So you think George W. Bush is not a conservative?

SOTU transcript ^ | 1/22/04

[RiflemanSharpe]

I am voting for the Constitution Party.

[Pippin]

"To stay home and not vote is idiocy and I do hope those posters don't show up to complain after election day if a Rat is elected and does things that will place this country in a more precarious position."

DITTO!

[Owen]

It's time once again, boys and girls, for your daily lesson.

Extremists will NEVER get to vote FOR anyone. That is the nature of the universe. That is not something I impose on you. That is not something the GOP imposes on you. That is something the reality of the political spectrum imposes on you and there is nothing you or I or anyone will ever be able to do about it. The best you will ever be able to do is vote . . . in the immortal words of W. F. Buckley for the "most rightward, viable candidate".

Now repeat after me, class:

My Optimal Procedure Is To Vote For The Viable Candidate Who Is More Conservative Than The Opponent.

There. Wasn't that easy?

Now trot along and read up on John Kerry's pro_Life credentials.

[onyx]

Keep 'em coming, Meek.

[Protagoras]

If there's a leak in the coalition, is your time better spent resenting the water, or convincing President Bush not to continue poking holes in the hull?

Wonderful analogy.

[Southack]

"Gee, Wolfstar, in precisely what respects has Bush been more conservative than Reagan?"

President Bush signed TWO bills into law that arm our pilots with handguns in the cockpit. That's not much until you realize that's the FIRST ever repeal of *any* federal gun control in our history.

President Bush also ordered Attorney-General Ashcroft to formally notify the Supreme Court that the OFFICIAL U.S. government position on the 2nd Amendment is that it supports INDIVIDUAL rights to own firearms, NOT a leftist-imagined *collective* right, something so radically Conservative that even President Reagan didn't dare do it.

[Mo1]

Never once have I said anywhere that I am unhappy with how he has handled the WOT or the increase in military spending so get that straight.

But yet you want to see him replaced

[Bikers4Bush]

Perfect, and thanks for that.

[Howlin]

Who's defending him? Most of us are just as unhappy about some of his policies as you are.

But we're not lemmings; I'll be damned if I'll cut off MY nose to spit this administration.

[Mo1]

I am voting for the Constitution Party.

And who would that person be??

Got a name possibly???

[skip2myloo]

Generally I agree with his stewardship of the war on terrorism -- but, we're not as aggressive as we should be pursuing ol' Osama in Afghanistan (or wherever he is) and our force protection is inadequate in Iraq. There are two reasons for that, inexperienced leaders and poor leadership overall. As a result too many young men and women are dying.

The second is the forces that are there are streched too thin. And, we need to be working more aggressively against Syria and others. We must be consistent in our policies -- if we're for democracy in the middle east - we've got to say it should occur in Jordan (even if they are our "friends") as well as in Iraq.

Temporary tax cuts are inadequate -- Bush promised us tax reform, I don't see it. He should get behind fellow Texan Tom DeLay and support his proposal in the house.

Nobody here is mentioning GWB signed CFR - he should've VETOED that bill.

The spending bills for Agriculture and Education went far beyond any rational limit.

Maybe he couldn't do anything about the SCOTUS ruling in the Michigan affirmative action case -- but he could STOP affirmative action in hiring decisions within all the federal departments that are part of his executive branch.

He has not done so - affirmative action is steaming full speed ahead in the executive branch.

As for new, tougher standards in education, the states are bypassing him on that one too. In Virginia a bill has been proposed that students attending "failing" schools who also fail their own standards of learning (SOL) tests -- will just be given a diploma anyway !!

But, voting for Bush is a no-brainer, we simply cannot allow the Presidency to fall into the hands of any of the Democrats who are running.

Bush is a 'Hobson's Choice,' that is, he's the only choice we have. Rove knows that and they're carrying Morris' idea of "triangulation" to an absurd extreme, neglecting conservative values and issues almost totally. The rhetoric is there -- but not the action.

[MEG33]

I worded that poorly.Leave out the "back".It does seem to imply something I did not wish.

I do not look forward to your"I told you so" celebration if Bush loses.I will be very upset and will not enjoy it at all.I really believe this nation needs him at this time in history.

I truly fear a Democratic administration and perhaps,Senate,if a Democrat wins the Presidency.I have no ability to change your mind.I would if I could.

[Dane]

I am voting for the Constitution Party.

You've told us a 100 times already. Like I didn't know.

[looscnnn]

How about a "revolt"? Kick everyone out of DC and elect people new people. Ones with common sense, spines, morals and the will to defend the Constitution.

[Protagoras]

It's time once again, boys and girls, for your daily lesson.

And that's the gospel, according to Owen.

Take a humility pill and call me in the morning. If your test shows what I suspect, you will need a personality transplant.

[exmarine]

No. Liberal policies will hurt the country if enacted. That is why I am not voting for Bush. A divided country will produce gridlock, rather than a Congress rubber stamping Bush's liberal social agenda. Gridlock is the best we can hope for until we get a real Republican leader.

My sentiments exactly. While I like Mr. Bush as a person, I can't accept his socialist policies. I don't like legalized theft and that's exactly what our tax system is. I want leaders who will REJECT the status quo, not enhance it!

[Howlin]

Now, this is what I asked you:

Why don't you tell us all your vision of the country when the Democrats return to power. Exactly what will you have accomplished?

And your reply to me was:

Aaaah, more fear mongering. How nice.

So, you're actually acknowledging to everybody on this thread that you are fully aware that we should be afraid of what YOUR plan will do for the country?

[Joe Hadenuf]

So you think George W. Bush is not a conservative?

Correct.

[PhiKapMom]

Ask the Admin Moderator -- don't have a clue!

[Texas Federalist]

Actually the fact that 90% of Republicans support Bush and his approval rating is only 50% means that all his support are coming from his base. That further proves the point that he may lose because of an unenthusiastic base. A portion of that 90% are not enthusiastic enough to take time out of their busy day to vote, and Bush loses.