(North Carolina) GOP smells victory in 2002

The News & Observer ^ | June 2, 2002 | ROB CHRISTENSEN

[arkfreepdom]

Demidog," The Democrat would be just as good."

Tell you what, when you Libertarians can round up enough drug addicts and trade protectionists to become the 2nd largest party (behind the GOP), I'll take you seriously. For now you have nothing to offer but whining.

[marajade]

Did you mean to respond to Demidog? I would never be a LP... I think LPers are nuts...

[The Old Hoosier]

At least stay home on election day, or vote third party. Your decision to vote dem already makes you sound like a long-time troll or disruptor.

[VillageBlacksmith]

There once was a time when a headline like this would have been good news. The GOP ain't necessarily what it used to be. Look for specific names that you know and respect to be happy about. The party itself stands for nothing anymore.

[AlGone2001]

Amazing how after an article lays out promising victories unthinkable a year ago(and control of both houses would be HUGE), all some here can do is flail themselves and moan in angst. Is the FR or DU? Do you spoiled brats want to win a forum to actually legislate and advance conservatism, or do you prefer to just wallow in your pity that political utopia won't be reached in one fell swoop? Get a grip.

Thanks!

[AlGone2001]

I am not a democrat. I am however, a follower of Jesus and it is established in the Bible that women are NOT to have authority over a man.

Deborah (the Judge-appointed by God) was a male?

Grow up.

[glc1173@aol.com]

If Liddy Dole is "victory," I'm not voting in the Senate race!

Liddy Dole's recent voter registration in North Carolina - is it illegal?

[marajade]

Don't you think if it was illegal she would still be running?

[callisto]

From your own link:

Subsection (8) of section (1) - written to cover the case of federal-level politicians and military personnel - similarly states that voting in an election in another state or in Washington means that one's residency here is over, at least until that person moves back here with intent to live here.

Do you really think that she would move back to NC in such a public manner and not comply with the residency requirements to be eligible to campaign?

[BlackbirdSST]

Do you expect the Dems will be adding to your freedom and liberties? If so, you are highly misguided and misinformed. Without GOP control any freedoms and liberties you cherish will be furthered away under Dem control. Please show me examples of how the Dems have protected your liberties and freedoms. I can't wait to hear this list. At least with a dim, I don't have someone pissing down my back trying to convince me it's raining. I know where they come from. If anyone here is misguided or misinformed (or to take it to next insulting level) just plain as politically stupid as you ( two can play this game), then we are certainly in for a world of hurt, and the blood that feeds the tree of tyranny will soon flow. Your RINO's aren't doing a whole helluva lot to protect my FREEDOMS or my LIBERTY, are they? Oh I do forget, that grand plan that no-one knows about, right...Lightweight! Blackbird.

[Vidalia]

WARNING, Will Robinson!!

Potted PLANT Alert...

[dighton]

For various reasons, but particularly to annoy you:

Go Condi Go!

[callisto]

You failed to answer my question for examples of how the Dems have protected your liberties and freedoms. If throwing destructive comments and names at people is your way having a constructive debate then it's your loss, not mine. Oh, I love the line about "the blood that feeds the tree of tyranny will soon flow." Planning on starting a revolution soon? Your hard-line stance and overt disgust at others who don't share your far-right zeal are a prime example of why the "right-wing" has often been labeled and associated with the word "terrorists."

[Arleigh]

The thought of Libby Dole as the best candidate the NC Republicans could field for the race, makes me wanna HURL.

Ditto.

[Arleigh]

I agree with your warning.....the Dems use "get out the vote" tactics quite well.

Many of the blacks I know have not forgotten how they were "disenfranchised" in Florida. No talking sense to them - they refuse to be confused by the facts. I predict that there will be HUGE black turnout in November to "avenge" the "theft" of the presidency by Bush. NC has a large black poppolashun, don't it?

[marajade]

Just how were they disenfranchised? Were they not allowed to vote?

[Krafty123]

Almost... but not quite! 1) Devorah was judge over all of Israel... 2) Queen Shlomtzion ruled over Israel with the Sanhedrin (high court's) assent. See Tosafot near the end of the first chapter of Bava Kamma (~Daf 16). It is rather explicit that if the populace/litigants agree to it, then a woman can serve as a leader/judge.

Ari

[wasfree]

Almost... but not quite! 1) Devorah was judge over all of Israel... 2) Queen Shlomtzion ruled over Israel with the Sanhedrin (high court's) assent. See Tosafot near the end of the first chapter of Bava Kamma (~Daf 16). It is rather explicit that if the populace/litigants agree to it, then a woman can serve as a leader/judge.

If I was Jewish that may be applicable. However, the last word that I have on that is from Paul. I still do not see where any good has ever come from a female having authority. When women enter a debate reason and logic take a back seat to feelings and 'compassion'. That can never be a good thing.

[Arleigh]

Just how were they disenfranchised? Were they not allowed to vote?

Don't you know? There were police stopping cars full of blacks on the way to the polling booths. Then there was that butterfly ballot thing and the defective voting machines in black areas. And don't forget that 92% of blacks voted for Gore and he got the majority of the popular vote -- but the Supreme Court (a bunch of white devils plus one Uncle Tom)illegally stole the election and gave to Bush, thus disenfranchising 92% of the black poppolashun!

That's what my preacher told me happened, so don't go confusing me with any facts. And that's why I'm getting on that bus the church has rented and I'm gonna vote for the Democrats in November as many times as I possibly can!

[marajade]

Your preacher was lying to you...