PEST: We'll Soon Feel Their Pain

American Association of Independent Voters ^ | 10 Dec 04 | Chris Shugart

[Chris_Shugart]

PEST: We'll Soon Feel Their Pain
by Chris Shugart, 10 Dec, 04

I’ve been getting a kick out these reports I’ve been reading about Post Election Selection Trauma. Like many, I thought it was a joke at first. But psychologists across the nation are reporting that they’ve been providing counseling for despondent Kerry voters. I’ll admit I think the whole thing has been funny, but I’m predicting that somewhere not too far down the road, it’s not going to be funny anymore. I say this because I know where this sort of thing leads just about every time. I’m familiar with the behavior pattern of self-proclaimed victims: their pain eventually becomes our pain, and I don’t think we’ve heard the last of PEST .

We haven’t heard the last of these chronically depressed Kerry voters because we haven’t heard from the lawyers yet. Victimhood is only the first step towards the inevitable lawsuit. We haven’t seen a case yet where a Kerry voter demands worker’s compensation because the Bush election has rendered them disabled. Call me cynical, but I think that one’s coming. It’s only a matter of time.

We haven’t seen the class action suit yet either. I’m waiting to see a bunch of disgruntled Democrats ask for damages from the Republican Party, accusing them of causing the Democrats pain and suffering for which they will demand compensation. The Republicans’crime? Winning the election.

As absurd as all this may sound, I’m boldly making my prediction now. I expect in the next few months to see some inane Democrat try to make the claim that the GOP owes them for therapy fees, or something similarly ridiculous. Never underestimate the unbridled sense of entitlement of the liberal victim. And definitely never underestimate how far lawyers will go to extract money from those who have it.

And here’s an unsettling thought: 55 million Kerry voters wandering about in a dazed jumble of confusion and depression. Well, on the bright side, I hear Canada’s got free health care. 

[Mr. Jeeves]

We'll be feeling it very soon in Washington state.

[Texas Songwriter]

Chic diagnosis. The only, only reason this diagnosis is getting traction is to obtain and ICD-9 diagnosis attribution to this phenomenon so the psychologists can get paid by the government and insurance companies. These idiots who present themselves to a shaman to deal with their disappointment about the election need to go to work and get on with their live. They have too much time on their hands. Get a job hippies.

[anniegetyourgun]

This doesn't appear to be a syndrome as much as a disease. An EDTD - election day transmitted disease. If Dems want to stop the spread, they need to stay home on election days. Abstinence is the only answer.

[PowerPro]

Heaven help us all, but I think you've hit the proverbial nail on the head.

[anniegetyourgun]

I actually think they've all been misdiagnosed. What they really have is Adult Stress Syndrome.

[politicalwit]

"They have too much time on their hands. Get a job hippies."

Let them end their miserable lives..."pesticide"

[Tempest]

Let them do it. The litigation will only provide ample opportunity to convert many moderate Democrats and plenty of ammo for mocking jokes for my personal pleasure.

[xtinct]

Full blown PEST can be found on the Democratic Underground.

That, along with dillusional and narcistic behavior...

Wide assortment including the DU Keepers of the Crypt who facilitate the craziness.

[BJClinton]

Be sure to they know the post-election suicide hotline number: 1-800-BUSH-WON.

[davisfh]

They are a sorry lot and can't live a normal life but by the sweat of someone else's brow. I hope that they all go to Canada and never come back and I include some of my sorry relatives in this statement.

Just too damned bad that some people continue to feed on the public mammary into the winter of their years. And, as far as I am concerned, their winter can't end soon enough.

[imskylark]

"What they really have is Adult Stress Syndrome."

Great acronym!

[Fintan]

55 million Kerry voters wandering about in a dazed jumble of confusion and depression...

 

 

[fat city]

My guess is that, in a landmark decision, a court will declare Ohio mentally incompetent and will award power of attorney to New York.

[APFel]

WHERE oh WHERE is that right hand resting? Judging by his expression...

Apf

[pigsmith]

I wonder what color the sky is on their planet...

[Fintan]

WHERE oh WHERE is that right hand resting? Judging by his expression...

 

I really and truly do not want to know, especially since soap is very important in my life.

[NC Native]

Just D@mn, but I REALLY hate aged dirty hippies!! GRRR...

[Alia]

ROFLMAO!!! This photo really should be its own "caption the photo" entry. It is an entry jpg all its own...."Sorry" -- No givee you anything! His: I was hoping for love and peace, and all I get is a female who says "Sorry, no dice".