A word about "Fitzmas"

[CatWoman]

Americans, for some reason, need a catchphrase.

That's why every scandal is dubbed "Gate": Watergate, Monicagate, etc.

I think it's not only a spiffy catchphrase, but easy on the memory too.

A very merry Fitzmas to all!!!

[Cha]

1. And on Fitzmas, the

Fitz is going to Hit the Fan!

[Jackpine Radical]

2. And a Merry Fitzmas to you, CW.

You make a wonderful point.

[Big Kahuna]

3. "Americans, for some reason, need a catchphrase."

Ugh.

[bryant69]

5. What's ugh?

I don't think it's just Americans by hte way - most humans think of things in simple terms. And even if they think complex thoughts, those simple images and ideas can still reach in.

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[mondo joe]

7. Nothing "ugh" about it, IMO. We enjoy wordplay, rhyme, alliteration and

more. I think these are good things.

[Big Kahuna]

8. Shit sandwiches

November of last year, I ate a big, nasty shit-sandwich and learned a hard lesson about our so-called democracy.

I hope I am wrong, but you "Fitzmas" revelers will most likely feel like we all felt after the 2004 elections, the 911 hearings, afterdowningstreet.com, etc... very let down.

[mondo joe]

10. Yes, we should never be happy or enthusiastic.

That will help.

[Big Kahuna]

13. Yes we should all act like jackasses

every time we get our hopes up.. that'll help.

[mondo joe]

14. I haven't seen any Fitzmas jackasses. I've seen people eagerly

anticipating something they've longed for and feeling somewhat giddy about it.

What has moping ever gotten us?

[Big Kahuna]

16. What has Pollyannish enthusiasm ever gotten us?

Oh yeah.. "YYEEEEAAAARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!"

Sorry to be a dink. I hope I am wrong.

[The Witch]

4. And it is SO NICE to not use that "gate"

let me tell you, I'm so sick of Plamegate. I love the word Fitzmas!

[mondo joe]

6. Yes - but remember, Treason is the Reason for the Season.

Even as we rejoice in holding bad people accountable at long last, we must remember the more spiritual aspect of the holiday.

[stillcool]

9. what an inspiration!!!

...there's no business like show business...
There's no season like Fitzmas, there's no season its true..
Treason is the reason for the season
Bets are being taken around town
Never have so many been so eager
to see so many taken down

[johannes1984]

11. and a merry fitzmas to all

For 't is the time to be more than a wee bit merry

[delete_bush]

12. I'm looking forward to the annual lighting of the

White House Fitzmas tree. Perhaps Tennessee will donate the tree this year!

[AllieB]

15. Treasons Greetings and Merry Fitzmas!

[Halliburton]

17. lol

[CatWoman]

24. AllieB

VERY, VERY GOOD!!! :thumbsup:

[DancingBear]

18. Truth be demand!!! It's Fitzmas Eve!!!

I'm series.

[CatWoman]

22. And

HUGH!!!!111!!

[Guaranteed]

19. BRILLIANT post. Abstract thinking. nt

[spanone]

20. ......and to all a good indict.

[CatWoman]

23. bwahahahahahaha

:D

[flygal]

27. You got it first!!!

I almost hit post and saw yours - GREAT MINDS! :toast:

[never_get_over_it]

21. Couple of things

I think you are confusing the scandal or naming it with the announcements of the indictments. My understanding is that Fitzmas first appeared on, I think the Daily Koz, as the day Fitzgerald announces the indictments - because many folks were feeling that if Fitzgerald handed down indictments it would be like Christmas.

and also in regards to this statement

"That's why every scandal is dubbed "Gate": Watergate, Monicagate, etc."

Watergate was not dubbed "gate" it was named after the office building The Watergate in DC where the break ins occurred. The other "gates" were dubbed that because of Watergate.

That being said I love Fitzmas and wish you all a very Merry one - thinking tonight might be Fitzmas Eve.

[long_green]

25. MERRY FITZMAS, BEDFORD FALLS!!!

"Next on CNN, why liberals say that conservatives are launching an attack on traditional Fitzmas celebrations."

[Leopolds Ghost]

28. Scooter's scribbles! Ha ha! SCOOTER'S SCRIBBLES!

Everything's going to be alright! Merry Fitzmas, Ms. Meiers!
Merry Fitzmas, Mr. Cheney! You got your indictments after all!

[fortyfeetunder]

26. Hallow'een possibilities

Dress up like a Fitzmas tree on Hallowe'en, decorated with the heads with the accused, with ball and chain ornaments?

[Leopolds Ghost]

29. The Nightmare Before Fitzmas...

... someone mentioned this.

Gee, come to think of it, the "non-political blogosphere" is celebrating an alternative, secular holiday, now, aren't they?

What's it called again?

Halloween... a version of the ancient celebration of
All Hallows Eve, when the skeletons come out of the closets.

Why do secular Americans with their pagan, secular holidays hate Fitzmas? :evilfrown: :evilgrin:

Hmm this does pose a dilemma... how many people are getting ready
for Halloween? What could we do to restore Fitz to the proceedings?
Pumpkins? Scary music? Hmmm... :evilgrin: