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ResistantAmerican17

(4,110 posts)
Fri Jun 16, 2017, 10:15 AM Jun 2017

Dear Republican: Here is That Apology You Keep Asking For: [View all]

Last edited Fri Jun 16, 2017, 12:31 PM - Edit history (2)

To those Republicans demanding an apology after the senseless and horrifying shooting in Virginia, here you go:

1. I'm sorry that your mindless support of the NRA and its goal to put a gun in the hands of every American has, no pun intended, backfired. I'm sorry that someone exercised their "second amendment remedies" against you, which must come as a surprise given your advocacy that it be used exclusively against Democrats and progressives. I'm sorry that because of you, a person with a history of domestic violence and/or mental illness is not restricted from owning a gun.
2. I'm sorry that your callous disrespect for the last duly elected President, who won both the popular and electoral votes, has been turned against your man. That, while still far short of screaming "you lie" at a Presidential address before a joint session of Congress, you feel as though your man is on the receiving end of scorn and ridicule. That you denigrated the office of the President, forgetting that at some point you might occupy said office. The proverbial chickens have come home to roost.
3. I'm sorry that you have been so successful in destroying public trust in the government and its relevance in the lives of ordinary Americans that people feel like violence is the only way to have their voice heard.
4. I'm sorry that you have supported a man that pressed hard for a healthcare plan that is, in his own words, "mean" and "hurtful," and which will deny healthcare to millions of hard-working Americans.
5. I'm sorry that you turned a blind eye, knowing all that you knew, to the fact that you were consciously electing a perjurer, thief, compulsive liar, and an admitted sexual abuser. A failed businessman who has sold you the most vile jar of "nothing" imaginable.
6. I'm sorry that you have reset your moral compass to align with a man who has no moral fiber in his being. Who has demonstrated that he has no commitment to the institution of marriage, which you superficially value so much you would deny its benefit to people whose lifestyle brings you discomfort.
7. I'm sorry your party did not have the political backbone to stand up to a self-serving narcissist whose primary goal is clearly to benefit himself and his family, at the expense of the American people.

So there is your apology. Choke on it.

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K & R. Great post!!! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2017 #1
outstanding.... dhill926 Jun 2017 #2
Great post, thank you! Raster Jun 2017 #3
K&R & welcome to DU - that apology says it all. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2017 #4
Brillian! Welcome to DU irisblue Jun 2017 #5
"which will deny healthcare to millions of needy Americans" - Thousands Die All-In Jun 2017 #6
People want to be productive citizens, not needy. Delmette2.0 Jun 2017 #11
I apologize if I was indelicate or unclear ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2017 #14
Thank you. Delmette2.0 Jun 2017 #29
Point Taken And Oversight Corrected ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2017 #38
So billionaires who pay 20% while we pay 39% onit2day Jun 2017 #25
Powerful words. Welcome ResistantAmerican17 to DU. kairos12 Jun 2017 #7
Please send this to your local paper. reflection Jun 2017 #8
You hit the nail on its head. Resist! vishnura Jun 2017 #9
Did you write this excellent post? vkkv Jun 2017 #10
Yes I Did ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2017 #12
Welcome to DU, ResistantAmerican17! calimary Jun 2017 #18
Sigh BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #26
Torches and pitchforks and they still don't take the hint onit2day Jun 2017 #27
Please, keep it up! vkkv Jun 2017 #47
Well said, R.A. Thanks. (nt) Demoiselle Jun 2017 #13
Passive-Agressive Apology-Insulting knightmaar Jun 2017 #15
Excellent Post! denvine Jun 2017 #16
k and r and welcome to du niyad Jun 2017 #17
Well said. volstork Jun 2017 #19
I'm impressed- Thanks for sharing this, and giving us all a means to share it ourselves. NBachers Jun 2017 #20
Good one for the republican non-apologies keithbvadu2 Jun 2017 #21
Thank you for expressing this so well. lark Jun 2017 #22
K&R Scruffy1 Jun 2017 #23
So damn good, I need a cigarette afterwards! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #24
WOW - thanks for posting! Laf.La.Dem. Jun 2017 #28
This needs to be in WAPO Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #30
May I share your awesome post Sir or Madam? Red State Prisoner Jun 2017 #31
Please feel free To share. ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2017 #32
Me, too drmeow Jun 2017 #57
Oh, and I am a Male ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2017 #33
excellent! thanks captain queeg Jun 2017 #34
I'd add another "I'm sorry" DBoon Jun 2017 #35
Amen, Brother, Amen! BarbD Jun 2017 #36
Very well stated! I particularly like your first point--that Republicans thought Akamai Jun 2017 #37
Get thee hence to the Greatest Threads page! DinahMoeHum Jun 2017 #39
im still waiting for the apology for the Portland Oregon shooting samnsara Jun 2017 #40
Great post. CentralMass Jun 2017 #41
That's pretty damn good. pangaia Jun 2017 #42
Don't Forget Nance Greggs Leith Jun 2017 #45
You are right.... I forgot....my mistake..... pangaia Jun 2017 #48
Bravo! Glorfindel Jun 2017 #43
Everyone needs to spread this far and wide! Mr. Evil Jun 2017 #44
i am sorry publikkkans have joined the NRA cult. pansypoo53219 Jun 2017 #46
Kicked and Rec'd tazkcmo Jun 2017 #49
CORRECT Skittles Jun 2017 #50
They love that we distrust Government. nt zentrum Jun 2017 #51
Welcome to DU!!!!! onecent Jun 2017 #52
K&R n/t That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #53
thank you for onethatcares Jun 2017 #54
here is another apology keroro gunsou Jun 2017 #55
Well said! c-rational Jun 2017 #56
Great post, ResistantAmerican17! My feelings exactly. Thank you for saying it so well! sueh Jun 2017 #58
K&R Paka Jun 2017 #59
Excellent...love it iluvtennis Jun 2017 #60
Eloquently stated..... SergeStorms Jun 2017 #61
I will add my name to the list of people extremely impressed by this fine post. n/t NNadir Jun 2017 #62
Nice. Succinct. Flingable stuff for lying Repug faces. Thanks. nt NCjack Jun 2017 #63
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