I am not angry at the Republicans anymore. Have I lost my mind?

[Dr Fate]

I'm just not angry at them anymore.

I have gone back to laughing at them and with them and I am hardly defensive at all.

I also feel like some of my old angry attitude is now obsolete- at least for this moment.

At one point it made sense to be really pissed at them and to want to really hit them hard in every way...

Maybe now it is about holding on to all these votes we just got- or as many as we can. I am not saying we let our guard down or trust them- but maybe a "we will let you have some things and we will get some things through too" sounds like the way to do it.

[xxqqqzme]

1. They tried to destroy our country

and trash the Constitution - we need to remain vigilant.

[Dr Fate]

8. I am more vigilant than ever. My mind has not been this clear in years.

I am well aware of what they did and are capable of doing.

[NVMojo]

28. "They" is Bush, his pals, the neocons and Christian facists ...

stupid Repugs let "them" still their party.

[Dr Fate]

36. And they can have them. We have everyone else. n/t

n/t

[kenny blankenship]

2. Don't worry--you'll get it back, real soon

[Greyhound]

4. LOL!

:rofl:

[sarge43]

9. Yup. Smirky saying something about achieving victory

should flip you right into berserker mode.

[Greyhound]

3. Don't worry, it's just post-victory euphoria, it will pass as more and more

of the re:puke: shit hits the fan.

[LoZoccolo]

5. You no longer have the source of frustration you did before.

Yeah, that's a natural reaction, but it's not naive, it's pretty much how we're built. There's a theory that says that anger is the mind's reaction to frustration, and as you've seen things get better, it's only logical that you wouldn't react like that.

[crispini]

6. I agree.

We won, the American people gave Bush a thumpin' and now, hopefully, we can get back to a little bit more of a reality based government. The unchecked nightmare is over.

[DaveJ]

7. I voted 'yes' But it's really about vigilance not anger

They should not be the second most popular party in America either. As long as this is a two party system Dems and Cons are like bickering spouses and I cannot accept that.

[Dr Fate]

14. I am more vigilant & clear minded than ever. Rove wont get my goat again. n/t

n/t

[DaveJ]

20. It will take me awhile

I think I've been traumatized by the insanity over the past 6 years.

[Ringo84]

10. No

This election has helped me to let go of some of the anger I've been holding since 2001. It's a triumph.
Ringo

[Contrary1]

11. Ask me later...I'm still in shock. n/t

[Dr Fate]

12. LOL! My favorite post so far! n/t

n/t

[cboy4]

13. "we have been watching for something like this."

:rofl:

[Placebo]

15. Me either!

It's fucking strange.

Even watching the Bush press conference yesterday, like 99% of my normal burning hatred was gone.

[Dr Fate]

18. Funny-I was ironing my shirt and laughing over the whole thing...

...I barely heard a single word that he said- I was just laughing at him.

[Placebo]

23. I watched it all so very light-hearted.

It was sort of like, "Yeah whatev ya power-less bastid!"

[JI7]

16. you are in the gloating stage

i think many of us are. wait until Congress gets back into session. right now it's just after elections and people are mostly focused on the holidays and speculation about the future.

but i think you will get back to being agnry when congress gets back in session and the white house and media start trashing the Dems on the issues of the day.

[Dr Fate]

19. Hmmm- except I have not gloated towards Repubs- I've been nice to them.

Fucking weird.

[JI7]

21. i agree that is weird

lets see how long it lasts. Condi Rice is already saying we are not going to change policy in Iraq.

[knight_of_the_star]

17. They just aren't the threat they used to be

They had it all and blew it in two years flat, if they weren't so megalomaniacal they would be insanely dangerous. They just don't inspire anger and rage in me anymore, not after we kicked the stuffing out of them Tuesday.

[FrenchieCat]

22. I'm pissed at the leadership still....and as far as their sheeps.....

I say, "Forgive them Lord, for most know not what they do".....meaning they are just stoopid and hateful.

[codjh9]

24. I'm not going to get over 6 years of abuse very quickly

[Dr Fate]

25. Maybe in '08 then. n/t

Maybe in '08 then n/t

[candice]

26. Bolton and more wiretapping, hundreds of thousands of innocent lives lost

in an optional war...decades to get back to where we were when Clinton left office...driving us into unending debt and sending our jobs overseas.

Bush looking to his "legacy" hopes to gut social security. After all, we "lazy" people are not entitled to any handout.

[Dr Fate]

32. Woe is me-errr- I mean woe is us. (Weeps & gnashes teeth) n/t

n/t

[Hawkowl]

27. Are you insane?!?

People are STILL DYING! If there is another Katrina, another city will be lost. Big Oil is still screwing everyone. Get a grip. We win one battle and you're all smiles?!? I take the position similar to that taken by the allies in WWII: Unconditional surrender. The current cabal in charge of the Rethuglican party needs to be destroyed. Down with the fascists!

[Dr Fate]

33. I am aware of all of that and, oh, so much more.

I never said a single word about turning my back on any of thiose concerns.

[Baclava]

29. I'm not angry at an infected tooth....when it's gone, I'm happy.

I just want rid of the pain.

Hoo-ray!

[Zero Division]

30. Anger replaced by pity and a great sense of disappointment...

As it was said above, vigilance is what we need. We need to do what's necessary to prevent a recurrence of these past years of right wing dominance and to bring the injustices and lies to light; however, cautious magnanimity may be a part of what's necessary in healing this nation. I don't mean to sound like we don't still have a lot of work to do either, though. The struggle is far from over.

[Dr Fate]

34. I tend to agree. n/t

n/t

[Raine]

31. I'm still plenty mad but

I'm enjoying laughing my ass off at that bunch of losers. :rofl:

[demokatgurrl]

35. Yes, you have lost it but...

I have no doubt you'll get it back. They still have a couple of months to fuck us.

[drdtroit]

37. You're suffering from "Stockholm Syndrome" ! n/t

:patriot:

[Dr Fate]

39. I dont forgive them or like them-and I expect them to attack me again-so that is not it.

Not "suffering" at all either- I feel great and focused on beating their tails again in '08. This time it will be with calm smile, not a scowl.

[mtnsnake]

38. I'll stop being angry w/Repukes when they stop listening to dipshits like Limbaugh

[Dr Fate]

40. Rush blew his wad. The Micheal J. Fox thingy woke up a lot of people.

Sure- even with it shrinking he we still have some of his faithful audience- but those types are are now national joke- and we dont need them.

I hope that loyal bloc CONTINUES to absorb bad strategy & bad attitudes from those shows- b/c the majority of voters are sick of it and are looking for something else now.

[mtnsnake]

42. Fox & the gentleman who was called "Macaca" have helped changed history

for the better in many ways that we might not even fully comprehend for years to come. Amen, Dr Fate!

[bobbie]

41. You've lost your memory actually

Of nazi Germany and fascist America. Uh, and the neocon fascists aren't gone just because of one superficial election. Nothing substantial has changed.

[Dr Fate]

45. Which part did I forget? I am missing nothing in this equation. n/t

n/t

[bobbie]

50. You seem to have forgotten that they're fascists

They murder, torture, invade other nations...geez--do I really need to list all their crimes?

[Dr Fate]

54. More like you forgot that I never forgot that and never will. n/t

n/t

[bobbie]

56. Yeah yeah whatever Doc. You *asked* if you'd lost your mind.

And I answered. Take it or leave it.

[Dr Fate]

57. KICK! n/t

n/t

[Barack_America]

43. Are we talking about Republican VOTERS or LEADERS?

If we're talking about Voters, then no, you're not crazy. I feel sorry for them actually, they've been taken for a very long time and are coming to some painful realizations.

If we're talking about Leaders, then yes, you are crazy. Some (not all, ie Chafee) are the waste of the things that feed on scum. They are not even worthy of your anger. They have manipulated a majority of our country for our own gains. There is nothing lower.

[Dr Fate]

44. I guess I am talking mostly about VOTERS & Ditto-heads. Still...

...I'm not "angry" at the leaders either- I already know thier MO and what evil they are trying to do- I can oppose them and work hard to stop them w/o a red face, gritted teeth and a clouded mind.

[Barack_America]

46. Okay. I still don't want to call you crazy...

Because that's not nice. Can we say mildly delusional due to overwhelming relief and happiness over the results of the midterm election?

Iraqi officials have estimated today that 100,000-150,000 Iraqi citizens have died in this war (with more dying on both sides every day). Does that kickstart your anger?

[Dr Fate]

48. Dont mistake lack of anger for a lack of sincere concern & purpose.n/t

n/t

[Barack_America]

51. I actually wasn't attacking you...

I meant that to be more of a joke. I'm not one of these angry-types either. Anger is counterproductive. Just as long as we don't forget what these guys have done because they're on their way out.

[dflprincess]

47. I'm not as angry as I was

I'm still angry, but it's not the all consuming feeling I've been dealing with the last couple years. I think that's because I finally feel some hope.

[Dr Fate]

49. That might be closer to summing up my feelings too. n/t

n/t

[savemefromdumbya]

52. I am angry because they are still there in the WH and SC

and hold many positions in state and local government.

I am angry at them.

[Dr Fate]

55. I can see that. Good enough!!! Do what works for you. n/t

n/t

[BrewAz]

53. Yes, you have lost your mind...

We can not let down. The Repubs won't...now is the time to get to work and take care of business.

Winning elections just means you have more work to do.

As my crew used to say: TuiT!

BrewAz