[deannadurbin]

>>If they prefer to vote Democrat (who also won't address their issues), there is nothing we can do about it.

One doesn't necessarily mean the other. There are other conservative parties as options.

If Bush loses in 2004 it won't be because of the liberals, it will be because he alienated his own party's base. That's what happened to his father, so he should make an effort between now and election time to see that history doesn't repeat itself. Stick to real conservative basics.

For instance, he shouldn't wobble on things like abortion. He says he will sign the partial birth abortion ban while saying at the same time that the nation isn't ready for a total ban. Why even say something like that? To appease the liberals? They're not going to vote for him anyway.

However the unborn babies of America ARE ready for a total ban. They've been ready for that since 1973, and millions have died waiting for the Republicans to enact one.

[deport]

For instance, he shouldn't wobble on things like abortion. He says he will sign the partial birth abortion ban while saying at the same time that the nation isn't ready for a total ban. Why even say something like that?

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You may not like the answer or why he said it but he was questioned about it by the media.... Here's the Q&A....

QUESTION: Sir, in your last campaign you said that the American public was not ready for a complete ban on abortion. You are about to sign legislation that will ban a certain abortion procedure known as partial-birth.

Do you believe that the climate has changed since the last campaign and all abortion should be banned?

And do you believe your brother made the correct decision in Florida when he intervened in the case of a woman who had been ordered by the courts to be taken off life support?

BUSH: Yes, I believe my brother made the right decision.

Yes, I'll sign the ban on partial-birth abortion.

And no, I don't think the culture has changed to the extent that the American people or the Congress would totally ban abortions.

[deport]

Now what in that answer should the base you mention be so upset about... He was asked if he thought and he responded. Should he have lied to pander to base you talked about? Just curious

[JohnnyZ]

while saying at the same time that the nation isn't ready for a total ban. Why even say something like that?

Where did he ever say that? You quoted a headline written by Reuters, which has a different connotation from what he actually said:

"And no, I don't think the culture has changed to the extent that the American people or the Congress would totally ban abortions."

Congress obviously wouldn't. And the American people still wouldn't; most would rather not even think about the reality of abortion.

[ladyinred]

Did you watch the press conference this morning? If you did , then you are aware I am sure, that the question the President was asked is as follows:

"Do you think the country is ready for a total ban on abortion?" (or words to that effect, not a direct quote)

With that being the question, the President answered truthfully, "No, I don't think the country is ready for a total ban on abortion, nor is the congress." (same applies as above)

He was not asked if he wanted one, cared if there was one, wished there could be one, NO, he was asked his opinion of where the nation was.

I totally agree with his answer, this country will not accept a total ban on abortion. But thankfully, we got late term abortion banned.

If this President is not reelected, you can be sure the next socialist liberal democrat one will do just the same thing Clinton did when he came into office, he or God forbid, she, will LIFT the ban on partial birth abortion!!!