Why I am a Democrat (3)

One reason I am a Democrat is that as a Democrat I do not have to believe the ridiculous things that Republicans pass around on the internet. This is from one our Republican friends, a normal and intelligent person, but who, nontheless, can believe some of the most outrageous things about Democrats. I like to think that Democrats know how to think critically; I do wonder about these type of fundamentalist right-wing Republicans. We do not have such people under our tent.

The content of the email below is an obvious hoax. Google this would-be Washington Post reporter and you will see that he doesn't exist. How can normally sensible people believe stuff like this?

P.S. I am tempted to start an email which says that Obama eats the body parts of unborn infants for breakfast every morning. My guess is that a healthy percentage of Republicans (Palin's base) would believe it.

THE EMAIL

I have heard parts of Obama's "defense" for his lack of patriotism, but not everything that is contained in this email, esp., about the flag burning ! People are so enraptured with his promise of "change", that they simply don't pay enough attention about WHAT KIND of change he has in mind. Needless to say, "Our hope is in God".......!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Liisa Small
To: RFISCUS@ur.com ; Christine ; Diane Felt ; Donna Bell ; lgnelson4@hotmail.com ; fuldaone@juno.com ; kf@innovativescientific.com ; Kimberly Randall ; Lisa ; gilbo7@yahoo.com ; londabear@comcast.net ; marsha.walling ; mike fiscus ; Ruthie Fairbanks ; steveranker@sbcglobal.net ; generalinfo@stensource.com ; Curtis Roth III
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:45 AM
Subject: FW: Obama if this does not scare the hell out of you then nothing will...


At this point, I think it’s a moot point, however, we as conservative normal people need to know what we will be dealing with…I am serious when I say, be afraid, because the “change” that everyone is excited about isn’t good

Subject: Obama if this does not scare the hell out of you then nothing will...


The following is a narrative taken from Sunday Morning's televised "Meet The Press'. and the author is employed by none other than the Washington Post!! Yeah......the Washington Post of New York and Los Angeles Times fame!! Must say that I'm duly impressed..................
From Sunday's Televised "Meet the Press" Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.
Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. At the very least, "Stand and Face It".
Senator Obama Live on Sunday states, "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides, Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it. "We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love.
It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct ourselves as the nations of Islam, whereas peace prevails. Perhaps a state or period of mutual concord between our governments. When I become President, I will seek a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation have placed upon the nations of Islam an unfair injustice.
My wife disrespects the Flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine". Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America . WHAAAAAAAT the Hell !!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our next President. I, for one, am speechless. Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post