# My fellow SDMB Republicans, it is time once again for the Republican Happy Dance®!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 3, 2004, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684 "2004-11-03T05:49:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/41 "2004-11-03T11:19:35Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > Yahoo! News is left of Karl Marx. They’re just being careful. I wish the media would have been more careful in 2000 not to jump to conclusions. ---
**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, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/42 "2004-11-03T11:35:03Z")
> [@Coldfire](#): > > Eh, lookie here. 254 over 252, says Yahoo News. Fingers crossed. Eh, lookie here. MSNBC (not a Pub-friendly site) says 269-238 Bush. Hmmm. ---
**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, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/43 "2004-11-03T11:39:13Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > So do you. So long as dictator judges impose their own interpretations of law that coincide with yours, you like them. When they don’t, you cease liking them. Oh, and “Pubbies”? Is this more of your graciousness? Oh, I have a thread for being gracious, and this is a thread where I pointed out a bltant lie. And “Pubbie” is just shorter than writing “Republican,” just as “Dem” is shortern than “Democrat.” and what up with you? First, you spend months bitching about Bush, but when he wins you jump over to sit with the victors? Whatever 's convenient, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![sugaree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@sugaree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sugaree)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/44 "2004-11-03T12:03:55Z")
Man, that is one tight-buttocked Happy Dance. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/45 "2004-11-03T12:10:53Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > Oh, I have a thread for being gracious, and this is a thread where I pointed out a bltant lie. And “Pubbie” is just shorter than writing “Republican,” just as “Dem” is shortern than “Democrat.” > > and what up with you? First, you spend months bitching about Bush, but when he wins you jump over to sit with the victors? Whatever 's convenient, I guess. You idiot. For months, you accused me of _supporting_ Bush. At least, you’re now admitting reality about those months. And why the hell does being pissed at the Demublicans mean I’m that siding with the Republicrats? You’re two fucking peas in a pod if you ask me. There are other parties out there, you know. Including a couple that actually DO champion rights for gays and lesbians. They’re the ones you ridicule, you snooty jackass. Gracious my ass. ---
**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, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/46 "2004-11-03T12:18:43Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > And “Pubbie” is just shorter than writing “Republican,” just as “Dem” is shortern than “Democrat.” OK, I get the shortened version. But if you use use “Pubbie”, can we use “Demmie”? The first has 6 letters and the latter has 7. Whereas the other shorthand has 6 vs 3. Seems more fair my way. Or else use “Pub”? ---
**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, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/47 "2004-11-03T12:19:18Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > OK, I get the shortened version. But if you use use “Pubbie”, can we use “Demmie”? The first has 6 letters and the latter has 7. Whereas the other shorthand has 6 vs 3. Seems more fair my way. > > Or else use “Pub”? I can get with “Pub.” ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/48 "2004-11-03T12:23:00Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > Congratulations to the winner\*! > > May he govern with wisdom and compassion, listen to others without bowing to them, and learn from his mistakes. May he rise above petty political squabbles, look past short-term gain, inspire the US people to greater heights, and bring out the hope and human goodness at the heart of that Republic. May he make the USA once again a symbol of hope in the world. > > [sub]\*From what I read, the outcome is still uncertain.[sub] If this happens, then I will echo your sentiment. Congratualtions to Bush. However I suspect we will see more of the same sort of policies that we have in the last four years. I’m not saying we’re going to war again, but we certainly won’t handle the one we have any better. The world now knows that we actually approve of Bush and his policies so don’t expect any help from our allies anytime soon or any more credibility in the U.N. Say hello to a new level of budget deficit. Science will only be counted if it backs whatever party policy is. Oh joy. Congratulations. You can fucking have him. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/49 "2004-11-03T12:26:34Z")
> [@Muad'Dib](#): > > Take it to the pit. And realize that, even if it turns out that I am wrong about everything, I hold my views because I believe to be just, correct, and to the benefit of everyone. You mean when it turns out you are wrong about everything, not when. No matter how you do the math, war and debt don’t add up to a better country. Even if queers can’t marry. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/50 "2004-11-03T12:29:06Z")
BBC News still reports 254-252. [On a seriously bitching website, I might add.](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/americas/04/vote_usa/map/html/default.stm) I’ll just stick with the Beeb for now, if impartiality is an issue. ---
**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, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/51 "2004-11-03T12:37:15Z")
> [@cricetus](#): > > You mean when it turns out you are wrong about everything, not when. No matter how you do the math, war and debt don’t add up to a better country. Even if queers can’t marry. Soo…having Bush as President is the worst thing to happen to Western Civilization? ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/52 "2004-11-03T12:44:02Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Soo…having Bush as President is the worst thing to happen to Western Civilization? Hah, good one. As far as the electoral votes and the final tally; I’m still holding my breath untill I hear something from the Kerry camp. ---
**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, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/53 "2004-11-03T13:00:00Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Soo…having Bush as President is the worst thing to happen to Western Civilization? When did **cricetus** say _that_? Having Bush as President isn’t the worst thing to happen to Western Civilization. Having _Ashcroft_ as President would be kinda getting there. ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/54 "2004-11-03T13:12:04Z")
Pulling up my chair and cooler to enjoy the SDMB meltdown ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/55 "2004-11-03T13:16:21Z")
> [@flickster](#): > > Pulling up my chair and cooler to enjoy the SDMB meltdown Pass me a beer please. This oughtta be fun. Ooops, pulling up chairs is illegal around here, forgot that. ---
**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, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/56 "2004-11-03T13:44:47Z")
You read the quote, right? I may not have had a zinger there, but it was…well…ah screw it. Pass me a beer! :smack: (But the sentence was wrong in structure, read it again) Fuckin ADD! :smack: :smack: :smack: :smack: ---
**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, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/57 "2004-11-03T13:54:00Z")
> [@Brutus](#): > > I am spending time over at the DU boards, savoring every drop of hysteric bitching going on, but let me take a moment and cordially invite the board hardcore Lefties to gobble the Defeat-Rod. **Brutus** - I want to bear your child. Regards, Shodan ---
**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, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/58 "2004-11-03T13:58:28Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Soo…having Bush as President is the worst thing to happen to Western Civilization? Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Silentgoldfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@Silentgoldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silentgoldfish)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/59 "2004-11-03T14:05:10Z")
> [@Diogenes the Cynic](#): > > Yes. Well. Aren’t we full of ourselves. Bush is the worst thing to ever happen to the human civilisation? You live in a very small world, my hyperventilating obnoxious little friend. ---
**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, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684/60 "2004-11-03T14:06:55Z")
> [@Silentgoldfish](#): > > Well. Aren’t we full of ourselves. > > Bush is the worst thing to ever happen to the human civilisation? You live in a very small world, my hyperventilating obnoxious little friend. Bush could well be the END of human civilization, you fucking sheep. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-sdmb-republicans-it-is-time-once-again-for-the-republican-happy-dance/272684.md?page=4)