Since I have met and read too many people who feel this is the direction our country is going under the Democrats, I don’t find this helpful or funny. it feeds the paranoia and downright grief some republicans are feeling. I cannot imagine any of the democrats in my circle of friends who would support any facsimile of this cartoon. While I support healthcare, High Speed Rail, and we give to public radio during the fund raising events, reeducation camps remind me of stories coming from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon. The very idea of this kind of ‘camp’ is offensive to the American ideal.Respectfully,C.
But if a lot of people who listen to talk radio believe that this is true. FEMA runs re-education camps with black helicopters! Remember, Michele Bachman won reelection. Some of these horrible McCarthyist liars are still in power in the Republican caucus.
The wacky part of the right has been feeling they are the only “true” Americans. Calls for revolt are even more alarming now. The leaders of the Republican party need to flatten this internal threat.
God forbid we have access to a viable alternative to the now inconvenient air travel, affordable health care, and non-partisan commercial free radio. It’s an absolute nightmare to even think about such things.
Oh Morty, you tyrants have no heart. ;)I met a lady at a store and she was actually crying over the results of the election. There are people who really feel this is the end of life as they know it. It also doesn’t help that I don’t trust Democrats much more than I do Republicans. If given a super majority, I do worry about one of the parties going Hugo Chavez on us. Chavez used his super majority to change election laws, nationalize businesses, redistribute property, etc.The left fears republican fascism, and don’t forget Mussolini said fascism should be called corporatism. The right fears socialism, though what they call socialism is better defined as communism.In the center, there is a lot less fear. If I appear tense, it is because I am an independent. I am also a Teddy Roosevelt progressive as I understand him. I take seriously the concerns of my neighbors. The, as Dredpiratrobrt put it, horsepoop I inflict on you folks is an earnest effort to find common ground and start a sincere and respectful debate. Until I find a better spot, I’ll practice here and a couple of other spots.Huffington Post is friendlier, but you don’t learn anything if you only talk to like minded people.So…not tense. Just trying to be thoughtful, most of the time.Also, very bored. The doctor won’t let me bend over or pick up more than 10lbs, and I’m bored. Does it show?Respectfully,C
My cousin posted on Facebook that all decent Americans should stock up on weapons, ammo and food to hold off the liberal martial law that was surely coming and that would lead to the apocalypse. He was serious.
Anyone who thinks this is an unfair characterization of the election results is unlikely to think that this is what a number of Republicans think. I find it humorous, much in the same vein as this joke which also summarizes many people’s thinking:
A Muslim, a Kenyan, and a Socialist walk into a bar, and then he makes them all get an abortion.
I not only dig, I grok. H. Beam Piper had a character in his book, “Space Viking” who said to an angry junior officer, “Don’t tell the man he’s stupid, ask him what he means.” He then asks the hero that question in a very serious tone.As a person who has loved the humor of Don Rickles for decades, my first inclination is to use a “Ricklesque” joke in response to some of the more “ridiculous” things I read. Not to be mean, just to be funny. But I learn more by asking people what they mean than I do from making a bad joke. And most of my jokes are bad, even horsepoopy. With practice maybe I’llimprove.I really enjoyed your story. I started learning bridge but we moved and I never picked it up again. It’s good to have such memories.Thanks again for the replies, here and under other toons. I truly appreciate your posts.Sincerely,C.
Hey, that’s California, and I live here! Don’t let those b*stards in! I hear Romney wants to start living in LaJolla, and that’s just up the road! NOOOOO!
Motivemagus over 11 years ago
Sounds like an interesting place…
chazandru over 11 years ago
Since I have met and read too many people who feel this is the direction our country is going under the Democrats, I don’t find this helpful or funny. it feeds the paranoia and downright grief some republicans are feeling. I cannot imagine any of the democrats in my circle of friends who would support any facsimile of this cartoon. While I support healthcare, High Speed Rail, and we give to public radio during the fund raising events, reeducation camps remind me of stories coming from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon. The very idea of this kind of ‘camp’ is offensive to the American ideal.Respectfully,C.
ARodney over 11 years ago
But if a lot of people who listen to talk radio believe that this is true. FEMA runs re-education camps with black helicopters! Remember, Michele Bachman won reelection. Some of these horrible McCarthyist liars are still in power in the Republican caucus.
Odon Premium Member over 11 years ago
The wacky part of the right has been feeling they are the only “true” Americans. Calls for revolt are even more alarming now. The leaders of the Republican party need to flatten this internal threat.
rockngolfer over 11 years ago
Thanks to our Gov Scott who turned down billions in federal money we won’t have any high speed rail in my lifetime.
Jason Allen over 11 years ago
God forbid we have access to a viable alternative to the now inconvenient air travel, affordable health care, and non-partisan commercial free radio. It’s an absolute nightmare to even think about such things.
chazandru over 11 years ago
Oh Morty, you tyrants have no heart. ;)I met a lady at a store and she was actually crying over the results of the election. There are people who really feel this is the end of life as they know it. It also doesn’t help that I don’t trust Democrats much more than I do Republicans. If given a super majority, I do worry about one of the parties going Hugo Chavez on us. Chavez used his super majority to change election laws, nationalize businesses, redistribute property, etc.The left fears republican fascism, and don’t forget Mussolini said fascism should be called corporatism. The right fears socialism, though what they call socialism is better defined as communism.In the center, there is a lot less fear. If I appear tense, it is because I am an independent. I am also a Teddy Roosevelt progressive as I understand him. I take seriously the concerns of my neighbors. The, as Dredpiratrobrt put it, horsepoop I inflict on you folks is an earnest effort to find common ground and start a sincere and respectful debate. Until I find a better spot, I’ll practice here and a couple of other spots.Huffington Post is friendlier, but you don’t learn anything if you only talk to like minded people.So…not tense. Just trying to be thoughtful, most of the time.Also, very bored. The doctor won’t let me bend over or pick up more than 10lbs, and I’m bored. Does it show?Respectfully,C
echoraven over 11 years ago
…pure lefty porn.
cdward over 11 years ago
My cousin posted on Facebook that all decent Americans should stock up on weapons, ammo and food to hold off the liberal martial law that was surely coming and that would lead to the apocalypse. He was serious.
Yammo Premium Member over 11 years ago
It’s exaggerated, but yes, that’s what I fear in a way…
ConserveGov over 11 years ago
There should also be signs saying Free Abortions, No Guns, No Personal Wealth and No Personal Responsibility. That would complete the Liberal Utopia.
I Play One On TV over 11 years ago
Anyone who thinks this is an unfair characterization of the election results is unlikely to think that this is what a number of Republicans think. I find it humorous, much in the same vein as this joke which also summarizes many people’s thinking:
A Muslim, a Kenyan, and a Socialist walk into a bar, and then he makes them all get an abortion.
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
Jack left “no Fox news” off the sign.
chazandru over 11 years ago
I not only dig, I grok. H. Beam Piper had a character in his book, “Space Viking” who said to an angry junior officer, “Don’t tell the man he’s stupid, ask him what he means.” He then asks the hero that question in a very serious tone.As a person who has loved the humor of Don Rickles for decades, my first inclination is to use a “Ricklesque” joke in response to some of the more “ridiculous” things I read. Not to be mean, just to be funny. But I learn more by asking people what they mean than I do from making a bad joke. And most of my jokes are bad, even horsepoopy. With practice maybe I’llimprove.I really enjoyed your story. I started learning bridge but we moved and I never picked it up again. It’s good to have such memories.Thanks again for the replies, here and under other toons. I truly appreciate your posts.Sincerely,C.
Basqueian over 11 years ago
Hey, that’s California, and I live here! Don’t let those b*stards in! I hear Romney wants to start living in LaJolla, and that’s just up the road! NOOOOO!