08-18-2004, 11:28 AM
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Things you have to believe to be a Republican
From a blog...
Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.
Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony. The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.
A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.
The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.
If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won't have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy. Providing health care to all Americans is socialism.
HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.
Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is a impeachable offense.
A president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.
The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
You support states' rights, which means Attorney General John Ashcroft can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the '80s is irrelevant.
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08-18-2004, 11:35 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
That's funny, just don't say that outside anywhere. Take care and watch your back.
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08-18-2004, 11:40 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Actually the title is misleading. What it should be is things you have to believe about republicans to be a far left democrat. But it is kind of funny in a pathetic sort of way to see how the far left thinks or attempts to do so.
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08-18-2004, 11:43 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Sorry but Far Left and Democrat is an oxymoron. That you would think of the Democratic party as the extreme left reveals what an incredibly dense point you start from.
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08-18-2004, 11:48 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
these are always fun. thanks epitome
Here's what liberals think:
Saddam is a good guy
China is good caus it's communist, but trade is wrong.
Women should be trusted to kill their own children for the sake of convenience. We should also create some children so that we can harvest their organs.
Jesus was a religious nut. You should love Hilary Clinton more than him.
We should do everything possible to reduce military morale, including suggesting they are morons who don't know what they are doing, that they won't be able to complete whatever mission they are on, and that everything they stand for is wrong.
It's good for adolescents to have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to elect as our president whoever the terrorists want as our president.
Allowing Saddam to gas his own people is good health care for Iraqis.
The government will always have the best interests of the public at heart.
Religion is junk and should be untaught in public schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is cool.
A president lying to gather medals and escape a war has a good idea about self defense.
Somewhere in the constitution it says people are allowed to marry other people of the same sex.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and is cool.
You don't support states' rights. As a matter of fact, you don't support rights at all. You support directives.
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08-18-2004, 12:08 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Usually Lurkin
these are always fun. thanks epitome
Here's what liberals think:
Saddam is a good guy
China is good caus it's communist, but trade is wrong.
Women should be trusted to kill their own children for the sake of convenience. We should also create some children so that we can harvest their organs.
Jesus was a religious nut. You should love Hilary Clinton more than him.
We should do everything possible to reduce military morale, including suggesting they are morons who don't know what they are doing, that they won't be able to complete whatever mission they are on, and that everything they stand for is wrong.
It's good for adolescents to have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to elect as our president whoever the terrorists want as our president.
Allowing Saddam to gas his own people is good health care for Iraqis.
The government will always have the best interests of the public at heart.
Religion is junk and should be untaught in public schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is cool.
A president lying to gather medals and escape a war has a good idea about self defense.
Somewhere in the constitution it says people are allowed to marry other people of the same sex.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and is cool.
You don't support states' rights. As a matter of fact, you don't support rights at all. You support directives.
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Heh, Bitter much?
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08-18-2004, 12:20 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Epitome22
Sorry but Far Left and Democrat is an oxymoron. That you would think of the Democratic party as the extreme left reveals what an incredibly dense point you start from.
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Obviously touched a sensitive spot there. Not all dems are on the far left, although many are and almost all the far left and dems (except for Ralph Naders rabid followers in the green party). Still there are some moderat dems and even a few conservative dems. That you would inappropriately assume is not the best argument for your viewpoints density.
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08-18-2004, 04:29 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Epitome - Don't dish it if you can't take it.
UL - Classic stuff.
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08-18-2004, 04:39 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
"A good way to fight terrorism is to elect as our president whoever the terrorists want as our president."
Hahaha... That's a great list UL...
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08-18-2004, 05:47 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Its so fitting. Epitome... and he is the epitome of a liberal. You make a "joke" post about the conservatives, then one is made about the liberals, and you take offense? Can you say... double standard.
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08-18-2004, 06:09 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Evilmav2
"A good way to fight terrorism is to elect as our president whoever the terrorists want as our president."
Hahaha... That's a great list UL...
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Hey, both dems and terrorists agree about that.
BTW Epitome - real classy to get upset about somebody doing exactly what you did.
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08-18-2004, 06:27 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Actually the title is misleading. What it should be is things you have to believe about republicans to be a far left democrat.
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Fantastic retort, LRB. I'd say that about sums it up.
Great list, UL! Way to turn the tide against those rampant logical fallacies.
Truth is, there are a couple items in Epitome's list that I can agree with. The thing I hate about our embittered, entrenched two-party system is that all too often you only want a slice, but they make you eat the whole pie.
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08-18-2004, 08:02 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
GREAT LIST EPITOME22...well said...well said...
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08-19-2004, 09:08 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
E22 is rejected AGAIN! You'd think he'd have learned not to bring that weak shit in here by now.
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08-19-2004, 10:44 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Usually Lurkin
these are always fun. thanks epitome
Here's what liberals think:
Saddam is a good guy
China is good caus it's communist, but trade is wrong.
Women should be trusted to kill their own children for the sake of convenience. We should also create some children so that we can harvest their organs.
Jesus was a religious nut. You should love Hilary Clinton more than him.
We should do everything possible to reduce military morale, including suggesting they are morons who don't know what they are doing, that they won't be able to complete whatever mission they are on, and that everything they stand for is wrong.
It's good for adolescents to have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to elect as our president whoever the terrorists want as our president.
Allowing Saddam to gas his own people is good health care for Iraqis.
The government will always have the best interests of the public at heart.
Religion is junk and should be untaught in public schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is cool.
A president lying to gather medals and escape a war has a good idea about self defense.
Somewhere in the constitution it says people are allowed to marry other people of the same sex.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and is cool.
You don't support states' rights. As a matter of fact, you don't support rights at all. You support directives.
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You forgot:
It's OK to joke about republicans, but it's politically incorrect to joke about democrats
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08-19-2004, 11:06 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Actually both E22 and UL posts were pretty funny.
E22 didn't seem to go too far in his reply either IMO, criticism of him seems to be unfounded.
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08-19-2004, 11:08 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Mavdog
Actually both E22 and UL posts were pretty funny.
E22 didn't seem to go too far in his reply either IMO, criticism of him seems to be unfounded.
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Good grief. You almost had it wiht the first statement and then fell right back into your ignorance with the second. I suppose you can't help it.
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08-19-2004, 11:09 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Mavdog
Actually both E22 and UL posts were pretty funny.
E22 didn't seem to go too far in his reply either IMO, criticism of him seems to be unfounded.
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Both were funny, but there's no reason to accuse UL of being bitter when he was clearly just showing that hyperbole can exist on both sides of the aisle.
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08-19-2004, 01:26 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: chumdawg
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Truth is, there are a couple items in Epitome's list that I can agree with. The thing I hate about our embittered, entrenched two-party system is that all too often you only want a slice, but they make you eat the whole pie.
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08-19-2004, 03:44 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
More funnies [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
"FUN FACTS ABOUT DEMOCRATS"
* Democrats chose the donkey as their symbol because the Democrat base smells as bad as one and has the same verbal skills. In the donkey's defense, it's smart enough to understand a butterfly ballot.
* The name Democrat comes from the combination of "demo" - which means "demonic" - and "crat" - which is a term for something unidentifiable which you scrape off your shoe.
* If your skin pigmentation is dark enough, you may be legally required to vote for Democrats.
* Democrats are big into class warfare. They also are for gun control which has caused the deadliest firearms to be too expensive except for the rich to buy. So, if class warfare ever goes to blows, it won't last long.
* No matter what legislation the Republicans propose, the Democrats call it "just a tax cut for the rich." When Republicans proposed to free the slaves, Democrats called it "just a tax cut for the rich."
* The base of the Democratic part is thought to be angry, drunken dwarves, but they may in fact be gnomes.
* Plus some are pixies or something similar.
* Though there are more registered Democrats, they don't vote as much as Republicans percentage-wise because of their tendency to be distracted by shiny things.
* Democrats have lost most of the men's vote because they're a bunch of girlie men. Don't tell them that, though, because they'll cry.
* Democrats are always trying to get into your wallet to spend money on their wacky ideas. If you see a Democrat near your wallet, hit him on the head with a rolled up newspaper. You have to catch him in the act or he'll never learn.
* To do better in elections, many Democrats are trying to allow felons to vote. Next on their agenda: Allowing foreign terrorists to vote.
* Trial lawyers can and do vote for Democrats... probably for the same reason convicted felons and terrorists would.
* While the Democratic leadership is currently devoid of any real leadership or substance, they may try and make up for that with important-looking hair.
* Some Democrats may have served in Vietnam. You can find out which ones by seeing who tells you that fact over and over and over.
* And over and over and over.
* Many Democrats intensely hate Bush because it's easier than confronting the irrelevancy of their ideas. It’s funny to dump a bucket of cold water on them and hear them blame Haliburton.
* If you're plagued by Democrats, they can be scared away with snakes, guns, or concepts of individual responsibility.
* Bill Clinton, who cost the Democrats their majorities in the House, Senate, and Governorships while he was president, is still venerated by Democrats because... uh... I guess they're just frick'n retards.
* Democrats will often visit maternity wards and shake their fists angrily at all those who escaped the wrath of choice.
* Democrats are secretly trying to destroy capitalism. If you see a Democrat near capitalism and looking suspicious, immediately report him to the police.
* You can't set fire to Democrats without a permit.
* In a fight between Democrats and Aquaman, Aquaman would be slurred by an NAACP ad that links him to lynching.
* Every so often Democrats will roam the countryside eating everything in sight before plunging into the sea. That might be called "Earth Day."
* The Democrats have built a giant statue in tribute to Michael Moore which eyes glow red, shoots fire out of its ass, and constantly demands tributes of ham.
* Or maybe that is just Michael Moore wearing a gray sweat suit. Whatever it is, don't let it fall on you because it's heavy.
* Democrats are convinced Bush lied about something. They're not sure what... but they know it's something! Come on; Clinton lied all the time... Bush must have lied at least once!
* The foreign policy ideals of the Democrats involve waiting for the mighty France to approve anything they plan on doing. This should allow them to snap into action about the time half the earth is destroyed by radical Islamists.
* Every time someone votes for a Democrat, baby Jesus cries.
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08-19-2004, 04:53 PM
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RE: Things you have to believe to be a Republican
At last this section is fun, besides the cartoons.
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08-19-2004, 07:14 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: LRB
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Obviously touched a sensitive spot there.
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Trust me, you didn't touch any sensitive spots. I was merely correcting your ignorant appraisal of the "Far Left" democratic party.
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Originally posted by: LRB
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[i] Not all dems are on the far left, although many are
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Actually no they aren't. Again, you reveal your complete ignorance of political idealogy, maybe a political science course is in order. Democrats may be technically left of the Republican party but they are hardly "far left". In fact many people on the "far left" consider democrats to be little better than Republicans. Referring to the Democratic party as "far left" means either:
A: You show what a completely dense position you start from I.E. only a conservative blowhard; the likes of which who would accuse Michael Moore of "treason" with a straight face, would call the Democratic party "far left"
B: You are ignorant of politics.
My guess is a lofty combination of both.
q] Originally posted by: LRB
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Still there are some moderat dems and even a few conservative dems
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Actually there are quite a few moderate dems and yes a few dems who would be considered conservative. The party reaches from the staunchly liberal to the "Joe Liberman" democrat. Liberal is differentiated from "Left" in post political talk circles.
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08-19-2004, 07:17 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Sinn Fein
Its so fitting. Epitome... and he is the epitome of a liberal. You make a "joke" post about the conservatives, then one is made about the liberals, and you take offense? Can you say... double standard.
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The biggest baffling I've gotten in this thread is the notion that I've taken "offense" to anything. As if merely responding to Usually Lurkin means I'm protesting his response. My response of "bitter much" was a humorous response to the tone of his post. Whereas mine was intentionally humorous and tongue in cheek, his was soaked with vitirol, completely lacking in humor and came off more like a rant. It surprised me.
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08-19-2004, 07:22 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: DwD
More funnies [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
"FUN FACTS ABOUT DEMOCRATS"
* Democrats chose the donkey as their symbol because the Democrat base smells as bad as one and has the same verbal skills. In the donkey's defense, it's smart enough to understand a butterfly ballot.
* The name Democrat comes from the combination of "demo" - which means "demonic" - and "crat" - which is a term for something unidentifiable which you scrape off your shoe.
* If your skin pigmentation is dark enough, you may be legally required to vote for Democrats.
* Democrats are big into class warfare. They also are for gun control which has caused the deadliest firearms to be too expensive except for the rich to buy. So, if class warfare ever goes to blows, it won't last long.
* No matter what legislation the Republicans propose, the Democrats call it "just a tax cut for the rich." When Republicans proposed to free the slaves, Democrats called it "just a tax cut for the rich."
* The base of the Democratic part is thought to be angry, drunken dwarves, but they may in fact be gnomes.
* Plus some are pixies or something similar.
* Though there are more registered Democrats, they don't vote as much as Republicans percentage-wise because of their tendency to be distracted by shiny things.
* Democrats have lost most of the men's vote because they're a bunch of girlie men. Don't tell them that, though, because they'll cry.
* Democrats are always trying to get into your wallet to spend money on their wacky ideas. If you see a Democrat near your wallet, hit him on the head with a rolled up newspaper. You have to catch him in the act or he'll never learn.
* To do better in elections, many Democrats are trying to allow felons to vote. Next on their agenda: Allowing foreign terrorists to vote.
* Trial lawyers can and do vote for Democrats... probably for the same reason convicted felons and terrorists would.
* While the Democratic leadership is currently devoid of any real leadership or substance, they may try and make up for that with important-looking hair.
* Some Democrats may have served in Vietnam. You can find out which ones by seeing who tells you that fact over and over and over.
* And over and over and over.
* Many Democrats intensely hate Bush because it's easier than confronting the irrelevancy of their ideas. It’s funny to dump a bucket of cold water on them and hear them blame Haliburton.
* If you're plagued by Democrats, they can be scared away with snakes, guns, or concepts of individual responsibility.
* Bill Clinton, who cost the Democrats their majorities in the House, Senate, and Governorships while he was president, is still venerated by Democrats because... uh... I guess they're just frick'n retards.
* Democrats will often visit maternity wards and shake their fists angrily at all those who escaped the wrath of choice.
* Democrats are secretly trying to destroy capitalism. If you see a Democrat near capitalism and looking suspicious, immediately report him to the police.
* You can't set fire to Democrats without a permit.
* In a fight between Democrats and Aquaman, Aquaman would be slurred by an NAACP ad that links him to lynching.
* Every so often Democrats will roam the countryside eating everything in sight before plunging into the sea. That might be called "Earth Day."
* The Democrats have built a giant statue in tribute to Michael Moore which eyes glow red, shoots fire out of its ass, and constantly demands tributes of ham.
* Or maybe that is just Michael Moore wearing a gray sweat suit. Whatever it is, don't let it fall on you because it's heavy.
* Democrats are convinced Bush lied about something. They're not sure what... but they know it's something! Come on; Clinton lied all the time... Bush must have lied at least once!
* The foreign policy ideals of the Democrats involve waiting for the mighty France to approve anything they plan on doing. This should allow them to snap into action about the time half the earth is destroyed by radical Islamists.
* Every time someone votes for a Democrat, baby Jesus cries.
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Now this list IS funny. Funny in a lame Ann Coulter sort of way but possessing some wit nonetheless. Ultra Conservative Fundamentalist Christian blowhards take note.
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08-19-2004, 10:21 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Evening it up. 2 to 2.
You Might Be a Republican If..
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-You think "proletariat" is a type of cheese.
-You've named your kids "Deduction one" and "Deduction two"
-You've tried to argue that poverty could be abolished if people were just allowed to keep more of their minimum
wage.
-You've ever referred to someone as "my (insert racial or ethnic minority here) friend"
-You've ever tried to prove Jesus was a capitalist and opposed to welfare.
-You're a pro-lifer, but support the death penalty.
-You think Huey Newton is a cookie.
-The only union you support is the Baseball Players, because heck, they're richer than you.
-You think you might remember laughing once as a kid.
-You once broke loose at a party and removed your neck tie.
-You call mall rent-a-cops "jack-booted thugs."
-You've ever referred to the moral fiber of something.
-You've ever uttered the phrase, "Why don't we just bomb the sons of bitches."
-You've ever said, "I can't wait to get into business school."
-You've ever called a secretary or waitress "Tootsie."
-You answer to "The Man."
-You don't think "The Simpsons" is all that funny, but you watch it because that Flanders fellow makes a lot of
sense. [HA, this is good]
-You fax the FBI a list of "Commies in my Neighborhood."
-You don't let your kids watch Sesame Street because you accuse Bert and Ernie of "sexual deviance."
-You scream "Dit-dit-ditto" while making love.
-You've argued that art has a "moral foundation set in Western values."
-When people say "Marx," you think "Groucho."
-You've ever yelled, "Hey hippie, get a haircut."
-You think Birkenstock was that radical rock concert in 1969.
-You argue that you need 300 handguns, in case a bear ever attacks your home.
-Vietnam makes a lot of sense to you.
-You point to Hootie and the Blowfish as evidence of the end of racism in America.
-You've ever said civil liberties, schmivil schmiberties.
-You've ever said "Clean air? Looks clean to me."
-You've ever called education a luxury.
-You look down through a glass ceiling and chuckle.
-You wonder if donations to the Pentagon are tax-deductable.
-You came of age in the '60s and don't remember Bob Dylan.
-You own a vehicle with an "Ollie North: American Hero" sticker.
-You're afraid of the liberal media."
-You ever based an argument on the phrase, "Well, tradition dictates..."
-You ever told a child that Oscar the Grouch "lives in a trash can because he is lazy and doesn't want to
contribute to society."
-You've ever urged someone to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, when they don't even have shoes.
-You confuse Lenin with Lennon.
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Epitome, would it make any difference to you if I told you I am a pro-gay marriage Hindu? Oh, and I think Ann Coulter goes way too overboard with her stuff most of the time and don't read her at all.
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Trust me, you didn't touch any sensitive spots. I was merely correcting your ignorant appraisal of the "Far Left" democratic party.
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Well you sure appear like you got your feathers ruffled. BTW I never said that the democratic party was far left, just that many in the democratic party are far left. Huge difference. If you can't understand it, ask me and I'll explain it more.
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Actually no they aren't. Again, you reveal your complete ignorance of political idealogy, maybe a political science course is in order. Democrats may be technically left of the Republican party but they are hardly "far left". In fact many people on the "far left" consider democrats to be little better than Republicans. Referring to the Democratic party as "far left" means either:
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Actually it is your ignorance which is causing a problem here. I never called the democrats far left as a party. Rather I called <u>some</u> democrats far left extremists. But I'll reframe from suggesting your course schedule.
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A: You show what a completely dense position you start from I.E. only a conservative blowhard; the likes of which who would accuse Michael Moore of "treason" with a straight face, would call the Democratic party "far left"
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Moore is aiding our enemies with his film which contains a good deal of falsehoods that reflect negatively on his country. Aiding the enemies of one's country meets what I feel most people would consider treason not just "conservative blowhards". Of course maybe you consider Hanoi Jane Fonda to be a national hero. And by national I mean the US and not North Vietnam. And I've already addressed you reading comprehension problem with the democratic party.
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Wowt that is insightful. Did you stay up all night thinking that one up or did you get help from your mommy?
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08-20-2004, 11:12 AM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Originally posted by: Epitome22
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Originally posted by: Sinn Fein
Its so fitting. Epitome... and he is the epitome of a liberal. You make a "joke" post about the conservatives, then one is made about the liberals, and you take offense? Can you say... double standard.
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The biggest baffling I've gotten in this thread is the notion that I've taken "offense" to anything. As if merely responding to Usually Lurkin means I'm protesting his response. My response of "bitter much" was a humorous response to the tone of his post. Whereas mine was intentionally humorous and tongue in cheek, his was soaked with vitirol, completely lacking in humor and came off more like a rant. It surprised me.
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Can't see how UL's response,
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these are always fun. thanks epitome
Here's what liberals think:,
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can be riddled with vitriol or bitterness. It was a parody of your parody, so maybe yours wasn't so funny. What you have shown yourself to be is a complete ass who can dish it out but can't take even the most innocuous ribbing in return. Further more it appears as it you started this thread as a trollish post to stir up trouble rather than any honest attempt at humor. So why don't you go find some liberal shoulder to cry on and stop dishing things out that you can't take in return.
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08-20-2004, 03:19 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
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Well you sure appear like you got your feathers ruffled. BTW I never said that the democratic party was far left, just that many in the democratic party are far left. Huge difference. If you can't understand it, ask me and I'll explain it more.[/quote]
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"Not all dems are on the far left, although many are and almost all the far left are dems (except for Ralph Naders rabid followers in the green party). Still there are some moderat dems and even a few conservative dems."
What you just said here is that the substantiative chunk of the Democratic party, with the exceptions of a handful of "moderates" (another term you don't understand) and conservatives, is "far left." Again, you are characterizing the Democratic party as far left. This is also backed up by your later assessment that "almost all the far left are dems except for ralph naders rabid followers in the green party. Showing both that A: You have little understanding of politics, political idealogy and what "far left" or even "left" for that matter is and B: the fact that you are an ignoramus and a jackass.
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Actually it is your ignorance which is causing a problem here. I never called the democrats far left as a party. Rather I called <u>some</u> democrats far left extremists. But I'll reframe from suggesting your course schedule.
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Oh so now it's "some" democrats are far left extremists. Since you are obviously capable of bolding and underlining. Could you please complete the irony here and highlight just where in your 2 previous posts you stated that <u>some</u> democrats are far left extremists? Just a minute ago you said that "many" democrats are far left with the exception of some "moderates" and conservatives. It would appear that whatever factor is handicapping your intelligence from being able to discern approximates inbetween Liberal democrats and the extreme left, also prevents you from effectively discerning anything between "some" and "many" or even remembering what you just said.
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Moore is aiding our enemies with his film which contains a good deal of falsehoods that reflect negatively on his country. Aiding the enemies of one's country meets what I feel most people would consider treason not just "conservative blowhards". Of course maybe you consider Hanoi Jane Fonda to be a national hero. And by national I mean the US and not North Vietnam. And I've already addressed you reading comprehension problem with the democratic party.
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Lol, like I said, the type of blowhard who would accuse Michael Moore of "treason" with a straight face.
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Wowt that is insightful. Did you stay up all night thinking that one up or did you get help from your mommy?
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My mommy? Wow, and with such an ironically witty retort to boot.
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08-20-2004, 07:49 PM
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RE:Things you have to believe to be a Republican
Epitome22 you wrote a lot, and except for a great deal of not very clever insults IMO, you didn't say anything.
Let's play a little game called dictionary. Here's how it goes. Words can have more than one meaning. The speaker gets to choose which one he meant when more than one could apply.
Word 1 is "many": A large indefinite number: A good many of the workers had the flu. - a large indefinite number of democrats are of the far left.
Word 2 is "some": Being a considerable number or quantity: She has been directing films for some years now.
- a considerable number of democrats are moderates
Word 3 is "moderate": Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion. some democrates are opposed to radical or extreme views or measures
Word 4 is "left": The people and groups who advocate liberal, often radical measures to effect change in the established order, especially in politics, usually to achieve the equality, freedom, and well-being of the common citizens of a state. Also called left wing. Many democrats advocate liberal, often radical meaasures to effect change in the established order.
Word 5: "far": Marked by political views of the most advanced or extreme nature: the far right; the far left. Many democrats are marked by political views of the most extreme nature of the left.
all of these definition can be found online at www.dictionary.com.
Now since I feel that you are ignorantly and unappropriately using the word "blowhard" in the sentence, "Lol, like I said, the type of blowhard who would accuse Michael Moore of "treason" with a straight face. ", perharps you can take a turn at dictionary and attempt to explain which meaning you meant to attach to "blowhard" and where you got that meaning from.
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