Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

trof

(54,256 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 07:19 PM Nov 2012

Here's how brave we are:

Miz t. and I are on the way home from a visit to daughter and family near Boston.
She gave us an Obama magnetic sticker.
I put it on the gas tank door.
Did you know the whole rear end of a Prius is PLASTIC?
Yep.

Going through Virginia, one car passed us and gave us
Miz t,. lady that she is, shot them the bird.


In Tennessee we saw a big billboard "TAKE BACK AMERICA - FIRE OBAMA"
"Paid for by MicMinn County Republican Party"
But no from passing motorists.
???

Now we're in Chattanooga for the night.
Tomorrow we travel the length of Alabama to our home on the gulf coast.
We're keeping the magnet on.
Fuck 'em.

19 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

mopinko

(70,122 posts)
4. sadly, we have the tea party here, also.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 08:05 PM
Nov 2012

small numbers, but big mouths.
and we have a fair number of wealthy people here, and where there is money, there are republicans.

mopinko

(70,122 posts)
6. we have those too, but they are not that stupid.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 08:19 PM
Nov 2012

in fact, all the ones i have met are mostly intelligent and rational.
the president of the chicago tea party got beat like a drum in '10. didn't even win his own precinct. so, i don't lose too much sleep on them.
they are bad out in the burbs, tho.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
8. We have all of them here, and more. The baggers tend to foam at the mouth, though.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 08:27 PM
Nov 2012
All fired up from Glenn Beck. Totally wacked out.

 

discharge

(41 posts)
10. prius
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 08:36 PM
Nov 2012

That's cool. While Union internationals are pouring millions into Obama's coffers, Union members are out in force, busting their asses to get Obama reelected and some people show their support by purchasing non-union, non-American built cars. If you ever wonder why Dems have a problem with white, working-class voters, look no farther than what you drive.

trof

(54,256 posts)
16. Sigh...well, it's 6 years old. Does that help?
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 07:27 AM
Nov 2012

If it's any consolation, I'd be more interested in the new Ford hybrid now.
Toyota was the only hybrid I could find back then.

GeorgeGist

(25,321 posts)
12. You missed one ...
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 10:08 PM
Nov 2012

near Lenoir City, TN there's a huge ass billboard reading:

Obama or America,

You Can't Have Both.

tavernier

(12,392 posts)
17. I got a honk yesterday
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 07:30 AM
Nov 2012

I'm going to assume it was positive.
My magnetic sticker is the one that looks like the romney logo at first glance but it says ROFLMAO.

I take it off when I park as I'm certain it will walk.

trof

(54,256 posts)
19. 'Cooler' (?) heads prevailed.
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 07:14 PM
Nov 2012

This morning we're leaving the motel in Chattanooga.
I slap the Obama magnet on the gas tank door.
And Miz t. says..."Hon?"
"What?"
"I don't want to be run off the road back in Alabama. I understand that you want to make a statement, but is it worth the risk of our lives?"
I stop and think about it.
Jeez.

"Do you really feel that strongly about it?"
"I do Hon. We're in the winter of our lives. We want to see our grandchildren grow up. At least for a few more years? Really. Let's just cool it for now."

How the hell do you argue with that.?
It makes me sad and pisses me off that politics has come to this.

Thanks Fox, Coulter, Beck, O'Reilly, Limbaugh, Rove, et al.
This is the 'America' you've given us.

I put the magnet in the back seat.
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Here's how brave we are: