Some good news: Several of my GOP relatives are NOT happy about the Palin pick!

BattyDem

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:51 AM
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Some good news: Several of my GOP relatives are NOT happy about the Palin pick!

Strong McCain supporters. A few quotes ...

"Who the hell is she? Why did he pick her?"
"Is he nuts?"
"They're trying to replace Hillary with her?"
"I want a woman, but not just any woman!"
"The governor of freakin' Alaska! WTF?!"
"McCain's not going to last a full term and we'll be in trouble is she's president!"

They haven't switched to Obama, but said they probably won't vote at all. :-)

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Kajsa

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:53 AM
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1. That's better than voting for McCain.

Good news, indeed!

Thanks, BattyDem.

:)

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BattyDem

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:02 AM
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8. I'm still trying to convince a couple of the more "open-minded" people to vote for Obama

For the very first time, they were willing to listen. What impressed them the most? BIDEN! Not only because Biden is more than capable of being president, but because Obama was smart enough (and humble enough) to choose someone who is so obviously qualified. :D

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Kajsa

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Mon Sep-01-08 05:07 PM
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12. That IS great news!

:) :hi:

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Arugula Latte

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:53 AM
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2. I love these stories!

I forced myself to watch that Frank Luntz (republican a-hole) focus group on C-Span last night, and after watching a clip of Palin, the vast majority of the people in the room (swing voters) raised their hand when Luntz asked them if the clip had made them feel WORSE about the Palin pick. :rofl:

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BattyDem

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:55 AM
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3. That's very good news!

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RazBerryBeret

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:57 AM
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4. A co-worker and Obama Supporter

on friday (right after the announcement) told me her fiance (life long republican from a republican family) called to tell her not to get too excited, and not to tell anyone, but he was most likely going to vote for Obama....

that made me smile all weekend!

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RadicalTexan

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:57 AM
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5. Same here, East Texas

Although most of my relatives up there aren't fundy nutcases, just greedy bastards to who resent "welfare queens" and are kinda racist.

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vaberella

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:58 AM
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6. People who don't vote, make me just as sick.

However, this is good news because there is a chance they might vote with enough convincing from you. :D

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The Wielding Truth

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Mon Sep-01-08 10:59 AM
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7. I'm amazed that they were awake enough to question anything.

Did they miss their next dose of RW media Kool-ade? These few free thinkers will soon be "disappeared" or assueded by a strong dose of propaganda. Don't worry.

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BattyDem

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:16 AM
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9. I don't think so. It's the first time I ever heard ANY of them criticize McCain.

His VP pick may very well be the last straw. They always bought into the whole McCain "maverick" image, but now they think he's just a stupid old man. Also, they're hurting because of the high food and gas prices ... and they're really fed up.

Most won't ever vote democratic (I may be able to convince 2 or 3 to switch sides), but the fact that they plan on staying home is HUGE because they always vote. Of course, I'd like them to vote for Obama, but NOT voting for McCain is almost as good. :-)

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The Wielding Truth

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Mon Sep-01-08 12:10 PM
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11. Stay positive, but pray we can have a recount if necessary.

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barack the house

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:20 AM
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10. No vote works for me, it's time for change forlks. Let's roll.

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