Lazamataz's Opus: No longer a Republican (Vanity)

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[Lazamataz]

Well, they went and did it.

The Republicans look like they will wimp out, not exercise the so-called Nuclear Option, and Harry Reid will PERMIT two judges to be approved and disapprove four others. Does anyone think for a second the Democrats won't "go nuclear" in a heartbeat if the roles were reversed?

This seals the deal for me. I am a Republican no more. It seems it does not matter if I vote Republican anyways, all I get is more liberalism. I am a man without a political party. I am a conservative without a home.

Between Bushes enthusiastic embrace of illegal immigration, and our party's inability to get even moderately conservative judges approved, what's the freakin' point of voting Republican any more? What's the point of voting? I will get liberalism no matter how I vote. My main issue is guns, and it appears the Democrats have learned their lesson on that one, so it appears I will be safe on the firearms front. Everything else the Republicans stand for, they stand for in word only. They do not seem to want to act. Therefore, I do not seem to want to vote Republican any more.

This is my Opus -- not from Free Republic, but from the Republican party. Even when they have the majority, they surrender.

The Republican Party is the France of politics.

[Guillermo]

Is this Judicial deal set already?

[NeoCaveman]

While I agree with a lot of your sentiments, aren't you being a little premature.

That the Democrats even want to compromise means we must have the votes.

[Lazamataz]

Is this Judicial deal set already?

Well, perhaps I posted prematurely, but I am that close to bolting the party.

If the deal goes through, I'm done.

[Just another Joe]

The Republican Party is the France of politics.

As they say on 'That 70's Show', "OOOOOO BURN!".

[evets]

Here's your sign...

[Lazamataz]

While I agree with a lot of your sentiments, aren't you being a little premature. That the Democrats even want to compromise means we must have the votes.

Okay. I'm willing to wait. But the GOP better consider this my final warning.

Not that we conservatives seem to matter too much to them, anyways.

[AniGrrl]

The Republican Party is the France of politics.

For that line alone, I could kiss you.

Bravo!

[brooklyn dave]

Hopefully they won't wimp out and you could stay Republican with a clear conscience

[Enterprise]

Premature rejectulation?

[Hank Rearden]

Welcome to the light. I was where you are in 1988 and have voted Libertarian ever since.

The Republican Party is worse than worthless; they're the same sort of parasitic thieves as the 'Rats - as has been made clear since they took over and jettisoned all their so-called "principles".

They're politicians; they have no principles. Look how hard Bush pushed his massive spending, massive debt and assaults on the First Amendment.

Screw Big Government.

[Lazamataz]

As they say on 'That 70's Show', "OOOOOO BURN!".

LOL!

[Columbine]

Why wait for facts?

Just run on out the door and join the Democrats. Hillary's waiting for you.

[beyond the sea]

I am a man without a political party.

Who needs one? The party favors are all made in China, and the parties are populated with a bunch of compromised weenies!

Republicans' spines are like spider silk waving in the wind, and Democrats have no soul. What a choice.

[uscabjd]

And go where? All you will do is seal the deal for libs to have all the power and they will APPOINT, not just veto, judges. You will make Howard Dean very happy. Congrats.

[Lazamataz]

Hopefully they won't wimp out and you could stay Republican with a clear conscience

I sincerely hope so. I've worked hard for our party.

[Coop]

That the Democrats even want to compromise means we must have the votes.

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner!

[Antoninus]

I'm with you. If they don't get it done with the judges, I'm on the sidelines in 2006. The senate is a disgrace.

[KC_Conspirator]

Its been an awful six months for the GOP. Just simply awful. The only good thing is the tort reform bill and the stand on Terry Schiavo, but that is almost cancelled out with the other crappy legislation. They need to get their $hit together now.

[Hank Rearden]

Okay. I'm willing to wait. But the GOP better consider this my final warning.

"Thank you, Sir! May I have another?"

You're close, I suppose. If your butt survives the Republican kicks, you'll get there.

[Thrusher]

The Republican Party is the France of politics.

Oh man, you nailed it! Homerun!

[Lazamataz]

Why wait for facts? Just run on out the door and join the Democrats. Hillary's waiting for you.

I can never vote for a Democrat (exception: Zell Miller). But I won't bother to vote at all if there's no difference in the parties.

[Columbine]

Welcome to the light. I was where you are in 1988 and have voted Libertarian ever since.

Hey! Thanks for all those candidates you guys have elected to national positions.

Both of the real parties are just shaking in their boots because you've taken so many seats.

[StrictTime]

I'm with you, Laz. I still vote Republican (lesser of two evils and all that), but I would NEVER give the GOP any of my $$ to waste.

[1Old Pro]

Normal frustration. Take that energy, get on your county GOP committee, and demand change locally. That will filter up.

[dead]

This is really about your impending gay nuptials, isn't it?

[cripplecreek]

I held my nose and voted republican almost exclusively in 04 because I was afraid of electing a democrat. Frankly I don't see the point in doing it again.

[gopwinsin04]

Laura Ingraham said it best-no more $$$ to the RNC until a stand is taken.

[harpu]

Call Frist's office & your senators offices, and raise HOLY HELL!!

Frist number is 202-224-3344 (it's been busy but keep trying!)

[Darth Reagan]

I disagree that the Republicans should have gone for the nuclear option. But I agree they are wimps. Before going nuclear, they should have actually forced the Democrats to carry out their filibuster threat. As it is, the Republicans caved despite there being no actual filibuster!

But Republicans and Democrats both were afraid to hold up the work of the Senate in stuffing their barrels with pork, thus, no filibuster.

It is pathetic.

Just vote pro-freedom. Sometimes that will be Republican, sometimes it won't. But it will never mean you'll be voting Democrat.

[jpsb]

Everything the Republicans stand for, they stand for in word only.

Bump!

[Osage Orange]

I'm a man...

But, I can change...

If I have to...

I guess.

[DoctorMichael]

We all have our internal bars set to different levels.

Mine hasn't been hit yet, but its getting closer.

[beyond the sea]

Premature rejectulation?

LOL. I'm sure Joycelyn Elders would approve as long as there is a hand involved.

[joesbucks]

I'll have to report you for abuse and zotting. Remember, 9/11 changed everything and if you don't support the President you don't support the troops.

[man from mars]

You guys are making a big mistake! The Republicans will vote to end rules on filibuster. We have the 51 vote. Sens. Warner will be with us. He is holding out but will vote with us. I wrote Sen. Warner and Allen both will vote with their party on this issue. The democrats are in a hole and can't get out.

[Lazamataz]

I'm genuinely surprised and elated at the response I've gotten so far. I expected a bunch of "Don't let the door hit ya where the Good L-rd split ya" but instead I'm recieving a lot of agreement.

The Republican Party better take note of the incredible dissatisfaction in their party.

[beyond the sea]

Premature rejectulation?

LOL. I'm sure Joycelyn Elders would approve as long as there is a hand involved.

[Constitution Day]

[Trueblackman]

I am getting pretty much sick of the whining and crying on FR, back in the day we would not have put up with this and flood Frist's Office with call, but now people would rather post about bolting and not pick up the phone or email their Senator, Frist and Reid might hammer out a deal, but it will be our fault for not making Frist say no. Rather than bolting we should have the balls to show the Republicans in Washington that those polls are bullsh*t!!!

[Petronski]

Well, in your first graf you say "they went and did it" and in your second, you say "it looks like they will." This seems premature.

Nonetheless, it is an opus of sorts, so welcome to the International House of Opus.

The anti-opus logo is coming soon.

[Lazamataz]

You guys are making a big mistake! The Republicans will vote to end rules on filibuster. We have the 51 vote. Sens. Warner will be with us. He is holding out but will vote with us. I wrote Sen. Warner and Allen both will vote with their party on this issue. The democrats are in a hole and can't get out.

I hope you are right. If the Repub's hold firm and get the judges, I'll stay loyally Republican after all.

[TXBSAFH]

I have never considered myself a republican. I am a conservative. Admittedly that leads to me vote republican the vast majority of the time. But I am a conservative first.

[StrictTime]

Making a big mistake? Because I'm not supporting a bunch of wimps with $$contributions from my family's budget? I don't think so.

[jveritas]

Where is your proof that Frist made this deal with Reid. You are taking an AP crap story and making conjectures on your own.

[Lazamataz]

I am getting pretty much sick of the whining and crying on FR, back in the day we would not have put up with this and flood Frist's Office with call, but now people would rather post about bolting and not pick up the phone or email their Senator,

I did, FRiend. Thusly my incredible revulsion at the possible outcome.

[NeoCaveman]

Premature rejectulation?

Try thinking about baseball.

[SusaninOhio]

'The Republican Party is the France of politics.'

super line.

Feel the same way. It is great to have an honest President, and I am not sorry I voted for him, but I do have serious disagreements and questions about the immigration issue, for one thing.

What worries me is that whoever ends up with the Dem nomination for the next cycle, has several big issues including immigration that, used correctly, could completely change the election dynamics. And they know it.

I feel as tho the present administration is giving away the store and I can't figure out why. I guess they are so removed from the realities of American life that they think they can decide what is important to us - without asking.

Also the Republicans don't seem to have much backbone any more. Maybe they need to schedule some 'listening tours' and forget about their 'talking points'.

[hope]

I'm just wondering who the lucky rat is that will be elected in 08...

[JeeperFreeper]

Laz, you got good points, but I suspect that Frist doesn't have the votes for the nuke option. Snow, Chafee, McCain are three I can name offhand who should be IHOP spokepersons cuz they are great "wafflers".