GOP slams Bush policies at retreat

The Washington Times ^ | 2/6/04 | By Ralph Z. Hallow and James G. Lakely

[ovrtaxt]

Growing frustration over President Bush's immigration plan and lack of fiscal discipline came to a head behind closed doors at last weekend's Republican retreat in Philadelphia.

House lawmakers, stunned by the intensity of their constituents' displeasure at some of Mr. Bush's key domestic policies, gave his political strategist Karl Rove an earful behind closed doors.

[Texasforever]

I think you have to grant an exemption to the Lose One for the Gipper™ crowd.

The Gipper would slap them up side the head.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

True ,look around again.. where did those two go anyway?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I believe that to be true.

[Texasforever]

Who? If people want to run with the big dogs they can't do it hiding under the porch.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Yes, but who is more destructive to Bush's victory. People who are looking for info, looking for a rational debate and get flamed ,only to leave the debate even more sure of their decision they do not see eye to eye with the Republicans.

Or the person who runs them off by saying Republicans do need or want their vote anyway?

I have not read anywhere that the owners have said run off all people who are a bit confused.( who are the people I am talking about)

[sully777]

The request is from me, the oversized Mick.

BTW, this thread did not start with the headline: "GOP Ignores Conservatives; Vows To Continue Policies and Thinks It Can Win Without Base." JM2C

Sweetdreams everyone. I'm calling it a night--A NIGHT!

[Texasforever]

Or the person who runs them off by saying Republicans do need or want their vote anyway?

Since you are talking about me I will respond. In simple terms the GOP has NOT HAD THEIR VOTE FOR 15YEARS. It is irrefutable and it makes no sense to lose votes at a 2 to 1 ratio in the off chance they will change their ways.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

sweet dreams then.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Personally, I don't believe I've ever seen anyone who was on the fence - someone sincerely looking for information regarding the upcoming election - get "flamed". Then again, I have run into very few of the "confused" people you claim are here on FR. Who are you referring to?

[Texasforever]

BTW, this thread did not start with the headline: "GOP Ignores Conservatives; Vows To Continue Policies and Thinks It Can Win Without Base." JM2C

You are correct. This thread is about a bunch of craven cowards that are saying Bush made them write all of this "liberal" legislation and he made them pass it. This thread is about 1/3 of the government blaming another third of not protecting them against themselves.

[Ches]

Is that you Dawg?

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Do you know who I voted for in any election ? Because you are talking about people like me. Your numbers are bogus.

You will push more people third party than I will. I can guarantee that. I am talking people out of third party.

Who is it then that will help President Bush get reelected? I care about their votes, even if you don't. I bet you any amount of money the campaign team want their votes as well.

As a matter of fact I am 100% sure. I heard them say it with my own ears at the workshop for grassroots organization.

See ,you can throw numbers like that around when you have proof.

[Texasforever]

Is that you Dawg?

Nope But Texas Dawg is one of the best Freepers around.

[Texasforever]

Who is it then that will help President Bush get reelected? .

The GOP voters and independents. You are still trying to get votes from an empty bucket. This damned election is too important to spend one minute trying to woo a bunch of unappeasable knuckleheads. It just is not worth it.

[Ches]

I'm not big on words but I tend to agree with Diva Betsy Ross. If you ask questions or try to talk to some and you don't live up to their standards, they insult you. It's especially prevalent the last few months. JMO

[Texasforever]

. If you ask questions or try to talk to some and you don't live up to their standards, they insult you.

I haven't "insulted" anyone.

[Ches]

I'm not saying you insulted anyone and that's why I have bothered to interject. My reference was to many of the other regular posters on these threads. I am well educated, run my own business and have adult children. I'm simply stating that in the current atmosphere, unless you are a computer whiz (which I am not) and have a glib tongue, you are sluffed off or insulted.

I've voted Republican since Gerald Ford but I seriously question this quantum leap to the left by Republican administration that I supported with my vote, my time and my money only to be told I'm "irrelevant" for questioning what the heck is going on.

[Texasforever]

I've voted Republican since Gerald Ford but I seriously question this quantum leap to the left by Republican administration that I supported with my vote

If you really believe that then you are either very young or deliberately obtuse. This is a more conservative administration than Reagan's.

[Revel]

To: Diva Betsy Ross
Who is it then that will help President Bush get reelected? .

The GOP voters and independents. You are still trying to get votes from an empty bucket. This damned election is too important to spend one minute trying to woo a bunch of unappeasable knuckleheads. It just is not worth it.
954 posted on 02/07/2004 2:55:41 AM EST by Texasforever


To: Ches
. If you ask questions or try to talk to some and you don't live up to their standards, they insult you.

I haven't "insulted" anyone.
956 posted on 02/07/2004 2:58:14 AM EST by Texasforever


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