Here in America, the idea of getting 51% means a great deal to many of us real conservatives. I rang a thousand doorbells for Barry in "64 when I should have been doing my 9th grade algebra. I was once silly enough to join the "losertarian party" back in the '70's. I can't say I'm a fan of country club/security mom Republicans anymore than I like religious zealots from the right, but it is absurd to disrespect them when truly anti-American jerks like leftist Democrats could take over the nation. Your notion that most American are repulsive stinkers is a useless, self-indulgent, elitist canard which only puts "us" right in the @#$%house.
I said -
"concessions must be made"
Please refresh my memory as to where I labeled "most Americans" as "repulsive stinkers".
Self-indulgent? Probably. Idealist? Most definitely, but also a realist.
Elitist? Hell no. Im at a loss as to where you came up with that particular assessment. I am no sycophant of GWB, but make no mistake, I am voting republican these days. My gripe is precisely the same as your was back in your less pragmatic days, my friend:
I'll take some arbitrary freedom as opposed to some state control--but there is no objective reason why I(or anyone else)shouldn't have complete self-autonomy.
On the subject of the libertarian party...its a damn shame.
Forgive my rantings, your reply was not directed at me after all. Feeling a little effusive today.
You're right. I shouldn't make such a fuss during an election cycle. The time for dissent is during the primary, right?
Oh, that's right. The party platform and all the nominees were chosen behind closed doors before the primary, and were presented for a politburo type 'applause' vote that made for such a cute photo-op.
I guess that means I'm back to making a fuss before the election.