11:32 AM
Aug 2020

will end up in a hell on earth if they don't get's their religious heads out of their religious asses.

mitch96

(13,895 posts)
10. I like her even more now.. A real person with real comments.. And I thought she was just a
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 09:54 AM
Aug 2020

liberal soccer Mom in office... my bad..
m

mitch96

(13,895 posts)
81. and And AND she is smart as a whip You know when she comes to the table
Wed Aug 19, 2020, 06:19 AM
Aug 2020

she comes prepared and ready to rumble.... The force is strong in this one...
m

onetexan

(13,037 posts)
31. Make that 2 - Double Double hockey sticks yeah!! Bravo oh highly talented & esteemed Gov. Whitmer!
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:37 AM
Aug 2020

musclecar6

(1,686 posts)
7. Yeah
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 09:40 AM
Aug 2020

The evangelicals. There is a fucking group for you. They support this worthless character and compromise any principles they ever had (which are none) just to get whatever they want agenda passed. Complete bunch of phony “ supposed” religious types. Religious my ass.

oldsoftie

(12,533 posts)
78. Yeah, Bill Clinton couldnt be president because he was an adulterer.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 08:56 PM
Aug 2020

But TRUMP is "sent from God"
They're horrifically hypocritical.

calimary

(81,222 posts)
36. I luv your Gov too!
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:39 AM
Aug 2020

Especially now! Love her sense of humor!

It’s Shark Week, MF!!! Damn straight!

IronLionZion

(45,433 posts)
14. I love how she's run out of fucks to give
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 09:59 AM
Aug 2020

which is the sentiment shared by many frustrated Democrats everywhere

madaboutharry

(40,209 posts)
15. Trump's next tweet:
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:06 AM
Aug 2020

“I am very offended by that foul mouthed woman in Michigan. She owes an apology to my Suburban Housewives who want to live the white people American dream free from profanity. #MAGA”



Javaman

(62,521 posts)
17. she gives zero fucks about the repukes and the orange asshole.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:15 AM
Aug 2020

I have a feeling the knives will come out if the orange asshole truly fucks with the election.

And I'm so glad for that.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
21. Well, after all her motto to win the office of Governor was...
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:18 AM
Aug 2020

"fix the damn roads". Lotta people liked that directness.

 

Illumination

(2,458 posts)
27. What a gal that Gretchen is! She KNOWS that Trump is that moldy stinky piece of white bread
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:30 AM
Aug 2020

@ the bottom of the trash can smelling up the whole place!...

Buckeyeblue

(5,499 posts)
40. It's how people in our age group talk.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:46 AM
Aug 2020

We swear. We drop f-bombs. Our kids swear. But we don't use hate language. That's the difference.

scrabblequeen40

(334 posts)
76. Yep. It's how this Ohioan talks, as well.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 08:31 PM
Aug 2020

My kids have elevated the fbomb into an art form. But never in anger or with hate. That's the difference.

LaMouffette

(2,030 posts)
42. Wait for it . . .
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:53 AM
Aug 2020

Any second now, some Republican is going to say "But what about when Senator Ted Yoho got in trouble for calling AOC a 'f***ing bitch'! Democrats can use the f-bomb but Republicans can't? You Democrats are such hypocrites!"

The difference, of course, is that what Yoho did was a direct, personal attack, whereas Whitmer was just being, well, exuberant.

Love you, Governor Whitmer! You make me wish I were still living in Michigan!

llashram

(6,265 posts)
47. that's one of the reasons
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 11:30 AM
Aug 2020

Last edited Tue Aug 18, 2020, 03:20 PM - Edit history (1)

I like her. Besides Gov. Whitmer being a strong and vital leader, she is a real one with a strong voice to counter the weak one spewing lies everyday from D.C or mar-a-legos. No BS, just real. We need real. All sharks, the chum is in the water.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
54. Another one that crying out for T shirts, bumper stickers, coffee cups and secret decoder rings.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 12:07 PM
Aug 2020

Way to go, Gov. Keep 'er movin'.

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)
59. Watch out for those hot mics.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 02:30 PM
Aug 2020

Reagan once "sent missiles to Moscow" by way of a hot mic. His flippant behavior could have ended the world.

Instead of the usual "Testing, testing", he pulled that out of his orifice.

Response to CaptYossarian (Reply #59)

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)
62. Thankfully, he didn't do it in public.
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 03:51 PM
Aug 2020

That newscast should have ended with the "Boom goes the dynamite" guy on sports.

65. She was just using "locker talk," like when Trump said "Grab them by the pussyl"
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 04:23 PM
Aug 2020

The only thing is, no one ever says, "Grab them by the pussy." Only Trump. The word "fuck" is used so often in our society that if we could turn it into energy we could light the entire country -- and half of Canada.

calimary

(81,222 posts)
67. YEAH, BABY! We have a BATTLE CRY!!!
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 04:58 PM
Aug 2020

It's SHARK WEEK, Muthafuckas!!!!!


Dayum - I already liked her. But I like her a LOT more now!






reACTIONary

(5,770 posts)
69. "Shark Week" I believe I read that Trump....
Tue Aug 18, 2020, 05:37 PM
Aug 2020

... loaths and fears sharks and during one of his trysts, shark week was on the TV and it unnerved him.

Maybe she was referring to that incident.

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