Political Humor
Posted Thu, 03/09/06
A pal sent me the following comic bit titled "Friends Don't Let Friends Vote Republican." I've whittled it down from the original version:
Things you have to believe to be a Republican today.....
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Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.
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Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.
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The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.
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A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
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A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense, but a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
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The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.
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Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host: Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
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What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the '80s is irrelevant.
I won't be snippety and chuckle knowingly because I promised myself to be kinder to those folks on the opposite side of the fence.
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