Its a safe bet we all know or have known someone who's hopelessly brainwashed with a wingnut mindset. In some cases it could be a genetic deficiency - abhoring critical thinking and extended reasoning, prefering the comfort and narrow simplicity of black and white (and for someone to tell them which is which).
Most of us can't even imagine ourselves living with such an outlook on life and we're fortunate to be the progressive-minded human beings that we are or that we have become.
For us, the events of the past 36 hours, spare a few exceptions, have been monumentally inspiring, collectively rewarding, and deeply satisfying. We were all personally invested.
What about the past 36 hours for those "non critical" thinkers? I mentioned its probably hard for us to imagine, so I thought I'd tell you a story from their point of view in their own words, courtesy of the "Free Republic".
Its late in the morning on election day and victory is in the air!
Obama has slipped up one too many times and the pollsters are in for a industry-wide shock!
the "PUMAs" can't wait to take down the hated Obama,
...and what's this? God made it rain in some crucial liberal population centers!
Everyone is in for a reality check - the media has papered over Obama's constituent deficiencies,
just past the lunch hour...
insider info is confirming a shift in the polls!
okay, now it's past 8:00 PM. Results should come rolling in pretty soon
the battleground is now set, its: IOWA!
Virginia is staying deep red, though the liberal media won't call it yet
McCain has surged ahead in the popular vote!
The first actual big news of the night: Pennsylvania is called for Obama.
What?! but we were turning PA red for sure! this can't be! but WAIT A MINUTE
Ohio is called for Obama...the lash out and panic begins
Republican McCain critics did this... Quick! Everyone hightail it to South Carolina and bring your guns. We're making Jesusalina and we have a port!
but some stood their ground bravely, refusing to acknowledge defeat
some were still befuddled by PA
At 11:00, when the election was "officially" over, it was time for finger-pointing...
and petty revenge...
the next morning, after sleeping on it, they ponder the meaning and consequences:
How could God let this happen?
Some more finger-pointing
and then...a light bulb
That's the spirit! But don't forget...you'll need a grass/netroots icon like Howard Dean at the helm of the RNC, a vast network of online, collaborating, fundraising communities, candidates they will support, a committment to work through all the initial defeats you'll suffer, and a message that sells in blue states. Are you ready?
who's going to take the lead?
who's your Howard Dean?
"50 state strategy? In what respect Charlie?"