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I Am a Conservative, not a Republican
Coach is Right ^ | 5/20/15 | John C. Velisek USN (Ret.)

Posted on 05/20/2015 10:13:51 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax

Has anyone figured out what the 2014 election results really meant? I was under the impression that Americans had grown ever more disheartened with what our nation has become. Turnout at the polls made it seem that voters wanted to rebuild the nation given us by the Founders. Historic gains were made by Republican candidates, promises were made and the excessive actions of the Democrat Party would be blunted as the citizenry exclaimed “No More!”

I have been a proud card carrying Republican since I first voted. Based on what I learned in school, their platform made sense. I have traveled to many parts of this world while in the military and can honestly say that I have found nothing, NOTHING, better than what we have here. In fact, no one can begin to equal 250 years of American accomplishment. We were promised that when Republicans took both Houses of Congress, things would change; that we might be able to get some things done and see sunlight at the end of a long dark period of subjugation to a Marxist president and power hungry congressional leadership.

Obama, our narcissist in chief proclaimed for all to hear that he would take action on illegal immigration, without Congress. In my opinion, his would be a totally unconstitutional action, creating chaos in this country and slamming the Black middle class the hardest. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the next majority leader, and John Boehner both made waves, vowing to fight Obama to the end on this subject. McConnell promised voters:

“When the newly elected representatives take their seats, they will act.”

Naturally, Republicans were divided. Congress pursued the “CRomnibus” keeping the Department of Homeland Security funded until Feb 29 and the rest of government rest fully funded. But not all Republicans agreed, some wanting to...

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To: US Navy Vet

I support Ted Cruz.

I support acing out Boner, McConnell, Prince Rebus.

You have no basis for your comment.


21 posted on 05/20/2015 11:38:06 AM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: ifinnegan

Touched a nerve did I.


22 posted on 05/20/2015 11:39:14 AM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: Diogenesis

Thanks, good info.

That picture?

Three stooges that will vote for Hilliary because she has a...well because there are rumors she is a woman.

But so is Bruce Jenner.

That picture?

Three people that brought us Obama as president.
Because he’s black.

Looks like it will happen again if Hilliary actually is the candidate.


23 posted on 05/20/2015 11:40:23 AM PDT by Syncro (Benghazi-LIES/CoverupIRS-LIES/CoverupDOJ-NO Justice-/Marxist Treason IMPEACH!)
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To: ifinnegan
Zotted because I think having both houses out of Democrat control is a step forward.

You clearly aren't paying attention.

24 posted on 05/20/2015 11:44:40 AM PDT by dware (Yeah, so? What are you going to do about it?)
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To: dware

Are you saying it is better for Democrats to hold the Senate?


25 posted on 05/20/2015 11:46:34 AM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: US Navy Vet

Who do you support?


26 posted on 05/20/2015 11:48:20 AM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: ifinnegan
Are you saying it is better for Democrats to hold the Senate?

Thus far, there's been no difference, so I'm saying it really don't matter. If you had been paying attention since the 2014 election, you'd understand, and wouldn't need to ask moronic questions.

27 posted on 05/20/2015 11:49:07 AM PDT by dware (Yeah, so? What are you going to do about it?)
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To: ifinnegan

Does all that make a bit of difference?

Not really.


28 posted on 05/20/2015 11:49:21 AM PDT by zek157
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To: ifinnegan

My DREAM ticket would be Cruz/West, HOWEVER I would like Cruz/Walker.


29 posted on 05/20/2015 11:49:28 AM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: US Navy Vet

I agree.

Cruz West would be great.

Cruz Walker as well.

Even Walker Cruz, or Walker West.

I thought you might be one of those calling Walker GOPe.

Glad to see you’re not.


30 posted on 05/20/2015 11:51:51 AM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: ifinnegan

Walker needs to be more consistent.


31 posted on 05/20/2015 11:53:29 AM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: zek157

Thanks.

I don’t agree but understand how people can think that.

I think that your view is not a political view.

Politics is cheap and dirty.

In a broader context, outside of politics, your idea that it doesn’t make a difference is more true. For example the character of our citizenry is more important and a difference maker.


32 posted on 05/20/2015 11:58:11 AM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: Oldpuppymax
It often seems there is not any freedom left to conserve.
I think in GOPe circles “conservative” means conserving your place at the trough.
33 posted on 05/20/2015 11:58:19 AM PDT by right way right
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To: US Navy Vet

I hear that, but his record is real.

I remember the recall and demonstrations.

And I remember how Sarah Palin went to Wisconsin and stood with him and by him and made a great speech.

And Walker defeated all that corrupt liberal establishment could throw at him.

And he won and after he won he has changed the laws that were robbing the people of Wisconsin blind and bankrupting the State.

It’s pretty amazing. And he did it all with no help from GOPe as far as I know.

It would seem to be that Cruz as President maybe Walker should be Senate Majority leader.


34 posted on 05/20/2015 12:03:38 PM PDT by ifinnegan
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To: ifinnegan

My personal issue is the GOP talks the talk during elections and then ignores the values when they get elected. Fool me several dozen times and it gets to be shame on me. Case in point the Pacific Trade agreement. Who’s side are the R-clowns on?

It’s come to the point that I will not participate in the charade any longer. I’d rather not vote than vote for what they used to stand for.


35 posted on 05/20/2015 12:16:25 PM PDT by zek157
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To: zek157

“My personal issue is the GOP talks the talk during elections and then ignores the values when they get elected.”

True.

It is both a fraud and or failure on their part, but also part and parcel of politics.

Politics is dirty and low.


36 posted on 05/20/2015 12:41:31 PM PDT by ifinnegan
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