I am on a bunch of lefty mailing lists just so I can see what these nuts are up to. Here’s one that I received recently that I found to be pretty interesting; it’s from the Howard Dean group Democracy for America:

“DFA Member-

In case you haven’t heard yet, something scary is happening in Florida. Tea Party extremists have forced out the state Republican chair and are now free to nominate the most right-wing candidates imaginable to public office across the state.

We must not allow these extremists the power or legitimacy that comes with elected office.


That is why DFA is bringing some of the best political talent in the country to train Florida candidates and activists in 2010 to make sure progressives have the tools to win.

This is a critical year in Florida politics. There are huge statewide races with national implications as well as local races that hit close to home.

You may be disappointed by some so-called Democrats in Washington and, believe me, I am too. But the solution isn’t to throw up our hands and cede our country to extremists. The solution is to elect better Democrats, everywhere. And it starts in Florida. Join us.

Thanks for all you do.” [bold added for emphasis]

You’re welcome.

This email had three instances of “extremists,” one instance of “scary,” and one instance of “right-wing.” I’m panicking already! This is the type of fear mongering that is circulating among liberals who probably do not know any better about the Tea Party movement. As for the Florida issue, the state GOP chairman seemed to be mismanaging funds and he was making some bad calls. If only the RNC would do the same and rein in Mikey.

What I find most amusing is that at the end of the email, they admit that even though the Democrats that were just elected were doing a bad job, they should go and elect more of them! Apparently, the big government agenda put forward by the Obama-Reid-Pelosi triumvirate does not go far enough. Spending trillions is not enough, we must spend QUADRILLIONS!!! Oh Dean, what a clown.

The sad part is that they consider me an extremist… I, who pay taxes, contribute to society, vote and sometimes put my simple, honest opinions on a hidden away blog on the inter-tube-webs… oh and I forgot my most subversive act: thinking! Sometimes I hope we would all be a little more extremist.

-AG