Not long ago I wrote about what a whiny little bee-otch Dick Cheney has become -- blasting President Obama every time someone sticks a microphone before the former VP's creepy frog-like face. This week Timothy Noah has a great article in Slate that explains why Republicans are such sore losers in general.
His conclusions?
Since Republicans have won more elections then they've lost in the last 40 years, losses are a "shock" to the collective GOP "system" while, when Democrats lose, it confirms their "tragic view of life." Also, and I think this is his best point, Democrats view elections as a means to an end while Republicans view them as an end unto themselves: Democrats want power so they can use it to help people; Republicans just want power so that Democrats don't have it.
I agree completely with Mr Noah, but I have another theory as well: Republicans generally have a more paranoid, apocalyptic, fearful view of the world. In their minds, everyone and everything is under constant threat from dangerous, unseen forces.
OBAMA IS A SECRET MUSLIM WHO WILL DESTROY AMERICA FROM WITHIN!
HIGHER TAXES WILL DESTROY THE ECONOMY!
IF WE DON'T INVADE IRAQ THEN SADDAM WILL DESTROY US!
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE WILL DESTROY OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM!
GAY MARRIAGE WILL DESTROY THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE!
And on and on. You get the idea.
Republicans believe Democrats want to "destroy" everything good about the United States (even the United States itself) and turn us into some kind of weird totalitarian Islamic socialist caliphate -- one that, strangely enough, also recognizes gay marriage and gives everyone health care.
Go figure.
So, whenever these evil Democrats get power, Republicans feel the apocalypse is nigh. And they, the super-patriotic Republicans, must save the USA from the unpatriotic Democrats. Thus Republicans believe that making life miserable and hellish for Democratic Presidents is a necessary, just, and patriotic cause -- but, of course, if Democrats dare criticize Republican presidents, then Republicans accuse Democrats of being "unpatriotic" -- and, of course, of trying to destroy America.
Got it?
Well, you won't see me accusing Republicans of being unpatriotic. I firmly believe that Republicans love America.
They just don't like Americans very much.
Health care, living wages, environmental standards, worker protections, reproductive freedom, fair taxation? All these things that might help people's lives? Nope! American's can't have those things!
But sending Americans to die in stupid, mismanaged, unwinnable wars? Preventing gay Americans from having full civil rights? Growing the gap between rich and poor? Lying about the heroism and sacrifices of veterans who happen to be Democrats? Yes to all that!
The logic behind Republican patriotism might seem a bit bizarre but remember, these are the same people who love guns, executions, war, and torture but really are ... pro-life!
But then, when I think about it, Republicans seem to be angry and sore even when they win. Have Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and all those creeps ever seemed happy to you? They're perennial, constant hate machines. Being so full of hate all the time must be exhausting. I can't even imagine it.
Well, Mr NYC wishes the Republicans the best of luck with all their hatred. Happy hating. The American people don't seem to be in hating mood right now. They support Obama and are optimistic about our future. But, politics are always cyclical and I'm sure the Republicans will be sore winners once again. And when they are, I'm sure their hatred will continue to flow, unabated.
His conclusions?
Since Republicans have won more elections then they've lost in the last 40 years, losses are a "shock" to the collective GOP "system" while, when Democrats lose, it confirms their "tragic view of life." Also, and I think this is his best point, Democrats view elections as a means to an end while Republicans view them as an end unto themselves: Democrats want power so they can use it to help people; Republicans just want power so that Democrats don't have it.
I agree completely with Mr Noah, but I have another theory as well: Republicans generally have a more paranoid, apocalyptic, fearful view of the world. In their minds, everyone and everything is under constant threat from dangerous, unseen forces.
OBAMA IS A SECRET MUSLIM WHO WILL DESTROY AMERICA FROM WITHIN!
HIGHER TAXES WILL DESTROY THE ECONOMY!
IF WE DON'T INVADE IRAQ THEN SADDAM WILL DESTROY US!
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE WILL DESTROY OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM!
GAY MARRIAGE WILL DESTROY THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE!
And on and on. You get the idea.
Republicans believe Democrats want to "destroy" everything good about the United States (even the United States itself) and turn us into some kind of weird totalitarian Islamic socialist caliphate -- one that, strangely enough, also recognizes gay marriage and gives everyone health care.
Go figure.
So, whenever these evil Democrats get power, Republicans feel the apocalypse is nigh. And they, the super-patriotic Republicans, must save the USA from the unpatriotic Democrats. Thus Republicans believe that making life miserable and hellish for Democratic Presidents is a necessary, just, and patriotic cause -- but, of course, if Democrats dare criticize Republican presidents, then Republicans accuse Democrats of being "unpatriotic" -- and, of course, of trying to destroy America.
Got it?
Well, you won't see me accusing Republicans of being unpatriotic. I firmly believe that Republicans love America.
They just don't like Americans very much.
Health care, living wages, environmental standards, worker protections, reproductive freedom, fair taxation? All these things that might help people's lives? Nope! American's can't have those things!
But sending Americans to die in stupid, mismanaged, unwinnable wars? Preventing gay Americans from having full civil rights? Growing the gap between rich and poor? Lying about the heroism and sacrifices of veterans who happen to be Democrats? Yes to all that!
The logic behind Republican patriotism might seem a bit bizarre but remember, these are the same people who love guns, executions, war, and torture but really are ... pro-life!
But then, when I think about it, Republicans seem to be angry and sore even when they win. Have Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and all those creeps ever seemed happy to you? They're perennial, constant hate machines. Being so full of hate all the time must be exhausting. I can't even imagine it.
Well, Mr NYC wishes the Republicans the best of luck with all their hatred. Happy hating. The American people don't seem to be in hating mood right now. They support Obama and are optimistic about our future. But, politics are always cyclical and I'm sure the Republicans will be sore winners once again. And when they are, I'm sure their hatred will continue to flow, unabated.
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