Rally to Restore Sanity

Any of you hippie liberals heading to DC this weekend?

A friend of mine is going, although I have my doubts about any restoration of her sanity.

I was going to go, but my dog sitter fell through.

In reply to townsend7:

The funny thing is that conservatives are trying to do the same sort of thing with the Tea Party. I don't think anybody is satisfied. Under normal circumstances, that might mean that things are fairly balanced, but in this case I think it just means that the wheels are in danger of falling off.

i would go!

Too bad their version of sanity is pretty much just the Democratic party platform, from what I can tell.

Y'all do realize that this whole thing is a joke to promote the show, right?

Auto ADD wrote: Y'all do realize that this whole thing is a joke to promote the show, right?

+1

they have committed to having porta-potties, and they have no other agenda. It's just kind of a party in DC for people who watch the show.

Sounds like fun.

I'm going, and yes, I'm using as an excuse to party all day.

In reply to Auto ADD:

Actually it is what it is advertised as. A rally for people who don't think the world is coming to an end. Even-keeled people who are sick of all the extreme nut jobs overwhelming the media with their far right/left antics and screaming.

I just got off the phone and found that a mutual friend is actually attending. Two retirees from Ohio driving out for the fun of it all. They have the time and the means, I think it is great.
They also own a '91 Miata (since new) and a Norton Commando 850 Interstate (since new.) Good people. Current daily driver is a Ford Transit Connect Wagon, needless to say, they can be a bit different.

I'd go if I had the time or money to get there. Sounds like a good time.

PubBurgers wrote: I'd go if I had the time or money to get there. Sounds like a good time.

That's my problem. What a great chance to meet like minded people and show the family a little American history. Sucks being broke...

Cone_Junky wrote: In reply to Auto ADD: Actually it is what it is advertised as. A rally for people who don't think the world is coming to an end. Even-keeled people who are sick of all the extreme nut jobs overwhelming the media with their far right/left antics and screaming.

+1

I'm 3 hours away and I'd go, but I haven't had a weekend home in 5 weeks........the house and yard really needs some attention before the weather gets too rough. My daughter may go and my niece and her boyfriiend are going.

I wanted to go but I have to cover for one of my coworkers this weekend.

Duke wrote: Too bad their version of sanity is pretty much just the Democratic party platform, from what I can tell.

So talking rationally without yelling about "DEEEAAAATTHHH PANELS!!!??!!! KEEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF MY MEDICAID".... Is a democratic party platform?

I'd go if I was closer. I think Stewart and Colbert are both hilarious, politics be damned.

And I've heard both of them skewer both sides.

Jensenman wrote: I'd go if I was closer. I think Stewart and Colbert are both hilarious, politics be damned. And I've heard both of them skewer both sides.

I agree.

for those who don't remember..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEugjdLXqOY

ignorant wrote:

Jensenman wrote: I'd go if I was closer. I think Stewart and Colbert are both hilarious, politics be damned. And I've heard both of them skewer both sides.

I agree. for those who don't remember.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEugjdLXqOY

No one with a brain would deny they have pounced on "both sides". There are plenty of skewer-worthy opportunities from both sides. It's the disparate amount of time spent ripping one more than the other.

Stewart and Colbert may be guilty of supporting ideology OR guilty of pandering to their audience. Either way, they have lowered themselves to the same level as those they love to chastise. I love the irony.

But, they are funny.

They're all idiots. All of "them".

OTOH: I know someone running in the Marine Corp Marathon today, for a cause. Hope he makes it.

This reminds me of how well he skewered the guys on Crossfire back in 2004. He points out that his job is not to be a news source. He hosts a comedy show that comes on after puppets making crank calls (at least back then):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE

You see the President on Stewart's show on Wednesday? Didn't look like a comedy news show to me.

I really REALLY wanted to go, but a friend is moving to Florida (why is beyond me), but today is his last day in town, so we're hanging out. Should be a really fun time for anyone there...Lewis Black will probably show up, that would be worth the price of the trip!

ignorant wrote:

Duke wrote: Too bad their version of sanity is pretty much just the Democratic party platform, from what I can tell.

So talking rationally without yelling about "DEEEAAAATTHHH PANELS!!!??!!! KEEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF MY MEDICAID".... Is a democratic party platform?

Seriously dude. Wake up.

Stewart and Colbert may be guilty of supporting ideology OR guilty of pandering to their audience. Either way, they have lowered themselves to the same level as those they love to chastise. I love the irony. But, they are funny.

i love how people who watch either of those shows make themselves out to be so erudite compared to the watchers of Orielly, or Hannity, or Beck.

Lord help you if you point out they're all the same thing: entertainers.

ignorant wrote:

Duke wrote: Too bad their version of sanity is pretty much just the Democratic party platform, from what I can tell.

So talking rationally without yelling about "DEEEAAAATTHHH PANELS!!!??!!! KEEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF MY MEDICAID".... Is a democratic party platform?

and if you think any of that 'talking rationally' stuff is going on in their majority, whelp, good for you.