Friday, October 12, 2007

An Examination of Republican and Democratic treatments of unwanted wars

The War of 1812:

Ancestors of the Republicans: [declares war]

New England: This war is stupid. We're losing tons of money because of it. If you don't stop, we'll declare independence.

Ancestors of the Republicans: Sure you will. Do whatever you want. We are fighting a war.

New England: Fine, we'll stay. But we still hate your guts.


The American Civil War:

New England (and the rest of the north): You need to give up your property for the benefit of mankind.

The South: You even try to do that and we'll declare independence.

New England: Sure you will.

The South: [declares independence]

New England: In the name of all that is just, good, and holy, we must fight.

[Millions of people die.]

The South: Fine, we'll give up our property. But we hate your guts.


The Second Iraq War:

Republicans: [declares war]

New England (and the rest of democratic America): This war is stupid. We're losing tons of money. If you don't stop, we're moving to Canada.

Republicans: Sure you will. Do whatever you want. We are fighting a war. Besides, you aren't going to Canada--it's too cold.

Democrats: I hate you.

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