Discovering DITS: Democrat Induced Tourette's Syndrome

The first step to recovery is to admit the problem. It seems you've done that, "Except for Rudy Guilani, I have always voted for the Democrat......" Now you can begin to heal. The realization that hyperbole and platitude do not an agenda make is important.

Posted by J.R. at July 28, 2004 11:20 AM

Though I rarely comment, I must now speak out "in full and at last" or I shall, quite literally, burst. The DITS I can tolerate (and I do, frequently) but the lies and deception must stop. I'm talking about, of course, Mr. Van der Leun's flagrantly inaccurate portrayal of himself, as in "My choice in clothing (is) mundane." LIAR! Trust me, the man has sartorial savvy up the yin-yang. Though it is true that he tried to foist the Wrangers jeans concept on me a few days ago. I just can't go there.

Posted by Mrs. VdL at July 28, 2004 2:49 PM

You're a stronger man than I am. I didn't make it to Teresa, Gephardt put me over the edge when he said "John Kerry will attack the terrorists where they are before they can hit Americans here." Talk about cognitive dissonance.

Posted by Jim in Virginia at July 28, 2004 5:36 PM

The CDC has issued a bulletin: It's a pandemic.

Posted by danae at July 28, 2004 9:44 PM

Mrs. VDL

Speaking strictly of the foisted Wranglers ...

I have seen many a woman in jeans, and never do they look better than when wearing Wranglers. Not only for cowgirls. Not only for slim, svelte, fitness models.

Levis only look good on that small percentage with the right shape, size, etc. Wranglers truly are color-blind, or size/shape-blind.

Vicariously, I beg you to reconsider VDLs foisting.

Posted by Tom_with_a_dream at July 29, 2004 7:20 AM

I couldn't agree more. It is well that reasonable voices are heard on this matter. I did not I should note insist on the Wranglers, I only said that they worked for me and offered up the mere suggestion that she might travel to the vast Wrangler warehouse that is Boot Camp. A concept was foisted, only a concept. When it was rejected out of hand and with vigor, I quickly went to the next stage of arguing -- I shut up.

I agree that over the years I have observed that Wranglers have much to offer over the now debased and foreign-made, outsourced, Asian sweatshopped Levis. And I also agree with your astute perception that Wranglers are truly color size and shape blind. But I am up against an idee fixe to be really French about it .

All I can do is put the concept forward. As someone once said, "I just make the phone calls. God places the orders." I would have thought that an opportunity to shop just into the try-it-on stage would be something snapped up. How many women after all have husbands that say, "My love, let's go shop together."

But no, out of hand Wrangler concept rejection is my lot in life. I must accept it and move on.

Posted by Gerard Van der Leun at July 29, 2004 7:41 AM

Tom,

It gladdens my heart that you took the time to encourage my reconsideration of the Wranger concept. Please sleep soundly with the assurance that your kind suggestions have not fallen on blind ears.

Posted by Mrs. VdL at July 29, 2004 7:59 AM

Ah, that's it! I have DITS!!! I can now explain those spurious outbursts of profanity while driving and listening to NPR. I had to turn it off yesterday while they were covering the DNC or I would have either had an accident or been pulled over by the Highway Patrol.

Posted by Stephen at July 29, 2004 8:59 AM

That's brilliant. From now on, whenever I am pulled over for erratic driving, I shall simply say, 'Officer, please understand that I was listening to NPR at the time I lost control of the vehicle."

Not only wouldn't I get a ticket, I wouldn't get a breath test and I'd be given an escort to my destination.

Posted by Gerard Van der Leun at July 29, 2004 10:36 AM