# To the assholes shooting at Republican HQ's - May you rot in hell. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 5, 2004, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672 "2004-10-05T17:06:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/1 "2004-10-05T17:06:29Z")
Assuming, of course, these shootings are politically motivated. [It just happened in Knoxville, TN,](http://www.wbir.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=20241) [and also happened in Huntington, WV last week.](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5901781/) I hope you characters rot in jail for a loooong time. And I’m certain these sentiments are shared by good Democrats and liberals everywhere, whose cause you are hurting through your actions. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/2 "2004-10-05T17:09:31Z")
Well, it’s official. Political campaigns in this country have devolved into the 19th century. ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/3 "2004-10-05T17:09:36Z")
What in the world do they expect to gain from that?! Wow. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/4 "2004-10-05T17:09:51Z")
Even if they are not politically motivated. God help the country if it comes to this. Regards, Shodan ---
**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:** [October 5, 2004, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/5 "2004-10-05T17:10:37Z")
I’m sure some repub asshat will return the favor and then we’ll be even. To be honest we could use some thinning of the herd on both sides. ---
**Author:** ![MrTuffPaws](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MrTuffPaws](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrTuffPaws)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/6 "2004-10-05T17:10:53Z")
But I thought we Dems hated guns. 😉 Sad state of affairs. Let’s just hope we don’t find out some sympathy seeking Repub is pulling the trigger. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/7 "2004-10-05T17:11:41Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > Assuming, of course, these shootings are politically motivated. > > [It just happened in Knoxville, TN,](http://www.wbir.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=20241) [and also happened in Huntington, WV last week.](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5901781/) > > I hope you characters rot in jail for a loooong time. And I’m certain these sentiments are shared by good Democrats and liberals everywhere, whose cause you are hurting through your actions. I agree. It’s amazing what people will do, and I include Republicans in that, when they’re desperate and angry. Expect to see more of it. Was Phil Parlock there, I wonder? ---
**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:** [October 5, 2004, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/8 "2004-10-05T17:11:46Z")
> [@World Eater](#): > > I’m sure some repub asshat will return the favor and then we’ll be even. To be honest we could use some thinning of the herd on both sides. I was joking in case anybody missed that. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/9 "2004-10-05T17:13:37Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > And I’m certain these sentiments are shared by good Democrats and liberals everywhere, whose cause you are hurting through your actions. Yep. That is so not cool. And **World Eater** , buddy, your posts of late are peppered with all sorts of advocacy for violence. That doesn’t sound like you. Anything you want to get off your chest? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/10 "2004-10-05T17:14:47Z")
> [@World Eater](#): > > I was joking in case anybody missed that. Ah. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/11 "2004-10-05T17:15:08Z")
That’s one of the reasons I’m not pointing fingers. Whoever does this is a criminal or a nutcase, maybe both. Criminals and nutcases don’t get legitimate political labels. For whatever reason it was done, it is ugly stuff, and thankfully nobody was hurt by it. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2004, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/12 "2004-10-05T17:21:07Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > Yep. That is so not cool. > > And **World Eater** , buddy, your posts of late are peppered with all sorts of advocacy for violence. That doesn’t sound like you. Anything you want to get off your chest? Hmmm, I’ve been stewing since that car thing I’ve been talking about this past weekend. I’ll bet that’s the culprit. I’m going to the gym later, so hopefully I’ll get it all out, and revert back to my semi-cranky old self. 😛 Thanks for pointing that out, I’ll keep it in mind to think before I type. /back to republicans getting shot at ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/13 "2004-10-05T17:26:14Z")
Nope, no, I will not have anyone shooting at the Republicans. As annoying as they may be, we do not shoot our opponents. This is still a civilized nation where we settle our disagreements civilly. I hope the cops catch this jackass and lock his ass up. Besides, pumping Pubbies full of lead isn’t nearly as satisfying as hearing them keening in despair after they are defeated in November. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2004, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/14 "2004-10-05T17:27:51Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > Besides, pumping Pubbies full of lead isn’t nearly as satisfying as hearing them keening in despair after they are defeated in November. Too bad that won’t happen. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/15 "2004-10-05T17:31:34Z")
> [@World Eater](#): > > Too bad that won’t happen. Ah, but hope springs eternal. Texas could fall into the ocean by then. So could selected bits of Florida. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/16 "2004-10-05T17:34:34Z")
Hmm, seems everyones first guess is a wacky Dem. My guess is a wacko libertarian. Betcha Vegas goes with me. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/17 "2004-10-05T17:36:47Z")
> [@World Eater](#): > > Too bad that won’t happen. Yes, it will. Bush and his regime are going to be swept away on 11/2 by the will of the American people. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/18 "2004-10-05T17:44:01Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > To the assholes shooting at Republican HQ’s - May you rot in hell. Wow, that was an unfortunate dangling modifier. I had envisioned the Republicans taking positions, Waco style, and shooting out the windows. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/19 "2004-10-05T17:49:38Z")
> [@](#): > > However, they add that the shooting makes them even more enthusiastic and energized about working for their candidates. > > “If I have to sleep here (at the campaign office) now, that’s what I’ll do,” says volunteer Suzanne Dewar. I don’t grok this. How does some vandal shooting out your windows make you more enthusiastic about your candidate? And what could possibly be gained, except a injury, by sleeping there? That’s moronic. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2004, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672/20 "2004-10-05T17:55:51Z")
> [@Homebrew](#): > > I don’t grok this. How does some vandal shooting out your windows make you more enthusiastic about your candidate? And what could possibly be gained, except a injury, by sleeping there? That’s moronic. Yeah, I don’t really get this either. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-assholes-shooting-at-republican-hqs-may-you-rot-in-hell/267672.md?page=2)