An Open Letter to Neo-Cons

Ever since 9/11 the Republican supporters (read YOU) have been told fear the terrorists. There are terrorists coming to kill you. We have to fight them over there instead of here. We need to wire-tap civilians, we need to suspend habeas corpus, we need secret prisons, we need to torture and all of this we are doing for America.

All the while this administration has tried to push their powers even further including claiming that congress has no oversight into their actions. Of course this wasn't a problem for Bushco the first 6 years when Congress was Republican controlled. Our economy is in the shitter and dumbass Republicans (read YOU again) are blaming the policies of the Democrats in Congress. I love that thinking (or lack thereof). We are in two unwinnable wars, Wall Street is collapsing, banks are collapsing and the party that's been in power for the last 8 years (and controlled Congress for far more than that) is blaming terrorists, democrats, and Barack Obama for the woes of this country. How very fucking patriotic you people are.

On top of it, after using scare tactics ever since 9/11 they think they can win an election (again) on the same old tired bullshit. Four years ago it was telling people if Kerry wins the terrorists win. Now it's spinning that Barack Obama is a Muslim with ties to terrorism. The message is clear: scare the same damn sheep into giving us what we want. The problem? People are getting smarter and the democrats and independents don't buy it. And even a lot of the Republicans (read NOT YOU) are asking: "Really? This shit again? Fuck this I'll vote for the secret Muslim baby eater because they can't expect me to be that fucking stupid. Or can they?"

You see the "you're either for us or against us" bullshit they've played with since 9/11 no longer fucking works. McMaverick is exposed as the same old crap; 4 more years of Bush. The Republican message has been dumbed down to such imbecilic catch phrases it's a joke: "If you vote for us your an American otherwise you're a terrorist ... and you're not a terrorist are you?" It's not even political science any more it's CHILD fucking PSYCHOLOGY!!!

Now you look at the McCain and Palin rallies and the word coming up most (even by Faux News) is RAGE. These scared little sheeple who hang on the Republicans every word so the boogeyman terrorists don't get them are in a RAGE. You know why? Because since 9/11 they were told they should give up liberty for safety and they did. They believed everything the Republicans told them and feel safe because they are protected by the all-knowing Republican party. And now they're big security blanket is about to go away and they need childish slogans to chant to make the feel all safe and warm again. And for the last 7 years it's those terrorists that are trying to kill us all that are going to win. Not only that, Barack Obama is a secret, evil, Muslim, terroris, anti-christ. They shout for his death and call him a traitor. Why? Because they were told terrorists are going to kill them all and Barack is not "with them".

They are enraged just like there childlike makeup would suggest. They are fearful because the Republican message has been so filled with scare tactics including in this campaign. Barack is a terrorist; the terrorists are going to win. Now when McCain at his own rally tries to calm the rage by saying "Barack Obama is a decent man and we shouldn't be afraid of him as president" the people actually BOO McCain and call for his death! That's a fucking bell you cannot unring. Most of these people need serious psychological help. You live in fear every day of terrorism and believe your only savior is Chimpy McFlighsuit and John McMaverick and the Republican party. Now your being told that the secret, evil, Muslim, terrorist, anti-christ is going to run the country and possibly rule the world.

If I were a Republican (like YOU) I too would be in a rage ... and scared ... or if I were 5 years old ... and possibly retarded.

Dog the Bounty Hunter

If you haven't seen all the things going on with Duane "Dog" Chapman, look it up and then come back. For those of you who do know what's going on, read on.

There has been a lot of debate lately in internet message boards and the media about "Dog" and whether he's a racist or not. After reading the full conversation with his son, realizing it was a terse exchange, and seeing the aftermath, I have come to a couple conclusions.

First, the use of the word "nigger" in regards to Tucker's girlfriend seems completely appropriate for her AND Tucker. What kind of douchebag would tape his own father and use that to not only profit but hurt his entire family. It's not just Dog he sold out, it's his stepmother, his uncles, his brothers and sisters both young and old.

Second, the "that's racist" horde that comes out in droves from these things are not only frighteningly stupid but old-reliable predictable. A&E needs to fire Dog, they should be boycotted, et al. Why? Because of a word. I guess if Dog had been talking about "hymietown" or catching the "white devil" or splittin' some "cracker's" head, this wouldn't have even been a blip on the radar.

Some interesting messages I came accross, paraphrased:

"Dog was wrong and if I was Tucker I would have done the same thing!"
This is pretty prevalent or some version of it. It's not surprising that in a "me-first" society of douchebags do we find people with this reaction. If my daddy hurts my widdle feelings I'm gonna take it out on my entire family because I am a special little snow flake. Get Fucked!

"Dog is a racist murderer and he's getting what he deserves!"
Yeah, basically saying "nigger" in a heated exchanged has magically wiped out all of the good this guy has done. The years he served for murder - which he maintains his innocence - and being the posterboy for rehabilitation means nothing when you use a racial epitath no matter how appropriate the use of the word was. His honors from law enforcement. His capture of Andrew Luster. The hundreds of people who credit him for helping them get off drugs. Yeah, he's a racist so none of that matters, let's just stone him.

"Good. I hate that guy. His show sucks. I want to reach in the tv in rip his throat out."
This is a very common theme. What amazes me in this day and age there are still thousands of people without DVRs, or tivos, or - seemingly - REMOTE FUCKING CONTROLS.

I could go on but it's too easy to bash the stupid. Regardless, though I am disappointed in this situation, Dog's private conversation has little to no bearing on how I perceive him. Some people will disagree and some will use this as an opening to try and tear down the man. Those are the true racists and hate-mongers.

Hang in there, brah.