talking points ..

I was at a pub the other day in what could be generally thought of as a liberal bastion .. in Rockville, Maryland. I was sitting, sipping a Marzen and minding my own business, when this middle-aged gray haired fellow sat next to me and I don't know how we got talking but we did .. and before long he was reading off a list of talking points .. Ugghh .. Limbaughesque..
The whole time he was claiming that he is actually a moderate Republican, and with that same pair of stupid lips was castigating Clinton for his "reprehensible" behavior while trying to say that the Iraq war was ... you know, moronic crap..
So, since I wanted to go back to my beer and the ball game on TV, I told him, he was right. That he has actually convinced me to vote for McCain. I further told him, that we should have Republicans for the next 4 terms for all I care (.. because by that time the country will more likely resemble some third-world Junta economy than this proud sea to shining sea platitude.. ) plus it will make them shut up !! Now, he was a little miffed at me - he said I was being condescending .. Uh??
So you know what - if you want to vote Republican, go the ***k ahead, I couldn't care. I am tired of this whole patriotism-flag-pin-waving-homophobic-xenophobic crap! Go ahead. Vote for McCain, see if I care !!! I've actually seen people living in slums, and defecate on the streets, eat from garbage dumps .. I think you are also entitled to such reality, and the Republicans can make it happen - Go ahead, vote for Rove, whatever ..