Karl Rove, Protector of the Constitution

Karl Rove, President Bush's former political director, emphasized Obama's "bitter" comments in his remarks. He urged NRA members to fight on McCain's behalf because Republicans "face a difficult environment."

"Victory in November is not going to be easy," he said. "In this election, the stakes are very, very high when it comes to the Constitution and the Second Amendment."

This is some amazing shit to hear. It's just funny to hear Karl Rove talking about how the constitution must be protected, when he and his party has stomped, shredded, and pissed all over it for the last 8 years. Oh, I figure the Republicans will win yet again, because the American people are JUST. THAT. STUPID.

Here's how I imagine the conversation going:

Republican Party: "Hey, America, we're going to take away your right to privacy and wiretap your phones and email. It'll make you safer. How's that sound?"

America: "Sure, sounds great, pal. Thanks again."

Republican Party: "Oh, and we're going to set up secret prisons around the world, but don't worry, it won't be on American soil. And we're going to practice waterboarding, because it's not reeeaally torture. Is that cool?"

America: "definitely. We gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette, right? But won't that harm our image to the rest of the world?"

Republican Party: "Nah, who cares about image? We've got to do what we do to make you safer. Speaking of which, we're going to stop-loss your soldiers because, well, really, people just don't want to join our military right now. It's downright Unamerican what's happening."

America: "Stop those damn liberals from leaving when their tour is up. But wait, how can they be liberals if they're at war for us? Aren't those guys honorable soldiers, worthy to return home to their families?"

Republican Party: "Sure, we support the troops, but in times of war, we need them all fighting!"

America: "Speaking of war, you know, I'm not really sure I support it anymore. I mean, at least about 78% of me doesn't."

Republican Party: "Well, that's okay. You really don't have to support the war. We do, and that's all that counts."

Democratic Party chimes in: "We support the troops! That's why we constantly vote for this war!"

America: "Well, I guess if you guys all support it, it sounds like a good idea to me!"

Republican Party shushes Democratic Party, "Be quiet and speak when you're spoken to!"


This could go on and on, but I'm tired and have to get back to work. What's really funny is, 82% of the US thinks that we've seriously got off track, yet I bet they continue to vote Republican. Smaaaart people, I tell ya.