Repub vandals in Texas.

This is sickening.  Are these people really that afraid of Kerry having an effect in Texas?  Maybe this is a turning point, because as a Texan I would love nothing more than seeing this state go "blue".  And political/sports metaphors aside, GO 'STROS.

CROSSBLOGGER!

•  Wow

  I know the lady that had her car vandalized.  

  by Rob Humenik on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:17:25 AM PDT

  •  Bear in mind...

    ...we don't know which side is doing this.  Dems have learned a trick or two from Rove, and even though most of 'em still wouldn't do this -- some would.

    Condemn the act, but use your head, not your gut.

    by perspicio on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:18:38 AM PDT

    •  I'm fairly sure a Dem didn't do this

      Like I said, I personally know one of the people in the article, and she would not vandalized her own car for publicity, or participate in such an act (not saying you are suggesting that, but I think we can rule it out).

      I also know the area that this happened in (Pasadena), and it's something of an act of bravery to advertise you are a Democrat down there.

      by Rob Humenik on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:22:38 AM PDT

      •  In all likelihood you are correct.

        Nevertheless, condemn the act, condemn the perpetrator, but it is logically fallacious to condemn to the entire political party by extension.

        It's outrageous when these types of things occur...but I stress again, use your head, not your gut.

        One of the biggest complaints about the Bush administration is its conviction-(read: gut-)based certainty.  Don't mirror it.

        by perspicio on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:25:29 AM PDT

        •  Okay

          That's fine.  I agree and I never condemned anyone or advocated any course of action.  Hell, for all I know it could be a Nader supporter or just some kid.

          I guess I am confused as to why your initial comment was a response to my comment about knowing the person in the article.

          by Rob Humenik on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:56:48 AM PDT

          •  Because I'm a bonehead, sometimes.

            I meant it to post to the parent article.

            by perspicio on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:58:50 AM PDT

            •  Ahhh

              I guess I could have figured that out as well.  I think this election is making us all just a bit more boneheaded : )

              by Rob Humenik on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 12:54:24 PM PDT

•  Damage in PA too

  My truck was damaged last night.  No sticker on the truck, but I have a sign in my yard.  I live in seriously Repub. Lancaster County, but there are more Kerry signs than there were Gore signs by a country mile.

  Looking for advice, should I report it?  They damaged my cover that is on the back of the truck
  

  by Lancasterdem on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:18:16 AM PDT

  •  I wouldn't hazard a guess...

    ...about what you should do about this instance.  But I do think that people ought to invest, if possible, in security systems that involve photography.

    by perspicio on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:20:23 AM PDT

  •  Report for Insurance Purposes

    You don't need to make a 911 call, but I would report it in case you decide you want to make a claim to your automobile insurance company.  They pretty much require a police report for vandalism.

    by eafredel on Thu Oct 21, 2004 at 11:40:29 AM PDT