When it comes to gauging the mood of Republicans, every once in a while I'll read what I consider the most provocative blog: Free Republic!
I discovered Free Republic shortly after finding this site. So, on occasion, I go there just to to see what kinds of issues are "exciting the base," as John McCain likes to say.
Today, the first thing the struck me was that it's popularity is nowhere close to that of this site, judging by the number of comments left in each article (for example...most of the front page posts here can generate 200 responses within MINUTES, if not SECONDS...while most of their FPP generate barely 10 to 15 posts.)
This was not always the case. Back in 2004, the number of responses were almost even, if memory serves correct. Anyway, as I was surfing through some of the posts, it occurred to me that they REALLY are getting depressed.
Which of course, makes me very giddy. While going through one of the posts titled "Why are so many techs liberals" which, in itself makes me laugh --hyterically-- some of the responses are pure joy:
IMHO, there are different types of intelligence. My wife being in the medical professions, I’ve noticed that liberals far out number conservatives in any gathering of doctors, nurses, and advanced practitioners. No one is ever going to accuse anyone there of lacking intellect.
ha ha ha ha...No one is going to accuse anyone of lacking intellect...how ironic in the age of Sarah Palin.
Anyway, so what caught my attention are the signature line, since it's also something we have. The signatues are just intesting to read in teh sense that they betry the depression that must be sinking in... Anyway, see what you think:
(We Are Joe!) -- This has become a cliche!
(To protect and defend ... against all enemies, foreign and domestic .... by any means necessary.) -- I like this: taking a page from the Black Panther movement.
(Refusing to kneel before the polling gods and whimper. FIGHT!) -- Desperate much!
(Joe The Plumber & Rep. Thaddeus McCotter are my heroes.)
-- No idea who Thaddeus is, but if this guy likes him, chances are I'm not.
(I hate Illinois Marxists) -- This one CRACKS me up!
(Vote for the ex-POW; Don't BECOME one!) -- yeah, I don't get that either...
(Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July, democrats believe every day is April 15) -- yeah...exactly, because we LOVE paying taxes...
(Don't be a Sarahphobe!) -- too late
(God loves you ... He wants you to love Him back; to learn of Him and obey His commands.) -- Jerry Falwell wing present and counted for!
(Palin --- She who can shoot a moose can shoot a Russian bear.) -- Someone LOVES their guns and misses the cold war.
(I ain't your Daddy's Conservative, OK?) -- You're not?
(Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.) -- Stop donating to RNC, then!
(Leftism is powered by the evil force of envy.) -- Yes, we are SO envious of where the Republicans are in this election.
(Welcome to the wonderful world of Socialism -- kindly check your money and possessions at the door.) -- You can SMELL the desperation!
(GOP: If you reward bad behavior all you get is more bad behavior.) -- I know where this person is going with this, but I couldn't agree more.
(Go Phillies! 2008 National League Champions!) -- Something both sides can agree on, I'm sure...