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R.A. Dickey for Governor!

Normally any discussion about politics should not enter Amazin' Avenue.  I believe, however, that a uniquely exceptional individual deserves a single exception.  That man is R.A. Dickey.  He is intelligent, honest, sincere, and throws a nasty knuckleball - qualities all too often lacking in our elected officials.

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With the November 2, 2010 elections around the corner, it is too late to get Dickey on the ballot.  It is possible, however, to write Dickey in for governor.  My fellow Americans, I implore you to the right thing and write R.A Dickey in for Governor.  We need Dickey!

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Will you write in R.A. Dickey for Governor on November 2?
Oh yeah, we need Dickey to stick it to the Man!
121 votes
No, the idea of voting for Dickey leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
5 votes

126 votes | Poll has closed

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He also has demonstrated...

A commitment to charity and a commitment to the Dickey face, which would get things done in Albany. GET THE BUDGET IN ON TIME GRRRRRRRRRR!

by MookieTheCat on Sep 15, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Albany? Nah, you must mean Trenton.

Proud supporter of a New York baseball team and a Boston football team. Yeah, deal with it!

by R_Adragna on Sep 17, 2010 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Can he see his

way to the top without knuckling under?

by JavaJoe on Sep 15, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate to be that guy, but....

shouldn’t this be a fanshot?

The one and only mistermet on teh Interwebz!

by Steve Schreiber on Sep 15, 2010 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't think you can do a poll in a fanshot

which really needs to be changed

2009 Did Not Happen

by cjmulrain on Sep 16, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

In order to succeed

Dickey must be able to maintain a hard line stance.

What's the score, boys?
What did Bugs Bunny do?
What's with the Carrot League baseball today?

by StorkFan on Sep 15, 2010 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I lobby for this to be

all yes votes

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Sep 15, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Wish I could vote.

"I bet you'd lobby her, you horny 15 year old!" -Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan

by metsguy234 on Sep 15, 2010 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

same here

Gee whiz, I really like this Gee kid.

by JetsMetsNets on Sep 15, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, who's the asshole that doesn't want to vote for Dickey?

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Sep 15, 2010 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, can't be worse than what we've already got.

May you be locked in a battle of wits against Jerry Manuel.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Sep 16, 2010 1:55 AM EDT reply actions  

As I see it, things will only get better if R. A. is elected.

Dickey will take a hard stance against those things that need such stances!
Dickey will not bend under the pressure from special interests!
When there is a crisis, and a leader is needed on the scene, Dickey will be the first to come!

R.A. Dickey for Governor!

by Russ on Sep 16, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

I live in Connecticut

and given the choices nominated by the two major parties, I’ll write in Dickey!

It's a game of redeeming features. ~ Bob Murphy

by CTRefJay on Sep 16, 2010 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Alright, four assholes now.

What the hell?

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Sep 16, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions  

More like

4 putzes who don’t like Dickey.

What's the score, boys?
What did Bugs Bunny do?
What's with the Carrot League baseball today?

by StorkFan on Sep 16, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know...Dickey for NY Governer?

This sounds like Eliot Spitzer all over again. Just keep him away from the prostitutes, I guess.

The one and only mistermet on teh Interwebz!

by Steve Schreiber on Sep 16, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's make this thing national.

Write in Dickey in every state in the country.

by Spike Davis on Sep 16, 2010 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Not a New Yorker????

RA is a resident of Texas. Election laws state you must be a resident for at least 1 year in the state you serve in. Next term for SURE!!!!

by rah0785 on Sep 17, 2010 1:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Boooooooo.

We don’t like your kind round here, with yer yimmer yammerin about laws.

by MookieTheCat on Sep 17, 2010 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

I guess Dickey will just have to push an prod his way in then.

There is no denying the Dickey once he gets his blood a pumpin’.

Save Jenrry Mejia!
In lobby for Josh Byrnes/Chip Hale as Mets 2011 GM/Manager.

by Ogre39666 on Sep 17, 2010 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Dickey never takes no for an answer.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Sep 18, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't stop Hillary...

What's the score, boys?
What did Bugs Bunny do?
What's with the Carrot League baseball today?

by StorkFan on Sep 18, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can have Dickey selected as Lieutenant Gov

Then plant a dead hooker in Cuomo’s bedroom…Dickey is gov.

by ScottfromPeekskill on Sep 18, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I lobby R.A. for D.A.

That’s my stance.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Sep 19, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Harvey Dent 'aint got shit on RA

Save Jenrry Mejia!
In lobby for Josh Byrnes/Chip Hale as Mets 2011 GM/Manager.

by Ogre39666 on Sep 19, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

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