I listen to CSPAN on the way to work every morning. I get bored even with angry republicans who call in because they all say the same things. We all know where the talking points are coming from, but seriously...
Some things all republicans need to hear:
1. Knowledge is power. I am not a democrat, I am a concerned citizen who votes. I joined Dailykos not because I agree with everything/everyone on this site, but simply because I've found this is one of the best sources for information. PERIOD.
The Rushes, Cheneys and Roves keep tabs on what is being said on liberal sites, and they passionately discourage their followers to NOT watch non-FOCKS News channels or read any newspapers other than those run by demented crooks who think they are god (Washington Times). Republicans seem inexplicably proud of this fact, they love to announce when they call in to CSPAN that they only listen to conservatives. Where did these people goto school?? I learned in elementary school that to get a passing grade for a biography I needed to find at least 3 different sources. This was because if I just read one book, I wasn't learning anything, just repeating someone else's words.
This is the power of Dailykos. I don't see this site as a "liberal" community. This is a place where people gather for TRUTH. You try and tell people "this is what this conservative said, he's a traitor, but don't go looking into whether I'm tellin the truth, and don't read or listen to anything that guy says anymore.." I bet you 9 out of 10 of us will do exactly that and hold your ass accountable if you are wrong.
Republicans seem terrified of learning. They don't want their children learning anything about homosexuality because they are afraid they will "turn" gay. They don't want you checking out books on islam from the library because you might turn into a terrorist. Getting your information from multiple sources, reading differing opinions, ESPECIALLY those you disagree with, can only help you to form your own, individual opinion. You see it all the time here on DKos, granted most of the time the conservative ends up being debunked and laughed at. But then that would be a good reason for them to urge their followers not to come here no?
If you are incapable of judging what is right on your own, then by all means, jack yourself into trough of the neocon PR machine. But if you are an adult, do your own homework!
2. The Polls are significant! How could it be that some republicans are proud that the president does not pay attention to polls? The polls are only a sampling, a guesstimate of actual opinion, but it reflects the will of the American people. The polls reflect the will of the American people. You know, the folks that live here, that vote, that are paying for the war in both taxes and in lives. So why be proud that the president ignores the will of the people?
Oh and btw, ever heard of Matthew Dowd or Jan Van Lohuizen? They used to officially be known as Bush's pollsters. Yeah, but they just played minesweeper all day, cuz the president doesn't pay attention to polls.
3. My ribbon is bigger than your ribbon! What does it mean to support the troops? How exactly does one support them, aside from putting a yellow ribbon on your hummer? Do you send them body armor? Do you help their families with groceries or car payments? If republicans are so fucking supportive, how come they only support the ones that are still alive? What are the republicans doing to support the families of the dead soldiers?
The troops don't need your goddam support. They need respect. Respect for the jobs and families they had to leave in order to go perform a duty they had no say in. Respect for the pain and fear they and their families live with every single day. Respect for their lives. They are human beings. You ask the troops, would you rather have our support, or would you rather just go home? Respect the troops, LET THEM LIVE.
4. If you are a minority, you have no business being a republican. There are predominantly two kinds of minority republicans, the single issue republicans and the uncle toms. I know a few fellow Asian-Americans that don't know about all the issues, don't care about them, but are all for lower taxes. The only way they are able to live with themselves is by purposely avoiding getting into any of the issues, like the price to the poor of this country those same tax cuts exact. Then you have the Michelle Malkins, who apparently don't realize they are not white, and just seem to be the perfect Asian fantasy of every republican, subservient and loyal, groveling at the feet of her white masters while pissing on her fellow minorities toiling in the fields outside the comfort of the plantation manor.
When Philippinos are put into internment camps, do you really think anyone will look at your face and see anything but a chinaman? For the love, if you are a minority don't just jump in the lap of those that want to keep you down in the laundry room, work to improve things for all people!
I know you republicans are out there, and I know a lot of you are scared to speak your mind, but can you deny that here in this community, the truth matters most, the truth which then can lead to opinion and discussion? Seek it, share it, don't run from it.