I was so deliriously happy, but now I'm so incandescently angry. What the FUCK is wrong with

[Redstone]

some of the people in this country?

I had hope. I've watched President-Elect Obama's speech SO many times, and have watched Senator McCain's astonishingly gracious and patriotic concession speech probably about the same number of times.

But then, what the fuck happens? Then I have to read in the fucking newspaper, two days in a row, what defective excuses for a human being some Americans are, what fucking toxic racist sludge they are, after I'd FINALLY had some hope that my beloved country had grown up, at long last, after all the years of almost unbearable agony.

Yes, I know, this subject has been covered and discussed on DU already. But I have to say this.

The first newspaper story didn't give the name and location of the store. But the second story did, and I'm telling you the stone truth here that Mrs R had to physically restrain me, and talk me down out of my intention of driving up to Maine, walking into that store, and beating its owner into the puddle of sludge that he no doubt sprang from, and so richly deserves to be returned to. ONLY the fact that I'd go to jail and not be here to support my family made me reconsider. I am not a young man, and not as physically strong as I once was, but I'd have found the strength to do that, believe me, even if he had a gun (which is likely); he'd only have been able to stop me with a fucking cannon.

You've probably figured out by now that I'm talking about that - Jesus, words fail me in trying to describe how hideously apart from ANY sense of human decency that guy is - owner of the convenience store in Maine who put up the poster promoting a "raffle" for people to enter and predict when President-elect Obama would be assassinated.

And added, "We hope there will be a winner."

You can look up the other hateful, racist things the owner said if you'd like; I haven't the stomach to repeat them here.

I renounced violence and revenge decades ago, and for damned good reasons. But I have never in my life wanted to cause another human being pain as much as I did the other day.

I can only hope that the good people of Maine have reacted to this piece of shit's "raffle" by boycotting that store to the extent that it's not in business anymore.

And I hope that the Secret Service managed to drive home, into his pinheaded, withered remnant of an excuse for a brain, that his "raffle" wasn't funny. And that they'd be watching him VERY closely in the future.

Just like he was hoping to Mr Obama to be looking over his shoulder...I hope he enjoys seeing his Secret Service shadows, watching every moment. And I hope he has enough of a millisecond-moment of clarity within his IQ of twelve, to be appreciative of that fact that, because the Secret Service is there, I won't be.

(And he should thank Mrs R (who is half African, by the way, shithead) for saving his racist fucking worthless ass as well.

Redstone

[Danger Mouse]

1. What a disgusting shitheap of a bigot. Charge his ass with conspiring to assassinate.

[Demit]

2. Worthy rant, Redstone!

Hell is other people, as somebody once said.

[DrPresident]

3. I know how you feel.

Unfortunately this kind of thing will probably happen with more frequency as time goes on. But try not to get too discouraged, I know it's hard.

[sandnsea]

4. In 8 years, was there one similar act against Bush?

I don't think so. And I wish somebody who had some money would put up a Limbaugh challenge on some of this shit. As much as Bush was hated, I don't think anybody ever did stuff like this. And people were rousted by the FBI, and put on lists, just for organizing protests.

[Buzz Clik]

14. Yes, there was.

On the late night tv talk show with Craig Kilborne, they flashed "Assassins Wanted" over Bush's picture.

Same thing exactly.

[sandnsea]

15. No, not the same thing exactly

I want to know when a private citizen put up a sign like that in their place of business, or otherwise advertised for an assassin.

And I would have to see the context of that particular skit, and wonder if you don't mean Craig Ferguson who does some pretty raunchy humor.

[No Elephants]

27. On a thread a day or so ago, there was a link where you could post a review of the store. I am not

sure if that was this forum or the latest news forum. Anyway, I posted a review and so did several other Democrats.

[kimmerspixelated]

5. Best Rant!

I will Rec.! It is scary to think how many truly ignorant hate-filled bastards live amongst us, isn't it? I can't imagine why they think it's okay to not only hate, but share and cultivate the hate!!! These are dangerous MF's that need to be locked up! Certainly hope their business went under in a big way!

[niyad]

6. oh my word, I had actually not heard of that. I know that a lot of people are sick and crazy--is

this sicko in jail?

[Redstone]

9. I don't know. I haven't seen any followup news articles.

Redstone

[QueenOfCalifornia]

45. Here:

WMTW.com http://www.wmtw.com/mostpopular/17991950/detail.html

Secret Service Informed About Store's Obama Sign

Sign No Longer On Display

POSTED: 9:11 am EST November 16, 2008
UPDATED: 10:28 am EST November 17, 2008
STANDISH, Maine -- A sign at a Standish convenience store has attracted the attention of federal investigators.
A reporter for the Associated Press said he saw a sign at the Oak Hill General Store for the Osama Obama Shotgun Pool, soliciting bets about when President-elect Barack Obama would be assassinated.
The sign is no longer on display and the owner of the store denied any knowledge of it.
However Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion confirmed that he received a complaint about the sign and passed along the information to the Secret Service.

[Redstone]

46. Hey, thanks for the followup. But "Gee, the owner didn't know about it?" Yeah, sure, and

I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you.

What a cowardly asshole. "I didn't know about it."

Sure, he didn't.

Redstone

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. I hope that stunt backfires on the ignorant prick in Maine

and he loses his business and his family and friends because of it.

[Bicoastal]

8. I thought that this was going to be another self-righteous Clinton or Lieberman rant...

...thank you for reminding us where the real HATE in this country lies.

[Redstone]

11. Oh, yeah, this is MUCH more important than any political quibbling. This goes straight to

the heart of what America should be, but heartbreakingly enough, is not.

Not yet.

And it's particularly painful for me, a lifelong New Englander, to see it happen in my own home territory.

Redstone

[wryter2000]

26. Yup

Exactly what I was going to say.

[Anwen]

10. My co-workers have a pool going at work.

Last week they asked me if I wanted to participate in a pool guessing the date of when Obama's first assassination attempt would be. I was almost too horrified and disgusted to respond. All I could do was mumble "NO, that is sick." I felt like I had been punched in the gut. These people are slightly racist, but they aren't republicans. In fact I don't think any of them even voted. I guess they are just certain it is going to happen...who knows their motives, I really can't understand why that would be even remotely funny.

Some people make me sick :(

[wryter2000]

28. If that happened where I work...

...security would be escorting them from the building. People have gotten in serious trouble for much, much less.

[Anwen]

34. I am tempted to report them.

I am torn. I haven't heard them mention it since, and I don't want to create drama because they would obviously know it was me who reported them. But if they bring it up again, I am definitely going to tell them that it is beyond offensive, and I never want to hear it mentioned again unless they want to tell it to the HR department.

I wish I thought to say something the first time. I was just literally speechless and I'm not good on my feet. It just really broke my heart.

[rateyes]

12. Almost speechless. That guy is basically giving incentive for

someone to do that. What a goddamned piece of shit that mofo is.

:wow:

[Buzz Clik]

13. You must have come to this country very recently.

Welcome to America. Sorry for the rude awakening.

[Redstone]

23. I wish I had. My Irish side came in the 1910s, and my American Indian side probably

I don't know, a couple thousand years ago, though nobody knows from where or how.

Redstone

[No Elephants]

25. A lot more than a couple of thousand--and via Siberia. At least, that is the 411 according to the

human genome project. PBS did a short series on the human genome project. Fascinating. Worth buying the videos or cd;s.

[Redstone]

31. Omigod, we're actually RUSSIANS! (Old joke everybody's tired of hearing me make.)

Redstone

[Fire1]

16. I have faith in Obama but I've long since lost my faith in

humanity. I never expected racism to disappear or diminish. I've grown cynical in my old age.

[Tribetime]

17. The people who think this way are quickly becoming an island

The country has made a statement with this election and they are not welcome. The south won't rise again. They don't know how to respond with anything other than violence if they don't get their way. They are fighting a battle they cannot win if they try. Obama will be kept safer than any President ever. Anyone who thinks otherwise just remember Obama could reach 70 million votes when all is counted. He has 70 million plus who have his back

[Redstone]

20. Would that we 70 million could make a physical, protective circle around him.

I'd join that group. Mrs R would be very unhappy if she knew I said this, because she always puts our own family first, but I'd take a bullet for Obama. And not regret having done so.

Redstone

[Redstone]

18. Mods, if you get any alerts on this post, please re-read it carefully. I did NOT threaten

anyone with physical harm; in fact you'll note that I specifically stated that I have no intention of doing so.

Just so you know I'm operating well within the rules here.

Redstone

[mrcheerful]

19. Whats even worse is the nit wits talking about how disgusted

They are with this kind of crap, then turn around and say, but theres just as many black racists as there are white racists. The stupidity of the right knows no limits, we don't hate the sinner/we hate the sin. Bull Shit, they are trying to cover up their bigotry by blaming those they are bigoted to-wards for their bigotry. Freaking circler logic at its best and they are so dumb they can't even see the hypocrisy when it spews out of their mouth's.

[Redstone]

21. Uh huh. They just NEVER run out of excuses and weasel words, do they? Amazing.

Redstone

[MarianJack]

22. As a Mainer, I'm embarrassed.

I certainly hope that this dipwad has a VERY unpleasant visit from the Secret Service.

With all of the racist shit going on about our Prez-Elect, somebody needs to be made a SEVERE example of with a stretch in the Federal Penetentiary. I'd be more than happy if this shithead were the one.

BTW, I don't know what store this is, I've never even been in Standish.

[Redstone]

24. Hey, not your fault that a scumbucket happens to live in the same state as you.

I'm not about to fault all the decent people who live in Maine for one shitheel's action.

Redstone

[MarianJack]

29. Thanks, Redstone...

...but for me it's kind of like when your crazy uncle or cousin gets drunk and makes a scene in public.

As I said before, I'd love to see this guy get free room & board from the feds for something like this, which is NOTHING like free speech.

PEACE!

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. It's shameful how many people like this still live in our state. :^(

[TomInTib]

30. Email his address to me.

I'm going broke and have no one who depends on my support.

Instead of leaving for Cabo, tomorrow (for Thanksgiving), I could simply spend a few days in a comfy little Maine jail.

What the Hell, I haven't been on the wrong side of the bars in years.

[Redstone]

33. Remember the concept of perspective, amigo. Just ain't worth it.

Redstone

[TomInTib]

40. Come on, Redstone.

I haven't been in a fight since Spring. I'm going to get all creaky, one of these days.

[Redstone]

42. Hey, I haven't been in a fight since, I think, the time I Maced that drunken racist motherfucker

in the Country music bar, what, ten years ago? (I posted about that here some time back; you could look it up and see that it wasn't hardly anything close to a fair fight. But fuck him, he started it.)

But you know what? Fuck the whole macho concept of a "fair fight." I got a beer mug, or a canister of Mace? The racist fuck is going to get THAT in his face, not my hands that I need to make my living.

And I'll always be smarter than them, and not end up in jail when they end up in the hospital.

Redstone

[ailsagirl]

32. This does not make it right but something similar happened w/JFK

The nation's columnists expressed their fury towards the president for not starting a war with Cuba.

Richard Nixon warned, "There'll be...blood spilled before (the election is) over," and a cartoon in The Washington Post portrayed Nixon digging a grave. Many editorialists were even more blunt. The Delaware State News editorialized: "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. His name right now happens to be Kennedy let's shoot him, literally, before Christmas."



Political cartoonists pictured Kennedy with his head being chopped off by a guillotine.

http://www.psychohistory.com/htm/eln01_leader.html

[Redstone]

35. They said that in a fucking NEWSPAPER? Good God.

Redstone

[ailsagirl]

38. That's what I understand. And the writer was "denounced."

A slap on the wrist (if that) for something so hateful... :puke:

[road2000]

36. you sound like a good person

with a solid mix of outrage, justice and common sense. Wish there were more like you.

[Redstone]

44. I don't know you, but I sure do appreciate your post in this thread.

Redstone

[cliffordu]

37. It would be too bad if the owner of that store starred in his own snuff film.

Really. I'd be horrified.

[Berry Cool]

39. This is a right righteous rant.

K&R

[tosh]

41. Right righteous indeed. K&R again.

[Redstone]

43. Thank you (and tosh) so much. Fucking racism just makes me fucking nuts, given that

I'm a half American Indian guy married to a half-African woman. I simply will NOT tolerate that shit.

Anyone who doesn't like it can kiss my (yes, that's right, though a painful pun) red ass.

Redstone

[Erin Elizabeth]

47. Reading about those things made me literally sick to my stomach.

And then I cried. And I'm more worried than ever about the well-being of my friends. I don't want them to live scared, but I'm scared FOR them. And I WOULD beat the shit out of anyone who hurt my friends.

The hatred that shop owner in Maine walks around with in his heart eats him alive every day, just remember that.

[Redstone]

48. That's the only comfort I have, that his hatred eats up his guts every day.

We can only hope for that.

Redstone