The Jacobin
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:06 PM
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Man, I've got a bad feeling about this. |
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Maybe it's because I live in the heart of Republican Red America, but I am getting more nervous every day.
I don't know what to do. I got so mad last time, but just spun my wheels and could do nothing.
What am I going to do when they steal it this time? Part of me is already saying "calm down, there's nothing you can do anyway so don't get so worked up." Another part wants to order that "Go Fuck Yourself" -- Dick Cheney shirt advertised in the back of the Nation, drive to Ohio or Florida and get in deep enough to make a change or get arrested or both.
But I'm too established for that stuff now. A man with a wife, house, and kids makes for a poor rioter. I guess I'll just write a letter to the paper, then just check out for a while because it's just not worth the angst.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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10. Who gives a crap if they have come to spread fear... |
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it is unlikely anyone here will just sit out the election becuase they get convinced it won't matter anyway.
I am happy to see it here, because it is a waste of their time.
Furthermore, any troll that does that is obviously too lazy, too unmotivated, and too much of a nonthreat to make a difference to anyone. There appears to be many, and this is good.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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Listen, the only liberals in Texas are in print. The only liberals on the air are on the Internet. I heard about this site only after Mike Malloy mentioned it.
The post wasn't ment as FUD.
I voted for Kerry. Guess what. That means JACK FREAKING SQUAT in Texas, because Bush will get all the electoral votes no matter what. All I hear all day is "Yea Bush, Screw Kerry"
I was hoping for a reason to have hope, not a blow-off.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:18 PM
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if you think there are no liberals in Texas you need to get out of the house more. We registered literally hundreds of thousands of new voters here in Texas this year. Turnout is the highest EVER. Texas is in play no matter what you hear from the pundits.
And if you're really a concerned Texan and not just some Freeper troll...then get your ass over to the Texas forum here at DU and you'll see there are plenty of Texas liberals all over the state.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:15 PM
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I abhor paranoia posts like yours. Everyone knows you're just trying to intimidate people and it chills moderate or cautioned viewpoints. Hit alert if you must, but be quiet.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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Nice riposte! Welcome to DY! n/t |
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3. Lots of unmasking going on today, eh? GOTV n/t |
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The Jacobin
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:14 PM
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24. What the repugs did in Fl in 2000 |
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didn't make you want to smash their smilling faces in when they were chanting outside the recounting place? That really pissed me off!
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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And raise your kids to always ask questions, to never accept anything |
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at face value, just because someone in power says so.
Educating our kids to ask questions and to doubt is the best antidote against the dittoheads of the world.
Still, I am not giving up. I believe that Kerry will win.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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5. He's asking for support |
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And all he gets is gratuitous bashing. How nice of you.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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14. Yes, we should all support the negativity |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:19 PM
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No we should lift him up and reassure him |
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Not chase him away. We should be in this together, united against the Repigs not bashing each other. We all get that enough from outsiders and the 'pigs.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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I'm a newbie here, but it's wonderfully comforting to know others feel the same way.
Yes, I know what you mean. There's that fluttery thing that's like waiting for the jury to come in. But, you have to know that we've all done our best, and John Kerry will keep slugging, right down to the last minute.
We'll prevail. Kerry is going to win. It's going to be all right.
But, keep checking in here. It's a great mood elevator.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:15 PM
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Which is why I came to democraticunderground.com to blog. I'm not a troll, I'm just living in a solid red state (Kansas) and I'm hearing one story from the media, another here and then there are all the rumors....It's just scary. And I'm a mommy with a house and kids and I'm the major breadwinner for my family. As much as I'd like to raise hell if they try to steal the election again...I can't do much more than civil disobedience because I have a responsibility to my family, as well as to my country. Don't assume we're all trolls, some of us are just getting hammered and we're scared.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:19 PM
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I have turned off my radio for the last few days. I can't take the utter crap that is on the radio here in Texas. That's all I hear. The Nation once a week is barely enough to keep me sane.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:10 PM
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7. they can't steal it :) Another CHIMP failure |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:11 PM
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You mean that wasn't a real post?
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:15 PM
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29. Look at his number of posts |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:11 PM
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12. Jeeesh. Get a grip dude. |
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The sky is not falling. You have to recognize that your post comes off as a lame attempt at flame bait.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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13. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED! |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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16. Thanks for the uplifting post |
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Edited on Fri Oct-29-04 05:13 PM by senseandsensibility
And you're right of course. Let's all give up, DUers. "Jacobin" thinks it's time to throw in the towel. And he's very convincing with his 49 posts, isn't he? I mean, a "bad feeling?" What more evidence do you need? Obviously * has won, and there's nothing we can do.:puke:
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:18 PM
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It's not time to quit, I am just very worried. Christ, can you imagine what 4 more years would look like?
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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17. Hang in there....being in a blue state with LOTS of Kerry stickers |
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I empathize with those of you in strong Bush states...
then again..depending on WHERE you are in Texas..you are only a stone's throw away from NM or from AZ where you might be able to help.
Sorry for the nasty notes from others on this thread.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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19. Then you picked the wrong screen name |
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When they steal it?!?
listen, Jake, I have another friend who, like you, is feeling a little depressed at the monster early vote turnout in her little 83% GOP rural Texas county.
She doesn't feel like she can do anything (but blog), either.
Well, take confidence from those of us who have seen plenty of signs to take encouragement from.
Our turnout is going to swamp them. Just like a hurricane.
270-280 EV, without FL, without WI, without IA.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:12 PM
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20. Go to the check-cashing joint down the road from your trailer park... |
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...cash the check unka Karl sent you and go right next door to the package store and buy yourself some "liquid sleep".
You'll feel better in the morning. :)
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:13 PM
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21. To keep your spirits up, visualize winning |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:13 PM
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22. Don't worry people... |
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...on the street this seems to be playing as a big strong plus for Kerry. Everyone I've talked to is angry at * for not getting OBL in the first place.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:13 PM
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I'm so scared i shit myself.
- gwb
what the fuck ever
why is OBL still around to mouth off? why did drudge push for the release of this bullshit 4 days before election, on the day Bush makes a speech invoking 911 over and over again?
and the backdrop falls away, and there's Cheney holding his coat, and Rumsfeld pulling the string...
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:14 PM
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25. Man, I've got a bad feeling about trolls |
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I don't know what to do. I got so mad last time, but just spun my wheels and could do nothing.
:)
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:14 PM
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26. What is not "worth the angst"? |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:15 PM
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just chill.
If you are for real, keep it to yourself. Buck up. Be a man. Or woman. Think positive. Keep hope alive. Don't stop thinking about tomorrow. Stop and smell the roses. Or go pass out fliers or something.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:15 PM
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32. My advice to all low post newbies |
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Edited on Fri Oct-29-04 05:16 PM by Mojambo
Wear a flak jacket and keep your head down.
I'm sorry that SOME of you are getting treated unfairly, but there simply is no remedy for it.
If you're a negative newbie you're gonna get nailed. So only post when you're feeling positive.
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:20 PM
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38. Good advice, Mojambo... |
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No other way around this.
Well said. :thumbsup:
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:18 PM
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35. You been drinkin too much GOP Kool Aid ! |
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Fri Oct-29-04 05:19 PM
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37. Omigod! I voted already! |
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And can't change my vote from Kerry to Chimpy! Omigodomygodomygod!!!!
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