We are seeing the destruction of the future of the GOP, D's voting

[rasputin1952]

in record #'s; registrations up 150% in some places; even w/a divided party, we are trouncing the R's in #'s alone...and we haven't even begun tearing McCain apart on issues.

We are standing in the doorway to history, the demise of the neo-con/religious right aspect of the GOP. The R's, and especially McCain, have nothing, so all they will do is start crapfests, never bringing up something positive about their views, (like there are any).

We can finally stake this horror into it's coffin, but it will take work and healing on all of our parts. I think we should really start working on the healing part now, (actually, I thought we should have done this a LONG time ago, but passions run deep).

Extend a hand in friendship to those whom you've fought with over the past few months...it makes no difference what side you are on...it takes someone to make the first move. And to those who see a hand, take it, we will get through this, but we have to accept that even though some things don't work out like we'd have wished...if we work together, we can accomplish great things.

Thank you...:hug:

[The Magistrate]

Well Said, Brother!

[Condem]

1. Well said, rasputin.

[palindrome]

2. ?

[L0oniX]

3. K&R ...WOOT

:woohoo:

[pinto]

4. Yep. The Democratic numbers are huge, the issues are clear and clearer,

and the dumb and dumber Republican "permanent majority" is nearing its reality call.

[liberalla]

38. GOP leaders warn of election DISASTER

Yes. It appears reality is setting in for the "dumb and dumber Republican" party.

from another thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=3299049&mesg_id=3299049

GOP leaders warn of election disaster

Shellshocked House Republicans got warnings from leaders past and present Tuesday: Your party’s message isn’t good enough to prevent disaster in November, and neither is the NRCC’s money.

The double shot of bad news had one veteran Republican House member worrying aloud that the party’s electoral woes — brought into sharp focus by Woody Jenkins’ loss to Don Cazayoux in Louisiana on Saturday — have the House Republican Conference splitting apart in “everybody for himself” mode.

more at: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0508/10138.html

:evilgrin:

[Skittles]

5. the numbers are huge because some states are finally having a say

don't read so much into it

[maddezmom]

6. oh cripes

would you knock it off with all you "Kum by ya stuff." :party:

[The Magistrate]

19. What The Hell, Ma'am: Somebody Ought To Sing It....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MiD_U4CHQ

[TheDoorbellRang]

7. Kudos

:toast:

[NightWatcher]

8. and now that we are done fighting, we can take November and a SUPER MAJORITY in congress

we can start to fix this country

[BlooInBloo]

9. 50% turnout in Indiana - for a black man versus a woman. That's the most encouraging thing EVER.

[Danger Mouse]

10. it's FANTASTIC...Dem enthusiasm is high...

Bush approval rating is in the tank and McCain has chained himself to Bush!!

[Beausoir]

11. You guys are the most naive people on the entire planet.

Kumbaya ain't gonna cut it.

It's time to take the blinders off and realize that this is POLITICS.

You ain't seen nothing yet.

[BlooInBloo]

13. How did the hopelessness-thing work for your candidate tonight?

[Cobalt-60]

45. What's a knuckle sandwich between allies?

We're just getting in shape for the big brawl this autumn.
We don't have to like each other.
We have to win.
We need to press the attack at full strength until next January 20.
The Republican Party must be destroyed.

[VotesForWomen]

49. yep; you'd think this was their first election. nt

[rasputin1952]

53. Sure isn't my first election...and I know how workfilled these

things are...I also know that DU is not the end-all in the political universe. Many here are little more than keyboard warriors and cyberspace potstirrers.

It takes hard work, compromise and dedication to get the job accomplished...all things that we can do, if we put the goal above ourselves.

Even the R's will thank us for what they will receive, they lost all hope under the neo-con/religious right mantra...they now know it was all smoke and mirrors...:hi:

[Shoelace]

12. amen to that, let's fight like hell to keep the momentum going

thanks for such a positive post. We need that now. As a Clinton supporter, I extend my hearty congrats to Obama who might just win in Indiana before the night is out.

Thankfully, I've not gotten into the foray here because I see good, bad and ugly in both of them. It's just time to take our country back.
I'll fight like a Mother tiger for him because we must kick the bums out!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[Condem]

16. Yes, shoelace, yes.

[WillyT]

14. And I Think You Are Right On !!! - K & R !!!

:bounce::yourock::bounce:

:woohoo:

[AwakeAtLast]

15. I'm in IN - many poll sites had to find more DEM ballots

they didn't have enough and had to call more in! :woohoo:

[OzarkDem]

17. Quite the opposite

The news media and corporate America are choosing another losing Dem for this race. Winning the primary may be fun for a while, but next we begin the march to defeat in the GE.

Sad for Dems and sad for our country.

[Goodnevil]

22. Quite possible

but I do not think so.

[Exultant Democracy]

18. I was born during the first year of Regan and I have been waiting for this my whole life.

It was only a matter of time until the GOP bullshit-train ran out of steam and people wised up. Just had to wait 25 years for the demographics to work, the next 20 years will be an amazing opportunity for the democratic party.

[nolabels]

46. First he was our Governor in Ca. during my childhood and then as adult the POTUS

I will :puke: for the both of us if you need

[ruby slippers]

20. I'mwith you and I'm not even with your Party......

:thumbsup:

[myrna minx]

21. Let's kick Grandpa McCain's keester.

:woohoo:

[Goodnevil]

23. I wouldn't underestimate McCain

He's got a lot of people on his side who are backed into a corner and have nothing to lose.
Obama better run a good campaign.

[bevoette]

24. i have two old, white, redneck, working-class parents in Texas...

and once Obama's got the nomination sewn up, i plan on working them hard. :)

my mom is already on the bubble...she WANTS to vote for Obama so bad, she can practically feel it!! after all, last time she was politically active was for Kennedy (well before i was born), but she's been staunch republican for decades. but she's hurting financially in Houston, she HATES the war, and i REALLY think i can persuade her to use her brain and not rely on her kneejerk prejudices. her big reservation is "but what if he's in a super-secret terrorist cell??" :eyes:

my dad is...another story. he's deep east-Texas born and bred, and his prejudices are profound. they still come out in mixed company and make me cringe.

my mom wanted Obama to win just b/c she hates Hillary so. my dad...is scared shitless of a black president :scared:




my husband is African-American, and both my parents absolutely ADORE him. but...they no longer see him as 'black' - he is a member of our family, and i seriously doubt that either of them even relate the historical aspect of what is happening to him.

i would like to think my parents are capable of seeing more than what they have been raised with, what they have harbored in their hearts.

we shall see :popcorn:





lol...that's more than i've ever shared on this board. tonight has made me kinda giddy :)

[gristy]

28. !!

:hug: Terrific post. Your family sounds wonderful!

[bevoette]

31. lol, i can't tell if you're being serious or not...

but perhaps i was too harsh.

family is...family, and i love them. i know without a doubt that they love me and they love my husband.
hell, my dad trusts my husband w/ his will!


you always want to think the best about people you love, right? it's just that...you know them better than anybody :)

[rasputin1952]

32. I think a lot of people want to see change, including your family...

anything would be better than another 4 years of GOP control...even R's understand that.

Go to work on them, but be gentle in the approach, cahnge is difficult for some...;)

[NanceGreggs]

25. Wonderful post! K/R

Wonderful sentiments!

[proud patriot]

26. Here's my hand . Who wants to shake it ?

:grouphug:

[lob1]

42. I will gladly. It' been a great night.

[Beregond2]

27. I do believe you are right.

This may well be the beginning of the end for the neo-cons. How I wish my father were alive to see it.

[Catherina]

29. Yes we are! And a redefining of the Democratic party I believe

:woohoo:

I'm So Excited!

Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen
Tonight we'll put all other things aside
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
And I know I know I know I know I know I want you

[Jed Dilligan]

30. We are also seeing the destruction of the future of the GDP

Hip hip hooray!!!

[rasputin1952]

33. ...

:rofl:

[TragedyandHope]

34. We are finally taking back our country

[bridgit]

35. That's what my husband was just saying 'get happy, this republican shit is over!'

:bounce:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

36. As I've been watching state after state show record Democratic turnouts

I've been feeling more and more hopeful for the future of our country. I admit I'm on the verge of emotional exhaustion from all the work and stress and bickering of the primary. Even still I can see the good that came out of it. We've reached and mobilized Democrats who've either never been active before or had long since become inactive. This is an amazing feat!

[rasputin1952]

37. It is indeed...

out here in Nebraska, I've seen youth motivated like never before. They realize they have to add to the changing atmosphere, or they will simply have no future.

I have actually heard moans up a the college when bush comes on for one of his absurd Rose Garden dalliances when students are trying to get some quick breakfast down. the disaster that he has brought upon this nation is felt in every corner, and people know that McCain might actually be worse!

We are in some interesting times...:)

[jbm]

39. they'll win the presidency easily...

we'll pick up several house and senate seats. It won't be the election I had hoped for, but at least we'll be heading in the right direction.

[rasputin1952]

40. HOW? McCain is a sure-fire loser, he has nothing, and even the

R's don't believe he has a chance.

[cboy4]

41. Oh please....how can you say McCain is a sure-fire

loser?

Lots of people were saying that about Bush in '04.

There's a difference between enthusiasm and over-confidence.

I would be biting my nails whether it's Obama or Hillary in November.

And don't forget the Republican dirty tricks that factor in.

McCain is far, far from a sure-fire loser.

[rasputin1952]

50. Just wait and see...

This is dependent upon D's uniting, but I believe that will happen, and the I's find him a fool as well...as do many, if not most R's.

He has NOTHING, he hasn't been covered. that's about it. I've watched what I can of him during this campaign, he looks and sounds like a doddering fool. He changes position every time he speaks, he doesn't make sense as he rambles on, and the #'s are no there...in terms of new D registrations state by state, he is going to get crushed. He won't last one debate.

Of course, if people sit home and don't vote, he can win...but he is going to lose...all the R's have are smear tactics, he has no policy, he has no vision, he has no new ideas, he has nothing.

People have been so adamant about our 2 candidates, most have not watched what is unfolding in the R camp...if we hold together, this election will be one of historic proportions.

[McCamy Taylor]

43. Great post! K&R!

:applause:

[barack the house]

44. Sounds like a plan to me. =)

[calimary]

47. Yes indeed! A toast to your post!

It not only makes no difference what side you are on, there IS no difference what side you are on. It's just the one side. OURS. The D's.

Envision a nice big blue "D" hanging on the Oval Office door!

And what I REALLY like is the man of the hour is the same guy who said - as president, he would review every decision the bushies made, to see if any crimes were committed.

That ALONE would get my vote, if I knew nothing else. That would be the deal-clincher. And it is!

I look forward to exorcising these demons, too! As a matter of fact, I'd have the White House fumigated after the bush vermin. And I'd invite some priests and other holy ones to come in and cast out the evil spirits. I wonder if laura has left cigarette stink in the Residence or First Lady's office suite? Something would have to be done about that, too.

[VotesForWomen]

48. as an obama supporter, you may not remember election 2004, but dems had huge voter turnouts, increas

increased voter registration, enthusiasm, etc, and guess what? we lost.

[rasputin1952]

51. We lost for various reasons, some of them having to do w/some

pretty questionable things...but if people actually work to get out the vote, if they actually get up and vote, if they do more than sit around and complain, we will break the chains that have been tossed around us...it is up to us, and we had better not let the country down.

Not since the Great Depression have people been so united against a party...this is truly a chance to make history...and I firmly believe that American people will stand up and make that change.

[shadowknows69]

52. I'm very encouraged