I Would Shit My Pants if the Expos Became the “Washington Republicans” (1033 hits)
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Submitted by youarsoghey (View user info) at 2004-09-30 13:03:28 EDT
As we enter the home stretch in another political season, we (The U.S.) have to do some serious thinking as a nation. Where do we want to be over the next four years? How much does it mean to us to be a distinguished member of the coveted "World Community" that we no longer seem to be. Should we feel safe from terrorism or scared? Does terrorism even exist or are the powers sufficiently doing their jobs to keep it from us? Does John Kerry have what it takes to be president? Could he do a better job than Bush? What about things at home? Does Kerry's proposed economic policy make sense or does Bush's?
The complexities never seem to end, do they? However, to some people, it is a clear choice of either Bush or Kerry. To me, I find it important to note that so many people find it such a clear choice in either direction. Obviously each side has its own merits, and those of us who haven't fully made up their minds yet should spend this last month seriously considering which candidate fits them best. Perhaps some of you hardliners should step back and reconsider, because partisan blinders almost always hide all the important issues.
A few things have really been bothering me about the state of the presidential campaign. Firstly, I'd like to address the fact that the Republicans actively sought to make John Kerry look bad based on a few questionable decisions he made in the past. Despite the fact that I am no more Democrat than I am Republican, I found this to be underhanded and a bit annoying because there are many sides to every issue and things aren't always perfectly clear.
On the other hand, I find it equally, if not more underhanded that the Democratic Party spent the entire convention shouting as loudly as they could about how they ALL wanted to discuss the issues and not use the typical "dirty politics" against Bush. However, as the months wore on, so did the Democrats' patience, and out they came with the negatives (including Kerry at this point in his speeches) that just turn off independent voters like myself.
I honestly would probably vote for the one viable candidate that didn't sling mud because I don't find that quality particularly virtuous in a president.
On the lighter side, however, the oft-undervalued city of Montreal lost one of its only connections to the United States this week with the loss of its Major League Baseball franchise, the Montreal Expos. If that isn't a kick in the pants for this traditionally liberal city, the direct move to the seat of the government they often mock and ridicule must be.
I've decided that the naming of this new team should definitely be made into a contest that should be voted on by the people of America. This contest should be large and important in a winner-take-all format. Hm...I wonder what other sort of voting process is happening at this time of year...
That's right, I think the winner of the November 2nd presidential election to hold the most powerful position in the country should also determine how the Washington baseball team gets named. If the Republicans win, it should be the Washington Republicans for four years until the next election. If the Democrats win, it should be the Washington Democrats for four years until the next election.
Can you imagine? This team would be more hated than the Yankees.
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Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2004-11-05 19:53:18 EST (#)
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Submitted by sirius lives at 2004-10-06 00:26:14 EDT (#)
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Washington republicans...I could get used to that, or if kerry wins the washington douchebags
Submitted by great_angst (user info) at 2004-09-30 18:08:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2004-09-30 16:02:26 EDT (#)
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Another +2 for saying our city is undervalued. yes, we are awesome.
Oh and please do keep the expos. They took up space in my newspapers.
Submitted by sublime (user info) at 2004-09-30 15:43:40 EDT (#)
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go Spos, WOO!, fuck i'm too late.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2004-09-30 15:21:31 EDT (#)
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Submitted by iamhewhoisnot (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:45:15 EDT (#)
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the team can not be named the washington senators unless the owner of the texas rangers, tom hicks, gives them permission to use the name. since the senators became the rangers, the ownership rights of the name washington senators is retained by the team. knowing hicks (i live in the dallas area) he will not give it up without compensation...
Submitted by 1Point21Gigawatts (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:27:36 EDT (#)
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I don't hate the Yankees. I love them.
And the team should be called the Washington "Senators" just like years ago.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:27:31 EDT (#)
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Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:25:29 EDT (#)
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ahaha...
Go Peeners Woo, indeed.
We should lobby for that to be the name. really.
Submitted by MickGinny (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:22:21 EDT (#)
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for the title alone.
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:20:12 EDT (#)
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Submitted by JMG114 (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:13:32 (#)
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The Washington Peeners. Go Peeners, WOO!!!
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Oh my God. The day Jared turns into Habeeb is the day Hell freezes over.
Submitted by whataefag (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:18:12 EDT (#)
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Yes, big contention here. At any rate, I'm sure they'll be the Senators or some shit like that. I heard a spot on NPR this morning suggesting that they be the Lobbyists. Then they can make their own rules and buy victory, just like the real politicians abiding in my city do.
I've always wanted a baseball team to be called the Balls. I'd definitely be their biggest fan.
Submitted by JMG114 (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:13:32 EDT (#)
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The Washington Peeners. Go Peeners, WOO!!!
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2004-09-30 13:06:24 EDT (#)
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Fuck it.
If Bush wins they should be the "Nazis" or "Gestapo"