What some people don't seem to understand about politics

The election is over. Huzzah!

My guy won. Huzzah!

I've read some posts on various sites of people who are obviously ignorant on the process of American politics and protocol.

Hey, idiots, pay attention in civics class. here is a summary.

One user claimed that Obama has already gone back on his word to offer change. Hey, idiot, he doesn't take office until January.

Another user said that Obama is doing nothing to address Israel attacking or being attacked by whomever. Instead, this person stated, he's measuring the drapes. hey, idiot, HE DOESN"T TAKE OFFICE UNTIL JANUARY. Until then it is Bush's job still. Let's see how HE handles it. And if you're angry that nothing has been done yet it is the conservative Republican in the office now that hasn't acted.

Another user pessimistically says "we are so screwed." Hey, idiot, he doesn't take office until January.

By the way, there is no magic wand that comes with the office of the president. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Another user says that democracy is over and socialism has begun in America. I wish it were true. Statements like this are clearly inaccurate. Obviously people making these statements have never learned what socialism really is.

Another user said that corrupt Chicago politics are going to ruin the country. This came from someone no where near the city or state. They cannot offer any examples.

Another user declared "Impeach Obama!" Obviously this person doesn't understand that impeach means to bring charges against. Since Obama doesn't take office until January he cannot be impeached for the office of the president. I guess this person wants a pre-emptive impeachment: how very republican.

Another user claims that Obama denounced the Constitution. hey, idiot, the wording and syntax of the Constitution is arranged as such so it limits not gives rights. But I've only studied the language and linguistics intensely for 6.5 years so what do I know.

Another user compared Obama to Jimmy Carter. Hey, idiot, this is a logical fallacy. If you don't know what that means look it up. More specifically it is called the false analogy with a little bit of ad hominem, straw man, burden of proof, etc, etc.

Another user said that it is the democrats who are making this about race. Hey, idiot, you brought it up.

Another user said that we are no going to turn into a third world country. Hey, idiot, go to a third world country some time and see what it really means.

Another user wanted to know where the line starts for free stuff. Hey, idiot, you're thinking more of communism (an idealized version) than socialism. Read a book.

Are all republicans idiots? Of course not. But the ones on this certain webpage were. If you're so convinced that the country is headed the wrong way with Obama, work for change instead of bitching about it on a website.

For those that claim they know history and are convinced this is the beginning of the end . . . if you know history so well then you should know that the balance of power goes back and forth every 2, 4, 6, 8 years.

Now stop arguing with each other and get on with your lives.