Ten telltale signs of GOP disease

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

You've probably seen the posters or read the pamphlets that warn of the telltale signs of sexually transmitted diseases. You know, lovely symptoms like inflamed genitals. There should be similar warnings about another epidemic threatening America--dreadful GOP disease.

As a public service, here are the ten telltale signs of Republican plague:

1. You keep lying, even when it's apparent to everyone that you're lying: Insist that the situation in Iraq is not a civil war; Bush tax cuts are good for the economy; Republicans are fostering Democracy. Repeat things that are not only untrue, but are absurd: George W. Bush cares about civil rights. You can't stop; you're sick; you're a Republican.

2. No matter how bad things get, assert that President Bush is doing a great job. Even when there are obvious screw-ups--the reaction to 9/11, the occupation of Iraq, and the response to Katrina--block all meaningful investigations, no matter how impartial. Steadfastly maintain that Dubya knows what he's doing, even when it's apparent to most of the public that he not only doesn't have a plan to fix the problem, he doesn't get that there is a problem. You're inflexible; you're stuck; you're a Republican.


3. Keep repeating that the situation in Iraq is getting better. Say that you see the light at the end of the tunnel, even if there's no light and it's a bottomless pit. Tell Americans that Iraqis want us there and our troops believe in their mission, even when polls say that Iraqis ask us to leave and our troops want to come home. Insist that the press isn't reporting the good news, even when the only positive stories are those planted by your toadies. You're strident; you're in denial; you're a Republican.

4. Don't accept any criticism, no matter how non-partisan or well intended. Call your critics ignorant, devious, unwitting pawns of sinister forces. Suggest that anyone who criticizes George Bush, Dick Cheney, or Don Rumsfeld is unpatriotic; that they are aiding and abetting Al Qaeda. You're relentless; you're a fear-monger; you're a Republican.

5. Stay on offense. No matter what happens, keep pushing your agenda. Remember Karl Rove's second commandment: When in doubt, attack. If one of your tactics is blocked, such as private social security accounts, immediately go to the next, reduction of entitlements. Never let your enemies see you sweat. Never forget that you owe your supporters, big. You're aggressive; you're ruthless; you're a Republican.

6. Insist that you are pro-women and pro-family. As "proof," periodically take the time to parade all the "babes" in the Bush Administration, Condoleezza Rice and Harriet Miers. Then take action on every level to ensure that women remain second-class citizens and that American families get the shaft. Insist that the state rather than a woman and her family should make private medical decisions. You're macho; you're sexist; you're a Republican,

7. Tell everyone that you're the Party of peace, the Party that wants to spread democracy throughout the world. Then create the largest peacetime standing army in US history. Make sure that America spends more on defense than the entire rest of the world. Relentlessly feed the military-industrial complex. Prowl through the world planting US bases, supporting autocrats, and protecting the interests of multi-national corporations. Preach peace and democracy; practice war and plutocracy. You're predatory; you're imperialist; you're a Republican.

8. Maintain the economy is going great. No matter how bad things get, how large the national debt, or how huge the gap between America's haves and have-nots, push for more tax cuts. Insist that they're a panacea, a modern snake oil that will cure all ills. Keep promising America that good times are just ahead and the yellow-brick road is lined with tax cuts. Talk equality and opportunity; practice elitism and favoritism. You're shameless; you're greedy; you're a Republican.

9. Manipulate the truth. Whenever there is bad news, blame it on the press. Accuse the mass media of distortion; say they aren't telling the whole story. Help them out, make up some good news. Harass reporters at all your press conferences; punish anyone who asks a tough question. Support the illusion that Fox News is fair and balanced and that Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly are impartial commentators. You're duplicitous; you're biased; you're a Republican.

10. Above all, never admit a mistake. Remember Karl Rove's first commandment: Never show weakness. Adopt the motto: only wimps admit mistakes; when the going gets tough, the tough attack their enemies. Say the Bush Administration hasn't made mistakes; it's set lofty goals that take hard, hard work to achieve. Keep your eyes on the stars, your nose to grindstone and both hands protecting your ass. You've no shame; you've contracted an incurable disease; you're a Republican.

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[ClevelandBronco]

I'm all about at least seven of these.

I'll cop to 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, though I'd probably choose a different spin for them. Then again, we can just file that under number 9.

Number 9...Number 9...Number 9...(.nam daed ,no em nruT)

[Hogan11]

10. Above all, never admit a mistake. Remember Karl Rove's first commandment: Never show weakness. Adopt the motto: only wimps admit mistakes; when the going gets tough, the tough attack their enemies. Say the Bush Administration hasn't made mistakes; it's set lofty goals that take hard, hard work to achieve. Keep your eyes on the stars, your nose to grindstone and both hands protecting your ass. You've no shame; you've contracted an incurable disease; you're a Republican.

You know (and this is a terrible thing to say BUT) I seriously wouldn't feel the least bit bad if someone...anyone, took that slimeball out. Rove is pure evil and he deserves all the bad things that karma will eventually bring his way.

[ClevelandBronco]

Harsh words, Hogan.

If you've really have come to that decision, you're a coward for not acting upon it but let's think about the decision.

The majority of individuals in this fine nation have agreed to live by the rule of law, rather than by something as fickle as personal preference. The majority of us agree that murder is wrong.

Some others say: "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is always sovereign."

That's one way to look at it. It's another way entirely to leap to the idea that your preference should be sovereign to the preference of the rest of us.

It's a bizarre leap to think that your sovereignty will be enhanced by calling for the killing of another man who is (presumably) sovereign in his own individuality.

You're contradicting your own message, Hogan. Are you really a self-contained individual, or are you really dependent on other, more powerful individuals that allow you your sovereignty?

Watch out. You just might be a political flavor clown.

[BroncoBuff]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Harsh words, Hogan.

I agree with him, and I'll tell you why - my reason is NOT a partisan one:

Based upon credible sources working with the Bush team in the 2000 primaries, it was Rove who submitted McCain family pohotos to newspapers, an then instructed operatives to blanket upcoming primary states with calls to talk-shows ... asking if John McCain had fathered a "love child" because he had a half black daughter.

The truth was ... he and his wife adopted an Indian girl from Mother Theresa's orphanage in Calcutta.

There is no corner in Dante's Inferno too hot for Rove ....

[Hogan11]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Harsh words, Hogan.

If you've really have come to that decision, you're a coward for not acting upon it but let's think about the decision.

The majority of individuals in this fine nation have agreed to live by the rule of law, rather than by something as fickle as personal preference. The majority of us agree that murder is wrong.

Some others say: "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is always sovereign."

That's one way to look at it. It's another way entirely to leap to the idea that your preference should be sovereign to the preference of the rest of us.

It's a bizarre leap to think that your sovereignty will be enhanced by calling for the killing of another man who is (presumably) sovereign in his own individuality.

You're contradicting your own message, Hogan. Are you really a self-contained individual, or are you really dependent on other, more powerful individuals that allow you your sovereignty?

Watch out. You just might be a political flavor clown.

I suggest you reread my post.

Nowhere in it did I call for the killing of Rove...all I said was " I seriously wouldn't feel the least bit bad if someone...anyone, took that slimeball out". Not feeling bad for the death or misfortune of an evil man is not the same as calling for his elimination, no matter how you try to twist it.

[DBruleU]

Originally Posted by Hogan11

I suggest you reread my post.

Nowhere in it did I call for the killing of Rove...all I said was " I seriously wouldn't feel the least bit bad if someone...anyone, took that slimeball out". Not feeling bad for the death or misfortune of an evil man is not the same as calling for his elimination, no matter how you try to twist it.

Yeah...that made much more sense than what you were REALLY trying to say.

[clarker]

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff1

I agree with him, and I'll tell you why - my reason is NOT a partisan one:

Based upon credible sources working with the Bush team in the 2000 primaries, it was Rove who submitted McCain family pohotos to newspapers, an then instructed operatives to blanket upcoming primary states with calls to talk-shows ... asking if John McCain had fathered a "love child" because he had a half black daughter.

The truth was ... he and his wife adopted an Indian girl from Mother Theresa's orphanage in Calcutta.

There is no corner in Dante's Inferno too hot for Rove ....

That was terrible(if it is true), but a reason to kill the guy? Perhaps sue the guy if it is true, but kill him? Some times you guys who are anti-Bush sound more insane than you think he is.

[DBruleU]

Originally Posted by clarker

That was terrible(if it is true), but a reason to kill the guy? Perhaps sue the guy if it is true, but kill him? Some times you guys who are anti-Bush sound more insane than you think he is.

Sometimes? How about anytime one of them posts an anti-republican, anti-bush statement.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Originally Posted by DBruleU

Sometimes? How about anytime one of them posts an anti-republican, anti-bush statement.

Speaking of "GOP disease" - I think we've found our first victim.

[Requiem]

Lmao, nice post. It's all in good fun, which some people don't seem to get.

[clarker]

Originally Posted by DBruleU

Sometimes? How about anytime one of them posts an anti-republican, anti-bush statement.

I don't agree, because it is a rare that most of them go over the line.

If Rove really did that, it was a pretty sh*tty thing to do, but I don't know if he should be shot for it and I doubt that anyone else really does. But when they say they would like to see it, it makes you wonder.

If Rove did that, I would sue him if I were McCain, but it really hasn't been proved either.

I don't really think these guys are on the Mane that more liberal are insane, they just sound like it sometimes.

[TailgateNut]

Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

Speaking of "GOP disease" - I think we've found our first victim.

Forgive him, for he knows no better, he's still wet behind the ears, and there's a void between them!
As far as Karl Rove is concerned, I would'nt pi** on him if he were on fire! He is pure SLIME. I probably hate him more than Bush, and it's a toss up between him and Cheney! The problem with hating Bush as much, is the fact that his IQ is about the same as his shoe size. He gets the handicap factor!