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GOP rolls out October Surprise
by JohnHuang2

GOP rolls out October Surprise!

In the generic ballot vote for control of Congress, the AP poll has Democrats "leading" Republicans. The NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has Democrats "leading" Republicans. CNN/USA Today has Democrats in the "lead." Republicans are also losing in the CBS News/New York Times poll -- only 39% say they'll vote Republican! Oops, that was two years ago. (In fairness, a few days after the CBS survey, a poll did come out showing Republicans leading Democrats -- the poll called Election Day, '04.)

Polls in '04 had Kerry beating Bush. Kerry winning! How dumb is that? But that's the dumb business of polling for you. Which stresses the importance of education. Education. If you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck doing polling.

Fast-forward to 2006: The Los Angeles Times reports that "The latest USA Today/Gallup poll has the Democrats leading the Republicans . . ." Steven Thomma of the McClatchy newspapers writes that polls show "Democrats lead Republicans . . ." The Sacramento Bee says "State-by-state polls show Democrats leading" Republicans. The New York Times reports that "polls have shown . . . Democrats leading Republicans." But that was last week.

Now that we're just one week from the elections, the "polls" are magically "tightening." And the headlines are magically changing. Democrats fear the storm could leave them high and dry, read one. Race for Congress is narrowing, read another. And more and more stories of Democrats complaining about voter-ID measures that require voters to show they're citizens. (The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just revived Ohio's ID provision for early absentee voters, putting at risk thousands and thousands of already cast illegal votes!)

One week from the elections, GOP House seats once "certain" to go Democrat, are now "toss-ups." Liberals are shocked that in former Congressman Tom Delay's district all Republicans didn't become Democrats, despite their pounding voters there for months with polls showing the Democrat 'leading.' One week ago, the write-in GOP candidate didn't have a shot. This week, the Write-in for Delay spot has a shot -- headline in the Houston Chronicle.

The Wall Street Journal admitted that the GOP is ahead in early voting in "Congressional districts from Ohio and Florida to New Mexico and Arizona." Democrats are losing even in Mark Foley's district. In GOP Rep. Heather Wilson's district, 22,000 absentee ballots have been requested by "demoralized" Republicans, almost as many as requested in 2004 by "energized" Republicans.

Democratic Campaign Committee honcho Karin Johanson, after checking the latest polls from "swing seats," told the London Times that "some of the polls are looking great -- really great -- but some of the recent ones have been looking not so good."

It's been so "looking not so good" for the losercrats that last Saturday they gave James Webb the mike to deliver the party's weekly radio address, hoping to knock the pedophile stuff from his novel off the front pages. Webb was so eager, he ran happily toward the mike and grabbed it in his arms, turned it upside down, and put it in his mouth.

Probably out of frustration, Congressman Charles Rangel on Monday "blasted Dick Cheney as a 'son of a bitch' after the vice president" said Rangel would hike taxes if Democrats got control of Congress, reports the New York Post. "The bitter war of words escalated to the point where the bombastic Rangel questioned whether the tightly-wound" 'son of a bitch' "needed professional treatment." Cheney reacted to Rangel's remarks magnanimously, even inviting him to go hunting.

Then the Republicans rolled out their sneaky October Surprise -- John Kerry! Kerry accused Republicans of Kerry's explosive remarks. This is what horseface on Monday told a group of college students in California: "You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. And if you don't, you get stuck in Iraq." Kerry says Republicans are taking his lips out of context, twisting his insult into an insult of troops in Iraq, when he 'clearly' meant to insult the President. So here's what horseface really meant to tell those college students: 'If you study hard and you do your homework, you presidents won't get stuck with a dead-end job like . . . president.' Or, 'if you study hard, you presidents will brilliantly lead an international coalition into Iraq . . .' Keep in mind that Kerry accused troops in Vietnam of being butchers and rapists and troops in Iraq of terrorizing women and children. He must have meant Bush there, too.

Kerry's remarks were such a self-inflicted wound, he immediately put in for a Purple Heart.

Kerry said that "the White House's attempt to distort my true statement is a remarkable testament to their abject failure to making America safe." Evidently, 'accurately' interpreting Kerry's deranged remarks is now part of making America safe.

The left wing nut-job called Republicans "right wing nut-jobs," belittled White House spokesman Tony Snow as a "stuffed suit," Rush Limbaugh as "doughy" and Sen. John McCain as a liar -- all part of Kerry's effort to set the proper tone for discourse.

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On a broader level, beyond Kerry and Rangel, if you go strictly by the polls, signs of how much "trouble" the GOP is not in include:

-- Missouri's human cloning ballot proposal sinking like a rock.

-- A new Washington Post poll showing 60% are OK with their Congressman. Because it wasn't 100%, the press promptly called this a 'growing wave' of anti-incumbency.

-- The Cook Political "Report" noting on Monday "there are no signs that this (Democrat) wave is abating," which must be why the Democrats are going into debt.

-- Iraq being a 'loser' issue for warmongering/Zionist/imperialist candidates this election, which is why Ned Lamont is getting creamed by a Warmongering/Zionist/Imperialist. But that's just warmongering Connecticut for you.

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Armed with this knowledge, "experts" insist the GOP base isn't as "energized" about this election as the Jerry Springer couch potato set. "Disenchanted" conservatives are disenchanted because Republicans have govern as Democrats. Falling gas prices, 700-mile fence, Alito, Roberts, record stock market, booming economy, tax cuts -- nothing "alienates" "true" conservatives like this stuff. Then there's the deficit -- unlike the string of balanced budgets under Reagan.

If I understand the "disaffected" brainiacs who want to hand this election to the Democrats, the plan is to sit this one out, let the GOP crash to "teach them a lesson," then watch the GOP -- without power -- magically enact the "lesson" into law, because if you want the conservative agenda implemented, you flush your allies down the toilet and let Nancy Pelosi be Speaker. Tax cuts are a big hit with her. This strategy worked swimmingly back in '92, now didn't it? To "teach" George H.W. Bush a "lesson," people voted for Perot and got Clinton, Monica and Osama bin Laden.

Which is why the good m oney is still on Republicans not sitting out the election.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[dutchess]

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[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

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[dutchess]

It's Thursday and that means another JohnHuang2 tell it like it is essay at the Finest!!!! ENJOY!!!!

[concerned about politics]

Kerry's remarks were such a self-inflicted wound, he immediately put in for a Purple Heart.

LOL!!!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning.

Out standing essay as usual.

Thank you for posting John's essay.

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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[Old Grumpy]

" . . . people voted for Perot and got Clinton, Monica and Osama bin Laden."

You hit the nail right on the head.

[GailA]

John is right as usual.

Harold Ford,JUNIOR bad mouthed our Troops last year, calling them OIL COPS, all the while voting like his fellow demoRATS a green agenda that won't allow drilling in or near the US, building more power plants or refineries.

In his FNC interview last night I thought I was listening to a young Zell MIller. Talk about SLICK fast talking.

Glad to be back on with you both, I'm a Christian, everyone needs a second chance, his intent was to challenge the campaign in Irag. Believes kerry that it was a joke. We forgive Rush for the Fox issue, you have to have Kerry on, now mentions the VP's shooting incident...I took Cheney's word, even the Pres has changed his stay the course.

Now mentioning the Jesus and guns issue. Where do you stand on the issues compared to pelosi et all. I'm my own man, I'm going to be the man I've been in the Congress, I'll vote to find new energy path, health ins for birth to 18, more money for NCLB, faith defines my politics. Eliminate taxes on the first 10 grand, except for millioniares, I was pro-choice at one time. After I saw something a doc showed me in Memphis, I changed my abortion stance. I'll vote my conscious.

Got real heavy into his 'faith'.

The Right to Life ad must really be impacting him...he made it clear he was pro-life, changed his mind AFTER a Memphis doctor showed him what PBA was like. Said his epiphany on abortion came about 3 years ago..well JUNIOR your change of heart is a out right LIE in 2006 you were still voting 78% for Planned Parenthood.

I believe that, like I believe there is life on Mars, or there is ocean front property to be had in AZ.Said he was PRO-2nd amendment, a tax cutter, not a tax hiker. JUNIOR you are a FRAUD!

JUNIOR kept saying something about the need to forgive, kept insisting he's changed, he's for tax cuts, he's now pro-life, really kept yammering on about his 'faith'.

Abortion Issues

2006 Representative Ford supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 78 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Ford supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 22 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Ford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 60 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Ford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Ford supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Ford supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Ford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 30 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Ford supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 19 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Ford supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 75 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Ford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Ford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 75 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Ford supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 6 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Ford supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 88 percent in 1999.

1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Assocation considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Ford voted their preferred position 82 percent of the time.

1995-2003 Representative Ford supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood (House) 78 percent in 1995-2003.

[Brilliant]

It's almost too late for an October surprise.

[lonestar]

I have voted 5 times by mail and locked all yellow dogs up until after Tuesday.

I voted in California, New York, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Missouri.

Just trying to do my part!

Weinie

[poobear]

Top of the morning BUMP! Thanks for posting.

[liberty or death]

Here's a Dem vs Republican sample for all to think about.

On my wife's side of the family there are about 15 people who have had their hand out waiting for someone to fill it as long as I've known them. NOT ONE will take the time to vote or if asked even know when to vote. If they did know maybe 5 would make the effort and only if someone was willing to chip in for gas. Almost all of them are home during the day with some sort of disability, depression etc... anything to make it so they don't have to go to work and get screwed by the employer and all the taxes that damned employer takes from their check. Yes! They actually believe its the employer. (Point is they're home and they talk to pollsters)
In our house of republicans and independents, and the ones I know, we've either already voted or will be there on the 7th.
Most of us hang up on pollsters by the way.

[Allegra]

Great essay.

We plan on celebrating next week.

[DollyCali]

All I can say to you John & Ilene....

[DollyCali]

(and funny I picked out the pix last night!....same wavelength for sure)

[The Mayor]

November 2, 2006

When All Looks Bright

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READ: Deuteronomy 6:10-19

Beware, lest you forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. —Deuteronomy 6:12

Life looks rosy to many people.   Their work is fulfilling. The house or apartment doesn’t need repair. Their bank account shows a surplus. Family members are enjoying good health. Friends are loyal.

Good times, however, can be dangerous. The comforts and pleasures of this world can become so important that we give God little or no place in our thoughts. Prosperity can quickly lead to complacency.

God knew this would happen to His people when they entered the Promised Land. So He warned them not to forget the source of their blessings (Deut. 6:12). He instructed them:

• Fear the Lord (v.13).
• Serve Him (v.13).
• Do not go after other gods (v.14).
• Do not tempt the Lord (v.16).
• Keep the commandments (v.17).
• Do what is right and good (v.18).

Historians tell us that religious fervor usually declines during prosperous times. But if we will learn from Israel’s experience and heed the Lord’s instruction, this need not happen to us.

Let’s be careful that we do not forget the Lord—especially when all looks bright! —Herbert Vander Lugt

Help us, O Lord, to ponder this:
We have no good apart from You;
For we are prone to take our ease
When all is bright and skies are blue.  —D. De Haan

Prosperity may be a greater test of character than poverty.

Bible in One Year;   Jeremiah 27-29; Titus 3

[DollyCali]

Thanks Pookie!

[DollyCali]

Hi Gail! great seeing you again. I have been wondering about you & hope life is going okay for you! I am just here briefly. Are you still seeing the "dancer"?

Need to do some roof repairs today.. yup, I will be on the roof...

hopefully my next post wont be from hospital orthopedic ward!

[DollyCali]

Thanks rus.. I guess at this point I can feel comforted with these words...I surely am not going to be complacent with the rosy life because of wealth, home not needing repairs, and all ducks in row..

PTL for adversity I guess. Keep one humble (or more humble?)

[MEG33]

Another winner,dutchess and John! Thank you!