Former Republicans -- Regret, Repent, Repair!

[IdaBriggs]

You were duped, you say. You were loyal to the Party, and really didn't realize how EVIL and AWFUL the guy at the top of the ticket truly was! You believed him when he said he was a Christian, and you trusted him to take care of the Security of the Nation. You had a ton of reasons to send him money, and to support him with your time and your votes. Besides "the other guy" was "just awful" (as per the media you were listening to), and you didn't like him anyway....

And now gas prices are triple what they were before Bush was appointed President in 2001, we are in two unwinnable wars with a third looming (with NUKES, yet!), the security of our borders can best be described as a joke, and the images of fellow citizens dying on rooftops during last year's Hurricane Katrina disaster still haunts you.

You made a mistake, and now you want to join the side of the "good guys." Who can blame you?

Unfortunately, membership to our club isn't free anymore. You helped create this mess, and now you are going to have to help fix it.

Did you send money to Republicans in 2000 or 2002 or 2004? Then a partial price of your penitence is to send twice as much to Progressive or Liberal causes and/or candidates this year and again in 2008. If you are reading this message, then you know how to use a computer, so google some that fit your values.

Did you volunteer your time? Then give twice as much this year and in 2008 to get the good guys in!

Did you bad mouth the sane folks around you? Apologize, and learn to speak truth instead of talking points.

And call your elected representatives IMMEDIATELY and DEMAND BUSH AND MINIONS STEP DOWN!

Yes, we know you are busy, but you helped create this mess, so you get to help clean it up.

And next time, try not to be a gullible fool, okay? We have enough dead people on this planet thanks to this administration, and your stupid ass support helped them think it was okay to kill innocent people, walk all over our constitution, and sell our government to the highest bidder. The rest of us are still a little ticked off about it, but we will forgive you eventually, once we get things back under control.

In the meantime, GET TO WORK! Your PENANCE Awaits!

[Tesha]

1. Hear, hear! (NT)

[fudge stripe cookays]

2. wtg, Ida.

Perfectly said. K & R.

[BOSSHOG]

3. You republicans are totally responsible for our mess

You screamed and hollered and waved your flags. You are dumbasses. And to you motherfuckers who questioned my patriotism three years ago, you can kiss my ass in the town square after you apologize.

[marmar]

4. Heal thyselves. Come into the light...

O8)

[babylonsister]

5. I wish I had some repugs to send this to, but most of them

I've 'disowned'. Thanks for this, and I will forward it to one fencesitter I know. :thumbsup:

[IdaBriggs]

7. Let us know the response, please. nt

[wiggs]

6. We may not be able to convince them to support liberal causes, but a main

theme of 2006 has to be ELIMINATION OF ONE PARTY RULE. This is an easy case to make and should be mentioned by dems at every chance. Likewise, it may be difficult to campaign on removal of a president from office, but CHECKS AND BALANCES is something everyone can support.

(I personally vote for removal from office and indefinite incarceration)

You are correct though that a finger of guilt can be pointed in the direction of those who refused to see in 2004 what was clear since 2001. They know deep down that half the nation had a grasp on how bad this administration is and that by voting GOP they made a mistake with tangible, serious consequences. I'm all for dem candidates using this.

[Old and In the Way]

9. If they think saving this country is a liberal cause, they are beyond hope

One thing hard-core Republicans are good at is denial. Most Republicans I know have nothing and know even less about politics.

[IdaBriggs]

10. I've noticed the same thing; one Bush lover I know is

both homeless *and* recently filed bankruptcy. He's a True Moran! :)

[helderheid]

8. WOOT!