GOP's convention theme song? "Taps"

The rebooblican convention to formally nominate uninspiring RINO John McBush is shaping up to be a real downer -- notwithstanding the appearances of rabid, frothing cyborg Dick "oil money!!" Cheney and his drooling minion, Dumbyuh McWarMonkey -- say rethugs, who are predicting erstwhile party gadflies will be home that week "washing their hair."

While excitement is building for a Democratic Party convention capped by Barack Obama’s historic acceptance speech before a sold-out, 75,000-seat football stadium, the GOP convention the following week is shaping up to be a considerably more staid affair, marked by the conspicuous absence of many of the usual convention attendees.

Of the 12 Republicans running in competitive Senate races — five of whom are incumbents — only three have said they will be attending the convention. Six are definite no-shows, and three are on the fence.

“Nobody likes a funeral,” said a Senate republican press secretary who spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing “the overall climate of general malaise about the party” as the reason for hesitance on the part of Republicans.

lol. Well, on the bright side, Joe Lieberman will be there, consoling mouth at the ready.

Bonus: Many are saying the convention isn’t worth the trip because it is taking place in the ultra-boring "America's heartland," rather than on one of the seamy, sexy fun liberal coasts. Why do rethugs hate America?