Bush speech marks low point for GOP

Conservative Oupost ^ | 5/16/06 | Drew McKissick

[claudiustg]

Good post. I'm sure you'll give the keen insights of the critics all the attention they deserve.

[IIntense]

...we're all supposed to be self-loathing.

The thought never occurred to me. For anyone who thinks I deserve to see myself as such, I suggest they run, not walk, to a wise counselor immediately.

[IIntense]

If you or others have not read "what we elected a Republican for?" included in this thread by Drew McKissect, I recommend that you do.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

I was thinking the low point will be in November, but it will actually be sometime in 2007 when the new 'Rat congress impeaches Bush. Bush fell on his sword last night pandering to future 'Rat voters. Like father, like son (except that Bush Sr. was only pandering to existing 'Rat voters).

[IIntense]

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales appeared on On The Record with Greta Van Susteren, May 16 2006. I caught part of the interview. Twice I heard Greta ask him what the government's policy will be regarding the employers of illegal aliens. And each time he skirted around the question, never answering it.

One could see this as an insult to the intelligence of Americans watching and listening to him. And shame on Greta for allowing him to pull this phony crap.

Name a politician you believe is honest, truthful, and looking out for the best interests of all Americans. I'm at a loss.

[jonrick46]

"Bush has destroyed the GOP, perhaps forever."

Tell Drew what he wants to hear. Make him think that the universe will spin left instead of right and send him to bed with a nice cup of hot milk. President Bush gave a comprehensive plan that made sense for the adults that were listening.

[Ron H.]

I say the speech marks a low point because the Administration has made a conscious decsion to push full steam ahead on an issue that has the potential to turn the GOP's majority into a minority - fast.

The GOP has effectively stuck its (middle) finger in the collective eye of Conservatives on this issue. It appears that they are telling Conservatives "we've decided that we aren't going home with you after all even though you did bring us to the dancet". They're telling us we're on our own from here on out.

[spatso]

"I was thinking the low point will be in November, but it will actually be sometime in 2007 when the new 'Rat congress impeaches Bush. Bush fell on his sword last night pandering to future 'Rat voters."

You know for the first time in months I wake up feeling great about being a conservative. Mark down the date of May 15. On that day, the President stood up and affirmed what he has advocated for more than a decade. At that moment he transcended the narrow, bitter wing of social conservatives who appear to advocate political beliefs steeped in bias and prejudice against anyone who dares think even a little differently. There are many individual matters where I may disagree with the President (federal involvement in education) but, on the whole, he clearly stands as a person I can follow. If, as I suspect, his popularity improves. If he starts to poll ahead of GOP popularity we will begin to see the fix. Many of us who think of ourselves as fiscal conservatives have never been happy with many the positions promoted by social conservatives (ban on stem cell research). Perhaps it is time for a trial separation. But, we should certainly cooperate and maintain harmonious relations for the good of the children.

[meema]

Bush has destroyed the GOP...

This is true. I am just sick at heart.

[jmc813]

When you get as incensed about some blacks and white trash who do the same thing, let me know.

I've known mojave here on FR for years, and I can assure you that he is passionate against drug dealers and criminals whether they are legal or not. If you don't believe me, take a look at any drug war thread on FR that he's involved in.

[sinkspur]

Drug threads are off-limits for me. They're boring as hell.

[jmc813]

Drug threads are off-limits for me. They're boring as hell.

I hear 'ya. They can get a bit tedious. I just wanted to point out that mojave is consistently law and order. I've battled him plenty on the past on those. The funny thing is the fact that when it comes to immigration, me, the loserdopian, and mojave, the jack-booted thug, are almost on exactly the same page.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

You feel great about liberal half-assed measures that will ensure the continuing invasion of illegal aliens? I've read that border crossings have increased since Monday night--the illegals are voting for the amnesty program with their feet by moving north!

I have no doubt that May 15, 2006, will be remembered as an important day. But the only ones celebrating Bush's stubborn affirmation of a failed policy will be the 'Rats. And you can go blow your unwarranted racist accusations up someone else's rectum. The only one singing a racist tune is you, my friend.

Feel free to practice your odd brand of fiscal conservatism--spending my hard-earned tax dollars to support your favorite illegal future 'Rat voters--in a nation other than mine.

Tell you what--in the interest of maintaining harmonious relations, if things look bright and wonderful for the 'Icans on the Ides of May, 2009, the anniversary of the day you rejoice in, you're welcome to come to King County, WA, where I will gladly admit I was wrong and kiss your racist rear end in front of Pike Place Market. I'll even give you a half hour to draw a crowd.

[spatso]

"I will gladly admit I was wrong and kiss your racist rear end in front of Pike Place Market. I'll even give you a half hour to draw a crowd."

Thank you for your kind offer. I am not really into that kinky stuff and tend to be rather modest when it comes to crowds. No offense intended but I think I must say no at this time.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

I don't think you had much to fear as the probabilities are not against me. Thus, it's a win-win for us both.