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Fear of the Other. “A defining characteristic of human society is its tribalism: its tendency to gather in groups which define themselves by certain common characteristics, and differentiate themselves – set themselves apart from and at odds - with other groups and individuals who do not share these characteristics.” (A term coined by author George Byron Koch)

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A billboard in western Colorado that uses caricatures to depict President Barack Obama as a terrorist, gangster, Mexican bandit and a gay man has drawn bipartisan scorn from political officials.

The billboard along an Interstate 70 business loop in Grand Junction shows the four figures around a table playing cards and rats below.

The sign reads "Vote DemocRAT. Join the game" at the top.(msnbc news)

All Mexicans are illegal’s. All illegal’s cause murders, and theft and deal drugs. They also kill people in the desert and cut off their heads. Jan Brewer Governor of Arizona a member of the Tea Bag/Republican Party has insisted that if they are illegal they are Mexican and if they are Mexican they are bad. You want to vote for her?

Muslims have the same freedom of religion as the Christians of this country but they need to find the freedom and build that darn mosque somewhere else. How insensitive of the Muslims and un-American. Commentary from Palin half term Tea Bag/Republican of Alaska, also queen of the tea baggers on freedom of religion. You want to follow her lead?

Gays are evil people. They dance around in Speedos. They should not be anywhere that you might have your children attend. There is nothing for them to be proud of so their Pride parades are as ridiculous as they are. Comments mentioned by the Tea Bag/Republican candidate for Governor of New York. You want him elected?

Women have no right to decide whether to abort or not, no matter what. If they were raped by their father or brother or some stranger off the street it is just God delivering a surprise. And God’s surprises can turn into something good. From Sharron Angle Tea Bag/ Republican candidate for Nevada Senator’s comments on women’s reproductive rights discounting women having a choice. You want her in the Senate?

This Black man is anti white. He is a reverse racist and only thinks about what is good for the black folk in this country. Revelations from a self appointed Tea Bag/ Republican Millionaire Messiah, Glenn Beck regarding the racist views of President Barak Obama. You want him as Messiah?

Disabled people should not be able to access the second floor of a private business or have an easy climb to a second or third floor. It takes away the rights of the business man who does not want to spend the money as prescribed by the ADA to accommodate all people. This is America and the Government should deny the rights of the many to help the few. These words of wisdom gleaned from the thoughtful mind of Rand Paul Tea Bag/Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky. You want his leadership skills?

So, there is a malaise a dance of discontent, a fear of the others permeating throughout this country. We are so angry with the current bums that without any hesitation any insight except our irrational emotions, we want to vote them out. We want to make America look like us, smell like us, believe like us, and hate like us.

We can create a billboard showcasing the President in the most racist, homophobic manner based on little fact but lots of lies and think that will solve the problems in this country. We base our truths on the fabrications of individuals who never offer honest but provide tons and tons of discord and division.

I amaze at how close the races are for the upcoming mid term elections. I amaze at how the ignorant seem to be claiming the lead. I amaze at how hate and bigotry, denial of equality, “we” vs “they” triumphs. Look closely at the bums we are throwing in, you really think they will make America and Americans proud? Really!