[firebrand]

I think some people will be surprised this year at CPAC to see that it has become much more anti-Bush-administration than last year. If I'm not mistaken. And Bush's stand on amnesty and amnesty-type issues is a big part of the problem. We need legal immigration, lots of legal immigration perhaps, with new safeguards in place, but we don't need to reward illegals.

[MineralMan]

"I think some people will be surprised this year at CPAC to see that it has become much more anti-Bush-administration than last year. If I'm not mistaken. And Bush's stand on amnesty and amnesty-type issues is a big part of the problem. We need legal immigration, lots of legal immigration perhaps, with new safeguards in place, but we don't need to reward illegals."

I don't think it will be a surprise. The question is: Will it do any good? My considered answer is that it will not. Bush is trying to pacify one group, knowing that the conservatives will vote for him no matter what. For many conservatives, including those here on FR, voting for Bush in '04 is a foregone conclusion. The alternative is that the Dem gets elected.

My question: How will you tell the difference?

[hellinahandcart]

I think some people will be surprised this year at CPAC to see that it has become much more anti-Bush-administration than last year. If I'm not mistaken.

Good.

At this moment, I'm trying to figure out how best to contribute to the hostility.