[dfwgator]

Yet another "misunderestimation" of President Bush.

[dead]

It is a pity that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not pro-life and does not support traditional marriage. If he did take traditional positions on these issues, I surely could support him for the Republican nomination in 2008.

He’s also a BIG believer in the “only the cops need guns” school of thought.

[Hildy]

You know what cracks me up? Democrats saying that Miller turned off Republicans! Yea, there's nothing Republicans hate more than a fiery speech at a convention!!!

[sauropod]

"Even Senator John McCain (R-AZ), for whom I have little respect as a Senator..."

I agree with Weyrich.

[KJacob]

Former Iowa Rep. Fred Grandy pointed out that accusing people of mental instability is what the Communists did when someone defected from the party.

Is that the guy from "The Love Boat"?

[all4one]

Hmmmmmm......Sounds like Mr. Paul M. Weyrich is trying to get back into good standing with the Republicans....as he can see the writing on the wall that spells out.....

LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR BUSH!!!

[Hugin]

Wow, for once I completely agree with Paul Weyrich. Every word.

[Yardstick]

Re: the passage you highlighted -- David Horowitz makes an interesting observation in his book Radical Son, that the Left treats its defectors very differently than the right (as an ex-radical lefty who was part of their establishment, he ought to know). Leftists who switch sides are totally ostracized by their former comrades, friendships are dissolved, the person is disowned and expelled from the community, and often, as we see here, his mental health is called into question. It's like leaving a gang or a cult.

[annyokie]

Thanks for posting this. Weyrich is a big man indeed to admit he was wrong.

[OldFriend]

Frankly, sir, I don't give a damn about your opinion.

You chose to criticize the president during this time of grave peril to the United States and yes, to the world.

[billhilly]

Frankly, Paul, I just don't believe anyone gives a damn about what you think.

[Bonaparte]

Paul has been wrong too many times for me to pay much attention to him anymore.

[bootless]

Former Iowa Rep. Fred Grandy pointed out that accusing people of mental instability is what the Communists did when someone defected from the party. "Obviously he had to be mentally ill or he wouldn't have done that"

Just like Karl Marx's "wrong consciousness" theory that's been referenced in the GREAT thread comparing John "My Silky Pony" Edwards with the old Communist Party.

[Soul Seeker]

And then to mention that it was no less than Richard Nixon who caused the governor to identify with and join the Republican Party! Good Lord. The media hates Nixon almost as much as they hate Bush. Moreover, I haven't heard Nixon's name mentioned at a GOP Convention since 1972, when he was nominated for a second term.

That was one of my favorite moments at the convention. I'm tired of Nixon being treated as the anti-Christ. He may not be among my favorite Presidents but certainly everything he did while in office wasn't wrong. I wouldn't suggest we go the way of excuses as Dems w/Clinton but to go the other extreme and black out his life doesn't play well to me. It was glad to hear Arnold mention his name, and that the RNC approved it.

I suppose it should be noted at least the author of the article stated they had been wrong. Would have been nice if he had understood what some of us did in advance. Arnold, Rudy and McCain may not be "pure" conservatives but they do have conservative positions in certain areas. There are many people out there that do not vote for one party because they do not fully represent their positions. These guys demonstrated you can disagree but still find areas of unity. You do not have to sacrifice your principles to vote "Republican".

The "big Tent" is just another word for tolerance. Though not tolerance in the way the Left defines it by silencing discord. Rather tolerance to have heated fights but in the end rally around what you do agree on in the best interests of this nation.

[nickcarraway]

ping