Wednesday, April 30, 2008

What is a moonbat?




I've referred to moonbats several times and almost every time I do, someone asks me "Hammer what in the hell is a moonbat?"
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I'm not sure there is a standard definition in Webster so I'll just lay it down for you the way I see it.

What is a Moonbat?

A moonbat is a staunch proponent of free speech as long as they approve of the message.

A moonbat says that a hate crime cannot occur against a straight white Christian male
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A moonbat does not see any discord when they claim to be pro abortion but against capital punishment
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A moonbat thinks you should be forced to give up whatever they decide is better for the common good.
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A moonbat thinks your rights stop where their crusade begins.
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A moonbat thinks that the unwashed masses should be disarmed while they themselves live in gated communities and have armed body guards.
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A moonbat says nothing about the thousands of US soldiers that died during Bill Clinton's UN campaigns but calls Bush a murderer
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A moonbat thinks it's imperative to give up your constitution and national sovereignty to a international organization that appoints countries like Saudi Arabia and Rwanda to the commission on human rights.
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A moonbat thinks it's imperative for our public schools to politically indoctrinate our children into "proper" thinking about the environment, sex and social issues even though parents may have differing moral and religious convictions.
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These are but a few examples, but basically, it's someone who pushes their unfounded, unscientific and unreasonable beliefs on others by deception, bullying or legislation.
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Yes there are extreme right wingers who do the same and they are called "wingnuts" or Jack Booted thugs but we can talk about those later.
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If you are offended by this post you might just be a moonbat. ;D

30 Comments:

At April 30, 2008 at 1:43 AM , Anonymous Lexcen said...

I've heard of moonbats and fucktards but never wingnuts. I like that term.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 3:13 AM , Anonymous Evil Transport Lady said...

I prefer wombat......but isn't that an animal of some kind;)

 
At April 30, 2008 at 3:48 AM , Anonymous Dana said...

Definitely NOT a moonbat, but have run into far too many of them in my life!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:01 AM , Anonymous Scarlet said...

I didn't realize I knew so many Moonbats. Thanks for giving them a title.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:44 AM , Anonymous Matt-Man said...

I am a boonmatt. Cheers!!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:49 AM , Anonymous MrsJoseGoldbloom said...

I'm definitely not offended by this post...I love it! Great, great post.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:56 AM , Anonymous melodyann said...

I didn't know what they were called, I always just called them "fuckers"....

Thanks for giving them a name for me, Hammer.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:57 AM , Anonymous ordinaryjanet said...

never heard the term "moonbat" before, nice to have a definition (or several)!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 6:50 AM , Anonymous terri said...

No offense taken here. I assert my position, once again, that you should run for some kind of political office!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 6:51 AM , Anonymous nanc said...

i get called a "wingnut" by the "moonbats" all the time - just been trying to please them for a little over four years - you'd think they'd thank me, but nooooooo.

<^--^> ahooooooooooooooooooo!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 6:53 AM , Anonymous Sornie said...

They're all just labels that seem to have been created as our country became increasingly divided. Now for those damn wingnuts Hammer, let's hear about them too.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM , Anonymous Shannon said...

Great explanation!!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 7:59 AM , Anonymous Murphy said...

Also named for their high-pitched screeching about... just about everything.



They make me want to smoke cigars while revving the hell outta a HMMWV, praying to Jesus and counting my ammo...

 
At April 30, 2008 at 8:52 AM , Anonymous MarmiteToasty said...

I was called an 'old bat' once, and it was NOT used as a term of endearment :)

x

 
At April 30, 2008 at 9:49 AM , Anonymous Dan O. said...

I'm surprised when people have to ask what a moonbat is since Wikipedia and many other sites have definitions. Just Google it.

Yours Hammer, is probably the most straight forward, nail-on-the-head defintion I've actually read, though.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 9:53 AM , Anonymous Anndi said...

Can't we all get along? ;)

I'm annoyed at anyone who will stiffle my view just because they don't agree or it offends their sesibilities.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM , Anonymous Fyremandoug said...

If it aint yours keep your damn hands off of it.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 12:44 PM , Anonymous Americaneocon said...

Not offended at all ... it's good to identify the moonbats, and call 'em on their b.s.

Wingnuts too, when they're beyond the pale, alhough the lefties routinely call me a wingnut, or a nutjob, so I guess I'm pulling my weight. LOL!!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 2:22 PM , Anonymous H2o said...

I can think of a couple more lists you would be great at writing.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 2:22 PM , Anonymous H2o said...

I can think of a couple more lists you would be great at writing.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 4:55 PM , Anonymous Maddy said...

"A moonbat thinks that the unwashed masses should be disarmed while they themselves live in gated communities and have armed body guards."

So if I believe that we should give back the arms of the unwashed masses so that they can wash the bodies of the guards, then can I be a moonbat too?
Cheers

 
At April 30, 2008 at 5:49 PM , Anonymous Mattexian said...

I thought the Jack-Booted Thugs were the ninja-clad agents of the gubmint, 'cause somebody, somewhere is afraid you might be enjoying yourself without their intervention. In addition to the ninja gear, they can be identified by the "alphabet soup" agency on their chests.

The only thing I can add about moonbats: they refuse to listen to counter-revolutionary propaganda, no matter how logical and fact-filled it may be.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM , Anonymous Steph said...

Yup. I think that about covers it.

Except! You have included no instructions on the proper care and feeding of moonbats which is kind of important if you're like me and want them to be sold and kept as pets.

 
At April 30, 2008 at 8:55 PM , Anonymous Kelly said...

Wikipedia actually has an article on moonbats, but I think your explanation leaves very little room for any, "Yes, but how do you know one if you see them?" Great post!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 9:07 PM , Anonymous Superstar said...

I drank an expensive starbuck drink this morning...I just might be a moonbat...
*giggles*
Im so stealing this word...
heheheh

 
At April 30, 2008 at 9:47 PM , Anonymous Jeff B said...

I think you should take this out on the road. You could replace Jeff Foxworthy with your "You may be a moonbat if..." line.

Bravo!

 
At April 30, 2008 at 9:53 PM , Anonymous nanc said...

"how do you know one when you see one?"

they are of the armpit hair and pasty skin - yes, recognizable.

now, on the subject of wingnuts, wingnuts is one thing, but when they call you a "stupid, effing wingnut" - it's on!

 
At May 1, 2008 at 3:32 AM , Anonymous jennifer said...

Great phrase! Right wingers needed something catchy!

Jen

 
At May 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM , Anonymous Kitem said...

Thanks for the explanation, I didn't know what was a moonbat, and I didn't even think at checking on Google, so maybe I am part of a moonbat, and I don't care.

 
At May 1, 2008 at 6:56 PM , Anonymous Fits said...

To paraphrase Churchill; Anyone under the age of 30 who isn't a moonbat has no heart. Anyone over the age of 30 who isn't a wingnut has no brain.

 

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