WaPo Writer Calls GOP 'A Grand Old Cult'

Someone ought to study the Republican Party. I am not referring to yet another political scientist but to a mental health professional, preferably a specialist in the power of fixations, obsessions and the like. The GOP needs an intervention. It has become a cult.
To become a Republican, one has to take a pledge... Read more here (if you can stand it)

Just to add some balance to WaPo's opinion piece, here are some facts about what it takes to be a Democrat in today's world.

You have to believe electing man with a postage stamp sized resume as President, in the middle of a recession and two wars, was a good idea.

You have to think it is OK for Barack Obama to kill terrorists without even attempting to capture them, but it was wrong for George Bush to capture them and lock them up in Guantanamo Bay.

You have to believe we can spend our way out of debt.

You have to believe Congress should pass bills so we can learn what is in them.

You have to believe it is OK to ask for people's ID when they buy cigarettes, but wrong to ask for an ID when they vote.

You have to believe that since CO2 is rapidly increasing and the temperature has leveled-off, that somehow proves CO2 is causing global warming.

You have to believe that the government regulating the Internet will somehow make it freer.

You have to believe the Post Office is so well run, it would be a good idea for the government to take over our health care.

If you think a blogger has exceeded the boundaries set up by JimRob, why don't you just hit the Abuse button and let the Mods take care of the person

If someone cuts in line in front of you, do you call the cops?

Whimper a bit hoping they show up?

Wet your nappies?

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