Replies

I carry a CATO institute copy of the Constitution with me always.

I keep 40-50 copies on my desk at all times to give away freely to anyone who needs one.

I donot think we differ in this regard.

I tried to expain this to Laz last night and I believe he came a bit my way and was willing to stipulate that the differences we have are small and petty because it involves personalities and less regard to substance.

The differences we have are based in baseless fears that cannot be substantiated.

As I said, he came a little bit in my direction and was willing to listen to what I had to say. We have listened to you but many refuse to listen to us. Your dislike for Bush and company always distorts the debate and makes it meaningless and trite.

I would prefer if everyone would tone the rhetoric to a low level during this election cycle as more republican seats are needed and that should be the priority. The administration is engaged in the defense of the country from foreign enemies and needs 100% support. I plan to give it to them.

Toning down rheotoric during the election season? That is the very time things need most to be discussed. What you say in intent is exactly what that odious McCainiac campaign finance reform bill will do -- no talking about the candidates allowed when they most need to be talked about. Do all your prized copies of the Constitution have the First Admendment blacked out with indelible marker?

I don't and won't take gratuitous shots at pubbies, though God knows they offer enough ammunition. I WILL be looking at issues and I presume you are willing to hold their feet to the fire when/if they regain the senate and maintain the House, right? No pussyfooting around, you will be on them like white on rice, right? Otherwise another election cycle and I might long for REAL demoRATS instead of fake ones... fair enough? Get your party to start REDUCING gooberment... not just reducing the rate of growth... and THAT not by very much. If the pubbies retake the senate and keep the house and DON'T start acting Constitutionally, all bets are off. No ifs, ands or buts and no excuses from you, deal?