Are the Repubs you know all being sore winners?

[kerry-is-my-prez]

Earlier I was sent some nasty nasty e-mail from my Repub neighbor railing about Democrats and how they're all lazy good-for-nothings. NOW I just got an e-mail about freaking Jane Fonda and how she ought to not be honored as one of the "100 Women of the Century."

Isn't it enough that they "slaughtered" us in the election? What is it? Will they not be happy until all of us are in concentration camps or something?

None of these people seem to be happy about winning -they've still got a stick up their ass....


Subject: A TRAITOR IS ABOUT TO BE HONORED
>Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:35:12 -0700 (PDT)
>A TRAITOR IS ABOUT TO BE HONORED
>KEEP THIS MOVING ACROSS AMERICA
>This is for all the kids born in the 70's who do
>not remember, and didn't have to bear the
>burden that our fathers, mothers and older
>brothers and sisters had to bear.
>
>Jane Fonda is being honored as one of the
>"100 Women of the Century."
>Unfortunately, many have forgotten and still
>countless others have never known how Ms.
>Fonda betrayed not only the idea of our country,
>but specific men who served and sacrificed
>during Vietnam.

[XanaDUer]

1. The few I know seem low-key...

buyers' remorse?

[kerry-is-my-prez]

3. Possibly. Either that or they're upset that we're not "bowing down"

to the new Emperor....

[XanaDUer]

7. No...

I think reality is dawning after the white heat of victory fades:

1. There could very well be an attack NOT on a big city, but right in the heartland (could be in a big city there, too).

2. The rest is make it or break it for Bush. If he lets them down, they will look even more like eternal assholes for trusting him.

I live in Repuke central and there is a look of grim acceptance on the faces around me. I thought there would be public horn honking and joy over his win.

[democratreformed]

12. That's my experience too.

Personally, I think that the ones I know really understood how strongly I felt. I think they know that I really believe that our country is screwed. One has even tried to be reassuring and say that *idiot-boy will calm down b/c he will be worried about his "legacy". One hasn't gotten the courage to talk to me at all yet.

Thankfully, none have been "sore winners".

The funniest part - some that I KNOW didn't even vote have been the ones to run their mouths. THOSE got a piece of my mind. They shut up pretty quick too.

[XanaDUer]

16. Oh, he's going to screw up

and it's going to be Nixonian in proportions.

I await that moment with glee.

"Grin resignation" seems to be the general feeling my lib friends and I are getting...

[democratreformed]

26. Oh, I agree. But, the one guy really tried to make me believe he

won't. Said he will govern more from the middle. The very next day, the headline in the state's paper was "Bush Vows to Ramrod Agenda". I thought "Yeah, here it comes. He's gonna ram it down our throats."

My daughter said her sociology professor was on a rampage. Said he was yelling at the kids that now Social Security will be destroyed. I can't remember the other things he was railing about but he was furious. I think some of the Repub kids in the class were gloating and he let them have it. My daughter loved it.

[kitkatrose]

34. Sounds like my Wednesday

We all went for Kerry, but I my teachers were pissed. My genetics teacher, in particular. Said all us non-voters and such would go to Iraq if we didn't learn our nitrogen bases. Not all that funny when you think about it though. :(

[graywarrior]

43. I love that line

Nixonian in proportions

[Erika]

23. I work in a totally red state

and there is no gloating or celebration. None at all. America had a choice between helping the working class or helping the rich, and they are not proud of their choice. Especially since they found out Bush's election is due to the religious fanatics and voter fraud.

[girl gone mad]

27. The ones I know also seem low-key.

I get the feeling they are in a state of shock and denial about just what they've gotten us into. I don't think they were aware that they were members of the KKK.

It will be interesting to see if they go back to being Bush apologists. I don't have a soft place in my heart for these people. Yes, the media betrayed them, but we were able to find the truth. If they were uninformed and hesitant to vote for Bush, they should have just stayed home rather than making a choice based on Rove's latest commercial.

[juajen]

40. II have a friend who depends on me to keep her sane.

I can't count the number of late night phone calls with one panic or the other. When I tried to talk to her about Kerry v. Bush, she asked politely that we just not talk about politics. Now I am not taking her phone calls. I've had enough. I was there to talk with her about every little problem that was important to her, but her answer when * was challenged in our conversation, was that we just shouldn't talk politics. Well, now I simply will not address her problems. I just can't. She is a good person, does work in the local prisons, etc., has worked in a homeless shelter, etc., so I do not understand how she could support this pseudo-president. As has been said, they are one issue people. She is anti-abortion.

How are the rest of you dealing with this. I just can't feel the same way about my friend or my * relatives. I don't want to see them or talk to them, and, believe me, they really should not be wanting to talk to me. I am beyond disgusted.

[MatrixEscape]

2. Time for "cleansing" ... prepare yourselves. n/t

[jdj]

4. my parents haven't said a word. not one word.

I'm really shocked at the lack of gloating. It may be because my best friend is in the service and I am twice as worried now as I was. I think that many people actually are stunned that W. won. They were prepared for a loss, I think.


"The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality"

I just heard this Bobby Kennedy quote, had to write it out.

[puddycat]

15. its Dante

[quaoar]

5. Here's what you do

Send a reply asking their advice on how many RPGs you should take up to the top of the tower with you.

[liberalmuse]

10. BWAHAHAHA!

I'm sorry. That was bitter of me. BWHAHAHAHA!

On a serious note, that is a great quote from Bobby Kennedy up yonder.

[haele]

6. They're as happy as any guilty ten year old...

who won a prize by cheating and intimidating his siblings, and knows that Mom and Dad will be seriously upset once they find out.

It's "our fault we let them cheat", you know. We "forced them" to do these bad things, to make the ends justify the means, instead of just letting them have their own way and recognizing them as our natural leaders. :eyes:

Haele

[SammyWinstonJack]

8. ROFL

Sore winners. What would one expect from people who silently hate themselves?

[GodHelpUsAll2]

9. Oh yes

and it is louder and nastier than ever. As for the Jane Fonda/Vietnam outrage. I don't get that. When did the Vietnam war become such an honorable noble war? Did EVERYONE forget what a huge error that war was? Did they all forget that the US did in fact commit horrific acts while there? I mean no disrespect to anyone who fought in Vietnam and I offer great respect for those who did but it is no secret that the US engaged in horrible horrible actions there. And our government has much innocent blood on their hands American and Vietnamese.

[Erika]

11. I'm reminded of the dumb bitch

who told me she would have voted Dem if she thought the Senate would remain GOP. She knows balance is needed and she acts like she's a guilty kid for her vote. She is.

[Ladyhawk]

13. My family is ignoring me.

Fine by me.

[XanaDUer]

19. I wish they (my family) would ignore me

All of a sudden, non-political(!) e-mails (cutesy-poo poems, prayers, chain e-mails) have started appearing in my e-mail inbox from my most insane wingnut relative...unanswered by me.

[Ladyhawk]

She got off on the election, I guess.

:eyes:

[NuttyFluffers]

24. you could reply with...

"you don't exist to me. stop trying."

some of my friends have really been pushed past the edge and feel this way. i myself find it hard to completely ostracize some of my GOP friends -- i've known them too long and know they aren't really happy about this turn of events. perhaps they are moderates, that might explain why i tolerate them.

but if this relative is that loopy maybe this reply followed by the silent treatment might suit you.

[XanaDUer]

29. Well, we have been getting into it for quite a while

and he is nasty, so I was thinking of replying with:

PLEASE NO LONGER BOTHER ME YOU STUPID OLD FUCK.

[txindy]

51. I'd set my email filter if I were you

No reason to aggravate yourself by having to delete those emails. Make is so they never get into your Inbox.

[yorkiemommie1]

25. and i'm ignoring mine

even my freeper husband altho we had a HUGE blowout yesterday because he dissed our daughter for comments she made on her OWN website. ( the rw hates freedom of speech even in their own families ).

my freeper brother and i exchanged a few nasty emails. and I am in NO MOOD for the holidays. actually, i cancelled the holidays in our house. only our daughter is gonna merit anything from me.

and today...i went and spent a lot of money; if he voted republican, then i will spend like one!

and Santa will be extra nice to the yorkies!

[GodHelpUsAll2]

36. I like that

if he voted republican, then i will spend like one

That made me laugh! Thank you

[seabeyond]

14. a whole school, family friends, not a word

not a f8in word. my father and brother called me the day after to "check" in. was almost like they were calling to see if i was still talking to them. would be nice to them. all are treadding really lightly. the school adn teachers, once i took kids back to school, slobbered all over us. welcoming us back, how they missed us, didnt like not having kids in school

no, noe republican is rubbing it in my face. ergo, as voter fraud comes out, i will give it to them gently, yet absolutely

[NoPasaran]

17. My boss was actually rather gracious n/t

[hollywood926]

18. Here in Southern California, it's really odd...

I work in a very conservative area near L.A. and they plastered their cars with W stickers before the election...since the election, I have seen only 3 or 4 that remain on cars. I'd like to think they just don't want to gloat, but it could be that they were alarmed at the negative reaction to the outcome. It was like 9/11 around here on Wednesday...and I'm not exaggerating. People were very somber.

Interesting...

[XanaDUer]

21. Same here

A few signs still, few bumperstickers, and they were all over the place before...

[NuttyFluffers]

32. same here, like the day after 9/11 was the day after 11/2.

besides a few freeptards most republicans on school campus were quiet. i guess they realized they were now inside the powder keg and dangerously close to starting a spark. in fact i think one had to leave my class and cry a bit, there was some serious fury beneath the surface of the surrounding students and she probably felt it directed to her and her decisions.

[democratreformed]

39. "Like 9/11"

I hadn't thought of it that way. But, you're right. I felt it too. It was like everyone was walking around dazed. I even went shopping at Wal-Mart that morning (please forgive me). I swear it was kind of surreal. Very quiet. Very somber. Finally, as I was leaving, someone I knew yelled at me from a check-out line. She said "Have you heard? Bush is only ahead by two (electoral votes)". I said "Oh honey, it's over, he won." She said "But they're not done yet". I said "Trust me, it's over." It was truly sad. No one else around said a single word. NOT ONE WORD. After shopping, I went to class. Everyone there was very quiet and subdued as well - except for one little girl who got in an argument with the guy next to her over the abortion issue. (It's CAD drafting class - no lecture - just work - so we can talk, listen to music, etc.)

[Bluebear]

20. That side is ALWAYS hopping mad about something

[Cats Against Frist]

22. Uh, the freeptards are still on about John Kerry's discharge

It's not enough that they beat him (if they did), but they want to finish him off, too.

Think of it as an allegory.

[Erika]

33. In their feeble heads.

GOP voters aren't looking very good now. America is truly angry. He can't continue with his war mongering with our kids refusing to sign up. I talked to a 18 year old kid today that backed Bush because of his fight for world liberation. When I asked him if he would join the services he said "of course not".

[benddem]

28. You can respond to that Jane Fonda

thing by sending the sender to Snopes.com. I don't know why the wingers can't give that up. It is so strange. Come to think of it they are strange. They just keep the same crap going.

[Laelth]

30. 50-50 so far.

Some gloating in the law school I attend. Some people somber, probably showing buyer's remorse recognizing that Bush is not the kind of "conservative" they want. On a more positive note, however, a libertarian friend called me up and said, in effect, "Oh my, what have I done? I now see the error of my ways, and I'm a die-hard Democrat from here on out. What can I do to help?" I was angry about the poor timing of my friend's conversion, but it's encouraging in retrospect.

-Laelth

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

45. What? They voted for Bush in NOV 2004 and NOW they're sorry?

What the hell suddenly made them decide that was a bad decision???????

:wtf: :shrug:

[Laelth]

47. No, voted libertarian ...

on principle, not believing for a second that chimpy could win. My friend realized, a little late, that his life-long libertarian voting habits were detrimental to his long-term political interests.

Hope that makes sense.

-Laelth

[Lilli]

31. They are peachy until the subject of Ohio and FL votes comes up

Then they get mean. :)

[judaspriestess]

35. It's been relatively quiet

Except for my idiot mass sheep manager but I told him if he says anything to me again I'll slap him, (hehehe) its a control thing.

But in defiance to the fucked up election,
2 of my neighbors and myself have not taken our Kerry/Edwards signs down and I'm not about too.
FTW

[Lilli]

42. I'm still using my Kerry Lennon avatar at

a non-political board I frequent....and will till inaguration. Then i'll think of something else to replace it with to continue my protest. :)

[girl gone mad]

52. here.

<---

[helnwhls]

37. Outkast said it best

But what about repentance?
What about detention?
What about you eating dinner in the devil's kitchen?
But what about repentance?
What about committing the same sin
over and over again and again and ah...

[gennifer6]

38. Two voicemail messages WEdnesday...

the first was from my Repunk friend Ray, he said he was sorry to hear about my guy losing and he knows how hard I worked for the campaign, hoped I was catching up on sleep and if I needed a shoulder to cry on he would do his best.

the second was from my mother's brother, all it said was "four more years! four more years! the people have spoken..."

when the revolution begins, Ray wins honorary democratic status. send Uncle to Guantanamo

[elfin]

41. Very subdued among my Rethug aquaintances

I think they know they have lost their favorite entertainment - blaming Clinton, Daschle and all Dems for everything along with sarcastic bashing.

The enormity of what has happened has stunned them - we were always in a position to save them from their worst excesses - so they could rant and know that a Dem power pocket in the Senate or on the Court would keep their party from driving us all off a cliff in everything - not just Iraq.

I think they are scared - not that they will EVER admit it.

[graywarrior]

44. Zip from my born-again sister

Haven't talked to her since before Hurricane Jeanne and I told her if she hadn't been living in a cult with her born-again freaks, she'd be supporting Kerry.

I think that pissed her off.

Goddammit, one of my neighbors is playing weird shitty music and it's 11:45 pm. He's a republican too. Asswipe.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

46. Where I am (HUGELY shrub supporting part of TX), most are fairly

subdued. I have seen a handful of obnoxious gloaters, it particularly galled me during the concession speech of Kerry which I thought was quite gracious (I won't address the issue of whether he gave up too early etc...). Like, your guy "won" you should be happy. But no, you have to piss on my guy's painful concession speech moment.

I already posted about the idiot reservist guy, likely headed to Iraq again, who was going around looking for Kerry supporters to gloat in their face.

[AgadorSparticus]

48. i think that they've been working in the framework of hate, anger, & fear

for so long, they don't know how to approach it from any other angles. much like an abused person. sometimes we engage in a battle for the sake of obstinent will. and then we get what we ask for....

the first thing i said to my mom was, "well, bush won. kiss your social security and medicare goodbye. then the rest of all your social benefits. it won't happen overnight, but it'll happen in your lifetime". she scoffed at me. but then an hour later, we were out running errands and saw the headline on one of the local rags. it was something to the extent of social security and medicare to be first on the "revamped" list. i didn't say anything. the reality is just too horrific.

[Annette]

49. Yes, I have a "friend" who is gloating big time

I made a thread about her earlier this week, she told me someday I would see the light that Bush was a good man and Kerry was the anti-christ. I now know she is truly crazy.

[mreilly]

50. Accidentally overheard Jay Severin gloating on his show Wednesday

(for those of you unacquainted with this fucker, he's a knee-jerk GOP whackoff broadcasting his shit in the Greater Boston area; amusingly, he pretends to be a "libertarian" which seems to be part of the neocon schtick - claim to be a moderate or a libertarian or whatever, when in reality you're just a mindless cookie-cutter conservative with your lips firmly planted on the ass of the RNC)

Someone had the radio on last Wednesday and I overheard Severin handling the celebration of his beloved idol's alleged re-election with the dignity and maturity we have come to know and expect from the GOP: he played "Hallelujah" and issued a smug long-winded rant to "the losers who voted for John Kerry - guess what? We're going to pack the Supreme Court with right-wing judges and there's nothing you can do about it!" I guess the term "filibuster" is unknown to him, but it will be a harsh lesson that may cause some tears to form in his eyes when he learns how it works against his friends in the GOP.

It must be so hard for these shits, living in a blue state where their votes rarely count for anything. That's why they're so angry all the time - when they lose, they lose. When they win, it's such a rare thing they know they'll lose next time so they need to get as much nose-thumbing and "nyaah nyaah nyaahing" in as they can.