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.

[Poincare]

To seriously answer your question, yes. The great majority of leftists will not touch a weapon, relying upon others to do the work that they will propagandize, but there will be a certain numbers of Oswalds, Kazinskis, Armstrongs (math center bombing in late 60's), Sara Jane Moores, etc etc. Look for them to be greatly energised. It will not be pretty.

[Clint Williams]

Ultimately, they are outlaw goverments who outlaw guns.

[wasp69]

Already stocked up with the magazines loaded. Don't think I'll have too many problems where I am, though.

[ChadGore]

What do you mean "If they loose" ?

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal:

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http://www.jsonline.com/news/election2004/site/weblogs.asp?id=39

TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2004, 8:07 a.m. Police blotter: Slashed tires and spitting

The tires of at least 30 cars and vans rented by the Republican Party to carry voters to the polls were slashed, Milwaukee police said this morning. The discovery was made at 6:30 a.m., said Sgt. Mark Wroblewski.

The rental cars were parked near a GOP office in the 7100 block of W. Capitol Dr. Wroblewski said "at least" 30 cars were disabled. At least one tire was slashed and in some cases, all four tires were cut. Detectives were on the scene, the sergeant said. Police had no suspects in custody as of 8 a.m.

[desherwood7]

Thanks for the heads up. May have to hunker down here in my home town. Conservatives aren't that well liked.

[traviskicks]

lol no way. Dems may be crazy, but they aren't that crazy. Some may even be happy if W win, like that strict school teacher you hate while your under her - but when you grow up your glad you did...

[madvlad]

Actually, you should wlecome this!
After all, the NRA is w/ the repubs!!

Have you slapped a lib today?

MV

[IamConservative]

These people are absolutely and certifiably delusional.

At what point when spewing lies and venom do you become a parody of yourself?

[Renegade]

Should Kerry loses, do we need to fear Democrat terrorists?


NO!!!! They believe in GUN CONTROl,WE DON'T

CHECKMATE!!!

[liberty2004]

Absolutely! Osama is a registered Democrat as the latest tape proved. I've never seem anyone with a greater command of the DNC talking points

Very well stated. It is astounding that people are blind to Kerry. OBL could have worn and Kerry T-shirt and people would still vote for Kerry. The left is so full of hate - because they are pathetic and evil.

[NaughtiusMaximus]

LOL!! Make a flaming enchilada out of the little pr$ck. (I'll reimburse you for a can of frijoles to throw on top.)

[marty60]

I try not to get that close to them. hehehe

[texan75010]

The real question is: If the election is obviously stolen, will we do what it takes to ensure justice carries the day?

[A Texan]

"...are sober and possibly armed."

I think you have that backwards.

[ezo4]

Anyone know when WA will have anoucments about the election outcome. I have to go to a meeting at 2-5 in Seattle in the local dem riot areas.

Great

[Little Ray]

I'd love it if Commie Pinko "Democrats" would try some sorta uprising. We have more guns they they do.

Better yet, if the NG is called out, they would be on OUR side!

[Defiant]

Probably not yet. The Dems will hold onto hope for Hillary in '08, and blame Kerry for this one, not their failed policies. If they lose that one, and it becomes clear that the GOP majority will hold into the future, they may split into two parties, a centrist one, and a leftist/activist one. The leftists will be prone to violence, because they would not accept the will of the majority if it means capitalism, traditional social mores and a strong, nationalist military.

[Grampa Dave]

Yep a can of frijoles and refried beans would have made a great topping. I wasn't the only one who suggested this.

We haven't heard from this POS for about 3 years now. He was probably a student at the local community college.

[Defiant]

I would like to see a concerted effort to take one of the three networks conservative. That network would immediately destroy the remaining two in ratings.