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proud2Blib (1000+ posts) Sat Mar-29-08 10:07 AM
Original message
"I am thinking like a Republican but voting like a Democrat"
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DH and I went out to dinner the other night and the couple at the table next to us was having an interesting conversation. He was a Republican and she asked him who he was going to support in the election this year. He said he was very disappointed in his party and said the current leaders were not truly representing Republican ideals. He thought the war had gone on too long and the economy was a mess. And he complained that no Republicans were emerging with plans to address any critical issues facing our country. He said 4 years ago they were too concerned about gay marriage and that was a "non-issue". He said he was surprised Bush got re-elected and has learned that we can't really trust the results of that election.
So then the lady with him asked "Well what are you going to do then?" And he said it is very clear to him that in this coming election "I am thinking like a Republican but voting like a Democrat".
How do they always manage to get seated next to Republicans having a political conversation when they go to restaurants? 
Cooley Hurd (1000+ posts) Sat Mar-29-08 10:10 AM
Response to Original message
1. Two hardcore Republicons that I know are voting for Obama...
Edited on Sat Mar-29-08 10:10 AM by Cooley Hurd
...the same guys with whom I've had knock-down, drag-outs with over their support for BushCo. I nearly pooed myself when they told me they were voting for Obama.
Yeah,okay...whatever you say skippy. 
proud2Blib (1000+ posts) Sat Mar-29-08 11:09 AM
Response to Reply #2
5. He seemed concerned about the economy, Bush's tax cuts and the war
Real die hard Republican there by the sounds.
Bouncy ratings?..Even the lies are pretty boring now.
I'm feeling generous, so...
Conversation overheard in a public place = 1 bong
"leaders...not truly representing Republican ideals" = 1 bong
"war too long/economy a mess" talking points = 1 bong
gay marriage a "non-issue" for the Republican = 1 bong
Republican thinks 2004 election was stolen = 2 bongs
Republican voting Democrat = 1 bong
No "So, I was at the..." = -1/2 bong
No cops = -1/2 bong
Conversion not total, subject still thinking like a Republican = -1/2 bong
No stunned silence = -1/2 bong
No cheering onlookers = -1/2 bong
Total = 4.5 bongs
Somewhat shoddy, but I liked the Republican not trusting the 2004 election. Haven't heard that one before, hence the extra bong for creativity. Also, when it comes to bouncies, third person narratives are boring. The writer was too lazy to interject themselves into the plot except as a passive onlooker. See me after class proud2Blib, for some extra credit work to make up for today's halfhearted effort.
Messr. Hurd, no bongs for you, copycat-boy.