Why should democrats care if some select few republicans are pretending to show humility over the elections?
957148
Totally agree. I don't even gloat, but in the part of the country I live in, you still can't express relief at the way the recent elections turned out. I have never seen so many people in my life who can't stand to admit they were wrong about those bozo's in the White House. I just thank God that He gave me the ability to be compassionate toward my fellow man, and the discernment to see through the blatant lies of politicians.\nThese people who cannot see that this country must always have checks and balances are just being played, not dissimilar to the way Hitler played Germany. I'm so happy that won't work here- I was beginning to worry. Excuse me while I take a silent moment to gloat to myself.....
1108661
It's "herd mentality"- think of a herd of sheep. It's the driving force that causes people to vote Republican. The inability to think for oneself so a person just follows the crowd without questioning anything.
732655
He stumbled over his words, and he's apologized for it. But some people like beating a dead horse, because they think it makes them look smart. Or that attacking a Democrat for a slip of the tongue against soldiers will make people forget that Republicans have consistently voted against raising troop wages, have cut funding for veterans hospitals, and can't even make sure that the troops have adequate armor, not to mention continually extending soldier's tours of duty and keeping them in a dangerous war that is going nowhere.
894754
Now 4 voting machines are proven to be tampered with, I will leave the link below.  Although the Repubs are taking the spotlight in their criminal behavior, that's only because under GW they feel that they are protected.  Repubs have been posing as Democrats and calling  people and making them angry for the sheer sake of having them vote republican.  In fact, the FBI is considering going undercover into senate because of all this illegal activity that has blossomed.  If you stay current with the current events, you'd know all this by now.  But I do guess ignorance is bliss.  Democratic votes being changed to Republican is sickening.  Not that our votes really matter anyway.  They are only in place to make us feel that we make the difference and the decision.  The companies with the deepest pockets have the final say.
694365
To catch some sneaky Republicans trying to "cook the votes" in favor of traditional conservatives...
760098
Agreed.  If Diebold was such a big issue, and the Dems were screaming about it days before the election, with their win, why are they not curious to know if their own win had anything to do with it.  Hell, I'm not about to cry voter fraud, but I will say its hypocritical to only whine and complain about fraud only if you lose.  Reps were respectable today, Bush was nice to Pelosi, and everyone is stepping down quietly.  I only wish the Dems would have done the same in the past
920179
You make an excellant point. And to the naysayers that claim that this is a Democratic issue, they should do their research. There are several states where the Republicans do not believe in the Diebold machines either, and want a paper trail.\nThe reality is, unfortunatly that if there is tampering, we will never know the truth. That is why it is sooo important that you keep your own record of your vote with a camera. And don't let the concerns make you not want to vote. There may be issues, but you still have to make an effort and vote.
1085751
I wouldn't point it to GOP voters as much as the Religious Right who are overwhelmingly GOP. They're trying to win over the people they lost by the simplest tactical means. Problem is, many GOP are smart enough to realize they're being dooped.
634721
well anything a repubican is for they are against, unless they think of it first, and if a republican thinks it might be a good idea, then they ar against it agaim, and dont forget, anytime you make a point to a dem, they are prone to tell you off, call you names, make fun of your social status, and tell you your intellegence level is lower than theirs!!
334648
No, because we're too stupid.  People like to vote for charming, charasmatic people.  But those are the type that are dishonest, because if you are honest and upfront people are disappoined in what they hear.  So, they go for the people that lie to them and tell them what they really want to hear.  So, we bring this evil on ourselves.
937479
To borrow from Mark Twain:\n\n"The report of the Republican demise has been greatly exaggerated." Now, go use your college education and smarts to look up the meaning of the word exaggerated.\n\nIF 6 Republicans did change to Democrat, that is ok as long as they continue to vote the right way (no pun intended). Most of us registered voters who do vote ignor the party registration and vote the person we feel best represents us- unless you are elderly in which case they tend to be loyal to party regardless of positions of the party. Many of them forget Theodore Roosevelt  is dead; were he alive today he too would turn from the Democrat party because it has left its base.\n\nWhat you hear is anger at the Republicans for abandoning their base, that does not mearn they are divorcing their party. \n\nAs I recall Democrats rejoyced prematurely the last 3 major elections. It was a Bill Clinton (remember him, a democrat?) appointed US Supreme Court that certified the ballots for the 2000 presidential election, contrary to pundits that calim it was stolen, it was won.\n\nKeep your salt handy, it is easier to eat crow with it.
145603
I'd have to say given that most Dems were so quick to go to bat for an adulterer that it is refreshing that Americans are willing to stand up for a stand up kind of guy.\n\nWe don't mind constructive criticism, it's the same old, tired party rhetoric that gets frustrating. I just wonder how many anti-Bush people actually voted.
919943
The actions of the Republican party can be fully explained in one word:  "Posturing."  \n\nAs for the Democrats, you assume they are competent.  They are not.  They worship two fallacies:  1) Man can be perfected by his institutions (such as schools and government and civil law).  2) Equality and utopia can be accomplished by the establishment of classes of citizenship.\n\nThese crippling fallacies insure that the Democrats will not be able to fix much of the damage.  They are so conceited about these fallacies that they don't even understand that it was furious INDEPENDENT voters who put them in charge this time.  Independents like me.  What we gave this time we will take away unless they get over their ideological blinders.\n\nYou've been warned.
29104
No matter what efforts we as individuals may take based upon our hearts and our principles, those efforts are generally nullified when the relative few people who vote vote with their wallets or out of misinformed fear.  Consider the outcome of the 2004 Presidential Election for a clearer understanding of my meaning.\n\nAnd, yes, there is still hope.  I care and so do you.  Isn't that a start?
783546
Because the polls point to democratic victory...notice how many think the polls are fine today, since they indicate a slide back towards republicans?  I guess the ones that favor republicans are true, and the ones that don't are rigged.  Just like the elections...
948483
I don't know about Democrats, or for that matter Republicans. I can tell you as an Independent that you cannot be taken seriously and your accusations cannot be trusted. Calling the election a fraud before it even occurs makes any points you try to make biased and questionable, just like the boy who cried wolf. You are trying to advance an agenda and lack any viable proof to support your claims. I will remind you that in the last 3 election cycles that the only people convicted of election fraud were Democrats, not Republicans.
445297
I'm confused by your writing that "Republicans in Congress have their work cut out for them this fall". Is there some secret polling I'm not aware of that says Democrats are cruising along? Last I heard the Democrats in Congress were polling with LESS than 25% approval ratings.\n\nI think everyone is going to have a tough time this election season. And that's awesome.