The vaccine for rabid PUMAs is rationality and thought. My local paper is giving a local loud PUMA a soapbox for her delu... let's say non-reality based version of events.
This is her "rationale"..
Why would we vote for McCain/Palin in November? Why did General Patton force-march the Third Army through snow and mud to save the American soldiers surrounded and dying in the Ardennes Forest? We're on a forced march against the UnDemocratic Party in 2008 to open up both parties to more women in 2012, 2016 or whenever Democratic leaders figure out that we're not going to shove over for the more politically correct candidate -- albeit with little to offer but impressive oratory -- and wait our turn.
The complete story is here.
Iowa City Press Citizen
This was my response....
Maria- Just so you and your PUMA friends can make a point., I hope you can handle having these on your conscience.
Every solider, sailor, marine, and airman/woman killed in Iraq.
Every woman who has an back alley abortion.
Every woman who suffers from having no healthcare.
Every woman that loses their home.
Every woman that is paid less than a man in the same job.
Every woman who is not able to go to college due to increased tuition.
Every woman who is taught faith-based creationism instead of science-based evolution.
Every woman who lives in a polluted environment.
Is that enough?
Is your little snit worth all of this, and more? I guess that you really weren't for Hillary, since she's endorsed Senator Obama, it's got nothing to do with her policy proposals as they are not that different from Obama's. So I hope you enjoy cutting off your nose to spite your face. I hope you enjoy 4 more years of Bush/McSame & Dick Cheney in a pantsuit as your president and vice-president.
One of the GREATEST mysteries in my life is why people will do such foolish things to "make a point".