Every single troll is an ENEMY OF THE REPUBLIC!
Posted on 06/04/2005 10:14:43 AM PDT by rpersing
My parents are Republican; I was raised on conservative values that defined the Republican Party. I have always been proud of belonging to the same political party that was home to Ronald Reagan, the greatest President of my time, and I believe history will dictate his all time greatness among U.S. presidents.
Recent events however, have created doubt in my belief that the Republican Party is the true party of conservative ideals. Don’t get me wrong; the Democrat Party is nothing more than an elitist, corrupt, immoral party that uses manipulation and self-serving ideologies for personal political gain. However, Moderates (spineless wimps who would sell out their constituency to maintain political positioning), are damaging the Republican Party with their “can’t we all get along”, “let’s share the power”, “we need bi-partisanship” ideas, led by our primary sell-out, Sen. John McCain.
It’s not popular to condemn a war hero, and McCain IS a war hero, no one will question his service to our country and his commitment to those who served with him. That was some 30 or 40 years ago, and his political career is far less noble, sacrificing our first amendment right to free speech, which he risked his life in Vietnam to protect, with McCain / Fiengold legislation, but this is not about John McCain.
Sen. Arlen Specter, who has served those of us who reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for years, lost my respect and vote when he sold out his counterparts in the House with his failure to convict President Clinton following impeachment proceedings. In this case, our Senator disregarded Clinton’s perjury and obstruction of justice, which denied Paula Jones’s her Constitutional right to have her case heard in court, but this is not about Arlen Specter.
The group of seven Senators initiated by Trent Lott and carried to fruition by John McCain, negotiated a compromise with Democrats to avoid the triggering of the so-called “nuclear option”, which would prevent Democrats from filibustering judicial nominations, continuing a practice that had not been done in the 214 years of our Constitution prior to Republican’s gaining control of the Senate.
Regardless of the controversy surrounding Bush v. Gore in the 2000 election, since then President Bush has won a convincing re-election, Republicans gained 6 seats in the Senate, and increased it’s majority in the House. This was accomplished not because voters wanted compromise, but because voters wanted a more conservative approach in policy, and the best way to accomplish this was to elect Republicans, even if it meant voting for the Lincoln Chaffee’s and Olympia Snow’s of the world. They were the least liberal of the candidates available at the time.
Increasingly, Republican politicians are mired in moderation, disregarding the desires of the voters, consistent in their desire to maintain political positioning, attempting to court voters who traditionally vote for those residing on the other side of the isle to increase their voter base. This is evident by our government’s unwillingness to seal our borders from the insurgency of illegal aliens, for fear they may offend Hispanics, the fastest growing voter base. Even President Bush, a man I greatly respect, sold out our citizens who volunteered to peacefully protect our borders from illegals, calling them vigilantes, to win respect of Mexicans.
The abandonment of conservative values by Republican politicians will prove to be devastating for the party if they fail to do what voters empowered them to do. The tables can be turned. Never forget, Ronald Reagan was once a democrat!
what I have available is a Mazda B2200 extended cab pickup truck.
*shrugs*
the weather wil gimme a break eventually.
I'm a talk radio and right wing internet news kind of guy, once in a while I'll turn to CNN to see what the lib's are up too.
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Software or procedure?
Are you?
Thanks!
What doe’s it mean to be a Republican?
No idea, deer.
I can see how this would be generally true, but it doesn't seem to apply to a situation where America as a whole is becoming more conservative. For the Republicans in power to move left, when the country is moving right, simply illustrates that their perception is grossly flawed, (and that their timing is execrable).
So true. I voted for Pat Toomey in the primary. I guess it's poetic justice Bush endorsed Specter, and Specter voted against his judicial nominations.
Every single troll is an ENEMY OF THE REPUBLIC!
Here is a more direct link, which has additional information. You may also choose to examine my Home Page, which, once you wade through all the poetry, describes some of the action in the book.
I like to think that it has a wide appeal, but I should honestly warn you that it deals with a social situation, (which is very unlikely to occur), in a very "Adult" manner.
I used to play on Slate, but some of those guys are downright evil...
My quest may help you or it might help me. I've been trying to recall a years ago politician's explanation of how the parties differed greatly around 40 or 50 years ago and that even, 'conservative' and 'liberal' had differing interpretations of the Constitution then than now. Are either of you knowledgeable enough to expand on that for me?
And, Bob, how do you know for sure that the country is becoming more conservative?
In the past half hour we have had one inch of ice on the ground from 1/4 to 1/2 inch hail, and at least another inch of water. Maybe the idea of a boat ramp off the back porch isn't so far-fetched after all.
I can't stand romance novels. Otherwise, I like some things in all genres. Your book seems very unique. I mean, I have heard of the concept before, but there are so many different ways it could be treated it's easy to be skeptical. Is there a place you'd prefer I buy it?
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