Ok, it's been a bad day, well, mostly hectic day combined with not getting to go to lunch until 2:00 (being hungry really makes me cranky) and PMSing and being the only one in my area when the flood gates won't stop the oncoming waves. And it was rainy and cold to boot. So, you get the jest of my mood. (Note the squirrel. LOL)
I finally get on the computer tonight to chill out and what do I find in my email? Yet another of what seems to be a daily occurrence of political chain letters designed to scare, anger or inspire America's ignorant sheep to forgo the issues and support one candidate over the other due to rumor or out and out lies. And this isn't spam people, these emails are from folks I KNOW. Now I'm pretty darn sure everyone can guess that the current administrator and his band of evil doers aren't my favorite people. And the thought of another four to eight years of the same crap is what keeps me up at night.
That is why these stupid emails piss me off so much. Do people believe this stuff without checking it out at all? I'm guessing that's what they're designed to do, to make people gasp and declare that they must be voting the "right" way since "the other guy" is such a (insert the most scary, reprehensible, unpatriotic tripe). You people ever heard of fact-checking something before you distribute it to "as many people as you can!"? Snopes is an easy and reliable source if you'd just take two minutes and check. But I guess the truth doesn't really matter when the main point is to win at all costs.
And yes, I'm talking about my far right friends and their friends. I'm sure there are the same types of emails sent by whackos on the left too, but I have yet to receive any of those. Guess my fellow believers either don't have the time or the inclination to send this kind of garbage. Which leads me to the funny thing about this, they're not sending it to me as a "bleeding heart liberal" (which is hysterical too considering I'm merely a left-leaning moderate). No, I think that up until recently I've disguised my true political leanings and so they're sending it to me thinking I'm one of 'them'. (shudder) They're not trying to change minds, just solidify their rationale, to prove to themselves that they're the only ones who are "right". At least I hope so.
So tonight they caught me in just the right frame of mind. G
I replied to my friend (former now probably if he gets his panties in a wad) and cc'd the rest of the 50 or so twits who are constantly the original forwarders or forwardees that he gets his news from and keyed them in on a little secret. It's called the truth and I'm sure it'll be a shock to their delicate and tiny brains. Even though I doubt it'll do a damn thing to their black and white tunnel vision, it sure made me feel better.
6 comments:
Wow! You read my mind!! I have (had?) a good friend who started emailing 'right-wing' lies and crap. I asked her previously to not send anything of a political nature to me. She knows I'm on the left...not too far, but definitely 'left of center'. So, when she sent me another one (Obama and Hitler..how horrid is that?), I emailed her to take me off all her lists, including the good ones. I've blacklisted her from my inbox and I rest easy every time I open my mail. She is the only 'friend' who didn't respect my request. Just wish she'd read the correct stuff, not the 'right' stuff! Love the way you expressed your post. And love the squirrel! Take care.
WOO HOO Katt! Great post! I knew I liked you because of your passion for cats and animal rescue, but this too!
You expressed this very well, and just the way I am feeling. I have a great friend who has been doing the same thing to me with emails. UGH!!
Thanks, Ladies. Sometimes a rant has to slip out or I'll explode. LOL! Glad to know people are also fed up with the trash going on during this election (I don't recall it being this way before, but I could be wrong). BTW, haven't heard from my "friend" yet, but I did have a dream that he called and said I hurt his feelings but he was glad I keyed him in on the truth. WHFO I'm sure!
I'm on the far right but wanted to thankyou for the kitty tips anyways;) Oh the squirrel picture is so cute. I feed the squirrels everyday.
I was thinking what it means to be on the "far" right and maybe thats not me. I do not believe in hunting for a sport or hobby. I think it's horrible and yes i do eat meat but I dont enjoy it. i feel bad and one day I will stop eating it but for now thats what the rest of the family eats. I pretty much stick to just chicken and pork. Why I am telling you this, I dont know:)
I just read all of your posts. I enjoy reading your writings. You have a gift:) Thank You for loving animals the way you do. I wish the world were full of people like yourself and T. from "It Matters to Me" If you dont mind I would like to add you to my favorites and follow your posts.
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