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Edited on Fri Apr-24-09 06:08 AM by tomm2thumbs
The Republican 'thought machine' aka the forwarded 'talking points memo' that tries to dictate GOP terms to sway the public is at it again. They once again are playing the 'check the old book of terms' for more words that they can try to mold a story to fit their talking points. They recently did this with their 'fascist, socialist & marxist.. oh my' routine to no avail. The irony is - they are using more terms from the past in their next wave of attacks - and continue to think this works. So how does this work.
Point A. The old, leftover thinkers in the GOP consider the term 'banana republic' will somehow bring up images to contemporary voters what they hope are shocking, but which ignores the fact that it is a term better recognized as a name for a major clothing retail store, not a failed state. Next they'll be shouting America is not an Urban Outfitter - thinking it equally suggestive.
Point B. The term Show Trials is something that the younger generation can't even relate to and is likely going to be glossed over by anyone who has been born since 1960. Name a show trial that this generation can really, really put their arms around. I can't. Maybe you'll have to dig back to Stalin? Wow, that's got to be a Cheney or McCain idea for sure. Way to dip deep.
Point C. The term Witchhunts is even more ridiculous given that it refers to something that is not only speaking to things done to innocent people - like drownings (irony), burnings and deadly punishments for crimes of not admitting something which is not true (more irony), but it conjures up a time when people's far right religious views trumped freedoms of others and a 'witchhunt' has become synonymous with the majority going after a helpless minority with pitchforks & torches - not the reverse.
The current legal investigation being discussed for investigating the torture conducted by the United States is being devised to legitimately verify with evidence and facts, those who wished to use their position of power to usurp the laws of our Constitution. Hardly a witchhunt when you could very well be going after the most powerful people in that government.
These old and tired 'book of term' rejects you'll hear again and again are desperate ideas that only serve to remind everyone in America - especially moderates - that the GOP is well beyond it's safe-use date -and should be dumped immediately down the toilet of bad ideas - just to be safe. For all of us.
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