Posted on 11/08/2006 4:57:52 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
First--Virginia.
Sad to say, not going to get there.
With 99.75% of the precincts reporting (side note, this is supposed to be an electronic state--there are still outstanding votes?)...
Allen: -0.36%
Pricincts Out: 6
Estimated Votes Remaning: 6,000
Allen Deficit: 8,359
What is interesting is that all of the late precincts, which are predominately early voters, are breaking heavily for Webb--90% or better in most cases. With the remaining votes, if they continue to break for Webb, there won't be an automatic recount.
The big story in the state? The marriage amendment. Time and again in precinct decomposition, it could be seen that predominately black precincts were going overwhelmingly for the amendment, but the same precincts were trouncing Allen. Conclusion--black congregations turned out big time to vote for marriage. While there, heck, punch the screen for Webb. Kind of ironic--a iconic conservative issue does in the conservative.
Frankly, it's hard to say there's something up, because "early voting" areas do, in fact, correlate with blue areas. We'll see.
Now, for the rest of the story.
It is looking like the RAT party will have somewhere around 230 seats in the 110th Congress. We will have Speaker Pelosi, and chairmans of the ilk that includes Rangell, Waxman, Conyers, Dingell, and so on.
In the Senate--it's up to Virginia and Montana. If we win one of those states, the senate has 50 Republicans. If we win both, 51. Again, there's a certain sanguinity about Virginia. Montana's not that great either, though there's only about 2,000 votes separating the two, with the RAT leading, 91% in, with about 32,000 votes left to count. Obviously, if we lose both, we lose the Senate.
Some good news out of all this--many of the liberal Republicans in the Senate are gone. This will give us the opportunity to build up a solid conservative foundation on the Senate side. In the House, we've got to find Newt II, though with a bit more suave than Newt.
Moving forward, the media says the election was about Iraq, immigration, and corruption. Forget the last two. By the time folks rolled into the ballot box, the corruption surrounding, for example, Foley had faded into the past. Immigration is rather neutral, actually. It had enough proponets and detractors that it probably washed out.
Then there's Iraq. The media, naturally, says the vote was against being in Iraq.
Nope, wrong answer. The correct thing is people are wanting to GET IT DONE! They don't see progress, but then media types haven't been to good at showing progress. The prediction here is that it'll be like the homeless, not a problem now that RATS are in charge somewhere. They have a plan, after all. (By the way, when it's found, ping the assembled.)
But, as usual, the media got it half right. People, in my opinion, and based on those I have talked to, see America over-focused on Iraq. Can't say as I blame them. President Bush said there were three entities in the Axis of Evil, Iraq, Iran, and North Korea. We eliminated one, but what about the other two?
One went on and developed nuclear weapons, the other is on its way. That's scaring the bejesus out of the average American, particularly as they see the United States being relatively impotent on the matter. We keep yapping, but they keep right on with their nuclear programs. The American people, I would argue, demand action in these areas; Iraq would be much less of an issue if we could address Iran and North Korea.
The other piece of good news is we still have over 40 Senators. The RATS will now learn how hard it is to run the Senate.
Short run prediction, the White House will trot up a budget in February for fiscal year 2008 that will have bunches of goodies in it, daring the House to say "no". It is the opening shot of the 2008 campaign.
And what about the 2008 campaign? Here's the really big message from last night. It is clear that coattails are back in play. Whoever runs in 2008 will have them. We need a big time, brand name Republican to run for the White House.
At the moment, the marquis is empty. Looking for volunteers.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
Miss M. FOS is a media corporation who hires BOTH weasels and conservative pundits. They've told us so. We have the likes of kristol, who is a BIG backer of mcinsane, savage who is a foul mouthed person who shouts, frum........... lowry who used to speak for "The Hill" a group uf "ceoconservative" yuppies, Hannity, is cute to watch, but it's all about him, Coulter, has nice long blonde hair and ingraham talks through her noce. Now, ya'll know what I think about the "important" PUNDIT TALKERS ON Fox.
I like your description of civilization. Wasn't wine invented about the same time, for the like of us who can't stand the smell of beer?
Yes, but get it right!!! I hate it when I am misquoted!!!
The theme song for today is "Tomorrow" from Annie.
To get our perspective back after yesterday's agony, get 1st cup of coffee and read.....
Feel better? Now, read A Typical Midterm
Out of context but "To bed, to bed...." and "Sleep, ah sleep that knits up the raveled sleeve of care...."
Good morning, C.M. Thanks for the links.
G' Morning, Carolinamom!
G' Morning, TTVA!
Mornin' O!
I can't sleep again...lol. Now I need to finish tidying this room and the kitchen before the housekeeper comes this morming. :)
What are you doing? Cold outside?
I'm just waking up with coffee and just put dishes in dishwasher. It's around 40 degrees after a wonderful, unusual 80 degree high yesterday. Probably snow this evening. What's it like outside for you?
Right now it's 58 and clear with a high for today of 80.
Wow -- you had wonderful weather yesterday!
I guess I'd better finish my chores.
Good Morning.
Well, good morning to you, young lady!
>>And your Tenn seat was some of the good news!!
I couldn't figure that out. Ford barged into Corker's rally and after that he was history.
Some say his internal polls showed a cecline and that's why he did it.
Good morning, I.G.
Mornin' Rav.
How soon does your daughter arrive? Are your leaves still in color? I hope she gets to see the color.
They will be here in the evening of the fourteenth. The trees are still turning colors so I am now certain she will see the leaves and not naked trees like last year!
Thanks for asking. I will always remember your concern for her during hurricane Ivan.
For once, I can stay home this morning! I intend to sip some coffee, read the news (still no Fox, I am keeping my pledge) and make up my grocery list.
FINALLY, I found a low calorie show on Food Network, but it comes on at 4AM. Someone suggested it yesterday, and I saw it this morning. I am going to check their recipes before I go shopping.
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