This diary entry is meant for, primarily, the reading pleasure of the DKos community, but more importantly, this is meant as a brief note to the Wisconsin Republican Party.
As some of you know, I'm a registered Democrat. I wasn't always, but being blessed with the gift of reason, I became a Democrat very early in the year 2000 (Millenial Democrat? Anyone else here?). I did this about five minutes after George W. Bush stated that his hero was Jesus Christ in a Republican Presidential debate. I saw what was coming, and felt that any ticket was better than one that included George W. Bush. Yes, that even included a ticket with everybody's favorite constipated New England Muppet Wannabe, Joe Lieberman. What did I know? I was new at this "Democrat" thing.
Today, we are engaged in a season of sleeze like no other I have seen in my lifetime. I've grown used to this from the Republican playbook. When one has no valid policy argument, one goes on a personal attack. What is unique is that unlike past years, this year's model of Republican sleeze isn't working.
Which brings me to the Wisconsin GOP. In the last three days, my wife and I (also an Obama suppporter; wouldn't have it any other way) have each received flyers in the mail from the Wisconsin Republican Party attempting to stoke our dormant Obama outrage. There's only one problem; we don't harbor any dormant Obama outrage! I won't even burden you with the contents. It's all stuff you've seen before and it's not worth repeating. In that way, it's kind of like going to see Dennis Miller attempt to do a comedy routine in the present day.
My wife came up with an idea. Right next to our name and address on each of the pre-printed flyers, she wrote "Return To Sender" and returned it to our mailbox. To my shock and amazement, IT'S WORKING! Our mailman (who is suddenly in line for a BIG can of cookies this holiday season) has dutifully taken them the first two days. Today's mail included two more postal boomerangs for the good ol' Cheese State GOP.
There are two lessons to this little parable. First, it's fun to make Republicans pay for something twice. Second, and most importantly, this was my wife's idea. I know I don't need to say it, but I'll do it anyway. SMART CHICKS ROCK!!
So to my state GOP, I say, "Bring 'Em on!". I grew up in Philly watching Steve Carlton. I learned a few things about an explosive slider that makes you look ridiculous, despite the fact that mine is only metaphorical. Every piece of mail you send to me punishes a Republican candidate who could have used the money. I am more than happy to keep your costs ballooning so you can avoid making that tough decision.