Posted on 01/13/2004 1:38:02 PM PST by quidnunc
You hear it in the coffee shops all over the "red areas" of the map. Everyone knows that is where the real politics is discussed in America. Conservatives are asking themselves, "What was the President thinking?" They might be talking about No Child Left Behind, or steel tariffs or the signing of many less than conservative bills.
In the coffee shops in the "blue areas," liberals don't sit around much. They are too angry and busy to stop for a while but many are thinking that President Bush is the most conservative president in years, since "oh, my God, Reagan," and he must be stopped.
Both of these assessments cannot be true and after spending years looking at politics, I took my first serious stand on a candidate in 1968 at the tender age of 9, if both sides are mad at you, you are probably on the right track. So why should conservatives and moderates support the President, now on issues and later this year at the ballot box?
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Based on the history of this President, we better not count him out till we see how things unfold. He is what conservatives asked for in a President. He cut taxes, got our economy going again and lives and breathes the safety of this country and the people in it. When it is all said and done, George W. Bush does what he believes is right for the American people and he is willing to stand on his record in November.
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Many, if not most, of the big-mouths lambasting Bush the loudest here are on Free Republic never voted for him in Y2K — they're Patsies who supported for Pat Buchanan and the other wingnuts of the Reform Partry.
I can only speak for myself. In 2000, I voted for George W. Bush; in 2004, I will not vote for him. Since I don't want, at this point, to vote against my commander in chief, that means skipping the presidential race, though I will vote for candidates I think show promise for other offices.
And you're trashing people down the thread for calling names.
Whatever did I expect from somebody who doesn't have the capacity to remember that I am not a guy after repeatedly being told differently.
Bingo
B) Voted for GW as Gov.
C) Voted for GW as Pres.
You have never heard me say a bad word about Bush other than his increasing the size and power of the Fed. Govt., his position of gun control, and his out of control spending. (All of which run contrary to the Republican Party Platform) One can not cut taxes then spend, spend, spend. (Even Keynes understood that) This spending is going to turn against the economy over the next few years. We blasted the Dem's when they did it, we should blast ourselves if we do it!
I am not for making my children, and grandchildren pay for this poor fiscal judgment.
I am a states rights person.
I am a strong believer in the Constitution.
Let’s look at a few snippets from the Party Platform.
Twenty years ago, the economy was in shambles. Unemployment was at 7.1 percent, inflation at 13.5 percent, and interest rates at 15.3 percent. The Democratic Party accepted that malaise as the price the nation had to pay for Big Government, and in so doing lost the confidence of the American people. Inspired by Presidents Reagan and Bush, Republicans hammered into place the framework for today’s prosperity and surpluses. We cut tax rates, simplified the tax code, deregulated industries, and opened world markets to American enterprise. The result was the tremendous growth in the 1980s that created the venture capital to launch the technology revolution of the 1990s.
Therefore, we reaffirm our support for a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget.
Republicans have embraced this change, for it advances the central values of our party and our country: a reduced role for government, greater personal liberty, economic freedom, reliance on the market and decentralized decision-making. This revolution also suits our national character — rewarding creativity, hard work, tenacity, and a willingness to take risks. It empowers. This is America’s moment.
Individual rights — and the responsibilities that go with them — are the foundation of a free society. In protecting those rights, and in asserting those responsibilities, we affirm the common good, and common goals, that should unite all Americans.
We are the party of the open door, determined to strengthen the social, cultural, and political ties that bind us together and make our country the greatest force for good in the world. Steadfast in our commitment to our ideals, we recognize that members of our party can have deeply held and sometimes differing views. This diversity is a source of strength, not a sign of weakness, and so we welcome into our ranks all who may hold differing positions. We commit to resolve our differences with civility, trust, and mutual respect
Equality of individuals before the law has always been a cornerstone of our party. We therefore oppose discrimination based on sex, race, age, religion, creed, disability, or national origin and will vigorously enforce anti-discrimination statutes. As we strive to forge a national consensus on the crucial issues of our time, we call on all Americans to reject the forces of hatred and bigotry. Accordingly, we denounce all who practice or promote racism, anti-Semitism, ethnic prejudice, and religious intolerance.
Our country was founded in faith and upon the truth that self-government is rooted in religious conviction. While the Constitution guards against the establishment of state-sponsored religion, it also honors the free exercise of religion. We believe the federal courts must respect this freedom and the original intent of the Framers. We assert the right of religious leaders to speak out on public issues and will not allow the EEOC or any other arm of government to regulate or ban religious symbols from the workplace. We condemn the desecration of places of worship and objects of religious devotion, and call upon the media to reconsider their role in fostering bias through negative stereotyping of religious citizens. We support the First Amendment right of freedom of association and stand united with private organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America, and support their positions.
We believe rights inhere in individuals, not in groups.
We defend the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and we affirm the individual responsibility to safely use and store firearms. Because self-defense is a basic human right, we will promote training in their safe usage, especially in federal programs for women and the elderly.
The administration’s lax enforcement of our borders has led to tragic exploitation of smuggled immigrants, and untold suffering, at the hands of law-breakers. We call for harsh penalties against smugglers and those who provide fake documents. We oppose the creation of any national ID card.
We will reopen Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House as a symbolic expression of our confidence in the restoration of the rule of law.
Therefore, in our effort to shift power from Washington back to the states, we must acknowledge as a general matter of course that the federal government’s role should be to set high standards and expectations in policies, then get out of the way and let the states implement and operate those policies as they best know how. Washington must respect that one size does not fit all states and must not overburden states with unnecessary strings and red tape attached to its policies.
Preserve the right of every individual and all groups — whether for us or against us — to express their opinions and advocate their issues. We will not allow any arm of government to restrict this constitutionally guaranteed right.
He isn't done yet.
When he's done, we'll have 12 million new Democrats as a consequence of a vain attempt to co-opt the liberal-Democrat pander success formula.
Better get that line back to the Du before the notice it's missing.
Is that the best you can do? I tell you, since Bush announced his stealth amnesty, the level of flaming at FR has gone way down. And if the Wizard had given you a brain, Strawman, you'd know that "the dismantling of America" is not a DU line.
You idjit Libertarians have been peddling your trash for over 20 years, and you're getting fewer votes with each election!
How do you explain that?
And we should listen to your political wisdom...why? Because you're part of a movement that can't sell ice to eskimos?
No, I'm making fun of people for not being able to attach any substance to their insults, and not being self-aware enough to realize it.
"Whatever did I expect from somebody who doesn't have the capacity to remember that I am not a guy after repeatedly being told differently."
Which, of course, you STILL refuse to show. Or are you just too stupid to realize that I'm making fun of you when I refer to you as he?
Don't get to big a head, sweetpea. I haunt all the anti-gun liberals on Freerepublic.
"I consider it a sure sign of my intelligence."
Yup....you're a true intellectual giant.
Does he pay you to kiss his ass like that or do you just like the taste of buttcrack?
So I guess thats why Im confused, I have never posted to you or anything, so the insult was quite intriguing. But after reading more of your posts, I really dont care what position or opinion is. It appears you are just trolling for flames.
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