Posted on 03/17/2014 2:27:44 PM PDT by jazusamo
At a time when polls show public opinion turning against the Democrats, some Republicans seem to be turning against each other. Even with the prospect of being able to win control of the Senate in this fall's elections, some Republicans are busy manufacturing ammunition for their own circular firing squad.
A Republican faction's demonization of their own Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, is a classic example. If you listen to some of those who consider themselves the only true conservatives, you would never guess that Senator McConnell received a lifetime 90 percent ranking by the American Conservative Union — and in one recent year had a 100 percent ranking.
Ann Coulter — whose conservative credentials nobody has ever challenged — points out in her column that Mitch McConnell has not only led the fight for conservative principles repeatedly, but has been to the right of Ted Cruz on immigration issues.
Someone once said that, in a war, truth is the first casualty. That seems to be the case for some in this internal war among Republicans. As the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan said, "You are entitled to your own opinion, but not to your own facts."
Why should those of us who are not Republicans be concerned about any of this?
Fortunately or unfortunately, we have a two-party system in this country. And — very unfortunately — we are at a crucial point in the history of America, and perhaps approaching a point of no return.
The unfolding disaster of ObamaCare is only the most visible symptom of a far deeper danger from a lawless administration in Washington that unilaterally changes laws passed by Congress. President Obama has nearly three more years to continue doing irreparable damage to the fundamental basis of American government and Americans' freedom.
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Circular firing squad indeed. It is the Republican specialty and they train year after year to perfect their skills.
senility finally hits
any mention of McConnells declared war on conservatives?
Baloney! If you don't believe me, go back and read the Coulter threads on this site from 2012.
I agree. Sowell has been a full blown party man lately. Never seen him like this.
I really like Dr. Sowell, but he would have a lot more credibility on this subject if he hadn’t spent so much time shooting at Cruz and the TEA Party.
According to Thomas Sowell, you and I are “nobody.”
so true
“I agree. Sowell has been a full blown party man lately. Never seen him like this.”
Yep, Thomas has jumped the shark.
Yes. I’ve noticed him missing the mark more frequently of late.
I agree and I posted those columns too.
Ive always thought Sowell over simplifies things and just states the obvious most of the time. He’s ok, but most FReepers HAVE questionedAnn Coultr’s conservative credentials.
And McConnel is wimpy, plain and simple.
Don't you know he's lost his mind and has taken to barking at the moon?
And you call yourself a conservative, I'm beginning to think that you need more goose in your goosestep.
The only reason there is less chance of amnesty is because McConnell is being primaried.
He is a target for punishment if the Bevin voters decide to go with Grimes. It will be hard for him to push amnesty before the end of the year. Less momentum.
I don’t know how much chance there would be of getting the Democrat elected in Paul Ryan’s district.
I think the ACU should look a little harder into who they support. Their claim to hold fast to the Constitution just do not jive with their 90% "ranking" of ol' Mitchy. Their ranking has been questioned numerous times in print.
Thanks, I needed that and appreciate it. :-)
I know. I read all the ones you post. :^)
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