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Posted: 8/13/2004 4:57:33 PM EDT
I know this isn't perfect but I was in a little bit of a hurry. It's written in response to a liberal twit who had a (admittedly clever) multiple choice test for the presidency. It was liberal nonsense, so the local representative of the ORP (Ohio Republican Party) asked me to write a response to it. The carrot for my writing (I've done one other, and will probably do more before the election) is a Bush t-shirt (I'm cheap).
Anyway, here's the editorial:
Edit to say thanks to CavVet for the streets of Baghdad/streets of New York thing - I got permission a while back to use it. Edit to change formatting. |
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Got some good points. Its abit hard to catch a quick point out of it.
Try it like this 1) Question A) Choice B) choice |
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I'm sorry, I don't understand your suggestion. What? |
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He's just suggesting that you format it differantly for easier reading.
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pretty nice, listen to Taxmans advice and break the sentences apart so it looks like a test.
Example 1) I choose who to vote for based on: a) their ability to be a competent leader b) their ability to win in a game of Scrabble |
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Agree. It's really good, but format more like a MC test:
Question 1: John Kerry and John Edwards are: a.) The Ambiguously Gay Duo b.) Assclowns c.) Asshats d.) Lying, elitist Scumbags e.) All of the above Great Job, SW. SG |
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Oh, ok.
I formatted it the way I did so that it would take up less space to print. |
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Is that what you meant? Snipey, you are gonna be great one day. |
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Yeah that's what they mean. I changed the original post. Glad you like the editorial. |
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It is like all polls.
He who frames the question controls the answer. You did good as far as my 12th grade hillbilly education can tell. |
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Sniff...Sniff...... I could almost shed a tear.
Great job Wolfcub...... You keep givin those liberals hell. Their propaganda makes for great sound bites, but when the rubber hits the road, that dog dont hunt. Now, was this permission in writing or...... Good Job..... |
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Sorry I didnt get back quicker. They already covered the format I was taling about.
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+1 (Sage for prez in 2024!) |
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Thats where I see him.[ |
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I worked for several years as a writer at a software company working on boring technical documentation. Hope you don't mind the following edit; I cut a lot of words but still kept the basic meaning:
///////////////////////////////////////////////// (__<ARTICLE TITLE>__, 8/3) by Lynn Last was one of the funniest pieces I've ever seen. In response, please consider the following, alternative, multiple choice test: 1) I choose who to vote for based on: a) their ability to be a competent leader; b) their ability to win in a game of Scrabble 2) War in Iraq is clearly another important issue. My president would: a) support war in Iraq, and do what it takes to get the job done; b) support war in Iraq, but vote against funding the war 3) The economy is currently in a strong recovery, but more should be done. A good President would: a) cut taxes across the board and provide other incentives for business growth; b) raise taxes on those that create jobs, while increasing handouts and government spending 4) Education is always an important issue. Regarding the No Child Left Behind Act, I would like a President to: a) support it, sign it, promote it; b) vote for it, call it "groundbreaking," and then attack it 5) Gas prices are getting higher all the time. The best way to remedy this is to: a) stabilize the Middle East, starting with a more stable Iraq; b) support raising the gas tax by an incredible fifty cents per gallon 6) The question of firearms in America is important to me. I want a president that: a) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, signed a concealed carry bill as governor, and favors little restriction on firearms ownership; b) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, has an "F" rating from the NRA, and poses with a shotgun while demonstrating poor gun safety And finally, the real question of the next election: 7) The war on terror should be fought: a) on the streets of Baghdad and in the mountains of Afghanistan; b) on the streets of New York ///////////////////////////////////////////////// The 2nd amendment stuff in the beginning shows your hand too early for this audience (ma and pa America), so I moved it towards the end. Good luck! |
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I wish, but there's no way. Anyway, I like the idea of putting the 2nd Amendment question at the end. Will change it. |
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Good job
might add: XX) Osama bin laden prefers which candidate? a) someone who's got balls and will kick some fucking ass regardless of what Europe thinks b) or a true wuss who is a lying sack of shit |
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You make very good points. I think that many liberal heads will explode. They will be unable to handle the truth in a manner that blatant and confrontational.
Outstanding! |
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Not the potential to keep my mouth shut and play politics with freedom. Politics is not in my blood. Now helping out candidates' campaigns, I can (and do) do that. |
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That was really good.
Another good one might be: I would rather vote for: A. Someone who flew jet patrol aircraft for several years. B. Someone who got a purple heart for getting rice in his butt. |
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Very good IMHO. Would you consider changing the "it" in the following sentence to a "that?"
Hopefully this will clear some of it up. |
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Not sure what you're talking about. The second sentence of the introduction? I suppose I could change it to "that it is," but changing it to "that's" doesn't seem to have much of a point. This is the second time in this thread I've misunderstood advice. Maybe something is wrong with me. |
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I was talking about the sentence "Hopefully this will clear some of it up." In the introduction. I don't know why, but when I read it the "it" in that sentence just didn't sound right. Just a suggestion, but I am not an expert. "That" just sounded better than "it". "That's" or "that it is" would be silly though. |
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Absolutely splendid work my boy!. Tell me how did you vome to be so closely connected with the republican office?
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Thanks for the advice. To me, 'it' sounds better. Does anyone else have a preference? |
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Volunteer and go to meetings. I live in a liberal county so they're more than happy to have me. Usually just meeting one person led to another...I went to a meeting of people volunteering to help GWB out, from there my 'boss' invited me to some other meetings. Other candidates needed help so now I really do more for Jimmy Stewart (state rep incumbent) than anyone else (lots of parades - leaving for one in thirty minutes). For Bush my work is pretty much relegated to lit drops and phone banking. Voter ID/registration will commence one students are back in town. |
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I'll email the guy that made it. I can get a source file in .pdf, I believe. |
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You have mail. |
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Alright, I just wanted to share that I got it published in both local papers. This is the first letter I've ever had published (the second I've written).
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First off, THANK YOU and good job getting off of your ass and standing up for gun rights. Would 1% of gun owners do the same, we wouldn't be in the shitstorm that we're in. And onto... Well if all the other copywriters are going to jump in, I might as well... From this: 6) The question of firearms in America is important to me. I want a president that: a) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, signed a concealed carry bill as governor, and favors little restriction on firearms ownership; b) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, has an "F" rating from the NRA, and poses with a shotgun while demonstrating poor gun safety To this: 6) The question of firearms in America is important to me. I want a president that: a) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, signed a concealed carry bill as governor and supports ownership of firearms by responsible citizens; b) claims to support the 2nd Amendment, votes to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners and demonstrates poor gun safety while posing with a shotgun Why? - "responsible citizens", "law-abiding citizens" good buzz words. - The phrase "little restriction on firearms ownership" is scary to many without clarification. - contrasts the voting records of a and b. FWIW... -Z |
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Hmm, I wish I would have thought of the "law-abiding citizens" thing before I sent it in. Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind for next time. |
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Excellent work! Just keep bombarding them with logic. Logic to a liberal is the equivalent of a stake in the heart of a vampire.
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You did a good job, and it's always nice to get it published. You can't imagine how many liberals you upset. Maybe in a future editorial or two from "them", you'll find out what "they" think.
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Congratulations!
How about links to the online editions? And thanks for the "OBL-I Need you to vote for Kerry" doc. |
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My letter Letter that mine was written in response to |
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When I read her letter and yours, yours seems to be well written with sense and a bit of logic. Hers reeks of sarcasm and negativity. Good job Sniper Wolfe!
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Regarding CaptPooby's "Why not 2020" question ...
He won't be old enough. You have to be 35 to be president. He's 15 now. That means in 2020 He'll be 15+(20-4) = 31, which is too young to be president. |
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I admit that hers is very clever and entertaining. However, mine uses logic, and owns hers as far as arguments go. |
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2024! No way. |
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This girl needs help. Soon.
WTF mate? ETA: I predict Sage WILL run for office. I guaranfuckintee it. Dude, its written all over you. |
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