"Lifelong Republican, voted McCain, now i'm inspired by Obama"

[kpete]

"Lifelong Republican, voted McCain, now i'm inspired by Obama"
by blackwaterdog
Tue Jan 05, 2010 at 01:07:54 PM PST

Man, gloom and doom sucks.

Hello

I've always appreciated Democrats' ability to turn gold into mulch, but i'm especially impressed but the 'Sky is falling' memo that i see circulated almost everywhere - And not from today.

It started a long time ago. 6-7 months after Democrats took over every possible House - From the White House to Blair House to the TV show House - The MSM started to hammer the new talking point: 2010 will be a disaster for the Dems. Okay, i get it. Since the media is no longer in the field of journalism, they need something to play with. And the Republicans, well, that's their job. But no one is beating this narrative down more than Democrats.

It's ridiculous.

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Even if people are disappointed by Democrats, why would they vote Republicans? Have you met the Republican Party this year? At least Dems are trying. But when Left pundits goes on every talk-show to predict the loss of 46746274 seats in the House and 4746273 in the Senate, well, it doesn't take much to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. And that would be a tragedy.

BTW, i gotta say that i find it one of life's biggest ironies, that out of all people it's me, a Jewish woman extremely proud of our unofficial First Commandment: "Hope for the worse, Expect the worst" ;) - who's trying to cheer people up. It really takes me out of my comfort zone! :)
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Oh well. Here's some good stuff:

some really FEEL GOOD Obama pics and stuff here:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/5/822063/-Lifelong-Republican,-voted-McCain,-now-im-inspired-by-Obama

[Ter]

1. I can see a lot of Republicans inspired by him

N/T

[laughingliberal]

2. +1

[rateyes]

10. And another +1

[tblue]

4. It gives me no comfort.

Republicans liking Obama! Yay!!! Maybe that's the "change" he was hoping for.

[TheWraith]

6. So you'd rather a continuation of the 50/50 hate-fest from the Bush years?

And the complete end of any kind of unified national identity? :eyes:

[tblue]

8. Let me open my mouth wider so you can shove some more words in.

I am not after unity for unity's sake. And I'm not about having centrist principles just because they're centrist principles. My values are not up for negotiation, no matter how unpopular or uncommon.

If Obama appeals to Republicans who voted for McCain Palin, and the people who did vote and volunteer for him are divided, I think it's sad and it says a lot about his policies. That's all I'm saying.

Not trying to argue. You're catching me in a pissy mood.

[anonymous171]

9. I would like to see the GOP marginalized. I want to fucking destroy them, not get along with them.

[Ter]

12. I'd personally rather not hear stories about Republicans who like Obama

I'd rather hear stories of Republicans who don't like him at all.

[mmonk]

11. .

:spray:

[laughingliberal]

3. Cue the music..."Don't worry. Be happy." nt

[old mark]

5. He's expanding his base.....nt

[TheWraith]

7. Kicked and recommended.

Awhile back I met a police officer, sort of conservative leaning and who voted for McCain, but was now tacitly supporting Obama and rooting for him to succeed. Good guy.