As election day draws closer and the numbers continue to poll in Obama's favor, the uglies are getting uglier.
First up, the not-entirely-unpredictable-yet-still-disheartening reaction of (so-called) right to Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama. No matter how much admiration he's earned from the Republicans in the past -- and no matter how eloquent his words were, explaining why he's endorsing Obama -- you knew the wingnuts would say what they would say about it. And say so they did: the usual suspects Limbaugh, Buchanan, and a whole lotta creepy people at Free Republic, all claiming that Powell only endorsed him because he's black.
Though they said it in some far more incendiary terms...
And while the racial fires are being stoked, the scaries are getting a bit scarier. Check out these headlines, all of which appeared since this morning:
Texas thugs trash Obama supporter's car. "My "Obama 08" bumper sticker was torn off the right rear bumper, a 20-lb rock was dropped through the back window, 2 stolen Obama yard signs were shoved through the gaping hole in the window, and a cryptic almost "OBAHA" (or something...) was scrawled in orange spray-paint on the drivers side front and back doors and windows." (Daily Kos),
Death threats to people with Obama yard signs. "Get the Obama signs off your property—now," the letter reads. "Failure to obey this order will result in the immediate death of all family members." (Chicago Tribune)
At least 30 cars at Obama rally get tires slashed. "The slashings were scare tactics designed to keep her and others from supporting Obama." (FayObserver)
And the worst one of all:
Dead bear covered with Obama signs found at school. "...it appeared the bear cub had been shot in the head, and that two Obama signs had been stapled together and stuck over the animal's head." (Slog)
God, that's disgusting.
Something tells me we're in for a rocky ride these next two weeks, imaginaries. Hang onto your hats, and by all means, get out there and vote! Hands up if you've filled in your absentee ballot yet...
1 Erik Gonzalez said on October 20, 2008
Thanks McCain-Palin for letting these people have their free reign on the nation. If these people aren't terrorists, I don't know what is.
Also, my prayers to Obama's grandmother.
2 Erik Gonzalez said on October 20, 2008
Oh yes, one of my independent friends brought this to my attention:
When you miss inherent contradictions and hypocrisy:
Example: You are a VP candidate who calls Obama a socialist, yet you are governor of a state that:
- runs the railroad
- runs an extensive marine ferry system
- runs a rural health care system
- redistributes oil wealth to the citizens
- brings in more federal funding per capita than any other state
- is the second largest employer in the state (next to the federal government).
Hmmm. Somebody likes compartmentalized thinking!
3 james said on October 21, 2008
I hope these folks enjoy their 8 years in the political wilderness, especially if the Dems get to 60 in the Senate.
4 imaginary dana said on October 21, 2008
Yes James, the "wilderness" of an Obama presidency -- versus the incredible tranquil eight years of wars and financial ruin we've had under Bush and co -- does sound enjoyable.
Better than enjoyable, really.
5 imaginary liz said on October 21, 2008
My friend Chris J just sent 'round this link about John McCain.
It's quite funny/awesome and may or may not be ok to read at work. There's no pictures - it's all words (if that helps you throw caution to the wind and just click already).
Make sure to read the annotations.
6 james said on October 21, 2008
it'll be a political wilderness for *them* - the lunatic right - for everyone else it'll be pretty sweet :)
7 imaginary dana said on October 21, 2008
Oh! In that case James, you are forgiven. :)
Incidentally, while researching for this blog post I visited the Free Republic website last night. I still have a tummyache from the experience. Ugh. What a big pile of hate!
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