What are we going to do with the fucking Repubs after this election?

[EstimatedProphet]

Because they're not going away, that's for sure. Independents/undecideds may very well be won over, if Obama gets the US functioning again. But the racist repubs will always be there, and they will be worse because they didn't get what they want. (God forbid McCain wins, and they do get what they want.) The rigtwing hate machine is going to be cranked up to 11 after the election, and they'll be frothing at the mouth, regardless of how the country fares. I fear more attacks like the one on the UU church this summer.

[slackmaster]

1. Shave their bellies with a rusty razor

Ear-lie in the morning.

(This thread needs a POLL!)

[EstimatedProphet]

4. Good idea!

[twistedliberal]

14. Did someone say.....poll???

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[ieoeja]

26. Throw 'em in a long-boat til they're sober...

... ear-lie in the mornin'.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. Ejemucate their kids.

:think:

[knixphan]

29. ding ding ding!

It's not the OLD pugs we have to worry about - They're already lost.

We gotta saturate the atmosphere with progressive values, so that their KIDS will break from the herd.

[jezebel]

3. Can we deport them? nt

[Lerkfish]

5. continue to make them irrelevant.

that's the worst thing you can do them. They were hoping for a 4th Riech, a hundred years domination of america.
As we've seen, like cockroaches, they scatter aimlessly when the light gets turned on.

politicians are out for themselves. If we continue to make it clear we don't like republicans by not electing them, under ANY circumstance, they will either have to wither and die on the political vine, or they will change themselves to match the electorate.

[gmoney]

6. well, we DO have all these civilian detention centers just SITTING there...

Just sort of a "time out" for a while so they can think about what they've done... possibly some rehabilitation.

[RichGirl]

9. Yes...we can thank Bush and the Patriot Act....

...for giving us all the tools we need to "do something about" (wink, wink) the crazy right wing wackos. I think they will enjoy the sunny climate of the Caribbean and picturesque views from their cells at Gitmo! Not to mention those healthy meals and a spanking new bible.

[wvbygod]

7. I assume you have ruled out the Golden Rule

First, I guess you should dehumanize them and while they are dehumanizing you could
make them slaves of whatever system you have brewing in that warm heart.

[EstimatedProphet]

10. Oh please

Frankly, we're the ones that should worry, not them! I happen to belong to a UU church, in a very red area.

[wvbygod]

20. Worry

One could spend their whole life worrying and it may increase their chance at survival
if the worry is focused on a defensive solution. Seeking an offensive choice can
often lead to an offensive air. And that, fellow human, can help obscure the elusive
option between fright or flight, when if found, can keep all parties healthy.

[EstimatedProphet]

22. Fine, but I really think you need to tell them that

instead of sticking up for them. You can tell who they are, too - they're the ones that yell "Kill him!" at McCain rallies.

[wvbygod]

24. Attributing one "kill 'em" to an entire lot always binds me up

I suspect it bleeds from my upbringing and lack of hate, but it is hopeful to think
that the default impression of any individual will be better than any prejudice
notions.

I will never defend any party for its actions unless they are for the betterment of humankind.

[EstimatedProphet]

25. In case you haven't noticed, it's more than one

And it's more than just at campaign rallies. There are people that have acted on the hate that the rightwing spews out, and if you think they will just go away you are mistaken.

BTW you are the one defending a party here, not me.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

33. It's not one. More like a fraction of one percent, which still means too many people for comfort.

There's no use trying to whitewash. Some of your friends ARE undoubtedly dangerous. Worrying about those is rational.

[WinkyDink]

17. Sounds like a plan! Thanks for the tip!

[Zuiderelle]

30. Coming from someone who thinks it's ok to dehumanize Arab Muslims... that's pretty funny.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4086388&mesg_id=4087122

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

31. In a story about muslim children being gassed, he finds time to whine about "christian bashing."

Unfuckingreal.

[EstimatedProphet]

32. But of course, I'm the bad guy for wondering how we'll deal with people driven to rage

Oy.

[Zuiderelle]

34. Oh yeah, I forgot about that one.

The irony is hurting my brain.

[RichGirl]

8. We don't have to do anything.

Have you read some of the right-wing sites? They are expecting some kind of armegeddon when Obama becomes president. They will be shipped off to gulags and be turned into soap and lampshades and other such craziness. AT THE VERY LEAST they will soon see that they were wrong.

They have set expectations for Obama being not just a disaster but a terrorist who wants to destroy American, that Obama almost can't go wrong. How can they complain about the usual things people complain about, when they are expecting a total catastrophy.

Those freeps who do actually make more than 250K per year can hardly whine about their taxes going up a hair, if they were expecting the end of the world as we know it!

What will be more disappointing for them: 1/ that Obama turns out to NOT be Hitler reincarnated 2/ that the rapture hasn't arrived? Either way, it will be entertaining for us and give us something to talk about since we will no longer have an idiot president to complain about.

[CANDO]

11. Tell them they had their chance.

And they nearly destroyed the country. Now sit down and shut your pie holes, you petulant little whining bastards!

[Chorophyll]

12. Give them affordable health insurance and student loans.

And reduce their taxes. That'll really piss them off. :evilgrin:

[Overseas]

36. But seriously. Universal single payer healthcare would do a lot.

If the Democrats would just push that through, the wonderful feeling of security knowing that we can go to the doctor when we're in pain, without worrying about costs, will help solidify their leading position for years to come.

I still remember that feeling from years ago. It was great. The care wasn't fancy, but it was right there at a neighborhood clinic, and as a Resident Alien, I could walk right in too.

[RandomKoolzip]

13. Thir punishment, if they choose to accept it, will be having to share

peace and prosperity with the rest of us.

[vaberella]

15. Actually earlier this week an article suggested that Repubs would go to Puerto Rico...

So no worries, they'll be off to Puerto Rico as immigrants.

[WinkyDink]

18. Yep, these ignorant racists will just FLOCK to Puerto Rico!

[renie408]

23. Wait, I thought they were going to Thailand?? n/t

[WinkyDink]

16. Keep an eye on them. They hounded Clinton for EIGHT YEARS. Their media did the "Wag the Dog" on him.

They "investigated" his and his wife's financial dealings, at tax-payer expense.

THEY ARE NOT ONLY NOT GOING AWAY; THEY WILL BECOME MORE VIRULENT and DETERMINED.

After all, they DID get the WH in 2000.

[Shakespeare]

19. Well, first we get to tell them as often as we can to "get over it."

Then we get to watch while they choke on it for the next 4 (hopefully 8) years. Fuck 'em.

[Arugula Latte]

21. Soap, remember?

Sheesh. Do I have to spell out our production/marketing plan again?

[genna]

27. Undercut the Republican base and build on their "statement" of values

The big Republican leaders don't care about Joe Six pack, Joe the unlicensed Plumber, or any other guy making less than $75K a year.

There is no reason not expect Republicans to rail for investigations that make the Clinton years look like child's play. But if the Democrats have a Senate supermajority and the House have a veto proof majority, then the kinds of investigations should be limited in scope and direction.


It has been true for a number of years that Republicans vote against their interest because of these 'cultural' issues. Why not spend the next year and a half building this 50 state strategy speaking to these Red State voters in their language like the Colorodo and Pacific West states governors have done?


This campaign is only the first step in building a new coalition for the Democratic party but also a governing coalition. In the primaries, it was suggested that maybe the DLC had too much say in how Democrats raised money and governed the country with the Third Way that allowed (or responded) the country to drift rightward. How about taking some of the these eggheads and African Americans charging them to work beyond this campaign and do the social networking that has transformed the nature of this current election season?

Sure, some big wig Republicans will talk shit for the ages, but why not let their brand die out like the Whig Party?

[CitizenPatriot]

28. and actually

as * has it right now, the senate and house have very little authority. Neither does the DoJ.

so, technically speaking, Obama could leave those things as is....and wield the power to squash their bs.

however, as our side actually stands for something, Obama has promised to review all of * signing statements and reverse the ones which violate the constitution. Yeah, that means all of them.

[rucky]

35. SUCCEED n/t

[liberal1973]

37. Hey I love some of the people in Alaska

But...It's time to let Alaska go and send the fascist republicans there.

They would have there own oil, and murdoch would own all the media.

[sampsonblk]

38. Gitmo

They said its not so bad down there. Let them see it firsthand.

[ShortnFiery]

39. Wait for them to PURGE the bat-shit-crazy wing out of their party. Then work WITH them

toward an compromise. Being able to talk with people, even people who are misguided, is part of intelligent discourse.

The GOP must restructure and re-evaluate their platform. :shrug:

[kerry-is-my-prez]

40. They say that when a minority group makes gains - the hate gets worse for a while...

n/t