# I pit the entire republican party **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [August 6, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782 "2011-08-06T23:17:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/budget_player_cadet/32/205_2.png) [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/1 "2011-08-06T23:17:38Z")
[http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011\_08/a\_timeline\_of\_events031362.php#](http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_08/a_timeline_of_events031362.php#) Am I missing anything here? The republican party consistently drives the country into a deeper and deeper ditch (the two times since Carter where Democrats have run the white house and congress, we have had serious deficit reduction; every republican president since Carter has broken records on deficit size), then when they hit bedrock they blame the people who have been building a ladder out of the ditch. The republican party held our financial stability hostage in order to play politics, and then when the democrats didn’t completely fold, they started blaming them for “not being willing to compromise” (never mind that the democrats _did_ compromise, again, and again, and again). I honestly think that nobody should really be able to question it at this point-the republican party is _entirely_ responsible for the downgrading of our credit. How the fuck could _anyone_ still be stupid enough to vote for these clowns? Why is Boehner not being tried for treason? What the fuck happened, America? ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/2 "2011-08-06T23:24:09Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > Why is Boehner not being tried for treason? Go look up the definition of treason. Dumbass. ---
**Author:** ![Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/budget_player_cadet/32/205_2.png) [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/3 "2011-08-06T23:25:11Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > Go look up the definition of treason. Dumbass. Am I exaggerating slightly? Yes. Does the rest of my post still stand? Right back at ya, dumbass. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/4 "2011-08-06T23:26:55Z")
I Pit people who don’t understand copyright rules. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/5 "2011-08-07T01:15:39Z")
OP reported for copyright violation. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/6 "2011-08-07T01:24:27Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > Am I missing anything here? [Moderating] Yes. [This.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=7696968#post7696968) Do not post copyrighted material on the Straight Dope. I’ve removed the article from your OP. No warning issued. [/Moderating] ---
**Author:** ![Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/budget_player_cadet/32/205_2.png) [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/7 "2011-08-07T02:03:15Z")
I figured that citing the source and just quoting it wouldn’t be an issue. On topic, anyone? ---
**Author:** ![emacknight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3ec8ea/32.png) [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/8 "2011-08-07T14:44:33Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > Am I missing anything here? Yes, you missed the part where infighting within the Democratic party destroyed meaningful healthcare reform and stimulus spending. For every case of “GOP opposes all of them” a huge chunk of the Democrats opposed all of them too. You also missed the part where the Democratic party ran John Kerry, the guy lost to GWB for Christ’s sake. The only difference between the two parties is that one has party unity. You’ll notice now that unity has been shaken, so it’s possible there’s hope for the future. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/9 "2011-08-08T06:59:52Z")
> [@emacknight](#): > > The only difference between the two parties is that one has party unity. You’ll notice now that unity has been shaken, so it’s possible there’s hope for the future. Funny. I was raised GOP, & I wouldn’t vote GOP on a bet now. The Democrats are not actively hostile to all regulation for the public health and safety: EPA, OSHA, SEC, etc. The GOP are against all of those, & the T.E.A. Party want to abolish every government agency with letters in its name. That’s a pretty big difference. Yes, both parties are heinous enemies of mankind; but that’s just because the USA is a heinous enemy of mankind, the far right evil empire that seeks to use and abuse the world like a box of Kleenex. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/10 "2011-08-08T07:20:11Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > How the fuck could _anyone_ still be stupid enough to vote for these clowns? Modern Republicanism gives their supporters the luxury of higher spending, lower taxes and the feeling of fiscal responsibility without the psychological burden of elementary school arithmetic. It’s not that Republican voters are evil or stupid: they simply lack character. Their news sources are consistently shown to be factually challenged: _but some find them so very very reassuring_ and their sensitive dispositions favor sweet prevarications over scary facts and tough minded analysis. Now liberals understand that the weak willed require emotional protection: I’m just saying that Tea Partiers should stick to cosplay and leave the policy making to their emotionally sturdier countrymen. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/11 "2011-08-08T07:52:56Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > How the fuck could _anyone_ still be stupid enough to vote for these clowns? Oh, I think a lot congresscritters will be wondering where their support went come the next election. ---
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/12 "2011-08-08T15:40:36Z")
At this point, I am so disgusted by Republicans that I’m going to have a hard time voting for one for quite some time. I want to make some donations to the Dems. Where is the place that will make the best use of my money? The National Democrat party, the DNC, The DSCC, the DNCC, or something like Act Blue? ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Panda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/13 "2011-08-08T16:24:38Z")
> [@Ca3799](#): > > I want to make some donations to the Dems. Where is the place that will make the best use of my money? The National Democrat party, the DNC, The DSCC, the DNCC, or something like Act Blue? My personal opinion would be that the money would be most effectively spent by contributing it directly to candidates that are in close races. That said, I think you’re better off just spenidng it on booze. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/14 "2011-08-09T05:46:51Z")
> [@Darth\_Panda](#): > > My personal opinion would be that the money would be most effectively spent by contributing it directly to candidates that are in close races. …and you will want to do this after primary season is over next year. To find the close elections, this site gives a roundup of various political analysts: > **[Best Offshore Sportsbooks | 10 Top Overseas Betting Sites](https://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/)** > > Discover the best offshore sportsbooks for US players in 2025. Get top bonuses, fast crypto payouts & full access to NFL, NBA, and more. Among political analysts, I like Charlie Cook: > **[Cook Political Report | Non-Partisan Political Analysis for US Elections...](https://www.cookpolitical.com/)** > > The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter is an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes state, federal and presidential elections, and American political trends. But you probably don’t want to make a big project of this. The DCCC helps the House, which conveniently is where the nuttiest of the conservative nutjobs reside. I just found this (sub) blog today: > **[Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections](https://www.dailykos.com/blogs/elections)** > > Daily Kos's official elections vertical. ---
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/15 "2011-08-09T10:43:32Z")
What about this “Contract for The American Dream”- [Progressive Groups Unveil 'Contract For The American Dream' | HuffPost Latest News](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/08/progressive-groups-unveil_n_921520.html) I like what I’m seeing there. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/16 "2011-08-10T04:26:17Z")
> [@Ca3799](#): > > What about this “Contract for The American Dream”- [Progressive Groups Unveil 'Contract For The American Dream' | HuffPost Latest News](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/08/progressive-groups-unveil_n_921520.html) > > I like what I’m seeing there. [Moveon.org](http://Moveon.org) is a viable choice. Networking with them can also give you an idea which candidates (swing, I hope) to support in 2012. ---
**Author:** ![pikey\_pete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pikey\_pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pikey_pete)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-entire-republican-party/591782/17 "2011-08-10T04:48:34Z")
oh for the love of the deity of your choice…these are people who think the book of genesis is science. how much can you honestly expect from the republicans?