One of my FB "friends" who posts really ignorant stuff

[silvershadow]

posted this gem today, on July 4, as fireworks are going overhead:

Graphic: stars and stripes in the background, Barack Obama in the foreground

Caption: I hate everything he represents, Re-post if you agree!

Duh! Damn? Really? You hate the United States of America? I couldn't have painted a better description of ironic, moronic, and clueless in so few short words as she just did by posting that crap...doesn't even dignify a response.

[JohnnyRingo]

1. It's not even politics anymore.

This is the kind of hatred fomented by Fox News and the squealing static of AM radio.

[maryellen99]

3. To lot of them, the hate is race based nt

[roguevalley]

11. write back to this guy and tell him you personally hate hitler and morons. that should

just about cover everything.

[nc4bo]

2. Can they even answer what it is Obama represents?

In English and hopefully in words in an order that forms a logical sentence.

Then you can have some real fun.

[southernyankeebelle]

4. Has anyone felt that the 4th isn't the same this year? I dunno, I keep thinking how

this beautiful country is divided and I blame FoxNews. We don't have to worry about another country invading us. We are doing a good job ourselves. The fireworks didn't seem the same this year. Anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me?

[pscot]

6. The 4th used to be my favorite holiday

No more. We've been sold out.

[southernyankeebelle]

12. Maybe that is what wrong. I never thought government was bad when they should

be there for their citizens. All I know something has changed. I always liked to watch 4th of July on PBS. Always gave me a warm feeling inside. This last one didn't give me the tears like it usually done.

[RockaFowler]

13. I noticed that too

I went to our local Fourth of July festivities and I hated seeing all of the political people there - on both sides. I just wanted to see a little fireworks and a have a little celebration of our country. Instead all I got was bombarded by Allen West's people and Jesus freaks trying to change me. I like the religion I am right now!!

[southernyankeebelle]

16. You are braver then me. I just don't like crowds and I sure don't like the politicans and religious

people hocking their wares. I guess I live in that Pollyanna world. It just isn't the same. Of course nothing better then being on a military base with your friends and families enjoying a great time. I miss that since my husband has retired for the service. Maybe that is what is my problem. I dunno. This country is scaring me to death. I am so worried if Obama wins relection there will be fighting in the streets. That is how much hate there is out there. Yet I pray he wins again.

[MrScorpio]

5. I'd point out to your friend that, as President, Barack Obama represents America...

And just say that you're surprised that your friend in turn hates America.

[Initech]

7. Easy way to refute that: just ask them what Mitt Romney represents.

[young_at_heart]

8. Reading this on the 4th of July makes me weep

At age 72 I can say honestly that I have never felt so blue about this country on this holiday.

[xfundy]

10. I hear ya.

But, chin up, truth always finds a way. I hope.

You could do a lot of people a wonderful service by sharing the changes you've seen in your lifetime, as well as telling how and why you changed your views as you grew. I know there's a Smithsonian program to record individual histories somewhere, but i can't find t at the moment.

[frogmarch]

9. I would have replied

using your last paragraph, substituting "you" for "she," and "hardly even dignifies a response" for "doesn't even dignify a response."

She sounds pretty stupid.

[Viking12]

14. Life is too short to be bothered by people like that.

Unfriend such people and your blood pressure will thank you.

[joeglow3]

15. Welcome to the world of politics

Sorry, but neither side has the monopoly on this:

http://tinyurl.com/7na5pj5


This is one reason why politics, in general, gets really depressing sometimes.