Molly Ivins: 4 Rules for Victorious Democrats.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/7/06 at 12:39am

DAMN! Molly says NO CRYING BABY PICS...

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Advice for Dems

By Molly Ivins, AlterNet

...I realize for many Democrats it has been so long since we won, we have completely forgotten the etiquette. And I realize I'm taking a chance here -- there's nothing more dangerous than overconfidence -- but you have to practice for victory as well as defeat.

First rule: No gloating. Actually, there is gloating allowed, but only in the exclusive presence of other Democrats. Gloating in the face of Republicans is rude and unsportsmanlike, and just gives them one more thing to complain about. Also, remember there is a possibility there may be some Republicans on the civil service staff -- I have seen this when the R's win -- and it is really not good manners to watch them wailing around with their eyes brimming with tears.

Second, I'm sure we will all be full of grand theories if Republicans lose and we win. Dems will be ready to be helpful, offer advice and sort of try to perk the R's up. I do not recommend this. It somehow never feels to me when R's are dumping truckloads of good advice on the D's that they are, actually, sincere about it.

Third, celebratory jigs, reels and renditions of "Danny Boy" are best limited to Irish bars.

Fourth, try to refrain from insulting Republicans en masse. A good start would be, "You know, it was mostly the ones under indictment that hurt you."
Victory looks likely; prepare for not gloating.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/7/06 at 12:43am

So none of this, okay, guys?

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 11/7/06 at 12:45am

I wish he was on the ballot tomorrow!

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/7/06 at 12:47am

He is. And he's losing.

In every state across the nation.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 11/7/06 at 12:50am

Can you believe that he was in Nebraska recently? Why to paint Nebrask Husker Red?