Is it wrong to depise Republicans' fake reverance toward Obama's victory? A whole lot?

[lib_wit_it]

This trend has been noted in general, but I'd like to point out one of the most revolting examples. Perhaps you've heard of Bush/Bush/McCain supporter, former (well, currently getting paid $8 mil to do nothing) Boston Red Sox pitcher Curtis Montague Schilling. If you only know him as a pitcher and want the real scoop, read this great satiric site:
http://www.dearcurt.com/
They've got him nailed!

And here's a bit of proof that he and McCain are tight:
http://thephoenix.com/Providence/RecRoom/68417-ultimate-Schill/?rel=inf
http://insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/archives/2008/11/mccain-reads-38.html

Shonda introducing Palin:
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2008/10/16/everyones-an-underdog-in-sarah-palins-world/

In case you don't know, he and his wife both have political aspirations and are exactly what we need rid of. (If you think Palin was bad, wait til you meet Shonda Schilling!) For a few choice posts to get you up to speed on his political blogging bull, here are some of the best recent posts:

http://38pitches.com/2008/09/12/if-you-have-a-minute/
http://38pitches.com/2008/09/05/should-there-be-any-doubt/
http://38pitches.com/2008/11/03/wow-one-more/
http://38pitches.com/2008/11/03/wow-one-more/

The last one is his faux-reverence-for-Obama-because-that's-what-the-libruls-didn't-do-for-Bush drivel. A few choice excerpts:

Senator McCain; damn what a speech. Clearly continuing his life long display of class, dignity, honor and integrity I only wish more people knew the man as well as I do. He exudes those same traits regardless of the audience or venue. I am proud as hell to call he and his family friends. Not many countries are capable of creating men like him and I am proud we are one of them. To John and Cindy and the rest of the McCain family, thank you.

Senator Obama; damn what a campaign. Expert after expert talked about the nearly flawless political campaign he ran, and the voters in this country backed those opinions up, lock stock and barrel. Congratulations Mr. President Elect, I pray to God that starting tomorrow every decision you make, every piece of advice you receive, every minute of counsel given to you, all of those things lead you to make every day from tomorrow on a better one for the people of the greatest nation on earth. I know the move doesn’t become official until January 20th, but we all know better, change begins tomorrow.

Am I disappointed? Sure, the man I know and the man I believed to be the right choice didn’t win. It stops there though. Because tomorrow the sun is going to come up in this country and less than 40 years after an African American was not allowed to use the same bathroom as a white person, sleep in the same hotel, ride on the same bus, go to the same school, less than 40 years later our nation showed the entire world why it is the greatest nation on earth and selected an African American as it’s 44th President.

Do I agree with him? Not a lot. Was he my choice? Nope. But we end that ’stuff’ now right? Tomorrow we all wake up Americans. Tomorrow the world once again looks at us in complete awe. Never has a country on this planet selected what was once a ‘minority’ to it’s highest political position. No free nation has ever done what we just did, again. So while I made no bones about my choice, I do believe in Senator McCain, and I do believe him to be right when he says now is the time to put aside political differences, personal agendas and partisan politics and wish God Speed to President Elect Barack Obama in leading the greatest nation on earth over the next four years. It’s going to take effort and commitment like we’ve never seen.


Might be nice if he meant it, but I know better, and believe me, we do not want them in charge of any US/state government. My suggestion is that, when you get a chance, take the time to read some of his repuke talking points regurgitationary blogificating. And don't miss the comments and his bullying handling of the ones that piss him off.

Get to know this "brand" and then keep an eye on his blog for chances to counter his pontificating with comments. It may be fruitless, but in September, after I got a number of Military-for-Obama to comment, he stopped posting political trash for nearly a month. (OK, so that didn't stop him from stumping for McCain...)

If we keep the pressure on, maybe he and wifey will feel like it's too much trouble to run for office, and they'll stick to their charities and his gaming company business.(And please don't soften over their philanthropic efforts. If you only knew what I know...)

[Berry Cool]

1. I gather we should tell him to put a bloody sock in it?

[Breeze54]

3. Red Sox management already did!

:P

[Breeze54]

2. Curt Schilling had ZERO effect on the presidential vote. He's injured, old and off the stage soon.

Fear not. He's really not very bright and has an inflated ego. I suspect the Shillings
will be moving back to TX in the not to distant future. Don't fret and MA elected Obama!

:hi:

[NashVegas]

4. I Wouldn't Say "Wrong" I Would Say "Inappropriate"

Give people the benefit of the doubt, publicly, for now. For those who are sincere, he's going to be their president, too, and will have an easier time of it than Clinton did with RWers and Bush did with us, if more people feel invested.

For those who are insincere, you kill more flies with honey ...