My American exceptionalism fantasy is over: How these midterms sealed the deal (Delicious tears)

Salon ^ | November 6, 2014 | Andrew Cotto

[2ndDivisionVet]

[Olog-hai]

Is it ironic that the author’s name translates to “cooked” in Italian?

[doorgunner69]

Sounds like a liberal that should renounce his citizenship and move to some socialist paradise as soon as possible.

[PROCON]

My belief in America’s potential for redemption has, once again, been severely challenged.

Ahh, too bad, you lost, get used to disappointment.

Elections have consequences.

Get ready for more disappointment.

[CyberAnt]

I’ll drink to that ..!!!!!!!!

[ari-freedom]

"My American exceptionalism fantasy is over"

[workerbee]

I connected with candidate Obama on such a personal and symbolic level — not to mention a redemptive one — that his campaign and its culmination became the highlight of my standing as an American citizen. The fact that America could produce and recognize such an amazing leader validated the theory of American exceptionalism, which I’d been embracing since my Italian days. Even my cynical Italian friends were impressed and inspired.

This spew is literally nauseating to anyone who truly loves this country.

Faggot oughta go back to the Italian gay bars where he apparently was so understood.

[RAY]

I hope this character leaves the country and never returns!!

[Lake Living]

Yes, look at that great socialist paradise, Italy, where unemployment is something like 23%. Where they kept spending money that they didn’t have and expected that someone else would pay for it. And you’re disappointed it hasn’t happened here yet. Please go move to your promised land and leave our’s alone. Enjoy your bread lines and gov. housing.

[Zeneta]

His name is also an anagram for;

Redcoat Town

Coincidence ?

[logitech]

Yep,nothing sounds like American exceptionalism like baby killin, government tyranny and a one year stint in Italy.

[ransomnote]

I think it was written by a cat. As I read it, the intonation sounded familiar, and then I realized it reads as if it were written by the cat that wrote in his diary:
“DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from shredding the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant and cough it up on the carpeting. “
Reading the who cat diary may help you see the similiarity in tragic/commedy style and self importance. The cat diary, in full, is posted here: http://www.pawsperouspets.com/humor/catdiary.shtml

[papertyger]

Cause owners of Italian rental property have their finger on the pulse of American priorities....

[MNDude]

Picture of the week!

[Timber Rattler]

So I’m supposed to care about what Italian intellectuals think about us?

[JPG]

[tanknetter]

As the map turned red over the course of Tuesday evening, the unraveling of my faith in the American political system

Leave. Don't come back. You won't be missed.

[aquila48]

This “salame cotto” is decrying American government corruption in Italy???

Any sane Italian would be laughing his head off.

[RightGeek]

[Inyo-Mono]

Hilarious! And right on the mark.