[Edited to add: As those who know me well will attest, my issue isn't with republicans or democrats or any of that nonsense. My issue is with bumper stickers.]
This afternoon I was at a stoplight behind a guy in a truck with this bumper sticker on the back: “Miss me yet? [picture of W] How is that hope and change working out?”
I was hoping that he might change directions and end up in the same parking lot as me so I could respond to the question:
Great, thanks! My spouse’s livelihood and most of mine depend on people having disposable income. His business has been very good; in fact, he just got a big promotion. My business has been chugging along just fine. Thanks for asking!
I guess it’s all a matter of perspective.
I have my issues with Obama. But missing W? That would be like saying I missed the famine because the food wasn’t my favorite.
I know. I am thoroughly offended by smug bumper stickers, regardless of whether I agree with them. Just as often as I find myself having imaginary discussions with people sporting smug stickers that run counter to what I believe, I imagine having the conversations that start, “Hey, I’m also a ________, and you really aren’t doing us any favors.”
The one that still makes me clenched my jaw with rage whenever I think about it was, “We gave peace a chance. We got 9/11.”
Ugh. UGH. I’m clenching right along with you.