If this is all the repugs have left, then they should be ashamed. Seriously, this has gotten so far out of hand that it is beyond disgusting. This last week has seen some seriously ugly and shameful ads, as well as actions that clearly show that the republicans are not fit to continue holding office.
We have this latest disgustingly cowardly nonsense from Dear Leader himself:
However they put it, the Democrat approach in Iraq comes down to this: The terrorists win and America loses.
Excuse me, asshole, but what kind of crap is that?
What about the well over 60% of people – US citizens – who want “major changes” in Iraq? Do they want “America to lose”? And what exactly is this “plan to win” that the republicans have, other than “to not lose”?
Give me a goddamn break. I know that things look bleak as of now, but this just makes me want to smack the taste out of their nasty, vindictive, petty, shortsighted mouths (not to NSA – I don’t really want to smack anyone…) And then we have to be subjected to this stupidity straight from the horse’s ass, I mean mouth:
Today on Fox News’ Your World With Neil Cavuto, Vice President Dick Cheney said it was his belief that insurgents were increasing their violence to try to influence the midterm elections.
Not only is that completely false (shocker there), but lest we forget how the Bin Laden videotape was designed to influence the election IN BUSH’s FAVOR?
Then there is the litany of ads and excuses that certainly show that there is no level low enough for these repugnant racist, fearmongering jackasses won’t stoop. In New Jersey, there is Tom Kean’s race baiting ad comparing Menendez to “those scary immigrants”. We have Rep Roy Blunt blaming (get this), the MEDIA for the crappy economy. And we can’t forget the racist ads in Tennessee as well as the soon to be former Speaker of the House flat out lying about soon to be Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi regarding immigration.
But why stop there? The biggest assclown in the stable, Rumsfeld not only tells the press to “Back off” regarding Iraq, but then goes on to say the following regarding the “terrorists”:
Here they are, getting up every day saying, “We’ve got an election in two weeks in America, gang, and we want to change horses over there because we don’t like the folks we’re having to deal with now; they’re a little tough on us. So let’s get out there and let’s make some noise.”
As for having our elected officials do what, you know, we elected them to do, well Cat Killer, MD has the following to say about Iraq (you know, the overwhelmingly number one issue to voters:
“The challenge is to get Americans to focus on pocketbook issues, and not on the Iraq and terror issue,” Frist said in an interview with the Concord Monitor on Tuesday.
Gee, thanks, fuckwad. Nothing like ignoring We the People.
The tactics used are even worse than in prior years as the desperation sinks in. Hell, in talking to my parents the other day, they were so afraid of, get this, Nancy Pelosi and the democrats taking over. Because, you know, the army would be decimated, the terrorists would win and we would just want to appease them.
And then there is the whole “wuss factor” garbage that is gleefully being pushed by CNN. Well, call me crazy, but a party that talks tough but runs screaming from any service themselves, a party that refuses to face reality in Iraq or here in the US – who refuses scientific evidence regarding the environment, regarding stem cell research, or just about anything else, a party that is so willing to chest thump but has no designs on making the real decisions (unlike what to call French fries), sounds pretty “wussy” to me. And lest we forget how many of the republican incumbents refuse to debate (yeah, I’m talking to you Scott Garrett, among many others) or even appear in public with their Democratic challengers.
When all that is left is empty threats, flat out lies, racist smears, thinly veiled attempts to create more fear, and a complete disintegration of any level of true discourse, you have to look in the mirror and realize that there truly is no “there” there.
And all that is left is the attempt to steal another election on Tuesday. But we are watching. But this time, the rest of the country is watching as well. And come next week, “fear” will be a pre-November 7 mindset.
Until then, we can only expect more of what the republicans do best – desperate, disgusting and shameful tactics.
also in orange
outstanding vituperative shrillness…
thx, man
It’s what I do best….
“Don’t you want to win?” will be the mantra.
Either you want to win, or vote for the democrats.
Personally, I think it’s too little too late.
You are right and I just made this point on another diary. I heard it repeated over and over again yesterday, when media plays the clips, all the talking heads of the reps. are playing that song, thanks, Lynne for indroducing it so nicely. <snark>
I tend to agree also too little too late, most people are not seeing these things, they know already how they feel. Let them play to their base all they want, that’s all they have now. My worry now is the voting and do not have too much hope in that regard.
The media keeps repeasting how confident Bush and his puppetmaster Rove are but man, Bush has been doing alot of shrill screaming from the pulpit these days with spittle coming out of his mouth.
I loved it on Olbermann last night when Keith led into a story with(paraphrase here)Bush is doing all these rallies. Now he lies for free. It was great. Bravo for keith coming through with the truth once again.
If the repugs lose next week get ready for martial law folks.
Right you are Aloha, Keith is our man,and Colbert did a great bit on “Stay the Course” last night.
Also agree with you about Bush, he was visibly sweating yesterday while stumping, and everyone else was bundled against the cold. At times he looks on the verge of some kind of attack, or maybe his meds are all mixed up.
I think he is on the verge of a breakdown. The thought of his losing his power is devasting to him. This scares me more than anything else. Bush out of control. I hope he stays off the meds so people will see the real Bush. His demeanor is getting more and more aggressive. If he drops for some reason, remember we then have Cheney and he is really the Prince of Darkness.
Just bear in mind that their definition of “terrorists” means any who oppose awful, selfish, despicabble policies. Sure the Democrats support terrorism, under that definition. Under that definition we should all be proud terrorists.
Of course, that’s a pretty LOUSY definition of terrorism. Terrorism is bombing innocent civilians. Terrorism is hurting those who never hurt you. Terrorism is pretty much a definition of what this administration has been practicing in the middle east. We should challenge their definition of Terrorism at every turn and get them to define terrorists, and show how they fit that definition.
Damn I wish we could edit comments! That should be despiccable, of course!
Did you notice frontpage subheadline on foxnews.com yesterday?