Be afraid (Should Kerry loses, do we need to fear Democrat terrorists?)

spectator.org ^ | 11/2/2004 1:08:09 AM | Shawn Macomber

[crushelits]

Unfortunately, it appears that when Elizabeth Edwards speaks some people actually listen. This sad fact might be innocuous enough if the aspiring Second Lady were trading parenting or dieting tips. But instead semi-reformed former Deaniacs and Kucinich Kids seem to have latched onto Edwards' recent promise to a worried supporter that post-election riots will not wrack the nation -- so long as the Kerry-Edwards ticket walks away with it.

The suggestion, of course, is that there indeed will be riots if John F. Kerry's boyhood dreams of ascending to his rightful position as ruler of the universe are squashed by the result of today's voting. It is just such a scenario for which a group called No Stolen Elections is currently preparing. The newly-minted organization has already gotten more than 17,000 of the young and restless to sign the following pledge:

I remember the stolen presidential election of 2000 and I am willing to take action in 2004 if the election is stolen again. I support efforts to protect the right to vote leading up to and on Election Day, November 2nd. If that right is systematically violated, I pledge to join nationwide protests starting on November 3rd, either in my community, in the states where the fraud occurred or in Washington DC.

Among the better known John Hancocks adorning this pledge are those of Jesse Jackson, Michael Moore, Gloria Steinem, Howard Zinn, AFL-CIO Organizing Director Stewart Acuff, NAACP chairman Julian Bond, Daniel Ellsberg, Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb, and Barbara Ehrenreich, fresh from a stint as a New York Times substitute columnist. Oh, and clearly we wouldn't want to forget Adrienne Maree Brown, the dignified leader of the League of Pissed Off Voters.

So what exactly are these folks planning to make sure that "an unelected President does not enter the White House, like last time"? Well, the group has first of all established a "Fair Elections Advisory Council" of "international elections experts" to make a call on Election Day as to whether the vote was "stolen" again or not. If it has been -- and, let's face it, what are the chances any "international elections experts" are going to certify a Bush victory as just? -- No Stolen Elections will call its "Urgent Response Network" into action, "to converge in the states where the most serious fraud occurred, as well as in Washington DC." And the group is promising to make Florida circa 2000 look like a picnic.

"One thing that was missing from our side, but not from the conservative side, in 2000 was street heat," Steve Cobble writes on the group's website. "The GOP had their bourgeois riots, and their crowds were consistently bigger and more vocal, which helped frame in the media's mind the sense that their side had been wronged because Bush had won but Gore would not give up…We encourage people to work for regime change at home all day on November 2nd, election day, and then prepare to return to the streets on November 3rd (and perhaps beyond), at predetermined, symbolic, convenient locally-chosen sites."

All right, let's say what needs to be said: How bad can today's America really be if lazy lefty agitators can "work for regime change at home"? That's a pretty sweet gig compared to the depravities visited upon real activists with actual spines in countries such as Cuba -- a country, it is worth noting, the American hard-left continues to romanticize. Beyond that bit of absurdity, however, note that if Kerry wins the group has no interest in "counting every vote." Instead they suggest gathering instead to "celebrate Bush's involuntary retirement while also setting out a strong statement on the war in Iraq." Clearly, it is not the number of votes that concerns No Stolen Election, but the outcome. Are they interested in voter fraud if it results in a Kerry victory? Nope. These defenders of democracy will be too busy partying in the streets to riot over that.

In fact, No Stolen Elections' biggest fear seems to be that the saner elements in the Democratic Party will accept defeat. Cobble criticizes Gore for holding back activists in 2000, noting, "This was a mistake, and we don't believe the African American community or the unions will be willing to follow the campaign's lead again." Instead, Cobble said the activists will be in charge of these recounts.

"We must prod the Democratic Party to stand up this time, not just watch events occur in silence, as was largely the case in 2000," he writes. "We must encourage the few remaining respected blue-ribbon truth-tellers in our society to stand up and be counted -- people like Walter Cronkite, Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey."

Oh, great. The inmates really are running the Democratic asylum this year, and they want to crown Jimmy Carter and Oprah Winfrey emperor and empress of U.S. elections. If we allow them to run the country, it won't be good for anyone. Before it's over George W. Bush could be in Siberian exile, while the much-despised Ralph Nader is forced to drive laps in a Ford Pinto while jeering activists hurl obscenities and tomatoes at him.

Brace yourself America. The aftermath of this election could be much worse than a floor covered in formerly hanging chads.

[OldSgt.]

"attitude and body temperatures"

Ya, Methinks either attitudes will change, or their body temps will become ambient where their dropped.

I've a cousin that's been in the Suck for these last many years, got a set of the new digital cammies coming. my old jungles are fitting a little tight these days.

Semper Fi, Marines!!

It's nice to see the way the general Public is treating our service people now days. Times change.

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks...targets aplenty. :))

[sport]

I would not go so far as to say we should fear democrat terrorists.

I would say that we should be cognizant of them and be ready for whatever they may try.

[CitizenM]

Terrorists + Democrats = Terro-cRATS!

These enemies of Freedom are gathered in TerrocRatic cells in large cities; often appearing together and emerging from busses. They return every four years after receiving their attack instructions via coded messages from the MSM.

If you see suspicious TerrocRatic behavior do not engage them with any attempt at rational conversation. They have no ability to think. They are only programmed to spew more profanities at you in the name of their leader, Al-Kerry. They are wired to explode and spew slime and scum at anyone who confronts them.

[mafree]

The real import of OBL's tape is that it is a recruiting tape inviting the hard left in this country to join him in jihad. The demonization of Israel is the most important button he pushed to get them all lathered up. I predict (along with David Horowitz) that the most important development in domestic terrorism in the next few years will be the real and growing alliance between the left and the jihadis.

You definitely have a point- witness the MSM's reaction to that smarmy stepson of sKerry saying what he said about Israel. Or was there any reaction from the MSM at all? Didn't think so.

[infowarrior]

7.62 x 39. You do the math!

Those are the kind of odds that even these creeps understand...

Or, if they don't, well, it won't be as pretty as they think...

the infowarrior

[bad company]

Can you add me to the CW2 ping list please.

[Eaker]

Buck up Brother!!!

Things just feel right!!

[brewcrew]

I'm pretty sure that the first shots of the second American Revolution will not be fired by conservatives or constructionists. We are the ones who fire only when fired upon.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Let me 'splain it to you. The US military, as opposed to that in banana republics, is comprised of individuals who are more religious, patriotic and independent than the country as a whole. Jacksonian Americans are dominant in the US military. Clinton tried to change that, but he could not in only 8 years.

Leftists are against the US military so long as it is not controlled by them, in terms of its culture, values and willingness to do the left's bidding. If they ever took power, they would not use the US military as their own, they would defeat the US military, as Lenin defeated Czarist forces, and then create their own, People's Army.

Believe it or not, one reason I posted what I did was to illustrate that the Left can be just as militaristic and trigger-happy as we can. They have this undeserved pacifist-wimp image, and wimps don't make revolutions. Unfortunately, many on our side help promote this view.

We must never forget that there is a merciless mailed fist inside that wimpy "pacifist" glove--and a clenched one at that.

[river rat]

Public attitude about our military, gets warmer the more they fear the enemies of this nation...

I guess the same tie dyed, pot smoking bastards that believed the traitorous liars like Cronkite/Kerry in the 60s/70's -- now fear the death and destruction the Islamanazis can deliver to Americans here in America...leading to their "temporary affection" for the military..

Don't be fooled for a moment, a warrior is respected ONLY when the civilians fear for their own sorry asses..
You need only visit your nearest VA hospital to see the low regard afforded our injured brothers...unless there have been HUGE changes after President Bush took office..
My last visit was in 98 - to an old friend that had finally lost it. It was impossible to hold back the tears from seeing his condition and the condition of the area he was confined to and his surroundings.. Pathetic!

YES - on this subject I'm a foul tempered, angry cynic...
I'll never forget the non-welcome home we received, but you are right about the mood towards our young men today...
I travel frequently, and see it in all the airports....
It IS encouraging...lets see if it lasts..



Semper Fi

[valkyrieanne]

Come on, baby, light my fire.

[Billthedrill]

my "Kerry Nazi" sign has marked me as an attractive target...

Man, you can't bait-hunt like that! Fish and Game's gonna be all over you...

[river rat]

Here in my part of Northern Kalifornicate.....the leftists, lunatics and assholes, are no longer protected species..

Poor societal management has resulted in an over population of these species, and the numbers have risen to dangerous levels ---- therefore, all artificial protections have been removed..

In the event the nuisance species riot or invade private property, it is OPEN SEASON with NO BAG LIMIT and BAITED FIELDS are recommended...

Believe me friend, I live in a VERY target rich environment..
There more to shoot at here than we had in country!...

In addition to my "Kerry Nazi" sign, I've always flown the Corps' flag along side of Old Glory -- and my sign and flags caused a few unknown old grunts who live blocks away to stop and shoot the breeze... One guy went through Hui, one served less that 20 clicks from our Area of Operations, and one flew in Marine choppers as door gunner.....
This neighborhood is going to make a VERY GOOD stand if the SHTF....LOTS of us balding, grizzled old salt Jarheads!

Semper Fi

[wardaddy]

I hope they venture out of their hoods and gentrified neighborhoods.

I can't see Puffy and Russell and some metros arming up for political battle.

Union thugs are the only left that I think has enuff nuts to fear.

[Noumenon]

If they want a civil war then they are certainly on the right track to achieving it.

They've been working at it for quite some time now. They'll be especially bitter and angry to see their sick dreams of a fascist utopia go by the wayside. The nation's long overdue for a major housecleaning. I say, let it happen before I'm too damned old to take a hand in it. I've got a little something for them.

[Noumenon]

To a liberal fool who once asked me, "What do you want with a handgun?," I replied that I'd use it to fight my way to a decent rifle. You should have seen the look on his face...

BTW, during times of potential unrest, a Glock Mod 20 is my preferred carry.

[Noumenon]

Well, hey - no one's going to bust our chops for jacklighting libs in these parts.

[Busywhiskers]

Probably only need to fear the women--particularly the hefty ones with hairy legs. Don't worry about what passes for men in liberal circles.