Erica Jong Tells Italians Obama Loss 'Will Spark the Second American Civil War.'

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Erica Jong Tells Italians Obama Loss 'Will Spark the Second American Civil War. Blood Will Run in the Streets'

by Jason Horowitz

October 30, 2008

It seems that the final days of the presidential campaign have made Erica Jong and her friends more than a little anxious.

A few days ago, Jong, the author and self-described feminist, gave an interview to the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, the choicest bits of which were brought to my attention by the reliably sharp-eyed Christian Rocca, the U.S. correspondent of Il Foglio, who published excerpts on his Camillo blog. Basically, Jong says her fear that Obama might lose the election has developed into an "obsession. A paralyzing terror. An anxious fever that keeps you awake at night." She also says that her friends Jane Fonda and Naomi Wolf are extremely worried that Obama will be sabotaged by Republican dirty tricks, and that if an Obama loss indeed comes to pass, the result will be a second American Civil War.

[wideawake]

Uh-huh.

Because a few thousand Obama rioters will conduct an effective, years-long tactical resistance against the US Armed Forces.

[Blue Turtle]

oh no..I am scared...better vote for the messiah.

[Clint Williams]

Bring it on. It’s overdue anyway.

[beezdotcom]

Every time somebody says this, I know that they are projecting....and it is THEM in particular who WANT a civil war.

[D-fendr]

There’s the same likelyhood of rioting whether Obama wins or loses.

[Redgirl]

Will Atlanta burn down again?

[Salamander]

“Zipless f...ear” ping.

[Vaquero]

bring it on, remeber we cling to guns and religion:

[huldah1776]

I think she has it backwards, if he WINS, there will be a second civil war. Or at least I think there should be.

[Heff]

My thoughts exactly....bring it on....there will be a Civil war no matter who wins.

[illiac]

Is she from the old comedy duo of Cheech and Jong?.../s

[PoliticalDookie]

Liberal fascism exposed...

[wideawake]

it's not a coincidence that President Bush recalled soldiers from Iraq for Dick Cheney to lead against American citizens in the streets."

"Um, OK guys. I'm going to need you to cover that perimeter to the west about three klicks out. If the Revolutionary Shining Obama Path Forces Of National Liberation turn our K Street flank we will be FUBAR. Do I have to do everything myself?"

[I see my hands]

"Every time somebody says this, I know that they are projecting... and it is THEM in particular who WANT a civil war"

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Perhaps an Obama loss will spark a second civil war.

[redhead]

GOTTA bump it!

[ErnBatavia]

I think she admires O's pastor as well...

[King Moonracer]

Perhaps an Obama loss will spark a second civil war.

Nah, just a sit in. Like the one that has lasted 40+ years.

[Max7]

I read the whole short column attached to the thread. If all those quotes are accurate from Erica Jong, then it is clear that woman is nutty as a fruitcake. Bonkers. Gone gone gone. The lights are on and nobody is home.

[Our man in washington]

"My friends Ken Follett and Susan Cheever are extremely worried. Naomi Wolf calls me every day. Yesterday, Jane Fonda sent me an email to tell me that she cried all night and can't cure her ailing back for all the stress that has reduces her to a bundle of nerves." "My back is also suffering from spasms, so much so that I had to see an acupuncturist and get prescriptions for Valium."

What is with these people?

Let's say Obama wins and the Democrats get up to 60 seats in the Senate and pick up a ton of seats in the House. I will rise, see the news and say "well, that's disappointing." And since I don't spend time worrying about what I can't change, I will then go to work and try to have a good day. Why let politics ruin one's life?