Posted on 11/07/2008 6:16:43 PM PST by SeekAndFind
The Pubs need to groom an unknown American Idol too, a conservative elvis to pop on the scene and whip up a mezmerizing fanatic frenzy of silvertongued bumperstickerisms in order to win in 2012
that seems to be the trend
Having read about the it before ‘snopes’ even existed, and also knowing snopes’ pathetic failure rate. I’ve got some Uncyclopedia entries here... they must be fact!
We differ on approach, but the un communists need a star.
Here in Orange in 2004 Bush received 79,089 votes and Kerry received 63,394.
This year Obama received 68,160 votes and McCain received 66,512.
I have heard from some individuals that they did not vote for either Presidential candidate.
I have always said this to my conservative friends who are so uninspired by McCain that they want to stay home.
Elections are often not about choosing the perfect candidate but PREVENTING A GREATER EVIL FROM TAKING OVER.
McCain might only meet 60 to 70% of your criteria in terms of policy but what is worse ? getting 70% or getting virtually none ?
And that is the problem. Now that close to 10 million conservatives have virtually handed the presidency over to Obama, what are they going to get long after Obama is gone ?
For one, they’re going to be getting judges, justices and Supreme Court justices who are going to legislate from the bench and torment us for over 30 years long after Obama is gone. That’s what you get for staying home because McCain does not meet your criteria.
You’re going to be getting things like — Legalization of infanticide ( remember, Obama voted AGAINST even protecting babies born alive ), Judges who will overturn legislation to defend marriage, stronger unions that will cause more businesses to move overseas, a weaker military, more socialism, more government programs that will outlive even Obama himself.
THAT is what you get. I hope you’re happy with what you did not do.
Lol! I hear ya!
Same with Bob Dole versus Bill Clinton...
You have no idea what elections are for. I suggest getting a lesson in civics.
Elections are there for voters to vote for a candidate that most closely matches the ideals, policies, and values of that voter. End of story.
And if you don’t do this, your vote is wasted - as you will have voted for a candidate that *DOESN’T* represent you.
Elections are there for voters to vote for a candidate that most closely matches the ideals, policies, and values of that voter. End of story.
And if you don’t do this, your vote is wasted - as you will have voted for a candidate that *DOESN’T* represent you.
Well said!!
So what you're saying is that instead of bending over and grabbing your ankles you should bend over and grab your knees. Sorry that's just not my style.
McCain did not lose because of McCain, he lost because of the pure childishness of those Republicans that could not look beyond their own stupid predigests and realize Obama will ruin America. That is pure ignorance.
McCain lost because of McCain.
For you whiners who keep trying to blame people who stayed home:
You are still thinking of them as Republicans. Perhaps THEY don’t think of themselves as Republicans anymore for the reason that the GOP doesn’t represent them anymore.
So quit blaming people for not voting for candidates of a party that they don’t support anymore.
I voted for McCain, but I feel like I need a bath all of a sudden.
Don't be too sure.
The Rats are already working on structural changes that will guarantee they are never defeated again. These include crushing talk radio and maybe regulating the internet.
In addition, they are working to eliminate the 401K, thus erasing the "investor class" as Investor's Business Daily calls those of us who own stock through retirement plans and who, therefore, don't identify with the "class struggle" between corporations and workers.
That, combined with a frontal assault on small business, closing many down, will result in a clear wedge between workers and business with little gray area.
The assets of the 401Ks, combined with the equities of the financial institutions they took over with the $800B bailout, is equivalent to them nationalizing the businesses of this country.
The Obama "tax cuts" will take even more Americans off the tax rolls. That, along with extending the franchise to illegals, felons and other non tax payers will result in perhaps 48% of voters owing no income tax. And, of those who do pay taxes, many will be government workers who see their self-interest as having a bigger government.
The goal and the result will be to make as many of us identify with the proletariat as possible, creating more and more dependence on Rats for our existence.
This doesn't even consider the rule changes and laws they will pass to make it difficult to run conservatives and to institutionalize ACORN-like tactics.
We must strike swiftly to save our voices and our freedom. There are no guarantees that BO or the Rats will screw up on their own. They have been living for this moment, dreaming, scheming and plotting their whole lives.
Absolutely! Open primaries need to be eliminated...NH raised McCain's candidacy from the dead...thanks, 'Free State'. (Vermont pulls this stunt, as well...they cross over and select the worst possible Republican candidate in the primaries to give the Democrat the best chance of winning. That is why we are stuck with Leahy, for example. Democrats voting in the Republican primary nominated a semi-literate dairy farmer back in the late 90's, and Leahy beat him like a drum.)
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