# Congratulations to Bush and his supporters **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 3, 2004, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690 "2004-11-03T06:33:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/101 "2004-11-03T13:32:41Z")
> [@Baldwin](#): > > (Mississippi passed its anti-gay-marriage act by **92%**. Except for the occasional good individual who escaped, has that fucking state every contributed anything to the world?) Ironically enough, the blues. Daniel ---
**Author:** ![davenportavenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@davenportavenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davenportavenger)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/102 "2004-11-03T13:49:44Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Can I use this as a sig line? (seriously, just say yes) No, I’d rather my semi-drunken postings not follow me around. ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/103 "2004-11-03T13:55:56Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > I’m just not throwing a tantrum. I’m shaking your hand, but also warning you that you made a big mistake, more of a “Forgive them, Father, they know not what they do.” Gobear, you’ve been exceptionally classy in this thread and it’s appreciated. But this post is a perfect illustration of one of the left’s biggest problems. Do you really think that doesn’t strike a lot of people as an arrogant claim of moral superiority? ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/104 "2004-11-03T13:57:22Z")
Here I am again. I just wanted to tell all you Bush voters to fuck off again. I see no reason to “congratulate” you. This is not a football game. The best man didn’t win and there is nothing to feel good about. This is bad for the country. Why shouldn’t I be pissed off about that. We apparently live in a country which has a majority population of scumbags. bigots and morons. No reason to feel good about that either. Lick my balls. you fucking fascists. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/105 "2004-11-03T13:58:07Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > New? > > But **gobear** - we, and I, appreciate your thoughts. One of the most difficult, and important, roles in politics is that of the loyal opposition. Oppose Bush all you like, but remain loyal to America, and you will have much to be proud of. > > Regards, > Shodan You know I’m a patriotic American and unlike my _confreres_, I have no interest in running off to Canada or vilifying my nation. This is my home, and this is where I will continue my political struggle to ensure a more just nation. And being in the wilderness isn’t so bad. Lincoln, Reagan, and Churchill grew and strengthened after their political defeats, so I’m going to think of this as a period in which I and my beliefs will be tempered by struggle and difficulty. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/106 "2004-11-03T14:01:09Z")
> [@furt](#): > > Gobear, you’ve been exceptionally classy in this thread and it’s appreciated. > > But this post is a perfect illustration of one of the left’s biggest problems. Do you really think that doesn’t strike a lot of people as an arrogant claim of moral superiority? You know something, when it comes to embracing theocracy, anti-gay bigotry, and the embrace of torture as a routine interrogation tool in Iraq, yes, I think that my beliefs are morally superior. ---
**Author:** ![Suse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@Suse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suse)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/107 "2004-11-03T14:02:01Z")
To those who are happy about Bush’s win, I congratulate you. My feelings at the moment are such that I can’t possibly say more in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/108 "2004-11-03T14:03:36Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > You know something, when it comes to embracing theocracy, anti-gay bigotry, and the embrace of torture as a routine interrogation tool in Iraq, yes, I think that my beliefs are morally superior. And of course every person who voted for Bush does so. There goes “nuanced understanding of complex realities,” too. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/109 "2004-11-03T14:04:01Z")
The contrast between **gobear** ’s post and the previous is almost too much. You’re a class act, **gobear** , and I pray with all my heart for the safety and freedom of all Americans. Including, or especially, the ones who disagree. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![sinical\_brit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@sinical\_brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sinical_brit)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/110 "2004-11-03T14:08:08Z")
Duffer:“As a very proud descendant of Scotland lineage, could you confirm this feeling amongst your brethren?” You better believe it Mr Duffer. Hope it all turns out ok for you guys… Sin ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/111 "2004-11-03T14:08:23Z")
> [@furt](#): > > And of course every person who voted for Bush does so. > > There goes “nuanced understanding of complex realities,” too. Well, that’s what Bush stands for, so spare me your nuances. You voted for him and you knew what you were getting. I am not going to hear, “But I didn’t know that was on Bush’s platform,” or “Oh, I don’t agree with the war.” He’s yours, so face up to the next 4 years. Everything Bush does will also be your accomplishment. ---
**Author:** ![Sevastopol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Sevastopol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sevastopol)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/112 "2004-11-03T14:13:15Z")
> [@Diogenes](#): > > We apparently live in a country which has a majority population of scumbags. bigots and morons. No reason to feel good about that either. Au contraire. Now you have the comfort of knowing in ways no argument could prove. And we appreciate the service you do by penning them in over there. Ta muchly. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/113 "2004-11-03T14:15:41Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > Here I am again. I just wanted to tell all you Bush voters to fuck off again. I see no reason to “congratulate” you. This is not a football game. The best man didn’t win and there is nothing to feel good about. This is bad for the country. Why shouldn’t I be pissed off about that. > > We apparently live in a country which has a majority population of scumbags. bigots and morons. No reason to feel good about that either. > > Lick my balls. you fucking fascists. Fascist? OK. All you Jew bastards can step into my “special room” All Heebs have an 80 year window to escape the room if you can bring **Dio** ’s body strapped on a gurney to me. Don’t worry what will happen, we can’t discuss it here. Now, to give full disclosure, I must confess a few things to my Jewish brothers and sisters. I voted for Bush. This makes makes me one, or all, of the following. Scumbag, Moron or Bigot. (Though someone forget proper punctuation in the heat of mouth-frothing). I’m also Catholic, which dear **Dio** will no doubt tell you makes me an arch enemy. With that said, I’d like to offer a full apology as a Bush supporter for any and all harm caused to you and your family with my support of the president. How I became a fascist NAZI is beyond me. I’ll blame it on Karl Rove. THat evil fuck has me brainwashed I tell you! But I’ll work on bettering myself. I promise. Gotta run. I have to make my weekly call to Robert Byrd. ---
**Author:** ![Rashak\_Mani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rashak\_Mani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rashak_Mani)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/114 "2004-11-03T14:23:19Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > We apparently live in a country which has a majority population of scumbags. bigots and morons. No reason to feel good about that either. ``` I feel your pain Diogenes... and much more than you can imagine. We've had a scumbag governor elected twice here.. despite his corrupt and populist governship. His style of politics is frequently compared to Bush. (He speaks badly portuguese and panders to a man of the people image) Brasilia is evenly split with a small margin to this despicable politician and just like the US... the more educated and politically aware were on the losing side. Populism and uninformed voters are too blame.. not fascists. Expect even worse campaign issues being debated in the future. I don't even bother complaining about sheep being herded... that is what sheep are good for. Good Luck America.... ``` ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/115 "2004-11-03T14:47:49Z")
> [@ShockingAlberto](#): > > I agree with **gobear**. > > I can be seething with rage if I lose a sports game, but at the end of the day, I shake their hands and be done with it. Yes, because this exactly the same as a “sports game” :rolleyes: It’s sad that all those idiots “worried” about terrorism will _never_ be hit. WTF? Who’s going to attack Boise, or Tampa? ---
**Author:** ![booka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@booka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booka)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/116 "2004-11-03T14:59:39Z")
> [@Brutus](#): > > Suck it down, bitch. Sniff the sweaty nad-sack of defeat, you incessantly harping little smarmy prick. Jesus GOD that was good. I will go about my day with a little more spring in my step. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/117 "2004-11-03T15:09:18Z")
Just realize that not everyone pissed off about Bush’s victory is a liberal and/or a Dem. Nor does being pissed equate to not accepting the results. I for one, tend to be far more sympathetic toward the Republicans, but Bush, IMO was and is a disaster and my pissed-offed-ness comes more from the fact that I feel betrayed by people I usually agree with. It is nice that gobear and others can show class, I guess I wish I could, but I can’t. I accept the results, but I think we have re-elected one of the worst Presidents ever. I am sorry, I think the majority made the wrong choice and I am uncomfortable with the reasons as I see them. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/118 "2004-11-03T15:14:05Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > Lick my balls. you fucking fascists. Thank you, but no. I must decline your kind offer. I much prefer to shake the hands of **gobear** and the like. It’s been an ugly campaign, my friends. I do hope we can put this behind us and continue to help America be the best that it can be. We still have much to do. No one can defeat us when we stand together. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/119 "2004-11-03T15:16:54Z")
**gobear** , as always, you are a class act. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690/120 "2004-11-03T15:43:27Z")
> [@Rashak Mani](#): > > I feel your pain Diogenes… and much more than you can imagine. We’ve had a scumbag governor elected twice here… despite his corrupt and populist governship. His style of politics is frequently compared to Bush. (He speaks badly portuguese and panders to a man of the people image) Brasilia is evenly split with a small margin to this despicable politician and just like the US… the more educated and politically aware were on the losing side. > > ``` > Populism and uninformed voters are too blame.. not fascists. Expect even worse campaign issues being debated in the future. I don't even bother complaining about sheep being herded... that is what sheep are good for. > > Good Luck America.... > > ``` I understand more about Brazil than you might realize. My father lives in Rio. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-bush-and-his-supporters/272690.md?page=7)