Excessive government spending can be weaned down over time with a Republican majority in Congress (and it will in due time) (ROFLOL). Illegal immigration can be solved with technology, a slight bump in spending, and a determined Republican president (oh yeah, this has proven to be a snap, the intensity of devotion on the part of Bush and the congress to solve these issues has been soooooo impressive, NOT). Neither, however, can be fixed unless steps are taken to regain a firm control of Congress and overall politics (what a crock).
Do I agree with amnesty or excessive spending? No; quite the contrary. But I disagree with – and to a great extent, fear – the radical agenda of the left. It will, and has already begun to, destroy this country. It is critical we take control and if a bump to the National Endowment for the Arts silences a few artists, amnesty shuts a few radical Hispanic groups up (he forgets to mention it increases the number of demonrat voters by a nuclear instant to 12 million strong), and a prescription entitlement makes a few seniors happy, so be it. These policies may not make an overwhelming difference in polls or make many people vote for Bush who wouldn’t have otherwise, but they change the image of Republicans and set the stage for a long-term Republican takeover.
Right or wrong, that is the Bush strategy. Choosing not to vote for him on these specifics simply counts as a vote for his opponents. He may be taking his voter base for granted; however, he may just be assuming we’re smart enough to figure out what is going on (unfortunately for him we are smart enough to figgure out exactly what is going on). Politics will outlast President Bush; he simply hopes it is politics dominated by Republicans who can eventually take on the issues we are forced to swallow at present.
Temporary pain(ouch) for our long term gain.You swerved right into it :- ) Night .