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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:45 PM
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Beat Up, Crappy, Cheap Vehicles with * Stickers
What do you think when you see someone who is obviously not raking in the dough sporting a * sticker on a cheap car? I see these types of people, they look like they're in the low/low-to-middle income ranges. They drive buckets of bolts, and yet... There's a * sticker on their car!

I have nothing against people who don't make much money, but I have to wonder what mindset drives this kind of person to support an administration that is out to screw them while helping rich people.

How stupid can you be? Poor is one thing. Poor and ignorant is another.
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GoueffButt Donating Member (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:47 PM
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1. Same thing with yard signs
I have seen two close to home, one if front of
a very run down house with junk in the yard,
the other in front of an old mobile home.
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RazzleCat Donating Member (336 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:49 PM
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28. The Bush yard sign in low income areas
Yes I saw this yesterday. I just shook my head and thought yeah buddy, I can see by your neighborhood that the tax cut really made a difference.
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mrboba1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:47 PM
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2. That doesn't matter.
Just as long as they don't force me into a gay marriage while taking my guns away. </sarcasm>
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cheezus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:47 PM
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3. bush is a born again baby protecting christian, just like them
and there's no arguing with those kinds of people
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ComerPerro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:58 PM
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13. FETUS protecting
once the baby is born, Republicans don't give a shit. The child can starve to death, for all they care.
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:59 PM
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14. Absolutely - Kill People, Keep Fetuses (Fetii?)
It's all about timing for Republicans. Pre-9 months you have tons of rights, post-9 months and they'd let you die in a gutter soon as look at you.
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punpirate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:48 PM
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4. Many of the answers to that question...
... can be found in What's the Matter With Kansas?

Highly recommended.
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Malva Zebrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:48 PM
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5. Heh--I saw a beat up old pick up with this sign on it
"Billionaires for Bush"
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:55 PM
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9. You do know about that organization right?
That person probably is a member of http://www.billionairesforbush.com - An anti-Bush group with a sense of humor. :)
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Malva Zebrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 07:50 PM
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37. No I did not know of that
thanks for the link. I thought it was really funny.
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Kilroy003 Donating Member (543 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:03 PM
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16. Is that rock in Oregon?
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Malva Zebrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 07:46 PM
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36. This rock is located on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
It is a popular tourist attraction. It is called Perce Rock. It was foggy the day we were there and traipsing along the rocks at the shoreline was a little slippery. This is the best photo I took that day. At low tide, there is a sand bridge to the rock over which people walk to get close to it. There are also lots of other interesting cliff like rock formations on the shore. The quaint little town has lots of little boutique shops.
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Kilroy003 Donating Member (543 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 02:17 AM
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39. Great shot!
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benddem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:48 PM
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6. You should try canvassing some time
it is incredible the number of people voting against their own interests.
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:08 PM
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32. And freakin' SMUG about it too, like they were smart or something.
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grace0418 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:49 PM
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7. Mullets for Dubya!
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HEIL PRESIDENT GOD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:54 PM
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8. The most egregious I've seen
A doorless tan jeep with Bush '04 spray-painted over the entire side panel on each side.

There were several weapons, axes, machetes etc. mounted in the cab of the jeep.

Hanging from the rear bumper: a large rubber scrotum.
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:56 PM
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10. Yo sh0rtbus - you in Florida?
That idiot in the Jeep sounds like my brother, fake scrotum and all.
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HEIL PRESIDENT GOD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:03 PM
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15. Davis, California, of all places
My girlfriend, who's from Texas, calls these people Frogtonians. Not sure why, but it seems to fit. They seem to be mass-produced, unless your brother has taken a trip out here lately.

I was going to whack the balls off, but saw the axe and then thought better.
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:05 PM
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17. Nah, he's not been to California lately...
He was very proud of his "nutsfortrucks" (nutsfortrucks.com) and sent me a photo of his new F250 with it... (Just got rid of his jeep)

Sad, but my brother has mongo compensation issues I think.
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CityZen-X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:56 PM
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11. Here Is My Take
It's no different than criminals and drug dealers who sport bumper stickers that state "Support Your Local Police" and "Say No To Drugs!"
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Toucano Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 01:57 PM
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12. You ain't kidding!
I recently saw a rusted out car in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant. It had the oval W'04 sticker and was being driven by an employee. I guess they like their manufacturing job that much!
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Gemini Cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:07 PM
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18. Fear and religion.
They fear things could get worse for them if they don't support the pile of crap currently in office and their religion helps keep them that way.
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:08 PM
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19. Saw an old green Geo Metro yesterday with the little "W" sign
I thought "You poor sucker....."
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curlyred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:08 PM
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20. what do you call a poor republican?
sucker.
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Mandomaniac Donating Member (57 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:17 PM
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21. I saw a great one yesterday
Here in Denver, a guy was driving like a 81 subaru 4-door hatchback, all beat to hell and rusted everywhere.

I the back window, it had a sign that said "official bush/cheney Iraqi Limo"

Good stuff there.
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catmandu57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:23 PM
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22. I believe it's a religious thing
I've seen the same thing here, the only way I could explain it is these folks are born agains, and the moron* could commit rape and murder on the whitehouse lawn and they'de still support him.
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MsUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:26 PM
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23. I saw a W is for women
sticker on a new Envoy in our work parking lot......bout died although when thinking about it, it fits the driver perfectly. :-(
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Zero Gravitas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:31 PM
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24. Fear, Religion and Ignorance
all combine to make people vote agsindt their own (and veryone else's) interests.

The propagadists on their radio/TV tell them that the liberals are going to take away their guns and bibles, make them have abortions, ban red meat (like these poor bastards can afford it),let gays marry (think of the children!) and give special rights to illegal immigrants. Add in the myth that only Our Great Wartime President, George W. Bush, a plain spoken God-fearing man can protect them from "Terra" they would gladly work for minmum wage 60 hours a week with no overtime or benefits.

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hiphopnation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:19 PM
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33. ...
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FearofFutility Donating Member (764 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:32 PM
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25. It wobbles the mind
:crazy:
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Surf Cowboy Donating Member (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:39 PM
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26. I think, "typical...."
They won't vote with their pocket books or common sense, so fuck them. They'll be wondering how they're supposed to make it working 3 jobs with no benefits and their beat up car breaking down once a month. Good for them. If a kid is too stupid to take his hand off the hot stove, then he should get burned. Same for voters. I hope if Bush wins, he screws them again---harder, with no Vaseline this time. Fucking idiots...
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aeolian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:43 PM
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27. He's been using vaseline up 'till now?
Wow...
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GRLMGC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 02:56 PM
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29. Yeah
I was walking home and I saw some crappy car that was in desperate need of a paint job. I saw the passenger and I had a feeling that she was a Repug. Lo and behold, there was a tiny "W in 04" sticker on the back. I have a crappy car too and I sport my Kerry/Edwards sticker so there is nothing wrong with having a crappy car but why would you support someone who doesn't give a flying fuck about you?
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Rob H. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:04 PM
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30. Yesterday...
...I saw a minitruck with a homemade sign in the back window that said, "John Kerry will NOT be able to protect us from terrorists!" along with a bunch of W stickers. I just rolled my eyes and thought, "Yeah, Bush 'n Cheney have done such a good job of that."
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:06 PM
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31. The Coalition of the Wooly (as in sheep).
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hiphopnation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:21 PM
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34. Your Thread Titlte...
would make a good song. So would a lot of the posts in it. Gives me an idear. Hmmmmmmm

:think::think::think::think::think::think::think::think::think::think:
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 03:40 PM
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35. If you have the talent to make up a good song...
Feel free to use my title as fodder...

Me, I'm not so much on the musically gifted side... :)
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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 08:00 PM
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38. Stockholm Syndrome

That's thebest way I can describe it. A lot of people here are sympathetic with their captors for some reason. I think too many of them are so doped up on OxyRush that they can't see the truth. They have the impression that the fat cats they work for deserve everything they can get their hands on including the worker's livelihood.

Oklahoma passed "right to work" a couple of years ago. I was dumbfounded by the way they lined up and walked into the voting booths and voted against their own best interests. We are paying for it now in a huge way.
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