Bush appears ready to propose Social Security changes in convention speech

Associated Press ^ | 8/28/04 | Matt Kelley

[tellw]

You know I think Kerry said in his convention speech he was in Vietnam.

[Loyal Buckeye]

Best part of this article: Karen Hughes is back.

[Shermy]

Also, he can reiterate his Mission to Mars plan and really keep this race competitive!

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[southernnorthcarolina]

Well, Madison Square Garden is right on top of a subway station. As good a place as any to touch the third rail.

Seriously, it has to be addressed. But it's not without political risk.

[johnb838]

A Risky Scheme!

[snopercod]

transformational power of liberty

Oh good, President Bush is going to explain why he wants to limit free speech.

[quantim]

disclose a plan for partial privatization of Social Security.

Now this will send the socialists into a fever pitch sparking a....

[zarf]

"transformational power of liberty.''

I think I know where Bush is going to go with this and if he does effectively he can seal the election.

Bush has to raise the rhetorical bar to a Lincolnesque level. In the wake of 9/11 Bush has to take the "divine right" of liberty and make it his central theme. He needs to use it as a defense for our actions aftter 9/11 and future actions to come.

If he pulls it off then Kerry and the Democrats will look like the petty, small minded naval gazers they have become since Emporer Clintonious held the throne.

[eno_]

Seriously, it has to be addressed. But it's not without political risk.

Conservatism isn't for the weak. We tried the Bob Dole approach. That was the first election in over 20 years that I did not vote.

[annyokie]

I'm glad to hear this. He did it before and it sparked debate---finally!

[Soylent Democrats]

How true! While I agree with the tenets of what he's trying to accomplish with respect to Social Security, this may be the worst venue to address it. It would be on par with the last State if the Union, where valuable opportunities were squandered in lieu of discussions of missions to Mars and Steroids in athletics.

Is Karl Rove working for the enemy? I think Hughes' star has faded long ago.

[JLS]

Yep, why mess with this. You know how the Dims will spin it. Of course this report is probably just the beginning of the Dim spin and Bush has no intention of mentioning Social Security reform?

[Soylent Democrats]

"State OF the Union"

[KC_for_Freedom]

Conservatism isn't for the weak. We tried the Bob Dole approach. That was the first election in over 20 years that I did not vote.

Yeah, I voted, but knew it was to no avail. You need to show strength and willingness to stand up for your ideas.

[Miss Marple]

If you haven't had a chance, read her book Ten Minutes from Normal. It gives a good glimpse into how the President works, how his character shapes his decisions, and what other members of the administration are like.

It also provides a way to see what a wonderful woman Karen Hughes is. It is a testament to the President that he has surrounded himself with such people.

[OldFriend]

Kerry just stated that Greenspan is misleading America about social security. Said we have patched it up and it's fine.

More inane chatter from the gigolo.

[Shermy]

Is Karl Rove working for the enemy?

No, limited thinking, no vision. Kerry's worse.

If Bush did a 180 and came for a comprehensive national energy strategy to reduce reliance and move to hydrogen as he has implied, and enforced immigration laws and borders he would win by 20 points.

It's not just a matter of the Cheap Labor and Oil lobbies' money, it's a mindset that considers their pecuniary interests automaticaly good for America.

[oblomov]

Kerry is the most unserious Presidential candidate since Pat Paulsen.

[Semper Paratus]

Look for a reprise of ads having President Bush pushing Granny in her wheel chair down the stairs.

[THX 1138]

Kerry just stated that Greenspan is misleading America about social security. Said we have patched it up and it's fine.

He did?

This man's head has come loose from it's moorings...