Freedom Fighting Victims

One of the important and fraudulent aspects of the modern Republican Party and to a lesser extent "conservatives" is that they truly believe themselves to be Freedom Fighters. They really believe they are on the front lines of battle waging war against those trying to destroy our country. Equally important is their belief that they are victims of a steel-fisted majority Party. They are treated unfairly in large part because they are Freedom Fighters forced to live in a world where they are not in charge. This is known as being a Perpetual Victim.

Watching the saga unfold around David McKalip as he gallantly leads his charge against the government takeover of health care (public option isn't government takeover by the way) for forwarding on a picture of the president dressed as an African witch doctor, it's easy to see from reading his email exchanges that he truly sees himself as both a Freedom Fighter and a victim.

McKalip to some fellow Tea Baggers:

I have had a very hard day. When you stand up and fight effectively for freedom and to protect the rights of patients from control by the government and insurance companies - you develop powerful enemies.

Yes he's a Freedom Fighter. Says so himself.

Tea Bagger to McKalip:

I realize why you have apologized and respect your decision to do so. Yet, I want you to know that you never offended Obama. My guess he has never seen the picture in question and more than likely never will. What has happened is that you, my friend are a victim. You like millions of us across this great country of both parties saw something that was humorous to you and you passed it along to your like minded friends.

Yes he's a victim. A Freedom Fighting Perpetual Victim. What has this country come to when you can't even forward along a picture of the our first black president in his original African witch doctor garb and then judged as not to be taken seriously as you lead your charge against his policies?