Democrats' New Strategy: Almost Winning (Mark Steyn On The Couch Potato Democrats Alert)

Chicago Sun Times ^ | 08/07/05 | Mark Steyn

[goldstategop]

Mark Steyn calls the Democrats the "guy [who] just lies around the house all day." Couch Potato Democrats. The other party is becoming sedentary, corpulent, and the sick old man of American politics. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Democrats go the way of the Whigs. A nothing going party that has nothing to contribute to the country's discourse is in no condition to stay in shape and beat the Republicans. I doubt Steyn's analysis will wake up the half-sleepy fellows at the DNC who've convinced themselves the key to victory is bragging that almost winning an election is like winning one!

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[mainepatsfan]

So the Dems are going to claim victory even when they lose? Sounds like German propoganda in the last year of WWII.

[SunTzuWu]

I love reading Mark Steyn's articles.

And the idea that Bush is heartlessly pursuing an elite leisure activity denied to millions of American schoolchildren takes a bit of swallowing given that his preferred fitness activity is running. "Running" requires two things: you and ground. Short of buying every schoolkid some John Kerry thousand-dollar electric-yellow buttock-hugging lycra singlet, it's hard to see what there is about "running" that requires increasing federal funding.

You've got to love it.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Or Hirihito's announcement that the "War had not gone necessarily to Japan's advantage."

[Mercat]

"Running" requires two things: you and ground. Short of buying every schoolkid some John Kerry thousand-dollar electric-yellow buttock-hugging lycra singlet, it's hard to see what there is about "running" that requires increasing federal funding.

LOL, just emailed it to my bicycle riding husband.

[mainepatsfan]

A slight understatement.

[blanknoone]

A woman's right to shoes...Brilliant Steyn.

[Asfarastheeastisfromthewest...]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Democrats go the way of the Whigs.

We can only wish. If it ever did happen, I think a new party should arise that is somewhere to the right of the Republicans who have become to centrist on many issues.

[neodad]

Or Baghdad Bob "There are no Americans here!"

[skimbell]

The new Chariman of the DNC??

[mainepatsfan]

I'm convinced the reason the Dummies were so disappointed by Bush's win last year was because they believed their own propaganda.

[mmercier]

Good post.

>> I doubt Steyn's analysis will wake up the half-sleepy fellows at the DNC who've convinced themselves the key to victory is bragging that almost winning an election is like winning one!

Lets hope this is the case.

I believe that before the rats totally implode politically they may well end up acting out violently. I remember the real leftists of the early 70's, and amaze that they have degraded to the point they have today.

Drug addled minds apparently fall short of the mark, as far as motivation and initiative go. It will all be over for the party should the rats lash out in a violent manner.

After the rat party collapses, their remainder and the remainder of the AFL (public employee unions) will form the American Labour party. They are not going away any time soon.

[BookaT]

Now someone please photo shop Deans face into Bagdad Bob's picture. Or if it has been done then please show that pic.

Thanks in advance

[goldstategop]

What do the Democrats stand for? I doubt a liberal could tell you cause otherwise they wouldn't be blowing millions on new think tanks if they knew what their core values were. That pretty much sums up the Democrats current predicament: they're bereft of ideas and they have to pretend to be Republicans to have a chance to win.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[RedRover]

Wonderful article! I once saw a border collie competition where a dog, owned by a man named Nigel, was a complete disaster. After the fiasco, the TV commentator, clearly not wanting to be mean, said to the owner, "That was nearly smashing, Nigel!" Sounds like the new Democratic Party slogan.

[Talking_Mouse]

...a woman's right to shoes.

Love this.

[Caipirabob]

Wow. I noticed my gal had put on a few pounds but I had no idea it was Bush's fault. That sonofabitch chicken hawk.

Bwah-Haa-Haaaa!

[Dustbunny]

I love this guy, he is always so 'right on'.

[mainepatsfan]

Hillary will move as far right as she thinks she has to in order to win because she knows the idiot Dem base won't turn on her no matter what.

[Condor51]

The democratic party has turned into and endless Monty Python sketch:

Black Knight: 'Tis but a scratch.
Arthur: A SCRATCH? Your arm's off!
Black Knight: No it isn't!
Arthur: Well what's that then? (pointing to the arm lying on the ground)
Black Knight: I've had worse.
Arthur: You LIAR!

~~snip~~

Black Knight: (kicking him again) Have at you!
Arthur: (getting up) You are indeed brave, Sir Knight, but the fight is mine!
Black Knight: Ohhh, had enough, eh?
Arthur: Look, you stupid b*****d, you've got no arms left!
Black Knight: Yes I have!
Arthur: LOOK!!!
Black Knight: Just a flesh wound!