Comments on: Proof that some Republicans are just thugs

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:46:02 +0000

And if it weren't for the glaring inaccuracies or twisted misrepresentations in that article (while it may be debatable that someone yelled "Kill him" about Obama at a McCain rally, we have calls of "traitor" and the like on tape), I might be more inclined to believe it. I'm not saying it's impossible that something like this could happen. Tensions are getting pretty high on both sides. But I'll need independent verification from a reputable news source before I buy this.

By: GregC

GregC — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:27:55 +0000

Here’s an example of Democrats welcoming people with open arms:

http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/obama-supporter-assaults-female-mccain-volunteer-in-new-york/

By: rcartwr

rcartwr — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:24:41 +0000

Jeff, while I do not necesarly disagree with you as logic would tend to dictate that the Democrats would not want to risk the scandal (although sometimes I have a hard time with puttting a major political party and “logic” in the same sentence) your “obvious explanation” comment reminded me of the infamous comment of the Alabama sheriff when asked about the investigation of the death of a black man who drowned in the Pearl river with an bunch of logging chain draped over him. The sheriff replied ” Well the obvious explanation is that that n&%%#@ tried to swim across with more chain than he could carry.” Jeff, resist the easy answer.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:54:14 +0000

With all due respect, Rick, the idea that this was done by a Dem to make Republicans look bad fails Occam’s Razor. While possible, it’s pretty improbable compared to the obvious explanation. Let’s face it, ginormous Toby Keith-style rednecks don’t need help making themselves look bad; they’re more than capable of doing that on their own.

By: rcartwr

rcartwr — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:48:35 +0000

Jeff,

First, this could either be a Democratic operative trying to generate some free press or a nonpolitical thug who likes to break windows and the “mavrick” was a red herring.

Second, a lot of Joe Sixpacks are Republicans because they they have valid sincerly held beliefs that result in them being treated like blacks at a Klan rally by the Democratic group think. Abortion is one and the general role of the state vs individual responsibility is another. Not to say that both parties can be guilty of that from time to time. I would commend your attention to the following for a view of “cruncy cons” that might suprise you. See> http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/2008/dreher/

Rick C