Posted on 04/26/2005 7:27:21 AM PDT by Lazamataz
Well, they went and did it.
The Republicans look like they will wimp out, not exercise the so-called Nuclear Option, and Harry Reid will PERMIT two judges to be approved and disapprove four others. Does anyone think for a second the Democrats won't "go nuclear" in a heartbeat if the roles were reversed?
This seals the deal for me. I am a Republican no more. It seems it does not matter if I vote Republican anyways, all I get is more liberalism. I am a man without a political party. I am a conservative without a home.
Between Bushes enthusiastic embrace of illegal immigration, and our party's inability to get even moderately conservative judges approved, what's the freakin' point of voting Republican any more? What's the point of voting? I will get liberalism no matter how I vote. My main issue is guns, and it appears the Democrats have learned their lesson on that one, so it appears I will be safe on the firearms front. Everything else the Republicans stand for, they stand for in word only. They do not seem to want to act. Therefore, I do not seem to want to vote Republican any more.
This is my Opus -- not from Free Republic, but from the Republican party. Even when they have the majority, they surrender.
The Republican Party is the France of politics.
I agree with you, but I'm willing to wait a while longer.
Although I must confess I don't understand why Bush hasn't insisted on moving this along faster. Dragging it out is just plain politically stupid, and if we are doing it because Frist wants to run for president and doesn't want to risk involving himself in controversy, forget it. Frist is becoming less and less likely as a candidate every day.
I wasn't sure if he was a wimp or not, but now I'm sure. He's a wimp.
Hey! Give me credit down there, buster. :o)
They always look like that, but it doesn't mean they will wimp out.
You are acting just like you think they will. GET OVER IT! :-)
I did that. Every request for $$ goes into the trash unopened.
I won't vote for a RAT, but I won't give my $$ to a party that isn't truly conservative.
Withholding votes might work. Witholding $$ works faster.
Shalom.
I don't have time to see if this was posted already, it's from NRO.
Democrats Ready to Compromise On Filibuster?
04/26 08:37 AM
Harry Reid will offer a compromise plan to avoid a possible end to a filibuster on judicial nominees. His proposal would allow votes on two of three Michigan appeals court nominees and “potentially” one of four candidates “drawing the deepest opposition.” The GOP would have to agree to drop any rule changes that prevented filibusters. Reid said, "There is a way to avoid the nuclear shutdown, and I'm working with my colleagues to put that plan in place,”
In addition, the New York Times says Democrats have abandoned any planned to end Senate business should an end to filibusters be approved. However, Bill Frist is not expected to accept Reid’s offer.
I think they would beg to differ. ;-)
No one ever said you have to be a Republican to hang out here.. did they?
I've never claimed to be a Republican at all. I consider myself a libertarian leaning, conservative independant. But I love this site regardless.
Seems like a steady flood of Opus around here lately...
(Here's an Independent bttt.)
I don't have a choice. And that's a shame.
Welcome to my world.
I left the Stupid party years ago.
Good post..
FRegards,
Yeah right. The dems will put up some scarry folks and the money will flow to the repubs. Same story every election cycle.
If you look at the number of post agreeing with Laz then you may be right. The national party needs to take notice of this or we will get a rat in 2008.
This means you're gonna stick on FR, right?
I just mailed back my "Gold RNC Membership Card."
Told them, as I have for several mailings now, get some judges confirmed and get back to me.
A moment of clarity. Thank you.
This seals the deal for me. I am a Republican no more. It seems it does not matter if I vote Republican anyways, all I get is more liberalism. I am a man without a political party. I am a conservative without a home.I can understand disgruntled.
One question for you, however:
What have the DemoKrauts done FOR you lately??
I'll continue to do all I can by voting straight ticket GOP here in Texas.
Like ugly sticks on Pelosi.
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