Posted on 08/31/2004 12:09:16 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
Dang it, I'm sorry I missed it! Pesky customers taking me away from an interview like that!
4:33pm and link is working. FYI.
Are you old enough to remember this?
The Dean Clarence Manion Radio Program
May 12, 1957
[REPEAT 1-9-5-7]In the realm of certainty, one thing stands out. The end of the SCANDALOUS GIVEAWAY SPENDING IN WASHINGTON will NOT be accomplished by the official action of either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party as such. When and if it comes to pass, the RESTORATION OF FISCAL SANITY TO OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT will be brought about by the courageous, independent action of Senators and Congressmen of both parties, who put the basic interests of the whole country ahead of party regularity, ahead of political expediency and above the selfish demands of POWERFUL PRESSURE-GROUPS.
On this program two weeks ago, we heard a great Democrat, Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia ask this question: "WHEN BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES ARE PLEDGED TO BIG GOVERNMENT AND BIG SPENDING, whom does that leave to be the watchdog for the people?"
The Senator effectively answered his own question in that remarkable speech. Under such unfortunate political circumstances, the people must rely upon the integrity of such Democrats as Senator Byrd, and the courageous honesty of Republicans like my guest at this microphone tonight.[Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona]
You can hear the rest of it here C-SPAN link
My point is, this criticism about Republican Big Spending has been around for a long long time. I'm not saying that makes it right, but it does put it in perspective.
I understand what you're saying. But we know that President Bush is working to take down legalized abortion, that he signed the ban on partial birth abortion, and that he's doing what he can to nullify the gay marriage thing, etc. Not that Bush is any saviour in my eyes, but the alternative is John F'ng Kerry, and I can say from personal experience that he's a mean spirited pro-abortionist and pro-gay rights goon all the way. I've written to his office about these issues and their replies were not exactly friendly. In fact they were downright arrogant with an 'in-your-face' attitude.
Bush, like all politicians, is saying what needs to be said, and avoiding what needs to be avoided to get elected. Once elected he can continue to work to take down abortion, homosexual 'marriages' and work on other social issues and fight the war on terror. Bush is on the right track and he's the right man for the job, especially considering the times we live in. If you can put together a candidate who possesses a nice blend of Davy Crockett and Saint Francis then I'll vote for him. Until then... Bush is the man.
I understand what you're saying. But we know that President Bush is working to take down legalized abortion, that he signed the ban on partial birth abortion, and that he's doing what he can to nullify the gay marriage thing, etc. Not that Bush is any saviour in my eyes, but the alternative is John F'ng Kerry, and I can say from personal experience that he's a mean spirited pro-abortionist and pro-gay rights goon all the way. I've written to his office about these issues and their replies were not exactly friendly. In fact they were downright arrogant with an 'in-your-face' attitude.
Bush, like all politicians, is saying what needs to be said, and avoiding what needs to be avoided to get elected. Once elected he can continue to work to take down abortion, homosexual 'marriages' and work on other social issues and fight the war on terror. Bush is on the right track and he's the right man for the job, especially considering the times we live in. If you can put together a candidate who possesses a nice blend of Davy Crockett and Saint Francis then I'll vote for him. Until then... Bush is the man.
BUmp for later reading.
My office will never be the same - they thought Rush was over at noon! Go Rush! Thanks for the afternoon audio!
I am old enough to remember this, and I agree that American taxpayers have not had any effective watchdogs for years to protect us from big spenders in government, whatever party they represent.
Site "R", the formerly "undisclosed location" where Cheney was said to be, is very near Gettysburg. Hope that's not a bad omen. Communications should be good there to enable the President to participate "from afar"
I have several "issues" against our President. But I will still vote for him.
The reason being is that I cannot see myself voting for someone that will put us RAPIDLY in the tank. (JFinK)
I may not agree with all of Bush's policies, but at least if he is president it gives us time to change the things do not like.
Regardless of whether you completely support him or not, he is right now, the best choice we have for President of these United States.
Bush signed the partial birth abortion ban and would name judges more amenable to overturning Roe.......who else even comes close to this? certainly not kerry.......
amen.
Yeah Frank, why don't you go somewhere and DIIIIE.
You're such a buzzkill. We can't talk about controversial issues now, we got a political campaign here! ;-)
Well I guess I'm one of those too, while I am still voting for Bush on Nov 2nd, I think its counterproductive and sad to try to censor the asking of difficult questions.
"Would you spend your savings to keep your family alive? Would you go into debt to do it? What "social issues" would you put ahead of your family's wellbeing, Frank? Frank? Fraaaaaannkkk?"
Good post. You nailed it in three simple sentences.
I'm sure he knows it but you must realize he cannot vocalize it, certainly not before the debates. And note that GWB correctly the vote on which Kerry's now famous comment was made.
It's not about revenge. It's about keeping it from happening again, possibly on a much, much larger scale.
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