A little better. Slow socialism vs fast socialism is a better analogy than Gumby’s tigers. And it is not, as folks would have us believe, the Executive branch that can stave off socialism, it is, as you seem to be able to see, a function of the Legislative branch to control not just the purse but the bureaucracy, which they have abdicated.
The Executive is the Commander-in-Chief, first and foremost, according to the constitution. I vote for the person who will do the least harm in that capacity. Next, and this is more a present day necessity, is the person who will do less harm in judicial appointments.
Would I prefer Alito over O’Connor? Sure. But I’d prefer O’Connor over Souter. And Souter over Ginsburg. I don’t like my choices, but those ARE my choices.
I was told the same thing about McCain - there’s so little difference. Really? Then seriously, push the button for Obama, because anything else has the same effect.
Perot 2012!
IF the GOP wishes to shrink their “big tent” to exclude conservatives, and that is what it feels like they have done, then it has become obvious to me that the GOP no longer wishes to represent me.
I will therefore work to elect conservatives, where ever I find them, regardless of their party. Generally that will be Republicans. I still hope that the GOP will come to it’s senses and realize that you cant win an election without the base and will have a brokered convention and eventually put up another candidate.
If not, I will then protest to the party. I will resign my Pricinct chair postion and I will change my party registration. I will also send an open letter to explain why the GOP has left me and why I will no longer be a “republican”.