Posted on 07/04/2015 8:08:53 AM PDT by Kaslin
I understand; I’m a fan of Christie, but have never advocated for him as president.
When you compromise with EVIL the result is EVIL!
means giving democrats everything they want and not getting anything return.
Bipartisan would be great if it meant true compromise on smaller government. Sure. We’d love to have many program eliminated outright, but I’m reasonable so long as the country is moving in the right direction.
So what I’m saying is the Democrats set the agenda. They say they want something, and then Republicans compromise on how much the Democrats can get. It should be the opposite! Republicans were elected in a landslide. They should be looking for things to cut. If that means CommieCore goes away but the Dept of Education is kept on in a reduced capacity, so be it. That’s compromise we can all support.
But you’re absolutely right. Compromise and bipartisanship always seem to mean give the Democrat what he wants.
However, that is not a proper definition of "making government work".
Instead, in the American scheme off things, a working government should be recognized as "serving the best interests of the people". And, very often, those interests are not served by passing bills (that are corrupt), spending money (that you don't have) and writing regulations (that limit freedom).
In those cases, the peoples best interests are served by standing your ground. The machinery of government may grind to a halt...but that's what serves "the people's best interest".
Like Bush Christie is running as a moderate in the extreme left wing communist uni-party.
With good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts and minds of the simple.
My same thought....
Every east coast “Republican” is viewed in my house as a closet Democrat.....Sadly they have undue influence on the Republican Party being that that US Capital is located on the East Coast. The GOPe.....The e media (NYC), including FOX, mouths this same sort of meme....
4th of July, Independence Day. Down the “Red(Turn)coats!”
Feed the Tree!
It used to be we wanted ethical and principled leaders. Where they landed on the partisan spectrum was a part of the debate, not a validity of the position.
Those without a strong defense in debate must resort to pressure to silence and other positional arguments that distract from the real debate. That is why the left makes the right’s positions too “offensive” to voice. If that fails, they resort to calling them too partisan so that they REQUIRE compromise. It is the clever strategy of con men who cannot win in a fair debate because the facts are stacked against them.
Not a fan of Christie. But compromise is needed. But to Republicans compromise translates into capitulation.
Reagan used to compromise all of the time.
“Another used car salesman...”
He marched in our 4th of July parade today - straight down the yellow line, eyes front, waving absentmindedly at nobody. You could almost see him thinking “when can I get the f*** out of here?”
If he needs to sell cars, or anything else, he’s in trouble.
And, BTW, he is HUGE. I have a problem laying off the donuts myself, but, just, wow!
If you’ve never seen him live from ten feet away, you have no idea.
Maybe he won’t be any worse that that last NJ icon, Mr. Wilson.
Democrats are also united. Why can’t we be?
Christie and Rubio were at Mitt Romney’s house last night for a strategy session, it was chance to get some NH media.
OIC
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